JP2020048657A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To achieve notification of information having full contents when recovering from power failure in a game machine.SOLUTION: An LED display device 520 (second display means) is arranged near (within a game area) a display device (first display means), and a game control device detects recovery from power failure and notifies a performance control device of information at least regarding start memory (a command when recovering from power failure that includes a special pattern 1 storage number command and a special pattern 2 storage number command). The performance control device displays a display screen (for example, a display screen 530) including predetermined information (for example, power failure recovery display 531 or the like) regarding recover from power failure on the display device instead of display of a variable display game by receiving notification (a command when recovering from power failure), and displays start memory (a storage number of a special pattern 1, a storage number of a special pattern 2) on display parts (a special pattern 1 storage display part 523, a special pattern 2 storage display part 524) of the LED display device 520.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

A player performs a variable display game in which identification information is variably displayed based on the execution right acquired by inserting a game medium such as a game ball, and is advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result. There are gaming machines that generate various states. For example, in a pachinko machine, a start winning prize port is provided in a game area of a game board into which a fired game ball is driven, and a start memory is stored as an execution right by a prize of the game ball to the start prize port. In this case, a variable display game is performed in which the identification information is displayed in a variable manner, and if the result of the variable display game is a special result, a big hit state advantageous to the player is generated. In such a gaming machine, for example, when a power failure occurs during the execution of the fluctuation display game and the power failure is restored, the power failure recovery screen is displayed on the display unit of the production display device instead of the fluctuation display of the production identification information. It is common practice to display and notify the player that recovery from a power failure is in progress.

JP 2010-284205 A

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machines, the information notified at the time of restoration from a power failure (hereinafter referred to as “at the time of restoration from a power failure”) is insufficient. Since it is impossible or difficult for the player to know, even though many execution rights remain, the player immediately restarts the insertion of the game medium (for example, the operation of launching the game ball), which is disadvantageous to the player. There was a fear.

In one aspect, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can provide enhanced information notification when a power failure is restored.

  In order to achieve the above object, the following gaming machines are provided. The gaming machine is a gaming machine capable of storing up to a predetermined maximum number of start memories, which are the execution right of the variable display game, and is capable of specifying the first display means, the second display means, and the number of start memories. A second start storage display unit capable of displaying important information on the second display means, a game control means for performing game control, and a production control means for receiving a command from the game control means and controlling the production means. . The game control means detects the restoration of the power failure and notifies the effect control means of at least information on the number of start memories. The effect control means, upon receiving the notification, causes the first display means to display predetermined power failure recovery information indicating that recovery from the power failure is in progress, and allows the second display means to specify at least the number of startup memories. Display information. The second display means is arranged at a position where the visibility of the second start storage display unit is not hindered in any game state.

According to the first aspect, in the gaming machine, it is possible to notify the user of rich information when the power outage is restored.

It is a perspective view showing an example of a game machine of a 1st embodiment. It is a front view showing an example of a game board of a 1st embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of a control system of a game machine of a first embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of the composition of the production control device of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a collective display of a 1st embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating a flowchart of a main process according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating a flowchart of a main process according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 3) illustrating a flowchart of a main process according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 4) illustrating a flowchart of a main process according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 5) illustrating a flowchart of a main process according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of a timer interrupt process according to the first embodiment. It is a figure showing the flow chart of the main processing in the production control device of a 1st embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a performance display device as a base display unit and a storage area for the base according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a display example by the performance display device of the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a RAM initialization command and a power failure restoration command according to the first embodiment. It is a game board front view which shows arrangement | positioning of each display device of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of an LED display device (second display unit) according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement mode of the special figure 1 fluctuation | variation display part of 1st Embodiment, and the special figure 2 fluctuation | variation display part (2nd fluctuation | variation display part), and an example of alert information. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement mode of the special figure 1 hold | maintenance display part of 1st Embodiment, and the special figure 2 hold | maintenance display part (2nd start storage display part), and an example of alert information. It is a figure showing the example of the display screen during a game in the 1st display means of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure showing the example of a display during a game in the 2nd display means of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display which the effect control device of 1st Embodiment performs at the time of a power failure recovery. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a display layer in a first display unit according to the first embodiment. 5 is a timing chart illustrating an example of an activation order of each device when power is turned on in the first embodiment. It is a figure showing other examples of a display screen at the time of restoration from a power failure in the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a RAM initialization command and a power outage recovery command in a first modification of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen at the time of restoration from a power failure in a first modification of the first embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a command at the time of restoration from a power failure in Modification 2 of the first embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a display screen at the time of restoration from a power failure in Modification 2 of the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of a power outage restoration setting process in Modification 3 of the first embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a second display unit in a fourth modification of the first embodiment. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation modes and notification information of an LED display device (second display means) and a hitting display unit of the LED display device in Modification Example 5 of the first embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) showing an example of the display screen of the display of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | sequence of the large symbol group of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of the display mode of the large design of a 2nd embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 3) illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device of the second embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram (part 4) illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device of the second embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram (part 5) illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device of the second embodiment. FIG. 15 is a view (part 6) illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device of the second embodiment. It is a figure showing the example of the display screen of the display of a 2nd embodiment (the 7). It is a figure showing the example of the display screen of the display of a 2nd embodiment (the 8). It is a figure (the 9) showing an example of the display screen of the display of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of the display mode of the large design of modification 1 of a 2nd embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a display screen on the display device according to the third embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) showing an example of the display screen in the display of a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure showing the example of the display screen in the display of a 3rd embodiment (the 3). FIG. 14 is a diagram (part 4) illustrating an example of a display screen on the display device of the third embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a large design group and a small design group of a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a large pattern group and a small pattern group of a modification of a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a display screen in a display of a modification of a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a small design group change cycle and a roulette change cycle of a modification of a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the small symbol group fluctuation speed and the roulette fluctuation speed of the modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a roulette effect screen of a modification of a 3rd embodiment. It is a front view showing an example of a game machine of a fourth embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the front frame of a 4th embodiment. It is a top view showing an example of the upper plate unit of a 4th embodiment. It is a perspective view showing the example of attachment of the production button of a 4th embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view showing an example of an upper plate base unit of a 4th embodiment. It is a perspective view showing an example of a production button unit of a 4th embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view showing an example of a production button unit of a fourth embodiment. It is a top view showing an example of a production button unit of a 4th embodiment. It is a perspective view showing an example of the operation panel base of a 4th embodiment. It is (1) front view, (2) AA sectional drawing, and (3) principal part sectional drawing which shows an example of the upper plate unit of 4th Embodiment. It is (1) top view, (2) BB sectional drawing, and (3) water storage image figure which show an example of the upper plate unit of 4th Embodiment. It is (1) top view, (2) CC sectional drawing, and (3) principal part sectional drawing which show an example of the upper plate unit of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a water storage image of an upper plate unit of a 4th embodiment.

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

The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a front frame 12, which is an outer frame (support frame).
11 to be able to open and close. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage section (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame (transparent member holding frame) 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

On the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, lamps and LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) and the like are internally provided to decorate and produce effects, and to notify when abnormalities occur (for example, when a dispensing abnormality occurs, the lamps and LEDs are abnormally abnormal). A frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (flashing) in a notification color (for example, red) and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effect) are provided. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is provided below the front frame 12. When an abnormality occurs, the details of the abnormality are notified by voice from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, you may make it provide the lamp for payment abnormality notification in the predetermined part of the glass frame 15. FIG.

An upper plate (reserving plate) 21 for supplying game balls to a hit ball launching device (not shown) and a game ball paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 are provided below the front frame 12. An outlet 22 for the upper plate ball that flows out, a lower plate (receiving tray) 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of the hitting ball firing device, and the like are provided.

Further, on the upper edge of the upper plate 21, an effect button 25 used for an intervention operation to a game effect or the like is provided.
Is provided. The effect button 25 functions as an effect operation accepting unit that accepts an intervention operation in a game effect, and also as an effect unit that can effect in a required mode (for example, a light emitting mode, an operation mode such as vibration or protrusion, etc.). Function. An option setting section 29 is provided on the left edge of the upper plate 21 for the player to set various options. The option setting unit 29 includes a cross cursor switch capable of receiving input operations in four directions, a center switch capable of receiving a determination operation and the like at the center of the cross cursor switch, and a volume operation and the like at the periphery of the cross cursor switch. And two accessory switches used for the following. Further, a keyhole 26 for inserting a key for opening and locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

Note that the gaming machine 10 operates the effect button 25 (push button) (for example, a pressing operation).
Based on the operation of the player received from the effect button switch 25a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the effect, an effect in which the operation of the player is interposed can be performed. For example, the effect in which the operation of the player is intervened includes an effect in a variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device (variable display device) 41 (see FIG. 2). The character displayed on the display 41 can be operated, or the identification information in the decorative special figure variable display game displayed on the display device 41 can be stopped. In addition, for such player's operation intervention, not only the effect button 25 but also a switch (cross-cursor switch,
A configuration in which one or more of the central switch and the attached switch) may be used. In FIG. 4, which will be described later, the switches of the option setting unit 29 are collectively set as a setting switch 29a.
It is expressed as

Also, to the right of the effect button 25, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a discharge operation that is performed to discharge a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A button 28, a balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball firing device causes the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to play a game ball 32 in the front of the game board 30. (See FIG. 2). When the player operates one or more of the above-described setting switches 29a (cross cursor switch, center switch, attached switch) of the option setting section 29, for example, the sound is radiated from the speakers 19a and 19b. It is possible to set the volume of the game and the brightness of the game board 30.

Next, the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the first embodiment.
A substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is formed on the surface of the game board 30. The game area 32 includes resin side cases 3 provided at four corners of the game board 30.
3 and a guide rail 31. In the game area 32, a center case (game effect structure) 40 having a display device (variable display device) 41 substantially at the center is arranged. The display device 41 is mounted in a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. In other words, the center case 40 is formed so as to surround the periphery of the display area of the display device 41, protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and prevent game balls from jumping from the surrounding game area 32.

The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube). In a region (display region) where an image on the display screen can be displayed, a plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), information relating to a game such as a character that produces a special figure variable display game, and a background image that enhances the rendering effect are displayed. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are displayed in a variable manner (variable display), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is performed. In addition, on the display screen, images for effects based on the progress of the game (for example, a big hit display image,
Fanfare display image, ending display image, etc.) are displayed.

In addition, a board effect device 44 that performs a game effect by operating is provided on an upper portion of the center case 40. The board production device 44 is moved from the state shown in FIG.
1 can be operated toward the center.

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

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

In addition, below the center case 40 in the game area 32, a start winning opening 36 which forms a first starting winning opening (start winning area) for giving a start condition of the first special figure changing display game (special figure 1 changing display game). (Starting port 1) is provided. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3).

Further, below the start winning opening 36, an out opening 30a for collecting game balls that have not won a winning opening or the like is provided.
Also, at a position lower than the normal figure starting gate 34 and on the right part of the center case 40,
A normal fluctuation winning device 37 (second starting winning opening, starting winning area) for providing a start condition for the second special figure changing display game (special figure 2 changing display game) is provided. The normal fluctuation winning device 37 (starting port 2) includes a movable member 37b which can be opened by turning the upper end side in a direction of falling to the right and converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in. Reference numeral 37b denotes a closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player) in which the game ball is almost vertical at all times and a game ball cannot flow into the closed state.
When the result of the normal-floating display game is a predetermined stop display mode, the general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) serving as a driving device rotates so that the upper end side is tilted rightward, and the normal fluctuation display game is performed. It can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous for a player) in which a game ball easily flows into the winning device 37. The game ball that has won the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). It should be noted that it is also possible to make it possible to win even when the normal variable winning device 37 is in the closed state, and to make it harder to win in the closed state than in the open state. The normal fluctuation winning device 37 corresponds to a normal electric accessory (a normal electric).

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

Further, a special variable prize winning device (large winning prize port) 38 which can be converted into a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which game balls are easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variable display game is provided at the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32. Has been established. The special variable prize winning device 38 includes an opening / closing member (opening / closing door) 3
8c, the opening / closing member 3 depending on the result of the special figure change display game as an auxiliary game.
8c changes from a closed state (closed state disadvantageous to the player) in which the big winning opening is closed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the opening / closing member 38c retreats and can receive a game ball flowing down the game area 32. Convert. That is, the special variable winning device 38 is a special winning opening (opening / closing member 38c driven by a special winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device.
A special jackpot), during the big hit game state (first special game state) based on the result of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, or the small hit game state (the first special game state) based on the result of the special figure 2 variable display game. During the second special game state), the large winning opening is changed from a closed state to an open state to facilitate the inflow of game balls into the large winning opening, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. Is provided. In addition, inside the special winning opening (winning area), a special winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is disposed as a detecting means for detecting a game ball entering the special winning opening. .

In addition, the special fluctuation winning device 38 includes a guiding flow path for guiding a winning game ball in the winning opening, and a V flow path branched from the guiding flow path. The special fluctuation winning device 38 is provided with a V-door at a position to be an inflow portion of the V-channel. The V-door is slid in the front-rear direction by the specific area solenoid 38d (see FIG. 3) to prevent the game balls from flowing into the V-flow path, The state can be changed to an allowable state that allows the inflow. Further, the special fluctuation winning device 38 is provided with a specific area switch 38e (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball flowing into the V flow path.

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

Further, the special variable winning device 38 may be provided with a plurality of (for example, two) large winning opening switches 38a. The number of the special variable winning devices 38 is not limited to one, but may be two. The special winning opening switch 38a may have one or two special winning openings when there are a plurality of large winning openings. , X (see FIG. 3) may be provided as a whole.

A warp port (warp inlet) 39a is provided on the left side of the center case 40. The game ball that has flowed into the warp channel from the warp port 39a rolls on the stage in the center case 40, and a part of the ball is guided to the warp exit 39b. The warp exit 39b is located immediately above the starting winning opening 36, and the game ball guided to the warping exit 39b receives the starting winning opening 36.
Will be easier to win.

In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, of the gaming area 32 in which the gaming ball flows, the left area of the center case 40 is defined as a left gaming area, and the right area of the center case 40 is defined as a right gaming area. It has been. Then, the player adjusts the firing force and shoots a game ball to the left game area (so-called left-handed), so that the starting winning opening 36 and the general winning opening 35 (the general winning opening on the right side of the special variable winning device 38). 35 (except 35), and by firing a game ball to the right game area (so-called right-handed), the general-purpose starting gate 34 and the normal variable winning device 37,
It is possible to aim for a prize to the special variable prize winning device 38 and the like.

In addition, outside the game area 32 (here, the lower right of the game board 30), the first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game, which constitute the special figure change display game, and the general figure start gate 34 are provided. A collective display device 50 for displaying a game-changing display game triggered by winning, and displaying various information.
Is provided.

The collective display device 50 includes a round display unit 51 composed of an LED or the like, a special figure 1 reservation display unit 52, a special figure 1 symbol display unit 53, a special figure 2 symbol display unit 54, and a general symbol display unit. 55, a general-purpose hold display section 56, and a state display section 57 (see FIG. 5). Details of the batch display device 50 will be described later.

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

The CPU unit 110 includes a game microcomputer 111 called an amusement chip (IC (Integrated Circuit)) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator. The operation clock and timer interrupt of the game microcomputer 111 and a reference of a random number generation circuit are provided. Oscillator that generates a clock
Crystal oscillator) 113 and the like. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 include DC (Di) generated by the power supply device 400.
(rect current) 32 V, DC 12 V, DC 5 V, etc., and a predetermined level of DC voltage is supplied to enable operation.

The power supply device 400 generates an AC (DC) that generates the DC voltage of 32 V DC from the AC power supply of 24 V.
Alternating Current) -DC converter or DC32V from DC12V, DC5V
Normal power supply unit 4 having a DC-DC converter for generating a lower level DC voltage such as
10, a backup power supply section 420 for supplying a power supply voltage to a RAM (Random Access Memory) inside the gaming microcomputer 111 at the time of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit. A control signal generator 430 that generates and outputs a control signal such as a power failure monitoring signal or a reset signal to be notified is provided.

In the first embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or with the game control device 100, that is, May be provided on the main substrate. Gaming board 30
Since the game control device 100 is to be replaced when the model is changed, as in the first embodiment, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on the power supply device 400 or a board different from the main board. Is provided, the cost can be reduced by excluding it from the replacement.

The backup power supply unit 420 can be constituted by one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is provided by the game microcomputer 111 (
In particular, the data is supplied to a built-in RAM, and the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or after the power is cut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors, for example, the 32 V voltage generated by the normal power supply unit 410, detects that a power failure has occurred when the voltage drops to, for example, 17 V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the reset signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, at the time of turning on the power or recovering from the power failure, the reset signal is output after a lapse of a predetermined time from that point.

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

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

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

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

The gaming microcomputer 111 has a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A.
, A read-only ROM (Read Only Memory) 111B and a read / write RA
M111C is provided.

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

In addition, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a fluctuation pattern table for determining a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation mode) that defines the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game, the effect contents, the presence / absence of the reach state, and the like. The fluctuation pattern table stores the fluctuation pattern random number 1, the fluctuation pattern random number 2, and the fluctuation pattern random number 3 stored as the start memory.
Is a table for determining a fluctuation pattern by referring to FIG. In addition, the variation pattern table includes a variation variation pattern table selected when the result is incorrect, a large variation pattern table selected when the result is a large hit, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include tables for determining a second half variation pattern which is a variation pattern after the reach state (second half variation group table, second half variation pattern selection table, etc.).
, A table for determining the first half variation pattern that is the variation pattern before the reach state is reached (first half variation group table, first half variation pattern selection table, etc.).

Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state (special gaming state) advantageous to the player when the special result mode is set, a part of the plurality of display results has not yet been derived and displayed. This refers to a display state in which the derived display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state deviates from the display condition of the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses to a stage before the display result is derived and displayed. No display mode. Then, for example, a state in which a variable display is performed by a plurality of variable display areas while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses to a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. It means a display state in which at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfy a condition for a special result mode.

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

The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the reach effects having different possibilities (different expected values) of deriving the special result mode include a normal reach (N reach), a special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 Reach (SP2 Reach), Special 3
Reach (SP3 reach) and premier reach are set. Note that the expected value increases in the order of “no reach” <“normal reach” <“special 1 reach” <“special 2 reach” <“special 3 reach” <“premier reach”. The reach state is included in the variable display mode at least when a special result mode is derived (a big hit) in the special figure variable display game. In other words, the special display mode may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (in the case of a loss). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state in which the jackpot is more likely to be a big hit than the case where the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device to output the game machine. 10 is controlled overall. Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 has a jackpot random number for determining the hit of the special figure change display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, and a change pattern (various types) in the special figure change display game. A random number generation circuit for generating random numbers for determining a variation pattern for determining reach and non-reach variable display, including a running time of a variable display game, and a hit random number for determining a hit of a normal map variable display game. And an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113
And a clock generator for generating a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms (ms)) for the CPU 111A and a clock for giving an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the timer interrupt signal.

Further, the CPU 111A executes the ROM 111B
And obtains any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables from the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines whether the game result (hit (big hit or small hit) or miss) of the special figure change display game, the probability state of the special figure change display game as the current game state (normal probability state or high probability state). State), the operating state (time saving operation state) of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 as the current gaming state, the number of stored memories, and the like, and selects one of the fluctuation pattern tables from a plurality of fluctuation pattern tables. To get. Where CP
The U111A serves as a fluctuation distribution information acquisition unit that acquires any one of the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure fluctuation display game.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like. , And controls to pay out the prize balls. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on a ball lending request signal from the card unit of the ball lending machine attached to the gaming machine 10,
The control for paying out the rental ball is performed.

The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36 within the start winning port 36.
a, a start-up 2 switch 37a in the normal fluctuation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the general-purpose starting gate 34, a winning opening switch 35a, a special winning opening switch 38 of the special fluctuation winning device 38.
a, connected to a specific area switch 38e of the special fluctuation winning device 38, a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches is input;
An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 for converting the signal into a V-5V positive logic signal is provided. The proximity I / F 121 also receives a detection signal of a panel radio sensor 62 that detects emission of radio waves to the gaming machine 10. The proximity I / F 121 has an input range of 7V-11.
Detecting abnormal conditions such as incorrectly shorting the sensor or proximity switch lead, disconnecting the sensor or switch from the connector, or disconnecting the lead and causing the sensor to float due to V And outputs an abnormality detection signal.

Note that the winning opening switch 35a will be described. In FIG.
In actuality, a plurality of (n) winning port switches 35a (three in this embodiment) are provided on the game board 30, and each signal is adjacent to a different signal line. I
/ F121. Further, in FIG. 3, the special winning opening switch 38a is shown by one block, but actually, a plurality (x) of special winning opening switches 38a (in the present embodiment, 3).
) Are provided on the game board 30. Then, the plurality of special winning opening switches 38a are
Each is connected by a different signal line, or for example, a switch and a game control device 10
On a relay board (not shown) existing between 0 (main board), it is connected to the game control apparatus 100 in a wired OR manner. The panel radio wave sensor 62 and the magnetic sensor 61 to be described later may be connected by a plurality of different signal lines, or may be similarly connected to the game control device 100 by a wired-OR system.

The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and is read by the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. In addition, proximity I / F
Of the outputs of 121, the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, the special winning port switch 38a, and the specific area switch 3
The detection signal 8e is input to the second input port 123. In addition, the output of the signal of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a which are the starting port switches of the special figure 1 (proximity I / F 12)
3 is shown by one signal line in FIG. 3, but there are actually two lines.

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

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

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

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

In addition, a detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 and the payout control device 20 are input to the input unit 120.
0, a frame radio wave illegal signal (a signal output based on detection of a radio wave by the frame radio sensor provided on the front frame 12), a payout busy signal (whether or not the payout control device 200 is in a state where it can accept a command ), Dispensing error status signal (status signal indicating dispensing error)
, A shot ball out switch signal (a signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout), an overflow switch signal (a game ball is stored in a lower plate 23 by a predetermined amount or more (it becomes full)
A first input port 122 which takes in a signal which is output when an out ball is detected, and an out ball detection switch signal (a signal which is output when an out ball is detected) and supplies the signal to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Is provided.

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

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

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

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

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 disposed on a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication route from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. The serial communication from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 is one-way communication in which signals cannot be input from the effect control device 300 to the game control device 100.

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and transmits data indicating the special symbol information of the variable display game to the trial shooting test device of the notifying agency (not shown), a signal indicating a jackpot probability state, and the like via the relay board 70. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. The buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko game machine as an actual machine (mass-produced product) installed in a game store. The detection signal of a switch that does not require processing, such as a start-up switch, output from the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

On the other hand, a detection signal that cannot be supplied to the test shooting test device as it is, such as the magnetic sensor 61 or the panel radio wave sensor 62, is once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that the control cannot be performed is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70.
The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies the signal to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits a signal line of a detection signal of a switch that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. The ports on the relay board 70 include the gaming microcomputer 11
A chip enable signal CE (not shown) output from the unit 1 is also supplied, and a signal of a port selectively controlled by the chip enable signal CE is supplied to the test-and-test apparatus.

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

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a second output port 134b for outputting display data of the probability set value display device 136. The output unit 130 further includes a third output port 134c for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content to be displayed on the collective display device 50; Output port 1 for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected
34d are provided.

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

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

The first driver 138a is supplied with 32V DC from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so as to drive a solenoid operated at 32V. In addition, DC 12 V is supplied to the second driver 138 b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

The dynamic driving method is achieved by applying a current to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line by the second driver 138b outputting 12V and extracting the current from the cathode terminal via the segment line by the third driver 138c outputting the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in the above, and the LEDs are turned on. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71 is supplied with 12V DC in order to give a level of 12V to the external information signal. The buffer 133, the first output port 134a, the first driver 138a, etc.
You may make it provide in the output part 130 of the game control apparatus 100, ie, not the main board but the relay board 70 side. Also, the performance display device 135 or the fifth driver 138e and the performance display device 135 may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the external board (not shown) side instead of the main board. .

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 490. Photo coupler 139
Are configured to be communicable with each other so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 490 by serial communication. In addition, transmission and reception of such data
Like the general-purpose microprocessor, the game is performed by using the serial communication terminal of the game microcomputer 111, so that the first to third input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

Next, a configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of the effect control device according to the first embodiment.
The effect control device 300 includes an amusement chip (IC
), And a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for displaying images on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. LSI 31 for controlling sound output for reproducing various melodies and sound effects from speakers 19a and 19b.
4 is provided.

The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program executed by the CPU and various types of data.
PROM 321 composed of a ROM (Programmable Read Only Memory), RAM 322 providing a work area, FeRAM (FeRAM capable of retaining stored contents even when power is not supplied during a power failure)
Ferroelectric RAM) 323 and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 serving as a clock unit for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day of the week, time, etc.). Note that a RAM 311 a for providing a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes a command (production command) from the game microcomputer 111, determines the production content, and instructs the VDP 312 on the content of the output video, the reproduction sound instruction to the sound source LSI 314, and the decoration lamp. Lighting, motor and solenoid drive control,
For example, processing such as management of production time is executed.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a for providing a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging and reducing an image. The VDP 312 includes an image ROM 325 storing character images and video data, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM 326 used to develop and process image data of characters and the like read from the image ROM 325.
Is connected.

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

From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYN for synchronizing the video of the display device 41 with the lighting of the decorative lamp provided on the glass frame 15 or the game board 30 is provided.
C, a synchronization signal STS for giving data transmission timing is input. Note that VDP312
To the main control microcomputer 311 from the interrupt signal INT0-n for notifying the processing status such as the end of the drawing to the VRAM and the wait for notifying that the command and data from the main control microcomputer 311 are waiting to be received. The signal WAIT and the like are also input.

The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 in an LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) system. From the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, the video data, the horizontal synchronizing signal HSY
The NC and the vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input, and the video generated by the VDP 312 is displayed on the display device 41 via the signal conversion circuit 313.

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

Further, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Through this command I / F 331, the decoration special figure reservation number command, the decoration special figure command, the variation command, the stop information command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 are converted into a production control command signal (production command). ). Game microcomputer 111 of game control device 100
Operates at 5 VDC, and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at 3.3 VDC, so that the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function.

In addition, the effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LE that drives and controls a board decoration device 46 having an LED (light emitting diode) or the like provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40).
A D control circuit 332, a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the glass frame 15, and the game board 30 (the center case 40) (Including, for example, a movable part that enhances the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41) is provided with a board effect movable body control circuit 334. These control circuits 332 to 334 for driving and controlling a lamp, a motor, a solenoid, and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer 311 via an address / data bus 340. It should be noted that even if a frame effect device provided with a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for effecting) is provided on the glass frame 15, and a frame effect movable body control circuit for controlling the drive of the frame effect device is provided. Good.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes an effect button switch 25a of the effect button 25, a setting switch 29a of the option setting section 29, and an effect combination switch 47 (effect motor) for detecting an initial position and the like of a motor in the board effect device 44. Switch) and a function of inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and a state of a volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300 to detect the main control microcomputer 311. A switch input circuit 336 having a function of inputting a signal is provided. In FIG. 4, the option setting unit 29
These switches are collectively referred to as setting switches 29a for the sake of convenience. In detail, the state of each of the above-mentioned switches (cross cursor switch, center switch, attached switch) is individually detected by the switch input circuit 336. , And a detection signal indicating each state of each switch is input to the main control microcomputer 311.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 is an effect control device 300 having the above-described configuration.
A DC voltage of 32 V for driving a motor or a solenoid, a display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, a DC 12 V for driving a motor or an LED, for supplying a desired level of DC voltage to the electronic components controlled thereby. DC5 which is the power supply voltage of command I / F 331
In addition to V, it is configured to generate a voltage of 15 V DC for driving a motor, an LED, and a speaker. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, a DC 3.3 V based on 5 V DC is used.
And a DC-DC converter for generating DC 1.2 V is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to reset the device. A VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal) and a sound source LSI 314 are output from the main control microcomputer 311.
And an amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) and control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) for driving and controlling a lamp, a motor, and the like, and reset these. Further, a cooling fan 45 for cooling various parts of the gaming machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling fan 45 is driven when the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on. Further, a circuit board configuring the effect control device 300 corresponds to a sub-control board (also referred to as a sub-board).

