JP2020120822A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To perform guidance notification allowing guidance of a game to be recognized reliably and capable of suppressing a decrease in interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine stores a background sound (karaoke sound) of a music piece in storage means, performance control means (performance control device 300) has plural channels for outputting to sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b), reproduces data of a background sound in first sound volume in a channel to which the background sound is allocated during output of a music piece, and reproduces data of a guidance voice in a channel to which the background sound is allocated when outputting the guidance voice during output of a music piece and at the same time sets the sound volume of a channel to which a background sound is allocated to second sound volume smaller than the first sound volume.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 36

Description

The present invention, sound output means capable of outputting sound, production control means for controlling the sound output means,
The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In a gaming machine equipped with a speaker capable of outputting a game effect sound and effect control means for controlling the game effect sound output to the speaker, while the variable display game is being executed, the variable sound is reproduced by channel 1, and For example, when a presentation such as a series of announcements is made, the announcement sound that is output is reproduced on a channel other than channels 1 and n, and if an error occurs during execution of the variable display game, an error notification sound is output. The volume of channels 1 to (n-1) other than the reserved channel n is lowered to a level such as "0" or "1" to supply the phrase data of the error notification sound to the channel n and the channel concerned. There is known a gaming machine in which the volume is set to a maximum level among five levels and the speaker outputs the frame in synchronization with the frame switching timing of the display device (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2013-42833, A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when outputting the notification sound, the volume of all channels other than the channel n to which the notification sound is assigned decreases, so the interest of the game may decrease. There is a nature.
An object of the present invention is to provide a guidance notification that can surely recognize the guidance of the game and that can suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is
In a gaming machine provided with a sound output means capable of outputting a sound, and an effect control means for controlling the sound output means,
A storage means for storing music data and guidance voice data;
As for the data of the music, the data of the accompaniment sound of the music is stored in the storage means,
The effect control means,
It has a plurality of channels for outputting to the sound output means, and can output simultaneously by reproducing different data for each channel,
During the output of the music, the data of the accompaniment sound of the music is reproduced at the first volume on the channel to which the accompaniment sound is assigned,
When outputting a predetermined guide voice while outputting the music, the data of the predetermined guide voice is reproduced on the channel to which the guide voice is assigned, and the volume of the channel to which the accompaniment sound is assigned is set to The second volume is smaller than the first volume.

According to the present invention, it is possible to surely recognize the guidance of the game, and it is possible to perform guidance notification capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of the game.

It is the perspective view which looked at the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control system of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control system of the gaming machine. It is a flow chart explaining main processing. It is a flow chart explaining main processing. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining a starting opening switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special process starting port switch common processing. It is a flow chart explaining special figure reservation information judgment processing. It is a flow chart explaining special figure reservation information judgment processing. It is a flow chart explaining pre-reading big hit judgment 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 process. 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 re-variation production. It is a figure explaining an example of re-variation production. It is a figure explaining an example of re-variation production. It is a figure explaining an example of re-variation production. It is a figure explaining an example of re-variation production. It is a figure explaining an example of re-variation production. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing an example of an internal configuration of the tone generator LSI and a diagram showing an example of channels provided in the tone generator LSI. It is a figure explaining an example of an output of an error voice and a guidance voice. It is a figure explaining an example of an output of an error voice and a guidance voice. It is a figure explaining an example of an output of an error voice and a guidance voice. It is a figure explaining an example of an output of an error voice and a guidance voice. It is a figure explaining an example of the output of the high-pitched sound effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the output of a winning sound. It is a figure explaining an example of a muffling effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a muffling effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a muffling effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a muffling effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a muffling effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a muffling effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a notice production. It is a figure explaining an example of a notice production. It is a figure explaining an example of a notice production. It is a figure explaining an example of a notice production.

<First Embodiment>
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is an outer frame (
It is attached to a support frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is the front frame 1
It is housed in a housing portion (not shown) formed on the front side of 2. In addition, front frame (body frame) 1
2, a glass frame 15 (including a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 (
A transparent plate holding frame) is attached.

Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, lamps, LEDs, etc. 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, LED, etc. (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 notify the contents of the abnormality by voice. It should be noted that a lamp for notifying the dispensing abnormality may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15.

Further, in the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 (for supplying game balls to a hitting ball launching device (not shown)
Reservoir plate), the upper bowl ball outlet 22 from which the gaming balls dispensed from the dispensing unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out, and the gaming balls dispensed in a state where the upper dish 21 is full. A lower tray (sauce tray) 23 for storing and an operation unit 24 of the ball-striking launcher are provided. Furthermore, the plate 21
At the upper edge portion of the effect button switch 25a for receiving the pressing operation input from the player
An effect button 25 with a built-in 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 turns the operation unit 24 to cause the ball-striking launcher to shoot the gaming balls supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the gaming area 32 on the front surface of the gaming board 30. To do. In addition, the player uses the effect button 25 or the touch panel 2
By operating 9, it is possible to perform an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2).

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 is a flat-shaped game board body 8 that serves as a mounting base for various members.
Equipped with 0. 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 approximate center of the game area 32. A display device 41 as an effect display device (variable display device) that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information is disposed 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 (cathode ray tube). 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. 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 the game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the inside of the center case 40, and the game ball passing through the warp flow path rolling. And a possible stage portion 620 are provided. Since the stage portion 620 of the center case 40 is arranged above the starting winning opening 36, the game balls rolled on the stage portion 620 can easily win the starting winning opening 36.
Further, on the upper part of the center case 40, a board effect device 44 for effecting a game by operating is provided. The board effect device 44 is operable from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

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

Two general winning openings 35 are arranged in the lower left game area 32 of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged in the lower right game area 32 of the center case 40. The winning of the game ball into these general winning openings 35 is detected by a 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 side of the center case 40, a normal 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 start port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3).
The normal variation winning device 37 is provided with a movable member (not shown), and this movable member always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in which the game ball cannot flow. 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 (open state (game). It is possible to change it to an advantageous condition for the person).

In addition, in the present embodiment, the movable member of the normal variation winning device 37 is the universal solenoid 37.
It is a so-called tongue-type ordinary electric accessory that opens and closes by sliding forwards and backwards (sliding) by c, but the movable member of the ordinary variation winning device 37 is not limited to this. Ordinary variable winning device 3
The movable member 7 may be, for example, an attacker-type ordinary electric accessory that is opened by pivoting the upper end side toward the front side by the universal electric solenoid 37c, or it may be a reverse "ha" by the universal electric solenoid 37c. It may be a tulip-shaped ordinary electric accessory that opens in the shape of "."
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. In the first special variation winning device 38, an opening/closing member (not shown) moves forward and backward (slides).
By doing so, the upper prize hole is converted into a state in which a game ball can flow. First special variation winning device 3
Numeral 8 converts the upper special winning opening from the closed closed state to the open state according to the result of the special figure variation display game, and facilitates the inflow of the game balls into the upper special winning opening, thereby making it possible for the player to perform a predetermined operation. A game value (prize ball) is given. 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 (the winning area), a specific area into which the game ball can flow is provided, and the lever solenoid 38f so as to change the inflow probability of the game ball into the specific area.
A lever member that operates by (see FIG. 3) is provided. 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 flowed into the specific area is discharged to the outside of the first special variation winning device 38.

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

In the game area 32 below the center case 40, on the right side of the starting winning opening 36, a second special variation winning prize which can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. A device (lower prize winning opening) 39 is provided. Second special variation winning device 3
9, an opening and closing member (not shown) moves forward and backward (slides) to convert the lower special winning opening into a state in which a game ball can flow. The second special variable 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 changing 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. In addition, outside the game area 32, the game board body 80
In the lower right corner of the game, the special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game, special figure 2 variation display game)
Also, a collective display device 50 for executing the universal figure variation display game is provided.

The collective display device 50 includes a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) and the like.
A special display 1 display (first special display fluctuation display section) 51 for the variable display game, a special figure 2 display (second special map change display section) 52 for the special display 2 variable display game, and an LED lamp The first memory display section 53 for notifying the starting memory number of the special figure 1 variable display game and the second memory display section 54 for notifying the starting memory number of the special figure 2 variable display game, which are configured by LED lamps, Prepare

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

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

The first memory display unit 53 turns off a plurality of LEDs for the number of unexploited balls (starting memory number=holding number) among the winning ball numbers into the starting winning port 36, which is a variation start condition of the special map 1 display device 51. ,lighting blinking)
To display.
The second memory display unit 54 is a normal variation winning device 37 which is a variation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52.
The number of undigested balls among the number of winning balls to
Flashes) to display.
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 unit 56 is composed of LED lamps and the like. For example, when the player is in a gaming state in which the left hitting is more advantageous to the player than the right hitting (normal hitting), all LEDs are turned off and left. When the right hitting is more advantageous to the player than the hitting (in the right hitting), all the LEDs are turned on.
The probability display unit 57 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and the probability state of a big hit is a low probability state (
In the normal probability state), all the LEDs are turned off, and when the jackpot probability state is the high probability state (probability variation state), all the LEDs are turned on.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100, and the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that controls a game in an integrated manner, and includes a game microcomputer (hereinafter, referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. It includes a CPU unit 110 having the same, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port and a driver, a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130. ..

The CPU section 110 is a game microcomputer (CP) called an amusement chip (IC).
U) 111, an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and an oscillator circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 for generating a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a clock that serves as a reference for a random number generation circuit. DC32V, DC12V, DC5 generated by the power supply device 400 are included in the game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100.
A predetermined level of DC voltage such as V is supplied to enable the operation.

The power supply device 400 is an AC-DC that generates a DC voltage of DC 32V from an AC power supply of 24V.
A normal power supply unit 410 having a converter and a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from the voltage of DC32V, and the game microcomputer 1
A backup power supply unit 420 for supplying a power supply voltage to the internal RAM of 11 at the time of power failure;
It has a power failure monitoring circuit, and is provided with a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal that notify the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of a power failure.

In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply part 420 and the control signal generation part 430 are on separate boards or integrated with the game control device 100, that is, the main. It may be configured to be provided on the substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced 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 removing 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 the game microcomputer 111 (of the game control device 100).
In particular, the data stored in the RAM is retained even after being supplied to the built-in RAM) and 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 a game even when a power failure occurs and power supply to the game machine is stopped, and can resume the game 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 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, detects a power failure occurrence when the voltage drops to, for example, 17V 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. This R
When the AM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, processing for forcibly initializing the information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 Is done. 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 is a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A.
, Read-only ROM (Read Only Memory) 111B and RA that can be read and written at any time
An M (random access memory) 111C is provided.

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. ROM111B or RAM11
As 1C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

Further, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the effect contents, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like. The fluctuation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the fluctuation pattern by referring to the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as starting memory. Further, the variation pattern table includes a deviation variation pattern table selected when the result is a loss, a 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.), the variation before reaching 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. A game state in which the game state is advantageous to the player when it becomes a special result mode (special game state)
In the gaming machine 10 that becomes, at the stage where some of the plurality of display results have not been derived and displayed yet,
A display state in which the display result that has already been derived and displayed 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. It refers to a display mode that does not exist. Then, for example, the state in which the variable display is performed by the plurality of variable display areas while maintaining the state in which the special result forms are uniform (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. 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 condition of the special result mode.

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

Then, the reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the normal effect (N reach), the special 1 reach (SP1 reach), as the reach effects in which the possibility of deriving the special result mode is different (expected value is different), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3
Reach (SP3 reach) and Premier reach are set. The expected value is no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <
It has become higher in order of premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in at least the variable display mode when the special result mode is derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is a big hit). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of sync). Therefore, the state in which the reach state 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. Further, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a big hit random number for determining the hit of the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the symbol of the big hit, and a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (
Random pattern generation to generate a random pattern for determining the reach of various reach or variation display games without reach, 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. ing.

Further, the CPU 111A executes the ROM 111B in the processing related to the special figure variation display game.
One of the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A, the game result (big hit, small hit or miss) 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, CPU111A
Is a variation distribution information acquisition unit that acquires any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when the special figure variation display game is executed.

