JP2020081214A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest increasingly in a game machine.SOLUTION: A game machine displays a character like a boy in guide display 704, 9 round-shaped icons in the light-off state displayed around the character like a boy, and one star-shaped icon in the light-off state. The game machine notifies with the 10 icons that an enter upper limit (upper limit in terms of design) of game balls into a big winning port in the current round is "10", notifies with 10 icons in the light-off state that the number of game balls entering the big winning port in the current round is "0", notifies with the star-shaped icon that V notice notification performance is scheduled to be performed in the round and notifies with the position of the star-shaped icon timing at which the V notice notification performance is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 28

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

There is a gaming machine that enhances the interest of the player by prefetching advance notice production.

JP, 2013-39330, A

In the gaming machine disclosed by the prior art, it cannot be said that the advance-reading notice effect is sufficient to enhance the interest.
In one aspect, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of further increasing interest.

In order to achieve the above object, the following gaming machine is provided. The gaming machine executes the game in response to the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, enables the first gaming state when the result of the game is a special result, and transits to the second gaming state via the first gaming state. In a possible gaming machine, a display means capable of displaying a predetermined image, an operating means capable of accepting an operation by a player, a variable winning device operable in the first gaming state, and a predetermined period in the first gaming state. It is possible to execute a notification regarding the number of winnings to the variable winning device, and to display on the display means a specific image capable of suggesting the execution timing of the specific effect that notifies in advance that the game result will be a special result in the second gaming state. A first guide means.

According to one aspect, the interest can be further improved.

It is a perspective view showing an example of the game machine of a 1st 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 collective 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) showing a flow chart of 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) showing 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 side view showing an example of the board production device of the first embodiment. It is a front view showing an example of the board production device of the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the variation display pattern and variation command of 1st Embodiment. 6 is a timing chart showing a variable display pattern of the first embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the example of a display of the 2nd change display pattern of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows the example of a display of the 2nd change display pattern of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows the example of a display of the 2nd change display pattern of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 4) which shows the example of a 2nd change display pattern of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the example of a 1st change display pattern of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows the example of a 1st change display pattern of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows the example of a display of the 1st change display pattern of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of production of the 1st change display pattern of modification 1 of a 1st embodiment. It is a front view showing an example of a game board of the second embodiment. It is a figure (1) which shows an example of the game production of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure (2) which shows an example of the game production of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure (3) which shows an example of the game production of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure (4) which shows an example of the game production of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the lighting mode of the V lamp of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the icon of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the modification of the guidance display in the electric support game state of 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the timing of V notice announcement production of a 2nd embodiment. 9 is a timing chart showing an example of a display mode of guidance display according to the second embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of the push button effect in the electric support game state of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production mode selection screen in the modification 1 of 2nd Embodiment, and the aspect of the guidance display in each production mode.

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 according to 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 and 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. Further, a glass frame (transparent member holding frame) 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

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 or the LED is 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. When an abnormality occurs, the contents of the abnormality are notified by voice from the speakers 19a and 19b. It should be noted that a lamp for payout abnormality notification may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15.

Further, in the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate (storage 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 production button 25 functions as a production operation receiving unit that receives an intervention operation for game production, and also as a production unit that can produce in a required mode (for example, a light emission 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. There are 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, 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 the 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 variable 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 are 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.

Further, to the right of the effect button 25, a ball lending button 27 which is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and an ejection which 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, the player turns the operating portion 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 above-mentioned setting switches 29a (cross cursor switch, central switch, attached switch) of the option setting unit 29, and, for example, the sound is emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b. It is possible to set the volume for playing 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 variation 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 that produces an effect 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, there is provided a normal symbol starting gate (general figure starting gate) 34 for giving a starting condition of the figure varying display game. The game ball winning the universal figure starting gate 34 (the game ball passing 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 in the winning port or the like is provided.
Further, at a position below 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 keeps a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) which is almost vertical and in which the game ball cannot flow. Then, when the result of the universal figure variation display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, the universal electrical 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 can easily flow into the winning device 37. The game ball that has won the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by the starting opening 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 variable winning device 37 corresponds to an ordinary electric accessory (general electric power).

On the right side of the normal variation winning device 37, a downflow path 91 through which the 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 a downwardly flowing game ball and guides it to the left where the special variation winning device 38 described later exists. ..

Further, in the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a special variation winning device (big winning opening) 38 which 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 depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game, the opening/closing member 38c closes the special winning opening (a disadvantage to the player. The open/close member 38c retreats from the normal closed state) to 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 includes a special winning opening (large winning opening) opened and closed by an opening/closing member 38c driven by a big 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 in the front-back direction by a specific area solenoid 38d (see FIG. 3) to prevent the game ball from flowing into the V flow path, and to retract backward to move 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 flown 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 number of special variation winning devices 38 is not limited to one, but two may be provided, and when there are a plurality of special winning openings, the special winning opening switch 38a is one or two for 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 flowing into the warp flow path from the warp opening 39a rolls on the stage in the center case 40, and a part of the game ball is guided to the warp exit 39b. The warp exit 39b is located immediately above the starting winning opening 36, and the game ball guided to the warping exit 39b 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 firing force and shoots a game ball to the left-side game area (so-called left-handed hit) so that the starting winning opening 36 and the general winning opening 35 (the general winning opening on the right side of the special variation winning device 38). You can aim for a prize (excluding 35) and shoot a game ball to the right game area (so-called right hit) to win 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 changing display game, the second special figure changing display game and the general figure starting gate 34, which form a special figure changing display game, 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 of 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 an integrated 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, DC12V, DC5V 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 DC voltage of a lower level such as DC 12V and DC 5V from a voltage of DC 32V, and the like. A normal power supply unit 410 having a power supply, 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 a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure to the game control device 100. 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 for notifying 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, Alternatively, they may be provided on the main substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are subject to replacement when the model is changed, 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 as in the first embodiment. By providing the generation unit 430, it is possible to eliminate the replacement target and reduce the cost.

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 a 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 and changes the power failure monitoring signal when the voltage drops to, for example, 17 V or less, and a 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 is capable of changing the winning probabilities of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game in accordance with six-stage settings.

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 the 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 setting value display device 136 is a display device capable of displaying the setting 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, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines 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, in these pattern tables, there are tables for determining the latter 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 have not yet been 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 and the display result reaches the stage before the derived display. Refers to the non-display mode. Then, for example, the state in which the variable display is performed in the plurality of variable display areas while maintaining the state in which the special result forms are uniform (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. A display state in which at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfying the condition satisfies the condition of 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 pieces 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, a condition that satisfies the special result mode 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 with different possibility of deriving the special result mode (expected value is different), 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 the 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 big hit 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, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various types). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining the reach and the execution time of the variation display game in the variation display without reach, and a hit random number for determining the hit of the general figure variation display game. And a clock generator that generates a clock for giving 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 obtains any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the processing relating to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A controls the game result of the special figure variation display game (hit (big hit or small hit) or out) 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 variation 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, and a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches. Is input and an interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 for converting into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V is provided. The detection signal of the board radio wave sensor 62 for detecting 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 removed 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 opening switch 35a will be described. In FIG. 3, the winning opening switch 35a is shown as one block, but actually, a plurality (n pieces) of winning opening switches 35a (three in this 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 to be described later may be connected by a plurality of different signal lines, or may be similarly connected to the game control device 100 by a method called a wired OR.

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, detection signal of the main frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10, etc., detection signal of the set value change switch 126, detection signal of the setting key switch 127, payout control A touch switch signal (a signal based on an input of a touch switch provided in the operation unit 24) 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 port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 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. Is becoming

The data held by the second input port 123 is the assertion of 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 first input port 122 described later.

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 the radio wave by the 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) Insufficient signal), 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) There is provided a first input port 122 which receives a signal output when a sphere is detected and supplies the signal to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

The out-ball detection switch signal is a signal output from the out-sensor (not shown) each time the out-sensor (not shown) detects one out-ball of the gaming machine 10. For example, the out-ball detection switch signal is provided in the discharge flow path (not shown) between the outlet (not shown) for discharging the game ball (out-ball) from the gaming machine 10 and the outlet 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 is 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 the game performance in decimal or hexadecimal.

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

In addition, the game control device 100 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like, 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 is a limit to 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 shot test device 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 for notifying special test symbol information of the variable display game to a test shooting test device of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating a probability state of a 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 starting 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, which cannot be supplied to the test-shooting test device as it is, is once taken in by the game microcomputer 111 and processed into another signal or information, for example, a game machine. An error signal indicating the uncontrollable state is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test firing 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 firing 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 apparatus. 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 the opening/closing data of the specific area solenoid 38d to be opened/closed, the opening/closing data of the universal solenoid 37c to open/close the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37, and the 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 (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in a game shop, for example, and information about the game 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 receives the opening/closing data signals of the special winning opening solenoid 38b, the specific area solenoid 38d, and the universal electric solenoid 37c output from the first output port 134a, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal. (Driving circuit) 138a, second driver 138b for outputting ON/OFF drive signal of segment line on current supply side of collective display device 50 output from third output port 134c, and collective output from fourth output port 134d An external information signal supplied to an external device such as a management device from the third driver 138c that outputs an ON/OFF drive signal of a digit line on the current drawing side of the display device 50, the fifth output port 134e, and the fourth output port 134d is externally supplied. A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the information terminal board 71 and a fifth driver 138e for receiving and displaying the display data signal of the performance display device 135 output from the first output port 134a and generating and outputting a drive signal for the performance display device 135 are provided. Has been.

The first driver 138a is supplied with DC 32V as a power supply voltage from the power supply device 400 in order to drive a solenoid operating 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 corresponding to the display data with a current, so that the power supply voltage may be 12V or 5V.

The second driver 138b that outputs 12V causes a current to flow into the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line, and the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential pulls out the current from the cathode terminal through the segment line, thereby providing a dynamic driving 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 DC12V 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 not on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the main substrate but on the external substrate (not shown) side. ..

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 included in the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the first to third input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided. Not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the effect control device of the first embodiment.
The effect control device 300 is for displaying a video 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 a sound source LSI 314 for controlling the output of sound in order to reproduce 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 during a power failure A 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 parallel. By transmitting and receiving data in a parallel manner, it is possible to transmit commands and data 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 sound source LSI 314 are connected via an address/data bus 340. An interrupt signal INT is input from the sound source 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 and the like transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 to the effect control apparatus 300 are changed to the effect control command signal (effect command). ) To receive. 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. In addition, even if the glass frame 15 is provided with a frame effect device including a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating an effect device), a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame effect 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, the effect accessory switch 47 (effect motor for detecting the initial position of the motor in the board effect device 44, etc.). 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 effect control device 300, and 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 represented as a setting switch 29a, but in detail, the states of the above-mentioned switches (cross cursor switch, central switch, attached switch) are the switch input circuit. The main control microcomputer 311 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311 so as to be individually detected by the respective 336, and the detection signal indicating each state of each switch is input.

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 same, 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, and DC5V serving as a power supply voltage of the command I/F 331, and a voltage of DC15V for driving a motor, an LED and a speaker are generated. Is configured to. Further, 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, in the form of being output from the main control microcomputer 311, it is supplied to the VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal), the sound source LSI 314, 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, a random number value for hit determination of the universal figure is extracted and the ROM 111B. The judgment value stored in (1) is compared with the judgment value stored in (1) to execute the process of judging the hit/miss 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 universal symbol 37c is displayed on the universal symbol display portion 55, along with displaying a special result mode corresponding to each of the first hit stop symbol to the third hit stop symbol. Is operated to perform the control of opening the movable member 37b of the normal variation 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 figure 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 a determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and processing for determining a hit or miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. Further, 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. To 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 ball flowing down the game region 32 to the start winning area (start winning opening 36, normal variation winning device 37). ..

Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, processing for displaying the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game on the display device 41 is performed. Further, in the effect control device 300, based on a control signal from the game control device 100, setting of effect state, output of sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b, processing for controlling 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 or the like).

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 the 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 has elapsed 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 variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game) or the second special figure variation display game (special figure 2 variation 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 the small hitting game state is, for example, an operation of maintaining the opening/closing member in the open state for 200 ms every four times at 1500 msec 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, when 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.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a game state after the special game state ends, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. 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. In addition, regardless of whether the high probability state is based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation 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 is capable of generating a time saving state (specific game state, general figure high probability state) as a game state after the end of the special game state. In this time saving 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 opening 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 low probability state. Here, the normal variation winning device 37 in the present embodiment has the universal figure probability 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 figure variation display game (public figure variation time) is, for example, 500 ms, and the figure illustration stop time for displaying the result of the figure variation display game is, for example, 600 ms. 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 communication opening 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 opening count (for example, 1700 msec x 2 times), Opening time of the third hit stop design (normal power open time) and open count (for example, 1700 msec x) 3 times).

In addition, the execution time of the universal figure variation display game, the regular figure stop time, the number of regular electricity open, and the universal electricity open time are set as appropriate so that the general figure variation display game and the ordinary variation prize winning device 37 are controlled to be in the time saving state. Alternatively, for example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-mentioned universal figure fluctuation display game (general figure fluctuation time) to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time. (For example, 10000 ms is 1000 ms). Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the general figure stop time for displaying the result of the general figure change 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 winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (normal electric open time) is set to the normal state (low probability state of general figure). It is possible to control such that the second opening time is longer than the one opening time (for example, 100 ms is 1352 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times of opening the normal variation winning device 37 (the number of times of opening the normal electric power) is greater than the first number of times of opening (for example, two times) with respect to the result of one hit of the universal figure changing display game. It is possible to set the number of times of opening (for example, 4 times) to the second number of times of opening. In addition, in the time saving state, the probability of being a hit result of the universal figure fluctuation display game (typical figure probability) is higher than the normal probability in the normal operation state (typical 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 prize winning device 37 is opened by changing one or more of the universal figure variation time, the universal figure stop time, the number of universal communication open, the universal communication open time, and the universal figure probability. Try to extend the conversion time longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states that are different from each other. Moreover, you may make it select either the 1st opening aspect or the 2nd opening aspect when it becomes a hit. 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. Further, the time saving state can also be referred to as a general power support state (current power support or 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 a 7-segment LED_d1, a 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 collective 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 lighting 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_d2 (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED). The universal symbol display unit 55 displays the symbol in the universal symbol game by the lighting mode 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 diagram (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 diagram (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 top 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 the 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). It is read into the C register) (step S7).

Here, a predetermined bit of the first register is masked and other bits are cleared (step S8). For example, only the second bit of the B register corresponding to the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 is held, and the 0th bit, the 1st bit, and the 3rd 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” when the 0th bit and the 1st bit, the 3rd bit and the 5th bit to the 7th bit are cleared, and the 2nd bit is It is "0" corresponding to the detection signal ON from the RAM initialization switch 112, and the fourth bit is "0" corresponding to the detection signal ON from the setting key switch 127. That is, the value “00000000B” of the state reference register indicates a setting change state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (ON) and the setting key switch 127 is on (ON).

In the value “00010000B” 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 "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).

In the value “00000100B” 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 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 (second bit) of the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 in the B register and the storage position (fourth bit) of the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 in the C register 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.

Then, a process 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 startup of the main control unit and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting the startup of the sub control unit when the power is turned on.

Further, the power-on delay timer is timed using a storage area (a RAM area or a register or the like that is not the target of validity determination) that is not a target of validity determination (checksum calculation) of data held in the RAM area. As a result, when calculating check data such as the 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, so that the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is saved. The operation can be saved reliably. That is, if the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 is read after the lapse of the waiting time, the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated after waiting for the lapse of the waiting time, or the RAM initialization switch is operated from power-on until the lapse of the waiting time. 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 turning on the power without performing such a troublesome operation, and the initialization operation performed when turning on the power Can be prevented from being accepted.

Further, the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is stored in the second register (C register). However, by storing it before the start of the standby time, the operation of the setting key switch 127 can be performed. Can be reliably detected. That is, if the state of the setting key switch 127 is read after the lapse of the waiting time, 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) To 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 or not 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). Then, when the power failure monitoring signal is not kept on for the number of checks (step S14; N), the process returns to the determination (step S13) whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of times checked (step S14; Y), that is, when 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., and appropriately cope with a malfunction at power-on. be able to.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of power failure in 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. is 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). When the value of the timer is "0" (step S16; Y), that is, when the waiting time has expired, access to the read/write RWM (Read Write Memory) such as the RAM 111C or the EEPROM is permitted (step S16). S17), OFF data is output to all output ports (set to 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, the 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 abnormality of the RAM.