Next, the game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100,
4, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided, the random number value for judging the hit of the general figure is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and the normal figure changing display game is performed. A process for determining a hit or miss is performed. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is changed and displayed on the general symbol display unit 55 of the collective display device 50 for a predetermined time, a process of displaying a general symbol changing display game to be stopped and displayed is performed. When the result of the normal symbol change display game is a win, a special result mode corresponding to each of the first stop symbol to the third stop symbol is displayed on the general symbol display unit 55, and the general electric solenoid 37c is displayed. Is operated to open the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) as described above. That is, the game control device 100 forms a conversion control executing unit that performs conversion control of the conversion member (the movable member 37b). In the case where the result of the ordinary figure change display game is out of place, control is performed to display the outcoming result mode on the ordinary figure display section 55.

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

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command, effect command) including the determination result of the first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game to the effect control device 300. I do. Then, after displaying the identification symbol (identification information) on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 and the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the collective display device 50 for a predetermined time, a special figure variation display game to stop and display is displayed. Perform That is, the game control device 100 sets the start prize area of the game ball flowing down the game area 32 (start prize port 36, normal fluctuation prize apparatus 37).
Game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on the winning of the game.

Further, the effect control device 300 performs a process of displaying a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game on the display device 41 based on a control signal from the game control device 100. Further, the effect control device 300 performs a process of setting an effect state, outputting sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, controlling light emission of various LEDs, and the like based on a control signal from the game control device 100. That is, the effect control device 300 forms an effect control unit that controls an effect relating to a game (such as a variable display game).

Then, when the result of the special figure change display game is a big hit or a small hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a special result mode or a small hit result mode on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54. Is displayed, and processing for generating a special game state or a small hitting game state (that is, processing for executing a special game or a small hitting game) is performed. In the process of generating the special game state due to the result of the first special figure change display game or the second special figure change display game being a big hit, the CPU 111A, for example, uses the special winning opening solenoid 38b to execute the special change winning device 38. The opening / closing member 38c is opened to control the game balls to flow into the special winning opening. In this special game state, the CPU 111A determines whether, for example, a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls wins in the special winning opening or a predetermined opening time elapses after the opening of the special winning opening. The opening of the special winning opening until the achievement is achieved is defined as one round, and the control (cycle game) is continued (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds. In addition, a small hitting game state is generated due to the fact that the result of the first special figure change display game (special figure 1 change display game) or the second special figure change display game (special figure 2 change display game) is a small hit. In the process, for example, the CPU 111A opens the opening / closing member 38c of the special fluctuation winning device 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b, and performs control to allow the game balls to flow into the special winning opening.

The opening / closing operation pattern (opening / closing operation mode) of the special winning opening performed in the small hitting game state is such that, for example, the operation of maintaining the opening / closing member in the open state for 200 msec is performed four times at 1500 msec intervals. As described above, the game control device 100 forms a special winning opening opening / closing control unit that performs control to open and close the special winning opening when the stop result mode is the special result mode. When the result of the special figure change display game is out of order, the CPU 111A performs control to display a result mode of the out of place on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 and the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the collective display device 50.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a high-probability state as a game state after the end of the special game state, based on the result mode of the special figure variable display game. This high probability state is
This is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure change display game is higher than the normal probability state.
In addition, regardless of which of the first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game results in the high probability state, the first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game do not change. Both of the variable display games are in the high probability state.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a time-saving state (a specific game state, a normal figure high probability state) as a game state after the end of the special game state, based on the result mode of the special figure change display game. In this time-saving state, the probability of being a winning result of the general-floor variation display game (general-figure probability) is set to a high probability (general-figure high-probability state) higher than 0 which is a normal probability (general-figure low-probability state). Is possible. Thereby, the opening time of the ordinary variable prize device 37 per unit time is controlled to be longer than that in the case where the ordinary variable prize device 37 is in the low probability state in the ordinary figure. Here, in the normal fluctuation winning device 37 in the present embodiment, the normal probability is set to “0” so as not to open the movable member 37b in the normal gaming state.

Further, in the time reduction state, the execution time of the general-floor display game (normal-figure fluctuation time) is, for example, 500 ms, the general-figure stop time for displaying the result of the general-figure fluctuation display game is, for example, 600 msec, When the normal fluctuation winning game 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time of the first stop symbol (normal electric opening time) and the opening count (for example,
(500 ms x 1), opening time of the 2nd stop symbol (normal power opening time) and number of times of opening (for example, 1700 ms x 2 times), opening time of the 3rd stop symbol (normal power opening time) and opening Count (
For example, it can be set to be 1700 ms × 3 times).

It should be noted that the execution time of the general-float display game, the general-figure stop time, the number of times of the general-figure release, and the general-figure release time are set appropriately so as to control the general-figure fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 to be in the time-saving operation state. For example, in the time reduction state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-described general-purpose variable display game (normal-purpose variable time) to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time. (Eg, 10,000 ms equals 1000 ms). In the time reduction state, it is possible to control the general stop time for displaying the result of the general change display game to be a second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms is set to be shorter than the first stop time). 70
4 ms). Further, in the time-saving state, when the normal fluctuation winning game 37 is released as a result of the general fluctuation display game being hit, the release time (normal power release time) is changed to the second state in the normal state (low normal probability state). It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer than one opening time (for example, 100 ms is 1352 ms). Further, in the time saving state, the number of times of opening the normal fluctuation winning device 37 (the number of times of opening the ordinary electric power) is larger than the first number of times of opening (for example, two times) for one hit result of the ordinary figure fluctuation display game. The number of times (for example, four times) can be set to the second number of times of opening. Further, in the time reduction state, the probability of being a hit result of the general-figure variation display game (general-figure probability) is the normal probability (normal-figure low-probability state, for example, 1 /) in the normal operation state.
251) can be set to a higher probability (normally high probability state, for example, 250/251).

In the time-saving state, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is set to the open state by changing one or more of the general-figure fluctuation time, the general-figure stop time, the number of general-purpose opening times, the general-purpose opening time, and the general-purpose probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states different from each other. Further, when a hit occurs, one of the first opening mode and the second opening mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first release mode and the second release mode may be different. The high probability state and the time saving state can be generated independently of each other, both can be generated at the same time, or only one of them can be generated. In addition, the time saving state is the state of support for general electric power (during general electric support or electric support)
Can also be called.

Next, the configuration of the batch display device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the batch display device according to the first embodiment. The collective display device 50 includes 7 segment LED_d1 and 7 segment LED_d2, and 16 LEs from LED_d3 to LED_d18.
D. The collective display device 50 has seven segment LED_d1 and seven segment LED_d
2, and various status displays are performed according to the lighting modes of LED_d3 to LED_d18.

The collective display device 50 distributes various status display functions from the 7-segment LED_d1 and the 7-segment LED_d2, and the LED_d3 to the LED_d18, so that the round display section 51, the special figure 1 hold display section 52, and the special figure 1 symbol display section 53 are provided. , A special figure 2 symbol display section 54, a general figure display section 55, a general figure hold display section 56, a state display section 57, and a special figure 2 hold display section 58. The round display unit 51 includes four LEDs, LED_d3 to LED_d6.
The number of rounds in the special figure game is displayed by the lighting mode of. The special figure 1 hold display section 52 displays the number of holds in the special figure 1 game by the lighting mode of two LEDs, LED_d11 and LED_d12. The special figure 1 symbol display section 53 includes eight Ls of 7 segment LED_d1.
The symbols in the special figure 1 game are displayed by the lighting mode of the ED (seven segment LEDs and one dot LED). The special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 displays the symbols in the special figure 2 game by lighting the eight LEDs (seven segment LEDs and one dot LED) of the seven-segment LED_d2. The general symbol display unit 55 displays a symbol in the general symbol game according to the lighting mode of the three LEDs, LED_d8, LED_d10, and LED_d18. The general-purpose reservation display unit 56 displays the number of reservations in the general-purpose game by the lighting mode of two LEDs, LED_d15 and LED_d16. The status display unit 57 includes LED_d7, LE
The game state in the special figure game is displayed by the lighting mode of the three LEDs D_d9 and LED_d17. The special figure 2 reservation display unit 58 displays the number of reservations in the special figure 2 game by the lighting mode of two LEDs, LED_d13 and LED_d14.

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

[Main processing]
First, a main process of the game control device according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating a flowchart of a main process according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating a flowchart of the main process according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram (part 3) illustrating a flowchart of the main process according to the first embodiment. FIG.
FIG. 8 is a diagram (part 4) illustrating a flowchart of the main process of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 5) illustrating a flowchart of the main process according to the first embodiment.

The main process is started by the control unit (game microcomputer 111) when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, a process for inhibiting an interrupt (step S1) is performed, and then, when an interrupt occurs, a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack pointer that is a start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like. (Step S2) is performed. Next, the register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and an upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, a D register) (step S4). RAM11
The range of the address of 1C is 0000h to 01FFh, and 00h or 01h is taken as the higher order. In step S4, 00h at the head of the address range of the RAM 111C is set.

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

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

Here, predetermined bits of the first register are masked, and other bits are cleared (step S8). For example, only the second bit of the B register corresponding to the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 is held, and the 0th bit, the 1st bit, and the 3rd to 7th bits are cleared. Then, a predetermined bit of the second register is masked, and other bits are cleared (step S9). For example, only the fourth bit of the C register corresponding to the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 is held, and the 0th to 3rd bits and the 5th to 7th bits are cleared.

The information of the first register is integrated into the second register, and the information held by the second register is stored in the RAM1.
The information is stored as reference information that does not rely on 11C (step S10). For example, the logical sum of the B register and the C register is stored in the C register, and the C register is held as a state reference register.

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

Further, the value “00010000B” of the state reference register includes the 0th bit and the 1st bit,
The third bit and the fifth to seventh bits are cleared to “0”, and the second bit is RA
It is “0” corresponding to the detection signal from the M initialization switch 112 being on, and indicates that the fourth bit is “1” corresponding to the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 being off. That is,
The value “00010000B” of the state reference register indicates a RAM initialization state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (ON) and the setting key switch 127 is off (OFF).

The value of the status reference register “00000100B” is the 0th bit and the 1st bit,
The third bit and the fifth to seventh bits are cleared to “0”, and the second bit is RA
This is “1” corresponding to the detection signal from the M initialization switch 112 being off, and indicates that the fourth bit is “0” corresponding to the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 being on. That is,
The value “00000100B” of the state reference register indicates a setting confirmation state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is on (ON).

Also, the value “00010100B” of the state reference register includes the 0th bit and the 1st bit,
The third bit and the fifth to seventh bits are cleared to “0”, and the second bit is RA
It is "1" corresponding to the detection signal off from the M initialization switch 112, and the fourth bit is "1" corresponding to the detection signal off from the setting key switch 127. That is,
The value “00010100B” of the state reference register indicates a power recovery (power recovery) state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is off (OFF).

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

Thereafter, a process of setting a power-on delay timer is performed (step S11). In this processing, by setting a predetermined initial value, a slave control unit (for example, such as the payout control device 200 or the production control device 300) that performs various controls in accordance with an instruction from the game control device 100 serving as a main control unit. A standby time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for the program of the slave control device to start normally is set. Thus, when the power is turned on, the game control device 10
The command is sent to the slave control means before 0 rises and the slave control means rises, so that it is possible to avoid the slave control means from missing the command. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 forms a standby unit that delays the activation of the main control unit and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the activation of the sub control unit.

In addition, the timing of the power-on delay timer is used to determine the validity of data held in the RAM area (
This is performed using a storage area (a RAM area or a register that is not a validity determination target) that is not a target of the checksum calculation). Accordingly, when calculating check data such as the checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to calculate the check data excluding a part of the RAM area, so that it is possible to prevent the control at power-on from becoming complicated.

Although the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is stored in the second register (C register), the detection signal is stored before the start of the waiting time, so that the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is stored. Operations can be saved reliably. That is, if the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 is read after the elapse of the standby time, the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated after the elapse of the standby time, or the RAM initialization switch is operated from the time the power is turned on until the elapse of the standby time. It is necessary to keep operating 112. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, the operation can be detected immediately after the power is turned on even if such a troublesome operation is not performed, and the initialization operation performed when the power is turned on Can be prevented.

Although the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is stored in the second register (C register), the operation of the setting key switch 127 can be performed by storing the detection signal before the start of the standby time. It can be detected reliably. That is, after the elapse of the standby time, the setting key switch 12
7, the setting key switch 127 waits for the elapse of the standby time.
Or the setting key switch 127 needs to be continuously operated from the time when the power is turned on until the elapse of the standby time. However, by reading the state before the start of the standby time, even if such a troublesome operation is not performed, it can be detected by performing the operation immediately after the power is turned on, and the setting change operation or the It is possible to prevent a situation where a setting confirmation operation is not accepted.

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

If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S13; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S12 (step S1).
4). If the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal is not continued for the number of checks (step S14; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S13). In addition, when the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal continues for the number of checks (step S14;
Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the game machine 10 waits for the power to be cut off. In this way, by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal has been continuously received for a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of a power failure due to noise or the like, and appropriately cope with a failure at power-on. be able to.

That is, the game control device 100 forms a power failure monitoring unit that monitors the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. Thus, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during a period in which the activation of the game control device 100 serving as the main control unit is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately cope with a malfunction when the power is turned on. Note that access to the RAM 111C is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power-off are kept, so that
In the event of a power failure here, there is no need to perform backup processing or the like. For this reason, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, there is no need to back up the RAM 111C, and the control load can be reduced.

On the other hand, if the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S13; N), that is, if no power failure has occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by "-1" (step S15), and the timer value becomes "0". Is determined (step S16). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S16; N), that is, if the standby time has not expired, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S12). If the timer value is "0"
(Step S16; Y), that is, when the standby time is over, the RAM 11
Permits access to a read / write RWM (Read Write Memory) such as 1C or EEPROM (step S17), and outputs off data to all output ports (sets no output)
(Step S18).

Next, a serial port (a port mounted in advance on the gaming microcomputer 111,
(Use for communication with effect control device 300 and payout control device 200) is set (step S19).
).

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

In step S21, processing for setting a RAM abnormality flag is performed. Note that the set of the RAM abnormality flag is provisional, and can be updated in a later-described process of inspecting the RAM for abnormality.

In step S22, it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah). If the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is normal (step S22; Y), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S22). S23), power failure inspection area 2
Is normal (step S23; Y), a checksum calculation process (step S24) for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed.

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

Next, it is determined whether the checksum calculated in step S24 matches the checksum when the power is turned off (step S25), and when it is determined that the checksums match (normal) (step S25; Y) clears the RAM abnormality flag provisionally set in step S21 (step S26).

When it is determined that the checksums do not match (not normal) (step S25;
N) passes step S26 and moves to step S27, so that the RAM abnormality flag provisionally set in step S21 becomes definite. Even when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S22; N or step S23; N), the process temporarily passes step S26 and proceeds to step S27 to temporarily set in step S21. The determined RAM abnormality flag becomes definite.

In step S27, the setting key switch 12 is referred to with reference to the second register (C register).
It is determined whether or not the detection signal of No. 7 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on. If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is ON and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is ON, the process proceeds to step S33, and the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is ON and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is If not on, step S
Proceed to 28.

Note that the game control device 100 stores the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 in the second register (C register). And the detection signal of the activation switch 112 can be determined simultaneously. Also, the game control device 100 detects the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the RAM.
Since the detection signal of the initialization switch 112 is held in the second register (C register),
The detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 before the determination of the validity of the RAM can be set as a determination target.

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

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

Steps S30 to S32 are processing executed when the RAM is abnormal or when the power is turned off during the setting and the RAM is restarted without clearing the RAM. Step S3
In the case of 0, the control unit transmits a command of the main abnormality error notification to the effect control device 300.
Thereby, the effect control device 300 performs the effect control corresponding to the command of the main abnormality error notification. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command for reporting a main abnormality error, causes the display device 41 to display a message that guides a restart with RAM clear, and causes the speakers 19a and 19b to output sound. Further, the effect control device 300 receives the command of the main abnormality error notification, and notifies the main abnormality error by the frame decoration device 18, the panel decoration device 46, and the panel effect device 44.

In step S31, the control unit displays the 7-segment display data at the time of the game stoppage on the performance display device 135.
Output to At this time, the control unit can display the status corresponding to the main abnormality error on the performance display device 135. In addition, the control unit outputs the 7-segment display data at the time of the game stop to the probability set value display device 136. At this time, the control unit can display numerical values or characters that are not in the probability set value on the probability set value display device 136. In addition, the control unit sets L when the game is stopped.
7-segment display data including ED display data may be output to the collective display device 50. At this time, the control unit may set the collective display device 50 to all-off or all-on.

In step S32, the control unit transmits the ON data of the security signal to the external information terminal board 71.
Output from At this time, the control unit turns off the output data of other signals output from the external information terminal board 71. The control unit repeatedly executes steps S31 and S32 and waits for power-off. That is, the gaming machine 10 outputs a security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until the power supply is cut off. In addition, until the gaming machine 10 waits for power-off,
No signal other than the security signal is output from the external information terminal board 71.

Note that the control unit does not prohibit RAM access in the repeated execution of step S31 and step S32 until the power supply is cut off. As a result, the gaming machine 10 receives the NMI (No
When an n-Maskable Interrupt occurs, the return address can be stored in RAM to reduce the risk of program runaway. As described above, the control unit proceeds to step S31 until the power is cut off.
And the memory contents of the RAM during the repetition of step S32 are not protected by prohibiting the RAM access. However, since the RAM clearing at the time of restart is a condition for starting the game control, the danger that the memory contents of the RAM are not protected is limited. I have. In other words, the gaming machine 10 obtains the effect of reducing the risk of program runaway while limiting the risk that the stored contents of the RAM are not protected. Further, the control unit does not prohibit the RAM access in the repetitive execution of steps S31 and S32 until the power supply is cut off, so that the steps S31 and S32 are not prohibited.
Can call a subroutine to improve program efficiency.

Steps S33 to S36 are processing relating to the preparation for setting change, and
27, the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is turned on and the RAM initialization switch 11
This is a process executed when the detection signal of No. 2 is on.

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

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

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

In step S <b> 36, the control unit transmits the command whose setting is being changed to effect control device 300. Thereby, the effect control device 300 performs effect control corresponding to the command whose setting is being changed. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command that the setting is being changed, causes the display device 41 to display a message indicating that the setting is being changed, and displays the message on the display device 41 or the speaker 19a, 1.
9b. In addition, the effect control device 300 receives the command of the setting change, and notifies that the setting is being changed by the frame decoration device 18, the panel decoration device 46, and the panel effect device 44.

Step S37 is a process executed after the setting change preparation (steps S33 to S36) or after the setting confirmation preparation (steps S49 and S50). In step S37, the control unit sets 128 ms to the security signal control timer. Thus, the gaming machine 10 outputs the security signal at least until the security signal control timer times out.

Steps S38 to S40 are processing relating to the end of setting change wait or the end of setting confirmation wait. Since the security signal is output and set in step S37, the gaming machine 10 can externally grasp the execution of the process related to the end of the setting change wait or the end of the setting confirmation end.

After permitting the interrupt (step S38), the control unit refers to the second register (C register) and determines whether or not the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off (step S38).
39). If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off, the control unit proceeds to step S5
The process proceeds to step S40 when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not OFF.

In step S40, the control unit determines whether a power failure has occurred. The control unit is
The occurrence of a power failure can be determined by continuously detecting the power failure monitoring signal for a predetermined time. The control unit proceeds to step S41 when a power failure has occurred, and proceeds to step S41 when a power failure has not occurred.
Proceed to 39. That is, the control unit waits for the setting key to be turned off until the power failure occurs, with the interrupt being permitted in step S38.

If the control unit determines that a power failure has occurred, the process of prohibiting the interrupt (step S4)
1) A process of outputting off data to all output ports (step S42) is performed.
After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S43).
), The power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S44).
Further, a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off (step S45), and a process for saving the calculated checksum in the checksum area (step S46).
), The process of prohibiting access to the RAM (step S47) is performed, and then the game machine waits for the power to be cut off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power shutdown, it is possible to determine whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up. It can be determined at the time of re-input.

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

Steps S49 and S50 are processes related to the preparation for setting confirmation. Step S4
In step 9, the control unit performs a process of setting a flag during the setting confirmation mode. The setting confirmation mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming machine 10 is confirming the setting. The setting confirmation mode flag is set when the setting is being confirmed. The flag is cleared (reset). In step S <b> 50, the control unit transmits to the effect control device 300 a command whose setting is being confirmed. Thereby, the effect control device 300 performs effect control corresponding to the command whose setting is being confirmed. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command for confirming the setting, causes the display device 41 to display a message indicating that the setting is being confirmed, and causes the speakers 19a and 19b to output sound. In addition, the production control device 3
00 receives the command of confirming the setting, and notifies the frame decorating device 18, the board decorating device 46, and the board effecting device 44 that the setting is being confirmed. Thereafter, the control unit proceeds to step S37.

On the other hand, if the control unit determines in step S48 that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not ON, it executes step S51. In step S51, the control unit refers to the second register (C register) and determines whether the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on. The control unit proceeds to step S52 when the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on, and proceeds to step S58 when the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is not on. That is, the gaming machine 10 proceeds to the execution of the processing related to RAM initialization (RAM clear) by detecting start-up accompanied by a pressing operation of the RAM initialization switch 112,
The process proceeds to the execution of the process related to the restoration of the power failure by detecting the activation without the pressing operation of the AM initialization switch 112.

Next, a process related to RAM initialization performed after step S52 will be described. R
In the processing related to the AM initialization, the control unit clears (zero-clears) the RAM area other than the set value to zero (step S52), and saves the initial value at the time of RAM initialization in the area to be initialized (step S52).
Step S53). For example, the control unit sets the RAM clear start address 2 as the start address at the time of RAM clear, and sets a clear target area (game control work area) in a storage area of RWM (for example, RAM 111C) (an area that does not include an access prohibition area). Area) data is cleared to zero.

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

In step S54, the control unit transmits a command for initializing the RAM to the effect control device 300. Thereby, the effect control device 300 performs effect control corresponding to the command at the time of RAM initialization. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command for initializing the RAM, causes the display device 41 to display a message indicating that the RAM has been initialized, and causes the speakers 19a and 19b to output sound. Further, the effect control device 300 receives the RAM initialization command, and notifies the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 4 that the RAM has been initialized.
6. Notify by the board effect device 44.

If the control unit detects that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off after executing the processing (steps S38 to S40) related to the end of the setting change or the end of the setting confirmation, the control unit proceeds to step S55. Execute. After prohibiting the interruption (step S55), the control unit transmits a notification end command to the effect control device 300 (step S55).
56).

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

Next, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag to determine whether the mode is in the setting change mode (step S57). If the control unit is in the setting change mode, the process proceeds to step S5.
Proceed to 2 to execute processing related to RAM initialization. On the other hand, when the control unit is not in the setting change mode, the process proceeds to step S58, and executes a process related to power recovery.

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

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

Next, the control unit transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game processing number to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S59), and proceeds to step S60. In step S59, the model designation command, the special figure 1 hold number command, the special figure 2 hold number command,
A plurality of commands such as a probability information command, a probability set value information command, and a screen designation command are transmitted. Further, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, effect number information and high probability number information are transmitted. Note that the command for screen designation is that the control state of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are both normally being processed (during the change, during the big hit (the first special game state),
If it is in any of the small hits (the state other than the second special game state), it is a command for instructing display of a customer waiting demonstration screen, otherwise, instructing display of a recovery screen. Command.

In step S60, the control unit performs a process of starting and setting the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on are extracted, and the corresponding various initial value random numbers (big hit symbol initial value random number, small hit symbol initial value random number, hit initial value) After saving in a predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) of a value random number and a hit symbol initial value random number (step S61), an interrupt is permitted (step S62).

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

Here, the control unit once prohibits the interruption (step S64), executes the performance display editing process (step S65), and permits the interruption after executing the performance display editing process (step S66). The performance display editing process is a process related to calculation and display of a base. Since the processing load of the performance display editing process is relatively high, the control unit prohibits the interruption and derives the processing result more quickly. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 ensures the process result derivation of the performance display editing process until the gaming state is updated by the timer interrupt.

In step S67, the control unit determines whether a power failure has occurred. The control unit is
The occurrence of a power failure can be determined by continuously detecting the power failure monitoring signal for a predetermined time. The control unit proceeds to step S41 when a power failure has occurred, and proceeds to step S41 when a power failure has not occurred.
Go to 63.

That is, the control unit repeatedly executes the processing from step S63 to step S67 unless a power failure occurs. Specifically, when a power failure has not occurred, the control unit repeatedly performs an initial value random number update process, a performance display editing process, and a check (loop process) of a power failure monitoring signal.

Then, an interrupt is permitted before the initial value random number updating process (step S63) (step S63).
66) Therefore, if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt waits for the initial value random number update process, thereby interrupting the interrupt process. Can be avoided.

Similarly, interrupts are prohibited before the performance display editing process (step S65) (step S6).
4) As a result, the performance display editing process is executed prior to the timer interrupt,
It is possible to prevent the performance display editing process from being overwhelmed.

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) for controlling the game in general and the slave control means (payout control device 200, which performs various controls in accordance with instructions from the main control means,
The main control means, when turning on the power, sets a predetermined standby time for delaying the activation of the main control means and waiting for the activation of the sub-control means. Means (game control device 100) and power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined standby time.

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

The main control means (game control device 100) includes a RAM 111C capable of storing data,
An initialization operation unit (RAM initialization switch 112) that can be operated from outside, and initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing data stored in the RAM 111C based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. And reads the operation state of the initialization operation unit before the start of the standby time.

The game control device 100 performs a function (second initialization process) that distinguishes between an initialization process when data is abnormal (first initialization process) and an initialization process during initialization operation (second initialization process). (1st initialization means and 2nd initialization means), it is possible to realize an optimal and efficient initialization process according to the situation.

The main control means (game control device 100) includes a RAM 111C capable of storing data,
A setting operation unit (setting value change switch 126, setting key switch 12
7) and a setting change unit (game control device 100) for changing the set value stored in the RAM 111C based on the operation of the setting operation unit. The setting (set value) can be confirmed by providing the probability set value display device 136). Also, the main control means (game control device 100) stores the RAM
This means that access to 111C is permitted.

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) prohibits access to the RAM (RAM 111C) (step S47) and waits for the execution stoppage of all processes to wait for a power failure occurrence standby process (
A loop after step S47) and a RAM abnormal standby process (a loop of steps S31 and S32) in which access to the RAM (RAM 111C) is permitted (step S17) and the execution of all processes is stopped while waiting. Making it executable.

Here, the standby processing when a power failure occurs and the standby processing when the RAM is abnormal will be described. The standby process at power failure occurrence is a loop process that is executed after the access to the RAM is prohibited in step S47 of the main process and waits for the execution stop of all processes. In addition, since the standby process at the time of the occurrence of the power failure is executed after the interrupt is prohibited in step S41 of the main process, an interrupt other than the NMI interrupt (timer interrupt) is prohibited. Note that the standby process at the time of the occurrence of a power failure
Since an interrupt cannot be prohibited for an interrupt, an NMI interrupt can occur. However, the standby process at power failure occurrence is a process executed at the time of power failure occurrence, and therefore, there is a small risk that an NMI interrupt occurs during the execution of the process. Further, the standby process at the time of the occurrence of a power failure is a standby process that does not accompany the notification of abnormality. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can divert the power until the power is turned off to the power outage process. Note that the gaming machine 10 prohibits access to the RAM in the standby process when a power failure occurs, thereby reducing the risk that the contents stored in the RAM may change due to an unstable voltage.