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 according to a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100 to win a prize ball. Control for paying out. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

In the input 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 starting 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 variation winning device 38, the big winning opening switch 39a in the second special variation 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. Connected to the
An interface chip (proximity I) that receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches and converts the signal into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V.
/F) 121 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 disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is cut to float. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state such as the occurrence of, 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. Of the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the start opening 1 switch 36a, the start opening 2 switch 37a, the winning opening switch 35a, the special winning opening switches 38a and 39a, and the gate switch 3 are included.
The detection signal of 4a is input to the second input port 123. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the specific area switch 38d, the remaining ball discharging switch 38e, and the out ball detecting switch 3
The detection signal of 2a is 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 for detecting vibration of the gaming machine 10,
The detection signal of the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided in the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 and the detection signal of the main frame opening detection switch 64 provided in the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10 are also input. It has become so.

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 has a keyhole for inserting the setting key,
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. If there is, it is turned off.

The RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key operation unit are operation units for selecting from a plurality of probability setting values to which 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, press the R key while turning the setting key of the setting key operation unit to the second position.
By turning on the power of the game machine while operating (pressing) the AM initialization switch 112, the probability setting value change mode in which the probability setting value can be changed is entered, and the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated during the probability setting value change mode ( The probability setting value can be changed by pressing the button. The selected probability setting value is displayed on the performance display device 153 for displaying the calculated base value and accessory ratio. Specifically, the performance display device 153 displays the probability setting value information while operating the probability setting value (while in the probability setting value changing mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode), and other than that. Displays the calculated base value and character ratio.

In addition, the state where the setting key of the setting key operation unit is turned to the second position (RAM initialization switch 11
By turning on the power of the gaming machine with (2 is not operated), the probability setting value currently selected is displayed on the performance display device 153, but the probability setting value confirmation mode in which the probability setting value cannot be changed is entered. 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 adapted 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 can be used as long as the probability setting value can be recognized. Also, other types of display devices such as liquid crystal display devices may be used,
The probability setting value may be indicated by the lighting mode, emission color, or the like of one or a plurality of LEDs.

Further, among 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 the main board 100.
Is also supplied to the test-firing test device (not shown) via the relay board 70. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37
The detection signal of a is configured to be input to the game microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

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

The data held by the second input port 123 is the enable signal CE when the gaming microcomputer 111 decodes the address assigned to the second input port 123.
It can be read by asserting 2 (changing to a valid level). The same applies to the third input port 124, the fourth input port 126, and the first input port 122 described later.

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

Further, the input section 120 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like, and the Schmitt buffer 125 receives these input signals. It has a function to remove noise from.
The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the above-mentioned various switches. This is because there is a limit to the number of terminals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 for receiving signals from the outside.

On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is
It 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 input to the ports 122, 123,
It is not supplied to 124 and 126. The data set in the ports 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 performed so that no signal can be input from the effect control device 300 side to the game control device 100.

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140, and transmits data for notifying special test symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test device of an accredited 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-shooting 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 in by 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 through the buffer 133 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port for receiving the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplying the signal to the test-shooting test apparatus, a connector for relaying and transmitting the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. There is. The chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test-shooting test apparatus.

The output unit 130 is also provided with a second output port 134 connected to the data bus 140. The second output port 134 is a first special winning opening solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 1) 38b that opens the first special variation winning device 38, and a second big winning opening solenoid (large) that opens the second special variation winning device 39. Winning hole solenoid 2) 39b, first special variable winning device 38
The operation data of the lever solenoid 38f for operating the lever member therein and the normal electric solenoid 37c for opening the normal variation winning device 37 are output, and the display data of the performance display device 153 for displaying the currently selected probability set value is displayed. It is a port for outputting.
Also, 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. ON/OFF of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected
A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting off data.

Further, the output unit 130 outputs information about the gaming machine 10, such as jackpot information, to the external information terminal board 7.
A fifth output port 137 for outputting to 1 is provided. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, 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 (driving circuit) 138a, a second driver 138b that outputs an ON/OFF drive signal of a segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 that is output from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136. An external information signal to be supplied from the third driver 138c that outputs the ON/OFF drive signal of the digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 to the external device such as the management device 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 has a power source voltage of D in order to drive the performance display device 153 operating at 5V.
C5V is supplied from the power supply device 400.
The second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50 has DC1
2V is supplied. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line according to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

A dynamic driving 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 DC12V 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 unit 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 photo coupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code of each gaming machine and a program to the external inspection device 500. Photo coupler 13
9, the gaming microcomputer 111 is configured to be able to communicate with each other so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 by serial communication. Since the data transmission/reception is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in 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 starting opening 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36,
The starting opening 2 switch 37a, the winning opening switch 35a, the special winning opening switches 38a and 39a, and the gate switch 34a in the normal variation winning device 37 are provided with a coil for magnetic detection, and the magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. A non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball by utilizing a phenomenon is used. 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 effect control device 300, like the gaming microcomputer 111, is an amusement chip (IC).
A main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for displaying an image on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. , 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
Equipped with.

The main control microcomputer 311 has a P that stores programs executed by the CPU and various data.
A program ROM 321 including a ROM (Programmable Read Only Memory), a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and an Fe that can retain the stored contents even when power is not supplied at the time of power failure
A RAM 323 and an RTC (real-time clock) 338, which is 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 gaming microcomputer 111, determines the content of the effect, and outputs V
Processing such as instructing the contents of the output image to the DP 312, instructing the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce sound, lighting a decorative lamp, controlling the driving of a motor or a solenoid, and managing effect time is executed.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a for providing a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging and reducing an image. 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 parallel, 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 VSYN for synchronizing the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decoration lamp provided on the glass frame 15 or the game board 30.
C, a synchronization signal STS that gives a data transmission timing is input. In addition, VDP312
From the main control microcomputer 311 to the main control microcomputer 311 to wait for reception of the interrupt signals INT0-n and the command and data from the main control microcomputer 311 to notify the processing status such as the completion of drawing in the VRAM. The signal WAIT or the like is 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 sent from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311.
Is entered. 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). ) To receive. Gaming microcomputer 111 of gaming control device 100
Operates at 5V DC and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at 3.3V DC, so the command I/F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function.

In addition, in the effect control device 300, a board decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling the board decoration device 46 having an LED (light emitting diode) provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40) and the glass frame 15 are provided. A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 or the like) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided therein, a game board 3
0 (including the center case 40) board production device 44 (for example, display device 41)
A board production movable body control circuit 334 is provided for driving and controlling a movable accessory etc. that enhances the production effect in cooperation with the production display in FIG. These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control the lamps, motors, solenoids, etc. are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via the address/data bus 340. In addition, even if the glass frame 15 is provided with a frame effect device including a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for effect production), a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame effect device may be provided. good.

Further, in the effect control device 300, the effect button switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the glass frame 15, the touch panel 29 provided on the glass frame 15, the initial position of the motor in the board effect device 44, and the like. To detect the ON/OFF state of the production accessory switch 47 (production motor switch) and input a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311;
A switch input circuit 336 having a function of detecting the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300 and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 has the effect control device 300 configured as described above.
32V for driving a motor or a solenoid, a display device 41 including a liquid crystal panel, a DC 12V for driving a motor or an LED, in order to supply a DC voltage of a desired level to the electronic parts controlled by the DC5 that is the power supply voltage for the command I/F 331
In addition to V, it is configured to generate a DC 15V voltage for driving a motor, an LED, and a speaker. Furthermore, as the main control microcomputer 311, 3.3V or 1.2V
When using an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as, DC 3.3V based on DC 5V
The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating or DC1.2V. 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, the VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal), the sound source LSI 314 are output from the main control microcomputer 311.
, And is supplied to an amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving a speaker and control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) for driving and controlling a lamp, a motor, and the like to reset them. In addition, the production control device 300 has a cooling FA that cools each part of the gaming machine 10.
The cooling FAN 45 is driven when N45 is connected and the effect control device 300 is powered on.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by a game ball (pachinko ball) being launched from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) toward the game area 32. The game ball launched is
The game area 32 is made to flow down 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, the general winning opening 35, and 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, or flows into the outlet 30a provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 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 firing force and shoots a game ball to the left-side game area (so-called left-handed hit) so that the starting winning opening 36 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 variation winning device 37, and the first special variation winning prize. 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.

In the universal figure starting gate 34, a gate switch 34a including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball passing through the universal figure starting gate 34 is provided, and the game area 32 is provided.
When the game ball hit in passes through the universal figure starting gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the number of memory for starting normal figure starting is the upper limit number (for example, 4) based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the starting gate for normal figure 34. If it is less than ), add the number of memory for starting universal figure (+1
) Then, 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 determination of hit (random number value for determination) 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 general figure starting memory and the general figure variable display game can be started, that is, the general figure variable display game is not being executed, the general figure variable display game hits and the normal variable prize winning device 37 is converted to the open state. If the hit state is not the hit state, the hit judgment random number value stored in the most commonly stored figure start memory is compared with the judgment 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 becomes a win and a specific result mode (normal figure specification result) is derived.

Further, the game control device 100 predetermines a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns for a predetermined variation time in the public figure display unit 58 provided in the collective display device 50 as a process of executing the general figure variable display game. After performing the universal figure changing display which is repeatedly displayed in the order, the process of displaying the universal figure changing display game in which the lighting pattern (result mode) corresponding to the result is stopped and displayed is performed.
It should be noted that the public figure display unit 58 is configured by the display device 41, and, for example, numbers, symbols,
A character pattern or the like may be used, and after it is variably displayed for a predetermined time, it may be stopped and displayed to display the result.

When the result of the general figure variation display game is a hit, the general pattern display unit 58 stops and displays a lighting pattern that is a special result mode, and the universal electric solenoid 37c is operated 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). In addition, when the result of the general figure fluctuation display game is off, control is performed to display a lighting pattern on the general figure display unit 58 as a result mode of the misalignment.

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 start memory which is the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning in the start winning opening 36 is a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).
In addition to storing up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), a second starting memory, which is a starting memory (special figure starting memory) based on the winning of the ordinary variable winning device 37, is stored. 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 variation pattern random value are extracted as starting memory information, respectively, and the extracted random numbers. The numerical value is stored in the RAM 111B as the first starting memory or the second starting memory. The number of memories of the start memory is the first memory display section 53 (special figure 1 reserved display) or the second memory display section 54 (special figure 2 reserved display) for notifying the number of starting prizes of the collective display device 50. And the display device 41 of the center case 40 also displays as a decoration special figure starting memory display.

The game control device 100 plays the special figure 1 variable display game on the special figure 1 display device 51 (first variation display device) based on the first starting memory, and the special figure 2 display device 52 (based on the second starting memory). A special figure 2 variable display game is played on the second variable display device). The special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed at the same time, but while one special figure variable display game is running, the other special figure variable display game has the first special result (big hit). In such a case, the one special figure variation display game is ended as a result (disappearance result) other than the special result. In addition, when one of the special figure variation display games is the second special result (small hit) during execution of the one special figure variation display game, the other one until the special game state based on the small hit is finished. The special figure 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 into 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,
It constitutes a second execution control means for controlling the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game (second special figure variable display game) based on the winning of the game balls to the normal variable prize device 37 (second start prize area).

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

In addition, the game control device (game control means) 100 is a big hit game state (first special game state).
After the end of the, the control to generate a game state (specific game state) in which the game can proceed in a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (the probability of hit is high and there is universal electric support) It is possible to do. 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, the display device 41
At, a decoration special figure variable display game is displayed in which a plurality of kinds of decoration identification information (numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed. 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.

In other words, the display device 41 variably displays the ornament identification information 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). This is a decorative variable display means capable of displaying a decorative special figure variable display game. Note that different display devices may be used for the decorative special figure 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure 2 variable display game, or only one decorative special figure variable display game may be displayed. In addition, game machine 1
The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may not be provided in 0, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41.

In the gaming machine of this 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 game state, it is more advantageous for the player to hit left and aim at the start winning opening 36 to play the special figure 1 variable display game.
The time for long fluctuation is set to about 10 minutes, but it may be longer or shorter (5 minutes, 50 minutes, 10 hours, etc.). In addition, the time of long fluctuation may be changed according to the result of the special figure 2 variable display game. Specifically, for example, when the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a miss or a small hit, a long variation of about 10 minutes is selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variable display game, Special figure 2 If the result of the variable display game is a big hit, the special figure 2
As the variation pattern of the variation display game, a long variation with a variation time of about 5 minutes may be selected.

Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the game control device 10
The control executed by the 0 game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 which is performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 5, first, a process of prohibiting an interrupt (step X1) is performed, and then a stack pointer which is a top address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when the interrupt occurs. Stack pointer setting process for setting (step X2)
I do. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step X3), and a predetermined register (for example, D
The upper address of the RAM start address is set in the register) (step X4). In the case of this embodiment, the RAM address range is 0000h to 01FFh, and the higher order is 00h.
Or 01h, and the first 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 process of setting the power-on delay timer (step X7) is performed. In the process of step X7, by setting a predetermined initial value, the game control device 1 forming the main control means.
Waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for a program of a secondary control unit (for example, payout control device 200 or effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to an instruction from 00 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 (the game control device 100) and waits for the activation of the slave control devices (the payout control device 200, the effect control device 300, etc.) when the power is turned on. It forms a standby means for setting the standby time.

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

After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step X7), it is determined whether a power failure has occurred (step X8). If a power failure has occurred (step X8; Y), the power supply of the gaming machine is determined. Wait for the cutoff.
Specifically, in step X8, for example, the number of times (for example, twice) the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set, and the power failure monitoring signal is turned on. Determine if there is. Then, 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, if the power failure monitoring signal is not kept on for the number of checks, the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. If the power failure monitoring signal remains on for the number of checks, it is determined that a power failure has occurred. The same applies to steps X34 and X54 described later. In this way, by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent erroneous 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 defect 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 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).
If the value of the timer is not 0 (step X10; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of determining whether a power failure has occurred (step X8). In addition, when the value of the timer is 0 (step X10; Y), that is, when the waiting time ends,
Access to a readable/writable RWM (read/write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM is permitted (step X11), and 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 pre-installed 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 the CPU 1 based on the divided signal.
11A, a CTC circuit for generating a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) and a signal CTC for giving 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 normal (step X16; Y),
Power outage inspection area check data 2 in which the value of power outage inspection area 2 in RWM is normal (for example, A5h)
Is determined (step X17). If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step X17; Y), a checksum calculation process (step X18) for calculating the checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed, and the calculated checksum and power off It is determined whether the checksums of the two match (step X19). If the checksums match (step X19; Y)
Since there is no abnormality in the RAM, the RAM abnormality flag is cleared (step X20) and the process proceeds to step X21.

Further, 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), and if it is determined that 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, if 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 or not the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X22). If the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X22; Y), there is an abnormality in the RAM, so a command for main abnormality error notification for notifying that the game control device 100 is abnormal is produced on the control board (production control). Device 300) (step X24).

On the other hand, when the RAM abnormality flag is not set (step X22; N), it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag is set (step X23). Then, if 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 gaming machine is shut down and restarted while changing the probability setting value,
Since the operation of the game control device 100 is stopped, 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). Thereby, in the performance display device 153,
The display when the game is stopped is performed. 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 step X
Return to 25.

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 of which probability setting is being changed is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X30), and the process proceeds to step X31. In the production control device 300, on the basis of receiving the command of changing the probability setting, the display of the display device 41, the light emission of the LED of the frame decoration device 18 or the board decoration device 46, the operation of the board production device 44, the speaker 1 are performed.
A notification indicating that the probability setting value is being changed is given by outputting a voice by 9a and 19b.
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, step X29,
The process of X30 is 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). When the setting key switch 152 is not in the on state (step X35; N
), it is determined whether the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the ON state based on the state read in step X6 (step X43).

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

If the setting key switch 152 is in the ON state (step X35; Y), the probability setting confirmation flag is set (step X36). As a result, the mode shifts to the probability set value confirmation mode. After that, the command for which the probability setting is being confirmed is displayed on the control board (production control device 300).
(Step X37). In the effect control device 300, the display of the display device 41 and the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46 are performed based on the reception of the command during the probability setting confirmation.
Of the light, the operation of the board production device 44, the output of the sound from the speakers 19a and 19b,
Notification that the probability setting value is being confirmed.

Then, in order to guarantee the output of the security signal for 50 ms or more, the value corresponding to 128 ms 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, 12
When the probability set value changing mode or the probability set value confirmation mode ends within 8 msec, the security signal is continuously output by the external information editing process (step X120) of the timer interrupt process. That is, even when 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 probability setting value change mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode is entered. R. The value saved in the security signal control timer area in step X31 is not limited to the value corresponding to 128 msec. However, at least 5 after switching to the probability set value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode.
Since it is necessary to output the security signal for 0 msec, 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 in the input processing (step X103) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 7) is not determined based on the state read in step X6 (state at power-on). 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;
If N), the process returns to step X33, and if a power failure has occurred (step X34; Y), the process proceeds to step X55. When it is determined in step X34 that a power failure has occurred with the probability setting changing flag set, in step X23 of the main process (FIGS. 5 and 6) after recovery from the power failure, 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. Process for permitting interruption (step X32
7) is performed until the process of inhibiting the interrupt (steps X38, X55) is performed, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) is performed at a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec). In the timer interrupt processing, probability setting change/confirmation processing (step X122), which is processing relating to probability setting values.
Is done. 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). In the production control device 300, based on receiving the notification end command,
The notification in progress (notification indicating that the probability setting value is being changed or notification indicating that the probability setting value is being confirmed) is ended.

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

On the other hand, when the probability setting changing flag is set (step X40; Y), the RAM areas other than the probability setting value are cleared to 0 (step X44). 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 an area related to the customer waiting demonstration area and 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. In addition to these commands, depending on the model,
A production number information command and a support number information command which is information on the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game with normal electric power support are also transmitted.

Next, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step X47). Specifically, the CPU 111A sets a code (specified value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Also, a bit transposed pattern of 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, a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on
Value of each, and corresponding various initial value random numbers (in the case of the present embodiment, a random number for determining the hit symbol of the special figure (big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), a random number for determining the hit of the general figure (random number per hit) ), R as the initial value (start value) of the random number (falling lottery random number) that determines whether or not to win the falling lottery
After saving in a predetermined area of the WM (step X48), enable interrupts (step X4).
9). Since the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured such 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. It is a "low-speed counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing) that has the same cycle as the unit of timer interrupt processing. In addition, in the big hit design random number, the small hit design random number, the hit random number, and the falling lottery random number, the so-called "initial value changing method" that changes the start value using each initial value random number (generated by software) each time the random number makes a round Is adopted. The random numbers are +1 or -1.
May be used for the counter type update, or a random type update may be used in which all values within the range appear in a scattered manner without duplication until one cycle. That is, the big hit random number is a random number that is updated only by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the falling lottery random number are random numbers that are updated by hardware and software.
In addition, in the present embodiment, since there is no random number (hit symbol random number) for determining the hit symbol of the universal symbol, there is only one type of hit symbol of the universal symbol, but the hit symbol of the universal symbol is provided by providing the hit symbol random number. May be selected from a plurality of types.

After the initial value random number updating process of step X50, a process of inhibiting interruption (step X51)
Then, the performance display editing process (step X52) is performed. Then, after performing the process of permitting interruption (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 (Step X5
Return to 0). 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 enabling the interrupt (step X49) before the initial value random number updating process (step X50), if a 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 also in the timer interrupt process. When such a method is adopted, the initial value random number updating process is performed in both cases. 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, then update and release the interrupt.
If the initial value random number updating process in the timer interrupt process is not performed as in the present embodiment and only in the main process, there is no problem even if the interrupt is released before the initial value random number updating process, This has the advantage that the main process is simplified.

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
), 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 at the time of power-off of the RWM and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step X60), the RW
After performing the process of prohibiting access to M (step X61), it waits 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 is correctly backed up. It can be judged when re-input.

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) that controls the game in general, and the sub-control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.) that performs various controls according to instructions from the main control means. ), and the main control means delays the start of the main control means when the power is turned on and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting the start of the slave control device (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 a 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 an initialization unit that initializes the data stored in the RAM 111C based on the operation of the initialization operation unit (
With the game control device 100), the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the standby time.
Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is configured to permit 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 process 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 processing is started, first, the register bank 1 is designated (step X1).
01). 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 process (step X122)
Then, the timer interrupt processing ends.
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. , Lever solenoid 38f, Hoden solenoid 37
Output processing (step X105) for performing drive control of the actuator such as c) is performed. 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 launch permission state as seen from the game control device, and the second signal indicating the launch permission state 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 for launch.

Next, a payout command transmission process (step X106) of outputting the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, a random number update process 1 (step X107),
Random number update processing 2 (step X108) is performed. After that, monitoring 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 opening 1 switch 3
6a and start opening 2 switch 37a start opening switch monitoring processing for monitoring winning (step X
111) is performed. In the starting opening switch monitoring processing, the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning device 37
Various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) are extracted based on the winning of the game sphere. And special figure 1
Special figure 1 game processing (step X112) that performs processing relating to the variable display game, special figure 2 game processing (step X113) that performs processing relating to the special figure 2 variable display game, and general figure game processing that performs processing relating to the general figure variable display game By performing (Step X114), a segment LED provided on the gaming machine 10 for displaying the special figure variation display game and various information regarding the game.
Segment LED edit processing to drive the so as to display desired contents (step X115)
I do.

Next, a magnet irregularity monitoring process (step X116) of checking the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 to determine whether there is an abnormality, and a process of 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 judge whether there is any abnormality, and whether there is any abnormal discharge. The abnormal discharge monitoring process (step X119) is performed. Further, external information editing processing for setting signals 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 this embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting the interrupt) and the process of restoring the designation of the register bank (that is, the process of designating register bank 0) At this time (at the end of timer interrupt processing), it is automatically performed. Note that, depending on the CPU used, there is also a gaming machine in which it is necessary to instruct execution of a process of restoring the interrupt prohibited 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 X11) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process.
1) is shown. 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).
)I do. 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).
).

When the information regarding the existence of the starting opening winning combination is not set based on the winning of the starting winning opening 36 (step X493; N), the process proceeds to step X499. It should be noted that in this case, the information regarding no starting opening winning a prize 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 or not the special figure low probability & no time saving (in the normal gaming state). (Step X494). Then, when the special map low probability & no time saving is in progress (step X49
4; Y), the process proceeds to step X497. If the special figure low probability and time saving are not in progress (step X494; N), a right-handing instruction notification command is prepared (step X495).
, Production 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 for instructing 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 the player hits the left hand. The starting winning opening 36 is in the special game state or the special game state. When a winning is detected, the right-handing instruction is informed.

Then, a table for setting the information on hold by the starting opening 1 is prepared (step X497).
, Special figure starting port switch common processing (step X498). Next, the starting opening 2 (ordinary variation winning device 37) winning prize monitoring table is prepared (step X499), the hard random number acquisition process (step X500) is performed, and the 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 with the winning opening is not set based on the winning of the ordinary variable winning device 37 (
In Step X501; N), the starting opening switch monitoring process is ended. It should be noted that in this case, the information regarding no starting opening winning a prize 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, the normal It is determined whether or not the variable winning device 37 is operated and the gaming ball is in the open state in which the player can win the prize (step X502). When the universal electric power is operating (step X502; Y),
The process moves to step X504. On the other hand, if Fuden is not in operation (step X502; N)
Then, it is judged whether or not the illegal communication is occurring (step X503).

In the determination as to whether or not there is a fraudulent fraud, it is determined that fraud has occurred if the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variable winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraudulent determination number (for example, 5). In the normally variable winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state, and the game ball can be won only in the open state. Therefore, if a game ball wins in the closed state, it means that some abnormality or dishonesty has occurred,
When there is a game ball that wins in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal prizes.
Then, 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, if the normal electric wire is not illegally generated (step X503; N), a table for setting the information on the hold by the starting opening 2 is prepared (step X504), and the special figure starting opening switch common processing (step X50) is performed.
5) is performed and the starting port switch monitoring process is ended.

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

In this special figure starting port switch common processing, first, information regarding the number of winnings to the starting port switch to be monitored among the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is provided.
0 is output to the external management device, which is the number of times the start port signal is output (step X521), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step X522), and it is determined whether the number of outputs overflows (step X522). X523).
When the output count does not overflow (step X523; N), the updated value is set to R.
The value is saved in the starting port signal output frequency area of the WM (step X524), and the number of special figure reservations (starting memory) corresponding to the starting port switch to be monitored, that is, the number of special figure reservations (starting memory) to be updated is the upper limit value ( Here, it is determined whether it is less than 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.

Then, if the number of reserved special figure to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step X525; N), the special figure starting port switch common processing ends. On the other hand, when 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 (the number of reserved special maps 1 or the number of reserved special maps 2) 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 jackpot random number prepared in the hard random number acquisition processing is saved in the jackpot random number storage area of the RWM. (Step X529).

