JP2020130382A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To assist adjustment operation such that a player can perform more appropriate adjustment in a game machine.SOLUTION: A screen 601 is one of display screens of a display device during standby and is a display screen during light quantity setting operation. The screen 601 includes a sound volume setting indication 602, a light quantity setting indication 603, a comment indication 604, a setting object specification indication 605, a push button image indication 606, and an operation guidance indication 607. The comment indication 604 displays a comment (a sound volume setting comment or a light quantity setting comment) regarding a setting value during setting operation. The comment indication 604 in the screen 601 displays "Suitable for a person who wishes to play a game calmly for a long time" as a light quantity setting comment corresponding to a group L since the setting value of the light quantity setting is "3".SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 50

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

There are game machines that allow the player to adjust the volume of speakers provided in the game machine, the brightness of liquid crystal devices and lamps, and the like.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-108940

However, the adjustment may not be made properly because the index for adjusting appropriately is not sufficient for the player.
In one aspect, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of assisting an adjustment operation so that a player can make more appropriate adjustments.

In order to achieve the above object, a game machine as shown below is provided. The game machine includes a display unit, a sound output unit, a setting control unit, and a display control unit. The display unit can output a display. The sound output unit can output sound. The setting control unit can accept the volume setting of the sound output unit. The display control unit makes it possible to select a first set value and a second set value different from the first set value with respect to the volume setting, and at least one of the first set value and the second set value. When is selected, a specific display corresponding to the selected set value is displayed on the display unit.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, a game machine as shown below is provided. The game machine includes a display unit, an optical output unit, a setting control unit, and a display control unit. The display unit can output a display. The optical output unit can output light. The setting control unit can accept the light amount setting of at least one of the display unit and the light output unit. The display control unit makes it possible to select a first set value and a second set value different from the first set value with respect to the light amount setting, and at least one of the first set value and the second set value. Displays a specific display on the display unit corresponding to the set value selected when is selected.

According to one aspect, in the game machine, the adjustment operation can be assisted so that the player can make more appropriate adjustments.

It is a perspective view which shows an example of the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the game board of 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the control system of the game machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the effect control device of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the collective display device of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the flowchart of the main process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows the flowchart of the main process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows the flowchart of the main process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 4) which shows the flowchart of the main process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (No. 5) which shows the flowchart of the main process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interrupt processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main processing in the effect control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production structure of the customer waiting effect of a game machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the modification of the effect composition of the customer waiting effect of a game machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (No. 2) which shows the modification of the effect composition of the customer waiting effect of a game machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of switching of the display state of a setting display in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) explaining the modification of the change of the display state of the setting display in 1st Embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram (No. 2) for explaining a modified example of switching the display state of the setting display in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram (No. 3) for explaining a modified example of switching the display state of the setting display in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram (No. 4) for explaining a modified example of switching the display state of the setting display in the first embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows an example of the display screen of the display device in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows an example of the display screen of the display device in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows an example of the display screen of the display device in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 4) which shows an example of the display screen of the display device in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 5) which shows an example of the display screen of the display device in 1st Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of initialization of the setting of a game machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the display device in the modification 1 of the 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the display device in the modification 2 of the 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the display device in the modification 3 of the 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the connection example of the effect control device of 1st Embodiment and a push button. It is a figure which shows the arrangement example of the push button LED and the touch sensor in the push button of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the operation input correction processing in the effect control apparatus of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the coefficient of the operation input correction of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the operation input of 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows an example (specific example 1) of the operation input correction of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows an example (specific example 2) of the operation input correction of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the input and effect after correction in the case of the coefficient 1 of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the input and effect after correction in the case of the coefficient 2 of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the input and effect after correction in the case of the coefficient 1.5 of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows an example (specific example 1) of the input and effect after correction in the case of the coefficient 4 of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows an example (specific example 2) of the input and effect after correction in the case of the coefficient 4 of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows an example of the display screen of the display device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows an example of the display screen of the display device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows an example of the display screen of the display device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 4) which shows an example of the display screen of the display device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (No. 5) which shows an example of the display screen of the display device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the coefficient of the operation input correction in the modification 1 of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the comment display corresponding to the setting value of the 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the modification of the comment display corresponding to the setting value of the 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows an example of the setting change screen in the setting changeable state (waiting for a customer) of the 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure (No. 2) which shows an example of the setting change screen in the setting changeable state (waiting for a customer) of the 3rd Embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram (No. 3) showing an example of a setting change screen in a setting changeable state (waiting for a customer) of the third embodiment. It is a figure (No. 1) which shows an example of the setting change screen in the setting changeable state (waiting for a customer) of the modification of the 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure (No. 2) which shows an example of the setting change screen in the setting changeable state (waiting for a customer) of the modification of the 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the comment display timing on the display screen during setting of the 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting change screen in the setting changeable state (during the variable display game) of the modification of the 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the default setting which can be set by the administrator of the 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the default setting which can be set by the player of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the player setting change process of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the setting change return process of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting confirmation screen of the 3rd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[First Embodiment]
First, the 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 of the first embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is an outer frame (support frame).
It is assembled to 11 so that it can be opened and closed. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is housed in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame (transparent member holding frame) 15 provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

In addition, lamps, LEDs, etc. are built into the left and right sides of the glass frame 15 for decoration and production, and notification when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a payout abnormality occurs, the lamp, LED, etc. are displayed in an abnormality notification color (for example,). Frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (blinking) in red) and sound (blinking)
For example, a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits a sound effect) is provided. further,
A speaker (lower speaker) 19b is also provided below the front frame 12. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the contents of the abnormality are notified by voice from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, it should be noted
A lamp for notifying the payout abnormality may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15.

Further, in the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate (storage plate) 21 for supplying a game ball to a hitting ball launching device (not shown), and a game ball paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the game machine 10 are provided. The outflowing upper plate ball outlet 22, the lower plate (receiver) 23 for storing the game ball paid out when the upper plate 21 is full, the operation unit 24 of the hit ball launching device, and the like are provided. Furthermore, the upper plate 2
An option setting unit (push button) 25 for setting various options by the player is provided on the upper edge portion of 1. A plurality of selection button switches 25a are provided around the upper surface of the option setting unit 25, and a determination button switch 25b is provided in the center of the upper surface of the option setting unit 25. The option setting unit 25 functions as an effect setting unit in which the player sets the effect mode. In this case, the selection button switch 25a functions as an effect button switch for selecting the effect mode, and the decision button switch 25b functions as a decision button switch for determining the effect mode. Further, on the lower right side of the front frame 12, the front frame 1
A keyhole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the 2 or the glass frame 15 is provided.

When the selection button switch 25a functions as an effect button switch, the game machine 1
0 can produce an effect in which the player's operation is intervened based on the player's operation received from the selection button switch 25a and the decision button switch 25b. For example
The effect of intervening the operation of the player includes an effect in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) in the display device (variable display device) 41 (see FIG. 2), and the game machine 10 is displayed on the display device 41. It is possible to operate the character to be displayed and to stop the identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41.

Further, on the right side of the option setting unit 25, there is a ball lending button 27 that is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and an operation for ejecting a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28, a balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the game machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the ball striking device launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. Fire towards (see Figure 2). Further, by operating the selection button switch 25a and the enter button switch 25b, the player can set, for example, the volume radiated from the speakers 19a and 19b 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 a resin side case 3 provided at each of the four corners of the game board 30.
It is configured to be surrounded by 3 and a guide rail 31. In the game area 32, a center case (game effect component) 40 having a display device (variable display device) 41 is arranged substantially in the center. The display device 41 is attached to 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 is formed so as to surround the display area of the display device 41, project forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and make it difficult for the game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

The display device 41 is composed of, for example, a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) and a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube). In the area (display area) where the image of the display screen can be displayed, information related to the game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), characters that produce the special figure variation display game, and background images that enhance the effect of the effect is displayed. .. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variablely displayed (variable display), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is performed. In addition, on the display screen, an image for directing based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image,
Fanfare display image, ending display image, etc.) are displayed.

Further, the upper part of the center case 40 is provided with a board effect device 44 that produces a game by operating. The board effect device 44 has a display device 4 from the state shown in FIG.
It is possible to operate toward the center of 1.

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

Further, on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there are two general winning openings 3
5 is arranged, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40 and on the right side of the special variable winning device 38 described later. The game balls that have won the general winning opening 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) that gives a start condition for the first special figure variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game). (Starting port 1) is provided. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3).

Further, below the starting winning opening 36, an out opening 30a for collecting game balls that did not win in the winning opening or the like is provided.
In addition, it is located below the starting gate 34 in the normal drawing, and on the right side of the center case 40,
A normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning opening, starting winning area) that gives a start condition for the second special figure variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is provided. The normal variable winning device 37 (starting port 2) is provided with a movable member 37b that can be opened by rotating in the direction in which the upper end side falls to the right to facilitate the inflow of game balls. The 37b is always in a closed closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player) in which the game ball cannot flow in because it is almost vertical.
Then, when the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, the normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device rotates so that the upper end side falls to the right and normally fluctuates. The winning device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous for the player) in which the game ball easily flows into the winning device 37. The game ball that has won the ordinary variable 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 able to win a prize even in the closed state, and may be harder to win in the closed state than in the open state. The ordinary variable winning device 37 corresponds to an ordinary electric accessory (general electric).

A flow path 91 through which the game ball can flow down is formed on the right side of the normal variable winning device 37, and the game ball that has not won the normal variable winning device 37 flows downward through the flow down path 91. A guide portion 93 is provided below the flow path 91. The guiding portion 93 has an inclined surface whose upper surface 94 descends to the left, and the upper surface 94 catches the game ball flowing downward and guides the game ball to the left where the special variable winning device 38 described later exists. ..

Further, in the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a special variable winning device (large winning opening) 38 that can be converted into a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which the game ball is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game is arranged. It is installed. The special variable winning device 38 has an opening / closing member (opening / closing door) 3
It has 8c, and the opening / closing member 3 depends on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game.
From the closed state where 8c closed the big winning opening (closed state which is disadvantageous to the player), the opening / closing member 38c is evacuated to the open state where the game ball flowing down the game area 32 can be accepted (favorable state for the player). Convert. That is, the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed by the opening / closing member 38c driven by the large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device.
A large prize opening) is provided, and during the big hit game state (first special game state) based on the results of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, and the small hit game state (small hit game state) based on the result of the special figure 2 variable display game. During the second special game state), the large winning opening is changed from the closed state to the open state to facilitate the inflow of the game ball into the large winning opening, and the player is given a predetermined game value (prize ball). Is to be given. Inside the large winning opening (winning area), a large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is provided as a detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the large winning opening. ..

Further, the special variable winning device 38 includes a guiding flow path for guiding the winning game ball in the winning opening, and a V flow path formed by branching from the guiding flow path. The special variable winning device 38 is provided with a V door at a position serving as an inflow portion of the V flow path. The V-door slides in the front-rear direction by the specific region solenoid 38d (see FIG. 3) to prevent the inflow of the game ball into the V flow path, and the V door retracts backward to prevent the game ball from flowing into the V flow path. It can be changed to a permissible state that allows inflow. Further, the special variable winning device 38 is provided with a specific area switch 38e (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball flowing into the V flow path.

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

Further, the special variable winning device 38 may be provided with a plurality (for example, two) of large winning opening switches 38a. Further, the special variable winning device 38 is not limited to one, and two may be provided, and when there are a plurality of large winning openings, the large winning opening switch 38a is about one or two, respectively. , X pieces (see FIG. 3) may be provided as a whole.

A warp port (warp entrance) 39a is provided on the left side of the center case 40. The game ball that has flowed into the warp flow path from the warp port 39a rolls on the stage in the center case 40, and a part of the game ball is guided to the warp outlet 39b. The warp exit 39b is located directly above the starting winning opening 36, and the game ball guided to the warp exit 39b is the starting winning opening 36.
It will be easier to win a prize.

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

Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, the lower right of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the normal figure start gate 34, which form the special figure fluctuation display game, are connected. A batch display device 50 that displays various information and displays a game that changes the normal map triggered by a prize
Is provided.

The batch display device 50 includes a round display unit 51 composed of LEDs and the like, a special figure 1 hold display unit 52, a special figure 1 symbol display unit 53, a special figure 2 symbol display unit 54, and a normal symbol display unit. It includes 55, a normal drawing hold display unit 56, and a status display unit 57 (see FIG. 5). Details of the batch display device 50 will be described later.

Next, the control system of the game machine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the control system of the gaming machine of the first embodiment.
The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100, and the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that collectively controls a game, and is a game microcomputer (hereinafter, referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. 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 CPU.
It is composed of a data bus 140 or the like that connects the unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

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, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit of the gaming microcomputer 111. Oscillator circuit that generates the clock
It has a crystal oscillator) 113 and the like. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 are DCs (Di) generated by the power supply device 400.
rect Current) 32V, DC12V, DC5V and other DC voltages of a predetermined level are supplied to enable operation.

The power supply device 400 generates an AC (DC32V) DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply.
Alternating Current) -DC 12V, DC 5V from DC converter or DC 32V voltage
Normal power supply unit 4 having a DC-DC converter or the like that generates a lower level DC voltage such as
10. It has a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies a power supply voltage to the internal RAM (Random Access Memory) of the game microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and causes and recovers the power failure in the game control device 100. It includes a control signal generation unit 430 and the like that generate and output control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal to inform.

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 integrated on a separate board or with the game control device 100, that is, , It may be configured to be provided on the main board. Game board 30
Since the game control device 100 is to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are mounted on a board different from the power supply device 400 or the main board as in the first embodiment. By providing the above, it is possible to exclude the target of replacement and reduce the cost.

The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured by one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 (
In particular, the data supplied to the built-in RAM) and stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or power failure. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when it drops to 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, when the power is turned on or when the power is restored, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that point.

Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. This R
When the AM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, a process of forcibly initializing the information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. Is done. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is the game microcomputer 1
It is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by 11. A reset signal is a type of forced interrupt signal that resets the entire control system.

Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a setting value change 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 enable switching between an ON state and an OFF state. The game control device 100 can change the settings related to the game performance, and the settings stored in the RAM are retained even during a power failure or power failure. For example, the game control device 100 makes it possible to change the hit probabilities of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game according to the setting of 6 steps.

The game control device 100 transitions to a setting change mode in which the setting of the game machine 10 can be changed by turning on the power while 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, for example, a one-digit 7-segment LE.
It is D and is mounted on the substrate.

Further, the game control device 100 shifts the control state to the setting confirmation mode in which the setting confirmation of the game machine 10 can be performed by turning on the power while 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 contents on the probability setting value display device 136 in the setting confirmation mode.

The game microcomputer 111 is a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A.
, Read-only ROM (Read Only Memory) 111B and RA that can be read and written at any time
It is equipped with M111C.

The ROM 111B non-volatilely stores invariant information (program, fixed data, determination values of various random numbers, etc.) for game control, and the RAM 111C is a work area of the CPU 111A or a storage area of various signals and random numbers during game control. It is used as. ROM111B or R
As the AM111C, an electrically rewritable non-volatile 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 content, the presence / absence of the occurrence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a variation pattern random number 1, a variation pattern random number 2, and a variation pattern random number 3 stored as a start memory in the CPU 111A.
Is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern with reference to. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a missed fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is missed, a jackpot fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is a jackpot, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include tables for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern, which is the fluctuation pattern after reaching the reach state (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.).
, A table for determining the first half fluctuation pattern, which is a fluctuation pattern before reaching the reach state (first half fluctuation group table, first half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.) is included.

Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes an advantageous gaming state (special gaming state) for the player when the special result mode is adopted, a part of the plurality of display results has not yet been derived and displayed. Derived A display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition of the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is out of the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses and the display result reaches the stage before the derivation display is performed. No display mode. Further, for example, a state in which variation display is performed by a plurality of variation display areas (so-called full rotation reach) while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are aligned is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. It refers to a display state when at least a part of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition of the special result mode.

Therefore, for example, the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure variation display game changes a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display device. After the display, when the variation display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle to display the result mode, the left and right variation display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode (for example,). The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the fluctuation display of all the fluctuation display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition of the special result mode in any two of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas is satisfied (for example, the same). The state in which the identification information is used, except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variable-displayed from this reach state.

The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and as reach effects in which the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (expected value is different), normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), and so on. 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"<"normalreach"<"special 1 reach"<"special 2 reach"<"special 3 reach"<"premierreach". In addition, this reach state is included in the variation display mode at least when the special result mode is derived (when it becomes a big hit) in the special figure variation display game. That is, it may be included in the variation display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game (when it is out of order). Therefore, the state in which the reach state occurs is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, or generates and outputs a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device to output the game machine. 10 Control the entire system. Further, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a jackpot random number for determining a hit in a special figure variation display game, a jackpot symbol random number for determining a jackpot symbol, and a variation pattern in a special figure variation display game (various types). Random number generation circuit for generating fluctuation pattern random numbers for determining (including the execution time of the fluctuation display game in the fluctuation display without reach and reach), hit random numbers for determining the hit of the normal figure fluctuation display game, etc. And the oscillation signal from the oscillation circuit 113 (original clock signal)
Based on this, it is provided with a clock generator that generates a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives an update timing of the random number generation circuit.

Further, the CPU 111A is the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure variation display game.
Acquire any one of the fluctuation pattern tables stored in. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (hit (big hit or small hit) or miss) of the special figure variation display game and the probability state (normal probability state or high probability) of the special figure variation display game as the current game state. State), the operating state of the normal variable winning device 37 as the current game state (time saving operating state), the number of start memories, etc., and one of the variable pattern tables is selected from a plurality of variable pattern tables. To get. Here, CP
The U111A serves as a variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure variation display game.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, input interface, output interface, etc., and is a payout motor of a payout unit provided in the game machine 10 in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. Is driven, and control is performed to pay out the prize ball. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball lending request signal from the card unit of the ball lending machine attached to the game machine 10.
Control to pay out the loan.

The input unit 120 of the game microcomputer 111 has a start port 1 switch 36 in the start winning port 36.
a, Starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, gate switch 34a in the starting gate 34, winning opening switch 35a, large winning opening switch 38 in the special variable winning device 38
a, Connected to the specific area switch 38e of the special variable winning device 38, a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches is input, and 0
An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 that converts a V-5V positive logic signal is provided. The detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the game machine 10 is also input to the proximity I / F 121. The proximity I / F 121 has an input range of 7V-11.
By setting it to V, it is possible to detect an abnormal state such as the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch being improperly shorted, the sensor or switch being disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire being cut and floating. It is configured to output an abnormality detection signal.

Explaining the winning opening switch 35a, in FIG. 3, the winning opening switch 35a is 1.
Although shown by the blocks, in reality, a plurality of (n) winning opening switches 35a (three in the present embodiment) are provided on the game board 30, and the respective signals are close to each other by different signal lines. I
It is input to / F121. Further, although the large winning opening switch 38a is shown by one block in FIG. 3, a plurality of (x) large winning opening switches 38a (3 in the present embodiment) are actually used.
(Pieces) are provided on the game board 30. And these multiple big prize opening switches 38a,
They are connected by different signal lines, or, for example, a switch and a game control device 10.
It is connected to the game control device 100 by a method called wired OR on a relay board (not shown) existing between 0 (main board). The panel radio wave sensor 62 and the magnetic sensor 61 described later may also be connected by a plurality of different signal lines, or may be similarly connected to the game control device 100 by a method called 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 into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Proximity I / F
Of the outputs of 121, the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, the large winning port switch 38a, and the specific area switch 3
The detection signal of 8e is input to the second input port 123. The signal output of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, which are the start port switches of FIG.
(Output from 1) is shown by one signal line in FIG. 3, but there are actually two.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. Further, the third input port 124 has a detection signal of a magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 or the like of the game machine 10, and a glass frame open detection switch provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10. 63 detection signal, detection signal of main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the game machine 10, detection signal of setting value change switch 126, detection signal of setting key switch 127, payout control A touch switch signal (a signal based on the input of the touch switch provided on 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 firing test device (not shown) via the relay board 70. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start 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 in addition to the voltage such as 5V required for normal IC operation from the power supply device 400. It has become.

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

Further, the input unit 120 has a detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 and a payout control device 20.
Frame radio wave invalid signal from 0 (signal output based on the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 detecting radio waves), payout busy signal (whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept commands) (Signal indicating abnormal payout), status signal indicating abnormal payout (status signal indicating abnormal payout)
, Shoot ball out switch signal (signal indicating shortage of game balls before payout), overflow switch signal (game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 in a predetermined amount or more (they are full)
1st input port 122 that takes in the out-ball detection switch signal (the signal that is output when the out-ball is detected) and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Is provided.

The out-ball detection switch signal is a signal output from the out-sensor every time the out-sensor (not shown) detects one out-ball of the game machine 10. For example, the out-ball detection switch signal is provided in the discharge flow path (not shown) between the discharge port (not shown) for discharging the game ball (out-ball) from the game machine 10 and the out port 30a. The out-ball detection switch signal is a gaming performance (eg, 60,000 out-balls) per given operation (eg, 60,000 out-balls).
It is used for the calculation of the base), 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 determining the operating state, which is a trigger for switching to the game effect or the customer waiting screen display. For example, the performance display device 135 is a 4-digit 7-segment LED, and can display the game performance in a decimal number or a hexadecimal number.

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

Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the game microcomputer 111 and the like, and the Schmidt buffer 125 is provided with these inputs. 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 are taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signals from the various switches described above. This is because there is a limit to the number of terminals provided on the gaming microcomputer 111 that receive signals from the outside.

On the other hand, the reset signal RESET whose noise has been removed by the Schmidt buffer 125 is
It is directly input to the reset terminal provided on the game microcomputer 111 and supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RESET is output directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, so that the test firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 is turned off in order to output to the test firing test device. It is configured to do. Also,
The reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test firing 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 unit 120. The data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 just before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset in order to prevent the system from malfunctioning, but the input unit 120 is set just before the reset signal RESET is input. This is because the data read by the game microcomputer 111 from each port is discarded by resetting the game microcomputer 111.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 132 arranged on a communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path from the game 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 a one-way communication in which a signal cannot be input from the effect control device 300 side to the game control device 100.

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and transmits data for notifying the special symbol information of the variable display game to the test firing test device of the accreditation body (not shown), a signal indicating the probability state of the jackpot, and the like 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 a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in a game store. The detection signal of a switch such as a start port switch that does not need to be processed, which is output from the proximity I / F 121, is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

On the other hand, a detection signal that cannot be supplied to the test firing test device as it is, such as the magnetic sensor 61 and the panel radio wave sensor 62, is once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, the gaming machine plays a game. An error signal indicating that the control is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test firing test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70.
The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test firing test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. The game microcomputer 11 is connected to the port on the relay board 70.
The chip enable signal CE (not shown) output from 1 is also supplied, and the signal of the port selectively controlled by the chip enable signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 to open / close the opening / closing member 38c of the special variable winning device 38 (large winning opening), the opening / closing data of the large winning opening solenoid 38b, and the V door of the special variable winning device 38. A first output port 134a for outputting open / close data of the specific area solenoid 38d to be opened / closed, open / close data of the normal electric solenoid 37c for opening / closing the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37, and display data of the performance display device 135 is provided. Has been done.

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 to be displayed on the batch display device 50, and the batch display device 50. 4th output port 1 for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of
34d is provided.

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

Further, the output unit 130 receives the open / close data signals of the large winning opening solenoid 38b, the specific area solenoid 38d, and the peripheral solenoid 37c output from the first output port 134a, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal. (Drive circuit) 138a, batch output from the second driver 138b, fourth output port 134d that outputs the on / off drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 output from the third output port 134c. External information signals supplied from the third driver 138c, the fifth output port 134e, and the fourth output port 134d, which output the on / off drive signal of the digit line on the current draw-in side of the display device 50, to an external device such as a management device. A fourth driver 138d that outputs to the information terminal board 71 and a fifth driver 138e that generates and outputs a drive signal of the performance display device 135 by receiving the display data signal of the performance display device 135 output from the first output port 134a are provided. Has been done.

DC32V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage to the first driver 138a so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Further, DC12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment line of the batch display device 50. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit wire is for pulling out the digit wire corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

A dynamic drive system in which a second driver 138b that outputs 12V causes a current to flow into the anode terminal of the LED via the segment wire, and a third driver 138c that outputs a ground potential draws a current from the cathode terminal via the segment wire. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 2 and the LEDs are turned on. The fourth driver 138d, which outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71, supplies the external information signal with a level of 12V, so that DC12V is supplied. The buffer 133, the first output port 134a, the first driver 138a, etc.
The output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, the relay board 70 may be provided 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 external board (not shown) side instead of the main board. ..

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

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the effect control device of the first embodiment.
The effect control device 300 is an amusement chip (IC) similar to the gaming microcomputer 111.
), And VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for displaying images on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. , Sound source LSI31 that controls the output of sound in order to reproduce various melody, sound effects, etc. from the speakers 19a and 19b.
It has 4.

The main control microcomputer 311 is a P that stores programs executed by the CPU and various data.
A PROM 321 consisting of a ROM (programmable read-only memory), a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and a FeRAM that can retain stored contents even when power is not supplied in the event of a power failure (FeRAM).
Ferroelectric RAM) 323 and RTC (real-time clock) 338, which is a timekeeping means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day of the week, time, etc.), are connected. A RAM 311a that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command (effect command) from the game microcomputer 111, determines the effect content, instructs the VDP 312 about the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 of the reproduced sound, and decorates the lamp. Lighting, drive control of motors and solenoids,
Performs processing such as managing the production time.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a that provides a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging / reducing an image. Further, the VDP 312 includes an image ROM 325 in which character images and video data are stored, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM 326 used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325.
Is connected.

Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By sending and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be sent in a shorter time than in the case of serial.

A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the image of the display device 41 with the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30 from the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311.
C, a synchronization signal STS that gives the data transmission timing is input. In addition, VDP312
Waits to notify the main control microcomputer 311 that it is in a state of waiting for reception of interrupt signals INT0 to n and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in VRAM. A signal WAIT or the like is also input.

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

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

Further, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. An effect control command signal (effect command) is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via this command I / F331, such as a decorative special figure hold number command, a decorative special figure command, a variation command, and a stop information command. ). Game microcomputer 111 of game control device 100
Operates at DC 5V, and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V. Therefore, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function.

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

Further, the effect control device 300 includes a selection button switch 25a and a decision button switch 25b of the option setting unit 25 provided on the glass frame 15, and an effect switch that detects the initial position of the motor in the board effect device 44. A function of detecting the on / off state of 47 (effect motor switch) and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and the effect control device 300.
A switch input circuit 336 having a function of detecting the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the above and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 has the effect control device 300 having the above configuration.
DC32V for driving a motor or solenoid, a display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving a motor or LED, in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to or an electronic component controlled by the motor. DC5 which is the power supply voltage of command I / F331
In addition to V, it is configured to generate a voltage of DC15V for driving a motor, LED, and speaker. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, DC3.3V is based on DC5V.
And a DC-DC converter for generating DC 1.2V is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be usually provided in the 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, VDP312 (VDPRESET signal) and sound source LSI314 are output from the main control microcomputer 311.
It is also supplied to the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) that drive and control lamps, motors, etc., and resets them. Further, a cooling FAN 45 for cooling various parts of the game machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on. Further, the circuit board constituting the effect control device 300 corresponds to a sub control board (also referred to as a sub board).

Next, the game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the normal drawing start gate 3
Based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in 4, the random value for hit judgment of the normal figure is extracted and compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B, and the normal figure variation display game Performs the process of determining the hit / miss. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variablely displayed for a predetermined time on the normal symbol symbol display unit 55 of the batch display device 50, a process of displaying a normal symbol variation display game that is stopped and displayed is performed. When the result of this normal figure variation display game is a hit, a special result mode corresponding to each of the first hit stop symbol to the third hit stop symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 55, and the normal electric solenoid 37c is displayed. Is operated, and the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 is controlled to be opened 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 a conversion control executing means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). If the result of the normal figure variation display game is out of sync, the normal figure symbol display unit 55 is controlled to display the result mode of the out of alignment.

Further, the start winning prize (starting memory) is memorized 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, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure variation display game A random value for jackpot determination is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in ROM 111B, and a process of determining a hit or miss in the first special figure variation display game is performed. Further, the starting memory is memorized based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variable winning device 37, and based on this starting memory, for the jackpot determination of the second special figure variation display game. The random value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining the hit / miss of the second special figure variation display game is performed.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command, effect command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. To do. Then, after displaying the identification symbol (identification information) on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 and the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the batch display device 50 for a predetermined time, a process of displaying a special symbol variation display game that is stopped and displayed. To do. That is, the game control device 100 is a start winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37) of a game ball flowing down the game area 32.
It serves as a game control means for controlling the progress of a variable display game based on a prize.

Further, the effect control device 300 performs a process of displaying the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game on the display device 41 based on the control signal from the game control device 100. Further, the effect control device 300 performs processing such as setting the effect state, outputting sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b, and controlling the light emission of various LEDs, based on the control signal from the game control device 100. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an effect control means for controlling the effect related to the game (variable display game, etc.).

Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a special result mode or a small hit result mode on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54. Is displayed, and 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 gaming 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 uses, for example, the special variable winning device 38 by the large winning opening solenoid 38b. The opening / closing member 38c of the game is opened, and control is performed so that the game ball can flow into the winning opening. In this special gaming state, the CPU 111A is subject to either, for example, a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls being awarded to the large winning opening, or a predetermined opening time elapses from the opening of the large winning opening. One round is to open the big winning opening until it is achieved, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this a predetermined number of rounds. In addition, a small hit game state is generated due to the result of the first special figure variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) or the second special figure variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) being a small hit. In the process, the CPU 111A controls, for example, the opening / closing member 38c of the special variable winning device 38 by the large winning opening solenoid 38b to allow the game ball to flow into the large winning opening.

The opening / closing operation pattern (opening / closing operation mode) of the large winning opening performed in these small hit game states is, for example, an operation of maintaining the opening / closing member in the open state for 200 msec four times at 1500 msec intervals. As described above, the game control device 100 serves as a large winning opening opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing of the large winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the CPU 111A controls the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 and the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the batch display device 50 to display the result mode of the deviation.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate 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. This high probability state is
The probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than that of the normal probability state.
Further, regardless of the high probability state based on the result mode of either the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure Both variable display games are in a high probability state.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a time saving state (specific game state, high probability state in the normal figure) 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 time-saving state, the probability of hitting the result of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal figure probability) is set to a higher probability (normal figure high probability state) than 0, which is the normal probability (normal figure low probability state). Is possible. As a result, the opening time of the ordinary variable winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be longer than that in the case where the ordinary variable winning device 37 is in the low probability state. Here, in the normal variable winning device 37 in the present embodiment, the normal figure probability is set to "0" so as not to open the movable member 37b in the normal gaming state.

Further, in the time saving state, the execution time of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal map fluctuation time) is, for example, 500 msec, and the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is, for example, 600 msec. When the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time (normal power opening time) and the number of times of opening (for example) of the first hit stop symbol
500ms x 1 time), 2nd hit stop symbol opening time (normal power opening time) and number of times (for example, 1700ms x 2 times), 3rd hit stop symbol opening time (normal power opening time) and opening Number of times (
For example, it can be set to 1700 msec x 3 times).

It should be noted that the execution time, the normal figure stop time, the normal power opening number, and the normal power opening time of the normal figure fluctuation display game are appropriately set so as to control the normal fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 to be in a time-saving operation state. For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (normal figure fluctuation time) of the above-mentioned normal figure fluctuation display game to be the second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time. (For example, 10000 msec is 1000 msec). Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map variation display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 msec). 70
4 ms). Further, in the time saving state, when the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time (normal power opening time) is set to the normal state (normal figure low probability state). It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer than the first opening time (for example, 100 msec is 1352 msec). Further, in the time saving state, the number of times the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened (the number of times the normal electric power is opened) is larger than the number of times the first opening (for example, twice) for the result of one hit of the normal fluctuation display game. It is possible to set the number of times (for example, 4 times) to the second opening number of times. In addition, in the time saving state, the probability of hitting the result of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal figure probability) is the normal probability when the normal operation state (normal figure low probability state, for example, 1 /).
It is possible to have a higher probability than 251) (general figure high probability state, for example, 250/251).

In the time saving state, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened by changing any one or more of the normal fluctuation time, the normal stop time, the number of times the normal power is opened, the normal power opening time, and the normal probability. Try to extend the conversion time longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states with different changes. Further, when a hit occurs, either the first open mode or the second open mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first open mode and the second open mode may be different. Further, the high probability state and the time saving state can be generated independently, both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated. In addition, the time saving state is the normal power support state (during normal power support or electric support).
It can also be called.

Next, the configuration of the batch display device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the batch display device of the first embodiment. The batch display device 50 includes 7-segment LED_d1 and 7-segment LED_d2, and 16 LEs from LED_d3 to LED_d18.
Equipped with D. The batch display device 50 has a 7-segment LED_d1 and a 7-segment LED_d.
2 and various status displays are performed according to the lighting mode of LEDs_d3 to LED_d18.

The batch display device 50 distributes various status display functions from the 7-segment LED_d1 and the 7-segment LED_d2, and from the LED_d3 to the LED_d18, so that the round display unit 51, the special figure 1 hold display unit 52, and the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 The special figure 2 symbol display unit 54, the normal symbol symbol display unit 55, the normal figure hold display unit 56, the state display unit 57, and the special figure 2 hold display unit 58 are provided. The round display unit 51 has four LEDs, LEDs_d3 to LED_d6.
The number of rounds in the special figure game is displayed according to the lighting mode of. The special figure 1 hold display unit 52 displays the number of holds in the special figure 1 game according to the lighting mode of the two LEDs, LED_d11 and LED_d12. The special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 has eight Ls of the 7-segment LED_d1.
The symbol in the special figure 1 game is displayed according to the lighting mode of the ED (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED). The special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 displays the symbol in the special figure 2 game according to the lighting mode of eight LEDs (seven segment LEDs and one dot LED) of the seven-segment LED_d2. The normal symbol display unit 55 displays a symbol in the normal symbol game according to the lighting mode of the three LEDs of LED_d8, LED_d10, and LED_d18. The normal figure hold display unit 56 displays the number of hold in the normal figure game according to the lighting mode of the two LEDs, LED_d15 and LED_d16. The status display unit 57 includes LED_d7 and LE.
The game state in the special figure game is displayed according to the lighting modes of the three LEDs D_d9 and LED_d17. The special figure 2 hold display unit 58 displays the number of holds in the special figure 2 game according to the lighting mode of the two LEDs of LED_d13 and LED_d14.

Hereinafter, control of a game 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 game microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process and a timer interrupt process performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 ms).

[Main processing]
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 a flowchart of the main process of the first embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram (No. 3) showing a flowchart of the main process of the first embodiment. Figure 9
Is a diagram (No. 4) showing a flowchart of the main process of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (No. 5) showing a flowchart of the main process of the first embodiment.

The main process is started by the control unit (gaming microcomputer 111) when the power is turned on. In this main process, first, a process for disabling interrupts (step S1) is performed, and then a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack pointer, which is the start address of an area for saving values such as registers when an interrupt occurs. (Step S2) is performed. Next, register bank 0 is specified (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). RAM 11
The range of the address of 1C is 0000h to 01FFh, and the upper rank is 00h or 01h. In step S4, 00h at the beginning of the address range of the RAM 111C is set.

Next, the launch stop signal is output and the launch permission signal is set to the prohibited state (step S5).
.. The launch 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 launch stop signal, and the launch 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, the B register) (step S6), and then the state of the input port 3 (third input port 124) is read into the second register (for example, the B register). Read into the C register) (step S7).

Here, the predetermined bit of the first register is 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 bit to the 7th bit are cleared. Then, the predetermined bit of the second register is 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 to 3rd bits and the 5th to 7th bits are cleared.

The information of the first register is integrated into the second register, and the information held by the second register is stored in RAM1.
It is retained as reference information that does not rely on 11C (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 a state reference register.

For example, the value "00000000B" of the state reference register (C register) is "0" after the 0th bit and the 1st bit, the 3rd bit and the 5th to 7th bits are cleared, and the 2nd bit is. It indicates that it is “0” corresponding to the detection signal on from the RAM initialization switch 112, and that the fourth bit is “0” corresponding to the detection signal on from the setting key switch 127. That is, the value “0000000000B” of the status 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 the 0th bit and the 1st bit.
The 3rd bit and the 5th to 7th bits are cleared to be "0", and the 2nd bit is RA.
It indicates that it is “0” corresponding to the detection signal on from the M initialization switch 112, and that the fourth bit is “1” corresponding to the detection signal off from the setting key switch 127. That is,
The value “00010000B” of the status reference register indicates a 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 the 0th bit and the 1st bit.
The 3rd bit and the 5th to 7th bits are cleared to be "0", and the 2nd bit is RA.
It indicates that it is “1” corresponding to the detection signal off from the M initialization switch 112, and that the fourth bit is “0” corresponding to the detection signal on from the setting key switch 127. That is,
The value “00000100B” of the status reference register indicates a setting confirmation state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is OFF (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is ON (ON).

The value of the status reference register "00010100B" is the 0th bit and the 1st bit.
The 3rd bit and the 5th to 7th bits are cleared to be "0", and the 2nd bit is RA.
It indicates that it is “1” corresponding to the detection signal off from the M initialization switch 112, and that the fourth bit is “1” corresponding to the detection signal off from the setting key switch 127. That is,
The value “000010100B” of the status reference register indicates a power recovery (power failure recovery) state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is OFF (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is OFF (OFF).

As a result, the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 and the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 are held in the C register. Since the storage position (second bit) of the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 in the B register and the storage position (fourth bit) of the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 in the C register are different, the B register and C Even with the logical sum of the registers, the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 and the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 are stored without being lost.

After that, a process of setting the power-on delay timer is performed (step S11). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, a slave control means (for example, a payout control device 200, an effect control device 300, etc.) that performs various controls according to an instruction from the game control device 100 that serves as 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, the game control device 10 is temporarily used.
It is possible to prevent the subordinate control means from missing the command by sending the command to the subordinate control means before 0 rises first and the subordinate control means rises. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 serves as a standby means for delaying the activation of the main control means and setting a predetermined standby time for waiting for the activation of the slave control means.

Also, when timing the power-on delay timer, the validity of the data held in the RAM area is judged (
It is performed using a storage area (RAM area or register that is not subject to validity judgment) that is not subject to checksum calculation). As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of a RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area for calculation, so that it is possible to prevent the control at the time of power-on from becoming complicated.

The detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is stored in the second register (C register), but the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is stored before the start of the standby time. You can reliably save your operations. That is, if the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the RAM initialization switch 112 can be operated after the standby time has elapsed, or the RAM initialization switch can be operated from the power-on to the standby time. It is necessary to keep operating 112. However, by reading the state before the start of the standby time, it can be detected by performing the operation immediately after the power is turned on without performing such annoying operations, and the initialization operation performed when the power is turned on. Can be prevented from being unacceptable.

Further, the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is stored in the second register (C register), but the operation of the setting key switch 127 can be performed by storing the detection signal before the start of the standby time. It can be detected reliably. That is, after the standby time has elapsed, the setting key switch 12
If the state of 7 is read, the setting key switch 127 waits for the elapse of the waiting time.
It is necessary to operate the setting key switch 127 from the power-on to the elapse of the standby time. However, by reading the state before the start of the standby time, it can be detected by performing the operation immediately after turning on the power without performing such annoying operations, and the setting change operation performed at the time of turning on the power or It is possible to prevent the situation where the setting confirmation operation is not accepted.

Next, a process for setting the power-on delay timer (for example, about 3 seconds) (step S11).
), And then the process of timing the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power outage during the standby time ()
Steps S12 to S16) are performed. First, the number of times (for example, twice) to read and check the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S12), and whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on or not is set. 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 is continuously on for the number of checks set in step S12 (step S1).
4). Then, when the power failure monitoring signal has not been turned on for the number of checks (step S14; N), the process returns to the determination of whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S13). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks (step S14;
Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the power of the game machine 10 is waited 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 or the like, and appropriately deal with problems when the power is turned on. be able to.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to deal with a power failure that occurs 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 cutoff are retained.
When a power failure occurs here, it is not necessary to perform backup processing or the like. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM 111C, and the burden of control 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 to "-1" (step S15), and the timer value is "0". It is determined whether or not it is (step S16). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S16; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the check count of the power failure monitoring signal (step S12). Also, the timer value is "0".
(Step S16; Y), that is, when the waiting time has expired, the RAM 11
Allow read / write RWM (Read Write Memory) access to 1C, EEPROM, etc. (step S17), and output off-data to all output ports (set to no output).
(Step S18).

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

In step S20, a process of activating the CTC circuit that generates the timer interrupt signal and the 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 flags is provisional and may be updated in the process of inspecting the RAM abnormality that is executed later.

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

In the checksum calculation process, the sum of the data of the game control work area and the data of the state display work area may be calculated as a checksum, or the data of the game control work area and the state display work may be calculated. The checksum may be calculated separately from the data of the area, or the checksum may be calculated only from the data of the game control work area. 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 when the power is turned off match (step S25), and when it is determined that the checksums match (normal) (step S25; Y) clears the RAM abnormality flag tentatively set in step S21 (step S26).

When it is determined that the checksums do not match (is not normal) (step S25;
In N), by passing step S26 and shifting to step S27, the RAM abnormality flag tentatively set in step S21 becomes deterministic. Even if it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S22; N or step S23; N), it is tentatively set in step S21 by passing step S26 and moving to step S27. The RAM error flag is deterministic.

In step S27, the setting key switch 12 refers to the second register (C register).
It is determined whether or not the detection signal of 7 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on. 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 on, step S
Proceed to 28.

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 initialization The detection signal of the conversion switch 112 can be determined at the same time. Further, the game control device 100 has a detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and a RAM.
Since the detection signal of the initialization switch 112 is held in the second register (C register),
The detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 before the validity determination of the RAM can be determined.

In step S28, the control unit determines whether or not the RAM error flag is on. The control unit proceeds to step S30 when the RAM error flag is on (that is, when the RAM error flag is set), and when the RAM error flag is not on (that is, RAM).
If the abnormality flag is cleared), the process proceeds 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 processes executed when the RAM is abnormal or when the power is shut off during the setting and the RAM is restarted without being cleared. Step S3
At 0, the control unit transmits a command for notifying the main abnormality error to the effect control device 300.
As a result, the effect control device 300 performs the effect control corresponding to the command of the main abnormality error notification. For example, the effect control device 300 receives the command of the main abnormality error notification, displays a message instructing the restart accompanied by clearing the RAM on the display device 41, or outputs sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. Further, the effect control device 300 receives the command for notifying the main abnormality error, and notifies the main abnormality error by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44.

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

In step S32, the control unit outputs the on-data of the security signal to the external information terminal board 71.
Output from. 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 steps S31 and S32 and waits for the power to be cut off. That is, the game machine 10 outputs a security signal from the external information terminal plate 71 until the power is cut off. Further, the game machine 10 waits until the power is cut off.
No signal other than the security signal is output from the external information terminal board 71.

Note that the control unit does not prohibit RAM access in the repeated execution of steps S31 and S32 until the power is cut off. As a result, the game machine 10 has NMI (No.
n-Maskable Interrupt) The return address can be stored in RAM when it occurs, reducing the risk of program runaway. In this way, the control unit waits for the power to be cut off in step S31.
And the stored contents of the RAM during repeated execution of step S32 are not protected by prohibiting RAM access, but since clearing the RAM at the time of restart is a condition for starting the game control, the risk that the stored contents of the RAM are not protected is limited. There is. That is, the game machine 10 obtains the effect of reducing the risk of program runaway while limiting the risk that the stored contents of the RAM are not protected. Further, the control unit does not prohibit RAM access in the repeated execution of steps S31 and S32 until the power is cut off, so that the control unit does not prohibit RAM access, so that steps S31 and S32
It is possible to improve the program efficiency by making the subroutine callable in.

Steps S33 to S36 are processes related to setting change preparation, and step S
At 27, the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on and the RAM initialization switch 11
This is a process executed when the detection signal of 2 is on.

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

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

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

In step S36, the control unit transmits a command whose setting is being changed to the effect control device 300. As a result, the effect control device 300 performs the effect control corresponding to the command whose setting is being changed. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command during the setting change and displays a message indicating that the setting is being changed on the display device 41, or the speakers 19a, 1
Sound is output from 9b. Further, the effect control device 300 receives the command during the setting change, and notifies the frame decoration 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 after the setting confirmation preparation (step S49, step S50). In step S37, the control unit sets the security signal control timer to 128 ms. As a result, the game machine 10 outputs the security signal at least until the security signal control timer is timed up.

Steps S38 to S40 are processes related to waiting for the end of setting change or waiting for the end of setting confirmation. By setting the output of the security signal in step S37, the game machine 10 makes it possible to grasp from the outside the execution of the process related to the setting change end waiting or the setting confirmation end waiting.

After enabling the interrupt (step S38), the control unit refers to the second register (C register) and determines whether or not the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off (step S).
39). The control unit sets step S5 when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off.
The process proceeds to step 5, and if the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not off, the process proceeds to step S40.

In step S40, the control unit determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. The control unit
The occurrence of a power failure can be determined by continuously detecting the power failure monitoring signal for a predetermined time. The control unit proceeds to step S41 when a power failure occurs, and step S when a power failure does not occur.
Proceed to 39. That is, the control unit waits for the setting key to be turned off until the power failure occurs, with the interrupt enabled in step S38.

When the control unit determines that a power failure has occurred, the process prohibits interrupts (step S4).
1) Perform the 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).
), The power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S44).
Further, a checksum calculation process (step S45) for calculating the checksum when the power of the RWM is turned off, and a process for saving the calculated checksum in the checksum area (step S46).
), Then the process of prohibiting access to the RAM (step S47) is performed, and then the power of the gaming machine is waited to be cut off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is turned off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power is cut off is 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
If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on, the process proceeds to step S49, and if the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not on, the process proceeds to step S51.

Step S49 and step S50 are processes related to setting confirmation preparation. Step S4
In 9, the control unit performs a process of setting the flag in the setting confirmation mode. The setting confirmation mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the game machine 10 is confirming the setting. The setting confirmation mode flag is set when the setting is being confirmed, and the setting confirmation mode is in progress when the setting is not being confirmed. The flag is cleared (reset). In step S50, the control unit transmits the command for which the setting is being confirmed to the effect control device 300. As a result, the effect control device 300 performs the effect control corresponding to the command whose setting is being confirmed. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command for confirming the setting, displays a message indicating that the setting is being confirmed on the display device 41, or outputs sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, the effect control device 3
00 receives the command under confirmation of the setting, and notifies that the setting is being confirmed by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44. After this, 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 game machine 10 proceeds to execute the process related to RAM initialization (RAM clear) by the activation detection accompanied by the pressing operation of the RAM initialization switch 112, and R
The process for power failure recovery proceeds to the execution by the activation detection without pressing the AM initialization switch 112.

Next, the process related to RAM initialization performed in step S52 and subsequent steps will be described. R
In the process related to AM initialization, the control unit clears the RAM area other than the set value to 0 (zero clear) (step S52), and saves the initial value at the time of RAM initialization in the area to be initialized (step S52).
Step S53). For example, the control unit sets the RAM clear start address 2 as the start address at the time of RAM clear, and clears the target area (game control work) in the storage area (area not including the access prohibited area) of the RWM (for example, RAM111C). Clear the data in the area) 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 clearing the data of the clear target area.

In step S54, the control unit transmits a command at the time of RAM initialization to the effect control device 300. As a result, the effect control device 300 performs effect control corresponding to the command at the time of RAM initialization. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command at the time of RAM initialization, displays a message informing that the RAM has been initialized on the display device 41, or outputs sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. Further, the effect control device 300 receives the command for initializing the RAM and notifies that the RAM has been initialized by the frame decoration device 18 or the board decoration device 4.
6. Notify by the board effect device 44.

Further, 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 waiting or the setting confirmation end waiting, step S55 is performed. Execute. After disabling interrupts (step S55), the control unit transmits a command to end the notification to the effect control device 300 (step S55).
56).

As a result, the effect control device 300 ends the notification that the setting is being changed, which is started by receiving the command during the setting change, or the notification that the setting is being confirmed, which is started by receiving the command during the setting confirmation. ..

Next, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag and determines whether or not the setting change mode is in progress (step S57). When the control unit is in the setting change mode, step S5
Proceed to step 2 to execute the process related to RAM initialization. On the other hand, if the control unit is not in the setting change mode, the control unit proceeds to step S58 and executes a process related to power failure recovery.

In step S58, the control unit executes the power failure recovery process. In the power failure recovery process, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized, and it is determined whether or not the special figure game is in high probability by referring to the special figure status, and the special figure game is in high probability. This includes a process of saving the on-information in the high-probability notification flag area and saving the on-data of the high-probability notification LED in the segment area.

The area to be initialized in the power failure recovery process is a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, a setting change mode flag, a setting confirmation mode flag, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. In the power failure recovery process, the busy signal status area for storing the status of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept commands, is also cleared, and the status of the payout busy signal is determined. It is 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, and the state of the touch switch signal is set to an indefinite state indicating that the state has not been determined.

Next, the control unit transmits a command at the time of 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, the model designation command, the special figure 1 hold number command, the special figure 2 hold number command,
Send multiple commands such as probability information command, probability setting value information command, and screen specification command. In addition to these commands, depending on the model, information on the number of times of production and information on the number of times of high probability are transmitted. The screen-designated command means that the control states of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are both normally being processed (during fluctuation, during jackpot (first special game state)).
It is a command to command the display of the customer waiting demo screen when it is in a small hit (a state that is neither of the second special game states), and in other cases, it commands the display of the recovery screen. Command to do.

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

Subsequently, the control unit performs an initial value random number update process (step S63) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. This initial value random number update process is a process of updating (incrementing) each initial value random number by, for example, "+1". In this way, the game machine 10 makes it possible to increase the randomness of the random numbers by continuously updating the initial value random numbers as long as time permits in the main process.

Here, the control unit once disables the interrupt (step S64), executes the performance display editing process (step S65), and permits the interrupt after executing the performance display editing process (step S66). The performance display editing process is a process related to base calculation and display. Since the processing load of the performance display editing process is relatively high, the control unit prohibits interrupts to derive the processing result more quickly. As a result, the game machine 10 guarantees the derivation of the processing result of the performance display editing process by the time the game state is updated by the timer interrupt.

In step S67, the control unit determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. The control unit
The occurrence of a power failure can be determined by continuously detecting the power failure monitoring signal for a predetermined time. The control unit proceeds to step S41 when a power failure occurs, and step S when a power failure does not occur.
Proceed to 63.

That is, the control unit repeatedly executes the processes from step S63 to step S67 unless a power failure occurs. Specifically, when a power failure has not occurred, the control unit repeatedly performs initial value random number update processing, performance display editing processing, and power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing).

Then, the interrupt is permitted before the initial value random number update process (step S63) (step S).
66) As a result, if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process will be executed with priority, and the timer interrupt will be waited for by the initial value random number update process, which will put pressure on the interrupt process. Can be avoided.

Similarly, interrupts are disabled before the performance display editing process (step S65) (step S6).
4) As a result, the performance display editing process is executed in preference to the timer interrupt.
It is possible to avoid pressure on the performance display editing process.

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) that controls the game in an integrated manner and the subordinate control means (payout control device 200) that performs various controls according to the instructions from the main control means.
In a game machine including an effect control device (300, etc.), the main control means delays the activation of the main control means and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the activation of the slave control means when the power is turned on. The means (game control device 100) and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined standby time are provided.

Further, a power supply device 400 for supplying electric power to various devices is provided, the power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when the occurrence of a power failure is detected, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) is , It is determined that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period.

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) includes a RAM 111C capable of storing data and
An initialization operation unit (RAM initialization switch 112) that can be operated from the outside, and an initialization means (game control device 100) that initializes the data stored in the RAM 111C based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. And, the operation state of the initialization operation unit is read before the start of the standby time.

The game control device 100 has a function (second initialization process) of distinguishing between an initialization process (first initialization process) at the time of data abnormality and an initialization process (second initialization process) at the time of initialization operation. Since it has one initialization means and a second initialization means), it is possible to realize an optimum and lean initialization process according to the situation.

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) includes a RAM 111C capable of storing data and
Setting operation unit that can be operated from the outside (setting value change switch 126, setting key switch 12)
7) and a setting changing means (game control device 100) for changing the setting value stored in the RAM 111C based on the operation of the setting operation unit are provided to enable the setting change and the setting display unit ( The setting (set value) can be confirmed by providing the probability set value display device 136). Further, the main control means (game control device 100) uses the RAM after the standby time has elapsed.
This means that access to 111C is permitted.

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) prohibits access to the RAM (RAM111C) (step S47) and waits for the execution and stop of all the processes to be stopped.
The loop after step S47) and the RAM error standby process (loop in steps S31 and S32) that waits for the execution of all processes to be stopped while permitting access to the RAM (RAM111C) (step S17). Make it feasible.

Here, the standby process when a power failure occurs and the standby process when a RAM is abnormal will be described. The power failure standby processing is a loop processing that is executed after the access to the RAM is prohibited in step S47 of the main processing and waits for the execution of all the processing to be stopped. Further, since the standby process when a power failure occurs is executed after the interrupt is prohibited in step S41 of the main process, an interrupt (timer interrupt) that is not an NMI interrupt is prohibited. The standby process when a power failure occurs is NMI.
About interrupts NMI interrupts can occur because interrupts cannot be disabled. However, since the standby process when a power failure occurs is a process executed when a power failure occurs, there is little risk that an NMI interrupt will occur during the execution of the process. Further, the standby process when a power failure occurs is a standby process that does not accompany an abnormality notification. As a result, the game machine 10 can allocate the electric power until the power is cut off to the power failure processing. The gaming machine 10 prohibits access to the RAM during the standby process when a power failure occurs, thereby reducing the risk of changing the stored contents of the RAM due to an unstable voltage.

The RAM error 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 waits for the execution of all the processes to be stopped.
Further, since the RAM error standby process is executed after the interrupt is disabled in step S1 of the main process, an interrupt (timer interrupt) that is not an NMI interrupt is prohibited. Note that the standby process when a power failure occurs is N because interrupts cannot be disabled for NMI interrupts.
MI interrupts can occur. Since the RAM error standby process is a process of waiting for the power to be cut off, the risk of an NMI interrupt occurring during the execution of the process is greater than that of the power failure standby process.
However, in the RAM error standby process, since access to the RAM is permitted even if an NMI interrupt occurs, the return address can be stored in the RAM, and the risk of program runaway due to the occurrence of an NMI interrupt is small. Further, since the game machine 10 transmits the main abnormality error notification command to the effect control device 300 in step S30, the effect control device 300 performs the abnormality notification in parallel during the execution of the RAM abnormality standby process. Can be done. As a result, the game machine 10 can be expected to restart promptly.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing of the game control device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 1
1 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first embodiment. This timer interrupt process is performed in the above-mentioned main process from the time when the interrupt is enabled until the interrupt is disabled (step S38 to step S41, step S38 to step S55, step S66 to step S64, step S66). To step S41)
This is the interrupt processing that occurs in. The timer interrupt process is a process executed by the CPU 111A.

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

When the timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is specified (step S7).
1). By switching to the register bank 1, it is equivalent to performing a register save process of transferring 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, the D register) (step S72). In step S72, the same processing as in step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register banks are different.

Next, input from various sensors and switches and signal acquisition, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S73) are performed. In step S74, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag and the setting confirmation mode flag, and determines whether or not the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is in progress. The control unit proceeds to step S75 when the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is in progress, executes the setting change / confirmation process, and ends the timer interrupt process. The setting change / confirmation process will be described later with reference to FIG.
On the other hand, the control unit proceeds to step S76 when neither the setting change mode nor the setting confirmation mode is in progress.

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

When the launch stop signal is output in step S5 of the main process, the launch permission signal is output by performing this output process, and the launch 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. In addition, the launch permission signal is the game control device 1.
The first signal indicating the launch permission status seen from 00, and the second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the launch permission status seen from the payout control device 200 are also generated in the payout control device 200 and fired. Output to the control device. That is, two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device.
It is configured so that the game ball can be launched when both are permitted to launch.

Next, the control unit issues a command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 20.
Payout command transmission process (step S77) to output to 0, random number update process 1 (step S7)
8), the 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, which are the targets of the initial value random number update process. .. In addition, the random number update process 2 is
This is a process of updating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation pattern in the variation display game of Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2. In addition to the random number update process 1 or the random number update process 1, the random number update process 2 may stop the random number update or change the update cycle during the setting change.

Next, the control unit includes a start port 1 switch 36a, a start port 2 switch 37a, a gate switch 34a in the normal drawing, a winning port switch 35a, a large winning port switch 38a, and a specific area switch 38.
The winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step S80) is performed to monitor whether or not a normal signal is input from e and to monitor an error (whether or not the front frame and the glass frame are opened, etc.). In addition, a start port switch monitoring process (step S81) for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, if the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 forming the first starting winning opening or the normal variable winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) Is extracted, and the game result based on the winning is determined in advance before the start of the special figure variation display game. The game result is pre-determined.

Next, the control unit performs special figure 1 game processing (step S82) for processing the special figure 1 variable display game, special figure 2 game processing (step S83) for performing processing related to the special figure 2 variable display game, and normal figure variation. General map game processing (step S) that performs processing related to the display game
84) is executed.

Next, a segment LED provided on the game machine 10 and displaying various information related to the display of the special figure variation display game and the game (for example, LE of the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 of the batch display device 50)
Segment LED editing process (step S85) that drives D) to display the desired content.
), Magnet fraud monitoring process (step S86) that checks the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 and determines whether there is an abnormality, and process that checks the detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62 and determines whether there is an abnormality. The board radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S87) is performed. Then, the external information editing process (step S88) and the performance display device control process (step S89) for setting the signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer are performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

Here, in the first embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting interrupts) and the process of restoring the register bank designation (that is, the process of designating register bank 0) are interrupts. It is automatically performed at the time of return (at the end of timer interrupt processing). Depending on the CPU used, some gaming machines need to be instructed to execute a process for restoring the interrupt disabled state or a process for restoring the register bank designation.