The RAM abnormality standby process is a loop process that is executed after the access to the RAM (RWM) is permitted in step S17 of the main process and waits for the execution stop of all processes.
Further, since the RAM abnormality standby process is executed after the interrupt is prohibited in step S1 of the main process, an interrupt other than the NMI interrupt (timer interrupt) is prohibited. Note that the standby process at the time of the occurrence of a power failure cannot be disabled for NMI interrupts.
An MI interrupt can occur. Since the standby process at the time of the RAM abnormality is a process of waiting for power-off, there is a greater danger that an NMI interrupt will occur during the execution of the process than the standby process at the time of a power failure.
However, the RAM abnormality standby process allows the return address to be stored in the RAM because access to the RAM is permitted even if an NMI interrupt occurs, and the risk of program runaway due to the occurrence of the NMI interrupt is small. In addition, since the gaming machine 10 transmits the main abnormality error notification command to the effect control device 300 in step S30, the abnormality control by the effect control device 300 may be performed in parallel during execution of the RAM abnormality standby process. Can be. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can be expected to be quickly restarted.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, a timer interrupt process of the game control device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of a timer interrupt process according to the first embodiment. This timer interrupt processing is performed in the above-described main processing from the time when the interrupt is issued to the time when the interrupt is prohibited (from step S38 to step S41, from step S38 to step S55, from step S66 to step S64, from step S66). To step S41)
This is the interrupt processing that occurs in The timer interrupt process is a process executed by the CPU 111A.

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

When the timer interrupt processing is started, first, the register bank 1 is designated (step S7).
1). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing register save processing for transferring a value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in the main processing) to the RWM. Next, an upper address of the RAM top address is set in a predetermined register (for example, a D register) (step S72). In step S72, the same processing as step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register bank is different.

Next, input processing from various sensors and switches and fetching of signals, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S73) are performed. In step S74, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag and the setting check mode flag to determine whether the mode is in the setting change mode or the setting check mode. When the control unit is in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, the process proceeds to step S75, executes the setting change / confirmation process, and ends the timer interrupt process. The setting change / confirmation process will be described later with reference to FIG.
On the other hand, when the control unit is not in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, the process proceeds to step S76.

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

When a signal for stopping the firing is output in step S5 in the main process, a signal for permitting the firing is output by performing this output process, and the firing permitting signal is set to a state where it can be set to a permitted state. This firing permission signal is output to the firing control device via the payout control device. At this time, no signal processing or the like is performed. The firing permission signal is transmitted to the game control device 1
00 is a first signal indicating the state of the firing permission as viewed from 00, and a second signal (a firing permission signal) indicating the state of the firing permission as viewed from the payout control device 200 is also generated in the payout control device 200 and fired. Output to the control device. That is, two firing permission signals are output to the firing control device,
When both are permitted to fire, the game ball is configured to be fired.

Next, the control unit sends the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 20.
Payout command transmission processing for outputting to 0 (step S77), random number update processing 1 (step S7)
8) The random number update process 2 (step S79) is executed. Here, the random number update process 1 is a process for updating the initial value (start value) of the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number which are the targets of the initial value random number update process. . In addition, random number update processing 2
This is a process of updating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation pattern in the variation display game of Tokuzu 1 and Tokuzu 2. The random number update process 1 or the random number update process 2 in addition to the random number update process 1 may stop the random number update during the setting change or change the update cycle.

Next, the control unit includes a starting port 1 switch 36a, a starting port 2 switch 37a, a general-purpose gate switch 34a, a winning port switch 35a, a special winning port switch 38a, and a specific area switch 38.
The winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step S80) for monitoring whether there is a normal signal input from e and for monitoring an error (for example, whether the front frame or the glass frame is open). Further, a start-up switch monitoring process (step S81) for monitoring winning of the start-up 1 switch 36a and the start-up 2 switch 37a is performed. In the starting port switch monitoring process, if a game ball is won in the starting winning port 36 serving as a first starting winning port or the ordinary variable winning apparatus 37 serving as a second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as a big hit random number) are given. Is performed, and a game result preliminary determination is performed in which the game result based on the winning is determined in advance at the stage before the start of the special figure change display game.

Next, the control unit performs a special figure 1 game process (step S82) for performing a process related to the special figure 1 variable display game, a special figure 2 game process (step S83) that performs a process for the special figure 2 variable display game, General-purpose game processing (step S)
84).

Next, a segment LED (e.g., the LE of the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 of the collective display device 50) which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and displays the special figure change display game and various information related to the game.
D) Segment LED editing process for driving D) to display desired contents (step S85)
), A magnet illegality monitoring process for checking the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 to determine whether there is any abnormality (step S86), and a process for checking the detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62 to determine whether there is any abnormality Is performed (step S87). Then, an external information editing process (step S88) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer and a performance display device control process (step S89) are performed, and the timer interrupt process ends.

Here, in the first embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting the interrupt) and the process of restoring the designation of the register bank (that is, the process of designating the register bank 0) are performed by the interrupt. This is automatically performed at the time of return (at the end of the timer interrupt processing). Note that, depending on the CPU used, some gaming machines need to instruct execution of processing for restoring the interrupt disabled state and processing for restoring the designation of the register bank.

[Main processing]
Next, a main process of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of a main process in the effect control device according to the first embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

[Step D18] The control unit clears the WDT (watchdog timer).
[Step D19] The control unit executes an effect button input process. The effect button input process is a process for performing editing when the effect button 25 (effect button switch 25a) is operated when it is enabled. Since the effect button does not turn on and off at a high speed, the control unit may perform the process of sensing the input of the effect button in the effect button input process, or may execute the process in a short period timer interrupt (not shown). Good.

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

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

[Step D22] The control unit executes a received command check process. The received command check process is a process of analyzing a command received from the game control device 100 in a predetermined number unit.

[Step D23] The control unit performs an effect display editing process. The effect display editing process is performed by V
This is a process for setting various commands and parameters for instructing the DP 312 on the display contents on the display device 41. For example, the control unit sets the commands in a table form in the effect display editing process.

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

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

By the determination processing of the frame switching timing, the subsequent processing (Steps D26 to D30 and the subsequent Steps D18 to D24) is executed at the frame switching timing in each of the processing cycles. It should be noted that the time management that needs to be synchronized with the effect contents is performed on a frame basis (ie, on the processing cycle basis). When the processing cycle is 1/30 second, for example, it becomes 100 ms in three frames. This is similar to the case where the main board (game control device) manages the time value in units of 4 ms of the timer interrupt cycle.

[Step D26] The control unit sets the VDP3 according to the command set in step D23.
12 is instructed to draw a screen. For example, the control unit sequentially transmits commands set in a table form and instructs VDP 312 to draw a screen.

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

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

[Step D30] The control unit executes a launch information control process. The launch information control process sets launch-related information based on the launch status flag, and renders in accordance with the special figure rotation state (the number of special figure changes per game for a predetermined amount of money (ie, a predetermined number of rented balls)). This is a process for performing the mode correction.

[Step D31] The control unit executes an information disclosure process. The information disclosure process is a process of disclosing performance information relating to game performance to a player.
After executing Step D31, the control unit returns to Step D18, and thereafter executes Step D1.
Steps 8 to D31 are repeatedly executed. That is, steps D18 to D
31 is a loop process (which is repeatedly executed in the above processing cycle after the activation of the effect control device 300).
(Referred to as a main loop process in some cases).

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

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

As described in the description of FIG. 3, the performance control device 100 of the gaming machine 10 includes the performance display device 13.
5 are provided. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a performance display device as a base display means of the first embodiment and a storage area for the base. FIG. 13A shows a display unit of the performance display device 135, and FIG. 2) indicates a base storage area. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the performance display device according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 13A, the performance display device 135 includes four-digit seven-segment LEDs arranged side by side, and a dot point (small circular light emission) is provided at the lower right of each of the seven-segment LEDs. Part) is provided. 4-digit 7-segment LED for base display
Of the two digits on the left, the identification seg that indicates the base measurement time (whether or not it is under measurement and the order in which it was measured), and the two digits on the right are the ratio seg that display the base value ing. As shown in FIG. 14, "B" is actually displayed in the form of a small letter "b" on the 7-segment LED of the performance display device 135.

The game control device 100 (specifically, the CPU 111A as a control unit) includes a RAM 111C.
A base storage area as shown in FIG. 13 (2) is set in the RWM or the like, and is used for base calculation and base display. That is, the game control device 100 sets “the number of out-balls” that stores the accumulated value of the number of out-balls and “the number of payout balls” that stores the accumulated value of the number of paid-out balls as the base calculation storage area. Further, “base (BL)”, “base (B1)”, “base (B2)”, and “base (B3)” are set as base storage areas for storing the calculated values of the base.

Here, “base (BL)” is an area for storing the base being measured, and “base (B1)
) "Is an area for storing the base measured one time before," Base (B2) "is an area for storing the base measured two times before, and" Base (B3) "is an area for measuring three times before. This is an area for storing the base that has been set. That is, this is an area for storing the oldest measured value (calculated value) of the base in the storage area in which “base (B3)” is set.

The storage values of the base calculation storage area and the base storage area described above are backed up and stored when the power is turned off, and when the RAM is cleared (when the power is turned on by pressing the RAM initialization switch 112) except for an RWM abnormality. It is desirable to have a configuration in which the data is held without being cleared to zero even at (time).

The game control device 100 uses the performance display device 135 except for the case where the setting content of the probability setting (any of the five stages) is displayed by the performance display device 135 in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode described above. Display the base. In the above-described first embodiment, the mode in which the setting content of the probability setting is displayed by the probability setting value display device 136 has been described. However, the performance display device 135 may also function as a probability set value display device by deleting the probability set value display device 136. In this case, the performance display device 13 may be used.
5, the setting contents are displayed in each of the above modes. In other cases, the performance display device 135 displays the base.

The game control device 100 performs the calculation and display of the base as follows as an example. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 first checks all the segments (including the dot points) of the 4-digit 7-segment LED of the performance display device 135 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 points).
Flashes all for 2 seconds).

Thereafter, the game control device 100 sets the BL display state as shown in FIG.
), A B2 display state as shown in FIG. 14 (3), and a B3 display state as shown in FIG. 14 (4) are each repeatedly maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). I do. That is, in the steady state after the power is turned on, the BL display state is maintained for a predetermined time, the B1 display state is maintained for a predetermined time, the B2 display state is maintained for a predetermined time, and then the B3 display state is maintained.
The display state is maintained for a predetermined time, then the BL display state is maintained for a predetermined time, then the B1 display state is maintained for a predetermined time, and so on.

Here, in the BL display state, the game control device 100 displays “bL” (BL) indicating that the base measurement time is being measured (this time) on the identification segment, and displays the base storage area “base” on the ratio segment. (BL) "(or"---"). Further, in the B1 display state, the game control device 100 displays “b1” (B1) indicating that the base measurement time is one time before in the identification segment, and stores the base storage area “base (B1)” in the ratio segment. "(Or"---"). Also, in the B2 display state, the game control device 100 sets the measurement time of the base to 2 for the identification segment.
“B2” (B2) indicating the previous time is displayed, and the value (or “−−”) of the base storage area “base (B2)” is displayed in the ratio segment. In the B3 display state, the game control device 1
00 displays “b3” (B3) indicating that the base measurement time is three times earlier in the identification segment, and displays the value of the base storage area “base (B3)” (or “−−”) in the ratio segment. ) Is displayed.

On the other hand, for the calculation of the base, after starting, the game control apparatus 100 sets the base calculation storage area in the normal game state every time an out ball is detected (ie, every time an out ball detection switch signal is output). The stored value of the "number of out-balls" is increased by a value corresponding to the number of detected out-balls, and a payout of a prize ball based on the winning is generated each time there is a prize in a winning port of a game ball in a normal game state. Each time) corresponds to the number of balls to be paid out (or the number of prize balls actually paid out detected based on a signal from the payout control device 200). Increase by Further, the game control device 100 calculates the base B by the above-described formula each time the stored value of the “out ball number” or the “payout ball number” in the base calculation storage area changes, for example. Overwrite “base (BL)” in the base storage area as the latest value.

Note that when the stored value of the “number of out balls” in the base calculation storage area reaches a predetermined measurement number (for example, 60000 pieces), the game control device 100 determines that one measurement is completed, and performs the following measurement The processing at the end is performed. In the processing at the end of the measurement, the value of the base storage area “base (B2)” at that time is stored in the base storage area “base (B3)”.
And the value of the base storage area “base (B1)” at that time is stored in the base storage area “base (B1)”.
Base (B2) ", the value of the base storage area" base (BL) "at that time is overwritten on the base storage area" base (B1) ", and the" out ball "of the base calculation storage area is further overwritten. Clear the stored values of "number" and "number of paid-out balls" and reset them to zero. Thus, the base value up to three times before and the base value currently being measured are always stored and held.

Then, at the time of the first power-on (the base calculation storage area “number of out balls”)
In the period A in which the storage value of the base calculation storage area “number of out-balls” is less than a predetermined calculation start number (for example, a predetermined number less than 300) from the storage value of zero), in each display state, in the identification segment, Characters indicating the base measurement time, such as “bL”, “b1”,..., Are displayed in a blinking manner, and in the ratio segment, as shown in FIG. It is displayed to notify that it is in an unmeasured state.

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

In the period B from the start of the first measurement to the time when the stored value of the base calculation storage area “number of out-balls” reaches the measured number (for example, 60,000), the game control device 100 determines the identification segment in the BL display state. "BL" is displayed blinking or lit, and the value of the base storage area "base (BL)" is displayed in the ratio segment. In the period B, other display states (
In the B1 to B3 display states), characters indicating the base measurement time, such as “b1”, are blinkingly displayed in the identification segment, and “−−−” is displayed in the ratio seg to notify that the state is not measured.

Note that the display of “bL” in the identification segment in the BL display state is based on the base calculation storage area “
When the stored value of the "out ball number" is less than the measured number, the display is blinking, and when the stored value of the base calculation storage area "out ball number" has reached the measured number, the display is turned on. The blinking period of the blinking display in the identification segment or the ratio segment is, for example, 0.6 seconds, and for example, 0.3 seconds on and 0.3 seconds off. When the stored value of the “number of out balls” reaches the measured number (for example, 60000) and the period B ends, the above-described processing at the end of the measurement is performed, and the next second measurement is started.

Thereafter, the game control device 100 calls a period C for performing the second measurement, a period D for performing the third measurement, a period E for performing the fourth measurement, in the same manner as the period B for performing the first measurement. Measurement is performed continuously. Then, after the end of the third measurement, since the calculated values of the past three bases are stored, in all of the display states B1 to B3, the base measurement time such as “b1” in the identification segment is set. The indicated characters are illuminated, and the value of the corresponding base storage area (any one of “base (B1)”, “base (B2)”, and “base (B3)”) is displayed in the ratio segment.

14 (1) to (4) show an example of a specific display in each display state in the period D after the second measurement is completed. In this case, there is no measurement result three times before,
In FIG. 14 (4), which is a specific example of the B3 display state, the display of the ratio seg is “−−−” (display indicating an unmeasured state).

Further, in FIG. 14A, which is a specific example of the BL display state, the display of the ratio segment is “5 8”, indicating that the real-time base value currently being measured is 58. Further, in FIG. 14 (2), which is a specific example of the B1 display state, the display of the ratio segment is “67”, and the base value with respect to the prescribed measurement number measured immediately before is 67. It is shown that. Further, in FIG. 14C, which is a specific example of the B2 display state, the display of the ratio segment is “4”.
9 ", indicating that the base value for the prescribed number of measurements measured two times before is 49. If the base value is 100 or more, the display of the ratio segment is changed to “9
9. (The number 99 is displayed in the ratio segment and the dot point of the last digit is lit) to notify that it is 100 or more.

The value of the base is generally in the normal range, for example, in the range of about 25 to 35, and is abnormal even if it is smaller than this range or larger than this range. This abnormality is called base abnormality. The above-described display example of FIG. 14 shows, as an example, a state in which the measurement results of the base abnormality exceeding the normal range are continuous. If the measurement results are normal, the identification seg is set to a value within the normal range of about 25 to 35. Is displayed.

The game control device 100 may, for example, measure the past three base values (the above B) stored in the base storage areas (“base (B1)”, “base (B2)”, “base (B3)”).
When all of the displayed values of the ratio segments in the display states 1 to B3 are out of the normal range and are abnormal,
Assuming that the base abnormality has occurred, a signal indicating that the base abnormality has occurred is transmitted to an external management apparatus (hall computer), for example, inside the game arcade.

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

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the measured values of the base are stored and displayed up to three times in the past, but the number of base storage areas is increased and stored and displayed up to four or more times in the past. The configuration may be as follows. In addition, although the base calculation storage area is set only for those being measured, storage areas for storing the number of out-balls and the number of payout-balls based on which past measurement values are calculated may be provided. Good.

The display unit of the performance display device 135 may be provided on the front of the gaming machine so that a player or the like can visually recognize the display from the front. In this case, the position of the front surface of the gaming machine where the display unit of the performance display device 135 is provided may be a position inside the gaming board 30 (inside the gaming area 32 or outside the gaming area 32) or a position outside the gaming board 30 ( That is, the front of the frame).

[RAM initialization command and power failure recovery command]
Next, the RAM initialization command and the power failure recovery command that the game control device 100 notifies the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a graph showing R in the first embodiment.
It is a figure which shows an example of the command at the time of AM initialization, and the command at the time of a power failure recovery.

The game control device 100 transmits a command for initializing the RAM to the effect control device 300 in step S54 (see FIG. 9) of the main process, and in step S59 (see FIG. 9), outputs a command for restoration of the power failure to the effect control device 300. Send to

(1) The RAM initialization command indicates a command that the game control device 100 transmits at the time of RAM initialization. First, the game control device 100 transmits a command (command name “model designation”) in the transmission order “1”. The command name “model designation” includes MODE “ACH” and any one of ACTION “10H” to ACTION “30H” according to the model. Next, the game control device 100 transmits the command in the transmission order “2” (command name “special figure 1 suspension number”).
The command name “Special figure 1 number of reservations” is MODE “A1H” and the corresponding ACTIO
N “01H”. Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “3” (command name “special figure 2 suspension number”). Command name “Tokuzu 2 reservation number” is MODE “A2H”
ACTION “01H” corresponding to “without suspension”. Next, the game control device 100
The command in the transmission order “4” (command name “probability information”) is transmitted. The command name “probability information” is MODE “A0H” and corresponding to the initial state, ACTION “01H” to AC
TION “07H” is included.

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

Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command (command name “power on”) in the transmission order “6”. The command name “power on” is composed of MODE “AAH” and the corresponding ACTION “
55H ".

Thereby, the game control device 100 sets the set values (1 to 6) set at the time of RAM initialization.
Information can be notified to the effect control device 300.
(2) The power failure restoration command indicates a command that the game control device 100 transmits when the power failure is restored. First, the game control device 100 transmits the command of the transmission order “1” (command name “model designation”).
). The command name "model designation" is MODE "ACH" and ACT according to the model.
Includes any one of ION “10H” to ACTION “30H”. Next, the game control device 1
00 transmits a command of the transmission order “2” (command name “special figure 1 suspension number”). The command name “special figure 1 hold number” is MODE “A1H” and ACT corresponding to the hold number 4 from no hold
Includes any one of ION “01H” to ACTION “05H”. Next, the game control device 1
00 transmits a command in the transmission order “3” (command name “special figure 2 suspension number”). The command name “special figure 2 suspension number” is MODE “A2H” and ACT corresponding to the suspension number 4 from no suspension.
Includes any one of ION “01H” to ACTION “05H”. Next, the game control device 1
00 transmits the command (command name “probability information”) in the transmission order “4”. Command name "
The command “probability information” (hereinafter referred to as a probability information command) includes MODE “A0H” and any one of ACTION “01H” to ACTION “07H” corresponding to various game states.

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

Next, as a command of the transmission order "6", the game control device 100 transmits a command of the transmission order "6-1" (command name "customer waiting demo") or a command of the transmission order "6-2" (command name "command name").
Power failure recovery ”). The command name “Wait Waiting Demo”
MODE “80H” and the corresponding ACTION “55H”. The command name “restoration of power failure” includes MODE “ABH” and the corresponding ACTION “55H”.

Thereby, the game control device 100 can notify the effect control device 300 of the set value (range of 1 to 6) set at the time of restoration from the power failure and information such as the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations.

Next, two display devices (display device 41 and LED display device 520) controlled by the effect control device 300 (effect control means) in the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board showing an arrangement of each display device of the first embodiment. FIG. 16 shows the game board 3
0 schematically shows the front side (front side) of the apparatus. As described above, the game area 32 surrounded by the guide rails 31 is formed on the surface of the game board 30, and a center case (game area) surrounding the display area of the display device 41 is provided near the center of the game area 32. A production component 40 is arranged, and an out port 30 a is provided at the bottom of the game area 32. A collective display device 50 controlled by the game control device 100 is provided outside the game area 32 on the game board 30.

As described above, the display device 41 is configured by a device such as an LCD, and under the control of the effect control device 300, performs a first display in which a decorative special figure, which is identification information for effect, is fluctuated in a display area.
Is a main display device for effects that the player pays the most attention to. The display area of the display device 41 is provided in the center case 40 (substantially in the center of the game area 32) as described above.

On the other hand, although the LED display device 520 is not shown in FIG. 2, for example, FIG.
The second display means is provided on the front surface of the game board 30 as shown in FIG. 3 and performs a display (a so-called fourth symbol display) for notifying the execution state of the variable display of the special figure under the control of the effect control device 300. And a sub display device for effect.

The LED display device 520 is provided in the game area 32 (for example, outside the center case 40) on the front surface of the game board 30, and is provided at a position closer to the display area of the display device 41 than the collective display device 50. Note that the collective display device 50 is provided outside the game area 32, whereas the LED display device 520 is provided inside the game area 32. Thereby, the LED display device 520 is clearly different from the collective display device 50 which is a book special figure display unit that displays a so-called book special figure (a special figure that is not a decorative special figure for production) under the control of the game control device 100. Be distinguished.

Further, the display device 41 is a decoration special figure display unit for displaying a decoration special figure for an effect for a player, and the LED display device 520 can be said to assist the display of the display device 41. This is a fourth symbol display means for displaying a symbol (information indicating a state of fluctuation of a special figure). The present embodiment also has a function of displaying information on the number of holdings (information on starting storage) on the LED display device 520 as the fourth symbol display means.

In the configuration related to the effect control device shown in FIG.
The ED control circuit 332 corresponds to the panel decoration device 46 that is driven and controlled, and is a display device (display unit) of one of a plurality of devices included in the panel decoration device 46.

The LED display device 520 is always visible from the front side even when the movable part of the accessory moves, so that the display of the LED display device 520 (such as the display as the fourth symbol) is always visible to the player. It is arranged at a position (for example, a position where the front surface is not covered by other elements on the game board or movable parts of the accessory).

From the viewpoint of reducing the moving distance of the line of sight from the display device 41, it is desirable that the LED display device 520 be disposed at a position closer to the display area of the display device 41.
) May be provided on the front surface of the center case 40. Thereby, the display device 41
And the display of the LED display device 520 are both easy for the player to see. The LED display device 520 is preferably located at a position where a game ball flowing down in the game area 32 does not flow on the front side of the display surface of the LED display device 520, that is, the display of the LED display device 520 is temporarily performed by the game ball. It is desirable to dispose it in a position where it is not obstructed. Thereby, this LE
The display on the D display device 520 (such as the display as the fourth symbol) is always easily visible to the player.

The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has the LED display device 520 (second display means) arranged at a different position separately from the display device 41 (first display means) as a fourth symbol. Display, etc. For this reason, regardless of the display state of the display device 41 or the operation state of the movable portion of the accessory having a movable range covering the display area of the display device 41, the display as the fourth symbol by the LED display device 520 is always reliably performed. It can be shown to observers (such as players).

In a conventional gaming machine, the display as the fourth symbol may be performed in a part of the display area of the main display device 41 (a part of the display screen). In this case, the display of the display device 41 is performed. It is necessary to control the display of the fourth symbol preferentially with respect to other images displayed in the area, and to move the movable part of the accessory in front of the display area where the fourth symbol is displayed. There was a problem that can not be. However, since the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment performs display as the fourth symbol by the LED display device 520 disposed at a different position from the display device 41, this problem is solved. It is not necessary to perform the display of the fourth symbol in the above, the degree of freedom of the display on the display device 41 is improved, and effects such as temporarily shielding the entire display area of the display device 41 with the movable part of the accessory are also provided. It becomes possible.

Next, the configuration of the LED display device 520 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
It is a figure which shows an example of the LED display device (2nd display means) of embodiment. FIG. 17 shows a display surface of the LED display device 520 exposed on the front surface of the game board 30 and arranged as desired on the front surface side. The LED display device 520 of this specific example includes LED_d21 to LED_d26.
Up to 6 LEDs. The LED display device 520 is configured such that LED_d21 to LED_d
Various status displays (various information notifications) are performed according to the lighting mode 26.

The LED display device 520 distributes various status display functions from LED_d21 to LED_d26, and thereby displays the special figure 1 change display unit 521 (the second change display unit of the special figure 1) and the special figure 2 change display unit 522 (the special figure 2). , A special figure 1 hold display section 523 (second start storage display section of special figure 1), and a special figure 2 hold display section 524 (second start storage display section of special figure 2). Is provided.

Here, the special figure 1 change display unit 521 displays the state of the symbol change in the special figure 1 game (meaning the change display game of the special figure 1; the same applies hereinafter) according to the operation mode of one LED of the LED_d21. . The special figure 2 change display unit 522 displays the state of the symbol change in the special figure 2 game (meaning the change display game of the special figure 2; the same applies hereinafter) by the operation mode of one LED of the LED_d22. The special figure 1 suspension display unit 523 displays the number of suspensions in the special figure 1 game (the start storage of the special figure 1 in which the variable display game of the special figure 1 has not been executed and remains, according to the operation mode of the two LEDs LED_d23 and LED_d24). (Sometimes referred to as the number of reserved storages or the number of startup storages in Toku-zu). Special figure 2 hold display section 524 includes LED_d25 and LED_d2.
6, the number of reserves in the special figure 2 game (the number of start memories of the special figure 2 remaining after the variable display game of the special figure 2 is not executed, and the hold storage of the special figure 2) (Sometimes referred to as number or start memory number).

Note that the portion that displays the special figure change in the display area of the display device 41 is the first change display portion, whereas the special figure 1 change display portion 521 and the special figure 2 change display portion 522 in the LED display device 520 are different. It is a second fluctuation display section. Further, the portion for performing the hold display in the display area of the display device 41 is the first start storage display portion, whereas the special figure 1 hold display section 523 and the special figure 2 hold display section 524 in the LED display device 520 are the first start storage display section. 2 is a start storage display unit.

Next, the operation of the second variable display section of the LED display device 520 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a special figure 1 change display section and a special figure 2 change display section (second change display section) of the first embodiment.
It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement mode and alert information.