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

In the checksum calculation process, the sum of the data in the game control work area and the status display work area may be calculated as a checksum, or the data in the game 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 failure 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, whereby the RAM abnormality flag temporarily set in step S21 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 the step S26 and moves to the step S27 to temporarily set it in the step S21. The determined RAM abnormality flag becomes deterministic.

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 not, the process proceeds to step S28.

Since the game control device 100 holds the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 in the second register (C register), the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the RAM initial 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 setting before the validity judgment of the RAM is 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). ) To step S29.

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

Steps S30 to S32 are processing executed when the RAM is abnormal, or when the power is cut off during setting and the RAM is not cleared but 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 abnormality error notification command, and notifies the main abnormality error by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board production device 44.

In step S31, the control unit outputs the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped to the performance display device 135. At this time, the control unit can display the status corresponding to the main abnormality error on the performance display device 135. Further, 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 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 interruption. That is, the gaming machine 10 outputs the security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until it waits for the power to be cut off. Further, the gaming machine 10 does not output 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 contents stored in 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 contents stored in 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, thereby making it possible to call the subroutine in Step S31 or Step S32 and 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 gaming machine 10 is in the setting change. 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 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 that the setting is being changed by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44.

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. Accordingly, the gaming machine 10 outputs the security signal at least until the security signal control timer times out.

Steps S38 to S40 are processing relating to the 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 end wait or the setting confirmation end wait.

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

In step S40, the control unit determines whether 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 process (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 at the time of power shutdown, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before power shutdown was correctly backed up. It can be determined at the time of re-input.

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

Steps S49 and S50 are processing relating to setting confirmation preparation. In step S49, the control unit performs a process of setting the setting confirmation mode flag. 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 a command for confirming the setting and causes the display device 41 to display a message for informing 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 panel decorating device 46, and the panel effect 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, it executes step S51. In step S51, the control unit refers to the second register (C register) and determines whether or not the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is ON. The control unit proceeds to step S52 when the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on, and proceeds to step S58 when the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is not on. 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 process for.

Next, the processing relating to the RAM initialization performed in step S52 and the subsequent steps will be described. In the process related to the RAM initialization, the control unit clears the RAM area other than the set value to 0 (zero clear) (step S52), and saves the initial value at the time of RAM initialization in the area to be initialized (step S53). For example, the control unit sets the RAM clear start address 2 as the start address at the time of RAM clear, and the clear target area (game control work) in the storage area (area not including the access prohibited area) of the RWM (for example, RAM 111C). 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, effect control device 300 receives a command at the time of RAM initialization and causes display device 41 to display a message informing that RAM has been initialized, or causes 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 and determines 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 process 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 for storing 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 status is none of the two 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), the interrupt 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, when no power failure has occurred, the control unit repeatedly performs initial value random number updating processing, performance display editing processing, and power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing).

Then, by permitting an interrupt (step S66) before the initial value random number updating process (step S63), when a 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. Etc.), the main control means delays the start of the main control means when the power is turned on, and sets a predetermined waiting time for waiting for the start of the sub-control means (game control 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 waiting time.

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

In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) prohibits access to the RAM (RAM111C) (step S47) and waits for the stop of execution of all the processes when a power failure occurs (loop after step S47). And a RAM abnormal 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 when a power failure occurs and the standby process when a RAM abnormality occurs will be described. The standby process at the time of 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 the execution of all processes. Further, since the standby process at the time of 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. In the standby process at the time of power failure, an NMI interrupt can 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. Further, the standby process upon occurrence of a power failure is a standby process that is not accompanied by an abnormality notification. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can direct the power until the power is cut off to the power outage process. Note that 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 that waits for the suspension of all processes. 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. In the standby process at the time of power failure, an NMI interrupt can 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 command for main abnormality error notification to the effect control device 300 in step S30, the effect control device 300 performs the error notification in parallel while the RAM abnormal time 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 process 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 process 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 processing 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 of 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 performs output processing for performing drive control of actuators such as solenoids (special winning opening solenoid 38b, universal solenoid 37c) based on the output data set in various processing.

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

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 updating 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. The 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 starting opening switch monitoring process, if the starting winning opening 36 forming the first starting winning opening or the normal variation winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening receives a game ball, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.). Is performed, and a game result pre-judgment for pre-judging the game result based on the winning is performed before the start of the special figure variation display game.

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

Next, the segment LED (for example, the LED of the special figure 1 symbol display section 53 of the collective display device 50) provided on the gaming machine 10 and displaying various information related to the display of the special figure variation display game and the game is desired content. Segment LED edit processing for driving to display (step S85), magnet fraud monitoring processing for checking the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 to determine whether there is any abnormality (step S86), from the panel radio sensor 62 The board radio wave irregularity monitoring processing (step S87) is performed to check the detection signal of No. 1 and determine whether there is any abnormality. Then, an external information editing process (step S88) of 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 when returning (when the timer interrupt processing 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 prohibited 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 pachinko machine 1 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 generation of display data. That is, the control unit permits a display circuit (not shown) in the VDP 312 to access a VRAM (not shown) in the VDP 312 and generate display data.

[Step D16] The control unit sets a random number seed. This is a process of setting a 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 controller is an area to be initialized in the RWM (for example, 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 of 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-period timer interrupt (not shown). Good.

[Step D20] The control unit executes a 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 updating process. The random number update 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 designated 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 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 every 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 this 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 present invention 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 seconds or more, or less than 1/30 seconds. 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 seconds, for example, 3 frames are 100 ms. 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 the commands set in the form of a table and instructs the VDP 312 to draw a screen.

[Step D27] The control unit executes a sound control process. The sound control process is a process related to volume control of sound from 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 directs according to the special figure rotation state (the number of special figure changes per game for a predetermined amount of money (that is, a predetermined number of lent balls)) This is a process for performing mode correction.

[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 Step D18 to Step D31. That is, steps D18 to D31 configure 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 processes of steps D27 to D29 in the main loop process in order to match the effect on the screen, but the signals and data generated by these control processes (in particular, various LEDs and motors are The process of actually outputting a signal for driving control) 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 simply 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 “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 a 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 takes charge of notification of the variable display state for the purpose of improving the easiness of the player to grasp the game state. Therefore, the small symbol group 502 is displayed in a small size on the peripheral portion of the display device 41 so as to ensure visibility without disturbing the display effect by the large symbol group 501. The small symbol group 502 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol. 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 hold number display 503 displays the number of pending storage of the special figure 1 game. On the display screen 500, the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 indicates that the reserved memory number 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 holding number display 504 indicates that the number of holding 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 storages means the number of starting storages in which the variable display game of the special figure is not 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 expectation of the game result for each hold storage.

Depending on the display mode, the hold decommissioning display 506 can indicate whether or not the special figure variation display game is in the variation 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 the 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 that 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, indicating that the special figure variation display game is in the variation display.

Next, the board effect device 44 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. 14: is a side view which shows an example of the board production apparatus of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 15: is a front view which shows an example of the board production apparatus of 1st Embodiment. In these drawings, reference numeral 41a indicates a display area of the display device 41. Further, FIGS. 14(1) and 15(1) show a state in which both a first effect part 511 and a second effect part 512, which will be described later, are in the initial position, and FIGS. 14(2) and 15(2) show FIG. 14(3) and FIG. 15(3) show a state where the first effect part 511 described later is in the initial position and the second effect part 512 is in the lowered position, and the second effect part 512 described later is in the initial position. It shows that the first effect unit 511 is in the lowered position.

As shown in FIG. 14, the board effect device 44 includes a first effect part 511 arranged on the front side (front side) of the gaming machine 10 with respect to the display area 41a of the display device 41, and from the first effect part 511. Further, it has a second effect part 512 arranged on the front side.

The first effect part 511 is an effect assembly (effect unit) whose main part has, for example, a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front, and is supported in the center case 40 so as to be vertically movable by a support mechanism (not shown). However, it is driven by a drive source (not shown), can be moved up and down under the control of the effect control device 300, and can change the vertical stop position. As shown in FIG. 15(2), the first effect part 511 has a needle-shaped movable part 511a that is rotatable on the front surface of the first effect part 511. The movable part 511a is driven by a drive source (not shown), and rotates along the front surface of the first effect part 511 under the control of the effect control device 300 to rotate at a rotational position (a posture as viewed from the front surface, a vertical direction, or a horizontal direction). It is possible to change the angle. In the case of the present example, like the hands of a general timepiece, the base end portion of the movable portion 511a is rotatable around the center of the front surface of the first rendering portion 511 by a rotation shaft (not shown) arranged in the front-rear direction. The tip of the movable portion 511 a is supported and is arranged to extend toward the outer edge of the front surface of the first rendering unit 511.

The movable portion 511a is rotatable about the above-described rotation axis that supports the base end portion of the movable portion 511a. With the rotation of the movable portion 511a, the tip of the movable portion 511a is the first rendering portion. Orbit along the outer edge of the front surface of 511. The front surface of the first effect unit 511 is decorated so that the first effect unit 511 can be seen as a clock or a meter, and the first effect unit 511 can be called a clock accessory or a meter accessory. Note that the movable portion 511a (that is, the movable portion corresponding to the hands of the clock or the meter) and the decoration on the front surface of the first rendering unit 511 are not displayed in a substantial structure but are displayed by the display function on the front surface of the first rendering unit 511. The configuration may be realized by the image displayed. That is, the whole or a part of the front surface of the first effect part 511 is a display area of a display device (a display device different from the display device 41) such as a liquid crystal display device, and can be moved by the display function of this display device. The decoration of the front surface of the part 511a or the first effect part 511 may be displayed.

The second effect part 512 is an effect assembly (effect unit) whose main part has, for example, a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front, and is supported in the center case 40 so as to be vertically movable by a support mechanism (not shown). It is possible to move up and down under the control of the effect control device 300 by being driven by a drive source (not shown) and to change the vertical stop position. The second effect part 512 is independent of the first effect part 511 and can be moved up and down separately from the first effect part 511. However, the second rendering unit 512 has the same center position in the left-right direction as the first rendering unit 511 so that it can cover substantially the entire front surface of the first rendering unit 511, and the vertical movement range is also, for example. It is the same as the first rendering unit 511.

The second rendering unit 512 is a kind of display device (a display device capable of allowing the back side (back side) to be seen through) made up of a light guide plate, and at least a main part of the second rendering unit 512 (for example, The portion excluding the frame portion that constitutes the outer peripheral portion) is a display portion (transparent portion) that is configured by one light guide plate or a plurality of light guide plates that are arranged in layers.

The light guide plate has a plate-shaped body made of acrylic or the like as a main element, and light from a light-emitting element such as an LED is incident on the plate-shaped body from one side, and the light is surfaced by unevenness formed on the plate-shaped body. It is a device that can be made to emit light to the front side almost uniformly by displaying it to the side (front side), or to display specific characters or figures according to unevenness on the front side. As the light guide plate, when the light emitting element is not emitting light, the entire back side can be seen through from the front side with high transparency in the off state, and when the light emitting element is emitting light, characters and figures corresponding to the unevenness are partially displayed. There are some that are displayed so as to stand out.

The second effect part 512 of the present embodiment is a display part made of such a light guide plate, and is, for example, a main part of the first effect part 511 (a part including a region in which the movable part 511a rotates and representing a clock or the like). Has a display unit (transparent or semi-transparent in the off state) having a size equal to or larger than the display size of the second display unit 512, as shown in FIGS. 14(1) and 15(1). It is possible that the part covers the main part of the first effect part 511. Here, illustrations of light emitting elements and the like incidental to the light guide plate forming the second rendering unit 512 are omitted.

The movable range (up and down movable range) of the first effect part 511 and the second effect part 512 is not particularly limited, but the first effect part 511 is, for example, FIG. 14(1) and FIG. In the range from the state in the initial position (initial state) shown in (1) to the state in the lowered position shown in FIGS. 14(3) and 15(3) (down state), the vertical movement is possible, and It is possible to stop at any position within this range. Similarly, the second effect unit 512 changes from the state (initial state) in the initial position shown in FIGS. 14(1) and 15(1) to the lowered position shown in FIGS. 14(2) and 15(2). It is possible to move up and down in the range up to the state (down state), and it is possible to stop at any position in this range.

According to the first rendering unit 511 and the second rendering unit 512 as described above, a variety of renderings are possible by each operation and combination thereof and by combination (cooperation) with the display of the display area 41a of the display device 41. Becomes

For example, as shown in FIGS. 14(1) and 15(1), both the first rendering unit 511 and the second rendering unit 512 are maintained at the same initial position, and the second rendering unit 512 causes the first rendering unit 511 to operate. Is covered (the main part of the first effect part 511 is overlapped on the back side of the display part of the second effect part 512), and the first effect part 511 is controlled by the function of the light guide plate of the second effect part 512. Characters, figures, characters, etc. are displayed so as to stand out on the front face of the first rendering unit 511, the light emitting state and the coloring state of the front face of the first rendering unit 511 are made different, or the first rendering unit 511 is in a good visual confirmation state. It is possible to make the first rendering unit 511 difficult to visually recognize. At this time, almost the entire display area 41a of the display device 41 is exposed to the front side, and the player can see the almost entire display (display screen) in the display area 41a of the display device 41 as it is. It is interlocked with the state of the rendering unit 511 (the rotating state of the movable unit 511a, the state of the movable unit 511a at the stop position) and the state of the second rendering unit 512 (the display state by the light guide plate, the light emitting state, the coloring state, the transparent state). The entertainment display can be performed in the display area 41a to improve the interest.

Also, as shown in, for example, FIG. 14(2) and FIG. 15(2), the first rendering unit 511 is set to the initial position, the second rendering unit 512 is set to the lowered position, and the second rendering unit 512 displays the display device 41. A state in which a part including the central portion of the region 41a is covered (a state in which a part of the display region 41a is seen through on the back side of the display unit of the second rendering unit 512 to be seen through) and the light guide plate of the second rendering unit 512 is Depending on the function, a character, a figure, or a character is displayed so as to stand out on the front surface of the display area 41a, the light emitting state or the coloring state on the front surface of the display area 41a is changed, or a part of the display area 41a is difficult to be visually recognized. It can be At this time, in the display area 41a of the display device 41, for example, an effect display related to the state of the second effect unit 512 can be performed to improve the interest.

Further, as shown in, for example, FIG. 14(3) and FIG. 15(3), the second rendering unit 512 is set to the initial position, the first rendering unit 511 is set to the lowered position, and the first rendering unit 511 displays the display device 41. It is possible to perform an effect by the operation of the first effect part 511 on the front side of the display area 41a of the display device 41 with the part including the central part of the area 41a covered. At this time, in the display area 41a of the display device 41, for example, an effect display associated with (or corresponding to) the state of the first effect unit 511 can be performed to improve the interest.

It should be noted that the state in which the first effect part 511 is arranged on the back side of the second effect part 512 in an overlapping manner (or in the state of being arranged in a partially overlapped manner) is the initial position shown in FIG. 14(1) and FIG. Not limited to this, it can be realized at any position within the operation range. For example, both the first effect part 511 and the second effect part 512 are maintained at the same lowered position, and the second effect part 512 causes the first effect part to be performed. The same effect can be performed with 511 covered. At this time, the display area 41a of the display device 41 is partially obscured by the first rendering unit 511 and the second rendering unit 512 because the front side is hidden. However, for example, the state of the first rendering unit 511 and the second rendering unit 512 are not displayed. Amusement display related to (or corresponding to) the state can be performed in the display area 41a to improve the interest.

Also, the second effect part 512 and the first effect part 511 may be arranged so as to be entirely overlapped as shown in FIG. 14(1) and FIG. 15(1), but are in a partially overlapped state. It is also possible to perform the effect as (for example, a state in which only half is overlapped).

Moreover, although the 1st production|generation part 511 and the 2nd production|generation part 512 may be maintained in the stopped state at the predetermined position during production, for example, corresponding to the production display of the display area 41a of the display device 41 in a specific production ( Alternatively, in association or in conjunction), it may descend, rise, or oscillate up and down.

Next, the variable display pattern and the variable command will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a variable display pattern and a variable command according to the first embodiment. FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing the variable display pattern of the first embodiment.

