JP2020062257A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To diversify a setting suggestion performance, in a game machine.SOLUTION: Control means (performance control device) can control switching between a first suggestive performance state (state in which only a default performance including display A, display B, lamp A, etc. is executed) in which a suggestive performance suggesting the game performance (e.g., set value of a big winning probability) is executed in a first mode in performance means (e.g., display device) and a second suggestive performance state(state that is executed by adding a performance by vibration of a push button for example, to the default performance selected by the player) in which the suggestive performance is executed in a second mode different from the first mode, by receiving operation by the player.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  There are gaming machines that can improve the enjoyment of the game by suggesting settings.

JP, 2017-29181, A

  In such a gaming machine, the setting suggestion effect is diversified to further improve the interest of the game. However, the diversification of the setting suggestion production has a side effect that distracts the attention of some players such as beginners and impairs the original interest of the game.

  In one aspect, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying setting suggestive effects.

  In order to achieve the above object, the following gaming machine is provided. The gaming machine includes a rendering unit including a first rendering unit and a second rendering unit capable of rendering the game, and a first setting unit capable of setting one game performance of two or more different game performances. A control means for performing a suggestive effect that suggests game performance in the first aspect in the first aspect, and a suggestive effect in the second aspect that is different from the first aspect in the second effect portion, and a predetermined operation. A second setting unit capable of setting operation information regarding an operation rate of the suggestion effect that is received and performed in the first mode and the suggestion effect that is performed in the second mode.

  According to one aspect, setting suggestion effects can be diversified.

It is a perspective view showing an example of a game machine of a first embodiment. It is a front view showing an example of a game board of the first embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of a control system of a game machine of a 1st embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a production control device of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the batch display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the flow chart of the main processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows the flow chart of the main processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows the flow chart of the main processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 4) which shows the flow chart of the main processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 5) which shows the flow chart of the main processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interruption process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure showing a flow chart of main processing in a production control device of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display screen in the game of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the selection probability of the setting suggestion production of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the kind and content of setting suggestion production of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows an example of the setting change screen in the customer waiting state of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows an example of the setting change screen in the customer waiting state of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (3) which shows an example of the setting change screen in a customer waiting state of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure showing the flow chart of setting suggestion production change processing in a production control device of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows an example of setting suggestion production during a game of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution timing of the setting suggestion production of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows an example of setting suggestion production during a game of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (3) which shows an example of setting suggestion production during a game of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (4) which shows an example of setting suggestion production during a game of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (5) which shows an example of setting suggestion production during a game of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 6) which shows an example of setting suggestion production during a game of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting change screen in the customer waiting state of the modification 1 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows an example of the setting change screen in the customer waiting state of the modification 2 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows an example of the setting change screen in the customer waiting state of the modification 2 of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view showing an example of a game board of the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state transition of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of the 3rd game state of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the hit probability classified by setting of the special figure 1 game and special figure 2 game of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the game flow of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a flow chart of suggestion production processing of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the flowchart of the history collection process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the game history of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the flowchart of the history evaluation process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting evaluation table of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the flowchart of the actual setting correction process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of correction | amendment of the setting evaluation of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a flow chart of suggestive effect setting processing of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting production table according to setting evaluation of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the flowchart of the suggestion timing setting process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) showing an example of setting suggestion production of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows an example of setting suggestion production of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows an example of setting suggestion production of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure (the 4) which shows an example of the setting suggestion production of a 2nd embodiment.

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

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

  Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, a lamp, an LED (Light Emitting Diode), or the like is built in, and decorations and effects, and notification when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a payout abnormality occurs, the lamp, the LED, etc. are abnormal). A frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (blinking) 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 as well. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the contents of the abnormality are notified by voice from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, you may make it provide the lamp for alert | reporting payout abnormality in the predetermined part of the glass frame 15. As shown in FIG.

  Further, in the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate (reservoir plate) 21 for supplying a game ball to a hitting 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. An upper plate ball outlet 22 that flows out, a lower plate (receiving plate) 23 that stores the game balls that have been paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full, and an operation unit 24 of the ball striking device are provided.

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

  Note that the game machine 10 intervenes the operation of the player based on the operation of the player received from the effect button switch 25a (see FIG. 4) that detects the operation (for example, the pressing operation) of the effect button 25 (push button). It is possible to perform the directed effect. For example, the effect that the player's operation intervenes is an effect in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device (variable display device) 41 (see FIG. 2), and the gaming machine 10 displays the display device. The character displayed on 41 can be operated, or the identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 can be stopped. In addition, for such player operation intervention, any one or a plurality of switches (a cross-shaped cursor switch, a central switch, an attached switch) of the option setting unit 29 is used in addition to the effect button 25. But it's okay. In FIG. 4, which will be described later, each switch of the option setting unit 29 is collectively represented as a setting switch 29a.

  In addition, 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 an ejection that is operated to eject the 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, a player rotates the operation unit 24 to cause the ball-striking launcher to supply the game balls supplied from the upper plate 21 to the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. (See Fig. 2). Further, the player operates any one or a plurality of the setting switches 29a (the cross cursor switch, the central switch, the attached switch) of the option setting unit 29, so that the speakers 19a and 19b are radiated. It is possible to set the volume for playing 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.
On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30, respectively. In the game area 32, a center case (game production structure) 40 having a display device (variable display device) 41 at substantially 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. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41, projects forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and is formed so that the game ball does not easily jump into 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 the area where the image on the display screen can be displayed (display area), a plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), information relating to the game such as a character that directs the special figure variable display game and a background image that enhances the effect are displayed. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is played. Further, on the display screen, an image (for example, a big hit display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) for an effect based on the progress of the game is displayed.

  Further, on the upper part of the center case 40, there is provided a board effect device 44 for effecting the game by operating. The board effect device 44 is operable from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

  On the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol starting gate (universal figure starting gate) 34 for giving a starting condition of the universal figure changing display game is provided. The game ball that has won the universal figure starting gate 34 (the game ball that passes through the universal figure starting gate 34) is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3).

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

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

Further, below the starting winning port 36, an out port 30a for collecting game balls that have not won the winning port is provided.
Further, at a position lower than the universal figure starting gate 34 and on the right side of the center case 40, a normal variable winning device 37 (for giving a start condition of the second special figure variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) A second starting winning opening and a starting winning area) are provided. The normal variation winning device 37 (starting opening 2) is provided with a movable member 37b that can be opened by turning the upper end side in a direction tilting to the right and converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in. This movable member Numeral 37b always holds a closed closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in which the game ball is almost vertical and a game ball cannot flow in. Then, when the result of the universal figure variation display game is a predetermined stop display mode, the ordinary electricity solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a drive device rotates so that the upper end side falls to the right and normally varies. The game balls can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the game balls easily flow into the winning device 37. The game ball that has won the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by the start port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). It should be noted that the normal variable winning device 37 may be allowed to win even in the closed state, and may be harder to win in the closed state than in the open state. The ordinary variation winning device 37 corresponds to an ordinary electric accessory (genuine).

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

  Further, in the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a special variation winning device (big winning opening) 38 that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game is arranged. It is set up. The special variation winning device 38 has an opening / closing member (opening / closing door) 38c, and the opening / closing member 38c closes the special winning opening depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game (a disadvantage to the player. The open / close member 38c withdraws from the normal closed state) and is converted into an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the game ball flowing down the game area 32 can be received. That is, the special variation winning device 38 is provided with a special winning opening (large winning opening) opened and closed by an opening / closing member 38c driven by a special winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and the special figure 1 variation display game. And during the big hit game state (first special game state) as a result of the special figure 2 variable display game, and during the small hit game state (second special game state) as a result of the special figure 2 variable display game, the big winning opening By converting from the closed state to the open state, the game balls can easily flow into the special winning opening, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. A special winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is arranged inside the special winning opening (winning area) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening. .

  In addition, the special variation winning device 38 includes a guide flow path for guiding the game ball that has won the winning opening, and a V flow path formed by branching from the guide flow path. The special variation winning device 38 is provided with a V door at a position serving as an inflow portion of the V flow path. The V door slides forward and backward by the specific area solenoid 38d (see FIG. 3) to prevent the game ball from flowing into the V flow path, and the rearward retracts the game ball to the V flow path. It can be changed to a permissible state that allows inflow. In addition, the special variation winning device 38 is provided with a specific area switch 38e (see FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has flowed 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 executed. The high probability state is set based on the detection at 38e.

  Further, the special variation winning device 38 may be provided with a plurality (eg, two) of the special winning opening switches 38a. Further, the special variation winning device 38 is not limited to one, but may be two, and the special winning opening switch 38a has one or two big winning openings each. , X pieces (see FIG. 3) may be provided as a whole.

  A warp opening (warp entrance) 39a is provided on the left side portion of the center case 40. The game ball that has flowed into the warp passage from the warp opening 39a rolls on the stage in the center case 40, and part of it 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 is easy to enter the starting winning opening 36.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, of the game area 32 in which the game balls flow down, the area on the left side of the center case 40 is the left side game area and the area on the right side of the center case 40 is the right side game area. It is said that. Then, the player adjusts the launching force and shoots a game ball to the left-side game area (so-called left hitting) to start the winning prize hole 36 or the general winning hole 35 (the general winning hole on the right side of the special variation winning device 38). You can aim for a prize in (except for 35), and by launching a game ball to the right-side game area (so-called right-handed), you can win in the universal figure starting gate 34, ordinary variable prize device 37, special variable prize device 38, etc. You can aim for.

  Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, the lower right part of the game board 30), the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game which are special figure variation display games and the universal figure starting gate 34 are displayed. A collective display device 50 for displaying a general-purpose variable display game triggered by winning and various information is provided.

  The collective display device 50 includes a round display section 51 including LEDs, a special figure 1 hold display section 52, a special figure 1 symbol display section 53, a special figure 2 symbol display section 54, and a general symbol display section. 55, a universal figure reservation display section 56, and a status display section 57 (see FIG. 5). Details of the collective 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 showing an example of the control system for the gaming machine of the first embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100, and the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that controls a game in a centralized manner, and a game microcomputer (hereinafter, referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. A CPU (Central Processing Unit) unit 110 having an input port, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a connection between the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130. It comprises a data bus 140 and the like.

  The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer 111 called an amusement chip (IC (Integrated Circuit)) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and serves as a reference for an operating clock of the gaming microcomputer 111, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 for generating the clock. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC (Direct Current) 32V, DC 12V, DC 5V generated by the power supply device 400. Enabled.

  The power supply device 400 includes an AC (Alternating Current) -DC converter that generates a DC voltage of 32V DC from an AC power supply of 24V, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage of 12V DC, 5V DC, or the like from a voltage of 32V DC. A normal power supply unit 410 having a power supply unit, a backup power supply unit 420 for supplying a power supply voltage to a RAM (Random Access Memory) inside the gaming microcomputer 111 at the time of power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and the game control device 100 has a power failure. And a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs a control signal such as a power failure monitoring signal or a reset signal that notifies the occurrence and recovery of the power supply.

  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 on separate substrates or integrated with the game control device 100, that is, It may be configured to be provided on the main substrate. The game board 30 and the game control device 100 are subject to replacement when the model is changed. Therefore, as in the first embodiment, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal are provided on the power supply device 400 or a board different from the main board. By providing the generation unit 430, the cost can be reduced by removing the replacement target.

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

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

  Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a set value changing switch 126 and a setting key switch 127. The set value change switch 126 is, for example, a push switch and detects a pressing operation. The setting key switch 127 inserts a setting key to switch between an ON state and an OFF state. The game control device 100 can change the settings relating to the game performance, and the settings stored in the RAM are retained even during a power outage or after the power is cut off. For example, the game control device 100 can change the hit probability of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game in accordance with the setting of 6 levels.

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

  Further, 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 when the setting key switch 127 is on and the RAM initialization switch 112 is off. . For example, the game control device 100 displays the setting content on the probability setting value display device 136 in the setting confirmation mode.

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

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

  Further, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the effect contents, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like. The fluctuation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to refer to the fluctuation pattern random number 1, the fluctuation pattern random number 2, and the fluctuation pattern random number 3 stored as the starting memory to determine the fluctuation pattern. Further, the variation pattern table includes a deviation variation pattern table selected when the result is a loss, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a jackpot, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include tables for determining the second half variation pattern which is the variation pattern after reaching the reach state (the latter half variation group table, the latter half variation pattern selection table, etc.), and the variation before the reach state. A table (first half variation group table, first half variation pattern selection table, etc.) for determining a first half variation pattern that is a pattern is included.

  Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state that is advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is set, some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. A display state in which the display result that is derived and displayed satisfies the condition of the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. It refers to a non-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 forms are uniform (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. In addition, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses and the display result reaches the stage before the derived display, and is determined before the displayed result is derived and displayed. The display state when at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfying the condition satisfies the special result mode.

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

  Then, this reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), as reach effects having different possibility of deriving the special result mode (different expected values), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set. The expected value increases in the order of “no reach” <“normal reach” <“special 1 reach” <“special 2 reach” <“special 3 reach” <“premier reach”. In addition, this reach state is included in at least the variable display mode when the special result mode is derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is a big hit). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of sync). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state in which there is a high possibility of a big hit compared to 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 or the effect control device 300, or generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device to output the game machine. Control the whole 10. Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a jackpot random number for determining the hit of the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the symbol of the big hit, and a variation pattern (various types in the special figure variation display game). Random pattern generation circuit for generating fluctuation pattern random numbers for determining the reach and the execution time of the variable display game in the variable display without reach, and hit random numbers for determining the hit of the general figure variable display game And a clock generator that generates a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec (ms)) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. I have it.

  Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one of the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the processing related to the special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A controls the game result of the special figure variation display game (hit (big hit or small hit) or miss) and the probability state (normal probability state or high probability) of the special figure variation display game as the current game state. State), the operation state (time saving operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as the current game state, the number of starting memories, etc., and one of the variation pattern tables is selected from the plurality of variation pattern tables. To get. Here, the CPU 111A serves as a variation distribution information acquisition unit that acquires any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure variation display game.

  The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and according to a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100, a payout motor of a payout unit provided in the gaming machine 10. Is driven to perform control for paying out prize balls. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on a ball rental request signal from the card unit of the ball lending machine attached to the gaming machine 10 to perform control for paying out the ball. .

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

  The winning hole switch 35a will be described. In FIG. 3, the winning hole switch 35a is shown by one block, but actually, a plurality (n pieces) of winning hole switches 35a (three in the present embodiment). Are provided on the game board 30, and respective signals are input to the proximity I / F 121 through different signal lines. Further, in FIG. 3, the special winning opening switch 38a is shown by one block, but in reality, a plurality (x pieces) of the special winning opening switch 38a (three in this embodiment) are provided on the game board 30. Has been. Then, the plurality of special winning opening switches 38a are respectively connected by different signal lines, or, for example, wired OR (on a relay board (not shown) existing between the switch and the game control device 100 (main board). It is connected to the game control device 100 by a method called wired OR). The board radio wave sensor 62 and the magnetic sensor 61 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 read by the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the starting opening 1 switch 36a, the starting opening 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, the special winning opening switch 38a, and the specific area switch 38e are the second. It is input to the input port 123. It should be noted that the signal output (output from the proximity I / F 121) 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, is shown by one signal line in FIG. But there are actually two.

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

  Further, among 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 the test shot test device (not shown) via the relay board 70. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

  As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12V from the power supply device 400 in addition to the voltage of 5V 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 the address assigned to the second input port 123 (valid level). Can be read. The same applies to the third input port 124 and the later-described first input port 122.

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

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

  Further, 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 signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like, and the Schmitt buffer 125 inputs these. 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 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 above-mentioned various switches. This is because there are restrictions on the number of terminals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 for receiving signals from the outside.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is also supplied to each port of the output unit 130. In addition, the reset signal RESET is directly output to the relay board 70 without passing through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test shot test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test shot test apparatus. Is configured to. Further, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test-shooting test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to the first to third input ports 122, 123, 124 of the input section 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 a malfunction of the system, but the data of the input unit 120 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 arranged on a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path 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 no signal can be input from the effect control device 300 side to the game control device 100.

  Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140, and transmits data notifying the special symbol information of the variable display game to the test firing test device of the accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability state of the big hit through the relay board 70. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. The buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass-production product) installed in a game shop. It should be noted that the detection signal of a switch such as a start port switch that does not need to be processed, which is output from the proximity I / F 121, is supplied to the test-inspection test device via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

  On the other hand, a detection signal such as the magnetic sensor 61 or the board radio wave sensor 62 that cannot be supplied to the test-shooting test device as it is is once taken in by the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into another signal or information, for example, a gaming machine plays a game. An error signal indicating the uncontrollable state is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test-injection test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port for receiving the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplying the signal to the test-shooting test apparatus, a connector for relaying and transmitting the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE (not shown) output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the chip enable signal CE is supplied to the test firing test device. It is like this.

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

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a second output port 134b for outputting the display data of the probability set value display device 136. Further, the output unit 130 has 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 displayed on the collective display device 50, and the collective display device 50. The fourth output port 134d for outputting ON / OFF data of the digit line connected to the cathode terminal of the LED is provided.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 134e for outputting information about the gaming machine 10 such as big hit information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, and can be connected to an external device (such as an information collecting terminal or an amusement hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store, for example, and information regarding the gaming machine 10 is provided. Can be supplied to an external device via a photo relay. Note that a part of the information supplied to the external device is output from the fourth output port 134d. Further, from the fifth output port 134e, a firing permission signal is also output to the payout control device 200 via the Schmidt buffer 132.

  Further, the output unit 130 is a first driver that receives the opening / closing data signals of the special winning opening solenoid 38b, the specific area solenoid 38d, and the universal solenoid 37c output from the first output port 134a to generate and output a solenoid drive signal. (Driving circuit) 138a, second driver 138b that outputs an ON / OFF drive signal for the segment lines on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 that are output from the third output port 134c, and batch output from the fourth output port 134d External information signals to be supplied to an external device such as a management device from the third driver 138c that outputs the ON / OFF drive signal of the digit line on the current drawing side of the display device 50, the fifth output port 134e, and the fourth output port 134d to the outside. It is output from the fourth driver 138d and the first output port 134a that output to the information terminal board 71. Fifth driver 138e is provided which receives the display data signal performance display device 135 generates a driving signal of the performance display device 135 outputs.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with 32V DC as a power supply voltage from the power supply device 400 in order to drive a solenoid that operates at 32V. Further, DC 12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. The third driver 138c for driving the digit line is for pulling out the digit line according to the display data with a current, and therefore the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

  The second driver 138b that outputs 12V causes a current to flow to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line, and the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential draws the current from the cathode terminal through the segment line, thereby providing a dynamic drive method. The power supply voltage flows to the LEDs selected in sequence and the LEDs are turned on. The fourth driver 138d, which outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71, is supplied with DC 12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 133, the first output port 134a, the first driver 138a, etc. may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board. Further, the performance display device 135, or the fifth driver 138e and the performance display device 135, may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the side of an external board (not shown) instead of the main board. .

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

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the effect control device of the first embodiment.
The production control device 300 is for displaying an image on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 including an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 311 like the game microcomputer 111. VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor for performing the image processing and sound source LSI 314 for controlling the output of sound for reproducing various melodies and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

  In the main control microcomputer 311, a PROM 321 including a PROM (programmable read only memory) that stores programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and a memory content that can be retained even when power is not supplied in the event of a power failure An FeRAM (Ferroelectric RAM) 323 and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 338 which is a time counting means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM 311a that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command (production command) from the gaming microcomputer 111, determines the contents of the effect and instructs the VDP 312 on the content of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 to give a reproduced sound and a decorative lamp. Lights up, drive control of motors and solenoids, performance time management, and other processing.

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

  Although not particularly limited, data is transmitted and received between the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 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 VSYNC for synchronizing the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decoration lamp provided on the glass frame 15 or the game board 30, a synchronization signal for giving a data transmission timing. STS is input. It should be noted that the VDP 312 notifies the main control microcomputer 311 that it is in a waiting state for receiving the interrupt signals INT0 to INT and the command or data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the completion of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT and the like are also input.

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

  A voice ROM 327 storing voice 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. An interrupt signal INT is input from the tone generator LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier for driving 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 generated 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 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Via this command I / F331, the decoration special figure reservation number command, the decoration special figure command, the variation command, the stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 are changed to the effect control command signal (effect command). ) As. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. There is.

  In addition, in the effect control device 300, a board decoration LED control circuit 332 that drives and controls a board decoration device 46 that includes an LED (light emitting diode) provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40) and the glass frame 15. A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 that drives and controls a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 or the like) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board production movable body control circuit 334 is provided for driving and controlling the production device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the production effect in cooperation with the production display on the display device 41). These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control the lamps, motors, solenoids, etc. are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via the address / data bus 340. It should be noted that even if the glass frame 15 is provided with a frame production device having a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a production device), a frame production movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame production device may be provided. Good.

  Further, in the effect control device 300, the effect button switch 25a of the effect button 25, the setting switch 29a of the option setting section 29, and the effect accessory switch 47 (effect motor for detecting the initial position of the motor in the board effect device 44 and the like). The function of detecting the ON / OFF state of the switch) and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the production control device 300 are detected by the main control microcomputer 311. A switch input circuit 336 having a function of inputting a signal is provided. In FIG. 4, the switches of the option setting unit 29 are collectively shown as a setting switch 29a, but in detail, the states of the above-described switches (cross cursor switch, central switch, attached switch) are the switch input circuit. They are connected so as to be individually detected by 336, and the detection signals indicating the respective states of the respective switches are input to the main control microcomputer 311.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 supplies a direct current voltage of a desired level to the effect control device 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled by the effect control device 300, and thus drives a motor and a solenoid. DC32V, a display device 41 including a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving a motor and an LED, DC5V serving as a power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, and a voltage of DC15V for driving a motor, an LED and a speaker. Is configured to. Furthermore, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, DC- for generating DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V is used. A DC converter is provided in 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 and puts the device in the reset state. In addition, it is supplied from the main control microcomputer 311 to the VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal), the sound source LSI 314 and the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRRESET signal), and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) that drive and control the lamps and motors. And reset them. Further, the production control device 300 is connected to a cooling FAN 45 that cools each part of the gaming machine 10, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the production control device 300 is powered on. In addition, the 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, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the universal figure starting gate 34, the random number for hit determination of the universal figure is extracted and the ROM 111B. The judgment value stored in the figure is compared with the judgment value stored in to perform the process of judging the hitting of the universal figure variation display game. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the universal symbol display unit 55 of the collective display device 50, a process of displaying the universal symbol variation display game that is stopped and displayed is performed. When the result of this universal figure variation display game is a hit, the special symbol aspect corresponding to each of the first hit stop symbol to the third hit stop symbol is displayed on the universal symbol display portion 55, and the normal electric solenoid 37c is displayed. Is operated to perform control to open the movable member 37b of the normal variable 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 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the universal figure variation display game is out of alignment, control is performed to display the result mode of the outage on the universal pattern display unit 55.

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

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs to the effect control device 300 a control signal (effect control command, effect command) including the determination result of the first special figure variable display game or the second special figure variable display game described above. To do. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special symbol 1 symbol display unit 53 and the special symbol 2 symbol display unit 54 of the collective display device 50, a process of displaying the special symbol variation display game that is stopped and displayed. Perform. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on the winning of the game balls flowing down the game region 32 to the start winning region (start winning hole 36, normal variable winning device 37). .

  Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game. Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the effect state setting, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. That is, the effect control device 300 constitutes an effect control means for controlling the effect related to the game (variable display game, etc.).

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit, a special result aspect or a small hit result aspect on the special figure 1 symbol display section 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display section 54. While displaying, a process for generating a special game state or a small hit game state (that is, a process for executing a special game or a small hit game) is performed. In the process of generating a special game state due to the result of the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game being a big hit, the CPU 111A, for example, causes the special variation winning device 38 to use the special winning opening solenoid 38b. The opening / closing member 38c is opened to perform control so that the game ball can flow into the special winning opening. In this special game state, the CPU 111A determines whether a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls are won in the special winning opening or a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the special winning opening. One round is to open the special winning opening until it is achieved, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this a predetermined number of times. In addition, a small hit game state is generated when the result of the first special figure variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) or the second special figure variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is a small hit. In the processing, for example, the CPU 111A controls the opening / closing member 38c of the special variation winning device 38 to be opened by the special winning opening solenoid 38b to allow the game ball to flow into the special winning opening.

