JP2020130588A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that increases interest of a game.SOLUTION: In a game machine, as displayed in a display screen 521, display modes of a window display 515 in the first line and first row, the first line and second row, the first line and third row, the first line and fourth row, the first line and fifth row, the second line and fifth row, and the third line and fifth row are regarded as loss modes, and window modes of the window display 515 in the second line and first row, the second line and second row, the second line and third row, the second line and fourth row, the third line and first row, the third line and second row, the third line and third row, the third line and fourth row, the fourth line and first row, the fourth line and second row, the fourth line and third row, the fourth line and fourth row, and the fourth line and fifth row are regarded as jackpot modes (larger than a half of twenty in the window display 515 are regarded as jackpot modes), thereby notification that a variation result of a special symbol variable display game is the jackpot is provided according to the combination of the window modes (jackpot mode and loss mode).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

There is a game machine that divides windows and displays multiple windows.

JP-A-2018-50955

With conventional game machines, there was a risk that the interest would be lost because it was not possible to know which window to look at in order to know the result of the game.
In one aspect, the purpose is to provide a game machine that enhances the interest of the game.

In order to achieve the above object, a game machine as shown below is provided. The game machine divides the game display area into a display means capable of displaying the game and the display means display the game display area in which the game can be displayed, and then divides the game display area to display a plurality of divided game display areas. A control means for performing a first notification regarding a game result in a display mode of one or more divided game display areas in the game display area and a second notification regarding a game result in a combined display mode of a plurality of divided game display areas. And.

According to one aspect, the interest of the game is improved in the game machine.

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 (the 1) which shows an example of the display screen during a game of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows an example of the display screen during a game of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows an example of the display screen during a game of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 4) which shows an example of the display screen during a game of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram (No. 5) showing an example of a display screen during a game of the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram (No. 6) showing an example of a display screen during a game of the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the order which changes the window mode of the window display of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the order which changes the window mode of the window display in the modification 1 of the 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen during a game in the modification 2 of the 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen during a game in the modification 3 of the 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen during a game in the modification 4 of the 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation effect distribution table of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows an example of the display screen in the freeze effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows an example of the display screen in the freeze effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows an example of the display screen in the freeze effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 4) which shows an example of the display screen in the freeze effect of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram (No. 5) showing an example of a display screen in the freeze effect of the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern distribution of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows an example of the display screen in the freeze effect of the modification 1 of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows an example of the display screen in the freeze effect of the modification 1 of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the freeze target selection table of the modification 2 of the 2nd 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 rotatably assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11. 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 (Light Emitting Diodes), 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 abnormal. A frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (blinking) in a notification color (for example, red) and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effect) are provided. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is 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. 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 balls paid out when the upper plate 21 is full, the operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device, and the like are provided.

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

The game machine 10 intervenes the player's operation based on the player's operation received from the effect button switch 25a (see FIG. 4) that detects the operation (for example, pressing operation) of the effect button 25 (push button). It is possible to perform a production that has been made. For example, the effect in which the operation of the player is intervened includes the 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 the display device. The character displayed on the 41 can be operated, and the identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 can be stopped. It should be noted that, for such an operation intervention of the player, not only the effect button 25 but also one or more of the switches (cross cursor switch, center switch, attached switch) of the option setting unit 29 are used. It may be. In FIG. 4, which will be described later, each switch of the option setting unit 29 is collectively referred to as a setting switch 29a.

Further, to the right of the effect button 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 a discharge that is operated to eject a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A button 28, a balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the 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, when the player operates any one or more of the above-mentioned setting switches 29a (cross cursor switch, center switch, attached switch) of the option setting unit 29, for example, the speakers 19a and 19b emit radiation. The volume can be set and the brightness of the game board 30 can be set.

Next, the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the first embodiment.
On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. 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 for directing the special figure variation display game, and background images for enhancing 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, an image for producing an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

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 can operate from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

On the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol 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, two general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, 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 winning opening 35 is arranged. 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.
Further, a normal variable winning device 37 (a normal variable winning device 37) which is located below the normal figure start gate 34 and gives a start condition of the second special figure change display game (special figure 2 change display game) on the right side of the center case 40. A second start winning opening and a starting winning area) are 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 set up. The special variable winning device 38 has an opening / closing member (opening / closing door) 38c, and the opening / closing member 38c is closed in a closed state (disadvantageous to the player) depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The opening / closing member 38c retracts from the closed state) and converts the game ball flowing down the game area 32 into an open state (a state advantageous for the player) that can be accepted. That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening (large winning opening) opened and closed by an opening / closing member 38c driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. And during the big hit game state (first special game state) due to the result of the special figure 2 variable display game, or during the small hit game state (second special game state) due to the result of the special figure 2 variable display game, the big prize opening is opened. By converting from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of the game ball into the large winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. 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 a specific region solenoid 38d (see FIG. 3) to prevent the game ball from flowing into the V-channel, and retracts backward to prevent the game ball from flowing into the V-channel. It can be changed to an allowable 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 inlet) 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 can easily win the starting winning opening 36.

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), you can win a prize in the normal figure start gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37, the special variable winning device 38, etc. It is possible to aim at.

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 for displaying a normal map variation display game triggered by winning a prize and displaying various information 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. The CPU (Central Processing Unit) unit 110, the input unit 120 having an input port, the output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, etc., and the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130 are connected to each other. It consists of a data bus 140 and the like.