Then, the jackpot random number of the starting port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step X5
30), save in the jackpot 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 RWM is selected.
It is saved in the falling lottery random number storage area (step X533).
Next, it is determined whether or not the winning is to the starting opening 2 (normal variation winning device 37) (step X53).
4) If the winning is not in 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 variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the variation pattern random number storage area of the corresponding RWM (step X537), and the special figure reservation information determination process (step X53) that is the prefetching process is performed.
Perform 8). Next, a starter switch to be monitored and a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure reservation number are prepared (step X539), and the effect command setting process (step X540).
Then, the special figure starting port switch common processing is ended.
That is, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball into the start winning opening 36, and the predetermined random number can be stored as a first start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number. It is a starting memory means. In addition, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 37, and the predetermined random number is the second.
The second starting storage means is capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as starting storage.

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

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

In the case of winning the start opening 1 (step X542; Y), the process proceeds to step X544 and prefetching is performed. On the other hand, when the winning is not in the starting opening 1 (step X542; N),
It is determined whether or not it is in the special figure low probability & no time saving (in the normal game state) (step X543). Then, when the special map low probability & time saving is not in progress (step X543; Y), the special map pending information determination processing is ended. That is, in the normal game state, long fluctuation is selected as a fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, which has a very long fluctuation time (about 10 minutes), but in this case, prefetching is not performed. On the other hand, if the special map low probability & no time saving is not in progress (step X543; N
), it is determined whether or not there is a special figure high probability (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, the look-ahead falling lottery information command corresponding to the determination result is prepared (step X546), the effect command setting process (step X547) is performed, and the 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 performed 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 mouth switch is set (step X551), and prepared at step X530 of the special drawing starting mouth switch common processing. Acquired stop symbol information corresponding to the big hit symbol random number (
Then, the process proceeds to step X552) and step X559. On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step X550; N), the starting opening winning flag saved in step X527 of the special drawing starting opening switch common processing is checked, and the starting opening 2 (normal variation winning device 37) It is determined whether or not there is a prize (step X553).

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

Then, the pre-read stop symbol command (corresponding to the target opening switch and stop symbol information (
(Low probability) is prepared (step X560), and the effect command setting process (step X561)
I do.
Next, the high-probability determination flag is prepared (step X562), and the pre-reading big-hit determination process (step X563) for determining whether or not the big-hit random number value matches the big-hit judgment value (big-hit high probability judgment value). I do. When the determination result is a big hit (step X564; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starting mouth switch is set (step X565), and the special figure starting mouth switch common processing is performed at step X530. The stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number prepared in advance 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)
In step S527 of the special figure starting port switch common processing, the starting port winning flag saved in step X527 is checked to determine whether or not the winning is to the starting port 2 (normal variation winning device 37) (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. And
If the determination result is a small hit (step X569; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step X570), and the special figure starting port switch common processing step X535.
Acquire the stop symbol information corresponding to the small hit symbol random number prepared in (Step X571),
The process moves to step X573. On the other hand, if the determination result is not a small hit (step X569;
In N), the stopped stop symbol information 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, when it is in the special figure high probability (step X573; Y), step X55
In the symbol information area in which the stop symbol information is saved in 9, the stop symbol information acquired in step X566 or X571 or the stop symbol information set in step X572 is overwritten and saved (step X574). The stop symbol information saved in the symbol information area is
It is used for pre-reading of fluctuation patterns.

Then, the look-ahead stop symbol command (corresponding to the target opening switch and stop symbol information (
High probability) is prepared (step X575), and the effect command setting process (step X576)
I do. As described above, in the present embodiment, each 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 the effect control device 3
Sent to 00.
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 process, 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) , The variation pattern type) determination result (prefetch result) before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.
0 can be notified, and in particular, the decoration special figure starting memory display displayed on the display device 41 is changed to notify the player of the result related information before the start timing of the special figure variable display game. It becomes possible to do.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that can determine the result of the variable display game and the variation mode information before the start of the variable display game, based on the startup memory stored in the startup storage unit. In addition, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as a start memory in the start storage means before executing the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, determines whether or not a special result is obtained). Make a pre-judgment means. In addition, the time to determine the random number value stored in advance corresponding to the starting memory is not limited to the starting winning when the starting memory occurs,
It may be any time before the variable display game based on the starting memory is played.

[Pre-reading big hit judgment processing]
FIG. 12 shows the pre-reading big hit determination process (step X in the above-mentioned special figure reservation information determination process).
549, X563). 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 big hit lottery has been missed.
On the other hand, when the value of the big hit random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value (step X582; N), it is judged whether the judgment flag is the high probability judgment flag (step X583). When the determination flag is the high probability determination flag (step X583; Y), the upper limit determination value in the high probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is set (step X584), and the value of the target jackpot random number is the upper limit. It is determined whether it is larger than the determination value (step X586). On the other hand, when the determination flag is not the high probability determination flag (step X583; N), that is, when it is the low probability determination flag, the upper limit determination value in the low probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is set (step X585). ), it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step X586).

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

[Special Figure 1 Game Processing]
In FIG. 13, the special figure 1 game process (step X112) in the timer interrupt process described above.
showed that. 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, the second special game state is executed. , Is interrupted during execution of the second special game state.

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

In the processing related to the special figure 1 variable display game, first, whether the big hit/small hit of the special figure 2 is in progress,
That is, it is determined whether or not the special game state is executed based on the result of the special figure 2 variable display game being a big hit or a small hit (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 a special winning opening count command to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 based on the winning of the special winning opening, and for closing the special winning opening when a predetermined number of winnings are received in the special winning opening Process. In the special figure 1 game process, the special winning opening switch monitoring process is performed for the special game state executed based on the result of the special figure 1 variable display game being a big hit, and the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is executed. For the special game state that is executed based on a big hit or a small hit, the 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). And special figure 1
When the value of the game processing timer is not 0 (step Y105; N), that is, when the time is not up, the process proceeds to step Y116. When the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y105; Y), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, the process branches to the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game 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 acquired using the table (step Y107), and a subroutine call is performed with the special figure 1 game process number (step Y107).
Step Y108).

If the special figure 1 game process number is "0" in step Y108, the change start of the special figure 1 variable display game is monitored, and the change start setting and effect setting of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special effect are performed. Figure 1
Special figure 1 normal processing for setting the information required to perform the changing process (step Y109)
I do.
When the special figure 1 game process number is "1" in step Y108, the special figure for setting the stop display time of special figure 1 and the information necessary for performing the special figure 1 displaying process are specified. 1 The changing process (step Y110) is performed.
At step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit, setting of fanfare commands according to the kind of big hit, and each big hit type Special Figure 1 Processing during display (Fanfare time setting according to the special winning opening pattern and information necessary for processing during fanfare/interval)
Step Y111) 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, update of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the special winning opening opening process, etc. Perform the fanfare/interval processing (step Y112).
In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game process number is "4", the interval command is set if the big hit round is not the final round, while the ending command is set if it is the final round, and 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", a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the special winning opening if the big hit round is the final round,
Special figure 1 The special winning opening remaining ball processing (step Y114) for setting the information necessary for performing the big hit ending processing is performed.
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, a special figure 1 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 is prepared (
(Step Y116), the symbol variation control process (step Y117) related to the special figure 1 display 51 is performed, and the lever solenoid control process (step Y) for controlling the operation of the lever solenoid 38f.
118) is performed, and the special figure 1 game process is ended. The special figure 1 game process is a process of performing a series of execution controls regarding the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game).

[Special Figure 2 game processing]
14 and 15 show the special figure 2 game process (step X113) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process. In the special figure 2 game process, 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 or not the big figure of the special figure 1 is in the midst of a special game state, 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). And when the big hit of special figure 1 is in progress (step Y131; Y)
To move to step Y134. In addition, when the big hit of special figure 1 is not in progress (step Y1
31; N), a special winning opening switch monitoring process (step Y132) is performed, and a specific area 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 a special winning opening count command to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 based on the winning of the special winning opening, and for closing the special winning opening when a predetermined number of winnings are received in 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 based on the result of the game being a big hit, the special winning opening switch monitoring process is performed in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process.
In the specific area switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball is monitored by the specific area switch 38d provided in the first special variation winning device 38, and is specified based on the inflow of the game ball into the specific area (stochastic operation area). The process of setting the area passing flag is performed. 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). And special figure 2
When the value of the 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 whether or not (step Y136).

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

When the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game process timer is 0 (step Y136; Y), the special figure 2 game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number is stored 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 acquired using the table (step Y14).
0), a subroutine call by the special figure 2 game processing number is performed (step Y141).

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

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

In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game process number is "5", a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the special winning opening if the big hit round is the final round,
Special figure 2 The special winning opening remaining ball processing (step Y147) for setting the information necessary for performing the big hit ending processing is performed.
If 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. Small hitting fanfare processing (step Y1)
49).
When the special figure 2 game process number is "8" at step Y141, a small hit mid-range process (step Y150) for setting an ending command and information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball process is performed. To do.

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

After that, a special figure 2 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 is prepared (
(Step Y153), the symbol fluctuation control process (step Y154) relating to the special figure 2 display 52 is performed, and the lever solenoid control process for controlling the operation of the lever solenoid 38f (step Y153).
155) 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-mentioned 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, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 can start changing (step Y201). The state in which it is possible to start variation in the special figure 1 in this determination is not from the variation stop 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 during the special game state based on the special figure 1 variable display game, but in that case, the special figure 1 normal processing is not executed. However, it is not necessary to judge this here.

When the special figure 1 cannot start changing (step Y201; N), "0" is set as the special figure 1 game process number (step Y216), and the process number is saved in the special figure 1 game process number area. (Step Y217), normal processing of special figure 1 ends. In addition, when the special map 1 can start changing (step Y201; Y), it is determined whether the left-handing instruction notification has been completed, that is, whether the left-handing instruction notification flag is set (step Y202).
When the left-handing instruction has been notified (step Y202; Y), the process proceeds to step Y206. If the left-handing instruction notification has not been made (step Y202; N), a left-handing instruction notification command is prepared (step Y203), and the effect command setting process (step Y20) is performed.
4) is performed to set the left-handing instruction notification flag (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 performed when the game state shifts to the normal game state.

Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 reserved number is 0 (step Y206). When the special figure 1 reserved 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 variation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y207), and the effect command setting process (step Y2).
08) is performed. After that, the special figure 1 variation start processing (step Y209) for setting information on the special figure 1 variation display game and the like 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, the remaining game number command corresponding to the time shortening variation number is prepared (step Y212), and the effect command setting process (step Y213) is performed.

Next, the change of special figure 1 is set in the special figure status area (information addition) (step Y21).
4). Here, the special map status indicates the state of the special map variable display game, and is 0 to 5
Is set. Special map status 0 indicates that neither the special map 1 variable display game nor the special map 2 variable display game is running, and the special map status 1 indicates that only the special map 1 variable display game is running. The special figure status 2 indicates a state in which only the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed. In addition, the special figure status 3 indicates a state in which both the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are being executed, and the special figure status 4 is the first special game state which is 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, the special figure 1 changing process transition setting processing (step Y215) is performed, and the special figure 1 normal processing ends.

[Special figure 2 daily processing]
FIG. 17 shows the special figure 2 normal process (step Y142) in the special figure 2 game process described above. In this special figure 2 normal process, 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 should be noted that the fluctuation cannot be started even during the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game or the special game state based on the special figure 2 variable display game, but in that case, the special figure 2 normal processing is not executed. However, it is not necessary to judge 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), special figure 2 usual processing ends. 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 holding number is not 0 (step Y222; N), a fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y223), and effect command setting processing (step Y224) is performed. .. After that, the special figure 2 variation start processing (step Y225) for setting information about the special figure 2 variable display game and the like is performed, 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). Note that the processing for preparing the decorative special figure reservation number command (step Y226)
The special figure 2 hold number is not decremented based on the start of the special figure 2 variable display game at the time of performing, and the hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number minus -1 from the current special figure 2 hold number. Is preparing. 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 Y23).
0). Since the special figure 2 variable display game is started here, the special figure status is set to 2 or 3
Is set. After that, the special figure 2 mid-fluctuation process shift setting processing (step Y231) is performed, and the special figure 2 normal processing ends.

