JP2020120888A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine where a display mode of reservation display is easy for a player to understand.SOLUTION: Generation display of a reservation icon has normal position display time that is 166.7 ms. Steady display (per cycle) of the reservation icon has normal position display time which is 166.7 ms. Shift display of the reservation icon has normal position display time that is 500.0 ms. A game machine suppresses (33.3%) normal position display ratio in steady fluctuation of a group of large symbols and realizes a variable display mode of interest, and can make it larger than normal position display ratio (16.7%) in the steady display of the reservation icon. Thus, the game machine can set discrimination power larger than the discrimination power of the reservation icon which the player can sense from the steady display of the reservation icon to the group of large symbols which steadily fluctuates.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art There is a gaming machine configured to be able to display a specific hold display that displays an operation at a predetermined cycle.

JP, 2005-213653, A

While the hold display is easy for the player to understand, a display mode according to the situation such as the occurrence of the hold or the hold shift is required.
In one aspect, the present invention aims to provide a gaming machine in which a display mode of a hold display is easy for a player to understand.

In order to achieve the above object, the following gaming machine is provided. The gaming machine stores the starting memory as the execution right of the variable display game in which the identification information is variably displayed, displays the hold display related to the starting memory on the display means, and executes the variation based on the starting memory. Control means for displaying the display game on the display means. With respect to the hold display, the control means can switch between a first display mode having a regular discrimination power and a second display mode having a discrimination power lower than the regular discrimination power over time, so that the start memory can be stored. In the suspended stationary display that is periodically displayed when the number of stationary times is the same, the first display mode is displayed for the first period, the second display mode is displayed for the second period, and the identification information has a third discriminative power having a normal discriminating power. The display mode of No. 4 and the fourth display mode having discriminative power that is inferior to the regular discriminative power can be switched over time, and the third display in the steady variation display is periodically displayed when the identification information regularly varies. When the mode is displayed for the third period and the fourth display mode is displayed for the fourth period, the second display ratio that the third period occupies within one cycle is more than the first display ratio that the first period occupies within one cycle. Enlarge.

According to one aspect, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the display mode of the hold display is easy for the player to understand.

It is a perspective view showing an example of the game machine of a 1st embodiment. It is a front view showing an example of a game board of the first embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of a control system of a game machine of a 1st embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a production control device of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the batch display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the flow chart of the main processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows the flow chart of the main processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) showing a flow chart of main processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 4) which shows the flow chart of the main processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 5) showing the flow chart of the main processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interruption process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure showing a flow chart of main processing in a production control device of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen in the game of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the switch timing of a hold display of 1st Embodiment, the switching timing of a steady display, and a hold display and another display. It is a figure which shows an example of the steady fluctuation display by the vertical scroll fluctuation of the large symbol of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the steady variation display by the switching variation which rotates the vertical axis of the large symbol of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the steady fluctuation display by the switching fluctuation of the small symbol of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the switch timing of the generation|occurence|production display of a hold display of 1st Embodiment, a steady display, and a shift display. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode change of the hold generation|occurrence|production display of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode change of hold|maintenance steady display of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode change of the hold shift display of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the normal position display time and the normal position display ratio in the steady variation of the decorative pattern of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the normal position display time and the normal position display ratio in the hold display of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode change of the hold shift display of the modification 1 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the correct position display time and the correct position display ratio in the hold display of the modification 1 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the steady display of the hold icon of the modification 2 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows an example of switching from generation display of a reservation icon to steady display of modification 2 of a 1st embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of switching from the generation display of the hold icon to the steady display according to the modified example 2 of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (No. 3) showing an example of switching from generation display of a hold icon to steady display according to a modified example 2 of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of switching of a hold icon from a steady display to a shift display and a switch from a shift display to a steady display according to a modified example 2 of the first embodiment.

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

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

Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, a lamp, an LED (Light Emitting Diode), or the like is built in, and decorations and effects, and notification when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a payout abnormality occurs, the lamp, the LED, etc. are abnormal). A frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (blinking) in a notification color (for example, red) and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effect) are provided. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is provided below the front frame 12 as well. When an abnormality occurs, the contents of the abnormality are notified by voice from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, you may make it provide the lamp for alerting|reporting abnormalities in the predetermined part of the glass frame 15.

Further, in the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate (reservoir plate) 21 for supplying game balls to a hitting ball launching device (not shown), and game balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10. An upper plate ball outlet 22 that flows out, a lower plate (receiving plate) 23 that stores the game balls that have been paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full, and an operation unit 24 of the ball striking device are provided.

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

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

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 according to the first embodiment, a player rotates the operation unit 24 to cause the ball-striking launcher to supply the game balls supplied from the upper plate 21 to the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. (See Fig. 2). In addition, the player operates any one or a plurality of the setting switches 29a (cross cursor switch, central switch, attached switch) of the option setting unit 29, so that the sound is emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, for example. It is possible to set the volume for playing and the brightness of the game board 30.

Next, the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the first embodiment.
On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30, respectively. In the game area 32, a center case (game production structure) 40 having a display device (variable display device) 41 in the substantially center is arranged. The display device 41 is mounted in a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41, projects forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and is formed so that the game ball does not easily jump into the surrounding game area 32.

The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) and a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube). In the area where the image on the display screen can be displayed (display area), a plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), information relating to the game such as a character that directs the special figure variable display game, and a background image that enhances the effect are displayed. .. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is played. Further, on the display screen, an image (for example, a big hit display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) for an effect based on the progress of the game is displayed.

Further, on the upper part of the center case 40, there is provided a board effect device 44 which produces an effect by playing. The board effect device 44 is operable from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the probability state after the end of the special game state is not determined by the big hit symbol, but the game ball flows into the V flow path in the special game state and the specific area switch is executed. The high probability state is set based on the detection at 38e.

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

A warp opening (warp entrance) 39a is provided on the left side portion of the center case 40. The game ball flowing into the warp flow path from the warp opening 39a rolls on the stage in the center case 40, and a part of the game ball is guided to the warp exit 39b. The warp exit 39b is located right above the starting winning opening 36, and the game ball guided to the warping exit 39b is easy to win in the starting winning opening 36.

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

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

The collective display device 50 includes a round display section 51 including LEDs, a special figure 1 hold display section 52, a special figure 1 symbol display section 53, a special figure 2 symbol display section 54, and a general symbol display section. 55, a universal figure reservation display section 56, and a status display section 57 (see FIG. 5). Details of the collective display device 50 will be described later.

Next, a control system of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the control system for the gaming machine of the first embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100, and the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that controls a game in an integrated manner, and a game microcomputer (hereinafter, referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. A CPU (Central Processing Unit) unit 110 having an input port, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a connection between the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130. It comprises a data bus 140 and the like.

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

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

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

The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or after the power is cut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops to, 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. When the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and on the basis of this, the information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. Processing is performed. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

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

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

Further, the game control device 100 shifts the control state to a setting confirmation mode in which the setting of the gaming machine 10 can be confirmed by turning on the power when the setting key switch 127 is on and the RAM initialization switch 112 is off. .. For example, the game control device 100 displays the setting content on the probability setting value display device 136 in the setting confirmation mode.

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

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

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

Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state is changeable, the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state that is advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is set, some of the plurality of display results have not yet been derived and displayed. A display state in which the display result that is derived and displayed satisfies the condition of the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is out of the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. Refers to a display mode that does not exist Further, for example, a state in which the variable display is performed by a plurality of variable display areas while maintaining the state in which the special result forms are uniform (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfying the condition satisfies the special result mode.

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

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

The CPU 111A executes the game control program in the ROM 111B to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300, or generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device to output a game machine. Control the whole 10. Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a jackpot random number for determining the hit of the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the symbol of the big hit, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various types). A random number generation circuit for generating a random number of a variation pattern for determining the reach or the execution time of the variation display game in the variation display without reach, a hit random number for determining the hit of the universal figure variation display game, etc. And a clock generator that generates a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec (ms)) to the CPU 111A or an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. I have it.

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

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

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

The winning hole switch 35a will be described. In FIG. 3, the winning hole switch 35a is shown by one block, but actually, a plurality (n pieces) of winning hole switches 35a (three in the present embodiment). Are provided on the game board 30, and respective signals are input to the proximity I/F 121 through different signal lines. Further, in FIG. 3, the special winning opening switch 38a is shown by one block, but in reality, a plurality (x pieces) of the special winning opening switch 38a (three in this embodiment) are provided on the game board 30. Has been. Then, the plurality of special winning opening switches 38a are respectively connected by different signal lines, or, for example, a wired OR (on a relay board (not shown) existing between the switch and the game control device 100 (main board) is provided. It is connected to the game control device 100 by a method called wired OR). The board radio wave sensor 62 and the magnetic sensor 61 described later may be connected by a plurality of different signal lines, or may be similarly connected to the game control device 100 by a method called a wired OR.

The output of the proximity I/F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read by the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signals of the starting opening 1 switch 36a, the starting opening 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, the special winning opening switch 38a, and the specific area switch 38e are the second. It is input to the input port 123. It should be noted that the signal output (output from the proximity I/F 121) of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a, which are the starting port switches of the special figure 1, is shown by one signal line in FIG. But there are actually two.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signal of the board radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when the abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. Further, in the third input port 124, a detection signal of the magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 or the like, a glass frame open detection switch provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 or the like. 63 detection signal, the detection signal of the main frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10, the detection signal of the set value change switch 126, the detection signal of the setting key switch 127, the payout control A touch switch signal (a signal based on an input of a touch switch provided in the operation unit 24) from the device 200 is input.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the game control device 100 to the test shot test device (not shown) via the relay board 70. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

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

The data held by the second input port 123 asserts a chip enable signal CE (Chip Enable) (not shown) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123 (valid level). Can be read. The same applies to the third input port 124 and the first input port 122 described later.

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

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

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

Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like, and the Schmitt buffer 125 inputs these. It has a function of removing noise from a signal. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the above-mentioned various switches. This is because the number of terminals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 for receiving signals from the outside is limited.

On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is also supplied to each port of the output unit 130. In addition, the reset signal RESET is directly output to the relay board 70 without passing through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test shot test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test shot test apparatus. Is configured to. Further, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test-shooting test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to the first to third input ports 122, 123, 124 of the input section 120. The data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset in order to prevent a malfunction of the system, but the data of the input unit 120 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from each port is discarded by resetting the gaming microcomputer 111.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 arranged on a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. The serial communication from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 is one-way communication in which no signal can be input from the effect control device 300 side to the game control device 100.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening/closing data signals of the special winning opening solenoid 38b, the specific area solenoid 38d, and the universal electric solenoid 37c output from the first output port 134a, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal. (Driving circuit) 138a, 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 134c, and a batch output from the fourth output port 134d An external information signal supplied to an external device such as a management device from the third driver 138c, which outputs an ON/OFF drive signal of the digit line on the current drawing side of the display device 50, and the fifth output port 134e and the fourth output port 134d is externally supplied. A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the information terminal board 71 and a fifth driver 138e for receiving and displaying a display data signal of the performance display device 135 output from the first output port 134a and generating and outputting a drive signal for the performance display device 135 are provided. Has been.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A voice ROM 327 storing voice data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 are connected via an address/data bus 340. An interrupt signal INT is input from the tone generator LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 19a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12, and is generated by the sound source LSI 314. The generated sound is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337.

