JP2020103555A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To perform highly interesting display allowing an accurate game situation to be grasped easily.SOLUTION: In a game machine capable of generating a special game state according to a result of a game (special pattern variable display game) for variably displaying identification information, performance control means (performance control device 300) can display both of a first decoration game (a special pattern variable display game in a decoration special pattern game display part 42a) for variably displaying an identification pattern (large pattern) in each of plural pattern rows (plural variable display areas) and a second decoration game (a special pattern variable display game in a small pattern variable display part 42b) for variably displaying an identification pattern (small pattern) in each of plural pattern rows (plural variable display areas) on display means in connection with execution of a game, a variation trajectory of an identification pattern in the first decoration game includes a first variation trajectory and a second variation trajectory not in parallel with the first variation trajectory, and variation trajectories of an identification pattern in the second decoration game are all third variation trajectories and do not include any variation trajectories not in parallel with the third variation trajectories.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 38

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player when a result of a game in which identification information is variably displayed is a special result.

A gaming machine is known that includes a display device capable of displaying a variable display game (decorative game) in which a plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed in each of a plurality of variable display areas (symbol rows) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2017-74414, A

However, if the distance between the symbol rows in the decoration game is maintained regardless of the progress of the game, the display on the display device is scarcely changed and is not interesting. On the other hand, if the distance between the symbol rows in the decoration game is changed according to the progress of the game, the visibility of the decoration game may be reduced and it may be difficult to grasp the game status.
An object of the present invention is to provide a highly entertaining display that allows an accurate game situation to be easily grasped.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the game in which the identification information is variably displayed is a special result,
Display means capable of displaying images related to game production,
And a production control means for controlling the display means,
The effect control means, in connection with the execution of the game, a first ornament game in which the identification symbol is variably displayed in each of the plurality of symbol columns, and a second ornament in which the identification symbol is variably displayed in each of the plurality of symbol columns. Both the game and can be displayed on the display means,
The variation trajectory of the identification symbols in the plurality of symbol rows in the first decoration game includes a first variation trajectory and a second variation trajectory that is non-parallel to the first variation trajectory,
The variation loci of the identification symbols in the plurality of symbol rows in the second decoration game are all third variation loci, and do not include a variation locus non-parallel to the third variation locus.

According to the present invention, it is possible to perform a highly entertaining display that allows an accurate game situation to be easily grasped.

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 flow chart explaining a special process starting port switch common processing. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure reservation information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure reservation information determination process. 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 received 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 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. 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. It is a figure explaining an example of operation promotion production. It is a figure explaining an example of operation promotion production. It is a figure explaining an example of operation promotion production. It is a figure explaining an example of the modification of operation promotion production. It is a figure explaining an example of the modification of operation promotion production. It is a figure explaining an example of the modification of operation promotion production. It is a figure explaining an example of the modification of operation promotion production.

<First Embodiment>
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is attached to an outer frame (support frame) 11 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. 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 and the like are built in, and decorations and effects, and notification when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a payout abnormality occurs, an abnormality notification color of the lamp or the LED (for example, red). 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 abnormality by voice. In addition, you may make it provide the lamp for alerting|reporting abnormalities in the predetermined part of the glass frame 15.

Further, in the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 (reservoir plate) for supplying game balls to a hitting ball launching device (not shown), game balls 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 operating 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 that is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and an ejection that is operated to eject the prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A button 28, a balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 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. Further, by the player operating 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 the player's operation intervening 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. The 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 converting the flow direction of the game balls, and the launched game balls flow 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 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 produces a special figure variable display game or 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, 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 on the display screen.

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. Possible stage section 620 is 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, there is provided a board effect device 44 for effecting a game by operating. The board effect device 44 is operable from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

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.

Two general winning openings 35 are arranged in the lower left gaming area 32 of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged in the lower right gaming area 32 of the center case 40. 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 starting 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 starting opening 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 reaches a predetermined result, the universal ball 37c (see FIG. 3) as a drive device allows the game ball to easily flow into the regular variation winning device 37 (the open state (game). Can be changed 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 opens and closes by sliding forwards and backwards (sliding) by the universal solenoid 37c. The movable member of 37 is not limited to this. The movable member of the normal variation winning device 37 may be, for example, an attacker-type normal electric accessory that is opened by rotating the upper end side toward the front side by the normal electric solenoid 37c, or the normal electric solenoid 37c. It may be a tulip-shaped ordinary electric accessory that opens in an inverted "C" shape.
Further, the normal variation winning device 37 may allow the game ball to win even when the movable member is in the closed state, and may make the game ball less likely 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 balls are not accepted and a state in which they are 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 an 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). The first special variation winning device 38 converts the upper special winning opening from the closed state to the open state according to the result of the special figure variation display game, 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 ball that has won the first special variation winning device 38 is detected by the special winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3).

Inside the upper special winning opening (prize 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 probability of the game ball flowing into the specific area. ) Is provided with a lever member. A specific area switch 38d (see FIG. 3) capable of detecting the inflow of the game ball is provided in the specific area. Based on the fact that the specific area switch 38d detects the game ball, the advantageous state for the player can be obtained. It occurs (in this embodiment, a high-probability state occurs after the special game state ends). The game ball that has flown 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 residual 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 outlet switch 38e. It can be confirmed 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 is completed. Will not open a new upper prize hole.

In the game area 32 below the center case 40, to the right of the start 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 (sliding), the lower big winning opening is converted 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, thereby facilitating 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).

The game area 32 below the start winning opening 36 is provided with an outlet 30a 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 on the lower right corner of the game board body 80 outside the game area 32. A collective display device 50 is provided.

The collective display device 50 is a special figure 1 display device (first special figure change display portion) 51 and 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 display for game (second special figure variation display section) 52, first memory display section 53 for informing starting number 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, which 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 section 56 for notifying how to hit (how to hit corresponding to the game state) and a probability display section 57 for notifying the probability state (high probability state or low probability state) of the special figure variation display game are provided. There is. The collective display device 50 has a probability state display section that displays that the probability state of the big hit is a high probability state when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and a display that lights up when the big hit occurs and notifies the big hit occurrence. Units (displays) and the like may be provided.
Further, a public figure display unit 58 for displaying the general figure variable display game, a memory display unit 59 for informing the number of starting memory of the general figure variable display game, a time saving state for lighting the time saving state and notifying 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 driven to blink to show 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. 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) is turned on as a result mode of the out, and the result of the game is In the case of "hit", the game result is displayed by turning on a result mode (for example, a number or a symbol) 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 unsuccessful balls (starting memory number=holding number) out of the number of winning balls into the starting winning port 36, which is a variation start condition of the special map 1 display device 51. , Is displayed by lighting (blinking).
The second memory display unit 54 displays the number of unexploited 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 section 55 may be configured by a 7-segment type display.

The first gaming state display section 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 to the player than the hitting (in the right hitting), all the LEDs are turned on.
The probability display unit 57 is configured by 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 comprises a CPU section 110 which has, an input section 120 which has an input port, an output section 130 which has an output port and a driver, a data bus 140 which connects the CPU section 110, the input section 120 and the output section 130, and the like. ..

The CPU unit 110 includes a game 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 internal RAM of 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 unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 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. In other words, the game control device 100 can store and retain information about the game even when a power failure occurs and the power supply to the game machine is stopped, 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, for example, monitors the voltage of 32 V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops to 17 V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the reset signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Further, even 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 during 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 refer to the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as start-up memory to determine the fluctuation pattern. Further, the variation pattern table includes a deviation variation pattern table selected when the result is a loss, a big hit variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, 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, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the special result mode, in the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state that is advantageous to the player (special gaming state), some of the plurality of display results have not yet been derived and displayed, and already derived. A display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition of the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is out of the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. Refers to a display mode that does not exist Then, for example, the reach state includes a state in which the variable display is performed by the plurality of variable display areas while maintaining the state in which the special result mode is uniform (so-called full rotation reach). 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. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfying the condition satisfies the special result mode.

Therefore, for example, the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure variation display game varies a plurality of pieces of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle and right variation display areas of the display device. After displaying, if the result mode is displayed by stopping the variable display in the order of left, right, and middle, in the left and right variable display areas, the condition that satisfies the special result mode (for example, The state in which 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 the left, the middle, and the right (for example, the same It is also possible to set the state that has become the identification information (excluding the special result mode) as the reach state, and display the remaining one variable display area in a variable manner from this reach state.

Then, this reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), as reach effects having different possibility of deriving the special result mode (different expected values), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set. The expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. Further, this reach state is included in at least the variable display mode in the case where the special result mode is derived in the special figure variable display game (in the case of 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 is generated is a state in which there is a high possibility of a big hit, as compared with the case where the reach state is not generated.

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 jackpot random number for determining the hit of the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the symbol of the big hit, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various types). A random number generation circuit for generating a random number of a variation pattern for determining the reach or the execution time of the variation display game in the variation display without reach, a hit random number for determining the hit of the universal figure variation display game, etc. And a clock generator that generates a clock that gives 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 relating 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, Any 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 distribution information acquisition unit that acquires any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure variation display game.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of a payout unit to drive a prize 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 a ball payout request signal from the card unit to perform control for paying out the ball.

In the input section 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 it to 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 possible to detect an abnormal condition 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, in the third input port 124, a detection signal of a magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10, a detection signal of a vibration sensor 65 that detects vibration of the gaming machine 10, a 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 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, and it is turned on when it is turned to the second position and is not turned to the second position. In some cases, 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 the 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 variation 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 (pressing) 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 probability setting value information while an operation related to the probability setting value (while in the probability setting value changing mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode) is displayed. 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 capable of recognizing 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 as well as the second input port 123.

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

The data held by the second input port 123 is read by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123 and asserting the enable signal CE2 (changing 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 game balls before payout), an overflow switch signal (Signal output when it is detected that the game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 in 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-shooting test apparatus 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 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 set 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 organization (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. The detection signal of a switch that does not need to be processed, such as a start port 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, game As an error signal indicating that the machine is not in the game control state, the error signal is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test-shooting test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port for receiving the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplying the signal to the test-shooting test apparatus, a connector for relaying and transmitting the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. 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 device.

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 opening solenoid 2) 39b, the operation data of the lever solenoid 38f for operating the lever member in the first special variation winning device 38, and the universal electric solenoid 37c for opening the normal variation winning device 37 are output and are currently selected. It is a port for outputting the display data of the performance display device 153 displaying the probability setting value.
Further, 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 photorelay, which can be connected to an external device (such as an information collecting terminal or an amusement hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store, for example, so as to display information about the gaming machine 10. 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 (drive circuit) 138a, a second driver 138b that outputs an ON/OFF drive signal for 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 a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50, and an external information signal supplied to an external device such as a management device from the fifth output port 137 to the external information terminal board 71. A fourth driver 138d for outputting and a fifth driver 138e for receiving and displaying a display data signal of the performance display device 153 output from the second output port 134 and generating and outputting a drive signal 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 according to the display data with a current, and therefore the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

A dynamic drive method is performed by causing a current to flow into the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs 12V and drawing out a current from the cathode terminal through the segment line by the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential. 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 not on the output section 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the main board, but on the relay board 70 side.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code of each gaming machine and a program to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be able to communicate with each other so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can send 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 the case of a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the input ports 122, 123, 124, 126 are provided. Absent.

Although not particularly limited, the start opening 1 switch 36a in the start winning opening 36, the start opening 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the winning opening switch 35a, the big winning opening switches 38a, 39a, the gate For the switch 34a, a non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) is used which includes a coil for magnetic detection 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 opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 or the main frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main frame) 12 or the like is a micro switch 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 images on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 including an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 311 as with 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, which is 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 the stored contents are retained even when power is not supplied during a power failure An FeRAM 323 that can be used, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 338 that serves as a time counting unit that generates information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day of the week, 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 content of the effect and instructs the VDP 312 on the content 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. Further, 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 a parallel manner. 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 decorative lamp provided on the glass frame 15 or the game board 30, a synchronization signal for giving a data transmission timing. STS is input. It should be noted that the VDP 312 notifies the main control microcomputer 311 that it is in a waiting state for receiving the interrupt signals INT0 to INT and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the completion of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT and the like are also input.

The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by the LVDS (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 tone generator LSI 314 are connected via an address/data bus 340. An interrupt signal INT is input from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 19a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12, and 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.

In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I/F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Via this command I/F331, the decoration special figure reservation number command, the decoration special figure command, the variation command, the stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 to the effect control apparatus 300 are changed to the effect control command signal (effect command). ) As. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC3.3V, the command I/F 331 has a signal level conversion function. There is.

In addition, in the effect control device 300, the board decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling the board decoration device 46 having the 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 to drive and control 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 lamps, motors, solenoids, etc. are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via an address/data bus 340. It should be noted that the glass frame 15 may be provided with a frame effect device including a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating an effect device), and a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame effect device. 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. There is provided a switch input circuit 336 having a function of detecting the signal of (1) 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 the electronic components controlled thereby, and thus drives a motor and a solenoid. DC32V, a display device 41 including a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving a motor and an LED, DC5V serving as a power supply voltage of the command I/F 331, and a voltage of DC15V for driving a motor, an LED and a speaker. 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 the performance 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 sound source 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) Signals) and put them in a reset state. In addition, 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 according to 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 balls flow 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, a normal 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 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 hitting) 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, and 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, 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 is provided, and it 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 normal figure starting memory number 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 figure 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, in the universal figure starting memory, a random number value for hit determination (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 is stored. It is supposed to be done.

Then, when there is a figure start memory and the figure variation display game can be started, that is, when the figure variation display game is not being executed, the figure variation display game hits and the normal variation winning device 37 is converted to the open state. If the hit state is not a hit state, the hit determination random number value stored in the most commonly stored figure start memory is compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B to determine the hit/miss of the figure change 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 is 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 for a predetermined variation time in the universal figure display unit 58 provided in the collective display device 50 as a process of executing the universal figure variation display game. After performing the universal figure changing display which is repeatedly displayed in the order, the 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 universal figure display unit 58 is configured by the display device 41, and, for example, numbers, symbols, character patterns, etc. are used as ordinary identification information, which is variably displayed for a predetermined time and then stopped and displayed so that the result is displayed. It may be configured.

When the result of the universal figure variation display game is a hit, the regular figure display unit 58 stops and displays the lighting pattern which is a special result mode, and activates the universal electric solenoid 37c to move the movable member of the ordinary variation winning device 37. 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). When the result of the general-picture variation display game is off, control is performed to display the lighting pattern on the general-picture display unit 58 as a result mode of the off-going.

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 to 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 the 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). Based on the winning to the starting winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each fluctuation pattern random number value are extracted as starting memory information. 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 hold display) or the second memory display section 54 (special figure 2 hold 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 51 (first variation display device) based on the first starting memory, and the special figure 2 display 52 (based on the second starting memory). The special variation 2 variation display game is played on the second variation 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 of the special figure variable display games 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 has the second special result (small hit) during execution of the one special figure variation display game, the other one is until the special game state based on the small hit is finished. The special figure variable 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 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 device 51 or the special figure 2 display device 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). Further, 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 figure 1 display device 51 or the special map 2 display device 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 indicator 52 forms the 2nd fluctuation indicator expedient which can indicate the 2nd fluctuation indicator game (special figure 2 variable indicator game) which is based on the winning of the game ball to the normal fluctuation prize 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 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 symbols (numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 41 The display game is to be executed. 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 device 41 variably displays the decoration identification information (decoration identification pattern) corresponding to the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) and the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game). It constitutes a decoration variation display means capable of displaying a decoration variation display game (decoration special figure variation 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 special machine 1 display 51 and the special machine 2 display 52 may not be provided in the gaming machine 10, and the special figure changing display game may be executed only by the display device 41.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability of a small hit is higher in the special figure 2 variable display game (the probability of a small hit in the special figure 1 variable display game is 0), but is special in the normal gaming state. FIG. 2 As the variation pattern of the variation display game, 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 gaming 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.
Although the time of long fluctuation is set to about 10 minutes, it may be longer or shorter (5 minutes, 50 minutes, 10 hours, etc.). Further, the time of the 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.

[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 prohibiting an interrupt (step X1) is performed, and then a stack pointer which is a start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when the interrupt occurs. 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 the processing 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 means (for example, payout control device 200 or effect control device 300) that performs various controls in accordance with instructions from the game control device 100 that is the main control means. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for the program to start normally is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 temporarily sends a command to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) starts 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.

Further, the power-on delay timer is timed by using a storage area (a RAM area or a register or the like which is not a validity determination target) that is not a target of the RAM validity determination (checksum calculation). As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area for calculation, and thus it is possible to prevent the control at power-on from becoming complicated.

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 of the gaming machine is set. 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, when 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, when the power failure monitoring signal is not kept on for the number of checks, the process returns to the determination as to 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 of time, it is possible to prevent false detection of a power failure due to noise, etc., and appropriately deal with problems at power-on. can do.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring 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 problem 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 at the time of the previous power shutdown are retained, so backup processing etc. is performed when a power failure occurs here. No need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM, 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 has expired, 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 a state where there is no output) (step X12).

Next, a serial port (a port that is installed in advance in the gaming microcomputer 111, which is 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). If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step X17; Y), checksum calculation processing (step X18) for calculating the checksum of the 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). Then, 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). When 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 provides 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 on (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 for which the 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 effect 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 effect device 44, the speakers 19a and 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, when the setting key switch 152 is not on (step X35; N), it is determined whether the RAM initialization switch 112 is on 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 on (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. After that, the command for which the probability setting is being confirmed is transmitted to the effect control board (effect 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 output 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 process (step X120) of the timer interrupt process. 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 transition 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 state (current state) read by the input process (step X103) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) is not determined based on the state (state at power-on) read in step X6. 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, if a power failure has occurred (step X34; Y), the process proceeds to step X55. If 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), the process of inhibiting interruption (step X38) is performed. The timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) is performed in a predetermined time period (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 related 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, the command of notification end is transmitted to the production control board (production 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 that the probability setting value is being confirmed) based on the reception of the notification end command. ..

Next, it is judged 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 process 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, effect count information commands, screen designation commands, etc. Send a command. As the command for specifying the screen, if both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are in the normal processing described later, that is, if the special figure variable 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. Also, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a high-probability-number-of-times information command and the like are 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). In 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 (work area and stack area) for game control 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, a performance number information command, a RAM initialization command (customer wait While displaying the demo screen, a plurality of commands such as a command for informing 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 of execution of the special figure variation display game with general electric support, and the like are also transmitted.

Next, a process for starting 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 a hard random number (here, a big hit random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is set. A bit transposition pattern is a 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 according to 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 the general figure (hit random number), Random number that determines whether to win the falling lottery (falling lottery random number)) RWM as the initial value (start value) After saving the data in the predetermined area (step X48), the interruption 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 every 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. This is a "low-speed counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of the timer interrupt processing) that has the same cycle as the unit of the 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 changing method" in which the start value is changed each time the random number makes a round by using each initial value random number (generated by software) Is adopted. Each of the random numbers may be updated by a counter method by +1 or -1, or may be updated by a random method in which all the 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 a hit symbol random number is provided by providing a hit symbol random symbol. 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 update 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 the timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number updating process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed, and the timer interrupt is 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 the main processing is performed, 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 at the time of power shutdown, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before power shutdown was correctly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) for controlling the game in general, and the sub-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 waiting time for waiting the start of the slave control device (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.
In addition, a power supply device 400 that supplies power to various devices is provided, and the power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when detecting the occurrence of a power failure, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) When the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for the predetermined period, it is determined that the power failure has occurred.

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 has been operated. It is provided with an initialization unit (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C based on the above, and the operation state of the initialization unit is read before the start of the standby 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 occurs 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.

Next, 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 is ended.
On the other hand, when both the probability setting changing flag and the probability setting confirming flag are not 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 actuator drive control processing (step X105). When the firing stop signal is output in step X5 of the main process, the firing permission signal is output by performing this output process, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permission state. 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 state of launch permission as seen from the game control device, and the second signal indicating the state of launch permission seen from the payout control device (the launch permission signal) 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 to be launched.

Next, a payout command transmission process (step X106) for 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) are performed. After that, whether or not there is a normal signal 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 a prize ball, front frame and glass A winning opening switch/state monitoring process (step X109) is performed to open the frame and monitor 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, the special figure 1 game processing (step X112) for performing the special figure 1 variable display game processing, the special figure 2 game processing (step X113) for performing the special figure 2 variable display game processing, and the general figure variable display game processing. A segment LED which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and which displays the special figure variation display game and various information relating to the game is driven to display desired contents 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 any 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), which checks the detection signal from the vibration sensor 65 to determine whether there is any abnormality. Illegal vibration monitoring process (step X118), which determines whether any abnormal discharge has occurred. The abnormal discharge monitoring process (step X119) is performed. Further, external information editing processing for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer (step X120) and performance display monitor control processing for controlling the performance display monitor 153 (step X121) are performed, and the timer interrupt processing ends. To do.

Here, in the present embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting the interrupt) and the process of restoring the designation of the register bank (that is, the process of designating the register bank 0) are performed by the interrupt return. At this time (at the end of timer interrupt processing), it is automatically performed. Depending on the CPU to be used, there is also a gaming machine in which it is necessary to instruct execution of a process of restoring the interrupt disabled state and 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 this starting opening switch monitoring processing, first, a starting opening 1 (starting winning opening 36) winning award monitoring table is prepared (step X491), and a hard random number acquisition processing (step X492) is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not there is information regarding the winning of the winning opening which is set when the jackpot random number is acquired based on the winning of the winning winning opening 36 in the hard random number acquisition processing (step X493).