The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer 111 called an amusement chip (IC (Integrated Circuit)) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and serves as a reference for an operating clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit of the gaming microcomputer 111. It has an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 and the like that generate a clock. A predetermined level of direct current voltage such as DC (Direct Current) 32V, DC12V, DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 is supplied to the game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100. To be operational.

The power supply device 400 includes an AC (Alternating Current) -DC converter that generates a DC voltage of DC32V from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from a voltage of DC32V, and the like. A normal power supply unit 410 having a power supply unit 410, a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies a power supply voltage to the RAM (Random Access Memory) inside the game microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure in the game control device 100. The control signal generation unit 430 and the like for generating and outputting control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal for notifying the occurrence and recovery of

In the first embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are 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. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal are mounted on a board different from the power supply device 400 or the main board as in the first embodiment. By providing the generation unit 430, it is possible to remove the target from 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 supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or even after the power is cut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when it drops to 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and changes the power failure monitoring signal, and also 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. When the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, the information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. Processing is done. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. 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 settings 1 to 6 by detecting the pressing operation of the setting value change switch 126 while displaying the setting contents on the probability setting value display device 136 in the setting change mode. The probability set value display device 136 is a display device capable of displaying the set value, and is, for example, a one-digit 7-segment LED mounted on a 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 gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (Read Only Memory) 111B, and a RAM 111C that can be read and written at any time.

The ROM 111B non-volatilely stores invariant information (programs, 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. As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, 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 table for the CPU 111A to refer to the variation pattern random number 1, the variation pattern random number 2, and the variation pattern random number 3 stored as the start memory to determine the variation pattern. 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 a table for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern, which is a fluctuation pattern after the reach state (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), and fluctuation before the reach state. A table for determining the first half fluctuation pattern, which is a pattern (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. Further, 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" <"normal reach" <"special 1 reach" <"special 2 reach" <"special 3 reach" <"premier reach". 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 variation pattern random numbers for determining (including the execution time of the variation display game in the variation display without reach and reach), hit random numbers for determining the hit of the clock variation display game, etc. A clock generator that generates a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms (ms)) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. I have.

Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one of the fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result of the special figure variation display game (hit (big hit or small hit) or miss) and the probability state (normal probability state or high probability) of the special figure variation display game as the current game state. State), the normal variable winning device 37 as the current game state (state), the operating state (time saving operating state), the number of start memories, etc., and one of the variable pattern tables is selected from the plurality of variable pattern tables. To get. Here, the CPU 111A 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 the special figure variation display game is executed.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, input interface, output interface, and the like, 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, and controls for paying out the ball lending. ..

The input unit 120 of the game microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the normal starting gate 34, and a winning port switch. Negative logic signals such as 35a, the large winning opening switch 38a of the special variable winning device 38, and the specific area switch 38e of the special variable winning device 38, and the high level is 11V and the low level is 7V supplied from these switches. Is input, and an interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 that converts the signal into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V 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. Further, in the proximity I / F121, since the input range is set to 7V-11V, the lead wire of the sensor or the proximity switch is illegally shorted, the sensor or the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is cut. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state such as floating and output an abnormality detection signal.

Explaining the winning opening switch 35a, although the winning opening switch 35a is shown by one block in FIG. 3, a plurality of (n) winning opening switches 35a (three in the present embodiment) are actually used. Is provided on the game board 30, and each signal is input to the proximity I / F 121 with different signal lines. 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 (three in the present embodiment) are actually provided on the game board 30. Has been done. Then, these plurality of large winning opening switches 38a are connected by different signal lines, or are wired or on a relay board (not shown) existing between the switch and the game control device 100 (main board), for example. It is connected to the game control device 100 by a method called wired OR). 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. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of 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 38e are the second. It is input to the input port 123. The signal output (output from the proximity I / F 121) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, which are the start port switches in FIG. 1, is shown by one signal line in FIG. However, 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 open 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 game microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12V 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 (effective level) the chip enable signal CE (Chip Enable) (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 frame radio wave invalid signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 detecting the radio wave. ), Payout busy signal (signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept commands), payout abnormality status signal (status signal indicating payout abnormality), shoot ball out switch signal (game ball before payout) Insufficient signal), overflow switch signal (signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full)), out ball detection switch signal (out) A first input port 122 is provided which takes in (a signal output when a ball is detected) and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

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 used to calculate the game performance (for example, base) per predetermined operation (for example, 60,000 out-balls), and the calculated game performance is displayed on the performance display device 135. The out-ball detection switch signal may be input to the effect control device 300. In that case, the out-ball detection switch signal may be used for 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 taken into the game 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 directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is 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. Further, 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 an 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. A chip enable signal CE (not shown) output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selectively controlled by the chip enable signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus. It has become like.

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. The first output port 134a for outputting the opening / closing data of the specific area solenoid 38d to be opened / closed, the opening / closing data of the normal electric solenoid 37c for opening / closing the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37, and the display data of the performance display device 135 is provided. Has been 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. A fourth output port 134d for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected is provided.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 134e for outputting information about the game machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, 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 supplied to an external device via a photo relay. 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.

DC 32V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage to the first driver 138a so that a solenoid operating at 32 V 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 selected in sequence with, 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, and the like may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board. Further, the performance display device 135, or the fifth driver 138e and the performance display device 135 may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the 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. The photocoupler 139 is configured so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can communicate with the inspection device 490 by serial communication. Since such data transmission / reception is performed 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, 124 are used. 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 used to display images on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 311 like the game microcomputer 111. It is provided with a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 that controls sound output in order to reproduce various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

The main control microcomputer 311 has a PROM 321 composed of a PROM (programmable read-only memory) that stores programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and can hold stored contents even if power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. A Fe RAM (Ferroelectric RAM) 323 and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a timing means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day, 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. Lights up, controls the drive of motors and solenoids, manages the production time, and so on.