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

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

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

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 supplies a direct-current voltage of a desired level to the effect control device 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled by the same, and thus drives a motor and a solenoid. DC32V, a display device 41 including a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving a motor and an LED, DC5V serving as a power supply voltage for the command I/F 331, and a voltage of DC15V for driving a motor, an LED and a speaker. Is configured to. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, DC- for generating DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V is used. A DC converter is provided in the performance control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device in the reset state. In addition, it is supplied to the VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal), the sound source LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRRESET signal), and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) that drive and control the lamp, the motor, etc. in the form of being output from the main control microcomputer 311. Then, these are reset. In addition, the production control device 300 is connected to a cooling FAN 45 that cools each part of the gaming machine 10, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the production control device 300 is powered on. In addition, the circuit board configuring the effect control device 300 corresponds to a sub control board (also referred to as a sub board).

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the universal figure starting gate 34, the random number value for hit determination of the universal figure is extracted and the ROM 111B. The judgment value stored in the above is compared with the judgment value stored in to perform the processing for judging the hitting loss of the universal figure variation display game. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the universal symbol display unit 55 of the collective display device 50, a process of displaying the universal symbol variation display game that is stopped and displayed is performed. When the result of the universal figure variation display game is a hit, the universal symbol 37c is displayed while displaying a special result mode corresponding to each of the first hit stop symbol to the third hit stop symbol in the universal symbol display portion 55. Is operated to perform control to open the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). When the result of the universal figure variation display game is off, control is performed to display the result mode of the off on the universal figure display section 55.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the game control device 100 is capable of generating a high probability state as a game state after the end of the special game state, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this high-probability state, the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than in the normal-probability state. In addition, even if the high probability state is set based on the result mode of either the special character variation display game or the special character variable display game, the first special character variable display game and the second special character display game Both floating display games are in a high probability state.

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

In the time saving state, the execution time of the figure variation display game (public figure variation time) is, for example, 500 ms, and the figure illustration stop time for displaying the result of the figure variation display game is, for example, 600 ms. When the normal figure variation display game is a hit result and the normal variation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time of the first hit stop symbol (normal power open time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 500 msec×1 time), 2nd hit stop symbol open time (normal power open time) and number of releases (1700 msec x 2 times), 3rd hit stop open time (normal charge open time) and number of releases (eg 1700 msec x) 3 times).

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

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

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

The collective display device 50 allocates various status display functions to the 7-segment LED_d1 and the 7-segment LED_d2, and the LED_d3 to the LED_d18, so that the round display section 51, the special figure 1 hold display section 52, and the special figure 1 symbol display section 53. The special figure 2 design display section 54, the general figure design display section 55, the general figure reservation display section 56, the state display section 57, and the special figure 2 reservation display section 58 are provided. The round display unit 51 displays the number of rounds in the special figure game by lighting the four LEDs LED_d3 to LED_d6. The special figure 1 hold display section 52 displays the number of hold in the special figure 1 game by the lighting mode of two LEDs, LED_d11 and LED_d12. The special figure 1 symbol display section 53 displays the symbols in the special figure 1 game by the lighting mode of the 8 LEDs of the 7-segment LED_d 1 (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED). The special figure 2 symbol display section 54 displays the symbols in the special figure 2 game by the lighting mode of the 8 LEDs of the 7-segment LED_d 2 (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED). The universal symbol display unit 55 displays the symbols in the universal symbol game by the lighting modes of the three LEDs LED_d8, LED_d10, and LED_d18. The figure-holding display section 56 displays the number of pieces held in the figure-playing game according to the lighting state of two LEDs, LED_d15 and LED_d16. The state display unit 57 displays the game state in the special figure game by the lighting mode of the three LEDs LED_d7, LED_d9, and LED_d17. The special figure 2 hold display section 58 displays the number of pending pieces in the special figure 2 game by the lighting mode of two LEDs, LED_d13 and LED_d14.

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

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

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

Next, a signal to stop firing is output and the firing permission signal is set to the prohibited state (step S5). The firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a signal to stop firing, and the firing of the game ball is prohibited.

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

Here, the predetermined bits of the first register are masked and the other bits are cleared (step S8). For example, only the second bit of the B register corresponding to the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 is held, and the 0th bit, the 1st bit, and the 3rd to 7th bits are cleared. Then, the predetermined bits of the second register are masked and the other bits are cleared (step S9). For example, only the 4th bit of the C register corresponding to the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 is held, and the 0th bit to the 3rd bit and the 5th bit to the 7th bit are cleared.

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

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

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

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

In the value “00010100B” of the status reference register, the 0th bit and the 1st bit, the 3rd bit and the 5th bit to the 7th bit are cleared to “0”, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. It is "1" corresponding to the detection signal OFF from 112, and the fourth bit is "1" corresponding to the detection signal OFF from the setting key switch 127. That is, the value “00010100B” of the status reference register indicates a power recovery (power failure recovery) status in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is off (OFF).

As a result, the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 and the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 are held in the C register. Since the storage position of the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 in the B register (second bit) is different from the storage position of the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 in the C register (4th bit), the B register and the C register are different. The detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 and the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 are also saved without being lost by the logical sum of the registers.

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

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

Although the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is stored in the second register (C register), the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is stored by before the start of the standby time. Operation can be saved surely. That is, if the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 is read after the waiting time elapses, the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated after waiting the waiting time elapses, or the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated from the power-on until the waiting time elapses. It is necessary to continue operating 112. However, by reading the status before the start of the waiting time, it becomes possible to detect it by performing the operation immediately after turning on the power without performing such a troublesome operation, and the initialization operation performed at the time of turning on the power. Can be prevented from being accepted.

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

Next, after performing the process (step S11) of setting the power-on delay timer (for example, about 3 seconds), the process of measuring the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of power failure during the standby time (steps S12 to S16) Perform. First, the number of times (for example, twice) the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set (step S12), and whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on. A determination is made (step S13).

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

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

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

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

In step S20, processing for activating a CTC circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

In step S21, a process of setting the RAM abnormality flag is performed. It should be noted that the set of the RAM abnormality flag is tentative and may be updated in the later-executed processing for inspecting the RAM abnormality.

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

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

Next, it is determined whether or not the checksum calculated in step S24 and the checksum at the time of power failure match (step S25), and when it is determined that the checksums match (normal) (step S25; Y) clears the RAM abnormality flag provisionally set in step S21 (step S26).

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

In step S27, it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on by referring to the second register (C register). If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is ON and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is ON, the process proceeds to step S33, and the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is ON and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is If not, the process proceeds to step S28.

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

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

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

Steps S30 to S32 are processing executed when the RAM is abnormal, or when the power is cut off during setting and the RAM is not cleared but is restarted. In step S30, the control unit transmits a command for notifying a main abnormality error to the effect control device 300. Thereby, the production control device 300 performs the production control corresponding to the command of the main abnormality error notification. For example, the effect control device 300 receives the command for notifying the main abnormality error and causes the display device 41 to display a message for guiding the restart accompanied by the RAM clear, or causes the speakers 19a and 19b to output sound. In addition, the production control device 300 receives the main abnormality error notification command, and notifies the main abnormality error by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board production device 44.

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

In step S32, the control unit outputs the ON data of the security signal from the external information terminal board 71. At this time, the control unit turns off the output data of other signals output from the external information terminal board 71. The control unit repeatedly executes step S31 and step S32, and waits for power shutoff. That is, the gaming machine 10 outputs the security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until it waits for the power to be cut off. Further, the gaming machine 10 does not output a signal other than the security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until it waits for the power to be cut off.

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

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

In step S33, the control unit determines whether the RAM abnormality flag is on. The control unit proceeds to step S34 when the RAM abnormality flag is on, and proceeds to step S35 when the RAM abnormality flag is not on.

In step S34, the control unit clears the set value because the RAM abnormality flag is on. The setting value may be cleared by setting an invalid value as the setting value, or by setting the most disadvantageous value to the player from the viewpoint of countermeasures against fraud.

In step S35, the control unit performs the process of setting the setting change mode flag. The setting change mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the game machine 10 is changing the setting, and the setting change mode flag is set when the setting is being changed, and the setting change mode is being set when the setting is not being changed. The flag is cleared (reset).

In step S36, the control unit transmits the command whose setting is being changed to effect control device 300. As a result, the effect control device 300 performs effect control corresponding to the command whose setting is being changed. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command for which the setting is being changed, causes the display device 41 to display a message informing that the setting is being changed, and causes the speakers 19a and 19b to output sound. Further, the effect control device 300 receives the command of which the setting is being changed, and informs the frame changing device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44 that the setting is being changed.

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

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

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

In step S40, the control unit determines whether a power failure has occurred. The control unit can determine the occurrence of a power failure by continuously detecting the power failure monitoring signal for a predetermined time. The control unit proceeds to step S41 when a power failure has occurred, and proceeds to step S39 when a power failure has not occurred. That is, the control unit waits for the setting key to be turned off until a power failure occurs, with the interrupt permitted in step S38.

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

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

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

On the other hand, when the control unit determines in step S48 that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not ON, the control unit executes step S51. In step S51, the control unit refers to the second register (C register) and determines whether or not the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is ON. The control unit proceeds to step S52 when the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on, and proceeds to step S58 when the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is not on. That is, the gaming machine 10 proceeds to execute the processing related to the RAM initialization (RAM clear) by the start detection accompanied by the pressing operation of the RAM initialization switch 112, and recovers from the power failure by the start detection without the pressing operation of the RAM initialization switch 112. Proceed to the execution of the process for.

Next, the processing relating to the RAM initialization performed in step S52 and the subsequent steps will be described. In the processing related to RAM initialization, the control unit clears the RAM areas other than the set values to 0 (zero clear) (step S52), and saves the initial value at the time of RAM initialization in the area to be initialized (step S53). For example, the control unit sets the RAM clear start address 2 as the start address when clearing the RAM, and the clear target area (game control work) in the storage area (area not including the access prohibition area) of the RWM (for example, RAM 111C). Data in area) is cleared to zero.

Since the setting change mode flag and the setting confirmation mode flag are included in the data of the clear target area, they are cleared by zero clear of the data of the clear target area.

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

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

Thereby, the effect control device 300 ends the notification that the setting is being changed, which is started by the reception of the command whose setting is being changed, or the notification that the setting is being confirmed, which is started by the reception of the command whose setting is being confirmed. ..

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

In step S58, the control unit executes a power failure recovery process. The power failure recovery process saves the initial value when power failure is restored in the area to be initialized, refers to the special drawing status and determines whether the special drawing game is in high probability, and the special drawing game is in high probability. If it is, the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area, and the ON data of the high probability notification LED is saved in the segment area.

The areas to be initialized in the power failure recovery processing are the power failure inspection area, the checksum area, the setting change mode flag, the setting check mode flag, and the area related to error fraud monitoring. In the power failure recovery process, the busy signal status area that stores the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, and the state of the payout busy signal is determined. It is in an indefinite state indicating that it is not. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area that stores the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared to an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal is not fixed.

Next, the control unit transmits a command for power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game processing number to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S59), and proceeds to step S60. In step S59, a plurality of commands such as a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a probability set value information command, and a screen designation command are transmitted. Also, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, performance frequency information and high probability frequency information are transmitted. The command for designating the screen means that the control states of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are both normally processed (changing, big hit (first special game state), small hit (first) The command is a command to display a customer waiting demo screen when the game is in any of (2 special game states)), and is a command to display a recovery screen otherwise.