[Main processing]
Next, the main process of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram 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 (CPU311) of the effect control device 300 when the power supply of the pachinko machine 1 is started.
[Step D11] The control unit disables interrupts.

[Step D12] The control unit performs the initial setting of the CPU 311.
[Step D13] The control unit performs the initial setting of VDP 312.
[Step D14] The control unit allows interrupts.

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

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

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

[Step D18] The control unit clears the WDT (watchdog timer).
[Step D19] The control unit executes the effect button input process. The effect button input process is a process for editing when the effect buttons (selection button switch 25a and enter button switch 25b) are operated when they are enabled. Since the effect button does not turn on and off at high speed, the control unit may perform the process of detecting the input of the effect button in the effect button input process or in a short-cycle timer interrupt (not shown). Good.

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

[Step D21] The control unit executes the random number update process. Random number update processing is, for example, r
This is a process in which the pseudo-random number is updated at least once for each control cycle of the main process using the and function. Since the land function generates a random number based on the designated generation sequence each time the recalculation is performed, the control unit can obtain the random number only by executing the land function. A counter that increments by "1", such as the main board (game control device 100), may be used as a random number.

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

[Step D23] The control unit executes the effect display editing process. The effect display editing process is V
This is a process for setting various commands and their parameters for instructing the DP 312 of the drawing contents on the display device 41. For example, the control unit sets commands in a table shape 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 the 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, proceeds to step D26 if it is 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 V blank interrupt (
It is a timing that arrives at a time interval corresponding to a processing cycle (for example, 1/30 second ≈ 33.333 ms) created based on a cycle (for example, 1/60 second) of a V-sync interrupt. The V blank interrupt is generated every time the VDP 312 completes one scan of the entire screen for drawing. As described above, the generation cycle of this V blank interrupt is, for example, 1/60 second. In the case of this embodiment, when the same drawing is repeated twice and a V blank interrupt occurs twice, frame switching is performed, and the frame switching timing cycle is twice the cycle of the V blank interrupt (for example, 1/60 second). (For example, 1/30 second ≒ 33.33 ms
)become. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode, and the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed. For example, frame switching (image update) may be performed at a cycle of 1/30 second or more, or less than 1/30 second. Frame switching may be performed at intervals.

By the frame switching timing determination processing, the subsequent processing (steps D26 to D30, and subsequent steps D18 to D24) is executed at this frame switching timing for each processing cycle. The time management that needs to be synchronized with the effect content is performed in this frame unit (that is, the processing cycle unit). When the processing cycle is 1/30 second, for example, 3 frames have 100 ms. This is the same as the main board (game control device) managing the time value in units of 4 ms of the timer interrupt cycle.

[Step D26] The control unit follows the command set in step D23 to VDP3.
Instruct 12 to draw the screen. For example, the control unit sequentially transmits commands set in a table shape and instructs VDP 312 to draw a screen.

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

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

[Step D30] The control unit executes the launch information control process. The launch information control process sets launch-related information based on the launch status flag, and also produces a special map rotation state (the number of special map fluctuations per game for a predetermined amount of money (that is, a predetermined number of balls to be rented)). It is a process to perform mode correction of.

[Step D31] The control unit executes the information disclosure process. The information disclosure process is a process of disclosing performance information related to game performance to a player.
The control unit returns to step D18 after executing step D31, and thereafter, step D1.
The processing of steps 8 to D31 is repeatedly executed. That is, steps D18 to D
Reference numeral 31 denotes a loop process (3) that is repeatedly executed in the above process cycle after the effect control device 300 is activated.
In some cases, it is called main loop processing).

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

Next, the customer waiting effect performed by the game machine 10 in the customer waiting state (state in which the customer waiting demo screen is displayed) will be described with reference to FIG. When the hold memory (holding start memory) becomes "0" in the game state (the state in which the control state is normally being processed), the game machine 10 gradually fades out the volume of the effect of the immediately preceding variable display game. The control state is shifted to the customer waiting state after the volume fade-out is completed (after a predetermined time has elapsed). The customer waiting state is a state in which the player waits for the start of the game, and the setting related to the game can be changed (the setting change can be accepted). As a setting related to the game, there are effects such as volume and brightness.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the effect configuration of the customer waiting effect of the game machine according to the first embodiment. The effect configuration of the customer waiting effect shown in FIG. 13 shows the effect configuration for one cycle. The customer waiting effect of one cycle is composed of five sections from the first section (first period) to the fifth section (fifth period) set so as not to overlap. That is, after finishing the production of the fifth section, the game machine 10 starts the next cycle (starts the production of the first section again). In the following, the first cycle and the second cycle
Although it is described as assuming that the same production configuration is used after the cycle, they may be different. For example
From the second cycle onward, the second to fifth sections may be produced.

The first section is a section for displaying (notifying) a symbol. In the display of the symbol, the priority of display (notification) (importance of notification) is set low. Therefore, in the first section where the symbol is displayed, the setting value being set and the setting display (guidance display) that displays (guidance) how to change the set value are in the default state (non-operation state, non-setting state, non-acceptance). It is configured to be displayed in the status) and the operation status (acceptance status of the setting change operation). A screen example of a setting display and a display screen for displaying a symbol will be described later with reference to FIG.

The second section is a section for displaying the model name. The display of the model name is set with a high display priority. Therefore, in the second section where the model name is displayed, the setting display is hidden in the default state so that the visibility of the model name display can be ensured (the reduction of the notification effect can be suppressed), and the setting display is hidden in the operating state (setting change). The setting display is displayed when an operation (operation of the option setting unit 25) is performed. A screen example of a display screen for displaying the model name will be described later with reference to FIG.

The third section is a section for displaying a movie waiting for customers. As a movie waiting for customers, for example, there is a movie that explains a game. The display of the waiting movie is set to have a high display priority. Therefore, in the third section where the customer waiting movie is displayed, the setting display is hidden in the default state so that the visibility of the customer waiting movie display can be ensured, and the setting display is performed in the operation state (setting change operation acceptance state). Is configured to be displayed. A screen example of a display screen for displaying a customer waiting movie will be described later with reference to FIG. 23.

The fourth section is a section for displaying the manufacturer logo (company name). The display of the manufacturer logo is
The display priority is set high. Therefore, in the fourth section where the maker logo is displayed, the setting display is hidden in the default state and the setting display is displayed in the operating state so that the visibility of the maker logo display can be ensured. A screen example of the display screen for displaying the maker logo will be described later with reference to FIG. 24.

The fifth section is a section for displaying a warning. The alert is a display that alerts the player to a predetermined degree, and is expressed by a message, a pictogram, an animation, or the like. For example, the content of the alert includes prevention of getting stuck and prevention of forgetting to remove the prepaid card.
The display of the alert is set to have a high priority. Therefore, in the fifth section in which the alert is displayed, the setting display is hidden in the default state and the setting display is displayed in the operating state so that the visibility of the alert display can be ensured. A screen example of a display screen for displaying a warning will be described later with reference to FIG. 25.

The above is an example of the production composition of the customer waiting production. In this way, the game machine 10 hides the setting display by default when the display content has a high display priority, and displays the setting display by default only when the display content has a low display priority. ing. According to this, the game machine 10
Can ensure visibility of display contents with high display priority (can suppress reduction of notification effect)
..

Further, the game machine 10 is configured to have one cycle of customer waiting effect so that the section in which the setting display is displayed in the default state (the section in which the setting display is not displayed) is continuous within the cycle. According to this, the game machine 1
When 0 is set, it is possible to prevent the display / non-display of the setting display from being frequently switched and the display from becoming complicated.

The above production configuration is an example and is not limited to this. For example, the display priority of each section may be set differently from the above configuration example, a section for displaying display contents other than the above may be provided, or the order of each section may be changed and set. Alternatively, some sections may be excluded. The number of sections is not limited to "5" and may be "2" or more.

Here, a modified example of the effect configuration of the customer waiting effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. 14
Is a diagram showing a modified example of the effect configuration of the customer waiting effect of the game machine in the first embodiment (No. 1).
Is. FIG. 15 is a diagram (No. 2) showing a modified example of the effect configuration of the customer waiting effect of the game machine according to the first embodiment.

The effect configuration of the customer waiting effect shown in FIG. 14 (1) shows a modified example of the effect configuration for one cycle. 1
The customer waiting effect of the cycle is composed of four sections from the first section to the fourth section. That is, the game machine 10 starts the next cycle (starts the production of the first section again) after finishing the production of the fourth section.

The first section is a section for displaying a symbol. The display of the symbol is set to have a low display priority. Therefore, in the first section in which the symbol is displayed, the setting display is configured to be displayed in the default state and the operation state.

The second section is a section for displaying a movie waiting for customers. The display of the waiting movie is set to have a low display priority. Therefore, in the second section where the customer waiting movie is displayed, the setting display is configured to be displayed in the default state and the operation state.

The third section is a section for displaying the model name. The display of the model name is set with a high display priority. Therefore, in the third section where the model name is displayed, the setting display is hidden in the default state and the setting display is displayed in the operating state so that the visibility of the model name display can be ensured.

The fourth section is a section for displaying the maker logo. The display of the maker logo is set with a high display priority. Therefore, in the fourth section where the maker logo is displayed, the setting display is hidden in the default state and the setting display is displayed in the operating state so that the visibility of the maker logo display can be ensured.

In this way, the game machine 10 hides the setting display by default when the display content has a high display priority, and displays the setting display by default only when the display content has a low display priority. ing. According to this, the game machine 10 can secure the visibility of the display content having a high display priority.

Further, the game machine 10 is configured to have one cycle of customer waiting effect so that the section in which the setting display is displayed in the default state (the section in which the setting display is not displayed) is continuous within the cycle. According to this, the game machine 1
When 0 is set, it is possible to prevent the display / non-display of the setting display from being frequently switched and the display from becoming complicated.

The effect configuration of the customer waiting effect shown in FIG. 14 (2) shows a modified example of the effect configuration for one cycle. 1
The customer waiting effect of the cycle is composed of five sections from the first section to the fifth section. That is, when the game machine 10 finishes the effect of the fifth section, the game machine 10 starts the next cycle (the effect of the first section is started again).

The first section is a section for displaying a symbol. The display of the symbol is set to have a low display priority. Therefore, in the first section in which the symbol is displayed, the setting display is configured to be displayed in the default state and the operation state.

The second section is a section in which the maker logo is displayed. The display of the maker logo is set with a low display priority. Therefore, in the second section where the maker logo is displayed, the setting display is configured to be displayed in the default state and the operation state.

The third section is a section for displaying a movie waiting for customers. The display of the waiting movie is set to have a low display priority. Therefore, in the third section where the customer waiting movie is displayed, the setting display is configured to be displayed in the default state.

The fourth section is a section for displaying the model name. The display of the model name is set with a high display priority. Therefore, in the fourth section where the model name is displayed, the setting display is hidden in the default state and the setting display is displayed in the operating state so that the visibility of the model name display can be ensured.

The fifth section is a section for displaying a warning. The display of the alert is set to have a high priority. Therefore, in the fifth section in which the alert is displayed, the setting display is hidden in the default state and the setting display is displayed in the operating state so that the visibility of the alert display can be ensured.

In this way, the game machine 10 hides the setting display by default when the display content has a high display priority, and displays the setting display by default only when the display content has a low display priority. ing. According to this, the game machine 10 can secure the visibility of the display content having a high display priority.

Further, the game machine 10 is configured to have one cycle of customer waiting effect so that the section in which the setting display is displayed in the default state (the section in which the setting display is not displayed) is continuous within the cycle. According to this, the game machine 1
When 0 is set, it is possible to prevent the display / non-display of the setting display from being frequently switched and the display from becoming complicated.

The effect configuration of the customer waiting effect shown in FIG. 15 (1) is composed of four sections from the first section to the fourth section. That is, the game machine 10 starts the next cycle (starts the production of the first section again) after finishing the production of the fourth section.

The first section is a section for displaying a symbol. The display of the symbol is set to have a low display priority. Therefore, in the first section in which the symbol is displayed, the setting display is configured to be displayed in the default state and the operation state.

The second section is a section for displaying the model name. The display of the model name is set with a high display priority. Therefore, in the second section where the model name is displayed, the setting display is hidden in the default state and the setting display is displayed in the operating state so that the visibility of the model name display can be ensured.

The third section is a section in which the maker logo is displayed. The display of the maker logo is set with a high display priority. Therefore, in the third section where the maker logo is displayed, the setting display is hidden in the default state and the setting display is displayed in the operating state so that the visibility of the maker logo display can be ensured.

The fourth section is a section for displaying a movie waiting for customers. The display of the waiting movie is set to have a low display priority. Therefore, in the fourth section in which the customer waiting movie is displayed, the setting display is configured to be displayed in the default state and the operation state.

In this way, the game machine 10 hides the setting display by default when the display content has a high display priority, and displays the setting display by default only when the display content has a low display priority. ing. According to this, the game machine 10 can secure the visibility of the display content having a high display priority.

Further, the game machine 10 is configured so that the section in which the setting display constituting the customer waiting effect is displayed in the default state (the section not displayed) is continuous when the customer waiting effect is repeatedly performed. According to this, the game machine 10 can prevent the display / non-display of the setting display from being frequently switched and the display from becoming complicated.

The effect configuration of the customer waiting effect shown in FIG. 15 (2) is composed of four sections from the first section to the fourth section. That is, the game machine 10 starts the next cycle (starts the production of the first section again) after finishing the production of the fourth section.

The first section is a section for displaying a symbol. The display of the symbol is set to have a low display priority. Therefore, in the first section in which the symbol is displayed, the setting display is configured to be displayed in the default state and the operation state.

The second section is a section for displaying a movie waiting for customers. The display of the waiting movie is set to have a low display priority. Therefore, in the second section where the customer waiting movie is displayed, the setting display is configured to be displayed in the default state and the operation state.

The third section is a section for displaying the model name. The display of the model name is set with a high display priority. Therefore, in the third section where the model name is displayed, the setting display is hidden in the default state and the setting display is displayed in the operating state so that the visibility of the model name display can be ensured.

The fourth section is a section for displaying the maker logo. The display of the manufacturer logo is set to have the highest display priority. Therefore, in the 4th section where the manufacturer logo is displayed,
The setting display is configured to be hidden in the default state and operation state so that the visibility of the maker logo display can be ensured. In this section as well, the game machine 10 can accept setting changes in the operating state. For example, in this section, the game machine 10
Makes it possible to grasp the changed contents by notifying the changed contents by the setting change operation by the change sound (the sound for notifying the changed contents).

In this way, when the display priority of the game machine 10 is "high" and "highest", the setting display is hidden by default, and the display priority is "low". The setting display is displayed by default only in the case, and further, the setting display is hidden even in the operation state when the display priority is "highest". According to this, the game machine 10 can secure the visibility of the display content having a high display priority.

Further, in the game machine 10, the setting display is displayed in the default state and the operating state (first section, the second section), the section displayed only in the operating state (third section), and in the default state and the operating state. One cycle of customer waiting effect is configured so that the sections that are not displayed (fourth section) are continuous within the cycle. According to this, the game machine 10 can prevent the display / non-display of the setting display from being frequently switched and the display from becoming complicated.

Next, switching of the display state of the setting display (switching between the default state and the operation state) when the setting change operation (setting change) is performed in the customer waiting state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of switching the display state of the setting display in the first embodiment.

FIG. 16 shows a display state when a setting change operation (operation of the option setting unit 25) is detected in the middle of the second section and the end of the setting change operation (operation of the option setting unit 25) is detected in the third section. An example of switching is shown.

When the game machine 10 detects a setting change operation in the middle of the second section, the game machine 10 switches the display state of the setting display from the default state (non-operation state) to the operation state. After that, the game machine 10 is the third
When the end of the setting change operation is detected in the section, the display state of the setting display is continued as the operation state until the end of the cycle in which the end of the setting change operation is detected (fifth section), and then the display state of the setting display is started from the next cycle. To return from the operating state to the default state (end the operating state).

The above is an example of switching the display state of the setting display when the setting change operation is performed by the player. In this way, even if the game machine 10 detects the end of the setting change operation in the middle of the cycle (for example, the third section), the display state is set to the operation state until the end of the cycle, so that the setting display can be displayed. It is possible to prevent the display from becoming complicated due to frequent switching between display and non-display.

In addition, the game machine 10 may detect that the setting change operation is completed when, for example, accepts a predetermined operation using the option setting unit 25 by the player, and there is no operation for a predetermined time from the last operation. In this case, it may be detected that the setting change operation is completed. The game machine 10 is
From the next cycle, the display state of the setting display is returned from the operation state to the default state (the operation state is terminated), but this is not limited to this. For example, the game machine 10 may return the display state of the setting display from the operation state to the default state from the section (second section) that is hidden in the default state of the next cycle.

The switching between the default state and the non-operation state is an example and is not limited to this.
Here, a modified example of switching the display state of the setting display when the setting change operation is performed by the player will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 20.

FIG. 17 is a diagram (No. 1) for explaining a modified example of switching the display state of the setting display in the first embodiment. FIG. 18 is a diagram (No. 2) for explaining a modified example of switching the display state of the setting display in the first embodiment. FIG. 19 is a diagram (No. 3) for explaining a modified example of switching the display state of the setting display in the first embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram (No. 4) for explaining a modified example of switching the display state of the setting display in the first embodiment.

FIG. 17 shows a modified example of switching the display state when the setting change operation is detected in the middle of the second section and the end of the setting change operation is detected in the third section.
When the game machine 10 detects a setting change operation in the middle of the second section, the game machine 10 switches the display state of the setting display from the default state to the operation state. After that, when the game machine 10 detects the end of the setting change operation in the third section, the game machine 10 immediately returns the display state of the setting display from the operation state to the default state.

In this way, when the game machine 10 detects the end of the setting change operation in the middle of the cycle (for example, the third section), the display state of the setting display is returned to the default state at that time, thereby giving priority to the display. It is possible to prevent the visibility of high-degree display contents from deteriorating.

FIG. 18 shows a modified example of switching the display state when the setting change operation is detected in the middle of the second section and the end of the setting change operation is detected in the third section.
When the game machine 10 detects a setting change operation in the middle of the second section, the game machine 10 switches the display state of the setting display from the default state to the operation state. After that, when the game machine 10 detects the end of the setting change operation in the third section, after a predetermined grace period set in advance (giving a grace period for resetting), the display state of the setting display is defaulted from the operation state. Return to the state. The grace period may span the current cycle and the next cycle. The grace period may be in hours (for example, 5 seconds) or in sections (for example, until the end of one section this time, or until the end of one section next time, etc.).

In this way, when the game machine 10 detects the end of the setting change operation in the middle of the cycle (for example, the third section), the display state of the setting display is returned to the default state after a certain grace period. It is possible to prevent the display from becoming complicated due to frequent switching between display and non-display of the setting display. Further, the game machine 10 can prevent the visibility of the high-priority display content from being lowered by returning the display state of the setting display to the default state without waiting until the end of the cycle.

FIG. 19 shows a modified example of switching the display state when the setting change operation is detected in the middle of the second section and the end of the setting change operation is detected in the third section.
When the game machine 10 detects a setting change operation in the middle of the second section, the game machine 10 switches the display state of the setting display from the default state to the operation state. After that, when the game machine 10 detects the end of the setting change operation in the third section, the display state of the setting display is changed from the next section (fourth section) of the third section that detects the end of the setting change operation. To return to the default state from.

In this way, when the game machine 10 detects the end of the setting change operation in the middle of the cycle (for example, the third section), the game machine 10 defaults the display state of the setting display in the next section where the end of the setting change operation is detected. By returning to the state, it is possible to prevent switching between display / non-display of the setting display in the middle of the section and prevent the display from becoming complicated. Further, the game machine 10 can prevent the visibility of the high-priority display content from being lowered by returning the display state of the setting display to the default state without waiting until the end of the cycle.

FIG. 20 shows a modified example of switching the display state when the setting change operation is detected in the middle of the second section and the end of the setting change operation is detected in the third section.
When the game machine 10 detects a setting change operation in the middle of the second section, the game machine 10 switches the display state of the setting display from the default state to the operation state. After that, when the game machine 10 detects the end of the setting change operation in the third section, after a predetermined grace period set in advance, the game machine 10 passes the next section (fourth section) of the section (fourth section) at the end of the grace period. The display state of the setting display is returned from the operation state to the default state from (5 sections).

In this way, when the game machine 10 detects the end of the setting change operation in the middle of the cycle (for example, the third section), the display state of the setting display is returned to the default state after a certain grace period. It is possible to prevent the display from becoming complicated due to frequent switching between display and non-display of the setting display. In addition, the game machine 10 displays the setting display in the middle of the section by returning the display state of the setting display to the display state corresponding to the default state in the next section after the grace period ends.
It is possible to suppress the occurrence of non-display switching and prevent the display from becoming complicated. Further, the game machine 10 can prevent the visibility of the display content having a high display priority from being lowered by returning the display state of the setting display to the default state without waiting until the end of the cycle.

The game machine 10 changes the method of returning to the default state depending on whether the section (time point) at which the end of operation is detected is a section in which the setting display is displayed or hidden in the default state. May be good.

For example, when the section in which the operation end is detected is the first section (when the section in which the operation end is detected is the section in which the setting display is displayed in the default state), the game machine 10 immediately displays the setting display. Set when the state is returned to the default state and the section where the end of operation is detected is other than the first section (when the section where the end of operation is detected is the section where the setting display is hidden in the default state). The display state of the display may be returned to the default state at the end of the cycle.

Next, a screen example of each effect constituting the customer waiting effect will be described. First, a screen example of a display screen for displaying a symbol will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of a display screen of the display device according to the first embodiment.

The display screen 500 shown in FIG. 21 (1) is an example of a screen in which a symbol is displayed as a display content and the setting display is hidden.
The display screen 500 includes two sets of decorative symbols, a special figure 1 hold number display 503, a special figure 2 hold number display 504, a hold display 505, and a hold digestion display 506 in the display contents.

The two sets of decorative symbols include a large symbol group 501 as the first decorative symbol and a small symbol group 502 as the second decorative symbol. The large symbol group 501 is in charge of game production for the purpose of improving the interest. Therefore, the large symbol group 501 is displayed large in the substantially central portion of the display device 41. Large design group 501
Includes the left symbol 501L, the middle symbol 501C, and the right symbol 501R. The left symbol 501L, the middle symbol 501C, and the right symbol 501R of the display screen 500 are all stopped, indicating that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in the symbol stopped state. Left symbol 501 on the display screen 500
The symbol combination of L, the middle symbol 501C, and the right symbol 501R is the result of the previous variable display game. The symbol combination of the left symbol 501L, the middle symbol 501C, and the right symbol 501R may be replaced with a predetermined symbol combination.

In general, the large symbol group 501 starts to fluctuate in the order of the left symbol 501L, the right symbol 501R, and the middle symbol 501C, and stops (including temporary stop) in the order of the left symbol 501L, the right symbol 501R, and the middle symbol 501C. Therefore, in many cases, the large symbol group 501 forms a reach mode with the left symbol 501L and the right symbol 501R, and waits for the middle symbol 501C to stop to form a jackpot mode.

Symbols that make up the large symbol group 501 (left symbol 501L, middle symbol 501C, and right symbol 501R)
Is mainly due to the decorative design with high design.
The small symbol group 502 is in charge of notifying 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 edge of the display device 41 so as to ensure visibility without interfering with the display effect of the large symbol group 501. The small symbol group 502 is
Includes left symbol, middle symbol and right symbol. The left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol in the small symbol group 502 of the display screen 500 are all stopped, indicating that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in the symbol 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 can be greatly changed. On the contrary, the small symbol group 502
Compared with the large symbol group 501, it is displayed smaller and the degree of freedom of the display position is low (for example, the position is fixed).

As a result, the game machine 10 can secure the visibility of the small symbol group 502 while ensuring the variety of display effects for the large symbol group 501, and facilitate the grasp of the game state of the player.

The special figure 1 hold number display 503 displays the hold storage number (starting memory number) of the special figure 1 game. For example, the hold memory of the special figure 1 game is generated when a prize is entered in the start winning opening 36. The special figure 2 hold number display 504 displays the hold storage number of the special figure 2 game. For example, the hold memory of the special figure 2 game is generated when a prize is given to the ordinary variable winning device 37.

Depending on the display mode, the hold display 505 can clearly indicate the number of hold memories (the number of hold start memories) of the special figure variation display game, and can notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each hold memory. The number of reserved storages displayed by the holding display 505 is either the number of holding storages displayed by the special figure 1 holding number display 503 or the number of holding storages displayed by the special figure 2 holding number display 504, depending on the game state. It corresponds to the total number of both.

The number of hold storages displayed by the hold display 505 is a value from "0" to "8", and the number of hold storages exceeding this value is excluded from the display target. In the game machine 10, even if the hold display 505 excludes a part or all of the hold memory from being displayed, the special figure 1 hold number display 503 and the special figure 2 hold number display 504
It is possible to guarantee the accurate display of the number of stored memories.

Depending on the display mode, the hold digestion display 506 can indicate that the special figure variation display game is in the variation display state and can notify the degree of expectation for the game result. That is, the game machine 10 can perform the hold notice effect by using the hold display 505 and the hold digestion display 506. The hold notice effect is an aspect of the look-ahead effect performed by using the hold display 505 and the hold digestion display 506.

Since the display screen 500 is in a customer waiting state (Special Figure 1 indicated by the special figure 1 hold number display 503).
Since the number of reserved memories of the game is "0" and the number of reserved memories of the special figure 2 game shown by the special figure 2 hold number display 504 is "0"), the number of reserved memories indicated by the hold display 505 is "0". ". Further, since the display screen 500 is in the customer waiting state, the hold digestion display 506 indicates that the special figure variation display game is stopped.

Further, the game machine 10 can have different modes of variation during the variation display for the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502. For example, the game machine 10 can easily distinguish between the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502 when the large symbol group 501 is vertically scrolled. Further, even if the game machine 10 may update the symbols asynchronously between the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502, it is possible to reduce the discomfort given to the player.

The display screen 510 shown in FIG. 21 (2) is an example of a screen in which a symbol is displayed as a display content and a setting display is displayed.
The display screen 510 further includes a setting display 511 in the display content in addition to the display content displayed by the display screen 500. The setting display 511 displays the set value being set and the method of changing the set value. On the display screen 510, the setting display 511 is displayed on the front side of the symbols (large symbol group 501) and the like (display contents of the display screen 500). Therefore, on the display screen 510, the visibility of the design or the like may be lower than that in the case where the setting display 511 is not displayed (display screen 500).

The setting display 511 includes a brightness setting guidance display 512 and 513, a brightness operation guidance display 514, and the like.
The volume setting guidance display 515 and 516 and the volume operation guidance display 517 are included.
The brightness setting guidance display 512 indicates that the brightness being set is level 4 by means of a lamp-shaped icon and a numerical value. The brightness setting guide display 513 indicates that the brightness being set is level 4 by displaying eight bar displays (for example, color and brightness).

The brightness operation guidance display 514 guides the brightness setting change operation by the option setting unit 25. The brightness operation guidance display 514 is a button switch located above and below the option setting unit 25 by differentiating the display mode of the button switches 25a located above and below from the display mode (for example, color and brightness) of the other button switches 25a. It guides that 25a is a brightness operation button.

The volume setting guidance display 515 indicates that the volume being set is level 4 by means of a speaker-shaped icon and a numerical value. The volume setting guidance display 516 indicates that the volume being set is level 4 by displaying eight bar displays (for example, color and brightness).

The volume operation guidance display 517 guides the volume setting change operation by the option setting unit 25. The volume operation guidance display 517 is a button switch located on the left and right of the option setting unit 25 by different from the display mode of the button switches 25a located on the left and right and the display mode (for example, color and brightness) of the other button switches 25a. It guides that 25a is a volume control button.

The setting display 511 may be transparent or semi-transparent so that the back side can be visually recognized. Further, the game machine 10 does not provide the setting display 511 (without clearly indicating the area by the setting display 511), the brightness setting guide display 512, 513, the brightness operation guide display 514, and the volume setting guide display 515, 516. And the volume operation guidance display 517 may be displayed respectively.

Next, a screen example of a display screen for displaying the model name will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of the display screen of the display device according to the first embodiment.
The display screen 520 shown in FIG. 22 (1) is an example of a screen in which the model name is displayed as the display content and the setting display is hidden.

The display screen 520 includes the model name display 521 as the display content. The model name display 521 displays the model name. On the display screen 520, the model name display 521 displays "CR tiger tiger tiger".
The display screen 522 shown in FIG. 22 (2) is an example of a screen in which the model name is displayed as the display content and the setting display is displayed.

The display screen 522 includes a model name display 521 and a setting display 511 as display contents. Display screen 5
In 22, the setting display 511 is displayed on the front side of the model name display 521. Therefore, on the display screen 522, the visibility of the model name display 521 may be lower than that when the setting display 511 is not displayed (display screen 520).