  The opening / closing operation pattern (opening / closing operation mode) of the special winning opening performed in these small hitting game states is, for example, an operation of maintaining the opening / closing member in the open state for 200 ms every four times at 1500 ms intervals. In this way, the game control device 100 constitutes a special winning opening opening / closing control unit that controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening when the stop result appearance becomes the special result appearance. Further, if the result of the special figure variation display game is out of alignment, the CPU 111A controls the special display 1 symbol display section 53 and the special figure 2 symbol display section 54 of the collective display device 50 to display the deviation result mode.

  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 variation display game. In this high-probability state, the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than in the normal-probability state. Further, even if the high probability state is reached based on the result mode of either the special character variation display game or the second special character variable display game, the first special character variable display game and the second special character display game Both floating display games are in a high probability state.

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

  Further, in the time saving state, the execution time of the universal figure fluctuation display game (public figure variation time) is, for example, 500 msec, and the general figure stop time for displaying the result of the universal figure fluctuation display game is, for example, 600 msec. When the normal figure variation display game is a hit result and the normal variation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time of the first hit stop symbol (normal power open time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 500 msec × 1 time), Opening time of the second hit stop design (normal power open time) and number of releases (for example, 1700 msec x 2 times), Open time of the third hit stop design (normal power open time) and number of releases (for example 1700 msec x) 3 times).

  In addition, the execution time of the universal figure variation display game, the universal figure stop time, the number of regular electricity open, and the universal electricity open time are appropriately set so that the general figure variation display game and the ordinary variation prize winning device 37 are controlled to be in a time saving operation state. Alternatively, for example, in the time-saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (general figure fluctuation time) of the general figure fluctuation display game described above to be the second fluctuation display time shorter than the first fluctuation display time. (For example, 10000 ms is 1000 ms). Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the universal figure stop time for displaying the result of the universal figure variation display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 msec. 704 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, when the normal figure variation display game is a hit result and the normal variable prize winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (genuine electric opening time) is set to the normal state (general figure low probability state). It is possible to control such that the second opening time is longer than one opening time (for example, 100 ms is 1352 ms). Further, in the time saving state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric power) is larger than the first number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) with respect to one hit result of the general figure changing display game. It is possible to set the number of times of opening (for example, four times) to the second number of times of opening. Further, in the time saving state, the probability that the hit result of the figure variation display game (the figure probability) is higher than the normal probability in the normal operation state (the figure low probability state, for example, 1/251). Probability (universal figure high probability state, for example, 250/251) can be used.

  In the time saving state, the general variation winning device 37 is opened by changing one or more of the universal figure fluctuation time, the universal figure stop time, the number of universal communication open, the universal communication open time, and the universal pattern probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual. Further, it is possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states that are different from each other. Further, in the case of a hit, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first opening mode and the second opening mode may be different. Further, the high-probability state and the time-saving state can occur independently of each other, both of them can occur at the same time, or only one of them can occur. The time saving state can also be referred to as a universal communication support state (in general support or in power support).

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

  The batch display device 50 allocates various status display functions to the LED_d18 from the 7-segment LED_d1 and the 7-segment LED_d2, and the round display section 51, the special figure 1 hold display section 52, and the special figure 1 symbol display section 53. The special figure 2 design display section 54, the general figure design display section 55, the general figure reservation display section 56, the state display section 57, and the special figure 2 reservation display section 58 are provided. The round display unit 51 displays the number of rounds in the special figure game by the lighting mode of the four LEDs LED_d3 to LED_d6. The special figure 1 holding display unit 52 displays the number of holding pieces 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 displays the symbols in the special figure 1 game by the lighting mode of the 8 LEDs of the 7-segment LED_d 1 (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED). The special figure 2 symbol display section 54 displays the symbols in the special figure 2 game by the lighting mode of the 8 LEDs of the 7 segment LED_d 2 (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED). The universal symbol display unit 55 displays the symbols in the universal symbol game by the lighting modes of the three LEDs LED_d8, LED_d10, and LED_d18. The figure-holding display section 56 displays the number of pieces held in the figure-playing game according to the lighting state of two LEDs, LED_d15 and LED_d16. The state display unit 57 displays the game state in the special figure game by the lighting mode of the three LEDs LED_d7, LED_d9, and LED_d17. The special figure 2 holding display unit 58 displays the number of holding pieces 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, the control executed by the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process and a timer interrupt process performed in a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

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

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

  Next, a signal to stop firing is output and the firing permission signal is set to the 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 the game ball is prohibited.

  After that, the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) is read into the first register (for example, B register) (step S6), and then the state of the input port 3 (third input port 124) is read for the second register (for example, B register). It is read into the C register) (step S7).

  Here, the predetermined bits of the first register are masked and the 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 bit to the 7th bit are cleared. Then, the predetermined bits of the second register are masked and the other bits are cleared (step S9). For example, only the 4th bit of the C register corresponding to the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 is held, and the 0th bit to the 3rd bit and the 5th bit to the 7th bit are cleared.

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

  For example, the value “00000000B” of the status reference register (C register) is “0” by clearing the 0th bit and the 1st bit, the 3rd bit and the 5th bit to the 7th bit, and the 2nd bit. 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).

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

  Further, the value "00000100B" of the status reference register is "0" by clearing the 0th bit and the 1st bit, the 3rd bit and the 5th bit to the 7th bit, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. It indicates that the detection signal from 112 is “1” and that the fourth bit is “0” that corresponds to the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 being on. That is, the value “00000100B” of the state reference register indicates the setting confirmation state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is on (ON).

  In the value “00010100B” of the status reference register, the 0th bit and the 1st bit, the 3rd bit and the 5th bit to the 7th bit are cleared to “0”, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. It is "1" corresponding to the detection signal OFF from 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 status reference register indicates a power recovery (power failure recovery) status 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 of the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 in the B register (2nd bit) and the storage position of the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 in the C register (4th bit) are different, the B register and the C register are different from each other. The detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 and the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 are also saved without being lost by the logical sum of the registers.

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

  In addition, the power-on delay timer counts time using a storage area (a RAM area or a register that is not the target of validity determination) that is not the target of the validity determination (checksum calculation) of the data held in the RAM area. As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area for calculation, and thus 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 of the RAM initialization switch 112 is stored by before the start of the standby time. The operation can be saved reliably. That is, if the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 is read after the waiting time elapses, the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated after waiting the waiting time elapses, or the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated from the power-on until the waiting time elapses. It is necessary to continue operating 112. However, by reading the status before the start of the waiting time, it becomes possible to detect it by performing the operation immediately after the power is turned on without performing such a troublesome operation, and the initialization operation performed when the power is turned on. Can be prevented from being accepted.

  Further, the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is stored in the second register (C register), but the setting key switch 127 is operated by being stored before the start of the standby time. Can be reliably detected. That is, when the state of the setting key switch 127 is read after the waiting time has elapsed, the setting key switch 127 is operated after waiting for the waiting time, or the setting key switch 127 is operated from the power-on until the waiting time elapses. Need to continue. However, by reading the state before the start of the waiting time, it becomes possible to detect it by performing the operation immediately after turning on the power without performing such a troublesome operation, and the setting change operation performed at the time of turning on the power or It is possible to prevent a situation in which the setting confirmation operation cannot be accepted.

  Next, after performing the process (step S11) of setting the power-on delay timer (for example, about 3 seconds), the process of measuring the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of power failure during the standby time (steps S12 to S16) Perform. First, the number of times (for example, twice) the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set (step S12) to determine whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. A determination is made (step S13).

  When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S13; Y), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal remains on for the number of checks set in step S12 (step S14). When the power failure monitoring signal is not kept on for the number of checks (step S14; N), the process returns to the determination whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S13). If the power failure monitoring signal remains on for the number of checks (step S14; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, wait until the power of the gaming machine 10 is cut off. . In this way, by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of the power failure due to noise, etc. be able to.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it becomes possible to deal with a power failure that has occurred during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100, which is the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a malfunction at the time of turning on the power. 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 shutdown are retained, so backup processing etc. will be performed when a power failure occurs here. No need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM 111C, and the control load can be reduced.

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

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

  In step S20, processing for 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, a process of setting the RAM abnormality flag is performed. It should be noted that the set of the RAM abnormality flag is provisional and can be updated in the later-executed processing for inspecting the RAM abnormality.

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

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

  Next, it is determined whether or not the checksum calculated in step S24 and the checksum at the time of power off match (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).

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

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

  Since the game control device 100 holds the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 in the second register (C register), the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the RAM initial state. It is possible to determine simultaneously with the detection signal of the digitizing switch 112. Further, since the game control device 100 holds the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 in the second register (C register), the settings before the validity judgment of the RAM are made. The detection signal of the key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 can be set as the determination target.

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

  In step S29, the control unit determines whether the setting change mode flag is on. The control unit proceeds to step S48 if the setting change mode flag is on, and proceeds to step S30 if 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 cut off during setting and the RAM is not cleared and is restarted. In step S30, the control unit transmits a command for notifying a main abnormality error to the effect control device 300. Thereby, the production control device 300 performs the production control corresponding to the command of the main abnormality error notification. For example, the effect control device 300 receives the main abnormality error notification command and causes the display device 41 to display a message for instructing the restart accompanied by RAM clear, or causes the speakers 19a and 19b to output sound. In addition, the production control device 300 receives the main abnormal error notification command, and notifies the main abnormal error by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44.

  In step S31, the control unit outputs the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped to the performance display device 135. At this time, the control unit can display 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 when the game is stopped to the probability setting value display device 136. At this time, the control unit can display a numerical value or a character that is not included in the probability setting value on the probability setting value display device 136. The control unit may output the 7-segment display data including the LED display data when the game is stopped to the collective display device 50. At this time, the control unit may turn off or turn on all of the collective display device 50.

  In step S32, the control unit outputs the ON data of the security signal from the external information terminal board 71. 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 step S31 and step S32, and waits for power shutoff. That is, the gaming machine 10 outputs the security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until it waits for the power cutoff. Further, the gaming machine 10 does not output any signal other than the security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until it waits for the power to be cut off.

  It should be noted that the control unit does not prohibit the 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 can store the return address in the RAM when an NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt) occurs, thereby reducing the risk of program runaway. In this way, the control unit does not protect the storage contents of the RAM during the repeated execution of Step S31 and Step S32 until the power is cut off by prohibiting RAM access, but RAM clear at restart is a condition for starting game control. Therefore, the risk that the storage contents of the RAM are not protected is limited. That is, the gaming machine 10 obtains the risk of program runaway while reducing the risk that the contents stored in the RAM are not protected. Further, the control unit does not prohibit the RAM access in the repeated execution of step S31 and step S32 until the power supply is cut off, so that the subroutine can be called in step S31 or step S32 to improve the program efficiency. it can.

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

  In step S33, the control unit determines whether 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 the most disadvantageous value for the player from the viewpoint of countermeasures against fraud.

  In step S35, the control unit performs a process of setting the setting change mode flag. The setting change mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the game machine 10 is changing the setting, and 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 S36, the control unit transmits the command whose setting is being changed to the effect control device 300. As a result, 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 for which the setting is being changed, and causes the display device 41 to display a message for informing that the setting is being changed, or causes the speakers 19a and 19b to output sound. Further, the effect control device 300 receives the command of which the setting is being changed, and notifies the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44 that the setting is being changed.

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

  Steps S38 to S40 are processes relating to the setting change end wait or the setting confirmation end wait. By outputting and setting the security signal in step S37, the gaming machine 10 can externally grasp the execution of the process related to the setting change completion wait or the setting confirmation completion wait.

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

  In step S40, the control unit determines whether a power failure has occurred. The control unit can determine the occurrence of a power failure 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 S39 when a power failure has not occurred. That is, the control unit waits for the setting key to be turned off until a power failure occurs, with the interrupt permitted in step S38.

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

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

  Steps S49 and S50 are processing relating to setting confirmation preparation. In step S49, the control unit performs a process of setting a flag in the setting confirmation mode. The setting confirmation mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming machine 10 is confirming the setting, and the setting confirmation mode flag is set when the setting is being confirmed, and the setting confirmation mode is being set when the setting is not being confirmed. The flag is cleared (reset). In step S50, the control unit transmits the command whose setting is being confirmed to the effect control device 300. As a result, 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 the command for confirming the setting, and causes the display device 41 to display a message for guiding that the setting is being confirmed, or causes the speakers 19a and 19b to output sound. Further, the effect control device 300 receives the command for confirming the setting, and notifies that the frame decorating device 18, the board decorating device 46, and the board effecting device 44 are confirming the setting. After that, the control unit proceeds to step S37.

  On the other hand, when the control unit determines in step S48 that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not ON, the control unit executes step S51. In step S51, the control unit refers to the second register (C register) to determine 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 execute the process related to the RAM initialization (RAM clear) by the start detection accompanied by the pressing operation of the RAM initialization switch 112, and recovers from the power failure by the start detection without the pressing operation of the RAM initialization switch 112. Proceed to the execution of the processing for.

  Next, the processing relating to the RAM initialization performed in step S52 and the subsequent steps will be described. In the processing related to RAM initialization, the control unit clears the RAM areas other than the set values to 0 (zero clear) (step S52), and saves the initial value at the time of RAM initialization in the area to be initialized (step S53). For example, the control unit sets the RAM clear start address 2 as the start address when the RAM is cleared, and the clear target area (game control work) in the storage area (area not including the access prohibited area) of the RWM (for example, RAM111C). Data in area) 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 clear of the data of the clear target area.

  In step S54, the control unit sends the command for RAM initialization to the effect control device 300. As a result, 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 at the time of RAM initialization and causes the display device 41 to display a message informing that the RAM has been initialized, or causes the speakers 19a and 19b to output sound. Further, the effect control device 300 receives the RAM initialization command, and notifies the RAM initialization by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44.

  In addition, when the control unit detects that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off after executing the process (step S38 to step S40) related to the setting change end wait or the setting confirmation end wait, the control unit executes step S55. Run. After inhibiting the interruption (step S55), the control unit transmits a notification end command to the effect control device 300 (step S56).

  As a result, the effect control device 300 ends the notification that the setting is being changed, which is started by receiving the command whose setting is being changed, or the notification that the setting is being confirmed, which is started by receiving the command whose setting is being confirmed. .

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

  In step S58, the control unit executes a power failure recovery process. The power failure recovery process saves the initial value at the time of power failure recovery in the area that should be initialized, refers to the special drawing status to determine whether the special drawing game is in high probability, and the special drawing game is in high probability. If it is, 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 processing are the power failure inspection area, the checksum area, the setting change mode flag, the setting check mode flag, and the area related to error fraud monitoring. In the power failure recovery process, the busy signal status area that stores the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, and the state of the payout busy signal is determined. It is in an indefinite state indicating that it is not. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area that stores the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared to an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal is not fixed.

  Next, the control unit transmits a command for 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, a plurality of commands such as a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a probability set value information command, and a screen designation command are transmitted. Also, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, performance frequency information and high probability frequency information are transmitted. The command for designating the screen means that the control states of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are both normally processed (changing, big hit (first special game state), small hit (first) The command is a command to display a customer waiting demo screen when the game is in any of (2 special game states)), and a command to display a recovery screen otherwise.

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

  Subsequently, the control unit performs an initial value random number updating process (step S63) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers to break 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”. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can improve the randomness of the random number by continuing to update the initial value random number as long as time permits in the main process.

  Here, the control unit temporarily prohibits the interrupt (step S64), executes the performance display editing process (step S65), and permits the interrupt after the performance display editing process is executed (step S66). The performance display editing process is a process related to base calculation and display. Since the processing load of the performance display editing process is relatively high, the control unit prohibits interrupts and tries to derive the processing result more quickly. As a result, the gaming machine 10 ensures the derivation of the processing result of the performance display editing processing 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 can determine the occurrence of a power failure 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 S63 when a power failure has not occurred.

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

  Then, by permitting the interrupt (step S66) before the initial value random number updating process (step S63), when the timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number updating process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed, It is possible to prevent the interrupt processing from being stressed because the timer interrupt is kept waiting by the initial value random number updating processing.

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

  From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) that controls the game in general, and the sub-control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to instructions from the main control means. And the like), the main control means delays the activation of the main control means when the power is turned on, and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the activation of the slave control means. The device 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined standby time.

  In addition, a power supply device 400 that supplies power to various devices is provided, and 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) The power failure is determined to have occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period.

  Further, the main control means (game control device 100), RAM111C capable of storing data, an initialization operation unit (RAM initialization switch 112) that can be operated from the outside, and the initialization operation unit are operated. Based on this, an initialization unit (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C is provided, and the operation state of the initialization operation unit is read before the start of the standby time.

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

  Further, the main control means (game control device 100), RAM111C capable of storing data, a setting operation unit (set value change switch 126, setting key switch 127) that can be operated from the outside, and the setting operation unit is operated. The setting change unit (game control device 100) for changing the set value stored in the RAM 111C based on the setting is made possible to change the setting, and the setting display unit (probability set value display device 136) is provided. This allows the setting (setting value) to be confirmed. Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is configured to permit access to the RAM 111C after the waiting time has elapsed.

  Further, the main control means (game control device 100) prohibits access to the RAM (RAM111C) (step S47) and waits for the suspension of the execution of all the processes when a power failure occurs (loop after step S47). And the RAM abnormality standby process (loop of steps S31 and S32) that waits for the suspension of execution of all processes while permitting access to the RAM (RAM111C) (step S17).

  Here, the standby process at the time of a power failure and the standby process at the time of RAM abnormality will be described. The standby process upon occurrence of a power failure 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 suspension of all processes. Further, since the standby process upon occurrence of a power failure is executed after the interrupt is prohibited in step S41 of the main process, the interrupt (timer interrupt) which is not the NMI interrupt is prohibited. It should be noted that, in the standby process upon occurrence of a power failure, an NMI interrupt may occur because the interrupt cannot be prohibited for the NMI interrupt. However, since the standby process at the time of power failure is a process that is executed when a power failure occurs, the risk of an NMI interrupt occurring during the execution of the process is small. In addition, the standby process when a power failure occurs is a standby process that does not include an abnormality notification. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can direct the power until the power is cut off to the power outage process. The gaming machine 10 reduces the risk that the stored contents of the RAM change due to an unstable voltage by prohibiting access to the RAM during standby processing when a power failure occurs.

  The RAM abnormal standby process is a loop process that is executed after the access to the RAM (RWM) is permitted in step S17 of the main process and waits until the execution of all the processes is stopped. Further, since the RAM abnormal standby process is executed after the interrupt is prohibited in step S1 of the main process, the interrupt (timer interrupt) which is not the NMI interrupt is prohibited. It should be noted that, in the standby process upon occurrence of a power failure, an NMI interrupt may occur because the interrupt cannot be prohibited for the NMI interrupt. Since the RAM abnormal standby process is a process of waiting for power shutdown, the risk of an NMI interrupt occurring during execution of the process is greater than that of the power failure standby process. However, in the RAM abnormal standby process, the return address can be stored in the RAM because the access to the RAM is permitted even if the NMI interrupt occurs, and the risk of program runaway due to the NMI interrupt occurrence 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 effect control device 300 performs the error notification in parallel while the RAM abnormality standby process is being executed. You can As a result, the gaming machine 10 can be expected to restart quickly.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing of the game control device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing of the first embodiment. This timer interrupt process is performed in the above-described main process from when the interrupt is permitted to when the interrupt is prohibited (step S38 to step S41, step S38 to step S55, step S66 to step S64, step S66). To step S41). 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 the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, first, the register bank 1 is designated (step S71). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing the register saving process of moving the value held in a predetermined register (for example, the register used in the main process) to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, 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 signal acquisition, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S73) is performed. In step S74, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag and the setting confirmation mode flag to determine whether the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is in effect. When in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, the control unit proceeds to step S75, executes the setting change / confirmation processing, and ends the timer interrupt processing. On the other hand, the control unit proceeds to step S76 when it is neither in the setting change mode nor in the setting confirmation mode.

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

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

  Next, the control unit outputs a command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200 (step S77), a random number update process 1 (step S78), and a 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 that is the target of the initial value random number update process. . Further, the random number update process 2 is a process of updating the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display game of special figure 1 and special figure 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 receives a normal signal from the starting opening 1 switch 36a, the starting opening 2 switch 37a, the general-purpose gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, the special winning opening switch 38a, and the specific area switch 38e. A winning opening switch / state monitoring process (step S80) for monitoring whether or not there is an error (whether the front frame or the glass frame is open) is performed. Further, a start opening switch monitoring process (step S81) for monitoring winning of the start opening 1 switch 36a and the start opening 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start opening switch monitoring process, if there is a winning game ball in the starting winning opening 36 forming the first starting winning opening or the ordinary variable winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) The game result pre-judgment is performed in which the game result based on the prize is pre-judged in the stage before the start of the special figure variation display game.

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

  Next, a segment LED (for example, an LED of the special figure 1 symbol display portion 53 of the collective display device 50) provided in the gaming machine 10 and displaying various information regarding the display of the special figure variation display game and the game is desired content. Segment LED edit processing for driving so as to display (step S85), magnet irregularity monitoring processing for checking the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 to determine whether there is any abnormality (step S86), from the board radio sensor 62 The board radio wave irregularity monitoring process (step S87) is performed to check the detection signal of No. to determine whether there is any abnormality. Then, an external information editing process (step S88) for setting a signal 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 interrupts. It is automatically performed on return (when the timer interrupt process ends). Depending on the CPU to be used, there is a gaming machine in which it is necessary to instruct execution of a process of restoring the interrupt disabled state or a process of restoring the designation of the register bank.

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

The main process is a process executed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300 when the power supply to the gaming machine 10 is started.
[Step D11] The control unit prohibits interruption.

[Step D12] The controller initializes the CPU 311.
[Step D13] The control unit initializes the VDP 312.
[Step D14] The control unit permits interruption.

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

  [Step D16] The control unit sets a random number seed. This is a process of setting a 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 given to the srand function, or use a value created based on the ID value of the CPU or the like so as to be different for each gaming machine. You may.

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

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

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

  [Step D21] The control unit executes a random number update process. The random number updating process is a process of updating the pseudo-random number at least once for each control cycle of the main process using the rand function, for example. Since the rand function generates a random number based on the specified generation sequence each time recalculation is performed, the control unit can obtain the 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 the random number.

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

  [Step D23] The control unit executes effect display edit processing. The effect display editing process is a process of setting various commands and their parameters for instructing the VDP 312 on the drawing content on the display device 41. For example, the control unit sets the commands in a table in the effect display editing process.

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

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

  Depending on the frame switching timing determination processing, subsequent processing (steps D26 to D30 and subsequent steps D18 to D24) is executed at the frame switching timing in each processing cycle. Note that the time management that needs to be synchronized with the effect contents is performed in this frame unit (that is, in the processing cycle unit). When the processing cycle is 1/30 second, it becomes 100 ms for three frames, for example. This is the same as the main board (game control device) managing the time value in units of 4 ms of the timer interrupt period.

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

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

[Step D28] The control unit executes a decoration control process. The decoration control process is a process of controlling various LEDs and the like 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 (for example, the board production device 44) including various motors and SOLs (solenoids).

  [Step D30] The control unit executes a firing information control process. The launch information control process sets launch-related information based on the launch state flag, and effects according to the special figure rotation state (the number of special figure fluctuations per game for a predetermined amount of money (that is, a predetermined number of lent balls)) This is a process for performing mode correction of.

[Step D31] The control unit executes the information disclosure process. The information disclosure process is a process of disclosing performance information regarding game performance to the player.
After executing step D31, the control unit returns to step D18, and thereafter repeatedly executes the processing of steps D18 to D31. That is, steps D18 to D31 form a loop process (which may be referred to as a main loop process in some cases) that is repeatedly executed in the above processing cycle after the effect control device 300 is activated.

  Note that the control unit executes the processing of steps D27 to D29 in the main loop processing in order to match the effect on the screen. However, the signals and data (especially various LEDs and motors) generated or set by these control processing are executed. The process of actually outputting a signal for controlling driving, etc.) 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 is a case in which a signal or the like is not output by a timer interrupt only by instructing by serial communication or the like.

  Next, the display executed by the effect control device 300 during the game of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen during the game according to the first embodiment. Here, the display screen (which may be simply referred to as a “screen”) is a screen made up of one or a plurality of images displayed in the display area of the display device 41, and in principle, a different code is used for different display contents. Is attached.

  A display screen 500 shown in FIG. 13 (1) is a display screen in which the symbol is stopped, and a symbol which is a result mode of the variable display game is predetermined after the end of the variable display in the variable display game (before the start of the next variable display game). The display is stopped for a period of time. The display screen 500 displays a large symbol group 501, a small symbol group 502, a special figure 1 pending number display 503, a special figure 2 pending number display 504, a pending display 505, and a pending digest display 506.