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

Subsequently, the control unit performs an initial value random number updating process (step S63) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating (incrementing) each initial value random number by, for example, “+1”. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can improve the randomness of the random numbers by continuing to update the initial value random numbers as long as time permits in the main process.

Here, the control unit temporarily prohibits the interrupt (step S64), executes the performance display editing process (step S65), and permits the interrupt after the performance display editing process is executed (step S66). The performance display editing process is a process related to base calculation and display. Since the processing load of the performance display editing processing is relatively high, the control unit prohibits interrupts and tries to derive processing results more quickly. As a result, the gaming machine 10 ensures the derivation of the processing result of the performance display editing processing until the gaming state is updated by the timer interrupt.

In step S67, the control unit determines whether a power failure has occurred. The control unit can determine the occurrence of a power failure by continuously detecting the power failure monitoring signal for a predetermined time. The control unit proceeds to step S41 when a power failure has occurred, and proceeds to step S63 when a power failure has not occurred.

That is, the control unit repeatedly executes the processing from step S63 to step S67 unless a power failure occurs. Specifically, when no power failure has occurred, the control unit repeatedly performs initial value random number updating processing, performance display editing processing, and power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing).

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

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

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) for controlling the game in general, and the sub-control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300) for performing various controls according to instructions from the main control means. Etc.), the main control means delays the activation of the main control means when the power is turned on, and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the activation of the sub-control means. The device 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the 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 the initialization operation unit has been operated. Based on this, an initialization unit (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C is provided, and the operation state of the initialization operation unit is read before the start of the waiting time.

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

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

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

Here, the standby process at the time of a power failure and the standby process at the time of RAM abnormality will be described. The standby process at the time of power failure is a loop process that is executed after the access to the RAM is prohibited in step S47 of the main process and waits until the execution of all the processes is stopped. Further, since the standby process at the time of power failure is executed after the interrupt is prohibited in step S41 of the main process, the interrupt (timer interrupt) which is not the NMI interrupt is prohibited. In the standby process at the time of power failure, an NMI interrupt can occur because the interrupt cannot be prohibited for the NMI interrupt. However, since the standby process upon occurrence of a power failure is a process that is executed when a power failure occurs, the risk of an NMI interrupt occurring during execution of the process is small. Further, the standby process upon occurrence of a power failure is a standby process that is not accompanied by an abnormality notification. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can direct the power until the power is cut off to the power outage process. Note that the gaming machine 10 reduces the risk that the stored contents of the RAM change due to an unstable voltage by prohibiting access to the RAM during standby processing when a power failure occurs.

The RAM abnormal standby process is a loop process that is executed after the access to the RAM (RWM) is permitted in step S17 of the main process and that waits for the suspension of all processes. Further, since the RAM abnormal standby process is executed after the interrupt is prohibited in step S1 of the main process, the interrupt (timer interrupt) which is not the NMI interrupt is prohibited. In the standby process at the time of power failure, an NMI interrupt can occur because the interrupt cannot be prohibited for the NMI interrupt. Since the RAM abnormal standby process is a process of waiting for power shutdown, the risk of an NMI interrupt occurring during execution of the process is greater than that of a power failure standby process. However, in the RAM abnormal standby process, the return address can be stored in the RAM because the access to the RAM is permitted even if the NMI interrupt occurs, and the risk of program runaway due to the NMI interrupt occurrence is small. In addition, since the gaming machine 10 transmits the command for main abnormality error notification to the effect control device 300 in step S30, the effect control device 300 performs the error notification in parallel during the execution of the RAM abnormality standby process. You can As a result, the gaming machine 10 can be expected to restart quickly.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt process of the game control device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing of the first embodiment. This timer interrupt process is performed in the above-described main process from when the interrupt is permitted to when the interrupt is prohibited (step S38 to step S41, step S38 to step S55, step S66 to step S64, step S66). To step S41). The timer interrupt process is a process executed by the CPU 111A.

The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process is started.

When the timer interrupt process is started, first, the register bank 1 is designated (step S71). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing the register saving process of moving the value held in a predetermined register (for example, the register used in the main process) to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S72). In step S72, the same processing as step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register bank is different.

Next, input processing from various sensors and switches and signal acquisition, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S73) is performed. In step S74, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag and the setting confirmation mode flag to determine whether the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is in effect. When in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, the control unit proceeds to step S75, executes the setting change/confirmation processing, and ends the timer interrupt processing. On the other hand, the control unit proceeds to step S76 when it is neither in the setting change mode nor in the setting confirmation mode.

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

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

Next, the control unit outputs a command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200 (step S77), a random number update process 1 (step S78), and a random number update process 2 (step S79). ) Is executed. Here, the random number update process 1 is a process for updating the initial value (start value) of the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number that is the target of the initial value random number update process. .. Further, the random number updating process 2 is a process of updating the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display game of special figure 1 and special figure 2. The random number update process 1 or the random number update process 2 in addition to the random number update process 1 may stop the random number update during the setting change or change the update cycle.

Next, the control unit receives a normal signal from the starting opening 1 switch 36a, the starting opening 2 switch 37a, the general-purpose gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, the special winning opening switch 38a, and the specific area switch 38e. A winning opening switch/state monitoring process (step S80) for monitoring whether or not there is an error (whether the front frame or the glass frame is open) is performed. Further, a start opening switch monitoring process (step S81) for monitoring winning of the start opening 1 switch 36a and the start opening 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start opening switch monitoring process, if there is a game ball in the start winning opening 36 forming the first starting winning opening or the normal variation winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) The game result pre-judgment is performed in which the game result based on the prize is preliminarily judged at a stage before the start of the special figure variation display game.

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

Next, a segment LED (for example, an LED such as the special figure 1 symbol display section 53 of the collective display device 50) provided on the gaming machine 10 and displaying various kinds of information relating to the display of the special figure variation display game and the game is desired content. Segment LED edit processing for driving so as to display (step S85), magnet fraud monitoring processing for checking the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 to determine whether there is any abnormality (step S86), from the panel radio sensor 62 The board radio wave irregularity monitoring process (step S87) is performed to check the detection signal of No. to determine whether there is any abnormality. Then, an external information editing process (step S88) for setting a signal to be output to various external devices in the output buffer and a performance display device control process (step S89) are performed, and the timer interrupt process ends.

Here, in the first embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting the interrupt) and the process of restoring the designation of the register bank (that is, the process of designating the register bank 0) are interrupts. It is automatically performed on return (at the end of timer interrupt processing). Depending on the CPU to be used, there is also a gaming machine in which it is necessary to instruct execution of a process of restoring the interrupt prohibited state or a process of restoring the designation of the register bank.

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

The main process is a process executed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300 when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started.
[Step D11] The control unit prohibits interruption.

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

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

[Step D16] The control unit sets a random number seed. This is a process of setting a pseudo random number generation sequence using, for example, a srand function. Here, the control unit may use a fixed value such as 0 (zero) as an argument given to the srand function, or use a value created based on the ID value of the CPU or the like so as to be different for each gaming machine. You may.

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

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

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

[Step D21] The control unit executes a random number update process. The random number update process is a process of updating the pseudo random number at least once for each control cycle of the main process using the rand function, for example. Since the rand function generates a random number based on the designated generation sequence each time recalculation is performed, the control unit can obtain the random number only by executing the rand function. Note that a counter that increments by "1" like the main board (game control device 100) may be used as the random number.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Step D28] The control unit executes a decoration control process. The decoration control process is a process of controlling various LEDs and the like of the board decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, and the like.
[Step D29] The control unit executes a movable body control process. The movable body control process is a process of controlling a movable body (for example, the board production device 44) including various motors and SOLs (solenoids).

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

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

Note that the control unit executes the processes of steps D27 to D29 in the main loop process in order to match the effect on the screen. However, the signals and data (especially various LEDs and motors) generated or set by these control processes are executed. The process of actually outputting a signal for controlling driving, etc.) to the port is performed in a timer interrupt (not shown) of a short cycle. However, when an IC specialized for controlling various devices is used, there is a case in which a signal or the like is not output by a timer interrupt simply by instructing by serial communication or the like.

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

A display screen 500 shown in FIG. 13(1) is a display screen in which a symbol is stopped, and a symbol which is a result mode of the variable display game is predetermined after the end of the variable display in the variable display game (before the start of the next variable display game). The display is stopped for a period of time. The display screen 500 displays a large symbol group 501, a small symbol group 502, a special figure 1 pending number display 503, a special figure 2 pending number display 504, a pending display 505, and a pending digest display 507.

The large symbol group 501 is in charge of game production for the purpose of improving interest. Therefore, the large symbol group 501 is displayed in a large size by setting the variable display area in the substantially central portion of the display device 41. The large symbol group 501 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol.

On the display screen 500, the left symbol indicates that the symbol is stopped at "3", the middle symbol indicates that the symbol is stopped at "5", and the right symbol is "7". It shows that it is stopped at. That is, on the display screen 500, the large symbol group 501 indicates that the special symbol variable display game is in a stopped state (the symbol is stopped).

The small symbol group 502 is in charge of notification of the variable display state for the purpose of improving the ease of grasping the game state of the player. Therefore, the small symbol group 502 is displayed small on the peripheral portion of the display device 41 so as to ensure visibility without disturbing the display effect by the large symbol group 501. The small symbol group 502 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol. On the display screen 500, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol that constitute the small symbol group 502 all indicate that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in a stopped state.

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

The special figure 1 reserved number display 503 displays the number of reserved memories of the special figure 1 game as a number from “0” to “4”. On the display screen 500, the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 indicates that the number of reserved memories of the special figure 1 game is “4”. The special figure 2 hold number display 504 displays the number of reserved memories of the special figure 2 game as a number from "0" to "4". On the display screen 500, the special figure 2 holding number display 504 indicates that the number of holding memories of the special figure 2 game is “0”.

The hold display 505 indicates one of the number of hold storages displayed by the special figure 1 hold count display 503 or the number of hold storages displayed by the special figure 2 hold count display 504 by the number of hold icons 506 (hold storage display). .. For example, the gaming machine 10 displays the number of reserved memories displayed by the special figure 1 hold number display 503 in a game state where the special figure 1 game is the main (normal game state), and the special figure 2 game is the main game state. In the (electric support game state), the number of reserved memories displayed by the special figure 2 reserved number display 504 is displayed.

On the display screen 500, the special figure 1 holding number display 503 indicates that the number of holding storages of the special figure 1 game is “4”, and the special figure 2 holding number display 504 shows that the number of holding storages of the special figure 2 game is "0" is displayed, and the hold display 505 indicates that the number of stored memories of the special figure 1 game is "4" in the game state where the special figure 1 game is the main game. It should be noted that the gaming machine 10 displays on the hold display 505 a hold storage number corresponding to the sum of the hold storage numbers displayed by the special figure 1 hold number display 503 and the special figure 2 hold number displays 504. You can

In addition, the hold display 505 can clearly indicate the number of holding memories of the special figure variation display game by the display mode of the holding icon 506, and can also notify the expectation level for the game result for each holding memory. Note that the number of holdings or the number of holding memories means the number of starting memories for which the variable display game of the special figure has not been executed.

Note that the hold icon 506 does not fix its display form, but its display form can be changed by swinging, deforming, discoloring, other effects, or a combination thereof. For example, the gaming machine 10 can display the hold icon 506 as an animation whose display mode changes in time series. It should be noted that the animation of the hold icon 506 includes at least one or more of a display mode having a normal discriminating power and a display mode having no regular discriminating power among a series of animation displays, and each of the predetermined animations in the series of animation displays has a predetermined display mode. Guarantee identification power.