Next, a screen example of a display screen for displaying a customer waiting movie will be described with reference to FIG. 23.
FIG. 23 is a diagram (No. 3) showing an example of the display screen of the display device according to the first embodiment.

The display screen 523 shown in FIG. 23 (1) is a screen example in which the customer waiting movie is displayed as the display content and the setting display is hidden.
The display screen 523 includes a customer waiting movie display 524 as a display content. The customer waiting movie display 524 displays the customer waiting movie. On the display screen 523, the customer waiting movie display 524 displays a movie (video) in which three rockets fly.

The display screen 525 shown in FIG. 23 (2) is an example of a screen in which a customer waiting movie is displayed as display content and a setting display is displayed.
The display screen 525 includes a customer waiting movie display 524 and a setting display 511 as display contents. On the display screen 525, the setting display 511 is displayed on the front side of the customer waiting movie display 524. Therefore, on the display screen 525, the visibility of the customer waiting movie display 524 may be lower than that when the setting display 511 is not displayed (display screen 523).

Next, a screen example of a display screen for displaying the maker logo will be described with reference to FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a diagram (No. 4) showing an example of the display screen of the display device according to the first embodiment.
The display screen 526 shown in FIG. 24 (1) is an example of a screen in which the maker logo is displayed as the display content and the setting display is hidden.

The display screen 526 includes the maker logo display 527 as the display content. Manufacturer logo display 52
7 displays the maker logo. On the display screen 526, the maker logo display 527 has the company name "tiger tiger tiger" and a tiger-like character (for example, a company mascot character).
Display the manufacturer logo (company logo) consisting of.

The display screen 528 shown in FIG. 24 (2) is an example of a screen in which the maker logo is displayed as the display content and the setting display is displayed.
The display screen 528 includes the maker logo display 527 and the setting display 511 as display contents. On the display screen 528, the setting display 511 is displayed on the front side of the maker logo display 527. Therefore, on the display screen 528, the visibility of the maker logo display 527 may be lower than that when the setting display 511 is not displayed (display screen 526).

Next, a screen example of a display screen for displaying a warning will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25
Is a diagram (No. 5) showing an example of a display screen of the display device according to the first embodiment.
The display screen 529 shown in FIG. 25 (1) displays a warning as a display content and also displays a warning.
This is an example of a screen in which the setting display is displayed.

The display screen 529 includes a warning display 530 in the display content. The alert display 530 is "
"Let's be careful about getting into it" and a tiger-like character are displayed.

The display screen 531 shown in FIG. 25 (2) displays a warning as a display content and also displays a warning.
This is an example of a screen in which the setting display is displayed.
The display screen 531 includes a warning display 530 and a setting display 511 as display contents. On the display screen 531 the setting display 511 is displayed on the front side of the caution display 530. Therefore, on the display screen 531 the visibility of the alert display 530 may be lower than that in the case where the setting display 511 is not displayed (display screen 529).

It should be noted that the warning display (character part) and the setting display 511 are not limited to be displayed so as to overlap each other. For example, the game machine 10 may display the setting display 511 so as not to overlap with the caution display (character portion). Alternatively, the game machine 10 may display a warning display (character portion) at a position that does not overlap with the setting display 511.

By the way, if the set value being set is an extreme value, it may take a lot of time and effort to set it again when trying to set it to a value suitable for playing a game. In addition, a player who has started a game with the game machine 10 without knowing it may be dissatisfied with the setting.

Therefore, the game machine 10 periodically initializes the set value being set (returns to the preset default value), so that the standard set value is set for the player who newly operates the game machine 10. The game machine 10 is provided. Here, the flow of initialization of the set values (volume, brightness) is shown in FIG. 26.
Will be described with reference to. FIG. 26 is a timing chart showing the flow of initialization of the settings of the game machine according to the first embodiment.

In the game machine 10, the brightness is set to "6" and the volume is set to "4" in the Nth cycle of the customer waiting state. When the game machine 10 ends the Nth cycle at the timing t1 and starts the N + 1th cycle,
The brightness is changed from "6" to the default value "3", and the volume is changed from "4" to the default value "3".
Change to.

In this way, the game machine 10 initializes the set value at the break of the cycle, so that the set value can be suppressed from changing in the middle of the production, and the feeling of strangeness can be reduced. The game machine 10 is not limited to the initialization at the break of the cycle, and may be initialized at the break of the section. Even in this case, the game machine 10 can prevent the set value from changing during the production, and can reduce the sense of discomfort.

The game machine 10 may be initialized every one cycle, or may be initialized every predetermined cycle (for example, three cycles). For example, it is possible to prevent the set value from being initialized when the cycle is crossed during the operation of changing the setting by the player by performing the setting every predetermined cycle.

Further, the game machine 10 may be initialized when the customer waiting state has elapsed for one cycle or more with a set value other than the default value. This also makes it possible to prevent the set value from being initialized when the cycle is crossed during the operation of changing the setting by the player.

The above is the game machine 10 of the first embodiment. The game machine 10 may be able to set a set value even during the game in addition to the customer waiting state. In this case, the game machine 10 hides the setting display in the default state (the state in which the setting change operation is not accepted) and the operation state (the state in which the setting change operation is not accepted).
The setting display may be displayed in the reception state of the setting change operation), the setting display may be displayed in the default state and the operation state, or the setting display may be hidden in the default state and the operation state.

Further, the game machine 10 may change the display / non-display method of the setting display depending on whether the variable display is displayed or the symbol is stopped. For example, the game machine 10 hides the setting display in the default state during the variable display, displays the setting display in the operating state, and displays the setting display in the default state and the operating state when the symbol is stopped.

Further, the game machine 10 has a dedicated setting sound (for example, "for example," when the volume setting value is changed.
The volume of the set value may be notified by a beeping sound), or the volume of the set value may be notified by the BGM of the effect.

[Modification 1 of the first embodiment]
Next, a modification 1 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 27. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of the display device according to the first modification of the first embodiment.

The display screen 532 shown in FIG. 27 (1) is a screen example in which the maker logo is displayed as the display content in the default display state of the setting display and the setting display is displayed.

The display screen 532 includes a maker logo display 527 and a setting display 511 as display contents.
On the display screen 532, the setting display 511 moves appropriately in the display screen. In this way, the game machine 1
In 0, the setting display 511 is appropriately moved so that the player can grasp the entire maker logo display 527 located on the back side of the setting display 511, so that the deterioration of the visibility of the displayed contents can be suppressed.

The display screen 533 shown in FIG. 27 (2) is an example of a screen in which the maker logo is displayed as the display content in the display state of the setting display and the setting display is displayed. The display screen 533 shows a screen when the display state of the setting display is switched to the operation state in the state of the display screen 532.

The display screen 533 includes the maker logo display 527 and the setting display 511 as display contents.
On the display screen 533, the setting display 511 that has been appropriately moved on the display screen 532 is stopped. The stop position of the setting display 511 on the display screen 532 is, for example, the position of the setting display 511 at the timing when the default state is changed to the operation state (the timing when the setting change operation is detected). In this way, the game machine 10 can suppress the deterioration of the visibility of the setting display 511 during the setting by stopping the setting display 511 that has been appropriately moved in the operating state.

[Modification 2 of the first embodiment]
Next, the second modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 28. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of the display device according to the second modification of the first embodiment.

The display screen 534 shown in FIG. 28 (1) is an example of a screen in which the maker logo is displayed as the display content in the default display state of the setting display and the setting display is displayed. The display screen 534 includes the maker logo display 527 and the setting display 511 as display contents.

When the game machine 10 detects the volume setting change operation on the display screen 534, the display screen 535
Is displayed, and when the brightness setting change operation is detected, the display screen 536 is displayed.
The display screen 535 shown in FIG. 28 (2) is a screen example of a state in which a volume setting change operation is detected (volume operation state). The display screen 535 has a maker logo display 527 and a setting display 511a.
Is included in the displayed contents.

The setting display 511a includes a volume setting guidance display 515 and 516 and a volume operation guidance display 517. That is, the setting display 511a includes the brightness setting guidance display 521, 513, the brightness operation guidance display 514, and the volume setting guidance display 515, 516 displayed by the setting display 511.
Of the volume operation guidance display 517, only the display contents related to the volume are displayed.

By displaying only the display content corresponding to the content of the setting change operation detected in this way on the setting display 511a, the game machine 10 can reduce the overlapping portion with the maker logo display 527. As a result, the game machine 10 can suppress a decrease in visibility of the maker logo display 527.

When the game machine 10 detects the brightness setting change operation on the display screen 535, the display screen 536
Is displayed, and when the end of the setting change operation is detected, the display screen 534 is displayed.
The display screen 536 shown in FIG. 28 (3) is a screen example of a state in which a brightness setting change operation is detected (brightness operation state). The display screen 536 has a maker logo display 527 and a setting display 511b.
Is included in the displayed contents.

The setting display 511b includes a brightness setting guidance display 512 and 513 and a brightness operation guidance display 514. That is, the setting display 511b includes the brightness setting guidance display 521, 513, the brightness operation guidance display 514, and the volume setting guidance display 515, 516 displayed by the setting display 511.
Of the volume operation guidance display 517, only the display content related to the brightness is included.

By displaying only the display according to the content of the setting change operation detected in this way on the setting display 511b, the game machine 10 can reduce the overlapping portion with the maker logo display 527. As a result, the game machine 10 can suppress a decrease in visibility of the maker logo display 527.

When the game machine 10 detects the volume setting change operation on the display screen 536, the display screen 535
Is displayed, and when the end of the setting change operation is detected, the display screen 534 is displayed.
Although the explanation has been given using an example in which the setting display is displayed in the default state, similarly, in the case where the setting display is in the default state and the setting display is hidden, the game machine 10 includes the content of the detected setting change operation. It is possible to display only the corresponding display.

[Modification 3 of the first embodiment]
Next, a modification 3 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 29. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of the display device according to the third modification of the first embodiment.

The display screen 537 shown in FIG. 29 (1) is an example of a screen in which the model name is displayed as the display content in the default display state of the setting display and the setting display is hidden. The display screen 537 includes the model name display 521 as the display content. When the game machine 10 detects a setting change operation on the display screen 537, the game machine 10 displays the display screen 538.

The display screen 538 shown in FIG. 29 (2) is an example of a screen in which a setting change operation is detected on the display screen 537. The display screen 538 is a screen during transition from the default state to the operation state, and the set value is not changed on the screen.

The display screen 538 includes a model name display 521 and a setting display 511c as display contents. The setting display 511c is displayed on the back side of the model name display 521. In addition, the setting display 511c
Is displayed semi-transparently. Therefore, on the display screen 538, the model name display 521
The portion that overlaps with the setting display 511c of is not completely blocked by the setting display 511c.

When the game machine 10 detects the setting change operation on the display screen 538, the display screen 539 is displayed, and when the end of the setting change operation is detected, the display screen 537 is displayed.
The display screen 539 shown in FIG. 29 (3) is an example of a screen in which a setting change operation is detected on the display screen 538. The display screen 539 is a screen in which the set value can be changed, and includes the model name display 521 and the setting display 511 in the display contents. When the game machine 10 detects the end of the setting change operation, the game machine 10 displays the display screen 537.

In this way, the semi-transparent setting display 511c is displayed when the setting change operation is detected once, and then again.
By displaying the setting display 511 when the setting change operation is detected, the game machine 10 can prevent the visibility of the display content (model name) from being lowered due to an erroneous operation.

The game machine 10 displays the setting display 511c when the setting change operation is detected for the first time, and displays (settings) according to the content of the detected setting change operation when the setting change operation is detected for the second time. The display 511a and the setting display 511b) may be displayed.

The gaming machine 10 (including a modified example) of the first embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The game machine 10 includes a display means (display device 41) and a control means (game control device 100,
It is equipped with an effect control device 300). The control means is a customer waiting effect display in the customer waiting state and
The display means is displayed with the setting change operation display (setting display 511) in the reception state of the setting change operation related to the game. The customer waiting effect display is a first period for displaying the first information (first section in FIG. 13) and a second period for displaying the second information (second section to fifth section in FIG. 13). And include. When the control means is in the customer waiting state and is not in the reception state of the setting change operation (when it is the default state), the setting change operation display is displayed on the display means in the first period, and the setting change operation is performed in the second period. Do not display the display on the display means.

(2) The second information in (1) is information having a higher display priority than the first information.
(3) In the customer waiting state of (2), the customer waiting effect display is periodically performed.
(4) When the control means of (3) enters the reception state in the customer waiting effect display of the first cycle, the control means continues the reception state until the second cycle following the first cycle (FIG. 16). ..

(5) The control means of (4) causes the display means to display the setting display even in the second period in the reception state.
(6) The game-related setting change operation of (5) includes a volume and brightness setting change operation, and the control means displays only the volume setting change operation display when the setting change operation related to the volume setting is being accepted. When the setting change operation related to the brightness setting is being accepted, only the setting change operation display related to the brightness is displayed on the display means (FIG. 27).

(7) The game machine 10 includes a display means (display device 41) and a control means (game control device 100,
It is equipped with an effect control device 300). The control means is a customer waiting effect display in the customer waiting state and
The display means is displayed with the setting change operation display (setting display 511) in the reception state of the setting change operation related to the game. The customer waiting effect display includes a first period (for example, the first section of FIG. 14 and the first section of FIG. 15) for displaying the first information of the first attribute (information having a low priority) and the first. The second period for displaying the second information of the attribute of (for example, the second section of FIG. 14 and the fourth section of FIG. 15) and the third information of the second attribute (high-priority information). A third period to display (for example, a third section in FIG. 14, a second section in FIG. 15) and a fourth period to display the fourth information of the second attribute (for example, the fourth section in FIG. 14). , The third section of FIG. 15). When the customer waiting effect display is repeatedly displayed, the control means causes the display means to continuously display the first period and the second period, and continuously displays the third period and the fourth period on the display means. When the customer is waiting and the setting change operation is not accepted (default state), the setting change operation display is performed during the period for displaying the information of the first attribute (first period, second period). Is displayed on the display means, and the setting change operation display is not displayed on the display means during the period (third period, fourth period) in which the information of the second attribute is displayed.

(8) The game machine 10 includes a display means (display device 41) and a control means (game control device 100,
It is equipped with an effect control device 300). The control means are a customer waiting effect display that is repeatedly performed in the customer waiting state, and a setting change operation display in the reception state of the setting change operation related to the game (
The setting display 511) is displayed on the display means. The customer waiting effect display is a first period for displaying the first information (first section in FIG. 13) and a second period for displaying the second information (second section to fifth section in FIG. 13). And include. When the control means is in the customer waiting state and is not in the accepting state of the setting change operation (in the default state), the setting change operation display is displayed on the display means in the first period, and the setting change operation is performed in the second period. When the setting change operation is started without displaying the display on the display means, the reception state of the setting change operation is started, and when the setting change operation is completed, the customer waiting at the end of the setting change operation is waited for the customer. When the effect display starts, the acceptance status of the setting change operation ends (returns to the default status).

(9) The game machine 10 includes a display means (display device 41) and a control means (game control device 100,
It is equipped with an effect control device 300). The control means are a customer waiting effect display that is repeatedly performed in the customer waiting state, and a setting change operation display in the reception state of the setting change operation related to the game (
The setting display 511) is displayed on the display means. The customer waiting effect display is a first period for displaying the first information (first section in FIG. 13) and a second period for displaying the second information (second section to fifth section in FIG. 13). And include. When the control means is in the customer waiting state and is not in the reception state of the setting change operation (when it is the default state), the setting change operation display is displayed on the display means in the first period, and the setting change operation is performed in the second period. When the setting change operation is started without displaying the display on the display means, the reception status of the setting change operation is started, and when the setting change operation is completed, the customer wait is executed next to the customer waiting effect display at the end of the setting change operation. At the start of the second period in the effect display, the acceptance state of the setting change operation is terminated (returned to the default state).

(10) The game machine 10 includes a display means (display device 41) and a control means (game control device 100).
, Production control device 300). The control means causes the display means to display a customer waiting effect display in the customer waiting state and a setting change operation display (setting display 511) in the reception state of the setting change operation related to the game. The customer waiting effect display is the first period for displaying the first information and the second.
Includes a second period for displaying information about. When the control means is in the customer waiting state and is in the setting change accepting state, the setting change operation display is displayed on the display means in the first period, and the setting change operation display is displayed on the display means in the second period. Instead, when the setting change operation is accepted in the second period in which the customer is waiting and the setting change operation is accepted, the change content due to the setting change operation is notified by the change sound.

[Operation input means]
Next, the push button (option setting unit) 25 provided in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment and the second embodiment described later will be described. The push button 25 is an element that constitutes an operation input means used for intervention by the player in the game production and setting of the production content.
Strictly speaking, the operation input means is composed of a push button 25 and a switch input circuit 336 which is an interface of the push button 25. First, the connection between the effect control device 300 and the push button 25 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a connection example of the effect control device and the push button of the first embodiment.

The push button 25 includes a push button LED 25c, a touch sensor 25d, and a push button SW25e. The push button LED 25c has 9 full-color LEs.
It is D. The touch sensor 25d can detect the player's touch operation at eight locations. The push button SW25e can detect the pressing operation of the push button 25.

The effect control device 300 and the push button 25 are electrically connected. Production control device 300
Outputs the control signal of the push button LED 25c to the push button 25, and inputs the detection signal of the touch sensor 25d and the detection signal of the push button SW25e from the push button 25.

Here, the selection button switch 25a and the enter button switch 25b described with reference to FIG. 4 are used.
Will be explained again. The selection button switch 25a and the decision button switch 25b are signals detected by a combination of the detection signal of the touch sensor 25d and the detection signal of the push button SW25e. For example, the touch sensor 25d detects the touch operation at the left and right positions corresponding to the selection operation, and the push button SW presses the push button 25.
The state detected by 25e corresponds to the ON state of the selection button switch 25a. Further, the state in which the touch sensor 25d detects the touch operation at the center position corresponding to the determination operation and the push button SW25e detects the pressing operation of the push button 25 is the determination button switch 2.
Corresponds to the ON state of 5b.

Next, the push button LED 25c and the touch sensor 2 in the push button 25
The arrangement of 5d will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an arrangement example of the push button LED and the touch sensor in the push button of the first embodiment.

The push button 25 has a cylindrical shape in which the approximate shape of the surface that becomes the upper surface when the player looks down is substantially circular. The push button 25 has nine small circles 250 on the upper surface thereof, which are about the size of a fingertip.
~ 258, a small circle 250 is placed in the center of the upper surface, and 8 is on the circumference surrounding the small circle 250.
Two small circles 251 to 258 are arranged.

The small circle 250 includes one push button LED 25c and one touch sensor 25d (
TSW4) and are arranged within the circumference. The small circle portion 251 is located to the left of the small circle portion 250, and one system of push button LEDs 25c and one touch sensor 25d (TSW1) are arranged within the circumference thereof. The small circle portion 252 is located diagonally upward to the left of the small circle portion 250, and one system of push button LEDs 25c and one touch sensor 25d (TSW2) are arranged within the circumference thereof. The small circle portion 253 is located in the upward direction of the small circle portion 250, and one system of push buttons L
The ED25c and one touch sensor 25d (TSW3) are arranged within the circumference thereof. The small circle portion 254 is located diagonally upward to the right of the small circle portion 250, and is a system of push button LEDs 25c.
And one touch sensor 25d (TSW5) are arranged within the circumference thereof. The small circle part 255
It is located to the right of the small circle portion 250, and one system of push button LEDs 25c and one touch sensor 25d (TSW6) are arranged within the circumference thereof. The small circle portion 256 is located diagonally downward to the right of the small circle portion 250, and has one push button LED 25c and one touch sensor 25d.
(TSW7) is placed within its circumference. The small circle portion 257 is located in the downward direction of the small circle portion 250, and one system of push button LEDs 25c and one touch sensor 25d (TSW8) are arranged within the circumference thereof. The small circle portion 258 is located diagonally downward to the left of the small circle portion 250, and one system of push button LEDs 25c is arranged within the circumference thereof. Since the small circle portion 258 does not have the touch sensor 25d arranged, it has a star-shaped polygonal design so as to be easily distinguished from the small circle portions 250 to 257 on which the touch sensor 25d is arranged. Further, the small circle portion 258 is a touch sensor 2.
Since the 5d is not arranged, it can be the home position when the player operates the eight touch sensors 25d. The small circle portion 258 is located on the front left side of the small circle portions 251 to 258 when viewed from the player side when the push button 25 is in the center of the game machine 10 and the operation unit 24 is on the right side. , It makes it easy for the player to treat the small circle part 258 as a home position.

Although the push button 25 does not have the touch sensor 25d arranged in the small circle portion 258, the touch sensor 25d may be arranged in the same manner as in the small circle portions 250 to 257. Further, the push button 25 may be provided with a touch panel capable of detecting the position coordinates of the player's touch operation instead of the touch sensor 25d. In that case, the effect control device 300 uses the coordinates corresponding to the small circle portions 250 to 258 and the position coordinates detected by the touch panel to determine the small circle portion 2.
It can detect 50 to 258 touch operations.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. Production control device 30 of the game machine 10
0 is a function as a first input means capable of accepting a manual input operation of an operation input means (an input means including a push button 25 and a switch input circuit 336 in this embodiment), and an automatic input operation of the operation input means. (In this embodiment, it has a function as a second input means capable of accepting a long press operation). That is, when the push button 25 is pressed for a long time beyond the specified determination time d during the operation input acceptance period during the specific effect, the push button 25 is pressed at a predetermined frequency (n) from that time. It has a function (second input means) that considers that a continuous hit operation (deemed operation input) of (times / second) has been performed and sets the number of operations of this repeated hit operation (deemed operation input) as an input value (automatic input value). .. Specifically, the predetermined frequency is, for example, 2.
~ 4 times / sec (eg n = 2-4).

In this way, there are two types of operation input methods by the player, and if the automatic input operation is simply regarded as a continuous hit operation with a constant frequency, for example, the predetermined frequency (n times / second) is set to be large and the automatic input is performed. If the player determines that the operation has a greater influence on the production result and is easier and more convenient to input than the manual input operation, the player performs the manual input operation (push button 25).
There is a risk that the operation of actually repeatedly hitting) will not be performed at all. On the contrary, if, for example, the predetermined frequency (n times / second) is set small and the player determines that the manual input operation has a greater influence on the production result than the automatic input operation and is superior, the player There is a risk that the automatic input operation will not be performed at all. Therefore, although there are two types of operation input methods, there is a problem that only one of them is used and the interest of the game cannot be improved.

In addition, some players are beginners, and the speed of repeated hitting operations by manual input operation (frequency of pressing operations).
Is considerably different depending on the player, so it is difficult to set the predetermined frequency (n times / second) as a constant frequency equivalent to the manual input operation. For this reason, there is a possibility that the effect result will be greatly different depending on the difference in the operation input method, and moreover, one of the operation input methods tends to always be superior. As a result, for example, when the predetermined frequency (n times / second) is set to a large value, for example, when a beginner who does not know the automatic input function performs a continuous hit operation by manual input at a low speed, or when an automatic input operation is performed. Compared to this, the influence on the production (degree of intervention) is considerably small, and there is a risk that the player will be excited and that it will be unfair to beginners.

In addition, as a configuration in which the player difficulty level can be set, when the level (easy) for beginners is set by this player difficulty level setting, one pressing operation of the push button 25 leads to, for example, 10 pressing operations. It is conceivable to assist beginners, etc. by allowing them to intervene all at once. However, in this case, there is a problem that the player cannot appreciate the change in the effect performed in the process of pressing the push button 25 from 1 to 10 times, or the player pushes the button during the operation input acceptance period, for example. 25 to 1
There are cases where the press operation can be performed 0 times and cases where the press operation can be performed only 9 times, which is just insufficient.
There is a problem that the player cannot appreciate the difference in the production result.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment has the first input number of times (first input information) received by the first input means and the second input number of times (second input information) received by the second input means. The effect control device 300 has a function as an operation input control means for reflecting the third input number (third input information) obtained by multiplying at least one of the above by a coefficient in the effect. As a result, it is possible to avoid that the input operation of either the manual input or the automatic input is always superior, and to obtain the interest by the input operation of either the manual input or the automatic input.

First, FIG. 3 describes the operation input correction process performed by the effect control device 300 of the second embodiment.
2 will be described. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the operation input correction process in the effect control device of the second embodiment. This operation input correction process is performed in the effect button input process (step D19) in, for example, the main process (FIG. 12) of the effect control device 300.
For example, a manual button press operation or a deemed button press operation by automatic input is 1
It is executed when it is determined that there have been times or a predetermined number of times (when the operation is determined). It may be executed every predetermined cycle (for example, drawing cycle), but in that case, when there is no new operation not reflected in the production or when the number of new operations does not reach the predetermined number of operations described above, it is substantially Does nothing. The operation determination is performed by, for example, another process executed in the effect button input process (step D19).

In this operation input correction process, first, the status is read (step D101).
After that, it is determined whether or not the automatic input is valid (step D102). When the automatic input is effective (step D102; Y), the automatic input value is read (step D103), and then the read automatic input value is multiplied by the automatic time coefficient and reflected in the effect (step D102; Y). Step D104) is performed to end the operation input correction process.

On the other hand, when the automatic input is not enabled (step D102; N), the manual input value is read (step D105), and then the read manual input value is multiplied by the manual time coefficient and reflected in the effect (step). D106) is performed to end the operation input correction process.

Here, the determination of whether or not the automatic input is valid is, for example, the effect button input process (step D1).
It is performed by another process executed in 9). That is, the effect control device 300
In the operation input acceptance period, for example, the control unit (CPU311) of the push button SW
When the signal input from the 25e changes from the off state in which the push button 25 pressing operation is not detected to the on state in which the push button 25 pressing operation is detected (that is,).
When there is a rise in the signal), the time counting operation of the elapsed time from that point is started, and the elapsed time while the signal input from the push button SW25e remains on is the determination time d (for example, 1.5 seconds) of the automatic input determination. ) Is exceeded, it is judged that the automatic input is valid, and then the push button SW2
As long as the signal input from 5e remains on, it is determined that the automatic input is valid.

Further, the manual input value is a value corresponding to the number of operations of the manual pressing operation of the push button 25 determined by the above-mentioned operation determination (the number of operations itself may be used). In the operation determination process described above, the control unit (CPU311) receives the push button 25 from the off state in which, for example, the signal input from the push button SW25e does not detect the pressing operation of the push button 25 during the operation input acceptance period. When it changes to the on state where the press operation is detected (
That is, it is determined that there is one pressing operation (specifically, an on operation that changes from an off state to an on state) (when there is a rising signal), and a value corresponding to the number of times of this pressing operation (even the number of operations itself). Good) is output as an input value. The value corresponding to the number of operations at the time of manual input determined in this way is the manual input value read in step D105.

Further, the automatic input value is a value corresponding to the number of operations of the deemed pressing operation of the push button 25 by the automatic input determined by the above-mentioned operation determination (the number of operations itself may be used). When the control unit (CPU311) determines that the automatic input is valid during the operation input acceptance period in the operation determination process described above, it is the same as when the manual pressing operation is performed at a predetermined frequency (n times / second). Therefore, it is determined that the pressing operation has been performed periodically every time the specified time (1 / n seconds) elapses, and a value corresponding to the number of pressing operations (the number of operations itself may be used) is output as an input value. However, this is the input of the deemed pressing operation. A value corresponding to the number of such deemed pressing operations is an automatic input value read in step D103.

The above-mentioned operation determination process and the process of determining whether or not the automatic input is effective realize the functions of the effect control device 300 as the above-mentioned first input means and second input means. Further, the operation input correction process shown in FIG. 32 and steps D104 and D10 of this operation input correction process.
The control process for reflecting the operation input in the effect according to the setting of 6 realizes the function as the operation input control means of the effect control device 300. The function as the operation input control means is at least one of the first input number (manual input value) received by the first input means and the second input number (automatic input value) received by the second input means. Coefficient (automatic coefficient or manual coefficient)
This is a function that reflects the number of third inputs obtained by multiplying the above as an input value in the production. The function as the operation input control means is, for example, when a manual input operation (for example, a continuous pressing operation of the push button 25) is performed and when an automatic input operation (for example, a long press operation of the push button 25) is performed. Then, in at least one of the cases, the number of inputs (the number of first inputs or the number of second inputs) is multiplied by a coefficient (automatic time coefficient or manual time coefficient), and this multiplication result is used as the third input number to produce the effect. It is a function to reflect.

Further, the input value (manual input value or automatic input value) read in step D103 or step D105 in the operation input correction process may be a value indicating the number of operations (the number of manual pressing operations or the number of deemed pressing operations) itself. Alternatively, it may be a value corresponding to the result of multiplying the number of operations by the basic correction coefficient (value less than "1" or greater than or equal to "1").

For example, the operation is performed m times (m is, for example, "1" and may be an integer larger than "1").
Each time it is determined, the input value is set to "m" (value corresponding to the number of operations m times) and the operation input correction process is performed (that is, the basic correction coefficient is "1" and the input value is the number of operations itself. The input value may be "2 m" every time the number of operations is determined m times.
The operation input correction process may be performed as (a value corresponding to the number of operations of 2 m) (that is, a mode in which the basic correction coefficient is "2"), or the input value is determined every 2 m of the number of operations. May be a mode in which the operation input correction process is performed with "m" (a value corresponding to the number of operations m) (that is, a mode in which the basic correction coefficient is "0.5").