The variation display pattern is a variation mode that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of the effect, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like, and may be referred to as a variation pattern. The variation command is a command for instructing a variation display pattern among various commands transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. The variable display pattern (divided into the first half variable display pattern and the second half variable display pattern) is specified by the data of this variable command, and at least the execution time of the special figure variable display game (the time until the special figure starts changing and stops) (In general, it includes a display period of a stop symbol), and may be referred to as a variable time). The fluctuation command may also be referred to as a fluctuation pattern command or a fluctuation system command.

The effect control device 300 analyzes the received variation command in the received command check processing of step D22 in the main processing described above, and performs the variation designated by the received variation command by the processing after step D23 in the above-described main processing. The effect corresponding to the display pattern (in addition to the effect display by the display device 41, the main voice sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, the effect by the operation of the board effect device 44, and the like are also executed) is executed. At this time, the details of the effect to be executed (for example, the type of the character that appears in the effect display by the display device 41, the mode of this character, the type and mode of the background, etc.) are the variable display specified by the received variable command. Within the range that does not deviate from the pattern, it is determined by other commands received by the performance control device 300, the game state at that time, a random number lottery, or the like. The fluctuation command can be said to be a command that specifies the fluctuation display pattern and specifies at least the fluctuation time for the effect control device 300.

In the present embodiment, as the types of variable display patterns in the case of winning (big hit or small hit), there are a first variable display pattern and a second variable display pattern as shown in FIG. 16(1). The first variable display pattern includes a notification period for notifying that the occurrence of a hit has been reported in the changing notice performance (that is, the winning effect (hit confirmation effect) has been performed), and preferably, this notification period It is a variable display pattern that immediately shifts to a changing fanfare after a lapse of time.

Here, the changing fanfare includes, for example, an effect of celebrating that the hit has been achieved, and is different from the first fanfare performed during the big hit after the change (big hit fanfare). Immediately after the end of this changing fanfare, or during or during the execution of this changing fanfare, a stop symbol display of the decorative special figure is displayed, the special figure change ends, and the winning state (for example, big hit) is entered. It should be noted that, after the notification period ends, a configuration may be employed in which only the stop symbol display of the decorative special figure is displayed and the state shifts to the hit state (a configuration in which the effect of blessing the hit during the change is not performed).

The winning effect (hit confirmation effect) is, for example, a big hit confirmation effect that reports a big hit occurrence confirmation, and may report a small hit occurrence confirmation. Further, the winning effect is, specifically, an effect in which the color arrangement of characters, background, etc. on the display screen of the display device 41 is changed to, for example, a rainbow color (rainbow). It should be noted that the probability production can be interpreted as being different from a general notice production that suggests a degree of expectation of winning (generally less than 100%), but a kind of notice production having an expectation of 100%. Can also be thought of as Further, the notification period described above is preferably a period in which an effect (hereinafter, also referred to as an “acknowledgement notification effect”) for informing that the hit has been determined is more easily understood than the accuracy effect. The certainty notification effect performed in this notification period may include the certainty effect.

On the other hand, the second variable display pattern is a variable display pattern that does not include the notification period described above, and has a longer variable time than the first variable display pattern. Conversely, the first variable display pattern has a shorter variation time than the second variable display pattern. However, among a large number of variable display patterns, neither the first variable display pattern nor the second variable display pattern belongs, and the variable display pattern has a shorter variation time than the first variable display pattern (for example, no reach state). There may be a variation display pattern when it is out of the range, a variation display pattern which is a hit after a short reach state without the accurate production, etc.).

In addition, since the first variation display pattern necessarily performs the winning effect, the variation command designating the first variation display pattern has a character that substantially instructs the effect control device 300 to execute the winning effect. On the other hand, since the second variation display pattern may or may not perform the winning effect, the variation command designating the second varying display pattern determines whether or not to execute the winning effect. It has a personality to entrust to processing.

The variation commands for a big hit include, for example, commands A to D shown in FIG. 16(2) (A to D are tentative names). The command A specifies 180 seconds as the fluctuation time. The variable display pattern designated and executed by the command A (hereinafter referred to as the variable display pattern by the command A) is the second variable display pattern, and is, for example, as shown in the uppermost row (first row from the top) of FIG. , A notice effect 1, a notice effect 2, and a notice effect 3 are sequentially performed, and then a changing fanfare (described as “changing fan” in the drawing) is performed. Even if the command A is the same, the detailed modes (the types of characters that appear) of the notice effect 1, the notice effect 2, and the notice effect 3 may be different.

The variation display pattern by the command A has an opportunity to perform the winning production (winning production point 1, winning production point 2, and winning production point 3) in each of the announcement production 1, the announcement production 2, and the announcement production 3 The lottery for determining whether or not to perform the winning effect is performed by the effect control device 300 for each of the notice effect 1, the notice effect 2, and the notice effect 3. The confirmation effect may be performed immediately after the start of each notice effect, may be performed during the execution of each notice effect, or may be performed at the end of each notice effect. Further, with respect to the notice effect 1, the notice effect 2, and the notice effect 3, the effect control device 300 performs a lottery to determine a detailed mode.

Next, the command B specifies 150 seconds as the fluctuation time. The variable display pattern designated and executed by the command B (hereinafter referred to as the variable display pattern by the command B) is the first variable display pattern. For example, as shown in the second row from the top of FIG. , The notice effect 2 and the notice effect 3 are sequentially performed, and then the changing fanfare (changing fan) is performed after the notification period. Even if the command B is the same, the detailed modes (the types of characters that appear) of the notice effect 1, the notice effect 2, and the notice effect 3 may be different.

The variation display pattern by the command B is the winning effect in the notice effect 3, and is performed at the same time as the starting of the winning effect or after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds to 1 second) from the start of the winning effect. The notification period (simply described as “notification” in FIG. 16(2)) starts, and immediately after this notification period (for example, a period of about 1 to 4 seconds), the changing fanfare (changing fan). Move to. Also in the case of the variable display pattern by this command B, the lottery for determining the detailed mode of each notice effect may be performed by the effect control device 300, but the notice effect 3 is selected as shown in FIG. 16(2). It may be a configuration that is not performed. In the case of the variable display pattern by this command B, it is determined that the winning presentation is performed in the notice production 3, so at least the lottery is not performed in the production control device 300 as to whether or not the winning production is performed.

Next, the command C specifies 120 seconds as the fluctuation time. The variable display pattern designated and executed by the command C (hereinafter referred to as the variable display pattern by the command C) is the first variable display pattern, and for example, as shown in the third row from the top of FIG. , And the notice production 2 are sequentially performed, and then a changing fanfare (changing fan) is performed after the notification period. Even if the same command C is used, the detailed modes of the notice effect 1 and the notice effect 2 (the types of characters that appear, etc.) may differ.

The variation display pattern by the command C is performed in the notice production 2 as the winning effect, and at the same time as the starting of the winning effect or after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds to 1 second) from the start of the winning effect. The notification period starts, and immediately after the notification period (for example, a period of about 1 to 4 seconds) elapses, the changing fanfare (changing fan) is started. Also in the case of the variable display pattern by this command C, the lottery for determining the detailed mode of each notice effect may be performed by the effect control device 300. However, the notice effect 2 is selected as shown in FIG. 16(2). It may be a configuration that is not performed. In the case of the variable display pattern by this command C, since it is determined that the winning presentation is performed in the notice production 2, at least the lottery is not performed in the production control device 300 as to whether or not the winning production is performed.

Next, the command D specifies 90 seconds as the fluctuation time. The variable display pattern designated and executed by the command D (hereinafter referred to as the variable display pattern by the command D) is the first variable display pattern, and is, for example, as shown in the fourth row from the top (bottom row) of FIG. Is a changing display pattern in which a changing fanfare (changing fan) is performed after the notification period 1 and a notification period has elapsed. Even if the command D is the same, the detailed mode (type of the appearing character, etc.) of the notice production 1 may be different.

The variation display pattern by the command D is a winning effect in advance notice effect 1, and at the same time as the starting of this winning effect, or after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds to 1 second) from the start of this winning effect. The notification period starts, and immediately after the notification period (for example, a period of about 1 to 4 seconds) elapses, the changing fanfare (changing fan) is started. Also in the case of the variable display pattern by this command D, the lottery for determining the detailed aspect of the notice effect 1 may be performed by the effect control device 300, but the notice effect 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 16(2). It may be a configuration that is not performed. In the case of the variable display pattern by this command D, since it is decided that the winning presentation is performed in the notice production 1, at least the lottery is not performed in the production control device 300 as to whether or not the winning production is performed.

It should be noted that the variation commands and variation display patterns described above are merely some specific examples, and there may be various modes in which the number of notice productions, variation time, and the like differ.
Further, the final notice effect in the first variable display pattern (the one in which the winning effect is performed) may be the one in which the winning notice effect is performed at the end of the same notice effect (or the same type of notice effect) as the second changing display pattern. In order to further reduce the feeling of redundancy, during the notification period, the notice effect is interrupted at the beginning or in the middle of the notice effect (or the same kind of notice effect) that is the same as the second variable display pattern (a mode in which the notice effect is terminated midway and ended). A transitional configuration is preferred. For example, the last notice effect 3 in the first variation display pattern (variation display pattern by the command B) shown in the second row from the top of FIG. 17 is the second variation display pattern (variation by the command A shown at the top of FIG. Execute only the first part in time (or only part in the middle) of the same effect (the type and appearance of the appearing characters may be different) as the last notice effect 3 in the display pattern) Then, a configuration is preferable in which the notification period is entered. By doing this, it is possible to shift to the hit state (for example, during a big hit) faster without performing a redundant effect as much as possible.

Next, a display example of the second variable display pattern (variable display pattern by command A) will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 21. FIG. 18 is a diagram (No. 1) showing a display example of the second variable display pattern of the first embodiment. FIG. 19 is a diagram (No. 2) showing a display example of the second variable display pattern of the first embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram (part 3) showing a display example of the second variable display pattern according to the first embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram (part 4) showing a display example of the second variable display pattern according to the first embodiment.

A display screen 515 shown in FIG. 18(1) is a display screen which is in a variable display that is not in the reach state and is executing the notice effect 1, and like the display screen 510 described above, a large symbol group 501 and a small symbol group. A symbol group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, a special figure 2 reserved number display 504, a reserved display 505, and a reserved depletion display 506 are displayed, and in addition, character display 516, 517 for notice effect 1 is displayed. The character display 518 is displayed. The display screen 515 is, for example, a screen after the above-described display screen 510, and the large symbol group 501 is changed so as not to overlap the character displays 516, 517 and the character display 518 with the large symbol group 501 for easy viewing. The area to be displayed (decorative special map variation display area) is reduced and displayed in a narrow area at the top of the screen.

By displaying the large symbol group 501 with transparency processing, the visibility of the character displays 516, 517 and the like can be ensured even if the character displays 516, 517 and the like are overlapped. The area may be displayed without being reduced. In addition to the display elements such as the character displays 516 and 517 described above, the display screen 515 may display, for example, a background image arranged on the back side of the entire display screen 515 (other display screens described later). Is also the same).

The types and modes of the character displays 516 and 517 and the character display 518 (or further background image, etc.) are based on the production theme of the gaming machine 10 and are a large number of still images or moving images registered in advance in the storage means of the production control device 300. Of the items that can be displayed on the basis of the data, the effect control device 300 determines within a range that does not deviate from the variation display pattern designated by the received variation command. Then, at least the notice effect (effect that suggests the degree of expectation of winning) and the display contents related to the winning effect (for example, the type and color of the character, the color of the character, the size to be displayed, etc.) are determined by the received variation command. Depending on the specified variable display pattern, the received other command, and the game state at that time, a random number lottery distribution table registered in the storage means of the effect control device 300 is selected from among a plurality of distribution tables, and the selected distribution is made. It is determined and displayed for each display content by random number lottery using the minute table. Then, this distribution table is set so that the setting range of the judgment value of the random number is biased depending on whether it is a hit or not, so that the display content suggests the degree of expectation of winning the player. The notice production and the on-site production to be realized are realized.

For example, in the case of the distribution table that determines the color of the character display related to the notice effect, the range of the judgment value appears wider in yellow than in blue and in red than yellow in the setting of the distribution table for winning. The ratio is set to be high, and on the contrary, when it is out of the range, the distribution table is set to yellow rather than blue, and to red rather than yellow, the judgment value range is narrower and the appearance rate is lower. .. With this, the player can estimate that the color of the character display is more likely to hit yellow than blue and red than yellow (higher expectation), and hits the player. A notice production that indicates the degree of expectation is realized.

In addition, for example, when performing the winning effect in the color of the character display, for the color (for example, rainbow color) for which the winning effect is performed, it is determined that the range of the judgment value does not exist in the setting of the sorting table when it is out of the range. If it falls off, the appearance rate is set to zero. That is, for a color that produces a winning effect (for example, a rainbow color), the determination value is set only by setting the distribution table for a win, and only the appearance rate when a win is a predetermined value greater than zero. It is set. In other words, the distribution table is set in advance so that the color (for example, rainbow color) for which the on-the-spot effect is performed will appear only when there is a win. With this, the player can recognize that the color of the character display becomes a win if the color (for example, rainbow color) is displayed, and the winning effect is realized for the player.

The same applies to a case where a notice effect (effect that suggests the degree of expectation of winning) or a winning effect (effect that informs that the player will be awarded) is performed by using other display contents, not limited to the color of the character display. In addition, although the notice effect and the winning effect by the display have been described above, the notice effect or the winning effect may be performed by the operation of the voice output or the effect object (effect device) for effect, and the effect contents are determined. The processing is similarly performed by the effect control device 300.

In the case of the display screen 515 shown in FIG. 18(1), the notice effect is performed according to the type and mode of the character displays 516 and 517 or the type and mode of the character display 518. In the character displays 516, 517 and the character display 518, the display position, the size of the display, the shape, the posture, the color, and the like may change over time, and the display screen 515 shown in FIG. Only one scene (one frame) is illustrated. The character display 518 is displayed relatively small at the beginning so as to appear to move from the back side to the front side, for example, and is displayed large with the passage of time. Further, in this case, the character display 518 integrally displays the character image “Karate” and the effect images for decoration and effect located around the character image. When the expectation degree is suggested by the color of the character display 518, the color of the character image or the effect image of the character display 518 is determined and displayed by the random number lottery described above.

A display screen 520 shown in FIG. 18(2) is a screen after the display screen 515, and is a display screen in which the probability effect is being executed in the notice effect 1. Similar to the display screen 515, the display screen 520 also displays the character displays 516 and 517 and the character display 518 for the notice effect 1. On the display screen 520, the effect control device 300 makes the effect image of the character display 518 rainbow color and the band of the character display 516 (person in karategi) rainbow color, and performs the winning effect.

A display screen 523 shown in FIG. 19(1) is a screen after the display screen 520, and is a display screen immediately after starting the notice effect 2 in the reach state. This display screen 523 has a left symbol image 524 with the symbol “3” and a right symbol image 525 with the symbol “3” in the left and right upper corners of the display area, respectively, as the left symbol and the right symbol in the large symbol group. Display in a stopped state. Further, the display screen 523 displays a plurality of middle symbol images 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d as middle symbols in the large symbol group. The medium symbol images 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d are images whose symbols are "3", "4", "5", and "6", respectively. Rendering control device 300 displays these middle symbol images 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d such that they sequentially appear in a line from the upper right side of the display area to the lower left side and move. Further, the display screen 523 displays a character display 527 in the center of the display area. The character display 527 integrally displays an image of a character (a person wearing a karate suit) and an effect image for decoration and effect located around the image.

A display screen 529 shown in FIG. 19(2) is a screen after the display screen 523, and is a display screen in a state where the notice effect 2 in the reach state is slightly advanced. This display screen 529 displays a left symbol image 524, a right symbol image 525, and a character display 527, similarly to the display screen 523. Further, the display screen 529 displays a plurality of middle symbol images 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d, 526e, 526f as middle symbols in the large symbol group. The medium symbol images 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d, 526e, 526f are images whose symbols are "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8", respectively. The production control device 300 displays these middle symbol images 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d, 526e, 526f so that they sequentially appear and move in a line from the upper right side to the lower left side of the display area.

The notice production 2 displays images of each symbol (middle symbol image 526a, etc.) so as to move in order as a display of the decorative special symbol of the medium symbol which is changing in the reach state in this way, and the player's expectation (Expectation that you want the middle pattern to stop at "3"). In the final stage of the notice production 2, for example, a production display in which the middle symbol image 526a or the like circles around the character display 527 in a circular shape may be performed. Then, the effect control device 300 makes the effect image of the character display 527, for example, a rainbow color when performing the winning effect in the notice effect 2.