The hold exhaustion display 507 can indicate whether or not the special figure variable display game is in the variable display state, and can also notify the degree of expectation for the game result, depending on whether or not the hold exhaustion icon 508 (see FIG. 13B) is displayed.

On the display screen 500, the hold exhaustion display 507 is blank (blank), that is, the hold exhaustion icon 508 is hidden, and the special figure variation display game is in a stopped state. After that, the gaming machine 10 starts variable display.

A display screen 510 shown in FIG. 13B is a display screen after the variable display is started. The display screen 510 is a screen after the display screen 500, and shows a screen during variable display (during pattern change). On the display screen 510, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the large symbol group 501 are changing, which indicates that the special symbol variable display game is being variably displayed. The left symbol and the right symbol in the large symbol group 501 are vertical scroll fluctuations from the top to the bottom, and the middle symbol in the large symbol group 501 is a switching fluctuation that rotates on the vertical axis. Further, on the display screen 510, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the small symbol group 502 are fluctuating, which indicates that the special symbol variable display game is being variably displayed.

On the display screen 510, the special figure 1 hold number display 503 indicates that the special figure 1 game hold storage number is “3”, and the special figure 2 hold number display 504 shows the special figure 2 game hold storage number. "0" is displayed, and the hold display 505 indicates that the number of held storages of the special figure 1 game is "3" in the game state where the special figure 1 game is the main game. Further, on the display screen 510, the pending consumption display 507 displays a pending consumption icon 508, which indicates that the special figure variation display game is being varied and displayed.

Next, the switching timing between the hold display shift display and the steady display, and the relationship between the hold display and the other display will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the relationship between the shift display of the hold display and the switching display of the steady display and the hold display and the other display according to the first embodiment.

The gaming machine 10 can start symbol variation (variation start) when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game (special figure 1 game or special figure 2 game) is “1” or more. The hold display 505 displays a shift display at the start of variation of the special figure game, that is, when the number of reserved storages of the special figure game is subtracted and updated, and a steady display is displayed after the shift display ends. Further, the hold display 505 displays an occurrence display when the number of held memories of the special figure game is additionally updated. The occurrence display is one mode of the hold addition display that is displayed when the number of starting memories is added, and the steady display is one mode of the hold steady display that is periodically displayed when the number of starting memories is stationary, and the shift display The display is one mode of the pending subtraction display that is displayed when the number of starting memories is subtracted.

For example, when the special drawing game starts the variable display at the timing t0, the gaming machine 10 performs the shift display at the period A up to the timing t1 until the next variable display starts at the timing t3. The steady display is performed during the period (period B+period C). Further, the gaming machine 10 displays an occurrence display for the hold display 505 when the number of held memories of the special figure game is added and updated.

The shift display of the hold icon 506 is a display in which the display position of the hold icon 506 is shifted (moved by one unit) by an animation in which the display mode changes in time series at the start of variation of the special figure game. Specifically, the hold display 505 can display four hold icons 506 left-justified in the order of occurrence, and the hold icon 506 jumps to the left in accordance with the subtraction update of the hold storage number at the start of variation of the special figure game. And shift. The leftmost (oldest and oldest) hold icon 506 among the hold icons 506 displayed by the hold display 505 is switched to the hold exhaustion icon 508 in the hold exhaustion display 507. An example of shift display of the hold icon 506 will be described later with reference to FIG.

The steady display of the hold icon 506 is performed by an animation in which the display mode changes in time series when the special figure game is being variably displayed and the starting memory number of the special figure game does not change (steady state). It is a display in which the display mode is periodically changed (variable display). Specifically, the hold display 505 expands and displays the hold icon 506 in a steady state. An example of steady display of the hold icon 506 will be described later with reference to FIG.

The occurrence display of the hold icon 506 is a display in which a new hold icon 506 is added to the left by an animation in which the display mode changes in time series when the starting memory occurs. That is, the new hold icon 506 becomes the rightmost (latest, latest) hold icon 506 among the hold icons 506 displayed by the hold display 505. An example of the occurrence display of the hold icon 506 will be described later with reference to FIG.

In addition, the hold exhaustion display 507 normally displays the hold exhaustion icon 508 during a period (period B) from the start of the change of the special figure game, the end of the shift display of the hold icon 506 (timing t1) to the stop of the change (timing t2). It is displayed, and the hold decommissioning icon 508 is hidden during the subsequent symbol stop display period (period C).

Further, the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 and the special figure 2 reserved number display 504 display a steady display in which the number of reserved storages is displayed as a number in the entire period.
Further, the large symbol group 501 of the special figure game performs a steady fluctuation display that fluctuates at a constant speed in a predetermined period from the start of fluctuation of the special figure game to the stop of fluctuation, and from the fluctuation stop of the special figure game to the symbol stop period. Only the (period C) is displayed. The large symbol group 501 of the special figure game is a remaining period (a period other than a predetermined period) from the start of variation to the stop of variation of the special figure game, and a variation start display accompanied by a variation start operation at the start of variation or , A special fluctuation display accompanied by a special action at the time of reach, a fluctuation stop display accompanied by a fluctuation stop operation at the time of fluctuation stop, etc. In addition, the left symbol and the right symbol in the large symbol group 501 perform steady variation display by vertical scroll variation, and the middle symbol performs steady variation display by switching variation rotating in the vertical axis. The steady fluctuation display due to the vertical scroll fluctuation of the large symbol group 501 will be described later with reference to FIG. The steady fluctuation display due to the switching fluctuation of the large symbol group 501 rotating in the vertical axis will be described later with reference to FIG.

In addition, the small symbol group 502 of the special figure game displays a steady fluctuation that fluctuates at a constant speed during the period from the start of fluctuation of the special figure game to the stop of fluctuation (period A+period B). Only the symbol stop period (period C) is displayed. The steady variation display of the small symbol group 502 will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the steady variation display of the left symbol and the right symbol in the large symbol group 501 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15: is a figure which shows an example of the steady fluctuation display by the vertical scroll fluctuation of the large symbol of 1st Embodiment.

First, FIG. 15(1) shows the normal display position during the steady variation display of the left symbol and the right symbol in the large symbol group 501. The steady variation display of the left symbol and the right symbol is a vertical scroll variation in the symbol array lined up in the vertical direction. For example, when the symbols 513, 514, 515 are lined up, the symbols facing the display area 511 are variably displayed in the direction of flowing from the top to the bottom. At this time, the symbol facing the display area 511 has the center of the symbol on the vertical center line 512 of the display area 511, and the position where the entire symbol can be observed from the display area 511 is the normal display position. For example, the symbol 514 is in the normal display position.

The vertical scroll variation of the symbol is expressed by rewriting the symbol display position in the frame unit (display switching time unit) in the display device 41. Here, FIG. 15(2) shows the symbol display position for each frame and the offset display during the steady variation display of the left symbol and the right symbol in the large symbol group 501.

For example, in the design 514 (design “4”), the design display position where the offset is “0” is the normal display position. The design 514 in the normal display position has sufficient discrimination power that the entire design can be observed from the display area 511. In addition, the symbol 514 has a sufficient discriminating power that the symbol display position where the offset is “1” is not the normal display position, and about 1/3 below the entire symbol is missing from the display area 511 so that the entire symbol cannot be observed. I can't say that. Further, in the symbol 514, the symbol display position where the offset is “2” is not the normal display position, and about 2/3 below the entire symbol from the display area 511 is lacked so that the entire symbol cannot be observed and has sufficient discriminating power. I can't say that.

In the large symbol group 501, the constant fluctuation display of the left symbol and the right symbol is cyclically changed by offset "0", "1", "2" at every 1 frame time (33.3 ms), and the offset " Every time it is switched to "0", one symbol is updated. Therefore, the constant fluctuation display of the left symbol and the right symbol in the large symbol group 501 is 100 ms (=33.3 ms×3) in display time per symbol, and the normal display position display time per symbol is 33.3 ms.

Next, the steady fluctuation display of medium symbols in the large symbol group 501 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16: is a figure which shows an example of the steady fluctuation display by the switching fluctuation|variation which rotates the vertical axis of the large symbol of 1st Embodiment.

First, FIG. 16(1) shows the normal display position during the steady variation display of the medium symbols in the large symbol group 501. The steady variation display of the medium symbol is a switching variation in which the symbol is flat and the display symbol on the back side is switched every time the vertical axis is rotated 180 degrees. For example, the symbol 514 facing the display area 511 is rotated vertically and displayed in a variable manner. At this time, the symbol facing the display area 511 faces the observer, and the normal display position is a position where the entire symbol can be observed from the display area 511. For example, the design 514 is in the normal display position.

The symbol switching fluctuation is expressed by rewriting the symbol display mode in frame units (display switching time units) in the display device 41. Here, FIG. 16(2) shows the symbol display mode for each frame and the offset display during the steady variation display of the medium symbols in the large symbol group 501.

For example, in the design 514 (design “4”), the design display position where the offset is “0” (the rotation position facing directly to the observer) is the correct display position. The design 514 in the normal display position has sufficient discrimination power that the entire design can be observed from the display area 511. Further, in the symbol 514, the symbol display position where the offset is “1” (the rotation position where the left side is tilted toward the viewer in the depth direction) is not the correct display position, and the symbol appears to be compressed in the lateral direction. It cannot be said that it has sufficient discriminating power. In addition, the symbol 514 is not a positive display position at the symbol display position (the rotation position where the right side is tilted in the depth direction toward the observer) with the offset “2”, and the symbol seems to be compressed laterally and is sufficient. It cannot be said that it has a strong discriminating power. In the design 514, when the offset is “2”, the display surface of the design “4” faces the back side and the next design (design “5”) faces the front side.

In addition, the steady fluctuation display of the medium symbols in the large symbol group 501 is such that the offset is cyclically switched to "0", "1", "2" every 1 frame time (33.3 ms), and the offset is "0". Every time you switch, one symbol is updated. Therefore, the steady fluctuation display of the medium symbols in the large symbol group 501, the display time per symbol is 100 ms (=33.3 ms×3), and the normal display position display time per symbol is 33.3 ms. Is.

Next, the steady variation display of the small symbol group 502 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a steady fluctuation display due to a switching fluctuation of small symbols according to the first embodiment.
First, the normal display position of the small symbol group 502 during the steady variation display is shown in FIG. 17(1). The small symbol group 502 is configured to include a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, all of which are the same steady fluctuation display. The steady variation display of small symbols is a switching variation in which symbols are sequentially switched according to the symbol arrangement. The small symbol facing the display area 520 is always displayed at the normal display position where the entire symbol can be observed because no offset is set. For example, the symbol 524 is in the normal display position.

The small symbol switching fluctuation is expressed by rewriting the small symbol in frame units (display switching time units) in the display device 41. Here, the symbol display for each frame is shown in FIG. 17(2).

For example, as for the small design, when the design 523 (design “3”) is displayed at the normal display position in the display area 520 in a certain frame, the design 524 (design “4”) is displayed in the normal display position in the display area 520 in the next frame. Display with. Similarly, the small symbol displays the symbol 525 (symbol “5”) in the display area 520 at the normal display position in the next frame. All of the symbols 523, 524, and 525 in the normal display position are capable of observing the entire symbol from the display area 511 and have sufficient discriminating power.