On the other hand, when the special figure 2 reservation number is 0 (step Y222; Y), the special figure 1 reservation number is 0.
Is determined (step Y232). Then, when the number of reserved special maps 1 is 0 (step Y232; Y), it is determined whether or not the special maps 1 are changing (step Y233). If the special map 1 is not changing (step Y233; N), it is determined whether the customer waiting demo has been started (step Y234). If it is not started (step Y234; N),
Performs processing related to setting the customer waiting state. In addition, when the special figure 1 reservation number is not 0 (step Y
232; N), if Toku-zu 1 is changing (step Y233; Y) or if the customer waiting demonstration has already started (step Y234; Y), the process proceeds to step Y238.

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

Further, 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 earlier than waiting.

Further, with 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). Thereby, the performance control device 30
At 0, it is possible to 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 according to the game state earlier than waiting for the probability information command based on the change of the game state to be transmitted. It should be noted that the customer waiting demo command and the variation start probability information command may include other information for allowing the production control device 300 to return to the production according to the game state when it is restarted.

[Special map 1 fluctuation start processing]
FIG. 18A shows the special figure 1 variation start process (step Y2) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 normal process.
09). 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 sorting the variation patterns in the special figure pending information determination process is set (step Y241). Then R
A random number is loaded from the special drawing 1 falling lottery random number storage area (for holding number 1) and prepared (step Y242), and the special drawing 1 falling lottery random number storage area (for holding number 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y
243), a falling lottery process for randomly selecting the transition from the high-probability state to the low-probability state (step Y24
Perform 4). The reserved number 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure starting storage having the earliest digestion order (here, the earliest of the special figures 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 for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern (step Y24
7) is carried out to prepare a special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table which is a table in which information for referring to various information relating to the setting of the variation pattern of the special figure 1 variation display game is set (step Y248).

After that, the variation pattern, which is the variation mode in the variation display game, is set.
The variation pattern setting process (step Y249) is performed, the variation start information setting process (step Y250) for setting the variation start information of the special figure 1 variation display game is performed, and the time reduction variation number update process (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 related to the fluctuation start of the special figure 1 (for example, the special symbol 1 changing signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y255). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step Y256), and the blinking control timer (special figure 1 display unit 51
The initial value (here, 100 msec) of the blinking cycle timer is saved (step Y257).
), the initial value (here, "0" indicating a blank symbol) is saved in the symbol number area during fluctuation of special figure 1 (step Y258), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended.

[Special map 2 fluctuation start processing]
In FIG. 18B, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step Y2) in the special figure 2 normal process described above.
25). 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). Then R
A random number is loaded from the special drawing 2 falling lottery random number storage area (for holding number 1) and prepared (step Y262), and the special drawing 2 falling drawing random number storage area (for holding number 1) is cleared to 0 (step). Y
263), a falling lottery process for randomly selecting the transition from the high-probability state to the low-probability state (step Y26
Perform 4). The reserved number 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers and the like) about the special figure starting storage in which the digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in the special figure 2).

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

After that, the special pattern 2 which is the fluctuation mode in the special figure 2 variable display game is set.
The variation pattern setting process (step Y269) is performed, the variation start information setting process (step Y270) that sets the variation start information of the special figure 2 variation display game is performed, and the time reduction variation start update process (step Y271) is performed. .. Next, as the process number, "1" relating to the process during fluctuation in 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 fluctuation 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 fluctuation control flag area (step Y276), and the blinking control timer (special figure 2 display 52
The initial value (100 msec in this case) of the blinking cycle timer 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 changing start process is ended.

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 execute an effect that suggests or informs the probability setting value, such as selecting a variation pattern according to the probability setting value or changing the selection probability of the variation pattern according to the probability setting value.

[External information editing process]
19 and 20, the external information editing process (step X120) in the above timer interrupt process is shown. In the external information editing process, the payout command transmitting process (step X106
), winning hole switch/state monitoring process (step X109), magnet fraud monitoring process (step X116), board radio fraud monitoring process (step X117), vibration fraud monitoring process (step X).
118), 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 or an amusement center internal management device or a test shooting test device is created and set in an output buffer. Perform processing, etc.

In this external information editing process, first, it is 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 ) It is determined whether a release error is occurring (step X702).
When the main frame opening error is not occurring (step X702; N), the OFF data of the door/frame opening signal is saved in the external information output data area (step X703), and the OFF data of the security signal is set to the external information. The data is saved in the output data area (step X704), and the process proceeds to step X707.

On the other hand, when the glass frame opening error is occurring (step X701; Y), the main frame (
Front frame 12) When an opening error is occurring (step X702; Y), the ON data of the door/frame opening signal is saved in the external information output data area (step X705), and the gaming machine error status signal Save the ON data in the test signal output data area (step X706).
, And 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 0
Is set to.
When the value of the security signal control timer is not 0 (step X708; N),
That is, if the time has not expired, the ON data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step X709), and the process proceeds to step X710. 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 magnet is being illegally generated (step X710; Y), and the board radio wave is being generated (step X7).
11; Y), frame radio wave irregularity occurring (step X712; Y), special winning opening irregularity occurring (step X713; Y), universal communication irregularity occurring (step X714; Y), vibration irregularity occurring (step X715; Y), an abnormal discharge error is occurring (step X716; Y), a V passage error is occurring (step X717; Y), and a remaining ball error is occurring (step X718; Y). Of the ON data of the above is saved in the external information output data area (step X721), the ON data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step X722), and the process proceeds to step X723. That is, the occurrence of an error is output as external information.

If none of the errors in steps X710 to X718 has occurred, it is determined whether a switch abnormality error such as disconnection of the switch connector is occurring (step X71).
9). When the switch abnormality error is not occurring (step X719; N), the off data of the gaming machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step X7).
20) and moves to step X723. If a switch error is occurring (
Step X719; Y) saves the ON data of the gaming machine error state signal in the test signal output data area (step X722), and 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 executions of the special symbol variation display game is performed. (Step X72
5), the external information editing process ends.

[Starting gate signal editing process]
In FIG. 21, the starting opening signal editing process (step X723) in the above-mentioned external information editing process is performed.
)showed that. In this starting opening signal editing process, first, if the starting opening signal output control timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step X731). The minimum value of the starting port signal output control timer is 0.
Is set to. Then, it is determined whether the value of the starting port signal output control timer is 0 (step X732). When the value of the starting port signal output control timer is 0 (step X732;
Y) determines whether or not the number of times the starting port signal is output 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). Then, the ON data for turning on the starting opening signal is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step X737), and the starting opening signal editing process is ended. If the number of times the starting port signal is output is 0 (step X733; Y), OFF data for turning the starting port signal to the OFF state is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step X738), and the starting port signal is output. The editing process ends.

On the other hand, when the value of the starting opening signal output control timer is not 0 (step X732; N), it is determined whether the starting opening signal output control timer is in the output ON section (step X736). The fact that the start-port signal output control timer is in the output-on section means that the value of the start-port signal output control timer is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, 64 ms). When the start-port signal output control timer is in the output-on section (step X736; Y), the process proceeds to step X737.
Further, when the start-port signal output control timer is not in the output-on section (step X736; N)
Shifts 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, interrupts are prohibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3) and the interrupt is permitted (step C4). Then, the generation of display data is permitted (step C
5) The 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 the 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, the changeable range of the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal is set, and the LED by the player is set.
Hall/player setting mode processing for accepting operations such as change of brightness of liquid crystal and liquid crystal, volume is performed (step C10). Next, a random number updating process (step C11) of updating a random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed.

Next, a received command check process (step C12) that analyzes and responds to the command from the game control device 100 is performed, and an effect display edit process (step C13) that edits settings and drawing commands for controlling the progress of the effect. ) To set the preparation end 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. 1/3
If the drawing data of the screen to be drawn within 0 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 a system cycle (1 frame 1/30 second) is created, a V blank interrupt (1/6)
When 0 second) is entered twice, it is determined that it is the frame switching timing. The frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, the image may be updated (frame switching) in 1/60 seconds, or the image may be updated (frame switching in later than 1/60 seconds. May be switched). When it is determined in step C15 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C15; N), the process of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C15 that it is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C16).

After that, a sound control process (step C17) for controlling output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b) and a decoration control process (step for controlling LEDs of the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, etc.). C18), a movable body control process (step C19) for controlling the motor and the solenoid of the panel effect device 44, and a panel effect setting process (step C20) for controlling the effect by the notification unit or the like provided in the center case 40. go,
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 the number of commands received during one frame (1/30 seconds) is loaded as the command reception number (
(Step C201), it is determined whether the number of received commands is not 0 (Step C202).
.. Then, when it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check processing ends. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the content of the command reception counter area is subtracted by the number of received commands (step C203).

Then, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204
), the command read index is incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and it is determined whether or not the copying of the command for the number of received commands is completed (step C206).
As described above, in the present embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the received command buffer,
The contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command analysis work is performed in the command area. As a result, the command (data) is prepared in case the command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command.
Can be moved to make room. In addition, the command analysis can be collectively performed in the main processing cycle unit.

If it is determined in step C206 that copying of the commands for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C206; N), the process returns to step C204. Further, when it is determined that the copying of the command for the number of received commands is completed (step C206; Y),
The contents of the command area are loaded (step C207), and 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),
It returns to the process of step C207. Further, when it is determined that the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands is completed (step C210; Y), the received command check processing is ended. In this way, in the received command check processing, the commands received during one frame (1/30 seconds) are analyzed together. In this embodiment, up to 32 commands can be stored.

[Reception command analysis processing]
FIG. 24 shows the received command analysis process in the received command check process described above. In this received command analysis processing, first, the command upper byte is separated as MODE and the lower byte is separated as ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). MODE and A
When it is determined that the CT is within the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y)
, It is determined whether ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C23).
4).

When it is determined in steps C232 and 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 C232; C2
34; N), the received command analysis processing ends.

When it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (
In step C234; Y), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the variable system command (step C235). The fluctuation system command is a command for instructing a fluctuation pattern of a special figure. When it is determined that the 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 ends.

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

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

If it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not within the range of symbol-related commands ((
In step C239; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of a single-shot system command such as a hold number command or an error command (step C241). The single-shot type command is a command that stands alone, unlike a command that makes sense in combination like a symbol command and a variable type command. This one-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, a model designation command, and the like. When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the single-shot type command (step C24)
1; Y), the single-shot system command processing (step C242) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

If it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not within the range of the single-shot command ((
In step C241; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of the prefetch symbol type command (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 C2)
44) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is ended.

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

The look-ahead variation system command and the look-ahead symbol system command are commands including information necessary for executing 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 variation display game corresponding to the starting memory (hold) for which the special figure variation display game is not executed is 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 degree of reliability, the decoration special figure starting memory display or the like displayed on the display device 41 is performed in a manner different from usual, or the display device 41. It is an effect such as performing an effect display. And the pre-reading system command (pre-reading variation system command and pre-reading pattern system command) is the command which notifies beforehand the fluctuation pattern and the stop design which correspond to the starting memory which becomes the target of pre-reading production, from game control control equipment 100 when 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]
In FIG. 25, the variable system command processing (step C2
36). In this variable system command processing, it is first determined whether the special figure classification is undetermined (step C361). The special figure type is information indicating whether the type of the special figure is the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, and is information set in step C251 of the symbol system command processing described above.

If the special figure 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), it is determined whether or not the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (Step C
363).

If the variable command and the symbol type do not match (step C363; Y), the variable command processing ends. If the variable command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C3
63; N) determines the fluctuation pattern type from the fluctuation 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 stray variation command (variation pattern command) is received, as when receiving a symbol command of the 16R big hit symbol It means that it is a conflicting combination (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, or a fanfare). 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 is ended.

[Single-shot command processing]
FIG. 26 shows the single-shot system command processing (step C2) in the above-described received command analysis processing.
42). In this single-shot command processing, it is first determined whether MODE is a customer waiting demo (step C121).

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

When it is determined in step C121 that the MODE is not a customer waiting demo (step C
121; N) determines whether MODE is within the range of the special figure 1 holding system, that is, whether the received command is the decoration special figure holding number command corresponding to the special figure 1 starting memory (step C12).
5). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the special figure 1 holding system (step C125; Y), the special figure 1 holding information setting process (step C12) of storing information about holding of the special figure 1 is performed.
6) is performed to end the single command processing. When it is determined that the MODE is not within the range of the special figure 1 holding system (step C125; N), whether 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 regarding the holding of the special figure 2 is performed.
Then, the single command processing is ended. If it is determined that MODE is not within the special figure 2 holding system range (step C127; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the symbol stop system range (step C129).