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 is connected to an image ROM 325 in which character images and video data are stored, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM 326 used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. Has been done.

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.

From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, 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, and a synchronization signal for giving data transmission timing. STS is input. It should be noted that the VDP 312 informs 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. The wait signal WAIT and the like for the purpose are also input.

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

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, an interrupt signal INT is input from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 19a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12, and 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. The effect control command signal (effect command) is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F331, such as a decoration special figure hold number command, a decoration special figure command, a variation command, and a stop information command. ). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5 V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3 V, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. There is.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit 332 and a glass frame 15 that drive and control a board decoration device 46 having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 that drives and controls a frame decoration device (for example, a frame decoration device 18 or the like) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided in the game board 30, and a board provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided to drive and control the effect device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41). These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control the lamp, the motor, the solenoid, 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 an effect button switch 25a of the effect button 25, a setting switch 29a of the option setting unit 29, and an effect switch 47 (effect motor) for detecting the initial position of the motor in the board effect device 44. The function of detecting the on / off state of the switch) and inputting the detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300 are detected and detected by the main control microcomputer 311. A switch input circuit 336 having a function of inputting a signal is provided. In FIG. 4, each switch of the option setting unit 29 is collectively referred to as a setting switch 29a for convenience, but in detail, the state of each switch (cross cursor switch, center switch, attached switch) described above is a switch input circuit. They are connected so as to be individually detected by 336, and detection signals indicating each state of each switch are input to the main control microcomputer 311.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 drives a motor or a solenoid in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 300 having the above configuration and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 300. DC32V, display device 41 consisting of liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving motors and LEDs, DC5V for driving command I / F331, and DC15V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers. It is configured to do. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, the DC- is used to generate DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V. A DC converter 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. Further, it is supplied to the VDP 312 (VDP RESET signal), the sound source LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal), and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) for driving and controlling lamps, motors, etc., in the form of being output from the main control microcomputer 311. And put them in the reset state. 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.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random value for hit determination in the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal figure start gate 34, and ROM 111B. Compared with the judgment value stored in, the process of judging the hit / miss of the normal figure fluctuation display game is performed. 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 serves as a game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball flowing down the game area 32 into the starting winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37). ..

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 game state due to the result of the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game being a big hit, the CPU 111A 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 has elapsed 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. In this high probability state, the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than that in 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 high probability (normal figure high probability state) higher 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, 500 ms x 1 time) of the first hit stop symbol, Opening time (for example, 1700 ms x 2 times) of the second stop symbol, opening time (for example, 1700 ms x 2 times), opening time (for example, 1700 ms x 2) of the third stop symbol It is possible to set it to be 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). 704msec). 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. Further, in the time saving state, the probability of hitting the result of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal figure probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal figure low probability state, for example, 1/251) in the normal operating state. It can be a probability (a high probability state in the normal figure, 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 can also be referred to as a general electric support state (during general electric support or electric support).

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 a 7-segment LED_d1 and a 7-segment LED_d2, and 16 LEDs from LED_d3 to LED_d18. The batch display device 50 displays various states according to the lighting modes of the 7-segment LED_d1, the 7-segment LED_d2, and the LEDs_d3 to LED_d18.

The batch display device 50 allocates 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 A special figure 2 symbol display unit 54, a normal symbol symbol display unit 55, a normal figure hold display unit 56, a state display unit 57, and a special figure 2 hold display unit 58 are provided. The round display unit 51 displays the number of rounds in the special figure game according to the lighting mode of the four LEDs from LED_d3 to LED_d6. 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 displays the symbol in the special figure 1 game according to the lighting mode of eight LEDs (seven segment LEDs and one dot LED) of the seven-segment LED_d1. The special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 displays the symbols in the special figure 2 game according to the lighting mode of the 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 state display unit 57 displays the game state in the special figure game according to the lighting modes of the three LEDs, LED_d7, LED_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. FIG. 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). The address range of the RAM 111C is 0000h to 01FFh, and the upper rank is 00h or 01h. In step S4, 00h, which is on the head side 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 held as reference information that does not depend on the RAM 111C (step S10). For example, the logical sum of the B register and the C register is stored in the C register, and the C register is held as 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 state reference register is "0" after the 0th bit and the 1st bit and the 3rd bit and the 5th to 7th bits are cleared, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. It is "0" corresponding to the detection signal on from 112, and indicates 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 state 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 state reference register is "0" after the 0th bit and the 1st bit and the 3rd bit and the 5th to 7th bits are cleared, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. It is "1" corresponding to the detection signal off from 112, and indicates that the 4th 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).

Further, the value "00010100B" of the state reference register is "0" after the 0th bit and the 1st bit and the 3rd bit and the 5th to 7th bits are cleared, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. It is "1" corresponding to the detection signal off from 112, and indicates that the 4th 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, it is possible to prevent the game control device 100 from temporarily starting up first and sending a command to the slave control means before the slave control means starts up when the power is turned on, and the slave control means not missing the command. .. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a standby means for setting a predetermined standby time for delaying the activation of the main control means and waiting for the activation of the slave control means when the power is turned on.