As shown in FIG. 18 (1), the special figure 1 change display unit 521 loses the change display game of the special figure 1 due to an operation mode in which the LED_d21 is turned off (shown in black in FIG. This indicates that the game is stopped, and that the LED_d21 is flashing in an operation mode in which the LED_d21 is blinking (shown in gray in the figure; the same applies hereinafter), indicating that the variable display game of the special figure 1 is being displayed in a variable manner. The operation mode (shown in white in the figure; the same applies hereinafter) indicates that the variable display game of Tokuju 1 is hit and stopped.

As shown in FIG. 18 (2), the special figure 2 change display unit 522 indicates that the change display game of the special figure 2 is stopped due to a loss due to the operation mode in which the LED_d22 is turned off.
An operation mode in which d22 is blinking indicates that the variable display game of Tokuju 2 is in variable display, and an operation mode in which LED_d22 is lit indicates that the variable display game of Tokuju 2 is hit and stopped. Is shown.

Next, the operation of the second start storage display unit of the LED display device 520 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation modes of the special figure 1 hold display unit and the special figure 2 hold display unit (second start storage display unit) and the notification information according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 19A, the special figure 1 suspension display unit 523 includes an LED_d23 and an LED_d
24 indicates that the suspended number of the special figure 1 is “0”, and
The operation mode in which one of the ED_d23 and the LED_d24 is turned on and the other is turned off indicates that the reserved number of the special figure 1 is “1”, and the operation mode in which both the LED_d23 and the LED_d24 are turned on indicates the special figure 1. Indicates that the number of reservations is “2”, and LED_d23 and LE
Due to the operation mode in which one of the D_d24 is blinking and the other is lit, the number of reservations in the special figure 1 is “3”.
The operation mode in which both the LED_d23 and the LED_d24 are blinking indicates that the reserved number of the special figure 1 is “4”.

As shown in FIG. 19 (2), the special figure 2 suspension display unit 524 includes an LED_d25 and an LED_d
26 indicates that the reserved number of the special figure 2 is “0” by the operation mode in which both of them are turned off.
The operation mode in which one of the ED_d25 and the LED_d26 is turned on and the other is turned off indicates that the reserved number of the special figure 2 is “1”, and the operation mode in which both the LED_d25 and the LED_d26 are turned on indicates the special figure 2. Indicates that the hold number of “2” is “2”, and LED_d25 and LE
Due to the operation mode in which one of D_d26 is blinking and the other is lit, the number of reservations in the special figure 2 is “3”.
The operation mode in which both the LED_d25 and the LED_d26 are blinking indicates that the reserved number of the special drawing 2 is “4”.

Next, the display executed by the effect control device 300 during the game of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
1 will be described. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen during a game on the first display means of the first embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a display example during a game on the second display means of the first embodiment. Here, the display screen is a screen composed of one or a plurality of images displayed in the display area of the display device 41, and in principle, different symbols are assigned to different display contents. Also, as described above, in the present embodiment, the first display means is the display device 41, and the second display means is the LED display device 520.

The display screen 500 shown in FIG. 20 (1) is a display screen in which the symbol is stopped, and after the variable display in the variable display game is completed (before the next variable display game starts), a symbol which is a result mode of the variable display game is predetermined. The display is stopped for a period. The display screen 500 includes a large symbol group 501, a small symbol group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, a special figure 2 reserved number display 504, and a reserved display 505.
Is displayed.

The large symbol group 501 is in charge of a game effect for the purpose of enhancing interest. Therefore, large pattern group 5
01 is displayed large with a variable display area set at a substantially central portion of the display device 41. The large symbol group 501 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol.

On the display screen 500, the left symbol indicates that the symbol is stopped at “3”, and the middle symbol is
The symbol "5" indicates that the symbol is stopped, and the symbol on the right indicates that the symbol "7" is stopped. That is, on the display screen 500, the large symbol group 501 indicates that the special figure variable display game is stopped (symbol stopped).

The small symbol group 502 is in charge of notification of the variable display state for the purpose of improving the ease of grasping the gaming state of the player. Therefore, the small symbol group 502 is displayed small on the periphery of the display device 41 so as to ensure the visibility without disturbing the display effect by the large symbol group 501. Small design group 502,
It includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol. On the display screen 500, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol constituting the small symbol group 502 all indicate that the corresponding special figure variable display game is stopped.

In general, the large symbol group 501 is displayed larger than the small symbol group 502, has a higher degree of freedom in the display position, and the display mode can be largely changed. On the contrary, the small design group 502
It is displayed smaller than the large symbol group 501 and has a lower degree of freedom in the display position (for example, fixed position).

The special figure 1 reserved number display 503 displays the reserved number of special figure 1 games. On the display screen 500, the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 indicates that the reserved figure number of the special figure 1 game is “4”.
The special figure 2 reserved number display 504 displays the reserved number of special figure 2 games. On the display screen 500, the special figure 2 reserved number display 504 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 2 game is “0”. The number of held storages displayed by the hold display 505 corresponds to the sum of the number of held storages displayed by the special figure 1 held number display 503 and the number of held storages displayed by the special figure 2 held number display 504.

For example, as shown in the display screen 500, when the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 displays “4” and the special figure 2 reserved number display 504 displays “0”, the reserved display 505 includes four reserved storage displays. Indicates that the number of reserved storages is “4”.

The hold display 505 is displayed according to the display mode (hold storage display displayed on the hold display 505).
It is possible to clearly indicate the number of storages held in the special figure change display game and to notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each storage storage.

The reserved digest display 506 can indicate whether or not the special figure variable display game is in the variable display state, and can notify the degree of expectation for the game result by the display mode. On the display screen 500, the reserved digest display 506 blanks out the frame to indicate that the special figure change display game is stopped. Thereafter, the gaming machine 10 starts the variable display.

The display screen 510 shown in FIG. 20 (2) is a display screen after the start of the variable display. The display screen 510 is a screen subsequent to the display screen 500, and is a screen during variable display (during three symbol fluctuation). On the display screen 510, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the large symbol group 501 are changing, indicating that the special figure change display game is changing. Further, on the display screen 510, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the small symbol group 502 are changing, indicating that the special figure change display game is changing.

On the display screen 510, the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 1 game is “3”.
The special figure 2 reserved number display 504 indicates that the reserved storage number of the special figure 2 game is “0”, and the reserved display 505 indicates that the reserved storage number of the special figure change display game is “3”. ". Further, on the display screen 510, the hold digest display 506 displays a hold storage display being digested, indicating that the special figure change display game is in the change display.

The display screen 500 and the display screen 510 described above displayed in the display area of the display device 41.
In the part where special figure fluctuation is displayed (large design group 501, small design group 502, reserved digest display 5
06) corresponds to a first variable display section, and portions for displaying a hold (display of the number of holds) (special figure 1 hold number display 503, special figure 2 hold number display 504, hold display 505) are first start storage display. Part.

Next, the display example of the LED display device 520 shown in FIG. 21A is performed, for example, while the display screen 500 shown in FIG. In this display example, the LED display device 52
0 indicates that the LED_d21 of the special figure 1 change display unit 521 is turned off and the variable display game of the special figure 1 is out of order and is stopped, and the LED_d22 of the special figure 2 change display unit 522 turns off and the special figure is changed. Notifying that the variable display game No. 2 is stopped due to a loss, the special figure 1 hold display unit 523
LED_d23 and LED_d24 blink to notify that the reserved number of special figure 1 (the number of reserved memories of the special figure 1 game) is “4”, and LED_d25 and L of special figure 2 reserved display section 524
Both of the ED_d 26 are turned off, and the fact that the reserved number of the special figure 2 (the reserved number of games of the special figure 2 game) is “0” is notified.

Next, the display example of the LED display device 520 shown in FIG. 21B is performed while the display screen 510 shown in FIG. In this display example, the LED display device 52
In the case of 0, the LED_d21 of the special figure 1 change display section 521 flashes to notify that the change display game of the special figure 1 is changing, and the LED_d22 of the special figure 2 change display section 522 turns off and the special figure 2 changes. Notifies that the variable display game is stopped due to a loss, and the LED of the special figure 1 hold display unit 523 is displayed.
One of _d23 and LED_d24 blinks and the other lights up to notify that the reserved number of the special figure 1 (the number of reserved memories of the special figure 1 game) is “3”, and the LED_d25 of the special figure 2 reservation display section 524.
LED_d26 and LED_d26 are both turned off, and the reserved number of the special figure 2 (the reserved storage number of the special figure 2 game) is “0”.
Is reported.

Next, the display executed by the effect control device 300 when the power failure of the gaming machine 10 is restored will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display executed by the effect control device of the first embodiment when a power outage is restored.

As described in step S59 of the main process of the game control device 100, the plurality of commands shown in FIG. 15 (2) are transmitted to the effect control device 300 by the process of step S59 when the power failure is restored.

The plurality of commands include a command of the transmission order “2” (special figure 1 reserved number command) and a command of notifying the remaining number (reserved number) of the start memory as the execution right of the variable display game. Commands of order “3” (special figure 2 pending number command) are included.

Among the plurality of commands, a command in the transmission order “6-1” (hereinafter referred to as a customer waiting demo screen command) and a command in the transmission order “6-2” (hereinafter referred to as a power failure recovery screen command) are: This corresponds to the screen designation command described above. Then, when the control state of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game at the time of the power outage are both in the normal processing (in the state of none of the changing, the big hit, and the small hit) A customer waiting demo screen command for instructing the display of the customer waiting demo screen is transmitted. Otherwise, a power failure restoration screen command for instructing the display of the power restoration screen (screen displayed when the power is restored) is transmitted. .

For this reason, when a power failure occurs during a game (such as during a special figure change), the power failure recovery screen command is transmitted as a screen designation command instead of a customer waiting demonstration screen command. Thereby, the effect control device 300 receives each command (especially a power failure recovery screen command) transmitted at the time of power recovery, and displays, for example, the display screen 530 shown in FIG.

The display screen 530 shown in FIG. 22 (1) is a power failure recovery screen displayed when a power failure occurs during a game and the game is recovered, and includes a power failure recovery display 531 in the display contents. The power failure recovery display 531 indicates “
An image including the text “Power recovery is in progress” (information indicating that power recovery is in progress) is displayed. The power failure restoration display 531 informs a player or the like that restoration from the power failure is being performed.

The display screen 530 is different from the above-described display screen during a game that is not performed at the time of restoration from a power failure (for example, the display screen 500 or the like), and is a display related to a variable display game such as a large symbol group 501 or a small symbol group 502, The display of the number of reservations (the number of start storages) such as the 1-number-of-reserve display 503 and the special figure 2-reservation number display 504 is not included. In other words, at the time of restoration from a power failure, the effect control device 300 causes the first variation display unit of the display device 41 to display predetermined information regarding the restoration of the power failure instead of displaying the variable display game, and replaces the display of the startup memory with the power failure. The display device 4 displays predetermined information regarding the restoration.
1 is displayed on the first start storage display unit. The predetermined information includes at least information notifying that the power failure is being restored.

Further, the effect control device 300 performs the display shown in FIG. 22 (1) on the display device 41, and receives each command (especially the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command) transmitted at the time of restoration from the power failure. Then, for example, the display shown in FIG.

The display example of the LED display device 520 shown in FIG. 22 (2) shows a case where a power failure occurs when the number of reservations in the special figure 1 is “3” and the number of reservations in the special figure 2 is “0”, and thereafter the power supply is restored. The power failure recovery screen (for example, the display screen 530 shown in FIG. 22A) is displayed at the same time as the display.
In this display example, the LED display device 520 sets the LED_d21 of the special figure 1 change display unit 521 to a predetermined mode (for example, a light-off state), and sets the LED_d of the special figure 2 change display unit 522 to LED_d21.
22 is in a predetermined mode (for example, turned off), one of LED_d23 and LED_d24 of the special figure 1 hold display unit 523 blinks and the other lights up, and the number of holds of the special figure 1 is “3”.
, Both the LED_d25 and the LED_d26 of the special figure 2 reservation display section 524 are turned off, and the fact that the reservation number of the special figure 2 is “0” is reported.

That is, at the time of restoration from the power failure, the effect control device 300 causes the second variation display unit of the LED display device 520 to display a predetermined mode (for example, an unlit state) instead of the variation display game, and stores the start memory in the LE.
It is displayed on the second start storage display section of the D display device 520. Thus, it is possible to provide information with rich contents when the power is restored. Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, in addition to the information indicating that the power outage is being restored, information indicating the number of reservations in Toku-zu 1 and Toku-zu 2, which is information indicating the presence or absence and the number of remaining startup memories, is issued. It is. For this reason, even though a large number of execution rights remain (that is, the number of suspensions is, for example, the upper limit value “4” or a value close to the upper limit value “4”), the player inserts the game medium (launches the game ball). Operation) is not immediately restarted, and is not disadvantageous to the player.

Next, the configuration of the display layer of the display device 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a display layer in a first display unit according to the first embodiment. The display layer is a control process that roughly classifies the relative anteroposterior relationship between images, such as whether the image is preferentially displayed as being on the near side or conversely, is displayed as being on the back side. This is the upper layer (layer). For example, if two images with different display positions are placed and drawn on different display layers, the image placed on the lower lower priority display layer is placed on the nearer higher priority display layer. If the transparency of the image on the front side is zero, the image on the rear side is completely invisible to the observer of the display device 41 even if the image on the rear side is drawn on the control if the transparency of the image on the front side is zero. .

In the case of the present embodiment, as the display layer, for example, as shown in FIG.
The display layer L1 for arranging the image of the power failure recovery screen, the display layer L2 for arranging the image of the error notification, the display layer L3 for arranging the large suspension image, the small design and the small suspension image in order from the highest priority) , A display layer L5 for arranging a character image, a display layer L6 for arranging a large pattern image, a display layer L7 for arranging a background image, and a display layer L8 for arranging a movie image. In FIG. 23, characters such as “power failure recovery screen” and “error notification” are explanations of each display layer and are not displayed.

In this manner, by arranging the image of the power failure restoration screen on the foreground display layer L1, the image of the power failure restoration screen (the image of the power failure restoration display 531 can be reliably displayed regardless of the drawing state of the other display layers). Including) to the observer. For example, while the power failure recovery screen is displayed at the time of power failure recovery, drawing on the other display layer on the back (back side) is started (starting from the state immediately before the power failure occurred) and after the power failure recovery (after the power failure recovery screen is displayed) The power failure restoration display 531 can be surely shown to the player and information indicating that the power failure is being restored can be made surely while preparing for the prompt display. Even if drawing is started on another display layer on the back side, if the image of the power failure recovery screen is large enough to cover the entire display area of the display device 41 and the transparency is zero, the other display layer on the back side ( The images arranged on the display layers L2 to L8) are not visible.

Note that the size of the image of the power failure recovery screen is set to a size that does not cover the entire display area of the display device 41, and the back side of a part of the display area of the display device 41 during power failure recovery (that is, while the power failure recovery screen is being displayed). The image of another display layer may be shown. Also, by setting the transparency (transparency) of the image of the power failure restoration screen to be larger than zero, the image of the other display layer on the back side may be seen through during the restoration of the power failure. Thereby, it is possible to strongly inform the player that the gaming machine 10 has recovered from the power failure and is preparing to display a normal game display screen (a display screen other than the power failure recovery screen).

During the display of the power failure restoration screen, only the image of the power failure restoration screen (for example, the image including the above-described power failure restoration display 531) is simply arranged and drawn on a predetermined display layer. A configuration in which no image is drawn may be used.

Next, the startup sequence of each display device when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing an example of the order of starting the respective devices when the power is turned on in the first embodiment.

Assuming that the timing when the power of the gaming machine 10 rises from the off state to the on state due to the restoration of the power failure (including the normal power on) is the timing T1, the control of the collective display device 50 is started at the timing T2 which is delayed by a predetermined time from the timing T1. Then, the collective display device 50 is activated (that is, the collective display device 50 starts displaying), and the control of the performance display device 135 is started at a timing T3 which is later than the timing T2 by a predetermined time, and the performance display device 135 is activated. (That is, the performance display device 135 starts displaying). The start order is determined, for example, by the game microcomputer 111, which is a control unit of the game control device 100, at the time of start-up by the above-described step S76.
In the output processing, the data output from the third output port 134c and the fourth output port 134d described above is first started, and after a predetermined time, the data output from the first output port 134a is started.

Then, for example, at the timing T4 which is later than the timing T3, a command at the time of starting the game control device 100 (the above-mentioned RAM initialization command or power failure recovery command) is transmitted from the game control device 100, and in response to this command, the effect control is performed. The device 300 detects the timing T
The display device 41 (first display means) and the LED display device 52 at a timing T5 that is later than
0 (second display means) is activated to start display by these display devices. In this activation order, for example, at the time of activation, the gaming microcomputer 111 transmits a command via the Schmitt buffer 132 after the start of data output from the first output port 134a in the output processing of step S76. It is realized by starting.

The command at the time of startup (the above-mentioned RAM initialization command or the power failure restoration command) is set to be transmitted in the above-described step S54 or S59, but the actual transmission timing is determined by, for example, step S54 or S59. Receiving the setting, step S7
6 may be determined by processing in the output processing.

However, the timing T5 is later than the timing T3, but the timing T4 does not necessarily need to be later than the timing T3. Even if the timing T4 at which the command at the time of activation is transmitted from the game control device 100 is the same or earlier than the timing T2 or T3 which is the activation timing of the collective display device 50 or the like, the transmission / reception of this command is performed. Thus, the timing T5 may be delayed from the timing T3 by the time (the time from the timing T4 to the timing T5) until the display device 41 or the like starts displaying by the effect control device 300. Therefore, when the time from the timing T4 to the timing T5 is sufficiently long, a command at the time of starting may be transmitted immediately by the serial communication function of the game microcomputer 111, for example, at the time of executing the processing of the above-described step S54 or S59. .

Further, the timing at which the display device 41 (first display means) starts display and the timing at which the LED display device 520 (second display means) starts display may be different (one of them is earlier). May be). For example, if the timing at which the LED display device 520 starts displaying is earlier, for example, when the power outage is restored, the player can be notified of the information on the number of hold times earlier.

In any case, in the present embodiment, when the gaming machine 10 is started, each display device is operated by the collective display device 50.
Then, the display is started in the order of the performance display device 135 and then the display device (at least the LED display device 520 or the display device 41) controlled by the effect control device 300. As a result, the display for the player (display by the LED display device 520 or the display device 41) is delayed, and the display not for the player (display for a store clerk of a game store) is performed earlier. Information such as abnormalities can be promptly notified to a store clerk at the time of startup.

When the power failure is restored, there are cases where other elements on the game board and movable parts of the accessory perform an initialization operation. However, the LED display device 520 displays the movable elements of other elements and the accessory on these game boards. Since the player is placed at a position where the visibility is not hindered by, for example, the player can be notified of the information on the number of holds in any game state, including when the power is restored.

Next, another example of the power failure recovery screen will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating another example of the display screen at the time of restoration from power failure according to the first embodiment. For example, as shown in FIG.
Instead of the display screen 530 shown in 1), a display screen 533 shown in FIG.
Or the display screen 539 shown in FIG. 25 (3) may be displayed.

The display screen 533 shown in FIG. 25 (1) is a power failure recovery screen, and is the power failure recovery display 5 described above.
In addition to 31, a re-scheduling prompt display 534 is included in the display contents. The re-scheduling display 534 displays an image (information for urging the player to restart the game) including the text “Please restart the game”.

The display screen 536 shown in FIG. 25 (2) is a power failure recovery screen, and is the power failure recovery display 5 described above.
In addition to 31, the display content includes a maker name display 537. The maker name display 537 displays an image including characters indicating a maker name (company name). It should be noted that instead of or in addition to the maker name display 537, a maker logo display (for example, an image of a maker logo (company logo) including a mascot character of a company or the like) is displayed. Good.

The display screen 539 shown in FIG. 25 (3) is a power failure recovery screen, and is the power failure recovery display 5 described above.
In addition to 31, the display content includes a warning display 540 and a character display 541. The alerting display 540 displays an image including an alerting letter of “Let's be careful about indentation”. The character display 541 displays an image of a tiger-like character. Note that, instead of, or in addition to, the alerting display 540, an image (second alerting display) including an alerting character of “Be careful not to take out the card” may be displayed.

Any one of these display screens as the power failure recovery screen may be set and displayed in advance, or one of them may be selected and displayed by the processing of the effect control device 300. Further, by the processing of the effect control device 300, a plurality of different display screens (
Alternatively, a plurality of different display screens selected from a large number of settings may be sequentially switched and displayed as a power failure recovery screen. For example, first, display screen 530 shown in FIG. 22 (1) is displayed for a predetermined time, then display screen 533 shown in FIG. 25 (1) is displayed for a predetermined time, and then shown in FIG. 25 (2) for a predetermined time. The display screen 536 is displayed, and then the display screen 536 shown in FIG.
The display screen 539 shown in (3) may be displayed, and may be switched and displayed. In this case, different character information is sequentially displayed, and the player can easily grasp the display contents.

[Modification 1 of First Embodiment]
Next, Modified Example 1 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a RAM initialization command and a power outage recovery command in a first modification of the first embodiment. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen at the time of restoration from a power failure according to the first modification of the first embodiment.

(1) The RAM initialization command indicates a command that the game control device 100 transmits at the time of RAM initialization. First, the game control device 100 transmits a command (command name “model designation”) in the transmission order “1”. The command name “model designation” includes MODE “ACH” and any one of ACTION “10H” to ACTION “30H” according to the model. Next, the game control device 100 transmits the command in the transmission order “2” (command name “special figure 1 suspension number”).
The command name “Special figure 1 number of reservations” is MODE “A1H” and the corresponding ACTIO
N “01H”. Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “3” (command name “special figure 2 suspension number”). Command name “Tokuzu 2 reservation number” is MODE “A2H”
ACTION “01H” corresponding to “without suspension”. Next, the game control device 100
The command in the transmission order “4” (command name “probability information”) is transmitted. The command name “probability information” is MODE “A0H” and ACTION “01H” to ATI
ON Any of "07H" is included.

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

Next, the game control device 100 transmits the command of the transmission order “6” (command name “strike”). The command name “stroke” includes MODE “D3H” and ACTION “01H” corresponding to the initial state (left-handed).

Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “7” (command name “power on”). The command name “power on” is composed of MODE “AAH” and the corresponding ACTION “
55H ".

Thereby, the game control device 100 sets the set values (1 to 6) set at the time of RAM initialization.
) And information such as “how to strike” can be notified to the effect control device 300.
(2) The power failure restoration command indicates a command that the game control device 100 transmits when the power failure is restored. First, the game control device 100 transmits the command of the transmission order “1” (command name “model designation”).
). The command name "model designation" is MODE "ACH" and ACT according to the model.
Includes any one of ION “10H” to ACTION “30H”. Next, the game control device 1
00 transmits a command of the transmission order “2” (command name “special figure 1 suspension number”). The command name “special figure 1 hold number” is MODE “A1H” and ACT corresponding to the hold number 4 from no hold
Includes any one of ION “01H” to ACTION “05H”. Next, the game control device 1
00 transmits a command in the transmission order “3” (command name “special figure 2 suspension number”). The command name “special figure 2 suspension number” is MODE “A2H” and ACT corresponding to the suspension number 4 from no suspension.
Includes any one of ION “01H” to ACTION “05H”. Next, the game control device 1
00 transmits the command (command name “probability information”) in the transmission order “4”. Command name "
The “probability information” includes MODE “A0H” and ACTION “01H” corresponding to various game states.
To ACTION “07H”.

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

Next, the game control device 100 transmits the command of the transmission order “6” (command name “strike”). The command name “how to hit” includes MODE “D3H” and ACTION “01H” or “F1H” corresponding to the gaming state at the time of power failure. Here, ACTION “01H” indicates a left-hand drive, and ACTION “F1H” indicates a right-hand drive. For the benefit of the player, the left-handed driving of the game ball on the left side of the gaming area 32 and the right-handed driving of the gaming ball on the right side of the gaming area 32 should be performed by selecting one according to the game state. It is. For this reason, if the gaming state at the time of the power failure is a state in which left-handing should be performed, the game control device 100 sets the data of the ACTION of the command in the transmission order “6” (hereinafter referred to as “hitting command”) to “01H”, If the gaming state at the time of the power failure is a state in which right-handing should be performed, the ACT of the command in the above-mentioned transmission order "6"
ION data is set to “F1H”.

Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “7” (command name “power failure recovery”). The command with the command name “power failure recovery” (power failure recovery screen command) is MOD
E includes “ABH” and the corresponding ACTION “55H”.

Thereby, the game control device 100 displays the setting values (range of 1 to 6) set at the time of restoration from the power failure, the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations, and how to play the game. Can be notified.

Then, upon receiving each command (especially a power failure recovery screen command or a hitting command) transmitted at the time of power failure recovery, the effect control device 300 changes the display screen 543 including the hitting display shown in FIG. It is displayed on the display device 41 as a screen.

The display screen 543 shown in FIG. 27A is a power failure recovery screen when the power is restored in a state where the power should be right-handed, and displays a right-handed display 544 in addition to the above-described power failure recovery display 531 and the re-scheduling prompting display 534. Include in content. The right-handed display 544 is a right-handed display in the case of right-handed, and displays an image (information for recommending right-handed) including the characters “right-handed” and a right-pointing arrow. The right-handed display 544 informs the player or the like that the player is in a right-handed state.

Note that, for example, instead of the display screen 543, a display screen 546 shown in FIG. The display screen 546 is a power failure recovery screen, and includes a right-handed display 547 in addition to the above-described power failure recovery display 531 and the re-scheduling prompting display 534. The right-handed display 547 is a pictogram indicating “right-handed” (a type of visual symbol, also called a pictogram).
Is displayed (information that recommends right-handing). The right-handed display 547 informs the player or the like that the player is in a right-handed state.

When the power is restored in a state where left-handing should be performed, a left-handed display (information on how to hit left) is displayed instead of the right-handed display 544 or the like to display information recommending left-handed.
The indication of how to hit is indicated by the AC of the received hitting command (command of MODE “D3H”).
If the TION data is "01H", the display will be left-handed and the received hitting command (MOD
If the data of the action of the command E (D3H) is "F1H", the display is right-handed.

According to the first modification, in addition to the information indicating that the power outage is being restored and the remaining start-up memory information displayed on the LED display device 520, information on how to strike is displayed on the display device 41 when the power outage is restored. . That is, more detailed information notification can be realized at the time of restoration from power failure. For this reason, when the power is restored, the player cannot grasp the state of hitting (whether it should be left-handed or right-handed), and for example, it may be left-handed even though it is right-handed. And the player becomes more advantageous.

In the first modified example, there is no customer waiting demonstration screen command as a screen designation command in the power failure restoration time command, and only a power failure restoration screen command (the above-described transmission order “7” command) is set. In other words, even when a normal power-on operation after a normal power-off operation that is not a power failure (except for a power-on operation involving the operation of the RAM initialization switch) is performed, a power failure (power Regardless of the gaming state (before the interruption), a power failure recovery time command including a power failure recovery screen command for instructing display of a power failure recovery screen is always transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300.

The effect control device 300 that has received the power failure restoration time command first displays a power failure restoration screen as illustrated in FIG. 27 in accordance with the command of the power failure restoration screen command included in the power failure restoration time command even when the game is not being played. A command for instructing a customer waiting demo that is displayed on the device 41 and then transmitted when the game is not being played (not as a command at the time of power failure recovery, but all the held numbers become zero and the variable display game ends and the big hit state etc. Game control device 1 when not
Any configuration may be used as long as it is switched to a customer waiting demonstration screen when a customer waiting demo command transmitted from 00 is received.

However, other commands included in the received power failure recovery command (special figure 1 pending number command,
From the information indicated by the ACTION data of the special figure 2 reservation number command, probability information command, and the like, the effect control device 300 should display the customer waiting demonstration screen from the beginning (from the beginning)
That is, when it can be determined that the player is not playing a game), the customer waiting demonstration screen may be displayed from the beginning without displaying the power failure recovery screen.