If the information regarding the winning of the starting opening 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 regarding no starting mouth winning is set.
On the other hand, when the information regarding 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, if 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 effect control device 300 gives a right-handing instruction notification that instructs the player to make a right-handed stroke by display or voice. When the player is 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 he or she is left-handed. When a winning is detected in the inside, the right-handing instruction is informed.

Then, a table for setting the information of 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 the information regarding the winning of the starting mouth set in this case (step X501).

When the information regarding the winning of the starting opening is not set based on the winning of the normal variable winning device 37 (step X501; N), the starting opening switch monitoring process is ended. It should be noted that in this case, the information regarding no starting mouth winning is set.
On the other hand, when the information with the starting 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, normal It is determined whether or not the variable winning device 37 is activated and the gaming balls can be won (step X502). If 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 the regular electric fraud has occurred, it is determined that the fraud has occurred if the number of illegally awarded prizes for the normal variable winning a prize device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number (for example, 5). The normally 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, if the game ball wins in the closed state, it means that some abnormality or dishonesty has occurred, and if there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of fraudulent prizes. When the number of fraudulent prizes thus counted is equal to or larger than a predetermined fraud occurrence 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 the information of 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 of special drawing starter 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 hold (starting) corresponding to the starting port switch to be monitored is started. It is determined whether or not the number of stored items, that is, the number of special figure suspension (starting stored) 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, but if the upper limit is stored, the value is not saved because the value is updated to +1 and loops to 0.

When 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 is ended. 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 supervisory object 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 (normal variation 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 process (step X538) which is the prefetch process is performed. Next, a starter switch to be monitored and a decorative 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 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball into the starting winning opening 36, and stores the predetermined random number as a first starting memory up to a predetermined upper limit number. It is a starting memory means. Also, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) 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 storage means.

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

In this special figure reservation information determination process, first, it is determined whether or not it is during the big hit (during the first special game state) (step X541), and when it is during the 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 to win the opening 1 (start winning opening 36). Is determined (step X542).

If it is a winning in the starting opening 1 (step X542; Y), the process proceeds to step X544 and prefetching is performed. On the other hand, when it is not a winning in the starting opening 1 (step X542; N), it is determined whether or not there is a special figure low probability & no time saving (in a normal game state) (step X543). Then, when it is during the special figure low probability & no time saving (step X543; Y), the special figure pending information determination processing is ended. That is, in the normal game state, a long variation is selected as a variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game with 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 it is not in the special figure high probability (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), effect command setting processing (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 special figure starting port switch common processing. The stop symbol information corresponding to the hit big hit 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 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 X553).

When 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) of determining whether or not the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value is a small hit I do. 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, a high-probability determination flag is prepared (step X562), and a pre-reading big-hit determination process (step X563) for determining whether or not it is a big hit by whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit judgment value (big hit high probability judgment value) I do. Then, 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 step X530 of the special figure starting mouth switch common processing is performed. 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 win (step X567).

If it is not a winning in the starting opening 2 (step X567; N), the stop symbol information of the out is set (step X572), the process proceeds to step X573. On the other hand, in the case of winning the start 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. 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, if 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 prefetching 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 holding 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 A look-ahead variation pattern command including the symbol command and variation pattern information in the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory is 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 probability state of big hit shifts from a high probability state to a low probability state (normal probability state)), whether it is a big hit or a small hit) , A 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 start 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 determining unit that can determine the result and the 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. Further, the game control device 100 determines the random number stored in the start storage means as the start memory before executing the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, determines whether or not a special result is obtained). Make a preliminary judgment. Note that the random number value stored corresponding to the starting memory is determined in advance not only at the time of the winning prize when the starting memory occurs, but also at any time before the variable display game based on the starting memory is performed. Good.

[Pre-reading big hit judgment processing]
FIG. 12 shows the pre-reading big hit determination process (steps X549, X563) in the above-mentioned special figure reservation information determination process. In this pre-reading big hit judgment processing, 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.

When the value of the big hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step X582; 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. It should be noted that the deviation as the determination result means that the lottery for the big hit 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 pre-reading 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 progress (the special figure 1 game processing timer is not updated), and only the variable display continues.

In the processing related 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 progress, 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 performance 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 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 FIG. 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. Processing for generating a special game state is performed based on the fact that the specific area passage 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). 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. If the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y105; Y), that is, if the time has expired or has already expired, the process branches to the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game processing 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).

If the special figure 1 game process number is "0" at step Y108, 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 Performs special process 1 usual process (step Y109) for setting information necessary for performing the changing process.
If the special figure 1 game process number is "1" in step Y108, the special figure that sets the stop display time of special figure 1 and the information necessary for performing the special figure 1 displaying process, etc. 1 During change processing (step Y110) is performed.
In step Y108, if the special figure 1 game process number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit, setting of fanfare commands according to the kind of big hit, and The special figure 1 displaying process (step Y111) 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 Y108, when the special figure 1 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 Y112).
In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game process number is "4", the interval command is set if the jackpot round is not the final round, while the ending command is set if the jackpot 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 for 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, control of the entire process relating to the special figure 2 variable display game and setting of the display of the special figure 2 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 process, first, it is determined whether the big hit of the special figure 1 is in progress, that is, 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 performance 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 the result of the special figure 2 variable display game being a big hit or a small hit, and the special figure 1 variable display is performed. For the special game state executed when the result of the game is 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. Processing for generating a special game state is performed based on the fact that the specific area passage 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). Then, 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. In addition, 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 (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 a small hit in the normal game state, the variation 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, even if the upper limit value is set as the timer initial value, it is difficult to measure the variable time at once. Therefore, the variable time is measured by a plurality of times by 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, when 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 effect setting of the special figure 2 variable display game FIG. 2 Special figure 2 normal process (step Y142) for setting 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.
In 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", the setting of the opening time of the special winning opening, the updating of the number of times of opening, the setting of the information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the special winning opening, etc. are performed. 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 jackpot 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, when 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 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 the ending command and the information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball process is performed. To do.

In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game process number is "9", the process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls won in the special winning opening during the small hit medium process, and the small hit end A small hit remaining ball process (step Y151) for setting 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) is performed to set information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal process.

After that, the special figure 2 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 is prepared (step Y153), the symbol fluctuation control processing (step Y154) concerning the special figure 2 indicator 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 processing 1 usual 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 it is possible to start variation of the special figure 1 in this determination is not from the stop of variation of the special figure 2 variation 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 fluctuation 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 determine this here.

If 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 figure 1 normal processing ends. 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).
If 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). At the time of performing the process (step Y210) of preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command, the special figure 1 reservation number is not subtracted based on the start of the special figure 1 variable display game, 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, a remaining game number command corresponding to the time shortening variation number is prepared (step Y212), and effect command setting processing (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. Further, 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 a special game state based on a 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, special figure 1 mid-fluctuation process shift 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, first, it is 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 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. Further, when the special map 2 can start changing (step Y221; Y), it is determined whether the number of reserved special figures 2 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 regarding the special figure 2 variable display game and the like is performed, and a decorative special figure 2 hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number is prepared (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 subtracted 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, the change of special figure 2 is set (information addition) in the special figure status area (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 mid-fluctuation process shift setting process (step Y231) is performed, and the special figure 2 normal process ends.

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). Then, 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 demonstration is started. 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). 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.

In addition, 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 game state, so that it becomes impossible to perform an appropriate production. 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 faster than waiting.

Further, 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, the effect control device 300 can perform an appropriate effect according to the game state.

Further, by transmitting the variation start probability information command each 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 can be performed from the reception of this command. Therefore, it is possible to return to the effect corresponding 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 fluctuation 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 it is 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 process, first, the special figure 1 information setting flag used for distribution of variation patterns in the special figure pending information determination process 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) for randomly selecting the transition from the high-probability state to the low-probability state is performed. The reserved number 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure starting memory having 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 regarding 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 which 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 processing (step Y250) is performed, and the time shortening variation number update processing (step Y251) is performed. Next, as the process number, "1" relating 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 (for example, the special symbol 1 changing signal is ON) regarding fluctuation start of the special figure 1 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 process, first, the special figure 2 information setting flag used for sorting the variation patterns in the special figure pending information determination process 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, etc.) about the special figure starting storage in which the digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in 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 symbol (symbol information) is set. Special figure 2 stop design setting processing (step Y266) is performed. To perform special figure 2 information setting processing (step Y267) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern, and refer to various information relating to 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 information of fluctuation start 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 demo flag area is cleared (step Y274), and a signal related to fluctuation start of special figure 2 (for example, the special symbol 2 changing signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y275). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 change control flag area (step Y276), and the initial value of the blink control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 2 display 52) is set in the special figure 2 blink control timer area ( Here, 100 msec) is saved (step Y277), the initial value (here, "0" indicating a blank symbol) is saved in the special figure 2 changing symbol number area (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-mentioned special figure 1 variation start processing or special figure 2 variation start processing, the information of the set probability setting value may be referred to. As a result, it is possible to perform 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. Performs 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). If 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.
Then, when the value of the security signal control timer is not 0 (step X708; N), that is, when the time has not expired, the ON data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step X709), and the procedure goes to step X710. 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 occurring (step X710; Y), the board electric wave is occurring (step X711; Y), the frame electric wave is occurring (step X712; Y), the special winning opening is illegal (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.

When none of the errors in steps X710 to X718 have 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 status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step X720), and the process proceeds to step X723. When a switch abnormality error is occurring (step X719; Y), 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 determination number signal editing process for setting information on the number of times the special symbol variation display game is executed. (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, when 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). After that, 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 process at the start of the program, first, interruption is 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 the processing at the start of the program in steps C1 to C7 is performed, the loop processing is performed as the main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, the WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C8). Next, an effect button input process (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 reading of the input from the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is performed 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 made, the process of changing the effect content is performed.

Then, a hall/player setting mode process is performed for accepting operations such as setting the changeable range of the brightness and volume of the LEDs and liquid crystal, and changing the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal by the player (step C10). Next, a random number updating process (step C11) for updating the 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. Note that the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate, and for example, the image may be updated (frame switching) at 1/60 seconds, or the image may be updated (frame switching at a timing 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 and the frame decoration device 18). C18), movable body control processing (step C19) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board production device 44 is performed, and board production setting processing (step C20) for controlling the production by the notification unit or the like 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. When 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 copying for the command reception number 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 performed collectively 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 process returns to step C204. If it is determined that the copying of the commands for the number of received commands has been completed (step C206; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C207) and the received command analysis processing (step C208) is performed.

Then, 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 commands 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. As described above, 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.

If it is determined in step C235 that MODE is not within the range of variable commands (step C235; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of big hit commands (step C237). The big hit system command is a command for instructing an operation related to a big hit mid-stage effect (display of a fanfare screen or a round screen) or a command related to small win mid-range effect (display of a fanfare screen or an end screen). When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the big hit system command (step C237; Y), the big hit system 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 system command (step C239; Y), the symbol system 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 number-of-holds command or error command. (Step C241). The single-shot command is a command that stands alone, unlike a command that makes sense by combination such as a symbol 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. When it is determined that the 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 ends.

In addition, when it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not within the range of single-shot commands (step C241; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of prefetch symbol 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.

When it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetching symbol type command (step C243; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the prefetching variable type command (step C245). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the prefetch variable system command (step C245; Y), the prefetch 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 look-ahead variation system command and the look-ahead symbol system command are commands including information necessary to execute the look-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 variability display game corresponding to the starting memory (holding) in which the special figure variability display game is not executed becomes a big hit when it is subsequently executed. In order to notify 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 the normal mode, or the display device 41. It is an effect such as performing an effect display. Then, the pre-reading system commands (pre-reading variable system command and pre-reading pattern system command) is a command that gives advance notice of the variation pattern and the stop pattern corresponding to the starting memory that is the target of pre-reading effect, and from the game control device 100 at the time of starting winning. 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 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.

When 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. When 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 deviation variation command (variation pattern command) is received, it is as if receiving a symbol command for the 16R big hit symbol. 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 indicates that the special map is changing (not during a customer waiting demonstration, a big hit, a fanfare, or the like). Further, 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 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 a customer waiting demo (step C122), and it is already set to a customer waiting demo. In the case (step C122; Y), the single-shot system command processing ends. If it is not set during the customer waiting demonstration (step C122; N), customer waiting scenario data setting processing for setting the effect in the customer waiting state is performed (step C123). Further, the customer waiting A is set as the P machine state (step C124), and the single-shot 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. If 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. 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 within 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 command processing ends. If it is determined that the MODE is not within the symbol stop system range (step C129; N), RAM initialization, power failure recovery, error/incorrectness, effect mode, probability information, and other MODE processing not shown I do.

[Special map 1 Hold information setting process]
FIG. 27 shows the special figure 1 suspension 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 42c is hidden.

When the specific effect is not being executed (step C144; N), the process proceeds to step C146. When the specific effect is being executed (step C144; Y), the non-display information is set (step C145), 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 reserved 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 42c is set. The standby hold display unit 42c is configured to change the display update timing depending on the presence/absence of non-display information, and when the display is in progress, a scenario for immediately updating the display is set, In some cases, a scenario is set that is 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 hold display unit 42c when the display is restarted on the standby hold display unit 42c.

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 that suggests 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 for 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 state (during special game state) (step C153), and if the P machine state is in the big hit state (step C153; Y), the special figure 1 hold information setting process ends. To do. If the state of the P machine is not a big hit (step C153; N), an output request for a starting opening winning sound is made (step C154), and the special figure 1 hold 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). Figure 1 ends the pending information setting process.

In the special figure 2 hold information setting process (step C128) in the single-shot command process, the same process as the above-mentioned special figure 1 hold information setting process is performed for the special figure 2 start-up storage. By the above-described special figure 1 hold information setting process and special figure 2 hold information setting process, information corresponding to the generated hold is displayed on the waiting hold display section 42c 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 on 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 pre-reading variable system command processing, it is first determined whether or not the pre-reading fluctuation pattern command reception is awaited (step C311). Here, if 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 look-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 42c is hidden.

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

Then, if 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 notice of a pending change for changing the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display on the standby pending display portion 42c 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 predetermined timing later, for example, the waiting pending display portion 42c 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 particular effect or 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 be started immediately (step C320; N), the drawing reservation setting of the selected look-ahead notice effect is set (step C322), the non-display information is cleared (step C323), and the look-ahead 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 42c is not displayed, the hold change notice is set to be started at the timing when the display is restarted. To do. As a result, the notice of pending change is started at the timing when the display of the waiting pending display section 42c 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.

<Battle production>
The effect control device 300 can execute a battle effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle each other.
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 the start winning opening 36 (first starting winning area) by hitting left, and the normal variable winning device 37 (second winning prize) by hitting right. You can aim for winning in the starting winning area). That is, it is possible to select a target starting area depending on the intention of the player. In the gaming state, there are a gaming state in which the left hitting is more advantageous for the player than the right hitting, and a right hitting is more advantageous for the player than the left hitting. That is, in each game 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 follows the design to play the game. It is configured such that it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game mainly in the one special figure variation display game which is determined to be the main one in the 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 and 30 show an example of the battle effect of this 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. In the decoration special figure game display section 42a, the decoration special figure changes by displaying the decoration identification pattern (large pattern) in each of the left fluctuation display area 42a1, the middle fluctuation display area 42a2, and the right fluctuation display area 42a3 after the fluctuation display. The display game (first decoration game) is displayed. In the present embodiment, the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to irregular variation is not displayed, but it may be displayed.
Note that, in the drawing, for the sake of convenience, each variable display area of the decorative special drawing game display portion 42a is surrounded by an alternate long and two short dashes line, but the actual variable display area may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like. May be.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 29A, in the corner (for example, the lower right) of the display area of the display device 41, a decoration identification pattern (large pattern) variably displayed on the decoration special map game display section 42a. A small symbol variation display portion 42b that variably displays decoration identification symbols (small symbols) that are relatively smaller than the above is provided. In the small symbol variation display section 42b, the ornament special symbol variation display game (the first variation variation display game (the first variation variation display area), the middle variation variation display area, and the right variation variation area are displayed by changing the ornament identification symbol (small symbol) 2 Display game) is displayed.
Note that, in the drawing, each variable display area of the small symbol variable display portion 42b is surrounded by a chain double-dashed line for convenience, but the actual variable display area may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like. Is also good.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29A, for example, in the corner portion (for example, the lower left portion) of the display area of the display device 41, the decoration special figure starting memory corresponding to the starting memory of the main fluctuation among the undigested starting memories. A standby hold display section 42c for displaying a display is provided. The decoration special figure starting memory display displayed on the standby holding display section 42c has a one-to-one correspondence with the starting memory of the main fluctuation, and is displayed side by side in the order of storage. Of the decoration special map start memory display displayed on the standby holding display section 42c, the decoration special map start memory display at the right end is the decoration special map start memory display corresponding to the main fluctuation start memory stored first. , It moves to the right each time it is digested.
The effect control device 300 can execute the prefetching effect on the standby display section 42c. Specifically, the degree of expectation that the result of the corresponding special figure variation display game will be a big hit (or the corresponding special figure variation display depending on the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display displayed on the standby hold display section 42c). It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that the variation pattern of the game will be a specific variation pattern.
Note that, in the drawing, the standby pending display portion 42c is surrounded by a dashed line for the sake of convenience, but the actual standby pending display portion 42c may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29A, for example, at the corner (for example, the lower part) of the display area of the display device 41, to the right of the standby pending display section 42c, the special figure variation display currently being executed is displayed. An on-hold display section 42d for displaying information on starting memory corresponding to the game is provided. At the start of the main fluctuation, the decorative special figure starting memory display at the right end of the decorative special figure starting memory display displayed on the waiting pending display section 42c is moved to the execution pending display section 42d. Is becoming
The effect control device 300 can execute the notice effect on the in-progress hold display section 42d. Specifically, the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure variation display game being executed becomes a big hit depending on the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display displayed on the execution pending display section 42d (or the special figure being executed). It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display game will be a specific fluctuation pattern.
Note that, in the drawing, the pending execution display section 42d is surrounded by a chain line for the sake of convenience, but the actual pending display section 42d may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like.

When the variable display is stopped, the distance between the center line of the left variable display area 42a1 and the center line of the middle variable display area 42a2 in the decoration special figure game display section 42a, and The distance between the center line of the middle fluctuation display area 42a2 and the center line of the right fluctuation display area 42a3 is set to the distance D11, and the width of each fluctuation display area is set to be the same. That is, when the variable display is stopped, the variable display areas of the decorative special figure game display portion 42a are arranged at equal intervals such that the distance between the adjacent variable display areas (the interval between the adjacent variable display areas) becomes the distance D21. Has been done.
Further, when the variable display is stopped, for example, as shown in FIG. 29A, the distance between the center line of the left variable display area and the center line of the middle variable display area in the small symbol variable display section 42b, and the middle The distance between the center line of the variable display area and the center line of the right variable display area is set to a distance D13 that is shorter than the distance D11, and the width of each variable display area is set to be the same. That is, when the variable display is stopped, the variable display areas of the small symbol variable display section 42b are arranged at equal intervals such that the distance between the adjacent variable display areas is the distance D23.

Here, the “width of the variable display area” is the width in the direction in which the variable display areas are arranged. In the example shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, in the decorative special figure game display portion 42a, the direction in which the variable display areas are arranged is the left-right direction, so the width of the variable display area is the width in the left-right direction. Further, in the small symbol variable display portion 42b, the direction in which the variable display areas are arranged is the left-right direction, so the width of the variable display area is the width in the left-right direction.
Further, the "center line of the variable display area" is a center line along a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the variable display areas are arranged. In the example shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, in the decorative special figure game display portion 42a, the direction orthogonal to the direction in which the variable display areas are arranged is the vertical direction, and therefore the center line of the variable display area is the vertical center line. .. Further, in the small symbol variable display portion 42b, the direction orthogonal to the direction in which the variable display regions are arranged is the vertical direction, so the center line of the variable display region is the vertical center line.

When a new main variation is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 29(b), decoration is performed in each of the left variation display area 42a1, the middle variation display area 42a2, and the right variation display area 42a3 in the decoration special figure game display portion 42a. The variation display of the identification symbol (large symbol) is started, and the variation display of the decorative identification symbol (small symbol) is displayed in each of the left variation display region, the middle variation display region, and the right variation display region in the small symbol variation display portion 42b. Be started.
At the start of the variable display, the respective variable display areas of the decorative special figure game display portion 42a are arranged in the same manner as when the previous variable display was stopped. That is, at the start of variable display, in each variable display area of the decoration special figure game display portion 42a, the distance between adjacent variable display areas is set to be the same as the distance (distance D21) when the previous variable display was stopped. They are evenly spaced.

Next, as shown in FIG. 29C, for example, a reach variation effect for variably displaying the decoration identification symbol in the reach state is started. However, the reach variation effect is executed only by the decoration special figure game display section 42a, and is not executed by the small symbol variation display section 42b. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIGS. 29(c) to 30(b), while the reach variation effect is being executed in the decorative special figure game display section 42a, the normal variation effect is displayed in the small symbol variation display section 42b. (Variation effect in which each decoration identification pattern is displayed at high speed (variable display at a speed that is difficult to identify)) is executed.

After that, as shown in, for example, FIGS. 29D to 30C, a battle effect is executed as a reach effect. In the battle effect, first, as shown in FIG. 29D, for example, a teammate character appears, and then, as shown in FIG. 30A, for example, an enemy character appears and the teammate character and the enemy character appear. A state of facing each other is displayed, then a state of the teammate character attacking or a state of attacking the enemy character is displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 30B, for example, the teammate character winning (or, A state in which the enemy character wins is displayed, and finally, the battle result is notified as shown in FIG. 30C, for example.

