JP2020081694A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing an amusement of a sound performance.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: display means (display unit 41) capable of displaying an image related to a game performance; sound output means (speaker) capable of outputting a sound related to a game performance; and performance control means (performance control unit) for controlling the display means and the sound output means. The game machine further comprises operation means (performance button and touch panel) which can be operated by a player. The performance control means can execute a volume adjustment for a sound which is output from the sound output means on the basis of an operation of the operation means, and a specific performance (silent performance) in which the specific sound (for example, BGM) is not output. The game machine can display on the display means, a volume adjustment image 43g during the volume adjustment, and a notification image 43h which reports that, the specific sound is not being output during execution of the specific performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 42

Description

The present invention includes a display unit capable of displaying an image related to a game effect, a sound output unit capable of outputting a sound related to the game effect, and an effect control unit for controlling the display unit and the sound output unit. A gaming machine provided.

2. Description of the Related Art There is known a gaming machine that produces a variable display game in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on a display unit and is stopped, and produces a sound by a sounding unit (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP, 2016-179328, A

However, it cannot be said that the sound production performed by the conventional game machine is interesting.
An object of the present invention is to enhance the enjoyment of sound production.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is
A gaming machine comprising: display means capable of displaying an image related to a game effect; sound output means capable of outputting a sound related to the game effect; and effect control means for controlling the display means and the sound output means. ,
Equipped with operation means that can be operated by the player,
The effect control means,
It is possible to perform volume adjustment of a sound output from the sound output unit based on an operation of the operation unit, and a specific effect that does not output a specific sound,
It is characterized in that a volume adjustment image can be displayed on the display means during the volume adjustment, and a notification image for notifying that the specific sound is not output during the execution of the specific effect.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of sound production.

It is the perspective view which looked at the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control system of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control system of the gaming machine. It is a flow chart explaining main processing. It is a flow chart explaining main processing. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining a starting opening switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special process starting port switch common processing. It is a flow chart explaining special figure reservation information judging processing. It is a flow chart explaining special figure reservation information judging processing. It is a flow chart explaining pre-reading big hit judging processing. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 1 game process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 2 game process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 2 game process. It is a flowchart explaining a special process 1 normal processing. It is a flowchart explaining a special process 2 normal processing. It is a flow chart explaining special figure 1 fluctuation start processing and special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. It is a flow chart explaining external information edit processing. It is a flow chart explaining external information edit processing. It is a flowchart explaining a starting opening signal editing process. It is the flowchart which explains the main processing of the production control control equipment. It is a flow chart explaining reception command check processing. It is a flow chart explaining reception command analysis processing. It is a flow chart explaining variable system command processing. It is a flow chart explaining single-shot system command processing. It is a flow chart explaining special figure 1 reservation information setting processing. It is a flow chart explaining a look-ahead variable system command processing. It is a figure explaining an example of a re-variation production. It is a figure explaining an example of a re-variation production. It is a figure explaining an example of a re-variation production. It is a figure explaining an example of a re-variation production. It is a figure explaining an example of a re-variation production. It is a figure explaining an example of a re-variation production. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the tone generator LSI and a diagram showing an example of channels provided in the tone generator LSI. It is a figure explaining an example of an output of an error voice and a guidance voice. It is a figure explaining an example of an output of an error voice and a guidance voice. It is a figure explaining an example of an output of an error voice and a guidance voice. It is a figure explaining an example of an output of an error voice and a guidance voice. It is a figure explaining an example of the output of the high-pitched sound effect. It is a figure explaining an example of an output of a winning sound. It is a figure explaining an example of a muffling effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a muffling effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a muffling effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a muffling effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a muffling effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a muffling effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a notice production. It is a figure explaining an example of a notice production. It is a figure explaining an example of a notice production. It is a figure explaining an example of a notice production.

<First Embodiment>
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is attached to an outer frame (support frame) 11 so as to be openable/closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) 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, etc. are built in, and decorations and effects, and notification when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a payout abnormality occurs, the lamp, the LED, etc., an abnormality notification color (for example, red color). The frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (blinking) and the speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effect) are provided. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is provided below the front frame 12 as well. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the speaker (upper speaker) 19a and the speaker (lower speaker) 19b inform the user of the content of the abnormality by voice. It should be noted that a lamp for notifying the dispensing abnormality 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 21 (reservoir plate) 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. Further, on the upper edge portion of the upper plate 21, an effect button 25 having an effect button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player is provided. Further, a touch panel 29 for receiving a contact operation input from the player is provided on the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25. Further, on the lower right side of the front frame 12, a keyhole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 is provided.
Although the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25 in the present embodiment, the touch panel 29 may be provided separately from the effect button 25. For example, a sub display device may be provided near the effect button 25, A touch panel 29 may be provided on the display surface of the sub display device.

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 of this embodiment, the player rotates the operation unit 24 to cause the ball-striking launcher to shoot the gaming balls supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the gaming area 32 on the front surface of the gaming board 30. To do. In addition, when the player operates the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29, in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2), the effect of intervening the operation of the player is displayed. It can be carried out.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of this embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 includes a plate-shaped game board body 80 that serves as a mounting base for various members. The game board body 80 is made of wood or synthetic resin, and is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and outer peripheral walls (guide rails) 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30 on the front surface of the game board body 80. A game area 32 is provided. The gaming machine 10 is configured to shoot a game ball from a hitting ball launching device in a game area 32 surrounded by an outer peripheral wall 31 to play a game. In the game area 32, windmills, obstacle nails and the like are arranged as members for changing the flow direction of the game ball, and the launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by these members.

A center case 40, which forms a window serving as a display area of the variable display game, is attached to the approximate center of the game area 32. A display device 41 as an effect display device (variable display device) that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information is arranged behind the window formed in the center case 40.

The display device 41 (variable display device) is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) and a CRT (CRT). In the area where the image on the display screen can be displayed (display area), a still image or a moving image can be displayed as an effect image. For example, a plurality of identification information (special symbols) or a character that directs a special figure variable display game, Information about the game such as a background image that enhances the effect is displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure 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 effect based on the progress of the game is displayed.

In the center case 40, a warp flow path forming member 614 forming a warp flow path for guiding a game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the inside of the center case 40, and a game ball passing through the warp flow path rolling. And a possible stage portion 620 are provided. Since the stage portion 620 of the center case 40 is arranged above the starting winning opening 36, the game balls rolled on the stage portion 620 can easily win the starting winning opening 36.
Further, on the upper part of the center case 40, a board effect device 44 for effecting a game by operating is provided. The board effect device 44 is operable from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

In the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, a normal symbol starting gate (universal figure starting gate) 34 is provided. Inside the universal figure starting gate 34, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the universal figure starting gate 34 is provided. When the game ball hit in the game area 32 passes through the universal figure starting gate 34, the universal figure variation display game is executed.

In the lower left game area 32 of the center case 40, two general winning openings 35 are arranged, and in the lower right game area 32 of the center case 40, one general winning opening 35 is arranged. The winning of the game ball into these general winning openings 35 is detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 3) provided in the general winning openings 35.

In the game area 32 below the center case 40, a starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning area) for providing a starting condition of the special figure 1 variable display game (first special figure variable display game) 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 part of the center case 40, an ordinary variable winning device 37 (second starting winning area) for providing a start condition of the special figure 2 variable display game (second special figure variable display game) is provided. The game ball that has won the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by the start port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3).
The normal variation winning device 37 is provided with a movable member (not shown), and this movable member always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in which the game ball cannot flow. Then, when the result of the universal figure variation display game is a predetermined result, the universal ball 37d (see FIG. 3) as a drive device allows the game ball to easily flow into the regular variation winning device 37 (open state (game). It is possible to change it to an advantageous condition for the person).

In addition, in the present embodiment, the movable member of the normal variation winning device 37 is a so-called tongue-type ordinary electric accessory that is opened and closed by advancing and retracting (sliding) in the front-back direction by the universal electric solenoid 37c. The movable member of 37 is not limited to this. The movable member of the ordinary variation winning device 37 may be, for example, an attacker-type ordinary electric accessory that is opened by rotating the upper end side in a direction in which the ordinary electric solenoid 37c tilts toward the front side, or the ordinary electric prize solenoid 37c. It may be a tulip-shaped ordinary electric accessory that opens in an inverted "C" shape.
In addition, the normal variation winning device 37 allows the game ball to win even when the movable member is in the closed state, and may be in a state in which the game ball is more difficult to win in the closed state than in the open state.

In the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, between the universal figure starting gate 34 and the normal variation winning device 37, there are a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. A convertible first special variation winning device (upper special winning opening) 38 is provided. The first special variation winning device 38 converts the upper special winning opening into a state in which a game ball can flow in by an opening/closing member (not shown) moving forward and backward (sliding). According to the result of the special figure variation display game, the first special variation winning device 38 converts the upper special winning opening from the closed state to the open state, thereby facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the upper special winning opening. , A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. The game balls that have won the first special variation winning device 38 are detected by the special winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3).

Inside the upper special winning opening (winning area), a specific area into which the game ball can flow is provided, and the lever solenoid 38f (see FIG. 3) so as to change the inflow probability of the game ball into the specific area. ) Is provided with a lever member. The specific area is provided with a specific area switch 38d (see FIG. 3) capable of detecting the inflow of the game ball, and based on the fact that the specific area switch 38d detects the game ball, the advantageous state for the player is found. It occurs (in this embodiment, a high-probability state occurs after the special game state ends). The game ball that has flowed into the specific area is discharged to the outside of the first special variation winning device 38.

Further, inside the upper special winning opening, there is provided a remaining ball outlet switch 38e (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball discharged to the outside of the first special variation winning device 38 without flowing into a specific area. ing. The number of game balls detected by the special winning opening switch 38a provided inside the upper special winning opening (the number of gaming balls flowing into the upper special winning opening), and the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball discharging opening switch 38e. It is possible to confirm that all the game balls in the upper prize hole have been discharged by matching the number of game balls (the number of game balls discharged from the upper prize hole), basically until this confirmation ends. Will not open a new upper prize hole.

In the game area 32 below the center case 40, to the right of the starting winning opening 36, a second special variation winning prize that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. A device (lower prize winning opening) 39 is provided. The second special variation winning device 39, by opening and closing (not shown) forward and backward (slide), to convert the lower big winning opening into a state in which the game ball can flow. The second special variation winning device 39 converts the lower special winning opening from the closed state to the open state according to the result of the special figure variation display game, and facilitates the inflow of the game ball into the lower special winning opening. , A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. The game ball that has won the second special variation winning device 39 is detected by the special winning opening switch (count switch) 39a (see FIG. 3).

In the game area 32 below the start winning opening 36, an outlet 30a is provided for collecting game balls that have not been won in the winning opening or the like. Further, a special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game, special figure 2 variation display game) and a general figure variation display game are executed outside the game area 32 and in the lower right corner of the game board body 80. A collective display device 50 is provided.

The collective display device 50 includes a special figure 1 display device (first special figure change display portion) 51 and a special figure 2 change display for a special figure 1 change display game, which is composed of a 7-segment type display device (LED lamp) or the like. Special figure 2 indicator for game (second special figure variation display section) 52, first memory display section 53 for informing the number of starting memory of special figure 1 variation display game composed of LED lamp, and LED lamp And a second memory display unit 54 for informing the number of remembered starting memories of the special figure 2 variable display game.

In addition, the collective display device 50 is advantageous to the player among the round display unit 55 that displays the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times of opening and closing the special variation winning devices 38 and 39), left hitting (normal hitting) and right hitting. A first game state display unit 56 for notifying how to hit (how to hit corresponding to the game state) and a probability display unit 57 for notifying the probability state (high probability state or low probability state) of the special figure variation display game are provided. There is. In addition, the collective display device 50, a probability state display section that displays that the probability state of the big hit is high probability state when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on, a display that lights up when the big hit occurs and notifies the big hit occurrence A part (display) or the like may be provided.
Further, the public figure display unit 58 for displaying the general figure variable display game, the memory display unit 59 for informing the number of starting memories of the general figure variable display game, and the time saving state which lights up when the time saving state occurs and notifies the occurrence of the time saving state. A notification unit 60 and the like are provided.

The special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display device 51 and the special figure 2 display device 52 is displayed at the center while the variation display game is being executed, that is, while the decorative special figure variation display game is being executed on the display device 41. The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. The blinking cycle is set to 100 msec, for example. In the case of the present embodiment, in the special figure 1 variable display game on the special figure 1 display device 51, in addition to the central segment, the eighth segment provided on the lower right side of 7 segments is also driven to blink. It is configured such that the fact that it is fluctuating is displayed so that the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 can be distinguished from each other. Then, when the result of the game is “out”, for example, the central segment (in addition to the special figure 1, the eighth segment on the lower right side as a result) is turned on as a result mode of the out, and the result of the game is In the case of “win”, the game result is displayed by turning on a result mode (for example, numbers or symbols) other than the off result mode (special result mode).

The first memory display unit 53 turns off a plurality of LEDs for the number of unexploited balls (starting memory number=holding number) among the winning ball numbers into the starting winning port 36, which is a variation start condition of the special map 1 display device 51. , It lights up (flashes) and is displayed.
The second memory display unit 54 displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number=holding number) among the plurality of LEDs among the number of winning balls to the normal variation winning device 37, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52. It is displayed by turning it off and turning it on (blinking).
The round display unit 55 is composed of LED lamps and the like, and turns off all the LEDs when not in the special game state, and turns on the LEDs corresponding to the number of rounds selected according to the special result during the special game state. Turn it on. The round display unit 55 may be configured by a 7-segment type display.

The first gaming state display unit 56 is composed of LED lamps and the like. For example, when the player is in a gaming state in which the left hitting is more advantageous to the player than the right hitting (normal hitting), all LEDs are turned off and left. When the right hitting is more advantageous for the player than the hitting (in the right hitting), all the LEDs are turned on.
The probability display unit 57 is composed of an LED lamp or the like. For example, when the probability state of a big hit is a low probability state (normal probability state), all the LEDs are turned off, and the probability state of a big hit is a high probability state (probability change state). In the case of, all the LEDs are turned on.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present 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 includes a game microcomputer (hereinafter, referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. It includes a CPU section 110 having the same, an input section 120 having an input port, an output section 130 having an output port and a driver, a data bus 140 connecting the CPU section 110, the input section 120 and the output section 130, and the like. ..

The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a reference clock for a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillating circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 and the like. A DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, or DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 is supplied to the game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 to be operable. To be done.

The power supply device 400 has a normal power supply unit including an AC-DC converter that generates a DC voltage of 32V DC from an AC power supply of 24V and a DC-DC converter that generates a DC voltage of a lower level such as DC 12V, DC 5V from a voltage of 32V DC. 410, a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies a power supply voltage to the RAM inside the game microcomputer 111 at the time of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure monitoring signal that notifies the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of the power failure, A control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs a control signal such as a reset signal is provided.

In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply part 420 and the control signal generation part 430 are on separate boards or integrated with the game control device 100, that is, the main. It may be configured to be provided on the 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 generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the present embodiment. By providing the above, the cost can be reduced by excluding it from the object of replacement.

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. That is, the game control device 100 can store and retain the information about the game even when the power supply to the game machine is stopped due to a power failure, and the game can be restarted based on the stored information after the power failure is restored. It constitutes a game information storage holding means. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops to 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the reset signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, when the power is turned on or the power is restored, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that point.

Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. When the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on 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.

The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 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 and a storage area of various signals and random number values at the time of game control. Used as. An electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used as the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C.

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 determine the fluctuation pattern by referring to the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as starting memory. 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 (special gaming state) that is advantageous for the player when the special result mode is achieved, some of the plurality of display results have already been derived and displayed. The display state in which the displayed display result 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, a state in which the variable display is performed by a 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 variation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure variation display game varies a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle and right variation display areas of the display device. After displaying, in the case of displaying the result form by stopping the variable display in the order of left, right, and middle, in the left and right variable display areas, the condition that satisfies the special result form (for example, The state where the variable display is stopped by the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, at the time when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two variable display areas of left, middle, and right (for example, the same The state that has become the identification information, but excluding the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from this reach state.

Then, this reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), as reach effects 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 of the whole 10 is performed. 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 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. There is.

Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one of the fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the processing related to the special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A, the game result (big hit, small hit or out) of the special figure variation display game, the probability state (low probability state or high probability state) of the special figure variation display game as the current game state, One of the fluctuation pattern tables is selected and acquired from the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables based on the number of starting memories. Here, the CPU 111A serves as a variation allocation 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 drives a payout motor of a payout unit to drive a payout ball according to a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. Control for paying out. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

In the input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111, a board radio wave sensor 62 for detecting the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a start opening 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, a starting opening 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, The winning opening switch 35a in the general winning opening 35, the big winning opening switch 38a in the first special variable winning device 38, the big winning opening switch 39a in the second special floating winning device 39, the gate switch in the universal start gate 34 34a, a specific area switch 38d and a remaining ball outlet switch 38e arranged in the first special variation winning device 38, an out ball detection switch 32a for detecting all the game balls that have been launched into the game area 32 and finished the game. An interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 which is connected to the switch and receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches and converts the signal into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. Is provided. Since the input range of the proximity I/F 121 is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the sensor or the proximity switch is illegally short-circuited, the sensor or switch is detached from the connector, or the lead wire is cut to float. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state such as the occurrence of the abnormal condition and output an abnormality detection signal.

The output of the proximity I/F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123, the third input port 124 or the fourth input port 126 and read by the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Among 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 winning opening switch 35a, the special winning opening switches 38a and 39a, and the gate switch 34a are input to the second input port 123. To be done. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signals of the specific area switch 38d, the remaining ball discharging switch 38e, and the out ball detecting switch 32a are input to the fourth input port 126. 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, the third input port 124, the detection signal of the magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10, the detection signal of the vibration sensor 65 for detecting the vibration of the gaming machine 10, the gaming machine. The detection signal of the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of 10 and the detection signal of the main frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10 are also input. It has become.

Further, a signal from the setting key switch 152 that detects the operation of the setting key operation unit is input to the third input port 124. The setting key operation unit is provided with a key hole into which the setting key is inserted, and is configured so that the setting key can be turned from the first position to the second position (predetermined state) only when the corresponding setting key is inserted. .. The setting key switch 152 is a sensor capable of detecting that it has been turned to the second position. The setting key switch 152 is turned on when it is turned to the second position and is not turned to the second position. If there is, it is turned off.

The RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key operation unit are operation units for selecting from a plurality of probability setting values to which a probability value that will be a special result in the special figure variation display game is assigned, and operate these operation units. By doing so, you can select the probability setting value to which the probability value that will be a special result is assigned in the special figure variable display game, and the probability value corresponding to the selected probability setting value will be used in the game. There is. Here, six probability setting values “setting 1” to “setting 6” are prepared.

When selecting the probability setting value, the probability setting value is set by turning on the power of the gaming machine while operating (depressing) the RAM initialization switch 112 with the setting key of the setting key operation unit turned to the second position. Can be changed, and the probability setting value can be changed by operating (pressing) the RAM initialization switch 112 in the probability setting value changing mode. The selected probability setting value is displayed on the performance display device 153 for displaying the calculated base value and accessory ratio. Specifically, the performance display device 153 displays the probability setting value information while operating the probability setting value (while in the probability setting value changing mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode), and other than that. Displays the calculated base value and character ratio.

In addition, by turning on the power of the gaming machine with the setting key of the setting key operation unit turned to the second position (the RAM initialization switch 112 is not operated), the currently selected probability set value is the performance display device. Although it is displayed in 153, the probability setting value confirmation mode in which the probability setting value cannot be changed is set. Note that the RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key operation unit cannot be operated unless the front frame 12 is opened.
The performance display device 153 is a 7-segment type display, and is configured to display the probability setting value by numbers 1 to 6. Of course, the display mode is not limited to this, and any display mode that can recognize the probability setting value may be used. Further, other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device may be used, or the probability setting value may be indicated by the lighting mode or emission color of one or a plurality of LEDs.

Of the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the output to the second input port 123 and the output to the fourth input port 126 (excluding the detection signal of the out ball detection switch 32a) are transferred from the main board 100 to the relay board 70. It is also designed to be supplied to a test-firing test device (not shown). Further, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121 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 read by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123 to assert the enable signal CE2 (change to a valid level). be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124, the fourth input port 126, and the first input port 122 described later.

Further, to the input unit 120, a frame radio wave incorrect signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on a radio wave detected by a frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12), a payout busy signal (payout control device). 200 is a signal indicating whether or not a command can be accepted), a payout abnormality status signal (a status signal indicating a payout abnormality), a shoot ball out switch signal (a signal indicating a shortage of gaming balls before payout), an overflow switch signal (Signal output when it is detected that the game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 at a predetermined amount or more (full)), touch switch signal (input to the touch switch provided in the operation unit 24) There is provided a first input port 122 which takes in a signal based on) and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

Further, the input section 120 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 receives these input signals. It has a function to remove noise from. 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. Further, 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. Further, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test-fire testing device via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to the ports 122, 123, 124, 126 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 needs to be reset in order to prevent a malfunction of the system, but each of the input units 120 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the 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. It should be noted that one-way communication is performed so that 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 firing test device of an accredited agency (not shown) and a signal indicating a probability state of a big hit via the relay board 70. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. This 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. A detection signal of a switch that does not need to be processed, such as a starter switch 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, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor 61, the board radio wave sensor 62, and the vibration sensor 65 that cannot be supplied to the test-shooting test device as they are are once taken into the game microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, the game. As an error signal indicating that the machine is in a state where the game cannot be controlled, it is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test-shooting test apparatus through the buffer 133 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port for receiving the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplying the signal to the test-shooting test apparatus, a connector for relaying and transmitting the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. There is. The chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test-shooting test apparatus.

The output unit 130 is also provided with a second output port 134 connected to the data bus 140. The second output port 134 is a first special winning opening solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 1) 38b for opening the first special variation winning device 38, and a second big winning opening solenoid (large for opening the second special variation winning device 39). The winning port solenoid 2) 39b, the operation data of the lever solenoid 38f for operating the lever member in the first special variable winning device 38, and the universal electric solenoid 37c for opening the normal variable winning device 37 are output and are currently selected. It is a port for outputting the display data of the performance display device 153 that displays the probability setting value.
In addition, the output unit 130 has a third output port 135 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 136 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 137 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, which can be connected to an external device (such as an information collection terminal or an amusement hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store, for example. It can be supplied to an external device. Further, a firing permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132.

Further, the output unit 130 receives the operation data signals of the special winning opening solenoids 38b, 39b, the lever solenoid 38f, and the universal electric solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal. A driver (driving circuit) 138a, a second driver 138b that outputs an ON/OFF drive signal of a segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 that is output from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136. A third driver 138c that outputs an ON/OFF drive signal for the digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50, and an external information signal to be supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal board 71. A fourth driver 138d for outputting and a fifth driver 138e for generating and outputting a drive signal in response to the display data signal of the performance display device 153 output from the second output port 134 are provided. Data is transmitted from the second output port 134 to the fifth driver 138e by serial communication.

The first driver 138a is supplied with 32V DC as a power supply voltage from the power supply device 400 in order to drive a solenoid that operates at 32V. The fifth driver 138e is supplied with DC5V as the power supply voltage from the power supply device 400 in order to drive the performance display device 153 operating at 5V.
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, and therefore 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 DC 12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V.
The buffer 133, the second output port 134, 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 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 500. 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 500 by serial communication. Since the data transmission/reception is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the input ports 122, 123, 124, 126 are provided. Absent.

Although not particularly limited, 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 winning opening switch 35a, the special winning opening switches 38a, 39a, the gate The switch 34a uses a non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter, referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball by utilizing a phenomenon that a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Has been done. Further, the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 and the main frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main frame) 12 etc. are micro switches having mechanical contacts. Can be used.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The production control device 300 is for displaying an image on the display device 41 according to a command 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. A 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 program ROM 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 is retained even when power is not supplied during a power failure FeRAM 323 capable, RTC (real time clock) 338 which is a time measuring means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM for providing a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, determines the effect contents and instructs the VDP 312 on the contents of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to give a reproduced sound, lights a decorative lamp, and drives the motor. And drive control of solenoids, management of production time, etc. are executed.

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

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 state of waiting for reception of interrupt signals INT0 to INT and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as 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 (small amplitude signal transmission) 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 tone generator LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 19a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12, and the sound source LSI 314 is provided. 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 for driving and controlling the board decoration device 46 having an LED (light emitting diode) provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40) and the glass frame 15 are provided. 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, and a board effect provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided for driving and controlling the device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances effect effects in cooperation with effect 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 built in the effect button 25 provided on the glass frame 15, the touch panel 29 provided on the glass frame 15, the initial position of the motor in the board effect device 44, and the like. That detects the ON/OFF state of the production accessory switch 47 (production motor switch) and inputs a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311, and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the production control device 300. A switch input circuit 336 is provided which has a function of detecting a signal and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 supplies a direct-current voltage of a desired level to the effect control device 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled by the 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, the VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal), the tone generator LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRRESET signal) that drives the speaker, and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET that drive and control the lamp and the motor). Signal) to put them in a reset state. 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 the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is performed by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) toward a game area 32 from a hitting ball launching device (not shown). The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by the direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various places in the game area 32, and the universal figure starting gate 34 and the general winning opening 35. , A winning prize 36, an ordinary variation winning device 37, a first special variation winning device 38 or a second special variation winning device 39, or flows into the outlet 30a provided at the bottom of the game area 32 to enter the game area It is discharged from 32. Then, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variation winning device 37, the first special variation winning device 38 or the second special variation winning device 39, the number corresponding to the type of the winning opening Prize balls are discharged from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 3) to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the glass frame 15.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player adjusts the launching force and shoots a game ball to the left-side game area (so-called left-handed hit) so that the starting winning opening 36 or the left side of the starting winning opening 36. It is possible to aim for a prize in the provided general winning opening 35, and by launching a game ball to the right-side game area (so-called right hitting), the universal figure starting gate 34, the normal fluctuation winning device 37, the first special fluctuation winning The device 38, the second special variation winning device 39, and the general winning opening 35 arranged to the right of the second special variation winning device 39 can be aimed at.