Further, the power-on delay timer is timed by using a storage area (RAM area or register, etc. that is not subject to the validity judgment) that is not subject to the validity judgment (checksum calculation) of the data held in the RAM area. 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, if the state of the setting key switch 127 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the setting key switch 127 is operated after the standby time has elapsed, or the setting key switch 127 is operated from the power-on to the elapse of the standby time. You need to keep doing it. 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 operation, 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, after performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (for example, about 3 seconds) (step S11), the process of timing the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps S12 to S16). To do. 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 has been turned on for the number of checks set in step S12 (step S14). 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 turned 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. Therefore, when a power failure occurs here, backup processing is performed. There is no need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM 111C, and the 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). Further, when the value of the timer is "0" (step S16; Y), that is, when the standby time has expired, access permission of RWM (Read Write Memory) such as RAM111C or EEPROM that can be read and written is granted (step). S17), off-data is output to all output ports (set to a state where there is no output) (step S18).

Next, a serial port (a port previously mounted on the gaming microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200) is set (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). In S23), if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 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 status display work area may be calculated as a checksum, or the data of the game control work area and the status 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).

If it is determined that the checksums do not match (not normal) (step S25; N), the RAM error flag tentatively set in step S21 is set by passing step S26 and moving to step S27. Be 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, it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on with reference to the second register (C register). If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on, the process proceeds to step S33, and the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on. If it is not on, the process proceeds to step S28.

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

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, when the RAM error flag is cleared). ) To step S29.

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

Steps S30 to S32 are 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. In step S30, 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 outputs the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped to the performance display device 135. At this time, the control unit can display the status corresponding to the main abnormality error on the performance display device 135. Further, the control unit outputs the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped to the probability 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 may output the 7-segment display data including the LED display data when the game is stopped 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 from the external information terminal board 71. At this time, the control unit turns off the output data of other signals output from the external information terminal board 71. The control unit repeatedly executes 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 does not output a signal other than the security signal from the external information terminal plate 71 until the power is cut off.

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 makes it possible to store the return address in the RAM when NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt) occurs, reducing the risk of program runaway. In this way, the control unit does not protect the stored contents of the RAM during repeated execution of steps S31 and S32 until the power is cut off by prohibiting RAM access, but clearing the RAM at the time of restart is a condition for starting game control. Therefore, the risk that the stored contents of the RAM are not protected is limited. 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 subroutine can be called in steps S31 and S32 to improve the program efficiency. it can.

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

In step S33, the control unit determines whether 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 for which the setting is being changed, displays a message indicating that the setting is being changed on the display device 41, or outputs sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. 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 S39). The control unit proceeds to step S55 when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off, and proceeds to step S40 when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not off.

In step S40, the control unit determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. The control unit can determine the occurrence of a power failure by continuously detecting the power failure monitoring signal for a predetermined time. The control unit proceeds to step S41 when a power failure occurs, and proceeds to step S39 when a power failure does not occur. 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 it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the control unit performs a process of disabling interrupts (step S41) and a process of outputting off-data to all output ports (step S42).
After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S43), and the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S44). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S45) for calculating the checksum when the power of the RWM is turned off and a process (step S46) for saving the calculated checksum in the checksum area, access to the RAM is prohibited. After performing the process (step S47), it waits for the power of the game machine 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 proceeds to step S49 when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on, and proceeds to step S51 when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not on.

Step S49 and step S50 are processes related to setting confirmation preparation. In step S49, the control unit performs a process of setting the setting confirmation mode flag. The setting confirmation mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the 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. Further, the effect control device 300 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 recovers from the power failure by the activation detection not accompanied by the pressing operation of the RAM initialization switch 112. Proceed to execute the processing related to.

Next, the process related to RAM initialization performed in step S52 and subsequent steps will be described. In the process related to RAM 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 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 a command for initializing the RAM, and notifies the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44 that the RAM has been initialized.

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 S56).

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 setting change mode is in progress, the control unit proceeds to step S52 and executes a process related to RAM initialization. On the other hand, if the control unit is not in the setting change mode, the control unit proceeds to step S58 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, a plurality of commands such as a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a probability setting value information command, and a screen designation command are transmitted. 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 commands are the control states of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, which are usually being processed (during fluctuation, during big hit (first special game state), during small hit (first). In the case of (2) a state that is neither of the special game states), it is a command that commands the display of the customer waiting demo screen, and in other cases, it is a command that commands the display of the recovery screen.

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 can determine the occurrence of a power failure by continuously detecting the power failure monitoring signal for a predetermined time. The control unit proceeds to step S41 when a power failure occurs, and proceeds to step S63 when a power failure does not occur.

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, by permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S63) (step S66), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. It is possible to prevent the interrupt processing from being overwhelmed by waiting for the timer interrupt by the initial value random number update processing.

Similarly, by disabling interrupts before the performance display editing process (step S65) (step S64), the performance display editing process is executed in preference to the timer interrupt, which puts pressure on the performance display editing process. Can be avoided.

From the above, a main control means (game control device 100) that comprehensively controls the game and a subordinate control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to instructions from the main control means. Etc.), the main control means sets a predetermined waiting time for delaying the activation of the main control means and waiting for the activation of the slave control means (game control) when the power is turned on. The device 100) and a 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, in the main control means (game control device 100), the RAM 111C capable of storing data, the initialization operation unit (RAM initialization switch 112) capable of being operated from the outside, and the initialization operation unit are operated. An initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C based on the RAM 111C is provided, 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) is operated by a RAM 111C capable of storing data, a setting operation unit (setting value change switch 126, setting key switch 127) capable of being operated from the outside, and a setting operation unit. The setting can be changed by providing the setting changing means (game control device 100) for changing the setting value stored in the RAM 111C based on the setting, and the setting display unit (probability setting value display device 136) is provided. This makes it possible to check the settings (set values). Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is configured to allow access to the RAM 111C after the standby time has elapsed.