Before the battle effect is executed (when the reach variation effect is started), for example, as shown in FIG. 29C, each variation display area of the decorative special figure game display portion 42a has the same mode as that at the time of the start of the variation display. It is located at.
On the other hand, during execution of the battle effect, as shown in, for example, FIG. 29D to FIG. 30C, each variable display area of the decorative special figure game display portion 42a is different from that at the start of the variable display. Arranged in a manner. Specifically, when the battle effect is started, the display of the middle fluctuation display area 42a2 is interrupted. Furthermore, the left variation display area is set such that the distance between the center line of the left variation display area 42a1 and the center line of the right variation display area 42a3 is a distance D14 that is longer than the distance (distance D12) before the execution of the battle effect. 42a1 and the right fluctuation display area 42a3 move to the left corner (for example, upper left portion) and the right corner (for example, upper right portion) of the display area of the display device 41, respectively. That is, during execution of the battle effect, the left variation display area 42a1 and the right variation display area 42a3 are arranged with a distance D24 longer than the distance (distance D22) before the execution of the battle effect. As a result, it is possible to secure a sufficiently large space as the battle effect display unit that displays the battle effect. That is, since the visibility of the battle effect can be ensured, the effect effect of the image (character image, dialogue image, etc.) corresponding to the battle effect, and the effect effect of the notice notification (notification of the battle result etc.) in the battle effect can be achieved. Can be increased.

For example, as shown in FIG. 30(a), in the vicinity of the teammate character, among the candidates for the decorative identification symbol (large symbol) which are stopped and displayed in the medium variation display area 42a2, a symbol for deriving the big hit result is displayed. .. Further, in the vicinity of the enemy character, a symbol for deriving the result of deviating from the candidates of the decoration identification symbol (large symbol) which is stopped and displayed in the middle variation display area 42a2 is displayed.
Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is the big hit result, the ally character wins and, for example, as shown in FIG. 30(b), the symbols displayed in the vicinity of the enemy character are displayed on the screen. The pattern that was flipped out and was displayed in the vicinity of the teammate character remains on the screen. On the other hand, when the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is the result of the miss, the enemy character wins, the design displayed in the vicinity of the teammate character is thrown off the screen, and The design that was displayed nearby remains on the screen.

Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 30C, the display of the middle variation display area 42a2 is restarted, and the symbols remaining in the screen without being blown off are temporarily displayed in the middle variation display area 42a2 (for example, at a fixed position). Is displayed in a rocking manner), the result of the battle is reported whether the teammate character has won. That is, in the battle effect of the present embodiment, a winning notification is given at the end of the battle effect to notify the result of the special figure variation display game being executed.
At the time of the winning notification (when the display of the middle fluctuation display area 42a2 is restarted), the distance between the center line of the left fluctuation display area 42a1 and the center line of the middle fluctuation display area 42a2, and the center line of the middle fluctuation display area 42a2 The distance from the center line of the right variation display area 42a3 is set to a distance D15 that is longer than the distance (distance D11) before the execution of the battle effect. That is, at the time of the winning notification, in each variable display area of the decoration special figure game display portion 42a, the distance between adjacent variable display areas becomes a distance D25 longer than the distance (distance D21) before the execution of the battle effect, etc. It is arranged at intervals.

Then, when the battle effect ends, for example, as shown in FIG. 30D, the decoration identification symbol is displayed in each of the left fluctuation display area 42a1, the middle fluctuation display area 42a2, and the right fluctuation display area 42a3 in the decoration special figure game display portion 42a. While the variable display of (large symbol) is stopped, the variable display of the decoration identification symbol (small symbol) is stopped in each of the left variable display area, the middle variable display area, and the right variable display area in the small symbol variable display section 42b. Then, the main fluctuation ends. Specifically, when the battle effect is finished, a temporary stop display (variable display in a temporary stop mode) of the decorative identification symbol (large symbol) in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the decorative special map game display portion 42a. ) Is switched to the stop display, the result of the main fluctuation is displayed. Further, when the battle effect is finished, the high-speed fluctuation display of the decoration identification symbol (small symbol) is switched to the stop display in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas in the small symbol fluctuation display portion 42b, and the result of the main fluctuation. Is displayed.

When the variable display is stopped, the variable display areas of the decorative special figure game display portion 42a are arranged in the same manner as when the variable display is started. That is, when the variable display is stopped, in each variable display area of the decorative special figure game display portion 42a, as shown in, for example, FIG. 30D, the distance between adjacent variable display areas is the distance ( They are arranged at equal intervals so as to be the same as the distance D21).
Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 29(b) to 30(d), each fluctuation display area of the small symbol fluctuation display portion 42b is from the start to the stop of the fluctuation display, and at the time of the previous stop of the fluctuation display. They are arranged in the same manner. That is, in each variable display area of the small symbol variable display portion 42b, the distance between adjacent variable display areas is the same as the distance (distance D23) when the previous variable display was stopped, from the start to the stop of the variable display. Are arranged at equal intervals.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the distance between the variable display areas of the decorative special figure game display portion 42a indicates the progress status of the game during execution of the special figure variable display game (from the start of the variable display to the stop). In contrast to this, the distance between the variable display areas of the small symbol variable display section 42b does not change during execution of the special figure variable display game (between the start and stop of variable display). Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in, for example, FIGS. 29D to 30C, the small symbol variation display is performed while the variation display is performed in the temporary stop mode on the decoration special figure game display portion 42a. High-speed variable display is performed in the portion 42b. That is, the temporary stop display of the decoration identification symbol (small symbol) is not performed on the small symbol variable display portion 42b.
Therefore, the visibility of the small symbol variation display unit 42b is not changed according to the progress of the game, and the small symbol variation display unit 42b may be mistaken for a stop display (temporary display). (Stop display) is not displayed. Therefore, the player can easily grasp the accurate game situation (whether or not it is changing, etc.) by the small symbol change display section 42b.

In the example illustrated in FIGS. 29 and 30, for example, as illustrated in FIGS. 29D to 30C, in order to ensure the visibility of the battle effect, the left variation display area 42a1 is displayed during execution of the battle effect. The right variation display area 42a3 is arranged separately in the left corner and the right corner of the display area of the display device 41, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 31A, while the battle effect is being executed, the left variation display area 42a1 and the right variation display area 42a3 are collectively arranged in a corner portion (for example, the upper left portion) of the display area of the display device 41. You may do it.
In the example shown in FIG. 31A, not only the left variation display area 42a1 and the right variation display area 42a3 are collectively arranged at one corner of the display area of the display device 41, but also the left variation display area 42a1 is displayed. The distance between the center line and the center line of the right fluctuation display area 42a3 is the distance (distance D11) between the center line of the left fluctuation display area 42a1 and the center line of the middle fluctuation display area 42a2 at the start of fluctuation display. The distance D16 is shorter than that. That is, the distance between the left variation display area 42a1 and the right variation display area 42a3 is shorter than the distance (distance D21) between the left variation display area 42a1 and the middle variation display area 42a2 at the start of variation display. Since it is D26, it is possible to secure a sufficiently large space as the battle effect display unit for displaying the battle effect.

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, the decorative identification pattern composed only of the number part is variably displayed, but the decorative identification pattern is not limited to being composed of only the numerical part. The decoration identification pattern (large pattern) displayed on the decoration special map game display portion 42a may be one that includes at least identification information (for example, the number portion Z1), and for example, as shown in FIG. 31B, the number portion Z1. And a character portion Z2 and a frame portion Z3 (including a numeral portion Z1, a character portion Z2 and a frame portion Z3) or a numeral portion Z1 and a character portion Z2. (Number part Z1 and character part Z2 are included but frame part Z3 is not included), or it may be composed of number part Z1 and frame part Z3 (including number part Z1 and frame part Z3. The character portion Z2 may not be included). Similarly, the decorative identification symbol (small symbol) displayed on the small symbol variation display section 42b may be at least identification information (for example, numeral portion), and for example, identification information (for example, numeral portion) and identification information. Other than this (for example, a character portion and/or a frame portion) may be configured.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 32(a) and 32(b), for example, a character image corresponding to a battle effect (for example, a character image of a teammate character) is not provided with a plurality of display modes, while a battle mode is displayed. A plurality of display modes are provided in the dialogue image corresponding to the effect (for example, the dialogue image showing the dialogue of the teammate character).
When the effect control device 300 wins the battle effect lottery, for example, in the variable effect setting process (step C365) of the variable system command process (FIG. 25), performs the battle effect lottery to determine whether or not to execute the battle effect. A dialogue image lottery for determining the display mode of the dialogue image is performed (when it is decided to execute the battle effect). That is, at the start of the special figure variation display game, the battle effect lottery and the dialogue image lottery for the special figure variation display game are executed. When the dialogue image lottery is lost, for example, as shown in FIG. 32A, the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect is displayed in the normal display mode during the execution of the battle effect. On the other hand, when the dialogue image lottery is won, for example, as shown in FIG. 32B, the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect is displayed in a specific display mode different from the normal display mode during execution of the battle effect. ..

In the present embodiment, the serif image lottery for the special figure variation display game whose result is a big hit has a higher probability of winning than the serif image lottery for the special figure variation display game whose result is a big hit. , The dialogue image lottery targeting the special figure variation display game with a result other than the big hit is set to have a higher probability of losing than the serif image lottery targeting the special figure variation display game with the result big jackpot. ing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest that the expectation of a big hit is high by displaying the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect in the specific display mode.

Further, in the battle effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 32(a) and 32(b), a dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect (for example, a character image “Chance!” and a balloon image surrounding it) is displayed on the display device 41. While being displayed, a dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect (for example, a voice saying "may be a chance!") is output from the speakers 19a and 19b.
Then, when a predetermined event (event) occurs during execution of the battle effect, the occurrence of the event is notified, and during the notification, a dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect is displayed and a dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect is generated. One of the outputs is canceled.

Specifically, when a start memory with a low degree of expectation (a start memory that does not result in a big hit or a start memory that does not result in an SP reach) occurs during execution of the battle effect, for example, as shown in FIG. While the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect is displayed on the device 41, the speaker 19a, 19b replaces the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect with a hold generation sound (for example, a notification sound that a new start memory is generated). The sound effect "Pilon!" is output.
Further, when a start memory having a high degree of expectation (a start memory for a big hit or a start memory for an SP reach) occurs during execution of the battle effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 32(d), the speakers 19a, 19b are provided. While the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect is output from the display device 41, the display device 41 replaces the serif image corresponding to the battle effect with a hold occurrence image (for example, "hold occurrence occurrence"). Character image and a balloon image surrounding it) are displayed.

That is, when the start memory generated during the execution of the battle effect is a start memory having a low priority (a start memory having a low degree of expectation), the speaker 19a, 19b notifies the occurrence of the start memory, and the display device 41. Then continue the battle production. Further, when the start memory generated during the execution of the battle effect is a start memory having a high priority (a start memory having a high degree of expectation), the occurrence of the start memory is notified by the display device 41, and the speakers 19a, 19b. Then continue the battle production. For example, when the player is looking forward to the battle effect, by notifying that an event unrelated to the battle effect has occurred, the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect is displayed and the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect is output. If both parties are interrupted, there is a risk that the player will be offended and the interest in the game will be reduced. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, while the notification of the occurrence of the predetermined event (the notification of the occurrence of the start memory) is being performed, the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect is displayed and the dialogue corresponding to the battle effect is performed. Since either one of the sound outputs is continued, such an inconvenience can be avoided.

In the present embodiment, the pending sound output during the execution of the battle effect (see FIG. 33(c)) is output not only during the execution period of the battle effect but also during the other period, while executing the battle effect. The hold occurrence image (see FIG. 33D) displayed inside is displayed only during the battle effect execution period, and is not displayed during other periods. That is, of the notification modes for notifying that the start memory has occurred, the notification mode for outputting the hold generation sound is the normal notification mode, and the notification mode for displaying the hold occurrence image is the specific notification mode, and the battle effect execution period If a start memory with a high degree of expectation occurs, the occurrence of the start memory is notified in a specific notification mode, and in other cases (if a start memory with a low degree of expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect, When a start memory with a high degree of expectation occurs during a period other than the execution period, or when a start memory with a low degree of expectation occurs during a period other than the execution period of the battle effect), the occurrence of the start memory is informed in a normal informing mode. Is configured.
As a result, when a start memory with a high degree of expectation is generated during execution of the battle effect (that is, when the hold occurrence image is displayed), the player may feel a sense of discomfort such as "not normal notification". Therefore, it is possible to effectively notify the occurrence of the start memory having a high degree of expectation.

In the present embodiment, the concept of scenario data (scenario layer) is used in drawing control of the display screen displayed on the display device 41. The scenario is divided into a plurality of display layers (scenario layers) for display effects such as design effects such as background scenario, left symbol scenario, right symbol scenario,... This is a method of generating a picture on one screen by setting, controlling them individually as scenarios, and synthesizing all the scenarios.
Multiple display layers (scenario layers) are individually categorized for each display element, such as background, left pattern, right pattern,... It is set as a table of operation scenarios for switching and displaying effects.

In the present embodiment, the display elements (display constituent elements) used in the effect of the display device 41 are “background”, “left symbol”, “right symbol”, “middle symbol”, “notice 1 character”, “notice notice”. It is divided into eight elements, "2 characters", "holding display (decorative special figure starting memory display)", and "small design".
Then, a scenario table for display effects such as a variable effect is created for each of a plurality of display elements. In the present embodiment, the scenario table, "scenario table of background control", "scenario table of left symbol control", "scenario table of right symbol control", "scenario table of middle symbol control", "notice 1 character control" It is created by being divided into eight elements of a "scenario table", a "preliminary 2 character control scenario table", a "holding display control scenario table", and a "small symbol control scenario table".
Further, each display element is configured by a display layer, and these display layers are sequentially overlapped from the back side of the screen toward the front side of the screen to create one display screen. In the case of the present embodiment, the display layer includes “background layer”, “left symbol layer”, “right symbol layer”, “middle symbol layer”, “notice A layer” to “notice F layer”, “holding layer”. And there are 12 types of "small design layer".

The display layers are sequentially stacked from the screen back side (lower layer side) toward the screen front side (upper layer side) to create one display screen. Specifically, in this embodiment, from the back side of the screen, "background layer" → "notice A layer" → "notice B layer" → "left symbol layer" → "right symbol layer" → "middle symbol layer" → They are arranged in the order of “notice C layer”→“notice D layer”→“holding layer”→“notice E layer”→“notice F layer”→“small symbol layer”. That is, the "background layer" is arranged on the farthest side of the screen (the lowest layer), and the "small symbol layer" is arranged on the most front side of the screen (the highest layer).
In such an effect control, when an effect screen (display screen) is generated, it is divided into a plurality of display layers (scenario layers) corresponding to the display elements of the effect screen and set in advance as a table, and then these are individually set. By controlling all the scenarios as a scenario and synthesizing all the scenarios in the format of the display layer, a picture on one screen is generated and displayed on the display device 41.

For example, as shown in FIG. 33( a ), the effect control device 300, when a start memory having a low degree of expectation occurs during the battle effect execution period, for example, the effect display editing process (step of the main process (FIG. 22)). In C13), an image corresponding to the battle effect is drawn on the first display layer, and a blank image (for example, a colorless and transparent image) is drawn on the second display layer on the screen front side of the first display layer. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 33(b), when a start memory having a high degree of expectation occurs during the battle effect execution period, for example, in the effect display editing process (step C13) of the main process (FIG. 22), An image corresponding to the battle effect is drawn on the first display layer, and the hold occurrence image is drawn on the second display layer on the screen front side of the first display layer. Specifically, for example, when the first display layer is the “notice C layer”, the second display layer is one of the “notice D layer”, the “notice E layer”, and the “notice F layer”. Is.

Therefore, when a start memory having a low degree of expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect, a display screen including both an image corresponding to the battle effect and a blank image is displayed on the display device 41. That is, when a start memory having a low degree of expectation occurs during the battle effect execution period, a blank image is displayed in front of the image corresponding to the battle effect. The display area of the blank image may or may not match the display area of the image corresponding to the battle effect, but the display area of the blank image matches the display area of the image corresponding to the battle effect. Even if it does, the image corresponding to the battle effect can be visually recognized through the blank image (see FIG. 32C).

On the other hand, when a start memory having a high degree of expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect, a display screen including both the image corresponding to the battle effect and the hold occurrence image is displayed on the display device 41. That is, when a start memory having a high degree of expectation is generated during the battle effect execution period, the hold occurrence image is displayed in front of the image corresponding to the battle effect. Since the display area of the hold occurrence image matches the display area of the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect, by displaying the hold occurrence image on the front side of the image corresponding to the battle effect, the dialogue area corresponding to the battle effect is displayed. The image becomes invisible because it is hidden by the pending occurrence image (see FIG. 32D).

FIG. 34A shows an example of a functional block diagram showing an internal configuration of a sound source LSI (sound IC) 314 that constitutes 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 in which compressed sound data, a sequence required for sound reproduction processing, a command sequence for easy access, and the like are stored. There is.

For example, as shown in FIG. 34A, 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 effect control device 300. The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 performs processing such as voice reproduction and volume setting, pan (mixing ratio of sound of each channel, output ratio, etc.) according 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 8-channel unit sound sources provided in the LSI, and a channel mix circuit 346 that mixes 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 all eight 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.
The number of channels provided in the sound source LSI 314 is not limited to eight and can be changed as appropriate.

The total volume circuit 348 of the sound source LSI (sound IC) 314 receives 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 a game store, or a volume control signal concerned. Accordingly, the mute signal MUTE supplied from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 is input, and a silent speaker drive signal (volume corresponding to the volume level “0”) 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 the minimum level volume (for example, the volume corresponding to the volume level “1”) instead of the mute signal MUTE. It may be supplied.

In the gaming machine 10 of 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 section). There is. Further, a multi-stage volume control 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 control 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.

FIG. 34B shows an example of a channel included in the gaming machine 10 (a channel provided in the sound source LSI 314).
The gaming machine 10 has eight channels (sound output channels) CH1 to CH8, and outputs a desired sound by controlling the output content and the output mode output from each channel.
"CH1" is a channel in charge of "error sound 1". The error sound 1 is a sound effect that notifies the occurrence of a strong error having a relatively high priority (for example, an error that the player cannot cancel or an error that the game cannot continue).
"CH2" is a channel in charge of "error sound 2". The error sound 2 is a sound effect that notifies the occurrence of a weak error having a relatively low priority (for example, an error that can be canceled by the player or an error that the game can be continued).

“CH3” 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.
"CH4" is a channel in charge of "board effect sound 1". The board sound effect 1 is a sound effect that is output in connection with steady effects such as fluctuations, big hits, and fanfare.
"CH5" is a channel in charge of "board effect sound 2". The board sound effect 2 is a sound effect that is output in association with a non-steady-state effect (event) such as holding occurrence and operation effect.

“CH6” is a channel in charge of “BGM1”, and “CH7” is a channel in charge of “BGM2”. BGM1 and BGM2 are sounds that flow in accordance with game effects and the like. As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can output BGM in a plurality of channels (CH6 and CH7), and thus can have a wider BGM than in the case of outputting in one channel.
"CH8" is a channel in charge of "character sound effect". The character sound effect is a sound effect added by using the voice of the character (character sound) as a part of the game effect.
The serif sound corresponding to the battle effect (for example, the sound "chance is!") is the character sound effect, and the hold generation sound (for example, the sound effect "Piron!") is the board sound effect 2.

Next, an example of the volume adjustment control executed by the effect control device 300 when a new start memory is generated during the execution of the battle effect will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. In the following description, the “volume SW” is provided on the front side of the gaming machine 10 such as input operation means (the effect button 25, the touch panel 29, or other operation unit) or on the rear side of the gaming machine 10. It may be set by any of the volume adjustment switches 335 that are set.

For example, as shown in FIG. 35(a), in the state where the "volume SW" is set to the fourth level among the five-level levels ("1" to "5" excluding "0"), the battle effect is produced. It is assumed that it is time to output the serif sound A of the corresponding serif sounds (t11). Then, a command instructing the output of the serif sound A is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 reproduces the voice data of the serif sound A among the voice data stored in the voice ROM 327 on the character sound effect channel (for example, CH8) which is the channel to which the character sound effect is assigned, and the serif sound. The sound A is output from the speakers 19a and 19b.

It is assumed that a start memory having a low degree of expectation occurs while outputting the serif sound A (t12). Then, a command is sent to the sound source LSI 314 to inform that the start memory with low expectation has occurred. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 lowers the volume level of the character sound effect channel to “0” while keeping the volume level of the channels other than the character sound effect channel at “4”, and the sound data stored in the sound ROM 327 is changed. Of these, the sound data of the hold generated sound is reproduced on the board effect sound 2 channel (for example, CH5) which is the channel to which the board effect sound 2 is assigned, and the hold generated sound is output from the speakers 19a and 19b.

After that, it is assumed that the output time of the hold generation sound has elapsed (t13). Then, the sound source LSI 314 stops the reproduction of the board sound effect channel 2 and returns the volume level of the character sound effect channel to "4".
Furthermore, it is assumed that the output time of the serif sound A has elapsed (t14). Then, the sound source LSI 314 stops the reproduction of the character sound effect channel.