Inside the universal figure starting gate 34, there is provided a gate switch 34a including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the universal figure starting gate 34, and is driven into the game area 32. When the game ball passes through the universal figure starting gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the number of memory for starting normal figure is the upper limit number (for example, 4 pieces) based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal starting gate 34. If less than ), the number of ordinary figure starting memory is added (+1) and one ordinary figure starting memory is stored in the ROM 111B. The number of stored universal figure starting prizes is displayed on the universal figure hold indicator 56 of the collective display device 50. Further, the universal figure starting memory stores a hit determination random number value (per random number value) for determining the result of the universal figure variation display game extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a. It is supposed to be done.

Then, if there is a general figure starting memory and the general figure variable display game can be started, that is, the general figure variable display game is not running, the general figure variable display game hits and the normal variable prize winning device 37 is converted to the open state. If it is not the hit state, the random number for hit determination stored in the universal figure starting memory stored first is compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B to determine the loss of hit in the universal figure variation display game. Then, the process of starting the universal figure variation display game is performed. When the random number for hit determination coincides with the determination value, the general figure variable display game becomes a win and a specific result mode (normal figure specification result) is derived.

Further, the game control device 100 predetermines a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns over a predetermined variation time on the public figure display unit 58 provided in the collective display device 50 as a process of executing the general figure variable display game. After performing the universal figure changing display which is repeatedly displayed in the given order, a process of displaying the universal figure changing display game in which the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result is stopped and displayed is performed. It should be noted that the general-drawing display unit 58 is configured by the display device 41, and, for example, numbers, symbols, character patterns, etc. are normally used as the identification information, and this is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then stopped and displayed to display the result. It may be configured.

When the result of the universal figure variation display game is a hit, the universal pattern winning portion 37 is operated while the lighting pattern which is a special result mode is stopped and displayed, and the universal electric prize solenoid 37c is operated. Control to open for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) is performed. That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member). In addition, when the result of the general figure fluctuation display game is off, control is performed to display the lighting pattern on the general figure display unit 58 as a result mode of the off.

The winning ball to the starting winning opening 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a provided inside. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the first starting memory which is the starting memory (special figure starting memory) based on the winning in the starting winning opening 36 is limited to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4). In addition to being stored, the second starting memory, which is a starting memory (special figure starting memory) based on the winning of the normal variable winning device 37, is stored within a predetermined upper limit (for example, four). On the basis of the winning to the starting winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37, a big hit random number value, a big hit pattern random number value, and each variation pattern random value are extracted as the starting memory information, respectively, and the extracted random numbers. The numerical value is stored in the RAM 111B as the first starting memory or the second starting memory. The number of memories of the start memory is the first memory display section 53 (special figure 1 reserved display) and the second memory display section 54 (special figure 2 reserved display) for notifying the number of starting prizes of the collective display device 50. And the display device 41 of the center case 40 also displays as a decoration special figure starting memory display.

The game control device 100 plays the special figure 1 variable display game on the special figure 1 display device 51 (first variation display device) based on the first starting memory, and the special figure 2 display device 52 (based on the second starting memory). A special figure 2 variable display game is played on the second variable display device). The special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed at the same time, but while one special figure variable display game is being executed, the other special figure variable display game has the first special result (big hit). In such a case, the one special figure variation display game is ended as a result (disappearance result) other than the special result. In addition, when one of the special figure variation display games is the second special result (small hit) during the execution of the one special figure variation display game, the other one until the special game state based on the small hit is finished. The special figure variation display game is interrupted.

That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 executes the special figure 1 variable display game (first special figure variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning area). It constitutes a first execution control means for controlling. In addition, the game control device (game control means) 100 of the special figure 2 variable display game (second special figure variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable prize device 37 (second start prize area). It constitutes second execution control means for performing execution control.

In the special figure 1 display device 51 and the special figure 2 display device 52, after performing the variable display, the predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed. When the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is a special result mode (big hit result mode) corresponding to the first special result. It becomes a big hit and becomes the first special game state (so-called big hit state). When the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit, the special result mode (the small hit result mode) in which the display mode of the special map 1 display 51 or the special map 2 display 52 corresponds to the second special result It becomes a small hit and becomes the second special game state (so-called small hit state). That is, the special figure 1 display 51 constitutes a first variable display means capable of displaying the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball into the starting winning opening 36. In addition, the special figure 2 display 52 constitutes a second variation display means capable of displaying a second variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 37.

In addition, the game control device (game control means) 100, after the end of the big hit game state (first special game state), is in a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (the probability of hit is high probability or normal power). It is possible to perform control to generate a game state (specific game state) in which the game can be progressed by having support). That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 constitutes a specific game state generation means.

In addition, in response to the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, a decoration special figure variation in which a plurality of types of decorative identification information (numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) is variably displayed on the display device 41 The display game is now running. The decoration special figure variable display game on the display device 41 includes a decoration special figure 1 variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game and a decoration special figure 2 variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game. Yes, these are displayed in separate display areas. Then, the variable display is performed according to the variation of the corresponding special figure variation display game, and the display corresponding to the result is performed along with the derivation of the result mode in the corresponding special figure variation display game.

That is, the display variation display game in which the display device 41 variably displays the ornament identification information corresponding to the first variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game) and the second variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game) ( A decorative variable display means for displaying a decorative special figure variable display game). Note that different display devices may be used for the decorative special figure 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure 2 variable display game, or only one decorative special figure variable display game may be displayed. Further, the game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display device 51 and the special figure 2 display device 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability of the small hit in the special figure 2 variable display game is higher (the probability of the small hit in the special figure 1 variable display game is 0), but it is special in the normal gaming state. FIG. 2 As the variation pattern of the variation display game, a long variation having a very long variation time (about 10 minutes) is selected. As a result, the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game becomes inefficient in time in the normal game state, and the player does not select the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game aiming to win the small hit in the normal game state. I have to. Therefore, in the normal game state, it is more advantageous for the player to hit the left and hit the start winning opening 36 to play the special figure 1 variable display game.
The time for long fluctuation is set to about 10 minutes, but it may be longer or shorter (5 minutes, 50 minutes, 10 hours, etc.). Further, the time of long fluctuation may be changed according to the result of the special figure 2 variable display game. Specifically, for example, when the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a miss or a small hit, a long variation of about 10 minutes is selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variable display game, When the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit, a long variation of about 5 minutes may be selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variable display game.

Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the gaming microcomputer (gaming microcomputer) 111 of the gaming control device 100 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 performed at a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 5, first, a process of inhibiting an interrupt (step X1) is performed, and then 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. A stack pointer setting process (step X2) for setting is performed. Next, the register bank 0 is designated (step X3), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (eg D register) (step X4). In the case of the present embodiment, the RAM address range is 0000h to 01FFh, and 00h or 01h is taken as the higher order, and the leading 00h is set in step X4. Next, a signal to stop firing is output and the firing permission signal is set to the prohibited state (step X5). 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 states of the RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key switch 152 are read (step X6), and a process for setting the power-on delay timer (step X7) is performed. In the process of step X7, by setting a predetermined initial value, a sub-control unit (for example, payout control device 200 or effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to instructions from the game control device 100 that is the main control unit. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for the program to start normally is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the command is sent to the slave control device before the game control device 100 starts up first and the slave control devices (for example, the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300) start up, and the slave control device. Can avoid dropping commands. That is, the game control device 100 delays the activation of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the activation of the slave control devices (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.) when the power is turned on. It forms a standby means for setting the standby time.

In addition, the power-on delay timer counts time using a storage area (RAM area or register, etc. that is not the target of validity determination) that is not the target of validity determination (checksum calculation) of RAM. 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.

After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step X7), it is determined whether a power failure has occurred (step X8). If a power failure has occurred (step X8; Y), the power supply of the gaming machine is determined. Wait for the cutoff.
Specifically, in step X8, for example, 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, and the power failure monitoring signal is turned on. Determine if there is. Then, if the power failure monitoring signal is on, it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal remains on for the set number of checks. Then, if the power failure monitoring signal is not kept on for the number of checks, the process returns to the determination whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. If the power failure monitoring signal remains on for the number of checks, it is determined that a power failure has occurred. The same applies to steps X34 and X54 described later. 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 false detection of power failure due to noise, etc. can do.

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 is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents when the power was last turned off are retained, so backup processing 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, and the control load can be reduced.

On the other hand, if no power failure has occurred (step X8; N), the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step X9), and it is determined whether the timer value is 0 (step X10). When the value of the timer is not 0 (step X10; N), that is, when the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process (step X8) of determining whether a power failure has occurred. When the value of the timer is 0 (step X10; Y), that is, when the waiting time is over, access is permitted to the read/write memory (RWM) such as RAM and EEPROM (step S10). X11), OFF data is output to all output ports (set to no output) (step X12).

Next, a serial port (a port that is pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111 and used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in this embodiment) is set (step X13), and the gaming microcomputer is set. A process (step X14) of activating a CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in 111 (clock generator) is performed. The CTC circuit is provided in the clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 and a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.
Then, the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X15). Here, the RAM abnormality flag is temporarily set in a predetermined register on the assumption that the RAM has abnormality regardless of whether the RAM has abnormality.

Next, it is judged 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) (step X16), and if the value is normal (step X16; Y), the power failure inspection in the RWM is performed. It is determined whether or not the value of the area 2 is the normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step X17). Then, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step X17; Y), a checksum calculation process (step X18) for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed, and the calculated checksum and power-off It is determined whether the checksums of the two match (step X19). If the checksums match (step X19; Y), there is no abnormality in the RAM, so the RAM abnormality flag is cleared (step X20), and the process proceeds to step X21.

If it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step X16;N or step X17;N), or if the checksums do not match (step X19;N), the step is performed. Based on the state read in X6, it is determined whether both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are in the ON state (step X21). When at least one of the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the off state (step X21; N), it is determined whether the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X22). If the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X22; Y), there is an abnormality in the RAM, so a command for main abnormality error notification for notifying that the game control device 100 is abnormal is produced on the control board (production control). Device 300) (step X24).

On the other hand, when the RAM abnormality flag is not set (step X22; N), it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag is set (step X23). Then, when the probability setting changing flag is set (step X23; Y), the main abnormality error notification command is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X24). The probability setting flag set here is a probability setting flag set before the occurrence of a power failure. That is, when the power supply of the game machine is cut off and restarted during the change of the probability setting value, the operation of the game control device 100 is stopped, and therefore the process of step X24 is performed.
Next, the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped is output to the fifth driver 138e via the second output port 134 (step X25). As a result, the performance display device 153 displays a display when the game is stopped. After that, the ON data of the security signal is output and the OFF data of signals other than the security signal are output (step X26), and the process returns to step X25.

If both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are in the ON state (step X21; Y), it is determined whether the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X27). If the RAM abnormality flag is not set (step X27; N), the probability setting changing flag is set (step X29). As a result, the probability setting value change mode is entered. After that, the command whose probability setting is being changed is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X30), and the process proceeds to step X31. In the production control device 300, on the basis of receiving the command of changing the probability setting, the display of the display device 41, the light emission of the LED of the frame decoration device 18 or the board decoration device 46, the operation of the board production device 44, the speakers 19a, 19b. Is output to give a notification indicating that the probability setting value is being changed.
On the other hand, when the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X27; Y), the probability setting value is cleared (step X28). As a result, 0 is set in the area for the probability setting value in the RWM, and the probability setting value becomes “setting 1”. After that, the processes of steps X29 and X30 are performed, and the process proceeds to step X31.

Further, when at least one of the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the OFF state (step X21; N), and neither the RAM abnormality flag nor the probability setting changing flag is set (step X22; N and step X23). ;N), it is determined whether the setting key switch 152 is in the ON state based on the state read in step X6 (step X35). Then, if the setting key switch 152 is not in the on state (step X35; N), it is determined whether the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the on state based on the state read in step X6 (step X43).

When it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is not in the on state (step X43; N), that is, when both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are in the off state, the process proceeds to step X41 and the power failure occurs. Perform the processing when it is restored normally.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the on state (step X43; Y), the process proceeds to step X44 to perform initialization processing. That is, the RAM initialization switch 112 forms an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Form a means of conversion.

If the setting key switch 152 is in the on state (step X35; Y), the probability setting confirmation flag is set (step X36). As a result, the mode shifts to the probability set value confirmation mode. Then, the command for which the probability setting is being confirmed is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step X37). In the production control device 300, on the basis of receiving the command for confirming the probability setting, the display of the display device 41, the light emission of the LED of the frame decoration device 18 or the board decoration device 46, the operation of the board production device 44, the speakers 19a, 19b. The notification that the probability setting value is being confirmed is issued by, for example, outputting a voice.

Then, in order to guarantee the output of the security signal for 50 msec or more, the value corresponding to 128 msec is saved in the security signal control timer area (step X31). The security signal is output in the probability setting change/confirmation process (step X122) of the timer interrupt process in the probability set value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode, and in other cases, the external information of the timer interrupt process is edited. It is output in the process (step X120). Therefore, when the probability setting value changing mode or the probability setting value confirming mode ends in less than 128 msec, the security signal is continuously output by the external information editing processing (step X120) of the timer interrupt processing. That is, even if the probability setting value change mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode ends in less than 128 msec, the security signal is output for 128 msec after the mode is changed to the probability setting value change mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode. It The value saved in the security signal control timer area in step X31 is not limited to the value corresponding to 128 msec. However, since it is necessary to output the security signal for at least 50 msec after shifting to the probability set value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode, it is necessary to save the value corresponding to 50 msec or more.

Then, interruption is permitted (step X32), and it is determined whether the setting key switch 152 is in the off state (step X33). In step X33, the determination is not made based on the state (state at power-on) read in step X6, but is changed to the state (current state) read in the input process (step X103) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7). Judgment based on If it is determined in step X33 that the setting key switch 152 is in the off state, the probability setting value is confirmed.
If the setting key switch 152 is not in the off state (step X33; N), it is determined whether a power failure has occurred (step X34), and if no power failure has occurred (step X34; N), the procedure proceeds to step X33. Returning to this, when a power failure has occurred (step X34; Y), the process proceeds to step X55. When it is determined in step X34 that a power outage has occurred while the probability setting changing flag is set, in step X23 of the main process (FIGS. 5 and 6) after recovery from the power outage, It is determined that the probability setting changing flag is set.

On the other hand, when the setting key switch 152 is in the off state (step X33; Y), a process of inhibiting interruption (step X38) is performed. The timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) is performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec) between the process of permitting the interrupt (step X32) and the process of inhibiting the interrupt (steps X38, X55). . In the timer interrupt processing, probability setting change/confirmation processing (step X122), which is processing relating to the probability setting value, is performed. That is, the main process is on standby until the change or confirmation of the probability setting value is completed (or a power failure occurs).
Next, a command to end the notification is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X39). The effect control device 300 ends the notification in progress (notification indicating that the probability setting value is being changed or notification indicating that the probability setting value is being confirmed) based on the reception of the notification end command. .

Next, it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag is set (step X40), and when the probability setting changing flag is not set (step X40; N), that is, when the probability setting confirming flag is set. Performs a power failure recovery process (step X41) that performs a process of saving the initial value at the time of power recovery in an area to be initialized (for example, a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring). The probability setting confirmation flag is cleared in step X41.
After that, the command for power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game processing number is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X42), and the process proceeds to step X47. In the case of the present embodiment, in step X42, a plurality of model designation commands, probability setting information commands, special figure 1 hold number commands, special figure 2 hold number commands, probability information commands, performance number information commands, screen designation commands, etc. Send a command. As the command for screen designation, if both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are in the normal processing described later, that is, if the special figure change display game is not being executed and the special game state is not being waited for, Send the command on the customer waiting demo screen, otherwise send the command on the recovery screen. In addition to these commands, depending on the model, a high-probability-number-of-times information command or the like is also transmitted.

On the other hand, when the probability setting changing flag is set (step X40; Y), the RAM areas other than the probability setting value are cleared to 0 (step X44). At step X44, the RAM area for the probability setting value (work area (1 byte area of the probability setting value)) and the RAM area for displaying performance (displaying the base value and accessory ratio) (work area and stack area) are cleared. Instead, the RAM area for the game control (work area and stack area) is cleared to 0. Therefore, the probability setting changing flag is cleared in step X44. In step X44, the stack area and the unused area may or may not be cleared.

Then, the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step X45). The area to be initialized here is the customer waiting demonstration area and the area related to the setting of the effect mode. Then, the command for RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X46). In the case of the present embodiment, in step X46, a model designation command, a probability setting information command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, an effect number information command, a RAM initialization command (waiting for customers) While displaying the demo screen, a plurality of commands such as a command to notify the RAM initialization by light and sound for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) are transmitted. Also, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a support number information command, a support number information command that is information on the number of times the special figure variation display game with normal electric power support is executed, and the like are also transmitted.

Next, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step X47). Specifically, the CPU 111A sets a code (specified value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Also, a bit transposed pattern of hard random numbers (here, big hit random numbers) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is set. The bit transposition pattern is the method of exchanging the bit arrangement of the extracted random numbers (arrangement before bit transposition in the upper row) in a predetermined order and storing as a different bit arrangement (arrangement after bit transposition in the lower row). Is a pattern that determines. By exchanging the bits of the random number in accordance with this bit transposed pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Further, the user may set it arbitrarily.

After that, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of the present embodiment, random numbers for determining the winning symbol of the special drawing). (Big hit symbol random number, Small hit symbol random number), Random number that determines the hit of a general figure (hit number), RWM as the initial value (start value) of the random number that determines whether to win the falling lottery (falling lottery random number) After saving the data in the predetermined area (step X48), the interrupt is permitted (step X49). Since the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes each time the power is turned on, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software and make it difficult for the player to obtain an illegal random number.

Subsequently, an initial value random number updating process (step X50) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers is performed. Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the falling lottery random number are generated by using the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. Is configured. However, the big hit random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock having a speed equal to or higher than the operation clock of the CPU, and the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the falling lottery random number are processed by the program. It is a "low-speed counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing) that has the same cycle as the unit of timer interrupt processing. In addition, in the big hit design random number, the small hit design random number, the hit random number, the falling lottery random number, the so-called "initial value change method" that changes the start value using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number makes a round Is adopted. Each of the random numbers may be a counter-type update by +1 or -1, or may be a random-type update in which all values within the range appear separately without duplication until one cycle. That is, the big hit random number is a random number that is updated only by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the falling lottery random number are random numbers that are updated by hardware and software.
In addition, in the present embodiment, since there is no random number (hit symbol random number) for determining the hit symbol of the universal symbol, there is only one type of hit symbol of the universal symbol, but the hit symbol of the universal symbol is provided by providing the hit symbol random number. May be selected from a plurality of types.

After the initial value random number updating process of step X50, a process of inhibiting interruption (step X51) is performed, and a performance display editing process (step X52) is performed. Then, after performing the process of permitting the interrupt (step X53), it is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred (step X54). If no power failure has occurred (step X54; N), an initial value random number updating process Return to (Step X50). That is, when the power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number updating processing, the performance display editing processing, and the power failure monitoring are repeated. By permitting the interrupt (step X49) before the initial value random number updating process (step X50), when a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number updating process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. It is possible to avoid pressure on the interrupt process by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

In addition to the main process, the initial value random number updating process in step X50 includes a method of performing the initial value random number updating process in the timer interrupt process as well. In order to prevent the random number update process from being executed, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update the interrupt to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update processing is not performed in the timer interrupt processing and only within the main processing, there is no problem even if the interrupt is released before the initial value random number update processing, which simplifies the main processing. The advantage is that

On the other hand, when a power failure has occurred (step X54; Y), a process of temporarily interrupting (step X55) and a process of outputting off data to all output ports (step X56) are performed.
After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step X57), and the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step X58). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step X59) for calculating the checksum when the RWM is powered off and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step X60), a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step X61). ), wait until the power of the gaming machine is cut off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is cut off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power is properly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) for controlling the game in an integrated manner, and the secondary control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.) for performing various controls in accordance with instructions from the main control means. ), and the main control means delays the start of the main control means when the power is turned on and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting the start of the slave control device (a game control device). 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring occurrence of power failure during the predetermined standby time.
Further, a power supply device 400 for supplying 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. It is provided with an initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C based on the above, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the waiting time.
Further, the main control means (game control device 100) allows access to the RAM 111C after the waiting time has elapsed.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. 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. That is, it is an interrupt routine started at a predetermined cycle. When a timer interrupt is generated in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process of FIG. 7 is started.

When the timer interrupt process is started, first, the register bank 1 is designated (step X101). 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 (eg D register) (step X102). In step X102, the same processing as step X4 in the main processing is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, input processing from various sensors and switches and signal acquisition, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step X103) is performed.

Then, it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag or the probability setting confirming flag is set (step X104), and when the probability setting changing flag or the probability setting confirming flag is set (step X104; Y). , Probability setting change/confirmation processing (step X122) is performed, and the timer interrupt processing ends.
On the other hand, when neither the probability setting changing flag nor the probability setting confirming flag is set (step X104; N), the solenoids (special winning opening solenoids 38b, 39b) are output based on the output data set in various processes. , The lever solenoid 38f, the universal solenoid 37c) and other actuators are output-controlled (step X105). When the firing stop signal is output in step X5 of the main processing, the firing permission signal is output by performing this output processing, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permission state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, no signal processing or the like is performed. Further, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating the launch permission state as seen from the game control device, and the second signal (shooting permission signal) indicating the launch permission state as seen from the payout control device is also payout control. It is generated in the device and output to the firing control device. That is, 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, a payout command transmission process (step X106) of outputting the command set in the transmission buffer to the payout control device 200 by various processes, a random number update process 1 (step X107), and a random number update process 2 (step X108). After that, monitoring whether or not a normal signal is input from the start opening 1 switch 36a, the start opening 2 switch 37a, the winning opening switch 35a, and the special winning opening switches 38a and 39a, setting of the prize ball, the front frame and the glass A winning opening switch/state monitoring process (step X109) is performed for opening the frame and monitoring for errors such as illegal winning of the regular variable winning device 37 and the special variable winning devices 38, 39.

Next, it is determined whether abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110). Abnormal discharge means that in the first special variation winning device 38, the number of game balls discharged from the first special variation winning device 38 (the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball discharge port switch 38e) is It is to exceed the number of game balls (the number of game balls detected by the special winning opening switch 38a) flowing into the first special variation winning device 38. If abnormal discharge is occurring, the abnormal discharge flag is set. If abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110; Y), the process proceeds to step X116. That is, the game is prevented from proceeding.

On the other hand, when the abnormal discharge is not occurring (step X110; N), the starting port switch monitoring process (step X111) for monitoring the winning of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the starting opening switch monitoring process, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) are extracted based on the winning of the game ball into the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning device 37. Then, a special figure 1 game process (step X112) for performing a special figure 1 variable display game process, a special figure 2 game process (step X113) for performing a special figure 2 variable display game process, and a general figure variable display game process. The segment LED that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and that displays the special figure variation display game and various kinds of information related to the game is driven to display the desired content by performing the universal figure game process (step X114). Edit processing (step X115) is performed.

Next, a magnet irregularity monitoring process (step X116) for checking the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 to determine whether there is an abnormality, and a process for checking the detection signal from the board radio wave sensor 62 to determine whether there is any abnormality Illegal vibration monitoring process (step X117) for performing the board radio frequency monitoring process (step X117), a process for checking a detection signal from the vibration sensor 65 to determine whether there is any abnormality, and a determination whether abnormal discharge has occurred The abnormal discharge monitoring process (step X119) is performed. Further, the external information editing process for setting the signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer (step X120) and the performance display monitor control process for controlling the performance display monitor 153 (step X121) are performed, and the timer interrupt process ends. To do.

Here, in this embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting the interrupt) and the process of restoring the designation of the register bank (that is, the process of designating the register bank 0) are performed by interrupt return. At this time (at the end of timer interrupt processing), it is automatically performed. 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.

[Starting switch monitoring process]
FIG. 8 shows the starting opening switch monitoring process (step X111) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process. In the starting opening switch monitoring processing, first, the starting opening 1 (starting winning opening 36) winning award monitoring table is prepared (step X491), and the hard random number acquisition processing (step X492) is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not there is the information regarding the winning of the starting opening set when the jackpot random number is acquired based on the winning of the starting winning opening 36 in the hard random number acquisition processing (step X493).

When the information regarding the existence of the starting opening winning combination is not set based on the winning of the starting winning opening 36 (step X493; N), the process proceeds to step X499. It should be noted that in this case, the information on no starting mouth winning is set.
On the other hand, when the information about the winning of the starting opening is set based on the winning of the starting winning opening 36 (step X493; Y), it is determined whether the special figure low probability & no time saving (during normal game state). (Step X494). Then, when the special figure low probability & time saving is not in progress (step X494; Y), the process proceeds to step X497. If the special figure low probability & time saving is not in progress (step X494; N), a right-handing instruction notification command is prepared (step X495), and effect command setting processing (step X496) is performed.

Based on the reception of the right-handing instruction notification command, the production control device 300 gives a right-handing instruction notification that instructs the player to make a right-handed stroke by display or voice. When in the specific game state or the special game state, it is more advantageous for the player to hit the right hand, and the player does not win unless it is left-handed. When a winning is detected, the right-handing instruction is informed.

Then, a table for setting information on the hold by the starting opening 1 is prepared (step X497), and the special figure starting opening switch common processing (step X498) is performed. Next, the start opening 2 (ordinary variation winning device 37) winning award monitoring table is prepared (step X499), a hard random number acquisition process (step X500) is performed, and a jackpot random number is obtained based on the winning of the ordinary variation winning device 37. It is determined whether or not there is information regarding the winning of the starting mouth set in this case (step X501).

When the information regarding the presence of the starting opening winning combination is not set based on the winning of the normal variation winning device 37 (step X501; N), the starting opening switch monitoring processing is ended. It should be noted that in this case, the information on no starting mouth winning is set.
On the other hand, when the information with the start mouth winning is set based on the winning of the normal variable winning device 37 (step X501; Y), whether the electric power (normal variable winning device 37) is operating, that is, the normal It is determined whether or not the variable winning device 37 is operated and the gaming ball is in an open state in which a prize can be won (step X502). When the universal electric power is operating (step X502; Y), the process proceeds to step X504. Transition. On the other hand, when the general electric power is not operating (step X502; N), it is determined whether the general electric power is illegal (step X503).