  The large symbol group 501 is in charge of game production for the purpose of improving interest. Therefore, the large symbol group 501 is displayed in a large size by setting the variable display area in the 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", the middle symbol indicates that the symbol is stopped at "5", and the right symbol is "7". Indicates that it is stopped at. That is, on the display screen 500, the large symbol group 501 indicates that the special figure variable display game is in a stopped state (while symbols are 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 game state of the player. Therefore, the small symbol group 502 is displayed small in the peripheral portion of the display device 41 so as to ensure visibility without hindering the display effect by the large symbol group 501. The small symbol group 502 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol. On the display screen 500, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol that constitute the small symbol group 502 all indicate that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in a stopped state.

  In general, the large symbol group 501 is displayed larger than the small symbol group 502, the degree of freedom of the display position is high, and the display mode thereof can be greatly changed. On the contrary, the small symbol group 502 is displayed smaller than the large symbol group 501, and the degree of freedom of the display position is low (for example, position fixing).

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

  For example, as shown in the display screen 500, when the special figure 1 hold number display 503 displays “4” and the special figure 2 hold number display 504 displays “0”, the hold display 505 displays four hold storage displays. Indicates that the number of reserved memories is "4". The number of holdings or the number of holding memories means the number of starting memories for which the variable display game of the special figure has not been executed.

  The hold display 505 can clearly indicate the number of hold storages of the special figure variation display game by the display mode (the hold storage display displayed on the hold display 505), and can also notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each hold storage.

  Depending on the display mode, the hold depletion display 506 can indicate whether or not the special figure variable display game is in a variable display state, and can notify the degree of expectation for the game result. On the display screen 500, the hold exhaustion display 506 is blank (blank) to indicate that the special figure variation display game is stopped. After that, the gaming machine 10 starts variable display.

  A display screen 510 shown in FIG. 13B is a display screen after the variable display is started. The display screen 510 is a screen after the display screen 500 and shows a screen which is being variably displayed (three symbols are being changed). On the display screen 510, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the large symbol group 501 are changing, which indicates that the special symbol variable display game is being variably displayed. Further, on the display screen 510, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the small symbol group 502 are fluctuating, which indicates that the special symbol variable display game is being variably displayed.

  On the display screen 510, the special figure 1 hold number display 503 indicates that the special figure 1 game hold storage number is “3”, and the special figure 2 hold number display 504 shows the special figure 2 game hold storage number. "0" is displayed, and the hold display 505 indicates that the number of held storages of the special figure variation display game is "3". Further, on the display screen 510, the pending consumption display 506 displays the pending storage display during the digestion, which indicates that the special figure variation display game is in the variation display.

  Next, the selection probability of the setting suggestive effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of selection probabilities of setting suggestive effects according to the first embodiment. The setting suggestion effect is an effect that suggests to the player the current setting content or setting state of any game performance whose setting can be changed. To suggest to the player means to make the player recognizable or presumable. In the present embodiment, by operating the setting value change switch 126 provided in the game control device 100 in the setting change mode described above, the probability of hitting a special figure (of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game The hit probability) can be changed in six levels from "1" to "6". That is, the game control device 100 including the setting value change switch 126 has a setting means capable of setting at least one game performance (in the case of the present embodiment, a special figure hit probability) of two or more different game performances. Constitute. The game performance in which the setting can be changed and the setting suggestive effect is performed is not limited to the hit probability of the special figure, and may be the hit probability of the normal figure, for example.

  As described above, the game control device 100 transmits the command for RAM initialization to the effect control device 300 in step S54 of the main process and the command for power failure recovery to the effect control device 300 in step S59. In the command of (the command at the time of RAM initialization and the command at the time of power failure recovery), the current set value (any one of "1" to "6") of the game performance (probability of hitting the special figure) is set. A command having a command name of a set value (hereinafter, referred to as a set value command) is included. Then, effect control device 300 selects and determines the type of setting suggestion effect to be executed, for example, in the aforementioned effect display / editing process in step D23, with a predetermined selection probability according to the setting value indicated by the received setting value command. .

  FIG. 14 is a table showing the selection probabilities in the selection of the type of setting suggestion effect (distribution of setting suggestion effect) executed by the effect control device 300 in this way. The vertical arrangement (row) in FIG. 14 corresponds to the setting suggestive effect types A to Z, and the horizontal arrangement (column) in FIG. 14 corresponds to the game performance setting values “1” to “6”.

  In FIG. 14, for example, the selection probability shown in each row of the leftmost column (column of setting value “1”) corresponds to the setting suggestion effect distribution table when the setting value of game performance is “1”. It is a selection probability, the type A of the setting suggestive effect is 0%, the type B of the setting suggestive effect is 0%, the type C of the setting suggestive effect is 0%, the type D of the setting suggestive effect is 1%, the type of the setting suggestive effect. E to Y are not shown, the type Z of the setting suggestive effect is 5%, and the total of the selection probabilities of these same columns is 100% (the same applies to the other columns).

  Similarly, the second column from the left in FIG. 14 is the selection probability when the setting value of the game performance is “2”, and the third column from the left of FIG. 14 is the setting value of the game performance is “3”. 14 is the selection probability, the fourth column from the left in FIG. 14 is the selection probability when the setting value of the game performance is “4”, and the fifth column from the left in FIG. 14 is the setting value of the game performance. The selection probability is "5", and the sixth column from the left in FIG. 14 is the selection probability when the game performance setting value is "6".

Note that the number of types (major categories) of the setting suggestion effect is shown in FIG. 14 as an example, where there are 26 pieces of A to Z, but the number is not limited to this and may be less than 26 or more than 26. But it's okay.
Further, in the setting suggestion effect distribution table, data of the numerical value range of the random number used for selection (sorting) of the type of setting suggestion effect is set for each kind of setting suggestion effect, and the effect control device It is a table stored in a non-volatile storage means (for example, PROM 321) of 300 for each set value of game performance, for example. The effect control device 300 selects the type of setting suggestion effect to be executed by random number lottery using this setting suggestion effect distribution table. For example, if the random number value extracted for selecting the type of the setting suggestion effect is a value within the numerical range corresponding to the type D in the setting suggestion effect distribution table corresponding to the current setting value, the setting suggestion The type D of effect is selected. Therefore, the selection probability of each type is determined according to the data of the numerical range of the setting suggestion effect distribution table (the wider the numerical range, the higher the selection probability). FIG. 14 illustrates an example of the selection probability according to the data.

  Then, the setting suggestion effect distribution table has different contents according to the set value of the game performance, and as shown in the example of FIG. 14, the selection probability of each type of the setting suggestive effect differs according to the set value of the game performance. There is. Therefore, the player can estimate or recognize the current set value of the game performance depending on the type of the set suggestion effect that has been executed. That is, the gaming machine of the present embodiment can suggest (including informing the player) the current set value of the game performance according to the type of setting suggestion effect to be executed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the selection probability of the setting suggestive effect type A is 0% when the setting value is any of “1” to “5”, and the setting value is the highest “6”. 0.01% only when Further, the selection probability of the type B of the setting suggestive effect is 0% when the setting value is any of "1" to "4", and is any of the setting values "5" to "6". In some cases 0.1%. Further, the selection probability of the type C of the setting suggestive effect is 0% when the setting value is any of "1" to "3", and the setting value is any one of "4" to "6". 1% in some cases. Further, the selection probability of the type D of the setting suggestive effect is 1% when the setting value is any of "1" to "3", and the setting value is any one of "4" to "6". In the case of 5%. Further, the selection probability of the type Z of the setting suggestive effect is the same 5% regardless of whether the set value is "1" to "6".

  For this reason, in the example shown in FIG. 14, the major tendency is that the type of setting suggestive effect on the upper side in FIG. 14 is set to have higher game performance than the type of setting suggestive effect on the lower side. The probability of being selected is higher only when the value is a value, or when the setting value is high in game performance. Therefore, by executing the type of setting suggestion effect on the upper side in FIG. 14, it is suggested to the player that the current set value is high.

  The example shown in FIG. 14 will be described in detail below. That is, when the type A of the setting suggestion effect is executed, the player can be sure that the setting value is "6" (that is, the player is suggested that the setting value is "6"). . Further, when the type B of the setting suggestive effect is executed, the player can be sure that the setting value is either "5" or "6" (that is, the setting value is "5" or "6"). It is suggested to the player that either). Further, when the type C of the setting suggestive effect is executed, the player can be sure that the setting value is any one of “4”, “5”, and “6” (that is, the setting value is “4”). , "5" or "6" is suggested to the player). Further, when the type D of the setting suggestive effect is executed, the player can know that the probability that the setting value is one of “4”, “5”, and “6” is high (that is, the setting). It is suggested to the player that the value is likely to be "4", "5", or "6"). Further, regarding the type Z of the setting suggestive effect, the selection probabilities are the same for any of the setting values, so when the type Z of the setting suggestive effect is executed, the player knows nothing about the current setting value. No (no suggestion of setpoint is made).

  Next, the type and content of the setting suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of types and contents of the setting suggestion effect of the first embodiment. The types A to Z of the setting suggestive effect described in FIG. 14 are large categories, and each of the types A to Z of the large categories has a finer small category. For example, the type A includes types A1, A2, A3, etc. as small categories, and the type B includes types B1, B2, etc. as small categories.

  Further, as the contents of the setting suggestive effect (one or a plurality of effects that constitute the sub-classified setting suggestive effect, and an aspect of the effect in which the effect means is limited), for example, display A, display B, and lamp A , Lamp B, sound A, sound B, and so on. The display A is, for example, a display of a specific character, dialogue, or the like on the display unit (display area) of the display device 41. The display B is, for example, a display of a specific background image on the display unit of the display device 41. The lamp A is, for example, a predetermined light emitting operation of a light emitting means provided on the frame side (the side other than the game board 30, that is, the front frame 12, the glass frame 15, etc.). The lamp B is, for example, a predetermined light emitting operation of a light emitting means provided on the board side (game board 30). The sound A is, for example, a predetermined sound output from the upper speaker 19a, and the sound B is, for example, a predetermined sound output from the lower speaker 19b. Then, an effect of any one or a plurality of contents is executed corresponding to each sub-classification.

  In FIG. 15, the effects that are executed for each sub-classification are indicated by circles (“◯”), and the effects that are not executed are indicated by horizontal lines (“−”). That is, in the example of FIG. 15, when the type A1 of the setting suggestive effect is selected, the display A is executed, and when the type A2 of the setting suggestive effect is selected, the lamp A is executed and the type of the setting suggestive effect is When A3 is selected, the sound A is executed, when the type B1 of setting suggestion effect is selected, the display A, the lamp A, and the sound A are executed, and when the type B2 of setting suggestion effect is selected Display B, lamp B and sound B are executed. FIG. 15 is merely an example, and the contents and the combinations of the sub-classifications of the setting suggestive effects are not limited to the mode and the number.

  It should be noted that which of the sub-classifications to perform may be selected by, for example, a random number lottery performed separately from the selection of the large classification, or the game state or customization when executing the setting suggestion production. May be selected depending on the state, or may be determined by both the random number lottery and the game state. For example, when the type A, which is a large classification of the setting suggestion effects, is selected by the above-mentioned setting suggestion effect distribution table, the game at that point in time among the small classifications (types A1, A2, A3 ...) belonging to the type A. A random number may be selected from those that can be executed depending on the state and the state of customization. Furthermore, what kind of contents are to be produced as individual detailed productions of the display A, the display B, the lamp A, the lamp B, etc. (for example, the specific mode of the displayed character, the specifics of the displayed dialogue, etc.). Target content, specific form of voice to be output, etc.) may be separately selected by random number lottery or the like.

  Next, an option setting change screen in the customer waiting state will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 18. FIG. 16 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of the setting change screen in the customer waiting state of the first embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of the setting change screen in the customer waiting state according to the first embodiment. FIG. 18 is a diagram (part 3) illustrating an example of the setting change screen in the customer waiting state according to the first embodiment.

  A screen 511 shown in FIG. 16 (1) is one of the display screens of the display device 41 in the customer waiting state. The screen 511 displays a required customer waiting screen. For example, the gaming machine 10 displays, as a customer waiting screen, a scene of game production related to a variable display game, displays a movie for waiting for customers, displays a model name, a manufacturer name, etc., and guides game playability. , A warning is displayed to show that the user is engaged. If the push button (effect button) 25 (or any switch of the option setting unit 29) is pressed while the customer waiting screen is displayed, the effect control device 300 changes the setting. A screen (for example, display screen 512 during mode setting operation described later) is displayed.

  The screen 512 shown in FIG. 16 (2) is one of the display screens of the display device 41 in the customer waiting state, and is the display screen during the mode setting operation. The screen 512 includes a setting display 513, an option setting unit image display 514, and an operation guide display 515. Each display on the screen 512 may be superimposed on the screen 511. Here, the mode is, for example, a state of the gaming machine which is a specific mode among a plurality of themes of the effect, and when the mode is different, the theme of the effect is different. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the player can select a mode (including changing the setting from the default mode to a different mode) before starting the game in the customer waiting state, but during the game (for example, during a big hit). The mode of the game (the game of the development destination) that progresses after that may be similarly selected.

  The setting display 513 represents a state in which the mode setting page among the setting pages for each of the plurality of setting items is on the front side. The setting display 513 includes a volume tab display 516a, a brightness tab display 516b, a mode tab display 516c, and a customization 1 tab display 516d, which are arranged side by side on the upper side, and are larger than the upper side below the upper side. A mode setting page display 513a arranged in the area is included. The setting display 513 indicates that the mode is selected as the setting item (in other words, the mode tab represented by the mode tab display 516c is selected). Therefore, the mode tab display 516c and the mode setting page display 513a are displayed. The background color and the mode of filling are shown as the same. The mode tab display 516c and the mode setting page display 513a may be displayed as an integrated image.

  The mode setting page display 513a represents the page for mode setting described above, and includes a background displayed integrally with the mode tab display 516c and a mode display displayed in this background. The mode display is an image (horizontally long rectangular image in this case) to which a character indicating a mode name (mode A or the like) is attached, and represents a selectable mode. On the screen 512, as the mode display, those corresponding to the four modes of mode A, mode B, mode C, and mode D are arranged in order from the top. Further, the screen 512 is in a state where the mode A is selected (mode A selected state), and since the mode A is selected, the mode display of the mode A is more conspicuous on the screen 512 than the other mode displays. The image is painted in color or in a noticeable manner. The number of mode displays is not limited to four and may be less than four or five or more. Further, a mode in which more than the number displayed at one time is scrolled up or scrolled down may be displayed.

  The option setting section image display 514 displays an image of the option setting section 29 which is an operation section for changing the setting. The operation guide display 515 displays operation guides and operation explanations for changing settings corresponding to the setting items. The option setting section image display 514 displays an image of each switch of the option setting section 29 in a display mode corresponding to the operation guidance display 515.

  The operations that can be performed in the state where the screen 512 is displayed (the mode setting state in the customer waiting state) and the operations (switching of the display, etc.) performed by the effect control device 300 that has received the operation will be described below. . First, when the vertical switch of the cross cursor switch of the option setting unit 29 is operated, for example, the setting of the selected mode is sequentially switched from the mode A selected state to the mode B selected state. The mode display that is conspicuously displayed on the mode setting page display 513a is switched. Further, when the center switch of the option setting section 29 is operated, the setting selected at that time is confirmed, and for example, the screen 511 is displayed again. Further, when the left or right switch of the cross cursor switch of the option setting unit 29 is operated, the setting item is switched to any one of the other setting items of volume, brightness (light intensity), and customize 1, and the mode setting is performed. The page display 513a switches to a page display of another setting item (for example, switches to a display state like a screen 518 shown in FIG. 18 described later).

  The screen 512a shown in FIG. 17 (1) and the screen 512b shown in FIG. 17 (2) are the same as the screen 512 shown in FIG. 16 (2) described above during the mode setting operation (that is, the screen 512 is displayed instead of the screen 512. Screen). The difference from the screen 512 is that the mode display in the mode setting page display 513a is all mode A on the screen 512a, and the display position (display order) of the mode display on the mode setting page display 513a is upside down on the screen 512b. Is.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control device 300 that constitutes the control means selects and displays one of the plurality of display screens as described above during the mode setting operation by the random number lottery described above. By doing so, the setting suggestion effect is also performed depending on the content and mode of the display screen during the mode setting operation. For example, the contents of the setting suggestion effect shown in FIG. 15 described above include a display screen during the mode setting operation, whereby the setting of the game performance is suggested by the display screen during the mode setting operation. As an example, when the number of selectable modes is large and the special screen 512b has a high probability of setting the game performance such as "5" or "6", the probability of being selected and displayed is increased, and one selection is made. The screen 512a having an extremely small number of possible modes is configured to increase the probability of being selected and displayed when the game performance setting has a low probability such as "1" or "2". This allows the player to empirically recognize or estimate the current setting of the game performance from the content or mode of the display screen during the mode setting operation (that is, the display screen during the mode setting operation). Can suggest game performance settings).

  The display screen during the mode setting operation is not limited to the screen 512, the screen 512a, and the screen 512b described above, and various modes other than this are possible. For example, the mode display may be such that mode A, mode B, mode B, and mode D are displayed in this order from the top (mode B is continuous and mode C is not displayed).

  The screen 518 shown in FIG. 18 is one of the display screens of the display device 41 in the customer waiting state, and is the display screen during the customization 1 setting operation. The screen 518 includes a setting display 519, an option setting portion image display 514, an operation guide display 520, and a comment display 521. Each display of the screen 518 may be superimposed on the screen 511.

  Here, the customization 1 is customization in which the player can arbitrarily add the contents of the setting suggestion effect to the default effect of the setting suggestion effect (the effect described in FIG. 15 described above). It should be noted that instead of the addition, the configuration may be such that it is possible to set a customized production instead of the default production. In this embodiment, as an effect by customization, as an example, the push button 25 (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as a button) is vibrated. The effect by customization means an effect (mode of effect) that can be designated to be executed by a player operation (customization). On the other hand, the default effect is an effect that is set in advance without being operated by the player, and may be an effect (mode of effect) that may be executed even if the setting is not performed by the operation of the player.

  The setting display 519 represents a state in which the customization 1 setting page among the setting pages for each of the plurality of setting items is on the front side. The setting display 519 includes a volume tab display 516a, a brightness tab display 516b, a mode tab display 516c, and a customization 1 tab display 516d, which are arranged side by side on the upper side similarly to the setting display 513 described above. Further, the setting display 519 includes a customization 1 setting page display 519a arranged in a region that is larger on the lower side than on the upper side of the upper side. The setting display 519 indicates that the customization 1 is selected as the setting item (in other words, the customization 1 tab represented by the customization 1 tab display 516d is selected). It is shown that the 1 setting page display 519a has the same background color and the same filling mode and is integrated. The customization 1 tab display 516d and the customization 1 setting page display 519a may be displayed as an integrated image.

  The customization 1 setting page display 519a represents the page for the customization 1 setting described above, and includes a background integrally displayed with the customization 1 tab display 516d and various effect item displays displayed in this background. Including. The effect item display is an image (horizontally long rectangular image in this case) with a character indicating the effect content (display A or the like) and a circular portion as a check field, and represents the customizable effect content. On the screen 518, as effect item displays, four effect contents of setting suggestion effect (display A), setting suggestion effect (display B), setting suggestion effect (lamp A), and setting suggestion effect (lamp B) are respectively corresponded. Things are arranged in order from the top. Further, the screen 518 is in a state where the setting suggestive effect (display A) is selected (display A selected state), and indicates that the setting suggestive effect (display A) is selected. The effect item display of (Display A) is an image painted in a more prominent color or a more prominent manner than the other effect item displays. The effect item display is not limited to four, but may be less than four or five or more. Further, a mode in which more than the number displayed at one time is scrolled up or scrolled down may be displayed.

  The operation guide display 520 displays operation guides and operation explanations for changing settings corresponding to the setting items, but is partially different from the operation guide display 515 such as the screen 512 described above. The main difference is that the operation guide display 520 displays a character display indicating that the two accessory switches (switches with the characters "+" or "-") of the option setting unit 29 can be used for "customization switching". Including. The option setting section image display 514 displays an image of each switch of the option setting section 29 in a display mode corresponding to the operation guidance display 520.

  The comment display 521 displays an image including, for example, the text "If checked, customization is performed and the button will vibrate", as an explanation of the meaning of checking described later.

  The operations that can be performed in the state in which the screen 518 is displayed (customized 1 setting possible state in the customer waiting state) and the operations (switching of displays, etc.) performed by the performance control device 300 that has received the operations will be described below. Become. First, when the up-down switch of the cross cursor switch of the option setting unit 29 is operated, the contents of the selected effect are sequentially switched from the display A selection state to the display B selection state. The effect item display displayed in a conspicuous state in the customization 1 setting page display 519a is switched. In addition, when the two accessory switches (switches marked with “+” or “−”) of the option setting section 29 are operated, the check box (circular section) in the selected effect item display is checked. The state switches to the unchecked state. For example, if you operate the attached switch marked with "+", the check box (circular part) in the selected effect item display will be checked, and if you operate the attached switch marked with "-". , The check in the check box (circular part) in the selected effect item display disappears (unchecked).

  Further, when the center switch of the option setting section 29 is operated, the setting selected at that time is confirmed, and for example, the screen 511 is displayed again. When the left or right switch of the cross cursor switch of the option setting unit 29 is operated, the setting item is switched to one of the other setting items of volume, brightness (light intensity), and mode, and the customization 1 setting is made. The page display 519a switches to a page display of another setting item (for example, switches to a display state like the screen 512 shown in FIG. 16 described above).

  The effect control device 300 receives the option setting operation described above, for example, in the hall / player setting mode processing of step D20 described above. For example, the operation is performed while the screen 518 is displayed, and the central switch of the option setting section 29 is turned on to set the setting while the check box in the effect item display of the setting suggestion effect (display A) is checked. When the operation for confirming is performed, a flag (hereinafter, referred to as a customization flag) indicating that the setting suggestive effect (display A) is set with customization is set.

  Next, the setting suggestion effect switching process of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a setting suggestion effect switching process in the effect control device of the first embodiment.

  The setting suggestion effect switching process is, for example, the setting process including distribution (selection of an effect to be executed by random number lottery, etc.) for the setting suggestion effect (default setting suggestion effect) in the effect display editing process in step D23 described above. When it is performed, it is a process that is called and executed at the end of this setting process, for example.

  In the setting suggestion effect switching process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an effect executed as the setting suggestion effect (step D101). Then, if there is an effect executed as the setting suggestion effect (step D101; Yes), it is determined whether or not the customization setting is effective for the effect executed as the setting suggestion effect (step D102). In step D102, the effect executed as the setting suggestion effect is determined to be valid if the aforementioned customization flag is set. Moreover, when there is no effect to be executed as the setting suggestion effect (step D101; No), the setting suggestion effect switching process is ended.

  Then, when the customization setting is effective for the effect executed as the setting suggestion effect (step D102; Yes), the effect setting corresponding to the customization is set (step D103). On the other hand, when the customization setting is not valid for the effect executed as the setting suggestion effect (step D102; No), the default effect setting (step D104) is performed.

  In addition, in the setting of step D104, only the default effect is set for the setting suggestion effect (effect in which the customization flag is not set) for which the customization setting is not valid. Further, in the case of the present embodiment, in the setting of step D103, a setting suggestion effect (effect in which the customization flag is set) for which the customization setting is effective is added to the default effect and an effect by customization (in the case of the present embodiment). Is set to execute an effect by vibrating the push button 25), but a setting to execute an effect by customization may be set instead of the default effect.

  Next, after setting the effect corresponding to customization (step D103) or setting the default effect (step D104), it is determined whether or not the customized setting is effective for all the effects executed as the setting suggestion effect. It is determined whether (step D102) and any setting (step D103 or step D104) have been executed (step D105).

  Then, if any of the settings (step D103 or step D104) has been executed for all the effects to be executed as the setting suggestion effect (step D105; Yes), the setting suggestion effect switching process ends. On the other hand, when there is a setting suggestion effect to be executed in which none of the settings (step D103 or step D104) has been executed (step D105; No), the process returns to step D102 and is repeated.

  By the setting suggestion effect switching process described above, for example, in addition to the default effect (or in place of the default effect, even if the default effect is set, the player checks the setting on the screen 518 to confirm the setting). (Good) The effect of vibration of the push button 25, which is an effect of customization, is executed.