As a result, the relationship (correction magnification) between the number of operations before correction and the number of operations after correction reflected in the effect can be adjusted as a whole. In particular, the relationship between the number of operations before correction and the number of operations after correction reflected in the effect can be smaller than 1: 1, for example, 2: 1 (correction magnification is 0.5). In the case of this embodiment, the coefficient (manual time coefficient and automatic time coefficient) to be multiplied by step D104 and step D106 in the operation input correction process is a value of "1" or more. Therefore, in the correction by this coefficient, the operation before correction is performed. The number of operations after correction can only be the same or larger than the number of times. However, if the above-mentioned basic correction coefficient is less than "1", for example, in the case of status 1 described later, the relationship between the number of operations before correction and the number of operations after correction reflected in the effect is as a whole. For example, 2 to 1 and make the overall correction factor for the number of operations (for example, the product of the basic correction coefficient for manual input multiplied by the manual time coefficient multiplied by step D106) less than 1. Can be done. In addition, specific examples of operation input correction described later and
In the explanation of the specific example of the input and the effect after the correction, in principle, the above-mentioned basic correction coefficient is "1" (the number of operations is determined once), unless otherwise specified, in order to simplify the explanation. It will be described as an mode in which the operation input correction process is performed by setting the input value to "1" (a value corresponding to one operation number of times) each time.

Next, the coefficient (automatic time coefficient) to be multiplied by the input value (automatic input value) in step D104 of the operation input correction process and the coefficient to be multiplied by the input value (manual input value) in step D106 of the operation input correction process. (Manual time coefficient) will be described with reference to FIG. 33. FIG. 33 shows
It is a figure which shows the coefficient (manual time coefficient and automatic time coefficient) of the operation input correction of the 2nd Embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 33, the manual time coefficient and the automatic time coefficient are both "1" in status 1.
In status 2, the manual time coefficient is set to "X" and the automatic time coefficient is set to "X".
In status 3, the manual time coefficient is set to "1" and the automatic time coefficient is set to "Y", and in status 4, the manual time coefficient is set to "X" and the automatic time coefficient is set to "X". Is set to "Y".

Here, both "X" and "Y" are numerical values larger than "1" (for example, "2" and "3").
Etc.). There may be a mode in which "X" and "Y" are values having a fraction after the decimal point.
For example, if the manual time coefficient = "X" = "1.5" and the actual operation is performed twice, it may be corrected as if the input was performed three times.

In addition, the status is selected and set by a process different from the operation input correction process described above, for example, according to the game state (whether it is a high probability state, whether it is a time saving state (support state), etc.) or the jackpot reliability. .. In step D101 of the operation input correction process described above, which of the statuses 1 to 4 the status is set is read, and each coefficient (manual time coefficient and automatic time coefficient) is set to correspond to the status. Step D104 of the same process
And in step D106, the coefficient corresponding to the status set in this way is used.

Next, the operation input (for example, the push button SW25e) detected by the detection means (for example)
An example (before correction) will be described with reference to FIG. 34. FIG. 34 is a timing chart showing an example of the operation input of the second embodiment.

Generally, an operation input for intervening in the production (in the case of this embodiment, the push button 25
(Pressing operation) is performed during a specific effect period (for example, a specific reach effect period) during the special figure fluctuation, and the first and last pre-effect period and post-effect period in this specific effect period are performed. It is valid during the operation input acceptance period T excluding. Normally, the production during this specific production period is performed as a kind of notice (which suggests the reliability of the jackpot to the player). For example, the jackpot probability is controlled to differ depending on the type of production to be executed and the type of character appearing in the production, and the player is hot when a rare character appears (a production with a high probability of becoming a jackpot). I feel.

Then, during the operation input acceptance period T, when the player manually performs a continuous hit operation (an operation of repeatedly pressing the push button 25 in a short cycle), for example, as shown in the middle of FIG. 34, an operation input (push button SW25e) is performed. The signal input from) changes in response to the repeated hit operation (that is, the on state and the off state are continuously repeated in a short cycle). It should be noted that the mode of operation by the player for intervention in the production (speed (cycle) of repeated hits, etc.) naturally differs depending on the player or the mood of the player, so the operation input shown in the middle of FIG. Change is just one example.

Further, when the player performs a long press operation (an operation of continuously pressing the push button 25) in the hope of automatic input, for example, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 34, an operation input (push button SW) is performed.
The signal input from 25e) is turned on and the on state is maintained. In this case, the player generally sees the post-production (result display) to know the end of the operation input acceptance period T, and stops the long press operation. In this case, the period from the start of the long press operation by the player until the above-mentioned determination time d elapses becomes the automatic input determination period, and the operation input acceptance period T ends from the time when the above-mentioned determination time d elapses. The period up to is the period AT in the automatic input state.

Next, specific example 1 of correction of operation input (status 2, manual coefficient = X = 2, automatic coefficient =
1) will be described with reference to FIG. 35. FIG. 35 is a timing chart showing an example (specific example 1) of the operation input correction of the second embodiment. As shown in the charts of the first and second rows from the top of FIG. 35, the above-mentioned deemed operation input has a predetermined frequency in the above-mentioned period AT of the above-mentioned automatic input state by automatic input (input by the above-mentioned long press operation). At (n times / second), it is determined that the operation input is periodically turned on. In addition, "operation input correction" means "correction of operation input" (the same applies hereinafter).

Then, in the case of the specific example 1 shown in FIG. 35, since the automatic time coefficient is "1", as shown in the chart in the third row from the top of FIG. 35, the corrected operation input in the case of automatic input. Also, Fig. 3
Similar to the operation input before correction (deemed operation input) shown in the chart in the second row from the top of 5, the ON state is periodically turned on at a predetermined frequency (n times / second). However, since the coefficient at the time of manual operation is "2", for example, as shown in the chart in the fourth row from the top of FIG.
When there is a continuous hit operation of n times / second), as shown in the chart in the fifth row from the top of FIG. 35, the operation input after correction is twice as frequent as before the correction (2n times / second). It will be turned on periodically.

Further, for example, as shown in the chart in the sixth row from the top of FIG. 35, when there is a continuous striking operation with a frequency (n / 2 times / second) half of the predetermined frequency by manual input, 7 from the top of FIG. As shown in the chart of the row (bottom row), the operation input after the correction is periodically turned on at twice the frequency (n times / second) as before the correction.

The corrected operation input is an operation input corrected by multiplying the number of operations by a coefficient, and is a virtual operation input to be reflected in the effect. In the case of FIG. 35, the manual coefficient is "2".
Therefore, as shown in the charts in the 5th and 7th rows from the top of FIG. 35, one on operation before the correction (one rise from the off state to the on state) is performed after the correction. Is corrected as if there were two on operations, from one on operation before correction to the timing when it is assumed that the last (in this case, the second) on operation increased by the correction has occurred. The delay time LT of is set to be larger than zero. In particular, in the case of the specific example shown in FIG. 35, the delay time LT is such that all the on-operations occur at regular intervals even for the corrected operation input.
Is set.

In this way, assuming that the on-operation increased by the correction occurred with a delay of a predetermined time,
If the effect change for each on operation after the correction is executed at a predetermined interval at each occurrence timing, the player can easily appreciate the effect change in the process in which the number of on operations is accumulated. It should be noted that the effect may be changed at once (or continuously) up to the amount of the virtual on operation increased by the correction for one actual on operation, but in this case, the effect change in the process is visually recognized. It may be difficult for the player to do it, or the player may feel uncomfortable.

Next, specific example 2 of correction of operation input (status 4, manual coefficient = X = 4, automatic coefficient =
Y = 2, input upper limit 2n times / sec) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a timing chart showing an example (specific example 2) of the operation input correction of the second embodiment. As shown in the charts of the first and second stages from the top of FIG. 36, the above-mentioned deemed operation input is periodically performed at a predetermined frequency (n times / second) in the above-mentioned period AT of the automatic input state. It is judged that it is turned on.

Then, in the case of the specific example 2 shown in FIG. 36, since the automatic time coefficient is “2”, the corrected operation input in the case of the automatic input is shown in the chart in the third row from the top of FIG. In addition, the on state is periodically turned on at a frequency (2n times / second) twice the predetermined frequency. Further, since the manual time coefficient is "4" and the input upper limit is 2n times / second, for example, as shown in the chart in the fourth row from the top of FIG. 36, the manual input has a predetermined frequency (n times / second). When there is a continuous hit operation, for example, as shown in the chart in the fifth row from the top of FIG. 36, the frequency is half of the predetermined frequency (n) by manual input.
/ 2 times / second), as shown in the chart in the sixth row from the top of FIG. 36, the corrected operation input is twice as frequent as the predetermined frequency (2n times / second). It will be turned on periodically at.

In addition, for example, as shown in the chart in the seventh row from the top of FIG.
When there is a continuous hit operation with a frequency of / 4 (n / 4 times / second), as shown in the chart of the 8th or 9th row (bottom row) from the top of FIG. 36, the operation input after correction is performed. Is periodically turned on at a predetermined frequency (n times / sec) four times as high as before the correction.

The chart in the eighth row from the top of FIG. 36 shows a case in which the delay time LT is set to be relatively long so that all the on-operations occur at a fixed cycle even for the corrected operation input. Further, in the chart in the ninth row (bottom row) from the top of FIG. 36, the delay time LT is set to be relatively short, and the four on-operations after the correction that occur for one on-operation before the correction are performed. This is a case where it is reflected in the production as if it occurred continuously in a time-biased manner.

Further, here, the input upper limit is the upper limit of the frequency of the on operation reflected in the production. If the frequency of operation input (or the actual operation input before correction) (the number of on-operations per hour) after correction by multiplying the coefficient exceeds this input upper limit, it is forcibly corrected. The effect control device 300 may be provided with an operation input limiting function that sets the frequency of subsequent operation inputs to this input upper limit, and FIG. 36 is a specific example of the case where the operation input limiting function is provided.

For example, when n = 3, the upper limit of input is 6 times / second, and in the control process in which the effect is executed in response to the settings of steps D104 and D106 in the operation input correction process described above, the settings are set in steps D104 and D106. When it is determined whether or not the frequency of operation input after correction (the number of on-operations per hour) exceeds this input upper limit, and if it is determined, it exceeds.
The frequency of operation input after forcibly correction is set to this input upper limit. For this reason,
As shown in the chart in the fourth row from the top of FIG. 36, a predetermined frequency (for example, n times / sec =) is manually input.
Even if there is a continuous hit operation (3 times / second), the corrected operation input is 4 times as frequent as the predetermined frequency (4).
n times / second = 12 times / second), and as shown in the chart in the sixth row from the top of FIG. 36, the corrected operation input frequency is twice the predetermined frequency (2n times / second = 6). It is limited to those that turn on periodically at (times / second).

The game machine 10 can set the delay time LT according to the manual time coefficient in advance. For example, the game machine 10 has a delay time LT of 100 ms when the manual time coefficient is “2”, a delay time LT of 60 ms when the manual time coefficient is “3”, and a delay time of 60 ms when the manual time coefficient is “4”. Let the LT be 40 ms. Further, the delay time LT may be a fixed value or a variable value. For example, the delay time LT may be determined by sampling the interval of manual input, and the delay time LT is 260 ms (= 520 ms) when the interval of manual input is 520 ms and the manual time coefficient is “2”. It may be determined as in 2), or a delay time LT (for example, 250 ms) that is an approximate value is selected from a plurality of delay time LTs (for example, 200 ms, 250 ms, 300 ms) prepared in advance. May be good.

It should be noted that the acceptance timing of the virtual on operation (virtual on operation) increased by the correction for one on operation (actual on operation) by the player manually input is delayed by the delay time LT from the acceptance timing of the actual on operation. It can be regarded as having been made at the delayed acceptance timing.

Further, when increasing two or more virtual on operations by correction for one actual on operation, the game machine 10 may make the delay time LT different for each increasing virtual on operation, or the same one. May be. Further, the game machine 10 may update the delay time LT at any time when the manual input interval (input frequency) fluctuates.

With such an operation input restriction function, the frequency of on-operation of the operation input after correction becomes excessively high, and it becomes difficult to display (draw) the effect change reflecting the operation input, or control for that purpose. It is possible to avoid problems such as complicated processing.

Next, specific examples of the corrected operation input and effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 41. FIG. 37 is a timing chart showing an example of the corrected input and effect in the case of the coefficient 1 of the second embodiment. FIG. 38 is a timing chart showing an example of the corrected input and effect in the case of the coefficient 2 of the second embodiment. FIG. 39 shows the coefficient 1.5 of the second embodiment.
It is a timing chart which shows an example of the input and effect after correction in the case of. FIG. 40 is a timing chart showing an example (specific example 1) of the corrected input and effect in the case of the coefficient 4 of the second embodiment. FIG. 41 is a timing chart showing an example (specific example 2) of the corrected input and effect in the case of the coefficient 4 of the second embodiment. In addition, these FIGS. 37 to 41.
The specific example of the effect shown in the above corresponds to the display example of FIGS. 42 to 46 described later (a specific character performs karate training of balloon popping).

The drawing cycle shown in FIGS. 37 to 41 is the above-mentioned processing cycle (frame switching timing cycle) of the effect control device 300, and is, for example, 1/30 second ≈ 33.333 ms.
The plurality of vertical half lines (dotted lines) shown in FIGS. 37 to 41 represent the frame switching timing described above in the description of the main process of the effect control device 300, and the horizontal spacing between the adjacent half lines. Corresponds to the drawing cycle.

In the first chart of each figure (meaning FIGS. 37 to 41; the same applies hereinafter), the operation input (manual input) or the deemed operation input by the automatic input (that is, the coefficient (manual time coefficient or the automatic time coefficient)) is shown. ) Is shown in the second chart of each figure, and the third chart of each figure shows a concrete example of the operation input after correction. An execution example of the character operation display performed by the display device 41 by reflecting the corrected operation input is shown, and the display device is displayed by reflecting the corrected operation input in the fourth chart of each figure. An execution example of the effect image display performed by 41 is shown, and an execution example of a level display or the like performed by the display device 41 by reflecting the corrected operation input is shown in the fifth chart of each figure. The chart in the sixth row (bottom row) of the figure shows an execution example of the character mode change performed by the display device 41 by reflecting the operation input after the correction.

As an example, the character motion display (display of the motion of the character 557A to thrust or kick karate as shown in FIG. 42 (2) described later) is determined to have been turned on once for the corrected input. It is executed once each time it is done. Further, the effect image display (as shown in FIG. 42 (2) described later, for example, the display of the image 561 displayed at the tip of the fist pierced by the character 557A, which represents a collision with a balloon, etc.) is an example of the character's display. It is executed once every time the operation display is performed twice. In addition, the increase in the level display and the image display in which the balloon bursts (details will be described later) are executed once every time the character's motion display is performed four times (every time the effect image display is performed twice), for example. ..

Further, as an example, the level display is predetermined for the character mode change (display of an image in which the color of the band of the karate wear of the character 557A changes in the order of white → brown → black, as shown in FIGS. 42 to 44 described later). One change is executed for each increase in the number (for example, 6). In addition to the display, voice output such as sound effects and character lines corresponding to the display, lighting of lamps, etc. are also performed in response to the corrected operation input. Further, the aspect change of the character is not limited to a partial aspect change such as the color of the band, and an effect such as changing the overall appearance of the character to something that looks strong may be performed. Also, the color of the obi is a color other than brown or black (yellow,
It may change to green, blue, red, rainbow color, etc.) to suggest various different jackpot expectations.

First, FIG. 37 shows a case where the on operation is performed at a cycle of 3 times / second as the operation input before correction, whereas the coefficient (manual time coefficient or automatic time coefficient) is “1”. , The operation input after correction is also the input content that the on operation was performed at a cycle of 3 times / second. Then, various effects are executed in response to the operation input after this correction. For example, the character motion display is executed at a cycle of 3 times / second, and the effect image display is executed at a cycle of 1.5 times / second (that is, 3 times in 2 seconds).

Next, FIG. 38 shows a case where the on operation is performed at a cycle of 3 times / second as the operation input before correction, whereas the coefficient (manual time coefficient or automatic time coefficient) is “2”. Therefore, the operation input after the correction is the input content that the on operation was performed at a frequency of 6 times / second. However, the configuration is such that two on-operations occur at almost the same time for one on-operation of the operation input before correction (that is, the delay time LT described above is substantially zero). Then, various effects are executed in response to the operation input after this correction. For example, the character motion display is executed at a frequency of 6 times / second, and the effect image display is executed at a frequency of 3 times / second. In this case, it is considered that two on operations occur almost at the same time for one on operation of the operation input before correction, and the effect corresponding to the two on operations is the special figure for the start memory of the special figure. Like the variable display, it is continuously performed in order without a time lag. For example, for the first on operation before correction
As shown in the third row of FIG. 38, the first and second movement displays of the character are sequentially performed, and as shown in the fourth row of FIG. 38, the same timing as the second movement display of the character. The effect image is displayed (first time) with. Further, with respect to the second on operation before the correction, as shown in the third row of FIG. 38, the third and fourth times of the character operation display are continuously performed in order, and the fourth row of FIG. 38 shows. As shown, the effect image display (second time) is performed at the same timing as the fourth time of the character movement display, and further, as shown in the fifth row of FIG. 38, the balloon is displayed at the same timing as the fourth time of the character movement display. An image display in which the first one of the above bursts is performed, and at the same time, the display is switched so that the level display increases from 0 to 1.

Next, FIG. 39 shows a case where the on operation is performed at a cycle of 3 times / second as the operation input before correction, whereas the coefficient (manual time coefficient or automatic time coefficient) is "1.5". Because it is
The operation input after the correction is the input content that the on operation was performed at a frequency of 4.5 times / second (that is, 9 times in 2 seconds). In this case, the configuration is such that three on-operations occur at almost the same time as the two on-operations of the operation input before correction (that is, the delay time LT described above is substantially zero). In the specific example shown in FIG. 39, for example, every time the number of operations before correction (may be the number of deemed operation inputs) is two, the input value is set to “2” and the above-mentioned operation input correction process (FIG. 32). Can be achieved by executing. In this case, "2" is read as an input value in step D103 and step D105 in the operation input correction process described above, and then in step D104 and step D106, the coefficient "1.5" is multiplied, so that the multiplication result is ".
It becomes "3" and the intervention for the production for three on-operations is set at once.

Then, in the case of FIG. 39, various effects are executed corresponding to the operation input after the correction. For example, the movement display of the character is executed at a frequency of 4.5 times / second (that is, 9 times in 2 seconds). In this case, it is considered that three on-operations occur almost at the same time for two on-operations of the operation input before correction, and the effect corresponding to the three on-operations is the special figure for the start memory of the special figure. Like the variable display, it is continuously performed in order without a time lag. For example, 2 before correction
In response to the second on operation, as shown in the third row of FIG. 39, the first to third movement displays of the character are continuously performed in order, and as shown in the fourth row of FIG. 39, the character The effect image display (first time) is performed at the same timing as the second operation display.

Next, FIG. 40 shows a case where the ON operation is performed once / second as the operation input before correction, whereas the coefficient (manual time coefficient or automatic time coefficient) is “4”. Therefore, the operation input after the correction is the input content that the on operation was performed at a frequency of 4 times / second. However, the configuration is such that four on-operations occur almost simultaneously with one on-operation of the operation input before correction (that is, the delay time LT described above is substantially zero). Then, various effects are executed in response to the operation input after this correction. For example, the character motion display is executed at a frequency of 4 times / second, and the effect image display is executed at a frequency of 2 times / second. In this case, it is considered that four on operations occur almost at the same time for one on operation of the operation input before correction, and the effect corresponding to the four on operations is the special figure for the start memory of the special figure. Like the variable display, it is continuously performed in order without a time lag. For example, for the first on operation before correction
As shown in the third row of FIG. 40, the first to fourth movement displays of the character are continuously performed, and as shown in the fourth row of FIG. 40, the second and fourth movement displays of the character are performed. The effect image display (first and second times) is performed at the same timing as. Further, as shown in the fifth row of FIG. 40, an image display in which the first balloon bursts at the same timing as the fourth movement display of the character is performed, and at the same time, the level display increases from 0 to 1. The display is switched.

Next, FIG. 41 shows a case where the ON operation is performed once / second as the operation input before correction, whereas the coefficient (manual time coefficient or automatic time coefficient) is “4”. Therefore, the operation input after the correction is the input content that the on operation was performed at a frequency of 4 times / second. However, the configuration is such that four on-operations occur at predetermined intervals with respect to one on-operation of the operation input before correction (that is, the above-mentioned delay time LT is set to be much longer than the drawing cycle. Configuration). Then, various effects are executed in response to the operation input after this correction.

For example, the character motion display is executed at a frequency of 4 times / second, and the effect image display is executed at a frequency of 2 times / second. In this case, 4 for one on operation of the operation input before correction
It is considered that the on-operation of the times occurred at a predetermined interval (LT / 3) longer than the drawing cycle, and 4
The effects corresponding to the on-operations are sequentially performed at time intervals of time lag Δt (Δt> 0). The contents and order of the other effects are the same as in FIG. 40.

Next, a table of specific effects (sometimes referred to as continuous hitting effects, push button effects, chance button effects, etc.) in which the player can intervene in the effects by operating the operation input means (input means including the push button 25). An example will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 to 46.

FIG. 42 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of a display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 43 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of the display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment (No. 3).
Is. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment (No. 4).
). FIG. 46 is a diagram (No. 5) showing an example of a display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment. Here, the display screen is a screen composed of one or a plurality of images displayed in the display area of the display device 41, and in principle, a different reference numeral is given to each display content.

The display screen 550 shown in FIG. 42 (1) is a display screen of the pre-effect immediately after the push button effect as a kind of reach effect is started (display example of the pre-effect period shown in FIG. 34). The display screen 550 includes a large symbol group 551, a small symbol group 552, a special figure 1 hold number display 553, a special figure 2 hold number display 554, an operation guide display 555, a level display 556, and a first character display. 557 and the second character display 558 are displayed.

The large symbol group 551 is in charge of the game production of special symbol fluctuation for the purpose of improving the interest. for that reason,
The large symbol group 551 is displayed in a large size by setting a variable display area in a substantially central portion of the display device 41, except when a special effect is executed. However, on the display screen 550 at the time of executing the special effect, the large symbol group 5 is prevented so that the large symbol group 551 does not overlap with the first character display 557 or the like as much as possible.
51 is displayed relatively small at the position of the upper left corner. The large symbol group 551 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol. The display screen 550 shows a screen during reach fluctuation in which the left and right symbols display "3". On the display screen 550, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol constituting the small symbol group 552 are fluctuating, indicating that the special symbol variation display game is being displayed in a variable manner.

The details of the large symbol group 551, the small symbol group 552, the special figure 1 hold number display 553, and the special figure 2 hold number display 554 are the same as the corresponding display elements on the display screen 500 shown in FIG. 21 (1). Since they are the same, the description thereof will be omitted.

The operation guidance display 555 includes an image showing how the push button is pressed (an image prompting the operation of the push button), a message "press !!" (an image including characters prompting the operation of the push button), and the remaining time (image prompting the operation of the push button). For example, a timer (for example, a horizontal bar graph image as shown in the figure) indicating the above-mentioned operation input acceptance period T remaining time is displayed. Operation guidance display 55
Reference numeral 5 indicates to the player that the effect using the push button (push button effect) is being executed in the special figure variation display game, indicates the remaining time described above, and further presses the push button 25. Prompt (for example, repeated hit operation or long press as automatic input).

The level display 556 is a display for notifying the player of the progress or achievement of the push button effect, and in this case, a plurality of squares are arranged in a horizontal row. Level display 5
The display modes (brightness, emission color, etc.) in each of the 56 squares are all inconspicuous when the level display is 0. The level display 556 on the display screen 550 shows the case where there are no level displays.

The first character display 557 displays the character 557A, which is a character wearing karategi, and the dialogue 557B of the character 557A (for example, "white belt goes !!").
The band of the karate wear of the character 557A is a white white band on the display screen 550.

The second character display 558 is a line of a character 558A which is a plurality of simple balloons floating in the air, a character 558B like a pig face floating in the air so as to be mixed with respect to the character 558A, and a character 558B. 558C (for example, "Balloon splitting training!") Is displayed.

The first character display 557 and the second character display 558 are display effects in which a person wearing karategi practices balloon splitting, and the effect contents and effect results are changed by the operation of the push button 25 by the player. It constitutes the central display effect of a specific effect (or may occur). In the following, among the specific effects (push button effects), the effects performed during the above-mentioned operation input acceptance period T are referred to as operation intervention effects.

The display screen 560 shown in FIG. 42 (2) is a display screen after the operation intervention effect is started.
The display screen 560 is a screen after the display screen 550 (a screen to be displayed later in time).
The first character display 55 corresponds to the push button 25 being pressed a predetermined number of times.
The operation display in which the character 557A of No. 7 performs a thrusting motion against the balloon is displayed. The display screen 560 displays the effect image display 561. The effect image display 561 is an image that expresses the collision between the fist and the balloon projected by the thrusting motion of the character 557A, the intensity of the thrusting motion, and the like by the display mode such as the jagged shape and the emission color.
The display screen 560 shows a state in which one of the balloon characters 558A of the second character display 558 bursts due to the thrusting motion, and the effect image display 561 in this case also expresses the bursting of the balloon. Further, on the display screen 560, the level display 55 is displayed according to the burst of the balloon.
The first square (in this case, the leftmost square) in No. 6 has changed to a conspicuous display mode, indicating one level display. That is, on the display screen 560, the level display is increased from 0 to 1.

The display screen 563 shown in FIG. 43 (1) is a screen after the display screen 560, and shows a screen immediately after the character 557A changes its mode (white belt → brown belt). The level display 556 of the display screen 563 has changed to a display mode in which the six squares on the left side are conspicuous, and shows six level displays.

The display screen 565 shown in FIG. 43 (2) is a screen after the display screen 563, and the brown belt character 557A thrusts against the balloon in response to the push button 25 being further pressed. Display the operation display that performs the operation continuously. Further, the display screen 565 displays a plurality of effect image displays 561. In this way, a plurality of effect image displays 561 may be displayed at the same time so that the player can strongly imagine that the operation of the character 557A is performed at high speed and continuously. The level display 556 of the display screen 565 shows eight level displays.

The display screen 567 shown in FIG. 44 (1) is a screen after the display screen 565, and shows a screen immediately after the character 557A changes its mode (brown band → black band). The level display 556 of the display screen 567 shows 12 level displays.

The display screen 569 shown in FIG. 44 (2) is a screen after the display screen 567, and the black belt character 557A thrusts the balloon against the balloon in response to the push button 25 being further pressed. Display the motion display that continuously performs the kicking motion. The display screen 569 is
A large number of effect image displays 561 are displayed. The level display 556 of this display screen 569 is
Shows 15 level displays (1 remaining up to the maximum value).

The display screen 571 shown in FIG. 45 (1) is a screen after the display screen 569, and is a display screen of the final post-effect (result display effect) of the push button effect (the post-effect period shown in FIG. 34). Display example). The display screen 571 displays the dialogue 558C of the character 558B (for example, "Maita!"), And the game that the karate training (balloon splitting training) of the character 557A was the highest success (finished at the highest level). It is a display screen (display screen of success effect) that notifies a person. The level display 556 of the display screen 571 shows 16 level displays (maximum value).

The display screen 573 shown in FIG. 45 (2) is, for example, the display screen 565 shown in FIG. 43 (2).
This is another specific example of the screen after the display screen (display example of the post-effect period shown in FIG. 34) of the final post-effect (result display effect) of the push button effect. The display screen 573 displays the dialogue 558C of the character 558B (for example, "Still more!"), And the karate training (balloon popping training) of the character 557A was not a failure but was not successful (for example,
It is a display screen (display screen that is not a success effect) that notifies the player of (finished at the middle level). The level display 556 of the display screen 573 shows eight level displays.

The display screen 575 shown in FIG. 46 (1) and the display screen 578 shown in FIG. 46 (2) are shown in FIG. 44.
Similar to the display screen 569 shown in (2), the operation display in which the black belt character 557A continuously thrusts and kicks the balloon is displayed, but the operation guidance display is different from the operation guidance display 555 described above. Is an example of displaying.

The display screen 575 shown in FIG. 46 (1) displays an operation guidance display 576 that notifies that automatic input is being performed. The operation guidance display 576 includes an image showing a push button during automatic continuous striking (automatic input is in progress and vibration is in operation), a message "automatic continuous striking vibration is in operation", and the remaining time (for example, the above-mentioned operation input acceptance period T). A timer indicating the remaining time) is displayed. The operation guidance display 576 clearly indicates to the player that the push button effect is being executed in the special figure variation display game, indicates the remaining time described above, and further performs an automatic input operation (for example, a long press operation). Notifies that the vibration that vibrates the hand of the player who is performing and operates is in operation.