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) prohibits access to the RAM (RAM 111C) (step S47) and waits for the execution of all processes to be stopped (loop after step S47). And the RAM abnormality standby process (loop in step S31 and step S32) that waits for the execution stop of all processes while permitting access to the RAM (RAM 111C) (step S17) can be executed.

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. In the standby process when a power failure occurs, an NMI interrupt may occur because the interrupt cannot be disabled for the NMI interrupt. 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. In the standby process when a power failure occurs, an NMI interrupt may occur because the interrupt cannot be disabled for the NMI interrupt. 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. FIG. 11 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). This is interrupt processing that occurs from step S41 to step S41). 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 process is started, the register bank 1 is first specified (step S71). 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. 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. Further, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating the launch permission status as seen from the game control device 100, and a second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the launch permission status as seen from the payout control device 200. Is also generated in the payout control device 200 and output to the launch control device. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the game ball is configured to be ready for launch.

Next, the control unit outputs a command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200 (step S77), a random number update process 1 (step S78), and a random number update process 2 (step S79). ) Is executed. Here, the random number update process 1 is a process for updating the initial value (start value) of the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number, which are the targets of the initial value random number update process. .. Further, the random number update process 2 is a process of updating the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display game of the special figures 1 and 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, does the control unit receive a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a in the normal drawing, the winning port switch 35a, the large winning port switch 38a, and the specific area switch 38e? Performs the winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step S80) for monitoring whether or not, and for monitoring errors (whether the front frame or the glass frame is open, 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. The general map game process (step S84) that performs the process related to the display game is executed.

Next, a segment LED (for example, an LED of the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 of the batch display device 50) provided on the game machine 10 and displaying various information related to the display of the special figure variation display game and the game is desired. From the segment LED editing process (step S85) that drives to display, the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S86) that checks the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 and determines whether there is an abnormality, and the panel radio wave sensor 62. The panel radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S87), which checks the detection signal of the above and determines whether or not there is an abnormality, 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 of restoring the interrupt disabled state or a process of 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 permits the display circuit (not shown) in the VDP 312 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 an area to be initialized in the RWM (for example, RAM 322) of the effect control device 300 (for example, an effect flag area (a storage area used as various flags described later in the control process of the effect control device 300)). ) Saves the initial value when the power is turned on.

[Step D18] The control unit clears the WDT (watchdog timer).
[Step D19] The control unit executes the effect button input process. The effect button input process is a process for editing when the effect button 25 (effect button switch 25a) is operated when it is enabled. Since the effect button does not turn on and off at high speed, the control unit may perform the process of 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. The hall / player setting mode process is a process for accepting operations such as setting a changeable range of the brightness and volume of the LED and the display device 41, and 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. The random number update process is a process of updating the pseudo-random number at least once in each control cycle of the main process by using, for example, the land 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 a process of setting various commands and their parameters for instructing the VDP 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 time corresponding to a processing cycle (for example, 1/30 second ≈ 33.333 ms) created based on the cycle (for example, 1/60 second) of the V blank interrupt (also referred to as V sink interrupt). It is the timing to arrive at the target interval. 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). 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 process, the subsequent processes (steps D26 to D30, and subsequent steps D18 to D24) are executed at this frame switching timing for each of the above processing cycles. 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 instructs VDP 312 to draw a screen according to the command set in step D23. For example, the control unit sequentially transmits commands set in a table 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 repeatedly executes the processes of steps D18 to D31. That is, steps D18 to D31 constitute a loop process (sometimes referred to as a main loop process) that is repeatedly executed in the above process cycle after the effect control device 300 is activated.

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 display executed by the effect control device 300 during the game of the game machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of the display screen during the game of the first embodiment. Here, the display screen (sometimes simply referred to as a "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 code is used for each display content. Is attached.

The display screen 500 shown in FIG. 13 (1) is a display screen in which the symbol is stopped, and after the end of the variable display in the variable display game (before the start of the next variable display game), the symbol which is the result mode of the variable display game is determined. The period is stopped and displayed. The display screen 500 displays a large symbol group 501, a small symbol group 502, 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.

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 in a large size by setting a variable display area in a substantially central portion of the display device 41. The large symbol group 501 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol.

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

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 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol. On the display screen 500, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol constituting the small symbol group 502 all indicate that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in the 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 is displayed smaller than the large symbol group 501, and the degree of freedom of the display position is low (for example, the position is fixed).

The special figure 1 hold number display 503 displays the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game. On the display screen 500, the special figure 1 hold number display 503 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game is “4”. The special figure 2 hold number display 504 displays the hold storage number of the special figure 2 game. On the display screen 500, the special figure 2 hold number display 504 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 2 game is “0”. The number of held storages displayed by the holding display 505 corresponds to the sum of the number of holding storages displayed by the special figure 1 holding number display 503 and the number of holding storages displayed by the special drawing 2 holding number display 504.

For example, when the special figure 1 hold number display 503 displays "4" and the special figure 2 hold number display 504 displays "0" as shown on the display screen 500, the hold display 505 displays four hold memory displays. Indicates that the number of reserved memories is "4". The number of holdings or the number of holding storages means the number of starting memories in which the variable display game of the special figure has not been executed.

The hold display 505 can clearly indicate the number of hold memories of the special figure variation display game and notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each hold memory according to the display mode (hold memory display displayed on the hold display 505).