  In addition, in the setting of step D103, similarly to the selection of the default effect described in FIG. 14, with respect to the effect by customization, a setting of selecting and executing an effect having different contents according to the setting of the game performance can be performed. desirable. Specifically, for example, as the vibration pattern of the push button 25 to be executed, any one of a plurality of vibration patterns is selected and set with different selection probabilities according to the set value of the game performance. For example, the first pattern in which the push button 25 vibrates for a predetermined time only once, the second pattern in which the push button 25 vibrates for a predetermined time and stops for the predetermined time is repeated twice, and the push button 25 is predetermined. There are a plurality of effect patterns such as a third pattern in which the operation of vibrating for a time and stopping for a predetermined time is repeated three times. For example, when the set value of the game performance is high, a vibration pattern with a large number of repetitions is effected by customization. There is a high probability that it will be selected as an effect pattern of. As a result, it is possible to realize the suggestion to the player about the current set value of the game performance by the production pattern of the production by customization (the vibration pattern of the push button 25 in the case of the present embodiment).

  However, only one type of production pattern by customization may be used. This is because, for example, in the case of the present embodiment, the suggestion to the player regarding the current set value of the game performance can be realized by the default setting suggestion effect executed at the same time. This is also because there may be a configuration in which the setting value of the game performance is suggested depending on the timing of executing the effect by customization.

  In addition, the vibration pattern as an effect by customization may have a plurality of patterns with the same number of vibrations or different vibration times (for example, 2 seconds, 3 seconds, 4 seconds, etc.). There may be a plurality of different patterns. Further, the number of vibrations in one vibration pattern may be once or plural times.

  Next, a specific example of the setting suggestion effect executed by the effect control device 300 during the game of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of the setting suggestion effect during the game according to the first embodiment.

  A display screen 523 shown in FIG. 20 (1) is a reach display screen during variable display, and like the display screen 500 and the display screen 510 described above, a large symbol group 501, a small symbol group 502, and a special symbol group 502. FIG. 1 displays the number-of-holds display 503, the special figure 2 number-of-holds display 504, the hold display 505, and the hold-digest display 506, and additionally displays a character display 524 for setting suggestion effect. The display screen 523 is a screen after the above-mentioned display screen 510, and the left symbol and the right symbol of the large symbol group 501 are stopped at the same symbol, and only the medium symbol of the large symbol group 501 is variably displayed at low speed. This is a screen during execution of a general reach action (normal reach production).

The character display 524 corresponds to, for example, the setting suggestion effect (display A) described above, and the image of the girl is shown as an example on the display screen 523.
In the control processing of the character display 524, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not to display the character display 524, the type of character to be displayed (for example, girls, boys, tigers, military commanders, etc.), and the mode of the character to be displayed. (Color, pattern, brightness, size, costume, etc.), range of the character to be displayed (for example, right half only, left half only, upper half only, whole, etc.), timing to start or end displaying the character ( Before the start of the reach, at the start of the reach, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the reach, etc., the length of time for which the character is displayed, the position on the screen where the character is displayed (the corner of the screen, the center of the screen, the left) Near the symbol, near the right symbol, near the middle symbol, etc.), and the positional relationship with other images of the character to be displayed (large symbol group, etc.) (previous) (Including relations), the presence or absence of the dialogue (display or voice) associated with the character, the content, etc., and any one or more of the various selection items are selected by random number lottery using the setting suggestion production distribution table described above. The current set value of the game performance is suggested to the player by selecting and making it different.

  The display screen 525 shown in FIG. 20 (2) is a display screen in which the symbols are stopped, similar to the display screen 500 described above, and the variable display game after the variable display in the variable display game is ended (before the next variable display game is started). The symbols, which are the result patterns of, are stopped and displayed for a predetermined period.

  The display screen 525 displays, in addition to the large symbol group 501 and the like, a character display 524 for setting suggestive effect, and a dialogue display 524a accompanying the character display 524. The character display 524 and the dialogue display 524a correspond to, for example, the setting suggestion effect (display A) described above, and on the display screen 525, as an example of the dialogue display 524a, the characters "100 rotations!" And four star marks are displayed. it's shown.

  In the control process of the character display 524, the effect control device 300 sets one or more of the various selection items in the setting suggestion effect distribution table described above, as in the case of the display screen 523. It is possible to suggest the current set value of the game performance to the player by selecting it by random number lottery or the like using. In the selection items related to the setting suggestive effect, whether or not the character is displayed when the symbol is stopped as in this display screen 525, the number of rotations reached by the symbol stop (the number of executions of the variable display game of Toku-zu 1 or Toku-zu 2) ) Is displayed, whether a character is displayed for each predetermined number of rotations, how many rotations the predetermined number of rotations for displaying the character is set, and the like.

  In addition, the number and mode of marks displayed along with the character, such as the star mark in the dialogue display 524a, are included in the above selection items, and the suggestion of game performance is realized by the number and mode of these marks. It may be configured. For example, if there are 6 stars, it is suggested that the setting value of the game performance is "6", and if there are 4 stars, it is suggested that the setting value of the game performance is "5" or "6". If there are two star marks, it is suggested that the game performance setting value is one of "4" to "6", and if there is one star mark, the game performance setting value is "1" to "6". 3 ”is highly likely to be suggested, and if there are 0 stars, it is highly possible that the setting value of the game performance is from“ 1 ”to“ 2 ”. It may be possible.

  FIG. 20 (3) shows an effect in which the push button (effect button) 25 vibrates as an effect by customization. For example, when the player checks the setting suggestion effect (display A) on the screen 518 to confirm the setting, it is added to the default effect by the character display 524 on the screen 523 or the screen 525 described above ( Alternatively, instead of the default effect), the effect by the vibration of the push button 25, which is a customized effect, is executed at the same time as the execution time of the default effect (the start timing and the end timing may have a predetermined time difference). To be done. In the example shown in FIG. 20 (3), the effect of the third pattern is performed in which the operation of the push button 25 vibrating for a predetermined time and stopping for the predetermined time is repeated three times.

  By performing the production by customization in this way, even a beginner or an information vulnerable person who does not know the default production of the setting suggestion production can surely recognize that the setting suggestion production is started and executed. , It is possible to achieve both the diversification of setting suggestion production and the interest in the game regardless of the player.

  In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect by the character display as shown in the screen 523 or the like is described as an example of the default effect. However, as the effect by customization, the character display as shown in the screen 523 or the like (for example, The configuration may be such that the player can set a setting suggestion effect by displaying an image of a specific character that is known to the player at the time of option setting. However, when the customized effect is the vibration of the push button 25 as in the present embodiment, the vibration of the push button 25 is easy for a beginner to understand, so it is difficult to overlook the appearance of the setting suggestive effect, and the content of the effect can be understood. The effect of facilitating becomes more remarkable.

  Next, the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect (relationship between the default effect and the execution timing of the effect by customization) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of the execution timing of the setting suggestive effect according to the first embodiment. As a preferable example, as shown in FIG. 21, when the setting suggestion effect is executed, first, an effect by customization (eg, push button vibration) is started at timing T1, and a timing when a predetermined time difference has elapsed from timing T1. At T2, a default effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect (display A)) is started. After that, the effect by customization ends at timing T3, and the default effect ends at timing T4 when a predetermined time difference has elapsed from timing T3.

  In this way, if there is a predetermined time difference between the start and the end, even a player such as a beginner will not miss the default effect, it will be easier to understand the suggestion contents of the setting suggestion effect, and the default effect and the effect of customization You can easily enjoy both. If the player notices the push button vibration and after a predetermined time has elapsed, or even after the effect of the push button vibration has ended, if the time difference is within the above range, the player looks at the display unit of the display device 41 and suggests the setting. This is because the effect (display A) can be searched for and recognized, and both effects can be viewed with sufficient time.

  As for the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect, the start (start timing) and the end (end timing) of the default effect and the effect by customization may be exactly the same, or only one of the start and the end is the same. May be That is, the timing T1 and the timing T2 may match and the timing T3 and the timing T4 may match, or the timing T1 and the timing T2 may match and the timing T3 and the timing T4 may not match. The timing T2 may not be matched, and the timing T3 and the timing T4 may be matched.

  Next, another specific example of the setting suggestion effect (default effect or effect executed as a customized effect) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of the setting suggestion effect during the game according to the first embodiment. It should be noted that in FIG. 22 and subsequent figures, some of the same display elements as those in FIG. 20 (such as the hold display 505) may be omitted.

  The display screen 527 shown in FIG. 22 is a screen at the start of the development effect that appears in the reach state (for example, special reach). The display screen 527 includes, in the display content, the development effect display 528 arranged in the portion of the display area vacated by the amount of the reduced large symbol group 501 retreating upward. The development effect display 528 is, for example, a display indicating the start of battle effect between characters. At this time, in the large symbol group 501, the left symbol and the right symbol form a reach with the symbol “3”.

  A display screen 529 shown in FIG. 22 is a display screen after the display screen 527, and is a display screen in a state where the big hit notification effect as a result of the development effect is being performed. The display screen 529 includes the development effect display 530 changed from the development effect display 528 through the display (not shown) of the battle effect during the battle execution in the display content. The development effect display 530 is, for example, a display showing the result of the battle effect between the characters (the result of the character on the player side winning). The development effect display 530 displays each character and characters such as “win!” And dialogues such as “maitte!” On the front of a predetermined background.

  In this display screen 529, for example, the background of the development effect display 530 corresponds to the setting suggestion effect (display B) described above, and the setting value of the game performance is suggested by the mode (color, pattern, brightness, etc.) of this background. In addition, the display of characters and lines in the development effect display 530 suggests the set value of the game performance corresponding to, for example, the setting suggestion effect (display A) described above, like the character display 524 shown in FIG. But it is okay.

  The display screen 531 shown in FIG. 22 is a display screen after the display screen 527, and is a display screen in a state where the deviation notification effect as a result of the development effect is being performed. The display screen 531 includes a development effect display 532 that has changed from the development effect display 528 through a display (not shown) of the battle effect during execution of the battle, a character display 524, and a dialogue display 524a accompanying this character display 524. Included in.

  The development effect display 532 is, for example, a display showing the result of the battle effect between the characters (the result of the player's character losing). The development effect display 532 displays each character and characters such as “Loss” on the front of a predetermined background. Like the development effect display 530, the development effect display 532 may be configured to display a character (for example, a tiger character) on the opponent side or a dialogue.

  In this display screen 531, for example, the background of the development effect display 532 corresponds to the setting suggestion effect (display B) described above, and the setting value of the game performance is suggested by the mode (color, pattern, brightness, etc.) of this background. In addition, the display of characters and lines in the development effect display 532 suggests the set value of the game performance corresponding to, for example, the setting suggestion effect (display A) described above, like the character display 524 shown in FIG. But it's okay.

  Further, the character display 524 and the dialogue display 524a displayed on the display screen 531 are similar to the character display 524 shown in FIG. The suggested configuration may be used. On the display screen 531, the character "sorry!" And six star marks are displayed as an example of the dialogue display 524a in the deviation notification effect.

  Next, another specific example of the setting suggestion effect (default effect or effect executed as a customized effect) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram (part 3) illustrating an example of the setting suggestion effect during the game according to the first embodiment.

  The display screen 534 shown in FIG. 23 (1) is a screen at the time of temporary stop in so-called pseudo-repeating (effect to show one variable display game a plurality of times). On the screen 534, the left symbol is "2", the right symbol is "4", and the middle symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed as "continuation". Here, the temporary stop display is a display that is not completely stopped, and is a display that causes the design to reciprocate up and down with a small amplitude to make it appear to shake. The display angle of the design may be a display that vibrates by changing clockwise or counterclockwise.

  On this display screen 534, for example, the set value of the game performance is suggested by the left symbol and the right symbol of the large symbol group 501. Production control device 300, for example, when the setting value of the current game performance is any of "2" to "4", left symbol and right symbol of large symbol group 501 at the time of temporary stop as in display screen 534. One of the symbols is controlled to be "2" and the other is controlled to be "4". When the temporary stop display is performed multiple times, the same symbol may be displayed each time, or different symbols may be displayed. When the temporary stop display is performed a plurality of times, the suggestion of the setting value of the game performance may be performed each time, or may be performed only at a specific time (first time, last time, etc.). Production control device 300, for example, when the setting value of the current game performance is any of "2" to "4", one of the left symbol and the right symbol of the large symbol group 501 in the first temporary stop display Is set to "2" and the other is set to "4", and in the second temporary stop display, one of the left symbol and the right symbol of the large symbol group 501 is set to "3" and the other is set to "4", and the like. But it's okay.

In this way, if the setting value of the game performance is suggested by the decorative pattern at the time of temporary stop, since it is the decorative pattern that the player always pays attention to, an easy-to-understand and effective setting suggesting effect can be realized.
The display screen 535 shown in FIG. 23 (2) is also a screen at the time of temporary stop in pseudo-relation, but one symbol (in this case, the left symbol) of the large symbol group 501 is emphasized more than other symbols. By displaying, the game performance setting is suggested.

  The display screen 536 shown in FIG. 23 (3) is also a screen at the time of temporary stop in the pseudo-relation, but one symbol (in this case, the right symbol) of the large symbol group 501 is emphasized more than other symbols. By displaying, the game performance setting is suggested.

  The highlighting is, for example, thickening the characters and lines of the design, increasing the brightness of the design, switching the design color to a prominent color, making the direction of the design swing different from other designs, the amplitude of the design swing, etc. Larger than the design, etc., or any one or more of the above. On the display screen 535, as an example, the left symbol “2” is vibrated more than other symbols. On the display screen 536, the right symbol “4” is vibrated more than other symbols as an example.

  On these display screens 535 and 536, for example, the set values of the game performance are suggested by the symbols highlighted in the large symbol group 501. When the setting value of the current game performance is “2”, for example, the effect control device 300 sets one of the symbols in the large symbol group 501 at the time of temporary stop to “2” as in the display screen 535. Control to highlight. Further, the effect control device 300, for example, when the current setting value of the game performance is any of "2" to "4", one of the symbols of the large symbol group 501 in the first temporary stop display " "2" is highlighted, one of the symbols in the large symbol group 501 is highlighted as "3" in the second temporary stop display, and the large symbol group 501 is displayed as the display screen 536 in the third temporary stop display. It may be configured to control such that one of the symbols is highlighted as "4".

  In this way, if the setting value of the game performance is suggested by highlighting the decorative pattern at the time of temporary stop, it is a decorative pattern that the player always pays attention to, and a certain part of the symbol is emphasized more than other symbols. Therefore, the setting suggestion effect is relatively easy to understand and easy to discover.

  Next, another specific example of the setting suggestion effect (default effect or effect executed as a customized effect) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram (part 4) illustrating an example of the setting suggestion effect during the game according to the first embodiment.

  The display screen 538 shown in FIG. 24 (1) is a display screen in which the symbols are stopped, similarly to the display screen 500 described above, and is variably displayed after the variability display in the variability display game is finished (before the next variability display game is started). The symbols which are the result mode of the game are stopped and displayed for a predetermined period. In this case, the production control device 300 causes the left symbol, the medium symbol, and the right symbol of the large symbol group 501 to be stopped and displayed at, for example, "1, 2, 3", and the left symbol, the medium symbol, and the right symbol of the small symbol group 502 as well. The game performance setting is suggested by stopping and displaying the same "1, 2, 3". That is, the effect control device 300, for example, when the setting value of the current game performance is any of "1" to "3", the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group at the time of stop like the display screen 538. The symbols of 502 are stopped and displayed with the same "1, 2, 3".

  The display screen 539 shown in FIG. 24 (2) is also a display screen when the symbol is stopped. In this case, the production control device 300 causes the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the large symbol group 501 to be stopped and displayed by a combination of specific stop symbols such as “3, 4, 3”, while the small symbol group 502. The left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are combined with the symbols corresponding to the current setting value of the game performance (for example, "4, 5, 6" are stopped and displayed to suggest the setting of the game performance. , Production control device 300, for example, when the current game performance setting value is any of "4" to "6", the large symbol group 501 at the time of stop as a display screen 539 of a specific symbol While making the combination, the small symbol group 502 is stopped and displayed at "4, 5, 6" corresponding to the current setting value of the game performance.

  The combination of specific stop symbols is, for example, a combination such as “3, 4, 3” in which the order of symbols or numbers is shifted by one, or a symbol such as “4, 5, 6”. There are combinations in which the order and numbers are continuous.

  In this way, when the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502 cooperate with each other to suggest the setting of the game performance, it is possible to realize the interest of setting suggestion production and diversification. In particular, the setting suggestion effect of a slightly complicated mechanism as described on the display screen 539 has a disadvantage that it may be difficult for a beginner to understand as compared with the effect by the vibration of the push button 25. For enthusiastic players, the enjoyment of discovering such a mechanism of setting suggestion production empirically by themselves, or checking it with magazines and articles on the Internet and confirming it with an actual machine will increase, and the interest will be improved.

  Next, another specific example of the setting suggestion effect (default effect or effect executed as a customized effect) will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. FIG. 25 is a diagram (No. 5) showing an example of the setting suggestion effect during the game according to the first embodiment. FIG. 26 is a diagram (No. 6) showing an example of the setting suggestion effect during the game according to the first embodiment.

  A display screen 541 shown in FIG. 25 (1) is a screen at the start of the probability variation promotion effect that appeared in the big hit game state. Probability variation promotion effect is an effect that informs whether or not the probability state of the special figure becomes a high probability state (probability variation state). For example, the state after the big hit game is low rather than the symbol that the big hit symbol is in the high probability state. Even if the player once recognizes that there is a probability state, the state after the big hit game may be a high probability state depending on the effect result, and the effect is shown to the player. In addition, in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, as described above, in the special gaming state, the gaming ball flows into the V channel and is detected by the specific area switch 38e so as to be in the high probability state. Although it is configured, the probability variation promotion effect may be performed even in this configuration. For example, if the probability variation promotion effect is started and the game ball flows into the V flow path within a predetermined period (for example, the period until the end of the big hit game) (it may be the inflow before the start of the probability variation promotion effect), then the probability variation promotion as the effect result. The production that informs success (probability change confirmation) is performed last, and if the game ball does not flow into the V flow path within a predetermined period, the production that informs probable variation promotion failure (no probability variation) as the production result is performed last. The effect control device 300 may be controlled.

  The display screen 541 is a screen at the time of starting such a probability variation promotion effect, and is a big hit display 542, and a left shield that is displayed on the front side of the big hit middle display 542 so as to cover (including conceal) the big hit display 542. The display 543 and the right shielding display 544 are displayed.

  The jackpot display 542 is, as an example, a predetermined background (not shown), a jackpot pattern (for example, "2, 2, 2") related to the jackpot game occurrence, the jackpot gaming state, and the current jackpot. Including a display showing the number of rounds.

  The left and right shield displays 543 and 544 shield the big hit display 542 arranged on the back side invisibly or with difficulty, and can be said to be a type of display called a so-called shutter or cut-in. Images such as characters (for example, “probability change promotion”, “chance”, etc.) for notifying the execution of the probabilistic change promotion effect may be additionally displayed on the front surface of these shield displays 543, 544, as shown in the figure. .

  Further, on the display screen 541, the left shield display 543 appears so that the door slides out from the left side of the display unit of the display device 41 in the lateral direction and covers the left end portion of the display unit of the display device 41. There is. Further, the right shield display 544 appears so that the door slides out from the right side of the display unit of the display device 41 in the lateral direction, and covers the right end portion of the display unit of the display device 41.

  A display screen 545 shown in FIG. 25 (2) is a screen after the display screen 541, and is a screen in which the shield displays 543 and 544 move to the center and shield the substantially entire display unit of the display device 41. The display content includes a display 524 and a dialogue display 524a accompanying the character display 524. The character display 524 and the dialogue display 524a accompanying the character display 524 are arranged on the front side of the shield displays 543 and 544 as shown in the figure, for example, but are arranged behind the shield displays 543 and 544 and shielded. Some or all of the displays 543 and 544 may be invisible depending on the movement status.

  A display screen 547 shown in FIG. 26 (1) is a screen after the display screen 545, and the shield displays 543 and 544 retreat from the center to the left and right again to shield the left end portion and the right end portion of the display unit of the display device 41. The display content includes a character display 548 for executing the probability variation promotion mission and a dialogue display 548a accompanying the character display 548. The character display 548 and the dialogue display 548a are arranged, for example, on the front side of the big hit display 542 and on the back side of the shield displays 543 and 544 as shown in the figure. Further, on the display screen 547, the big hit symbol on the big hit display 542 is changed to a reach state (for example, "3, 2, 3") in which the probability variation big hit symbol may be generated.

  A display screen 549 shown in FIG. 26 (2) is a screen after the display screen 547, and is a screen showing a state in which the probability variation promotion mission is successful, and the character display 548 acts on the symbol in the big hit display 542, It is a screen which shows the state which changed the combination of symbols into a probability variation big hit symbol (for example, "3, 3, 3"). This display screen 549 also includes the character display 524 and the dialogue display 524a accompanying the character display 524 in the display content. Further, on the display screen 549, the characters attached to the left shield display 543 and the right shield display 544 are changed to those at the time of the probable change promotion. For example, the left shield display 543 is “probability change confirmed”, and the right shield display 544 is “enter electric support mode”. Generally, in the probability change state (high probability state), the electric power support mode (general electric power support state) often occurs at the same time, and the display screen 549 is an example of the display screen assuming the specifications of such a gaming machine.

  The series of effects shown on the display screens 541, 545, 547, and 549 show the character (character display 548 represents that the probability variation promotion mission is performed when the doors represented by the shield displays 543 and 544 appear and are once closed and opened. Thing) appears and a probability variation promotion mission is performed, and the probability variation promotion mission succeeds. However, if switching to the high probability state is not performed, the probability variation promotion mission fails instead of the display screen 549. The screen shown is displayed.

  In any one or more of the above-described display screens 541, 545, 547, 549, the effect control device 300, for example, the mode (color, pattern, brightness, content or form of accompanying characters, etc.) of the shield displays 543, 544. Suggests a setting value for game performance. Further, the character displays 524, 548 and the dialogue displays 524a, 548a that have been made to appear in correspondence with the shutter and cut-in displays like the character display 524 shown in FIG. It may be configured to suggest a set value of game performance corresponding to (display A). On the display screen 545, the characters “Challenge!” And four star marks are displayed as an example of the dialogue display 524a at the start of the probability variation promotion effect. On the display screen 549, as an example of the dialogue display 524a at the time of the success of the probability variation promotion effect, the character "Yetane" and two star marks are displayed.

  In this way, if the setting suggestion effect is performed in the probability variation promotion effect in which the player pays great attention to the big hit, it is possible to improve the interest of the setting suggestion effect and diversify. In particular, the setting suggesting effect is compared with the setting suggesting effect that is performed by the image or the character (particularly, the one related to the shutter or the cut-in) for notifying the confirmation of the probability change confirmation or the electric support mode rush as described on the display screen 549. It is easy to understand and easy to discover, and even non-beginner players can enjoy setting suggestion production at the same time as enjoying the definite change confirmation and the joy of entering the electric support mode, which improves the fun.

  According to the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, the default effect as the setting suggestion effect is switched to the state in which the effect specified by the player is added (or the effect specified by the player is changed. Since it is possible to switch to the replaced state, even if a player such as a beginner does not miss the setting suggestion effect or cannot understand the setting suggestion effect, at least such a problem may occur. Markedly lower. On the other hand, if you do not check the above-mentioned, for example, you can play even in the state of only the default effect, so various modes and complicated things as shown in the above-mentioned concrete example as the default effect at multiple predetermined timings. By making it executable, it is possible to diversify the setting suggestion effect, and it will be enjoyable even for enthusiastic players who are not beginners. Therefore, it is possible to achieve both diversification of the setting suggestion effect and improvement of the interest of the game regardless of the player.

  Conventionally, it is not generally known at what timing and in what manner the setting suggestion effect is performed, and since it is often a short-time moment effect, even for beginners and information vulnerable people, even if it appears. There is a problem that you may miss it without noticing it, or you may not be able to recognize the suggestion contents well even if you notice the difference from the usual situation where the setting suggestion effect is not executed, so the information weak person has a setting suggestion effect function There was a fear of shyness. On the other hand, for players who are enthusiastic about what kind of setting suggestive performance each model is, magazines, articles on the Internet, etc. Since it is advantageous to estimate and use it for selecting a gaming machine, it is possible to use and enjoy the setting suggestion effect. As a result, if the setting suggestion production is diversified and complicated in order to enhance the interest, the gap between the information vulnerable person and the player who is not so widen further increases, and the sense of unfairness of the information vulnerable person increases, and the information vulnerable person However, there is a possibility that the tendency to shy away from the gaming machines with the setting suggestion production function may increase.