The vibration is realized by the effect control device 300 controlling an actuator (not shown) that slightly vibrates the push button 25 up and down, for example. The vibration cycle of this vibration is, for example, the predetermined frequency (1) described above during the automatic input operation.
The cycle corresponds to n times / second), so that the player can have the same feeling as when he / she manually hits repeatedly.

The display screen 578 shown in FIG. 46 (2) displays an operation guidance display 579 for notifying that the correction magnification of the operation input is, for example, 2 times. The operation guidance display 579 contains an image showing how the push button is pressed (an image prompting the operation of the push button) and a message "Press! Double input!" (Prompts the operation of the push button and clearly indicates the correction magnification. Image including) and
A timer indicating the remaining time (for example, the remaining time of the operation input acceptance period T described above) is displayed. The operation guidance display 579 clearly indicates to the player that the push button effect is being executed in the special figure variation display game, indicates the remaining time described above, and further presses the push button 25 (for example, a continuous hit operation). , Or long press as automatic input).

In the above operation guide display 579, for example, a message such as "Manually hit repeatedly! Input is doubled!" Is displayed, and the correction magnification is, for example, 2 times only for manual input (that is,).
For example, the above-mentioned manual time coefficient (2) may be notified. Further, in the operation guidance display 576 in FIG. 46 (1), a message such as "input 1 times" is also displayed, and the correction magnification of the automatic input is, for example, 1 time (that is, for example, the above-mentioned automatic time coefficient is (Being "1") may be notified.

According to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.
In a steady state such as when the gaming state is a normal state (a state that is not a special state such as a high probability state or a time saving state) and an operation intervention effect is performed as a notice effect with low jackpot reliability, for example, status 2. Set to, automatic time coefficient = 1, manual time coefficient = X = 1.5
If it is set to about 3, the predetermined frequency (n times / second) of automatic input (automatic continuous hitting) is set to a relatively large value (that is, a value close to the high-speed continuous hitting operation possible by manual input) for the convenience of the player. And
For example, even if n = 3) is set, on average, there is little difference in the progress of the production and the result of the production between the automatic input and the manual input, and the control is generally balanced and the operation input is reflected in the production. It's easy to process.

In general, the average repeated hitting operation manually performed by the player for the automatic input of such a setting has a low frequency of pressing operations (the number of pressing operations per hour), and the player gets tired on the way. The frequency of pressing operations may become extremely low from the middle. Then, in the operation intervention effect such as the continuous hitting effect, as in the specific example described above, the level of the effect (progress and achievement) is generally automatically set with respect to the accumulation of the operation input value (number of pressing operations). However, since the same control process is used to proceed in the same way, manual input is generally slow, and automatic input is several times faster.

For this reason, the control process that reflects the operation input in the effect (control process that advances the effect according to the operation input and derives the effect result) is performed during the effect period with no extra time for the automatic input that advances at a relatively high speed. If the setting is such that the production result (successful production result) with the highest achievement level is generated at the end of, in the case of manual input by the average player, the accumulation of operation input values is predetermined even at the end of the production period. If the number is not reached, the success effect will not occur. As a result, in general, the player may perform only automatic input and not perform manual input.

If the control process that reflects the operation input in the production is set so that the production result (successful production result) with the highest achievement level is produced during the production period even for the average low-speed manual input, the speed is high. In the case of automatic input to proceed to, a successful production result will be generated in the middle of the production period, and the production time will be considerably left over, which may be rather exciting. Further, in order to improve this and balance it, it is conceivable to set two types of control processes for reflecting the operation input in the production, for example, for manual input and for automatic input, but this complicates the control process. To do.

However, in the present embodiment, the automatic time coefficient is "1" as described above, whereas the manual time coefficient is set to be large, for example, "2" or "3", so that the manual input can be performed. Since the operation input value is corrected and increased by the magnification according to this manual time coefficient (for example, even if the frequency of the pressing operation before the correction is 1.5 times / second, after the correction, it is twice that 3 times / second. Even if the control process that reflects the operation input in the production is the same (because it is seconds), on average, balance the automatic input and the manual input so that there is no big difference in the progress of the production and the result of the production. Can be done.

Moreover, in the present embodiment, since the input value is corrected by multiplying the input value by a coefficient and all the corrected input values are reflected in the production, for example, intervention in the production for 10 operations can be performed at one time by one operation. Unlike the case of assisting a beginner or the like in this way, the player can appreciate all the changes in the effect performed in the process of operating multiple times, for example, when the player can operate 10 times during the operation input acceptance period. The player can appreciate the difference in the production result between the case where the operation was performed only 9 times, which was barely insufficient.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the manual time coefficient and the automatic time coefficient are not fixed, and both are the same "1".
Status 1 with virtually no correction, status 2 with automatic time coefficient "1" and only manual time coefficient larger than "1", status with manual time coefficient "1" and automatic time coefficient larger than "1" 3. Since any one of various settings of status 4 in which both are larger than "1" is selected and the operation input is corrected, any player can always use one of the operation input methods. You can avoid becoming superior.

For example, a player who is good at high-speed manual input that exceeds a predetermined frequency of general automatic input and likes manual input, performs only manual input not only in status 2 described above but also in status 1. May not use autofill. However, when such a player is also in status 3, the automatic input becomes much more convenient and advantageous (the predetermined frequency is, for example, 3 times / second, and the automatic time coefficient Y in status 3 is, for example, ". If it is "2", the frequency of pressing the automatic input after correction is 6 times / second), so the possibility of selecting the automatic input is high.

On the contrary, a player who is not good at manual repeated hits and likes automatic input may perform only automatic input even in the case of status 1 as well as the above-mentioned status 3, and may not use manual input. However, even for such a player, in the case of the status 4 shown in FIG. 36, for example, the manual input becomes significantly advantageous (the frequency of the pressing operation by the manual input is, for example, 1.5 times / second). However, if the manual time coefficient X in status 4 is, for example, "4", the frequency of pressing the automatic input after correction is 6 times / second), so there is a high possibility of selecting manual input.

For this reason, it is interesting for any player to consider and select which operation input method is advantageous when a specific effect including an operation intervention effect occurs. Also, by performing manual operations from time to time, the feeling of participating in the game becomes stronger. As a result, the interest of the game is improved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the manual time coefficient and the automatic time coefficient are not fixed, and as described above, one of the various status settings is selected to correct the operation input, and the player is the same. Even if the operation is performed, the progress speed and achievement level of the effect can be different depending on the setting of each status (that is, the effectiveness of the operation input means in the operation intervention effect can be different). In terms of points, the fun of the game will improve. That is, since the effectiveness of the operation input on the operation intervention effect changes depending on the state, an unexpected feeling can be produced. Further, if the configuration is such that the jackpot reliability and the game state are suggested to the player by utilizing this difference, it is possible to give a notice effect by the effectiveness of the operation input means which has not existed in the past.

For example, when a specific effect including an operation intervention effect is performed as a notice effect with high jackpot reliability, status 4 in which a value such as a manual time coefficient X is set particularly large is selected (or has a high probability of being selected). If the configuration is as follows, the player feels that it is easy to make a big hit when the effectiveness of the operation input means in the operation intervention effect is particularly good, and a kind of novel advance notice effect can be realized by the effectiveness of the operation input means. ..

Further, in the case of a high probability state (including so-called latent probability change) or a time saving state (support state), status 4 in which a value such as a manual time coefficient X is set particularly large is selected (or the probability of being selected is high). If the configuration is high), the player will presume or be convinced that the operation input means is in a high probability state when the effectiveness of the operation input means in the operation intervention effect is particularly good, which is a kind of depending on the effectiveness of the operation input means. Innovative status notification can be realized.

[Modification 1 of the second embodiment]
Next, a modification 1 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 47. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing the coefficients of the operation input correction in the first modification of the second embodiment. Of FIG. 47, FIG. 47 (
a) is a chart showing the relationship between the elapsed time t and the coefficient (manual time coefficient and the automatic time coefficient), and FIG. 47 (b) shows the relationship between the elapsed time t and the coefficient (manual time coefficient and the automatic time coefficient). It is a table which shows. The elapsed time t is the elapsed time from the start time of the operation input acceptance period T (that is, the start time of the operation intervention effect).

In this modification 1, the coefficients for correcting the operation input (manual time coefficient and automatic time coefficient) are changed according to the elapsed time t, for example, as shown in FIG. 47 (a). For example, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), each coefficient is defined as a function Fx and Fy whose variables are the remaining time (Tt) obtained by subtracting the elapsed time t from the operation input acceptance period T, and the remaining time (T). The configuration is such that each coefficient changes according to −t).

In the case of FIG. 47, the length of the operation input acceptance period T = 15 seconds, the manual time coefficient = 1 and the remaining time (Tt) from the time when the remaining time (Tt) becomes 11 seconds to 11 seconds. ) Is 4 from 11 seconds
The manual hour coefficient = 2 until the second, and the manual hour coefficient = 3 until the remaining time (Tt) reaches 0 second from the time of 4 seconds. In addition, 11 from the time when the remaining time (Tt) is 15 seconds.
Automatic time coefficient = 1 until seconds, remaining time (Tt) from 11 seconds to 4 seconds Automatic time coefficient = 1.5, remaining time (Tt) 4 seconds From to 0 seconds, automatic hour coefficient =
It changes like 1.

By changing the coefficients (manual time coefficient and automatic time coefficient) according to the elapsed time t in this way, more optimal correction according to the elapsed time t becomes possible. For example, with the settings shown in FIG. 47, the manual time coefficient increases as the elapsed time t progresses, so manual input, which tends to be tired and the frequency of pressing operations decreases as the elapsed time t progresses, is particularly the end of the period. It is possible to make the production progress better as a whole by correcting it so that it is greatly increased in the direction of. Further, with the setting as shown in FIG. 47, since the automatic time coefficient decreases near the end when the elapsed time t advances, the automatic input which tends to advance more than the manual input as the elapsed time t advances, especially at the end of the period. It is possible to correct it so that it does not increase on the one side, and to proceed with the production satisfactorily as a whole. In addition, the effectiveness of the operation input means (
Since the degree of reflection in the production) differs depending on the elapsed time t, it is possible to produce an unexpected feeling and further improve the interest.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the first effective period (initial period) from the time when the remaining time (Tt) is 15 seconds to 11 seconds, the correction magnification is set as the manual time coefficient = 1 and the automatic time coefficient = 1. As "1", the coefficient is set to 1 after the second effective period from the time when the remaining time (Tt) is 11 seconds to 4 seconds.
Other than that. Therefore, there is no possibility that the input value increases immediately after the start of the period and the player feels uncomfortable.

[Other Modifications of the Second Embodiment]
Next, another modification of the second embodiment will be described. The input upper limit as described with reference to FIG. 36 may or may not be present. Further, even when the input upper limit is set, it may be provided only in a specific state (for example, a state in which the coefficient of the above-mentioned statuses 2 to 4 is larger than 1 and the corrected input value may become excessive).

Further, the operation input itself can be received up to the frequency (for example, 30 times / second) for each processing cycle of the control means (for example, the drawing cycle described above), but the input to be reflected in the production is an input upper limit (for example, 5 to 5). It may be configured to limit what exceeds 6 times / second (that is, the operation input exceeding the input upper limit is not reflected in the effect). Further, the input upper limit may be one that limits the input value before correction to a predetermined upper limit value or less, a type that limits the input value after correction to a predetermined upper limit value or less, or a corrected input value. In the process of reflecting in the production, the input value exceeding the upper limit value may be ignored.

Further, the coefficients related to the correction magnification such as the above-mentioned coefficients (manual time coefficient, automatic time coefficient) may be changed according to the state, the jackpot reliability and the time as described above, but the player's game history (
For example, when an operation intervention effect occurs, the data of the participation rate of participating in the effect by operating the operation input means) is measured and stored, and the magnitude of the coefficient is set according to the game history such as the participation rate. It may be changed (for example, the higher the participation rate, the larger the coefficient). If the game history data is reset and newly measured when the player is in a waiting state or a big hit state, the coefficient when the player plays a game almost according to the game history of each player. Can be changed.

In the specific example shown in FIG. 33 above, the coefficient for correcting the operation input (manual time coefficient, automatic time coefficient)
Although the case where is 1 or more is illustrated, these coefficients may be less than 1. When these coefficients are set to less than 1 and the correction magnification is set to less than 1, it is possible to realize an unusual effect that the operation frequency after correction is reduced and the effectiveness of the operation input means is conversely deteriorated. However, in this case, the result of multiplying the coefficients in step D106 or the like may have a fraction after the decimal point, and the process of reflecting the multiplication result in the production may become a little complicated (for example, the production is temporarily suspended for the fraction). , There is a risk that processing such as reflecting it in the production when it becomes an integer by adding it to the next fraction).

Therefore, especially in the case of manual input, when the overall correction factor is set to less than 1, as described above, for example, every time the number of operations is determined twice, the input value is set to "1" (the number of operations is 1). The operation input correction process (FIG. 32) may be performed (that is, the basic correction coefficient is “0.5”). If the basic correction coefficient is "0.5" and the manual time coefficient to be multiplied in step D106 is "1", for example, the overall correction factor (multiplyed by the basic correction coefficient and the manual time coefficient, etc.) ) Becomes "0.5".

Note that the automatic input has the same effect as making the automatic time coefficient smaller than "1" by changing the setting of the predetermined frequency (n times / second) (auto speed) to a small value. In other words, when you want to reduce the operation frequency (times / second) of automatic input after correction to, for example, 1/2, set the automatic time coefficient to "
You may change from "1" to "0.5", but the automatic time coefficient remains "1" (the overall correction factor also remains "1"), and the automatic input is a deemed operation input. The value of n of frequency (n times / second) (auto speed) may be changed to half the value. However, in manual input, the input before correction is determined by the actual operation by the player, so when you want to reduce the operation frequency (times / second) of manual input after correction to, for example, 1/2, the manual time coefficient or the above basic Correction coefficient from "1" to "
It is necessary to change to "0.5" and set the overall correction magnification to "0.5".

Moreover, the status may be further increased in addition to the four types. For example, a large number of different statuses may be set depending on the difference in the specific numerical values of the coefficients X and the coefficients Y of the statuses 2 to 4.
That is, for example, a status in which the automatic time coefficient is "1" and the manual time coefficient is "2" and a status in which the automatic time coefficient is "1" and the manual time coefficient is "3" are set as different statuses. May be good.

The manual input of the operation input means may be detected by the rise of the input signal from the off state to the on state (on operation) and determined as one operation, but the stand of the input signal from the on state to the off state. It may be detected by lowering (off operation) and determined as one operation. If it is determined by the falling edge, the problem that the rising edge of the first input signal of the automatic input operation (long press operation) is determined as one manual input can be solved.

The operation input means is not limited to the configuration of pushing the operation unit (push button type), and can detect the operation of pulling or tilting the operation unit such as a lever, the operation of turning the operation unit such as a handle, and the contact with the human body. Switches and sensors (detection means) that detect these operations by touching (touching) the human body, for example, by moving (sliding) the operation unit that moves linearly (straight, curved, etc.). ) On (detection state) and off state (non-detection state)
A configuration that can be switched to any of the above may be used.

The continuous operation as a manual input (the operation of repeatedly and continuously changing the input signal from the off state to the on state or from the on state to the off state) is not limited to the continuous striking operation (the operation of repeating the pressing operation). The operation of repeatedly pulling and tilting the operation part such as the lever described above, the operation of continuously turning the operation part such as the handle in one direction (or the operation of repeatedly swinging), the operation of repeatedly fingering the operation part that can detect contact, etc. It may be an operation of touching (touching), an operation of repeatedly moving (sliding) the operation unit that moves linearly, and the like.

The operation unit of the operation input means for performing the manual input operation and the automatic input operation may be a shared operation unit as in the specific example described above, but may be provided separately. For example, a button dedicated to automatic input may be provided, and while the button dedicated to automatic input is held down, the same input as continuous operation by manual input may be possible. When the operation unit is shared and detects at the rising edge of the input signal, the first operation cannot be manually / automatically discriminated, the first operation is temporarily suspended from being reflected in the production, or the first operation is manual. There is a possibility that the control process becomes a little complicated, for example, it is reflected in the production as one operation, but such a problem can be solved by providing the operation unit separately.

Even if the operation unit of the operation input means is shared, it is manually / separately from this shared operation unit.
A switching input means for switching automatic may be provided, and the player may operate the operation unit of the switching input means in advance to set manual / automatic and then operate the common operation unit.

The operation as automatic input may be a state operation such as the long press described above, but is not limited to this. For example, if a button dedicated to automatic input is provided and this button dedicated to automatic input is pressed and released once, the same input as continuous operation by manual input is started, and another button dedicated to automatic input is released.
When the button is pressed and released, the same input as the continuous operation by manual input may be stopped (or the configuration may be such that the operation input is automatically stopped when the acceptance period ends). As described above, the manual input and the automatic input may be separated according to the difference in the operation unit or the operation content.

The above-mentioned predetermined frequency (n times / second) (auto speed) of the operation input by the automatic input may be a preset constant value (default value), or may be variable. For example, the frequency of past manual repeated hit operations (number of on or off operations per hour) including the same player or other players who played on the same game machine is sampled (averaged as necessary). When there is this sampling result (including processing), for example, the latest value of this sampling result may be used as the predetermined frequency (n times / second) (auto speed) described above instead of the default value. ..

In addition, a predetermined frequency (n times / second) that differs depending on the status selected depending on the game state and the like.
It may be configured to set (auto speed). Further, the predetermined frequency (n times / second) (auto speed) may be different depending on the period.

Further, as described in the first modification, it is preferable that the input value is not multiplied by a coefficient (or the coefficient is set to 1) in the initial period, but is multiplied by a coefficient other than "1" after the lapse of the initial period.
From the viewpoint that the relationship between the corrected operation input and the operation intervention effect is easy for the player to understand,
At least one effect change (in addition to the display change, voice output may be used) for each operation, such as the character movement display (display of movements such as thrusting and kicking) in the specific example described above. The mode in which it is performed is preferable. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one or a plurality of effect changes may occur every time the operation is performed a predetermined number of times. For example, when the coefficient for manual operation is "2", the corrected input value is doubled to "2" for each manual operation, but there are five manual operations and the total of the corrected input values is accumulated. When becomes "10", the effect change corresponding to the number of operations "10" may be performed (nothing changes up to four manual operations).

In addition, a configuration in which the player can set a manual time coefficient or the like that determines the correction magnification of the above-mentioned operation input by a setting operation for the game machine performed by the player in a customer waiting state, the above-mentioned status (at least the status at the steady state) A configuration that can be selected by the player, or a configuration that allows the player to set the predetermined frequency (n times / second) (auto speed) described above may be used.

For one or both of the manual input and the automatic input, as shown in FIG. 46 (2), the execution status of the current operation input correction (such as the correction being performed to increase the input value) and the current operation input. Correction factor (The coefficient itself such as the above-mentioned manual time coefficient may be used, or if the above-mentioned basic correction coefficient is not "1", the overall correction factor obtained by multiplying this basic correction coefficient by the above-mentioned manual time coefficient or the like. The correction factor may be notified) to the player. As shown in FIG. 46 (2), the notification may be performed by displaying an image or characters, or may be performed by voice output.

In addition, among the effect changes of the operation intervention effect that reflect the corrected number of operations for the operation input just before the end of the operation input acceptance period, those that cannot be executed in time during the operation input acceptance period are:
It may be executed after entering the post-production period. In that case, the post-production during the post-production period (
If the result display, etc.) is delayed by that amount, the post-production period portion of the specific production period may be extended by that amount to secure sufficient time for displaying the result of the post-production.
As a result, for example, even if it becomes necessary to perform a large number of effect changes increased by the correction for one operation just before the end of the operation input acceptance period, all the effect changes are shown to the player in order ( Or let me know), and I can surely show (or hear) the post-production such as result display for a sufficient time.

Further, there may be a mode in which the correction by multiplying the coefficients is performed only by either manual input or automatic input. For example, the automatic input is not multiplied by a coefficient (for example, the above-mentioned automatic time coefficient) (for example, step D103 in FIG. 32 is deleted, and step D104 is set to simply reflect the automatic input value in the effect. There is, substantially the same as the mode in which the automatic time coefficient is always fixed to "1"). In this case as well, by multiplying the manual input by a coefficient and correcting it, the above-mentioned effects such as improving the manual input, which tends to be delayed, and changing the effectiveness of the manual input to improve the interest can be obtained. ..

Further, the first input information and the second input information do not have to be the number of operations (that is, the number of first inputs and the number of second inputs). For example, the value of the operation frequency (for example, the number of on-operations per unit time) or the value of the operation interval (for example, the time interval between the previous on-operation and the next on-operation).
It may be used as this information. That is, for example, the operation frequency and operation interval of manual input are used as the first input information, and the operation frequency and operation interval of automatic input (deemed operation input) are second.
As input information, there may be a configuration in which the result of multiplying the first input information or the second input information by a coefficient as described above as necessary is reflected in the production as the third input information.

Although the game machine 10 can change the manual time coefficient and the automatic time coefficient,
The change is not only made according to the passage of time and the game state, but may also be made by the manager of the game hall or the player, and the manual time coefficient and the automatic time coefficient are set in advance by the setting operation. It may be a coefficient. Further, when the manual time coefficient or the automatic time coefficient is set by the player during non-game, the game machine 10 can be set from the setting operation screen displayed when waiting for a customer or the like. The manual time coefficient and automatic time coefficient setting operations performed by the game field manager and the player are numerical display (for example, manual time coefficient "2", automatic time coefficient "2", etc.) and level display (level 1, level 1, It may be made by level 2 etc.), or it may be made by presenting options (slightly fast, fast, super speed, etc.) that the player can imagine.

Further, when the manual time coefficient and the automatic time coefficient are set by the player during the game, the game machine 10 can be set in accordance with the options selected for the game effect selection opportunity such as mode selection and character selection during the game. can do. For example, when the game machine 10 presents character A (black belt), character B (brown belt), and character C (white belt) as options, the game machine 10 manually corresponds to "super speed" for character A (black belt). Correspond to the time coefficient or automatic time coefficient, character B
Correspond to the manual time coefficient or automatic time coefficient corresponding to "fast" to (brown belt), and character C (
A manual time coefficient or an automatic time coefficient corresponding to "slightly fast" can be associated with the white belt).

Further, the gaming machine 10 may give priority to the player's selection when the change according to the passage of time or the gaming state and the change due to the player's selection overlap. Further, the game machine 10 may make a change according to the passage of time or a game state during the change due to the player's selection, or limit (do not perform) the change according to the passage of time or the game state. You may do so.

Further, the game machine 10 may be in a game control state (for example, a low-probability game state, a high-probability game state, a general electric support game state, a hit state, etc.) or a game effect state (effect mode A) regardless of the player's selection. , B, C distinction, presence / absence of reach, etc.), the manual time coefficient and the automatic time coefficient may be changed. For example, when the game machine 10 causes any one of the character A (black belt), the character B (brown belt), and the character C (white belt) to appear at the time of reach, the game machine 10 causes the character A (black belt) to be "super-fast". Corresponds to the manual time coefficient or automatic time coefficient corresponding to ", character B (brown belt) corresponds to the manual time coefficient or automatic time coefficient corresponding to" fast ", and character C (white belt) corresponds to" slightly fast ". The corresponding manual time coefficient or automatic time coefficient can be associated with.

Further, when the change according to the passage of time or the game state and the change according to the game control state or the game effect state overlap, the game machine 10 gives priority to the change according to the game control state or the game effect state. It may be. Further, the game machine 10 may be changed according to the passage of time or the game state during the change according to the game control state or the game production state, or the change according to the time passage or the game state is restricted. You may try (do not do).

The gaming machine 10 (including a modified example) of the second embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The game machine 10 includes an operation input means (push button 25, switch input circuit 336) capable of intervening in the production, and a first input means (effect control device 300) capable of accepting a manual input operation of the operation input means. , The second input means (effect control device 300) capable of accepting the automatic input operation of the operation input means, the first input information (for example, the number of first inputs) and the second regarding the manual input operation received by the first input means. Third input information (for example, automatic time coefficient or manual time coefficient) obtained by multiplying at least one of the second input information (for example, the number of times of second input) regarding the automatic input operation received by the input means by a coefficient (automatic time coefficient or manual time coefficient). , The third input number of times) is reflected in the effect, and the operation input control means (effect control device 300) is provided.

(2) The operation input control means of (1) is a case where a manual input operation (for example, a continuous hit operation of the push button 25) is performed and a case where an automatic input operation (for example, a long press operation of the push button 25) is performed. And, in the case of at least one of the input information (for example, the first
Multiply the coefficient (automatic time coefficient or manual time coefficient) by the number of inputs or the number of second inputs)
This multiplication result is reflected in the production as the third input information.

(3) The value of the coefficient (automatic time coefficient or manual time coefficient) of (1) is different depending on the status (game state, etc.), and depending on the status, only one of the coefficients is set to be larger than 1, and both coefficients are set. Is set to be larger than 1.

(4) The value of the coefficient (automatic time coefficient or manual time coefficient) of (1) is made different depending on the period of the effect.
(5) The correction factor determined by the value of the coefficient (automatic time coefficient or manual time coefficient) of (1) is
Set to 1 at the beginning of the production period.

(6) During the acceptance period of the operation input means of (1), a control means (for example, a control means for displaying or outputting a voice to notify the player of the status and contents (for example, correction magnification) of the correction by multiplying (multiplying) the coefficient. The effect control device 300) is provided.

(7) The manual input operation of (1) is a continuous operation (for example, a continuous hit operation), and the automatic input operation is a simpler operation (for example, a long press operation) than the continuous operation unlike the continuous operation, and the second input. The means regards the automatic input operation as a continuous operation at a predetermined frequency (n times / second) and outputs the second input information (for example, the second input number of times).

(8) The first input means of (1) is a basic correction coefficient (value less than 1 or 1 or more) with respect to the actual operation input information of the manual input operation (for example, the actual number of operations of the manual input operation). ) Is multiplied, and the value corresponding to the multiplication result is output as the first input information (for example, the number of first inputs).

(9) The game machine 10 includes an operation input means (push button 25, switch input circuit 336) capable of intervening in the effect, a manual input means capable of accepting the manual input operation of the operation input means (effect control device 300), and When the second input information (for example, the number of third inputs) obtained by multiplying the first input information (for example, the number of times of the first input) related to the manual input operation received by the manual input means by a coefficient is reflected in the production, the manual input is performed. It is provided with an operation input control means (effect control device 300) that generates a delay reception timing that delays the operation reception timing and includes the delay reception timing in the second input information.

(10) The operation input control means of (9) changes the delay acceptance timing according to the input frequency of the manual input operation.
(11) The game machine 10 includes an operation input means (push button 25, switch input circuit 336) capable of intervening in the production, and a first input means (effect control device 300) capable of accepting a manual input operation of the operation input means. , The second input means (effect control device 300) capable of accepting the automatic input operation of the operation input means, and the first input information regarding the manual input operation received by the first input means (
For example, a coefficient (automatic) selected according to a predetermined condition for at least one of (the first input count) and the second input information (for example, the second input count) regarding the automatic input operation received by the second input means. Third input information obtained by multiplying the time coefficient or manual time coefficient (for example)
It is provided with an operation input control means (effect control device 300) that reflects the third input count) in the effect.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described. The game machine 10 is a production control device 3
The output amount of the sound output device (speakers 19a, 19b) to be controlled by 00 and the light output device (light emitting unit of the display device 41, the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, etc.) can be set and set. Sometimes it is possible to output the required guidance message.

First, the set value and the guidance message (comment display) corresponding to the set value will be described with reference to FIG. 48. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example of comment display corresponding to the set value of the third embodiment.

The game machine 10 can adjust the volume of the sound output device in 10 steps, and the volume can be adjusted in 10 steps by selecting any of the set value "1" to the set value "10". Further, the game machine 10 can adjust the light amount in 10 steps with respect to the light output device, and the light amount can be adjusted in 10 steps by selecting any of the set value "1" to the set value "10".

The setting value "1" to the setting value "3" is a setting value belonging to the group L, and the setting value "4" to the setting value "7" is a setting value belonging to the group M, and the setting value "8" to the setting value "8". Set value "10"
Is a set value belonging to the group H.

The game machine 10 can display a volume setting comment and a light amount setting comment corresponding to each group. The game machine 10 displays "suitable for people who want to play for a long time in a relaxed manner" on the display unit (for example, the display device 41) as a volume setting comment corresponding to the group L or a light amount setting comment corresponding to the group L. indicate.

In addition, the game machine 10 displays "You can enjoy the game at an appropriate volume" as a volume setting comment corresponding to the group M on the display unit, and "appropriate" as a light amount setting comment corresponding to the group M. You can enjoy the game with the amount of light "is displayed on the display.

In addition, the game machine 10 commented on the volume setting corresponding to Group H, "You can enjoy the game at a powerful volume" and "* Please refrain from fixing the setting for a long time for ear health." Is displayed on the display, and as a light amount setting comment corresponding to Group H, "You can enjoy the game with a powerful amount of light" and "* Please refrain from fixing the setting for a long time for eye health." Is displayed on the display unit.

In this way, the game machine 10 can present information that can be used as a guide for determining an appropriate set value for the player to perform the setting operation. In addition, the game machine 10 can present information for calling attention to the player's selection, such as a volume setting comment and a light amount setting comment corresponding to the group H.