In the determination as to whether or not there is a fraudulent fraud, it is determined that fraud has occurred if the number of fraudulent prizes awarded to the normal variable winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraudulent determination count (for example, 5). The normal variable winning device 37 cannot win the game ball in the closed state, and can only win the game ball in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it means that some abnormality or dishonesty has occurred, and when there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of fraudulent prizes. If the number of fraudulent prizes thus counted is equal to or larger than the predetermined fraud determination number (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

When the illegal power generation is occurring (step X503; Y), the starting opening switch monitoring process is ended. That is, the second starting memory is not generated any more. In addition, when the illegal call is not occurring (step X503; N), a table for setting information on the hold by the starting opening 2 is prepared (step X504), and the special figure starting opening switch common processing (step X505) is performed. Then, the starting port switch monitoring process is ended.

[Common processing for special drawing start switch]
FIG. 9 shows the special figure starting port switch common process (steps X498, X505) in the starting port switch monitoring process described above. The special figure starting port switch common process is a process commonly performed for each input when the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a are input.

In this special figure starting port switch common processing, first, information regarding the number of winnings to the starting port switch to be monitored among the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is provided to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. The output number of the starting port signal, which is the number of times of output, is loaded (step X521), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step X522), and it is determined whether the output number overflows (step X523).
If the number of outputs does not overflow (step X523; N), the updated value is saved in the starting port signal output number area of the RWM (step X524), and the special figure holding (starting) corresponding to the starting port switch to be monitored is started. It is determined whether or not the number of stored), that is, the number of special figure suspension (starting storage) to be updated is less than the upper limit value (here, 4) (step X525). On the other hand, when the output count overflows (step X523; Y), the process proceeds to step X525. Here, the number of output times can be stored up to 255. However, when the upper limit is stored, the value is not saved after updating because it loops to 0 by updating +1.

If the number of reserved special figure to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step X525; N), the special figure starting port switch common processing ends. On the other hand, if the number of reserved special maps to be updated is less than the upper limit value (step X525; Y), the number of reserved special maps to be updated (special map 1 reserved number or special map 2 reserved number) is updated by +1. (Step X526), the target starting opening winning flag is saved (Step X527). Next, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the starting port switch and the special figure holding number to be monitored is calculated (step X528), and the big hit random number prepared in the hard random number acquisition processing is saved in the big hit random number storage area of the RWM. (Step X529).

After that, the big hit symbol random number of the starting mouth switch of the object of monitoring is extracted and prepared (step X530), and saved in the big hit symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step X531). Next, the falling lottery random number of the starting port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step X532) and saved in the falling lottery random number storage area of the RWM (step X533).
Next, it is determined whether or not the winning is to the starting opening 2 (ordinary variable winning device 37) (step X534), and when the winning is not to the starting opening 2 (step X534; N), the process proceeds to step X537. On the other hand, in the case of winning the start opening 2 (step X534; Y), a small hit symbol random number is extracted and prepared (step X535), and saved in the small hit symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step X536). ..

Then, the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the fluctuation pattern random number storage area of the corresponding RWM (step X537), and the special figure reservation information determination processing (step X538) which is the prefetching processing is performed. Next, a starter switch to be monitored and a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure reservation number are prepared (step X539), and the effect command setting process (step X540) is performed to perform the special figure starting port switch common process. finish.
That is, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball into the start winning opening 36, and the predetermined random number can be stored as a first start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number. It forms the starting memory means. In addition, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 37, and the predetermined random number can be stored as a second starting memory up to a predetermined upper limit number. 2 Makes a starting memory.

[Special map reservation information determination process]
10 and 11 show the special figure reservation information determination process (step X538) in the above-mentioned special figure starting port switch common process. The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetch process that determines the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

In this special figure reservation information determination processing, first, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (during the first special game state) (step X541), and if it is a big hit (step X541; Y), the special figure hold information determination. The process ends. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (step X541; N), the start opening winning flag saved in step X527 of the special figure starting opening switch common processing is checked, and the winning on the starting opening 1 (start winning opening 36) is won. Is determined (step X542).

In the case of winning the start opening 1 (step X542; Y), the process proceeds to step X544 and prefetching is performed. On the other hand, if the winning is not in the starting opening 1 (step X542; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure low probability & no time saving (during normal game state) is in progress (step X543). Then, when the special map low probability & no time saving is in progress (step X543; Y), the special map pending information determination processing is ended. That is, in the normal game state, long variation is selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game, which has a very long variation time (about 10 minutes), but in this case, prefetching is not performed. On the other hand, when it is not during the special figure low probability & no time saving (step X543; N), it is determined whether the special figure high probability is in progress (step X544).

When the special figure high probability is not in progress (step X544; N), the process proceeds to step X548. On the other hand, when it is during the special figure high probability (step X544; Y), is the value of the falling lottery random number prepared in step X532 of the common drawing starting port switch common processing within the range of the judgment value of the falling win? The determination is made (step X545). Next, a look-ahead falling lottery information command corresponding to the determination result is prepared (step X546), an effect command setting process (step X547) is performed, and a low probability determination flag is prepared (step X548).

Then, a pre-reading big hit judging process (step X549) for judging whether or not it is a big hit is carried out by whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit judgment value (big hit low probability judgment value). If the determination result is a big hit (step X550; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starting port switch is set (step X551), and prepared at step X530 of the special figure starting port switch common processing. The stop symbol information corresponding to the hit big symbol random number is acquired (step X552), and the process proceeds to step X559. On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step X550; N), the starting opening winning flag saved in step X527 of the special drawing starting opening switch common processing is checked, and the starting opening 2 (normal variation winning device 37) It is determined whether or not there is a prize (step X553).

If it is not a winning in the starting opening 2 (step X553; N), the stop symbol information of the outset is set (step X558), and the process proceeds to step X559. On the other hand, in the case of winning the start opening 2 (step X553; Y), a small hit determination process (step X554) for determining whether or not the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value. I do. Then, if the determination result is a small hit (step X555; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step X556), and the small hit symbol prepared in step X535 of the special figure starting port switch common processing. The stop symbol information corresponding to the random number is acquired (step X557), and the process proceeds to step X559. On the other hand, if the determination result is not a small hit (step X555; N), the stop symbol information of the out is set (step X558), the stop symbol information acquired in step X552 or X557, or set in step X558. The stopped symbol information is saved in the symbol information area (step X559).

After that, a read-ahead stop symbol command (low probability) corresponding to the target starting opening switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step X560), and effect command setting processing (step X561) is performed.
Next, the high-probability determination flag is prepared (step X562), and the pre-reading big-hit determination process (step X563) for determining whether or not the big-hit random number value matches the big-hit judgment value (big-hit high probability judgment value) is a big hit. I do. When the determination result is a big hit (step X564; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starting mouth switch is set (step X565), and the special figure starting mouth switch common processing is performed at step X530. The stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number thus prepared is acquired (step X566), and the process proceeds to step X573. On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step X564; N), the start opening winning flag saved in step X527 of the special figure starting opening switch common processing is checked, and the starting opening 2 (normal variation winning device 37). It is determined whether or not there is a prize (step X567).

When it is not a winning in the starting opening 2 (step X567; N), the stop symbol information of the outset is set (step X572), and the process proceeds to step X573. On the other hand, in the case of a win to the starting opening 2 (step X567; Y), a small hit determination process (step X568) for determining whether or not the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value is a small hit. I do. Then, if the determination result is a small hit (step X569; Y), the small hit symbol random number check table is set (step X570), and the small hit symbol prepared in step X535 of the special figure starting port switch common processing. The stop symbol information corresponding to the random number is acquired (step X571), and the process proceeds to step X573. On the other hand, when the determination result is not a small hit (step X569; N), the stop symbol information of the outlier is set (step X572), and it is determined whether or not there is a special figure high probability (step X573).

If it is not within the special figure high probability (step X573; N), the process proceeds to step X575. On the other hand, if the special symbol is in high probability (step X573; Y), in the symbol information area in which the stop symbol information is saved in step X559, the stop symbol information acquired in step X566 or X571, or in step X572. The stop symbol information set by the above is overwritten and saved (step X574). The stop symbol information saved in the symbol information area is used for pre-reading of the variation pattern.

Next, a read-ahead stop symbol command (high probability) corresponding to the target starting opening switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step X575), and effect command setting processing (step X576) is performed. As described above, in this embodiment, every time the special figure hold information determination process is executed, the result determined by the big hit low probability determination value and the result determined by the big hit high probability determination value are transmitted to the effect control device 300. To be done.
Next, a special figure information setting process (step X577) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern is performed, and a variation pattern setting process for setting a variation mode of the special figure variation display game (step X578). I do.
Then, the look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number indicating the variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step X579), and the effect command setting process (step X580) is performed to determine the special figure hold information. The process ends. The special figure information setting process in step X577 and the variation pattern setting process in step X578 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure normal process.

By the above processing, the prefetch fall lottery information command including the lottery result of the fall lottery for the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the prefetch target, and the prefetch stop including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the prefetch target The pattern command and the look-ahead variation pattern command including the variation pattern information in the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory are prepared and transmitted to the effect control device 300. As a result, whether or not the result-related information corresponding to the starting memory (whether it falls (whether the big hit probability state shifts from a high probability state to a low probability state (normal probability state)), whether it is a big hit or a small hit, , Variation pattern type) determination result (prefetching result) can be notified to the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding starting memory, and is particularly displayed on the display device 41. It is possible to notify the player of the result-related information before the start timing of the special figure variation display game by changing the displayed decoration special figure starting memory display.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that can determine the result and variation mode information of the variable display game before the start of the variable display game, based on the startup memory stored in the startup storage unit. In addition, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as a start memory in the start storage means before executing the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, determines whether or not a special result is obtained). Make a pre-judgment means. The random number stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance not only at the time of the start winning when the start memory is generated, but also at any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is played. Good.

[Pre-reading big hit judgment processing]
FIG. 12 shows the prefetching big hit determination processing (steps X549, X563) in the above-mentioned special figure reservation information determination processing. In this pre-reading big hit determination process, first, the lower limit judgment value of the big hit judgment value is set (step X581), and it is judged whether the value of the target big hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step X582). The big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The big hit judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and when the big hit random number is greater than or equal to the lower limit judgment value, which is the lower limit value of the big hit judgment value, and less than or equal to the upper limit judgment value, which is the upper limit value of the big hit judgment value. , Determined to be a big hit.

If the value of the big hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step X582; Y), that is, if it is not the big hit, a deviation is set as the judgment result (step X587), and the prefetch big hit judgment processing is ended. It should be noted that the deviation as the determination result means that the big hit lottery has been missed.
On the other hand, when the value of the big hit random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value (step X582; N), it is judged whether the judgment flag is the high probability judgment flag (step X583). When the determination flag is the high probability determination flag (step X583; Y), the upper limit determination value in the high probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is set (step X584), and the value of the target jackpot random number is the upper limit. It is determined whether it is larger than the determination value (step X586). On the other hand, when the determination flag is not the high probability determination flag (step X583; N), that is, when it is the low probability determination flag, the upper limit determination value in the low probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is set (step X585). ), it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step X586).

When the value of the big hit random number is larger than the upper limit judgment value (step X586; Y), that is, when it is not the big hit, deviation is set as the judgment result (step X587), and the pre-reading big hit judgment processing is ended. On the other hand, when the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the upper limit judgment value (step X586; N), that is, when it is a big hit, the big hit is set as the judgment result (step X588), and the prefetch big hit judgment processing is ended.

[Special Figure 1 Game Processing]
FIG. 13 shows the special figure 1 game process (step X112) in the above timer interrupt process. In the special figure 1 game process, control of the entire process relating to the special figure 1 variable display game and setting of the display of special figure 1 are performed. In the special figure 1 game process, first, it is determined whether the special figure 1 interruption flag which is set when the special figure 1 variable display game is interrupted is set (step Y100). In the special figure 1 variable display game, when the result of the special figure 2 variable display game becomes the second special result (small hit) during execution of the special figure 1 variable display game, and the second special game state is executed. , Is interrupted during execution of the second special game state.

If the special figure 1 interruption flag is not set (step Y100; N), that is, if the special figure 1 variable display game is not interrupted, the process moves to step Y101, and the subsequent special figure 1 variable display is performed. Performs processing related to the game. On the other hand, if the special figure 1 interruption flag is set (step Y100; Y), that is, if the special figure 1 variable display game is interrupted, the processing relating to the special figure 1 variable display game in steps Y101 to Y115 is performed. No, the process proceeds to step Y116. As a result, during the suspension of the special figure 1 variable display game, the special figure 1 variable display game does not proceed (the special figure 1 game processing timer is not updated), and only the variable display continues.

In the processing relating to the special figure 1 variable display game, first, a special game state executed based on whether the big hit/small hit of the special figure 2 is in effect, that is, the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit or a small hit. It is determined whether it is in progress (step Y101). Then, in the case of the big hit/small hit in the special figure 2 (step Y101; Y), the process proceeds to step Y104. On the other hand, when it is not in the big hit/small hit of special figure 2 (step Y101; N), the special winning opening switch monitoring process (step Y102) is performed, and the specific region switch monitoring process (step Y103) is performed.

In the special winning opening switch monitoring process, the game balls are detected by the special winning opening switch 38a provided in the first special variation winning device 38 and the special winning opening switch 39a provided in the second special variation winning device 39. Processing for monitoring and setting the special winning opening count command to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 based on the winning of the special winning opening, and for closing the special winning opening when a predetermined number of winnings are made to the special winning opening Process. In the special figure 1 game process, the special winning opening switch monitoring process is performed for the special game state executed based on the result of the special figure 1 variable display game being a big hit, and the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is executed. For the special game state that is executed based on whether a big hit or a small hit occurs, a special winning opening switch monitoring process is performed in the special figure 2 game process described later.
In the specific area switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball is monitored by the specific area switch 38d provided in the first special variation winning device 38, and is specified based on the inflow of the game ball into the specific area (stochastic operation area). The process of setting the area passing flag is performed. A process for generating a special game state is performed based on the fact that the specific area passing flag is set.

Next, if the special figure 1 game processing timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step Y104), and it is determined whether the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y105). Then, when the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y105; N), that is, when the time is not up, the process proceeds to step Y116. When the value of the special figure 1 game process timer is 0 (step Y105; Y), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, the process branches to the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game process number. The special figure 1 game sequence branch table to be referred to for this purpose is set in a register (step Y106). Then, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game process number is obtained using the table (step Y107), and the subroutine call by the special figure 1 game process number is performed (step Y108).

In step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is “0”, the fluctuation start of the special figure 1 variable display game is monitored, and the fluctuation start setting and effect setting of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special effect are monitored. Fig. 1 Special figure 1 normal process (step Y109) for setting information necessary for performing the changing process is performed.
In step Y108, if the special figure 1 game process number is "1", the special display for setting the stop display time of special figure 1 and the information necessary for performing the processing during the special figure 1 display 1 The changing process (step Y110) is performed.
In step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit, setting of a fanfare command according to the kind of big hit, and each big hit type The special figure 1 display processing (step Y111) is performed to set the fanfare time according to the special winning opening opening pattern and the information necessary for performing the fanfare/interval processing.

In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "3", setting of the opening time of the special winning opening, update of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the special winning opening, etc. Perform fanfare/interval processing (step Y112).
In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game process number is "4", the interval command is set if the big hit round is not the final round, while the ending command is set if the big hit round is the final round, or the special winning opening The special winning opening opening process (step Y113) for setting the information necessary for performing the remaining ball process is performed.

In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game process number is "5", if the big hit round is the final round, the process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the special winning opening, and the special figure 1 The special winning opening remaining ball process (step Y114) is performed to set the information necessary for the big hit ending process.
If the special figure 1 game process number is "6" in step Y108, the special figure 1 jackpot end process (step Y115) that sets the information necessary for performing the special figure 1 normal process (step Y109) I do.

After that, the special figure 1 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 is prepared (step Y116), the symbol fluctuation control processing (step Y117) concerning the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed, and the lever solenoid The lever solenoid control process (step Y118) for controlling the operation of 38f is performed, and the special figure 1 game process is ended. The special figure 1 game process is a process of performing a series of execution controls regarding the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game).

[Special Figure 2 game processing]
14 and 15 show the special figure 2 game process (step X113) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process. In the special figure 2 game process, the control of the entire process relating to the special figure 2 variable display game and the setting of the special figure 2 display are performed. The special figure 2 game process basically performs the same process as the special figure 1 game process described above for the special figure 2.

In the special figure 2 game processing, first, it is determined whether the big hit of the special figure 1 is in progress, that is, whether the special game state is executed based on the result of the special figure 1 variable display game being a big hit (step). Y131). Then, when the big hit of special figure 1 is in progress (step Y131; Y), the process proceeds to step Y134. When the big hit in special figure 1 is not in progress (step Y131; N), the special winning opening switch monitoring process (step Y132) is performed, and the specific region switch monitoring process (step Y133) is performed.

In the special winning opening switch monitoring process, the game balls are detected by the special winning opening switch 38a provided in the first special variation winning device 38 and the special winning opening switch 39a provided in the second special variation winning device 39. Processing for monitoring and setting the special winning opening count command to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 based on the winning of the special winning opening, and for closing the special winning opening when a predetermined number of winnings are made to the special winning opening Process. In the special figure 2 game process, the special winning opening switch monitoring process is performed for the special game state executed based on whether the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit or a small hit. For the special game state executed based on the result of the game being a big hit, the special winning opening switch monitoring process is performed in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process.
In the specific area switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball is monitored by the specific area switch 38d provided in the first special variation winning device 38, and is specified based on the inflow of the game ball into the specific area (stochastic operation area). The process of setting the area passing flag is performed. A process for generating a special game state is performed based on the fact that the specific area passing flag is set.

Next, if the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step Y134), and it is determined whether the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y135). When the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y135; N), that is, when the time is not up, the process proceeds to step Y153. When the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y135; Y), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0. It is determined whether or not (step Y136).

When the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y136; N), the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is updated by -1 (step Y137), and the special figure 2 game processing timer area is extended. The fluctuation timer value (for example, 60000 msec) is saved (step Y138), and the process proceeds to step Y153.
In order to prevent the player from intentionally executing the special figure 2 variable display game with a high probability of small hits in the normal game state, the change time of the special figure 2 variable display game in the normal game state is a very long time. (For example, 10 minutes). However, since the area that can be used as the special figure 2 game processing timer is limited, it is difficult to measure the variable time at once even if the upper limit value is set as the timer initial value. Therefore, the variable time is measured by a plurality of times using the number of times of repetition, which is the number of times of measuring the specified time (for example, 60000 msec).

When the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y136; Y), the special figure 2 game sequence branch table referred to in order to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number is registered in a register. It is set (step Y139). Then, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number is obtained using the table (step Y140), and the subroutine call by the special figure 2 game process number is performed (step Y141).

In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game process number is “0”, the change start of the special figure 2 variable display game is monitored, and the change start setting and the effect setting of the special figure 2 variable display game and the special effect are monitored. FIG. 2 Special figure 2 normal processing (step Y142) for setting the information necessary for performing the changing process is performed.
If the special figure 2 game process number is "1" in step Y141, the special figure for setting the stop display time of special figure 2 and the information necessary for performing the special figure 2 displaying process, etc. 2 The changing process (step Y143) is performed.
At step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit, setting of fanfare commands according to the kind of big hit, and of each big hit type The special figure 2 displaying process (step Y144) for setting the fanfare time according to the special winning opening opening pattern and the information necessary for performing the fanfare/interval processing is performed.

In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game process number is "3", setting of the opening time of the special winning opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the special winning opening opening process, etc. Perform fanfare/interval processing (step Y145).
In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game process number is "4", the interval command is set if the big hit round is not the final round, while the ending command is set if it is the final round, and the special winning opening A special winning opening opening process (step Y146) for setting information necessary for performing the remaining ball process is performed.

In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game process number is "5", the process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the special winning opening if the big hit round is the final round, and the special figure 2 The special winning opening remaining ball process (step Y147) for setting the information necessary for performing the big hit ending process is performed.
When the special figure 2 game process number is "6" in step Y141, the special figure 2 jackpot end process (step Y148) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal process (step Y108) I do.

In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "7", the opening time and opening pattern of the special winning opening when a small hit occurs, the fanfare command setting, and the processing during the small hit are performed. The small hit fanfare middle processing (step Y149) for setting the information necessary for the above is performed.
When the special figure 2 game process number is "8" in step Y141, a small hit mid-range process (step Y150) for setting an ending command and information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball process, etc. is executed. To do.

In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game process number is "9", a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls winning in the special winning opening during the process of small hit, and the end of small hit The small hit remaining ball process (step Y151) for setting the information necessary for the process is performed.
When the special figure 2 game process number is "10" in step Y141, the special figure 2 small hit end process (step Y152) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal process is performed.

After that, a special figure 2 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 is prepared (step Y153), and the symbol fluctuation control process (step Y154) related to the special figure 2 display 52 is performed, and the lever solenoid The lever solenoid control process (step Y155) for controlling the operation of 38f is performed, and the special figure 2 game process is ended. The special figure 2 game process is a process of performing a series of execution controls regarding the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game). The above-described special figure 2 game process is basically the same as the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process for the special figure 2, and in the following description, the special figure 1 game process and the special figure 2 game process will be described. The corresponding processing will be described in parallel.

[Special Figure 1 Normal processing]
FIG. 16 shows the special figure 1 normal process (step Y109) in the special figure 1 game process described above. In this special figure 1 normal process, it is first determined whether or not the special figure 1 can start changing (step Y201). The state in which the special figure 1 can start changing in this determination is not from the stop of the change in the special figure 2 changing display game in which the big hit or the small hit occurs until the end of the special game state. It should be noted that the variation cannot be started even during execution of the special figure 1 variable display game or the special game state based on the special figure 1 variable display game, but in that case, the special figure 1 normal processing is not executed. However, it is not necessary to judge this here.

When the special figure 1 cannot start changing (step Y201; N), "0" is set as the special figure 1 game process number (step Y216), and the process number is saved in the special figure 1 game process number area. (Step Y217), the special process 1 normal process is ended. Further, when the special map 1 can start changing (step Y201; Y), it is determined whether the left-handing instruction notification has been completed, that is, whether the left-handing instruction notification flag is set (step Y202).
When the left-handing instruction has been notified (step Y202; Y), the process proceeds to step Y206. If the left-handing instruction notification has not been made (step Y202; N), a left-handing instruction notification command is prepared (step Y203), effect command setting processing (step Y204) is performed, and a left-handing instruction notification flag is set. Yes (step Y205). The left-handing instruction notification flag is set to be cleared when the specific game state ends, whereby the left-handing instruction notification is given when the game state shifts to the normal game state.

Next, it is determined whether the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 (step Y206), and when the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 (step Y206; Y), the process proceeds to step Y216. In addition, when the special figure 1 reservation number is not 0 (step Y206; N), the fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y207), and the effect command setting process (step Y208) is performed. . After that, special figure 1 variation start processing (step Y209) for setting information regarding the special figure 1 variation display game is performed, and a decorative special figure 1 pending number command corresponding to the special figure 1 pending number is prepared (step Y210). ) And effect command setting processing (step Y211). In addition, at the time of performing the process (step Y210) of preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command, the subtraction of the special figure 1 reservation number based on the start of the special figure 1 variable display game is not performed, and the current special figure 1 reservation is held. The reserved number command corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved number subtracted from the number is prepared. After that, the remaining game number command corresponding to the time shortening variation number is prepared (step Y212), and the effect command setting process (step Y213) is performed.

Next, the change of special figure 1 is set (information addition) in the special figure status area (step Y214). Here, the special figure status indicates the state of the special figure variable display game, and any one of 0 to 5 is set. Special map status 0 indicates that neither the special map 1 variable display game nor the special map 2 variable display game is running, and the special map status 1 indicates that only the special map 1 variable display game is running. The special figure status 2 indicates a state in which only the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed. In addition, the special figure status 3 indicates a state in which both the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are being executed, and the special figure status 4 is the first special game state which is the special game state based on the big hit. There is, and the special figure status 5 indicates that it is the second special game state which is the special game state based on the small hit. Since the special figure 1 variable display game is started here, 1 or 3 is set as the special figure status. After that, the special figure 1 changing process transition setting processing (step Y215) is performed, and the special figure 1 normal processing ends.

[Special figure 2 daily processing]
FIG. 17 shows the special figure 2 normal process (step Y142) in the special figure 2 game process described above. In this special figure 2 normal process, it is first determined whether or not the special figure 2 can start changing (step Y221). The state in which the special figure 2 can start changing in this determination is not from the stop of the change in the special figure 1 changing display game which is a big hit until the end of the special game state. It is to be noted that the fluctuation cannot be started even during the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game or the special game state based on the special figure 2 variable display game, but in that case, the special figure 2 normal processing is not executed. However, it is not necessary to determine this here.

If the special figure 2 cannot start changing (step Y221; N), "0" is set as the special figure 2 game process number (step Y238), and the process number is saved in the special figure 2 game process number area. (Step Y239), the special figure 2 normal processing is ended. In addition, when the special figure 2 can start changing (step Y221; Y), it is determined whether the number of special figure 2 reservations is 0 (step Y222).

Then, when the special figure 2 reservation number is not 0 (step Y222; N), a fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y223), and effect command setting processing (step Y224) is performed. . After that, the special figure 2 variation start processing (step Y225) for setting information about the special figure 2 variable display game and the like is performed to prepare a decorative special figure 2 hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number (step Y226). ) And effect command setting processing (step Y227). At the time of performing the process (step Y226) of preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command, the special figure 2 reservation number is not decremented based on the start of the special figure 2 variable display game, and the current special figure 2 reservation is held. The reserved number command corresponding to the special figure 2 reserved number subtracted from the number is prepared. After that, the remaining game number command corresponding to the time shortening variation number is prepared (step Y228), and the effect command setting process (step Y229) is performed.