The hold digestion display 506 can indicate whether or not the special figure variation display game is in the variation display state and notify the degree of expectation for the game result depending on the display mode. On the display screen 500, the hold digestion display 506 sets a blank in the frame to indicate that the special figure variation display game is in the stopped state. After this, the game machine 10 starts the variable display.

The display screen 510 shown in FIG. 13 (2) is a display screen after the variable display is started. The display screen 510 is a screen after the display screen 500, and shows a screen during variable display (during three symbols changing). On the display screen 510, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the large symbol group 501 are fluctuating, indicating that the special symbol variation display game is being displayed in a variable manner. Further, on the display screen 510, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the small symbol group 502 are fluctuating, indicating that the special symbol variation display game is being displayed in a variable manner.

On the display screen 510, the special figure 1 hold number display 503 indicates that the hold memory number of the special figure 1 game is "3", and the special figure 2 hold number display 504 indicates that the hold memory number of the special figure 2 game is "3". It indicates that it is "0", and the hold display 505 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure variation display game is "3". Further, on the display screen 510, the hold digestion display 506 displays the hold storage display during digestion, indicating that the special figure variation display game is in the variation display.

Next, the game effect executed by the game machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 17. FIG. 14 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of a display screen during the game of the first embodiment. FIG. 15 is a diagram (No. 3) showing an example of a display screen during the game of the first embodiment. FIG. 16 is a diagram (No. 4) showing an example of a display screen during the game of the first embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram (No. 5) showing an example of a display screen during the game of the first embodiment.

The display screen 511 of FIG. 14 (1) is a display screen after the variable display is started. On the display screen 511, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the symbol group 501 are fluctuating, indicating that the special symbol variation display game is being displayed in a variable manner. Further, on the display screen 511, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the small symbol group 502 are fluctuating, indicating that the special symbol variation display game is being displayed in a variable manner.

The display screen 512 of FIG. 14 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 511 and shows a state in which reach has occurred. The display screen 512 includes the reach display 513 as the display content. The reach display 513 displays "reach" and clearly indicates that a reach has occurred. Further, on the display screen 512, the left symbol and the right symbol of the large symbol group 501 are temporarily stopped (oscillated) while displaying the symbol displaying the number "3", and the middle symbol of the large symbol group 501 is displayed. Is fluctuating, indicating that a reach with the number "3" has occurred.

The display screen 514 of FIG. 14 (3) is a display screen after the display screen 512, and shows a state in which the reach effect is being produced (the variation result is being derived). The display screen 514 includes a window display (base screen, base display, game display area) 515 as the display content. The window display 515 is a window for displaying an effect related to the game.

On the display screen 514, the window display 515 displays the large symbol 501 and the small symbol 502 in the same state as the display screen 512. That is, on the display screen 514, the window display 515 has the left and right symbols of the large symbol group 501 temporarily stopped (swinged) while displaying the symbol displaying the number "3", and the large symbol in the fluctuated state. The middle symbol of group 501 is displayed. Further, on the display screen 514, the window display 515 displays the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the small symbol group 502 in the fluctuated state. Further, on the display screen 514, the window display 515 clearly indicates (notifies) that the window display 515 is in a state in which the middle symbol is changing, depending on the display mode (hereinafter, window mode). The window mode referred to here is a display mode when the window display 515 is viewed from a bird's-eye view (a display mode which can be perceived from the entire window display 515, and a color when the window display 515 is viewed from a bird's-eye view). For example, on the display screen 514, the window display 515 makes the window mode white by setting the background color in the window to white, and clearly indicates that the symbol is in a changing state. The game machine 10 may have the same display mode as the window mode (white) for the display mode of each symbol of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol (for example, the display mode of the base of each symbol).

The display screen 516 of FIG. 15 (1) is a display screen after the display screen 514 and shows a state during the reach effect. On the display screen 516, the window display 515 displays an effect of increasing the number of window displays 515 (window increase (division) effect). Specifically, on the display screen 516, the window display 515 clearly indicates that the number of window displays 515 increases by displaying an effect (divided effect) in which the window is split as a window increase effect. ..

The display screen 517 of FIG. 15 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 516, and shows a state during the reach effect. On the display screen 517, the number of windows is increased from the state of the display screen 516 due to the window increase effect (the result of dividing the game display area into a plurality of divided game display areas), resulting in four windows. (Four window displays 515 are arranged and displayed in 2 rows and 2 columns (matrix)).

On the display screen 517, each window display 515 displays the same display contents. Specifically, on the display screen 517, each window display 515 displays the same display content as the window display 515 on the display screen 514 in a size corresponding to the window size.

That is, on the display screen 517, each window display 515 is in a fluctuated state with the left and right symbols of the large symbol group 501 temporarily stopped (swinged) while displaying the symbol displaying the number "3". The middle symbol of the symbol group 501 is displayed. Further, on the display screen 517, each window display 515 displays the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the small symbol group 502 in the fluctuated state. Further, on the display screen 517, each window display 515 clearly indicates (notifies) that the middle symbol is in the changing state depending on the window mode.

The display screen 518 of FIG. 15 (3) is a display screen after the display screen 517, and shows a state in which the reach effect is being produced (the variation result is being derived). On the display screen 518, each window display 515 displays a window increase effect. Specifically, on the display screen 518, each window display 515 clearly indicates that the number of window displays 515 increases by displaying an effect that causes the window to crack as a window increase effect.

The display screen 519 of FIG. 16 (1) is a display screen after the display screen 518, and shows a state during the reach effect. More specifically, the display screen 519 shows a state in which a series of window increase effects is completed (a state in which the number of windows is fixed).