When MODE is determined to be in the range of the symbol stop system (step C129; Y), scenario stop scenario data setting processing for setting effects when stopping the symbol is performed (step C1
30), the normal state is set as the P machine state (step C131), and the single-shot system command processing ends. When it is determined that MODE is not within the symbol stop system range (step C129; N)
In (), processing for other MODEs (not shown) such as RAM initialization, power failure recovery, error/incorrectness, effect mode, probability information, etc. is performed.

[Special map 1 Hold information setting process]
27. In FIG. 27, the special figure 1 holding information setting process (step C
126). 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 C1).
43).

If 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) determines whether the specific effect is being executed (step C144). The specific effect is an effect in which the standby hold display unit 42d is hidden.

If the specific effect is not being executed (step C144; N), the process proceeds to step C146. If 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 pending scenario data table (X reserved) are prepared (step C148), and the scenario data setting process is performed (step C).
149).

As a result, the update of the display of the standby display section 42d is set. Standby display 4
For 2d, the display is updated at different timings depending on the presence/absence of non-display information. When the display is in progress, a scenario is set to immediately update the display. Set a scenario that will be updated at the timing when is restarted. The timing at which the display is restarted can be obtained by acquiring the time from the progress status of the scenario of the effect currently being executed to the end of the specific effect. By setting such a scenario, it becomes possible to update the display of the standby pending display portion 42d when the display is restarted on the standby pending display portion 42d.

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

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

In the special figure 2 hold information setting process (step C128) in the single-shot system command process, the same process as the above-mentioned special figure 1 hold information setting process is performed for the special figure 2 starting storage. By the above-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 stand-by hold display section 42d at a predetermined timing. That is, the performance control device 30
Reference numeral 0 constitutes a start memory display means 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 means.

[Prefetch variable system command processing]
FIG. 28 shows the look-ahead variable system command processing (step C65) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this prefetching variable system command processing, it is first determined whether or not the prefetching variation pattern command is waiting to be received (step C311). Here, if there is a read-ahead variation pattern command reception waiting flag set in the above-mentioned 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 number of reservations (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 prefetching variable command processing ends. In this case, the information of the abnormal prefetch variation pattern command may be cleared from the storage area. Further, information (NG information) indicating that it is not normal may be saved in the corresponding storage area. On the other hand, when the command combination is normal (step C315; Y), that is, when the value of the valid command information is returned, it is determined whether the specific effect is being executed (step C316). The specific effect is an effect in which the standby hold display unit 42d is hidden.

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

Then, when the prefetching notice effect is not generated (step C319; N), the prefetching variable system command processing is ended. On the other hand, when the prefetching notice effect is generated (step C319; Y
) Determines whether the generated pre-reading notice production (that is, the pre-reading notice production selected in the pre-reading lottery process (step C318)) is a production to be started immediately (step C3).
20). The effect to be started immediately is, for example, a reservation change notice for changing the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display on the standby display section 42d displayed on the display device 41 from the present time.

In addition, the effect that does not start immediately is a notice of a pending change that changes the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display displayed on the display device 41 from a predetermined timing later, for example, the waiting pending display portion 42d does not display. Is a notice of pending change starting at the timing when the display is restarted. In addition to this, a look-ahead notice effect that is performed during execution of the special figure variation display game, that is, an effect that continuously produces a specific 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. At the timing of starting the execution of the effect which is not started immediately, if the special figure variation display game is being executed, the special figure variation display game is ended 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), and the non-display information is cleared (step C323).
), the prefetching variable system command processing ends. On the other hand, when 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 C32).
2) Then, the non-display information is cleared (step C323), and the prefetching variable system command processing is ended.

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

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

Here, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be simultaneously executed.
Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to aim at winning at the starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning area) by hitting left, and by hitting right, the normal variation winning device 37 (second winning prize).
You can aim for winning in the starting prize area. That is, it is possible to select a target starting area depending on the intention of the player. In the gaming state, there are a gaming state in which the left hitting is more advantageous to the player than the right hitting, and a right hitting is more advantageous to the player than the left hitting. That is, in each gaming state, the game is designed assuming that one of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game is mainly played, and the player plays the game according to this design. It is configured 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 to 30 show an example of the re-variation effect of the present embodiment.
For example, as shown in FIG. 29A, a decoration special figure game display section 42a for displaying a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to a main change is provided in the center of the display area of the display device 41. In the present embodiment, the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to irregular variation is not displayed, but it may be displayed.
When the main fluctuation is started, the effect control device 300 starts the variable display of the decoration identification information on the decoration special figure game display portion 42a as shown in, for example, FIG. ) As shown in FIG. In the pseudo continuous production, first, as shown in FIG. 29B, for example, a temporary stop display (for example, a fixed position) of the decoration identification information is displayed in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas on the decoration special figure game display portion 42a. 29. Then, as shown in, for example, FIG. 29(c), the decorative identification information is displayed in a variable display area in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas on the decorative special figure game display portion 42a. Will be resumed.

Next, the effect control device 300 performs a pseudo-linkage notification effect that notifies the execution of the pseudo-linkage effect.
In the pseudo continuous notification effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 29(c), a pseudo continuous execution notification image 43a (for example, a character image of "pseudo×2!!") for displaying the execution of the pseudo continuous effect is displayed. In the present embodiment, the pseudo continuous execution notification image 43a is wholly the decorative special figure game display portion 4.
Although not limited to this, the pseudo-run execution notification image 43a is partially displayed on the decorative special figure game display section 42a and the rest is displayed on a part other than the decorative special figure game display section 42a. It may be a thing, or all may be displayed on other than the decoration special figure game display part 42a.

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

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

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

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

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

Here, the identification information (decoration identification information) displayed on the decoration special map game display portion 42a includes general symbols (symbols 1 to 9) and special symbols (for example, special symbol Z1 for pseudo-reproduction, special for stock production). There are symbols Z2) and the like. In the pseudo continuous effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 29(b) or FIG. 29(h), the general symbol and the special symbol for pseudo continuous effect Z1 are temporarily stopped and displayed, and in the stock effect,
For example, as shown in FIG. 29(e) or FIG. 30(c), a general symbol and a stock effect special symbol Z
2 and 2 are temporarily displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the temporary stop mode of the pseudo continuous effect and the temporary stop mode of the stock effect are different.

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

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

For example, as shown in FIG. 31(a), when the re-variation effect is executed three times in the special figure variation display game to be started (when a variation command including information on a variation pattern for executing the re-variation effect three times is received). And when the result of the special figure variation display game to be started is a big hit,
Pattern for executing pseudo-reproductions three times, pattern for executing pseudo-reproductions once and stock production once, pattern for executing pseudo-reproductions once and stock production twice, stock production three times Any one of the four patterns of executing.
In addition, when the re-variation effect is executed three times in the special figure variation display game to be started (
When a variation command including information on a variation pattern to be executed once is received) and the result of the special figure variation display game to be started is other than a big hit (departure or small hit), 2
Any one of three patterns: a pattern for executing one pseudo-reproduction and one stock production, a pattern for executing one pseudo-reproduction and two stock productions, and a pattern for executing three stock productions One is selected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, as the pseudo-relationship notification effect, an effect of causing the pseudo-relationship execution notification image 43a to appear (FIG. 29(c) or FIG. 30(a)) is executed. The effect can be changed as appropriate. For example, the pseudo continuous notification effect may be an effect (FIG. 29(b) or FIG. 29(h)) for temporarily displaying the special symbol Z1 for pseudo continuous effect, and in this case, the pseudo continuous execution notification image 43a is displayed. The production to appear may be omitted. Further, the pseudo-relationship notification effect is an effect (FIG. 29D) in which the pseudo-relationship execution number notification image 43b appears or a pseudo-relationship execution number notification image 43b.
(FIG. 30(b)) may be updated, and in this case also, the pseudo continuous execution notification image 43
The effect of causing a to appear may be omitted.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the stock execution notification image 43c and the stock execution number notification image 43.
Although d is displayed on the same display unit (second notification display unit), the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, as shown in FIG. 33B, the stock execution notification image 43c and the stock execution number notification image 43d may be displayed on different display units. In this case, the stock execution notification image 43c may be wholly displayed on the decoration special figure game display portion 42a,
Some of them may be displayed on the decorative special figure game display part 42a and the rest may be displayed on other than the decorative special figure game display part 42a. For example, as shown in FIG. It may be displayed other than the figure game display section 42a.

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

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

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

Further, in the case of such a configuration, if the player confuses the number of executions of the first type of re-variation effect with the number of executions of the other type of re-variation effect, the first type of re-variation effect is generated. The number of executions of has reached a predetermined number (that is, the result of the variable display game becomes a special result),
Actually, the special result may not be obtained and the interest may be deteriorated. However, in the present embodiment, since it is possible to separately notify the number of times of execution of each type, the player can perform the re-variation effect of the first type. It is possible to avoid the inconvenience of confusing the number of times of execution with the number of times of execution of another type of re-variation effect.

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

In addition, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a display device 41 capable of displaying a variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) that variably displays identification information (decoration identification information). It is a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player when a special result is obtained, and is provided with an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display device 41, and the effect control means is identification information. As a re-fluctuation effect that starts the variable display again after displaying in the temporary stop mode,
It is configured to be able to execute a plurality of types of re-variation effects having different temporary stop modes.

Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, as the re-variation effect, a pseudo continuous effect and a stock effect are used.
It is possible to execute re-variation effects of various types, and the temporary stop mode of the pseudo continuous effect (see FIGS. 29B and 29H) and the temporary stop mode of the stock effect (FIGS. 29E and 30C). (See) is different.
Therefore, since it is possible to execute a plurality of types of re-variation effects as the re-variation effects, it is possible to enhance the interest of the re-variation effects. Further, since the temporary stop mode is different for each type, it is possible to grasp the type of the re-variation effect by the temporary stop mode.

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

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

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

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

The countdown effect here is, for example, every time the variable display is restarted.
This is a pseudo continuous variation effect in which the number displayed on 1 (or another display device may be used) decreases.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34( b ), for example, the display unit provided at the corner (for example, the lower center portion) of the display area of the display device 41 notifies the number of enemy stocks to notify the number of enemy character stocks. When the image 43f is displayed and the countdown effect is executed, the enemy stock number notification image 43f is displayed.
You may perform the production|generation that the number shown by. In the battle effect executed thereafter, for example, the smaller the final stock number of the enemy character (the final number shown by the enemy stock number notification image 43f), the lower the possibility that the enemy character will win.

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

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

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

Further, the sound source LSI (sound IC) 314 includes a channel volume circuit 345 that sets the volume of each of the unit sound sources of 32 channels provided in the LSI, and a channel mix circuit 346 that mixes the sound sources of arbitrary channels. , Effect circuit 3 that gives an effect (sound effect) to the sound source of each channel or mixed synthetic sound
47, a total volume circuit 348 for adjusting the volume of all 32 channels, and an output interface 349 for converting the adjusted sound source data into an analog signal and outputting it as a speaker drive signal to a specified 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 drive signal upper R for the left lower speaker 19b. The lower drive signal L and the lower drive signal R for the lower speaker 19b on the right side.

In this embodiment, 16 channels for the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 1 are used.
It is assumed that 32 channels in total, including 16 channels for 9b, are provided in the tone generator LSI 314, but the number of channels provided in the tone generator LSI 314 is not limited to this and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the channels for the upper speaker 19a are not common to the left and right channels, but different channels may be used for the left and right channels. Further, the channels for the lower speaker 19b are not common to the left and right channels, but different channels may be used for the left and right channels.

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

In the present embodiment, the player operates input operation means (effect button 25, touch panel 29,
Alternatively, the volume of sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b can be adjusted by operating other operation units. 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, 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.

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

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

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

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

"Error voice", "guidance voice", and "vocal sound" are sounds of the same system in terms of uttering words, and they are "error sound effect", "frame effect sound", "board sound effect", and "BGM". "Karaoke sound" is
It is a sound of the same system in that it does not utter words.
In addition, the range of "error voice", "guidance voice", and "vocal sound" is the human voice range (
For example, it is a sound of the same system in that it falls within 100 Hz to 2 kHz, and the range of the "error sound effect", the "frame sound effect", the "board sound effect", the "BGM", and the "karaoke sound" is the human voice. It is a sound of the same system in that it may not fit in the range.