In this way, the steady fluctuation display of the small symbol group 502 cyclically switches the symbols to “3”, “4”, “5”,... Every 1 frame time (33.3 ms). Therefore, the steady fluctuation display of the small symbol group 502 is 33.3 ms for the display time per symbol, and 33.3 ms for the normal display position display per symbol. That is, the steady variation display of the small symbol group 502 always displays the small symbol with sufficient discriminating power.

Next, the transition of the display mode focusing on one of the hold icons 506 of the hold display 505 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of switching timings of the hold display occurrence display, the steady display, and the shift display according to the first embodiment.

When the special storage game pending storage is generated, the gaming machine 10 displays an occurrence display in which a new pending icon 506 for the pending storage is added left-justified in the pending display 505 for a predetermined period (for example, a period from timing t10 to timing t11). H1) only. Note that the gaming machine 10 performs a steady display or a shift display on the remaining reserved memory when the remaining reserved memory 505 has the remaining reserved memory.

The gaming machine 10 displays the hold icon 506 that has been generated and displayed steadily for a predetermined period (for example, a period H2 from timing t11 to timing t12) until one hold memory of the special figure game is exhausted. Note that the gaming machine 10 displays the new hold icon 506 in a stationary manner and displays the new hold icon 506 steadily even if the special figure game hold storage newly occurs during the period H2.

The gaming machine 10 shift-displays the hold icon 506 that has been steadily displayed for a predetermined period (e.g., a period H3 from timing t12 to timing t13) after one of the reserved memories of the special figure game is exhausted. Note that the period H3 is the same as the period A in FIG. The shift-displayed hold icon 506 is shifted to the left by one in the hold display 505, and when it is on the leftmost side, the hold icon 506 is displayed in the hold exhaustion display 507.

Next, the display mode change of the hold occurrence display of the hold icon 506 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode change of the hold occurrence display according to the first embodiment.
The hold occurrence display of the hold icon 506 includes display modes 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535. The display mode 530 is a display mode serving as a starting point of the hold occurrence display, and is, for example, a display mode like a very small cloud. The display mode 531 is a display mode following the display mode 530, and is, for example, a display mode like a small cloud. The display mode 532 is a display mode subsequent to the display mode 531 and is, for example, a display mode like a medium cloud. The display mode 533 is a display mode following the display mode 532, and is, for example, a display mode like a large cloud. The display mode 534 is a display mode subsequent to the display mode 533, for example, a display mode in which the character looks through the clouds. The display mode 535 is a display mode following the display mode 534, and is a display mode in which, for example, the cloud disappears and the character's discriminating power is sufficient.

The identification power as the hold icon 506 is lowest in the display mode 530, higher in the order of the display mode 531, the display mode 532, the display mode 533, and the display mode 534, and the highest in the display mode 535. The display mode 535 is a normal display mode of the hold icon 506 in the hold occurrence display, and is displayed at the normal display position.

The display mode change of the hold occurrence display of the hold icon 506 is a frame (display switching time in the display device 41) included in the period H1 from the timing t10 to the timing t11, and the display modes 530, 531, 532, 533, 534. , 535 is displayed. For example, the gaming machine 10 displays the display mode 530 in the frame Fa1, the display mode 531 in the frame Fa2, the display mode 532 in the frame Fa3, the display mode 533 in the frame Fa4, and the frame Fa5. By displaying the display mode 534 and displaying the display mode 535 in the frame Fa6, it is possible to display a series of animations from the generation of a very small cloud to the display of a character having sufficient discrimination power.

It should be noted that when the switching time of the six display modes 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, and 535 is set at equal intervals, the gaming machine 10 has sufficient identification power for the hold icon 506 for 1/6 of the period H1. It is possible to adopt a different display mode 535.

Next, a change in the display mode of the hold steady display of the hold icon 506 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a display mode change of the hold steady display according to the first embodiment.
The hold steady display of the hold icon 506 includes display modes 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545. The display mode 540 is a display mode serving as a starting point of the stationary steady display, and is, for example, a display mode in which the discriminating power of the character is sufficient. The display mode 541 is a display mode following the display mode 540, and is, for example, a display mode compressed in the horizontal direction. The display mode 542 is a display mode following the display mode 541 and is, for example, a display mode further compressed in the horizontal direction. The display mode 543 is a display mode following the display mode 542, and is, for example, a display mode further compressed in the horizontal direction. The display mode 544 is a display mode following the display mode 543, and is, for example, the same display mode as the display mode 542. The display mode 545 is a display mode following the display mode 544, and is, for example, the same display mode as the display mode 541.

The display mode change of the hold steady display of the hold icon 506 is a frame (display switching time in the display device 41) included in the period H4 from the timing t11 to the timing t111, and the display modes 540, 541, 542, 543, 544. , 545 is displayed. For example, the gaming machine 10 displays the display mode 540 in the frame Fb1, the display mode 541 in the frame Fb2, the display mode 542 in the frame Fb3, the display mode 543 in the frame Fb4, and the frame Fb5. By displaying the display mode 544 and displaying the display mode 545 in the frame Fb6, it is possible to display, as a series of animation, characters having different identification powers while expanding and contracting in the horizontal direction.

The gaming machine 10 repeatedly displays the hold steady display during the period H2 (see FIG. 18) with the period H4 as one cycle. Therefore, in the period H2, the gaming machine 10 displays the display mode 540 in which the distinguishing power as the hold icon 506 is variable, but the distinguishing power is sufficient in a predetermined cycle. It should be noted that the distinguishing power of the hold icon 506 in the stationary steady display is highest when the display mode 540 is sufficient, decreases in the order of the display mode 541, the display mode 542, and the display mode 543, and is lowest in the display mode 543. Further, the distinguishing power of the hold icon 506 in the stationary steady display increases in the order of the display mode 543, the display mode 544, the display mode 545, and the display mode 540 of the next cycle, and again when the display mode 540 of the next cycle is sufficient. Get higher The display mode 540 is a normal display mode of the hold icon 506 in the hold steady display, and is displayed at the normal display position.

Further, when the switching time of the six display modes 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545 is set at equal intervals, the gaming machine 10 has sufficient identification power for the hold icon 506 for 1/6 of the period H4. The display mode 540 can be displayed.

Next, a change in the display mode of the hold shift display of the hold icon 506 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode change of the hold shift display according to the first embodiment. FIG. 21(1) shows a display mode change and switching timing of the hold shift display, and FIG. 21(2) shows a hold shift image.

The hold shift display of the hold icon 506 includes display modes 550, 551, 552, 553, 554. The display mode 550 is a display mode that is the starting point of the hold shift display, and reaches the display mode 554 that is the end point of the hold shift display through the display modes 551, 552, and 553. The display modes 550, 551, 552, 553, 554 are all display modes in which the discriminating power of the character is sufficient and the display positions are different.

The display mode change of the hold shift display of the hold icon 506 is a frame (display switching time in the display device 41) included in the period H3 from the timing t12 to the timing t13, and the display modes 550, 551, 552, 553, 554. It is realized by displaying. For example, the gaming machine 10 displays the display mode 550 in the frame Fc1, the display mode 551 in the frame Fc2, the display mode 552 in the frame Fc3, the display mode 553 in the frame Fc4, and the frame Fc5. A display mode 554 is displayed.

In the hold display 505, when the hold icon 506 before the hold shift is at the hold icon display position 505b, the hold shift display causes the hold icon 506 to jump to the hold icon display position 505a to the left of the hold icon display position 505b. (shift. That is, the hold icon 506 moves to the left in the order of the display mode 550, the display mode 551, the display mode 552, the display mode 553, and the display mode 554. In addition, the hold icon 506 moves upward in the order of the display mode 550, the display mode 551, and the display mode 552, and changes the moving direction from the display mode 552, and moves downward in the order of the display mode 553 and the display mode 554. In this way, the hold icon 506 can display a character that jumps and jumps while having a sufficient identification power as a series of animations.

Note that the hold icon 506 on the leftmost side of the hold display 505 before the hold shift, that is, the hold icon 506 corresponding to the oldest starting memory is moved to the hold exhaustion display 507 by the hold shift. Display modes 550, 551, 552, 553, and 554 are normal display modes of the hold icon 506 in the hold shift display, the display mode 550 is displayed at the normal display position before the hold shift, and the display mode 554 is the hold shift. It is displayed at the correct display position later.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the switching times of the five display modes 550, 551, 552, 553, 554 are set at equal intervals, the display mode 550 in which the holding icon 506 has sufficient identification power for all the periods of the period H3. The hold icon 506 can be displayed at the normal display position for 2/5 of the period H3.

Next, the normal position display time and the normal position display ratio in the steady fluctuation of the large symbol and the small symbol displayed as the decorative symbol in the variable display game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the normal position display time and the normal position display ratio in the steady fluctuation of the decorative pattern according to the first embodiment.

The left symbol and the right symbol in the large symbol group 501 are, as described with reference to FIG. 15, the normal position display time in steady fluctuation per symbol is 33.3 ms, and the non-regular position display time is 66.7 ms ( =33.3 ms×2). Therefore, in the left symbol and the right symbol in the large symbol group 501, the normal position display ratio of one symbol is 33.3% (=33.3/(33.3×3)).

In addition, the middle symbol in the large symbol group 501, as described with reference to FIG. 16, the regular position display time in steady fluctuation per symbol is 33.3 ms, and the non-regular position display time is 66.7 ms (= 33.3 ms x 2). Therefore, the middle symbol in the large symbol group 501 has a normal position display ratio of one symbol of 33.3% (=33.3/(33.3×3)).

Further, each symbol (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) of the small symbol group 502 has a positive position display time of 33.3 ms in a steady fluctuation per symbol as described with reference to FIG. There is no time to display the position. Therefore, for each symbol in the small symbol group 502, the normal position display ratio of one symbol is 100%.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can arrange all the regular positions of the decorative symbols (large symbols (left, right), large symbols (middle), small symbols) in the same position. In addition, the gaming machine 10 maintains a predetermined normal position display time (for example, 33.3 ms) for every predetermined time (for example, 100 ms) for the decorative pattern, thereby ensuring the identification power of the decorative pattern.

Further, the gaming machine 10 realizes an entertaining variable display mode by suppressing the normal position display ratio for the large symbol group 501, while setting the normal position display ratio of the small symbol group 502 to 100% to be a special symbol ( The special identification) is always secured.

The gaming machine 10 can shoot a game ball of not more than 100 shots per minute toward the game area, and shoots the game ball at a cycle of about 600 ms. The normal position display time "33.3 ms" per symbol in the steady fluctuation of the large symbol group 501 is a length that does not exceed the game ball firing cycle "600 ms". Thereby, the gaming machine 10 makes the normal position display time per symbol in the steady fluctuation of the large symbol group 501 shorter than the game ball firing cycle related to the hold occurrence opportunity, and for the player performing the firing operation. The entertaining display effect of the large symbol group 501 is enhanced.

Next, the correct position display time and the correct position display ratio for each display type (hold display type) in the hold display will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of the normal position display time and the normal position display ratio in the hold display according to the first embodiment.

The occurrence display of the hold icon 506 in the hold display 505 is one of six modes (display modes 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535) for switching the display mode in frame units, as described with reference to FIG. The mode (display mode 535) corresponds to the normal position display, and the other five modes (display modes 530, 531, 532, 533, 534) correspond to the non-normal position display. As for the occurrence display of the hold icon 506, since 5 frames are assigned to one mode, the normal position display time is 166.7 ms (=33.3 ms×5), and the non-correct position display time is 833.3 ms (=33. 3 ms×5×5). Therefore, in the occurrence display of the hold icon 506, the correct position display ratio is 16.7% (=1/6).