[Modification 2 of First Embodiment]
Next, a second modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG.
It is a figure showing an example of a command at the time of restoration from a power failure in Modification 2 of the first embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen at the time of restoration from a power failure in Modification 2 of the first embodiment.

The following command is transmitted as the power failure restoration command of the second modification. First, the game control device 100 transmits a command (command name “model designation”) in the transmission order “1”. The command name “model designation” includes MODE “ACH” and any one of ACTION “10H” to ACTION “30H” according to the model. Next, the game control device 100 sets the transmission order “2
Is transmitted (command name “special figure 1 reserved number”). Command name "Tokuzu 1 reserved number"
Includes MODE “A1H” and any of ACTION “01H” to ACTION “05H” corresponding to the number of holdings from no holding to four. Next, the game control device 100 sets the transmission order "3
(Command name “Special figure 2 suspension number”). Command name "Tokuzu 2 pending number"
Contains MODE “A2H” and any one of ACTION “01H” to ACTION “05H” corresponding to the number of holdings from no holding to four. Next, the game control device 100 sets the transmission order “4
(Command name “probability information”). Command name "probability information" is MO
From DE “A0H” and ACTION “01H” corresponding to various game states to ACTION “
07H ".

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

Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command (command name “changing”) in the transmission order “6”. The command with the command name “changing” (hereinafter, referred to as a changing state command) is MODE “D3H” and “01H” or “01H” corresponding to the gaming state at the time of power failure.
F1H ". Here, ACTION "01H" indicates that the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is stopped, and ACTION "F1H" indicates that the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is changing.

Next, as a command of the transmission order “7”, the game control device 100 transmits a command of the transmission order “7-1” (command name “restoration of power failure (default)”) or a command of the transmission order “7-2” (
One of the commands corresponding to the command name "Power failure recovery (right-handed)" is transmitted. The command name “power failure recovery (default)” is MODE “ABH” and the corresponding ACTION “0”.
1H ". The command name “power failure restoration (right-handed)” includes MODE “ABH” and the corresponding ACTION “F1H”.

Note that if the gaming state at the time of power failure is a state in which left-handing should be performed, the game control device 100 transmits a command with a command name of “power failure recovery (default)” as the command in the transmission order “7”, If the state is a right-handed state, a command with the command name “power failure recovery (right-handed)” is transmitted as the command in the transmission order “7”.

Thereby, the game control device 100 can notify the effect control device 300 of information such as whether or not the game is fluctuating and information such as how to hit, in addition to information such as the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations. For example, by increasing the type of ACTION data of the command of the transmission order "6", the command of the transmission order "6" can be determined not only when the command is being stopped but also when it is stopped at an out-of-position or at a stop. May be determined based on ACTION data.

Then, in response to the power failure restoration command transmitted at the time of power failure restoration, effect control device 300 displays, for example, a display screen shown in FIG. 29 on display device 41. More specifically, if the ACTION data of the received command (variation state command) in the transmission order “6” is out of order and indicates that the command is stopped, for example, a display screen 549 shown in FIG. If the ACTION data of the command (fluctuating state command) in the transmission order “6” indicates a hit and indicates a stop, for example, a display screen 552 shown in FIG. 29 (2) is displayed. If the ACTION data of the received command of the transmission order “6” (fluctuation state command) indicates that the command is fluctuating, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (3), the display screen 549 and the display screen 552 are changed to predetermined positions. The images are alternately switched and displayed in a short cycle (that is, two different still images are alternately displayed).

The display screen 549 shown in FIG. 29 (1) is a power failure recovery screen when a power failure has occurred and power has been restored while the fluctuation display has been stopped, and in addition to the power failure recovery display 531 described above, a failure suggesting a failure. The display 550 is included in the display content. The outlier display 550 displays an image (information suggesting an outlier) including a character with a troubled face and an X mark. When the deviation display 550 is displayed for a predetermined time or more beyond the above-described period, the player or the like is notified that the deviation is stopped.

The display screen 552 shown in FIG. 29 (2) is a power failure recovery screen in the case where a power failure has occurred and power has been restored during stoppage of the fluctuation display at a hit (big hit or small hit).
A hit display 553 indicating a hit in addition to 1 is included in the display content. The hit display 553 displays an image including a happy face character and a circle (information indicating a hit). This hit display 55
When 3 is displayed for a predetermined time or more beyond the above-mentioned cycle, the player or the like is notified that the player is stopped.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (3), the display screen 549 and the display screen 552 are alternately switched and displayed at a predetermined short period, so that either the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 fluctuates to the player or the like. It is notified that it is inside.

According to the second modification, in addition to the information indicating that the power failure is being restored and the remaining start-up memory information displayed on the LED display device 520, information indicating whether the power supply is fluctuating and information indicating whether the power supply is out of contact or not is reported. Is performed when power is restored. That is, more detailed information notification can be realized at the time of restoration from power failure. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from lowering because it is not possible to grasp whether or not the player is changing at the time of restoration from the power failure. Further, by switching between the display screen 549 and the display screen 552 (switching of a still image) shown in FIG. 29 (3), an effect such as a kind of variable display can be easily realized, and the interest is improved.

In the second modification, a display screen simpler than that in FIG. 29 may be displayed as the power failure recovery screen. For example, in addition to the above-described power failure recovery display 531, a display screen that includes a display of characters or the like simply indicating whether or not the power is changing may be included in the display content.

Also, on the power outage recovery screen in the second modification, a hitting display such as the above-described re-scheduling prompting display 534 or right-handed display 544 may be performed. In this case, the hit display indicates that the data of the ACTION of the received command of the transmission order “7” (command of MODE “ABH”) is “
01H ”, the display is left-handed, and the command of the received transmission order“ 7 ”(MODE“ ABH ”
If the data of the ACTION command is "F1H", the display is right-handed.

Further, in this modified example 2, under the control of the effect control device 300, the data of the ACTION of the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command of the received transmission order “2” and “3” are both “01H”. (The number of holds is zero), and when the ACTION data of the received command (fluctuation state command) in the transmission order “6” is “01H” (stopped), it is determined that the game is not being played, and the power failure is started from the beginning. A configuration may be adopted in which a customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed instead of the recovery screen.

[Third Modification of First Embodiment]
Next, a third modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of a power outage restoration setting process in Modification 3 of the first embodiment.

The power failure restoration setting process is a routine that is called and executed when the received command is a power failure restoration command in, for example, the received command check process of step D22 in the main process of the effect control device 300 described above.

In the power failure recovery setting processing, first, data of the received power failure recovery time command (there are a plurality of commands as described above) is read (step D101), and then displayed on the display device 41 in accordance with the read data. The type and specification of the display screen to be performed are selected (step D102). Next, setting of data for displaying the selected display screen (step D1)
03), and the power failure recovery setting processing ends.

Here, the types of display screens selected in step D102 are broadly divided first.
There is a power outage recovery screen that includes information that indicates that power outage is being restored, and a customer waiting demonstration screen that performs a customer waiting demonstration that does not include information that is informing that power outage is being restored. In the power failure recovery screen, the type may be different depending on, for example, the mode of the background (color, brightness, pattern, etc.) of the screen and the presence / absence of the information to be displayed. The information to be displayed includes a message such as an alert or a prompt for re-holding, how to hit (left-handed or right-handed), the number of holdings (the number of holdings in Toku-zu 1 and the number of holdings in Toku-zu 2), and the changing state (during changing Or not), a probability state (whether or not a high probability is in progress), a hit state (whether or not in a hit, a big hit or a small hit), a character, a maker name, a maker logo, and the like.

The specification of the display screen selected in step D102 is as follows:
For example, message display specifications (number, type, size, display position, display color,
Font, etc.), how to display (how to display, size, display position, display color, etc.), how to display the number of holds (type, size, display position, display color, etc.) Display specifications of fluctuation state (display type, size, display position, display color, etc. of fluctuation state), display specifications of probability state (display type, size, display position, display color of probability state, hit state) Display specifications (
Types of hit state display, size, display position, display color, etc., detailed display specifications of the background, character display specifications (number of characters, type, size, display position, display color, etc.), etc. .

As described above, in the third modification, the effect control device 300 changes the display content of the display screen displayed on the display device 41 when the power failure is restored (including the normal power-on without the RAM initialization) to the received power failure. Different depending on the content of the recovery command. Thereby, an optimal display screen can be displayed at the time of restoration from power failure according to the situation.

For example, when the number of reservations in Toku-zu 1 and Toku-zu 2 is less than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), a display screen 533 including the above-described re-scheduling display 534 is displayed and a game ball is presented to the player. If any of the number of holds in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is equal to or more than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the above-described display screen 530 or the display screen not including the re-scheduling display 534 is provided. 536 is displayed, and one of the reserved numbers in Toku-zu 1 and Toku-zu 2 is a second predetermined value (for example, “3”).
In the case described above, the above-described display screen 539 including the alert display 540 without displaying the re-scheduling prompt display 534 is displayed. Thereby, an optimal display screen according to the number of suspensions can be displayed at the time of restoration from power failure.

In addition, when the number of holds is included in the content of the display screen, the player can use the LED display device 520.
Not only that, but also the presence or absence of the suspension at the time of restoration of the power failure by the main display device 41 (that is,
It is possible to know the remaining start memory and the number of the remaining start memories, and the player becomes more advantageous.

[Modification Example 4 of First Embodiment]
Next, a fourth modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the second display means in Modification 4 of the first embodiment.

Modification Example 4 is a case where the model of the gaming machine is a model having only one special figure variation display game (for example, a model having only special figure 1 and no special figure 2). Then, the LED display device 5
This is an embodiment in which the hardware configuration of No. 20 is shared with the case where there are two types of the special figure variable display game described above. For this reason, the hardware configuration of the LED display device 520 is the same as that of the above-described embodiment.

First, in the specific example 1 shown in FIG. 31A, the special figure 1 change display unit 521 and the special figure 1 hold display unit 523 in the LED display device 520 are used to execute the special figure 1 change display game in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. The state and the number of reservations in the special figure 1 are displayed, and decoration or other information is displayed by the special figure 2 change display unit 522 and the special figure 2 reservation display unit 524. The other information is, for example, information on a game state (for example, whether or not the game is in a high probability state) that can be determined by the effect control device 300 by the above-mentioned command (probability information command) in the transmission order “4”, or the above-described modification. This is information on how to strike (left-handed or right-handed) that can be determined by the effect control device 300 by the command (command name “hitting”) in the transmission order “6” in 1.

Next, in the specific example 2 shown in FIG. 31 (2), the special figure 1 change display unit 521 and the special figure 1 hold display unit 523 in the LED display device 520 are used to execute the special figure 1 change display game in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. The special figure 1 change display section 521 and the special figure 1 hold display section 523 are also displayed by the special figure 2 change display section 522 and the special figure 2 hold display section 524.
The same display (display of mirroring) as the display performed by is performed.

Next, in specific example 3 shown in FIG. 31C, the state of the special figure 1 variable display game is displayed by the special figure 1 variable display unit 521 in the LED display device 520 in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. The decoration or other information (information on the game state and how to hit) is displayed by the fluctuation display unit 522 in FIG. Then, the special figure 1 reservation display section 523 and the special figure 2 reservation display section 524 in the LED display device 520 display the number of reservations of the special figure 1.

For example, LED_d23, LE of special figure 1 reservation display section 523 and special figure 2 reservation display section 524
The on-hold number of the special figure 1 is displayed by turning on and off four LEDs, that is, D_d24, LED_d25, and LED_d26. Specifically, for example, the effect control device 300 controls these four LEDs so that the number of LEDs that are lit out of the four LEDs is the number of reserves in Tokusatsu 1, and the LEDs that are lit up Indicates the number of reservations in Toku-zu. Thereby, the number of reservations can be displayed without blinking the LED, and information on the number of reservations that is easy for the player to understand can be realized.

[Modification Example 5 of First Embodiment]
Next, a fifth modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an operation mode of a LED display device (second display unit) and a hitting display unit of the LED display device and an example of notification information in Modification Example 5 of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 32A, the LED display device 520 of the fifth modification has a configuration in which a hitting display unit 525 (second state display unit) is added to the LED display device 520 of the above-described embodiment. . The LED display device 520 according to the fifth modification includes the above-described display units (the special figure 1 change display unit 521).
, Special figure 2 change display part 522, special figure 1 reservation display part 523, and special figure 2 reservation display part 524)
Are provided in addition to the LED_d21 to the LED_d26 constituting the LED, and an LED_d27 constituting the hitting display unit 525.

The hitting display unit 525 displays a hitting state (left-handed or right-handed) according to the operation mode of one LED of the LED_d27. For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (2), the hitting display unit 525 indicates that the left-handed state is to be set according to the operation mode in which the LED_d27 is turned off, and the right-handed mode is set according to the operation mode in which the LED_d27 is turned on. Indicates that it should be. Note that the hitting display unit 525 displays information on how to hit even when power is restored, under the control of the effect control device 300 that has received the command (command name “how to hit”) in the transmission order “6” in Modification 1 described above. I do.

As a result, even when the information on how to hit is not displayed on the display device 41 (or even when it is displayed but not visible), the player can grasp the state of how to hit by looking at the LED display device 520 and play the game. It is advantageous for the person. In addition, the display of the hitting method performed on the display screen of the display device 41 (for example, the above-described right-handed display 544 or the like) is provided by the first state display unit (the first state display unit).
Of the LED display device 520.
Reference numeral 5 corresponds to a second state display section (second hitting state display section).

[Another Modification of First Embodiment]
Next, another modified example of the first embodiment will be described.
The LED that constitutes the LED display device 520 may be an LED that emits light in a single color, or an LED that can switch the emission color to a plurality of different colors (an LED that can emit full color light).
The light emission color of the LED may indicate information other than the number of holdings and the change state (a game state indicating whether or not the game is in the high probability state, a hitting state, and the like). For example, a configuration may be adopted in which any of the LEDs that are lit or blinking in the LED display device 520 indicates left-handed if the emission color of the LED is blue and right-handed if it is red.

A plurality of display elements as illustrated in FIG. 25 and FIG. 27 (for example, a re-scheduling display 534, a maker name display 537, a warning display 540, a character display 541, a right-handed display 544) are displayed on the power failure recovery screen. It may be. For example, there may be a configuration in which a plurality or all of the display elements are simultaneously displayed.

The first display means is not limited to a video display device such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) such as the display device 41 described above, but may be a reel type display device.
The second display means is not limited to an LED display device such as the LED display device 520 described above, and may be constituted by, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) having a small display area.

The gaming machine 10 (including the modifications) of the first embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 is a gaming machine capable of storing a start memory as an execution right of a variable display game, and a first variable display section capable of displaying the variable display game on a first display means (display device 41). (A display area in which the large symbol group 501, the small symbol group 502, and the reserved digest display 506 are displayed) and a second variable display unit (LED display device 520) capable of displaying the variable display game on the second display unit (LED display device 520).
Special figure 1 change display section 521, special figure 2 change display section 522), and a first start storage display section (special figure 1 hold number display 503, special figure 2 hold number) capable of displaying start memory on the first display means A display area in which the display 504 and the hold display 505 are displayed), and a second start storage display unit (special figure 1 hold display unit 523 and special figure 2 hold display unit 524) capable of displaying the start memory on the second display unit. Game control means (game control device 100) for performing game control; and effect control means (effect control device 300) for receiving a command from the game control means and controlling the effect means. The game control means detects the restoration of the power failure, and notifies the effect control means of at least the information on the start memory (the power failure restoration time command including the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command). In response to the notification, the effect control means causes the first variable display unit to display predetermined information (for example, a power failure recovery display 531) relating to the restoration of the power failure instead of displaying the variation display game, instead of displaying the start memory. Predetermined information (such as a power failure recovery display 531) relating to power recovery is displayed on the first start storage display unit, and a predetermined mode (for example, a mode in which the LED is turned off) is displayed on the second fluctuation display unit instead of the variable display game, The start memory is displayed on the second start memory display unit.

(2) In the gaming machine 10 of (1), a start winning port is provided in a game area of a game board into which a launched game ball is driven, and a start memory is stored as an execution right by a winning of a game ball in the start winning port. Is performed, and a variable display game for displaying the identification information (special figure) in a variable manner is performed based on the start memory. When the result of the variable display game is a special result, a state advantageous to the player is generated. The first display means and the second display means of (1) are arranged in the game area. The effect control means of (1) determines the number of remaining start memories in which the variable display game has not been executed (the number of reservations in the special figure 1, the special figure 2
Is displayed on the second start storage display unit.

(3) The second display means of (1) is arranged at a position where the display of the second display means is not interrupted by other components of the gaming machine (for example, movable parts of the accessory).
(4) The notification (command at the time of power failure recovery) of (1) includes a method of hitting indicating whether the game ball should be driven to the left side of the game area or the game ball should be driven to the right side of the game area. In response to the notification, the effect control unit displays a display indicating the information on how to hit (for example, a right-hand display 544 or a display by the hitting display unit 525) on the first display. Or the second display means (or the first display means and the second display means).

(5) The notification (command at the time of power failure recovery) of (1) includes information on the game state at the time of the power failure (whether or not the special figure is fluctuating or whether or not it is in a high probability state) (fluctuation state command, probability information command)
In response to the notification, the effect control means displays a display (for example, a loss display 550, a hit display 553, or a display based on the emission color of the LED display device 520) indicating the game state information on the first display means or This is performed by the second display means (or the first display means and the second display means).

(6) The effect control means of (1) selects and displays from among a plurality of types and specifications of display screens to be displayed on the first display means in response to the received notification (power failure restoration command).
(7) Upon receiving the notification (power failure restoration command), the effect control means of (1) sequentially switches and displays different display screens on the first display means.

(8) The gaming machine 10 is a gaming machine capable of storing a start memory as a right to execute a variable display game, and a first variable display unit capable of displaying the variable display game on a first display unit (display device 41). (A display area in which a large symbol group 501, a small symbol group 502, and a reserved digest display 506 are displayed), and a first start storage display unit (special figure 1 reserved number display 503) capable of displaying start memory on a first display means , Special number 2 hold number display 504, display area in which hold display 505 is displayed), and a second start storage display unit (special figure 1 hold) capable of displaying the start memory on the second display means (LED display device 520). Display 5
23, special figure 2 hold display section 524) and game control means (game control device 1) for performing game control
00), and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for receiving the command from the game control means and controlling the effect means. The game control means detects the restoration of the power failure and notifies the effect control means of at least the information on the start storage (commands at the time of restoration of the power failure including the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command). In response to the notification, the effect control means causes the first variable display unit to display predetermined information (for example, a power failure recovery display 531) relating to the restoration of the power failure instead of displaying the variation display game, instead of displaying the start memory. Then, predetermined information (such as a power failure recovery display 531) related to the power failure recovery is displayed on the first start storage display unit, and the start memory (the number of suspensions in the special figure 1, the special figure 2) is displayed.
Is displayed on the second start storage display unit.

(9) The gaming machine 10 is a gaming machine that can store up to a predetermined upper limit number of start memories that are the execution right of the variable display game, and can display the variable display game on the first display means (display device 41). A first variable display section (a display area in which a large symbol group 501, a small symbol group 502, and a reserved digestion display 506 are displayed), and a second variable display game (LED display device 520) capable of displaying a variable display game. 2 change display unit (special figure 1 change display unit 521, special figure 2 change display unit 522), and a first start storage display unit (special display) capable of displaying information capable of specifying the number of start memories on the first display means. A display area in which the number-of-holds display 503, the special-number-two hold number display 504, and the hold display 505 are displayed in FIG. Display unit (special figure 1 reservation display unit 523, special figure 2 reservation display unit It comprises a 24), and game control means for performing game control (game controller 100), presentation control means for controlling the presentation means receives the command from the game control means and (effect control device 300), the. The game control means detects the restoration of the power failure and notifies the effect control means of at least information on the number of starting memories (the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2).
Command at power failure recovery including the number of suspended commands). The effect control means, upon receiving the notification, causes the first display means to display predetermined power failure recovery information indicating that recovery from the power failure is in progress (such as a power failure recovery display 531), and at least starts the second display means. Information that can specify the number of storages is displayed (see FIG. 22).

(10) The gaming machine 10 is a gaming machine capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of start memories for executing the variable display game, and includes a first display unit (display device 41) and a second display unit. (LE
D display device 520) and a first start storage display unit (special figure 1 reserved number display 503, special figure 2 reserved number display 504) capable of displaying information capable of specifying the number of start memories on the first display means, reserved Display 505
And a second start storage display unit (special figure 1 hold display unit 523, special figure 2 hold display unit 524) capable of displaying information capable of specifying the number of start memories on the second display means. ), Game control means (game control device 100) for performing game control, and effect control means (effect control device 300) for receiving a command from the game control means and controlling the effect means. The game control means detects the restoration of the power failure, and notifies the effect control means of at least information on the number of starting memories (commands at the time of restoration of the power failure including the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command). The effect control means, upon receiving the notification, causes the first display means to display predetermined power failure recovery information indicating that recovery from the power failure is in progress (such as a power failure recovery display 531), and at least starts the second display means. The information which can specify the number of memories is displayed. The second display means is provided at a position where the visibility of the second start storage display unit is not hindered in any game state (for example, a position at which the front surface is not covered by other elements on the game board or movable parts of the accessory). The game ball flowing down in the game area 32 is arranged at a position where it does not flow on the front side of the display surface of the LED display device 520 (FIG. 16, FIG.
See FIG. 22).

[Second embodiment]
First, the configuration of the display screen of the display device 41 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device of the second embodiment.

The display screen 600 includes two sets of decorative symbols, a special figure 1 reserved number display 603, a special figure 2 reserved number display 604, a reserved display 605, and a reserved digest display 606.
The two sets of decorative symbols include a large symbol group 601 as a first decorative symbol and a small symbol group 602 as a second decorative symbol. The large symbol group 601 is in charge of a game effect for the purpose of enhancing interest. Therefore, the large symbol group 601 is largely displayed at a substantially central portion of the display device 41. Large pattern group 601
Includes a left symbol 601L, a middle symbol 601C, and a right symbol 601R. On the display screen 600, the left symbol 601L is stopped at "3", the middle symbol 601C is stopped at "7", and the right symbol 801R is stopped at "6", indicating that the special figure variable display game is in the symbol stopped state.

In general, the large symbol group 601 starts changing in the order of the left symbol 601L, the right symbol 601R, and the middle symbol 601C, and stops (including temporary stop) in the order of the left symbol 601L, the right symbol 601R, and the middle symbol 601C. Therefore, in many cases, the large symbol group 601 forms a reach mode with the left symbol 601L and the right symbol 601R, and can form a big hit mode after the middle symbol 601C is stopped.

Symbols that make up the large symbol group 601 (left symbol 601L, middle symbol 601C, and right symbol 601R)
Is mainly based on decorative designs with high design.
The small symbol group 602 is in charge of notification of a variable display state for the purpose of improving the ease of grasping the gaming state of the player. Therefore, the small symbol group 602 is displayed small on the periphery of the display device 41 so as to secure visibility without disturbing the display effect by the large symbol group 601. The small design group 602,
It includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol. The left symbol in the small symbol group 602 on the display screen 600 is “
3 ", the middle symbol is stopped at" 7 ", and the right symbol is stopped at" 6 ", indicating that the corresponding special figure variable display game is in the symbol stopped state.

In general, the large symbol group 601 is displayed larger than the small symbol group 602, has a higher degree of freedom in the display position, and the display mode can be greatly changed. Conversely, the small symbol group 602 is
It is displayed smaller than the large symbol group 601 and the degree of freedom of the display position is low (for example, the position is fixed).

With these, the gaming machine 10 can secure the visibility of the small symbol group 602 while securing the variety of display effects for the large symbol group 601, and can easily grasp the gaming state of the player.

The special figure 1 reservation number display 603 displays the reservation storage number (starting storage number) of the special figure 1 game. For example, the holding of the special figure 1 game is triggered by the winning in the starting winning opening 36. The special figure 2 reserved number display 604 displays the reserved number of special figure 2 games. For example, the reservation storage of the special figure 2 game is triggered by the winning of the ordinary variable winning device 37.

The hold display 605 can clearly indicate the number of storages of the special figure change display game by the display mode, and can also notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each storage storage. Depending on the game state, the number of held storages displayed by the hold display 605 is either the number of held storages displayed by the special figure 1 held number display 603 or the number of held storages displayed by the special figure 2 held number display 604, or It corresponds to the total number of both.

The reserved digest display 606 can indicate that the special figure variable display game is in the variable display state and can also notify the degree of expectation for the game result by the display mode. That is, the gaming machine 10 can perform a hold announcement effect using the hold display 605 and the hold digest display 606. The hold announcement effect is one mode of a look-ahead effect performed using the hold display 605 and the hold digest display 606.

The display screen 600 indicates that the number of stored special figure 1 games indicated by the special figure 1 reserved number display 603 is “3”.
Since the reserved storage number of the special figure 2 game indicated by the special figure 2 reservation number display 604 is “0”, the reservation storage number indicated by the reservation display 605 is also “3”. In addition, the display screen 600 indicates that the special figure change display game is being stopped by the hold digest display 606.

Further, the gaming machine 10 can change the variation mode during the variable display for the large symbol group 601 and the small symbol group 602. For example, when the vertical scroll is performed on the large symbol group 601, the gaming machine 10 can easily distinguish the large symbol group 601 from the small symbol group 602. Further, even when the large symbol group 601 and the small symbol group 602 update symbols asynchronously, the gaming machine 10 can reduce the sense of discomfort given to the player.

Next, the symbol arrangement of the large symbols will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of a symbol array of a large symbol group according to the second embodiment.
The large symbol group 601 is composed of a three-digit symbol of a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, and each symbol includes nine symbols (also called a normal symbol or a standard symbol). The regular design in the large design group is
The symbols 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, and 618 are included in the symbol array. Symbols 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617,
618 can be distinguished from other symbols by different display modes. Pattern 61
Reference numerals 0, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, and 618 denote rectangular bases each having an outer shape of a design, and character elements having distinguishability by characters (for example, numerals) attached to the bases. It is represented by The normal symbols arranged are given a predetermined color according to the value of the symbols. The pattern of figures "0", "2" and "6" (designs 610, 6
12, 616) is a blue design, and the design of figures "1", "4", and "8" (designs 611, 614, 618) is a green design, and is a figure of "3" and a number. "5" and the number "7"
Are symbols in red (designs 613, 615, 617).

In addition, the large symbol group 601 can include a special symbol separately from the normal symbol. Large pattern group 60
1, when a symbol array consisting of only normal symbols is set as a standard time symbol array, a symbol array obtained by adding a special symbol to a normal symbol can be set as a special time symbol array. The large symbol group 601 can switch the standard time symbol array to the special time symbol array, for example, upon notification of a predetermined effect or a predetermined result. Note that the special time symbol array includes one or more special symbols, and the number is not limited to one. In addition, the special time symbol array is not limited to the symbol array in which the special symbol is added to the normal symbol, and one or more symbols of the normal symbols may be replaced with the special symbol.

For example, in the large symbol group 601, the special time symbol arrangement may be nine regular symbols and one exclusive symbol, nine regular symbols and two exclusive symbols, or eight regular symbols and one exclusive symbol. A design may be used, or three exclusive designs may be used instead of all normal designs.

The exclusive symbols in the large symbol group 601 include symbols 620, 621, and 622. Pattern 620
, 621 and 622 are display modes that can be distinguished from normal symbols, and are represented by a rectangular base serving as the outer shape of the symbol, and a character element having a distinctive character by the character attached to the base. The exclusive symbol is used for a notification effect in the variable display game (an effect for notifying (notifying) that a predetermined effect will occur). It should be noted that the notification effect can be performed not only with a special symbol but also with a normal symbol.