The display screen 532 shown in FIG. 20(1) is a screen after the display screen 529, and is a display screen immediately after the advance notice effect 3 is started in the reach state. This display screen 532, as a left symbol and a right symbol in the large symbol group, a left symbol image 524 of the symbol "3" and a right symbol image 525 of the symbol "3" are stopped at the left and right upper portions of the display area, respectively. Display with. Further, the display screen 532 displays a plurality of middle symbol images 533a and 533b as a middle symbol of the large symbol group in a partially overlapped state. The middle symbol images 533a and 533b are images whose symbols are "2" and "3", respectively. Further, the display screen 532 displays a character display 534 on the right side of the center of the display area. The character display 534 displays an image of the character (person in karategi), an image of the character's dialogue, and an effect image showing the action of the character.

At the time of this notice effect 3, the effect control device 300 causes the character of the character display 534 to act on the middle symbol image 533a (symbol "2") (specifically, perform karate thrust or kick). The state in which the middle symbol is operated so as to become the symbol "3" of the middle symbol image 533b is displayed. The effect image of the character display 534 is, for example, as shown in FIG. 20(1), an image displayed on the tip of the fist (or the tip of the kicked foot) of the character (an image representing a collision of a fist or the like). ).

Further, the effect control device 300 displays an image prompting the player to operate the effect button 25 (push button) on the display screen 532, and executes the notice effect 3 as a so-called push button effect (effect in which an intervention operation is accepted). May be.

A display screen 536 shown in FIG. 20(2) is a screen after the display screen 532, and is a display screen in a state where the notice effect 3 in the reach state has advanced to the final stage. This display screen 536 displays a left symbol image 524, a right symbol image 525, and a character display 534, like the display screen 532. Further, the display screen 536 displays the middle symbol image 533a, which is the symbol "2", as the middle symbol in the large symbol group by moving the left-right position from the center to the left in a distorted manner, and the symbol "3". A certain middle symbol image 533b is displayed at the center position in the left-right direction in a state where the main part (the part displaying the symbol "3") is visible. At this time, in the effect control device 300, the character of the character display 534 acts on the middle symbol image 533a (symbol “2”) (specifically, by performing a karate thrust or kick), and the middle symbol is medium. A state where the symbol image 533b becomes the symbol "3" (or a state in which it is likely to become the symbol "3") is displayed.

The notice effect 3 displays the image in which the character acts on the changing middle pattern in the reach state in this way, and enhances the player's expectation (expectation that the middle symbol also be stopped at "3"). , Is an effect of notifying the player of the fact that it finally won (or is likely to hit). When performing the winning effect in the notice effect 3, the effect control device 300 makes the effect image of the character display 534, for example, rainbow color.

The display screen 539 shown in FIG. 21(1) is a screen after the display screen 536, and is a display screen during the production of the changing fanfare. The display screen 539 is a display screen for celebrating that the winning is confirmed, and displays the character displays 516, 517 and the character display 540. The display screen 539 is not limited to the character displays 516 and 517, and may be configured to display all the various characters that appear in the effect of the gaming machine 10, for example. This display screen 539 does not display a large symbol group in order to make the character displays 516, 517 and the character display 540 easy to see. By displaying the large symbol group with transparency processing, the visibility of the character displays 516, 517 and the like is ensured, and the large symbol group (for example, all the symbols in the left, middle and right are all "3"). It is possible to display). Further, in this case, the character display 540 integrally displays the character image “Congratulations!” and the effect images for decoration and effect located around the character image.

The display screen 542 shown in FIG. 21(2) is a screen after the display screen 539, and is a display screen during the changing fanfare as the effect period shown in FIG. This display screen 542 is a display screen for displaying a stop design that is performed at the end of the changing fanfare period, and is the same as the display screen 500 of FIG. 13(1) described above except the mode of the stop design. is there. What is different from the display screen 500 is that the display screen 500 is a detached stop symbol, whereas the display screen 542 is a mode in which the stop symbol mode is a hit (the left middle right symbol of the large symbol group 501 is, for example, “3”). 3, 3"). On this display screen 542, the symbols of the small symbol group 502 are also stopped and displayed in the same manner as the large symbol group 501, and the reserved digestion display 506 is displayed as a stopped state.

As can be seen from the display example of the second variable display pattern described above, in the second variable display pattern, even when the winning effect is performed, it is changing only after all the other notice effects after that are executed. Since the variable display game does not end without shifting to the fanfare, the player who recognizes that the winning will be won by the winning effect may be bored with the game after the winning effect, and may feel a sense of redundancy in the game. Further, in the second variable display pattern, only the winning effect is temporarily performed, and there is no period for notifying the occurrence of a hit other than the winning effect, so that the player does not notice that the hit is a hit The production may be useless.

In the display example of the second variable display pattern described above, the effect display by the display device 41 has been described. However, the effect performed by the effect control device 300 based on the variable display pattern or the like designated by the change command is as described above. Effect by the operation of a director effect device such as the board effect device 44, effect by the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b (for example, an effect of outputting a "Congratulations" sound on the display screen 539 described above), a board There is also an effect by the light emitting operation of the LED of the decoration device 46. The notice effect or the winning effect may be performed in the effect by these effect means (or the effect by the combination of the effect by these effect means and the effect display by the display device 41).

Next, a display example of the first variable display pattern (variable display pattern by command D) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram (No. 1) showing a display example of the first variable display pattern according to the first embodiment.

The display screen 545 shown in FIG. 22(1) is a display screen in the notification period immediately after the same winning effect as the above-described display screen 520 (the winning effect in the notice effect 1) is performed. During this notification period, basically the same display as the above-described display screen 520 (the display screen of the winning effect in the notice effect 1) is performed like the display screen 545, but the display screen 520 is displayed in the following points. (That is, the winning effect in the notice effect 1).

That is, for the second display elements other than the first display element which is a non-freezing display element (object), the display is frozen (frozen) in the same state as the winning effect during the notification period. To freeze (freeze) the display means to display the image so that it looks like a still image at least in appearance. When the display element is a moving image, one scene (one frame) of the moving image is in the same state (same as the same state). Display position, same display size, etc.), and when the display element is a still image, the still image is displayed in the same state (same display position, same display size, etc.) Means to do.

Here, the first display element that is not frozen is a display element that is not controlled to be stationary during the notification period, and the first display element includes, for example, a small symbol as shown in FIG. 22(1). A group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, a special figure 2 reserved number display 504, a reserved display 505, and a reserved consumption display 506 are included. Note that even the first display element may be originally displayed as a still image during the notification period. However, with regard to the display element that is originally displayed as a moving image and the display element that is displayed as a still image whose display position and the like change, if the first display element is used, the display with movement is performed as it is during the notification period. For example, the small symbol group 502 does not stop until the end of the change time (not stop until the stop symbol is displayed on the display screen 542 described above), and thus is displayed variably during this notification period. Further, when a display with movement (for example, reproduction of a moving image for prefetching notice effect) is performed as the hold display 505 or the hold exhaustion display 506, the display with movement is continued during the notification period. .. The look-ahead notice is an effect that suggests or informs beforehand the degree of expectation for the game result for each holding memory (that is, for each starting memory).

Further, as shown in FIG. 22(1), the display elements (the large symbol group 501, the character displays 516, 517, the character display 518) excluding the first display element are displayed on the second display element that is stationary during the notification period. A background image (not shown) is included. The large symbol group 501 may not be displayed during this notification period. When displaying the large symbol group 501, for example, it is displayed in the form of a stopped symbol that hits as shown in FIG. 22(1).

In addition, during this notification period, the second display element is stopped and a voice output that suggests or notifies the player that a win has been made (output of a confirmation notification voice that suggests or notifies that the winning effect was performed) May be performed. For example, the voice "Janja Kajan" as shown in FIG. 22(1) or the voice "Pampacapern" (voice indicating that a hit has occurred) may be output. Further, instead of such a voice output or in addition to such a voice output, a voice such as "a big hit is confirmed" (a voice that clearly informs the hit) may be output. It should be noted that a part of these sounds (actual notification sound) may be output at the time of the winning effect immediately before the notification period (when the second display element is not frozen).

Further, during this notification period, the second display element is stopped and the BGM (background music) which has been continuously output until then is stopped (output is stopped or the volume is set to zero) or the volume thereof is set. You may lower it.

As long as the configuration is such that the production during the notification period (probability notification production) having the production contents that are not in the conventional regular production, is performed subsequent to the regular production, it is possible that the player does not notice that the player has won. The sex is markedly reduced. In the case of the present embodiment, most of the display of the display device 41 is stationary during the notification period, and the above-described winning notification sound (indicating that the winning effect has been performed (in other words, winning) has been suggested. (Voice) is output, so the possibility that the player does not notice that he/she has won is further reduced. Further, if the BGM is stopped or the volume is turned down during the notification period, the above-mentioned confirmation notification voice becomes more prominent, and this effect is enhanced.

A display screen 547 shown in FIG. 22(2) is a screen after the display screen 545, and is a display screen during the production of the changing fanfare. Similar to the display screen 539 described above, the display screen 547 is a display screen for celebrating that the winning is confirmed, and displays the character displays 516, 517 and the character display 540. The effect control device 300 outputs a voice message "Congratulations" corresponding to the character display 540 in the changing fanfare effect that displays the display screen 547. Moreover, when the notification period for displaying the display screen 545 ends, the effect control device 300 immediately shifts to the effect of the changing fanfare displayed on the display screen 547. For this reason, the player who recognizes that he is hit by the winning effect and the effect of the notification period thereafter does not feel bored and does not get bored. In other words, it is possible to eliminate the feeling of delay in which it is necessary to wait until the end for the rest of the production with a long fluctuation time, even though it is known that the player will hit.

After the display screen 547, for example, the display screen 542 shown in FIG. 21(2) is displayed as the display screen in the changing fanfare period (effect period shown in FIG. 17).

Further, in the second variation display pattern, when the winning effect is made to appear at the beginning or in the middle of the notice effect 1, the remaining effects of the notice effect 1 and other effects (notice effect 2, notice effect) even after the probability effect. After performing step 3), the fanfare is finally produced during the fluctuation. However, the first variable display pattern is configured such that, for example, the same notice effect 1 as the second variable display pattern is discontinued at the time when the probability effect appears, and a notification period elapses, and the transition to the changing fanfare immediately occurs. After the effect and the subsequent notification period effect are performed, the second variation display pattern does not perform the remaining effect of the notice effect 1 executed, and further effects (notice effect 2, notice effect). 3) is also not performed. Therefore, the variation time is extremely shorter than that of the second variation display pattern, and the player does not feel a sense of redundancy.

Next, a display example of the first variable display pattern (variable display pattern by the command C) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram (No. 2) showing a display example of the first variable display pattern according to the first embodiment.

The display screen 550 shown in FIG. 23(1) is a display screen in the notification period immediately after the winning effect is performed at the first point of the same notice effect 2 as the above-described display screen 523. During this notification period, basically the same display as the above-mentioned display screen 523 (display screen of the notice effect 2) is performed like the display screen 550, but the effect of displaying the display screen 523 in the following points (that is, This is different from the notice production 2) in which the exact production is not performed.

First, for the purpose of producing a winning effect, the color of the effect image of the character display 527 or the band of the character is rainbow, and the frame-shaped background display 551 that spreads over the entire display area is displayed. The frame-shaped background display 551 is also rainbow-colored. .. It should be noted that the display for this winning effect (display of the effect image of the character display 527 and the like in rainbow color) is performed, for example, immediately before the notification period or from the start point of the notification period, as described above.

Then, similar to the above-mentioned display screen 545, regarding the second display elements except the first display element which is the non-freezing display element (object), the display is stopped in the same state as the winning effect during the notification period. (Freeze).

As shown in FIG. 23(1), the display elements (large symbol group, character display 527, frame-shaped background display 551, etc.) excluding the first display element are included in the second display element that is stationary during the notification period. Be done. In the case of the second variable display pattern, the middle symbol images 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d of the large symbol group form a row in order from the upper right side to the lower left side of the display area as described above. The movement is stopped, and the movement is kept stopped during the notification period. In the case of the first variable display pattern, since the effect of the notice effect 2 is discontinued here, the effect display of the notice effect 2 thereafter (such as the above-mentioned display screen 529) is played as in the case of the second change display pattern. The person does not see.

Further, during the notification period, the second display element may be kept stationary and the above-described confirmation notification voice may be output. For example, a voice such as “Janja Kajan” as shown in FIG. 23(1) may be output. Further, instead of such a voice output or in addition to such a voice output, a voice such as "big hit is confirmed" may be output. It should be noted that a part of these sounds (actual notification sound) may be output at the time of the winning effect immediately before the notification period (when the second display element is not frozen). Further, during this notification period, the second display element may be made stationary and the BGM that has been continuously output until then may be stopped or the volume thereof may be lowered.

As long as the configuration is such that the production during the notification period (probability notification production) having the production contents that are not in the conventional regular production, is performed subsequent to the regular production, it is possible that the player does not notice that the player has won. The sex is markedly reduced. In the case of the present embodiment, most of the display of the display device 41 remains stationary during the notification period, and the above-described confirmation notification sound is output, so that the possibility that the player does not notice that he/she has hit is further reduced. To do. Further, if the BGM is stopped or the volume is turned down during the notification period, the above-mentioned confirmation notification voice becomes more prominent, and this effect is enhanced.

The display screen 553 shown in FIG. 23(2) is a screen after the display screen 550, and is a display screen during the production of the changing fanfare. Similar to the display screen 539 described above, the display screen 553 is a display screen for celebrating that the winning is confirmed, and displays the character displays 516, 517 and the character display 540. The effect control device 300 performs a voice output of "Congratulations" corresponding to the character display 540 in the changing fanfare effect that displays the display screen 553. When the notification period for displaying the display screen 550 ends, the effect control device 300 immediately shifts to the changing fanfare effect that displays the display screen 553. For this reason, the player who recognizes that he is hit by the winning effect and the effect of the notification period thereafter does not feel bored and does not get bored.

After the display screen 553, for example, the display screen 542 shown in FIG. 21(2) is displayed as the display screen during the changing fanfare period (effect period shown in FIG. 17).

Further, in the second variation display pattern, when the winning effect is made to appear at the beginning or in the middle of the notice effect 2, the remaining effects of the notice effect 2 and other effects (notice effect 3) are performed even after the winning effect. After that, the production of the fanfare is finally done. However, the first variable display pattern is configured such that, for example, the same notice effect 2 as the second variable display pattern is discontinued at the time when the probability effect appears, and a transition is made to the changing fanfare immediately after the notification period. After the effect and the effect of the subsequent notification period are performed, the second variation display pattern is configured not to perform the remaining effect of the notice effect 2 that has been executed, and another effect (notice effect 3) is also performed. There is no configuration. Therefore, the variation time is significantly shorter than that of the second variation display pattern, and the player does not feel a sense of redundancy.

Next, a display example of the first variable display pattern (variable display pattern by command B) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram (part 3) showing a display example of the first variable display pattern according to the first embodiment.

A display screen 556 shown in FIG. 24(1) is a display screen in the notification period immediately after the certainty effect is performed at the beginning of the same notice effect 3 as the above-described display screen 532. During this notification period, basically the same display as the above-described display screen 532 (display screen of the notice effect 3) is performed like the display screen 556, but the effect of displaying the display screen 532 in the following points (that is, This is different from the notice production 3) in which the exact production is not performed.

First, for the purpose of winning, the color of the effect image of the character display 534 and the band of the character is iridescent, and the frame-shaped background display 557 that spreads over the entire display area is displayed. The frame-shaped background display 557 is also iridescent. .. It should be noted that the display for this winning effect (display of the effect image of the character display 534 and the like in rainbow color) is performed, for example, immediately before the notification period or from the start time of the notification period, as described above.

Then, similar to the above-mentioned display screen 545, regarding the second display elements except the first display element which is the non-freezing display element (object), the display is stopped in the same state as the winning effect during the notification period. (Freeze).

As shown in FIG. 24(1), the display elements (large symbol group, character display 534, frame-shaped background display 557, etc.) excluding the first display element are included in the second display element that is stationary during the notification period. Be done. In the case of the second variable display pattern, as described above, the character of the character display 534 acts on the middle symbol image 533a (symbol "2") (specifically, performing karate thrust or kick). ) Is displayed, the movement is stopped at the start of the notification period, and the stopped state is maintained during the notification period. In the case of the first variable display pattern, since the effect of the notice effect 3 is discontinued here, the effect display of the notice effect 3 thereafter (such as the above-described display screen 536) is played as in the second variable display pattern. The person does not see.