The steady display (per cycle) of the hold icon 506 in the hold display 505 is, as described with reference to FIG. 20, six modes (display modes 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545) for switching the display mode in frame units. One of the modes (display mode 540) corresponds to the normal position display, and the other five modes (display modes 541, 542, 543, 544, 545) correspond to the non-normal position display. In the steady display of the hold icon 506, since 5 frames are allocated to one mode, the normal position display time is 166.7 ms (=33.3 ms×5), and the non-correct position display time is 833.3 ms (=33. 3 ms×5×5). Therefore, in the steady display of the hold icon 506, the correct position display ratio is 16.7% (=1/6).

In the shift display of the hold icon 506 in the hold display 505, all of the five modes (display modes 550, 551, 552, 553, 554) that switch the display mode in frame units are positive, as described using FIG. Corresponds to position display. As for the shift display of the hold icon 506, since three frames are allocated to one mode, the normal position display time of each mode is 100.0 ms (=33.3 ms×3), and 500.0 ms (= 100.0 ms×5). Therefore, in the shift display of the hold icon 506, the normal position display ratio is 100% (=5/5). The gaming machine 10 can easily grasp the decrease in the number of reserved memories by the normal position display ratio of 100%.

As described with reference to FIG. 13, the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 and the special figure 2 reserved number display 504 always display the number of reserved memories “0” to “4”. Therefore, in the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 and the special figure 2 reserved number display 504, the normal position display time is always, the non-regular position display time is none, and the normal position display ratio is 100%.

In this way, in the gaming machine 10, the relationship of the normal position display time of the hold display type of the hold icon 506 is shift display>occurrence display=steady display. Although the normal position display time of the occurrence display is shorter than the normal position display time of the shift display, the gaming machine 10 can easily grasp the occurrence of the pending storage by attracting the player's attention by the occurrence animation.

Further, the gaming machine 10 can make the normal position display time per cycle shorter than the shift display and the generation display for the stationary display which is less necessary to attract the player's attention. That is, in the gaming machine 10, the relationship of the normal position display time of the hold display type of the hold icon 506 may be shift display>occurrence display>steady display.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the relationship of the non-correct position display time of the hold display type of the hold icon 506 is: occurrence display=steady display>shift display. Further, in the gaming machine 10, the relationship of the normal position display ratio of the hold display type of the hold icon 506 is shift display>occurrence display=steady display. In the gaming machine 10, the relationship of the normal position display ratio of the hold display type of the hold icon 506 is left as shift display>occurrence display=steady display, while the relationship of the normal position display time is shift display>occurrence display>steady. As the display, the relation of the non-correct position display time may be set to steady display>occurrence display>shift display.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 constantly distinguishes the distinguishing power that is a trade-off with the improvement of interest by the display effect of the shift display, the generation display, and the steady display by the special figure 1 hold number display 503 and the special figure 2 hold number display 504. This can be complemented by the position display time and the normal position display ratio of 100%.

The gaming machine 10 suppresses the normal position display ratio in the steady fluctuation of the large symbol group 501 (33.3%) to realize an interesting fluctuation display mode, but the normal position display ratio in the steady display of the hold icon 506 is realized. It is desirable to make it larger than (16.7%). As a result, the gaming machine 10 can set the discriminating power larger than the discriminating power of the hold icon 506 that the player can perceive from the steady display of the hold icon 506 to the large symbol group 501 that constantly fluctuates.

The normal position display time "166.7 ms" in the generation display and the steady display of the hold icon 506 and the normal position display time "500 ms" in the shift display of the hold icon 506 are long enough not to exceed the game ball firing cycle "600 ms". That's it. As a result, the gaming machine 10 shortens the normal position display time in the generation display, the steady display, and the shift display of the hold icon 506 to be shorter than the game ball firing cycle related to the hold occurrence opportunity, so that the player performing the firing operation can do so. On the other hand, the attractive display effect for the hold display is enhanced.

Next, the display mode change of the hold shift display of the hold icon 506 of the first modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode change of the hold shift display according to the modified example 1 of the first embodiment. FIG. 24(1) shows the display mode change and switching timing of the hold shift display, and FIG. 24(2) shows the hold shift image.

The hold shift display of the hold icon 506 includes display modes 560, 561, 562, 563, 564. The display mode 560 is a display mode serving as a starting point of the hold shift display, and reaches a display mode 564 serving as an end point of the hold shift display through the display modes 561, 562, and 563. The display mode 560 is a display mode serving as a starting point of the hold shift display, for example, a display mode compressed in the vertical direction, and it cannot be said that the discriminating power is always sufficient due to the deformation (the discriminating power is insufficient). The display mode 561 is a display mode subsequent to the display mode 560, for example, a display mode compressed in the lateral direction, and it cannot be said that the discriminating power is always sufficient due to deformation (insufficient discriminating power). The display mode 562 is a display mode subsequent to the display mode 561, and is, for example, a display mode further compressed in the lateral direction, and it cannot be said that the discriminating power is always sufficient due to the deformation (the discriminating power is insufficient). The display mode 563 is a display mode following the display mode 562, and is, for example, the same display mode as the display mode 561. The display mode 564 is a display mode following the display mode 563, and is, for example, a display mode in which the discriminating power of the character is sufficient. The display modes 560, 561, 562, 563, 564 are different in that the display positions are different.

The display mode change of the hold shift display of the hold icon 506 is a frame (display switching time in the display device 41) included in the period H3 from the timing t12 to the timing t13, and the display modes 560, 561, 562, 563, 564 are displayed. It is realized by displaying. For example, the gaming machine 10 displays the display mode 560 in the frame Fc1, the display mode 561 in the frame Fc2, the display mode 562 in the frame Fc3, the display mode 563 in the frame Fc4, and the frame Fc5. A display mode 564 is displayed.

In the hold display 505, when the hold icon 506 before the hold shift is at the hold icon display position 505b, the hold shift display causes the hold icon 506 to jump while deforming, and the hold icon display on the left side of the hold icon display position 505b. Move (shift) to the position 505a. That is, the hold icon 506 moves leftward in the order of the display mode 560, the display mode 561, the display mode 562, the display mode 563, and the display mode 564. Further, the hold icon 506 moves upward in the order of the display mode 560, the display mode 561, and the display mode 562, and moves in the order of the display mode 563 and the display mode 564 while changing the moving direction from the display mode 562. In this way, the hold icon 506 moves in a jumping manner without necessarily having sufficient discriminating power, and a character having sufficient discriminating power and ending the movement can be displayed as a series of animations.

Note that the hold icon 506 on the leftmost side of the hold display 505 before the hold shift, that is, the hold icon 506 corresponding to the oldest starting memory is moved to the hold exhaustion display 507 by the hold shift. The display form 564 is a normal display form of the hold icon 506 in the hold shift display, and the display form 564 is displayed at the normal display position after the hold shift. Display modes 560, 561, 562, and 563 are non-normal display modes of the hold icon 506 in the hold shift display, and the display mode 560 is displayed at the normal display position before the hold shift.

In addition, when the switching time of the five display modes 560, 561, 562, 563, 564 is set at equal intervals, the gaming machine 10 displays the hold icon 506 with sufficient discrimination power for 1/5 of the period H3. The mode 564 can be adopted, and the hold icon 506 can be displayed at the normal display position for a period of 2/5 of the period H3.

Next, the correct position display time and the correct position display ratio for each display type (hold display type) in the hold display according to the modified example 1 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 25. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of the normal position display time and the normal position display ratio in the hold display of the first modification of the first embodiment.

Since the occurrence display of the hold icon 506 in the hold display 505 is similar to the occurrence display described in FIG. 23, and the steady display of the hold icon 506 in the hold display 505 is similar to the steady display described in FIG. , Description is omitted.

As described with reference to FIG. 24, the shift display of the hold icon 506 in the hold display 505 is one of five modes (display modes 560, 561, 562, 563, 564) for switching the display mode in frame units ( The display mode 564) corresponds to the normal position display, and four (display modes 560, 561, 562, 563) correspond to the non-normal position display. In the shift display of the hold icon 506, since three frames are assigned to one mode, the normal position display time is 100.0 ms (=33.3 ms×3). The shift display of the hold icon 506 is 400.0 ms (= total) because the non-normal position display time of each mode (display modes 560, 561, 562, 563) is 100.0 ms (=33.3 ms×3). 100.0 ms×4). Therefore, in the shift display of the hold icon 506, the normal position display ratio is 20% (=1/5). The gaming machine 10 can secure a certain discriminating power by the normal position display ratio of 20%, and can easily grasp the decrease in the number of reserved memories.

As described with reference to FIG. 13, the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 and the special figure 2 reserved number display 504 always display the reserved storage number as a number from “0” to “4”. Therefore, in the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 and the special figure 2 reserved number display 504, the normal position display time is always, the non-normal position display time is none, and the normal position display ratio is 100%.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the relationship of the normal position display time of the hold display type of the hold icon 506 is: occurrence display=steady display>shift display. Although the normal position display time of the shift display is shorter than the normal position display time of the occurrence display, the gaming machine 10 facilitates grasping the shift of the reserved memory by drawing the player's attention by the holding operation during the shift. You can

Further, the gaming machine 10 can make the normal position display time shorter than the occurrence display for the steady display in which it is less necessary to attract the player's attention. That is, in the gaming machine 10, the relationship of the normal position display time of the hold display type of the hold icon 506 may be: occurrence display>steady display>shift display.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the relationship of the non-correct position display time of the hold display type of the hold icon 506 is: occurrence display=steady display>shift display. Further, in the gaming machine 10, the relationship of the normal position display ratio of the hold display type of the hold icon 506 is shift display>occurrence display=steady display. The gaming machine 10 keeps the relationship of the normal position display ratio of the hold display type of the hold icon 506 such that the shift display>occurrence display=steady display, while the relationship of the correct position display time is generated display>steady display>shift. As the display, the relation of the non-correct position display time may be set to be generation display> steady display> shift display.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 constantly distinguishes the distinguishing power that is a trade-off with the improvement of interest by the display effect of the shift display, the generation display, and the steady display by the special figure 1 hold number display 503 and the special figure 2 hold number display 504. This can be complemented by the position display time and the normal position display ratio of 100%.

Next, the steady display of the hold icon according to the second modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of steady display of the hold icon according to the second modification of the first embodiment.

The hold display 505 shown in FIG. 26(1) shows that the steady display shown in the first embodiment is synchronized with the four hold icons 506. The hold display 505 shown in FIG. 26(2) shows a state in which the four hold icons 570, 571, 572, 573 are synchronized in a steady display. The hold icons 570, 571, 572, 573 are each configured to include a hold icon body 574 and a background display 575, and the background display 575 directs the hold icon body 574.

The hold icons 570, 571, 572, and 573 may be displayed in a steady state as a whole, or the background display 575 may be fixed so that the hold icon body 574 may perform a steady display. 574 may be fixed and the background display 575 may perform the steady display, or the hold icon body 574 and the background display 575 may independently perform the steady display.

The hold icon body 574 is displayed so as not to overlap with other hold icon bodies 574, thereby ensuring sufficient visibility of the hold icon body 574 and uniquely grasping the number of hold memories. Further, the background display 575 is allowed to overlap with the other background display 575, which contributes to the interest in the display effect. On the other hand, the background display 575 makes it possible to uniquely grasp the digestion sequence of the suspension icons 570, 571, 572, 573 by following the superimposition sequence according to the suspension digestion sequence.