The symbol 620 is a symbol for notifying (preliminary) that a pseudo-run will occur in the variable display game, and includes “one more time” as a character element. The symbol 621 is a symbol that notifies that a small hit derived by a combination of predetermined symbols occurs in the variable display game,
"Sakura" is included as a character element. The symbol 622 is a symbol for notifying that a reach occurs in the variable display game, and includes “chance” as a character element.

In addition, the said exclusive design is an example and is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 10 may include, as a special symbol, a symbol for notifying a transition to a predetermined game state (for example, latent probability change, ordinary power support, probability variation, etc.). In addition, the gaming machine 10 may include, as the exclusive symbol, a symbol for notifying the reliability of a result (for example, a big hit) derived by the variable display game.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 obtains, as a special symbol, a result derived from a variable display game other than a small hit (
For example, a symbol for notifying a big hit may be included. In addition, the gaming machine 10 uses, as a special symbol, the value of the result (hit) derived by the variable display game (for example,
It can also include a symbol for notifying the hits of 6 rounds, the hits with general power support, the hits with probability fluctuation, etc.). In addition, the gaming machine 10 may include, as the exclusive symbol, a symbol for notifying a mode change in the display effect. In addition, the gaming machine 10 may include, as a special symbol, a symbol for notifying the number of continuations of a predetermined gaming state such as general-purpose support and probability fluctuation. In addition, the gaming machine 10 may include a symbol for notifying game guidance (for example, a pressing operation of the push button 25).

Next, a display mode in the large figure special figure change display game will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of a large symbol display mode according to the second embodiment.
In the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the display mode of the large symbols changes according to the execution state of the special figure change display game (change display). Specifically, the display mode of the large symbol is different depending on the temporary stop and the stop other than during the notification effect, during the notification effect, and during the high-speed fluctuation except during the notification effect. In this way, by making the display mode during the notification effect different from the other display modes (the display condition during the non-information effect), the gaming machine 10 executes the notification effect using a symbol other than the exclusive symbol (normal symbol). Even in this case, it can be easily understood that the information is a notification effect.

The large symbol display mode is a low transmittance display mode (for example, 0% transmittance) with the lowest transparency during temporary stop and stop except during the notification effect, and the medium transmittance with the next lowest transmittance during the notification effect. The display mode (for example, the transmittance is 25%), and the high transmittance display mode (for example, the transmittance is 50%) with the highest transmittance during the high-speed fluctuation except during the notification effect.

As a result, the large design has the lowest visibility during high-speed fluctuations except during the informational production, the next lower visibility during the informational production, and the most visibility during the temporary stop and the stop except during the informational production. Will be higher.

As described above, even when the visibility of the symbol is changed according to the execution state of the special figure variable display game, the visibility of the symbol at the end of the special figure variable display game (while the symbol is stopped) is increased. Thus, the gaming machine 10 can easily understand the progress of the game and easily understand the result of the special figure change display game.

Next, the notification effect using the large symbol group (same color chance first-ahead notice notification effect) will be described. First, a notification effect by a normal symbol will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG.
FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 37 shows the second
It is a figure (the 3) showing an example of the display screen of the display of an embodiment.

The display screen 630 is a display screen after the display screen 600 and shows a state where the special figure change display game is changing at high speed.
On the display screen 630, the left symbol 601L, the middle symbol 601C, and the right symbol 601R are
The symbol is fluctuated at a high speed, and the symbol has a high transmission display mode.

The display screen 631 is a display screen after the display screen 630, and is a display screen in a state where the notification effect by the normal symbol is being performed.
On the display screen 631, the left symbol 601L and the right symbol 601R are rapidly changing the symbols, and the symbols are in a highly transparent display mode. On the other hand, the middle symbol 601C indicates that the symbol (the symbol 617) of the numeral “7” in the middle transparent display mode is temporarily stopped, and that a notification effect using the symbol of the numeral “7” is being performed.

The notification effect of the symbol “7” by the middle symbol 601C is to notify that a stop-reading symbol of the middle symbol 601C is temporarily stopped (the symbol of the numeral “7”) and that the same color chance look ahead notice is generated. It is. The same color chance look ahead notice is the left symbol 601L to stop, the middle symbol 60
This is an effect in which the reliability (expectation) of the pending storage (the pending storage displayed by the pending display 605) is notified (notified) by the combination of the colors of 1C and the right symbol 601R.

Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, in the notification effect of the symbol “7” by the middle symbol 601 </ b> C,
It notifies that the same-color chance eye look-ahead notice that the middle symbol 601C is the symbol of the number “7” will be generated (informs the middle symbol 601C that the symbol of the number “7” will stop), and thereby the small symbol group 602 This indicates a stop symbol (the middle symbol in the small symbol group 602 stops at the symbol “7”).

That is, the display of the notification effect by the middle symbol 601C on the display screen 631 is a display corresponding to one of the three stop symbols of the small symbol group 602 (the stop symbol of the middle symbol) (
Related display). That is, the middle symbol 601C on the display screen 631
The display of the notification effect includes information on one stop symbol (middle symbol stop symbol) among the three stop symbols of the small symbol group 602.

According to this, the gaming machine 10 displays the notice for the special figure change display game displayed by the large symbol group 601 and the small symbol group 602 by the notification effect using the middle symbol 601C in the large symbol group 601. (A notice effect directed to the special figure change display game of all the symbol groups) in combination with a notice for the special figure change display game to be performed. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 enhances a sense of unity (a sense of unity) of the entire display (the display of the special figure variation display game in the large symbol group 601 and the display of the special figure variation display game in the small symbol group 602). There is no directing. Further, by suggesting one stop symbol of the three stop symbols of the symbol group 602, the gaming machine 10 can increase the predictability of the game. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can enhance interest.

The display screen 632 is a display screen after the display screen 631 and is a display screen in a state after the information effect by the normal symbol is finished.
On the display screen 632, the middle symbol 601 </ b> C is a symbol (7) in the low-transparency display mode.
The symbol 617) is temporarily stopped, indicating that the notification effect has ended. In addition, left pattern 601
L temporarily stops the symbol (the symbol 613) of the number "3" in the low transmission display mode, and the right symbol 601R temporarily stops the symbol (the symbol 617) of the number "7" in the low transmission display mode, and the left symbol. 601L
And the right symbol 601R indicate that the notification effect is not performed.

The display screen 633 is a display screen subsequent to the display screen 632, and is a display screen in which the same-color chance look-ahead notice has occurred.
The display screen 633 includes a display element 634 in the display content. The display element 634 displays the word “chance” to indicate that the same-color chance read ahead notice has occurred.
That is, the display element 634 reports the degree of expectation of the hold storage included in the hold display 605 by the combination of the colors of the symbols (the left symbol 601L, the middle symbol 601C, and the right symbol 601R) constituting the large symbol group 601. Indicates that it is

The display screen 635 is a display screen after the display screen 633, and shows a state in which the special figure change display game has ended after the same-color chance look-ahead advance notice has ended.
On the display screen 635, the left symbol 601 </ b> L is a symbol (3) in the low transmission display mode (
The symbol 613) is stopped, the middle symbol 601C stops the symbol (the symbol 617) of the number “7” in the low-transmission display mode, and the right symbol 601R is the symbol (the symbol 61) of the low-transmission display mode.
7) is stopped.

On the display screen 635, the small symbol group 602 stops the symbol of the number “3” at the left symbol, and stops the symbol of the number “7” suggested at the notification effect (display screen 631) at the middle symbol, The symbol “7” is stopped at the right symbol.

Next, a notification effect (pseudo continuous notification effect) using a special symbol (symbol 620) will be described with reference to FIGS.
9 will be described. FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment (FIG.
That is 4). FIG. 39 is a diagram (part 5) illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device of the second embodiment.

The display screen 636 is a display screen after the display screen 600 and shows a state where the special figure change display game is changing at high speed.
On the display screen 636, the left symbol 601L, the middle symbol 601C, and the right symbol 601R are
The symbol is fluctuated at a high speed, and the symbol has a high transmission display mode.

The display screen 637 is a display screen after the display screen 636, and is a display screen in a state where the notification effect by the symbol 620 is being performed.
On the display screen 637, the left symbol 601L and the right symbol 601R are rapidly changing symbols, and the symbols are in a highly transparent display mode. On the other hand, the middle symbol 601C indicates that the symbol (the symbol 620) of the “one more time” in the middle transparent display mode is temporarily stopped, and that a notification effect using the symbol of the “one more time” is being performed.

Specifically, in the notification effect of the symbol "one more time" by the medium symbol 601C, the gaming machine 10 notifies the occurrence of a pseudo-run (that the large symbol group 601 fluctuates again at a high speed), and There is no suggestion about the stop symbol of the symbol group 602.

That is, the display of the notification effect by the middle symbol 601C on the display screen 637 is a display that does not correspond to any of the stopped symbols in the small symbol group 602 (not a related display). That is, the display of the notification effect by the middle symbol 601C on the display screen 637 does not include the information of the stopped symbol of the small symbol group 602.

According to this, the gaming machine 10 can execute a notice targeting only the special figure change display game displayed by the large symbol group 601 using the middle symbol 601C in the large symbol group 601. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can execute an unexpected game even in the case of performing a notification effect. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can enhance interest.

The display screen 638 is a display screen after the display screen 637 and shows a state after the notification effect by the symbol 620 has been completed.
On the display screen 638, the middle symbol 601C temporarily stops the symbol of the "one more time" (the symbol 620) in the low-transmissive display mode, and indicates that the notification effect has ended. Also, the left symbol 60
1L temporarily stops the symbol (the symbol 613) of the number "3" in the low transmission display mode, and the right symbol 601R.
Temporarily stops the symbol (the symbol 613) of the number “3” in the low transmission display mode.
L and the right symbol 601R indicate that the notification effect is not performed.

The display screen 639 is a display screen after the display screen 638, and is a display screen in a state after the symbol re-variation is started by the pseudo run.
On the display screen 639, the left symbol 601L, the middle symbol 601C, and the right symbol 601R are
The symbol is fluctuated at a high speed, and the symbol has a high transmission display mode.

The display screens 640 and 641 are the display screens after the display screen 639 and change again (pseudo-link).
Is completed, and the display screen in a state in which the special figure change display game is completed is shown.
On the display screen 640, the left symbol 601L is a symbol (4) in the low-transparency display mode.
The symbol 614) is stopped, the middle symbol 601C stops the symbol (the symbol 617) of the number “7” in the low-transmission display mode, and the right symbol 601R is the symbol (the symbol 61) of the number “6” in the low-transmission display mode.
6) is stopped.

On the display screen 640, the small symbol group 602 stops the symbol of the number "4" in the left symbol, stops the symbol of the number "7" in the middle symbol, and changes the symbol of the number "6" in the right symbol. Has been stopped.

On the other hand, on the display screen 641, the left symbol 601L stops the symbol (the symbol 611) of the number "1" in the low-transmissive display mode, and the middle symbol 601C is the symbol (the symbol) of the number "1" in the low-transmissive display mode. 611) is stopped, and the right symbol 601R stops the symbol (symbol 611) of the number “1” in the low transmission display mode.

On the display screen 641, the small symbol group 602 stops the symbol of the number "1" in the left symbol, stops the symbol of the number "1" in the middle symbol, and changes the symbol of the number "1" in the right symbol. Has been stopped.

As described above, since the stop symbols of the large symbol group 601 (small symbol group 602) after the pseudo-run are not suggested by the notification display, they are in any combination (free combination) (for example,
It can be a combination of hits or a combination of misses).

Next, a notification effect (small hit notification effect) by a special symbol (symbol 621) is shown in FIGS.
1 will be described. FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device of the second embodiment (
6). FIG. 41 is a diagram (part 7) illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device of the second embodiment.

The display screen 642 is a display screen after the display screen 600 and shows a state where the special figure change display game is changing at a high speed.
On the display screen 642, the left symbol 601L, the middle symbol 601C, and the right symbol 601R are
The symbol is fluctuated at a high speed, and the symbol has a high transmission display mode.

The display screen 643 is a display screen after the display screen 642, and is a display screen in a state where the notification effect by the symbol 621 is being performed.
On the display screen 643, the left symbol 601L and the right symbol 601R are rapidly changing symbols, and the symbols are in a highly transparent display mode. On the other hand, the middle symbol 601C indicates that the symbol (the symbol 621) of the “cherry blossom” in the middle transmissive display mode is temporarily stopped, and the notification effect using the symbol of the “cherry blossom” is being performed.

Specifically, the gaming machine 10 notifies that a small hit composed of a predetermined symbol combination will occur in the notification effect of the symbol "Sakura" by the medium symbol 601C, and thereby, the stop symbol ( (The small symbol group 602 stops at a predetermined symbol combination).

For example, when the combination of the stop symbols for the small hit is two kinds of “357” and “753”, the symbol “cherry blossom” informs that the small hit of either “357” or “753” occurs. Or a notification that one of the small hits occurs.

For example, when the design of “Sakura” is to notify that a small hit composed of a combination of “357” will occur, the display of the notification effect by the middle design 601C on the display screen 643 is the three design of the small design group 602. The display is a display (associated display) corresponding to the stop symbol ("357"). In other words, the display of the notification effect by the middle symbol 601C on the display screen 643 includes information on three stop symbols (the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) of the small symbol group 602.

In addition, when the design of “Sakura” is to notify that a small hit composed of any combination of “357” and “753” occurs, the display of the notification effect by the middle design 601C on the display screen 643 is: Three stop symbol candidates (“357” and “753”) of the small symbol group 602
) Is displayed (associated display). That is, the display of the notification effect by the middle symbol 601C on the display screen 643 is a candidate for three stop symbols of the small symbol group 602 (
Information about left symbols, middle symbols, and right symbols).

According to this, in any case, the gaming machine 10 performs the notification effect using the middle symbol 601C in the large symbol group 601 to provide a notice for the special figure change display game displayed by the large symbol group 601. In addition, an effect (notification effect for the special figure change display game of all the symbol groups) performed together with the notice for the special figure change display game displayed by the small symbol group 602 can be executed. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can enhance a sense of unity (a sense of unity) of the entire display (display of the special figure variable display game in the large symbol group 601 and display of the special figure variable display game in the small symbol group 602). . In addition, the gaming machine 10 can enhance the predictability of the game and perform an effect without a sense of discomfort. The gaming machine 10 can increase the predictability of the game by suggesting three stop symbols out of the three stop symbols in the symbol group 602 (for example, suggesting one or two stop symbols). Game can be more predictable than if it were). Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can enhance interest.

The display screen 644 is a display screen after the display screen 643, and is a display screen in a state after the notification effect by the symbol 621 is finished.
On the display screen 644, the middle symbol 601C temporarily suspends the symbol of "Sakura" (symbol 621) in the low-transmissive display mode, indicating that the notification effect has ended. The left symbol 601L temporarily stops the symbol (the symbol 614) of the number "4" in the low-transmission display mode, and the right symbol 601R temporarily stops the symbol (the symbol 613) of the number "3" in the low-transmission display mode. Thus, the left symbol 601L and the right symbol 601R indicate that the notification effect is not performed.

The display screen 645 is a display screen after the display screen 644, and is a display screen in a state in which the special figure variation display game has ended and a small hit has occurred.
The display screen 645 includes a display element 646 in the display content. The display element 646 displays the characters "cherry blossom chance" to indicate that a small hit has occurred. And the display screen 645
In the case of a small hit, the small symbol group 602 displays a notification effect (display screen 64
Each symbol is stopped at the combination of stop symbols corresponding to the small hit suggested in 3) (the symbol of the number "3" is stopped at the left symbol, the symbol of the number "5" is stopped at the middle symbol, and the symbol is stopped. "
7) is stopped at the right symbol).

Next, the information production (reach information production) by the exclusive design (design 622) is shown in FIGS.
3 will be described. FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device of the second embodiment (
8). FIG. 43 is a diagram (No. 9) illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device of the second embodiment.

The display screen 647 is a display screen after the display screen 600 and shows a state where the special figure change display game is changing at high speed.
On the display screen 647, the left symbol 601L, the middle symbol 601C, and the right symbol 601R are
The symbol is fluctuated at a high speed, and the symbol has a high transmission display mode.

The display screen 648 is a display screen after the display screen 647, and is a display screen in a state where the notification effect by the symbol 622 is being performed.
On the display screen 648, the left symbol 601 </ b> L and the right symbol 601 </ b> R fluctuate at a high speed, and the symbols are in a highly transparent display mode. On the other hand, the middle symbol 601C indicates that the symbol (the symbol 622) of the “chance” in the middle transparent display mode is temporarily stopped, and that the notification effect using the symbol of the “chance” is being performed.

Specifically, the gaming machine 10 notifies that a reach occurs in the notification effect of the “chance” symbol by the middle symbol 601C, and thereby the stop symbol (the small symbol group 60) of the small symbol group 602.
2 indicates that at least two of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol stop at the same stop symbol (combination in which reach occurs).

The symbol of “chance” is a reach of a predetermined reach (for example, the reach is “7”).
May be notified, or a person may be notified of the occurrence of the reach of any of the plurality of reach.

For example, when the symbol of “chance” is to notify that a reach with a reach eye of “7” is generated, the display of the notification effect by the middle symbol 601C on the display screen 648 is:
Two stop symbols of the three stop symbols of the small symbol group 602 (for example, a left symbol and a right symbol)
(Corresponding display). That is, the display of the notification effect by the middle symbol 601C on the display screen 648 is two out of the three stopped symbols of the small symbol group 602.
It contains information about two stop symbols (the left symbol and the right symbol).

In addition, when the symbol of “chance” is to notify that the reach of any of the plurality of reach is to occur, the display of the notification effect by the middle symbol 601C on the display screen 648 is the small symbol. The display (associated display) corresponds to two stop symbol candidates among the three stop symbols of the small symbol group 602 of the group 602. That is, the display screen 6
The display of the notification effect by the middle symbol 601C in 48 includes information about two stop symbol candidates (candidates for the left symbol and the right symbol) out of the three stop symbols of the small symbol group 602.

According to this, in any case, the gaming machine 10 performs the notification effect using the middle symbol 601C in the large symbol group 601 to provide a notice for the special figure change display game displayed by the large symbol group 601. In addition, an effect (notification effect for the special figure change display game of all the symbol groups) performed together with the notice for the special figure change display game displayed by the small symbol group 602 can be executed. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can enhance a sense of unity (a sense of unity) of the entire display (display of the special figure variable display game in the large symbol group 601 and display of the special figure variable display game in the small symbol group 602). . In addition, the gaming machine 10 can enhance the predictability of the game and perform an effect without a sense of discomfort. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can increase the predictability of the game by suggesting three stop symbols out of the three stop symbols of the symbol group 602 (for example, from the case of suggesting one stop symbol). Can also increase the predictability of the game). Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can enhance interest.

The display screen 649 is a display screen after the display screen 648, and is a display screen in a state after the notification effect by the symbol 622 is finished.
On the display screen 649, the middle symbol 601C is rapidly changing the symbol in the high transmission display mode, and indicates that the notification effect has ended. Further, the left symbol 601L temporarily stops the symbol (the symbol 617) of the number “7” in the low-transparency display mode, and the right symbol 601R corresponds to the number “7” in the low-transparency display mode.
(The symbol 617) is temporarily stopped, and the left symbol 601L and the right symbol 601R indicate that the notification effect is not performed. The left symbol 601L and the right symbol 601R indicate that a reach having a reach of “7” has occurred.

The display screens 650 and 651 are display screens after the display screen 649, and show the state in which the special figure change display game has ended.
On the display screen 650, the left symbol 601 </ b> L is a symbol (7) in the low transmission display mode (FIG.
The symbol 617) is stopped, the middle symbol 601C stops the symbol (the symbol 613) of the number “3” in the low-transmission display mode, and the right symbol 601R is the symbol (the symbol 61) of the number “7” in the low-transmission display mode.
7) is stopped.

On the display screen 650, the small symbol group 602 stops the symbol “7” with the left symbol, stops the symbol “3” with the middle symbol, and changes the symbol “7” with the right symbol. Has been stopped.

On the other hand, on the display screen 651, the left symbol 601L stops the symbol (the symbol 617) of the number “7” in the low-transmissive display mode, and the middle symbol 601C is the symbol (the symbol) of the number “7” in the low-transmissive display mode. 617) is stopped, and the right symbol 601R stops the symbol (the symbol 617) of the number “7” in the low transmission display mode.

On the display screen 651, the small symbol group 602 stops the symbol “7” with the left symbol, stops the symbol “7” with the middle symbol, and changes the symbol “7” with the right symbol. Has been stopped.

As described above, the stop symbols of the large symbol group 601 (small symbol group 602) after the notification effect of the symbol "chance" are formed by combining each symbol with a combination of stop symbols corresponding to the reach indicated in the notification effect (display screen 648). Has been stopped.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment can execute a highly predictable notification effect and a highly unexpected notification effect, so that the effect can be provided with variations. In addition, according to the gaming machine 10, it is possible to execute a notification effect that suggests a different number of stop symbols (one stop symbol, two stop symbols, three stop symbols) of the small symbol group 602. Variations can be provided. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can be prevented from becoming rut, and can enhance interest.

In addition, since the large symbol group 601 suggests a mode of stopping the small symbol group 602, the gaming machine 10 can attract the interest of the player not only to the large symbol group 601 but also to the small symbol group 602.

[Modification of Second Embodiment]
The second embodiment has been described using an example in which the transmittance changes according to the display state. In the second embodiment, another example will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating an example of a large symbol display mode according to Modification Example 1 of the second embodiment.

In the modification shown in FIG. 44 (1), the large symbol display mode is the display mode with the largest symbol size (for example, a reduction rate of 0%) during the temporary stop and the stop except during the notification effect, and the notification effect. The display mode in which the size of the symbol is the next largest (for example, a reduction rate of 25%) becomes the display mode in which the size of the symbol is the smallest during high-speed fluctuations except during the notification effect (for example,
Reduction ratio of 50%).

As a result, the large design has the lowest visibility during high-speed fluctuations except during the informational production, the next lower visibility during the informational production, and the most visibility during the temporary stop and the stop except during the informational production. Will be higher.

In the modification shown in FIG. 44 (2), the display mode of the large symbol is the display mode with the highest resolution during the temporary stop and the stop except during the notification effect (for example, 300 ppi (Pixel Per inch)).
), And becomes the display mode with the next highest resolution during the notification effect (for example, 200 ppi), and the display mode with the lowest resolution during the high-speed fluctuation except during the notification effect (for example, 10 ppi).
0 ppi).

As a result, the large design has the lowest visibility during high-speed fluctuations except during the informational production, the next lower visibility during the informational production, and the most visibility during the temporary stop and the stop except during the informational production. Will be higher.

Also in the above modification, since the display mode during the notification effect is different from the other display modes (display mode during the non-information effect), the gaming machine 10 performs the notification effect using a symbol other than the exclusive symbol (normal symbol). Even if it is executed, it can be easily understood that it is a notification effect.

Further, even when the visibility of the symbol is changed according to the execution state of the special figure variable display game, the visibility of the symbol at the end of the special figure variable display game (while the symbol is stopped) is increased. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily understand the progress of the game and easily understand the result of the special figure change display game.

The gaming machine 10 (including modifications) of the above-described second embodiment has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 includes a display unit (display device 41) and first display control means (display device 41,
Game control device 100, effect control device 300) and second display control means (display device 41, game control device 100, effect control device 300). The display unit can display a game in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The first display control means causes the game to be displayed in the first display area (lower right area of the screen) of the display unit in the first display mode (small symbol group 602). The second display control means causes the game to be displayed in a second display area (center area of the screen) larger than the first display area of the display unit in a second display mode different from the first display mode (large symbol group 601). ). The second display control means includes: a first display state (a temporary stop state or a stop state except for a notification effect) in which a symbol is displayed with a first visibility (for example, visibility corresponding to a low transmission display mode). It is possible to switch between a second display state (a state in which a notification effect is being displayed) in which a symbol is displayed with a second visibility lower than the first visibility (for example, visibility corresponding to the medium transmission display mode), and a game. The first suggestion effect (for example, the symbol of the number “7” (symbol 617)) among the symbols, the first suggestion effect (same-color chance look ahead notice announcement effect), and the game result is the first suggestion symbol. And a second suggestion symbol different from (for example,
It is possible to execute a second suggestion effect (pseudo consecutive notification effect) suggested by a symbol (symbol 620) of "one more time", and to display the first suggestion symbol in the second display state in the first suggestion effect. When (
Display screen 631), a symbol (small symbol group 6) in which the first display control means stops and displays the first suggestion symbol.
When the second suggestion symbol is displayed in the second display state in the second suggestion effect (display screen 637), the first display control means displays the second suggestion symbol. It is displayed without corresponding to the symbol to be stopped and displayed.

(2) The gaming machine 10 includes a display unit (display device 41) and first display control means (display device 41,
Game control device 100, effect control device 300) and second display control means (display device 41, game control device 100, effect control device 300). The display unit can display a game in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The first display control means causes the game to be displayed in the first display area (lower right area of the screen) of the display unit in the first display mode (small symbol group 602). The second display control means causes the game to be displayed in a second display area (center area of the screen) larger than the first display area of the display unit in a second display mode different from the first display mode (large symbol group 601). ). The second display control means includes: a first display state (a temporary stop state or a stop state except for a notification effect) in which a symbol is displayed with a first visibility (for example, visibility corresponding to a low transmission display mode). It is possible to switch between a second display state (a state in which a notification effect is being displayed) in which symbols are displayed with a second visibility lower than the first visibility (for example, a visibility corresponding to the medium transmission display mode), and The first suggestion effect (the same color chance eye look-ahead notice announcement effect) that suggests the result with a first suggestion symbol (for example, the symbol of the number “7” (symbol 617)) and the game result as the first suggestion symbol A different second suggestion symbol (for example, "
A second suggestion effect (small hit notice announcement effect) suggested by a symbol (symbol 621) of "cherry blossom", and when the first suggestion symbol is displayed in the second display state in the first suggestion effect ( The display screen 631) displays the first suggestion symbol corresponding to one symbol (the middle symbol of the small symbol group 602) which is stopped and displayed by the first display control means, and the second display state in the second suggestion effect. When the second suggestion symbol is displayed (display screen 643), two or more symbols (the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the small symbol group 602) are stopped and displayed by the first display control means. )
Is displayed corresponding to.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine 10 according to a third embodiment will be described. The gaming machine 10 is capable of executing a roulette effect during the execution of the variable display game, and produces an interest obtained by predicting the result of the roulette effect by the player.

First, a variable display game capable of executing a roulette effect will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 45 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a display screen on the display device of the third embodiment. FIG. 46 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of a display screen on the display device of the third embodiment. FIG. 47 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen on the display device according to the third embodiment (FIG.
That is 3). FIG. 48 is a diagram (part 4) illustrating an example of a display screen on the display device of the third embodiment.

The display screen 700 shown in FIG. 45 (1) is the display content of the display device 41. Display screen 70
0 includes a large symbol group 701, a small symbol group 702, a special figure 1 reservation number display 703, a special figure 2 reservation number display 704, a reservation display 705, and a reservation digest display 706 in the display contents.

The large symbol group 701 is in charge of a game effect for the purpose of improving interest. Therefore, the display device 4
1 displays a large symbol group 701 in a substantially central portion of the display screen 700. The large symbol group 701 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol. The left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol in the large symbol group 701 on the display screen 700 all indicate that the corresponding special figure variable display game is in the variable display state.

The small symbol group 702 is in charge of the notification of the variable display state for the purpose of improving the ease of grasping the gaming state of the player. Therefore, the display device 41 displays the small symbol group 702 in a small size on the periphery so as to ensure visibility without disturbing the display effect by the large symbol group 701. The small symbol group 702 is
Ensure the visibility of the symbol alone. The small symbol group 702 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol.
The left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol in the small symbol group 702 on the display screen 700 all indicate that the corresponding special figure variable display game is in the variable display state.