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

For example, as shown in FIG. 36, the “volume SW” has five levels (“1” excluding “0”).
It is assumed that it is time to execute the effect of outputting the music A of the music including the song in the state in which the fourth level of (~5) is set (t11). Then, the sound source LS
A command instructing to start the music A is transmitted to I314. As a result, the sound source LSI 31
Reference numeral 4 denotes the voice data of the karaoke sound of the song A among the voice data stored in the voice ROM 327, and the karaoke sound channel (for example, C
H15), the voice data of the vocal sound of the music A among the voice data stored in the voice ROM 327 is reproduced on the vocal sound channel (for example, CH16) which is the channel to which the vocal sound is assigned to reproduce the music. A is output from the speakers 19a and 19b.

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

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

Further, it is assumed that it is time to execute the effect of outputting the guidance voice C of the guidance voice while the music A is being output (t14). Then, a command instructing to start the guidance voice C is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 lowers the volume level of the vocal sound channel to “2” while keeping the volume level of the channels other than the vocal sound channel at “4”, and guides the audio data stored in the audio ROM 327. The voice data of the voice C is converted into a guide voice channel (for example, CH) which is a channel to which the guide voice is assigned.
In step 3), the karaoke sound of the music A and the guidance voice C are output from the speakers 19a and 19b.

After that, it is assumed that the execution time of the effect of outputting the guidance voice C has elapsed (t15). Then,
A command instructing the termination of the guidance voice C is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 stops the reproduction of the guide voice channel and returns the volume level of the vocal sound channel to "4" which is the level before the error occurred. The volume level of the vocal sound channel may be returned after a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the guide voice. With this configuration, it is clear that the output of the guidance voice has ended and the output of the vocal sound has resumed.
Further, it is assumed that the execution time of the effect of outputting the music A has elapsed (t16). Then, the sound source L
A command instructing the end of song A is transmitted to SI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI3
14 stops the reproduction of the karaoke sound channel and the vocal sound channel.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the second volume reduction control is performed on the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a and the vocal sound channel for the lower speaker 19b at the start of outputting the guidance voice, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, as shown in FIG. 37(b), the upper speaker 1
The second volume reduction control is performed only for the vocal sound channel for 9a, and the lower speaker 19b
It is also possible to configure such that the volume reduction control is not performed for the vocal sound channel for. Since the upper speaker 19a is closer to the player's ears than the lower speaker 19b, at least the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a is controlled by the second volume reduction control, so that the vocal sound is not disturbed and the game is performed. It is possible to provide guidance reliably.

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

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

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

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 39(b), when the output of the error sound effect in the middle range is started,
Volume lowering control (for example, the first volume lowering control) is performed on the middle-tone range channel of the song, and when the output of the error sound effect in the high range or the low range starts, the high or low range of the song is assigned to the music pitch. The volume reduction control (for example, the first volume reduction control) may be performed on the bass range channel (for example, CH16).

From the above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the sound output means capable of outputting a sound (speaker 1
9a, 19b) and a production control means (production control device 300) for controlling the sound output means, and a storage means (voice ROM 327) for storing music data and error voice data. ), data of a music piece (a music piece including a song) is separately stored in the storage means into data of an accompaniment sound (karaoke sound) of the music piece and data of a singing voice (vocal sound) of the music piece. The effect control means 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, and while outputting the music, while playing the data of the accompaniment sound of the music on the first channel (Karaoke sound channel) to which the accompaniment sound is assigned, When the data of the singing voice of the song is reproduced on the second channel (vocal sound channel) to which the singing voice is assigned, and if an error occurs during the output of the song, the third channel to which the error voice is assigned The error voice data corresponding to the generated error is reproduced on the (error voice channel), and the volume of the second channel is reduced without reducing the volume of the first channel (FIG. 36). , FIG. 37(a)).

Therefore, when outputting an error sound while outputting a music piece (a music piece including a song), the volume of the singing voice (vocal sound), which is a sound of the same system as the error sound, decreases, so that the error occurrence can be reliably recognized. It becomes possible. Furthermore, when outputting an error sound while outputting music,
Although the volume of the singing voice of the music decreases, the volume of the accompaniment sound (karaoke sound) of the music does not decrease. Therefore, for example, even when the player listens to the music enthusiastically, the enjoyment of the game decreases. Can be suppressed.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a sound output means (speakers 19a, 19) capable of outputting sound.
b) and a production control means (production control device 300) for controlling the sound output means, which is a gaming machine, and stores a music data and an error voice data (a voice ROM 3).
27), the music data is separately stored in the storage means into the first sound range (high/low range) data of the music and the second sound range (middle range) data of the music. , The first range is
A range higher than the second range and a range lower than the second range, and the error sound range is the second range.
It is included in the sound range, and the effect control means has a plurality of channels for outputting to the sound output means, and it is possible to output simultaneously by reproducing different data for each channel. The data of the first range of the music is reproduced on the assigned first channel (music high and low range channels), and the second channel (the middle-range range channel) of the music of the song is reproduced. When the data of the second range is reproduced and an error occurs during the output of the music, the error sound data corresponding to the error that has occurred is output on the third channel (error sound channel) to which the error sound is assigned. It can be configured such that the volume of the second channel is reduced while the volume of the first channel is reduced while reproducing (see FIGS. 39A and 39B).

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

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a sound output means (speakers 19a, 19) capable of outputting sound.
b) and a production control means (production control device 300) for controlling the sound output means, which is a gaming machine, and stores a music data and a guidance voice data (a voice ROM 32).
7), the data of a music piece (a music piece including a song) is separately stored in the storage means into data of an accompaniment sound (karaoke sound) of the music piece and data of a singing voice (vocal sound) of the music piece. The effect control means has a plurality of channels for outputting to the sound output means and can output simultaneously by reproducing different data for each channel, and an accompaniment sound is assigned during the output of the music. In the first channel (Karaoke sound channel), the data of the accompaniment sound of the song is reproduced at the first volume (“N (N is the volume set by the volume SW)”) and the singing voice is assigned. When the data of the singing voice of the song is reproduced at the first volume on the second channel (vocal sound channel) and the predetermined guide voice is output during the output of the song, the fourth channel to which the guide voice is assigned is output. In the (guidance voice channel), the data of the predetermined guidance voice is reproduced, and the volume of the second channel is set to the second volume that is lower than the first volume without lowering the volume of the first channel (for example, “N
-2") (see FIGS. 36 and 37(a)).

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

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the storage unit (voice ROM 327) further stores error voice data, and the effect control unit (effect control device 300) outputs a predetermined error voice during output of the music. When outputting, the data of the predetermined error sound is reproduced on the third channel (error sound channel) to which the error sound is assigned, and
The volume of the second channel is set to the second volume (for example, "N-2
)) lower than the third volume (eg, “0”) (FIG. 36,
FIG. 37( a)).

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

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

Further, the error decoration may be executed using the display device 41, the frame decoration device 18, and the board decoration device 46. Specifically, for example, a predetermined error notification image may be displayed on the display device 41 from the time when an error occurs until the error is resolved (t12 to t13). In addition, for example, from the time when an error occurs until the time when the error is resolved (t12-
At t13), the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46 may be caused to emit light in a predetermined error notification mode. Also, the end timing of error decoration is (
Not limited to t13), for example, the error decoration may be terminated after a lapse of a predetermined time after the error is resolved.

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

Further, when outputting a predetermined effect voice (speech sound related to the effect) while outputting the music,
The data of the predetermined effect sound is reproduced on the channel to which the effect sound is assigned (for example, the board effect sound channel), and the volume of the vocal sound channel is set to the second volume (for example, “N” without lowering the volume of the karaoke sound channel). -2 (N is the volume set by the volume SW)"), and the third volume may be lowered (for example, "N-1").
Further, the volume of the vocal sound channel may be determined depending on the reliability of the effect sound to be output. Specifically, for example, when a predetermined effect sound is output during the output of music, and when the reliability of the predetermined effect sound is the first reliability, the volume of the vocal sound channel is set to the first level. 2 volume (for example, "N-2 (N is volume set by volume SW)")
), the predetermined effect sound is output during the output of the music, and when the reliability of the predetermined effect sound is the second reliability lower than the first reliability, The volume of the vocal sound channel may be reduced to a third volume (eg, “N−1”) higher than the second volume.

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

<Sound effects in the high range>
Some players find that high-pitched sound effects such as a confirmation sound are offensive to the ears. Therefore, for example, in FIG.
As shown in a), when outputting a sound effect in a sound range higher than a predetermined sound range (for example, a board sound effect), the volume of the upper speaker 19a may be set lower than the volume set by the volume SW. good. Since the upper speaker 19a is closer to the player's ears than the lower speaker 19b,
By lowering the volume of the upper speaker 19a when outputting the high-range sound effect, it is possible to prevent the high-range sound effect from being offensive to the ears.

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

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

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 40(b), when outputting a sound effect in a sound range lower than a predetermined sound range (for example, a board sound effect), the volume of the lower speaker 19b is set to be higher than the volume set by the volume SW. Alternatively, the volume of the upper speaker 19a may be lowered below the volume set by the volume SW. Since the lower speaker 19b is closer to the player's body than the upper speaker 19a, the lower speaker 1 is used when outputting a low-range sound effect (for example, intense heat sound).
By increasing the volume of 9b, it is possible to encourage the player to generate a predetermined event (for example, intense heat effect) by vibrating, thereby fueling the player's expectation.

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

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

The output of the winning sound is one set in a predetermined ON period and OFF period. OF for winning sound
By providing the F period (silent period), a break is created, so that the starting memory of the target can be easily understood.
Also, the output of external information is one set in a predetermined ON period and OFF period. Since the external information is output at a constant frequency, if the external information is output in duplicate without providing an OFF period for the external information, the external device cannot recognize that the external information has been received. Therefore, by providing the OFF period in the external information, it is possible to prevent the external device from being erroneously recognized. Therefore, in the case of external information, the start mouth prize is continuously generated and ON corresponding to the first start mouth prize.
When there is a second starting mouth prize before the period ends (t22, t23), after the ON period (output ON section) corresponding to the first starting mouth prize ends and the OFF period has passed, The ON period corresponding to the second winning opening prize starts (t24).

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, BGM is a specific sound. Therefore, for example, in FIG.
), the BG that is the channel to which BGM is assigned when the mute effect is executed.
The volume level of the M channel (for example, CH6) becomes “0”. Specifically, the volume S
The volume level set by W (input operation means or volume control switch 335) is set to "N
, The first volume reduction control for decreasing the volume level from “N” to “0” is performed for the BGM channel for the upper speaker 19a and the BGM channel for the lower speaker 19b at the start of execution of the mute effect. BG for the upper speaker 19a at the end of the execution of the mute effect.
The volume level is set to “N” for the M channel and the BGM channel for the lower speaker 19b.
The sound volume return control is performed.

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

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

Next, an example of control executed by the effect control device 300 when executing the mute effect will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 43(a).
For example, as shown in FIG. 43(a), in the state where the "volume SW" is set to the third level of the five levels ("1" to "5" excluding "0"), the SP reach It is assumed that the SP reach for executing the silencing effect has occurred (t31), and the timing for executing the silencing effect has come (t32). Then, the notification image 43h appears on the display device 41, and the sound source LS
A command for instructing the start of the sound deadening effect is transmitted to I314. As a result, the sound source LSI3
No. 14 is BGM while keeping the volume level of channels other than the BGM channel at "3".
Lower the volume level of the channel to "0" to put the BGM in the mute state.

After that, it is assumed that the execution time of the mute effect has elapsed (t34). Then, the notification image 43h is erased, and a command for instructing the end of the mute effect is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 returns the volume level of the BGM channel to "3" which is the level before execution of the mute effect, and returns the BGM to the sound output state.
In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 43(a), when there is a volume control operation by the player when the sound deadening effect is not being executed (t35), the speakers 19a, 19b.
While the volume (volume level set by the volume SW) is changed, when a volume control operation is performed by the player while executing the mute effect (t33), the speakers 19a, 19b Volume (volume level set by the volume SW) is not changed. That is, the effect control device 300, during the execution of the mute effect, the speaker 19a,
The period during which the volume of 19b cannot be adjusted is set without changing the volume.