The order of superimposing the background display 575 may be changeable in relation to the progress of the game such as the degree of expectation of the hold icons 570, 571, 572, 573. For example, the background display 575 of the hold icon 572 is prioritized over the background display 575 of the other hold icons 570, 571, 573 when the hold icon 572 is notified that the probability of a hit is high due to the advance notice notification or the like. The superposition order is set.

It should be noted that the background display 575 is not limited to the background display as long as it produces an effect that exceeds the size of the hold icon body 574, and may be a character, a message, other icons, an effect display of flame, lightning, or the like.

Further, the hold display 505 can synchronize the steady display of the plurality of hold icons 506. The same applies to the hold icons 570, 571, 572, 573. The hold display 505 can synchronize the steady display of the plurality of hold icons 506 at a predetermined timing. For example, in the hold display 505, the hold icon 506 that has finished the occurrence display can be synchronized with the hold icon 506 that has previously performed the steady display. Further, the hold display 505 may synchronize the steady display of the hold icon 506 that has been previously displayed in a steady manner with the start of the steady display of the hold icon 506 that has finished the occurrence display. In addition, the hold display 505 may start the steady display asynchronously with the hold icon 506 that has already generated the display, and the hold icon 506 that is performing the steady display first. In that case, all of the shift displays are triggered. The steady display of the hold icon 506 may be synchronized.

The steady display of the hold icon 506 may be synchronized such that all the hold icons 576, 577, 578, 579 have the same display mode as shown in FIG. Note that the display mode of the hold icons 576, 577, 578, 579 is changed so that the light and dark parts move diagonally, and the hold icons 576, 577, 578, 579 display the upper left part. Synchronous display is made with the lower right part being the dark part and the brighter part.

Further, the synchronization of the steady display of the hold icon 506 may be a display mode in which all the hold icons 580, 581, 582, 583 are linked, as shown in FIG. 26(4). It should be noted that in the steady display of the hold icons 580, 581, 582, 583, the display mode changes with a sense of unity as a whole, while the display mode changes at different timings. For example, in the steady display of the hold icons 580, 581, 582, 583, the display mode changes such that the respective light and dark parts move diagonally, and further, each of them is in one direction (for example, left direction). The display mode changes with a predetermined time lag with respect to the adjacent hold icon. Note that the display status of the hold icons 580, 581, 582, and 583 is changed so that the light and dark parts move diagonally, and the hold icon 580 is delayed from the hold icon 581 by a predetermined time. The hold icon 581 changes after a predetermined time from the hold icon 582, the hold icon 582 changes after a predetermined time from the hold icon 583, and the hold icon 583 changes from the hold icon 582. Change for a predetermined time.

The hold display 505 may be one in which the steady display is not synchronized for all the hold icons 584, 585, 586, 587, as shown in FIG. 26(5), for example. For example, the hold display 505 may have a stationary display that is asynchronous for all of the hold icons 584, 585, 586, 587, or may have a stationary display that is asynchronous for a particular hold icon 506 (eg, hold icon 584), and the rest. The hold icon 506 (for example, the hold icons 585, 586, 587) may be synchronized with the steady display. For example, in the hold display 505, the steady display is asynchronous with respect to the hold icon 506 (for example, the hold icon 584) that is a target for notifying that there is a high probability of winning by prefetching advance notice, and the other hold icons 506 (for example, It may be differentiated from the steady display of the hold icons 585, 586, 587).

Next, switching from generation display of the hold icon to steady display will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29. FIG. 27 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of switching from the generation display of the hold icon to the steady display according to the second modification of the first embodiment. FIG. 28 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of switching from the generation display of the hold icon to the steady display according to the second modification of the first embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram (part 3) illustrating an example of switching from the generation display of the hold icon to the steady display according to the second modification of the first embodiment.

In FIG. 27(1), while the hold display 505 is displaying the third hold display (hereinafter, hold display “3”) in a steady display, the fourth hold display (hereinafter, hold display “4”) is displayed at timing t10. Occurs, the occurrence display is displayed, and the display is switched to the steady display at timing t11.

In addition to the hold display “3”, the hold display currently displayed in the steady display includes the hold display “2” (second hold display) and the hold display “1” (first hold display). For the hold display 505, a newly generated hold display (eg, hold display “4”) is used as a new hold display, and the hold display already displayed for the new hold display (eg, hold display “1”, “2”). , "3") can be distinguished as an existing pending display. In the steady display, the display patterns PT1, PT2, PT3, PT4, PT5, and PT6 are repeatedly displayed while sequentially switching the display patterns PT1 to PT6 as one cycle. Further, the occurrence display is displayed only once by sequentially switching the display patterns PH1, PH2, PH3, PH4, PH5, PH6 from the display pattern PH1 to the display pattern PH6.

The hold display "3" continues the steady display from beginning to end, and the hold display "4" starts the steady display from timing t11. Therefore, at timing t11, the hold display "3" displays the display pattern PT5, and the hold display "4" displays the display pattern PT1 different from the hold display "3". In this way, the hold display 505 performs the steady display by making the hold display “3” and the hold display “4” asynchronous with each other after the timing t11. Such asynchronous steady display does not require the processing load of synchronizing the plurality of hold icons 506.

The display pattern PH6 and the display pattern PT1 correspond to the normal position display. Accordingly, the hold display 505 can secure a large normal position display time in a period in which the display pattern PH6 and the display pattern PT1 are continuous, and is displayed as a generation display for the player who pays attention to the hold icon 506 when the hold occurs. It is possible to exert greater discriminating power than the stationary display without connection.

Next, another example is shown in FIG. In FIG. 27(2), while the hold display 505 is displaying the hold display “3” in the steady display, the hold display “4” occurs at timing t10, the generated display is displayed, and the display is switched to the steady display at timing t11. Show the situation.

The hold display "3" continues the steady display from beginning to end, and the hold display "4" starts the steady display from timing t11. At timing t11, the hold display "3" displays the display pattern PT5, and the hold display "4" displays the same display pattern PT5 as the hold display "3". In this way, the hold display 505 performs a steady display by synchronizing the hold display “3” and the hold display “4” at timing t11 and thereafter. Such synchronized steady display can give a unified feeling to the plurality of hold icons 506.

Next, another example is shown in FIG. In FIG. 28(1), while the hold display 505 is displaying the hold display "3" as a steady display, the hold display "4" is generated at a timing t10 and is generated and displayed at a timing t11 delayed by a delay time Tl from the timing t10. Is displayed and the display is switched to the steady display at timing t12.

The hold display "3" continues the steady display from beginning to end, and the hold display "4" starts the steady display from timing t12. At timing t12, the hold display "3" displays the display pattern PT1 and the hold display "4" displays the same display pattern PT1 as the hold display "3". In this way, the hold display 505 performs a steady display by synchronizing the hold display “3” and the hold display “4” at timing t12 and later. Such synchronized steady display can give a unified feeling to the plurality of hold icons 506. The delay time Tl is set by the time lag between the hold display “3” and the hold display “4”.

The display pattern PH6 and the display pattern PT1 correspond to the normal position display. Accordingly, the hold display 505 can secure a large normal position display time in a period in which the display pattern PH6 and the display pattern PT1 are continuous, and is displayed as a generation display for the player who pays attention to the hold icon 506 when the hold occurs. It is possible to exert greater discriminating power than the stationary display without connection.

Next, another example is shown in FIG. In FIG. 28(2), while the hold display 505 is displaying the hold display "3" in the steady display, the hold display "4" occurs at timing t10, the generated display is displayed, and the display is switched to the steady display at timing t12. Show the situation. The hold display "4" is displayed by extending the display pattern PH1 by the previous extension time Tp from the timing t10 to the timing t11. As a result, the hold display “4” can be started to be displayed without delaying the hold generation timing. The hold display "4" displays the first display pattern PH1 of the occurrence display during the pre-extension time Tp.

The hold display "3" continues the steady display from beginning to end, and the hold display "4" starts the steady display from timing t12. At timing t12, the hold display "3" displays the display pattern PT1 and the hold display "4" displays the same display pattern PT1 as the hold display "3". In this way, the hold display 505 performs a steady display by synchronizing the hold display “3” and the hold display “4” at timing t12 and later. Such synchronized steady display can give a unified feeling to the plurality of hold icons 506. The pre-extension time Tp is set by the time lag between the hold display “3” and the hold display “4”.

The display pattern PH6 and the display pattern PT1 correspond to the normal position display. Accordingly, the hold display 505 can secure a large normal position display time in a period in which the display pattern PH6 and the display pattern PT1 are continuous, and is displayed as a generation display for the player who pays attention to the hold icon 506 when the hold occurs. It is possible to exert greater discriminating power than the stationary display without connection.

Next, another example is shown in FIG. In FIG. 29(1), while the hold display 505 is displaying the hold display "3" in the steady display, the hold display "4" occurs at timing t10, the generated display is displayed, and the display is switched to the steady display at timing t12. Show the situation. The hold display "4" is displayed by extending the display pattern PH6 by the post-extension display time Te from the timing t11 to the timing t12. As a result, the hold display “4” can be started to be displayed without delaying the hold generation timing. The hold display "4" displays the last display pattern PH6 of the occurrence display during the post-extension display time Te.

The hold display "3" continues the steady display from beginning to end, and the hold display "4" starts the steady display from timing t12. At timing t12, the hold display "3" displays the display pattern PT1 and the hold display "4" displays the same display pattern PT1 as the hold display "3". In this way, the hold display 505 performs a steady display by synchronizing the hold display “3” and the hold display “4” at timing t12 and later. Such synchronized steady display can give a unified feeling to the plurality of hold icons 506. The post-extension display time Te is set by the time lag between the hold display “3” and the hold display “4”.

The extended display pattern PH6 and display pattern PT1 correspond to the normal position display. As a result, the hold display 505 can secure a longer normal position display time in a period in which the display pattern PH6 and the display pattern PT1 are continuous, and the hold display 505 is generated and displayed to the player who pays attention to the hold icon 506 when the hold occurs. It is possible to exert greater discriminating power than the stationary display not connected with.

Next, another example is shown in FIG. In FIG. 29(2), while the hold display 505 is displaying the hold display “3” as a steady display, the hold display “4” occurs at timing t10, the occurrence display is displayed, and the occurrence display ends at timing t11. At this time, the connection display PC is displayed from the timing t11 to the timing t12, and the mode is switched to the steady display at the timing t12. As a result, the hold display “4” can be started to be displayed without delaying the hold generation timing. The hold display "4" displays the connection display PC for the connection display time Tc.

The hold display "3" continues the steady display from beginning to end, and the hold display "4" starts the steady display from timing t12. At timing t12, the hold display "3" displays the display pattern PT1 and the hold display "4" displays the same display pattern PT1 as the hold display "3". In this way, the hold display 505 performs a steady display by synchronizing the hold display “3” and the hold display “4” after the timing t12. Such synchronized steady display can give a unified feeling to the plurality of hold icons 506. The connection display time Tc is set by the time lag between the hold display “3” and the hold display “4”.

The connection display PC may be in a display mode different from the generation display or the steady display, or may be the same as a part of the generation display or the steady display. For example, the connection display PC may be the same as the display pattern PT1, and in that case, the hold display 505 may secure a longer normal position display time in a period in which the connection display PC and the display pattern PT1 are continuous. Therefore, it is possible for the player who pays attention to the hold icon 506 due to the occurrence of the hold to exert greater discriminating power than the steady display which is not connected to the occurrence display. Further, although the connection display PC is set before the occurrence display, it may be set after the occurrence display.