In general, the large symbol group 701 is displayed larger than the small symbol group 702, has a higher degree of freedom in the display position, and its display mode can be largely changed. Conversely, the small symbol group 702 is
It is displayed smaller than the large symbol group 701, and the degree of freedom of the display position is low (for example, the position is fixed).

The special figure 1 reservation number display 703 displays the reservation storage number (starting storage number) of the special figure 1 game. The special figure 2 reserved number display 704 displays the reserved number of special figure 2 games. The hold display 705 can indicate the number of storages of the special figure change display game by the display mode, and can also notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each storage storage. The number of held storages displayed by the hold display 705 corresponds to the sum of the number of held storages displayed by the special figure 1 held number display 703 and the number of held storages displayed by the special figure 2 held number display 704. The reserved digest display 706 can indicate that the special figure variable display game is in the variable display state and notify the degree of expectation for the game result by the display mode.

In addition, the small symbol group 702, the special figure 1 reserved number display 703, and the special figure 2 reserved number display 704 are positions where the player does not enter the blind spot of the player even by the operation of the board effecting device 44 or a game ball rolling on the front side. At any time, and always shows the variable display state and the number of stored memories to the player.

In the gaming machine 10, the large symbol group 701 and the small symbol group 702 are each configured by a three-digit symbol, but may be any number as long as it includes one or more symbols. Also, the gaming machine 10
Although the number of digits of the symbols is aligned in the large symbol group 701 and the small symbol group 702, the number of symbols in the symbol may be different between the large symbol group 701 and the small symbol group 702.

Further, even if the gaming machine 10 changes the transparency of the symbol for the large symbol group 701 during the variable display and the stop display, or during the variable display (for example, changes the transparency from 0% to 50%), With respect to the small symbol group 702, the transparency of the symbol can be fixed (for example, the transparency is fixed to 0%). Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can easily grasp the gaming state of the player with the small symbol group 702 while securing the variety of display effects for the large symbol group 701.

Further, even if the gaming machine 10 changes the hue of the symbol for the large symbol group 701 during the variable display and the stop display, or during the variable display (for example, changes from red to blue),
The hue of the symbol for the small symbol group 702 can be fixed (for example, fixed to red). The gaming machine 10 displays the large symbol group 7 during the variable display and during the stop display, or during the variable display.
Even when the color saturation of the symbol is changed for 01 (for example, the saturation is changed from 100% to 0%), the color saturation of the symbol for the small symbol group 702 is fixed (for example, fixed to 100%). it can. Further, even if the gaming machine 10 changes the brightness of the symbol for the large symbol group 701 during the variable display and the stop display, or during the variable display (for example, changes the brightness from 100% to 10%), The brightness of the symbol is fixed for the small symbol group 702 (for example, brightness 10
0%). Further, the gaming machine 10 can change the size of the symbols in the large symbol group 701 during the variable display and the stop display, or during the variable display (for example, change the size from the standard size to the enlarged (reduced) size). Even if there is, the size of the symbol can be fixed for the small symbol group 702. Also, the gaming machine 10 may change the display position of the symbols in the large symbol group 701 during the variable display and during the stop display, or during the variable display (for example, from the center of the screen to the upper right of the screen), With respect to the small symbol group 702, the display position of the symbol can be fixed. The gaming machine 10 can change the design of the large symbol group 701 (for example, from a rectangle to a circle, or from a number to a character) during the variable display, during the stop display, or during the variable display. Even if there is, small pattern group 70
For 2, the design of the symbol can be fixed (for example, fixed to a number). Further, even when the gaming machine 10 may change the symbol variation display mode for the large symbol group 701 during the variable display (for example, change from vertical scroll to horizontal scroll), the symbol variation display mode for the small symbol group 702 may be changed. Can be fixed (for example, fixed to shaft rotation fluctuation). In addition, even when the gaming machine 10 may change the symbol variation display for the large symbol group 701 during the variable display (for example, change from vertical scroll to horizontal scroll), the symbol variation display mode for the small symbol group 702 may be changed. It can be fixed (for example, fixed to shaft rotation fluctuation).

These also allow the gaming machine 10 to easily grasp the gaming state of the player with the small symbol group 702 while securing the variety of display effects for the large symbol group 701.
The display screen 707 shown in FIG. 45 (2) is the display content of the display device 41 after the display screen 700, and is a display screen during execution of the roulette effect. The display screen 707 is a display screen 7
In addition to the display contents of 00, a roulette effect display 708 is included in the display contents. The roulette effect display 708 constitutes a part of the variable display of the large symbol group 701. The large symbol group 701 on the display screen 707 temporarily displays the left symbol and the right symbol and displays a reach state. The roulette effect display 708 presents symbol candidates 708a to 708d to be stopped or temporarily stopped corresponding to the middle symbol in the large symbol group 701. The display positions of the symbol candidates 708a to 708d are fixed, and the pointer 708p sequentially indicates the symbol candidates 708a to 708d at a predetermined cycle. The roulette effect display 708 is a form of a variable display of a medium symbol, and constitutes a part of the variable display of the large symbol group 701.

Note that the symbol candidate 708a is a “losing symbol” in the variable display of the large symbol group 701. For example, the symbol candidate 708a is a symbol "2" that does not form the slot of the symbol "3" together with the left symbol and the right symbol when the left symbol and the right symbol form a reach with the symbol "3". .
The symbol candidate 708b is a special symbol indicating development (for example, development to super reach) in the variable display of the large symbol group 701, and the symbol candidate 708c is continued in the variable display of the large symbol group 701 (for example, This is a special symbol that suggests the continuation of). Note that the symbol candidate 708c may be a special symbol indicating that the roulette effect is to be continued. Symbol candidate 708
When c indicates the continuation of the roulette effect, the gaming machine 10 may perform the (second) roulette effect again with the options as it is on the roulette effect display 708, or may switch the options and re-execute the roulette effect. A roulette effect may be performed. In the case where the gaming machine 10 exchanges options and performs a roulette effect again, the number of options may be left as it is or may be increased or decreased. For example, the gaming machine 10 has a special symbol “continuation”, a special symbol “development”, a symbol “3” (hit symbol) in the first roulette effect,
And when the four choices of the design "2" (losing design) are displayed, the special design "development", the design "3" (hit design), and the design "2" (losing design) in the second roulette effect
The following three options may be displayed, or a special symbol "development", a symbol "3" (hit symbol), a symbol "2" (losing symbol), and a symbol "4" (losing symbol) 5 One option may be displayed. Also, the gaming machine 10 is again (the second) roulette effect,
The same symbol may be displayed as two or more. For example, the gaming machine 10 has a special symbol “continuation”, a special symbol “development”, a symbol “3” (hit symbol), and a symbol “2” in the first roulette effect.
”(Losing symbol), when four options are displayed, the special symbol“ development ”, symbol“ 3 ”(hit symbol), symbol“ 3 ”(hit symbol), and The pattern "
2 "(losing symbol), 4 choices, 2 special symbols" development ", 3 symbols (hit symbol), 3 symbols (hit symbol), and 3 symbols (hit symbol) Type, four options, or one type of all the symbols “3” (hit symbol) and four options may be displayed.

The symbol candidate 708d is a “hit symbol” in the variable display of the large symbol group 701. For example, the symbol candidate 708d is a symbol “3” that constitutes a slot of the symbol “3” together with the left symbol and the right symbol when the left symbol and the right symbol form a reach with the symbol “3”. .

Since the symbol candidate 708a indicates a loss, the symbol candidates 708a to 708d
Of these, it is the least anticipated option. Since the symbol candidate 708d suggests a hit, it is the option with the highest expectation among the symbol candidates 708a to 708d. The symbol candidates 708b and 708c are options that have an intermediate level of expectation between the symbol candidate 708a and the symbol candidate 708d.

The large symbol group 701 performs a variable display in which predetermined symbol columns (for example, symbol columns composed of nine symbols from symbol “1” to symbol “9”) are sequentially displayed. However, the symbol displayed on the roulette effect display 708 is a part of a predetermined symbol row displayed by the large symbol group 701 (
For example, only a predetermined symbol row is not included in the predetermined symbol row only for the two symbols which are not the winning symbol.

In addition, the roulette effect display 708 can include a special symbol as an option in addition to a part of symbols in a predetermined symbol row. The special symbol is a symbol that is not included in the predetermined symbol row displayed by the large symbol group 701.

The small symbol group 702 also has a predetermined symbol row (for example, 9 symbols from symbol “1” to symbol “9”).
(Variable display) for sequentially displaying the symbol sequence of the individual symbols). In addition, the symbol arrangement of the small symbol group 702 includes at least a part of the symbol candidate 708a displayed by the roulette effect display 708.
708d is included. For example, the symbol arrangement of the small symbol group 702 is the symbol candidate 7
08a and a symbol corresponding to the symbol candidate 708d. Also, the symbol arrangement of the small symbol group 702 is
A symbol corresponding to at least a part of the symbol candidates 708a to 708d displayed by the roulette effect display 708 is not included. For example, the symbol arrangement of the small symbol group 702 is the symbol candidate 708b
And the symbol corresponding to the symbol candidate 708c are not included.

In addition, the small symbol group 702 sequentially displays a predetermined symbol row in a cycle shorter than a cycle in which the pointer 708p sequentially indicates the symbol candidates 708a to 708d. Thus, the variable display of the small symbol group 702 functions as a guide display of the symbol candidates 708a and 708d. That is, in the roulette effect display 708, during the one cycle in which the pointer 708p sequentially points to the symbol candidates 708a to 708d, the small symbol group 702 sequentially displays the symbol rows over one cycle.
Therefore, the gaming machine 10 includes the symbol candidate 708a and the symbol candidate 708d displayed on the roulette effect display 708 in the symbol row of the small symbol group 702 during one cycle in which the pointer 708p sequentially indicates the symbol candidates 708a to 708d. Can be guided.

The display screen 709 shown in FIG. 46A is the display content of the display device 41 after the display screen 707, and is a display screen during execution of the roulette effect. A roulette effect display 708 on the display screen 709 shows a state in which the pointer 708p indicates one effect result from the symbol candidates 708a to 708d, and a deviation from the variable display of the large symbol group 701 is derived.
For example, a roulette effect display 708 on the display screen 709 shows a state where the pointer 708p indicates a symbol candidate 708a as an effect result. At this time, the small symbol group 702 is sequentially displaying the symbol row, but may be stopped at the timing when the pointer 708p indicates one effect result among the symbol candidates 708a to 708d.

The display screen 710 shown in FIG. 46 (2) is the display content of the display device 41 after the display screen 709, and is a display screen on which the variable display result is being displayed. Since the roulette effect has ended, the display screen 710 does not include the roulette effect display 708 in the display content. Display screen 71
0 derives a loss in the large symbol group 701 and derives a loss in the small symbol group 702. The middle symbol of the large symbol group 701 displays the symbol corresponding to the symbol candidate 708a indicated by the pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect, and the intermediate symbol of the small symbol group 702 is the symbol indicated by the pointer 708p as the result of the roulette effect. A symbol corresponding to the candidate 708a is displayed. In this way, the gaming machine 10 displays the symbol corresponding to the symbol candidate 708a indicated by the pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect, whereby the large symbol group 701 and the small symbol group 702 display the small symbol during the roulette effect. It can be seen that the group 702 guides the stop symbols of the large symbol group 701.

The display screen 711 shown in FIG. 47A is the display content of the display device 41 after the display screen 707, and is a display screen during the execution of the roulette effect. The roulette effect display 708 on the display screen 711 shows a state in which the pointer 708p indicates one effect result from the symbol candidates 708a to 708d, and derives an advanced effect in the variable display of the large symbol group 701. For example, a roulette effect display 708 on the display screen 711 shows a state in which the pointer 708p indicates a symbol candidate 708b as an effect result. At this time, the small symbol group 702 is
The symbol sequence is being displayed sequentially.

The display screen 712 shown in FIG. 47 (2) is the display content of the display device 41 after the display screen 711, and is a display screen on which the variable display result is being displayed. Since the roulette effect has ended, the display screen 712 does not include the roulette effect display 708 in the display content. Display screen 71
No. 2 includes an advanced effect display 713 in the display content instead of the roulette effect display 708 because the roulette effect has derived the advanced effect. The development effect display 713 includes, for example, a battle effect between characters. At this time, in the large symbol group 701, the left symbol and the right symbol are the symbol “3”.
”To form a reach and display the fluctuation of the middle symbol with increased transparency. The small symbol group 702 is
Regardless of switching from the roulette effect display 708 to the advanced effect display 713, the fluctuation display at a constant speed is continued.

Note that when the pointer 708p indicates the symbol candidate 708c as an effect result, the gaming machine 1
0 performs a pseudo continuous production instead of a development production. When performing a pseudo continuous production, the gaming machine 10 may provide a pseudo continuous production display area in the same manner as the extended production display 713 to perform the pseudo continuous production, or may perform the pseudo continuous production in the display area of the large symbol group 701. A pseudo continuous production may be performed. The small symbol group 702 continues to display the fluctuation at a constant speed regardless of switching from the roulette effect display 708 to the pseudo continuous effect display.

The display screen 714 shown in FIG. 48A is the display content of the display device 41 after the display screen 707, and is a display screen during execution of the roulette effect. A roulette effect display 708 on the display screen 714 shows a state in which the pointer 708p indicates one effect result from the symbol candidates 708a to 708d, and a win is derived in the variable display of the large symbol group 701. For example, a roulette effect display 708 on the display screen 714 shows a state where the pointer 708p indicates a symbol candidate 708d as an effect result. At this time, in the small symbol group 702, the symbol row is being sequentially displayed, but the pointer 708p indicates one of the symbol candidates 708a to 708d.
You may make it stop at the timing which instruct | indicates one production result.

The display screen 715 shown in FIG. 48 (2) is the display content of the display device 41 after the display screen 714, and is a display screen on which the variable display result is being displayed. Since the roulette effect has ended, the display screen 715 does not include the roulette effect display 708 in the display content. Display screen 71
5 derives a hit in the large symbol group 701 and a hit in the small symbol group 702.
The middle symbol of the large symbol group 701 displays the symbol corresponding to the symbol candidate 708d indicated by the pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect, and the intermediate symbol of the small symbol group 702 is the symbol indicated by the pointer 708p as the result of the roulette effect. A symbol corresponding to the candidate 708d is displayed. Thus, the gaming machine 10 displays the symbol corresponding to the symbol candidate 708d indicated by the pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect, with the large symbol group 701 and the small symbol group 702.
It can be clarified that the small symbol group 702 during the roulette effect guides the stop symbol of the large symbol group 701.

Next, the symbol row of the large symbol group 701 and the symbol row of the small symbol group 702 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating an example of a large symbol group and a small symbol group according to the third embodiment. The large symbol group 701 is a symbol “1”, a symbol “2”, a symbol “3”, a symbol “4”, a symbol “5”, and a symbol “
A symbol row arranged in the order of “6”, symbol “7”, symbol “8”, symbol “9” is variably displayed for each of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol.

The small symbol group 702 includes a symbol “2”, a symbol “3”, a symbol “4”, and a symbol “5” from the symbol “1”.
, Symbol "6", symbol "7", symbol "8", symbol "9" are displayed in a varied order for the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol. The small symbol group 702 is different from the display format of other symbols (for example, black characters without a background) only in the display mode of the symbol "7" (for example, a white character with a background display). Thereby, the small symbol group 702 makes it easy to grasp the fluctuation cycle of the symbol row during the fluctuation display. The gaming machine 10 also facilitates grasping the rotation cycle (fluctuation cycle) of the pointer 708p in the roulette effect display 708.
The comparison between the symbol cycle fluctuation cycle and the rotation cycle of the pointer 708p in FIG. 2 is also facilitated.

The symbol displayed by the large symbol group 701 and the symbol displayed by the small symbol group 702 are not exactly the same due to differences in the display mode and the simplification of the illustration of the small symbol. It is displayed with a possible degree of correspondence. For example, the symbol "1" of the large symbol group 701 and the symbol "1" of the small symbol group 702 have a correspondence relationship to the extent that the player can recognize that the symbol is the same. Also, the symbol “7” of the large symbol group 701 and the symbol “7” of the small symbol group 702 have a correspondence relationship to the extent that the player can recognize the same symbol. Further, the large symbol group 701 and the small symbol group 702 are symbol columns each having the same number of symbols, and the symbol of the large symbol group 701 and the symbol of the small symbol group 702 have a one-to-one correspondence.

In the large symbol group 701 and the small symbol group 702, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol may be the same symbol columns that are variably displayed, or different symbol columns for the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol. May be variably displayed.

Here, a modified example of the correspondence between the symbols in the large symbol group 701 and the symbols in the small symbol group 702 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating an example of a large symbol group and a small symbol group according to a modification of the third embodiment.

The large symbol group 701 is composed of symbol “2”, symbol “3”, symbol “4”, symbol “5” from symbol “1”.
, A symbol "6", a symbol "7", a symbol "J", a symbol "Q", and a symbol "K" in this order are displayed in a variable manner for each of a left symbol, a right symbol, and a middle symbol.

The small symbol group 702 includes a symbol “2”, a symbol “3”, a symbol “4”, and a symbol “5” from the symbol “1”.
, Symbol "6", symbol "7", symbol "8", symbol "9" are displayed in a varied order for the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol. The small symbol group 702 is different from the display format of other symbols (for example, black characters without a background) only in the display mode of the symbol "7" (for example, a white character with a background display). Thereby, the small symbol group 702 makes it easy to grasp the fluctuation cycle of the symbol row during the fluctuation display. The gaming machine 10 also facilitates grasping the rotation cycle (fluctuation cycle) of the pointer 708p in the roulette effect display 708.
The comparison between the symbol cycle fluctuation cycle and the rotation cycle of the pointer 708p in FIG. 2 is also facilitated. At this time, since the roulette effect display 708 indicates only some of the symbols included in the large symbol group 701 as symbol candidates, the rotation cycle of the pointer 708p is set to the large symbol group 701.
Is independent of the fluctuation cycle of the symbol row in.

The symbol displayed by the large symbol group 701 and the symbol displayed by the small symbol group 702 may have different display modes due to differences in size, simplification of small symbols, number of symbols, design, etc. Are displayed in such a way that the player can experience the experience. For example, the symbol "1" of the large symbol group 701 and the symbol "1" of the small symbol group 702 have a correspondence relationship to the extent that the player can recognize that the symbol is the same. Also, the symbol “7” of the large symbol group 701 and the symbol “7” of the small symbol group 702 have a correspondence relationship to the extent that the player can recognize the same symbol. Also, the symbol “J” of the large symbol group 701 and the symbol “8” of the small symbol group 702 are
At first glance, there is no correspondence, but there is a one-to-one correspondence and the player has a correspondence that can be empirically felt by the player. Also, the symbol “Q” and the symbol “K” of the large symbol group 701 and the small symbol group 7
The symbol “9” of 02 has no correspondence at first glance, but has a two-to-one correspondence, and has a correspondence that can be empirically felt by the player. As described above, even if the large symbol group 701 and the small symbol group 702 are a symbol row composed of different numbers of symbols, the symbol of the large symbol group 701 and the small symbol are provided if there is a correspondence that can be perceived by the player. One-to-one or many-to-one with group 702 design
May have the following relationship. In addition. The correspondence that can be perceived by the player is:
This is a preset correspondence relationship in which the symbols in the large symbol group 701 and the symbols in the small symbol group 702 do not have a many-to-one or many-to-many correspondence. Such correspondence can be experienced by the player through the game.

In the large symbol group 701 and the small symbol group 702, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol may be the same symbol columns that are variably displayed, or different symbol columns for the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol. May be variably displayed.

Note that the correspondence between the symbols in the large symbol group 701 and the symbols in the small symbol group 702 may be obtained for all of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol, or may be the object of the roulette effect display 708. It may be limited to a design. For example, when the object of the roulette effect display 708 is a medium symbol, the correspondence between the symbol of the large symbol group 701 and the symbol of the small symbol group 702 may be for only the medium symbol.

Here, a modified example of the correspondence between the symbols in the large symbol group 701 and the symbols in the small symbol group 702 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 51 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of a display device according to a modified example of the third embodiment.

A display screen 716 shown in FIG. 51A is the display content of the display device 41 after the display screen 709, and is a display screen on which a variable display result is being displayed. Since the roulette effect has ended, the display screen 716 does not include the roulette effect display 708 in the display content. Display screen 71
6 derives a miss in the large symbol group 701 and derives a miss in the small symbol group 702. The middle symbol 701C of the large symbol group 701 has a pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect.
Displays a symbol "2" as a symbol corresponding to the symbol candidate 708a designated by the
The middle symbol 702C displays symbol “2” as a symbol corresponding to the symbol candidate 708a indicated by the pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect. In this way, the gaming machine 10 displays the symbol corresponding to the symbol candidate 708a indicated by the pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect, so that the middle symbol 701C and the middle symbol 702C display the small symbol group 7 during the roulette effect.
02 can guide the stop symbol of the large symbol group 701.

At this time, the large symbol group 701 is composed of the left symbol 701L of the large symbol group 701 and the left symbol 702L of the small symbol group 702, or the right symbol 701R of the large symbol group 701 and the right symbol 70 of the small symbol group 702.
2R may correspond or may not correspond. Display screen 71
6 is a symbol “3” corresponding to both the right symbol 701R and the right symbol 702R, and the left symbol 701L.
And the left symbol 702L do not correspond to the symbol "3" and the symbol "1".

On the display screen 717 shown in FIG. 51B, the large symbol group 701 is a multi-line active line display, and the small symbol group 702 is a single-line active line display. On the display screen 717, the middle symbol 701C of the large symbol group 701 indicates the pointer 70 as a result of the roulette effect.
The symbol "2" is displayed as a symbol corresponding to the symbol candidate 708a designated by the symbol 8p, and the small symbol group 7
02 medium symbol 702C displays symbol "2" as the medium symbol 702C corresponding to the symbol candidate 708a indicated by the pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect. In this way, the gaming machine 10 displays the symbol corresponding to the symbol candidate 708a indicated by the pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect, so that the middle symbol 701C and the middle symbol 702C display the small symbol group 702 during the roulette effect. Can guide the stop symbol of the large symbol group 701.

At this time, the large symbol group 701 and the small symbol group 702 differ in the number of active lines and the number of symbols to be displayed. Therefore, if there is a correspondence between the middle symbol 701C and the middle symbol 702C, the correspondence relationship will be extended to other symbols. It is not necessary to have Even in such a case, the gaming machine 10
Can reveal that the small symbol group 702 during the roulette effect guides the stop symbol of the large symbol group 701.

Next, the relationship between the symbol cycle variation cycle (small symbol group variation cycle) in the small symbol group 702 and the rotation cycle (roulette variation cycle) of the pointer 708p in the roulette effect display 708 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating an example of a small symbol group fluctuation cycle and a roulette fluctuation cycle according to a modified example of the third embodiment.

The gaming machine 10 fluctuates and displays the small symbol group 702 at a constant speed using the small symbol group fluctuation cycle as the fluctuation cycle TA during the fluctuation display period t0 to t4 of the fluctuation display game. On the other hand, the gaming machine 10
When the roulette effect period from t1 to t3 is included in the fluctuation display period of the fluctuation display game from 0 to t4, the pointer 708p is rotated at a constant speed in the period from t1 to t2 with the roulette fluctuation period as the fluctuation period TB. The pointer 708p is rotated and displayed at a constant speed with the roulette fluctuation period as the fluctuation period TC during the period from t2 to t3. Each of the fluctuation periods TB and TC is longer than the fluctuation period TA. Note that when the gaming machine 10 sets two or more fluctuation periods in the roulette effect period, it is desirable that all the fluctuation periods be longer than the fluctuation period TA, but at least one fluctuation period is longer than the fluctuation period TA. It may have a long cycle. In addition, the gaming machine 10 may set only one fluctuation cycle without setting two or more fluctuation cycles in the roulette effect period, in which case, only one fluctuation cycle is longer than the fluctuation cycle TA. It is a long cycle.

Next, the relationship between the fluctuation speed of the symbol row in the small symbol group 702 (small symbol group fluctuation speed) and the rotation speed of the pointer 708p in the roulette effect display 708 (roulette fluctuation speed) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is a diagram illustrating an example of a small symbol group variation speed and a roulette variation speed of a modification of the third embodiment.

The gaming machine 10 fluctuates and displays the small symbol group 702 at a constant speed with the small symbol group fluctuation speed being the fluctuation speed v0 during the fluctuation display period t0 to t4 of the fluctuation display game. On the other hand, the gaming machine 10
When the roulette effect period from t1 to t3 is included in the fluctuating display period of the fluctuating display game from 0 to t4, the pointer 708p is rotated at a constant speed with the roulette fluctuating speed as the fluctuating speed v1 in the period from t1 to t2. Then, during the period from t2 to t3, the roulette fluctuating speed is set to the fluctuating speed v2, and the pointer 708p is rotated and displayed at a constant speed. The fluctuation speeds v1 and v2 are both higher than the fluctuation speed v0. Note that when the gaming machine 10 sets two or more fluctuating speeds in the roulette effect period, it is desirable that all the fluctuating speeds be higher than the fluctuating speed v0, but at least one fluctuating speed is higher than the fluctuating speed v0. It may be a high speed. Further, the gaming machine 10 may set only one fluctuating speed without setting two or more fluctuating speeds in the roulette effect period. In that case, the only fluctuating speed is higher than the fluctuating speed v0. Fast speed.

In the gaming machine 10, the roulette fluctuation period is longer than the small symbol group fluctuation period, and it is preferable that the roulette fluctuation speed is faster than the small symbol group fluctuation speed. There may be.

In such a gaming machine 10, since the roulette effect suggests a mode of stopping the small symbol group 702, it is possible to attract the interest of the player not only to the large symbol group 701 but also to the small symbol group 702.

Next, a modified example of the roulette effect display 708 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a diagram illustrating an example of a roulette effect screen according to a modified example of the third embodiment. In the roulette effect display 708, the display position of the symbol candidates 708a to 708d is fixed, and the roulette effect is performed by rotating the pointer 708p. However, if the symbol candidate is presented and the one symbol is selected, the other is selected. May be adopted.

In the roulette effect display 720 shown in FIG. 54 (1), a window 721 corresponding to the pointer is fixedly displayed instead of the pointer 708p, and the symbol candidates 708a to 708d are rotated and displayed. The roulette effect display 720 sets a symbol facing from the window 721 as a symbol selected as a result of the roulette effect.

In the roulette effect display 722 shown in FIG. 54 (2), a plurality of rectangular areas 723 are arranged in a matrix, and symbol candidates 708a to 708d are arranged one by one in each rectangular area. The roulette effect display 722 displays the selected rectangular area 723 brightly, and the non-selected rectangular area 723.
Is displayed in dark, and the selected rectangular area 723 and the non-selected rectangular area 723 are switched. In the roulette effect display 722, the symbol finally arranged in the brightly displayed rectangular area is the symbol selected as a result of the roulette effect.

The gaming machine 10 (including modifications) of the third embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 includes first variable display means (effect control device 300, display device 41, large symbol group 701) and second variable display means (effect control device 300, display device 41, small symbol group 702).
) And control means (effect control device 300). The first change display means displays a result of the game by a change display of the first symbol row. The second variation display means displays a game result by a variation display of a second symbol row different from the first symbol row. In the first variation display means, the control means includes an option (symbol candidates 708a to 708d) including one part of the symbols included in the first symbol row and corresponding to the symbols included in the second symbol row. ) Is determined and the options are variably displayed at the first cycle (roulette variation), and the second variation display means displays all symbols included in the second symbol row in the second cycle shorter than the first cycle. The display is changed in a cycle (small symbol group change cycle). (FIGS. 45 to 48, FIG. 52)
(2) The options of (1) include an option that suggests a miss and an option that suggests a hit.