  However, according to the game machine of the first embodiment, a specific easy-to-understand effect (preferably means or content of effect that is specified by the player's operation with respect to the default effect selected by the player's operation) Can add (or replace) an effect that is known to the player at the time of operation, for example, the above-described vibration of the operation unit. For this reason, it is not always necessary to check what the setting suggestion effect is for each model, and it is possible for even weak people such as the elderly to play games without feeling unfair. On the other hand, as described above, since the game can be played even in the state of only the default effect, the enthusiastic player who is not an information weak person can also enjoy. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the above-mentioned problems are solved, and it is possible to achieve both diversification of setting suggestion production and improvement of the interest of the game that does not choose a player, and it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the operating rate of the game machine in the game arcade. .

  Further, according to the gaming machine of the first embodiment (a type in which an effect by customization is performed instead of the default effect), any one of a plurality of default setting suggestive effects can be freely replaced with a specific effect. So, the other player or an observer who observes the game situation of another player will not be aware of the appearance of the setting suggestive effect, and be immersed in the sense of superiority that only the player can see the game performance of the game machine he is playing. You can Further, for the player, there is an advantage that the problem that an observer who observes the game situation of another person sticks to his or her surroundings during the game and feels uncomfortable.

  Next, a modified example 1 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a setting change screen in the customer waiting state according to the modified example 1 of the first embodiment. In the gaming machine 10 of this modification 1, in the customer waiting state, the mode setting with the above-mentioned mode setting page display 513a displayed and the customization 1 with the above-mentioned customization 1 setting page display 519a displayed In addition to the settings and the like, the feature is that customization 2 settings are possible, and the other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  The screen 551 shown in FIG. 27 is one of the display screens of the display device 41 in the customer waiting state similarly to the screens 512 and 518 described above, and is a display screen during the customization 2 setting operation. The screen 551 includes a setting display 552, an option setting portion image display 514, an operation guide display 553, and a comment display 554.

  Here, the customization 2 is customization in which the player can delete (set as a setting that is not executed) one of the default effects (effects described in FIG. 15 described above) of the setting suggestion effect.

  The setting display 552 represents a state in which the customization 2 setting page among the setting pages for each of a plurality of setting items is on the front side. The setting display 552 has a volume tab display 516a, a brightness tab display 516b, a mode tab display 516c, a customization 1 tab display 516d, and a customization 2 which are arranged side by side on the upper side similarly to the setting displays 513 and 519 described above. And a tab display 516e. Further, the setting display 552 includes a customization 2 setting page display 552a which is arranged in an area that is larger on the lower side than on the upper side of the upper side. The setting display 552 indicates that the customization 2 is selected as the setting item (in other words, the customization 2 tab represented by the customization 2 tab display 516e is selected). The two setting page displays 552a are shown to be integrated by making the background color and the filling mode the same. The customization 2 tab display 516e and the customization 2 setting page display 552a may be displayed as an integrated image.

  The customization 2 setting page display 552a represents the page for the customization 2 setting described above, and includes a background integrally displayed with the customization 2 tab display 516e and various effect item displays displayed in this background. Including. The effect item display is an image (horizontally long rectangular image in this case) with a character indicating the effect content (display A or the like) and a circular portion as a check field, and represents the customizable effect content. On the screen 551, as effect item displays, four effect contents corresponding to setting suggestion effect (display A), setting suggestion effect (display B), setting suggestion effect (lamp A), and setting suggestion effect (lamp B) are respectively corresponded. Things are arranged in order from the top. Further, the screen 551 is in a state where the setting suggestive effect (lamp A) is selected (lamp A selected state) and indicates that the setting suggestive effect (lamp A) is selected. The effect item display of (lamp A) is an image painted in a more prominent color or a more prominent manner than other effect item displays. The effect item display is not limited to four, but may be less than four or five or more. Further, a mode in which more than the number displayed at one time is scrolled up or scrolled down may be displayed.

  The operation guide display 553 displays operation guides for setting changes and operation explanations corresponding to the setting items, but is partially different from the operation guide display 515 such as the screen 512 described above. The major difference is that the operation guide display 553 is a character display indicating that the two accessory switches (switches with the characters "+" or "-") of the option setting unit 29 can be used for "effect deletion switching". including.

  The comment display 554 displays an image including, for example, the text "if the check is checked, the corresponding effect content is deleted" as an explanation of the meaning of checking the check.

  The operations that can be performed in the state where the screen 551 is displayed (customized 2 setting state in the customer waiting state) and the operations (switching of the display, etc.) performed by the performance control device 300 that has received the operation will be described below. Become. First, when the up-down switch of the cross cursor switch of the option setting unit 29 is operated, the contents of the selected effect are sequentially switched from the display A selection state to the display B selection state. The effect item display displayed in a conspicuous state in the customization 2 setting page display 552a is switched. In addition, when the two accessory switches (switches marked with “+” or “−”) of the option setting section 29 are operated, the check box (circular section) in the selected effect item display is checked. The state switches to the unchecked state. For example, if you operate the attached switch marked with "+", the check box (circular part) in the selected effect item display will be checked, and if you operate the attached switch marked with "-". , The check in the check box (circular part) in the selected effect item display disappears (unchecked).

  Further, when the center switch of the option setting section 29 is operated, the setting selected at that time is confirmed, and for example, the screen 511 is displayed again. Further, when the left or right switch of the cross cursor switch of the option setting section 29 is operated, the setting item is switched to any one of the other setting items of volume, brightness (light intensity), mode and customize 1. The customization 2 setting page display 552a is switched to another setting item page display (for example, switching to display states such as the screens 512 and 518 described above).

  The effect control device 300 receives the option setting operation described above, for example, in the hall / player setting mode processing of step D20 described above. For example, when an operation is performed while the screen 551 is displayed, the option is displayed when the check is removed from the check boxes in the effect item display of the setting suggestive effect (display A) and the setting suggestive effect (lamp A) as shown in the screen 551. When the central switch of the setting unit 29 is turned on to confirm the setting, a flag indicating that the effect deletion is set for the setting suggestive effect (display A) and the setting suggestive effect (lamp A) (Hereinafter, referred to as a production deletion flag) is set.

  Then, the effect control device 300 selects and determines the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed in the above-described effect display / editing process in step D23 with a predetermined selection probability according to the setting value indicated by the received setting value command. At this time (that is, when the effect to be executed is determined by the effect distribution table), the effect contents for which the effect deletion flag is set are excluded from the selection targets. Note that the balance of the selection probability (that is, the appearance rate of each effect type) (relationship between the setting value of the game performance and the selection probability of each setting suggestion effect type as illustrated in FIG. 14) is destroyed by the exclusion of the effect contents. In this case, the configuration may be adjusted by changing the data of the setting suggestion effect distribution table.

  With the configuration of this modification 1, the player can narrow down the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect according to his / her own preference, so that both the diversification of the setting suggestion effect and the enhancement of the interest of the game that does not select the player are compatible. it can. That is, a beginner or the like who finds various setting suggestion effects difficult to understand can easily understand the setting suggestion effect and can enjoy the setting suggestion effect by himself / herself by focusing on only the effects that he / she thinks are easy to understand. On the other hand, a player who likes various and complicated effects can enjoy various setting suggestion effects without narrowing down the effect contents.

  Next, a modified example 2 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29. FIG. 28 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of the setting change screen in the customer waiting state of the second modification of the first embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of the setting change screen in the customer waiting state according to the second modification of the first embodiment. The gaming machine 10 of the second modification has a structure in which the firing handle (the operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device) can be wholly or partially vibrated, and displays the aforementioned customization 1 setting page display 519a in the customer waiting state. In the customization 1 setting in the state where it is made to operate, it is characterized in that it is possible to select from among a plurality of effects by customization, and the other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment or the first modification of the first embodiment ( 28 and the like are illustrated as including the characteristics of the first modification of the first embodiment).

  A screen 556 shown in FIG. 28 (1) is one of the display screens of the display device 41 in the customer waiting state, like the screen 518 described above, and is a display screen during the customization 1 setting operation. The screen 556 includes a setting display 557, an option setting portion image display 514, an operation guide display 558, and a comment display 559.

  Here, the customization 1 is customization in which the player can arbitrarily add the contents of the setting suggestion effect to the default effect of the setting suggestion effect (the effect described in FIG. 15 described above). It should be noted that instead of the addition, the configuration may be such that it is possible to set a customized production instead of the default production. In addition, in this modified example 2, as a customized effect, the player can select one of the effect by the vibration of the push button 25 and the effect by the vibration of the firing handle (the operation unit 24 of the ball striking device). .

  The setting display 557 represents a state in which the customization 1 setting page among the setting pages for each of a plurality of setting items is on the front, as in the setting display 519 described above. The setting display 557 includes the above-described volume tab display 516a, brightness tab display 516b, mode tab display 516c, customization 1 tab display 516d, and customization 2 tab display 516e arranged on the upper side. Further, the setting display 557 includes a customization 1 setting page display 557a which is arranged in a region larger than the upper side of the lower side of the upper side.

  The customization 1 setting page display 557a represents the page for customization 1 setting described above, and includes a background displayed integrally with the customization 1 tab display 516d and various effect item displays displayed in this background. Including. The effect item display at the top of the various effect item displays is provided with a character indicating that it is a customized effect and a horizontally elongated window part as a column for displaying the effect selected as the customized effect. Image (horizontally long rectangular image in this case) and represents the selection state of the type of effect by customization. The effect item display excluding the uppermost row is an image (horizontally long rectangular image in this case) with a character indicating the effect content (display A, etc.) and a circular portion as a check box, and represents the customizable effect content.

  On the screen 556, from the top, those corresponding to the three effect contents of setting suggestion effect (display A), setting suggestion effect (display B), and setting suggestion effect (lamp A) are displayed as effect item displays excluding the top row. They are arranged in order. Further, the screen 556 is in a state (customized effect selection state) in which the uppermost effect item display is selected, and in order to show this state, the uppermost effect item display is displayed on the screen 556 as another effect item display. The image is painted in a more prominent color or a more prominent manner. Note that the display of effect items except the topmost row is not limited to three, and may be less than three or four or more. Further, a mode in which more than the number displayed at one time is scrolled up or scrolled down may be displayed.

  The operation guide display 558 displays operation guides and operation explanations for setting changes corresponding to the setting items, but is partially different from the operation guide display 515 such as the screen 512 described above. As a major difference, the operation guide display 558 is “production switching” (switching production by customization) for the two attached switches (switches with the letters “+” or “−”) of the option setting unit 29. Includes a character display that indicates that it can be used.

  The comment display 559 displays, for example, an image including the characters "the effect is changed by the + -button to change the effect by customization" as an explanation of the operation in the customization effect selection state described later.

  A screen 561 shown in FIG. 28 (2) is a display screen in a state in which an effect selected as an effect by customization is switched from the above-described screen 556. That is, when any of the two attached switches (switches with the letters “+” or “−”) of the option setting section 29 is operated while the above-mentioned screen 556 is displayed, the customization is performed. The effect selected as the effect is switched from the effect caused by the vibration of the push button 25 to the effect caused by the vibration of the firing handle (the operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device). Therefore, the character string "shooting handle vibration" is displayed in the window of the effect item display at the top of the customization 1 setting page display 557a of the screen 561, whereas the window of the screen 556 described above is displayed in the same window. The text "Push button vibration" is displayed.

  In the screen 563 shown in FIG. 29, the selection of the effect item display in the customization 1 setting page display 557a is switched from the above-mentioned screen 561 to the effect item display below the uppermost row, and the above-described check operation is performed. It is a display screen of a state. That is, in the state where the above-mentioned screen 561 is displayed, the setting suggestive effect (display A) and the setting suggestive effect (display A) are operated by operating the vertical switch and the accessory switch of the cross cursor switch of the option setting section 29. The lamp A) is checked.

  Like the screens 556, 561, and 563 described above, the customization 1 settable state of the second modification is similar to the customization 1 settable state of the first embodiment (the state described in the screen 518 of FIG. 18). , It is possible to set any one or more of the default setting suggestive effects to be customized and set the customization flag for the corresponding effect. The player selects from two types (vibration of the push button and vibration of the firing handle) the content of the effect that is executed at the same time as the default effect (including the time difference as described above). be able to.

  The effect control device 300 receives the option setting operation described above, for example, in the hall / player setting mode processing of step D20 described above. For example, when the firing handle vibration is selected as in the screen 563 and the check boxes in the effect item display of the setting suggestive effect (display A) and the setting suggestive effect (lamp A) are checked, the option setting unit A flag (customization flag) indicating that customization is effective for the setting suggestive effect (display A) and the setting suggestive effect (lamp A) when the central switch of 29 is turned on and the setting is confirmed. Is set, and a flag indicating that the firing handle vibration is selected is set.

  When the effect control device 300 executes the setting suggestion effect (display A) or the setting suggestion effect (lamp A) based on the above flags, for example, in the process of step D103 described above, these default setting suggestions are performed. At the same time as the effect, the setting by which the effect by the vibration of the firing handle is executed is performed in addition to (or instead of) the default setting suggestive effect.

  As a result, for example, as the effect by the customization shown in FIG. 20 (3) or FIG. 21, the setting suggestion effect by the vibration of the firing handle is performed instead of the vibration of the push button.

  With the configuration of this modification example 2, the player can switch the effect contents executed as the effect by customization to his or her own preference, so that the setting suggestion effect becomes easier to understand and more enjoyable.

  Note that the vibration of the firing handle (the operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device) may vibrate the entire firing handle, or may vibrate a part of the firing handle. For example, if only the portion that hits the palm of the hand, rather than the finger of the player grasping the firing handle, vibrates independently, it is unlikely that the operation of the firing handle will be hindered.

Next, another modification of the first embodiment will be described.
In the example of the display screen 518 shown in FIG. 18, the contents constituting each of the small classifications of the setting suggestive effect shown in FIG. 15 (display means such as the display A, the display B, and the lamp A and the effect contents are limited. The presence or absence of customization (presence or absence of check) is set for each of the detailed production modes), and the customization is performed for each of the detailed production modes (addition of production by customization). , Or replacement by production by customization), so that the player can make his / her own settings in detail.

  However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and may be a configuration in which the above customization is performed for each effect mode in a range larger than that of the specific example described above. For example, the effect contents may be divided into large groups such as light, sound, and display, and the customization may be performed for each group. Further, the configuration for performing the customization for each small classification of the setting suggestion effects shown in FIG. 15 or the configuration for performing the customization for each major classification of the setting suggestion effects shown in FIG.

  The above-described customization effect (effect that is added or replaced by the player's operation with respect to the default effect) is not limited to the vibration of the operation unit such as the effect button 25, but an image such as a specific character or mark (for example, , An image such as a character or a mark selected or designated by the player by the player's operation) may be displayed in a predetermined manner, or a specific voice (for example, a voice selected or designated by the player by the player's operation). May be output in a predetermined manner, a specific light emitting unit (for example, a light emitting unit such as an LED selected or designated by the player by a player operation) may be output in a predetermined pattern, or a specific light emitting unit may be output. It may also be a production in which the movable part (for example, the movable part of the rendering device selected or designated by the player by the player's operation) moves in a predetermined pattern. However, some means physically acting on the player (for example, a device that blows air on the player, a chair that shakes the player's body, or the like that the player selects or specifies) operates in a predetermined pattern. It may be directed.

  Further, the vibration of the operation unit or the like executed as the setting suggestion effect may be the vibration of the entire operation unit, or may be a configuration in which only a part of the operation unit (independent vibration unit) vibrates, or a game with the operation unit attached. The entire machine part (for example, the upper plate 21) may vibrate. Further, it may be an effect in which a specific part of the game machine that is not the operation part vibrates.

  Further, the player may select or specify the timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed. In addition, when the player performs a specific operation at a specific timing (for example, within a specific period), the setting suggestion effect may be triggered by this.

  Further, the setting suggestion effect (especially, the effect by customization) is preferably performed in a conspicuous part or a part that the player pays attention to. As a specific example, for example, light emission from an operation unit such as an effect button or a firing handle, There is light emission from the logo part of the center case, light emission from the starting opening and special winning opening.

  Further, it is desirable that the setting suggestive effect (especially the default effect) can be executed by a large number (for example, 10 or more) types or modes (patterns) in one model based on the respective execution conditions. To give concrete examples including those shown in the drawings, setting suggestive effect due to the appearance of a specific notice effect (for example, suggestive effect that the higher the set value is, the easier the particular notice effect is to appear), the specific reach effect Setting suggestion effect due to the appearance of (e.g., a suggestion effect that a specific reach effect is more likely to appear as the set value is higher), a suggestion effect such as a character or dialogue in which the number of changes in the special figure appears at a predetermined rotation speed, Suggested performance based on the number of so-called Renchens (number of occurrences of big hits etc. when there are consecutive big hits), eye catch timing when the variable display game is missed, special reach end (shutter, cut-in, etc. At the timing when the action is performed), suggestive effects by the display mode of the shutter, bran, etc., and when an error message is output (for example, Suggesting production in accordance with an aspect of the characters and character and sound of the ball when the disconnect error notification) prompting the sphere disconnect from, and the like.

  To give another specific example, a suggestion effect by a so-called chance eye notice effect such as a decoration special figure, a suggestion effect by arranging numbers of a large design pattern or a small design stop design (or a temporary stop design) of the decoration special design ( For example, if the chance is "3, 1, 5", it is a good idea (such as the setting of game performance is the highest), a large symbol or a small symbol of the decorative special symbol, or a stop symbol (may be a temporary symbol) Suggestive effect by a combination of (for example, if the chance performance "1, 2, 3" is continuous, suggesting that the game performance setting is "6", or the chance eye "5, 6, 5" and left and right symbols If the medium pattern is "6" when it is "5", it suggests that the setting of the game performance is "6", etc.), and the suggestive effect in cooperation with the large symbol and the small symbol of the decorative special figure (for example, Stop design of small design different from large design Therefore, suggesting, or suggesting by a stop design of a large design different from the small design, etc.), suggestive production by the background etc. when the mission of the probability change notification production fails, suggestive production by characters or background when entering a specific state or mode, Number of choices on the mode selection screen (may be a screen for setting a production mode or the like in the waiting state for the customer, or a screen for the player to select a mode that develops later during a game such as a big hit game) There is a suggestive effect based on the arrangement and the content, a suggestive effect based on a light emitting mode of the light emitting means and a winning sound mode executed when winning a prize in a winning opening such as a starting opening or a special winning opening.

  In addition, when a customized effect is added to the default effect and the effect is performed at the same time, the temporal relationship between the two is not limited to the mode shown in FIG. The default effect may be started first and the customized effect may be started with a delay of a predetermined time period, or the default effect may be ended first and the customized effect may be ended with a delay of a predetermined time period. . Alternatively, the configuration may be such that the corresponding default effect is executed during a part of the period during which the customized effect is being executed. Further, to be performed at the same time means that the execution periods of both are overlapped in time at least partially, or the execution times of both are continuous. As an extreme example, for example, a configuration in which the corresponding default production is started immediately after the production by customization is finished (that is, the configuration in which the timing T2 and the timing T3 in FIG. 21 are the same or substantially the same) may be used. If it is executed at the same time under such a condition, there is an effect that the player can easily understand that the default effect and the effect by customization correspond to each other.

  Further, the configuration of Modification 1 described above is a configuration in which the type and content of the default setting suggestive effect can be narrowed down (reduced in number) by the player operation, but the configuration is not limited to this configuration and the default setting is performed. The configuration may be such that the number of places (portions in the gaming machine) where the suggestion effect is performed can be reduced, or the number of timings when the default setting suggestion effect is performed can be reduced. In this way, if it is possible to squeeze (reduce the number) the setting suggestive effect, the place and the timing for the player not to miss the setting suggestive effect are reduced, and the player constantly looks around each part, There is no need to stay focused for a long time, making it easier and easier for beginners to understand. Regarding such a player operation, it is easy to understand the configuration in which the player is presented with options as in the above-described specific example and the player selects from the options.

  In addition, setting suggestion may be made by character information in a still image or movie displayed in the customer waiting state (for example, character lines), or by character information displayed in a specific performance during game play or error notification (for example, character lines). It may be configured to execute the explanation about the effect. The explanation of the setting suggestive effect is, for example, that customization is possible, the operation method for customization, the type and mode or execution timing of the effect by customization, the relationship between the effect by customization and the setting value of the game performance, and the default value. Any one or a plurality of types, modes and execution timings of setting suggestive effects, a relationship between default setting suggestive effects and setting values of game performance, and the like are notified.

  In addition, in the option setting change screen (that is, the customization screen in which the player customizes) shown in FIG. 17 or FIG. 18, the customer waiting effect or the customer waiting effect depending on the game state at the time when the setting change screen is displayed. A display of a decorative special figure (display of a large design or a small design) may be performed as an effect of the variable display game. In this case, as a display configuration of the large symbol or the small symbol, an empty space such as the end of the setting change screen (a display area that does not overlap the image such as the setting display 519 of FIG. 18 that constitutes the setting change screen) By displaying the small symbol, the small symbol can be visually recognized by the player (1), the large symbol is displayed on the back side of the image such as the setting display 519 that constitutes the setting change screen, and the setting change screen is displayed. A configuration in which a part of this large symbol can be visually recognized by the player from an empty space such as an edge (2), a configuration (3) in which both of these configurations (1) and (2) are displayed. There is. Further, in this case, either or both of the large symbol and the small symbol are displayed as a semi-transparent state (displayed with transparency), and the image and the large symbol or the like such as the above-mentioned setting display 519 constituting the setting change screen. Even if the small pattern images are overlapped, both of the overlapped images may be displayed so as to be visible. Alternatively, an image such as the above-mentioned setting display 519 that constitutes the setting change screen is displayed as a semi-transparent state, and even if this image overlaps with a large design image or a small design image, both of the overlapping images can be visually recognized. May be displayed in.

  In addition, as the setting suggesting effect, when the effect that is easy to specify the setting and the effect that is difficult to specify are overlapped, the player can customize at least the effect that is easily specified (for example, the default effect is the default effect). The production can be changed from the production of the production to the production of the customization, or the production of the customization can be added to the default production.) For the production that is difficult to specify, for example, the player cannot customize and the default production is always executed. It may be. For example, when the setting suggestion effect by the so-called chance eye notice effect such as a decorative special drawing and the setting suggestion effect by the character are overlapped, the default suggestion effect is executed for the character setting suggestion effect. May be replaced with a customized effect in accordance with a setting operation by the player, or a customized effect may be added. Here, the “case of being executed in duplicate” includes a case of being executed at the same time and a case of being executed at different timings in the same variable display game, for example. The chance notice production is identification information such as a number, so that it is easy to intuitively specify. Since it is better for the player to understand the more advantageous information, it is advantageous for the player if the information advantageous to the player (for example, the information obtained by the effect of easily specifying the setting) is easy to understand by customization. Become.

  Further, when a plurality of setting suggesting effects are performed by the same medium (effecting means), the plurality of setting suggesting effects may be combined (associated, associated, or integrated). For example, when the effect A that suggests the setting based on the type of the character and the effect B that suggests the setting based on the color of the specific character are overlapped, the same color as the color of the specific character of the effect B is produced. By adding to the character A, both effects may be combined. More specifically, for example, when an effect A in which a hero character appears and a setting is suggested and an effect B in which a red character indicates a setting are overlapped, at least a part of the hero character of the effect A is executed. It is also possible to have a configuration in which both effects are combined by displaying the color of red in the same color as the color of the characters of effect B.

  Further, even when the mediums (production means) that execute a plurality of setting suggestion effects are different, the plurality of setting suggestion effects may be combined (associated, associated, or integrated). For example, when the effect A that suggests the setting by the color of the lamp and the effect B that suggests the setting by the number of vibrations of the push button and the like are overlapped, the effect B with the same color as the lamp of the effect A is produced. The two effects may be combined by illuminating the push button or the like. More specifically, when the effect A that causes the lamp to emit blue light to suggest the setting and the effect B that vibrates the push button four times to suggest the setting are performed redundantly, the lamp of the effect A The push button of the effect B may be made to emit light in the same blue color as the color of, and the push button of the effect B may be vibrated four times to combine both effects.