Further, during the notification period, the second display element may be kept stationary and the above-described confirmation notification voice may be output. For example, a voice such as “Janja Kajan” as shown in FIG. 24(1) may be output. Further, instead of such a voice output or in addition to such a voice output, a voice such as "big hit is confirmed" may be output. It should be noted that a part of these sounds (actual notification sound) may be output at the time of the winning effect immediately before the notification period (when the second display element is not frozen). Further, during this notification period, the second display element may be made stationary and the BGM that has been continuously output until then may be stopped or the volume thereof may be lowered.

As long as the configuration is such that the production during the notification period (probability notification production) having the production contents that are not in the conventional regular production, is performed subsequent to the regular production, it is possible that the player does not notice that the player has won. The sex is markedly reduced. In the case of the present embodiment, most of the display of the display device 41 remains stationary during the notification period, and the above-described confirmation notification sound is output, so that the possibility that the player does not notice that he/she has hit is further reduced. To do. Further, if the BGM is stopped or the volume is turned down during the notification period, the above-mentioned confirmation notification sound becomes more prominent, and this effect is enhanced.

A display screen 559 shown in FIG. 24(2) is a screen after the display screen 556, and is a display screen during the production of the changing fanfare. Similar to the display screen 539 described above, the display screen 559 is a display screen for celebrating that the winning is confirmed, and displays the character displays 516, 517 and the character display 540. The effect control device 300 outputs a voice message "Congratulations" corresponding to the character display 540 in the changing fanfare effect that displays the display screen 559. Moreover, when the notification period for displaying the display screen 556 ends, the effect control device 300 immediately shifts to the effect of the changing fanfare that displays the display screen 559. For this reason, the player who recognizes that he is hit by the winning effect and the effect of the notification period thereafter does not feel bored and does not get bored.

After the display screen 559, for example, the display screen 542 shown in FIG. 21(2) is displayed as the display screen in the changing fanfare period (effect period shown in FIG. 17).

Further, in the second variable display pattern, when the winning effect is made to appear at the beginning or in the middle of the notice effect 3, after the remaining effect of the notice effect 3, the fanfare during changing is finally produced. It is carried out. However, the first variable display pattern is configured such that, for example, the same notice effect 3 as the second variable display pattern is discontinued at the time when the probability effect appears, and immediately after the notification period, the changing fanfare is made. After the effect and the subsequent notification period effect are performed, the remaining effect of the notice effect 3 executed in the second variable display pattern is not performed. Therefore, the variation time is shorter than that of the second variation display pattern, and the player does not feel a sense of redundancy.

In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the effect of the second variable display pattern that may perform only the winning effect without the above-mentioned notification period, and the variable time (effect time) than the second variable display pattern ) Is short, and is provided with control means (game control device 100, production control device 300) that executes the above-mentioned winning effect and the effect of the first fluctuation display pattern for performing the effect of the notification period (actual notification effect). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the redundant feeling of the game after the hit confirmation (after the big hit is confirmed or the small hit is confirmed) by the winning production, and the winning is achieved without noticing that the player is hit even though the winning production is performed. Problems such as wasted production can be improved.

In this gaming machine 10, selection of the content of the variation command transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the game control device 100 (for example, selection by random number lottery based on the variation pattern random numbers 1, 2, and 3 described above, step S82 and the like described above). In some cases, for example, the above-described effect of the first variable display pattern may be performed, or in some cases, the above-described effect of the second variable display pattern may be performed, depending on the result of the selection process performed in Step 1. The first variable display pattern in which the notice effect is not performed is not always executed.

However, in the case of the second variable display pattern, since there is no notification period described above and a clear confirmation of accuracy is not performed, while enjoying the long-term effect, for example, a rainbow display is displayed at some point in the effect. It is fun to discover whether or not the exact production by will be performed. On the other hand, the player can play a game without redundant feeling by occasionally viewing the effect of the first variable display pattern, and at this time, the notification of the first variable display pattern regarding the winning effect by the rainbow display or the like. You will learn without being aware of it during the period and not being aware of the winning production. For this reason, the first variation display pattern should be used to firmly learn the mode of the winning result, and the learning result should be utilized when enjoying the effect of the second varying display pattern as described above (that is, when finding the winning effect). You can

Therefore, in the case of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment that selects and performs both the first variable display pattern and the second variable display pattern effects, if the player notices the accurate effect, the first variable display pattern is applied. The redundant effect thereafter is not performed, and even if the second variable display pattern is used, the player can enjoy the remaining effect without feeling discomfort.

On the other hand, if the player does not have the first variation display pattern (a configuration in which only the second variation display pattern is used for the winning confirmation effect), the player has a long remaining time each time he or she notices the winning effect. The player must feel the discomfort and the player may feel discomfort, but in the present embodiment, such a problem is remarkably improved.

Next, a modified example 1 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the first variable display pattern of the first modification of the first embodiment. The gaming machine 10 of the first modification uses the board effect device 44 as shown in FIG. 25(1) or FIG. 25(2) next to the effect of the notification period described above in the effect of the first variable display pattern. The present embodiment is characterized in that it performs an effect (movable effect part cooperative effect), and otherwise has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment. This movable effect part cooperative effect may be performed immediately before the changing fanfare, as a different effect from the changing fanfare, or may be performed as an effect in the preceding stage of the changing fanfare effect.

It is to be noted that reference numerals 511b and 511c in FIG. 25(1) or FIG. 25(2) denote arm-shaped support portions that support the first effect production section 511 of the board effect device 44. The first effect part 511 is supported in the center case 40 so as to be vertically movable via the support parts 511b and 511c. In addition, reference numerals 512b and 512c in FIG. 25(1) or FIG. 25(2) denote arm-shaped support portions that support the second effect production unit 512 of the board effect device 44. The second rendering unit 512 is supported in the center case 40 so as to be vertically movable via the support units 512b and 512c.

In the movable effect part cooperative effect shown in FIG. 25(1), the effect control device 300 keeps the second effect part 512 of the board effect device 44 at the initial position and moves the first effect part 511 to the descending position. The first effect part 511 is stopped at the lowered position until it is lowered and returned to the initial position at the end of this effect. Further, the needle-shaped movable part 511a of the first effect part 511 is rotated, for example, at high speed in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction and is revolved many times during the period (that is, it is turned around). Then, the effect control device 300 is in a period in which the first effect unit 511 is stopped at the lowered position (or, a period in which the first effect unit 511 is lowered to the lowered position or a period in which the first effect unit 511 is returned to the initial position may be included). A display screen 565 corresponding to the operation of the board effect device 44 is displayed in the display area 41a of the display device 41. For example, as shown in FIG. 25(1), the display screen 565 includes a rainbow-colored background image 566 and an effect image 567 in which light appears to spread radially around the first rendering unit 511 and move radially. Is displayed. Further, during this rendering period, the rendering control device 300 may perform character display or image display according to the rendering theme by the display function of the light guide plate of the second rendering unit 512.

In the movable effect part cooperative effect shown in FIG. 25(2), the effect control device 300 lowers both the second effect part 512 and the first effect part 511 of the above-described board effect device 44 to the lowered position, and These are stopped in the lowered position until they are returned to the initial position at the end of the performance. Further, the needle-shaped movable part 511a of the first effect part 511 is rotated, for example, at high speed in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction and is revolved many times during the period (that is, it is turned around). And the production control device 300 may include a period in which the first production unit 511 and the like are stopped at the lowered position (or a period in which the first production unit 511 and the like are lowered to the lowered position and a period in which the first production unit 511 and the like are returned to the initial position. ), the aforementioned display screen 565 corresponding to the operation of the board effect device 44 is displayed in the display area 41a of the display device 41. Further, during this rendering period, the rendering control device 300 may perform character display and image display in accordance with the rendering theme by the display function of the light guide plate of the second rendering unit 512 in a state of overlapping with the front face of the first rendering unit 511. Good.

The display screen 565 shown in FIGS. 25(1) and (2) includes the small symbol group 502, the special figure 1 reserved number display 503, and the special figure 2 reserved number display 504 in the display content. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can guide the player to the progress of the game even when performing character display or image display according to the production theme by the display function of the light guide plate of the second production unit 512 during this production period. it can. For example, the display screen 565 shown in (1) and (2) of FIG. 25 shows that the corresponding special figure variation display game is in a variable display state by the small symbol group 502, and is special by the special figure 1 hold number display 503. FIG. 1 shows that the reserved storage number of the game is “3”, and the special figure 2 reserved number display 504 shows that the reserved storage number of the special figure 2 game is “0”.

According to the above-described effect illustrated in FIG. 25, for example, the flow of time (the flow of time returning, the flow of time advancing) or something similar to the flow of time (trace of memory, daily progress of karate training, etc.) ) Can be given to the player with a feeling of partially jumping (warping), and the interest is improved. Particularly in this case, for example, between the winning effect and the effect of the notification period (the effect of displaying the display screen 545) described in FIG. 22, and the subsequent effect of the changing fanfare (the effect of displaying the display screen 547). Due to the intermediation of the movable production section cooperative production, the preliminary production 1 is discontinued midway, and the other preliminary productions (preliminary production 2 and preliminary production 3) are skipped, and the performance shifts to the changing fanfare at once, and then the winning state ( For example, it is possible to obtain the effect that the shift to “big hit” is accepted by the player without a sense of discomfort, and the player's excitement for jumping to the big hit state by skipping redundant effects is further enhanced.

Next, another modification of the first embodiment will be described.
In the above-mentioned display example, the one in which the practice theme of karate training is used as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an image of a character that represents a female theme and an image that decorates the theme, an image that decorates the character (effect image or background image), an image of a female character, or an image of a female character's costume (such as a ribbon). It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the winning effect is produced by making the above or the like a specific color (for example, a rainbow color).

In addition, the control means of the gaming machine 10 may perform an effect that the image is not a rainbow color (for example, gold or silver), or a special character, a pattern, or a mark, as the winning effect. May be. In general, in the field of game machines, the rainbow color is easy to understand, but even in the case of other winning effects, if the first variation display pattern of the present invention is given, a notification is given to notify that the winning effect has been performed. Since the production of the period is performed together with the winning production, the player can surely recognize that the winning production has been performed, and can learn without being aware of the mode of the winning production. Further, the control means of the gaming machine 10 is not the entire image but a part of the image (for example, a part of the character, a part of the character, a part of the character's costume, a part of the effect image, a background image) as the winning effect. (Part of, etc.) may be rendered a specific color (for example, rainbow, gold, silver, etc.).

Further, the above-mentioned movable effect part cooperative effect performed by the control means of the gaming machine 10 is not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 25, and for example, the first effect part 511 is maintained at the initial position and only the second effect part 512 is maintained. May be lowered to the lowered position, and the display by the second rendering unit 512 (light guide plate) may be superimposed on the display on the display screen of the display device 41. Alternatively, the control means of the gaming machine 10 may perform an effect such that the first effect part 511 and the second effect part 512 are moved so as to vibrate up and down or the stop position is changed during the effect period.

In addition, the control means of the gaming machine 10 activates a production accessory (production device) such as the board production device 44 at the time of the winning production in the first variable display pattern or the production of the notification period (the winning notification production). Then, an effect may be produced in which the action of the accessory and the display on the display device 41 cooperate with each other. In this case, the operation of the accessory (for example, the position change of the accessory, the operation of the movable portion in the accessory such as the movable portion 511a described above) is not stopped (freezing), and the display device 41 is operated. The display (for example, the display that is the background around the accessory) may be stationary (frozen). As a result, it is possible to realize a winning effect and an interesting effect during the notification period.

In addition, the control means of the gaming machine 10 sets the appearance rate of the first variation display pattern to a normal gaming state (a state other than a specific gaming state such as a normal electric power support state or a high probability state, and the probability of hitting a special figure is low). It may be configured to be set higher in a specific game state such as a normal electric power support state or a high probability state (a state in which the probability of hitting a special figure has a high probability) compared to the state).

The game machine 10 of the first embodiment is a game machine capable of executing the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, and is a game machine capable of executing a so-called type 1 game. It may be a game machine capable of executing a one-type game+two-type game as described in the second embodiment, or a game machine capable of executing another game.

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 a gaming machine that can derive a win as a result of a variable display game, and displays a first variable display pattern and a second variable display pattern having a chance to execute a predetermined notice effect (display means). The device 41) is provided with control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300). The first variable display pattern includes a notification period for notifying that the occurrence of a hit has been reported in the notification effect subsequent to the notice effect, and the second variable display pattern does not include the notification period and is more than the first variation display pattern. Fluctuation time is long.

(2) In the first variation display pattern of (1), the same type of notice effect that is also performed in the second variation display pattern is discontinued at the time when an effect that reports the occurrence of a hit (actual effect, that is, hit confirmation effect) appears. This is a configuration for shifting to the notification period.

(3) In the gaming machine 10 of (1), when deriving the hit, the effect of the changing fanfare immediately before deriving the result of the changing display game (or the changing fanfare including the effect of deriving the result of the changing display game) Production). The first variation display pattern (1) is configured to shift to the changing fanfare after the notification period.

(4) The control means of (1) makes the second display elements other than the first display element stand still during the notification period in the first variable display pattern. The first display element includes a hold display which is a display for starting memory of the variable display game.

(5) The control means of (1) outputs the confirmation notification voice for indicating or notifying that the confirmation production has been performed (in other words, it is a hit) during the notification period in the first variation display pattern. ..

(6) The control means of (5) stops the sound output (for example, BGM) excluding the confirmation notification voice during the notification period in the first variable display pattern, or notifies the volume of the sound output excluding the confirmation notification sound. Lower than voice.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment was a gaming machine capable of executing a so-called type 1 game, but the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment is a gaming machine capable of executing a type 1 game+type 2 game. is there. The game machine 10 according to the second embodiment is provided with a game board capable of executing a one-type game+two-type game instead of the game board 30 capable of executing a so-called one-type game. Is different from.

First, a game board capable of executing a one-class game+two-class game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the second embodiment. In the description of the game board 30x, the same components as those of the game board 30 according to the first embodiment have the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

Below the center case 40 in the game area 32, a start winning opening 36 (starting) that forms a first starting winning opening (starting winning area) that gives start conditions for a first special drawing changing display game (special drawing 1 changing display game). Mouth 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).

On the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is provided a normal symbol starting gate (general figure starting gate) 34 for giving a starting condition of the figure varying display game. The game ball winning the universal figure starting gate 34 (the game ball passing through the universal figure starting gate 34) is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3).

Further, at a position below 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 keeps a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) which is almost vertical and in which the game ball cannot flow. Then, when the result of the universal figure variation display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, the universal electrical 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 can easily flow into the winning device 37. The game ball that has won the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by the starting opening 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 variable winning device 37 corresponds to an ordinary electric accessory (general electric power).

On the right side of the normal variation winning device 37, a downflow path through which the 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. A guide portion 93 is provided below the flow path. The guiding portion 93 has an upper surface 94 that is an inclined surface that descends to the left, and is received by the upper surface 94 and guided to the left where the first special variation winning device 75 and the second special variation winning device 76, which will be described later, are present. Is becoming

Further, in the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a first special variation winning device (large winning opening 1) capable of converting 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. 75 are provided. The first special variation winning device 75 has an opening/closing member (opening/closing door) 75c, and the opening/closing member 75c closes the special winning opening 1 depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game (game). The open/close member 75c is retracted from a closed state that is unfavorable to the player) and is converted into an open state in which the game ball flowing down the game area 32 can be received (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the first special variation winning device 75 is provided with the special winning opening 1 that is opened and closed by the opening/closing member 38c driven by the special winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. Figure 2 During the big hit game state (first game state) as a result of the variable display game, by converting the closed state of the special winning opening 1 to the open state, it is easy for the game balls to flow into the special winning opening 1. Then, a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. A special winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the special winning opening 1 (a winning area) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 1. ing. The first special variation winning device 75 may be provided with a plurality (for example, two) of the special winning opening switches 38a.