It is also assumed that it is time to output the dialogue sound B of the dialogue sounds corresponding to the battle effect (t15). Then, a command instructing the output of the serif sound B is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 reproduces the voice data of the serif sound B among the voice data stored in the voice ROM 327 on the character sound effect channel (for example, CH8) which is the channel to which the character sound effect is assigned, and the serif The sound B is output from the speakers 19a and 19b.

It is assumed that a start memory having a high degree of expectation occurs while outputting the dialogue sound B (t16). Then, a command is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314 to inform that the start memory having a high expectation has occurred. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 lowers the volume level of the board effect sound channel 2 to “0” while keeping the volume level of the channels other than the board effect sound channel 2 at “4”, and outputs the sound stored in the sound ROM 327. Of the data, the voice data of the holding sound is reproduced on the board effect sound 2 channel (for example, CH5) which is the channel to which the board effect sound 2 is assigned. In this case, since the volume level of the board sound effect channel 2 is “0” and the volume level of the character sound effect channel is “4”, the output of the dialogue sound B is continued even during the reproduction of the hold generation sound. ..

After that, it is assumed that the output time of the hold generation sound has elapsed (t17). Then, the sound source LSI 314 stops the reproduction of the channel 2 of the board effect sound, and returns the volume level of the channel 2 of the board effect sound to "4".
Furthermore, it is assumed that the output time of the dialogue sound B has elapsed (t18). Then, the sound source LSI 314 stops the reproduction of the character sound effect channel.

As described above, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 35B, when the volume level set by the volume SW is set to “N”, the starting memory having a low expectation during execution of the battle effect is generated. When it occurs, the volume of the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect output from the speakers 19a and 19b becomes "0", and when the start memory having high expectation occurs during the execution of the battle effect, it is output from the speakers 19a and 19b. The volume of the hold sound is set to "0".
As described above, the hold sound is output not only during the battle effect execution period but also during the other period. However, the hold sound is not output when the start memory having a high degree of expectation is generated even during the battle effect execution period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the volume of the channel (in the case of the present embodiment, the character sound effect channel) for outputting the hold generation sound is lowered when the start memory having a high expectation occurs during the execution of the battle effect. Although the control is performed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is also possible to cancel the control for outputting the hold generation sound when a start memory having a high degree of expectation is generated during the battle effect execution period. With this configuration, when a start memory with a high degree of expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect, the hold sound is generated even if control for lowering the volume of the channel for outputting the hold sound is not performed. It will not be output.

The advantage of performing control to lower the volume of the channel for outputting the hold generation sound when the start memory with high expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle production is the start memory with high expectation during the execution period of the battle production. It is only necessary to change the channel for which the volume is to be lowered, depending on whether or not the occurrence occurs and when the starting memory with low expectation occurs.
In addition, the advantage of controlling the volume of the channel to output the hold sound when the starting memory with high expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect can easily respond to the policy change in the middle of development. It is a point. Specifically, in the middle of development, for example, "a hold sound is not output when a start memory having a high degree of expectation occurs during the execution of the battle effect (the sound volume of the hold sound is set to "0"). The policy is to change the volume of the hold generation sound to "N-2 (N is the volume set by the volume SW)" when "a start memory with high expectation occurs during the execution of the battle effect". When the volume is changed, it can be dealt with only by changing the volume after the reduction, so that the development efficiency of the program and the like is improved.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when a start memory having a low degree of expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect, an image corresponding to the battle effect is drawn on the first display layer, and the first display layer is displayed. When a blank image is drawn on the second display layer on the screen front side of the display layer, and a start memory with a high degree of expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect, an image corresponding to the battle effect on the first display layer. Is drawn and the pending occurrence image is drawn on the second display layer on the screen front side of the first display layer, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to configure not to draw an image on the second display layer when a start memory having a low degree of expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect. With this configuration, when a start memory having a low degree of expectation occurs during the battle effect execution period, the hold occurrence image is not output even if a blank image is not drawn on the second display layer. ..

The advantage of drawing a blank image on the second display layer when a start memory with a low expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect is that the start memory with a high expectation value occurs during the execution period of the battle effect. It is only necessary to change the image to be drawn on the second display layer in the case where the starting memory with low expectation occurs.
In addition, the advantage of drawing a blank image on the second display layer when a start memory having a low expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect is that the policy change during development can be easily dealt with. Specifically, in the course of development, for example, "If the start memory with low expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect does not display all the pending occurrence images," When the policy is changed to “Display a part of the pending occurrence image when a low start memory occurs”, the image drawn on the second display layer is changed from a blank image to a part of the pending occurrence image. Since it can be dealt with just by changing it, the development efficiency of programs etc. is improved.
In the example shown in FIG. 35(a), the output of the hold generation sound is started after the output of the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect is started, and the output of the hold generation sound is started before the end of the output of the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect. The output is finished, but the output is not limited to this, the output of the hold generation sound may be started before the output of the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle production is started, or the output of the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle production is finished. The output of the hold generation sound may be ended later.

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 unit (production control device 300) for controlling the display unit and the sound output unit, wherein the production control unit displays a specific image (for example, a dialogue image corresponding to a battle production). It is possible to execute a specific effect (battle effect) that is displayed on the display unit and outputs a specific sound (for example, a serif sound corresponding to the battle effect) from the sound output unit, and an event of the first priority during the execution period of the specific effect. Occurs (for example, when a starting memory with low expectation occurs), the output of the specific sound is stopped without stopping the display of the specific image, and the sound output means notifies the occurrence of the event, When an event of the second priority different from the first priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect (for example, when a high start expectation memory occurs), the output of the specific sound is not stopped and the specific image is output. Is stopped and the occurrence of the event is notified by the display means (see FIGS. 32(c) and 32(d)).

Therefore, when the event that occurs during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the first priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b), and thus the player It is possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the specific effect is executed on the display means (display device 41) while the occurrence of the event of the first priority is being informed, for example, even when the player is looking forward to the specific effect, It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.
In addition, when the event that occurs during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the second priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the display unit (display device 41), so that the player can: It becomes possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the specific effect is executed by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) while the occurrence of the event of the second priority is being notified, for example, when the player is looking forward to the specific effect. Also, it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

Further, during execution of the specific effect (battle effect), the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the first priority is a sound output means, and the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the second priority is the display means. .. That is, since the notification means can be selectively used according to the priority of the event that has occurred, the player can recognize the priority of the event that has occurred depending on the type of the notification means.
In addition, when an event of the second priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect, the display of the specific image is stopped without stopping the output of the specific sound, and a predetermined image (for example, a blackout image or a whiteout image is output). (Image) may be displayed on the display means.
Alternatively, when the event of the second priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect, the output of the specific sound and the display of the specific image are not stopped, and an image that hides the specific image (for example, a blackout image or a white image) is displayed. (Out-image) may be displayed on the display means.

Further, 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 a sound output unit (speakers 19a, 19b) capable of outputting a sound related to the game effect. , A production control means (production control device 300) for controlling the display means and the sound output means, wherein the production control means displays a specific image (for example, a dialogue image corresponding to a battle production) on the display means. It is possible to execute a specific effect (battle effect) that is displayed and outputs a specific sound (for example, a serif sound corresponding to the battle effect) from the sound output means, and an event of the first priority during a period other than the execution period of the specific effect. Alternatively, when an event with a second priority higher than the first priority occurs, a notification sound (holding sound) for notifying that the event has occurred can be output from the sound output means, and the specific effect is produced. When an event of the first priority occurs during the execution period of (for example, when a starting memory with low expectation occurs), the output of the specific sound is stopped without stopping the display of the specific image and the output of the notification sound. However, when the event of the second priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect (for example, when the starting memory with high expectation occurs), the output of the specific sound is not stopped and the display of the specific image and the notification sound are performed. Is stopped and the occurrence of the event is notified by the display means (see FIGS. 32(c) and 32(d)).

Therefore, when the event that occurs during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the first priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b), and thus the player It is possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the specific effect is executed on the display means (display device 41) while the occurrence of the event of the first priority is being informed, for example, even when the player is looking forward to the specific effect, It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.
In addition, when the event that occurs during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the second priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the display unit (display device 41), so that the player can: It becomes possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the specific effect is executed by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) while the occurrence of the event of the second priority is being notified, for example, when the player is looking forward to the specific effect. Also, it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

Further, during execution of the specific effect (battle effect), the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the first priority is a sound output means, and the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the second priority is the display means. .. That is, since the notification means can be selectively used according to the priority of the event that has occurred, the player can recognize the priority of the event that has occurred depending on the type of the notification means.
In addition, when an event of the second priority occurs during execution of the specific effect (battle effect), it is possible to give the player a feeling of strangeness such as "not normal notification", and therefore, the priority level lower than that of the first priority. It is possible to effectively notify the occurrence of the event of the second priority having a higher value.
In addition, the hold generation sound output during the execution of the battle effect may be configured to be output only during the execution period of the battle effect and not output during other periods. Further, the hold occurrence image displayed during execution of the battle effect may be configured to be displayed not only during the execution period of the battle effect, but also during other periods.

Further, 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 a sound output unit (speakers 19a, 19b) capable of outputting a sound related to the game effect. , A production control means (production control device 300) for controlling the display means and the sound output means, wherein the production control means displays a specific image (for example, a dialogue image corresponding to a battle production) on the display means. Along with displaying, it is possible to execute a specific effect (battle effect) in which a specific sound (for example, a serif sound corresponding to a battle effect) is output from the sound output means, and has a plurality of channels for outputting to the sound output means, It is possible to output different data at the same time by reproducing different data for each channel, and during the execution period of the specific effect, while reproducing the specific sound data on the first channel (for example, the character sound effect channel) of the plurality of channels, When the specific image is displayed on the display unit and the event of the first priority or the event of the second priority higher than the first priority occurs during the period other than the execution period of the specific effect, the plurality of channels are displayed. Data of the notification sound (holding generation sound) that notifies that the event has occurred is reproduced on the second channel (for example, the channel sound effect channel 2), and the event of the first priority is generated during the execution period of the specific effect. When it occurs, the volume of the first channel is reduced without reducing the volume of the second channel, the display of the specific image is not stopped, and the event of the second priority is executed during the execution period of the specific effect. In the case of occurrence of, the volume of the second channel is reduced without reducing the volume of the first channel, and the display of the specific image is stopped to notify the occurrence of the event by the display means. It is configured (see FIGS. 32(c), 32(d) and 35).

Therefore, when the event that occurs during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the first priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b), and thus the player It is possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the specific effect is executed on the display means (display device 41) while the occurrence of the event of the first priority is being informed, for example, even when the player is looking forward to the specific effect, It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.
In addition, when the event that occurs during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the second priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the display unit (display device 41), so that the player can: It becomes possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the specific effect is executed by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) while the occurrence of the event of the second priority is being notified, for example, when the player is looking forward to the specific effect. Also, it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

Further, during execution of the specific effect (battle effect), the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the first priority is a sound output means, and the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the second priority is the display means. .. That is, since the notification means can be selectively used according to the priority of the event that has occurred, the player can recognize the priority of the event that has occurred depending on the type of the notification means.
In addition, when an event of the second priority occurs during execution of the specific effect (battle effect), it is possible to give the player a feeling of strangeness such as "not normal notification", and therefore, the priority level lower than that of the first priority. It is possible to effectively notify the occurrence of the event of the second priority having a higher value.

Further, 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 a sound output unit (speakers 19a, 19b) capable of outputting a sound related to the game effect. , A production control means (production control device 300) for controlling the display means and the sound output means, wherein the production control means displays a specific image (for example, a dialogue image corresponding to a battle production) on the display means. Along with displaying, it is possible to execute a specific effect (battle effect) in which a specific sound (for example, a serif sound corresponding to a battle effect) is output from the sound output means, and has a plurality of channels for outputting to the sound output means, It is possible to output simultaneously by reproducing different data for each channel, it is possible to create a display screen to be displayed on the display means by a plurality of stacked display layers, and the first display can be made on the plurality of stacked display layers. A layer and a second display layer located above the first display layer are included, and the execution period of the specific effect is the first channel of the plurality of channels (for example, the character sound effect channel). While reproducing the data of the specific sound, a display screen is created by a plurality of display layers including a first display layer on which a specific image is drawn and a second display layer on which a blank image is drawn, and an execution period of the specific effect When an event of the first priority or an event of the second priority different from the first priority occurs in a period other than the above, the second channel of the plurality of channels (for example, channel sound effect channel 2) In the case where the data of the notification sound (holding generation sound) that notifies that the event has occurred is reproduced, and the event of the first priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect (for example, start memory with low expectation occurs). In the case), the volume of the first channel is reduced without reducing the volume of the second channel, and the first display layer in which the specific image is drawn and the second display layer in which the blank image is drawn If a display screen is created by a plurality of display layers including and, and an event of the second priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect (for example, when a start memory having a high degree of expectation occurs), the first channel The volume of the second channel is reduced without reducing the volume of the second channel, and the first display layer on which the specific image is drawn and the notification image (holding occurrence image) for notifying that the event has occurred are drawn. A plurality of display layers including a second display layer are configured to create a display screen (see FIGS. 33 and 35).

Therefore, when the event that occurs during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the first priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b), and thus the player It is possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the specific effect is executed on the display means (display device 41) while the occurrence of the event of the first priority is being informed, for example, even when the player is looking forward to the specific effect, It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.
In addition, when the event that occurs during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the second priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the display unit (display device 41), so that the player can: It becomes possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the specific effect is executed by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) while the occurrence of the event of the second priority is being notified, for example, when the player is looking forward to the specific effect. Also, it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

Further, during execution of the specific effect (battle effect), the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the first priority is a sound output means, and the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the second priority is the display means. .. That is, since the notification means can be selectively used according to the priority of the event that has occurred, the player can recognize the priority of the event that has occurred depending on the type of the notification means.
In addition, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b is switched between a specific sound (for example, a dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect) and a notification sound (holding sound) by a simple process of changing the channel for lowering the volume. It becomes possible.

In the present embodiment, when the event of the first priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect (for example, when the starting memory with low expectation occurs), the volume of the first channel is set to “0”. Although the volume is reduced, the volume after reduction is not limited to "0", and may be any volume lower than the volume set by the volume SW. That is, the volume of the first channel when the event of the first priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect is the volume of the first channel when the event of the second priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect. It should be lower than.
Further, in the present embodiment, when the event of the second priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect (for example, when the starting memory with high expectation occurs), the volume of the second channel is set to “0”. Although the volume is reduced, the volume after reduction is not limited to "0", and may be any volume lower than the volume set by the volume SW. That is, the volume of the second channel when the event of the second priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect is the volume of the second channel when the event of the first priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect. It should be lower than.

Further, in the present embodiment, the occurrence of the event is the occurrence of the starting memory, but it is not limited to this. For example, a weak error having a relatively low priority (for example, an error that can be canceled by the player or an error that the game can be continued) is an event of the first priority, and a strong error having a relatively high priority (for example, a player However, an error that cannot be canceled or an error that the game cannot be continued) may be an event of the second priority. Alternatively, for example, a notification of relatively low expectation or importance (for example, notification of intense heat zone occurrence or notification of pre-reading notice occurrence) is used as notification of an event of the first priority, and the expectation or importance is relatively low. A high notification (for example, notification of big hit occurrence or notification of over-win prize) may be used as notification of an event of the second priority.

Further, an event having a third priority higher than the first priority and the second priority may be provided.
Specifically, for example, when the start memory of the first priority (start memory with low expectation) is generated during execution of the battle effect, the display device 41 is displayed as shown in FIG. 36A(a), for example. While the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect is displayed, the speaker 19a, 19b replaces the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect with a hold generation sound (for example, "Piron! Sound effect) is output.
Further, when the second priority start memory (start memory with medium expectation) occurs during the execution of the battle effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 36A(b), the battle from the speakers 19a and 19b is performed. While the dialogue sound corresponding to the effect is output, a hold occurrence image (for example, "hold occurrence!") is displayed on the display device 41 to notify that a new start memory is generated instead of the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect. A character image and a balloon image surrounding it) are displayed.

Furthermore, when the third priority start memory (start memory with high expectation) occurs during execution of the battle effect, the display device 41 corresponds to the battle effect as shown in FIG. 36A(c), for example. In place of the dialogue image to be displayed, an on-hold occurrence image (for example, a character image “Hold On! Instead of the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect, a hold generation sound (for example, a sound effect "Piron!") for notifying that a new starting memory is generated may be output.

That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 36B(a), when the volume level set by the volume SW is "N", the speakers 19a, 19b are used when a start memory having a low expectation occurs during the execution of the battle effect. The volume of the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect output from "0" becomes "0", and when the start memory with medium expectation or the start memory with high expectation occurs during the execution of the battle effect, it is output from the speakers 19a and 19b. The volume of the hold generation sound may be set to "0".
Here, the "starting memory with high expectation" is, for example, a starting memory that is a big hit, and a starting memory that reaches SP reach or higher, and the "starting memory with a low expectation" is, for example, a big hit. It is a starting memory that does not become a reach and a starting memory that does not reach, and the “starting memory with an intermediate expectation” is, for example, another starting memory.

For example, as shown in FIG. 36B(b), when the volume level set by the volume SW is set to "N", the speakers 19a and 19b are used when a start memory having a low expectation occurs during the execution of the battle effect. The volume of the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect output from "0" becomes "0", and the volume of the hold generation sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b when the start memory with the medium degree of expectation occurs during the execution of the battle effect. Becomes the first volume lower than the set volume (“N”) (for example, “N-2 (however, 0 when N-2<0)”), and the start memory with high expectation during execution of the battle effect When generated, the volume of the hold generation sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b may be set to the second volume (for example, "0") lower than the first volume.

That is, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when an event of a third priority different from the first priority and the second priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect (battle effect), a specific sound (for example, The output of the serif sound corresponding to the battle effect and the display of the specific image (for example, the serif image corresponding to the battle effect) are stopped, and the occurrence of the event is sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) and display means (display device). 41) can be configured to notify (see FIG. 36A(c)).
With this configuration, when the event that occurs during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the third priority, the occurrence of the event is the sound output unit (speakers 19a and 19b) and the display. Since the notification is given by the means (display device 41), it is possible to make the player surely recognize the occurrence of the event.
The third priority may be higher than the first priority and the second priority, may be lower than the first priority and the second priority, or may be the first priority and the second priority. It may be lower than either one of the degrees and higher than the other.

Further, in the present embodiment, the second priority is set higher than the first priority, but the second priority may be lower than the first priority.
Specifically, for example, when a start memory with a high degree of expectation (a start memory for a big hit or a start memory for an SP reach) occurs during execution of a battle effect, as shown in FIG. 37A(a), for example. While the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect is displayed on the display device 41, the hold generation sound for notifying that a new starting memory is generated is generated from the speakers 19a and 19b in place of the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect. (For example, a sound effect "Piron!") is output.
Further, when a start memory having a low degree of expectation (a start memory that does not result in a big hit or a start memory that does not result in an SP reach) occurs during execution of the battle effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 37A(b), the speakers 19a and 19b are used. While the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect is output from the display device 41, the display device 41 replaces the serif image corresponding to the battle effect with a hold occurrence image (for example, "hold occurrence occurrence"). Character image and a balloon image surrounding it) may be displayed.
Furthermore, when the second priority is lower than the first priority, the notification image (for example, the hold occurrence image) displayed during the execution of the specific effect is displayed not only in the execution period of the specific effect but also in other periods. However, even if it is configured to be displayed, the notification sound (for example, a hold sound) output during the execution of the specific effect is output only during the execution period of the specific effect, and is not output during other periods. good.

That is, 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 a sound output unit (speakers 19a, 19b) capable of outputting a sound related to the game effect. , A production control means (production control device 300) for controlling the display means and the sound output means, wherein the production control means displays a specific image (for example, a dialogue image corresponding to a battle production) on the display means. It is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, a battle effect) which is displayed and outputs a specific sound (for example, a serif sound corresponding to the battle effect) from the sound output means, and the first priority is given during a period other than the execution period of the specific effect. When an event or an event having a second priority lower than the first priority occurs, a notification image (for example, a hold occurrence image) that notifies that the event has occurred can be displayed on the display unit, and can be specified. When an event of the first priority occurs during the performance execution period, the output of the specific sound and the display of the notification image are stopped without stopping the display of the specific image, and the occurrence of the event is notified by the sound output means. When the notification is made and the event of the second priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect, the display of the specific image can be stopped without stopping the output of the specific sound and the display of the notification image ( FIG. 37A (a), (b) reference).

With this configuration, when the event that occurred during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the first priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the sound output unit (speakers 19a and 19b). Therefore, the player can be surely made aware of the occurrence of the event. Further, since the specific effect is executed on the display means (display device 41) while the occurrence of the event of the first priority is being informed, for example, even when the player is looking forward to the specific effect, It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.
In addition, when the event that occurs during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the second priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the display unit (display device 41), so that the player can: It becomes possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the specific effect is executed by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) while the occurrence of the event of the second priority is being notified, for example, when the player is looking forward to the specific effect. Also, it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

Further, during execution of the specific effect (battle effect), the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the first priority is a sound output means, and the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the second priority is the display means. .. That is, since the notification means can be selectively used according to the priority of the event that has occurred, the player can recognize the priority of the event that has occurred depending on the type of the notification means.
In addition, when an event of the first priority occurs during execution of the specific effect (battle effect), it is possible to give the player a feeling of strangeness such as "not normal notification", so It is possible to effectively notify the occurrence of an event having a higher first priority.