  Further, when a plurality of setting suggestive effects are executed in duplicate (the medium to be executed may be the same or different), the suggested setting value may be different depending on the setting suggesting effects. In this case, the player is The setting value of the game performance may be inferred by one setting suggestion effect (one setting suggestion effect determined by some condition or regularity), or a combination of setting values suggested by a plurality of setting suggestion effects respectively. The configuration may be such that the player can estimate the set value of the game performance.

  For example, when the effect having the suggested setting value of 4 to 6 and the effect having the suggesting setting value of 1 to 3 overlap, the effect more advantageous to the player (for example, the suggested setting value is 4 to 4). 6) is an estimation element, and the player may infer the setting value of the game performance by this advantageous effect.

  In addition, when the effect having the suggested setting value of 1 and the effect having the suggesting setting value of 5 overlap, 6 (= 1 + 5) obtained by adding these values is the game performance setting value. The configuration may be such that a person can guess.

  Further, when the setting suggestion effect by the medium A and the setting suggestion effect by the medium B having a larger physical size (size that can be visually recognized by the player) than the medium A overlap, for example, by the medium B which is large for the player. The setting suggestion effect may be the estimation element, and the configuration suggestion effect by the medium B may allow the player to estimate the set value of the game performance.

  Further, when the setting suggestion effect by the medium A (for example, the display device) and the setting suggestion effect by the medium B (for example, a push button) located closer to the player than the medium A overlap, for example, for the player. The setting suggestion effect by the medium B located at a short distance may be the estimation element, and the setting suggestion effect by the medium B may allow the player to estimate the set value of the game performance.

  Further, the setting suggestion effect may be one in which the setting suggestion is made by a display mode of the total number of game balls (the total number of game balls acquired as prize balls). That is, when the total number of game balls to be acquired during a big hit or electric power support reaches a predetermined number, the game machine 10 displays an image (for example, an image including characters such as “XX ball acquisition”) in the display area of the display device 41. When displaying an image informing that the total number of gaming balls has reached a predetermined number), the setting suggestion may be made according to the display mode of this image. More specifically, the setting suggestion effect is to set the setting value of the game performance according to the color, shape, and type of the displayed image (type of kanji and numbers, etc.) every time the total number of game balls to be acquired increases by 1000. It may be suggested.

  Further, the gaming machine 10 may perform the setting suggestion effect by the display mode of the image displayed when the gaming ball wins the winning opening. For example, in the gaming machine 10, when an image such as "+3" or "+15" is displayed when one game ball is won in the special winning opening or the general winning opening, the set value of the game performance is set according to the display mode of this image. You may make it suggest setting suggestion production. Since such a gaming machine 10 can increase the number of trials of setting suggestive effects (the frequency of execution increases), it increases the opportunities for estimating and specifying the game performance (setting value), and estimating and specifying the game performance. Can be facilitated.

  Further, when the gaming machine 10 performs both the notice effect that suggests the big hit expectation degree and the setting suggestion effect (for example, when also performing the setting suggestion effect in the notice effect that suggests the big hit expectation degree, or when both of them are performed at the same time). ), It is possible to perform an effect in which the set value of the suggested game performance and the jackpot expectation degree have a predetermined relationship.

  For example, the gaming machine 10 has an effect mode A when the jackpot expectation degree is high (example: a specific character is cut in on a red background) and an effect mode B when the jackpot expectation degree is low (example: a particular background is a blue background. A character is cut-in) and an effect mode C when a big hit is confirmed (for example, a specific character is cut-in in a rainbow background), and one of these effect modes A to C is prepared according to the expectation degree of the big hit. In the notice effect to be selected and executed, the setting suggestion effect may be performed depending on the type and display mode of the specific character. In that case, the content of the setting suggestion (for example, suggested by the type of the effect mode of the notice effect) The numerical range of the set value) may be different.

  Specifically, there is only the setting value “6” suggested by the setting suggestion effect when the effect mode C is performed (when the big hit is confirmed), and when the effect mode A is performed (the big hit expectation is high. In the case), the setting value suggested by the setting suggestion effect is "6" or "4", and the setting value suggested by the setting suggestion effect is when the effect mode B is performed (when the jackpot expectation is low). There may be a configuration in which the set value is more easily specified as the jackpot expectation degree becomes higher, such as “6”, “5”, or “4”. On the contrary, when the effect mode C is performed (when the big hit is confirmed), the setting value suggested by the setting suggestion effect is “6”, “5”, or “4”, and the effect mode A is The setting value suggested by the setting suggesting effect when it is performed (when the big hit expectation is high) is 6 or 4, and is suggested by the setting suggesting effect when the above-mentioned effect mode B is performed (when the big hit expectation is low). The set value to be set may be only “6”, and the set value may be more difficult to specify as the jackpot expectation becomes higher.

  In addition, the mode of the setting suggestion effect may be a configuration in which the setting suggestion is performed in the notice effect that suggests the jackpot expectation degree as described above (or at the same time as the notice effect), but it is not the jackpot expectation degree but is specified. The setting may be suggested also in the advance notice effect that suggests the execution expectation degree of the effect (for example, the expectation degree that the pseudo-relation is executed) (or at the same time as the advance notice effect).

  For example, in the gaming machine 10, when the expectation that the pseudo-relation is executed is high, the effect mode A (eg, display of an image including the characters “pseudo-repeat !?”) and the expectation that the pseudo-repeat is executed are determined. The effect mode B when it is low (eg: display of an image including the characters “pseudo-repeat?”) And the effect mode C when it is decided to execute the pseudo-ream (eg: “pseudo-ream !!”) (Display of an image including characters) is prepared, and any one of these effect modes A to C is selected and executed in accordance with the degree of expectation of the pseudo-relational effect. The setting suggestion effect may be performed according to the mode of the image including the character (character type, color, etc.). In this case, the setting suggestion effect may have a predetermined relationship between the suggested game performance (setting value) and the execution expectation degree of a particular effect (for example, pseudo-relation). Specifically, in the setting suggestion effect, the content of the setting suggestion (for example, the numerical range of the suggested setting value) may be different depending on the type of the effect mode of the notice effect that suggests the pseudo-execution expectation degree. .

  Further, the setting suggestive effect may be set to the player for each jackpot expectation degree or for each specific effect execution expectation degree. For example, regarding the setting suggestion effect that is executed during the special reach with the jackpot expectation of 100%, the setting suggestion effect executed during the special reach of the jackpot expectation of 50% is switched from the default effect to the effect by the vibration of the push button. The player may select the setting content for each jackpot expectation level, such as setting the default production as it is. Alternatively, the setting suggestion effect executed during the notice effect with the pseudo-execution degree of 50% is switched from the default effect to the content in which the effect by the vibration of the push button is also performed, and the pseudo-execution rate of 100% is expected. A configuration in which the player can select the setting content for each execution expectation degree of the specific effect, such as setting only the default effect for the setting suggesting effect executed during the notice effect, may be adopted.

  Further, the gaming machine 10 may perform the setting suggestion effect at a plurality of different places in the gaming machine, or may be performed by a plurality of different media (different effect means such as a display device, accessory, light emitting device). Further, when the gaming machine 10 performs the setting suggestion effect in a plurality of different places or a plurality of different media, the setting suggestion effect may be executed in a plurality of places or a plurality of media at different timings, but it may be performed in a plurality of places or The setting suggestion effect may be executed on a plurality of media at the same timing.

  Further, the gaming machine 10 may be configured such that the place where the setting suggestion effect is performed can be selected by the operation of the player as described above, and the player can narrow down (reduce the number of) the places where the setting suggestion effect is performed. Alternatively, the medium (effect means) for performing the setting suggestion effect may be selected by the operation of the player, and the player may narrow down (reduce the number of) the medium for performing the setting suggestion effect.

  Although the gaming machine 10 accepts the option setting operation from the player in the hall / player setting mode process, the option setting operation is accepted from a third party other than the player (for example, a game hall manager). Good. Further, in the case where the game machine 10 can accept the option setting operation from a third party other than the player, the game machine 10 may not accept the option setting operation by the player. For example, the gaming machine 10 may require a player to input a password that is not disclosed, request opening of the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15, or request operation of the rear side of the gaming machine 10 as acceptance conditions for the option setting operation. Thus, the option setting operation by the player may be eliminated.

  Further, the acceptance condition of the option setting operation may be that the information output by the RTC has a predetermined value, that is, a predetermined date and time, or the operation amount of the gaming machine 10 is monitored and the operation amount becomes the predetermined amount. It may be that.

  In the gaming machine 10, the rendering means has a plurality of rendering units (display device 41, rendering button (push button) 25, frame decoration device 18, speakers 19a and 19b, operation unit (firing handle) 24, board rendering device 44, In the case where the board decoration device 46) is included, the operation rate of the effect mode in each effect section may be changeable by the customization setting by the player or the non-player. For example, the gaming machine 10 changes the operation rate of the effect mode in each effect unit by accepting the setting of operation information (option in customization setting) regarding the operation rate of the effect mode in each effect unit from the player or the non-player. to enable. As a result, the gaming machine 10 enables setting of appearance permission (for example, operation rate ≠ “0”) or appearance prohibition (for example, operation rate = “0”) of the appearance mode in each effect section. Further, the gaming machine 10 has an appearance rate (for example, an operation rate = A (however, "0" or more and less than "1")) or an operation rate = B (however, "A" or more "1" in each effect section. Below))) can be set.

The gaming machine 10 (including the modified example) of the first embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 is capable of rendering a game (display device 41, rendering button (push button) 25, frame decoration device 18, speakers 19a, 19b, operation unit (firing handle) 24, board rendering device 44. , A board decoration device 46), a setting means (game control device 100, a set value change switch 126, a setting key switch 127) capable of setting one game performance among two or more different game performances, and a game performance in the rendering means. Switching control is performed by accepting a player operation between a first suggestive effect state in which a suggestive effect that suggests a first aspect is performed in a first aspect and a second suggestive effect state in which a suggestive effect is performed in a second aspect that is different from the first aspect Possible control means (production control device 300).
(2) The gaming machine 10 of (1) can generate a special gaming state (a big-hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is in the special result mode. The game performance includes performance related to the probability that a special game state will occur.
(3) The first mode of (1) includes a mode of suggestive effect preset (default effect) without depending on the player operation, and a mode of suggestive effect that can be designated by the player operation (by customization). Production) is not included. The second mode of (1) includes a mode of suggestive effect (customizable effect) that can be designated by a player operation.
(4) In the mode of the suggestive effect (effect by customization) that can be designated by the player's operation in (3), the operation section (effect button (push button) 25, operation section (firing handle) 24 operated by the player) Including a mode of suggestive effect by the vibration of.
(5) (3) The manner of suggestive effect (effect by customization) that can be specified by the player operation can be selected from a plurality of operations by the player operation.
(6) The second suggestion effect state of (1) is a plurality of aspects of the suggestion effect set in advance without depending on the player's operation (for example, an aspect corresponding to various default effect contents, and the above-mentioned display A, With respect to a specific mode (for example, the default effect mode with the check described above) selected by the player operation from among the display B and the like, a mode of suggestive effect (effect by customization) that can be designated by the player operation, This is a state in which the execution is performed in addition to the specific mode at the same time as the execution time of the specific mode (at least in a temporal relationship in which the execution times partially overlap or continue).
(7) The execution timing of the specific aspect of (6) starts later than the aspect of the suggestive effect that can be designated by the player operation by a predetermined time difference.
(8) The second suggestion effect state of (1) is a plurality of modes of the suggestion effect that is set in advance without depending on the player's operation (for example, modes corresponding to various default effect contents, and the above-described display A, With respect to a specific mode (for example, the default effect mode with the check described above) selected by the player operation from among the display B and the like, a mode of suggestive effect (effect by customization) that can be designated by the player operation, This is a state in which the specific mode is executed at the same time as the execution time of the specific mode.
(9) The mode (default effect) of the suggestive effect set in advance regardless of the player operation of (3) can be set not to be executed by selecting from a plurality of by the player operation (default effect). Part of the contents can be deleted).
(10) The gaming machine 10 is a production means capable of producing a game (display device 41, production button (push button) 25, frame decoration device 18, speakers 19a and 19b, operation unit (firing handle) 24, board production device 44. , A board decoration device 46), a setting means (game control device 100, a set value change switch 126, a setting key switch 127) capable of setting one game performance among two or more different game performances, and a game performance in the rendering means. By accepting an operation other than the player, a first suggestive effect state in which the suggestive effect that suggests is performed in the first mode and a second suggestive effect state in which the suggestive effect is performed in the second mode different from the first mode are accepted. And control means capable of switching control (production control device 300).
(11) The gaming machine 10 includes a rendering means (display device 41, rendering button (push button) 25, frame decorating device 18, speakers 19a, 19b, operation unit (firing handle) 24, board rendering device 44 capable of rendering the game. , A board decoration device 46), a first setting means (game control device 100, a set value change switch 126, a setting key switch 127) capable of setting one game performance among two or more different game performances, and a rendering means. A control capable of switching between a first suggestive effect state in which the suggestive effect suggesting the game performance is performed in the first mode and a second suggestive effect state in which the suggestive effect is performed in the second mode different from the first mode. Means (production control device 300) and second setting means capable of setting a switching control rule (customization setting) in the control means.
(12) The gaming machine 10 is capable of rendering a game (display device 41, rendering button (push button) 25, frame decoration device 18, speakers 19a and 19b, operation unit (firing handle) 24, board rendering device 44. , A board decoration device 46), a first setting means (game control device 100, a set value change switch 126, a setting key switch 127) capable of setting one game performance among two or more different game performances, and a rendering means. A control capable of switching between a first suggestive effect state in which the suggestive effect suggesting the game performance is performed in the first mode and a second suggestive effect state in which the suggestive effect is performed in the second mode different from the first mode. It includes means (production control device 300) and second setting means capable of setting a switching control rule (customized setting) in the control means by a person other than the player.
(13) The gaming machine 10 is different from the production means including the first production part (for example, the display device 41) and the second production part (for example, the board production device 44) capable of producing the game, and two or more different. A first setting means (game control device 100, set value change switch 126, setting key switch 127) capable of setting one of the game performances, and a suggestion suggesting the game performance in the first effect production unit. Control means for performing in the first mode and performing the suggestive effect in the second aspect in the second aspect different from the first aspect, and for the suggestive effect and the second aspect for accepting a predetermined operation and performing in the first aspect. The second setting means (production control device 300) capable of setting operation information related to the operation ratio of the suggested production performed in the aspect.
(14) The second setting means of (13) accepts the player's operation and enables the operation information to be set.
(15) The second setting means of (13) enables operation information to be set by anyone other than the player.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The second embodiment is different in that it has a game board different from that of the first embodiment. Further, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment has a setting function capable of changing the setting of the game performance, and has a setting suggesting function of suggesting the set value being set based on the game history. First, the game board of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the second embodiment. In addition, about the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, the code | symbol is made the same and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  On the surface of the game board 600, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is configured by being surrounded by a resin side case 33 and a guide rail 31 provided at each of four corners of the game board 600. In the game area 32, a center case (game production structure) 601 is arranged substantially in the center. The center case 601 includes a display device (special figure 1 variable display device) 602, a board effect device 604, a display device (special figure 2 variable display device) 609, a special figure general figure hold LED 610, a display device (set number display device) 611. , Special figure 2 production hold LED 612, right-handed display 613. The center case 601 includes a board production device 604, a display device (special figure 2 variable display device) 609, a special figure general purpose reservation LED 610, a display device (set number display device) 611, a special figure 2 effect reservation LED 612, and a right-handed display 613. Is formed so that the game ball does not easily jump in from the surrounding game area 32.

  In the left side game area on the left side of the center case 601, a prize distribution device 620 is arranged, and two general winning openings 615 are arranged below the prize distribution device 620. Further, in the right side game area on the right side of the center case 601, in the order from the top, a normal symbol starting gate (universal figure starting gate) 626, a general winning hole 614, a first special variable winning device (large winning hole 1) 627, A second special variation winning device (big winning opening 2) 628 and an ordinary variation winning device (ordinary electric accessory, genden) 629 are arranged.

  The winning award distribution device 620 includes an entrance 621, a distribution device 622, and a special figure 1 effect holding LED 625. The prize distribution device 620 guides the game balls received from the entrance 621 to the distribution device 622. The distribution device 622 is a dish-shaped distribution device called a so-called clune, has three holes 623 and 624 into which a game ball can enter a dish-shaped concave surface, and three game balls that roll on the concave surface are provided. Allocate to any of the holes 623 and 624. In the distribution device 622, one hole 623 located on the front side is a hit hole, and two holes 624 located on the back side are out holes. The hole 623 communicates with a start winning opening (starting opening 1) that forms a first starting winning opening (starting winning area) that gives a starting condition of the first special drawing variation display game (special figure 1 variable display game). The game ball that has won the hole 623 (first starting winning opening) is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3). That is, the hole 623 functions as a first start winning hole with payout of prize balls. The hole 624 communicates with an out port for collecting game balls. That is, the hole 624 functions as an outlet without paying out prize balls.

  The special figure 1 effect hold LED 625 functions as a hold display (starting memory display) section of the first special figure variation display game, and also notifies the starting expectation of the starting memory of the first special figure variation display game by pre-reading notice or the like. It also functions as a performance display. The special figure 1 effect holding LED 625 is provided in the vicinity of the distribution device 622, so that it is possible to reduce the opportunity for the player to remove the line of sight from the distribution device 622.

  The general winning opening 615 is provided at a position that gives a winning opportunity to a game ball that has not been accepted by the winning distribution device 620. The game ball that has won the general winning opening 615 is detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 3). Further, below the general winning opening 615, an out opening 30a for collecting game balls that have not won in the winning opening or the like is provided.

  The universal figure starting gate 626 gives a starting condition of the universal figure variable display game. The game ball that has won the universal figure starting gate 626 (the game ball that passes through the universal figure starting gate 626) is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3).

  The general winning opening 614 is provided at a position where the first special variation winning device 627, the second special variation winning device 628, and the normal variation winning device 629 are provided with a game ball winning opportunity prior to the game ball winning opportunity. That is, the general winning opening 614 has a winning rate that is independent of the operating states of the first special variation winning device 627, the second special variation winning device 628, and the normal variation winning device 629. The game ball that has won the general winning opening 614 is detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 3).

  The first special variation winning device 627 is located below the general winning opening 614 and is provided on the right side of the center case 601. The first special variation winning device 627 can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. The first special variable winning device 627 has an opening / closing member, and the opening / closing member opens the special winning opening 1 from the closed state (the closed state which is disadvantageous to the player) where the opening / closing member closes the large winning opening 1. It is converted to a state (open state advantageous for the player) so that the game ball flowing down the game area 32 can be accepted. The opening / closing member of the first special variation winning device 627 is driven by a special winning opening 1 solenoid (not shown) corresponding to the special winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. In addition, inside the special winning opening 1 (winning area), a large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 1 is large. A winning opening 1 switch (not shown) is provided, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player based on the detection of the game ball.

  The second special variation winning device 628 is located below the first special variation winning device 627, and is provided on the right side of the center case 601. The second special variation winning device 628 can be converted into a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. The second special variation winning device 628 has an opening and closing member, and the opening and closing member opens the special winning opening 2 from the closed state where the opening and closing member closes the large winning opening 2 (closed state which is disadvantageous to the player). It is converted to a state (open state advantageous for the player) so that the game ball flowing down the game area 32 can be accepted. The opening / closing member of the second special variation winning device 628 is driven by a special winning opening 2 solenoid (not shown) corresponding to the special winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. In addition, inside the special winning opening 2 (prize area), a large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 2 is large. A winning opening 2 switch (not shown) is provided, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player based on the detection of the game ball.

  When the winning is 2R (round), the gaming machine 10 first opens the special winning opening 1 (1R), and after closing the big winning opening 1, promptly opens the big winning opening 2 (2R). Therefore, the digestion time per hit is shortened. In the case of a hit of 3R or more (for example, 4R), the gaming machine 10 repeats alternating opening of the special winning opening 1 and the special winning opening 2.

  The normal variation winning device 629 is located below the second special variation winning device 628, and is provided on the right side of the center case 601. The normal variation winning device 629 can be converted into a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the universal figure variation display game. The normal fluctuation winning device 629 has an opening / closing member, and the opening / closing member opens the normal fluctuation winning device 629 from a closed state (a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player) where the opening / closing member closes the normal fluctuation winning device 629. It is converted to a state (open state advantageous for the player) so that the game ball flowing down the game area 32 can be accepted. The opening / closing member of the normal variation winning device 629 is driven by a universal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device.

  The normal variation winning device 629 becomes a starting winning opening (starting opening 2) that forms a second starting winning opening (starting winning area) that gives a starting condition of the second special drawing variation displaying game (special drawing 2 varying displaying game). There is. In addition, inside the normal variation winning device 629 (winning area), a starting opening 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3) is provided as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the ordinary variation winning device 629, and the game is played. A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player based on the detection of the ball. It should be noted that the normal variable winning device 629 may be allowed to win even in the closed state, and may be harder to win in the closed state than in the open state. Further, below the normal variable winning device 629, an outlet 30a for collecting game balls that have not won a prize is provided.

  The display device 602 can display a special figure 1 variable display game (decorative special figure 1 variable display game). For example, the display device 602 includes a plurality of display segments 603, 607, 608 whose display mode can be changed by a light emitting mode such as an LED. The display device 602 may be configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD and a CRT.

  The display device 602 guides the start of variation in the special figure 1 variation display game by turning on the display segment 607 (display segment “GO!”), And changes the special figure 1 variation by turning off the display segment 607 (display segment “GO!”). It informs the end of the fluctuation of the display game. Further, the display device 602 displays the display mode during variable display and the variable display result according to the lighting mode of the display segment 603 (display segment “1” to display segment “15”). For example, the display device 602 sequentially lights the display segment 603 from the display segment “1”, derives the deviation when the display segment “15” is not reached, and derives the hit when the display segment “15” is reached. . In addition, the display device 602 produces the degree of expectation for the variable display result by the lighting mode of the display segment 608 (display segment “CHANGE”). Further, the display device 602 can light the display segments 603, 607, 608 in a display mode corresponding to effect display (eg, big hit display, fanfare display, ending display, etc.) based on the progress of the game.

  The board effect device 604 is provided on the upper part of the center case 601. The board production device 604 has an appearance resembling, for example, a flower of hibiscus, and includes a plurality of display segments 605 and 606 capable of changing a display mode by a light emitting mode such as an LED. The display segment 605 is composed of five display segments simulating petals. The display segment 606 is composed of one display segment simulating a flower core. The board rendering device 604 may be configured such that the display segments 605 and 606 may be integrated or separated to enable a rendering operation such as a rotating operation or a discrete gathering operation. Further, the board effect device 604 can light the display segments 605 and 606 in a display mode corresponding to effect display based on the progress of the game (for example, variable display, big hit display, fanfare display, ending display, etc.).

  The display device 609 can display a special figure 2 variable display game (decorative special figure 2 variable display game). For example, the display device 609 includes two 7-segment displays whose display mode can be changed by a light emitting mode such as an LED. The display device 609 may be composed of a device having a display screen such as an LCD or a CRT.

  The display device 609 guides the start of variation of the special figure 2 variable display game by changing the symbols such as numbers displayed on the 7-segment display, and the special figure 2 variable display game by stopping symbols such as the numbers displayed on the 7-segment display. Guide the end of the fluctuation. In addition, the display device 609 displays the variable display result by the symbols that the 7-segment display is stopped and displayed. For example, the display device 609 derives and displays a predetermined winning symbol (for example, "2,2" or "4,4") on the 7-segment display when the variable display result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a hit. In the case of deviation, a predetermined deviation pattern (for example, "1,7" or "2,4") is derived and displayed on the 7-segment display.

  The special figure holding LED 610 is composed of six LEDs, and two LEDs are made into one set, the first set of LEDs function as the holding display section of the special figure 1, and the second set of LEDs are of the special figure 2 holding. It functions as a display unit, and the LEDs of the third set function as a hold display unit of the universal figure. The two LEDs show the hold display "0" when all the lights are off, show the hold display "1" when the lights are on and off, show the hold display "2" when all the lights are on, and show the hold display "3" when the lights are on and blinking. , All flashes to indicate the hold display "4".

  The display device 611 displays the progress of the number of hits (the number of sets) constituting one set. For example, the display device 611 may display the number of hits “30” which has been exhausted at the time of extinguishing 30 hits when 30 hits are set as one set by the limiter operation, or 30 hits. It is also possible to display the number of hits “20” until the limiter is activated when the hit is exhausted.