Although the game machine 10 can display the volume setting comment and the light amount setting comment corresponding to each group, the volume setting comment and the light amount setting comment are displayed only for some groups. You may. The display of the volume setting comment and the light amount setting comment limited to some groups will be described with reference to FIG. 49. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a modified example of the comment display corresponding to the set value of the third embodiment.

In the game machine 10 of the modified example, the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted in 10 steps by selecting any of the set value "1" to the set value "10", but the grouping of each set value is group L. There are two groups H. The set value "1" to the set value "9" is a set value belonging to the group L, and the set value "10" is a set value belonging to the group H.

The game machine 10 does not have a volume setting comment corresponding to the group L, or a volume setting comment or a light amount setting comment corresponding to the group L, but as a volume setting comment corresponding to the group H, "For ear health, it is long. "Please refrain from fixing the time setting" is displayed on the display unit, and "Please refrain from fixing the setting for a long time for the health of the eyes" is displayed on the display unit as a light intensity setting comment corresponding to group H. In this way, the game machine 10 can present information for calling attention to the player's selection, such as a volume setting comment and a light amount setting comment corresponding to the group H.

Although the game machine 10 is supposed to display the light amount setting comment and the volume setting comment on the display device 41, it may be displayed on another display device (for example, a sub display device or the like) which is not limited to the display device 41. Good.

Further, although the game machine 10 is supposed to display the light amount setting comment and the volume setting comment on the display device 41, the sound output device (for example, the speakers 19a and 19b) may output the sound. As a result, the game machine 10 can preferably make the player grasp the degree of volume and light intensity, and whether or not the settings are recommended.

When the game machine 10 outputs the sound corresponding to the light amount setting comment and the volume setting comment, the sound output may be performed each time the set value is updated, but the frequent sound output is suppressed. Therefore, the sound may be output when the group to which the set value belongs is changed or at other limited timings.

When the game machine 10 outputs the light amount setting comment or the volume setting comment from the sound output device, the game machine 10 may output the same content as the light amount setting comment or the volume setting comment displayed on the display device 41. , Different contents may be output as sound. For example, the game machine 10 may output a sound that is more detailed than the light amount setting comment or the volume setting comment displayed on the display device 41, or may output a concise comment by sound.

Further, the game machine 10 may output a specific sound not limited to the comment when the light amount setting comment or the volume setting comment is output as sound from the sound output device. At this time, the game machine 10
May output the sound output corresponding to the light amount setting comment and the volume setting comment and the sound output not corresponding to the light amount setting comment and the volume setting comment at the same time, and correspond to the light amount setting comment and the volume setting comment. It may output only the sound output that does not. The sound output that does not correspond to the light amount setting comment or the volume setting comment is also the sound output that corresponds to the set value or the group to which the set value belongs.

Note that the sound output that does not correspond to the light amount setting comment or the volume setting comment may be, for example, the sound output at the pitch corresponding to each set value, and the set value "1" to the set value "10".
, "Do", "Re", "Mi", "Fa", "So", "La", "Shi", "Do ("
(1 octave higher) ”,“ Les (1 octave higher) ”, or set value“ 1 ”to set value“
Up to 10 "in order, the pitches" do (one octave lower) "," le (one octave lower) "," mi (one octave lower) "," do "," re "," mi "," fa "," It can be "do (one octave higher)", "re (one octave higher)", or "mi (one octave higher)". Further, the sound output that does not correspond to the light amount setting comment or the volume setting comment may be the sound output corresponding to each set value in terms of timbre, musical instrument sound, sampled sound, or the like. Further, the sound output that does not correspond to the light amount setting comment or the volume setting comment may be characterized for each group to which the set value belongs. For example, the group L has the character of the sound output by the stringed instrument. Then, from the set value "0" to the set value "3", "guitar sound", "samisen", and "violin sound" are set in order, and group M is characterized by the sound output by the brass instrument and the set value is "4".
~ Set value "7" in order, "Trumpet", "Horn", "Trombone", "Tuba", group M is characterized by the sound output by the brass instrument, set value "8" ~ Set value ""Snaredrum","bassdrum", and "wadaiko" are used in this order up to "10". Note that the sound output that does not correspond to the light amount setting comment or the volume setting comment may be the same sound output within the same group even if the set values are different.

The game machine 10 does not necessarily have to output a specific sound together with displaying a light amount setting comment and a volume setting comment. The game machine 10 may output a specific sound without displaying a light amount setting comment or a volume setting comment.

Further, when the game machine 10 outputs a sound amount setting comment or a volume setting comment from the sound output device, the game machine 10 has a corresponding setting value (not limited to the volume setting value, but may include a light amount setting value).
The sound may be output at a volume, pitch, or the like according to the above. For example, the game machine 10 has a low volume when the volume setting value is small (for example, the setting value "1") and a high volume when the volume setting value is large (for example, the setting value "10"). Output sound. In addition, game machine 1
0 outputs a low pitch when the light amount set value is small (for example, the set value "1") and a high pitch when the light amount set value is large (for example, the set value "10").

Next, the setting change screen while waiting for customers will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 to 52. FIG. 50 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of the setting change screen in the setting changeable state (waiting for customers) of the third embodiment. FIG. 51 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of the setting change screen in the setting changeable state (waiting for customers) of the third embodiment. FIG. 52 is a diagram (No. 3) showing an example of the setting change screen in the setting changeable state (waiting for customers) of the third embodiment.

The screen 600 shown in FIG. 50 (1) is one of the display screens of the display device 41 while waiting for customers. The screen 600 displays a required customer waiting screen. For example, the game machine 10 displays a scene of a game effect related to a variable display game as a customer waiting screen, displays a movie for waiting for customers, displays a model name, a maker name, etc., and guides game playability. , A warning message such as caution is displayed to be careful about getting stuck.

The screen 601 shown in FIG. 50 (2) is one of the display screens of the display device 41 while waiting for customers, and is a display screen during the light amount setting operation. The screen 601 is switched and displayed by pressing the push button 25 and detecting the light amount setting operation. The screen 601 may superimpose the setting operation display on the screen 600.

The screen 601 includes a volume setting display 602, a light amount setting display 603, a comment display 604, a setting target explicit display 605, a push button image display 606, and an operation guidance display 607.

The volume setting display 602 is a display related to the volume setting, and displays the set value of the volume setting in the numerical display (character display) and the graph display (image display). The light amount setting display 603 is a display related to the light amount setting, and displays the set value of the light amount setting in the numerical display (character display) and the graph display (image display). The comment display 604 is a comment (comment regarding the setting value during the setting operation).
Volume setting comment or light amount setting comment) is displayed. The setting target explicit display 605 is
It becomes the background display of the display related to the volume setting or the display related to the light amount setting, and clearly indicates whether the setting target is the volume or the light amount. Further, the setting target explicit display 605 includes a display related to the volume setting or a display related to the light amount setting and a comment display 604 in the display area, so that the comment display 604 is either a comment related to the volume setting or a comment related to the light amount setting. Clarify if there is. For example, on the screen 601 that the setting target explicit display 605 serves as the background display of the light amount setting display 603 and the comment display 604 to indicate that the setting target is the light amount and that the comment display 604 is the light amount setting comment. invite.

The push button image display 606 displays an image of the push button 25 which is an operation unit for changing the setting. The operation guidance display 607 displays operation guidance, operation explanations, and the like for setting changes corresponding to setting items (volume setting, light amount setting). The push button image display 60
6 displays the image of the push button 25 in a display mode corresponding to the operation guidance display 607.

Since the comment display 604 on the screen 601 has a light amount setting setting value of "3", "suitable for people who want to play for a long time in a relaxed manner" is displayed as a light amount setting comment corresponding to the group L. To do.

The screen 601 displays the volume setting display 602 at the upper part, provides a gap for displaying the comment display 604, displays the light amount setting display 603 in the center, and displays the push button image 6
06 and the operation guide display 607 are displayed at the bottom. Volume setting display 602 on screen 601
Displays the title "volume setting", the horizontal graph display, and the numerical display arranged in the graph display in the horizontally long rectangular display area. The light intensity setting display 603 on the screen 601 has the title "
"Light intensity setting", horizontal graph display, and numerical display alongside the graph display are displayed in the horizontally long rectangular display area. The comment display 604 on the screen 601 is displayed in a substantially rectangular display area sandwiched between the volume setting display 602 and the light amount setting display 603.

Further, when the game machine 10 outputs the light amount setting comment as sound from the sound output device, the light emitting unit may emit light in a specific light emitting mode during the corresponding sound output. The light emitting unit that emits light in a specific embodiment includes a light emitting device 41, a frame decoration device 18, and small circular portions 251 to 25 of the push button 25.
8 (see FIG. 31), it can be a required light emitting part among the light emitting parts of the board decoration device 46 and the like. The specific light emitting mode is a light emitting mode that is different from the normal light emitting mode (normal light emitting mode) and shows a correspondence relationship with the light amount setting comment. For example, the specific light emitting mode is different from the normal light emitting mode in the light emitting color, the brightness, the blinking cycle, the lighting pattern including the time series change of two or more light emitting modes, and the like.
For example, the specific light emitting mode is blue light when the normal light emitting mode is red light emitting, relatively bright when the normal light emitting mode is relatively dark, blinking when the normal light emitting mode is lit, and the normal light emitting mode has a cycle of 1000 ms. When it is blinking at, it blinks at a cycle of 500 ms, or when the normal light emitting mode changes color sequentially in red, blue, and yellow, it blinks in pink, which is not included in the normal light emitting mode. The normal light emitting mode is a light emitting mode according to the gaming state, but a specially prepared light emitting mode may be used. For example, in the game machine 10, if the gaming state is waiting for a customer, the light emitting mode during waiting for a customer is the normal light emitting mode, and if the gaming state is during the variable display, the light emitting mode during the variable display is the normal light emitting mode.

The gaming machine 10 can reset the output of the specific light emitting mode every time the set value is updated. For example, when the game machine 10 outputs a specific light emitting mode for a predetermined time when the set value is updated, if the specific light emitting mode is being output, the game machine 10 specifies the specified time after the set value is updated. The output of the light emitting mode is performed again.

The screen 608 shown in FIG. 51 (1) is one of the display screens of the display device 41 while waiting for customers, and is a display screen during the setting operation. The comment display 604 on the screen 608 is
Since the set value of the light amount setting is "5", "You can enjoy the game with an appropriate amount of light" is displayed as a light amount setting comment corresponding to the group M.

The screen 609 shown in FIG. 51 (2) is one of the display screens of the display device 41 while waiting for customers, and is a display screen during the setting operation. The comment display 604 on the screen 609 is
Since the setting value of the light amount setting is "10", as a light amount setting comment corresponding to Group H, "You can enjoy the game with a powerful amount of light" and "* For eye health, it takes a long time Please refrain from fixing the settings "is displayed.

The screen 610 shown in FIG. 52 (1) is one of the display screens of the display device 41 while waiting for customers, and is a display screen during the volume setting operation. The screen 610 is switched and displayed by pressing the push button 25 and detecting the volume setting operation.

The screen 610 includes a volume setting display 602, a light amount setting display 603, a comment display 604, a setting target explicit display 605, a push button image display 606, and an operation guidance display 607.

On the screen 610, the setting target explicit display 605 serves as the background display of the volume setting display 602 and the comment display 604, indicating that the setting target is the volume, and the comment display 604.
Indicates that is a volume setting comment.

Since the comment display 604 on the screen 610 has the volume setting setting value of "5", "you can enjoy the game at an appropriate volume" is displayed as the volume setting comment corresponding to the group M. ..

The screen 611 shown in FIG. 52 (2) is one of the display screens of the display device 41 while waiting for customers, and is a display screen after a lapse of a predetermined time from the volume setting operation or the light amount setting operation. Screen 6
Reference numeral 11 denotes a volume setting display 602, a light amount setting display 603, and a push button image display 606.
And the operation guide display 607, but the comment display 604 and the setting target explicit display 605 are not included. In this way, the game machine 10 can prevent the comment display 604 and the setting target explicit display 605 from being displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the volume setting operation or the light amount setting operation. As a result, the game machine 10 can inform that the setting operation of the player is reflected in the set value. The screen 611 may be switched and displayed when the push button 25 is pressed while waiting for a customer. As a result, the game machine 10 can guide the set value before the setting operation.

Next, FIGS. 53 and 54 show modifications of the arrangement of the volume setting display 602, the light amount setting display 603, the comment display 604, the setting target explicit display 605, the push button image display 606, and the operation guidance display 607 in the setting screen display. Will be described using. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing an example of a setting change screen in a setting changeable state (waiting for a customer) of a modified example of the third embodiment (a diagram showing an example of a setting change screen.
That is 1). FIG. 54 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of the setting change screen in the setting changeable state (waiting for customers) of the modified example of the third embodiment.

On the screen 612 shown in FIG. 53 (1), the volume setting display 602 is displayed on the right side, the light amount setting display 603 is displayed on the lower part, and the area for displaying the comment display 604 is provided in the central part to display a push button image. The 606 and the operation guide display 607 are displayed in the upper left part. The volume setting display 602 on the screen 612 displays the title "volume setting", the vertical graph display, and the numerical display arranged in the graph display in the vertically long rectangular display area. The light amount setting display 603 on the screen 612 displays the title "light amount setting", a graph display in the horizontal direction, and a numerical display arranged in the graph display in a horizontally long rectangular display area. The comment display 604 on the screen 612 is displayed in a substantially rectangular display area close to the volume setting display 602 and the light amount setting display 603.

On the screen 612, the setting target explicit display 605 serves as the background display of the volume setting display 602 and the comment display 604, indicating that the setting target is the volume, and the comment display 604.
Indicates that is a volume setting comment.

The arrangement of the volume setting display 602 corresponds to the operation of the volume setting in the vertical direction, and provides operability that is easy for the user to understand. In addition, such a light amount setting display 603
The arrangement of is corresponding to the operation of setting the amount of light in the left-right direction, and provides operability that is easy for the user to understand.

In the screen 613 shown in FIG. 53 (2), the volume setting display 602 is displayed on the right side, the light amount setting display 603 is displayed on the left part, and the volume setting display 602 and the light amount setting display 603 are displayed in the central part. , A region for displaying the comment display 604 is provided, and the push button image display 606 and the operation guidance display 607 are displayed at the lower part. The volume setting display 602 on the screen 613 displays the title "volume setting", the vertical graph display, and the numerical display arranged in the graph display in the vertically long rectangular display area. The light amount setting display 603 on the screen 613 displays the title "light amount setting", a horizontal graph display, and a numerical display arranged in the graph display in a vertically long rectangular display area. The comment display 604 on the screen 613 is displayed in a substantially rectangular display area sandwiched between the volume setting display 602 and the light amount setting display 603.

On the screen 613, the setting target explicit display 605 serves as the background display of the light amount setting display 603 and the comment display 604 to inform that the setting target is the light amount, and the comment display 604.
Is a light intensity setting comment. The setting target explicit display 605 may be any one that clearly shows the correspondence between the light amount setting display 603 and the comment display 604, and is not limited to the background display including all of the light amount setting display 603 and the comment display 604, and the light amount setting. Display 603
The background display may overlap with a part of the comment display 604.

The screen 614 shown in FIG. 53 (3) displays the volume setting display 602 and the light amount setting display 603 at the bottom, the push button image display 606 and the operation guidance display 607 at the top, and the volume setting display 602 and the light amount setting. Display 603 setting display group and push button image display 6
An area for displaying the comment display 604 is provided in the central portion which is a gap between 06 and the guidance display group of the operation guidance display 607. The volume setting display 602 on the screen 614 displays the title "volume setting", the horizontal graph display, and the numerical display arranged in the graph display in the horizontally long rectangular display area. The light amount setting display 603 on the screen 614 displays the title "light amount setting", a horizontal graph display, and a numerical display arranged in the graph display in a horizontally long rectangular display area. Screen 6
The comment display 604 in No. 14 is displayed in a substantially rectangular display area sandwiched between the setting display group and the guidance display group.

On the screen 614, the setting target explicit display 615 serves as the background display of the volume setting display 602, and guides that the setting target is the volume. Note that the screen 614 indicates that the comment display 604 is a volume setting comment because the setting target explicit display 615 does not overlap the comment display 604, but the setting target explicit display 615 serves as the background display of the volume setting display 602. To do. The setting target explicit display 615 may be any one that clearly shows the correspondence between the volume setting display 602 and the comment display 604, and is not limited to the background display including all of the volume setting display 602, but is one of the volume setting display 602. It may be a background display that overlaps with the part.

Further, the setting target explicit display 615 does not necessarily have to be a background display, and may be a highlight display, a mark display, or the like as long as the setting target can be specified. In addition, the setting target explicit display 615
Although it is said that the comment display 604 is a volume setting comment, it may be a guide that the comment display 604 is a light intensity setting comment. The same applies to the setting target explicit display 605. Further, in the game machine 10, the setting target is the volume and the amount of light, but other parameters may be the setting target. Further, although the game machine 10 has two setting targets, volume and light intensity, one or three or more parameters may be set targets.

The screen 616 shown in FIG. 54 is a display screen during which the light amount is being set by the light amount setting operation. Screen 6
Reference numeral 16 denotes a light amount setting display 603, a comment display 604a, 604b, 604c, a push button image display 606, and an operation guidance display 607.

Since the screen 616 is displaying the light amount setting display 603 of the volume setting display 602 and the light amount setting display 603 that can be switched and displayed, it indicates that the light amount is being set. The screen 616 displays comments corresponding to all groups regardless of the setting value being set or the setting value being set. For example, the screen 616 shows the light intensity setting comment “
It is suitable for people who want to play for a long time in a relaxed manner. ”The light intensity setting comment corresponding to Group M“ You can enjoy the game with an appropriate amount of light ”, and the light intensity setting comment corresponding to Group H“ Great power "You can enjoy the game with the amount of light" and the warning comment "* Please refrain from fixing the setting for a long time for the health of your eyes" are displayed at the same time.

Since the screen 616 switches between the volume setting display 602 and the light amount setting display 603, the setting target explicit display 605 and 615 are not included in the display contents. In addition, comment display 604
a, 604b, 604c may be displayed at all times during the light intensity setting, or may be displayed by an arbitrary trigger and hidden by an arbitrary trigger.

Here, the display timing of the comment display 604a, 604b, 604c is shown in FIG. 55.
Will be described with reference to. FIG. 55 is a diagram showing an example of comment display timing on the display screen during setting of the third embodiment.

For example, the display timing A is a comment display 604a corresponding to the group L, a comment display 604b corresponding to the group M, and a comment display 604 corresponding to the group H.
This is the display timing for constantly displaying all of c during the setting operation.

Further, the display timing B is a comment display 604a corresponding to the group L and the group M.
It is a display timing that temporarily displays all of the comment display 604b corresponding to the above and the comment display 604c corresponding to the group H during the setting operation. For example, comment display 60
4a, 604b, 604c may be displayed only for a predetermined time after the setting operation is started, or may be displayed only for a predetermined time after the setting operation is detected.

Further, the display timing C sets the comment display 604a corresponding to the group L to the group L.
Comment display 604b that is always displayed during the setting operation of the setting value belonging to and corresponds to group M.
Is a display timing that is always displayed during the setting operation of the setting value belonging to the group M, and the comment display 604c corresponding to the group H is always displayed during the setting operation of the setting value belonging to the group H. For example, comment display 604a during the setting operation from the setting value "1" to the setting value "3".
Is always displayed, and the comment displays 604b and 604c are always hidden. Further, during the setting operation from the set value "4" to the set value "7", the comment display 604b is always displayed, and the comment displays 604a and 604c are always hidden. Also, from the set value "8" to the set value "10"
The comment display 604c is always displayed during the setting operation of ", and the comment display 604a, 60
4b is always hidden.

Further, the display timing D sets the comment display 604a corresponding to the group L to the group L.
Temporarily displayed during the setting operation of the setting value belonging to, and comment display 604b corresponding to group M
Is temporarily displayed during the setting operation of the setting value belonging to the group M, and the comment display 604c corresponding to the group H is temporarily displayed during the setting operation of the setting value belonging to the group H. For example, comment display 604a during the setting operation from the setting value "1" to the setting value "3".
Is temporarily displayed, and the comment displays 604b and 604c are always hidden. Further, during the setting operation from the set value "4" to the set value "7", the comment display 604b is temporarily displayed, and the comment displays 604a and 604c are always hidden. Also, from the set value "8" to the set value "10"
The comment display 604c is temporarily displayed during the setting operation of ", and the comment display 604a, 60
4b is always hidden. The timing at which the comment display 604a, 604b, 604c is temporarily displayed may be displayed only for a predetermined time after the setting operation of the group is started, or may be displayed only for a predetermined time after the setting operation of the group is detected. It may be one. In order to prevent the comment displays 604a, 604b, and 604c from being displayed at the same time, the comment display being displayed may be hidden regardless of the predetermined display time when a new comment display is performed.

Further, the display timing E temporarily displays the comment display 604a corresponding to the group L when the group to which the set value during the setting operation belongs transitions from the group M to the group L.
Comment display corresponding to group M when the group to which the set value during the setting operation belongs transitions from group L to group M, or when transitions from group H to group M 6
This is the display timing for temporarily displaying 04b and temporarily displaying the comment display 604c corresponding to the group H when the group to which the set value during the setting operation belongs transitions from the group M to the group H. For example, the comment display 604a is temporarily displayed and the comment displays 604b and 604c are hidden by the setting operation of changing the set value from "4" to "3". In addition, the comment display 604b is temporarily displayed by the setting operation of changing the set value from "3" to "4" or the setting operation of changing the set value from "8" to "7", and the comment display 604a, 604c.
Is hidden. Further, the comment display 604c is temporarily displayed and the comment displays 604a and 604b are hidden by the setting operation for changing the set value from "7" to "8". The timing at which the comment display 604a, 604b, 604c is temporarily displayed may be a predetermined time after transition to the group, or may be until a predetermined setting operation is detected. In addition, when a new comment is displayed so that the comment display 604a, 604b, and 604c are not displayed at the same time, the comment display being displayed is hidden regardless of the non-display trigger (predetermined time expiration, predetermined setting operation detection, etc.). You may try to do it.

The game machine 10 may be set in advance from display timing A to display timing E, or may be set later by a game hall staff or a player. Further, the game machine 10 may select a predetermined group from the display timing A to the display timing E according to a predetermined condition (for example, the current date and time, the number of operations, the operating time, etc.), or sequentially switch the display timing E. There may be.

The display timings A to E are examples of display timings that can be arbitrarily set, and other display timings may be adopted. Further, the display timing at the time of the light amount setting operation and the display timing at the time of the volume setting operation may be the same or different.

As a result, the game machine 10 can assist the adjustment operation so that the player can make more appropriate adjustments.
Up to this point, the setting operation screen in the customer waiting state has been described, but the game machine 10 has been described.
Variable display The setting operation screen may be displayed during the game. Here, the setting operation screen during the variable display game will be described with reference to FIG. 56. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing an example of a setting change screen in a setting changeable state (during a variable display game) of a modified example of the third embodiment.

The screen 620 shown in FIG. 56 (1) is a display screen in which the setting operation display is superimposed on the display during the variation display in the variation display game displayed by the display device 41. First, the display during the variable display in the variable display game will be described. The screen 620 includes a large symbol group 621, a small symbol group 622, and a special figure 1 hold number display 623 as displays during the variable display in the variable display game.
Special Figure 2 Hold number display 624, hold display 625, and hold digestion display 626 are included in the display contents.

The large design group 621 is in charge of game production for the purpose of improving the interest. The large symbol group 621 on the screen 620 indicates that the corresponding special figure variation display game is in the variation display state. Small symbol group 62
2 is in charge of notifying the variable display state for the purpose of improving the ease of grasping the game state of the player.
The small symbol group 622 on the screen 620 indicates that the corresponding special figure variation display game is in the variation display state. In general, the large symbol group 621 is displayed larger than the small symbol group 622, the degree of freedom of the display position is high, and the display mode can be greatly changed. On the contrary, the small symbol group 62
No. 2 is displayed smaller than the large symbol group 621, and the degree of freedom in the display position is low (for example, the position is fixed).

The special figure 1 hold number display 623 displays the hold storage number (starting memory number) of the special figure 1 game. The special figure 2 hold number display 624 displays the hold storage number of the special figure 2 game. The hold display 625 can clearly indicate the number of hold storages of the special figure variation display game and notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each hold storage according to the display mode. The number of hold storages displayed by the hold display 625 corresponds to the sum of the number of hold storages displayed by the special figure 1 hold number display 623 and the number of hold memories displayed by the special figure 2 hold number display 624. Depending on the display mode, the hold digestion display 626 can indicate that the special figure variable display game is in the variable display state and can notify the degree of expectation for the game result.

Next, the setting operation display superimposed on the display during the variable display in the variable display game will be described. On the screen 620, as the setting operation display, the volume setting display 602 is displayed on the right side of the display area of the large symbol group 621, and the light amount setting display 603 is displayed on the left part of the display area of the large symbol group 621.
A push button image display 606 is provided with an area for displaying the comment display 604 in the center of the display area of the large symbol group 621 that is a gap between the volume setting display 602 and the light amount setting display 603.
And the operation guide display 607 are displayed at the bottom of the display area of the large symbol group 621. The volume setting display 602 on the screen 620 displays the title "volume setting", the vertical graph display, and the numerical display arranged in the graph display in the vertically long rectangular display area. The light amount setting display 603 on the screen 620 displays the title "light amount setting", a vertical graph display, and a numerical display arranged in the graph display in a vertically long rectangular display area. The comment display 604 on the screen 620 is displayed in a substantially rectangular display area sandwiched between the volume setting display 602 and the light amount setting display 603.

On the screen 620, the setting target explicit display 605 serves as a background display for the light amount setting display 603 and the comment display 604 to guide that the setting target is the light amount and to display the comment display 604.
Is a light intensity setting comment. The setting target explicit display 605 may be any one that clearly shows the correspondence between the light amount setting display 603 and the comment display 604, and is not limited to the background display including all of the light amount setting display 603 and the comment display 604, and the light amount setting. Display 603
The background display may overlap with a part of the comment display 604.

As described above, the game machine 10 avoids superimposing the setting operation display on the information that guarantees the player to grasp the progress of the game among the displays during the variable display in the variable display game. For example, game machine 1
In 0, the setting operation display does not overlap the small symbol group 622, the special figure 1 hold number display 623, the special figure 2 hold number display 624, the hold display 625, and the hold digestion display 626. In addition, it should be noted
In the game machine 10, the setting operation display is not necessarily the small symbol group 622 and the special figure 1 hold number display 623.
It is not necessary to overlap all of the special figure 2 hold number display 624, hold display 625, and hold digestion display 626. When the information for guaranteeing the player to grasp the progress of the game is the small symbol group 622, the special figure 1 hold number display 623, and the special figure 2 hold number display 624, the game machine 1
0 may limit the range in which the setting operation displays do not overlap to the range.

The screen 627 shown in FIG. 56 (2) is another example of a display screen in which the setting operation display is superimposed on the display during the variation display in the variation display game displayed by the display device 41. First, regarding the display during the variable display in the variable display game, the screen 627 includes the same display elements as the screen 620.

On the screen 627, as a setting operation display, the light amount setting display 603 is displayed on the right side of the display area of the large symbol group 621, the character 628 is displayed on the left part of the display area of the large symbol group 621, and the character 628 and the light amount are set. In the center of the display area of the large symbol group 621, which is a gap with the display 603,
An area for displaying the comment display 604 is provided, and the push button image display 606 and the operation guidance display 607 are displayed at the lower part of the display area of the large symbol group 621.

The character 628 and the comment display 604 are displayed in a corresponding relationship, and the comment display 604 is displayed as a dialogue effect of the character 628. In addition, character 628
May be one element of the setting operation display, or may be one element of the display during the variable display in the variable display game. Further, the screen 627 is supposed to display the light amount setting display 603, but during the volume setting operation, the volume setting display 602 is displayed on the right side of the display area of the large symbol group 621 instead of the light amount setting display 603. And.

As a result, the game machine 10 can assist the adjustment operation so that the player can make more appropriate adjustments even during the variable display of the variable display game. Note that the gaming machine 10 may superimpose the setting operation display in the same manner not only during the variable display of the variable display game but also during other game states such as hitting.

The game machine 10 is supposed to display the comment display 604, the push button image display 606, and the operation guidance display 607 in the display area of the large symbol group 621 during the variable display of the variable display game. Part or all may not be displayed. Also,
When the game machine 10 does not display a part or all of the comment display 604, the push button image display 606, and the operation guidance display 607 during the variable display of the variable display game, the non-display period is a partial period during the variable display ( For example, it may be limited to a symbol stop period, a period after a predetermined time elapses after the setting operation is detected, a predetermined period after the start of the fluctuation, a predetermined period before the end of the fluctuation, and the like). On the contrary, the game machine 10 has a comment display 604 and a push button image display 6.
When displaying part or all of 06 and the operation guidance display 607 during the variable display of the variable display game, the display period may be a partial period during the variable display (for example, the period after a predetermined time has elapsed after the setting operation is detected. It may be limited to a predetermined period after the start of the fluctuation, a predetermined period before the end of the fluctuation, etc.).