In addition, in the present embodiment, depending on the priority of the event that has occurred during the specific effect, whether the specific effect is continued on the display device 41 (whether the event occurrence is notified by the speakers 19a and 19b) or the speaker 19a and 19b are specified. Although it is determined whether to continue the effect (whether to notify the occurrence of an event on the display device 41), the present invention is not limited to this. For example, regardless of the priority of the event that occurred during the specific effect, whether to continue the specific effect on the display device 41 (whether to notify the occurrence of the event by the speakers 19a and 19b) or according to the priority of the specific effect. It may be possible to determine whether or not to continue the specific effect in 19a and 19b (whether or not to notify the occurrence of an event on the display device 41).

Specifically, for example, a starting memory (whether it is a starting memory with a high expectation degree or a starting memory with a low expectation degree) during execution of a battle effect with a high expectation degree (a battle effect won in the dialogue image lottery) 37B(a), for example, while the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect is displayed on the display device 41, the dialogues corresponding to the battle effect are displayed from the speakers 19a and 19b. Instead of the sound, a hold generation sound (for example, a sound effect “Piron!”) that notifies that a new starting memory is generated is output.
In addition, a start memory (a start memory with a high expectation or a start memory with a low expectation may be generated) during execution of a battle effect with a low expectation (a battle effect that was lost in the dialogue image lottery). In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 37B(b), the speaker 19a, 19b outputs the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect, while the display device 41 replaces the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect, An on-hold occurrence image (for example, a character image of "on-hold occurrence!" and a balloon image surrounding it) indicating that a new starting memory has occurred may be displayed.

That is, 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 a sound output unit (speakers 19a, 19b) capable of outputting a sound related to the game effect. , A production control means (production control device 300) for controlling the display means and the sound output means, wherein the production control means displays a specific image (for example, a dialogue image corresponding to a battle production) on the display means. A first specific effect (for example, a battle effect with high expectations) and a second specific effect (for example, a battle effect with low expectations) that display and output a specific sound (for example, a serif sound corresponding to a battle effect) from the sound output means. When a predetermined event occurs during the execution period of the first specific effect (for example, when a start memory occurs), the display of the specific image is not stopped and the output of the specific sound is stopped. The occurrence of the event is notified by the sound output means, and when the predetermined event occurs during the execution period of the second specific effect, the output of the specific sound is not stopped and the display of the specific image is stopped, It can be configured to notify the occurrence of an event by the display means (see FIGS. 37B(a) and 37B).

With this configuration, when the specific effect (for example, battle effect) that was being executed when the event occurred is the first specific effect, the occurrence of the event is notified by the sound output means (speakers 19a and 19b). Therefore, the player can be surely made aware of the occurrence of the event. Furthermore, since the specific effect is executed on the display means (display device 41) while the occurrence of the event is being notified, even if the player is looking forward to the specific effect, the interest in the game is reduced. Can be suppressed.
Further, when the specific effect (for example, battle effect) that was being executed when the event occurred is the second specific effect, the occurrence of the event is notified by the display means (display device 41), so that the player can: It becomes possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the specific output is executed by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) while the occurrence of the event is being notified, even if the player is looking forward to the specific output, the entertainment of the game is interesting. Can be suppressed.

Furthermore, the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event is the sound output means during the execution of the first specific effect, and the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event is the display means during the execution of the second specific effect. That is, since the notifying means for notifying the occurrence of the event can be selectively used depending on whether the specific effect is the first specific effect or the second specific effect, the player can specify the currently executing specification depending on the type of the notifying means. It is possible to recognize whether the effect is the first specific effect or the second specific effect.
It should be noted that the first specific effect is a specific effect having a high priority (specifically, a battle effect having a high expectation), and the second specific effect is a specific effect having a low priority (a battle effect having a low expectation specifically). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first specific effect may have a lower priority than the second specific effect.

Further, the first specific effect and the second specific effect may be divided not by the priority but by the type. Specifically, for example, the first specific effect is a main effect that is displayed on the display device 41 (for example, a battle effect, a cut-in effect that displays a cut-in image, and a background change effect that changes the display mode of the background image. , An operation promotion effect that displays an image prompting the user to operate the effect button 25, a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display, a pseudo continuous effect that repeats the variable display of the decoration identification pattern (large pattern), the decoration The second specific effect is a main effect (for example, a predetermined song is sung in a voice of a predetermined character) as the second specific effect, in which the sound from the speakers 19a and 19b is used as the pattern change effect for changing the display mode of the identification symbol (large symbol). Singing effect, definite effect that a big hit definite sound is output, etc.) may be used.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game in which the identification information is variably displayed (special figure variation display game) is a special result. Therefore, it is provided with display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect, and effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means, and the effect control means is for executing the game. Relatedly, a first decoration game (decoration special figure variation display game in the decoration special figure game display section 42a) in which an identification symbol (large symbol) is variably displayed in each of a plurality of symbol columns (plurality variable display areas), , A second decorative game (decorative special figure variable display game in the small symbol variable display section 42b) in which an identification symbol (small symbol) is variably displayed in each of a plurality of symbol columns (a plurality of variable display areas), It can be displayed on the display means, and the distance between the symbol rows in the first decoration game is variable, and the distance between the symbol rows in the second decoration game is unchanged (FIGS. 29 and 30). reference).

Therefore, the distance between the symbol rows in the first decoration game (the distance between the variable display areas of the decoration special drawing game display portion 42a) changes according to the progress of the game and the like. That is, since the visibility of the first decoration game changes depending on the progress of the game and the like, it is possible to perform a variety of interesting and interesting displays on the display means (display device 41). On the other hand, the distance between the symbol rows in the second decoration game (the distance between the variable display areas of the small symbol variable display section 42b) does not change according to the progress of the game or the like. That is, since the visibility of the second decoration game does not change according to the progress status of the game, it is possible to easily grasp the accurate game status by the second decoration game.

Specifically, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can generate a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the game in which the identification information is variably displayed (special figure variation display game) is a special result. The game machine is provided with display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect, and effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means, and the effect control means is a game. In connection with the execution of, the first decoration game (decoration special figure variation display in the decoration special figure game display portion 42a) in which the identification symbol (large symbol) is variably displayed in each of the plurality of symbol columns (plurality of variable display areas) Game), and a second decorative game (a decorative special figure variable display game in the small symbol variable display section 42b) in which an identification symbol (small symbol) is variably displayed in each of a plurality of symbol columns (a plurality of variable display regions), Both can be displayed on the display means, and the specific effect (battle effect) can be executed during the execution of the game, and the distance between the symbol rows in the first decoration game is the execution period of the specific effect and the specific effect. Different from the period other than the execution period of, the distance between the symbol rows in the second decoration game is configured to be the same in the execution period of the specific effect and the period other than the execution period of the specific effect. (See FIGS. 29 and 30).

Therefore, the distance between the symbol rows in the first decorative game (the distance between the variable display areas of the decorative special drawing game display portion 42a) changes depending on whether or not the specific effect (battle effect) is executed. That is, since the visibility of the first decoration game changes depending on whether or not the specific effect is executed, it is possible to perform a highly entertaining display rich in changes on the display means (display device 41). On the other hand, the distance between the symbol rows in the second decoration game (the distance between the variable display areas of the small symbol variable display section 42b) does not change depending on whether or not the specific effect is executed. That is, since the visibility of the second decoration game does not change depending on whether or not the specific effect is executed, it is possible to easily grasp the accurate game situation by the second decoration game.

Here, the distance between the symbol rows in the first decoration game means the distance between the left variation display area 42a1 and the middle variation display area 42a2 in the decoration special figure game display section 42a, and the decoration special figure game display section 42a. At least one of the distance between the middle fluctuation display area 42a2 and the right fluctuation display area 42a3 and the distance between the left fluctuation display area 42a1 and the right fluctuation display area 42a3 in the decorative special figure game display portion 42a. Is.
The distance between the symbol rows in the second decoration game is the distance between the left variation display area and the middle variation display area in the small symbol variation display area 42b, and the middle variation display area in the small symbol variation display area 42b. It is at least one of the distance to the right variation display area and the distance between the left variation display area and the right variation display area in the symbol variation display area 42b.

In the present embodiment, the respective distances between the symbol rows in the first decoration game (the decorative special figure variation display game in the decorative special figure game display section 42a) are determined by the execution period of the specific effect (battle effect) and the specific effect. Different from the period other than the execution period of, the respective distances between the symbol rows in the second decoration game (the decorative special figure variation display game in the small symbol variation display section 42b) are the execution period of the specific effect and the specific effect. Although it is configured to be the same for the period other than the execution period, the configuration is not limited to this. That is, at least one of the distances between the symbol rows in the first decoration game is different between the execution period of the specific effect and the period other than the execution period of the specific effect, and each of the symbol rows in the second decoration game is different. It suffices that at least one of the distances is the same in the execution period of the specific effect and the period other than the execution period of the specific effect.

Further, the reach effect may be executed in which the distance between the symbol rows in the first decoration game does not change before and after the reach effect.
The interval between the left variation display area 42a1 and the right variation display area 42a3 in the first decoration game is wider than before the reach effect (FIG. 29(d) to FIG. 30(b)) and narrower than before the reach effect. Each of the reach effect (FIG. 31A) and the reach effect that is the same as before the reach effect may be executed at a predetermined ratio.
In addition, the interval between the respective symbol rows in the first decoration game may be narrowed after the reach effect, before the reach effect, and then returned to the interval before the reach effect.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game in which the identification information is variably displayed (special figure variation display game) is a special result. Therefore, it is provided with display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect, and effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means, and the effect control means is for executing the game. Relatedly, a first decoration game (decoration special figure variation display game in the decoration special figure game display section 42a) in which an identification symbol (large symbol) is variably displayed in each of a plurality of symbol columns (plurality variable display areas), , A second decorative game (decorative special figure variable display game in the small symbol variable display section 42b) in which an identification symbol (small symbol) is variably displayed in each of a plurality of symbol columns (a plurality of variable display areas), In addition to being displayable on the display means, the reach effect (battle effect) can be executed during the execution of the game, and in the plurality of symbol rows in the first decoration game, the reach symbol is stopped and displayed during the execution of the reach effect. First symbol row (left variation display area 42a1) and second symbol row (right variation display area 42a3), and the third symbol row (middle variation) arranged between the first symbol row and the second symbol row Including the display area 42a2), the interval (D26) between the first symbol row and the second symbol row during the execution of the reach effect is the distance between the first symbol row and the third symbol row before the execution of the reach effect. It is narrower than (D21), and the distance between the symbol rows in the second decoration game may be the same before the reach effect is executed and during the reach effect (FIG. 29(b), 31(a)).

With this configuration, the distance between the symbol rows in the first decorative game (the distance between the variable display areas of the decorative special figure game display portion 42a) changes depending on whether or not the reach effect (battle effect) is executed. .. That is, since the visibility of the first decoration game changes depending on whether or not the specific effect is executed, it is possible to perform a highly entertaining display rich in changes on the display means (display device 41). On the other hand, the distance between the symbol rows in the second decoration game (the distance between the variable display areas of the small symbol variable display section 42b) does not change depending on whether or not the specific effect is executed. That is, since the visibility of the second decoration game does not change depending on whether or not the specific effect is executed, it is possible to easily grasp the accurate game situation by the second decoration game.
Furthermore, while the reach symbol is being displayed (see FIG. 31A), since the reach symbols are close to each other, it is easy to understand that the reach state has occurred.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300), as the specific effect (battle effect), the first image (display device 41) is provided with a plurality of display modes (display mode). For example, it is possible to execute an effect of displaying at least a dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect) and a second image having only one display mode (for example, a character image corresponding to the battle effect). The display mode can be configured to be selected according to the degree of expectation that the result of the game (special figure variation display game) will be a special result (see FIGS. 32(a) and 32(b)).
With this configuration, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of a special result by the first image, so that the interest of the specific effect (battle effect) is improved. In addition, since the display mode of the first image changes according to the degree of expectation of a special result, it is possible to perform a highly entertaining display rich in changes on the display means (display device 41). On the other hand, since the display mode of the second image is fixed, the player can easily understand that the effect being performed is the specific effect, by the second image.

The display mode of the serif image is not limited to the two types of the normal display mode and the specific display mode having a higher degree of expectation than the normal display mode. The display mode of the serif image may include, for example, in addition to the normal display mode and the specific display mode, a display mode having a higher degree of expectation than the specific display mode.
Further, the first image provided with a plurality of display modes is not limited to the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, a character image corresponding to the battle effect. Further, the second image provided with only one display mode is not limited to the character image corresponding to the battle effect, and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, a dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect.
Further, in the present embodiment, the first distance (distance between adjacent symbol rows in the first decoration game during execution of the specific effect (distance D25 in FIG. 30C))>second distance (before and after execution of specific effect) , Distance between adjacent symbol rows in the first decoration game (distances D21 in FIGS. 29(a) to (c) and FIG. 30(d))> third distance (between adjacent symbol rows in the second decoration game) The distances (distance D23 in FIG. 29A to FIG. 30D) are made smaller in this order, but if the first distance, the second distance, and the third distance are different distances, the magnitude relationship is appropriate. It can be changed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display areas of the decorative special figure game display portion 42a are always arranged at equal intervals, but the present invention is not limited to this. The variable display area of the decorative special drawing game display portion 42a is switched from the state of being arranged at equal intervals to the state of being arranged at unequal intervals (non-equidistant), or is arranged from the state of being arranged at unequal intervals at equal intervals. Also by switching to the state, the distance between the symbol rows in the first decoration game (the distance between the variable display areas of the decoration special drawing game display portion 42a) can be changed. As the state in which they are arranged at unequal intervals, for example, the state as shown in FIG. 38(a) (that is, the state in which the middle variation display area 42a2 is close to the left variation display area 42a1 side) and FIG. 38(b) The state (that is, the state in which the middle variation display area 42a2 is closer to the right variation display area 42a3 side) is exemplified.

Further, in the present embodiment, while the variable display is being executed, both the left variable display area 42a1 and the right variable display area 42a3 are arranged farther from the middle variable display area 42a2 than at the start of the variable display (FIG. 30). (See (c)), but is not limited to this. Either one of the left fluctuation display area 42a1 and the right fluctuation display area 42a3 is moved away from the middle fluctuation display area 42a2, or both the left fluctuation display area 42a1 and the right fluctuation display area 42a3 are displayed, for example, as shown in FIG. 38(c). It is also possible to change the distance between the symbol rows in the first decorative game (the distance between the variable display areas of the decorative special figure game display section 42a) by bringing (or one of) one of them into the middle variable display area 42a2. it can. In the example shown in FIG. 38C, the distance between the center line of the left fluctuation display area 42a1 and the center line of the right fluctuation display area 42a3 is a distance D17 shorter than the distance (distance D12) at the start of the fluctuation display. Has become.

That is, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game in which the identification information is variably displayed (special figure variation display game) is a special result. Therefore, it is provided with display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect, and effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means, and the effect control means is for executing the game. Relatedly, a first decoration game (decoration special figure variation display game in the decoration special figure game display section 42a) in which an identification symbol (large symbol) is variably displayed in each of a plurality of symbol columns (plurality variable display areas), , A second decorative game (decorative special figure variable display game in the small symbol variable display section 42b) in which an identification symbol (small symbol) is variably displayed in each of a plurality of symbol columns (a plurality of variable display areas), The distance between the center lines of the symbol rows in the first decoration game that can be displayed on the display means is variable, and the distance between the center lines of the symbol rows in the second decoration game can be unchanged. 29, FIG. 30, FIG. 38(a), (b) and (c)).

With this configuration, the centerline distance between the symbol rows in the first decoration game (the centerline distance between the variable display areas of the decoration special figure game display portion 42a) changes according to the progress of the game and the like. That is, since the visibility of the first decoration game changes depending on the progress of the game and the like (for example, the presence or absence of the execution of the specific effect), the display means (the display device 41) displays a variety of interesting images. Is possible. On the other hand, the distance between center lines of the symbol row in the second decoration game (the distance between center lines of the variable display area of the small symbol variable display portion 42b) does not change according to the progress of the game or the like. That is, since the visibility of the second decoration game does not change according to the progress status of the game (for example, the presence or absence of execution of the specific effect), it is possible to easily grasp the accurate game status by the second decoration game. ..

Here, the distance between the center lines of the symbol rows in the first decoration game is the distance between the center line of the left variation display area 42a1 and the center line of the middle variation display area 42a2 in the decoration special figure game display portion 42a, The distance between the center line of the middle variation display area 42a2 and the center line of the right variation display area 42a3 in the decoration special figure game display portion 42a, and the center line and right of the left variation display area 42a1 in the decoration special figure game display portion 42a. It is at least one of the distance from the center line of the variable display area 42a3.
Further, the distance between the center lines of the symbol row in the second decoration game is the distance between the center line of the left variation display area and the center line of the middle variation display area in the small symbol variation display portion 42b, and the small symbol variation display. Between the center line of the middle fluctuation display area and the center line of the right fluctuation display area in the portion 42b, and between the center line of the left fluctuation display area and the center line of the right fluctuation display area in the symbol fluctuation display portion 42b. At least one of the distance and the distance.

Further, in the present embodiment, by changing the position of the center line of the variable display area without changing the width of the variable display area, the distance between the symbol rows in the first decorative game (decorative special figure game display section 42a Although the distance between the variable display areas) is changed, the method of changing the distance between the symbol rows in the first decoration game can be appropriately selected. For example, as shown in FIG. 38(d) or FIG. 38(e), by changing the width of the variable display area without changing the position of the center line of the variable display area, it is possible to change the width of the variable display area. The distance between can be changed. Further, by changing the position of the center line of the variable display area and changing the width of the variable display area, it is possible to change the distance between the symbol rows in the first decoration game.

In the example shown in FIG. 38D, the middle fluctuation display area 42a2 is in contact with both the left fluctuation display area 42a1 and the right fluctuation display area 42a3. Specifically, the left end of the middle fluctuation display region 42a2 is in contact with the right end of the left fluctuation display region 42a1, and the right end of the middle fluctuation display region 42a2 is in contact with the left end of the right fluctuation display region 42a3.
In the example shown in FIG. 38(e), the middle fluctuation display area 42a2 overlaps both the left fluctuation display area 42a1 and the right fluctuation display area 42a3. Specifically, the left end of the middle fluctuation display region 42a2 is located on the left side of the right end of the left fluctuation display region 42a1, and the right end of the middle fluctuation display region 42a2 is located on the right side of the left end of the right fluctuation display region 42a3. doing.

In addition, in the example shown in FIGS. 38D and 38E, the width of the middle variable display area 42a2 is made wider than the width at the start of variable display (see FIG. 29B). Not limited to. Specifically, the distance between the symbol rows in the first ornament game may be changed by expanding the width of at least one of the left variation display area 42a1, the middle variation display area 42a2, and the right variation display area 42a3. By reducing the width of at least one of the left variable display area 42a1, the middle variable display area 42a2, and the right variable display area 42a3, the distance between the symbol rows in the first decoration game may be changed.

That is, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game in which the identification information is variably displayed (special figure variation display game) is a special result. Therefore, it is provided with display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect, and effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means, and the effect control means is for executing the game. Relatedly, a first decoration game (decoration special figure variation display game in the decoration special figure game display section 42a) in which an identification symbol (large symbol) is variably displayed in each of a plurality of symbol columns (plurality variable display areas), , A second decorative game (decorative special figure variable display game in the small symbol variable display section 42b) in which an identification symbol (small symbol) is variably displayed in each of a plurality of symbol columns (a plurality of variable display areas), It is possible to display on the display means, the width of the symbol row in the first decoration game is variable, and the width of the symbol row in the second decoration game is invariable (FIG. 38(d), (See (e)).

With such a configuration, the width of the symbol row in the first decorative game (the width of the variable display area of the decorative special figure game display portion 42a) changes according to the progress of the game and the like. That is, since the visibility of the first decoration game changes depending on the progress of the game and the like (for example, the presence or absence of the execution of the specific effect), the display means (the display device 41) displays a variety of interesting images. Is possible. On the other hand, the width of the symbol row (width of the variable display area of the small symbol variable display portion 42b) in the second decoration game does not change according to the progress of the game or the like. That is, since the visibility of the second decoration game does not change according to the progress status of the game (for example, the presence or absence of execution of the specific effect), it is possible to easily grasp the accurate game status by the second decoration game. ..

Here, the width of the symbol row in the first decoration game is the width of the left variation display area 42a1 in the decoration special figure game display section 42a, the width of the middle variation display area 42a2 in the decoration special figure game display section 42a, and the decoration. It is at least one of the width of the right variation display area 42a3 in the special figure game display portion 42a.
The width of the symbol row in the second decoration game is the width of the left variation display area in the small symbol variation display section 42b, the width of the middle variation display area in the small symbol variation display section 42b, and the symbol variation display section 42b. The width is at least one of the width of the right variation display area and the width.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the decoration special figure game display section 42a and the small symbol variation display section 42b, the high speed variation display is performed by vertically scrolling the decoration identification symbol, but the aspect of the high speed variation display is this. Not limited. In other words, the mode of high-speed variable display in the decoration special figure game display section 42a and the small pattern fluctuation display section 42b is not limited to the mode in which the decoration identification pattern is vertically scrolled, and can be changed as appropriate, for example, the decoration identification pattern can be changed horizontally. It may be a mode of scrolling, or a mode of rotating the decorative identification pattern at a fixed position. In addition, the mode of high-speed variable display on the decoration special figure game display unit 42a and the mode of high-speed variable display on the small symbol variable display unit 42b may be the same mode or may be different modes.
Further, the mode of high-speed variable display in the first decoration game may be variable, and the mode of high-speed variable display in the second decorative game may be unchanged. Specifically, for example, the mode of high-speed variable display in the first decoration game is changed from a mode of vertically scrolling to a mode of horizontally scrolling or rotating at a fixed position from a mode of vertically scrolling in accordance with the progress of the game, etc. You may change it into the mode to make it.