  The special figure 2 effect hold LED 612 functions as a hold display (starting memory display) section of the second special figure changing display game, and also notifies the starting expectation of the starting memory of the second special figure changing display game by pre-reading notice or the like. It also functions as a performance display. By providing the special figure 2 effect hold LED 612 in the vicinity of the display device 609, it is possible to reduce the chances that the player takes his or her line of sight from the display device 609. Further, the special figure 2 effect holding LED 612 is provided in the vicinity of the display device 611, so that it is possible to reduce the opportunity for the player to remove his or her line of sight from the display device 611.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, in the game area 32 in which the game balls flow down, the area on the left side of the center case 601 is the left side game area, and the area on the right side of the center case 601 is the right side game area. It is said that. Then, the player can aim the winning at the entrance 621 or the general winning opening 615 by adjusting the launching force to shoot the game ball to the left side game area (so-called left hitting), and the game ball to the right side game area. By firing (so-called right-handed), it is possible to aim for winning at the universal figure starting gate 626, the general winning opening 614, the first special variation winning device 627, the second special variation winning device 628, and the ordinary variation winning device 629. It is like this. The right hitting display 613 is an indicator light that can be switched on and off, and is turned off when guiding a left hitting game, and is turned on or blinking when guiding a right hitting game.

  Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, the lower right part of the game board 600), the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, which are special figure variation display games, and the general figure variation display game are displayed. A collective display device 50 for displaying and displaying various information is provided.

  The collective display device 50 includes a round display section 51 including LEDs, a special figure 1 hold display section 52, a special figure 1 symbol display section 53, a special figure 2 symbol display section 54, and a general symbol display section. 55, a general figure reservation display section 56, a status display section 57, and a special figure 2 reservation display section 58 (see FIG. 5).

  Next, the game state transition of the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of the game state transition of the second embodiment. The gaming machine 10 has a first game state, a second game state, a third game state, and a fourth game with respect to the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 1 game) or the special figure 2 variable display game (special figure 2 game). Have a state.

  The first gaming state is a gaming state which is also called a customer waiting state, and is a gaming state which waits for start memory generation of the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game. The second gaming state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game is changed to a low probability and is variably displayed. The gaming machine 10 guides a left-handed game to the player in the first gaming state and the second gaming state.

  The third gaming state includes a gaming state relating to the hit of the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game and a gaming state in which the hit probability of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game is variably displayed with a high probability. The fourth gaming state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the starting memory of the special figure 2 game that has occurred in the third gaming state is variably displayed with a low winning probability. The gaming machine 10 guides a right-handed game to the player in the third gaming state and the fourth gaming state. In addition, the gaming machine 10 may guide a left-handed game to the player in the fourth gaming state.

  The gaming machine 10 transitions to the first gaming state when the game can be executed. The gaming machine 10 holds the first game state when there is no starting memory for the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game. The gaming machine 10 transitions to the second game state when there is a starting memory of the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game. In the gaming machine 10, in the first gaming state and the second gaming state, it is not possible to expect winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 629, and therefore, it is not possible to expect start memory of the special figure 2 game.

  The gaming machine 10 transitions to the third gaming state when the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game hits in the second gaming state. When the starting memory of the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game is lost in the second gaming state, the gaming machine 10 immediately shifts to the first gaming state. It should be noted that the gaming machine 10 may transition to the first game state with a predetermined grace period when the starting memory of the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game is exhausted in the second gaming state.

  The gaming machine 10 holds the third gaming state until the limiter operates in the third gaming state. The gaming machine 10 transitions to the fourth gaming state when the limiter operates in the third gaming state. In the third gaming state, the gaming machine 10 does not use the presence / absence of starting memory of the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game as a state transition condition.

  The gaming machine 10 holds the fourth gaming state until the starting memory of the special figure 2 game is lost in the fourth gaming state. The gaming machine 10 transitions to the first gaming state when the starting memory of the special figure 2 game is lost in the fourth gaming state. Further, the gaming machine 10 transitions to the third gaming state when the special figure 2 game hits in the fourth gaming state.

  Here, the third game state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of a third game state of the second embodiment. The gaming machine 10 transitions to the third gaming state by deriving a hit (a special drawing hit) in the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game in the second game state. The gaming machine 10 sets the number of hits "50 times" in the limiter by the transition to the third gaming state. Although one hit is 2R, it may include hits exceeding 2R such as 4R. If the limiter is not activated after the winning, the gaming machine 10 variably displays the winning probability of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game as a high probability. At this time, since the gaming machine 10 is proceeding with a right-handed game with support for normal electric power, it is easy to generate the starting memory of the special figure 2 game and not easy to generate the starting memory of the special figure 1 game. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 normally repeats the variable display of the special figure 2 game and the hit of the special figure 2 game in the third gaming state.

  In the gaming machine 10, the limiter is activated when the number of hits reaches "50 times" in the third gaming state, and after the hit ends, the gaming machine 10 transits to the fourth gaming state. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can produce a special gaming state (third gaming state) in which the number of hits “50 times” is one set.

  Note that the gaming machine 10 also shifts to the third gaming state by deriving a win (special diagram hit) in the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game even in the fourth gaming state. The gaming machine 10 sets the number of hits "50 times" in the limiter by the transition to the third gaming state. That is, the gaming machine 10 can also produce a special gaming state (third gaming state) in which the number of hits is "50 times" as one set for the derivation of the winning in the fourth gaming state. In this case, two sets are used. It is possible to produce a so-called holding set string in which the number of hits is “100 times”. Similarly, the gaming machine 10 can produce three or more sets of reserved sets when the hit is repeatedly derived in the fourth gaming state.

  Next, the winning probability of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of the winning probabilities by setting of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game according to the second embodiment.

  The gaming machine 10 can set the winning probability of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game in six stages. The setting "6" is that the winning probability of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game is "1/20" with low probability and "1/10" with high probability. The setting "5" is that the winning probability of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game is "1/22" with low probability and "1/11" with high probability. Further, the setting "4" is that the winning probability of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game is "1/24" with a low probability and "1/12" with a high probability. The setting "3" is that the winning probability of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game is "1/26" with a low probability and "1/13" with a high probability. Further, the setting "2" is that the winning probability of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game is "1/28" with low probability and "1/14" with high probability. Further, the setting "1" is that the winning probability of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game is "1/30" with a low probability and "1/15" with a high probability. The gaming machine 10 has a suggestion production function of suggesting a set value that has been set by a production during a game.

[Game flow]
Here, the game flow will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of the game flow of the second embodiment. The following game flows F1 to F5 correspond to the first game state, game flows F6 to F8 correspond to the second game state, and game flows F9 to F12 indicate the third game state. Corresponding to the gaming state, game flows F13 to F15 correspond to the fourth gaming state.

  [Game Flow F1] The gaming machine 10 determines whether or not there is a starting memory (holding memory) for the special figure 1 game, and if there is a starting memory, the process proceeds to a game flow F6, and if there is no starting memory, the process proceeds to a game flow F2. .

  [Game Flow F2] The gaming machine 10 is in a customer waiting state. The gaming machine 10 turns off the display device 602 and the board effect device 604 in the customer waiting state, and lights up the winning distribution device 620, the first special variation winning device 627, and the second special variation winning device 628 with pale white light.

  [Game Flow F3] The gaming machine 10 detects the entry of a game ball (a prize in a broad sense, not accompanied by a prize ball) into the entrance 621 by a sensor, and of the gaming board 600 including the prize distribution device 620. A decorative effect (for example, light emission effect) and a sound effect are performed. As a result, the gaming machine 10 produces an expectation of winning in the hole 623 (first starting winning opening).

  [Game Flow F4] The gaming machine 10 detects a game ball entering a hole 624 (out port) (a prize in a broad sense, but not accompanied by a prize ball) by a sensor, and includes a prize distribution device 620. The decoration production and sound production of the board 600 are performed. As a result, the gaming machine 10 guides the player to a disappointing result. In addition, the gaming machine 10 performs the decoration effect and the sound effect for a predetermined lingering time even after detecting the entry of the game ball into the hole 624. As a result, the gaming machine 10 reduces the time tedious to the player and produces the expectation of winning the prize at the next entrance 621. When the decoration effect or sound effect of the afterglow time overlaps with the special figure change effect during the special figure change, the gaming machine 10 gives priority to the special figure change effect and cancels the decoration effect or the sound effect of the afterglow time. To do.

  [Game Flow F5] The gaming machine 10 detects the entry of a game ball into the hole 623 (first starting winning opening) (winning in a narrow sense, accompanied by a winning ball) by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3). Then, the decorative effect and the sound effect of the game board 600 including the prize distribution device 620 are performed. As a result, the gaming machine 10 produces an expectation of hitting the special figure 1 game.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 has a look-ahead advance notice function for the result derived by the special figure 1 game, and the display mode of the special figure 1 effect hold LED 625 and the winning detection to the hole 623 (first starting winning opening) are detected. It is possible to produce a feeling of expectation for the result derived by the special figure 1 game by the sound effect of. For example, the gaming machine 10 can change the presence / absence of blinking, the blinking speed, and the emission color of the hold display with a high expectation among the hold displays displayed by the special figure 1 effect hold LED 625. In addition, the gaming machine 10 sets the sound effect at the time of winning detection in the hole 623 (first starting winning opening) as “Puiy” by default, “Pickin” when producing an expected feeling, and “Queen” when the winning is confirmed. can do.

  The gaming machine 10 may be configured to have the prefetching notice function in a plurality of modes, and may have, for example, a normal mode and a special mode. The gaming machine 10 sets the notification rate for the result derived by the special figure 1 game to a low frequency (for example, about 10%) in the normal mode and a high frequency (for example, about 50%) in the special mode. The gaming machine 10 may set the read-ahead notice function to the default mode in the normal mode and the special mode only for a predetermined period. For example, the predetermined period in which the special mode is set includes ten special figure fluctuations after a hit, ten special figure fluctuations after the player presses the push button 25, and the like.

  [Game Flow F6] The gaming machine 10 lights the display segment 607 (display segment “GO!”) After a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) from the detection of winning in the hole 623 (first starting winning opening). Special Figure 1 Guidance for the start of fluctuations in the fluctuation display game. It should be noted that the gaming machine 10 may give the pre-reading notice in accordance with the light emission mode of the display segment 607. For example, the pre-reading notice can be given by the light emission color, light emission timing, blinking, etc. of the display segment 607.

  Further, after the display segment 607 is turned on, the gaming machine 10 sequentially turns on the display segment 603 from the display segment “1” (15 consecutive meter changes) to perform the variable display of the special figure 1 variable display game. It should be noted that the gaming machine 10 may give the pre-reading notice in accordance with the light emission mode of the display segment 603. For example, the pre-reading notice can be given by the color of the display segment 603, the light emission timing, blinking, or the like.

  [Game Flow F7] The gaming machine 10 turns on the display segment 603 sequentially from the display segment “1”, and when it does not reach the display segment “15” (stops off), the variation display result of the special figure 1 variable display game is displayed. Derive out. The gaming machine 10 derives the gap, and performs the decoration effect and the sound effect of the game board 600 including the winning distribution device 620. As a result, the gaming machine 10 guides the player to a disappointing result. The gaming machine 10 proceeds to the game flow F1 when the outlier is derived.

  [Game Flow F8] The gaming machine 10 turns on the display segment 603 sequentially from the display segment “1”, and when it reaches the display segment “15” (stop hit), the variation display result of the special figure 1 variation display game is displayed. Derive the winnings. At this time, the gaming machine 10 causes the display segments 605 and 606 of the board effect device 604 to emit light in a display mode indicating a hit at the timing of displaying the display segment “15”. The gaming machine 10 may give a pre-reading notice by the light emitting mode of the display segments 605, 606, and can give the pre-reading notice by, for example, the light emission color, the light emitting timing, or the blinking of the display segments 605, 606.

  [Game Flow F9] The gaming machine 10 performs fanfare control including guidance for the occurrence of a big hit by decorative effects and sound effects. In addition, the gaming machine 10 outputs a voice guidance for instructing a right-handed stroke from the sound output device (speakers 19a, 19b), and lights the right-handed indicator 613 to guide the right-handed game.

  In the case of the transition from the game flow F8 or the game flow F15, the gaming machine 10 counts up the display of the display device (set number display device) 611 from “0” and displays “50”. The gaming machine 10 holds the display on the display device 611 in the case of the transition from the game flow F12.

  [Game Flow F10] The gaming machine 10 performs round control including 3 count × 2R special winning opening opening operation (including interval operation). The gaming machine 10 first opens the special winning opening 1 (1R), and after closing the big winning opening 1, promptly opens the big winning opening 2 (2R). In addition, the gaming machine 10 outputs the music that produces a win during the special winning opening opening operation. The gaming machine 10 has three parts of music and sequentially switches the music according to the number of remaining sets. Accordingly, the gaming machine 10 can guide the player about the remaining number of sets, without using the display device (set number display device) 611.

  [Game Flow F11] The gaming machine 10 performs ending control that guides the ending through decorative effects and sound effects. The gaming machine 10 decrements the set number displayed by the display device (set number display device) 611 by "1". The gaming machine 10 shortens the ending time to reduce the digestion time per hit. The gaming machine 10 proceeds to the game flow F12 when the limiter is not activated, and proceeds to the game flow F13 when the limiter is activated.

  [Game Flow F12] The gaming machine 10 can progress the game more advantageously for the player than in the normal state due to the normal electric power support and the probability variation (variation from low probability to high probability) of the special drawing game. The game machine 10 is a right-handed game with normal electric power support, and the game progresses mainly on the special figure 2 game in which the winning in the starting opening 2 is frequent. Although the gaming machine 10 can win the starting opening 1, if the starting memory of the special figure 1 and the starting memory of the special figure 2 are present, the starting memory of the special figure 2 is preferentially consumed. ing. The gaming machine 10 hits the out-of-range variation of the special figure 2 variable display game on the display device 609 by displaying the variable display time (for example, 0.6 seconds) and the stop display time (for example, 0.6 seconds) in a short time. To reduce the digestion time. Further, the gaming machine 10 sets the variation of the hit of the special figure 2 variation display game on the display device 609 as the variation display time (for example, 1 second or 4 seconds) and the stop display time (for example, 0.6 seconds). The gaming machine 10 makes 2R hits when the hit symbol “2, 2” is displayed on the display device 609, and makes 4R hits when the hit symbol “4, 4” is displayed. The gaming machine 10 sets the variable display time to 1 second when displaying the hit symbol "2, 2", and sets the variable display time to 4 seconds when displaying the hit symbol "4, 4". At this time, the gaming machine 10 displays the winning symbol "2, 2" in the variable display period "1 second", and the variable display period "3 seconds" including the temporary stop display period of the winning symbol "2, 2". The design "4, 4" is displayed. When the gaming machine 10 derives the winning, it proceeds to the game flow F9.

  [Game Flow F13] The gaming machine 10 ends the normal electric power support by the limiter operation, and ends the probability variation of the special figure game (returns from high probability to low probability). The gaming machine 10 consumes the starting memory of the special figure 2 variable display game accumulated during the normal electric power support. In addition, the gaming machine 10 executes the variable display based on a plurality of starting memories of the special figure 2 variable display game while performing an effect as if it was a single variable display. Although the upper limit value for holding the starting memory of the special figure 2 variable display game is “2”, it may be a number other than “2” (for example, “4”).

  The gaming machine 10 changes the variable display based on the first starting memory of the two starting memories for a long time to prefetch the second starting memory, so that the first changing display changes twice. A variable display effect that shows the display result is performed. Further, the gaming machine 10 changes the variable display based on the second start memory of the two start memories for a short time so that the variable display based on the two start memories is not noticed, and Produce as if it were a variable display. The gaming machine 10 proceeds to the game flow F14 when both of the two starting memories are out of alignment, and proceeds to the game flow F15 when either of the two hits is hit.

  [Game Flow F14] The gaming machine 10 guides a stop due to a decoration effect or a sound effect. In addition, the gaming machine 10 outputs a voice guidance instructing to return from right-handed to left-handed from the sound output device, and turns off the right-handed display 613 to guide the left-handed game. The gaming machine 10 proceeds to the game flow F1.

  [Game Flow F15] The gaming machine 10 guides the stop of the hit by a decorative effect or a sound effect by causing the display segments 605 and 606 of the board effect device 604 to emit light in a display mode indicating a hit. When the gaming machine 10 derives the winning, it proceeds to the game flow F9.

[Suggestive production processing]
Next, the suggestion production process of the production control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35: is a figure which shows an example of the flowchart of the suggestion production process of 2nd Embodiment.

  The suggestion effect process is a process for realizing a setting suggestion function that suggests a setting value being set based on the game history. The suggestion effect process is executed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300 during the information disclosure process of step D31 of the main process (see FIG. 12).

  [Step D111] The control unit executes history collection processing. The history collection process is a process of collecting game history for a predetermined period. The history collection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  [Step D112] The control unit executes history evaluation processing. The history evaluation process is a process of evaluating the game history collected in the history collection process and estimating the set value. The history evaluation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  [Step D113] The control unit executes the actual setting correction process. The actual setting correction process is a process of correcting the setting value (setting evaluation) estimated in the history evaluation process with reference to the setting value (actual setting) being set. The actual setting correction process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  [Step D114] The control unit executes suggestive effect setting processing. The suggestion effect setting process is a process of setting the suggestion effect based on the set value (setting evaluation) estimated in the history evaluation process or the set value (actual setting) corrected in the actual setting correction process. The suggestive effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 42.

  [Step D115] The control unit executes the suggestion timing setting process. The suggestion timing setting process is a process of setting the execution timing of the suggestion effect set in the suggestion effect setting process. The suggestion timing setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. The control unit ends the suggestion effect process after executing the suggestion timing setting process.

  As described using the game flow, the gaming machine 10 has the game playability of repeating a big hit until the limiter is activated. Such a gaming machine 10 reduces the number of rounds per hit (for example, 2R) and increases the number of hits for one set (for example, 50 times), so that the number of prize balls that can be won by the player. Is large (for example, 5000). However, the gaming machine 10 also has a long digestion time for one set (for example, about 15 minutes), so there is a possibility that the game playability during one digestion (the third gaming state) becomes monotonous. Regarding this, it is possible to increase the interestingness by making the special map variation more diverse, but by shortening the one-time fluctuation display time of the special figure game (for example, 0.6 seconds), one set of digestion time Since it is shortened, the long time of fluctuation of special map is against this. From such a point of view, the gaming machine 10 is provided with the setting suggesting function during the digestion of one set, thereby realizing the interest improvement without making the digestion time of one set redundant. Further, since the gaming machine 10 has a large number of hits in one set, it can be expected that the hit probability of the game result will converge to the set probability in one set of games. Further, in the gaming machine 10, since the probability of hitting a game result converges to the set probability in the course of progress of one set, when a plurality of setting suggestion production opportunities are provided in one set, As the game progresses, it is possible to provide a highly reliable setting suggestion effect. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can enhance the interest by setting suggestion effect each time, even if the setting suggestion effect occurs a plurality of times during one set of digestion time. Such a gaming machine 10 can provide setting suggestion that can stimulate the player's willingness to play.

[History collection processing]
Next, the history collection process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart of the history collection process of the second embodiment. The history collection process is executed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300 in step D111 of the suggested effect process (see FIG. 35).

  [Step D121] The control unit determines whether or not the gaming state is the third gaming state. The control unit proceeds to step D122 when the gaming state is the third gaming state, and ends the history collection processing when the gaming state is not the third gaming state. That is, the gaming machine 10 limits the gaming state that is the history collection target to the third gaming state. In addition, the game state to be the history collection target may be arbitrarily set according to its application.

  [Step D122] The control unit determines whether or not the third gaming state is a state transition from the second gaming state. The control unit proceeds to step D123 when the third gaming state is the state transition from the second gaming state, and proceeds to step D124 when the third gaming state is not the state transition from the second gaming state.

  [Step D123] The control unit clears the collected history. That is, the gaming machine 10 starts the collection of the gaming history triggered by the state transition from the second gaming state to the third gaming state.

[Step D124] The control unit determines whether there is a special figure change. The control unit proceeds to step D125 if there is a special figure change, and proceeds to step D126 if there is no special figure change.
[Step D125] The control unit increments and updates the number of changes in special figure by "1". Note that the gaming machine 10 counts the number of special figure fluctuations by limiting the number of times of special figure fluctuations to one in one special figure fluctuation.

[Step D126] The control unit determines whether or not there is a hit. If there is a hit, the control unit proceeds to step D127, and if there is no hit, the history collection process ends.
[Step D127] The control unit updates the number of hits by incrementing it by "1". The gaming machine 10 counts the number of hits by limiting the hit count update to one hit. The control unit ends the history collection process after updating the number of hits.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 can collect the number of changes in the special figure during the hit and the number of hits as the game history. In addition, the gaming machine 10 clears the game history and starts the collection when the state transition from the second gaming state to the third gaming state is triggered, and therefore, collecting the gaming history with one set hit as a collection unit. You can Further, since the gaming machine 10 does not clear the gaming history depending on the state transition from the fourth gaming state to the third gaming state, it is possible to continuously collect the gaming history in the case of hitting back due to special figure suspension. Further, since the gaming machine 10 clears the game history and starts the collection upon the state transition from the second gaming state to the third gaming state, it does not collect the gaming history across setting changes.

Next, the game history collected by the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of the game history of the second embodiment.
The history information (initial value) shown in FIG. 37 (1) indicates the history information after being cleared in step D123 of the history collection processing. In the history information after clearing, the number of changes (number of changes in special figure) is “0” and the number of hits is “0”.

  The history information (intermediate value) shown in FIG. 37 (2) shows history information in the middle of collection when collecting a game history with one set hit as a collection unit. In the history information during collection, for example, the number of fluctuations is “120” and the number of hits is “10”.

  The history information (during limiter operation) shown in FIG. 37 (3) shows history information of one collection unit when collecting the game history with one set hit as a collection unit. In the history information of one collection unit, for example, the number of changes is “580” and the number of hits is “49”. The number of hits is not "50" because the first hit derived in the second game state (special figure low probability state) is excluded.

  The history information (during limiter operation) shown in FIG. 37 (4) shows history information of two collection units when collecting the game history with one set hit as a collection unit. The gaming machine 10 can collect history information of two or more collection units when there is a hit back due to special figure reservation. In the history information of two collection units, for example, the number of changes is “1090” and the number of hits is “98”. The number of hits is not "100", the first hit derived in the second game state (special probability low probability state) and the pullback hit derived in the fourth game state (special probability low probability state). This is because and are excluded.

  Although the gaming machine 10 collects the game history with one set of hits as the collection unit, the collection unit may be set arbitrarily, and for example, the number of hits may be 10 times. The history information (collection range restriction) shown in FIG. 37 (5) shows history information when the game history is collected by limiting the collection range to 10 times. The history information with the collection range restriction has, for example, the number of fluctuations of “115” and the number of hits of “10”. It should be noted that the history information having the collection range restriction may be cleared every time the number of hits reaches 10 as a collection unit and one collection unit is reached. Further, the history information having the collection range restriction may be held so that the number of times of variation that has reached each hit can be discriminated and the number of variations of the latest 10 hits can be calculated and collected. In this case, the history information having the collection range restriction may be the old history information that is sequentially cleared.

[History evaluation processing]
Next, the history evaluation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart of the history evaluation process of the second embodiment. The history evaluation process is executed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300 in step D112 of the suggested effect process (see FIG. 35).

[Step D131] The control unit calculates the hit probability from the history information being collected.
[Step D132] The control unit acquires a setting evaluation table. The control unit may use one setting evaluation table prepared in advance, or may select and use one of two or more setting evaluation tables prepared in advance. For example, the control unit may randomly select one when there are two or more setting evaluation tables, or may select one according to the selection condition. For example, the control unit can use the degree of progress per set, the size of accumulated history information, the presence / absence of pullback, the value of RTC, and the like as selection conditions.

[Step D133] The control unit determines the setting evaluation from the hit probability calculated from the history information and the setting evaluation table. The control unit ends the history evaluation process after determining the setting evaluation.
Here, the setting evaluation table used for determining the setting evaluation in the history evaluation process will be described with reference to FIG. 39. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of the setting evaluation table of the second embodiment.

  In the setting evaluation table A shown in FIG. 39 (1), when the hit probability calculated from the history information is 1/12 or more, the setting evaluation is “6, 5, 4”, and the hit probability calculated from the history information is 1/12. When it is less than, the setting evaluation is “3, 2, 1”.

  In the setting evaluation table B shown in FIG. 39 (2), when the hit probability calculated from the history information is 1/11 or more, the setting evaluation is "6, 5", and the hit probability calculated from the history information is 1/13 or more. Sometimes, the setting evaluation is "4, 3", and when the hit probability calculated from the history information is less than 1/13, the setting evaluation is "2, 1".