Further, in the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32, and to the left of the first special variation winning device 75, a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easily accepted are converted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. A possible second special variation winning device (big winning opening 2) 76 is provided. The second special variation winning device 76 has an opening/closing member (opening/closing door) 76c, and the opening/closing member 76c closes the special winning opening 2 depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game (game. The open/close member 75c is retracted from a closed state that is unfavorable to the player) and is converted into an open state in which the game ball flowing down the game area 32 can be received (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the second special variation winning device 76 includes the special winning opening 2 opened and closed by the opening/closing member 76c driven by the special winning opening solenoid (corresponding to the special winning opening solenoid 38b, not shown) as a drive device. During the small hitting game state (third gaming state) resulting from the 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, the special winning opening 2 is converted from the closed state to the open state to enter the big winning opening 2. Of the game sphere is facilitated and a predetermined game value (prize sphere) is given to the player. In addition, inside the special winning opening 2 (the winning area), a special winning opening switch (count switch) (corresponding to the special winning opening switch 38a, not shown) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening. ) Is provided. Further, inside the special winning opening 2 (prize area), a special area is provided, and a special area switch (not shown) is provided as a detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special area. There is. The special area switch may be provided also as the count switch, or may be provided independently of the count switch. The gaming machine 10 can guide the game ball received by the special winning opening 2 to the special area and derive a big hit (first gaming state) based on the winning of the special area.

A V lamp 77 is provided on the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32 and below the second special variation winning device 76. The V lamp 77 is a light emitting device that takes charge of an effect regarding winning in a special area, and realizes various light emitting modes by, for example, a full-color LED.

Here, the game progress of the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine 10 of the second 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 firing force and shoots a game ball to the left-side game area (so-called left hitting), so that the player can aim for winning at the starting winning opening 36 and the general winning opening 35 on the left side, and the right side. It is possible to aim for winning in the universal figure starting gate 34, the normal variation winning device 37, the first special variation winning device 75, the second special variation winning device 76, etc. by shooting a game ball into the game area (so-called right hitting). You can do it.

In a normal time, the gaming machine 10 guides the player to left-handed, and controls the progress of the game by the first special figure variable display game in which the start is triggered by the winning in the starting winning opening 36. When the gaming machine 10 derives a big hit (first gaming state) based on the result of the first special figure variation display game, it guides the player to right-handed and wins a prize ball by winning a prize in the first special variation winning device 75. To control. When the big hit is over, the gaming machine 10 shifts to a general electric power support state (a first general electric power support state, a second gaming state). In the first normal electric power support state, the normal electric power support state is continued until the special figure 2 variable display game variably displays the first predetermined number of times (for example, once).

The gaming machine 10 shortens the fluctuation display time of the general figure fluctuation display game in the normal electric power support state, increases the hit probability of the general figure fluctuation display game, and changes the opening mode of the normal fluctuation winning device 37. Thus, the chance of winning the prize in the normal variable winning device 37 is increased.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 keeps the special figure 2 starting memory at the upper limit of four times until the special figure 2 variable display game variably displays the first predetermined number of times (for example, once) in the normal electric power support state. Makes it easy to store up to. That is, in the gaming machine 10, when the first predetermined number of times is one in the first normal electric power support state, five times for the special figure 2 variable display game (one game during digestion+four games for the reserved memory). It is possible to secure the opportunity for variable display of.

The gaming machine 10 is capable of deriving a big hit and a small hit in the special figure 2 variable display game, and when the big hit is elicited, the first special variable winning a prize device 75 is opened in the first gaming state (so-called 1 type). Game), when the small hit is derived, the second special variation winning device 76 is opened to enter the third game state (so-called two-type game). In addition, the gaming machine 10 can derive a big hit (first gaming state) also when a winning in a special area is detected in the third gaming state. That is, the gaming machine 10 can derive the first gaming state from both the so-called type 1 game and the so-called type 2 game.

In addition, when the first gaming state is derived through the special figure 2 variable display game, the gaming machine 10 shifts to the ordinary electric power support state (second ordinary electric power support state, second gaming state) when the big hit ends. In the second ordinary electric power support state, the ordinary electric power support state is continued until the special figure 2 variable display game variably displays the second predetermined number of times (for example, 7 times).

In addition, the gaming machine 10 accumulates the special map 2 start memory up to the upper limit of 4 during the whole time while the special map 2 variable display game variably displays the second predetermined number of times (for example, 7 times) in the normal electric power support state. It is easy to be in That is, in the gaming machine 10, when the second predetermined number of times is 7 in the second normal power support state, 11 times for the special figure 2 variable display game (7 games during digestion + 4 games for the reserved memory). It is possible to secure the opportunity for variable display of.

It should be noted that, in the second normal electric power support state, the normal electric power support state is continued until the special figure 2 variable display game displays the second predetermined number of times in a variable manner. May continue to be in the universal communication support state until the variable display is changed by the second predetermined number of times in total.

Normally, in the case of a right-handed game instructed by the gaming machine 10, even if the normal electric power support state is continued until the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are variably displayed for the second predetermined number of times. Special Figure 2 11 floating display opportunities are secured for the variable display game. If the special figure 2 start memory is not generated even in the right-handed game instructed by the gaming machine 10, the special figure 1 variable display game is first executed within the range of the start memory, and the special figure 1 variation is started from 11 times. The display games are excluded by the number corresponding to the starting memory, and the variable display opportunity for the special figure 2 variable display game is secured. For example, in the gaming machine 10, when the second predetermined number of times is 7 times in the second normal electric power support state, the special display 1 variable display game is performed 4 times (digesting game) and the special map 2 variable display game is performed 7 times. A variation display opportunity of (the game being digested + the game of the reserved memory) is secured.

If the left-handed game is continued in contrast to the right-handed game instructed by the gaming machine 10, until the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are variably displayed for the second predetermined number of times. Even if the normal electric power support state is continued, the variable display opportunity is not secured for the special figure 2 variable display game, and the variable display opportunity of the special figure 1 variable display game is 11 times. In addition, when the variation display opportunity for the special figure 2 variable display game is not secured and the final (eg, 11) special figure 1 variable display game is executed in the second game state, the variation of the special figure 1 variable display game The display pattern may be a predetermined fixed time variable display pattern, a variable display pattern having the same variable display time as the variable display pattern selected in the special figure 2 variable display game, or the special figure. It may be a variable display pattern having a variable display time shorter than the variable display pattern selected in the two variable display game, or may be a variable display pattern having a predetermined shortest time.

Further, the variable display pattern of the special figure 1 variable display game other than the final time (for example, 1 to 10 times) in the second game state may be a predetermined fixed time variable display pattern, or the special figure 2 variation. It may be a variable display pattern having the same variable display time as the variable display pattern selected in the display game, or a variable display pattern having a variable display time shorter than the variable display pattern selected in the special figure 2 variable display game. Alternatively, the display pattern may be a variable display pattern with a predetermined minimum time.

The gaming machine 10 sets the big hit probability of the special figure 1 variable display game to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/200) and the small hit probability of the special figure 2 variable display game to a relatively high probability (for example, Set to 1/8). As a result, the gaming machine 10 can allow the small hits to exist in the special figure 2 starting memory in the normal electric power support state at an appropriate frequency. Similarly, the gaming machine 10 can allow the small hit to exist in the special figure 2 starting memory in the first gaming state at an appropriate frequency.

The gaming machine 10 can detect the small hit existing in the special figure 2 starting memory by pre-reading, and notify the pre-reading result at a predetermined timing by the display device 41, the V lamp 77, and other effect devices. You can

Next, a series of effects that the gaming machine 10 performs from the big hit effect to the electric support game state after the big hit (game state in the normal electric power support state) will be described with reference to FIGS. In the electric support game state, electric support (normal power support) is performed a predetermined number of times (1 or 7 times) according to the type of jackpot. The electric support gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

FIG. 27 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of the game effect of the second embodiment. FIG. 28 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of the game effect of the second embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram (No. 3) showing an example of the game effect of the second embodiment. FIG. 30 is a diagram (No. 4) showing an example of the game effect of the second embodiment. The same display contents as those of the display screen 500 shown in FIG. 13 will be described with the same reference numerals as appropriate.

The display screen 700 shown in FIG. 27(1) is a display screen during a big hit. The display screen 700 includes a round display 701, a round earned value display 702, a total earned value display 703, and a guidance display 704 in the display contents.

The round display 701 displays how many rounds the big hit is now. The round means that the gaming machine 10 wins a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls in the special winning opening 1 (first special variable winning device 75) or a predetermined opening from the opening of the special winning opening 1. It is a period in which the special winning opening 1 is opened until either one of the conditions for which the openable time elapses is reached, and in the big hit, control (cycle game) is continued (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds. On the display screen 700, the round display 701 displays "1 round", which indicates that it is the first round of the big hit.

The round acquired value display 702 displays the accumulated value (points: Pt) acquired during the round. The points (Pt) are obtained by performing a required unit conversion on the number of prize balls obtained by winning a prize in the special winning opening 1. That is, the point (Pt) is also referred to as the number of unit conversion prize balls. For example, the gaming machine 10 multiplies the number of prize balls by 10 to convert the number into “Pt”. On the display screen 700, the round earned value display 702 displays “0Pt”, which indicates that there are no points that have been earned in the round so far.

The total acquired value display 703 displays the accumulated value acquired during the big hit. On the display screen 700, the total earned value display 703 displays “0Pt”, indicating that there are no points that have been won in the jackpot so far.

The guide display 704 displays various guides regarding the game effect depending on the mode. The guide display 704 guides the player to information according to the game state (big hit, ending, electric support game state).

On the display screen 700, the guide display 704 displays a character such as a boy and ten round icons that are displayed around the character such as a boy. The circular icon can be switched between a lighting state and a non-lighting state, and all 10 icons are in a non-lighting state on the display screen 700. The round icon is the default (normal) aspect of the icon and is, for example, white.

The guidance display 704 indicates that the winning upper limit (upper limit in design) of the game ball to the special winning opening 1 in the current round is “10” by the number of this icon (10 icons) (guidance) is doing. As described above, the gaming machine 10 can function the guide display 704 as a means for suggesting the winning upper limit (information on the number of winnings in the special winning opening 1) during the big hit.

In addition, the guide display 704 indicates (guides) that the game ball that has won the special winning opening 1 in the current round is “0” in the form of this icon (10 icons in the unlit state). .. As described above, the gaming machine 10 can function the guide display 704 as a means for suggesting a winning situation (information about the number of winnings in the special winning opening 1) during a big hit. For example, when a prize is won in the special winning opening 1, the gaming machine 10 turns on the icons in the off state in the clockwise order from the lower left.

In the display screen 700, the pending consumption display 506 is blank (blank) to indicate that the special figure variation display game is stopped. Further, on the display screen 700, 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. Further, on the display screen 700, the special figure 1 hold number display 503 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game is “0”, and the special figure 2 hold number display 504 shows the special figure 2 game hold storage. The number is “3”, and the hold display 505 indicates that the number of held storages of the special figure variation display game is “3”.

The V lamp 77 shown in FIG. 27(1) shows a mode in which the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 700. As shown in FIG. 27(1), while the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 700, the V lamp 77 is in the off state (non-illuminated state).

The display screen 705 shown in FIG. 27(2) is a display screen after the display screen 700, and is a display screen after the game ball has won the special winning opening 1 in one round.
On the display screen 705, the round earned value display 702 displays “150Pt”, which indicates that “150Pt” has been acquired in the round. Further, on the display screen 705, the total acquired value display 703 displays “150Pt”, which means that “150Pt” has been acquired by the present in the big hit.

In the display screen 705, the guidance display 704 includes a character such as a boy, nine unlit round icons displayed around the boy-like character, and one lit round icon. The icon and are displayed. The guide display 704 indicates (guides) that the winning upper limit (upper limit in design) of the game ball to the special winning opening 1 in the current round is “10” by the 10 icons. In addition, the guide display 704 indicates that the game ball that has won the special winning opening 1 in the current round is “1” by means of nine icons in the off state and one icon in the illuminated state (guidance). is doing.

Further, on the display screen 705, the guidance display 704 shows a part (here, 1/4) of the background (portion) surrounded by 10 icons from the start of one round (state of the display screen 700). The display is changed according to the passage of time. As a result, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that one-fourth of the time of one round has elapsed (round elapsed time). As described above, the gaming machine 10 can cause the guide display 704 to function as a means for suggesting the elapsed time of the round (the condition for ending the round (information about the time of the big hit production)) during the big hit. The gaming machine 10 may guide the elapsed time by changing or changing the background display of the guide display 704 or additionally displaying a gauge of the character on the guide display 704.

The V lamp 77 shown in FIG. 27(2) shows a mode in which the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 705. As shown in FIG. 27(2), while the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 705, the V lamp 77 is in the off state (non-illuminated state).

The display screen 706 shown in FIG. 28(1) is a display screen after the display screen 705 and after the start of the final round.
On the display screen 706, the round display 701 displays "final round", which indicates that it is the final round of the big hit. Further, on the display screen 706, the round earned value display 702 displays “0Pt”, which indicates that “0Pt” has been acquired in the round. Further, in the display screen 706, the total acquired value display 703 displays “13500Pt”, which indicates that “13500Pt” has been acquired by the present time in the jackpot.

Further, on the display screen 706, the guidance display 704 shows a character like a boy, nine unlit round shaped icons and one unlit star shape displayed around a character like a boy. The icon and are displayed. The guide display 704 indicates (guides) that the winning upper limit (upper limit in design) of the game ball to the special winning opening 1 in the current round is “10” by the 10 icons. Further, the guide display 704 indicates (guides) that the game ball that has won the special winning opening 1 in the current round is “0” by 10 icons in the unlit state.

Further, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that a V notice announcement effect is scheduled to be performed in the round by a star-shaped icon. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can cause the guide display 704 to function as a suggestion means for implementing the V notice notification effect during a big hit. As described above, the gaming machine 10 collectively indicates the implementation of the V notice notification effect in addition to the winning upper limit and the current number of winnings in the guide display 704, so that the player suggests the implementation of the V notice notification effect. It is possible to prevent the possibility of overlooking and to secure an opportunity to visually confirm the effect (to prevent loss of the opportunity to visually recognize). As a result, the gaming machine 10 can improve its interest.

The V notice notification effect is an effect of notifying the presence of a big hit and a small hit (a small hit that can derive a big hit) in the starting memory (holding storage) that is held (the existence of the V hold). In the V notice notification effect, the gaming machine 10 notifies the presence of V hold by the ON/OFF state of the V lamp 77.

In addition, the guidance display 704 shows that the V notice announcement effect is large in the round due to the position of the star-shaped icon (the star-shaped icon is arranged at the sixth position counting from the lower left in the clockwise direction). It indicates (guidance) that the game is planned to be triggered by the winning of six game balls in the winning opening 1 (triggered by lighting of the star-shaped icon). In this way, the gaming machine 10 can cause the guide display 704 to function as a suggestion means for the execution timing of the V notice notification effect during the big hit. In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests the execution timing of the V notice notification effect, and implements the V notice notification effect to prevent the game from becoming redundant (the redundant feeling due to rut can be reduced), and further. The interest can be improved. Further, since the gaming machine 10 performs the V notice announcement effect according to the game operation of the player (the winning of the game ball into the special winning opening 1), the player can be actively involved in the effect. This also makes it possible for the gaming machine 10 to improve its interest.

In the guidance display 704, the degree of expectation that there is a big hit or a small hit (a small hit capable of deriving a big hit) in the V notice announcement effect is indicated by a star-shaped icon (V hold may exist. It indicates (guides) that the expected degree of notification is the required degree of expectation. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can cause the guide display 704 to function as a means for suggesting the degree of expectation of the V notice notification effect during the big hit.

Further, on the display screen 706, the guidance display 704 displays a message “Attention to the stars!” in association with a character such as a boy to call attention. As a result, the guide display 704 prevents the player from overlooking that a star-shaped icon has occurred (that V notice notification effect is being performed). As a result, the gaming machine 10 can prevent the player from failing to see the V notice announcement effect, and can prevent the interest from decreasing.

The V lamp 77 shown in FIG. 28(1) shows a mode in which the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 706. As shown in FIG. 28(1), while the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 706, the V lamp 77 is in the off state (non-illuminated state).

A display screen 707 shown in FIG. 28(2) is a display screen after the display screen 706 and is a display screen during execution of the V notice announcement effect (timing when the sixth gaming ball wins the special winning opening 1). is there.

On the display screen 707, the round earned value display 702 displays “900Pt”, indicating that “900Pt” has been acquired in the round. Further, on the display screen 707, the total acquired value display 703 displays “14400Pt”, which indicates that “14400Pt” has been acquired up to the present in the big hit.