Further, in the present embodiment, the decoration identification symbol (large symbol) is variably displayed in the up-down direction in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the decoration special image game display portion 42a. Not limited to. That is, in the present embodiment, the variation locus of the ornament identification symbol (large symbol) in the left variation display area 42a1, the variation trajectory of the ornament identification symbol (large symbol) in the middle variation display area 42a2, and the ornament in the right variation display area 42a3. Although the variation locus of the identification symbol (large symbol) is set to be parallel, at least one of these variation loci may be non-parallel to other variation loci. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 38(f), in the medium variation display area 42a2, a decorative identification pattern (large pattern) is drawn along a screen along a straight line from the upper side of the screen to the lower side of the screen. Along with the scrolling, in the left variation display area 42a1 and the right variation display area 42a3, the decorative identification symbol (large symbol) is scrolled along the screen from the upper side of the screen toward the lower side of the screen so as to draw a curved path toward the center of the screen. It may be configured as follows. Alternatively, for example, in the middle variation display area 42a2, while scrolling the decoration identification symbol (large symbol) along the screen from the screen upper side to the screen lower side, in the left variation display area 42a1 and the right variation display area 42a3, the decoration identification symbol ( The large pattern) may be configured to scroll from the screen back side to the screen front side (or the screen front side to the screen back side).

That is, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game in which the identification information is variably displayed (special figure variation display game) is a special result. Therefore, it is provided with display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect, and effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means, and the effect control means is for executing the game. Relatedly, a first decoration game (decoration special figure variation display game in the decoration special figure game display section 42a) in which an identification symbol (large symbol) is variably displayed in each of a plurality of symbol columns (plurality variable display areas), , A second decorative game (decorative special figure variable display game in the small symbol variable display section 42b) in which an identification symbol (small symbol) is variably displayed in each of a plurality of symbol columns (a plurality of variable display areas), The variation trajectory of the identification symbols in the plurality of symbol rows in the first decoration game, which can be displayed on the display means, includes the first variation trajectory and the second variation trajectory that is non-parallel to the first variation trajectory, The fluctuation trajectories of the identification symbols in the plurality of symbol rows in the second decoration game are all third fluctuation trajectories, and can be configured not to include fluctuation trajectories that are non-parallel to the third fluctuation trajectory (FIG. 38 ( See f)).

With this configuration, in the first decoration game (decoration special figure variation display game in the decoration special figure game display unit 42a), the position of the center line of the symbol row (variable display area) and the symbol row (variable display) Even if the width of the area) is not changed, the distance between the identification symbols is changed only by variably displaying the identification symbol (large symbol). That is, since the visibility of the first decoration game is changed only by performing the variable display, it is possible to perform a highly entertaining display rich in changes on the display means (display device 41). On the other hand, in the second decoration game (decoration special figure variation display game in the small symbol variation display section 42b), even if the identification symbol (small symbol) is variably displayed, the distance between the identification symbols does not change. That is, since the visibility of the second decoration game does not change even if the display is changed, it is possible to easily grasp the accurate game situation by the second decoration game.

Note that the first fluctuation locus can be a linear locus and the second fluctuation locus can be a curved locus (see FIG. 38(f)), and the first fluctuation locus can be displayed by the display means ( The trajectory is parallel to the display screen of the display device 41), and the second fluctuation trajectory is the trajectory from the back side to the front side of the display screen of the display means or the trajectory from the front side to the back side of the display screen of the display means. It is also possible.
In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 38(f), the third fluctuation locus (the fluctuation locus in the small symbol fluctuation display portion 42b) is parallel to the first fluctuation locus (linear locus), but the present invention is not limited to this. .. That is, the third fluctuation locus may be parallel to the second fluctuation locus (curvilinear locus), or may be non-parallel to both the first fluctuation locus and the second fluctuation locus.

The specific effect is not limited to the battle effect and can be changed as appropriate. The specific effect may be an effect using an image other than the image (large pattern) displayed in the variable display area of the decorative special figure game display section 42a, or may be displayed in the variable display area of the decorative special figure game display section 42a. It may be an effect using the displayed image (large pattern). For effects using images other than the image (large pattern) displayed in the variable display area of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, for example, battle effects, cut-in effects for displaying cut-in images, and display modes of background images There is a background change effect for changing the effect, an operation promotion effect for displaying an image prompting the user to operate the effect button 25, and a hold change effect for changing the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display. Further, in the effect using the image (large pattern) displayed in the variable display area of the decorative special figure game display portion 42a, for example, a pseudo continuous effect in which variable display of the decorative identification pattern (large pattern) is repeated, the decorative identification pattern There is a symbol change effect that changes the display mode of (large symbol).

<Operation promotion production>
The effect control device 300 can execute an operation promotion effect that urges the player to operate the operation means such as the effect button 25. In the operation promotion effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 39(a), the display of the decorative special figure game display portion 42a is interrupted, and a button image G11 imitating the effect button 25 is displayed in the central portion of the display area of the display device 41. , An operation promotion including a time bar image G12 for notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period and a designated image G13 for designating an operation mode of the effect button 25 (for example, a character image such as “PUSH!” or “continuous hit!”) The image G1 is displayed.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 39A and 39B, the button image G11 is provided with a plurality of display modes.
The effect control device 300 performs the operation promotion effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the operation promotion effect in the change effect setting process (step C365) of the change system command process (FIG. 25 ), for example. When it is won (when it is determined to execute the operation promotion effect), a red lottery is performed to determine whether or not the effect button 25 is caused to emit light in red (a specific light emission mode). That is, at the start of the special figure variation display game, the operation promotion effect lottery and the red lottery for the special figure variation display game are executed. When the red lottery is lost, the effect button 25 emits white (normal light emission mode) and the button image G11 is displayed in white (normal display mode) as shown in FIG. 39A, for example. It On the other hand, in the case where the red lottery is won, for example, as shown in FIG. 39B, the effect button 25 emits light in red (specific light emission mode) and the button image G11 is displayed in red (specific display mode). It

The red lottery targeting the special figure variation display game in which the result is a big hit or the special figure variation display game in which SP reach occurs is a special figure variation display game other than that (a special figure variation display game in which the result is other than the big hit or The special probability variation display game in which SP reach does not occur) has a higher probability of winning than the red lottery targeting the special lot variation display game in which the result is something other than a big hit, and the special figure variation display game in which SP reach does not occur. The red lottery has a higher probability of losing than the red lottery for other special map variation display games (special figure variation display games that result in big hits and special figure variation display games that cause SP reach). Is set. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by displaying the button image G11 in the specific display mode (by causing the effect button 25 to emit the specific light emission mode), the expectation of a big hit and the expectation of SP reach are high. Can be suggested.

As shown in, for example, FIGS. 39A and 39B, the time bar image G12 is composed of a time bar main body G12a that changes during the operation valid period and a frame G12b that does not change during the operation valid period. There is. The time bar image G12 notifies the remaining length of the operation valid period by gradually shortening the time bar main body G12a as the operation valid period elapses. By providing the frame portion G12b in the time bar image G12, the boundary between the button image G11 and the time bar image G12 becomes clear, and it becomes clear how short the time bar main body portion G12a becomes. It is possible to make a clear notification as compared with the case where the frame part G12b is not provided (for example, the time bar image G12 is only the time bar main body part G12a).

Next, the operation promotion effect will be described with reference to FIG. 40(a) is an example of a timing chart, FIGS. 40(b) to 40(e) are examples of displays when a red lottery is lost, and FIGS. 40(f) to 40(i) are red lottery winners. It is an example of a display in the case of doing.
For example, as shown in FIG. 40A, when a predetermined time before the start of the operation valid period (t11), the operation promotion image G1 including the button image G11 in the normal display mode or the button image G11 in the specific display mode is included. The operation prompting image G1 is displayed on the display device 41 (FIGS. 40B and 40F). Then, when the operation valid period starts (t12), the display mode of the time bar image G12 starts to change. Specifically, the time bar body G12a gradually shortens as the operation valid period elapses. For example, when half the operation valid period elapses (t13), the length of the time bar body G12a becomes the original length. It becomes half of (the length at the start of the operation effective period) (FIGS. 40(d) and 40(h)), and when the entire operation effective period has elapsed (t14), the time bar main body part G12a disappears and the frame part G12b. Only remains (FIGS. 40(e) and (i)). After that, when a predetermined time after the end of the valid operation period comes (t15), the operation promotion image G1 is erased from the display device 41.

The effect control device 300 performs the lottery (red lottery) that determines the display mode of the button image G11 before executing the operation promotion effect, but does not perform the lottery that determines the display mode of the time bar image G12. That is, while the button image G11 at the start of the operation promotion effect is provided with a plurality of display modes, the time bar image G12 at the start of the operation promotion effect is not provided with a plurality of display modes.
On the other hand, during the operation valid period, the display mode of the time bar image G12 changes, but the display mode of the button image G11 does not change. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 40B to 40E, when the display mode of the button image G11 is the normal display mode at the start of displaying the operation promotion image G1, the button image G11 is It continues to be displayed in the normal display mode until the display of the operation promotion image G1 is completed. Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 40(f) to (i), when the display mode of the button image G11 is the specific display mode when the display of the operation promotion image G1 is started, the button image G11 is displayed as the operation promotion image. It continues to be displayed in the specific display mode until the end of the display of G1.
That is, the operation promotion image G1 can attract the player's interest to the display mode of the button image G11 at the start of the operation valid period (when the display of the operation promotion image G1 starts), and during the operation valid period. The interest of the player can be attracted to the display mode of the time bar image G12.

In the example shown in FIG. 40, the operation promotion image G1 (FIGS. 40(b) and 40(f)) at the start of displaying the operation promotion image G1 and the operation promotion image G1 at the start of the effective operation period (FIG. 40(c)). ), (g)), but not limited to this, for example, the size and display position of the operation promotion image G1 at the start of the display of the operation promotion image G1 are the operation promotion image at the start of the effective operation period. The size and display position of G1 may be different. Specifically, for example, the size of the operation promotion image G1 at the start of the display of the operation promotion image G1 is made smaller than the size of the operation promotion image G1 at the start of the operation valid period so that the display of the operation promotion image G1 is started. The zoom-in display that gradually enlarges the operation promotion image G1 may be performed from the start to the operation valid period, or the size of the operation promotion image G1 at the start of the display of the operation promotion image G1 may be changed to the operation valid period. A zoom-out display is performed in which the size of the operation promotion image G1 at the start is made larger, and the operation promotion image G1 is gradually reduced from the start of displaying the operation promotion image G1 to the start of the operation valid period. Is also good.

In addition, instead of executing a common red lottery for the effect button 25 and the button image G11, two types of red lottery are executed: a red lottery for the effect button 25 and a red lottery for the button image G11. You can As a result, the variation of the production is increased, and since the player who often looks at both the production button 25 and the operation promotion image can make a new discovery, the interest is improved.
Further, at that time, the expectation is higher in the case of losing either of the red lottery for the effect button 25 and the red lottery for the button image G11 than in the case of winning both. May be. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a novel effect that it is possible to suggest that the degree of expectation is higher when the light emission mode of the effect button 25 and the display mode of the button image G11 do not conflict with each other. Because it is possible, interest is improved.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 40, the display start timing of the operation promotion image G1 is set to before the start of the operation valid period, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display start timing of the operation promotion image G1 may be, for example, the operation. It may be at the start of the effective period. Further, the timing of starting the light emission of the effect button 25 can be appropriately selected, and may be before the start of the operation valid period or at the start of the operation valid period, for example. Further, the display start timing of the operation promotion image G1 and the light emission start timing of the effect button 25 may be the same or may be different.

Further, at the time of starting the display of the operation promotion image G1, the appearance method and the appearance timing of each image (button image, time bar image, designated image) forming the operation promotion image G1 can be appropriately selected.
Specifically, for example, both the button image and the time bar image may appear at the same time, or one of the button image and the time bar image may appear before the other. Also, when both appear at the same time, both may appear in an instant, or both may appear gradually (fade in). Also, when one appears earlier than the other, the one that appears first and the one that appears later may appear in an instant, or the one that appears first appears in an instant and the one that appears later appears gradually. (Fade in).
Further, the designated image (operation emphasized image) may appear at the same timing as the button image, may appear at the same timing as the time bar image, or may appear before the button image and the time bar image. , May appear after the button image and the time bar image, may appear before one of the button image and the time bar image, and may appear after the other. Further, the designated image may appear in an instant or may gradually appear (fade in).

Moreover, you may output the promotion sound which prompts the operation of the production button 25 from the speakers 19a and 19b. Further, the output timing of the prompting sound can be appropriately selected. For example, the prompting sound may be output before the display of the operation prompting image G1 is started, or the prompting sound may be output after the display of the operation prompting image G1 is started. The promotion sound may be output at the same timing as any one of the images forming the operation promotion image G1 appears.

Further, the appearance timing of each image forming the operation promotion image G1 may be different when the big hit expectation is high and when the expectation is low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of a big hit is high, the button image, the time bar image, and the designated image appear at the same timing in an instant, and the timing at which the stimulating sound prompting the operation of the effect button 25 appears. When the expectation of a big hit is low, the time bar image and the designated image appear at the same timing in an instant, and the prompt sound for prompting the operation of the effect button 25 is generated. May be output at the same timing as these images appear, and the button image may appear after that.
Further, the appearance timing of the operation promotion image G1 (all or a part of each image forming the operation promotion image G1) may be different when the expectation degree of the big hit is low and when it is low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of the big hit is high, it appears 0.8 seconds before the operation valid period starts, and when the expectation of the big hit is low, the operation valid period starts 0.5. You may make it appear two seconds before.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 40, the display end timing of the operation promotion image G1 is set to after the end of the operation valid period, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display end timing of the operation promotion image G1 may be, for example, an operation. It may be at the end of the effective period. Further, the timing of ending the light emission of the effect button 25 can be appropriately selected, and may be, for example, after the end of the operation valid period or at the end of the operation valid period. Further, the timing of ending the display of the operation promotion image G1 and the timing of ending the emission of the effect button 25 may be the same or may be different.

Further, when the display of the operation promotion image G1 is finished, the erasing method and the erasing timing of each image (button image, time bar image, designated image) forming the operation promotion image G1 can be appropriately selected.
Specifically, for example, both the button image and the time bar image may disappear at the same time, or one of the button image and the time bar image may disappear before the other. Further, when both disappear at the same time, both may disappear in an instant, or both may disappear gradually (fade out). Also, if one disappears before the other, both the one that disappears first and the one that disappears later may disappear in an instant, or the one that disappears first may disappear in an instant and the one that disappears later may gradually disappear. (Fade out).
Further, the designated image (operation emphasized image) may disappear at the same timing as the button image, may disappear at the same timing as the time bar image, or may disappear before the button image and the time bar image. , May disappear after the button image and the time bar image, may disappear before one of the button image and the time bar image, and may disappear after the other. Further, the designated image may disappear in an instant or may gradually disappear (fade out).

Further, the operation sound may be output from the speakers 19a and 19b in response to the operation of the effect button 25. The output timing of the operation sound can be appropriately selected. For example, the operation sound may be output before the display of the operation promotion image G1 is finished, or the operation sound may be output after the display of the operation promotion image G1 is finished. Alternatively, the operation sound may be output at the same timing as when any one of the images forming the operation promotion image G1 disappears.

Further, the erasing timing of each image forming the operation accelerating image G1 may be different when the big hit expectation is high and when the expectation is low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of a big hit is high, the button image, the time bar image, and the designated image disappear in an instant at the same timing, and the operation sound corresponding to the operation of the effect button 25 disappears in these images. It is output at the same timing as the timing or after these images disappear, and when the expectation of the big hit is low, the time bar image and the designated image disappear at the same timing in an instant, and the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. The operation sound may be output at the same timing as when these images disappear, and then the button image may disappear.
Further, the erasing timing of the operation promotion image G1 (all or a part of each image forming the operation promotion image G1) may be different between when the expectation of the big hit is low and when it is low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of the big hit is high, the operation of the effect button 25 is detected, and it disappears within 0.5 seconds. When the expectation of the big hit is low, the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. It may disappear in 0.8 seconds after the detection.

Further, the light emitting mode of the effect button 25 after the effect button 25 is operated may be different depending on whether the expectation of the big hit is high or low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of a big hit is low, the light emitting mode of the effect button 25 is returned to the light emitting mode before the operation promotion image G1 is displayed in response to the operation of the effect button 25. If the expectation of a big hit is high, the light emitting mode of the effect button 25 may be switched to a light emitting mode different from the normal light emitting mode and the specific light emitting mode in response to the operation of the effect button 25.

Further, in the present embodiment, the button image G11 and the time bar image G12 are separately displayed in the operation promotion image G1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, as shown in FIGS. 39(c) and (d), The button image G11 and the time bar image G12 may be integrally displayed.
Further, the normal display mode of the button image G11 and the normal light emission mode of the effect button 25 are not limited to white, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the normal display mode of the button image G11 and the normal light emission mode of the effect button 25 may be the same color or different colors.
Further, the specific display mode of the button image G11 and the specific light emission mode of the effect button 25 are not limited to red, and can be changed as appropriate. The specific display mode of the button image G11 and the specific light emission mode of the effect button 25 may be the same color or different colors.

Further, the difference between the normal display mode and the specific display mode of the button image G11 is not limited to the color difference. For example, it may be a difference in size or a difference in movement. Further, the difference between the normal display mode and the specific display mode of the button image G11 may be the presence/absence of a pattern or the pattern. Specifically, for example, the normal display mode may be white (no pattern) and the specific display mode may be a cherry tree pattern (with pattern). At that time, the specific light emission mode of the effect button 25 is a color close to the cherry tree pattern. It may be turned on (for example, pink), or may be turned on in a color that is closest to the expected degree of the cherry blossom pattern (for example, when the expected degree increases in the order of white<green<red<cherry blossom pattern<rainbow color. May be turned on in red or iridescent).
Further, the difference between the normal light emission mode and the specific light emission mode of the effect button 25 is not limited to the color difference. For example, it may be a difference between lighting and blinking, a difference in blinking period, and the like.

Further, the display mode of the button image G11 is not limited to two types of the normal display mode and the specific display mode having a higher degree of expectation than the normal display mode. The display mode of the button image G11 may include, for example, a display mode having higher expectation than the specific display mode in addition to the normal display mode and the specific display mode.
In addition, the light emission mode of the effect button 25 is not limited to two types, that is, the normal light emission mode and the specific light emission mode having higher expectation than the normal light emission mode. The light emission mode of the effect button 25 may include, for example, in addition to the normal light emission mode and the specific light emission mode, a light emission mode having higher expectation than the specific light emission mode.

From the above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the operation means that the player can operate (effect button 25), the display means (display device 41) that can display the image related to the game effect, the operation means. And a control means (production control device 300) for controlling the display means, wherein the control means is an operation for urging operation of the operation means during an operation effective period in which the operation of the operation means is effective. The promotion image G1 can be displayed on the display means, and the operation promotion image G1 includes at least a first image (button image G11) and a second image (time bar image G12), and is the first image at the start of the effective operation period. The first information (expectation level) can be notified by the display mode of the image, and the second information (the remaining length of the operation valid period) different from the first information can be reported by the display mode of the second image during the operation valid period. Is configured to be able to be notified.
Therefore, the operation promotion image G1 is interesting because it can notify different information at the start of the operation valid period and during the operation valid period. Further, the operation promotion image G1 is composed of a plurality of images, and the image for notifying the information at the start of the operation valid period and the image for notifying the information during the operation valid period are different, which is interesting.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display mode of the second image (time bar image G12) changes during the operation valid period, while the display mode of the first image (button image G11) changes the operation valid period. It can be configured to remain unchanged.
With such a configuration, the first information notified by the first image does not change during the operation valid period, so that it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing during the operation valid period. Further, the display mode of the first image does not change during the operation valid period, but the display mode of the second image changes during the operation valid period, so that the second image should be displayed without being tired during the operation valid period. You can

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the operation means that the player can operate (effect button 25), the display means (display device 41) that can display an image related to the game effect, the operation means and the display means. A game machine provided with a control unit (production control device 300) for controlling the operation control unit, wherein the control unit prompts the operation of the operation unit during an operation valid period in which the operation of the operation unit is valid. Can be displayed on the display means, and when the operation promotion image G1 is displayed, a selection process for selecting the display mode of the first image (button image G11) included in the operation promotion image G1 (the display mode of the button image G11) A selection process (a display mode of the time bar image G12) for selecting a display mode of the second image (time bar image G12) included in the operation promotion image G1 is performed while a lottery for determining (for example, a red color lottery) is performed. It is configured not to perform a lottery.
Therefore, since the operation promotion image G1 includes the first image displayed in the display mode selected from the plurality of display modes, the player expects in which display mode the first image is displayed. You can play with a feeling. Furthermore, since the operation promotion image G1 includes the second image that is always displayed in the same display mode, the difference in the display mode of the first image can be emphasized by the second image. That is, since the operation promotion image G1 includes the first image that gives a sense of expectation depending on the display mode and the second image that highlights the difference in the display mode of the first image, it is highly entertaining.