On the display screen 519, as a result of increasing the number of window displays 515 from the state of the display screen 518 due to the window increase effect (result of dividing the split game display area into a plurality of split game display areas), the number of windows is 20. (20 window displays 515 are arranged and displayed in 4 rows and 5 columns (matrix)).

On the display screen 519, each window display 515 displays the same display contents. Specifically, on the display screen 519, each window display 515 displays the same display contents as the window display 515 on the display screen 517 (display screen 514) in a size corresponding to the window size.

That is, on the display screen 519, each window display 515 is in a fluctuated state with the left and right symbols of the large symbol group 501 temporarily stopped (swinged) while displaying the symbol displaying the number "3". The middle symbol of the symbol group 501 is displayed. Further, on the display screen 519, each window display 515 displays the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the small symbol group 502 in the fluctuated state. Further, on the display screen 519, each window display 515 clearly indicates (notifies) that the middle symbol is in the changing state depending on the window mode.

The display screen 520 of FIG. 16 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 519, and shows a state during the reach effect. Specifically, the display screen 520 shows a state after the window mode of a part of 20 (two in the figure) has changed from the state in which the middle symbol is changing.

On the display screen 520, some of the 20 middle symbols of the window display 515 are changed from the fluctuating state to the temporarily stopped state (three symbols temporarily stopped state). Specifically, on the display screen 520, the middle symbols of the window display 515 in the first row and the first column and the window display 515 in the first row and the second column are in the temporarily stopped state, and in the other window displays 515. The design continues to fluctuate.

The window display 515 of the first row and the first column is temporarily stopped in a state where the left symbol and the right symbol of the large symbol group 501 display the number "3" and the middle symbol displays the number "4". The state in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are temporarily stopped by a combination of being off is displayed. The window display 515 in the first row and first column clearly indicates the combination of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol that are temporarily stopped, depending on the window mode. Specifically, the window display 515 in the first row and the first column has a temporary stop by setting the window mode to an out-of-order mode that clearly indicates that the temporarily stopped symbol displayed in the window is a combination of out-of-order. It is clearly stated that the design inside is a combination of outliers. For example, in the display screen 520, the window display 515 in the first row and the first column makes the window mode gray by setting the background color in the window to gray, and clearly indicates that the window mode is out of the window. The game machine 10 has the same display mode (for example, the display mode of the base of each symbol during temporary stop) of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol as in the window mode (gray). It may be an embodiment.

The window display 515 in the first row and the second column displays a state in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are temporarily stopped in a combination of being out of alignment. Then, the window display 515 in the first row and the second column clearly indicates that the temporarily stopped symbol is a combination of the out-of-orders by setting the window mode to the out-of-window mode.

In this way, since the window mode is set according to the result of the combination of the temporarily stopped symbols, the game machine 10 has a combination of symbols in each window display 515 even if the size (window size) of the symbols becomes smaller. It is possible to easily grasp the result of (whether the middle symbol is in the changing state, the jackpot combination is being displayed, or the out-of-order combination is being displayed).

In the window display (split game display area) 515, the middle symbol may be temporarily stopped at any symbol, and the symbols that can be temporarily stopped are the hit symbols (here, 3) and the hit symbols. It may be limited to the +1 symbol of the eye (4 in this case), and the symbols that can be temporarily stopped are the -1 symbol of the hit eye, the symbol of the hit eye, and the symbol of +1 of the hit eye. It may be limited.

The game machine 10 can suppress the control load (burden) required for the variable display game (symbol variation) displayed in each window display 515 by limiting the symbols that can be temporarily stopped to the middle symbol (limited the combination of symbols). .. As a result, the game machine 10 can suppress an increase in the control load (burden) even when the number of window displays 515 increases.

Further, the game machine 10 limits the types of combinations of symbols that may be displayed in each window display 515 by limiting the symbols that can be temporarily stopped to the middle symbols (for example, "333" and "343"). (Limited to the two types), it is possible to give a sense of unity to the display contents (overall appearance) of each window display 515.

In the following, in the window display (split game display area) 515, the symbols that can be temporarily stopped are the hit symbol (here, 3) and the hit symbol +1 (here, 4). It will be described as being limited to.

The display screen 521 of FIG. 17 (1) is a display screen after the display screen 520, and shows a state during the reach effect. Specifically, the display screen 521 shows a state after changing the window mode of all the window displays 515 from the state in which the middle symbol is changing. On the display screen 521, all the middle symbols of the window display 515 are changed from the fluctuating state to the temporarily stopped state.

On the display screen 521, the window display 515 of the 1st row and 1st column, the 1st row and 2nd column, the 1st row and 3rd column, the 1st row and 4th column, the 1st row and 5th column, the 2nd row and 5th column, and the 3rd row and 5th column. Indicates a state in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are temporarily stopped in a combination of being out of alignment. The window display 515 of the 1st row and 1st column, the 1st row and 2nd column, the 1st row and 3rd column, the 1st row and 4th column, the 1st row and 5th column, the 2nd row and 5th column, and the 3rd row and 5th column is a window. By setting the mode to the out-of-mode, it is clearly shown that the symbol during temporary stop is a combination of out-of-order.