The connected display PC may have a normal display mode or a non-normal display mode. Further, the connection display PC may be one that switches and displays two or more display modes such as an animation display, and in that case, may include a normal display mode and a non-normal display mode.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 can synchronize the steady display at the time of switching from the occurrence display to the steady display, but the steady display may be synchronized via the shift display. Next, switching of the hold icon from the steady display to the shift display and the switch from the shift display to the steady display will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of switching the hold icon from the steady display to the shift display and the shift display to the steady display according to the second modification of the first embodiment.

In FIG. 30(1), the hold display 505 has a first hold display (hereinafter, hold display “1”), a second hold display (hereinafter, hold display “2”), and a hold display “3”. Where the synchronized steady display and the pending display "4" generated later are the asynchronous steady display, the pending displays "1", "2", "through the shift display from the timing t10 to the timing t11. 3” indicates that the steady display is performed in synchronization after timing t11. The shift display is displayed only once by sequentially switching the display patterns PS1 to PS5 for the display patterns PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4, and PS5.

The hold displays “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” that have been displaying the steady display asynchronously up to the timing t10 are synchronized by switching from the steady display to the shift display at the timing t10. Then, by switching from the shift display at the timing t11 to the steady display, the hold display "4" at the timing t10 becomes the hold display "3" at the timing t11, and the hold display "3" at the timing t10 is held at the timing t11. The display becomes "2", the hold display "2" at the timing t10 becomes the hold display "1" at the timing t11, and the hold display "1" at the timing t10 becomes a hold exhaustion display not shown at the timing t11.

Since the regular display synchronization via the shift display can be uniquely performed without referring to the current display mode of the plurality of hold icons 506, the processing load for the regular display synchronization can be reduced.

FIG. 30(2) shows a state in which all the hold icons 506 are synchronized in the steady display via the shift display, but some of the hold icons 506 are not displayed in the steady display. After the timing t11, the hold display "2" and the hold display "1", "3" may be asynchronous when the hold display "1", "2", "3" via the shift display are synchronized. May be. For example, in the hold display 505, the hold icon 506 (for example, the hold display “2”) that is a target for notifying that there is a high probability of being hit by prefetching advance notice or the like is set as the asynchronous display, and the other hold icons 506 ( For example, the hold display "1", "3") may be differentiated from the steady display. Further, the hold display 505 may indicate the degree of expectation according to the size of the time lag in the steady display between the hold icon 506 to be notified and the other hold icons 506. For example, the hold display 505 may show a small degree of expectation when the time lag is small and a large degree of expectation when the time lag is large. Further, the hold display 505 may set a time lag to the hold icon 506 to be notified during the steady display regardless of the switching timing from the shift display to the steady display. Further, the hold display 505 changes the shift display time so that the hold icon 506 to be notified by changing the shift display time between the hold icon 506 to be notified and the other hold icons 506 is time lag. May be set. In addition, the hold display 505 changes the occurrence display time so that the hold icon 506 to be notified by changing the occurrence display time between the hold icon 506 to be notified and the other hold icons 506 is time lag. May be set.

The gaming machine 10 (including the modified example) of the first embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 has a display unit (for example, a display device 41) capable of displaying a variable display game (for example, a special figure 1 variable display game, a special figure 2 variable display game) and an execution right for the variable display game. Control means (for example, game control device 100, effect control device 300) that stores the start memory and causes the display device to display the hold display (for example, hold display 505, hold exhaustion display 507) related to the start memory. Including. The control means has a first display mode (for example, a normal position display, a normal display mode) having a regular discriminating power and a second display mode having a discriminating power inferior to the regular discriminating power (for example, Non-normal position display, non-normal display mode) can be switched over time, and the first display mode is changed to the first period (first occurrence mode) in the hold addition display (for example, generation display) displayed when the number of start memories is added. For example, the normal position display time of occurrence display: 166.7 ms) is displayed, and in the hold steady display (for example, steady display) that is periodically displayed when the number of start memories is steady, the first display mode is changed to the second period (for example, , The normal position normal display time: 166.7 ms), and the first subtraction display (for example, the shift display) that is displayed when the number of the start memory is subtracted from the first period and the second period. Is displayed for a long third period (for example, shift display normal position display time: 500 ms). (See Figure 23)
(2) The gaming machine 10 has a display unit (for example, a display device 41) capable of displaying a variable display game (for example, a special figure 1 variable display game, a special figure 2 variable display game) and an execution right for the variable display game. Control means (for example, game control device 100, effect control device 300) that stores the start memory and causes the display means to display a hold display (for example, hold display 505, hold exhaustion display 507) related to the start memory. Including. The control means has a first display mode (for example, a normal position display, a normal display mode) having a regular discriminating power and a second display mode having a discriminating power inferior to the regular discriminating power (for example, Non-normal position display, non-normal display mode) can be switched over time, and the first display mode is changed to the first period (first occurrence mode) in the hold addition display (for example, generation display) displayed when the number of start memories is added. For example, the normal position display time of occurrence display: 166.7 ms) is displayed, and in the hold steady display (for example, steady display) that is periodically displayed when the number of start memories is steady, the first display mode is changed to the second period (for example, , The normal position normal display time: 166.7 ms), and the first subtraction display (for example, the shift display) that is displayed when the number of the start memory is subtracted from the first period and the second period. Is displayed for a long third period (for example, normal position display time of shift display: 100 ms). (See Figure 25)
(3) The gaming machine 10 variably displays the display means (for example, the display device 41) and the identification information (for example, the left symbol and the right symbol in the large symbol group 501, the medium symbol in the large symbol group 501, etc.). The starting memory is stored as an execution right of the variable display game (for example, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game), and the hold display related to the start memory (eg, the hold display 505, the hold exhaustion display 507). Is displayed on the display unit, and a control unit (for example, the game control device 100, the effect control device 300) for displaying the variable display game to be executed based on the starting memory on the display unit. The control means has a first display mode (for example, a normal position display, a normal display mode) having a regular discriminating power and a second display mode having a discriminating power inferior to the regular discriminating power (for example, The non-normal position display, the non-normal display mode) can be switched over time, and the first display mode is selected in the suspended stationary display (for example, stationary display) that is periodically displayed when the number of starting memories is stationary. The first period (for example, regular display normal position display time: 166.7 ms) is displayed, and the second display mode is displayed for the second period (for example, steady display non-regular position display time: 833.3 ms) to identify. Regarding information, a third display mode (for example, a normal position display, a normal display mode) having a regular discriminating power and a fourth display mode (for example, a non-normal position display, which is inferior to the regular discriminating power) are provided. Non-normal display mode), and changeable over time, in the steady fluctuation display periodically displayed at the time of steady fluctuation of the identification information, the third display mode in the third period (for example, left in the large symbol group 501). Normal position of regular fluctuation of the symbol or the right symbol Display time: 33.3 ms) and displays the fourth display mode for the fourth period (for example, non-regular position of the regular fluctuation of the left symbol or the right symbol in the large symbol group 501). (Display time: 66.7 ms) When displaying, the third period is within one cycle than the first display ratio (for example, the normal position display ratio of steady display: 16.7%) occupied by the first period within one cycle. The second display ratio occupying (for example, the normal position display ratio of the regular fluctuation of the left symbol or the right symbol in the large symbol group 501: 33.3%) is increased. (See FIGS. 22 and 23)
(4) The gaming machine 10 has a display unit (for example, a display device 41) capable of displaying a variable display game (for example, a special figure 1 variable display game, a special figure 2 variable display game) and an execution right for the variable display game. Control means (for example, game control device 100, effect control device 300) that stores the start memory and causes the display device to display the hold display (for example, hold display 505, hold exhaustion display 507) related to the start memory. Including. The control means has a first display mode (for example, a normal position display, a normal display mode) having a regular discriminating power and a second display mode having a discriminating power inferior to the regular discriminating power (for example, Non-normal position display, non-normal display mode) can be switched over time, and a new hold display (for example, hold display "4" (FIG. 29(1)) newly displayed when the number of start memories is added is displayed. Is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, from timing t10 to timing t12 (FIG. 29(1))), and then the first display is performed. When switching to a hold steady display (for example, steady display) that periodically switches between the display mode and the second display mode, an existing hold display (for example, hold display "3" (Fig. 29(1)) is displayed in the first display mode (for example, occurrence display PH6) until the timing (for example, timing t12 (FIG. 29(1)) at which the first display mode is displayed in the hold regular display. After that, the display is switched to the hold steady display (for example, the steady display PT1) (see FIG. 29(1)).
(5) The gaming machine 10 has display means (for example, the display device 41) capable of displaying a variable display game (for example, special figure 1 variable display game, special figure 2 variable display game) and an execution right for the variable display game. Control means (for example, game control device 100, effect control device 300) that stores the start memory and causes the display device to display the hold display (for example, hold display 505, hold exhaustion display 507) related to the start memory. Including. The control means has a first display mode (for example, a normal position display, a normal display mode) having a regular discriminating power and a second display mode having a discriminating power inferior to the regular discriminating power (for example, Non-normal position display, non-normal display mode) can be switched over time, and a new hold display (for example, hold display “4” (FIG. 29(2)) newly displayed when the number of start memories is added is displayed. Is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, from timing t10 to timing t11 (FIG. 29(2))), and then the first display is performed. When switching to a hold steady display (for example, steady display) that periodically switches between the display mode and the second display mode, an existing hold display (for example, hold display "3" (Fig. 29(2)) becomes the first display mode in the stationary steady display (for example, timing t12 (FIG. 29(2)), the new pending display is not included in the pending addition display. It is displayed on the display PC) and then switched to the hold steady display (for example, the steady display PT1) (see FIG. 29(2)).
The processing functions described above can be realized by a computer. In that case, a program describing the processing contents of the functions that the gaming machine of the embodiment should have is provided. By executing the program on a computer, the above processing functions are realized on the computer. The program describing the processing content can be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium. Computer-readable recording media include magnetic storage devices, optical disks, magneto-optical recording media, semiconductor memories, and the like. The magnetic storage device includes a hard disk device (HDD), a flexible disk (FD), a magnetic tape, and the like. The optical disk includes a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), a DVD-RAM, a CD (Compact Disk)-ROM/RW (ReWritable), and the like. Magneto-optical recording media include MO (Magneto-Optical disk) and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

10 game machine 25 production button 41 display device 100 game control device 300 production control device

Claims (1)

Display means,
A start memory is stored as an execution right of the variable display game for displaying the identification information in a variable manner, a hold display related to the start memory is displayed on the display means, and the variable display game to be executed based on the start memory is displayed. Control means to be displayed on the means,
Including
The control means is
Regarding the hold display, a first display mode having a regular discrimination power and a second display mode having a discrimination power inferior to the regular discrimination power can be switched over time,
In the stationary steady display which is periodically displayed during the steady state of the number of starting memories, the first display mode is displayed for the first period, and the second display mode is displayed for the second period,
Regarding the identification information, a third display mode having a regular discrimination power and a fourth display mode having a discrimination power inferior to the regular discrimination power can be switched over time,
When the third display mode is displayed for the third period and the fourth display mode is displayed for the fourth period in the steady variation display that is periodically displayed when the identification information varies steadily,
A second display ratio occupied by the third period within one cycle is made larger than a first display ratio occupied by the first period within one cycle;
Amusement machine.

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