The operation means is not limited to the effect button 25 and can be changed as appropriate, and may be the touch panel 29, for example. Further, in addition to (or in place of) the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, it is possible to provide an effect operation lever or the like as an operation means.
The first image is not limited to the button image G11 and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, the time bar image G12 or the designated image G13. Further, the first information notified by the first image is not limited to the expectation and can be changed as appropriate.
The second image is not limited to the time bar image G12 and can be changed as appropriate, and may be the button image G11 or the designated image G13, for example. Further, the second information notified by the second image is not limited to the remaining length of the operation valid period and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, the image for notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period is not limited to the time bar image G12. For example, a numerical image for notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period by a numerical value or the remaining length of the operation valid period is displayed. It may be a character group image or the like that is notified by the number of characters. When the image for notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period is a numerical image, the numerical image is the second image whose display mode changes during the operation valid period, and is the image for notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period. Is a character group image, the character group image is the second image whose display mode changes during the operation valid period.

Further, the operation promotion image G1 includes a character image G14 for notifying that the operation valid period is in progress, instead of the image for notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period, as shown in FIG. 41(a), for example. May be The character image G14 is composed of, for example, a character body portion G14a that changes during the operation valid period and a frame portion G14b that does not change during the operation valid period. The character main body G14a is an animation image that repeatedly moves up and down during the operation valid period. The character image G14 is in the operation valid period because the character main body G14a repeatedly moves up and down while urging the operation of the effect button 25. Notify that. By providing the frame portion G14b in the character image G14, the boundary between the button image G11 and the character image G14 becomes clear, and it becomes clear whether or not the character body portion G14a is moving. Therefore, the character image G14 has a frame portion. Compared with the case where G14b is not provided (for example, the case where the character image G14 is only the character main body G14a), it is possible to make a clear notification. In this case, the character image G14 is the second image whose display mode changes during the operation valid period.

Alternatively, the operation promotion image G1 includes a meter image G15 notifying the operation result of the effect button 25, instead of the image notifying the remaining length of the operation effective period, as shown in FIG. 41(b), for example. You can have it. The meter image G15 is composed of, for example, a meter main body G15a that can change during the operation valid period and a frame portion G15b that does not change during the operation valid period. The meter image G15 notifies the operation result of the effect button 25 by raising the meter main body part G15a according to the operation of the effect button 25. By providing the frame portion G15b in the meter image G15, the boundary between the button image G11 and the meter image G15 becomes clear, and it is clear how much the meter main body portion G15a has risen. It is possible to make a clear notification as compared with a case where the meter image G15 is not provided (for example, when the meter image G15 is only the meter body G15a). In this case, the meter image G15 is the second image whose display mode changes during the operation valid period.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the operation means that the player can operate (effect button 25), the display means (display device 41) that can display an image related to the game effect, the operation means and the display means. A game machine provided with a control unit (production control device 300) for controlling the operation control unit, wherein the control unit prompts the operation of the operation unit during an operation valid period in which the operation of the operation unit is valid. Can be displayed on the display means, and when the operation promotion image G1 is displayed, a selection process (time bar image G12) for selecting a display mode of a part of the image (time bar image G12) included in the operation promotion image G1. The lottery for determining the display mode is not performed.
That is, when the operation promotion image G1 is displayed, the selection process of selecting the display mode of another image different from a part of the images included in the operation promotion image G1 can be executed. Therefore, the operation promotion image G1 includes an image (another image) displayed in the display mode selected from the plurality of display modes, so that the player displays the image in which display mode. You can play with a sense of expectation. Furthermore, since the operation promotion image G1 includes an image (partial image) that is always displayed in the same display mode, the image can make a difference in the display mode of other images stand out. That is, the operation promotion image G1 is highly interesting because it includes an image that gives a sense of expectation depending on the display mode and an image that highlights the difference in the display mode of the image.

The operation means is not limited to the effect button 25 and can be changed as appropriate, and may be the touch panel 29, for example. Further, in addition to (or in place of) the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, it is possible to provide an effect operation lever or the like as an operation means.
Further, some images (images on which the selection process for selecting the display mode is not performed) are not limited to the time bar image G12 and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, the button image G11 or the designated image G13.

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The effect button 25 may be configured to be convertible from the non-protruding state (the state shown in FIG. 1) to the projecting state (the state where the upper surface of the effect button 25 is above the non-protruding state). In that case, the effect control device 300 can execute an operation promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 25 in the protruding state. In this operation promotion effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 42(a) and 42(b), the display of the decorative special figure game display portion 42a is interrupted, and the effect button in the protruding state is displayed in the central portion of the display area of the display device 41. 25, a button image G21 imitating 25, a time bar image G22 for notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period, and a designated image G23 for designating an operation mode of the projecting button 25 in the protruding state (for example, "PUSH!" An operation prompting image G2 including a character image such as “” is displayed.

Furthermore, the effect button 25 may be configured to be vibrable. That is, the effect button 25 may be configured to be convertible from the non-vibrating state to the vibrating state. The gaming machine 10 of the present modification can display an image simulating the effect button 25 in the protruding state (that is, the button image G21), but cannot display an image simulating the effect button 25 in the vibrating state. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIGS. 43(a) and (b), in the operation promotion effect in which the effect button 25 vibrates in the non-protruding state during the operation effective period, the effect button 25 in the non-protruding state and the non-vibrating state is imitated. The operation promotion image G1 including the button image G11, which is the selected image, is displayed. On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIGS. 44A and 44B, in the operation promotion effect in which the effect button 25 vibrates in the protruding state during the operation valid period, an image simulating the effect button 25 in the protruding state and the non-vibrating state. The operation promotion image G2 including the button image G21 is displayed.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 42(a), (b) and FIGS. 44(a), (b), the button image G21 of the operation promotion image G2 is an animation image in which the action corresponding to the operation direction of the effect button 25 is repeated. is there. That is, the button image G21 is an animation image in which the operation in the direction from the protruding state to the non-projecting state (first direction) and the operation in the direction from the non-projecting state to the protruding state (second direction) are alternately repeated. is there. Therefore, in the operation promotion effect in which the effect button 25 is converted into the protruding state, it is possible to notify the operation direction of the effect button 25 by the button image G21. On the other hand, the projected button 25 in the protruding state maintains the protruding state from the start to the end of the operation valid period. That is, the effect button 25 in the projecting state only corresponds to an operation corresponding to the operating direction of the effect button 25 (an operation in the direction from the projecting state to the non-projecting state and a direction from the non-projecting state to the projecting state only when operated). Operation).

Similar to the time bar image G12 of the operation promotion image G1, the time bar image G22 of the operation promotion image G2 is composed of a time bar main body section that changes during the operation valid period and a frame section that does not change during the operation valid period. As the operation valid period elapses, the time bar main body portion gradually shortens to notify the remaining length of the operation valid period. That is, the time bar images G12 and G22 are animation images that perform only an operation in the direction from the full state to the empty state (third direction). Therefore, the time bar images G12 and G22, which are animation images, can be displayed without getting tired during the effective operation period. In particular, in the case of the operation promotion image G1, since the button image G11 is not an animation image and does not change during the operation valid period, the operation promotion image G1 includes the time bar image G12 that changes during the operation valid period. The bar image G12 provides a display that does not get tired during the valid operation period.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 42(a), (b) and FIGS. 44(a), (b), in the operation promotion image G2, as in the operation promotion image G1, the button image G21 at the start of the operation promotion effect is displayed. While a plurality of display modes are provided, the time bar image G22 at the start of the operation promotion effect does not have a plurality of display modes.
On the other hand, during the operation valid period, the display mode of the time bar image G22 changes, but the display mode of the button image G21 does not change. Specifically, when the display mode of the button image G21 is the normal display mode when the display of the operation promotion image G2 is started, the button image G21 is displayed in the normal display mode until the display end of the operation promotion image G1. to continue. When the display mode of the button image G21 is the specific display mode at the start of displaying the operation promotion image G2, the button image G21 continues to be displayed in the specific display mode until the display of the operation promotion image G2 ends.
That is, like the operation promotion image G1, the operation promotion image G2 can attract the player's interest to the display mode of the button image G21 at the start of the operation valid period (when the operation promotion image G2 starts to be displayed). During the operation valid period, the player's interest can be attracted to the display mode of the time bar image G22.

The effect control device 300 performs the operation promotion effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the operation promotion effect in the change effect setting process (step C365) of the change system command process (FIG. 25 ), for example. When winning (when it is determined to execute the operation promotion effect), a red lottery for determining whether or not to cause the effect button 25 to emit light in red (specific light emission mode), and whether or not the effect button 25 is projected. A protruding lottery for determining whether or not the effect button 25 is vibrated and a vibration lottery for determining whether to vibrate the effect button 25 are performed. That is, at the start of the special figure variation display game, the operation promotion effect lottery, the red lottery, the protruding lottery, and the vibration lottery for the special figure variation display game are executed.

When the red lottery is lost, for example, as shown in FIG. 39(a), FIG. 42(a), FIG. 43(a), and FIG. 44(a), the effect button 25 is white (normal light emission mode). In addition to emitting light, the operation promotion image G1 including the white (normal display mode) button image G11 or the operation promotion image G2 including the white (normal display mode) button image G21 is displayed. On the other hand, when the player wins the red lottery, as shown in, for example, FIG. 39(b), FIG. 42(b), FIG. 43(b), and FIG. 44(b), the effect button 25 is red (specific light emission mode). In addition to emitting light, the operation promotion image G1 including the red (specific display mode) button image G11 or the operation promotion image G2 including the red (specific display mode) button image G21 is displayed.
Further, in the case where the project is not selected in the projecting lottery, the effect button 25 is maintained in the non-projecting state and the non-projecting is performed as shown in, for example, FIGS. 39(a), (b), 43(a), and (b). The operation promotion image G1 including the button image G11 that is an image simulating the state production button 25 is displayed. On the other hand, in the case where the projecting lottery is won, the effect button 25 is changed from the non-projecting state to the projecting state as shown in, for example, FIGS. 42(a), (b), 44(a), (b). The operation promotion image G2 including the button image G21 that is an image simulating the effect button 25 in the protruding state is displayed.

In addition, in the case of losing the vibration lottery, as shown in, for example, FIGS. 39(a), (b), 42(a), and (b), the effect button 25 is maintained in the non-vibration state and the operation is promoted. The image G1 or the operation promotion image G2 is displayed. On the other hand, in the case where the vibration lottery is won, the effect button 25 is changed from the non-vibration state to the vibration state as shown in, for example, FIGS. 43(a), (b), 44(a), (b). The operation promotion image G1 or the operation promotion image G2 is displayed. When the vibration lottery is won, the effect button 25 may be changed from the non-vibration state to the vibration state while the operation promotion image may not be displayed. Further, the effect button 25 may be converted from the non-vibrating state to the vibrating state during a period other than the operation valid period (for example, a period in which the big hit result is displayed).

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 45, in the case of losing in the red lottery, the protruding lottery, and the vibration lottery, the operation promotion image G1 including the white (normal display mode) button image G11 is displayed and the non-protruding state is displayed. Moreover, the production button 25 in the non-vibration state emits white light (normal light emission mode) (see FIG. 39(a)).
When the player wins the red lottery and loses the protruding lottery or the vibration lottery, the operation promotion image G1 including the red (specific display mode) button image G11 is displayed, and the non-protruding state and the non-vibrating state are displayed. The effect button 25 emits light in red (specific light emission mode) (see FIG. 39(b)).

When winning the vibration lottery and losing the red lottery and the protruding lottery, the operation promotion image G1 including the white (normal display mode) button image G11 is displayed and the non-protruding state and the vibrating state are produced. The button 25 emits white light (normal light emission mode) (see FIG. 43(a)).
In addition, when the player wins the protruding lottery and loses the red lottery or the vibration lottery, the operation promotion image G2 including the white (normal display mode) button image G21 (animation image) is displayed, and the protruding state and the non-protruding state are displayed. The vibrating effect button 25 emits white light (normal light emission mode) (see FIG. 42A).
When the player wins the red lottery or the vibration lottery and loses the protruding lottery, the operation promotion image G1 including the red (specific display mode) button image G11 is displayed, and the non-protruding state and the vibrating state are produced. The button 25 emits red light (specific light emission mode) (see FIG. 43(b)).

When the player wins the red lottery or the protruding lottery and loses the vibration lottery, the operation promotion image G2 including the red (specific display mode) button image G21 (animation image) is displayed, and the protruding state and the non-protrusion state are displayed. The vibrating effect button 25 emits red light (specific light emission mode) (see FIG. 42B).
Further, when the player has won the protruding lottery or the vibration lottery and has lost the red lottery, the operation promotion image G2 including the white (normal display mode) button image G21 (animation image) is displayed, and the protruding state and the vibration are generated. The state production button 25 emits white light (normal light emission mode) (see FIG. 44A).
Further, when the player wins the red lottery, the protrusion lottery, and the vibration lottery, the operation promotion image G2 including the red (specific display mode) button image G21 (animation image) is displayed, and the projecting state and the vibrating state are produced. The button 25 emits red light (specific light emission mode) (see FIG. 44(b)).

In the present modification, as in the above-described embodiment, by causing the effect button 25 to emit light in a specific light emission mode (displaying the button images G11 and G21 in a specific display mode), a big hit expectation degree and SP reach are generated. It can be suggested that expectations are high.
Further, in the present modified example, by converting the effect button 25 to the projecting state (displaying the button image G21 that is an image simulating the projecting button 25 in the projecting state), the expectation degree of the big hit and the SP reach occur. It can be suggested that there is a high degree of expectation. In other words, the special lottery lottery targeting the special figure variation display game in which the result is a big hit or the special figure variation display game in which SP reach occurs is a special figure variation display game other than that (a special figure variation display in which the result is other than the big hit. Games and special map variable display games where SP reach does not occur) are more likely to be won than the salient lottery, and special map variable display games where the result is something other than a jackpot or special map variable display games where SP reach does not occur. The projected lottery targeted is more likely to be defeated than the projected lottery targeted for other special figure variation display games (special figure variation display games where the result is a big hit or special figure variation display games where SP reach occurs). It is set to be high.

Furthermore, in this modification, it is possible to suggest that the expectation of a big hit or the expectation of SP reach is high by converting the effect button 25 into the vibrating state. That is, the vibration lottery targeting the special figure variation display game in which the result is a big hit or the special figure variation display game in which SP reach occurs is the special figure variation display game (the special figure variation display in which the result is other than the big hit. Games and special map variation display games that do not generate SP reach) are more likely to win than the vibration lottery, and special figure variation display games that do not result in jackpots and special figure variation display games that do not generate SP reach The target vibration lottery has a higher probability of being lost than the vibration lottery targeting other special map fluctuation display games (special map fluctuation display games that result in a big hit and special map fluctuation display games that cause SP reach). It is set to be high.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 45, for example, it can be suggested that the larger the number of lottery items that have been won, the higher the degree of expectation.
In the example shown in FIG. 45, the expectation is set higher in the case of winning the vibration lottery than in the case of winning the red lottery, but the opposite may be set.
Further, in the example shown in FIG. 45, the expectation is set higher in the case of winning the protruding lottery than in the case of winning the red lottery, but the opposite may be set.
Further, in the example shown in FIG. 45, the expectation level is set higher in the case of winning the protruding lottery than in the case of winning the vibration lottery, but the opposite may be set.

In addition, instead of executing a common red lottery for the effect button 25 and the button image, two types of red lottery, that is, a red lottery for the effect button 25 and a red lottery for the button image, are executed. Is also good. As a result, the variation of the production is increased, and since the player who often looks at both the production button 25 and the operation promotion image can make a new discovery, the interest is improved.
Further, at that time, the expectation level is higher in the case of losing to either one of the red lottery for the effect button 25 and the red lottery for the button image. Is also good. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a novel effect such that it can be suggested that the degree of expectation is higher when the light emitting mode of the effect button 25 and the display mode of the button image are inconsistent than when they are inconsistent. Therefore, interest is improved.

In addition, instead of executing the common protruding lottery for the effect button 25 and the button image, two kinds of protruding lottery, that is, the protruding lottery for the effect button 25 and the protruding lottery for the button image are executed. Is also good. As a result, the variation of the production is increased, and since the player who often looks at both the production button 25 and the operation promotion image can make a new discovery, the interest is improved.
Further, at that time, the expectation is higher in the case of losing to either one of the projecting button 25 projecting lottery and the button image projecting lottery. Is also good. With this configuration, the state of the effect button 25 (whether the non-protruding state or the protruding state) and the state of the button image (whether the button image G11 or the button image G21). Intrinsicity is improved because it is possible to produce a novel production that suggests that the degree of expectation is higher in the case of contradiction than in the case of no contradiction.

Further, the display start timing of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 can be appropriately selected, and may be before the start of the operation valid period or at the start of the operation valid period, for example. Further, the timing of starting the light emission of the effect button 25 can be appropriately selected, and may be before the start of the operation valid period or at the start of the operation valid period, for example. Further, the display start timing of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 and the light emission start timing of the effect button 25 may be the same or may be different.

Further, at the time of starting the display of the operation prompting images G1 and G2, the appearance method and the appearance timing of each image (button image, time bar image, designated image) forming the operation prompting images G1 and G2 can be appropriately selected.
Specifically, for example, both the button image and the time bar image may appear at the same time, or one of the button image and the time bar image may appear before the other. Also, when both appear at the same time, both may appear in an instant, or both may appear gradually (fade in). Also, when one appears earlier than the other, the one that appears first and the one that appears later may appear in an instant, or the one that appears first appears in an instant and the one that appears later appears gradually. (Fade in).
Further, the designated image (operation emphasized image) may appear at the same timing as the button image, may appear at the same timing as the time bar image, or may appear before the button image and the time bar image. , May appear after the button image and the time bar image, may appear before one of the button image and the time bar image, and may appear after the other. Further, the designated image may appear in an instant or may gradually appear (fade in).

Moreover, you may output the promotion sound which prompts the operation of the production button 25 from the speakers 19a and 19b. The output timing of the prompting sound can be appropriately selected. For example, the prompting sound may be output before the display of the operation prompting images G1 and G2 is started, or the prompting sound may be output after the display of the operation prompting images G1 and G2 is started. The prompt sound may be output, or the prompt sound may be output at the same timing as any of the images forming the operation prompt images G1 and G2 appears.

Further, the appearance timing of each image forming the operation promotion images G1 and G2 may be different when the expectation of the big hit is high and when it is low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of a big hit is high, the button image, the time bar image, and the designated image appear at the same timing in an instant, and the timing at which the stimulating sound prompting the operation of the effect button 25 appears. When the expectation of a big hit is low, the time bar image and the designated image appear at the same timing in an instant, and the prompt sound for prompting the operation of the effect button 25 is generated. May be output at the same timing as these images appear, and the button image may appear after that.
In addition, the appearance timing of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 (all or a part of each image forming the operation promotion images G1 and G2) may be different between when the expectation of the big hit is low and when it is low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of the big hit is high, it appears 0.8 seconds before the operation valid period starts, and when the expectation of the big hit is low, the operation valid period starts 0.5. You may make it appear two seconds before.

Further, the conversion timing of the effect button 25 from the non-protruding state to the projecting state can be appropriately selected, and may be, for example, before the start of the operation valid period or at the start of the operation valid period. .. Further, the display start timing of the operation promotion image G2 and the conversion timing of the effect button 25 to the protruding state may be the same or different.
Further, the conversion timing of the effect button 25 from the non-vibration state to the vibration state can be appropriately selected, and may be, for example, before the start of the operation valid period or at the start of the operation valid period. .. Further, the display start timing of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 and the conversion timing of the effect button 25 into the vibration state may be the same or different.

Further, the timing of ending the display of the operation promoting images G1 and G2 can be appropriately selected, and may be, for example, after the end of the operation valid period or at the end of the operation valid period. Further, the timing of ending the light emission of the effect button 25 can be appropriately selected, and may be, for example, after the end of the operation valid period or at the end of the operation valid period. Further, the timing of ending the display of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 and the timing of ending the light emission of the effect button 25 may be the same or may be different.

In addition, when the display of the operation prompting images G1 and G2 is finished, the method and timing for deleting the images (button images, time bar images, designated images) forming the operation prompting images G1 and G2 can be appropriately selected.
Specifically, for example, both the button image and the time bar image may disappear at the same time, or one of the button image and the time bar image may disappear before the other. Further, when both disappear at the same time, both may disappear in an instant, or both may disappear gradually (fade out). Also, if one disappears before the other, both the one that disappears first and the one that disappears later may disappear in an instant, or the one that disappears first may disappear in an instant and the one that disappears later may gradually disappear. (Fade out).
Further, the designated image (operation emphasized image) may disappear at the same timing as the button image, may disappear at the same timing as the time bar image, or may disappear before the button image and the time bar image. , May disappear after the button image and the time bar image, may disappear before one of the button image and the time bar image, and may disappear after the other. Further, the designated image may disappear in an instant or may gradually disappear (fade out).

Further, the operation sound may be output from the speakers 19a and 19b in response to the operation of the effect button 25. The output timing of the operation sound can be appropriately selected. For example, the operation sound may be output before the display of the operation prompting images G1 and G2 ends, or the operation sound may be output after the display of the operation prompting images G1 and G2 ends. The operation sound may be output, or the operation sound may be output at the same timing as when any one of the images forming the operation promotion images G1 and G2 disappears.