Further, on the display screen 707, the guide display 704 has a character such as a boy, four unlit circular icons displayed around the boy-like character, and five lit round icons. The icon and one illuminated star-shaped icon are displayed. The guide display 704 indicates (guides) that the winning upper limit (upper limit in design) of the game ball to the special winning opening 1 in the current round is “10” by the 10 icons. In addition, the guide display 704 indicates that the gaming ball that has won the special winning opening 1 in the current round is “6” by the four icons in the off state and the icons in the six illuminated state (guidance). is doing.

Further, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that a V notice announcement effect is scheduled to be performed in the round by a star-shaped icon. In addition, the guidance display 704 shows that the V notice announcement effect is large in the round due to the position of the star-shaped icon (the star-shaped icon is arranged at the sixth position counting from the lower left in the clockwise direction). It indicates (guidance) that the game is planned to be triggered by the winning of six game balls in the winning opening 1 (triggered by lighting of the star-shaped icon). In addition, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that the degree of expectation of being notified that the V hold is present in the V notice notification effect is the required expectation degree by the star-shaped icon.

In addition, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that it is time to perform the V notice notification effect because the star-shaped icon is switched from the unlit state to the lit state. Also, on the display screen 707, the guide display 704 displays a part (here, half) of the background (part) surrounded by 10 icons from the start of the final round (state of the display screen 706). The display is changed according to the passage of time. As a result, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that half the time of the final round has elapsed (elapsed time in the round).

The V lamp 77 shown in FIG. 28(2) indicates a mode in which the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 707 (during execution of the V notice notification effect). As shown in FIG. 28(2), the V lamp 77 is turned on by the V notice announcement effect execution. As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs the player that there is a big hit or a small hit (a small hit that can derive the big hit) in the holding storage (the presence of the V hold).

Even if the V hold is present, the gaming machine 10 may leave the V lamp 77 in the OFF state in the V notice announcement effect and not notify that the V hold is present (the existing V hold is present). Can be kept secret). According to this, even if the gaming machine 10 is not informed that the V hold is present in the V notice notifying effect, the hold memory has an expectation of deriving a big hit or a small hit (a small hit that can derive the big hit). This can be maintained by the player (preventing that the hold storage is lost and confirmed when the V hold is not notified), and the sense of redundancy can be reduced. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can prevent the interest from decreasing.

The display screen 708 shown in FIG. 29(1) is a display screen after the display screen 707 and is the ending display screen. The display screen 708 includes an ending effect display 709 in the display content. The ending effect display 709 displays various effects performed in the ending. Examples of productions that will be performed at the ending include display of designs, display of model name, display of movie, display of maker logo, display of cautions (for example, display of cautions to prevent slipping in and forgetting to forget the prepaid card). There is.

On the display screen 708, the ending effect display 709 displays an image showing that the prepaid card is ejected from the ejection port and a message "Caution to forget to take the card!" It's done.

Further, on the display screen 708, the guidance display 704 is a display in which the form (shape, lighting state) of the icon of the final round of the big hit is inherited as it is, and the character like a boy and the surroundings of the character like a boy are displayed. The nine illuminated round icons and one illuminated star icon are displayed.

Further, on the display screen 708, the guidance display 704 shows a part (here, half) of the background (portion) surrounded by 10 icons as a time period from the start of alerting of the prepaid card forgetting prevention. The display is changed according to the progress. As a result, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that one half of the time for performing the caution display for preventing the forgetting to remove the prepaid card has elapsed. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can cause the guide display 704 to function as a suggestion means for the elapsed time of various effects (ending condition (information regarding ending effect time)) performed during the ending. The guidance display 704 may indicate the elapsed time of the entire ending instead of or in addition to the elapsed time of various effects.

The display screen 710 shown in FIG. 29(2) is the display screen after the display screen 708 and the ending display screen.
On the display screen 710, the ending effect display 709 displays a character like a tiger and a message "Be careful of getting caught" to call attention to prevent getting stuck.

Further, on the display screen 710, the guidance display 704 is a display in which the form (shape, lighting state) of the icon of the final round of the big hit is inherited as it is, and the character like a boy and the surroundings of the character like a boy are displayed. The nine illuminated round icons and one illuminated star icon are displayed.

Further, on the display screen 710, the guidance display 704 shows a part (here, a quarter) of the background (portion) surrounded by the 10 icons in accordance with the passage of time from the start of alerting attention for prevention of engagement. Are changed and displayed. As a result, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that one-fourth of the time for performing the caution display for preventing the slip-in has elapsed.

A display screen 711 shown in FIG. 30(1) is a display screen after the display screen 710 and is a display screen in a state where a game after a big hit is started.
The display screen 711 includes a mode display 712, an effect explanation display 713, an operation timing display 714, and an effect symbol group 715 in the display content.

The mode display 712 displays the current effect mode. On the display screen 711, the mode display 712 displays “◯× mode”, which indicates that the current effect mode is the ◯× mode. For example, the ◯× mode is an example of the effect mode in the electric support gaming state.

The effect explanation display 713 displays an explanation about the effect in the effect mode. The effect explanation display 713 displays an explanation of "press the buttons to align the symbols!!", and push button effects accompanied by operation of the push button (effect button 25) by the player (stop the symbols by operating the push button). It shows (guides) that production will be performed. The push button effect is an effect for accepting an intervention operation by the push button up to the maximum number of times (guidance) displayed by the guide display 704.

The operation timing display 714 displays (guides) the timing when the operation of the push button can be accepted (the player can intervene). The operation timing display 714 is displayed at each timing when the operation of the push button can be accepted. The operation timing display 714 displays an image of the hand operating the push button, and indicates that the operation of the push button can be accepted.

The effect symbol group 715 is a symbol group for effect that displays symbol variation and symbol stop in accordance with the push button operation in the push button effect. The effect symbol group 715 can display symbol variation and symbol stop independently of the small symbol group 502 (special figure variation display game). That is, the production symbol group 715 can display the symbol variation and the symbol display a plurality of times during one special symbol variation display game, and one symbol during a plurality of special symbol variation table games. It is also possible to display fluctuations and symbol stops. The effect symbol group 715 displays push button effects for displaying symbol stop, with the upper limit of the number of times the guide display 704 is displayed (guidance).

The effect symbol group 715 may display one push button effect until the electric support game state ends, or a plurality of push button effects until the electric support game state ends. May be displayed.

The production symbol group 715 displays the symbol stop when the operation of the push button by the player is accepted while the operation timing display 714 is being displayed. The effect symbol group 715 is a combination of big hits (for example, "777" only when the special figure variation display game being executed (holding memory during digestion) derives a big hit or a small hit (a small hit that can derive the big hit). )), the symbols can be stopped and displayed, and when the special figure variation display game being executed (holding memory during digestion) derives the deviation, the symbols are stopped and displayed only in the combination of the deviations.

When the production symbol group 715 stops and displays the symbols in the combination of the big hits, the small symbol group 502 (the special figure variation display game being executed) is also synchronized with the big hit or the small hit (the big hit can be derived. The symbol is stopped and displayed in a combination of (small hit), the ◯× mode is ended, and the big hit state is entered.

On the display screen 711, the effect symbol group 715 variably displays the symbols, which indicates that the push button operation (intervention operation) by the player is not executed.

Further, on the display screen 711, the guidance display 704 is a display in which the form (shape, lighting state) of the icon of the final round of the big hit is inherited as it is, and it is displayed around the boy-like character and the boy-like character. The nine illuminated round icons and one illuminated star icon are displayed.

The guide display 704 indicates that the number of remaining push buttons that can be operated in one push button effect (the number of times that the effect symbol group 715 can be stopped) is limited to “10” times by the 10 icons in this lighting state. It shows (guidance). In this way, the gaming machine 10 can cause the guide display 704 to function as a suggestion unit for the number of times of operation in push button effects (information related to game effects) during the electric support game state. For example, when the push button is operated, the gaming machine 10 turns off the icons in the lighting state in the clockwise order from the lower left.

Further, on the display screen 711, the guidance display 704 is displayed by the player according to the star-shaped icon and its position (the star-shaped icon is arranged at the sixth position counting from the lower left in the clockwise direction). It indicates (guidance) that the expectation degree that a big hit or a small hit (a small hit capable of deriving a big hit) is derived with the execution of the push button operation for the second time. In this manner, the gaming machine 10 can cause the guide display 704 to function as a means for suggesting the degree of expectation (information regarding the game effect (operation result)) for deriving the big hit by the push button effect at the specific operation timing during the electric support game state. it can.

Further, on the display screen 711, the guide display 704 displays a message “Attention to the stars!” in association with a character such as a boy to call attention. As a result, the guide display 704 prevents the player from missing the occurrence of the star-shaped icon.

In the display screen 711, 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 711, the special figure 1 holding number display 503 indicates that the number of holding memories of the special figure 1 game is “0”, and the special figure 2 holding number display 504 shows that the number of holding memories of the special figure 2 game is "2" is displayed, and the hold display 505 indicates that the number of held storages of the special figure variation display game is "2". Further, on the display screen 711, the pending consumption display 506 displays the pending storage display during the digestion, indicating that the special figure variation display game is in the variation display.

A display screen 716 shown in FIG. 30(2) is a display screen after the display screen 711 and is a display screen in a state where the third push button operation is executed.
On the display screen 716, the guidance display 704 includes a character such as a boy, three unlit round icons displayed around the boy-like character, six lit round icons, and One star-shaped icon in the lit state is displayed.

The guide display 704 indicates that the number of remaining push buttons that can be operated in one push button effect (the number of times that the effect symbol group 715 can be stopped) is limited to "7" times by the seven illuminated icons. It shows (guidance). In addition, the guide display 704 is the sixth push button by the player by the star-shaped icon and its position (the star-shaped icon is arranged at the sixth position counting from the lower left in the clockwise direction). It indicates (guidance) that the expectation level at which a big hit or a small hit (a small hit that can derive a big hit) is derived as the operation is performed.

In addition, the guidance display 704 has already performed the push button operation three times by the three icons in the off state located clockwise from the lower left (that the symbol stop of the effect symbol group 715 has been executed three times). Is shown. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can cause the guide display 704 to function as a suggestion means for the operation status (information regarding the game effect) in the push button effect during the electric support game state.

Further, on the display screen 716, the guidance display 704 displays a part (here, one half) of the background (portion) surrounded by the 10 icons by changing the mode according to the passage of time. .. As a result, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that half of the time for performing the push button effect has elapsed. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can cause the guide display 704 to function as a means for suggesting the elapsed time of push button effect (end condition of push button effect) during the electric support game state. The guidance display 704 may guide the elapsed time of the effect mode (the elapsed time of the electric support gaming state) instead of or in addition to the elapsed time of the game effect. Further, the guidance display 704 may function as a suggestion means for suggesting information about the operation valid period per push button operation instead of or in addition to the elapsed time of the game effect.

On the display screen 716, the effect symbol group 715 is stopped and displayed in a combination of “743” (a combination of outliers) in accordance with the push button operation by the player. On the other hand, on the display screen 716, 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. Further, on the display screen 716, 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. That is, it is shown that the effect symbol group 715 displays the symbol stop independently of the special figure variation display game.

Then, on the display screen 716, the special figure 1 pending number display 503 indicates that the number of pending storage of the special figure 1 game is “0”, and the special figure 2 pending number display 504 shows that of the special figure 2 game pending storage. The number is “2”, and the hold display 505 indicates that the number of held storages of the special figure variation display game is “2”. That is, it indicates that the special figure variation display game being executed is continuing in the state of the display screen 711.

The above is a series of effects that the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment performs from the big hit effect to the electric support game state after the big hit.
In this way, the gaming machine 10 can display the guide display 704 across the big hit, the ending, and the electric support game state, and can also function as a suggestion means for suggesting different information in each state. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can secure the time for displaying the guide display 704 and can effectively use the guide display 704 in each state. In addition, the gaming machine 10 creates a sense of unity (a sense of unity) among the jackpots, endings, and electric support gaming states by displaying the guide display 704 across each of them (a unified production as a whole. Can be done and the sense of redundancy can be reduced. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can synergistically improve the interest.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 displays the mode of the icon of the final round of the big hit in the guide display 704 as it is as it is until the gaming state after the big hit, and the number of lights of the icon is diverted as the operation upper limit of the push button effect. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the sense of unity (a sense of unity) between the big hit and the electric support gaming state, and reduce the sense of redundancy. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can synergistically improve the interest.

It should be noted that the gaming machine 10 is turned on in the clockwise order from the lower left icon in accordance with the winning of the special winning opening 1 during the big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the order in which the icons are turned off may be randomly determined. By thus determining the order of lighting at random and making the timing of performing the V notice notification effect irregular, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming redundant in the period until the V notice notification effect is performed.

Further, for example, the gaming machine 10 sets the V notice notification effect to be the timing of winning the 10th prize until the remaining time becomes 1/4, and the V notice notification effect is not given. When the remaining time becomes 1/4, it may be set to perform the V notice notification effect at the next winning timing (the timing of the V notice notification effect may be determined according to the remaining time). .. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can improve the interest by adjusting the execution timing just before the end of the round and irritate it, and can also prevent the loss of the execution opportunity.

The gaming machine 10 may change the position of the star-shaped icon when changing the state (during the big hit and the electric support game state), or may change the number of icons ( For example, in the electric support game state, the icon that was in the off state during the big hit is hidden). Further, the gaming machine 10 may change the icon (star-shaped icon) indicating the required degree of expectation during the big hit and the electric support game playing state to an icon indicating another degree of expectation. Further, the gaming machine 10 may change the form of the icon during the round during the big hit or during the electric support game state. As described above, by allowing the icon to change, the gaming machine 10 can create a new interest and reduce a sense of redundancy.

Further, the gaming machine 10 may increase the operation upper limit of the push button operation by adding the number of icons when a new pending storage (special figure 2 pending storage) occurs during the electric support gaming state.
In addition, the gaming machine 10 may suggest (notify) a functional change of the guidance display 704 (changing the contents to be guided) when transitioning the state (transitioning to the ending or electric support gaming state). Further, the gaming machine 10 may change the mode (for example, pose) of the character between a big hit, an ending, and an electric support game playing state, thereby suggesting (guidance) the current state by the guidance display 704. .. Further, the gaming machine 10 may change the manner of the character of the guide display 704 at the timing when the lighting state/extinguishing state of the icon changes to facilitate grasping that the lighting state/extinguishing state has changed.

Further, the gaming machine 10 may distinguishably notify in the V notice holding effect whether the V hold is a big hit or a small hit (a small hit that derives the big hit). Further, the gaming machine 10 makes a big hit or a small hit (or a small hit) by differentiating the stop symbol of the effect symbol group in the electric support game state between the big hit and the small hit (the small hit to derive the big hit). It may be possible to distinguish whether it is a big hit or a small hit.

Next, a lighting mode for notifying the V hold of the V lamp 77 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31: is a figure which shows an example of the lighting mode of the V lamp of 2nd Embodiment.
The table in FIG. 31(1) is an example of a table in which the lighting mode of the V lamp 77 is set. In the table shown in FIG. 31(1), different lighting modes are set for each number of V-holds.

The gaming machine 10 sets the V lamp 77 to a lighting mode of “rainbow color” when indicating that the V hold is “4”, and the V lamp when indicating that the V hold is “3”. When 77 is set to the "purple" lighting mode and V hold is suggested to be "2", V lamp 77 is set to the "red" lighting mode and V hold is suggested to be "1" The V lamp 77 is set to a “yellow” lighting mode. In this way, by changing the lighting mode according to the V hold, the gaming machine 10 can also suggest (guide) the number of the V hold to the player.

In the notification of V-holding, the gaming machine 10 may indicate that the number is less than or equal to the number of V-holding that actually exists. For example, even when the V-holding is actually "4", the light is turned on. The aspect may be “yellow”. As a result, the gaming machine 10 allows the player to maintain an expectation that the pending storage will lead to a big hit or a small hit (a small hit that can lead to a big hit) (the holding memory that has not been notified of the V hold is removed. Can be prevented), and the sense of redundancy can be reduced. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can prevent the interest from decreasing.

The table in FIG. 31(2) is an example of a table in which the lighting mode of the V lamp 77 is set. In the table shown in FIG. 31(2), different lighting modes are set for each number of V-holds.

The gaming machine 10 sets the V lamp 77 in a lighting mode of “blinking from beginning to end” when it indicates that the V hold is “4”, and when it indicates that the V hold is “3”. 77 is set to a lighting mode that "flashes periodically twice", and if it indicates that the V hold is "2", the V lamp 77 is set to a lighting mode that flashes once periodically, and V hold is set. When it is indicated that it is "1", the V lamp 77 is set to the lighting mode of "always-on". In this way, by changing the lighting mode according to the V hold, the gaming machine 10 can also suggest (guide) the number of the V hold to the player.