(3) The options of (1) include an option that suggests a loss, an option that suggests a hit, and a special symbol that is not included in the symbol row and that guides the progress of the game.
[Fourth embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine 10 according to a fourth embodiment will be described. The gaming machine 10 aims to improve the user interface by various configurations provided in the gaming machine 10. First, a configuration for improving the user interface in front of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment.

The gaming machine 10 has a replaceable top unit 800 above the front frame 12. The top unit 800 is a unit type that can be exchanged depending on the model, and enables an effect having characteristics for each unit. For example, the top unit 800 may be a decoration device including a lamp and an LED, and can perform a light emission effect by complementing the frame decoration device 18. Further, the top unit 800 may be a sound output device including a speaker, and the speaker 1
Sound effects can be performed by complementing 9a and 19b. The top unit 800 may be an effect device including a movable mechanism, and can perform an action effect by complementing the board effect device 44 (movable role). The top unit 800 is a multi-directing unit capable of performing two or more effects in a complex manner, without being limited to only one of light-emitting effects, sound effects, action effects, and other effects. Is also good.

Further, the top unit 800 may hold a sheet on which a model name or the like is displayed between the base member and the clear cover, and by exchanging the game board 30 with a corresponding sheet when exchanging the model. The base member and the clear cover may be shared between different models to reduce costs.

In the gaming machine 10, the frame (base member) 803 of the glass frame 15 is black.
The frame 803 partitions the frame decoration device 18 provided on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15 and the game board 30. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can emphasize the decorative effect of the frame decoration device 18 that emits light in the field of view of the player who watches the game board 30 (for example, the display device 41 and various winning openings). In addition, the gaming machine 10 has a glass frame 1 in the field of view of the player watching the game board 30.
5, the feeling of oppression can be reduced.

Further, the frame portion 803 is provided between the effect button 25 provided below the glass frame 15 and the game board 30.
And partition. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can emphasize the effect of the effect button 25 for effecting (for example, light emission, vibration, protruding action, etc.) in the field of view of the player watching the game board 30. In addition, the frame portion 803 can be used as a background of the effect button 25 to make the effect of the effect button 25 stand out. Further, the gaming machine 10 can reduce the feeling of oppression of the glass frame 15 in the field of view of the player watching the game board 30. Note that the gaming machine 10
Makes the game ball accommodating surface of the upper plate 21 black and assists the partitioning function of the frame portion 803. The game ball accommodation surface of the upper plate 21 has a function of partitioning the option setting section 29 and the game board 30.

In the gaming machine 10, the frame portion 803 is black, but any other color, such as gray, may be used as long as it has the same properties as black (image effects such as shrinking color and receding color). . what if,
If the frame portion 803 is a color having a property different from black, such as red, instead of black (an image effect such as an expanded color or an advanced color), the gaming machine 10 will 803 becomes an obstacle and emphasizes the feeling of oppression of the glass frame 15.

Next, a configuration for improving the user interface of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 56 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 pivotally supports the front frame 12 on the front left side of the outer frame 11 and has the right end of the front frame 12 open and closed. The game board 30 (not shown) is supported by the outer frame 11 and faces the front side through the cover glass of the glass frame 15. Also, gaming machine 1
0 supports the lower plate unit 804 separate from the front frame 12.

The front frame 12 includes a housing recess 801 that can house the top unit 800 and a connection mechanism 802 that connects the top unit 800 and the front frame 12. The front frame 12 is provided with
By accommodating the top unit 800 in 1, the top unit 800 is protected, and a design effect in which the front frame 12 and the top unit 800 are integrated is exhibited. The top unit 800 is electrically and mechanically connected by the connection mechanism 802 and is irremovably locked (for example, the fitted state is held by a locking claw). The connection mechanism 802 can be unlocked from the back side of the front frame 12, that is, in the open state of the front frame 12 (for example, has a release operation unit for releasing the holding state of the locking claw), and is used for maintenance and the like. The top unit 800 is made removable during maintenance work.

When the top unit 800 has a movable mechanism and performs an action effect, the gaming machine 10 may cause the movable portion of the top unit 800 to protrude forward or to operate upward or downward. In such a case, the top unit 800 is accommodated and held in the accommodating recess 801 so that a dynamic effect can be performed at the time of movement. Suppress the feeling.

The front frame 12 is provided with a pair of speaker decorations 805 on the left and right sides of the upper part so as to protrude toward the front side. The speaker decoration 805 is disposed so as to sandwich the housing recess 801.
When the top unit 800 is housed, the approximate outer shape of the top unit 800 is contained within the range indicated by the speaker decoration 805 to reduce the feeling of oppression to the player.

Note that the speaker decoration 805 is on the front side of the speaker 19a, closes the front side, and opens the periphery (for example, the lower part or the side facing the game board 30). Thereby, the speaker decoration 8
05 realizes an indirect sound directed indirectly to the player, while avoiding the output sound of the speaker 19a directing to the player.

Therefore, even if the gaming machine 10 includes the top unit 800 having a size extending to the front side of the speaker decoration 805, the sound effect of the output sound of the speaker 19a is not impaired. That is, the gaming machine 10 can realize a stable sound effect regardless of whether the top unit 800 has a size that interferes with the front side of the speaker decoration 805.

In addition, the frame decoration device 18 has a window in which the inner cover faces the side cover, so that light leaking from the side cover window through the inner cover can be observed. In the gaming machine 10, the decoration effect of the frame decoration device 18 can be enhanced by the light emission of the side cover itself and the light leaking from the window of the side cover.

Next, the arrangement of the speaker decoration 805 and the speaker 19a on the front frame 12 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 57 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the front frame according to the fourth embodiment.

The front frame 12 includes a pair of speakers 19a on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame base 806. The speaker 19a is disposed with the sound output direction facing the game board 30. That is, the upper left speaker 19a of the front frame base 806 inclines the sound output direction to the lower right side of the gaming machine front direction, and the upper right speaker 19a of the front frame base 806 changes the sound output direction from the gaming machine front direction. Also tilt left down. The speaker decoration 805 is disposed on the front frame base 806 so as to cover the sound output direction of the speaker 19a and to provide a gap capable of outputting indirect sound toward the player. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can output a powerful sound toward the player. Further, the gaming machine 10 suitably suppresses interference with the sound output of another gaming machine arranged in parallel.

The front frame 12 has a glass frame 15 disposed above the front frame base 806 and a front frame base 80.
6 at a position that is not affected by the opening and closing operation of the glass frame 15 at the lower portion of
07 is arranged.

Next, the upper plate unit 807 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 58 is a plan view showing an example of the upper plate unit of the fourth embodiment.
The upper plate unit 807 has a substantially semicircular shape in plan view, and has a front frame base 8 on a surface corresponding to a string.
06, and the surface corresponding to the arc is turned to the player side. The upper plate unit 807 is provided with the effect button 25 in the center, and the upper plate 21 is located on the front frame base 806 side and on the left side of the effect button 25.
Are arranged, and a ball release lever 808 and a smartphone mounting portion 809 are arranged on the front frame base 806 side and on the right side of the effect button 25. The ball removal lever 808 is an operation lever for removing a game ball from the upper plate 21 to the lower plate. The smartphone mounting unit 809 enables the smartphone mounted on the mounting surface to be held on the upper plate unit 807. The smartphone mounting portion 809 is provided with three ribs having different angles and lengths on the mounting surface so as to support mounting of smartphones having different shapes. Note that the gaming machine 10 has a display device provided at a position corresponding to the camera of the smartphone placed on the smartphone placing portion 809, and can read necessary information from the smartphone placed on the smartphone placing portion 809. Is also good.

The upper plate unit 807 includes a card balance display section 810 that can display the balance of the prepaid card, a lending button 811 that can accept a game lending operation within the range of the prepaid card balance, and a return operation of the prepaid card. An acceptable return button 812 is arranged on the right side of the effect button 25.

In the upper plate unit 807, an option setting unit 29 for setting various options by the player is disposed on the right side of the effect button 25. The option setting section 29 can receive a four-directional input operation, a cross cursor switch 29b, a central switch 29c at the center of the cross cursor switch 29b, which can receive a determination operation, and the like, and an adjustment operation for increasing the volume. And a minus adjustment button 29e capable of accepting an adjustment operation for reducing the volume. The cross cursor switch 29b, the center switch 29c, the plus adjustment button 29d, and the minus adjustment button 29e correspond to the setting switch 29a in the first embodiment.

In the upper plate unit 807, an operation panel 813 is provided so as to surround the circular effect button 25. The operation panel 813 is plated so as to be able to reflect decorative light for decorating the effect button 25. Thus, the operation panel 813 contributes to the improvement of the decorative effect of the effect button 25.

Next, assembling of the upper plate unit 807 and the effect button 25 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 59 is a perspective view showing an example of assembling the effect buttons of the fourth embodiment. Upper plate unit 8
07 includes an effect button unit 814 and an upper plate base unit 815.
The upper plate base unit 815 includes an upper plate unit storage section 816. The upper plate unit accommodating portion 816 is surrounded by the operation panel 813 and has an effect button unit 81 having a substantially cylindrical shape.
4 are accommodated.

The effect button 25 is a user interface unit facing the player from the upper plate unit 807, and is a part of the effect button unit 814. The effect button unit 814 can be electrically connected to the upper plate base unit 815 in a state of being accommodated (fitted) in the upper plate unit accommodating portion 816, and the upper plate can be fixed by a required fixing means (for example, screwing). Base unit 81
Fixed to 5.

Since the effect button unit 814 faces the effect button 25 from the recess formed by the operation panel 813, there is a possibility that the effect button unit 814 will be flooded when a liquid such as juice or coffee spills on the operation panel 813. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 is provided with a flood protection mechanism for protecting the effect button unit 814 from flooding in the upper plate base unit 815. The details of the flood protection mechanism will be described later.

Next, the component configuration of the upper plate base unit 815 will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 60
FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an example of an upper plate base unit according to the fourth embodiment. The upper plate base unit 815 includes an upper plate base 817, a button base 818, and an LED substrate base (R).
820, an LED substrate base (L) 821, an upper plate frame 822, an operation panel base 823, an upper lens (R) 824, and an upper lens (L) 825.

The upper plate base 817 is a component serving as a base of the upper plate 21, and includes the speaker 19 b below the upper plate 21. The button base 818 supports the effect button 25. The button base 818 includes a reinforcing plate 819, and suppresses sinking of the operation panel base 823 due to a pressing operation of the effect button 25.

The LED substrate base (R) 820 includes an LED substrate having an LED for decorating the right side of the upper plate unit 807, a base portion supporting the LED substrate, and a ball passage from the upper plate 21 to the lower plate 23. The LED board base (L) 821 is used to decorate the left side of the upper plate unit 807.
An LED substrate having an ED and a base for supporting the LED substrate are provided. Upper plate frame 82
2 is an upper plate lens (which enhances the decoration effect of the LED that decorates the right side of the upper plate unit 807 (
R) 824, an upper lens (L) 825 that enhances the decoration effect of the LED that decorates the left side of the upper plate unit 807, and an operation panel base 823.

The operation panel base 823 includes a board for the card balance display section 810, a lending button 811, and a return button 812, a board for the option setting section 29, and an operation panel 813.
Is provided.

Next, an overview of the effect button unit 814 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
It is a perspective view showing an example of a production button unit of a 4th embodiment. In the effect button unit 814 shown in FIG. 61, a button frame, which will be described later, is omitted for easy understanding of the appearance.

The effect button unit 814 has a guide groove 826 around the effect button 25 and a lower water inlet 827 on the front side of the effect button 25. The guide groove 826 is a groove surrounding the outer periphery of the effect button 25, and is connected to a lower water inlet 827 that guides water (including juice, coffee, and other liquids) guided from the guide groove 826 to a lower portion. Since the effect button unit 814 is slightly inclined forward, the water that has flowed down into the guide groove 826 is moved downward by the gravity.
Guided to 7. The lower water inlet 827 is provided with a plurality of ribs in the vertical direction so that water can easily flow to the lower part. In addition, the guiding groove 826 temporarily drains water around the effect button 25 by temporarily storing water when a liquid such as water (hereinafter referred to as water) spills around the effect button 25, The operation environment of the effect button 25 is restored at an early stage.

Next, the component configuration of the effect button unit 814 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 62
FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the effect button unit of the fourth embodiment. The effect button unit 814 includes a button frame 828, a button lens 830, and a button lens decoration 8
31, a button inner lens (upper) 832, a button inner lens (lower) 833, and the reflector 8
34, a reflector base 835, a button lower base 837, and a button unit base 8
42.

The button frame 828 is a decorative member that decorates the periphery of the effect button 25. The button frame 828 is provided with a boss 829 and is fitted to a fitting portion 848 provided in the button unit base 842 to be screw-fixed.

The button lens 830 is an operation surface of the effect button 25. The button lens 830 is engaged with and fixed to the button lower base 837. The button lens 830 is a transparent clear part, and produces a decoration between the button lens 830 and the base 837 below the button. In addition, the button lens 830 includes a guide groove 826 around the button lens 830.

The button lens decoration 831 is a design “PUSH” facing the outside through the button lens 830.
It is a decorative member having. The button lens decoration 831 includes a pair of legs,
7 is fixed to the button lower base 837 by engaging with a notch on the outer periphery of the button 7.

The button inner lens (upper) 832 and the button inner lens (lower) 833 are connected to the button lower base 837.
This is a lens member that enhances the decorative effect of the LED included in the LED substrate 839 included in the lens. Also,
The reflector 834 and the reflector base 835 are reflecting members that increase the irradiation efficiency of the irradiation light of the LED included in the LED board 839. For example, the reflector 834 and the reflector base 835 have a plurality of reflection surfaces that have been subjected to reflection processing by unevenness or the like.

The button inner lens (upper) 832 is engaged with the reflector 834 and fixed, and is also engaged with the button inner lens (lower) 833 and fixed to the button inner lens (lower) 833. The button inner lens (lower) 833 includes a boss 849 and a fitting portion 85 included in the reflector base 835.
8 and is fixed to the reflector base 835.

The reflector base 835 includes a boss 836, penetrates the boss 836 into a through hole 841 provided in the button lower base 837, fits into the fitting portion 845 provided in the button unit base 842, and is fixed to the button unit base 842. .

The button lower base 837 includes a lower water inlet 827, a telescopic leg 838, an LED board 839, a light blocking plate 840, and a through hole 841. The telescopic leg 838 is a leg that can be expanded and contracted by elasticity, and expands and contracts, for example, with a built-in spring. The telescopic legs 838 are connected to the button unit base 84.
2 is loosely fitted to the fitting portion 844 provided in the button lower base 8 according to the operation state of the effect button 25.
37 is moved up and down. That is, the telescopic leg 838 contracts by the pressing operation of the effect button 25 and expands by elasticity by releasing the pressing operation of the effect button 25, thereby moving the button lower base 837 together with the effect button 25 up and down. In addition, the elastic legs 838 give the effect button 25 an appropriate operation feeling by elasticity. The LED board 839 is located at the center of the eight LEDs arranged in a circle so as to surround the reflector 834 and the eight LEDs arranged in a circle below the inner lens (upper) 832 of the button. A total of nine LEDs including one LED are mounted. The light-shielding plate 840 enables the light-transmitting state and the light-shielding state of the photosensor 843 included in the button unit base 842 to be switched according to the position of the button lower base 837, that is, the operation state of the effect button 25.

The button unit base 842 includes a photo sensor 843, a fitting portion 844, and a fitting portion 84.
5, a motor 846, and a buffer member 847. The photo sensor 843 includes a light shielding plate 84
The operation state of the effect button 25 is detected from the light-transmitting state and the light-shielding state switched by 0. The motor 846 generates vibration by rotating the eccentric shaft, and vibrates the effect button unit 814 including the effect button 25 to perform a vibration effect. The gaming machine 10 includes a motor 8
A vibration effect may be performed by the operation of the solenoid or the sound pressure of the speaker instead of the rotation operation of 46. The buffer member 847 is a shock absorbing material such as urethane or rubber, and contacts the bottom surface of the button unit base 842 to reduce the operation shock of the effect button 25 and protect the extendable leg 838.

Although the button lower base 837 has the telescopic legs 838, it may have fixed legs in place of the telescopic legs 838. In this case, the fixed leg abuts on the button unit base 842 via an elastic member such as a spring. As a result, the lower button base 837 can move up and down together with the effect button 25 because the elastic member contracts when the effect button 25 is pressed and the elastic member expands when the effect button 25 is released.

When the effect button 25 is operated, the effect button unit 814 includes a button frame 828, an inner lens (upper) 832, an inner lens (lower) 833, a reflector 834, a reflector base 835, and a button. The unit base 842 is fixed, and the button lens 830, the button lens decoration 831, and the button lower base 837 can be moved. That is, the effect button unit 814 includes the light emitting unit (the button lower base 837),
The design part (button lens decoration 831) and the observation surface (button lens 830) are made movable, and the reflection part (reflector 834 and reflector base 835) and the diffusion part (button inner lens (upper))
832 and the lens inside the button (bottom) 833) are fixed. Therefore, the production button unit 8
14 can change the decoration effect of the effect button 25 on the observation surface according to the player's operation. Such an effect button unit 814 can enhance interest in operating the effect button 25.

Next, the drainage mechanism of the effect button unit 814 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
FIG. 14 is a plan view showing an example of the effect button unit of the fourth embodiment. In the effect button unit 814 shown in FIG. 63, a button frame, which will be described later, is omitted for easy understanding of the appearance.

The effect button unit 814 includes the guiding groove 826 and the lower water inlet 82 described with reference to FIG.
In addition to 7, side guide ports 850 and 851 are provided. The effect button unit 814 drains the water guided to the guide groove 826 below the broken line L in the figure from the lower water inlet 827 to the lower side, and the water guided to the guide groove 826 below the broken line L to the side. Water is drained from the unit guide ports 850 and 851 toward the operation panel base 823.

Next, the drainage mechanism of the operation panel base 823 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 64 is a perspective view illustrating an example of an operation panel base according to the fourth embodiment. Note that the operation panel base 823 shown in FIG. 64 omits illustration of operation buttons and the like of the option setting unit 29 in order to easily grasp the appearance.

The operation panel base 823 includes guide grooves 852 and 853. The guide groove 852 guides drainage from the side guide opening 850 to the button lower base 837, and the guide groove 853 sets the side guide opening 8.
The drainage from 51 is guided to the button lower base 837.

Here, the drainage mechanism of the upper plate unit 807 will be described with reference to FIGS. 65 and 66. FIG. 65 is a (1) front view, (2) AA sectional view, and (3) principal part sectional view showing an example of the upper plate unit of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 66 shows an example of the upper plate unit of the fourth embodiment (1).
3) a plan view, (2) a sectional view taken along line BB, and (3) a water storage image diagram.

FIG. 65A is a front view of the upper plate unit 807. FIG. 65 (2) is a sectional view of the upper plate unit 807 taken along the line AA in FIG. 65 (1). FIG. 65 (3) shows the upper plate unit 80.
FIG. 67 is a sectional view of a main part (portion surrounded by a broken line A1) in FIG. 65 (2) of FIG. FIG. 66A is a plan view of the upper plate unit 807. FIG. 66 (2) shows the upper plate unit 807 shown in FIG.
It is BB sectional drawing in 1). FIG. 66 (3) is an image diagram of water storage when the upper plate unit 807 is observed from the front.

The drainage from the lower water inlet 827 of the effect button unit 814 first passes through the flow path of the drainage flow F1. The drain flow F1 passes through the lower water inlet 827, the first space 854, and the second space 85.
Reaches 5. The first space 854 is a space located above the operation panel base 823. The second space 855 is a space formed by the stepped portion of the upper plate frame 822 and the operation panel base 823. The drainage stored in the second space 855 is stored as indicated by a hatched portion in FIG. 66 (3). The second space 855 has a sufficient capacity to store enough water to the extent that the player accidentally spills water. Thus, the upper plate unit 807 has a water storage function of storing drainage. The upper plate unit 807 may naturally evaporate the stored water, or may be provided with a drainage mechanism and drained by a drainage operation by a staff member or the like.

Note that the upper plate unit 807 tilts the effect button unit 814 forward, and a drainage mechanism is provided on the front side of the upper plate unit 807, so that the sliding mechanism unit such as the extendable leg 838 in the effect button unit 814 is drained. Isolate. Thereby, the upper plate unit 807 protects the effect button unit 814 from drainage. The upper plate unit 807 does not affect the operability of the effect button 25 even when draining a viscous liquid such as juice or coffee.

The drainage from the lower water inlet 827 of the effect button unit 814 passes through the drainage flow F2 when a large amount of water is spilled and the drainage cannot be stored only in the second space 855. The drain flow F2 reaches the third space 856 from the overflow portion of the second space 855. The third space 856 is a space formed by the upper plate frame 822 and the button base 818.

The third space 856 also has a sufficient capacity to store water to such an extent that the player accidentally spills water. In this way, the upper plate unit 807 can store the drainage overflowing the second space 855. Therefore, upper plate unit 807 has third space 856 as a second water storage function that complements the first water storage function. Note that the upper plate unit 807 may naturally evaporate the stored water without providing a drainage mechanism in both the second space 855 and the third space 856, or the second space 855 and the third space 856 A drainage mechanism may be provided in at least one of them, and drainage may be performed by a drainage operation by a staff or the like.

The effect button unit 814 includes the guiding groove 826 and the lower water inlet 82 described with reference to FIG.
In addition to 7, side guide ports 850 and 851 are provided. The effect button unit 814 drains the water guided to the guide groove 826 below the broken line L in the figure from the lower water inlet 827 to the lower side, and the water guided to the guide groove 826 below the broken line L to the side. Water is drained from the unit guide ports 850 and 851 toward the operation panel base 823.

Next, the drainage flow from the side guide ports 850 and 851 of the effect button unit 814 will be described with reference to FIGS. 67 and 68. FIG. 67 is (1) a plan view, (2) a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC, and (3) a cross-sectional view of a main part showing an example of the upper plate unit of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 68 is a diagram illustrating an example of a water storage image of the upper plate unit according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 67A is a plan view of the upper plate unit 807. FIG. FIG. 67 (2) is a sectional view of the upper plate unit 807 taken along line CC in FIG. 67 (1). FIG. 67 (3) shows the upper plate unit 80.
FIG. 67 is a cross-sectional view of a main part (portion surrounded by a broken line C1) in FIG. 67 (2) of FIG. FIG. 68 (1) is an image diagram of water storage in the first water storage space when the button base 818 is viewed in plan, and FIG.
8 (2) is a water storage image diagram of the second water storage space when the button base 818 is viewed in plan.

Drainage from the side guide opening 851 of the effect button unit 814 first passes through the flow path of the drainage flow F3. The drainage flow F3 flows down the side guide port 851, the back side of the button frame 828, the inner wall side of the operation panel base 823, and the inner wall side of the reinforcing plate 819 to form the button base 8
18 to a water storage 861 below the reinforcing plate 819. The drainage stored in the water storage unit 861 is stored as indicated by the hatched portion in FIG. The water storage section 861 has a sufficient capacity to store water as long as the water is spilled by the player by mistake. Thus, the upper plate unit 807 has a water storage function of storing drainage. The upper plate unit 807 may naturally evaporate the stored water, or may be provided with a drainage mechanism and drained by a drainage operation by a staff member or the like.

In addition, the drainage from the side guide opening 851 of the effect button unit 814 passes through the flow path of the drainage flow F4 when a large amount of water is spilled and the drainage cannot be stored only in the water storage unit 861. The drain flow F4 reaches the water storage 862 from the overflow of the water storage 861. The water storage portion 862 is a space formed in the button frame 828, and is a water storage space provided in the engagement portion 863 of the button base 818 that engages the effect button unit 814.

The water storage section 862 also has a sufficient capacity to store water to the extent that the player accidentally spills water. As described above, the upper plate unit 807 can store the wastewater overflowing from the water storage unit 861 in the water storage unit 862. Note that the upper plate unit 807 may naturally evaporate the stored water without providing a drainage mechanism in both the water storage unit 861 and the water storage unit 862,
A drainage mechanism may be provided in at least one of the water storage unit 861 and the water storage unit 862, and drainage may be performed by a drainage operation by a staff member or the like. The upper plate unit 807 includes a water storage unit 862
The drainage that cannot be completely stored may overflow into the third space 856 (see FIG. 65). Further, the upper plate unit 807 may be provided with a drainage mechanism in the third space 856 so that drainage is performed by a drainage operation by a staff member or the like. According to this, even when a large amount of water is spilled and a large amount of water is stored in the third space 856, the upper plate unit 807 can be used for the effect button unit 814, other substrates, and electric and electronic devices such as LEDs. Parts can be protected from water and its influence on operability can be eliminated. In addition, the upper plate unit 807 has a plurality of water reservoirs in multiple stages, so that it is possible to obtain sufficient time before the drainage mechanism is operated, and to reduce the influence of flooding.

As shown in FIG. 68 (1), the gaming machine 10 has a reinforcing plate 819 of the button base 818.
A water storage space may be provided to store wastewater inside the reinforcing plate 819. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can close the area affected by water within the water storage space.

Further, as shown in FIG. 68 (2), the gaming machine 10 may be configured to store the wastewater separately from the effect button unit 814. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can close the effect area of the water in the water storage space away from the effect button unit 814.

In the gaming machine 10, the inside of the reinforcing plate 819 is used as a first water storage space, and the engaging portion 860 is provided.
As a second water storage space, water may be stored first in the first water storage space, and the overflow amount may be stored in the second water storage space.

Note that the above processing functions can be realized by a computer. In this case, a program describing the processing contents of the functions that the gaming machine of the embodiment should have is provided. By executing the program on a computer, the processing functions are realized on the computer. The program describing the processing content can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. Computer-readable recording media include magnetic storage devices,
There are optical disks, magneto-optical recording media, semiconductor memories, and the like. The magnetic storage device includes a hard disk device (HDD), a flexible disk (FD), a magnetic tape, and the like. Optical discs include DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), DVD-RAM, CD (Compact Disk) -RO
M / RW (ReWritable). For magneto-optical recording media, MO (Magneto-Optical disk)
Etc.

When distributing a program, for example, DVD, C
A portable recording medium such as a D-ROM is sold. Alternatively, the program may be stored in a storage device of a server computer, and the program may be transferred from the server computer to another computer via a network.

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

In addition, at least a part of the above processing functions is performed by a DSP (Digital Signal Processor),
SIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), PLD (Programmable Logic De
vice) and the like.

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

The disclosed embodiments are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. Moreover, you may apply combining each structure of the above-mentioned embodiment and a modification. The scope of the invention is indicated by the appended claims, rather than the above description,
It is intended that all modifications within the meaning and range equivalent to the claims be included.

10 gaming machine 25 effect button 41 display device 100 game control device 300 effect control device

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of start memories that are execution right of a variable display game,
First display means;
Second display means;
A second start storage display unit capable of displaying information capable of specifying the number of the start memories on the second display means;
Game control means for performing game control;
Production control means for receiving a command from the game control means and controlling the production means,
With
The game control means,
Detecting power failure recovery, notifying the effect control means at least information on the number of the starting memory,
The effect control means receives the notification,
Causing the first display means to display predetermined power outage restoration information indicating that the power outage is being restored,
Causing the second display means to display at least information capable of specifying the number of start memories,
The second display means is arranged at a position where visibility of the second start storage display unit is not hindered in any game state.
Gaming machine.

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