Further, the erasing timing of each image forming the operation promoting images G1 and G2 may be different when the big hit expectation is high and when the expectation is low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of a big hit is high, the button image, the time bar image, and the designated image disappear in an instant at the same timing, and the operation sound corresponding to the operation of the effect button 25 disappears in these images. It is output at the same timing as the timing or after these images disappear, and when the expectation of the big hit is low, the time bar image and the designated image disappear at the same timing in an instant, and the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. The operation sound may be output at the same timing as when these images disappear, and then the button image may disappear.
In addition, the erasing timing of the operation prompting images G1 and G2 (the whole or a part of each image forming the operation prompting images G1 and G2) may be different when the expectation degree of the big hit is low and when it is low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of the big hit is high, the operation of the effect button 25 is detected, and it disappears within 0.5 seconds. When the expectation of the big hit is low, the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. It may disappear in 0.8 seconds after the detection.

Further, the light emitting mode of the effect button 25 after the effect button 25 is operated may be different depending on whether the expectation of the big hit is high or low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of a big hit is low, the light emitting mode of the effect button 25 is returned to the light emitting mode before the operation promotion images G1 and G2 are displayed in response to the operation of the effect button 25. Thus, when the expectation of the big hit is high, the light emitting mode of the effect button 25 may be switched to the light emitting mode different from the normal light emitting mode and the specific light emitting mode in response to the operation of the effect button 25. ..

Further, the conversion timing (return timing) from the projecting state of the effect button 25 to the non-projecting state can be appropriately selected, and may be, for example, after the end of the operation valid period or at the end of the operation valid period. You can have it. Further, the timing for ending the display of the operation promotion image G2 and the timing for converting the effect button 25 to the non-protruding state may be the same or may be different.
Further, the conversion timing (return timing) from the vibrating state of the effect button 25 to the non-vibrating state can be appropriately selected, and may be, for example, after the end of the operation valid period or at the end of the operation valid period. You can have it. Further, the timing of ending the display of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 and the timing of converting the effect button 25 to the non-vibration state may be the same or different.

Further, in the present modification, the button images G11, G21 and the time bar images G12, G22 are separately displayed in the operation promotion images G1, G2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the button images G11, G21 and the time bar image are not limited thereto. It may be displayed integrally with G12 and G22.
The normal display mode of the button images G11 and G21 and the normal light emission mode of the effect button 25 are not limited to white, and can be changed as appropriate. The normal display mode of the button images G11 and G21 and the normal light emission mode of the effect button 25 may be the same color or different colors.
The specific display mode of the button images G11 and G21 and the specific light emission mode of the effect button 25 are not limited to red and can be changed as appropriate. The specific display mode of the button images G11 and G22 and the specific light emission mode of the effect button 25 may be the same color or different colors.

Further, the difference between the normal display mode and the specific display mode of the button images G11 and G21 is not limited to the color difference. For example, it may be a difference in size or a difference in movement. Further, the difference between the normal display mode and the specific display mode of the button images G11 and G21 may be the presence/absence of a pattern, the difference of a pattern, or the like. Specifically, for example, the normal display mode may be white (no pattern) and the specific display mode may be a cherry tree pattern (with pattern). At that time, the specific light emission mode of the effect button 25 is a color close to the cherry tree pattern. It may be turned on (for example, pink), or may be turned on in a color that is closest to the expected degree of the cherry blossom pattern (for example, when the expected degree increases in the order of white<green<red<cherry blossom pattern<rainbow color. May be turned on in red or iridescent).
Further, the difference between the normal light emission mode and the specific light emission mode of the effect button 25 is not limited to the color difference. For example, it may be a difference between lighting and blinking, a difference in blinking period, and the like.

Further, the display modes of the button images G11 and G21 are not limited to the two types of the normal display mode and the specific display mode having a higher degree of expectation than the normal display mode. The display modes of the button images G11 and G21 may include, for example, a display mode having higher expectation than the specific display mode in addition to the normal display mode and the specific display mode.
In addition, the light emission mode of the effect button 25 is not limited to two types, that is, the normal light emission mode and the specific light emission mode having higher expectation than the normal light emission mode. The light emission mode of the effect button 25 may include, for example, in addition to the normal light emission mode and the specific light emission mode, a light emission mode having higher expectation than the specific light emission mode.

From the above, the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example has an operating means (effect button 25) operable by the player, a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect, and an operating means. And a control means (production control device 300) for controlling the display means, wherein the control means is an operation for urging operation of the operation means during an operation effective period in which the operation of the operation means is effective. The first images (button images G11, G21) capable of displaying the promotion images G1, G2 on the display means, and the operation promotion images G1, G2 being able to notify the first information (degree of expectation), and the first information. At least a second image (time bar images G12, G22) capable of reporting different second information (the remaining length of the operation valid period), and the second information notified by the second image is during the operation valid period. On the other hand, the first information notified by the first image does not change during the operation valid period.
Therefore, the operation prompting images G1 and G2 can inform the information that changes during the effective operation period and the information that does not change, and thus the interest is high. Further, the operation promoting images G1 and G2 are composed of a plurality of images, and the image for notifying information that changes during the valid operation period and the image for notifying information that does not change during the valid operation period are different, which is interesting.

The operation means is not limited to the effect button 25 and can be changed as appropriate, and may be the touch panel 29, for example. Further, in addition to (or in place of) the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, it is possible to provide an effect operation lever or the like as an operation means.
The first image is not limited to the button images G11 and G21 and can be changed as appropriate, and may be the time bar images G12 and G22 or the designated images G13 and G23, for example. Further, the first information notified by the first image is not limited to the expectation and can be changed as appropriate.
The second image is not limited to the time bar images G12 and G22 and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, the button images G11 and G21 or the designated images G13 and G23. Further, the second information notified by the second image is not limited to the remaining length of the operation valid period and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, the image notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period is not limited to the time bar images G12 and G22. For example, a numerical image for notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period by a numerical value or the remaining length of the operation valid period. It may be a character group image or the like for notifying the user by the number of characters. When the image for notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period is a numerical image, the numerical image is the second image whose display mode changes during the operation valid period, and is the image for notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period. Is a character group image, the character group image is the second image whose display mode changes during the operation valid period.
In addition, the operation promotion images G1 and G2 are replaced with images for notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period, and a character image G14 (see FIG. 41(a)) for notifying that the operation valid period is in effect, and an effect button. It may include a meter image G15 (see FIG. 41(b)) notifying the operation result of No. 25.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example has an operating means (projection button 25 in a protruding state) that can be operated by the player, a display means (display device 41) that can display an image related to the game production, and an operating means. And a control means (production control device 300) for controlling the display means, wherein the control means is an operation for urging operation of the operation means during an operation effective period in which the operation of the operation means is effective. The promotion image G2 can be displayed on the display means, and the operation promotion image G2 is a second operation opposite to the first operation mode in which the operation promotion image G2 operates in the first direction (direction from the protruding state to the non-projecting state). Direction (the direction from the non-protruding state to the protruding state), the first image (button image G21) alternately repeating the second operation mode, and the third direction (direction from the full state to the empty state) are operated. And a second image (time bar image G22) performing the third operation mode.
Therefore, the operation promotion image G2 is interesting because it includes two types of images: an image that repeats bidirectional movements (button image G21) and an image that performs unidirectional movements (time bar image G22).

In addition, the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example has an operating means (projection button 25 in a protruding state) that can be operated by the player, a display means (display device 41) that can display an image related to the game production, and an operating means. And a control means (production control device 300) for controlling the display means, wherein the control means is an operation for urging operation of the operation means during an operation effective period in which the operation of the operation means is effective. The promotion image G2 can be displayed on the display means, and the operation promotion image G2 is a second direction different from the first operation mode in which the operation promotion image G2 operates in the first direction (direction from the protruding state to the non-projecting state). A first image (button image G21) that switches between a second operation mode that operates in the direction from the non-projected state to the projected state, and a third direction different from the first direction (direction from the full state to the empty state). And a second image (time bar image G22) that performs the third operation mode that moves to (4).
Therefore, the operation promotion image G2 is interesting because it includes two types of images, an image performing a multidirectional operation (button image G21) and an image performing a unidirectional operation (time bar image G22).

The operation means is not limited to the projecting button 25 in the projecting state and can be changed as appropriate, and may be the touch panel 29 or the projecting button 25 in the non-projecting state, for example. Further, in addition to (or in place of) the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, it is possible to provide an effect operation lever or the like as an operation means.
The first image is not limited to the button image G21 and can be changed as appropriate, and may be the time bar image G22 or the designated image G23, for example.
The second image is not limited to the time bar image G22 and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, the button image G21 or the designated image G23.

Further, the second direction is not limited to the direction opposite to the first direction, and may be any direction different from the first direction. Specifically, for example, when the first direction is a direction from the upper side to the lower side, the second direction may be a direction from the left side to the right side. Further, the second direction and the third direction may be the same direction.
Further, in the present modification, the time bar images G12 and G22 are long time bar images in the left-right direction and the third direction is the direction from the right side to the left side, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the time bar images G12 and G22 are long time bar images in the left-right direction, the third direction may be a direction from the left side to the right side. Further, the time bar images G12 and G22 may be circular time bar images, and in this case, the third direction is the clockwise direction (or the counterclockwise direction). Further, the time bar images G12 and G22 may be three-dimensional time bar images, and in this case, the third direction is a direction from the screen back side to the screen front side (or from the screen front side to the screen back side). Direction). Further, the time bar images G12 and G22 may be vertically long time bar images, and in this case, the third direction is a direction from the upper side to the lower side (or a direction from the lower side to the upper side). Become.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example has an operating means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player, a display means (display device 41) that can display an image related to the game effect, an operating means and a displaying means. In the gaming machine provided with a control unit (production control device 300) for controlling the control unit, the control unit converts the operation unit into a specific mode different from the normal mode (non-protruding mode, normal light emitting mode, non-vibrating mode). In addition, the operation promoting image G2 that prompts the user to operate the operating means can be displayed on the display means during the operation valid period during which the operation of the operating means is enabled, and the specific aspect is the first specific aspect (projection). Mode), the second specific mode (specific light emission mode), and the third specific mode (vibration mode), the display mode of the operation promotion image G2 corresponds to the mode in which the normal mode and the first specific mode are alternately repeated. The display mode (animation mode) and the display mode (specific display mode) corresponding to the second specific mode are included, but the display mode corresponding to the third specific mode is not included.

Therefore, the operation promotion image G2 can be displayed in a display mode (animation mode) corresponding to the mode in which the normal mode and the first specific mode are alternately repeated, and thus is highly interesting.
Furthermore, the operation promotion image G2 can be displayed in a display mode that corresponds to the mode of the operation means (effect button 25) and a display mode that does not correspond to the mode of the operation means (effect button 25), which is interesting. Only when the display mode of the operation promotion image G2 corresponds to the mode of the operation means, it is sufficient to pay attention to only one of the operation promotion image G2 and the operation means. Therefore, when considering as an effect using the entire gaming machine. It cannot be said that it is very interesting. On the other hand, in the present modified example, the display mode of the operation promotion image G2 may or may not correspond to the mode of the operating means, so that a highly entertaining effect is performed as an effect using the entire gaming machine. be able to.

The operation means is not limited to the effect button 25 and can be changed as appropriate, and may be the touch panel 29, for example. Further, in addition to (or in place of) the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, it is possible to provide an effect operation lever or the like as an operation means.
Further, the first specific aspect is not limited to the protruding aspect and can be appropriately changed, and may be, for example, a specific light emitting aspect or a vibrating aspect. In the case where the first specific mode is the specific light emission mode, a mode in which the normal mode and the first specific mode are alternately repeated is a mode in which white lighting (or may be turned off) and red lighting are alternately repeated. Become. When the first specific aspect is the vibrating aspect, the aspect in which the normal aspect and the first specific aspect are alternately repeated is an aspect in which the non-vibrating state and the vibrating state are alternately repeated.

The second specific mode is not limited to the specific light emission mode and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, a protruding mode or a vibrating mode. In this modified example, since an image simulating the effect button 25 in the vibrating state cannot be displayed, in the operation promotion effect in which the effect button 25 vibrates during the operation valid period, a button simulating the effect button 25 in the non-vibrating state. Although the operation promotion images G1 and G2 including the images G11 and G21 are displayed, when the second specific mode is the vibration mode, the vibration is generated in the operation promotion effect in which the effect button 25 vibrates during the operation valid period. The operation promotion image including the button image simulating the state production button 25 is displayed.
The third specific mode is not limited to the vibration mode and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the third specific mode may be the protruding mode or the specific light emitting mode.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example has an operating means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player, a display means (display device 41) that can display an image related to the game effect, an operating means and a displaying means. A game machine including a control unit (production control device 300) for controlling the control unit, wherein the control unit can convert the operation unit into a specific mode (protruding mode) different from the normal mode (non-protruding mode). In addition, the operation promotion image G2 that prompts the user to operate the operation means can be displayed on the display means during the operation valid period during which the operation of the operation means is valid, and the display mode of the operation promotion image is specified as the normal mode. The display mode is configured to include a display mode corresponding to a mode (animation mode) for switching between modes.

Therefore, the operation promotion image G2 can be displayed in a display mode (animation mode) corresponding to a mode in which the normal mode and the specific mode are alternately repeated, and thus is interesting.
The operation means is not limited to the effect button 25 and can be changed as appropriate, and may be the touch panel 29, for example. Further, in addition to (or in place of) the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, it is possible to provide an effect operation lever or the like as an operation means.
Further, the specific mode is not limited to the protruding mode and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, a specific light emitting mode or a vibrating mode.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example has an operating means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player, a display means (display device 41) that can display an image related to the game effect, an operating means and a displaying means. Control means for controlling the (production control device 300), and a special game state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game (special figure variation display game) in which the identification information is variably displayed is a special result. A game machine comprising a game state control means (game control device 100), wherein the control means has an operation means in a normal mode (normal light emission mode, non-vibration mode) and a game result more than the normal mode. An operation promotion image that can be converted into a specific mode that suggests that the degree of expectation of a special result is high and that prompts the user to operate the operation means during the operation effective period during which the operation of the operation means is effective. G1 and G2 can be displayed on the display unit, and the specific mode includes a first specific mode (specific light emission mode) and a second specific mode (vibration mode), and the display modes of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 are usually It is possible to configure so as to include the display mode corresponding to the mode and the first specific mode, but not include the display mode corresponding to the second specific mode.

Therefore, the operation promoting images G1 and G2 can be displayed in a display mode corresponding to the mode of the operation means (effect button 25) and a display mode not corresponding to the mode, which is interesting. Only when the display mode of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 corresponds to the mode of the operation means, it is sufficient to pay attention to only one of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 and the operation means. If you think about it, it cannot be said that it is interesting. On the other hand, in the present modified example, the display mode of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 may or may not correspond to the mode of the operating means, so that a highly entertaining effect as an effect using the entire gaming machine is provided. Can be executed.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example has an operating means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player, a display means (display device 41) that can display an image related to the game effect, an operating means and a displaying means. Control means (production control device 300) for controlling, and special game state control means (game) capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the game (special figure variation display game) is a special result. A control device 100), wherein the control means is a normal mode (normal light emission mode, non-vibration mode), and the degree of expectation that the game result will be a special result more than the normal mode. Of the operation promoting images G1 and G2 that prompts the user to operate the operation means during the effective operation period during which the operation of the operation means is effective. The specific mode includes the first specific mode (specific light mode) and the second specific mode (vibration mode), and the display modes of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 correspond to the first specific mode. The display mode may be included, but the display mode corresponding to the second specific mode may not be included.

Therefore, the operation promoting images G1 and G2 can be displayed in a display mode corresponding to the mode of the operation means (effect button 25) and a display mode not corresponding to the mode, which is interesting. Only when the display mode of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 corresponds to the mode of the operation means, it is sufficient to pay attention to only one of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 and the operation means. If you think about it, it cannot be said that it is interesting. On the other hand, in the present modified example, the display mode of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 may or may not correspond to the mode of the operating means, so that a highly entertaining effect as an effect using the entire gaming machine is provided. Can be executed.

The operation means is not limited to the effect button 25 and can be changed as appropriate, and may be the touch panel 29, for example. Further, in addition to (or in place of) the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, it is possible to provide an effect operation lever or the like as an operation means.
The first specific aspect is not limited to the specific light emitting aspect and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, a protruding aspect or a vibrating aspect. In this modified example, since an image simulating the effect button 25 in the vibrating state cannot be displayed, in the operation promotion effect in which the effect button 25 vibrates during the operation valid period, a button simulating the effect button 25 in the non-vibrating state. Although the operation promotion images G1 and G2 including the images G11 and G21 are displayed, if the first specific aspect is the vibration aspect, the operation promotion effect in which the effect button 25 vibrates during the operation valid period causes the vibration. The operation promotion image including the button image simulating the state production button 25 is displayed.
Further, the second specific mode is not limited to the vibration mode and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, a protruding mode or a specific light emitting mode.

Also, the button image G11, which is an image simulating the effect button 25 in the non-protruding state, may be an animation image in which the operation corresponding to the operation direction of the effect button 25 is repeated. That is, the button image G11 operates in the direction from the non-squashed state (the state shown in FIG. 1, that is, the non-projected state) to the swept-down state (the state where the upper surface of the effect button 25 is below the non-squashed state). It may be an animation image in which the operation in the direction from the subsidence state to the non-subsidence state is alternately repeated. Accordingly, when the effect button 25 is not converted into the protruding state, it is possible to notify the operation direction of the effect button 25 by the button image G11.

When the button image G11 is an animation image in which the operation corresponding to the operation direction of the effect button 25 is repeated, the effect button 25 in the non-squashed state (that is, the effect button 25 in the non-protruding state) starts from the start of the operation valid period. Maintain non-sink condition until the end. That is, the effect button 25 in the non-squashed state operates only when operated (corresponding to the operating direction of the effect button 25 (movement in the direction from the non-squashed state to the squat state and direction from the swept state to the non-squat state). Action).

That is, in the gaming machine 10 of the present modification, the operation means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player, the display means (display device 41) that can display an image related to the game effect, the operation means and the display means. Control means for controlling the (production control device 300), and a special game state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game (special figure variation display game) in which the identification information is variably displayed is a special result. A game machine provided with a game state control means (game control device 100), wherein the control means has an operating means in a normal mode (non-sinking mode, normal light emitting mode, non-vibrating mode) and more than in the normal mode. It is possible to convert it into a specific mode that suggests that the expectation that the game result will be a special result is high, and the operation of the operation means can be performed during the operation effective period during which the operation of the operation means is effective. The prompting operation promotion image G1 can be displayed on the display means, and the specific mode includes a first specific mode (specific light emission mode) and a second specific mode (vibration mode), and the display mode of the operation promotion image G1 is usually A display mode (animation mode) corresponding to a mode and a mode different from the normal mode and a mode different from the normal mode (subsidence mode) and a display mode corresponding to the first specific mode (specific display mode) are included, It is possible to configure such that the display mode corresponding to the second specific mode is not included.

With this configuration, the operation promotion image G1 can be displayed in the display mode (animation mode) corresponding to the mode in which the normal mode and the mode different from the normal mode are alternately repeated. Therefore, the operation promotion image G1 can be displayed. The interest of is increased.
Furthermore, since the operation promotion image G1 can be displayed in the display mode corresponding to the mode of the operation means (effect button 25) and the display mode not corresponding thereto, the interest of the operation promotion image G1 is enhanced. Only when the display mode of the operation promotion image G1 corresponds to the mode of the operation means, only one of the operation promotion image G1 and the operation means needs to be watched. Therefore, when considered as an effect using the entire gaming machine. It cannot be said that it is very interesting. On the other hand, when the button image G11, which is an image simulating the effect button 25 in the non-protruding state, is an animation image in which the operation corresponding to the operation direction of the effect button 25 is repeated, the display mode of the operation promotion image G1 is Since there are cases where the modes of the operation means are supported and cases where the modes are not supported, it is possible to execute a highly entertaining effect as an effect using the entire gaming machine.

The operation means is not limited to the effect button 25 and can be changed as appropriate, and may be the touch panel 29, for example. Further, in addition to (or in place of) the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, it is possible to provide an effect operation lever or the like as an operation means.
The first specific aspect is not limited to the specific light emitting aspect and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, a protruding aspect or a vibrating aspect.
Further, the second specific mode is not limited to the vibration mode and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, a protruding mode or a specific light emitting mode.

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 the gaming machine 19a (sound output means)
19b Lower speaker (sound output means)
25 Performance button (operation means)
41 display device (display means)
100 game control device (special game state control means)
300 production control device (production control means, control means)
G1, G2 operation promotion image G11, G21 button image (first image)
G12, G22 Time bar image (second image)

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the game in which the identification information is variably displayed is a special result,
Display means capable of displaying images related to game production,
And a production control means for controlling the display means,
The effect control means, in connection with the execution of the game, a first ornament game in which the identification symbol is variably displayed in each of the plurality of symbol columns, and a second ornament in which the identification symbol is variably displayed in each of the plurality of symbol columns. Both the game and can be displayed on the display means,
The variation trajectory of the identification symbols in the plurality of symbol rows in the first decoration game includes a first variation trajectory and a second variation trajectory that is non-parallel to the first variation trajectory,
The variation loci of the identification symbols in the plurality of symbol rows in the second decoration game are all third variation loci, and the variation locus not parallel to the third variation locus is not included. The first fluctuation locus is a linear locus,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second fluctuation locus is a curved locus. The first fluctuation locus is a locus parallel to the display screen of the display means,
2. The second fluctuation locus is a locus from a back side to a front side of a display screen of the display means, or a locus from a front side to a back side of the display screen of the display means. Game machine.

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