Next, the aspect of the icon will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of an aspect of the icon of the second embodiment.
The table of FIG. 32(1) is a table in which the icon form for notifying the degree of expectation (other than the default) and the degree of expectation are set. There are four icon modes: a star mode, a hexagon mode, a rhombus mode, and an ellipse mode.

The star-shaped icon suggests (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation degree (the degree of expectation at which it is notified that V hold is present) is 100% during the big hit, and during the electric support game state. Suggests (guides) that the jackpot derivation expectation is 100%.

The hexagonal icon suggests (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation (expectation that the presence of V hold is informed) is 60% during the big hit, and during the electric support game state. Suggests (guides) that the jackpot derivation expectation is 60%.

The diamond-shaped icon suggests (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation (the degree of expectation that V hold is announced) is 30% during the big hit, and during the electric power support game state. Suggests (guidance) that the expectation for jackpots is 30%.

The icon in the form of an ellipse suggests (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation (the degree of expectation at which V hold is announced) is 10% during the big hit, and during the electric support game state. It suggests (guides) that the expectation for jackpots is 10%.

The table of FIG. 32(2) is a table in which the icon form for notifying the degree of expectation (other than the default) and the degree of expectation are set. There are four icon modes: a rainbow mode, a purple mode, a red mode, and a yellow mode.

The rainbow-colored icon suggests (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation degree (the degree of expectation of being informed that V hold is present) is 100% during the big hit, and during the electric support game state. Suggests (guides) that the jackpot derivation expectation is 100%.

The purple icon indicates (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation (expectation that the V hold is present) is 60% during the big hit, and during the electric support game state It suggests (guides) that the jackpot derivation expectation is 60%.

The icon in the red mode suggests (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation (the degree of expectation that V hold is informed) is 30% during the big hit, and during the electric support game state Suggests (guidance) that the expectation for jackpots is 30%.

The yellow icon indicates (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation (the degree of expectation that V hold is informed) is 10% during the big hit, and during the electric support game state. It suggests (guides) that the expectation for jackpots is 10%.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 may be different in the mode of guiding the V lamp lighting expectation during the big hit and the mode of guiding the big hit deriving expectation during the electric support game state. For example, the gaming machine 10 may display a star-shaped icon in a purple form, guide the V lamp lighting expectation by the star (shape), and guide the jackpot derivation expectation by the purple (color). Good. In this case, for example, a white (default color) star-shaped icon may be displayed at the time of appearance, and may be displayed in purple when illuminated. It should be noted that the shape and color are an example of the method of notifying the degree of expectation and are not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 10 may notify the degree of expectation by displaying a predetermined effect on a round icon.

Next, a modified example of the icon of the guide display 704 in the electric support gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a modification of the guide display in the electric support gaming state of the second embodiment.

The guide display 704 shown in FIG. 33(1) indicates that the push button operation has been executed “3” times when the operation support upper limit of the push button effect is “10” times during the electric support game state. The mode which is being shown is shown.

In FIG. 33(1), the guidance display 704 has already executed the push button three times by changing the three icons located in the clockwise direction from the lower left to the non-display state and turning them off (effect symbol). It shows that the symbol stop of the group 715 was executed three times). In this way, by hiding the icon according to the operation status, the gaming machine 10 may suggest (guide) the remaining number of operations.

The guide display 704 shown in FIG. 33(2) is a modification of the embodiment of FIG. 33(1). That is, the guide display 704 shown in FIG. 33(2) indicates that the push button operation has been executed “3” times when the operation support upper limit of the push button effect is “10” times during the electric support game state. The mode which is instructing that is shown.

In FIG. 33(2), the guidance display 704 is replaced with a round icon, a push button-shaped icon is used as a default shape icon, and a predetermined effect is used instead of the star-shaped icon for predicting the degree of expectation. Display an icon simulating a push button.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests that the icon informs information related to the push button effect by changing the circular icon in the electric support gaming state to an icon having a shape simulating a push button (guidance). ), and the display can be easily understood by the player.

Next, the timing of the V notice notification effect during the big hit will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a timing chart showing an example of the timing of the V notice notification effect of the second embodiment.

FIG. 34 is a timing chart during a big hit. In the timing chart shown in FIG. 34, the first round is performed from the timing t1 to the timing t2, the second round is performed from the timing t2 to the timing t3, and the third round is performed from the timing t3 to the timing t4. The fourth round is performed from timing t4 to t5, and the final round is performed from timing t6 to timing t7.

FIG. 34(1) shows an example of the execution timing of the V notice notification effect. In FIG. 34(1), the V notice announcement effect is performed only in the final round. As described above, the gaming machine 10 may perform the V notice announcement effect in the final round.

FIG. 34(2) shows an example of the execution timing of the V notice notification effect. In FIG. 34(2), the V notice notification effect is performed only in the first round. As described above, the gaming machine 10 may perform the V notice notification effect in the first round.

FIG. 34(3) shows an example of the execution timing of the V notice notification effect. In FIG. 34(3), the V notice notification effect is performed in all rounds from the first round to the final round. As described above, the gaming machine 10 may perform the V notice notification effect in all rounds.

FIG. 34(4) shows an example of the execution timing of the V notice notification effect. In FIG. 34(4), the V notice notification effect is performed in the first round, the fourth round, and the final round (a predetermined round (for example, every fixed round)). As described above, the gaming machine 10 may perform the V notice announcement effect in a predetermined round.

In the case where the gaming machine 10 performs the V notice notification effect a plurality of times in the big hit, the notice content (V hold number) notified in each V notice notification effect may be different (for example, as the round progresses, V Increase the number of holds). As a result, the gaming machine 10 can reduce the sense of redundancy even when performing the V notice announcement effect a plurality of times.

Next, a display mode of the guidance display during the ending will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a timing chart showing an example of the display mode of the guidance display of the second embodiment.
FIG. 35 is a timing chart during the ending. As shown in FIG. 35, the gaming machine 10 performs four different ending effects of effects 1 to 4 during the ending.

In the timing chart shown in FIG. 35, ending effect 1 is performed from timing t11 to timing t13, ending effect 2 is performed from timing t13 to timing t15, and ending effect 3 is from timing t15 to timing t17. The ending effect 4 is performed from the timing t17 to the timing t20.

FIG. 35(1) shows an example of the display mode of the guide display 704 during the ending. In FIG. 35(1), the guidance display 704 is always displayed at the ending. Thus, the gaming machine 10 may constantly display the guide display 704 during the ending.

FIG. 35(2) shows an example of a display mode of the guide display 704 during the ending. In FIG. 35(2), the guidance display 704 indicates that the first half of the ending effect 1 (between timings t11 and t12) and the second half of the ending effect 4 (between timings t19 and t20), that is, immediately after the ending starts. Is displayed immediately before the end and is hidden at other timings (between timing t12 and timing t19). As described above, the gaming machine 10 may display the guidance display 704 immediately after the ending of the ending and immediately before the ending thereof, and may hide the guidance display 704 at other timings. According to this, the gaming machine 10 hints to the player that the display of the guidance display 704 continues even at the ending, creates a sense of unity (unification), and visually confirms the effect display content in the ending effect. It is possible to improve the property.

FIG. 35(3) shows an example of a display mode of the guide display 704 during the ending. In FIG. 35(3), the guidance display 704 is displayed in the ending effect 2 and the ending effect 4, and is hidden in the ending effect 1 and the ending effect 3. As described above, the gaming machine 10 may hide the guide display 704 in the predetermined ending effect. For example, the gaming machine 10 sets a display priority (importance) for each ending effect, and determines an ending effect for displaying the guidance display 704 based on the priority. The gaming machine 10 may change the visibility (for example, the size and the transmittance) of the guide display 704 in accordance with the priority instead of or in addition to the display/non-display. Note that the gaming machine 10 may hide the guidance display 704 during the entire period depending on the priority of the ending effect that constitutes the ending.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 hints at the player that the guidance display 704 is being displayed even at the ending, and creates a sense of unity (unification) while reducing the sense of redundancy. It is possible to improve the visibility of the effect display content in a predetermined ending effect (ending effect in which the guidance display 704 is hidden).

FIG. 35(4) shows an example of a display mode of the guide display 704 during the ending. In FIG. 35(4), the guide display 704 indicates the first half of each ending effect (between timing t11 and timing t12, between timing t13 and timing t14, between timing t15 and timing t16, and between timing t17 and timing t18). ) And is hidden in the latter half of each ending effect. As described above, the gaming machine 10 may display the guide display 704 in a part of each ending effect and hide the guide display 704 in other parts. According to this, the gaming machine 10 hints to the player that the display of the guidance display 704 continues in each ending effect, and creates a sense of unity (unification) while reducing the redundant feeling. The visibility of the effect display content in each ending effect can be improved.

Next, the timing at which the push button effect is performed will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the push button effect in the electric support gaming state of the second embodiment.

FIG. 36 is a timing chart of the electric support gaming state. In the timing chart shown in FIG. 36, the gaming machine 10 executes electric power support (universal power support) seven times during the electric power support gaming state.
In the timing chart shown in FIG. 36, the first electric power support is performed from the timing t31 to the timing t32, the second electric power support is performed from the timing t32 to the timing t33, and the third electric power support is performed. It is performed from t33 to timing t34, the fourth electric support is performed from timing t34 to timing t35, the fifth electric support is performed from timing t35 to timing t36, and the sixth electric support is performed. It is performed from the timing t36 to the timing t37, and the seventh electric power support is performed from the timing t37 to the timing t38.

FIG. 36(1) shows an example of the execution timing of the push button effect in the electric support gaming state. In FIG. 36(1), the push button effect (PB effect) is performed once (over the electric support gaming state) between the timing t31 and the timing t38. As described above, the gaming machine 10 may perform the push button effect once over the electric support gaming state.

FIG. 36(2) shows an example of the execution timing of the push button effect in the electric support gaming state. In FIG. 36(2), the push button effect is performed from the timing t31 to the timing t32 (while the first electrical support is being performed). As described above, the gaming machine 10 may perform the push button effect for the first time of the electric support in the electric support game state.

FIG. 36 (3) shows an example of the execution timing of the push button effect in the electric support gaming state. In FIG. 36(3), the push button effect is performed from the timing t31 to the timing t33 (while the first electric support and the second electric support are performed). As described above, the gaming machine 10 may perform the push button effect during the first electric support and the second electric support in the electric support game state.

FIG. 36(4) shows an example of the execution timing of the push button effect in the electric support gaming state. In FIG. 36(4), the push button effect is from timing t31 to timing t32 (first electric support), from timing t34 to timing t35 (fourth power support), and from timing t37 to timing t38 (electric support). 7th time). As described above, the gaming machine 10 may perform the push button effects at the predetermined electric power support in the electric power support game state (first electric power support, fourth electric power support and seventh electric power support).

[Modification 1 of the second embodiment]
Next, a modified example 1 of the second embodiment will be described. In the modified example 1 of the second embodiment, the gaming machine 10 can select an effect mode (an effect mode of push button effect) to be performed in the electric support gaming state during the ending or the big hit. The selection screen of the push mode of the push button effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an effect mode selection screen and a mode of guidance display in each effect mode in the first modification of the second embodiment.

A display screen 716 shown in FIG. 37(1) shows a selection screen of the effect mode (effect mode of push button effect). The display screen 716 includes a mode selection display 717 in the display content.
The mode selection display 717 displays selectable production modes in the electric support gaming state. On the display screen 716, the mode selection display 717 displays three options as a selectable effect mode: a normal mode, a continuous hitting mode, and a one-shot mode.

The normal mode is a mode for executing a push button effect of pressing the push button at a predetermined timing. In the normal mode, the gaming machine 10 accepts an operation up to the maximum number of times corresponding to the lit icon.

The continuous hit mode is an effect mode in which a push button effect of continuously pressing the push button is executed. In the continuous hit mode, the gaming machine 10 accepts a continuous hit operation up to the number of times corresponding to the icon in the lit state.

The one-shot mode is an effect mode in which a push button effect of pressing the push button once is executed. In the one-shot mode, the gaming machine 10 accepts one operation regardless of the lit icon.

On the display screen 716, the mode selection display 717 is in a state where the normal mode is selected as an option, and the guidance display 704 is a display mode corresponding to the normal mode being selected in the mode selection display 717. Specifically, the guide display 704 suggests (guidance) that the 10 icons are displayed in separate (independent) states, and that the push button operation is performed 10 times.

A display screen 718 shown in FIG. 37(2) shows a selection screen of the effect mode (effect mode of push button effect). On the display screen 718, the mode selection display 717 is in a state where the continuous hitting mode is selected as an option, and the guidance display 704 is a display mode corresponding to the continuous hitting mode being selected in the mode selection display 717. Specifically, the guide display 704 is a state in which 10 icons are combined (integrated) (10 icons are connected in a row) to perform 10 consecutive push button operations. Suggesting (guidance).

A display screen 719 shown in FIG. 37(3) shows a selection screen of the effect mode (effect mode of push button effect). On the display screen 719, the mode selection display 717 is in a state where the one-shot mode is selected as an option, and the guidance display 704 is a display mode corresponding to the one-shot mode being selected in the mode selection display 717. .. Specifically, the guide display 704 suggests (guidance) that it is an effect in which one push button operation is performed by displaying 10 icons in a state of being grouped into one.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 can function as a suggestion unit that suggests a push button operation method by changing the form of the icon of the guide display 704 according to the form of the push button effect. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can make the display easier to understand for the player.

The gaming machine 10 (including the modified example) of the second embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 executes the game in response to the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and when the game result is a special result, the first gaming state (big hit) can be generated and the first gaming state is A display means (display device) capable of displaying a predetermined image in a gaming machine that can transit to a second game state (normal power support state (first normal power support state, second normal power support state), power support game status) 41), operating means capable of accepting an operation by the player (effect button 25 (push button)), and a variable winning device operable in the first gaming state (first special variable winning device 75 (large winning opening 1)). ), and in the first game state, it is possible to execute a notification regarding the number of winnings to the variable winning device in a predetermined period, and the execution timing of the specific effect that notifies in advance that the result of the game will be a special result in the second game state. And a first guide unit (effect control device 300) that causes the display unit to display a specific image (guidance display 704) capable of suggesting.

(2) The gaming machine 10 of (1) can guide the operation restriction by the operation means by the specific image in the second game state, and can display the display regarding the specific effect on the display means in association with the operation result by the operation means. 2 guidance means (production control device 300) is provided.

(3) The specific image of (1) includes a suggestion image that can suggest information about the elapsed time of the first gaming state.
(4) The second guiding means of (2) sets the operation limit to the number of times corresponding to the number of winnings to the special winning opening in the first gaming state.

(5) The first guiding means of (1) can execute the specific effect a plurality of times in the first gaming state, and can notify different notification contents in each specific effect.
(6) In the second specific effect that is performed after the first specific effect, the first guide means of (5) provides the notification content that is more advantageous to the player than the notification content that is notified in the first specific effect. Notify me.

(7) The gaming machine 10 executes the game in response to the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, enables a special game state (big hit) when the game result is a special result, and specifies after the special game state. Display means (display device 41) capable of displaying a predetermined image in a gaming machine capable of transitioning to a game state (normal power support state (first normal power support state, second normal power support state), electric power support game status) , An operation means (effect button 25 (push button)) capable of accepting an operation by the player, and a specific image capable of guiding the operation restriction by the operation means in the specific game state and executing a notification related to the operation result by the operation means Specific image display means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying (guidance display 704) on the display means.

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 in 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 the 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 processing functions described above 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 embodiment 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.

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Claims (2)

The game is executed in response to the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and the first game state can be generated when the result of the game becomes a special result, and the game state can be transited to the second game state through the first game state. In gaming machines,
Display means capable of displaying a predetermined image,
An operation means capable of accepting an operation by a player,
A variable winning device operable in the first gaming state,
In the first game state, it is possible to execute a notification regarding the number of winnings to the variable winning device in a predetermined period, and to execute in advance a specific effect that notifies that the result of the game will be a special result in the second game state. First guide means for displaying a specific image capable of suggesting timing on the display means,
A gaming machine equipped with. In the second game state, the second guide means for guiding the operation restriction by the operation means by the specific image, and capable of displaying the display regarding the specific effect on the display means in association with the operation result by the operation means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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