Next, in the special figure status area, the change of special figure 2 is set (information addition) (step Y230). Since the special figure 2 variable display game is started here, 2 or 3 is set as the special figure status. After that, the special figure 2 changing process transition setting process (step Y231) is performed, and the special figure 2 normal process is ended.

On the other hand, when the special figure 2 reservation number is 0 (step Y222; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 (step Y232). Then, when the number of reserved special maps 1 is 0 (step Y232; Y), it is determined whether or not the special maps 1 are changing (step Y233). If the special map 1 is not changing (step Y233; N), it is determined whether the customer waiting demo has been started (step Y234). If it is not started (step Y234; N), the customer waiting is waited for. Performs processing related to status setting. In addition, when the special figure 1 reservation number is not 0 (step Y232; N), when the special figure 1 is fluctuating (step Y233; Y), or when the customer waiting demonstration has started (step Y234; Y). Shifts to step Y238.

In the process for setting the customer waiting state, first, the customer waiting demonstration flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (step Y235), and the customer waiting demo command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y236), and the effect is produced. Command setting processing (step Y237) is performed, and the process proceeds to step Y238. By making the customer waiting demo command correspond to the current probability state, it becomes possible to display different customer waiting screens depending on the probability state.

Also, when the production control device 300 is restarted for some reason, the production control device 300 without the backup function loses the information on the gaming state, so that it becomes impossible to perform an appropriate production, but By making the waiting demo command correspond to the current probability state, it is possible to perform an effect according to the game state from the reception of this command, and the probability information command based on the change of the game state is transmitted. It will be possible to return to the production according to the game state earlier than waiting.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed at the same time, and the probability state may change due to the processing for the special figure 1 variable display game. Therefore, the variation start probability information command is transmitted every time the special figure variation display game is started (steps Y207 and Y223). As a result, it becomes possible for the effect control device 300 to perform an appropriate effect according to the game state.

Further, by transmitting the variation start probability information command every time the special figure variation display game is started, even if the production control device 300 is restarted, the production according to the game state is performed from the reception of this command. Therefore, it is possible to return to the effect according to the game state earlier than waiting for the probability information command based on the change of the game state to be transmitted. It should be noted that the customer waiting demo command and the variation start probability information command may include other information for allowing the production control device 300 to return to the production according to the game state when restarted.

[Special map 1 fluctuation start processing]
FIG. 18A shows the special figure 1 variation start process (step Y209) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 normal process. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 1 variation display game. In the special figure 1 variation start processing, first, the special figure 1 information setting flag used for distribution of variation patterns in the special figure pending information determination processing is set (step Y241). Next, a random number is loaded from the special figure 1 falling lottery random number storage area (for holding number 1) to prepare (step Y242), and the special drawing 1 falling lottery random number storage area (for holding number 1) is cleared to 0. (Step Y243), a falling lottery process (step Y244) is performed to draw a transition from the high-probability state to the low-probability state. The reserved number 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure starting storage with the earliest digestion order (here, the earliest in special figure 1).

Next, the big hit flag 1 setting process (step Y245) for setting the deviation information or the big hit information as the result information of the special figure 1 variable display game is performed, and the special figure 1 stop related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information) is stopped. A symbol setting process (step Y246) is performed. Then, the special figure 1 information setting process (step Y247) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern is performed to refer to various information relating to the setting of the variation pattern of the special figure 1 variation display game. The special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which the information of (1) is set, is prepared (step Y248).

After that, a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting process (step Y249) for setting a fluctuation pattern that is a variation mode in the special figure 1 variable display game is performed, and fluctuation start information setting for setting the fluctuation start information of the special figure 1 variable display game The process (step Y250) is performed, and the time shortening variation number update process (step Y251) is performed. Next, as the process number, "1" related to the process during fluctuation of special figure 1 is set (step Y252), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step Y253).

Next, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step Y254), and a signal related to fluctuation start of special figure 1 (for example, a special symbol 1 changing signal ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y255). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step Y256), and the initial value of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 1 display 51) is set in the special figure 1 blinking control timer area ( Here, 100 msec) is saved (step Y257), the initial value (here, "0" indicating a blank symbol) is saved in the special figure 1 changing symbol number area (step Y258), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process. To finish.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
FIG. 18B shows the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step Y225) in the special figure 2 normal process described above. The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 2 variation display game. In the special figure 2 variation start processing, first, the special figure 2 information setting flag used for sorting the variation patterns in the special figure pending information determination processing is set (step Y261). Next, a random number is loaded from the special figure 2 falling lottery random number storage area (for holding number 1) to prepare (step Y262), and the special drawing 2 falling lottery random number storage area (for holding number 1) is cleared to 0. (Step Y263), a falling lottery process (step Y264) is performed to draw a transition from the high-probability state to the low-probability state. The reserved number 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers and the like) about the special figure starting storage in which the digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in the special figure 2).

Next, as the result information of the special figure 2 variable display game, the big hit flag 2 setting process (step Y265) for setting the deviation information, the big hit information or the small hit information is performed, and the special figure 2 stop design (symbol information) is set. Special figure 2 stop design setting processing (step Y266) is performed. Then, the special figure 2 information setting process (step Y267) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern is performed to refer to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game. The special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which the information of (1) is set, is prepared (step Y268).

After that, a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting process (step Y269) for setting a fluctuation pattern, which is a variation mode in the special figure 2 variable display game, is performed, and fluctuation start information setting for setting the fluctuation start information of the special figure 2 variable display game. The process (step Y270) is performed, and the time reduction fluctuation start update process (step Y271) is performed. Next, as the process number, "1" relating to the process during fluctuation of special figure 2 is set (step Y272), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step Y273).

Next, the customer waiting demonstration flag area is cleared (step Y274), and a signal related to the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 (for example, the special symbol 2 changing signal ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y275). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step Y276), and the initial value of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 2 display 52) is set in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area ( Here, 100 msec) is saved (step Y277), the initial value (here, "0" indicating a blank symbol) in the special figure 2 changing symbol number area is saved (step Y278), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process To finish.

In addition, when selecting the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game in the above-described special figure 1 variation start processing or special figure 2 variation start processing, information of the set probability setting value may be referred to. As a result, it is possible to execute an effect that suggests or informs the probability setting value, such as selecting a variation pattern according to the probability setting value or changing the selection probability of the variation pattern according to the probability setting value.

[External information editing process]
19 and 20 show the external information editing process (step X120) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process. In the external information editing processing, payout command transmission processing (step X106), winning opening switch/state monitoring processing (step X109), magnet fraud monitoring processing (step X116), board radio fraud monitoring processing (step X117), vibration fraud monitoring processing (Step X118), based on the monitoring result in the abnormal discharge monitoring process (Step X119) and the like, information to be output to an external device such as an information collecting terminal, an amusement hall internal management device, or a test shooting test device is created and stored in an output buffer. Perform processing such as setting.

In this external information editing process, it is first determined whether a glass frame opening error is occurring (step X701). If no glass frame opening error is occurring (step X701; N), the main body frame (front frame 12) is determined. ) It is determined whether a release error is occurring (step X702). When the main frame opening error is not occurring (step X702; N), the OFF data of the door/frame opening signal is saved in the external information output data area (step X703), and the OFF data of the security signal is set to the external information. The data is saved in the output data area (step X704) and the process proceeds to step X707.

On the other hand, when the glass frame opening error is occurring (step X701; Y) or when the main body frame (front frame 12) opening error is occurring (step X702; Y), the door/frame opening signal The on-data is saved in the external information output data area (step X705), the on-data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step X706), and the process proceeds to step X707. That is, the information that the glass frame 14 and the front frame 12 are open is output as external information.

Next, if the security signal control timer that measures a predetermined time (for example, 256 msec) from the time when the data stored in the RAM is initialized by operating the initialization switch or the like is not 0, it is updated by -1 (step X707). The minimum value of the security signal control timer is set to 0.
If the value of the security signal control timer is not 0 (step X708; N), that is, if the time has not expired, the ON data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step X709), and step X710 is executed. Transition. As a result, the fact that the data stored in the RAM has been initialized is output as external information. If the value of the security signal control timer is 0 (step X708; Y), the process proceeds to step X710.

Then, the illegal magnet is being generated (step X710; Y), the board electric wave is being generated (step X711; Y), the frame electric wave is being generated (step X712; Y), the special winning opening is being generated (step X713; Y), Unauthorized normal power generation (step X714; Y), illegal vibration (step X715; Y), abnormal discharge error (step X716; Y), V passage error (step X717; Y), residual ball error If it corresponds to at least one of the occurrence (step X718; Y), the ON data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step X721), and the ON data of the gaming machine error status signal is changed to the test signal output data. Save in the area (step X722) and move to step X723. That is, the occurrence of an error is output as external information.

If none of the errors in steps X710 to X718 has occurred, it is determined whether a switch abnormality error such as disconnection of the switch connector is occurring (step X719). When the switch abnormality error is not occurring (step X719; N), the off data of the gaming machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step X720), and the process proceeds to step X723. If a switch abnormality error is occurring (step X719; Y), the ON data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step X722), and the process proceeds to step X723.

Then, a starting opening signal editing process (step X723) for editing the winning signal to the first starting winning opening 36 and the winning signal to the second starting winning opening 37 is performed. Next, a main prize ball signal editing process (step X724) for setting information on the number of prize balls to be paid out is performed, and a symbol fixed number signal editing process for setting information on the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game is performed. (Step X725), the external information editing process ends.

[Starting gate signal editing process]
FIG. 21 shows the starting opening signal editing process (step X723) in the above-mentioned external information editing process. In this starting port signal editing process, first, if the starting port signal output control timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step X731). The minimum value of the starting port signal output control timer is set to 0. Then, it is determined whether the value of the starting opening signal output control timer is 0 (step X732). When the value of the starting opening signal output control timer is 0 (step X732; Y), it is determined whether the starting opening signal output frequency is 0 (step X733).

Then, if the number of times of starting port signal output is not 0 (step X733; N), the number of times of starting port signal output is updated by -1 (step X734), and the starting port signal output control timer initial value is set in the starting port signal output control timer area. (For example, 128 msec) is saved (step X735). Then, the ON data for turning on the starting opening signal is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step X737), and the starting opening signal editing process is ended. If the number of times the starting port signal is output is 0 (step X733; Y), OFF data for turning the starting port signal to the OFF state is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step X738), and the starting port signal is output. The editing process ends.

On the other hand, when the value of the starting opening signal output control timer is not 0 (step X732; N), it is determined whether the starting opening signal output control timer is in the output on section (step X736). The fact that the start-port signal output control timer is in the output-on section means that the value of the start-port signal output control timer is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, 64 ms). When the start-port signal output control timer is in the output-on section (step X736; Y), the process proceeds to step X737. If the start-port signal output control timer is not in the output-on section (step X736; N), the process proceeds to step X738.

Next, the control by the effect control device 300 will be described. The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the performance control device 300 performs a main process shown in FIG. 22 and a timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the processing at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3) and interrupts are permitted (step C4). Next, generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure occurrence detected flag and the like are cleared.

After performing the processing at the start of the program in steps C1 to C7, the loop processing is performed as the main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, the WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C8). Next, effect button input processing (step C9) of creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is performed. The input from the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is read in the timer interrupt process, and in the effect button input process, when the input from the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is performed, the process of changing the effect content is performed.

Then, a hall/player setting mode process is performed in which a changeable range of the brightness and volume of the LEDs and the liquid crystal is set, and operations such as the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal are changed by the player (step C10). Next, a random number update process (step C11) of updating a random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed.

Next, a received command check process (step C12) that analyzes and responds to the command from the game control device 100 is performed, and an effect display edit process (step C13) that performs settings for controlling the progress of the effect and edits of drawing commands. ) To set the end of preparation of the drawing command (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated according to the contents to be drawn, and the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If the drawing data of the screen to be drawn within 1/30 seconds (about 33.3 ms) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

Then, it is determined whether or not it is the frame switching timing (step C15). In this embodiment, since the system cycle (1 frame 1/30 seconds) is created, it is determined that the frame switching timing is reached when the V blank interrupt (1/60 seconds) is entered twice. The frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, the image may be updated (frame switching) in 1/60 seconds, or the image may be updated (frame switching in later than 1/60 seconds). May be switched). When it is determined in step C15 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C15; N), the process of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C15 that it is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C16).

After that, a sound control process (step C17) for controlling output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b) and a decoration control process (step for controlling LEDs of the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, etc.). C18), a movable body control process (step C19) for controlling the motor and the solenoid of the board effect device 44, and a board effect setting process (step C20) for controlling the effect by the notifying unit provided in the center case 40. Then, the process returns to the process of clearing WDT (step C8).

[Reception command check processing]
FIG. 23 shows the received command check processing in the main processing described above. In this reception command check processing, first, the value of the command reception counter that counts how many commands are received during one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the command reception number (step C201), and the command reception is performed. It is determined whether the number is not 0 (step C202). Then, when it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check processing ends. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the content of the command reception counter area is subtracted by the number of received commands (step C203).

Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and whether or not the command copy for the number of received commands is completed is completed. It is determined (step C206). As described above, in the present embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the received command buffer, but the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command is analyzed in the command area. It is configured as follows. As a result, the command (data) can be moved to make a vacant space in case the command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command. In addition, the command analysis can be collectively performed in one round of main processing.

When it is determined in step C206 that the copying of the commands for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C206; N), the processing returns to step C204. If it is determined that the copying of the commands for the number of received commands is completed (step C206; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C207) and the received command analysis process (step C208) is performed.

Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C209), and it is determined whether the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands is completed (step C210). Then, when it is determined that the analysis of the command for the number of received commands is not completed (step C210; N), the process returns to the step C207. Further, when it is determined that the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands is completed (step C210; Y), the received command check processing is ended. In this way, in the received command check processing, the commands received during one frame (1/30 seconds) are analyzed together. In this embodiment, up to 32 commands can be stored.

[Reception command analysis processing]
FIG. 24 shows the received command analysis process in the received command check process described above. In this received command analysis processing, first, the command upper byte is separated as MODE and the lower byte is separated as ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). When it is determined that MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C234).

When it is determined in step C232 or step C233 that MODE or ACT is not within the normal range (step C232; N, step C233; N), or when it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is not a correct combination (step In C234; N), the received command analysis processing is ended.

When it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C234; Y), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the variable system command (step C235). The variation system command is a command for instructing a variation pattern of a special figure. When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the variable system command (step C235; Y), the variable system command process (step C236) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

Further, when it is determined in step C235 that MODE is not within the range of the variable system command (step C235; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the big hit system command (step C237). The big hit type command is a command for instructing an operation related to a big hit mid-stage production (display of a fanfare screen or a round screen) or a command related to small win mid-stage production (display of a fanfare screen or an end screen). When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the big hit type command (step C237; Y), the big hit type command process (step C238) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

When it is determined in step C237 that MODE is not within the range of the big hit type command (step C237; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the symbol type command (step C239). The symbol-based command is a command for instructing information related to the symbol of the special symbol (for example, what to do with the stop symbol of the special symbol). When MODE is determined to be in the range of the symbol type command (step C239; Y), the symbol type command process (step C240) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

If it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not within the range of symbol commands (step C239; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of single-shot commands such as the hold number command and error command. (Step C241). The single-shot command is a command that stands alone, unlike a command that makes sense by combination like a pattern command and a variable command. This single-shot system command includes a customer waiting demo command, a hold number command, a symbol stop command, a probability information system command, an error/illegal system command, and a model designation command. If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the single-shot system command (step C241; Y), the single-shot system command process (step C242) is performed, and the received command analysis process is terminated.

In addition, when it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not within the range of single-shot type commands (step C241; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of prefetch symbol type commands (step C243). When MODE is determined to be in the range of the prefetch symbol system command (step C243; Y), the prefetch symbol system command process (step C244) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

If it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetch symbol system command (step C243; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the prefetch variable system command (step C245). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the prefetching variable system command (step C245; Y), the prefetching variable system command process (step C246) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended. If it is determined in step C245 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetch variation type command (step C245; N), the received command analysis processing ends.

The read-ahead variation system command and the read-ahead symbol system command are commands including information necessary for executing the read-ahead effect. The pre-reading effect (also referred to as the pre-reading notice or the pre-reading notice effect) is whether or not the special figure variation display game corresponding to the starting memory (holding) for which the special figure variation display game is not executed is a big hit when it is subsequently executed. In order to inform the player in advance (or what kind of variation pattern) with a predetermined reliability, the decoration special figure starting memory display or the like displayed on the display device 41 is performed in a manner different from usual, or the display device 41. It is an effect such as performing an effect display. And the pre-reading system command (pre-reading variable system command and pre-reading pattern system command) is the command which notifies beforehand the fluctuation pattern and the stop design which correspond to the starting memory which is the target of pre-reading production, from game control control equipment 100 at the time of starting winning a prize It is transmitted to the performance control device 300. Note that normal variable-based commands and symbol-based commands that are not prefetched are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of variable display.

[Variable command processing]
FIG. 25 shows the variable system command processing (step C236) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this variable system command processing, it is first determined whether the special figure classification is undetermined (step C361). The special figure type is information indicating whether the type of the special figure is the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, and is the information set in step C251 of the symbol system command processing described above.

If this special map type is not determined (step C361; Y), the variable system command processing is ended. If the special figure type is not undetermined (step C361; N), that is, if the special figure type is set, the combination of the variable command and the symbol command is checked (step C362), and the variable command and the symbol type are It is determined whether there is a mismatch (step C363).

If the variable command and the symbol type are not compatible (step C363; Y), the variable command processing is ended. If the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C363; N), the variation pattern type is determined from the variation command (step C364). The symbol type means a category of symbols, and the symbol types include, for example, outlying symbols, 16R jackpot symbols, 10R jackpot symbols, and small hit symbols. When the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent, when a variation command (variation pattern command) that is out of line is received, as in the case where the symbol command of the 16R big hit symbol is received, on the effect It means that the combination is inconsistent (combination of variable command and symbol type).

In the process of determining the variation pattern type from the variation command (step C364), the variation pattern type, which is a rough classification of the variation display effect of the special figure, is determined according to the received command. Then, a variation effect setting process for setting information for performing an effect according to the variation command is performed (step C365).

Next, the special figure changing state is set as the P machine state (state of the pachinko machine) (step C366). Here, the state of changing the special map means that the special map is changing (not during a customer waiting demonstration, a big hit, or a fanfare). Furthermore, if the number of pre-reading effects (the number of pre-reading executions) is not zero, the number of pre-reading effects is updated by -1 (a process of reducing the number of pre-reading effects by 1) (step C367), and the variable system command process ends.

[Single-shot command processing]
FIG. 26 shows the single-shot system command process (step C242) in the received command analysis process described above. In this single-shot command processing, it is first determined whether MODE is a customer waiting demo (step C121).

When MODE is determined to be a customer waiting demo (step C121; Y), it is determined whether the P machine state is set to the customer waiting demo (step C122), and it is already set to the customer waiting demo. In the case (step C122; Y), the single-shot system command processing ends. If the customer waiting demonstration is not set (step C122; N), customer waiting scenario data setting processing for setting the effect in the customer waiting state is performed (step C123). Furthermore, the customer waiting A is set as the P machine state (step C124), and the single command system command processing is ended.

If it is determined in step C121 that the MODE is not a customer waiting demo (step C121; N), the MODE is within the range of the special figure 1 holding system, that is, the received command corresponds to the special figure 1 starting memory. It is determined whether the command is the command for holding number of figures (step C125). When MODE is determined to be within the range of the special figure 1 holding system (step C125; Y), the special figure 1 holding information setting process (step C126) of storing information about holding of the special figure 1 is performed, Terminates single-shot command processing. When it is determined that the MODE is not within the range of the special figure 1 holding system (step C125; N), the MODE is within the range of the special figure 2 holding system, that is, the received command corresponds to the special figure 2 starting memory. It is determined whether the command is the decorative special figure reservation number command (step C127).

When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the special figure 2 holding system (step C127; Y), the special figure 2 holding information setting process (step C128) of storing information about holding of the special figure 2 is performed, Terminates single-shot command processing. Further, when it is determined that MODE is not within the special figure 2 holding system range (step C127; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the symbol stop system range (step C129).

When MODE is determined to be in the range of the symbol stop system (step C129; Y), the scenario stop scenario data setting process for setting the effect when stopping the symbol is performed (step C130), and is normally set as the P machine state. Is set (step C131), and the single-shot system command processing ends. In addition, when it is determined that the MODE is not within the range of the symbol stop system (step C129; N), processing for other MODEs such as RAM initialization, power failure recovery, error/incorrectness, staging information, probability information, etc., which are not shown I do.

[Special map 1 Hold information setting process]
FIG. 27 shows the special figure 1 hold information setting process (step C126) in the above-described single-shot command process. In this special figure 1 hold information setting process, first, the special figure 1 hold number is loaded as the previous hold number (step C141), and the command value is set to the special figure 1 hold number as the new hold number (step C142). ), it is determined whether the new pending number and the previous pending number match (step C143).

When the new pending number and the previous pending number match (step C143; Y), the special figure 1 pending information setting process ends. If the new pending number and the previous pending number do not match (step C143; N), it is determined whether the specific effect is being executed (step C144). The specific effect is an effect in which the standby hold display unit 42d is hidden.

If the specific effect is not being executed (step C144; N), the process proceeds to step C146. Further, when the specific effect is being executed (step C144; Y), the non-display information is set (step C145), and the index of the hold motion control table corresponding to the new hold number is calculated and saved ( Step C146). Then, the scenario layer number 5 is prepared (step C147), the addresses of the special figure 1 reservation scenario data table (X reserved) are prepared (step C148), and the scenario data setting process is performed (step C149).

As a result, the display update of the standby hold display section 42d is set. The standby hold display section 42d is configured to change the display update timing depending on the presence/absence of non-display information, and when it is being displayed, a scenario for immediately updating the display is set and is being hidden. In some cases, the scenario is set to be updated when the display is restarted. The timing at which the display is restarted can be obtained by acquiring the time from the progress status of the scenario of the effect currently being executed to the end of the specific effect. By setting such a scenario, it becomes possible to update the display of the standby pending display section 42d when the display is restarted on the standby pending display section 42d.

Then, the non-display information is cleared (step C150), and it is determined whether the number of reservations has increased (step C151). When the number of reservations has increased (step C151; Y), the display pattern of the reservation normal lighting is set in the color information area corresponding to the new number of reservations (step C152). The color information area is an area for storing information on the display mode of the decorative starting memory display which indicates the look-ahead result. Here, a normal display mode is set as the display mode of the decorative starting memory display corresponding to the newly generated starting memory. To do. The display mode of the decorative starting memory display based on the pre-reading result of the starting memory is changed by the subsequent pre-reading variable system command processing.

Then, it is determined whether or not the P machine state is in the big hit (during special game state) (step C153), and when the P machine state is in the big hit (step C153; Y), the special figure 1 hold information setting process is ended. To do. If the state of the P machine is not a big hit (step C153; N), the output request of the starting opening winning sound is made (step C154), and the special figure 1 holding information setting process is ended. On the other hand, if the number of holdings has not increased (step C151; N), that is, if the number has decreased, the special image 1 prefetch information area is shifted (step C155) and the color information area is shifted (step C156). The holding information setting process in FIG. 1 ends.

In the special figure 2 hold information setting process (step C128) in the single-shot system command process, the same process as the above-mentioned special figure 1 hold information setting process is performed for the special figure 2 starting storage. By the above special figure 1 hold information setting process and special figure 2 hold information setting process, the information corresponding to the generated hold is displayed on the waiting hold display section 42d at a predetermined timing. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as a start memory display unit capable of displaying on the display device 41 a hold display (decorative special figure start memory display) indicating information about the start memory stored in the start storage unit.

[Prefetch variable system command processing]
FIG. 28 shows the look-ahead variable system command processing (step C65) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this prefetching variable system command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the prefetching variable pattern command is waiting to be received (step C311). Here, when there is a read-ahead variation pattern command reception waiting flag set in the above-described read-ahead symbol system command processing, it is determined that the reception is waiting. When the prefetch variation pattern command reception is not waiting (step C311; N), the prefetch variation system command processing is ended. On the other hand, when the prefetch variation pattern command reception is waiting (step C311; Y), the prefetch variation pattern command reception waiting flag is cleared (step C312).

After that, the command is saved in the read-ahead variable command area corresponding to the total pending number (step C313), and the read-ahead command consistency check process (step C314) for determining whether the combination of MODE and ACT (command combination) is normal is performed. . When the command combination is not normal (step C315; N), that is, when the value of the invalid command information is returned, the read-ahead variable system command processing is ended. In this case, the information of the abnormal prefetch variation pattern command may be cleared from the storage area. Further, information (NG information) indicating that it is not normal may be saved in the corresponding storage area. On the other hand, when the command combination is normal (step C315; Y), that is, when the value of the valid command information is returned, it is determined whether the specific effect is being executed (step C316). The specific effect is an effect in which the standby hold display unit 42d is hidden.

If the specific effect is not being executed (step C316; N), the process proceeds to step C318. When the specific effect is being executed (step C316; Y), the non-display information is set (step C317), and the prefetching lottery process (step C318) for randomly selecting the execution of the prefetching notice effect is performed and the prefetching notice is given. It is determined whether an effect is generated (step C319).

Then, when the prefetching notice effect is not generated (step C319; N), the prefetching variable system command processing is ended. On the other hand, when the prefetching notice effect is generated (step C319; Y), is the generated prefetching notice effect (that is, the prefetching notice effect selected in the prefetch lottery process (step C318)) immediately starting? Is determined (step C320). The effect to be started immediately is, for example, a reservation change notice for changing the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display on the standby display section 42d displayed on the display device 41 from the present time.

In addition, the effect that does not start immediately is a notice of a pending change that changes the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display displayed on the display device 41 from a later predetermined timing, for example, the waiting pending display portion 42d does not display. Is a notice of pending change starting at the timing when the display is restarted. In addition to this, a look-ahead notice effect that is performed during execution of the special figure variation display game, that is, an effect that continuously generates a specific effect or a reach state over a plurality of special figure variation display games, or a character that appears during variable display. It also includes productions that give advance notice. When the special figure variation display game is being executed, the special figure variation display game is ended at the timing of starting the execution of the effect which is not immediately started, and the execution of the next special figure variation display game is started. Timing etc. are included.