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

In addition, when the mute effect is started while the volume control image 43g is displayed, the volume control image 4 is displayed.
The notification image 43h may be displayed with priority over the volume adjustment image 43g while displaying 3g. Specifically, for example, during execution of the mute effect, a notification image 43h is displayed on the front side of the volume adjustment image 43g, and a part (or all) of the volume adjustment image 43g is hidden by the notification image 43h (ie, A part (or all) of the volume adjustment image 43g is made invisible, and the notification image 43h disappears after the sound deadening effect ends, so that the volume adjustment image 43g returns to the state before execution of the sound deadening effect. (That is, all of the volume adjustment image 43g is returned to the visible state).

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

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the volume of BGM (specific sound) is suddenly reduced to “0” at the start of the silencing effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 46(a), it is possible to gradually reduce the volume of BGM (specific sound) to "0" at the start of the mute effect.
When the volume of the specific sound is gradually reduced to "0" at the start of the mute effect, the scale of the meter image included in the notification image 43h is gradually reduced in synchronization with the volume reduction of the specific sound. You may also perform the effect. That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 46B, the notification image 43
You may perform the production|generation which alert|reports the present volume of a specific sound using h.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, when the muffling effect is started during the display of the volume adjusting image 43g, the notification image 43h is displayed instead of the volume adjusting image 43g at the start of the muffling effect (the volume adjusting image 43g is displayed). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 47, when the silencing effect is started while the volume adjustment image 43g is being displayed, the notification image 43h may be made to appear while the volume adjustment image 43g is being displayed. ..
Since the volume adjustment is not possible during the display of the notification image 43h (during execution of the mute effect), the volume of the speakers 19a and 19b does not change even if the player performs a volume adjustment operation. Therefore, the volume adjustment image 43g displayed together with the notification image 43h does not change (for example, the scale of the meter image increases or decreases) even if the player performs a volume adjustment operation. It should be noted that when the player performs a volume control operation, the volume control image 4 displayed together with the notification image 43h is displayed.
You may change 3 g. In this case, the volume of the speakers 19a and 19b does not change,
The actual volume differs from the volume notified by the volume adjustment image 43g. Therefore,
In this case, it is necessary to return the volume control image 43g to the state before the execution of the mute effect (return to the state indicating the actual sound volume) along with the end of the mute effect (erasure of the notification image 43h).

From the above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display means (display device 41) capable of displaying the image related to the game effect, and the sound output means (speaker 1 capable of outputting the sound related to the game effect).
9a, 19b), and an effect control means (effect control device 30) for controlling the display means and the sound output means.
0), and a game machine including operation means (effect button 25, touch panel 29) operable by the player, and the effect control means is output from the sound output means based on the operation of the operation means. Volume adjustment of sound, specific effect (silence effect) that does not output a specific sound (for example, BGM),
And a notification image 43h for notifying that a specific sound is not output during the execution of the specific effect, can be displayed on the display means. (See FIGS. 42(b) and 42(c)).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 48(a), a date display portion 42b for displaying a date on presentation is provided above the display area of the display device 41. In the case where the effect control device 300 wins the second notice effect lottery, for example, in step C365 of the variable system command process (FIG. 25), performs the second notice effect lottery to determine whether or not to execute the second notice effect. The date display section 42
The second notice effect is executed in b.
The second notice production is the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure variation display game being executed becomes a big hit depending on the displayed date (or the degree of expectation that the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game being executed is a specific variation pattern). It is a production that suggests. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 48(b), a specific date such as the birthday of the character is displayed on the date display portion 42b (for example, xx year xx day).
The state in which is displayed is the execution of the second notice effect.
Note that, in the drawings, the date display portion 42b is surrounded by a one-dot chain line for the sake of convenience, but the actual date display portion 42b may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like.

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

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

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

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 48A, at the lower part of the display area of the display device 41 and to the left of the standby hold display portion 42d, a start corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed. An on-hold pending display section 42e for displaying information regarding storage is provided. This execution pending display section 4
At 2e, the decoration special figure starting memory display at the left end of the decoration special figure starting memory display displayed in the standby holding display section 42d is moved at the start of the main fluctuation. In the following description, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory of the special figure variation display game currently being executed may be referred to as “execution pending”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The first gap portion 42f1 is also provided between the decorative special figure game display portion 42a and the small symbol variation display portion 42c. Therefore, both the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a (first notice effect for displaying a character) and the effect on the date display unit 42b (second notice effect for displaying a specific date) are executed. In addition to the period, the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a (first notice effect for displaying the character) and the effect on the small symbol variation display unit 42c (effect that suggests the current probability setting value by the stop symbol) It is also possible to set a period in which both of the above are executed as the first gap portion effect prohibition period. With this configuration, the effect in the decorative special figure game display portion 42a and the effect in the small symbol variation display portion 42c are the first gap portion 42f.
Since it is possible to clearly partition by 1, it is easy to understand each effect.

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

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

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

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

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

The second gap portion 42g1 is also provided between the decorative special figure game display portion 42a and the standby hold display portion 42d. Therefore, the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a (first notice effect for displaying a character) and the effect on the execution pending display unit 42e (third notice displaying the execution pending in a display mode different from the normal mode) In addition to the period in which both the effect and the effect are performed, the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a (first notice effect for displaying the character) and the effect on the waiting hold display unit 42d (waiting hold) It is also possible to set a period in which both of (the effect that indicates the degree of expectation depending on the display mode) is executed as the second gap effect prohibition period.
With this configuration, the effect on the decorative special figure game display section 42a and the standby hold display section 4
Since the effect in 2d can be clearly separated by the second gap portion 42g1, each effect can be easily understood.

Further, the effect control device 300, as shown in FIG. 49C, for example, when the first notice effect is not executed, the first gap portion 42f1, the decorative special figure game display portion 42a, and the second gap portion 42g1. It is possible to execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as "multi-display portion effect") that extends over and.
In the present embodiment, the effect control device 300, in the case of losing the first notice effect lottery, and if winning the second notice effect lottery and the third notice effect lottery, whether to execute the multi-display effect. Perform a multi-display effect lottery to determine whether or not. This multi-display section effect lottery is executed, for example, in step C365 of the variable system command processing (FIG. 25). When the multi-display section effect lottery is won, the first gap section 42f1, the decoration special figure game display section 42a, and the second gap section 4 are selected.
The multi-display effect is executed in the area including at least 2g1.

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

In addition, when the production control device 300 is defeated in the second notice production lottery and the third notice production lottery and wins the first notice production lottery, whether or not to enlarge the decorative special figure game display portion 42a. Expand the lottery to decide whether.
When the drawing is lost in the expanded lottery, for example, as shown in FIG. 50(a), the first gap portion 42f1 (upper display portion 42f) and the second gap portion 42g1 (lower display portion 42g) are provided.
In other words, the date display portion 42b (and the small symbol variation display portion 42c) also has the execution pending display portion 42.
The normal-sized decorative special figure game display portion 42 that does not touch the e (and the standby hold display portion 42d)
In a, the first notice effect is executed.

On the other hand, when the expanded lottery is won, for example, as shown in FIG.
The 2f1 (upper display portion 42f) and the second gap portion 42g1 (lower display portion 42g) are not provided.
In other words, the date display portion 42b (and the small symbol variation display portion 42c) also has the execution pending display portion 42.
The first notice effect is executed on the decorative special drawing game display unit 42a of the enlarged size (size larger than the normal size) which is also in contact with e (and the standby hold display unit 42d).
The expanded lottery is executed, for example, in step C365 of the variable system command process (FIG. 25). That is, at the start of the special figure variation display game, the enlarged lottery for the special figure variation display game is executed.

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

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

In other words, when both the first effect (first notice effect) and the second effect (second notice effect) are being executed, the fourth effect (first gap part effect) is not executed, so the first effect is executed. First
Display section (decorative special figure game display section 42a) and second display section (date display section 4) for executing the second effect
2b) can be clearly separated by the fourth display portion (first gap portion 42f1). Further, when both the first effect (first notice effect) and the third effect (third notice effect) are being executed, the fifth effect (second gap part effect) is not executed, so the first effect is executed. The first display section (decorative special figure game display section 42a) and the third display section (execution pending display section 42e) for executing the third effect
) And can be clearly separated from each other by the fifth display portion (second gap portion 42g1). Therefore, since the individual effects can be easily understood, it is possible to execute an interesting effect in the entire display area of the display unit (display device 41).

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

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

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

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a game (variable display of identification information (decoration identification information))
A game machine that includes a display device (display device 41) capable of displaying a decorative special figure variation display game, and can generate a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the game is a special result. , A production control unit (production control device 300) for controlling the display unit, and the production control unit has a plurality of display units (decorative special drawing game display unit 42a, date) for executing different productions in the display area of the display unit. Display part 42b, small symbol variation display part 42c, standby hold display part 42d, execution hold display part 42e, first gap part 42f1 (or upper display part 42f), second gap part 42
g1 (or the lower display section 42g) can be provided, and the number of display sections provided in the display area can be varied according to the degree of expectation that the game result will be a special result. (See FIGS. 50(a) and 50(b)).

Therefore, not only can a plurality of effects be executed at the same time, but also the degree of expectation that the game result will be a special result can be notified by the number of display units provided in the display area of the display means (display device 41), so that the entire display area is displayed. It is possible to carry out a highly entertaining production.
Display units that can be provided in the display area of the display unit (display device 41) include a decoration special figure game display unit 42a, a date display unit 42b, a small symbol variation display unit 42c, and a standby hold display unit 4
The present invention is not limited to 2d, the execution pending display portion 42e, the first gap portion 42f1 (or the upper display portion 42f), and the second gap portion 42g1 (or the lower display portion 42g), and can be changed as appropriate.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300), in the display area of the display means (display device 41), the first display portion (decorative special figure game display portion 42a),
It is possible to provide a second display unit (date display unit 42b) and a third display unit (first gap unit 42f1 (or upper display unit 42f)) that separates the first display unit and the second display unit. If the expectation is the first expectation, the third display is provided so that the first display and the second display are not adjacent to each other (see FIG. 50(a)), and the expectation is the first expectation. If the second expectation is higher than
The third display unit is not provided so that the first display unit and the second display unit are adjacent to each other (see FIG. 50(b)).
Can be configured as follows.

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

As a first notice effect (effect in the decoration special map game display section 42a), an effect that suggests that the display mode of the pending hold is changed is executed, and after the first notice effect is executed, the decoration special game is executed. The effect for displaying the effect image from the display section 42a to the in-execution pending display section 42e is executed, and the effect of this effect image changes the in-execution pending display mode to a display mode different from the normal mode, and the third notice effect is produced. It may be configured to be executed. In that case, since a part of the effect image is displayed in the second gap 42g1, it is preferable that images other than the effect image are not displayed in the second gap 42g1 while the effect image is being displayed. That is, the decorative special figure game display portion 42a, the second gap portion 42g1, and the execution pending display portion 4
2e (for example, an image related to the effect on the decorative special figure game display section 42a) across the decorative special figure game display section 42a, the second gap section 42g1 and the pending execution display section 42e. Alternatively, an effect) for displaying an image) related to the effect on the execution in-progress display section 42e may be executed. In this case, by surrounding at least the second gap portion 42g1 with a line or the like, the respective display portions (decorative special figure game display portion 42a, second gap portion 42g1, and execution pending display portion 42e) can be clearly separated.

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

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

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

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 using 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.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all respects 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)
29 Touch panel (operation means)
41 display device (display means)
42a Decorative special drawing game display section (first display section)
42b Date display section (second display section)
42e Execution pending display section (third display section)
42f1 1st gap part (4th display part, 3rd display part)
42g1 2nd gap part (5th display part)
43g Volume control image 43h Notification image 300 Production control device (production control means)
327 Voice ROM (storage means)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine provided with a sound output means capable of outputting a sound, and an effect control means for controlling the sound output means,
A storage means for storing music data and guidance voice data;
As for the data of the music, the data of the accompaniment sound of the music is stored in the storage means,
The effect control means,
It has a plurality of channels for outputting to the sound output means, and can output simultaneously by reproducing different data for each channel,
During the output of the music, the data of the accompaniment sound of the music is reproduced at the first volume on the channel to which the accompaniment sound is assigned,
When outputting a predetermined guide voice while outputting the music, the data of the predetermined guide voice is reproduced on the channel to which the guide voice is assigned, and the volume of the channel to which the accompaniment sound is assigned is set to A game machine having a second volume that is lower than the first volume.

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