Further, when the game machine 10 performs the volume setting display 602 or the light amount setting display 603, the game machine 10 displays a numerical value among the setting name (for example, volume setting and light amount setting), numerical display (character display), and graph display (image display). Alternatively, only the graph display may be displayed. Further, the graph display may be a meter display or the like as long as the set value can be visually perceived as a volume. At this time, the game machine 10 has a setting target explicit display 605, an icon, and so on.
The distinction between the volume setting display 602 and the light amount setting display 603 may be shown by the difference in graph design, color, transparency, number of scales, and the like. Such a game machine 10 can provide a setting operation environment that does not interfere with the production related to the variable display game by a simple display mode.

Further, the gaming machine 10 may adjust the number of display elements related to the setting operation according to the gaming state. For example, the game machine 10 can simplify the display element related to the setting operation displayed during the execution of the variable display game, rather than the display element related to the setting operation displayed in the customer waiting state. The gaming machine 10 can make the customer waiting state in which the display elements related to the setting operation are sufficiently displayed function as a tutorial for an operating environment in which the display elements are simple.

Further, the game machine 10 is supposed to adjust the number of display elements related to the setting operation according to the game state, but the number of display elements related to the setting operation is adjusted according to the set value and the group to which the set value belongs. May be good. For example, the game machine 10 can simplify the display element related to the setting operation displayed by the set value "1" to the set value "9" rather than the display element related to the setting operation displayed by the set value "10". Further, the game machine 10 can simplify the display element related to the setting operation displayed in the group M rather than the display element related to the setting operation displayed in the group L or the group H. As a result, the game machine 10 can harmonize the guidance and alerting for the setting change with the game production.

In addition, the game machine 10 has a volume setting display 602, a light amount setting display 603, and a comment display 604.
, The character 628 may be displayed as a form of the setting target explicit display 605. At this time, the game machine 10 has the set value and the character 62 according to the group to which the set value belongs.
The presence / absence of display of 8 and the type and number of characters 628 may be different. For example
The game machine 10 displays the character 628 with the set value "10", and the set value "1" to the set value "9".
The character 628 may not be displayed. In addition, the game machine 10 is group L.
May display a girl (character 628), group M may display a boy (character 628), and group H may display a boy and a girl (two characters 628).

The game machine 10 may use the character 628 displayed during the setting change as a character independent of the character displayed in the game effect, that is, a character that is not displayed in the game effect. For example, in the game machine 10, the character 628 displayed during the volume setting is a character imitating a speaker (a display mode that can be recognized as a character related to the volume), and the character 628 displayed during the light amount setting is a light bulb. It can be a character (a display mode that can be recognized as a character related to the amount of light). Such a game machine 10 makes the character 628 displayed during the setting operation distinguishable from the character displayed in the game effect.

The game machine 10 may display different characters depending on the game state for the purpose of improving the interest during the setting operation. For example, in the game machine 10, the character 628 displayed during the light amount setting when the game state is the low probability game state is set as a character imitating an incandescent light bulb, and the light amount is being set when the game state is the high probability game state. Character 62 displayed in
8 can be a character imitating an LED light bulb. The game state for distinguishing the character 628 is not limited to the probability state, but may be the presence / absence of normal power support, the amount of operation, the current time acquired from the RTC, the result of the changing game, the content of the look-ahead notice, and the like. ..

Next, the default settings that can be set by the administrator will be described with reference to FIG. 57. FIG. 57 is a diagram showing an example of default settings that can be set by the administrator of the third embodiment.

As described above, the set value has 10 stages from "1" to "10", and belongs to any of group L, group M, and group H for each setting level. In order to reduce the burden of the administrator selecting the default setting, the game machine 10 makes it possible to accept the default setting by specifying the group regardless of the set value. Therefore, the game machine 10 can accept the default setting by the administrator as any of group L, group M, and group H.

At this time, the game machine 10 prepares the selection setting values A, B, and C to be set in advance.
For example, in the game machine 10, when the selection setting value A is set, when the administrator sets the default setting to group L, the specific setting value is set to "2", and the administrator sets the default setting to group M. When, the specific setting value is set to "5", and when the administrator sets the default setting to group H, the specific setting value is set to "9". That is, the game machine 10 has the selection set value A.
When is set, the setting value in the middle of the group set by the administrator is set as a specific setting value.

Further, in the game machine 10, when the selection setting value B is set, when the administrator sets the default setting to group L, the specific setting value is set to "1", and the administrator sets the default setting to group M. When, the specific setting value is set to "4", and the administrator sets the default setting to group H.
When, the specific setting value is set to "8". That is, when the selection setting value B is set, the game machine 10 sets the minimum setting value among the groups set by the administrator as a specific setting value.

Further, in the game machine 10, when the selection setting value C is set, when the administrator sets the default setting to group L, the specific setting value is set to "3", and the administrator sets the default setting to group M. When, the specific setting value is set to "7", and the administrator sets the default setting to group H.
When, the specific setting value is set to "10". That is, the game machine 10 has the selection set value C.
When is set, the maximum setting value among the groups set by the administrator is set as a specific setting value.

As a result, the game machine 10 can assist the setting work so that the administrator can set the specific numerical values without hesitation. The game machine 10 can further reduce the burden of selecting the default setting by displaying a comment as if guiding the player even in the setting operation by the administrator.

Further, the game machine 10 has a default setting (player default setting) set by the player separately from the default setting (administrator default setting) set by the administrator. here,
The player default setting will be described with reference to FIG. 58. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing an example of default settings that can be set by the player of the third embodiment.

In order to meet the detailed needs of the player, the game machine 10 makes it possible to accept the default setting by the player by the set value. It should be noted that the player may also be able to accept the default setting by specifying the group regardless of the set value, as in the case of the administrator.

As described above, the game machine 10 has two default settings, a default setting set by the administrator (administrator default setting) and a default setting set by the player (player default setting).

In the game machine 10, the player default setting has priority over the administrator default setting. However, the game machine 10 sets the valid period in the player default setting, and invalidates the player default setting after the valid period expires. That is, the game machine 10 sets the administrator default setting as a valid default setting when the player default setting is not set, and enables the player default setting only during the valid period when the player default setting is set. Default setting.

Further, the game machine 10 can set a temporary player setting (temporary player setting) with the player default setting as a setting having a higher priority. The temporary player setting is a temporarily valid setting value, and the valid period is shorter than the player default setting.

Such a player default setting can be set by the setting operation described above, and the temporary player setting can be set in a simpler form than the setting operation described above. For example, the player default settings are volume setting display 602, light intensity setting display 603, and comment display 604.
, Setting target explicit display 605, push button image display 606, operation guidance display 607, etc. are included in the setting operation screen, but the temporary player setting limits the display elements included in the setting operation screen to a part. More specifically, the temporary player setting includes the volume setting display 602 and the light amount setting display 603 in the setting operation screen, the comment display 604, the setting target explicit display 605, and the like.
The push button image display 606, operation guidance display 607, etc. are not included in the setting operation screen.

As a result, the game machine 10 guides the careful setting operation for the player default setting.
It is possible to guide a simple setting operation for the temporary player setting.
In such a game machine 10, the administrator default setting is "5" and the player default setting is "5".
At the time of "8", it is possible to temporarily respond to a desired setting change, such as when the player wants to enjoy a special reach effect more powerfully than usual. The game machine 10 provides a concise setting operation (simplification of the number of operations, simplification of display, etc.) at a limited opportunity such as a special reach effect, and makes it possible to accept a quick setting change. As a result, the game machine 10 temporarily sets the set value to, for example, "10".
Can be changed to. The game machine 10 temporarily sets a value, for example, a valid period of 60 seconds (
The validity period is limited to the timer trigger) and the validity period (event trigger) divided by the number of variable display times, and the player returns to the default setting after the validity period expires.

Such a game machine 10 can flexibly respond to a setting change desired by a player, and can reduce the troublesomeness of the setting change.
Next, the player setting change process executed by the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 59. FIG. 59 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the player setting change process of the third embodiment. The player setting change process is a process of accepting a setting change by a player operation, and the effect control device 3 is in the hall / player setting mode process of step D20 of the main process (see FIG. 12).
This is a process executed by the control unit (CPU311) of 00.

[Step D111] The control unit determines whether or not the player's setting change operation is an operation related to the change of the player's default setting. The control unit proceeds to step D112 when the player's setting change operation is an operation related to changing the player's default setting, and proceeds to step D113 when the operation is not related to the operation to change the player's default setting.

[Step D112] The control unit performs a process related to changing the player default setting. The control unit stores the received setting value as a player default setting together with the validity period. For example, the control unit can set the valid period of the player default setting, such as the elapse of 5 minutes in the customer waiting state or the power off until the second customer waiting state is reached. The control unit ends the player setting change process after performing the process related to the change of the player default setting.

[Step D113] The control unit performs a process related to the temporary change of the player setting. The control unit stores the received set value as a temporary player setting together with the valid period. For example, the control unit can set a valid period of the temporary player setting, such as 60 seconds or until the end of the next variation display. The control unit ends the player setting change process after performing the process for temporarily changing the player setting.

As a result, the game machine 10 can accept the player default setting and the temporary player setting from the player.
Next, the setting change return process executed by the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 60 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the setting change return processing of the third embodiment. The setting change return process is a process of returning the set value to a valid set value when the valid period of the set value changed by the player operation expires, and is a process of returning the set value to a valid set value, and is a process of step D20 of the main process (see FIG. 12).
This is a process executed by the control unit (CPU311) of the effect control device 300 during the hall / player setting mode process.

[Step D121] The control unit determines whether or not the temporary player setting is set. The control unit proceeds to step D122 when the temporary player setting is set, and proceeds to step D124 when the temporary player setting is not set.

[Step D122] The control unit determines whether or not it is the reset timing of the temporary player setting. That is, the control unit determines whether or not the validity period of the temporary player setting has expired. The control unit proceeds to step D123 when it is the reset timing of the temporary player setting, and proceeds to step D124 when it is not the reset timing.

[Step D123] The control unit invalidates the temporary player setting and restores the player default setting as the set value.
[Step D124] The control unit determines whether or not it is the reset timing of the player default setting. That is, the control unit determines whether or not the valid period of the player default setting has expired. The control unit proceeds to step D125 when it is the reset timing of the player default setting, and ends the setting change return process when it is not the reset timing.

[Step D125] The control unit invalidates the player default setting, restores the administrator default setting as the set value, and ends the setting change restoration process.
Next, the setting confirmation screen will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 61 is a diagram showing an example of a setting confirmation screen of the third embodiment.

The screen 630 is one of the display screens of the display device 41 while waiting for customers, and is a setting confirmation screen. The screen 630 is switched and displayed by detecting a required operation such as pressing the push button 25. The screen 630 includes a volume setting display 602, a light amount setting display 603, a push button image display 606, an operation guidance display 607, and a setting confirmation display 631.

The setting confirmation display 631 displays the administrator default setting (hole setting) and the player default setting (user setting) being set. For example, the screen 630 points an arrow at the volume setting display 602 to indicate that both the administrator default setting and the player default setting are "5". Further, the screen 630 points an arrow to the light amount setting display 603 to indicate that the administrator default setting is "5" and the player default setting is "10". Screen 63
The arrow indicated by 0 is a form of an instruction display indicating a set value, and is not limited to the arrow, and may be a pointing display, a circle mark, a triangle mark, or the like.

As a result, the game machine 10 can guide the player to the set value set in the game machine 10. Further, the game machine 10 can give the player a material for determining the appropriateness of the player default setting by showing the player the administrator default setting set by the game hall.

The game machine 10 may guide the temporary player setting set in the game machine 10. Further, the game machine 10 has an administrator default setting set in the game machine 10.
All of the player default settings and the temporary player settings may be guided, or some of them (for example, the player default settings and the temporary player settings, etc.) may be guided.

Such a game machine 10 can assist the adjustment operation so that the player can make more appropriate adjustments.
The game machine 10 may display a comment corresponding to the administrator default setting when the player changes the player default setting. For example, a message "recommended" or the like may be displayed together with an arrow as a comment 604 in a balloon form as shown in FIG. 56 (2). Thereby, the game machine 10 can provide a reference material when the player changes the player default setting, and can assist the player in the setting operation.

The game machine 10 may display the arrow indicating the administrator default setting and the arrow indicating the player default setting in different colors. For example, the arrow indicating the administrator default setting is a red arrow, and the player default. The arrow indicating the setting can be a blue arrow. At this time, if the administrator default setting and the player default setting overlap, the game machine 10 mixes the colors while displaying the arrow indicating the administrator default setting and the arrow indicating the player default setting at the same position. It may be shown as a color (purple, which is a mixed color of red and blue). Further, instead of displaying the arrows in mixed colors, the game machine 10 gives priority to alternate display (alternate display) of red arrows and blue arrows, red display that gives priority to the administrator default setting, and player default setting. Blue display, parallel display of red arrow and blue arrow with offset, series display of red arrow and blue arrow with offset, volume setting display 602 and light amount setting display 603
It may be an opposite display or the like that sandwiches. When the game machine 10 is provided with an offset to display the red arrow and the blue arrow in parallel or in series, the instruction destination (for example, a graph, a scale, etc.)
An arrow indicating the administrator default setting is placed closer to, and an arrow indicating the player default setting is placed farther from the instruction destination. Further, when the game machine 10 is provided with an offset to display the red arrow and the blue arrow in parallel or in series, the administrator default setting is set at a predetermined normal position (for example, the left side or the lower side of a graph or scale). An arrow indicating the player is arranged, and an arrow indicating the player default setting is arranged at a non-normal position (for example, the right side or the upper side of a graph or a scale).

As a result, the game machine 10 can preferably guide the player between the player default setting and the administrator default setting. Although the case where the arrow indicating the administrator default setting and the arrow indicating the player default setting are displayed at the same position has been described, the arrow indicating the temporary player setting and the arrow indicating the player default setting are displayed at the same position. When displaying in the same position as the arrow indicating the temporary player setting and the arrow indicating the administrator default setting, the arrow indicating the temporary player setting and the arrow indicating the player default setting and the administrator default The same can be applied to the case where the arrow indicating the setting is displayed at the same position.

Although it is said that the player can change the setting of the game machine 10 in the range of the set value "1" to the set value "10", the range in which the setting can be changed may be limited by the administrator. For example, in the game machine 10, the range in which the player can change the setting is set to a set value "1" to be set by the administrator.
It can be limited to the range of the set value "8". At this time, in the game machine 10, the range in which the player can change the setting is reduced from 10 to 8, so that the graph display can be set in 10 steps as the 8-step display, that is, the setting range is set by the administrator. The player may not be perceived as being restricted. In addition, the game machine 10 has a range in which the player can change the setting from 10 to 8.
Even if the graph display is reduced to 10 levels, the player may be made aware that the setting range is limited by the administrator.

Further, even if the range in which the player can change the setting is reduced from 10 to 8, the game machine 10 may change the setting in 10 steps within the limited range by setting the graph display as a 10-step display. For example, when the range in which the player can change the setting is limited to the range of the set value "1" to the set value "8" by the setting of the administrator, the game machine 10 corresponds to the set value "1" before the limit. The set value after the restriction is set to "1", and the set value after the restriction corresponding to the set value "8" before the restriction is set to "10". That is, in the game machine 10, when the volume setting value "1" before the limit corresponds to the volume level "0" and the volume setting value "10" before the limit corresponds to the volume level "100", the volume after the limit is set. Set value "1
Corresponds to the volume level "0", and the volume setting value "10" after the restriction corresponds to the volume level "80". The volume level "0" here does not necessarily mean silence. As a result, the game machine 10 can prevent the player from feeling that the setting range is limited by the administrator even if the range in which the setting can be changed by the player decreases.

The game machine 10 may set the maximum value of the setting change range restricted by the administrator as the administrator default setting. In this case, since the maximum value of the setting change range is the same as the administrator default setting, the game machine 10 may not display the arrow indicating the administrator default setting.

Further, the game machine 10 may be able to set the maximum value of the setting change range restricted by the administrator independently of the administrator default setting. In this case, since the maximum value of the setting change range is different from the administrator default setting, the game machine 10 may display an arrow indicating the administrator default setting.

If the game machine 10 can set the maximum value of the setting change range restricted by the administrator independently of the administrator default setting, the game machine 10 first accepts the maximum value of the setting change range and is out of the setting change range. By accepting the administrator default setting from, it is possible to easily grasp the relationship between the player default setting and the administrator default setting.

The game machine 10 has the same display modes of the push button image display 606 and the operation guidance display 607. Specifically, in the push button image display 606, an operation unit image (small circle portion 253, 25 of the push button 25) corresponding to a vertical operation (volume setting operation) is performed.
The image corresponding to 7) and the image of the operation unit corresponding to the up / down operation (volume setting operation) in the operation guidance display 607 (the image corresponding to the small circles 253 and 257 of the push button 25) have the same display mode. .. Similarly, in the push button image display 606, the operation unit image (small circle portion 251 of the push button 25) corresponding to the left and right operation (light intensity setting operation)
Left and right operation (light intensity setting operation) on the operation guide display 607 and the image corresponding to 255)
The operation unit image (image corresponding to the small circle portion 251,255 of the push button 25) corresponding to the above is set in the same display mode. For example, in the push button image display 606, when the operation unit image corresponding to the up / down operation is lit in a predetermined color, the operation guidance display 60
In No. 7, the image of the operation unit corresponding to the up / down operation is lit in the same color. Further, when the operation unit image corresponding to the up / down operation is blinking in a predetermined color on the push button image display 606, the operation unit image corresponding to the up / down operation is blinking in the same color and at the same cycle on the operation guidance display 607. To do. The blinking cycle corresponding to the up / down operation and the blinking cycle corresponding to the left / right operation may be the same or different. For example, during the volume setting operation, the blinking cycle corresponding to the up / down operation is relatively fast, the blinking cycle corresponding to the left / right operation is relatively slowed, and during the light amount setting operation, the up / down operation is performed. By making the blinking cycle corresponding to the above relatively slow and the blinking cycle corresponding to the left-right operation relatively fast, it may be specified from the blinking cycle which setting operation is being performed.

Further, it is desirable that the display mode of the operation unit image of the push button image display 606 and the operation guidance display 607 and the display mode of the small circle portions 251 to 258 of the push button 25 are the same mode, but the correspondence relationship can be grasped. Anything may be different. The blinking cycle of the operation unit image of the push button image display 606 and the operation guidance display 607 and the blinking cycle of the small circle portions 251 to 258 of the push button 25 may be the same or different. May be good. Further, the blinking cycle of the operation unit image of the push button image display 606 and the operation guidance display 607, and the small circle portion 25 of the push button 25
When the blinking cycles of 1 to 258 are the same, the phases may be the same or the phases may be different. The game machine 10 displays a push button image 60.
By making the display mode of the operation unit image of the operation guide display 607 and the display mode of the small circle portions 251 to 258 on the push button 25 the same mode, the player can clearly show the correspondence relationship. Further, in the game machine 10, the display mode of the operation unit image of the push button image display 606 and the operation guidance display 607, and the small circle portion 251 to the push button 25
Even if the display mode of 258 is different from the display mode, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the effect control device 300 while showing a certain correspondence relationship to the player.

The game machine 10 may detect the operation of the push button 25 and make the display mode different for at least one of the display modes of the push button image display 606 and the operation unit image of the operation guidance display 607. .. For example, the game machine 10 detects the operation of the push button 25 and changes the display color, brightness (light intensity), blinking or lighting, blinking cycle, background color, effect, etc. of the operation unit image of the push button 25. The fact that the operation has been detected may be fed back to the player. Further, the game machine 10 returns the display mode after the change of the operation unit image to the display mode before the change by a predetermined return trigger (predetermined time elapse, etc.). The game machine 10 detects the operation of the push button 25 and displays the push button image 60.
When at least one of the display modes of the operation unit image of the operation guide display 607 is different from that of No. 6, the display mode of the push button 25 may be changed in synchronization with this. At this time, in the game machine 10, the display mode of the operation unit image of the push button image display 606 and the operation guide display 607 may be the same as or different from the display mode of the push button 25.

Although it is said that the player can change the setting of the light intensity and the volume of the game machine 10, the setting change may be restricted by the manager of the game hall. For example, the game machine 10
The manager of the amusement park can restrict (prohibit) all changes in the light intensity and volume settings by the player. In addition, the game machine 10 can limit the range of light amount and volume setting changes by the player by the manager of the game hall. For example, the game machine 10 can be set by the manager of the game hall to prevent the player from selecting the set value "10" (prohibition of setting a specific set value), or set a range that can be set by the player. Limit the range from "3" to the set value "7" (set the settable range for each set value), or limit the range that the player can set to group M (set the settable range for each group). it can. Further, although the game machine 10 states that the light amount and the volume can be set and changed by the player, the parameters that can be adjusted by the manager of the game hall may be limited. For example, the game machine 10 prohibits the change of the light amount setting and allows the change of the volume setting, or prohibits the change of the volume setting and allows the change of the light amount setting by the administrator of the game hall. You may do it.

The gaming machine 10 is supposed to display a guidance message (comment display) corresponding to the set value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a specific display corresponding to the set value may be performed. The specific display corresponding to the set value includes a display corresponding to the change of the set value in addition to the display corresponding to the set value.
For example, the specific display corresponding to the set value can be a character display mode. Specifically, the game machine 10 can display a character corresponding to the set value, and when the appropriate range (or recommended range) of the set value is the set value belonging to the group M, the setting does not belong to the group M. When trying to change to a value, or when changing, the facial expression of the character is changed to guide the appropriate range of the set value. More specifically, the game machine 10 makes the character's facial expression sad when the changed set value deviates from the appropriate range and becomes smaller, or makes the character's facial expression sad when the changed set value deviates from the appropriate range and becomes larger. It can be angry, and if the changed setting value is within the appropriate range, the character's facial expression can be brightened. That is, the game machine 10 can change the specific display according to the set value, whereby the game machine 10 can assist the adjustment operation so that the player can make more appropriate adjustments. The specific display is not limited to the character, and may be other display elements such as a background.

Further, when the game machine 10 has a plurality of game modes (for example, a low production frequency mode, a high production frequency mode, a normal production frequency mode, etc.), the settings recommended by each game mode (recommended volume setting, recommended light amount setting, etc.) ) May be displayed. For example
The game machine 10 displays a character (for example, a hibiscus) corresponding to the low production frequency mode with a recommended setting value "8" when the player performs a setting change operation in the low production frequency mode, and plays the game in the high production frequency mode. When a person performs a setting change operation, a character (for example, a tiger) corresponding to the high production frequency mode is displayed with the recommended setting value "3", and when the production frequency is normal and the player performs the setting change operation, the production frequency is normal. The character corresponding to (for example, boy) is displayed with the recommended setting value "5". It should be noted that the game machine 10 recommends a set value according to the effect intensity for each game mode. For example, the game machine 10 is basically noisy because the recommended setting value is increased in the basically quiet (low production intensity) low production frequency mode such as low reach occurrence frequency and the high reach occurrence frequency. (High effect intensity) Decrease the recommended setting value in the effect frequency high mode.
The game machine 10 may reduce the recommended set value when the effect intensity is low and increase the recommended set value when the effect intensity is high.

Further, the gaming machine 10 has a plurality of gaming states (for example, a low-probability gaming state, a high-probability gaming state,
If there is a normal electric support game state, long-time operation state, etc.), a specific display corresponding to the recommended settings (recommended volume setting, recommended light amount setting, etc.) may be displayed for each game state.
For example, the gaming machine 10 increases the recommended setting value when the operating time (continuous gaming time) is short.
When the operating time is long, the recommended setting value may be reduced to give consideration to the health of the player.

The game machine 10 may be set by the administrator as to whether or not specific display can be performed according to the game mode and the game state. Further, the game machine 10 may set the specific display type and the appearance standard according to the game mode and the game state as the setting target of the administrator.

The gaming machine 10 (including a modified example) of the third embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The game machine 10 includes a display unit (display device 41), an effect output unit (display device 41, sound output devices (speakers 19a, 19b)), an optical output device (frame decoration device 18, board decoration device 46), and It includes a board effect device 44 (movable accessory), other devices (vibration device, etc.), a setting control unit (effect control device 300), and an effect control unit (effect control device 300). The display unit can output a display. The effect output unit can output the effect. The setting control unit can accept the output amount setting of the effect output unit. The display control unit makes it possible to select a first set value and a second set value different from the first set value with respect to the output amount setting, and at least one of the first set value and the second set value. Specific display (guidance message,) corresponding to the selected setting value when one is selected
Characters, backgrounds, and other display elements) are displayed on the display unit (see FIGS. 50 to 52).

(2) The game machine 10 has a display unit (display device 41) and a sound output unit (sound output device (speaker 1).
9a, 19b)), a setting control unit (effect control device 300), and a display control unit (effect control device 300). The display unit can output a display. The sound output unit can output sound.
The setting control unit can accept the volume setting of the sound output unit. The display control unit makes it possible to select a first set value and a second set value different from the first set value with respect to the volume setting, and at least one of the first set value and the second set value. When is selected, a specific display (guidance message, character, background, and other display elements) corresponding to the selected set value is displayed on the display unit (see FIG. 52 (1)).

(3) The game machine 10 has a display unit (display device 41) and an optical output unit (optical output device (display device 4).
1. A light emitting unit included in the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, etc.), a setting control unit (effect control device 300), and a display control unit (effect control device 300). The display unit can output a display. The optical output unit can output light. The setting control unit can accept the light amount setting of at least one of the display unit and the light output unit. The display control unit is responsible for setting the amount of light.
The first set value and the second set value different from the first set value can be selected, and are selected when at least one of the first set value and the second set value is selected. A specific display (guidance message, character, background, and other display elements) corresponding to the set value is displayed on the display unit (see FIG. 50 (2)).
(4) The game machine 10 includes a sound output unit (sound output device (speakers 19a, 19b)), a setting control unit (effect control device 300), and an output control unit (effect control device 300). The sound output unit can output sound. The setting control unit can accept the volume setting of the sound output unit. The output control unit makes it possible to select a first set value and a second set value different from the first set value with respect to the volume setting, and at least one of the first set value and the second set value. When is selected, a specific sound corresponding to the selected set value is output from the sound output unit (see FIGS. 48 and 49).
(5) The game machine 10 has a sound output unit (sound output device (speakers 19a, 19b)) and a light output unit (light emitting unit included in the light output device (display device 41, frame decoration device 18, board decoration device 46, etc.). )), A setting control unit (effect control device 300), and an output control unit (effect control device 300). The sound output unit can output sound. The optical output unit can output light. The setting control unit can accept the light amount setting of the light output unit. The output control unit makes it possible to select a first set value and a second set value different from the first set value with respect to the light amount setting, and at least one of the first set value and the second set value. When is selected, the specific sound corresponding to the selected set value is output from the sound output unit (see FIGS. 48 and 49).

The above processing function can be realized by a computer. In that case, a program that describes the processing content of the function that the gaming machine of the embodiment should have is provided. By executing the program on a computer, the above processing function is realized on the computer. The program that describes the processing content can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. Computer-readable recording media include magnetic storage devices,
There are optical disks, optical magnetic recording media, semiconductor memories, and the like. Magnetic storage devices include hard disk devices (HDD), flexible disks (FD), magnetic tapes, and the like. Optical discs include DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), DVD-RAM, and CD (Compact Disk) -RO.
There are M / RW (ReWritable) and the like. MO (Magneto-Optical disk) is used as the magneto-optical recording medium.
And so on.

When distributing a program, for example, a DVD or C on which the program is recorded
Portable recording media such as D-ROMs are sold. It is also possible to store the program in the storage device of the server computer and transfer the program from the server computer to another computer via the network.

The computer that executes the program stores, for example, the program recorded on 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 the processing according to the program. The computer can also read the program directly from the portable recording medium and execute the processing according to the program. In addition, the computer can sequentially execute processing according to the received program each time the program is transferred from the server computer connected via the network.

In addition, at least a part of the above processing functions can be performed by DSP (Digital Signal Processor), A.
SIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), PLD (Programmable Logic De)
It can also be realized by an electronic circuit such as vice).

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. It is applicable to all gaming machines that use the above-mentioned gaming balls and slot machines that are gaming machines that use medals.

It should also be considered that the disclosed embodiments are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. Further, each configuration of the above-described embodiment and modification may be applied in combination. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims, not by the above description.
It is intended to include all changes within the meaning and scope of the claims.

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Claims (2)

A display unit that can display and output,
A sound output unit that can output sound and
A setting control unit that can accept the volume setting of the sound output unit, and
Regarding the volume setting, a first setting value and a second setting value different from the first setting value can be selected, and at least one of the first setting value and the second setting value can be selected. A display control unit that displays a specific display corresponding to the selected set value on the display unit when selected.
Amusement machines including. A display unit that can display and output,
An optical output unit capable of light output and
A setting control unit capable of accepting at least one of the display unit and the light output unit, and a setting control unit.
Regarding the light intensity setting, a first set value and a second set value different from the first set value can be selected, and at least one of the first set value and the second set value can be selected. A display control unit that displays a specific display corresponding to the set value selected when selected on the display unit, and a display control unit.
Amusement machines including.

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