If the effect is to start immediately (step C320; Y), the drawing of the selected look-ahead notice effect is set (step C321), the non-display information is cleared (step C323), and the look-ahead variable system command processing is executed. finish. On the other hand, if it is not the effect to start immediately (step C320; N), the drawing reservation setting of the selected prefetching notice effect is set (step C322), the non-display information is cleared (step C323), and the prefetching variation system command is set. The process ends.

In the process of setting the drawing reservation of the selected look-ahead notice effect (step C322), for example, when the standby hold display unit 42d is not displayed, the hold change notice is started at the timing when the display is restarted. To do. As a result, the reservation change notice is started at the timing when the display of the waiting display section 42d is restarted. The timing at which the display is restarted can be obtained by acquiring the time from the progress status of the scenario of the effect currently being executed to the end of the specific effect.

<Re-change production>
The effect control device 300 executes the decorative special figure variable display game in which a plurality of types of decorative identification information (numbers, symbols, character patterns, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 41 in response to the execution of the special figure variable display game. It is possible. Further, the effect control device 300 can execute a re-fluctuation effect in which the variable display of the ornament identification information is temporarily stopped and then the variable display is started again in the middle of the special figure variable display game.
In the present embodiment, as the re-variation effect, the stock pseudo-relational fluctuation effect and the normal pseudo-reciprocal fluctuation effect are executed. The stock pseudo continuous variable effect is a pseudo continuous variable effect accompanied by an additional effect of stocking a game point (for example, an ally character) every time the variable display is restarted, and hereinafter, the stock pseudo continuous variable effect is referred to as "stock effect". In addition, the normal pseudo continuous variation effect is a pseudo continuous variation effect that is not accompanied by an additional effect, and hereinafter, the normal pseudo continuous variation effect is referred to as a “pseudo continuous effect”.

Here, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be simultaneously executed.
Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to aim at winning at the starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning area) by hitting left, and by hitting right, the normal variation winning device 37 (second winning prize). You can aim for winning in the starting prize area. That is, it is possible to select a target starting area depending on the intention of the player. In the game state, there are a game state in which the left hitting is more advantageous to the player than the right hitting, and a right hitting is more advantageous to the player than the left hitting. That is, in each gaming state, it is designed assuming that one of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game is mainly played, and the player plays the game according to this design. It is configured that it is advantageous for the player to proceed mainly with the one special figure variation display game which is determined to be main in design so as to proceed. In the following description, one special figure variation display game determined to be the main in each gaming state may be referred to as “main variation”, and the other special figure variation display game may be referred to as “irregular variation”.

29 to 30 show an example of the re-variation effect of the present embodiment.
For example, as shown in FIG. 29A, a decoration special figure game display section 42a for displaying a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to a main change is provided in the center of the display area of the display device 41. Note that, in the present embodiment, the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to irregular variation is not displayed, but it may be displayed.
When the main fluctuation is started, the effect control device 300 starts the fluctuation display of the decoration identification information on the decoration special figure game display portion 42a as shown in, for example, FIG. ) As shown in FIG. In the pseudo continuous production, first, as shown in FIG. 29B, for example, a temporary stop display (for example, a fixed position) of the decoration identification information is displayed in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas on the decoration special figure game display portion 42a. 29. Then, as shown in, for example, FIG. 29(c), next, as shown in FIG. 29C, the decorative identification information is displayed in a variable display area on the decorative special figure game display section 42a. It will be restarted.

Next, the effect control device 300 performs a pseudo-linkage notification effect that notifies the execution of the pseudo-linkage effect. In the pseudo continuous notification effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 29C, a pseudo continuous execution notification image 43a (for example, a character image of “pseudo×2!!”) for displaying the execution of the pseudo continuous effect is displayed. In the present embodiment, the pseudo-relationship execution notification image 43a is wholly displayed on the decoration special figure game display portion 42a, but the invention is not limited to this. It may be displayed on the figure game display section 42a and the rest may be displayed on other than the decorative special figure game display section 42a, or all may be displayed on other than the decorative special figure game display section 42a. good.

Next, for example, as shown in FIG. 29D, the effect control device 300 causes the first notification display unit provided at the corner (for example, the lower right) of the display area of the display device 41 to display the number of executions of the pseudo continuous effect. The pseudo consecutive execution number notification image 43b (for example, a character image of “×2”) is displayed. Specifically, the pseudo continuous execution count notification image 43b indicates the number of times of pseudo fluctuation (pseudo fluctuation display) execution.
The variation (for example, FIG. 29A) performed from the start of the decorative special figure variation display game to the first temporary stop corresponds to the first pseudo variation, and the revariation by the first pseudo continuous production ( For example, FIGS. 29(c) to 29(d) correspond to the second pseudo variation, and the second re-variation due to the second pseudo-reproduction (for example, FIGS. 30(a) to 30(b)) corresponds to the third pseudo variation. To do. Therefore, it can be said that “one pseudo-reproduction” is “two pseudo-variations”. Further, it can be said that “two pseudo-reproductions” is “three pseudo variations”. That is, when the number indicated by the pseudo continuous execution number notification image 43b is "n", the number of executions of the pseudo continuous production is "n-1", and thus the player can display the number indicated by the pseudo continuous execution number notification image 43b. It is possible to calculate and grasp the number of executions of the pseudo-relational effect based on. The number indicated by the pseudo continuous execution count notification image 43b is reset with the end of the special figure variation display game (or the start of the special figure variation display game). That is, the number indicated by the pseudo continuous execution number notification image 43b is the execution number of the pseudo variation in one special figure variation display game.

Next, the production control device 300 starts stock production, for example, as shown in FIG. In the stock effect, first, as shown in FIG. 29E, for example, a temporary stop display (for example, at a fixed position) of decoration identification information is displayed in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the decoration special map game display portion 42a. 29. Then, as shown in FIG. 29F, for example, as shown in FIG. 29(f), the variable display of the decorative identification information is restarted in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the decorative special figure game display portion 42a. To be done.
Next, the performance control device 300 performs the stock notification performance for notifying the execution of the stock performance. In the stock notification effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 29(f), a stock for informing the execution of the stock effect to the second notification display section provided in the corner (for example, the lower left) of the display area of the display device 41. An execution notification image 43c (for example, a character image and a character image of "tiger A stock!!!!") is displayed.

Next, the effect control device 300, as shown in, for example, FIG. 29(g), the stock notification number notification image 43d (for example, the character image and “×1”) that notifies the second notification display unit of the number of executions of the stock effect. Character image) is displayed. Specifically, the stock execution count notification image 43d indicates the stock count of the teammate character.
In this embodiment, the stock number of the teammate character is updated by +1 each time the stock effect is executed. That is, when the number indicated by the stock execution number notification image 43d is "m", the number of executions of the stock effect is "m". The number indicated by the stock execution count notification image 43d is reset with the end of the special figure variation display game (or the start of the special figure variation display game). That is, the number indicated by the stock execution number notification image 43d is the number of times the stock effect is executed in one special figure variable display game.

Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 29(h) to 30(a), when the pseudo-relationship effect is executed, the pseudo-relationship notification effect is executed as shown in, for example, FIG. As shown in 30(b), the number indicated by the pseudo-repeated execution count notification image 43b is updated by +1.
Further, for example, when the stock effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 30(c) to (d), the stock notification effect is executed as shown in FIG. 30(d), for example, as shown in FIG. 30(e). As shown in, the number indicated by the stock execution number notification image 43d is updated by +1.

Next, as shown in FIG. 30(f), for example, a reach variation effect is displayed in which the decoration identification information is variably displayed in the reach state, and thereafter, as the reach effect, an effect corresponding to the stocked ally character is executed. . In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 30(g), as a reach effect, a battle effect in which a stocked ally character fights an enemy character is executed. In the examples shown in FIGS. 29 to 30, since the final stock number of the teammate character (the final number shown by the stock execution count notification image 43d) is “2”, two teammate characters are displayed in the battle production. ing.
In the battle production, for example, as the final stock number of the teammate character increases, the teammate character may be more likely to win. That is, it may be set such that the more the final game points are, the higher the possibility that a state advantageous to the player will occur.

Here, in the identification information (decoration identification information) displayed on the decoration special figure game display portion 42a, general symbols (symbols 1 to 9) and special symbols (for example, special symbol Z1 for pseudo-relation effect, special for stock effect) There is a pattern Z2). In the pseudo continuous production, for example, as shown in FIG. 29(b) or FIG. 29(h), the general symbol and the special symbol for pseudo continuous production Z1 are temporarily stopped and displayed, and in the stock production, for example, FIG. 29(e) or As shown in FIG. 30(c), the general symbol and the stock effect special symbol Z2 are temporarily stopped and displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the temporary stop mode of the pseudo continuous effect and the temporary stop mode of the stock effect are different.

In addition, the special symbol Z1 for the pseudo continuous effect is not limited to the character symbol "again" and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, each time the pseudo-relational effect, the special symbol Z1 for the pseudo-relational effect to be made to appear (the special symbol Z1 for the pseudo-relational effect to be temporarily stopped) is selected from among the plurality of special symbols for the pseudo-relational effect Z1. Is also good. In addition, in the temporary stop of the pseudo continuous effect, the special symbol Z1 for pseudo continuous effect does not have to appear. That is, the temporary stop of the pseudo continuous effect may be such that only the general symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed.
Further, the stock effect special symbol Z2 is not limited to the character symbol "stock" and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, each time the stock effect is produced, the stock effect special symbol Z2 to be made to appear (the stock effect special symbol Z2 to be temporarily stopped) may be selected from the plurality of stock effect special symbols Z2. In the temporary stop of the stock effect, the stock effect special symbol Z2 does not have to appear. That is, the temporary stop of the stock production may be such that only the general symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed.

FIG. 31A shows an example of the re-variation effect distribution table.
In the present embodiment, the variation patterns include a variation pattern in which the re-variation effect is not executed, a variation pattern in which the re-variation effect is executed once, a variation pattern in which the re-variation effect is executed twice, and a re-variation effect is performed three times. There are a variation pattern to be executed, a variation pattern to execute the re-variation effect 4 times, and a variation pattern to execute the re-variation effect 5 times.
When the production control device 300 receives the variation command including the information on the variation pattern for executing the re-variation production, the production control device 300 refers to the re-variation production distribution table to determine the pattern of the re-variation production, the re-variation production pattern lottery. I do. This re-variation effect pattern lottery is executed, for example, in step C365 of the variation system command processing (FIG. 25). That is, at the start of the special figure variation display game, the re-variation effect pattern lottery is executed for the special figure variation display game.
Here, the sum of the number of executions of the pseudo continuous production and the number of executions of the stock production is the number of executions of the re-variation production.

For example, as shown in FIG. 31A, when the re-variation effect is executed three times in the special figure variation display game to be started (when a variation command including information about a variation pattern for executing the re-variation effect three times is received). In the case where the result of the special figure variation display game to be started is a big hit, a pattern for executing three pseudo-reproductions, a pattern for executing two pseudo-reproductions, and a pattern for executing one stock production, 1 Any one of the four patterns of the pattern of executing the pseudo continuous effect and the stock effect of two times and the pattern of executing the stock effect of three times is selected.
Further, when the re-variation effect is executed three times in the special figure variation display game to be started (when a variation command including information about a variation pattern for executing the re-variation effect three times is received), the special figure variation to be started When the result of the display game is other than a big hit (defect or small hit), a pattern for executing two pseudo-reproductions and one stock production is executed, one pseudo-reproduction and two stock productions. One of the three patterns, that is, the pattern to perform and the pattern to execute the stock production three times is selected.

Then, the effect control device 300, after determining the pattern of the re-variation effect, performs the re-variation effect execution order lottery for determining the execution order of the re-variation effect. This re-variation effect execution order lottery is executed, for example, in step C365 of the variation system command processing (FIG. 25). That is, at the start of the special figure variation display game, the re-variation effect execution order lottery is executed for the special figure variation display game.
FIGS. 29 to 30 show a case where a pattern for executing two pseudo continuous effects and two stock effects is selected in the re-variation effect pattern lottery, and the pseudo variable effect is performed in the re-variation effect execution order lottery. An example of the display on the display device 41 when the order of stock production→pseudo continuous production→stock production is selected is shown.

In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 31( a ), a pattern for performing three pseudo continuous effects, a pattern for performing three pseudo continuous effects and one stock effect, and three pseudo effects. The pattern for executing the continuous effect and the two-time stock effect is not selected when the result of the special figure variation display game is other than the big hit. That is, it is possible to suggest that the result of the special figure change display game will be a big hit by performing the pseudo continuous effect three times (four pseudo changes) during the execution of one special figure change display game. There is.
Further, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 31A, the pattern for executing the stock effect five times is not selected when the result of the special figure variation display game is other than the big hit. There is. That is, it is possible to suggest that by performing stock production 5 times (stocking 5 teammate characters) during the execution of one special figure changing display game, the result of the special figure changing display game will be a big hit. ing.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the result is other than the big hit, the pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed a predetermined number of times (three times in the case of the present embodiment) cannot be selected, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the result Even when is not a big hit, a pattern may be selected in which the pseudo linked effect is executed a predetermined number of times.
Further, in the present embodiment, when the result is other than the big hit, the pattern for executing the stock effect a predetermined number of times (five times in the present embodiment) cannot be selected, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the result is It is also possible to select a pattern in which the stock effect is executed a predetermined number of times even in the case other than the big hit.

Further, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of executions of the re-variation effect is set to 5, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper limit of the number of executions of the re-variation effect can be appropriately changed.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of executions of the pseudo continuous effect is set to 3 (the upper limit of the number of executions of the pseudo variation is set to 4), but the present invention is not limited to this. The upper limit of the number of times of execution of fluctuation) can be appropriately changed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of each pattern is the same in the re-variation effect pattern lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning probability of each pattern can be appropriately changed.
Specifically, when the re-variation effect is executed once in the special figure variation display game to be started (when a variation command including information about a variation pattern for executing the re-variation effect once is received), A pattern for executing the pseudo continuous effect or a pattern for executing one stock effect is selected, but, for example, as shown in FIG. 31B, when the result of the special figure variation display game to be started is a big hit. When the probability of winning the pattern for executing one stock effect is set higher than the probability of winning for the pattern for executing one pseudo continuous effect, and the result of the special figure variation display game to be started is other than the jackpot. In the above, the probability of winning the pattern for executing the stock effect once may be set lower than the probability of winning the pattern for executing the pseudo continuous effect once. As a result, in the special figure variation display game in which the re-variation effect is executed once, the pattern in which the stock effect is executed once appears more than in the case where the pattern that executes the pseudo continuous effect appears once. It is possible to suggest that the expectation of a big hit is higher. That is, when the winning probabilities of the respective patterns are made different, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by a combination of the number of times of execution of the pseudo continuous production and the number of execution of stock production in one special figure variation display game. .

Further, in the present embodiment, the stock number of the teammate character is updated by +1 each time the stock effect is executed once, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the method of increasing the stock number of the teammate character is appropriately changed. It is possible. That is, although the added value is set to 1 in the present embodiment, the added value may be 2 or more as shown in, for example, FIG. Further, in the present embodiment, the same value as the previous addition value is added in the second and subsequent stock number updates, but as shown in FIG. 32B, for example, a value different from the previous addition value is added. May be added.
Further, in the present embodiment, the number of stocks of the teammate character is indicated by a numerical value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be indicated by the number of icons (for example, character images) as shown in FIG. May be. In the example shown in FIG. 33A, since the stock execution count notification image 43d includes three icons, it can be seen that the stock number of the teammate character is “3”.

Further, in the present embodiment, an effect of causing the pseudo-relationship execution notification image 43a to appear (FIG. 29(c) or FIG. 30(a)) is executed as the pseudo-relationship notification effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo-relationship notification is performed. The effect can be changed as appropriate. For example, the pseudo-relational notification effect may be an effect (FIG. 29B or 29H) in which the special symbol Z1 for the pseudo-relational effect is temporarily displayed, and in this case, the pseudo-relationship execution notification image 43a is displayed. The production to appear may be omitted. Further, the pseudo-relationship notification effect may be an effect of causing the pseudo-repetition execution frequency notification image 43b to appear (FIG. 29(d)) or an effect of updating the pseudo repetition execution frequency notification image 43b (FIG. 30(b)). Also in this case, the effect of causing the pseudo continuous execution notification image 43a to appear may be omitted.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the stock notification effect, the effect of causing the stock execution notification image 43c to appear (FIG. 29(f) and FIG. 30(d)) is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the stock notification effect is appropriately performed. It can be changed. For example, the stock notification effect may be an effect for temporarily displaying the stock effect special symbol Z2 (FIG. 29(e) or FIG. 30(c)), and in this case, an effect for causing the stock execution notification image 43c to appear. May be omitted. Further, the stock notification effect may be an effect of causing the stock execution frequency notification image 43d to appear (FIG. 29(g)) or an effect of updating the stock execution frequency notification image 43d (FIG. 30(e)). However, the effect of causing the stock execution notification image 43c to appear may be omitted.

Further, in the present embodiment, the stock execution notification image 43c and the stock execution count notification image 43d are displayed on the same display unit (second notification display unit), but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, FIG. As shown in (b), the stock execution notification image 43c and the stock execution number notification image 43d may be displayed on different display units. In this case, the stock execution notification image 43c may be wholly displayed on the decoration special figure game display part 42a, or a part of the stock execution notification image 43c may be displayed on the decoration special figure game display part 42a and the rest may be the decoration special figure. It may be displayed on a part other than the game display part 42a, or may be displayed entirely on the part other than the decorative special figure game display part 42a as shown in FIG. 33(b).

From the above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with the display device 41 capable of displaying the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) that variably displays the identification information (decoration identification information), and the variable display game. Is a gaming machine that can generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result is a special result, and includes a production control unit (production control device 300) for controlling the display device 41, and the production control unit is , It is possible to execute a plurality of types of re-variation effects as a re-variation effect that repeats the variable display of the identification information, and if two or more of the plurality of types of re-variation effects are executed in one variation display game, the re-variation effect is changed. It is configured so that the number of times of performance execution can be notified for each type.
Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute two types of re-variation productions, that is, a pseudo-reproduction production and a stock production, as the re-variation productions. In addition to the notification, it is possible to notify the number of executions of the stock production by an image (stock execution number notification image 43d) different from the pseudo continuous execution number notification image 43b (see FIGS. 29 to 30).

Therefore, since it is possible to execute a plurality of types of re-variation effects in one variation display game, it is possible to enhance the interest of the re-variation effects.
Further, when a plurality of types of re-variation effects are executed in one variation display game, the number of executions of each type can be notified separately, so avoiding the inconvenience that the player confuses the number of executions. You can Particularly, in the present embodiment, the stock production can be executed during the repeated execution of the pseudo production, and the pseudo production can be executed during the execution of the repeated stock production. In other words, since it is possible to execute another type of re-variation effect in the middle of the repeated execution of one type of re-variation effect, it is possible to execute another type of re-variation effect only after the repeated execution of one type of re-variation effect The player is more likely to confuse the number of times of execution of each type, as compared with the case where the re-variation effect cannot be executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the number of executions of each type is notified separately. As a result, it is clear whether the current count-up is a count-up based on the pseudo continuous production or a count-up based on the stock production, so that the player does not feel distrust or discomfort.
Note that the re-variation effect is not limited to an effect in which the variable display of the identification information is temporarily stopped and then the variable display is started again, and may be, for example, an effect in which the variable display is repeated without being temporarily stopped. Specifically, instead of sandwiching the temporary stop screen (the screen in which the ornament identification information is temporarily displayed) between the pseudo fluctuation and the next pseudo fluctuation, the temporary stop screen is displayed between the pseudo fluctuation and the next pseudo fluctuation. Other screens (such as a dark screen or a screen on which a predetermined image (for example, a character image “NEXT”) is displayed may be sandwiched.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300) performs the first type of re-variation effect (pseudo continuous effect) of a plurality of types of re-variation effects in one variation display game. By executing the game a predetermined number of times (for example, three times), it is possible to suggest that the result of the variable display game becomes a special result (big hit result) (see FIG. 31A).
With this configuration, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation as the number of times of execution of the first-type re-variation effect approaches a predetermined number of times, so that the interest of the re-variation effect can be increased.

Further, in the case of such a configuration, if the player confuses the number of times of execution of the first type of re-variation effect with the number of times of execution of another type of re-variation effect, the first type of re-variation effect is generated. The number of executions of has reached a predetermined number (that is, the result of the variable display game will be a special result), and the actual result will not be a special result, which may reduce the fun. In the form, since it is possible to separately notify the number of times of execution of each type, the player confuses the number of times of execution of the re-fluctuation effect of the first type with the number of times of execution of re-fluctuation effect of another type. Can be avoided.

If the number of executions of re-variation effect can be notified for each type, the number of executions of each type may be notified at the same time or may not be notified at the same time. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of executions of the pseudo continuous production and the number of executions of the stock production are simultaneously notified (FIGS. 29G, 29H, 30A, 30B, and 30C). ), (e), (f)), but not limited to this, only one of the number of times of execution of the pseudo continuous production and the number of execution of stock production may be notified. Specifically, for example, during the period from the start of the pseudo continuous production to the start of the stock production, the stock continuous execution number notification image 43d is not displayed and the pseudo continuous execution number notification image 43b is displayed to display the pseudo continuous execution. Only the number of executions of the effect is informed, and the stock execution number notification image 43d is displayed without displaying the pseudo continuous execution number notification image 43b from the start of the stock effect until the start of the pseudo continuous effect. You may make it notify only the frequency|count of execution of stock production.
Further, the first-type re-variation effect is not limited to the pseudo continuous effect, and may be, for example, a stock effect.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a display device 41 capable of displaying a variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) that variably displays identification information (decorative identification information), and the result of the variable display game is It is a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player when a special result is obtained, and is provided with an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display device 41, and the effect control means is identification information. Is displayed in the temporary stop mode and then the variable display is started again, a plurality of types of re-fluctuation effects different from each other in the temporary stop mode can be executed.

Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute two types of re-variation productions, that is, a pseudo-reproduction production and a stock production, as a re-variation production, and a temporary stop mode of the pseudo-reproduction production (FIG. 29(b), ( h)) and the temporary stop mode of the stock effect (see FIGS. 29E and 30C) are different.
Therefore, since it is possible to execute a plurality of types of re-variation effects as the re-variation effects, it is possible to enhance the interest of the re-variation effects. Further, since the temporary stop mode is different for each type, it is possible to grasp the type of re-fluctuation effect by the temporary stop mode.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300) notifies the execution of the first type of re-fluctuation effect (pseudo continuous effect) of the plural types of re-variation effects. It is possible to execute a notification effect (pseudo continuous notification effect) and a second notification effect (stock notification effect) that notifies execution of a second type of re-change effect (stock effect) of a plurality of types of re-change effects. Yes, the first notification effect is executed in the display unit (decorative special view game display unit 42a) in which the variable display game is displayed, of the display units provided in the display area of the display device 41 (FIG. 29(c), 30A), the second notification effect is different from the display section (decorative special figure game display section 42a) in which the variable display game is displayed, of the display sections provided in the display area of the display device 41. The display unit can be configured to be executed (see FIG. 29(f), FIG. 30(d), and FIG. 33(b)).
With this configuration, it is possible to grasp the type of re-variation effect depending on the position of the area where the notification effect is executed.

It should be noted that the re-variation effect is not limited to the two types of the pseudo effect and the stock effect, and may be three or more kinds.
For example, in addition to the pseudo continuous effect and the stock effect (or at least one of the pseudo continuous effect and the stock effect), a rank-up effect or a countdown effect may be executed.

The rank-up effect here is, for example, a pseudo-continuous variation effect accompanied by an additional effect that changes to a mode with a higher expectation degree each time the variable display is restarted.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34A, for example, a guide image 43e indicating the current rank is displayed on the display unit provided at the corner (for example, the upper left part) of the display area of the display device 41, and the rank is increased. When the effect is executed, an effect in which the rank indicated by the guide image 43e changes to a rank with a higher expectation may be executed.
Alternatively, for example, when the rank-up effect is executed, the icon included in the stock execution count notification image 43d becomes an icon with a higher degree of expectation (for example, a character image of a teammate character who is more likely to win the battle effect). You may execute changing productions.

Alternatively, for example, in the display area of the display device 41, an on-hold display section 42e for displaying a decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory of the special figure changing display game currently being executed is provided, and a rank-up effect is executed. Then, an effect may be executed in which the display mode of the decorative special figure start-up memory display displayed on the in-execution pending display section 42e changes to a display mode with a higher expectation.
Further, a rank-up notification effect for notifying the execution of the rank-up effect may be executed.

In addition, the countdown effect here is, for example, a pseudo continuous variation effect in which the number displayed on the display device 41 (or another display device) may be reduced each time the variation display is restarted.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34( b ), for example, the display unit provided at the corner (for example, the lower center) of the display area of the display device 41 informs the stock number of the enemy character to notify the enemy stock number. When the image 43f is displayed and the countdown effect is executed, the effect in which the number indicated by the enemy stock number notification image 43f is decreased may be executed. Then, in the battle effect executed thereafter, for example, the smaller the final stock number of the enemy character (the final number shown by the enemy stock number notification image 43f), the lower the possibility that the enemy character will win.

In addition, the rank-up effect special symbol Z3, which is a special symbol temporarily displayed in the rank-up effect, is not limited to the character symbol "up" and can be changed as appropriate. Further, every time the rank-up effect is made, the rank-up effect special symbol Z3 to be made to appear (the rank-up effect special symbol Z3 to be temporarily stopped) is selected from the plurality of rank-up effect special symbols Z3. Is also good. In the temporary stop of the rank-up effect, the special symbol Z3 for rank-up effect does not have to appear. That is, the temporary stop of the rank-up effect may be one in which only the general symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed.
In addition, the countdown effect special symbol Z4, which is a special symbol temporarily stopped in the countdown effect, is not limited to the character symbol "down" and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, each time the countdown effect is produced, from among the plurality of countdown effect special symbols Z4, the countdown effect special symbol Z4 to be caused to appear (temporarily stopped countdown effect special symbol Z4) may be selected. In the temporary stop of the countdown effect, the special symbol Z4 for the countdown effect does not have to appear. That is, the temporary stop of the countdown effect may be a temporary stop display of only the general symbol.