  As described above, when determining the setting evaluation from the hit probability calculated from the history information and the setting evaluation table, the control unit does not necessarily have to limit the setting evaluation to one setting value. The control unit can give the player a sense of expectation for the set value by providing a range for the setting evaluation, and can set the evaluation with insufficient accuracy when the history information is not sufficiently accumulated. Can handle.

  In the setting evaluation table C shown in FIG. 39 (3), when the hit probability calculated from the history information is 1/10 or more, the setting evaluation is "6", and when the hit probability calculated from the history information is 1/11 or more. Setting evaluation is "5", setting evaluation is "4" when the hit probability calculated from the history information is 1/12 or more, and setting evaluation is "3" when the hit probability calculated from the history information is 1/13 or more The setting evaluation is "2" when the hit probability calculated from the history information is 1/14 or more, and the setting evaluation is "1" when the hit probability calculated from the history information is less than 1/14. In this way, the control unit may limit the setting evaluation to one setting value when determining the setting evaluation from the hit probability calculated from the history information and the setting evaluation table.

  The setting evaluation table D shown in FIG. 39 (4) has an evaluation criterion different from that of the setting evaluation table C, and when the hit probability calculated from the history information is 1/12 or more, the setting evaluation is “6, 5”, and the history is When the hit probability calculated from the information is 1/14 or more, the setting evaluation is "4, 3", and when the hit probability calculated from the history information is less than 1/14, the setting evaluation is "2, 1".

  As described above, when the control unit selects and uses one of the two or more setting evaluation tables, the setting evaluation criteria may be different in the two or more setting evaluation tables. The control unit can give the player a sense of expectation for the set value by providing variety in the setting evaluation, and the setting evaluation with insufficient accuracy when the history information is not sufficiently accumulated. Can handle.

[Actual setting correction processing]
Next, the actual setting correction process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart of the actual setting correction process according to the second embodiment. The actual setting correction process is executed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300 in step D113 of the suggested effect process (see FIG. 35).

[Step D141] The control unit acquires the setting evaluation determined in the history evaluation processing.
[Step D142] The control unit determines whether to correct the acquired setting evaluation. Whether or not to correct the setting evaluation can be determined according to the correction requirements set in advance. As the correction requirement, any requirement can be set for the purpose of improving accuracy under a predetermined condition. For example, the correction requirement may be a correction when the accumulated amount of history information is not sufficient, or may be a correction as a privilege for the player for highly accurate setting suggestion. Further, the correction requirement may be corrected when the difference between the setting evaluation determined in the history evaluation process and the actual setting is large. Further, the control unit may be configured not to make any correction by setting the game hall or the like.

  [Step D143] The control unit proceeds to step D144 if the setting evaluation is to be corrected, and ends the actual setting correction process without correcting the setting evaluation if the setting evaluation is not corrected.

[Step D144] The control unit acquires a set value (actual setting). The effect control device 300 can acquire the actual setting by being notified of the actual setting from the game control device 100.
[Step D145] The control unit generates a corrected setting evaluation by correcting the setting evaluation determined in the history evaluation processing based on the actual setting. The control unit ends the actual setting correction process after generating the correction setting evaluation.

Here, the correction of the setting evaluation in the actual setting correction process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of correction of the setting evaluation according to the second embodiment.
The setting evaluation shown in FIG. 41 (1) is the setting evaluation determined in the history evaluation process, and is "3", for example. The setting shown in FIG. 41 (2) is the setting (actual setting) set in the gaming machine 10, for example, "5". In other words, the setting evaluation determined in the history evaluation processing may not always have sufficient accuracy and thus may deviate from the actual setting. However, since the setting evaluation determined in the history evaluation process is based on the game history, it is closer to the setting that the player feels than the actual setting.

  The correction setting evaluation shown in FIG. 41 (3) is a setting evaluation corrected to the average value of the setting evaluation "3" and the actual setting "5" determined in the history evaluation processing, and is "4", for example. The correction based on the average value is an example of the correction method, and other correction methods may be adopted.

  If the actual setting is not notified from the game control device 100, the effect control device 300 may determine the highly accurate setting based on history information larger than the history information collected in the suggestion effect process. The setting determined in the history evaluation process may be corrected by the highly accurate setting. That is, the control unit determines the first setting estimated value determined based on the history information collected in the first period based on the history information collected in the second period larger than the first period. The correction may be performed with the set estimated value of 2.

[Suggestive effect setting process]
Next, the suggestive effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart of a suggestion effect setting process according to the second embodiment. The suggestion effect setting process is executed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300 in step D114 of the suggestion effect process (see FIG. 35).

  [Step D151] The control unit acquires the setting evaluation determined in the history evaluation processing. When there is the correction setting evaluation generated in the actual setting correction process, the control unit acquires the correction setting evaluation instead of the setting evaluation determined in the history evaluation process.

  [Step D152] The control unit acquires the setting effect-specific setting effect table. The control unit may use one setting evaluation-specific setting effect table prepared in advance, or select and use one of two or more setting evaluation-specific setting effect tables prepared in advance. You may do it. For example, the control unit may randomly select one when there are two or more setting evaluation-specific setting effect tables, or may select one according to the selection condition. For example, the control unit can use the degree of progress per set, the size of accumulated history information, the presence / absence of pullback, the value of RTC, and the like as selection conditions.

  [Step D153] The control unit sets a suggestion effect from the setting evaluation determined in the history evaluation process or the correction setting evaluation generated in the actual setting correction process and the setting evaluation-specific setting effect table. The control unit ends the suggestive effect setting process after setting the suggestive effect.

  Here, the setting evaluation-specific setting effect table used for setting the suggesting effect in the suggesting effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 43. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example of a setting effect-specific setting effect table according to the second embodiment.

  The setting effect-specific setting effect table A shown in FIG. 43 (1) defines the setting effect (setting suggestion effect) for each setting evaluation (including correction setting evaluation). The setting evaluation “1” is the setting effect A, the setting evaluation “2” is the setting effect B, the setting evaluation “3” is the setting effect C, the setting evaluation “4” is the setting effect D, and the setting evaluation. “5” and “6” are setting effects E. Therefore, the setting effect A suggests the actual setting "1", the setting effect B suggests the actual setting "2", the setting effect C suggests the actual setting "3", and the setting effect D implies the actual setting "4". The setting effect E suggests the actual setting “5” or the actual setting “6”.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 enables the player to estimate the setting evaluation from the type of setting effect, and indirectly to estimate the actual setting through the estimation of the setting evaluation. At this time, setting evaluations “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5, 6” have different setting effects, so that the setting evaluation can be easily estimated. On the other hand, the setting evaluations “5” and “6” are difficult to estimate the setting evaluation because the common setting effects are provided. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 entrusts the player with a gaming experience that distinguishes the setting evaluation “5” from the setting evaluation “6”. For example, the player may be required to collect the game history by himself in order to distinguish the setting evaluation “5” from the setting evaluation “6”. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can provide a technical intervention element to a player who has a strong desire to play a game more favorably than others, and can improve the interest.

  The setting effects A, B, C, D, and E are groups that include a plurality of setting suggestion effects that are options, and the control unit selects a specific setting suggestion effect from the options included in each group. It is possible. Note that the control unit can select a specific setting suggestion effect in the effect display edit process of step D23 of the main process (see FIG. 12).

  Note that the setting effects A, B, C, D, and E may be mutually exclusive of all of the setting suggestion effects that are options, or may share some of the setting suggestion effects that are options. May be For example, if all of the setting suggestion effects that are options are mutually exclusive, the setting suggestion effect enables the setting evaluation to be uniquely specified and the actual setting suggested by the game history to be directly transmitted to the player. It can be inspiring.

  In addition, when a part of the setting suggestion effects that are options are shared with each other, the setting suggestion effects can obscure the specification of the setting evaluation and cause the player to obscure the actual setting suggested by the game history. it can. For example, the suggestive effect shared by the setting evaluations “3” to “6” suggests that the setting evaluation is “3” or more, and the suggestive effect shared by the setting evaluations “2”, “4”, and “6”. Indicates an even setting.

  The setting-effect-specific setting effect table B shown in FIG. 43 (2) defines the setting effect (setting suggestion effect) for each setting evaluation (including the correction setting evaluation). The setting evaluations "1" and "2" are setting effects B, the setting evaluations "3" and "4" are setting effects D, and the setting evaluations "5" and "6" are setting effects E. Therefore, the setting effect B suggests the actual setting "1" or the actual setting "2", the setting effect D suggests the actual setting "3" or the actual setting "4", and the setting effect E indicates the actual setting "5" or the actual setting "5". The actual setting "6" is suggested. As described above, the gaming machine 10 makes it difficult to estimate the setting evaluation by not setting the setting effect peculiar to all the setting evaluations.

  The setting effect-specific setting effect table C shown in FIG. 43 (3) defines the setting effect (setting suggestion effect) for each setting evaluation (including the correction setting evaluation). The setting evaluations “1”, “2”, and “3” are setting effects C, and the setting evaluations “4”, “5”, and “6” are setting effects E. Therefore, the setting effect C suggests the actual setting "1", the actual setting "2" or the actual setting "3", and the setting effect E suggests the actual setting "4", the actual setting "5" or the actual setting "6". To do. As described above, the gaming machine 10 makes it difficult to estimate the setting evaluation by not setting the setting effect peculiar to all the setting evaluations.

[Suggestion timing setting process]
Next, the suggestion timing setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart of the suggestion timing setting process according to the second embodiment. The suggestion timing setting process is executed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the production control device 300 in step D115 of the suggestion production process (see FIG. 35).

  [Step D161] The control unit determines whether or not the derived hit is a specific hit. The specific hit here means a hit that is the timing at which the suggestive effect is produced within one set of 50 times. For example, 4R hits are specific hits. The specific hit may be defined by the hit count, such as the 20th hit or the 40th hit. The control unit proceeds to step D164 if the derived hit is the specific hit, and proceeds to step D162 if it is not the specific hit.

  [Step D162] The control unit determines whether the special figure fluctuation is a specific fluctuation. The specific variation referred to here is a variation that becomes the timing of performing the suggestive effect. For example, every 50 special figure changes, one special figure change is a specific change. The specific variation may be set every time the special figure variation is performed a predetermined number of times, or may be set by lottery with a predetermined probability. The control unit proceeds to step D164 if the special figure variation is the specific variation, and proceeds to step D163 if it is not the specific variation.

  [Step D163] The control unit determines whether or not the specific condition is satisfied. The establishment of the specific condition here refers to a preset suggestive effect execution condition. The suggestive effect execution condition is a condition for executing the suggestive effect, and is a condition that can be established during the progress of the game. For example, the suggestive effect execution condition may be a condition that a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, 7 minutes) after transitioning to the third game state, or the first special variation winning device (large winning a prize port) that closes at 3 counts from opening. The condition may be that 1) 627 and the second special variable winning device (big winning opening 2) 628 detect a predetermined number (for example, 4) of winnings. The control unit proceeds to step D164 if the specific condition is satisfied, and ends the suggestion timing setting process if the specific condition is not satisfied.

  [Step D164] The control unit sets the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect. In addition, the execution timing of the setting suggestive effect may be set independently of the special figure change or the hit progress, or may be set in synchronization with the special figure change or the hit progress. .

  Next, the setting suggestion effect depending on the lighting mode of the display segment 603 (display segment “1” to display segment “6”) of the display device 602 will be described with reference to FIG. 45. FIG. 45 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of the setting suggestion effect of the second embodiment.

  A display segment 603 (display segment "1" to display segment "6") shown in FIG. 45 (1) indicates a suggestive effect suggesting the setting evaluation "1". The setting evaluation "1" is suggested by turning on the display segment "1" in blue and turning off the display segment "6" from the display segment "2".

  A display segment 603 shown in FIG. 45 (2) shows a suggestion effect suggesting the setting evaluation “2”. The setting evaluation "2" is suggested by turning on the display segments "1" and "2" in blue and turning off the display segment "3" to the display segment "6".

  A display segment 603 shown in FIG. 45 (3) shows a suggestion effect suggesting the setting evaluation "3". Display segment "1", [2] lights in blue, display segment "3" lights in yellow, display segment "4" to display segment "6" goes out, suggesting setting evaluation "3" To do.

  A display segment 603 shown in FIG. 45 (4) shows a suggestion effect suggesting the setting evaluation “4”. Setting evaluation "4" by turning on display segments "1" and [2] in blue, turning on display segments "3" and [4] in yellow, and turning off display segments "5" and "6" Suggest.

  A display segment 603 shown in FIG. 45 (5) shows suggestive effects suggesting the setting evaluations "5" and "6". Display segments "1" and [2] are lit in blue, display segments "3" and [4] are lit in yellow, display segment "5" is lit in red, and display segment "6" is unlit. Then, the setting evaluations “5” and “6” are suggested.

  A display segment 603 shown in FIG. 45 (6) shows suggestive effects suggesting the setting evaluations "5" and "6". The setting evaluation is performed by displaying the display segments "1" and [2] in blue, displaying the display segments "3" and [4] in yellow, and displaying the display segments "5" and "6" in red. 5 ”and“ 6 ”are suggested.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 can easily estimate the setting evaluation by making different setting effects in the setting evaluations “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5, 6”. Has become. As a result, the gaming machine 10 enables the player to estimate the setting evaluation from the type of setting effect, and indirectly to estimate the actual setting through the estimation of the setting evaluation. In addition, setting evaluations “5” and “6” are difficult to estimate the setting evaluation because common setting effects are provided. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 entrusts the player with a gaming experience that distinguishes the setting evaluation “5” from the setting evaluation “6”. For example, the player may be required to collect the game history by himself in order to distinguish the setting evaluation “5” from the setting evaluation “6”. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can provide a technical intervention element to a player who has a strong desire to play a game more favorably than others, and can improve the interest.

  Although the suggestive effects from the setting evaluation “1” to the setting evaluation “6” have been described, the same applies to the suggestive effects from the correction setting evaluation “1” to the correction setting evaluation “6”. The gaming machine 10 performs the suggestion effect of the setting evaluation and the correction setting evaluation without making a distinction. However, for example, the gaming effect may be made distinguishable by changing the brightness, presence or absence of blinking, and the like.

  Next, the setting suggestion effect including the reliability notification depending on the lighting mode of the display segment 603 (display segment “1” to display segment “6”) of the display device 602 will be described with reference to FIG. 46. FIG. 46 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of the setting suggestion effect of the second embodiment.

  A display segment 603 (display segment “1” to display segment “6”) illustrated in FIG. 46 (1) indicates a suggestion effect that suggests the setting evaluation “1” with the reliability “low”. The display segment “1” lights in blue, and the display segment “6” to the display segment “6” go out, thereby suggesting the setting evaluation “1” with the reliability “low”.

  A display segment 603 shown in FIG. 46 (2) shows a suggestion effect that suggests the setting evaluation "2" with the reliability "high". The display segments "1" and [2] are lit in red, and the display segment "6" to the display segment "6" are turned off, so that the setting evaluation "2" is suggested with the reliability "high".

  A display segment 603 shown in FIG. 46 (3) shows a suggestion effect that suggests the setting evaluation "3" with the reliability "low". The display segment “1” to the display segment “3” are lit in blue, and the display segment “4” to the display segment “6” are turned off, which indicates the setting evaluation “3” with the reliability “low”.

  A display segment 603 shown in FIG. 45 (4) shows a suggestion effect that suggests the setting evaluation "4" with the reliability "high". The display segment “1” to the display segment “4” are lit in red, and the display segments “5” and “6” are turned off, thereby suggesting the setting evaluation “4” with the reliability “high”.

  A display segment 603 shown in FIG. 45 (5) shows a suggestion effect that suggests the setting evaluations “5” and “6” with the reliability “low”. The display segment "1" to the display segment "5" are lit in blue and the display segment "6" is extinguished, so that the setting evaluations "5" and "6" are indicated by the reliability "low".

  A display segment 603 shown in FIG. 45 (6) shows a suggestion effect that suggests the setting evaluations “5” and “6” with the reliability “high”. The display segments “1” to “6” are lit in red to indicate the setting evaluations “5” and “6” with the reliability “high”.

  As described above, the gaming machine 10 performs the setting evaluation (1), “2”, “3”, “4”, “5, 6” by different setting effects (lighting points). The estimation is easy. In addition, the gaming machine 10 guides the reliability of the setting evaluation by changing the light emission mode (lighting color) depending on the reliability, and aims to improve the interest in estimating the reliability.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 enables the estimation of the setting evaluation considering the reliability of the player from the type of the setting effect, and indirectly the actual setting through the estimation of the setting evaluation. In addition, setting evaluations “5” and “6” are difficult to estimate the setting evaluation because common setting effects are provided. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 entrusts the player with a gaming experience that distinguishes the setting evaluation “5” from the setting evaluation “6”. For example, the player may be required to collect the game history by himself in order to distinguish the setting evaluation “5” from the setting evaluation “6”. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can provide a technical intervention element to a player who has a strong desire to play a game more favorably than others, and can improve the interest.

  Although the suggestion effect including the reliability notification from the setting evaluation “1” to the setting evaluation “6” has been described, regarding the suggestion effect including the reliability notification from the correction setting evaluation “1” to the correction setting evaluation “6”. Is also the same. The gaming machine 10 performs the suggestion effect of the setting evaluation and the correction setting evaluation without making a distinction. However, for example, the gaming effect may be made distinguishable by changing the brightness, presence or absence of blinking, and the like.

  The gaming machine 10 corresponds the reliability to the suggestive effect corresponding to the setting evaluation (true setting evaluation) determined in the history evaluation process and the suggestive effect corresponding to the other setting evaluation (false setting evaluation). The reliability notification can be realized by selecting with the probability of performing. The reliability notification in the correction setting evaluation can be similarly realized.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 47, the setting suggestion effect by the lighting mode of the display segment 605 corresponding to the five petals and the display segment 606 corresponding to the flower core in the board effect device 604 having an appearance resembling a hibiscus flower will be described. explain. FIG. 47 is a diagram (No. 3) showing an example of the setting suggestion effect of the second embodiment.

  The display segment 605 (display segment "upper left", "lower left", "lower right", "upper right", "upper") and display segment 606 (display segment "flower core") shown in FIG. 47 (1) are set and evaluated. The suggestive effect suggesting "1" is shown. The setting evaluation "1" is suggested by turning on the display segment "upper left" in blue and turning off the display segments "lower left", "lower right", "upper right", "upper" and "flower core".

  The display segment 605 and the display segment 606 shown in FIG. 47 (2) show suggestive effects that suggest the setting evaluation “2”. The setting segment "2" is suggested by turning on the display segments "upper left" and "lower left" in blue and turning off the display segments "lower right", "upper right", "upper" and "flower core".

  A display segment 605 and a display segment 606 shown in FIG. 47 (3) show suggestive effects that suggest the setting evaluation “3”. The display segment “upper left”, “lower left”, and “lower right” are lit in blue, and the display segments “upper right”, “upper”, and “flower core” are turned off, which suggests the setting evaluation “3”.

  The display segment 605 and the display segment 606 shown in FIG. 47 (4) show suggestive effects that suggest the setting evaluation “4”. The display segment “upper left”, “lower left”, “lower right”, and “upper right” are lit in blue, and the display segment “upper” and “flower core” are turned off, suggesting the setting evaluation “4”.

  A display segment 605 and a display segment 606 shown in FIG. 47 (5) show suggestive effects suggesting the setting evaluations “5” and “6”. Display segment "upper left", "lower left", "lower right", "upper right", "upper" lights up in blue, and display segment "flower core" goes out, setting evaluation "5", "6" Suggest.

  A display segment 605 and a display segment 606 shown in FIG. 47 (6) show suggestive effects suggesting the setting evaluations “5” and “6”. The display segments "upper left", "lower left", "lower right", "upper right", and "upper" are lit in blue, and the display segment "flower core" is lit in red. Is suggested.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 may perform the suggestive effect with the display segments 605 and 606 of the board effect device 604, instead of the display segment 603 of the display device 602. Further, the gaming machine 10 may perform the suggestive effect by the display segment 603 of the display device 602 and the display segments 605, 606 of the board effect device 604, and in that case, the suggestive effect is performed in the same suggestive manner. Alternatively, the suggestion effect may be performed by combining different suggestion modes. Further, the board production device 604 performs the suggestive effect by the display mode of the display segments 605, 606, but a movable mechanism may be provided in the display segments 605, 606 to perform the suggestive effect by the movable mode.

  Next, a setting suggestion effect including reliability notification in the display device 602 and the board effect device 604 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 is a diagram (No. 4) showing an example of the setting suggestion effect of the second embodiment.

  The gaming machine 10 makes a setting suggestion by the display segments 605, 606 of the board effect device 604, and makes a reliability notification by the display segments 603, 607, 608 of the display device 602.

  For example, in the display device 602 and the board effect device 604 shown in FIG. 48 (1), the display segment "upper left" of the display segment 605 in the board effect device 604 is illuminated in blue, and the display segment "lower left" and "lower right". , “Upper right”, “upper”, and “flower core” are turned off to suggest the setting evaluation “1”, and display segment 603 (display segment “1” to display segment “15”), 607 on the display device 602. , 608, only the display segments “1” and [2] are lit in red to indicate the reliability “low”.

  Further, in the display device 602 and the board effect device 604 shown in FIG. 48 (2), the display segments “upper left”, “lower left”, “lower right”, and “upper right” of the display segment 605 in the board effect device 604 are blue. When the display segment “up” and “flower core” are turned off, the setting evaluation “4” is suggested, and in the display device 602, the display segment “1” to the display segment [1] among the display segments 603, 607, and 608 are displayed. 13] lights up in red, indicating the reliability “high”. Note that the display device 602 can notify higher reliability by turning on the display segments “14”, [15] and the display segments 607, 608.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 may perform suggestive effect and reliability notification by the display segments 603, 607, 608 of the display device 602 and the display segments 605, 606 of the board effect device 604, in which case In addition, the display device 602 and the board production device 604 may share the roles (the suggestion function and the reliability notification function), or may cooperate with each other.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment tries to perform the suggestive effect using the display device 602, the board effect device 604, or both, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other effect devices (display device 41, effect). The suggestion effect may be performed using the button (push button) 25, the frame decoration device 18, the speakers 19a and 19b, the operation unit (firing handle) 24, the board rendering device 44, the panel decoration device 46, and the like.

The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine (gaming machine 10) suggests a game control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300), setting means (game control device 100, set value change switch 126, setting key switch 127). Production means (game control device 100, production control device 300, production device (display devices 41, 602, production button (push button) 25, frame decoration device 18, speakers 19a, 19b, operation unit (launch handle) 24, board production) Devices 44, 604, board decoration device 46)). The game control means can control the execution of the game (special figure 1 game, special figure 2 game). The setting means can set one game performance of two or more different game performances (for example, the setting value “1” to the setting “6”) for the game. The suggestion producing means evaluates the hit history (history information) for hits that have occurred in a predetermined period in the game (setting evaluation), and suggests the game performance (actual setting) based on the evaluation (from FIG. 45). (See FIG. 48) (see FIG. 35).
(2) The setting means of (1) can set one game performance among three or more different game performances (for example, the setting evaluation “1” to the setting evaluation “6”). The suggestion production means makes the suggestion production a common production for two or more game performances (for example, setting evaluations “5” and “6”) out of three or more different game performances (see FIG. 43).

  The above processing functions can be realized by a computer. In that case, a program describing the processing contents of the functions that the gaming machine of the embodiment should have is provided. By executing the program on a computer, the above processing functions are realized on the computer. The program describing the processing content can be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium. Computer-readable recording media include magnetic storage devices, 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. The optical disk includes a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), a DVD-RAM, a CD (Compact Disk) -ROM / RW (ReWritable), and the like. Magneto-optical recording media include MO (Magneto-Optical disk) and the like.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the disclosed embodiments are to be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. Moreover, you may apply combining each structure of the above-mentioned embodiment and a modification. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

10 gaming machine 25 production button 41,602 display device 44,604 board production device 100 game control device 300 production control device

Claims (1)

Production means including a first production part and a second production part capable of producing a game;
A first setting means capable of setting one of the two or more different game performances;
Control means for performing in the first mode a suggestive effect that suggests game performance in the first effect section, and for performing the suggestive effect in a second mode different from the first mode in the second effect section,
A second setting means capable of setting operation information regarding an operation rate of a suggestive effect performed in the first aspect and a suggestive effect performed in the second aspect by receiving a predetermined operation;
A gaming machine including.

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