The stock effect of the present embodiment is a pseudo-continuous change effect in which the number (numerical value, the number of icons, etc.) displayed on the display device 41 increases every time the variable display is restarted, and thus can be called a count-up effect.
Further, since the pseudo continuous effect of the present embodiment is a pseudo continuous variable effect in which the number (numerical value) displayed on the display device 41 increases every time the variable display is restarted, it can be said to be a count-up effect.
In addition to the pseudo-relational production and the stock production (or at least one of the pseudo-reproduction and the stock production), a count-up production different from the pseudo-reproduction and the stock production (displayed every time the variable display is restarted It is also possible to execute a pseudo continuous variation effect in which the number displayed on the device 41 (or another display device) may increase.

<Error voice, guidance voice>
FIG. 35A shows an example of a functional block diagram showing an internal configuration of a sound source LSI (sound IC) 314 included in the effect control device 300.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a sound source LSI (sound IC) 314 is connected to a sound ROM 327 that stores compressed sound data, a sequence required for sound reproduction processing, a command sequence for easy access, and the like. There is.

For example, as shown in FIG. 35A, the sound source LSI (sound IC) 314 and a CPU interface 341 that transmits and receives commands and the like to and from a main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 that controls the entire production control device 300. The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 performs processing such as voice reproduction and volume setting and pan (mixing ratio of sound of each channel, output ratio, etc.) setting in response to a command received from the game control device 100. A sequencer 342 that sequentially executes according to the sequence stored in the ROM 327, and a simple access that reads and executes a command sequence corresponding to the command from the voice ROM 327 in response to receiving the simple access command transmitted from the game control device 100. A circuit 343 and a decoder 344 for expanding the compressed audio data read from the audio ROM 327 are provided.

Further, the sound source LSI (sound IC) 314 includes a channel volume circuit 345 that sets the volume of each of the unit sound sources of 32 channels provided in the LSI, and a channel mix circuit 346 that mixes the sound sources of arbitrary channels. , An effect circuit 347 that gives an effect (sound effect) to the sound source of each channel or a mixed synthetic sound, a total volume circuit 348 that adjusts the volume of the entire 32 channels, and the adjusted sound source data is converted into an analog signal. And an output interface 349 for outputting a speaker drive signal to the designated output terminal. In the present embodiment, the speaker drive signals output from the output interface 349 are the drive signal upper L for the left upper speaker 19a, the drive signal upper R for the right upper speaker 19a, and the left lower speaker 19b. The lower drive signal L and the lower drive signal R for the lower speaker 19b on the right side.

In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the sound source LSI 314 has a total of 32 channels including 16 channels for the upper speaker 19a and 16 channels for the lower speaker 19b. The number of channels in use is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the channels for the upper speaker 19a are not the same channel for the left and right, but different channels may be used for the left and right. Further, the channels for the lower speaker 19b are not the same channel for the left and right, but different channels may be used for the left and right.

In the total volume circuit 348 of the sound source LSI (sound IC) 314 of this embodiment, a volume control signal from an external device (such as an information collecting terminal or an amusement hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in the game store, or The mute signal MUTE supplied from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 is input according to the volume control signal, and the speaker drive signal with the minimum volume (silence) is output according to the signal. When the volume control signal is input, the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 sends to the sound source LSI 314 a signal for designating a minimum level volume (for example, a volume corresponding to the volume level “1”) instead of the mute signal MUTE. It may be supplied.

In the present embodiment, the player operates the input operation means (the effect button 25, the touch panel 29, or other operation section) to adjust the volume emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b. Further, a multi-stage volume adjusting switch 335 (see FIG. 4) is provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10, and the volume emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b can be adjusted according to the setting state of the volume adjusting switch 335. Is also configured. That is, volume setting means is provided on both the front surface and the back surface of the gaming machine 10.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine capable of performing a singing effect of singing a predetermined music with a voice of a predetermined character. In addition, when an error sound (for example, an error notification sound by a voice of a predetermined character) is output during the execution of such a singing effect, a ducking process is performed to adjust the volume of the music in order to make the error sound easy to hear. A game machine for lowering is also known.
However, if the ducking process is performed to reduce the volume of the music, a fade time occurs when the volume is reduced, and thus there is a problem that the error sound cannot be immediately output. Further, for example, if the volume of the music decreases while the player listens to the music enthusiastically, the player may be offended and the interest of the game may decrease.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to separately adjust the volume of the karaoke sound of the song including the song and the volume of the vocal sound, the audio data of the song including the song is changed to the data of the karaoke sound of the song and the song. The vocal sound data is separately stored in the audio ROM 327, and the karaoke sound and the vocal sound are output from different channels.

FIG. 35B shows an example of channels (channels provided in the sound source LSI 314) of the gaming machine 10.
The gaming machine 10 has 16 channels (sound output channels) of CH1 to CH16 for the upper speaker 19a and 16 channels (sound output channels) of CH1 to CH16 for the lower speaker 19b, from each channel. A desired sound is output by controlling the output content and the output mode to be output.
“CH1” is a channel in charge of “error sound effect”, and “CH2” is a channel in charge of “error voice”. The error sound effect is a sound effect that notifies the occurrence of an error, and is, for example, a sound effect such as “boo” or “ping pawn”. The error voice is a speech sound that notifies the occurrence of an error, for example, a speech sound such as "door is open" or "please pull out the ball". As the error, for example, as shown in FIG. 19, a glass frame opening error, a main body frame opening error, a magnet illegal error, a board electric wave illegal error, a frame electric wave illegal error, a special winning opening illegal error, a universal telephone illegal error, a vibration illegal error , Abnormal discharge error, V passage error, remaining ball error, switch error error, etc. Further, there are shot ball out error, overflow error, payout abnormality error and the like.

"CH3" is a channel in charge of "guidance voice". The guidance voice is a dialogue sound that guides the player about the game. For example, a dialogue sound that guides how to hit, such as "please right-hand," or a dialogue sound that guides the game state, such as "start XX mode". is there.
“CH4” is a channel in charge of “frame effect sound”. The frame sound effect is a sound effect output in connection with various operations performed in the game frame such as lending a ball, accepting a card, ejecting a card, and adjusting the volume.
"CH5" is a channel in charge of "board effect sound". The board sound effect is a sound effect that is output in connection with effects such as winning, fluctuation, big hit, fanfare, occurrence of holding, and operation effect.
“CH6” is a channel in charge of “BGM”. BGM is a sound that flows in accordance with game effects and the like.

“CH15” is a channel in charge of “karaoke sound”, and “CH16” is a channel in charge of “vocal sound”. The karaoke sound is an accompaniment sound (performance sound, melody sound) of a music piece including a song, and the vocal sound is a singing sound of a music piece including a song. "CH15" and "CH16" are used when outputting a song containing a song, while "CH6" or "CH15" is used when outputting a song not containing a song. That is, "CH15" can also be used as a channel in charge of "BGM". As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can output the BGM on a plurality of channels (CH6 and CH15), and thus the BGM can be expanded as compared with the case of outputting on one channel.

"Error voice", "guidance voice", and "vocal sound" are sounds of the same system in terms of uttering words, and are "error sound effect", "frame sound effect", "board sound effect", and "BGM". "Karaoke sound" is a sound of the same system in that it does not utter a word.
Further, the “error voice”, the “guidance voice”, and the “vocal sound” are sounds of the same system in that their range falls within the range of human voice (for example, 100 Hz to 2 kHz), and they are “error sound effect” and “error sound”. The “frame effect sound”, the “board effect sound”, the “BGM”, and the “karaoke sound” are sounds of the same system in that the range thereof may not be within the range of the human voice.

Next, an example of the control executed by the effect control device 300 when outputting an error voice or a guide voice while outputting a music piece including a song will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 36.
In the following description, the error may be detected by either the game control device 100 or the effect control device 300. When an error is detected in the game control device 100, the effect control device 300 can be informed by a command. Further, the “volume SW” is an input operation means (effect button 25, touch panel 29, or other operation unit) provided on the front side of the gaming machine 10 or a volume control provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10. It may be set by any of the switches 335.

For example, as shown in FIG. 36, in the state in which the “volume SW” is set to the fourth level among the five levels (“1” to “5” excluding “0”), among the songs including songs, It is assumed that it is time to execute the effect of outputting the song A (t11). Then, a command for instructing the start of the music A is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 reproduces the audio data of the karaoke sound of the song A among the audio data stored in the audio ROM 327 on the karaoke sound channel (for example, CH15) which is the channel to which the karaoke sound is assigned, and Of the audio data stored in the ROM 327, the audio data of the vocal sound of the music A is reproduced on the vocal sound channel (for example, CH16) that is the channel to which the vocal sound is assigned, and the music A is output from the speakers 19a and 19b. Let

It is assumed that an error occurs during the output of the music A, and the error is an error notified by the error sound B of the error sounds (t12). Then, a command instructing the start of the error voice B is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 lowers the volume level of the vocal sound channel to “0” while keeping the volume level of the channels other than the vocal sound channel at “4”, and outputs the error in the audio data stored in the audio ROM 327. The voice data of the voice B is reproduced on the error voice channel (for example, CH2) which is the channel to which the error voice is assigned, and the karaoke sound of the song A and the error voice B are output from the speakers 19a and 19b.

Then, it is assumed that the error is resolved (t13). Then, a command instructing the termination of the error voice B is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 stops the reproduction of the error sound channel and returns the volume level of the vocal sound channel to “4” which is the level before the error occurred. It should be noted that the volume level of the vocal sound channel may be restored after a lapse of a predetermined time after the error is resolved. With this configuration, it becomes clear that the output of the error sound is ended (the error is eliminated) and the output of the vocal sound is restarted.

Further, it is assumed that it is time to execute the effect of outputting the guidance voice C of the guidance voice while the music A is being output (t14). Then, a command for instructing the start of the guidance voice C is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 lowers the volume level of the vocal sound channel to “2” while keeping the volume levels of the channels other than the vocal sound channel at “4”, and guides the audio data stored in the audio ROM 327. The voice data of the voice C is reproduced on the guide voice channel (for example, CH3) which is the channel to which the guide voice is assigned, and the karaoke sound of the music A and the guide voice C are output from the speakers 19a and 19b.

After that, it is assumed that the execution time of the effect of outputting the guidance voice C has elapsed (t15). Then, the command for instructing the termination of the guidance voice C is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 stops the reproduction of the guide voice channel and returns the volume level of the vocal sound channel to "4" which is the level before the error occurred. It should be noted that the volume level of the vocal sound channel may be returned after a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the guide voice. With this configuration, it is clear that the output of the guidance voice has ended and the output of the vocal sound has resumed.
Further, it is assumed that the execution time of the effect of outputting the music A has elapsed (t16). Then, a command instructing the end of the music A is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 stops the reproduction of the karaoke sound channel and the vocal sound channel.

As described above, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 37A, when the volume level set by the volume SW is set to “N”, the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b output the error sound. The volume of the vocal sound output is “0”, and the volume of the vocal sound output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b is “N−2 (where N−2<0 is 0 when outputting the guide voice. )”.
That is, at the start of the output of the error sound, the first sound volume reduction control for decreasing the sound volume level from “N” to “0” is performed for the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a and the vocal sound channel for the lower speaker 19b. At the start of outputting the guidance voice, the second volume reduction control for decreasing the volume level from “N” to “N-2” for the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a and the vocal sound channel for the lower speaker 19b. Is configured to take place. Then, when the output of the error sound or the guidance sound is completed, the sound volume restoration control for returning the sound volume level to "N" is performed for the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a and the vocal sound channel for the lower speaker 19b.

Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 36, since the volume level set by the volume SW is “4”, the volume of the vocal sound becomes “0” at the time of outputting the error voice, and the volume of the vocal sound at the time of outputting the guide voice. Is “2 (=4-2)”.
In addition, when the lyrics are displayed on the display device 41 during the output of the music including the song, even if the volume of the vocal sound becomes “0” by the first volume reduction control and the second volume reduction control, the display is performed. The lyrics may be continuously displayed on the device 41.
In addition, the player determines whether to perform the first volume reduction control at the time of outputting the error voice, and whether to perform the second volume reduction control at the time of outputting the guidance voice, by the input operation means (effect button 25 or touch panel 29, Alternatively, the other operation unit) may be operated to be selected.
Further, when the output of the guidance voice and the output of the error voice overlap, the first volume reduction control or the second volume reduction control may be performed on the guidance voice channel.

Further, the volume of the vocal sound (volume level of the vocal sound channel) at the time of outputting the error sound is not limited to “0”, and can be changed appropriately. For example, the volume of the vocal sound at the time of outputting the error sound may be “N-3 (however, 0 when N-3<0)”.
Further, the volume of the vocal sound (volume level of the vocal sound channel) at the time of outputting the guide voice is not limited to “N−2 (however, 0 when N−2<0)” and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the volume of the vocal sound at the time of outputting the guidance voice may be "1" or "0" regardless of the volume level set by the volume SW.

Further, in the present embodiment, the volume level of the error audio channel is set to be the same as the volume level set by the volume SW, but it is not limited to this. For example, the volume level of the error audio channel may be the maximum level (“5” in this embodiment) regardless of the volume level set by the volume SW.
Further, in the present embodiment, the volume level of the guide voice channel is set to be the same as the volume level set by the volume SW, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the volume level of the guidance voice channel may be the maximum level (“5” in this embodiment) regardless of the volume level set by the volume SW.

In the present embodiment, the first volume reduction control is performed on the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a and the vocal sound channel for the lower speaker 19b at the start of output of the error sound, but the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, as shown in FIG. 37B, the first volume reduction control is performed only for the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a, and the volume reduction control is not performed for the vocal sound channel for the lower speaker 19b. It is also possible to configure. Since the upper speaker 19a is closer to the player's ears than the lower speaker 19b, at least by performing the first sound volume reduction control for the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a, the abnormal sound without being disturbed by the vocal sound ( It is possible to reliably notify the occurrence of (error).

Further, in the present embodiment, the second volume reduction control is performed on the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a and the vocal sound channel for the lower speaker 19b at the start of outputting the guidance voice, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, as shown in FIG. 37(b), the second volume reduction control is performed only for the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a, and the volume reduction control is not performed for the vocal sound channel for the lower speaker 19b. It is also possible to configure. Since the upper speaker 19a is closer to the player's ears than the lower speaker 19b, at least the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a is controlled by the second sound volume reduction control so that the vocal sound is not disturbed and the game is performed. It is possible to provide guidance reliably.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 38, when the output of the error sound effect is started, the karaoke sound channel for the upper speaker 19a and the karaoke sound channel for the lower speaker 19b (only the karaoke sound channel for the upper speaker 19a may be used. ) May be subjected to the first volume reduction control. That is, when outputting an error sound effect which is an error notification sound of the same system as the karaoke sound, volume reduction control is performed on the karaoke sound channel, and when an error sound which is an error notification sound of the same system as the vocal sound is output. The volume reduction control may be performed on the vocal sound channel. This makes it possible to reliably notify the occurrence of an abnormality (error) without being disturbed by sounds of the same system.

When the human voice range is defined as "mid range", the range lower than the middle range is defined as "low range", and the range higher than the middle range is defined as "high range", the range of error voice and guidance voice is the middle range. include. Therefore, the volume of the middle range of the music may be reduced when the error voice or the guide voice is output. With this configuration, it is possible to reliably notify the occurrence of an abnormality (error) or provide guidance regarding a game by voice, as in the case of the configuration in which the volume of the vocal sound of the music is lowered when the error voice or the guide voice is output. Become.

That is, in order to be able to separately adjust the volume of the middle range and the volume of the high and low ranges (the high range and the low range) including the song (the song may not include the song), The audio data is stored in the audio ROM 327 by dividing it into the midrange data of the song and the high/low range data of the song, and the midrange and the high/low range are output from different channels. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 39(a), at the start of the output of the error sound, the volume lowering control (for example, the first volume) is performed with respect to the music midrange channel (for example, CH15) which is the channel to which the midrange of the music is assigned. Volume reduction control) may be performed, and volume reduction control (for example, second volume reduction control) may be performed on the mid-tone range channel of the music when the guidance voice is output.

Further, as shown in FIG. 39(b), for example, at the start of output of the error sound effect in the middle range, volume reduction control (for example, first volume reduction control) is performed on the music middle range channel, and high range or low range is performed. When the output of the error sound effect is started, the volume reduction control (for example, the first volume reduction control) is performed on the music high/low range channel (for example, CH16) which is the channel to which the high and low range of the music is assigned. May be.

From the above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) capable of outputting sound, and effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the sound output means. And a storage unit (sound ROM 327) for storing the data of the music and the data of the error sound, and the data of the music (the music including the song) is the data of the accompaniment sound (karaoke sound) of the music. And data of the singing voice (vocal sound) of the music are separately stored in the storage means, and the effect control means has a plurality of channels for outputting to the sound output means, and different data for each channel. Can be output at the same time by playing, and while the music is being output, the accompaniment sound data of the music is reproduced on the first channel (Karaoke sound channel) to which the accompaniment sound is allocated and the singing voice is allocated. If the data of the singing voice of the song is reproduced on the second channel (vocal sound channel) and an error occurs during the output of the song, the third channel (error voice channel) to which the error voice is assigned Is configured to reproduce the error sound data corresponding to the generated error and reduce the volume of the second channel without reducing the volume of the first channel (FIGS. 36 and 37(a)). )reference).

Therefore, when outputting an error sound while outputting a music piece (a music piece including a song), the volume of the singing voice (vocal sound), which is a sound of the same system as the error sound, decreases, so that the error occurrence can be reliably recognized. It becomes possible. Furthermore, when the error sound is output during the output of the music, the volume of the singing voice of the music decreases, but the volume of the accompaniment sound (karaoke sound) of the music does not decrease. Even if the user listens enthusiastically, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine provided with sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) capable of outputting sound and effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the sound output means. Storage unit (speech ROM 327) for storing the data of the music and the data of the error sound, and the data of the music is the data of the first sound range (high/low range) of the music and the data of the first sound range of the music. It is stored in the storage means separately from the data of two ranges (medium range), the first range is a range higher than the second range and the range lower than the second range, and the range of the error voice is In the second sound range, the effect control means has a plurality of channels for outputting to the sound output means, and it is possible to output simultaneously by reproducing different data for each channel. The data of the first range of the music is reproduced on the first channel (musical pitch/low range channel) to which the range is assigned, and the second channel (the middle range of the song) to which the second range is assigned is used. When the data of the second range of the music is reproduced and an error occurs during the output of the music, the error sound corresponding to the generated error is output on the third channel (error sound channel) to which the error sound is assigned. It is possible to reproduce the data and reduce the volume of the second channel without reducing the volume of the first channel (see FIGS. 39A and 39B).

With this configuration, when the error sound is output during the output of the music, the volume of the second sound range (medium sound range) including the sound sound range of the error sound is lowered, so that the abnormality (error) is not generated. It is possible to make sure recognition. Furthermore, when the error sound is output during the output of the music, the volume of the second range of the music decreases, but the volume of the first range (high/low range) of the music does not decrease. Even if the person listens to the music enthusiastically, it is possible to prevent the interest in the game from decreasing.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine provided with sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) capable of outputting sound and effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the sound output means. And a data storage unit (audio ROM 327) for storing the data of the music and the data of the guide voice, and the data of the music (the music including the song) is the data of the accompaniment sound (Karaoke sound) of the music. The data of the singing voice (vocal sound) of the music is separately stored in the storage means, and the effect control means has a plurality of channels for outputting to the sound output means, and reproduces different data for each channel. It is possible to output simultaneously the data of the accompaniment sound of the music in the first channel (Karaoke sound channel) to which the accompaniment sound is assigned while outputting the music. The set volume)”) is reproduced, and the singing voice data of the song is reproduced at the first volume on the second channel (vocal sound channel) to which the singing voice is assigned, and the predetermined volume is output during the output of the song. When outputting the guidance voice of the above, the data of the predetermined guidance voice is reproduced on the fourth channel (guidance voice channel) to which the guidance voice is assigned, and the volume of the first channel is not lowered. The volume of the second channel is configured to be the second volume (eg, "N-2") lower than the first volume (see FIGS. 36 and 37(a)).

Therefore, when the guidance voice is output during the output of the music (the music including the song), the volume of the singing voice (vocal sound), which is a sound of the same system as the guidance voice, decreases, so that the game guidance is surely recognized. It becomes possible. Furthermore, when outputting the guide voice during the output of the music, the volume of the singing voice of the music decreases, but the volume of the accompaniment sound (karaoke sound) of the music does not decrease, so that, for example, the player plays the music. Even if the user listens enthusiastically, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the storage means (voice ROM 327) further stores error voice data, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) outputs a predetermined error voice during output of the music. In the case of outputting, the data of the predetermined error sound is reproduced on the third channel (error sound channel) to which the error sound is assigned, and the volume of the second channel is reduced without decreasing the volume of the first channel. The volume can be configured to be a third volume (for example, "0") that is lower than the second volume (for example, "N-2") (see FIGS. 36 and 37(a)).

With this configuration, when the error sound is output during the output of the music (the music including the song), the volume of the singing sound (vocal sound) that is a sound of the same system as the error sound is reduced. It is possible to surely recognize the occurrence of an error. Furthermore, when the error sound is output during the output of the music, the volume of the singing voice of the music decreases, but the volume of the accompaniment sound (karaoke sound) of the music does not decrease. Even if the user listens enthusiastically, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

In addition, when outputting a sound other than the error sound and the guide sound (for example, a production sound) during the output of the music, the volume of the second channel (vocal sound channel) is set to the second volume (for example, "N-2"). Also good. That is, during output of the music (when the error sound and the guide sound are not output while the music is being output), the data of the accompaniment sound of the music is displayed on the first channel (Karaoke sound channel) to which the accompaniment sound is assigned. The data of the singing voice of the music is reproduced at the first volume (“N”) and the second channel (vocal sound channel) to which the singing voice is assigned has the first volume (“N” (error voice and guide voice). Other sound) is output) or a second sound volume (“N-2” (when sound other than error sound and guide sound is output)) lower than the first sound volume may be reproduced.

Further, the error decoration may be executed using the display device 41, the frame decoration device 18, and the board decoration device 46. Specifically, for example, a predetermined error notification image may be displayed on the display device 41 from the time when an error occurs until the error is resolved (t12 to t13). Further, for example, the LED of the frame decoration device 18 or the board decoration device 46 may be caused to emit light in a predetermined error notification mode from the time the error occurs until the time the error is resolved (t12 to t13). .. Further, the end timing of the error decoration is not limited to the time (t13) when the error is resolved, and for example, the error decoration may be terminated after a predetermined time has elapsed after the error was resolved.

Further, it is possible to select a channel for which the first volume reduction control is performed to reduce the volume level from “N” to “0” according to the priority order of fraud or error. Specifically, for example, when the generated error is a weak error having a relatively low priority (for example, an error that can be canceled by the player or an error that allows the player to continue playing), the first error for the vocal sound channel is set. 1 If the volume reduction control is performed and the generated error is a relatively high-priority strong error (for example, an error that cannot be canceled by the player or an error that the game cannot be continued), the error voice channel other than The first volume reduction control may be performed on the channel and the volume of the error audio channel may be changed to the maximum volume.

Further, when outputting a predetermined effect sound (speech sound related to the effect) while outputting the music, the data of the predetermined effect sound is reproduced on the channel (for example, the board effect sound channel) to which the effect sound is assigned. In addition, the volume of the vocal sound channel is set to a third volume (for example, “N−2 (N is a volume set by the volume SW)”) higher than the second volume without decreasing the volume of the karaoke sound channel (for example, “N-2”). "N-1") may be set.
Furthermore, the volume of the vocal sound channel may be determined depending on the reliability of the effect sound to be output. Specifically, for example, when a predetermined effect sound is output during the output of music, and when the reliability of the predetermined effect sound is the first reliability, the volume of the vocal sound channel is set to the first level. In the case where the volume is reduced to 2 volumes (for example, “N−2 (N is the volume set by the volume SW)”) and a predetermined effect sound is output during the output of the music, the predetermined effect is generated. When the reliability of the voice is the second reliability lower than the first reliability, the volume of the vocal sound channel is set to the third volume higher than the second volume (for example, “N−1”). You may comprise so that it may reduce.

Further, the volume of the vocal sound channel may be determined according to the voice quality of the effect sound to be output. Specifically, for example, when a predetermined effect sound is output during the output of a song whose vocal sound is a female voice, and the predetermined effect sound is a female voice, the vocal sound channel Volume is reduced to a second volume (for example, "N-2 (N is the volume set by the volume SW)"), and a predetermined effect voice is output during the output of the music in which the vocal sound is a female voice. When the predetermined effect sound is a male voice, the volume of the vocal sound channel is set to the third volume (for example, “N−1”) higher than the second volume. It may be configured to lower the

<Sound effects in the high range>
Some players find the high-frequency sound effects such as the confirmation sound offensive. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 40A, when outputting a sound effect in a sound range higher than a predetermined sound range (for example, a board sound effect), the sound volume of the upper speaker 19a is set to be higher than the sound volume set by the volume SW. You may also lower. Since the upper speaker 19a is closer to the player's ears than the lower speaker 19b, the volume of the upper speaker 19a is lowered when outputting the high-range sound effect so that the high-range sound effect is not offensive. It becomes possible.

Alternatively, when outputting a sound effect in a sound range higher than the predetermined sound range, the sound source LSI 314 is controlled so that the sound effect output from the lower speaker 19b masks the sound effect output from the upper speaker 19a. You can Since the upper speaker 19a is closer to the player's ears than the lower speaker 19b, by masking the sound effect from the upper speaker 19a when outputting the sound effect in the high sound range, the sound effect in the high sound range is not annoying. It becomes possible to do so.

On the other hand, some players find it difficult to hear the high-range sound effects. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 40(b), when outputting a sound effect in a sound range higher than a predetermined sound range (for example, a board sound effect), the volume of the upper speaker 19a is set to be higher than the volume set by the volume SW. The volume of the lower speaker 19b may be lowered below the volume set by the volume SW. Since the sound from the upper speaker 19a is easily transmitted to a distance farther than the sound from the lower speaker 19b, by increasing the volume of the upper speaker 19a when outputting a high-tone sound effect (for example, a confirmation sound), a wider range of appeal can be achieved. (For example, it is possible to appeal the occurrence of a big hit).

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 40B, when outputting a sound effect in a sound range lower than a predetermined sound range (for example, a board sound effect), the volume of the lower speaker 19b is set to be higher than the volume set by the volume SW. Alternatively, the volume of the upper speaker 19a may be lowered below the volume set by the volume SW. Since the lower speaker 19b is closer to the player's body than the upper speaker 19a, by raising the volume of the lower speaker 19b when outputting a low-range sound effect (for example, an intense heat sound), a predetermined vibration is given to the player. It is possible to encourage the player's expectations by appealing for the occurrence of an event (for example, intense heat production).

<Prize winning sound>
When there is a winning opening winning (step X493; Y, step X501; Y), the number of times the starting opening signal is output is incremented by 1 in step X522 of the special figure starting opening switch common processing (FIG. 9). Then, when the number of times the starting port signal is output is not 0 in the starting port signal editing process (FIG. 21) (step X733; N), ON data for turning on the starting port signal is saved in the external information output data area. (Step X737). That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 41, when a game ball is won in the start winning port 36 or when a game ball is won in the normal variation winning device 37 (t21), the external information (starting port signal) is external information. It is output to an external device (such as an information collecting terminal or an amusement hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in the.

When there is a winning opening winning prize (step X493; Y, step X501; Y), the special decoration holding number command prepared in step X539 of the special drawing starting switch common processing (FIG. 9) is the effect control device. Sent to 300. Then, when the effect control device 300 receives the decorative special figure hold number command, the special figure 1 hold information setting process (step C126) or the special figure 2 hold information setting process (step C128) of the single-shot command process (FIG. 26). At, the output request for the starting opening winning sound is made (see step C154 in FIG. 27). That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 41, when the game ball is won in the starting winning opening 36 or when the game ball is won in the normal variation winning device 37 (t21), the winning sound (starting winning sound) is the speaker. It is output from 19a and 19b.

The output of the winning sound is one set in a predetermined ON period and OFF period. Since the winning period is divided by providing the OFF period (silent period), the starting memory of the target can be easily understood.
The output of external information is also one set in a predetermined ON period and OFF period. Since the external information is output at a constant frequency, if the external information is output in duplicate without providing an OFF period in the external information, it cannot be recognized that the external device has received the external information. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the external device from being erroneously recognized by providing the OFF period for the external information. Therefore, in the case of the external information, when the second winning opening winning occurs before the ON period corresponding to the first winning opening winning continues and the first winning opening winning occurs (t22, t23), After the ON period (output ON section) corresponding to the first winning opening winning is finished and the OFF period has passed, the ON period corresponding to the second winning opening winning starts (t24).

On the other hand, since the winning sound is not output at a constant frequency, even if a plurality of winning sounds are output in duplicate without providing an OFF period for the winning sound, the player still outputs a plurality of winning sounds. Can be recognized. Therefore, in the case of the winning sound, when the second winning opening winning occurs before the ON period corresponding to the first winning opening winning and the first winning opening winning ends (t22, t23), Even when the ON period corresponding to the first start opening prize has not ended, the time when the second start opening prize is received, that is, the time when the decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the second starting entrance winning is received. Then, the ON period corresponding to the second winning opening prize starts (t23). As a result, an effect (an effect for informing the winning of the starting mouth) can be performed in real time, which enhances the enjoyment of the game.

<Silent production>
The effect control device 300 can execute a muffling effect in which a specific type of sound (specific sound) among a plurality of types of sounds output from the speakers 19a and 19b is put into a mute state.
In the present embodiment, the mute effect is executed while the SP reach (for example, SP3 reach) with high expectation is being generated. Specifically, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not to execute the mute effect when a variation command including information about a variation pattern for performing SP reach (eg SP3 reach) with high expectation is received. A mute production lottery is conducted. This mute effect lottery is executed, for example, in step C365 of the variable system command process (FIG. 25). By executing the muffling effect to put the specific sound in the mute state, it is possible to give the player a feeling of strangeness such as "difference from other SP reach (for example, SP1 reach or SP2 reach)", so the muffling effect is It can be said that this is a production that raises the player's expectation.

Further, in the present embodiment, the BGM is a specific sound. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 42(a), when the muffling effect is executed, the volume level of the BGM channel (for example, CH6), which is the channel to which BGM is assigned, becomes “0”. Specifically, when the volume level set by the volume SW (input operation means or volume adjustment switch 335) is set to “N”, the BGM channel for the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b at the start of execution of the mute effect. The first volume decrease control for decreasing the volume level from “N” to “0” is performed for the BGM channel for the BGM channel for use with the BGM channel for the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker for the BGM channel for the lower speaker 19b. Volume return control for returning the volume level to “N” is performed for the BGM channel.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the player can adjust the volume emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b by operating the input operation means (the effect button 25, the touch panel 29, or other operation unit). It is configured.
Specifically, for example, the volume control function is selected from the various functions displayed on the display device 41 using the touch panel 29 to display the volume control image 43g as shown in FIG. 42(b). Then, while the volume control image 43g is displayed, the touch panel 29 is operated to select the volume level. In this embodiment, the volume level is increased by touching the right area of the touch panel 29, and is decreased by touching the left area of the touch panel 29. After that, when the display time of the volume control image 43g elapses, the volume level is confirmed and the volume control image 43g is erased. When the customer is waiting, the effect button 25 is not used for the effect, and therefore the operation of the effect button 25 may be used to confirm the volume level (delete the volume adjustment image 43g). That is, in the case of waiting for a customer, in addition to confirming the volume level when the display time of the volume adjustment image 43g elapses, the production button 25 is operated before the display time of the volume adjustment image 43g elapses. Alternatively, the volume level may be determined by operating the effect button 25 instead of determining the volume level when the display time of the volume adjustment image 43g elapses. You may do so.

During execution of the muffling effect, a notification image 43h for notifying that the specific sound is in the mute state is displayed on the display device 41, for example, as shown in FIG. 42(c). The notification image 43h is partially different from the volume control image 43g (specifically, the volume control image 43g when the volume of the speakers 19a and 19b is “0”). In the case of the present embodiment, the volume adjustment image 43g includes a character image written in Chinese characters as “volume”, whereas the notification image 43h differs in that it includes a character image written in Katakana as “only”. Further, both the volume adjustment image 43g and the notification image 43h include meter images in which a plurality of rectangles (for example, five rectangles) having different lengths are arranged in the order of length. However, in the volume adjustment image 43g, each corner of the rectangle is a right angle. On the other hand, in the notification image 43h, each corner of the rectangle is round.

Next, an example of the control executed by the effect control device 300 when executing the mute effect will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 43(a).
For example, as shown in FIG. 43(a), in the state in which the "volume SW" is set to the third level among the five levels ("1" to "5" excluding "0"), the SP reach It is assumed that the SP reach for executing the silencing effect has occurred (t31), and the timing for executing the silencing effect has come (t32). Then, the notification image 43h appears on the display device 41, and a command for instructing to start the sound deadening effect is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 lowers the volume level of the BGM channel to “0” while keeping the volume level of the channels other than the BGM channel at “3”, and puts the BGM in the mute state.

After that, it is assumed that the execution time of the mute effect has elapsed (t34). Then, the notification image 43h is erased, and a command for instructing the sound source LSI 314 to end the silencing effect is transmitted. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 returns the volume level of the BGM channel to "3", which is the level before execution of the mute effect, and returns the BGM to the sound output state.
In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 43(a), when there is a volume adjustment operation by the player when the mute effect is not being executed (t35), the volume of the speakers 19a and 19b (volume While the volume level set by the SW is changed, when the volume adjustment operation is performed by the player while executing the mute effect (t33), the volume of the speakers 19a and 19b (volume) The volume level set by SW) is not changed. That is, the effect control device 300 is configured to set the volume unadjustable period during which the volume of the speakers 19a and 19b is not changed during execution of the mute effect.

Therefore, when the muffling effect is started while the volume adjustment image 43g is displayed, the notification image 43h is displayed instead of the volume adjustment image 43g at the start of the muffling effect, and the volume adjustment period (volume adjustment by the player) is performed. The period in which the volume can be changed in response to the operation) ends and the period in which the volume cannot be adjusted (the period in which the volume cannot be changed in response to the volume adjustment operation by the player) starts. .. Then, when the sound deadening effect ends, the volume unadjustable period ends and the volume adjustable period restarts, and the sound volume adjusting image 43g returns to the state before execution of the sound deadening effect (that is, the volume adjusting image 43g is displayed. Will be restarted).

In addition, when the mute effect is started while the volume adjustment image 43g is displayed, the notification image 43h may be displayed with priority over the volume adjustment image 43g while the volume adjustment image 43g is being displayed. good. Specifically, for example, during execution of the mute effect, a notification image 43h is displayed on the front side of the volume adjustment image 43g, and a part (or all) of the volume adjustment image 43g is hidden by the notification image 43h (that is, A part (or all) of the volume adjustment image 43g is made invisible, and the notification image 43h disappears after the muffling effect is finished, so that the volume adjustment image 43g returns to the state before execution of the muffling effect. (That is, all of the volume adjustment image 43g is returned to the visible state).

Further, the display time of the volume control image 43g may be counted even during execution of the mute effect. At that time, if the display time of the volume adjustment image 43g has elapsed during execution of the sound deadening effect, the volume adjustment image 43g does not return to the state before execution of the sound deadening effect even if the sound deadening effect ends. That is, when the display time of the volume adjustment image 43g has elapsed during execution of the sound deadening effect, the sound deadening effect ends, so that an image other than the notification image 43h and the sound volume adjusted image 43g (for example, an image corresponding to SP reach). It will be displayed on the display device 41.
Further, when the sound deadening effect is started while the sound volume adjusting image 43g is being displayed, the sound volume adjusting image 43g and the notification image 43h may be alternately switched and displayed during execution of the sound deadening effect. With such a configuration, the current volume can be notified by the volume adjustment image 43g, and the fact that the BGM is in the mute state can be notified by the notification image 43h, so that the interest is improved. When the volume control image 43g and the notification image 43f are alternately displayed, and the display time of the volume control image 43g is counted even during the mute effect, the display time of the volume control image 43g during the mute effect is executed. After elapses, the notification image 43h is continuously displayed until the silencing effect ends, instead of the alternate display.

Since the notification image 43h is substantially the same as the volume adjustment image 43g, the player may perform the volume adjustment operation during the display of the notification image 43h (that is, during the volume adjustment impossible period). Therefore, while the notification image 43h is being displayed, a volume control operation (a volume increase operation (for example, an operation to touch the right area of the touch panel 29) or a volume decrease operation (for example, an operation to touch the left area of the touch panel 29)) is performed by the player. In this case, the special effect may be executed as a privilege. With such a configuration, the player's volume adjustment operation is not wasted, so that the interest is improved.
The special effect is, for example, as shown in FIG. 43(b), an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit using a notification image 43h. In the example shown in FIG. 43(b), since the scale of the meter image included in the notification image 43h is “4” according to the volume control operation (volume increase operation or volume decrease operation) by the player, the degree of expectation is Is 80%.
Alternatively, the special effect may be an effect in which the display mode of the notification image 43h is gradually changed every time the player performs a volume adjusting operation (volume increasing operation or volume decreasing operation). Specifically, for example, an effect in which the shape of the meter image of the notification image 43h gradually changes, and an effect in which the character image "Onryo" or the character image MIN/MAX of the notification image 43h gradually changes to kanji. Is also good.

Alternatively, the special effect is, for example, as shown in FIG. 44A, an effect in which the volume of BGM (specific sound) is gradually increased each time a volume adjustment operation (volume increase operation) is performed by the player. May be. However, if a plurality of volume adjustment operations (volume increase operations) are executed during execution of the sound deadening effect (that is, while the notification image 43h is being displayed), the BGM is set within a range not exceeding the volume set by the volume SW. The volume of (specific sound) is to be increased. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 44A, the volume adjustment operation (volume increase operation) is performed four times while the mute effect is being executed, but the volume set by the volume SW is “3”. While the BGM volume is increasing in response to the first volume control operation (t33a), the second volume control operation (t33b), and the third volume control operation (t33c), the fourth volume control operation is performed. It does not respond to the volume control operation (t33d). In the example shown in FIG. 44(a), the volume of the specific sound is increased by 1 in the special effect, but the invention is not limited to this, and the volume of the specific sound may be increased by 2 in the special effect. However, the volume may be increased all at once to the volume set by the volume SW. Further, when the volume adjustment operation by the player performed while the notification image 43h is displayed is a volume reduction operation, a specific effect of increasing the volume of BGM (specific sound) is performed according to the volume reduction operation. Alternatively, a specific effect of decreasing the volume of BGM (specific sound) may be performed according to the volume decreasing operation.

Further, as a special effect, in addition to the effect of changing the volume of the specific sound each time the player performs a volume adjusting operation, the scale of the meter image included in the notification image 43h is synchronized with the change in the volume of the specific sound. You may change the effect. That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 44(b), an effect of notifying the current volume of the specific sound may be performed using the notification image 43h.
Alternatively, the volume control operation (volume increase operation or volume decrease operation) by the player is executed while the notification image 43h is displayed, instead of immediately decreasing the volume of BGM (specific sound) to “0” at the start of the mute effect. In this case, the volume of BGM (specific sound) may be gradually (or suddenly) decreased. At that time, as a special effect, an effect of reducing the scale of the meter image included in the notification image 43h may be performed in synchronization with the decrease in the volume of the specific sound.

Alternatively, the special effect is, for example, as shown in FIG. 45, an effect of gradually increasing the types of sounds to be muted each time a volume adjustment operation (volume increase operation or volume decrease operation) is performed by the player. It may be.
As described above, the board sound effect is a sound effect output in relation to the effect. In the example shown in FIG. 45, a plurality of channels that are in charge of the board sound effect are provided, and in response to the first volume adjustment operation (t33a) performed during execution of the muffling effect, “board sound effect 1 (for example, winning sound)” is given. Becomes "0", and in response to the second volume adjustment operation (t33b) performed during execution of the mute effect, the volume of "Bonus effect sound 2 (for example, fluctuation sound)" becomes "0". Has become.
Further, as a special effect, in addition to the effect of gradually increasing the type of sound to be muted each time the player performs a volume control operation, the type of sound to be muted is notified (for example, An effect of displaying a certain sound type on the display device 41) may be performed.
Alternatively, a plurality of types of sounds are muted at the start of the mute effect, and each time the player performs a volume adjustment operation (volume increase operation or volume decrease operation), the type of sound to be output is gradually changed. You may perform special production to increase. At that time, as a special effect, in addition to the effect of gradually increasing the type of sound to be put into the sound output state each time the player performs the volume adjustment operation, the type of the sound in the mute state is notified (for example, mute An effect may be performed in which the type of sound that is in a state is displayed on the display device 41).

In this embodiment, the volume of BGM (specific sound) is reduced to "0" at once at the start of the muffling effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 46(a), it is possible to gradually reduce the volume of BGM (specific sound) to "0" at the start of the muffling effect.
When the volume of the specific sound is gradually reduced to "0" at the start of the mute effect, the scale of the meter image included in the notification image 43h is gradually reduced in synchronization with the volume reduction of the specific sound. You may also perform the effect. That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 46(b), an effect of notifying the current volume of the specific sound may be performed using the notification image 43h.

Further, in the present embodiment, the volume of the BGM (specific sound) is increased at once to “N (volume set by the volume SW)” at the end of the silencing effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, It is also possible to gradually increase the volume of BGM (specific sound) to "N" at the end of the mute effect.
When the volume of the specific sound is gradually increased to “N” at the end of the mute effect, the scale of the meter image included in the notification image 43h is gradually increased in synchronization with the increase of the volume of the specific sound. You may also perform the effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the muffling effect is started while the volume adjustment image 43g is being displayed, the notification image 43h is displayed instead of the volume adjustment image 43g at the start of the muffling effect (the volume adjustment image 43g is displayed). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 47, when the mute effect is started while the volume adjustment image 43g is being displayed, the notification image 43h can be made to appear while the volume adjustment image 43g is being displayed. ..
Since the volume adjustment is not possible during the display of the notification image 43h (during the execution of the mute effect), the volume of the speakers 19a and 19b does not change even if the player performs the volume adjustment operation. Therefore, the volume adjustment image 43g displayed together with the notification image 43h does not change (for example, the scale of the meter image increases or decreases) even if the player performs a volume adjustment operation. In addition, when the player performs a volume adjusting operation, the volume adjusting image 43g displayed together with the notification image 43h may be changed. In this case, since the volume of the speakers 19a and 19b does not change, the actual volume and the volume notified by the volume adjustment image 43g are different. Therefore, in this case, it is necessary to return the volume adjustment image 43g to the state before execution of the sound deadening (return to the state indicating the actual sound volume) with the completion of the sound deadening (erasing the notification image 43h).

From the above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display means (display device 41) capable of displaying the image related to the game effect, and the sound output means (speaker 19a, which can output the sound related to the game effect). 19b), and a production control means (production control device 300) for controlling the display means and the sound output means, which is provided with an operation means (production button 25, touch panel 29) operable by the player. The effect control means is capable of executing the volume adjustment of the sound output from the sound output means based on the operation of the operation means, and the specific effect (silence effect) in which the specific sound (for example, BGM) is not output. The volume control image 43g during the execution of the adjustment and the notification image 43h for notifying that the specific sound is not output during the execution of the specific effect are configured to be displayed on the display means (FIG. 42 ( b) and (c)).

Therefore, as the sound effect, it is possible to execute a specific effect that does not output the specific sound (silence effect that makes the specific sound mute state), and the specific sound is not output by the notification image 43h during the execution of the specific effect. Can be notified, so that the timing at which the specific sound is no longer output (the timing at which the specific sound is muted) becomes clear. That is, as the sound effect, an effect that is easy for the player to understand (an effect that can be fully enjoyed) is executed, so that the interest of the sound effect can be enhanced.

The specific sound is not limited to BGM and can be changed as appropriate. That is, the specific effect (silence effect) is not limited to the effect that does not output BGM, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be a production in which the board effect sound (for example, the sound such as "reach", "chance", or "heat") output when the reach state is reached is not output, or the decoration special figure start memory display The effect that does not output the board effect sound (holding change sound) that is output when the display mode changes, or the board effect sound (variation end sound) that is output when temporarily stopping in the re-fluctuation effect, The effect may be such that the board effect sound (variation start sound) that is output when the variable display is started again is not output.

Further, in the present embodiment, the specific effect (silence effect) is executed during the occurrence of the SP reach having a high expectation (for example, SP3 reach), but the execution timing of the specific effect is the SP reach having a high expectation. It is not limited during the occurrence and can be changed appropriately. For example, the specific effect may be executed not only during the occurrence of the SP reach with a high degree of expectation (for example, SP3 reach), but also during the occurrence of other reach, or the specific effect during the hold change effect (hold change change notice). May be executed, or the specific effect may be executed during the pseudo continuous effect (re-fluctuation effect).
Further, in the present embodiment, the specific sound is not output (the specific sound is not emitted) by setting the volume of the channel to which the specific sound is assigned to “0” during the execution of the specific effect (silence effect). However, it is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to store audio data dedicated to a specific effect (audio data having no specific sound) in the audio ROM 327 and reproduce the audio data dedicated to a specific effect during execution of the specific effect. In the case of this configuration, even if the volume of the channel to which the specific sound is assigned is not set to “0” during execution of the specific effect, the specific sound is not output (the specific sound is not emitted), so the specific sound is assigned. There is no need to set the channel volume to "0".

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the notification image 43h can be configured so as to be partially different from the volume adjustment image 43g (see FIGS. 42B and 42C).
With this configuration, it is possible to notify that the specific sound is not output by the notification image 43h that is substantially the same as the volume adjustment image 43g during the execution of the specific effect.
Note that the notification image 43h is not limited to the one partly different from the volume adjustment image 43g, and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, all different from the volume adjustment image 43g.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300) sets a period during which the volume adjustment is prohibited (volume adjustment impossible period) during execution of the specific effect (silence effect). Can be configured.
With this configuration, there is an inconvenience that the volume of the sound output means (speakers 19a and 19b) becomes a volume not intended by the player due to an operation (volume adjustment operation) during execution of the specific effect (silence effect). It is possible to avoid it. That is, since the specific sound is not heard during the execution of the specific effect, the player repeatedly performs the volume adjusting operation in an attempt to increase the volume of the specific sound, and the volume of the sound output means becomes a volume not intended by the player. There is a possibility that inconvenience will occur. On the other hand, by setting the volume uncontrollable period during the execution of the specific effect, the sound output means does not change the volume even if the player repeatedly performs the volume adjustment operation during the execution of the specific effect. It is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the volume of the means becomes a volume not intended by the player.

The specific sound is not limited to the sound output from before the start of the specific effect (silence effect) to after the end thereof, and may be any sound output during the execution of the specific effect. That is, the reproduction start timing of the specific sound may be before the start of the specific effect or during the execution of the specific effect. Further, the reproduction end timing of the specific sound may be during execution of the specific effect or after the end of the specific effect.

Further, when another effect is executed in an area different from the display area in which the specific effect (silence effect) is executed, and when the specific sound is output also in the other effect, in the other effect, The specific sound may be output even during execution of the specific effect. Specifically, for example, the SP reach variation effect is executed in the first display area in which the specific effect is executed, and the SP reach expectation degree is suggested as another effect in the second display area different from the first display area. In the case of executing the roulette effect, the board effect sound output at the time of the effect (cut-in effect or chance up effect) in the first display area is the specific sound, and the same board effect sound is also applied in the second display area. Is output (for example, when the same sound is output when the cut-in effect or the chance up effect is output when the roulette is stopped), the second display area is displayed while the specific effect (silence effect) is being executed. The board effect sound corresponding to the effect may not be muted, but only the board effect sound corresponding to the effect in the first display area may be muted. That is, the volume of the sound (for example, the board effect sound) corresponding to the effect in the first display area and the volume of the sound (for example, the board effect sound) corresponding to the effect in the second display area can be adjusted separately. In addition, the sound data corresponding to the effect in the first display area and the sound data corresponding to the effect in the second display area are separately stored in the audio ROM 327, and the sound corresponding to the effect in the first display area is stored. The sound corresponding to the effect in the second display area may be output from different channels.

<Preliminary performance>
The effect control device 300 can execute the first to third notice effects as the notice effects related to the special figure variation display game being executed.
As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can simultaneously execute the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game.
Further, as described above, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to aim at winning at the starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning area) by hitting left, and normally fluctuating by hitting right. It is possible to aim for winning in the device 37 (second start winning area). That is, it is possible to select a target starting area depending on the intention of the player. In the game state, there are a game state in which the left hitting is more advantageous to the player than the right hitting, and a right hitting is more advantageous to the player than the left hitting. In the following description, one special figure variation display game determined to be the main in each gaming state may be referred to as “main variation”, and the other special figure variation display game may be referred to as “irregular variation”.

48 to 49 show examples of the first notice effect, the second notice effect, and the third notice effect of the present embodiment.
For example, as shown in FIG. 48A, a decoration special figure game display section 42a for displaying a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to a main change is provided in the center of the display area of the display device 41. Note that, in the present embodiment, the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to irregular variation is not displayed, but it may be displayed. When the production control device 300, for example, in step C365 of the variable system command processing (FIG. 25), performs the first notice production lottery that determines whether to execute the first notice production, and wins the first notice production lottery. Then, the first special notice effect is executed on the decorative special figure game display portion 42a.
The first notice effect is the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is a big hit depending on the displayed character (or the degree of expectation that the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game being executed is a specific variation pattern). It is a production that suggests. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 48(b), the state in which the character is displayed on the decorative special figure game display portion 42a is the execution of the first notice effect.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 48A, a date display portion 42b for displaying a date on the presentation is provided above the display area of the display device 41. When the production control device 300 wins the second notice production lottery by performing the second notice production lottery for determining whether or not to execute the second notice production, for example, in step C365 of the variable system command process (FIG. 25). Then, the second notice effect is executed on the date display portion 42b.
The second notice production is the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure variation display game being executed becomes a big hit depending on the displayed date (or the degree of expectation that the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game being executed is a specific variation pattern). It is a production that suggests. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 48B, a state in which a specific date such as the birthday of the character (for example, ∘∘∘∘∘) is displayed in the date display part 42b is the second notice It is assumed that the production is in progress.
Note that, in the drawings, the date display portion 42b is surrounded by an alternate long and short dash line for the sake of convenience, but the actual date display portion 42b may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 48A, for example, in the upper part of the display area of the display device 41, a small symbol relatively smaller than the decoration identification information variably displayed on the decoration special figure game display portion 42a is changed. A small symbol variation display portion 42c for displaying is provided.
The effect control device 300 can execute an effect that suggests the current probability setting value on the small symbol variation display portion 42c. Specifically, the current probability setting value can be suggested by the stop symbol displayed on the small symbol variation display portion 42c.
In the drawings, the small symbol variation display portion 42c is surrounded by a chain double-dashed line for the sake of convenience, but the actual small symbol variation display portion 42c may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 48A, for example, in the lower part of the display area of the display device 41, a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory of the main fluctuation among the undigested start memories is displayed in standby. A hold display section 42d is provided. The decoration special figure starting memory display displayed on the standby holding display portion 42d corresponds to the starting memory of the main fluctuation one-to-one, and is displayed side by side in the order of storage. Of the decoration special map start memory display displayed on the standby hold display section 42d, the decoration special map start memory display at the left end is the decoration special map start memory display corresponding to the main memory start memory stored first. , Each time it is digested, it moves to the left. In the following description, the decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the undigested starting memory may be referred to as "standby pending".

The effect control device 300 can execute the prefetching effect on the standby hold display unit 42d. Specifically, the degree of expectation that the result of the corresponding special figure variation display game will be a big hit depending on the display mode of the waiting pending state (or the degree of expectation that the variation pattern of the corresponding special figure variation display game becomes a specific variation pattern). ) Can be suggested.
Note that, in the drawing, the standby pending display portion 42d is surrounded by a one-dot chain line for convenience, but the actual standby pending display portion 42d may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 48A, at the lower part of the display area of the display device 41 and to the left of the standby hold display portion 42d, a start corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed. An on-hold pending display section 42e for displaying information regarding storage is provided. At the start of the main fluctuation, the decoration special figure starting memory display at the left end of the decoration special figure starting memory display displayed in the waiting pending display section 42d is moved to the execution pending display section 42e. Is becoming In the following description, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory of the special figure variation display game currently being executed may be referred to as “execution pending”.

When the effect control device 300 wins the third notice effect lottery by performing the third notice effect lottery that determines whether or not to execute the third notice effect, for example, in step C365 of the variable system command process (FIG. 25). Then, the third notice effect is executed on the execution in-progress display section 42e.
In the third notice effect, the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is a big hit due to the display mode of the pending execution (or the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game being executed becomes a specific variation pattern). It is a performance that suggests the degree of expectation. In the present embodiment, as shown in, for example, FIG. 48B, a state in which the pending execution is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode is set to the execution of the third notice effect.
Note that, in the drawing, the execution-in-progress display portion 42e is surrounded by a chain double-dashed line for the sake of convenience, but the actual execution-in-progress display portion 42e may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 48A, for example, an upper display section 42f is provided above the display area of the display device 41. The upper display portion 42f is a hatched portion in FIG. 48(a) and includes a gap between the decorative special drawing game display portion 42a and the date display portion 42b (hereinafter referred to as "first gap portion 42f1"). The date display portion 42b and the small symbol variation display portion 42c are not included.
As shown in, for example, FIG. 48(c) or FIG. 49(a), the effect control device 300 can execute a predetermined effect such as a notification effect or a guide effect on the upper display part 42f (at least the first gap part 42f1). is there. Hereinafter, the predetermined effect executed on the upper display part 42f (at least the first gap part 42f1) is referred to as a "first gap part effect". In the example shown in FIG. 48(c) or FIG. 49(a), an effect that displays an effect image that notifies that the board effect device 44 has operated is executed as the first gap effect.
Note that, in the drawings, the first gap portion 42f1 is surrounded by a broken line for the sake of convenience, but the actual first gap portion 42f1 may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like.

In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 48(b) or FIG. 49(b), when both the first notice effect and the second notice effect are being executed, the first gap effect is not executed. Is configured. That is, the effect control device 300 produces an effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a (first notice effect for displaying a character) and an effect on the date display unit 42b (second notice effect for displaying a specific date). The period in which both of the above are executed is set as a first gap part production prohibition period in which execution of the first gap part production is prohibited. As a result, the display unit that executes the first notice effect (decorative special figure game display unit 42a) and the display unit that executes the second notice effect (date display unit 42b) can be clearly separated by the first gap 42f1. Because it is possible, it becomes easy to understand each production.

The first gap effect is a notification effect for displaying a notification image for notifying (indicating or notifying) the player or a guide effect for displaying a guide image for guiding (explaining) the player. Therefore, as long as it is an image other than the notification image or the guide image (for example, a background image or a decoration image), the upper display portion 42f (at least the first gap portion) is irrespective of whether the first gap portion production prohibition period is being performed or not. 42f1) can be displayed. That is, during the first gap portion production prohibition period, the display of the notification image and the guide image on the upper display portion 42f (at least the first gap portion 42f1) is prohibited, while the upper display portion 42f (at least the first gap portion 42f1) is prohibited. Display of other images (images other than the notification image and the guide image) in the gap 42f1) is not prohibited.

On the other hand, when at least one of the first notice effect and the second notice effect is not executed, the first gap effect can be executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48C, for example, when the second notice effect is being executed but the first notice effect is not being executed, the first gap effect can be executed. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 49A, when the first notice effect is being executed but the second notice effect is not being executed, the first gap effect can be executed. Further, when neither the first notice effect nor the second notice effect is executed, the first gap effect can be executed.
Since the first gap portion 42f1 is provided to partition the first notice effect and the second notice effect, when at least one of the first notice effect and the second notice effect is not executed, the first notice effect is generated. There is no need to separate the second notice production. Therefore, when at least one of the first notice effect and the second notice effect is not executed, the first gap effect prohibition period is not set. As a result, when the effect is not executed on at least one of the decorative special figure game display section 42a and the date display section 42b, a gap (first gap section 42f1) between the decorative special figure game display section 42a and the date display section 42b. Since it is possible to execute the effect, the display space of the display device 41 can be effectively used.

In addition, the first gap portion effect is not limited to the notification effect for notifying that the board effect device 44 has been operated, and the notification effect for displaying the notification image for notifying (indicating or notifying) the player, or the player. It is possible to change as appropriate as long as it is a guidance effect that displays a guidance image for guidance (explanation). For example, the first space effect may be an effect that displays an effect image that emphasizes the date display portion 42b, that is, an effect that notifies that the second notice effect is being executed.
Further, in the example shown in FIG. 48(c) and FIG. 49(a), the first gap portion effect is executed by the upper display portion 42f including the first gap portion 42f1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first gap portion effect is not limited thereto. The first gap effect may be executed only with the gap 42f1.

The first gap 42f1 is also provided between the decorative special figure game display 42a and the small symbol variation display 42c. Therefore, both the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a (first notice effect for displaying a character) and the effect on the date display unit 42b (second notice effect for displaying a specific date) are executed. In addition to the period, the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a (first notice effect for displaying the character) and the effect on the small symbol variation display unit 42c (effect that suggests the current probability setting value by the stop symbol) It is also possible to set a period in which both of and are executed as the first gap portion production prohibition period. With this configuration, the effect on the decorative special figure game display portion 42a and the effect on the small symbol variation display portion 42c can be clearly separated by the first gap portion 42f1, so that each effect can be easily understood. Become.

Further, as shown in FIG. 48A, for example, a lower display section 42g is provided below the display area of the display device 41. The lower display portion 42g is a portion hatched with dots in FIG. 48(a), and is a gap between the decorative special drawing game display portion 42a and the execution pending display portion 42e (hereinafter, referred to as "second gap portion 42g1"). However, it does not include the waiting pending display portion 42d and the running pending display portion 42e.
As shown in FIG. 48(c) or FIG. 49(b), for example, the effect control device 300 can execute a predetermined effect such as a notification effect or a guide effect on the lower display part 42g (at least the second gap part 42g1). Is. Hereinafter, the predetermined effect executed on the lower display part 42g (at least the second gap part 42g1) is referred to as a "second gap part effect". In the example shown in FIG. 48(c) or FIG. 49(b), as the second gap effect, an effect of displaying a telop image for guiding that the expectation of a big hit at SP reach is high is executed.
Note that, in the drawing, the second gap portion 42g1 is surrounded by a broken line for the sake of convenience, but the actual second gap portion 42g1 may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like.

In the present embodiment, as shown in, for example, FIG. 48(b) or FIG. 49(a), when both the first notice effect and the third notice effect are being executed, the second gap effect is not executed. Is configured. That is, the effect control device 300 produces an effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a (first notice effect for displaying a character) and an effect on the in-execution hold display unit 42e (in-execution hold of a display mode different from normal). And a third notice effect that displays) are set as a second gap effect prohibition period in which execution of the second gap effect is prohibited. As a result, the display unit that executes the first notice effect (decorative special figure game display unit 42a) and the display unit that executes the third notice effect (execution pending display unit 42e) are clearly separated by the second gap 42g1. Because it is possible, it becomes easy to understand each performance.

The second gap effect is a notification effect for displaying a notification image for notifying (indicating or notifying) the player and a guide effect for displaying a guide image for guiding (explaining) the player. Therefore, as long as it is an image other than the notification image or the guide image (for example, a background image or a decoration image), the lower display portion 42g (at least the second gap) regardless of whether the second gap portion production prohibition period is in progress or not. It is possible to display in part 42g1). That is, during the second gap effect production prohibition period, the display of the notification image and the guide image on the lower display portion 42g (at least the second gap portion 42g1) is prohibited, while the lower display portion 42g (at least The display of other images (images other than the notification image and the guide image) on the second gap 42g1) is not prohibited.

On the other hand, when at least one of the first notice effect and the third notice effect is not executed, the second gap effect can be executed. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 48(c), the second gap effect can be executed when the third notice effect is being executed but the first notice effect is not being executed. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 49B, when the first notice effect is being executed but the third notice effect is not being executed, the second gap effect can be executed. Further, when neither the first notice effect nor the third notice effect is being executed, the second gap effect can be executed.
Since the second gap portion 42g1 is provided to separate the first notice effect and the third notice effect, when at least one of the first notice effect and the third notice effect is not executed, the first notice effect is performed. There is no need to separate the third notice production. Therefore, when at least one of the first notice effect and the third notice effect is not executed, the second gap effect prohibition period is not set. As a result, when the effect is not executed in at least one of the decorative special figure game display section 42a and the in-execution pending display section 42e, the gap between the decorative special figure game display section 42a and the in-execution pending display section 42e (second Since the effect can be executed in the gap 42g1), the display space of the display device 41 can be effectively used.

It should be noted that the second gap portion effect is not limited to a guide effect that guides that the expectation of a big hit is high when SP reach is reached, and a notification effect that displays a notification image for notifying (indicating, notifying) the player or As long as it is a guide effect that displays a guide image for guiding (explaining) to the player, it can be appropriately changed. For example, the second gap effect may be an effect that displays an effect image that emphasizes the currently-executed hold display section 42e, that is, an effect that notifies that the third notice effect is being executed.
Further, in the example shown in FIG. 48(c) and FIG. 49(b), the second gap effect is executed only by the second gap part 42g, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second gap part 42g1 is included. The second gap effect may be executed on the lower display portion 42g.

The second gap portion 42g1 is also provided between the decorative special figure game display portion 42a and the standby hold display portion 42d. Therefore, the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a (first notice effect for displaying a character) and the effect on the execution in progress display unit 42e (third notice for displaying execution pending in a display mode different from normal) In addition to the period in which both the effect and the effect are performed, the effect (first notice effect for displaying the character) on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a and the effect (waiting on hold display) on the standby hold display unit 42d. It is also possible to set a period in which both the display effect and the effect that suggests the degree of expectation) are set as the second gap effect prohibited period. With such a configuration, the effect on the decorative special figure game display portion 42a and the effect on the standby hold display portion 42d can be clearly separated by the second gap portion 42g1, so that each effect can be easily understood. Become.

Further, the effect control device 300, for example, as shown in FIG. 49(c), when the first notice effect is not executed, the first gap portion 42f1, the decorative special figure game display portion 42a, and the second gap portion 42g1. It is possible to execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “multi-display portion effect”) that spans and.
In the present embodiment, if the production control device 300 is defeated in the first notice production lottery and wins in the second notice production lottery and the third notice production lottery, whether or not to execute the multi-display portion production. Perform a multi-display effect lottery to determine whether or not. This multi-display section effect lottery is executed, for example, in step C365 of the variable system command process (FIG. 25). Then, when the multi-display portion effect lottery is won, the multi-display portion effect is executed in an area including at least the first gap portion 42f1, the decoration special figure game display portion 42a, and the second gap portion 42g1.

In the example shown in FIG. 49(c), after the second notice effect is executed (a specific date is displayed on the date display portion 42b), an effect image is displayed from the date display portion 42b to the in-execution pending display portion 42e. The multi-display effect is executed, and the effect of the effect image changes the display mode of the currently-held-in-progress to a display mode different from the normal mode, and the third notice effect is executed.
The multi-display effect is one image in an area including at least the first gap 42f1, the decoration special figure game display 42a, and the second gap 42g1 (for example, from the date display 42b to the pending execution display 42e). The effect is not limited to displaying one effect image) and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the multi-display portion effect is such that a plurality of images (for example, from the date display portion 42b to the pending execution display portion 42e) in an area including at least the first gap portion 42f1, the decorative special figure game display portion 42a, and the second gap portion 42g1. It may be an effect of displaying a plurality of images toward each other.

Further, the effect control device 300, in the case of losing the second notice effect lottery and the third notice effect lottery and winning the first notice effect lottery, whether or not to enlarge the decorative special figure game display portion 42a. Expand the lottery to decide whether.
Then, in the case of losing in the expanded lottery, as shown in FIG. 50A, for example, a first gap portion 42f1 (upper display portion 42f) and a second gap portion 42g1 (lower display portion 42g) are provided. That is, in the normal size decorative special figure game display portion 42a which does not contact the date display portion 42b (and the small symbol variation display portion 42c) and the execution holding display portion 42e (and the waiting holding display portion 42d), Execute notice production.

On the other hand, when the expanded lottery is won, the first gap portion 42f1 (upper display portion 42f) and the second gap portion 42g1 (lower display portion 42g) are not provided, for example, as shown in FIG. 50(b). That is, the decoration special figure game of an enlarged size (a size larger than the normal size) that is in contact with both the date display part 42b (and the small symbol variation display part 42c) and the running pending display part 42e (and the waiting pending display part 42d) The first notice effect is executed on the display unit 42a.
The expanded lottery is executed, for example, in step C365 of the variable system command process (FIG. 25). That is, at the start of the special figure variation display game, an enlarged lottery for the special figure variation display game is executed.

In the present embodiment, the expanded lottery targeting the special map change display game in which the result is a big hit or the special map change display game in which SP reach occurs is larger than the expanded lottery targeting other special map change display games. The probability of winning is also high, and the special lottery variation display game in which the result is something other than a big hit (departure or small hit) or the special figure variation display game in which SP reach does not occur The probability of losing is set to be higher than that of a game (a special figure changing display game in which the result is a big hit or a special figure changing display game in which SP reach occurs). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first notice effect is executed on the decorative special drawing game display portion 42a of an enlarged size larger than the normal size, that is, the first gap portion 42g1 and the second gap portion 42g1 are not provided. It can be suggested that the expectation of a big hit and the expectation of SP reach are high.

From the above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a display unit (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect, and an effect control unit (effect control device 300) for controlling the display unit. In the gaming machine provided, the effect control means can execute the first effect (first notice effect) on the first display section (decorative special figure game display section 42a) provided in the display area of the display means. A second effect (second notice effect) is displayed on the second display section (the date display section 42b) provided on one side (for example, the upper side) of the first display section in the display area of the means and separated from the first display section. The third display unit (execution pending display unit 42e) that is executable and is provided on the other side (for example, the lower side) of the first display unit in the display area of the display unit is spaced apart from the first display unit. It is possible to execute three effects (third notice effect), and when at least one of the first effect and the second effect is not executed, one side (for example, the upper side) of the first display section in the display area of the display means. In the fourth display portion (first gap portion 42f1 (or upper display portion 42f)) provided adjacent to both the first display portion and the second display portion, the fourth effect (first gap effect) is executed. It is possible (see FIG. 48(c) and FIG. 49(a)), and when at least one of the first effect and the third effect is not executed, the other side of the first display unit in the display area of the display means. On the (for example, on the lower side), the fifth display portion (the second gap portion 42g1 (or the lower display portion 42g)) provided adjacent to both the first display portion and the third display portion, the fifth effect (second It is configured so as to be able to execute (gap part effect) (see FIGS. 48(c) and 49(b)).

That is, when both the first effect (first notice effect) and the second effect (second notice effect) are being executed, the fourth effect (first gap effect) is not executed, so the first effect is executed. The first display portion (decorative special figure game display portion 42a) and the second display portion (date display portion 42b) that executes the second effect can be clearly separated by the fourth display portion (first gap portion 42f1). .. Further, since the fifth effect (second gap effect) is not executed when both the first effect (first notice effect) and the third effect (third notice effect) are being executed, the first effect is executed. The first display unit (decorative special figure game display unit 42a) and the third display unit (execution pending display unit 42e) that executes the third effect are clearly separated by the fifth display unit (second gap 42g1). You can Therefore, since the individual effects can be easily understood, it is possible to execute an interesting effect in the entire display area of the display unit (display device 41).

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300) does not execute the first effect (first notice effect), the second effect (second notice effect) and the second effect. The effects (multi-display part effects) related to the 3 effects (third notice effects) are displayed on the fourth display part (first gap part 42f1 (or upper display part 42f)) and first display part (decorative special view game display part). 42a) and the fifth display portion (the second gap portion 42g1 (or the lower display portion 42g)) can be configured to be executable (see FIG. 49(c)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to perform a dynamic effect over a plurality of display portions, and thus the interest of the game is improved.

The first effect is not limited to the first notice effect for displaying the character and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, reach variation effect (variable display in the reach mode) or re-variation effect. The first display section is not limited to the decorative special figure game display section 42a, and can be changed as appropriate.
The second effect is not limited to the second notice effect displaying a specific date, and can be changed as appropriate. The second display unit is not limited to the date display unit 42b, can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, the small symbol variation display unit 42c.
The third effect is not limited to the third notice effect that displays the pending execution in a display mode different from the normal display mode, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the third display unit is not limited to the execution-in-progress display unit 42e, and can be changed as appropriate, and may be the standby-in-dedication display unit 42d, for example.
The fourth effect is not limited to the notification effect that notifies that the board effect device 44 has operated, and can be changed as appropriate.
The fifth effect is not limited to the guide effect that guides that the expectation of a big hit is high when SP reach is reached, and can be appropriately changed.

Further, one side of the first display unit is not limited to one side in the vertical direction of the first display unit (upper side in the present embodiment). One side of the first display section is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 51A to 51C, one side in the left-right direction (the left side in the example shown in FIG. 51) of the first display section (decorative special figure game display section 42a). ) May be.
Further, the other side of the first display unit is not limited to the other side in the vertical direction of the first display unit (lower side in the present embodiment). The other side of the first display section is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 51A to 51C, the other side in the left-right direction of the first display section (decorative special figure game display section 42a) (right side in the example shown in FIG. 51). ) May be. In the example shown in FIG. 51(c), since the effect (first notice effect) on the decoration special map game display section 42a is not executed, the first special notice game display section 42a and the date display section 42b are displayed. An effect (here, a guide effect that guides that the expectation of a big hit is high in SP reach) is executed in the one gap portion 42f1. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 51(c), since the effect (first notice effect) on the decorative special figure game display section 42a is not executed, the decorative special figure game display section 42a and the pending execution display section 42e are displayed. The effect (here, the effect that displays the effect image that emphasizes the currently-executed hold display section 42e, that is, the notification effect that notifies that the third notice effect is being executed) is executed in the second gap portion 42g1. ing.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with display means (display device 41) capable of displaying a game (decorative special figure variation display game) in which identification information (decoration identification information) is variably displayed. A game machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player when a special result is provided, and is provided with effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means, and the effect control means is provided for the display means. In the display area, a plurality of display sections (decorative special figure game display section 42a, date display section 42b, small symbol variation display section 42c, standby hold display section 42d, execution hold display section 42e, which execute different effects from each other, One gap portion 42f1 (or upper display portion 42f) and second gap portion 42g1 (or lower display portion 42g) can be provided, and the number of display portions provided in the display area can be determined as a special result of the game. It is configured so that it can be changed according to the degree of expectation (see FIGS. 50(a) and 50(b)).

Therefore, not only can a plurality of effects be executed at the same time, but also the degree of expectation that the result of the game will be a special result can be notified by the number of display units provided in the display area of the display means (display device 41). It is possible to execute an interesting production in.
The display unit that can be provided in the display area of the display means (display device 41) includes a decoration special figure game display unit 42a, a date display unit 42b, a small symbol variation display unit 42c, a waiting hold display unit 42d, and an execution. The present invention is not limited to the middle hold display portion 42e, the first gap portion 42f1 (or the upper display portion 42f), and the second gap portion 42g1 (or the lower display portion 42g), and can be appropriately changed.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300) has a first display portion (decorative special figure game display portion 42a) and a first display portion in the display area of the display means (display device 41). It is possible to provide two display portions (date display portion 42b) and a third display portion (first gap portion 42f1 (or upper display portion 42f)) that separates the first display portion and the second display portion. When the expectation is the first expectation, the third display is provided so that the first display and the second display are not adjacent to each other (see FIG. 50(a)), and the expectation is the first expectation. When the second expectation is higher than the second expectation, the third display can be omitted so that the first display and the second display are adjacent to each other (see FIG. 50(b)).

With this configuration, it is possible to notify the degree of expectation that the game result will be a special result, depending on whether or not the first display unit and the second display unit are adjacent to each other. It is possible to execute a highly entertaining effect in the entire display area of 41).
In the present embodiment, the smaller the number of display units provided in the display area of the display unit (display device 41), the higher the expectation that the game result will be a special result. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as the number of display units provided in the display area of the display unit (display device 41) increases, the expectation that the game result will be a special result can be increased.
The first display section is not limited to the decorative special figure game display section 42a, and can be changed as appropriate.
The second display unit is not limited to the date display unit 42b and can be changed as appropriate.
Further, the third display portion is not limited to the first gap portion 42f1 (or the upper display portion 42f) and can be changed as appropriate, and may be the second gap portion 42g1 (or the lower display portion 42g), for example. ..

As the first notice effect (the effect on the decoration special map game display unit 42a), an effect that suggests that the display mode of the pending hold is changed is executed, and after the first notice effect is executed, the decoration special game is executed. The effect for displaying the effect image from the display section 42a to the in-progress hold display section 42e is executed, and the effect of this effect image changes the in-progress hold display mode to a display mode different from the normal state, and the third notice effect is produced. It may be configured to be executed. In that case, since a part of the effect image is displayed in the second gap 42g1, it is preferable that an image other than the effect image is not displayed in the second gap 42g1 while the effect image is being displayed. That is, the effect across the decorative special figure game display section 42a, the second gap section 42g1 and the execution pending display section 42e (for example, the decorative special figure game display section 42a, the second gap section 42g1 and the execution pending display section 42e. A predetermined image (an effect related to the effect on the decorative special figure game display part 42a or an effect related to the effect on the pending execution display part 42e) may be displayed. In this case, by surrounding at least the second gap portion 42g1 with a line or the like, the respective display portions (decorative special figure game display portion 42a, second gap portion 42g1, and execution pending display portion 42e) can be clearly separated.

Moreover, you may perform the effect which straddles the decoration special figure game display part 42a, the 1st gap part 42f1, and the date display part 42b. Specifically, for example, a predetermined image (an image related to the effect on the decorative special figure game display section 42a (for example, an image related to the effect on the decorative special figure game display section 42a, the first gap portion 42f1 and the date display section 42b) is displayed. A character image "Chance" indicating that the jackpot expectation is high) or an image related to the effect on the date display section 42b (for example, a character image "Attention to the date" that urges attention to the date) is displayed. You may also execute the effect. In this case, by surrounding at least the first gap portion 42f1 with a line or the like, the respective display portions (decorative special figure game display portion 42a, the first gap portion 42f1, and the date display portion 42b) can be clearly separated.

Further, in the state where the effect on the date display portion 42b is not executed, and both the effect on the decorative special figure game display portion 42a and the effect on the in-execution pending display portion 42e are being executed, the upper display portion 42f( An image that suggests at least the first gap portion 42f1) an effect related to the effect that is being executed (how many times the display status of the execution pending hold changes, what kind of display mode the execution pending hold changes, etc.) (Display effect) may be executed.
Further, in the state in which both the effect on the decorative special figure game display part 42a and the effect on the date display part 42b are being executed, the effect on the in-execution pending display part 42e is not executed, and the lower display part 42g. (At least the second gap 42g1), it is possible to execute an effect (an effect that displays an image that indicates when a specific date is displayed on the date display section 42b) related to the effect that is being executed.

Further, the direction of the effect on each display unit (for example, the direction in which the image operates, the direction in which the image flows) may be different from that of the adjacent display unit. With such a configuration, the individual effects can be more easily understood, and therefore, highly entertaining effects can be executed in the entire display area of the display unit (display device 41). Specifically, for example, the direction of the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a is from right to left, the date display unit 42b, the small symbol variation display unit 42c, the execution pending display unit 42e, and the standby pending display unit 42d. It is possible to clarify the difference by changing the direction of the effect from top to bottom and changing the direction of the effect in the first gap portion 42f1 and the second gap portion 42g1 from left to right. Furthermore, the direction of the effect on the other display portions (for example, the portion of the upper display portion 42f other than the first gap portion 42f1 and the lower display portion 42g other than the second gap portion 42g1) is different from the above. (For example, from the upper left to the lower right, from the upper right to the lower left), the effect can be more easily understood.

Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment as a gaming machine, and other gaming machines such as other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It can be applied to all gaming machines that use the game balls. Further, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine. This slot machine is not limited to a slot machine that uses medals, but includes, for example, all slot machines such as slot machines that use game balls.

Further, it should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. 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. Further, the configurations of the above-described embodiments and modified examples can be appropriately combined and applied.

10 Speaker on game machine 19a (sound output means)
19b Lower speaker (sound output means)
25 Production button (operation means)
29 Touch panel (operation means)
41 display device (display means)
42a Decorative special drawing game display section (first display section)
42b Date display section (second display section)
42e Execution pending display section (third display section)
42f1 1st gap part (4th display part, 3rd display part)
42g1 2nd gap part (5th display part)
43g Volume control image 43h Notification image 300 Production control device (production control means)
327 Voice ROM (storage means)

Claims (2)

A gaming machine comprising: display means capable of displaying an image related to a game effect; sound output means capable of outputting a sound related to the game effect; and effect control means for controlling the display means and the sound output means. ,
Equipped with operation means that can be operated by the player,
The effect control means,
It is possible to perform volume adjustment of a sound output from the sound output unit based on an operation of the operation unit, and a specific effect that does not output a specific sound,
A game characterized by being able to display a volume control image during execution of the volume control and a notification image for notifying that the specific sound is not output during execution of the specific effect on the display means. Machine. The notification image is partially different from the volume adjustment image,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control means sets a period during which execution of the volume adjustment is prohibited during execution of the specific effect.

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