On the display screen 521, 2 rows and 1 column, 2 rows and 2 columns, 2 rows and 3 columns, 2 rows and 4 columns, 3 rows and 1 column, 3 rows and 2 columns, 3 rows and 3 columns, 3 rows and 4 columns. The window display 515 of the 4th row, 1st column, 4th row, 2nd column, 4th row, 3rd column, 4th row, 4th column, 4th row and 5th column is a combination of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol. The state of temporary stop is displayed with. And 2nd row 1st column, 2nd row 2nd column, 2nd row 3rd column, 2nd row 4th column, 3rd row 1st column, 3rd row 2nd column, 3rd row 3rd column, 3rd row 4th column, The window display 515 of the 4th row and the 1st column, the 4th row and the 2nd column, the 4th row and the 3rd column, the 4th row and the 4th column, and the 4th row and the 5th column shows the window mode as a temporarily stopped symbol while being displayed in the window. By making it clear that is a combination of big hits, it is clearly shown that the symbol during temporary stop is a combination of big hits. For example, on the display screen 520, the window display 515 sets the window mode to rainbow color by setting the background color in the window to rainbow color, and clearly indicates that the window mode is a big hit mode. The game machine 10 also has a window mode (rainbow color) with respect to the display mode of each symbol temporarily stopped in the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol (for example, the display mode of the base of each symbol being temporarily stopped). The same embodiment may be used.

Then, the display screen 521 indicates that the variation result of the special figure variation display game is a jackpot because more than half of the 20 window displays 515 are a combination of jackpots (combination of window modes). (Notifies information about fluctuation results).

In this way, the game machine 10 maintains the player's expectation for the fluctuation result and interest in the effect for a long time by notifying the information about the fluctuation result by the combination of the window modes (for example, the window mode of all the window displays 515). Can be maintained until is confirmed). As a result, the game machine 10 can improve the interest of the game.

Further, the game machine 10 is in a state of the window display 515 (a state in which the middle symbol is changing, a state in which the jackpot combination is being displayed, or a state in which the combination of the outliers is being displayed is being displayed, depending on the window mode of each window display 515. In addition to notifying (is it?), It is possible to create a new interest by performing an unprecedented novel effect of clearly indicating (notifying) information on the fluctuation result by combining window modes.

Further, the game machine 10 is in the state of the window display 515 depending on the individual window mode (whether the middle symbol is changing, the jackpot combination is being displayed, or the out-of-order combination is being displayed). In order to notify the above, even if a plurality of window displays 515 are displayed and the visibility of the combination of symbols is lowered due to the reduction in the symbol size, the ease of grasping the state of the window display 515 can be ensured.

In addition, when the majority or more is a combination of big hits, the fluctuation result of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes a big hit, and this is not limited to this. For example, the game machine 10 displays a predetermined number (for example, three (numbers according to a symbol)) or more of window displays 515 in a combination of jackpots, so that the variation result of the special figure variation display game becomes a jackpot. It may be a notification. Further, the game machine 10 may notify the reliability that the fluctuation result becomes a big hit by the number of windows which is a combination of big hits out of 20 window displays 515.

Further, the game machine 10 may notify the value of the jackpot by the number of windows (combination of window modes) that is a combination of the jackpots out of the 20 window displays 515 (notify the information regarding the fluctuation result). May be).

The display screen 522 of FIG. 17 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 521, and shows a state in which the variation result (big hit) of the special figure variation display game is displayed.
On the display screen 522, the number of window displays 515 displayed on the display screen 521 is reduced to one.

In the window display 515 of the display screen 522, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the large symbol group 501 indicate that the symbol is stopped at "3", and the variation result of the special symbol variation display game is a big hit. Show that. Further, in the window display 515 of the display screen 522, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol constituting the small symbol group 502 all indicate that the symbols are stopped at "3", and the special symbol variation display game. Indicates that the fluctuation result is a big hit.

In this way, the game machine 10 aggregates the window displays 515 and displays the fluctuation result on one window display 515, so that the size of the displayed contents can be made easily visible to the player. The fluctuation result can be easily grasped. Further, the game machine 10 can easily grasp the fluctuation result for the player by displaying only the window display 515 that displays the combination of big hits (displays the final result) in the display screen 522.

The above is the flow of a series of game production. In the game machine 10, the window mode may be changed to a big hit mode or a missed mode according to the middle symbol.
For example, the game machine 10 assigns a color to each symbol (number), sets the window mode to "red" when the middle symbol of the window display 515 is "1", and sets the window mode to "2" when the middle symbol is "2". "Orange", when the middle symbol is "3", the window mode is "yellow", when the middle symbol is "4", the window mode is "green", and when the middle symbol is "5", the window mode is "window". The mode is "light blue", the window mode is "blue" when the middle symbol is "6", and the window mode is "purple" when the middle symbol is "7". In this case, the game machine 10 may fix the window mode to "rainbow color" regardless of the symbol (number) of the medium symbol only for the combination of big hits so that the combination of big hits can be easily grasped.

Further, the game machine 10 may change the window mode in relation to the hit of the middle symbol when the window mode is set according to the middle symbol.
Specifically, the game machine 10 sets the window mode to "red" when the middle symbol of the window display 515 is the symbol of -3 of the hit, and when the middle symbol is the symbol of -2 of the hit. The window mode is "orange", the window mode is "yellow" when the middle symbol is the hit symbol -1, and the window mode is "rainbow color" when the middle symbol is the hit symbol. When the symbol is a +1 symbol of the hit, the window mode is "light blue", when the middle symbol is the +2 symbol of the hit, the window mode is "blue", and the middle symbol is the +3 symbol of the hit. Sometimes the window mode is "purple".

The game machine 10 is not limited to changing the window mode by changing the background color in the window of the window display 515, and emits and displays a predetermined display element (for example, a symbol during temporary stop) in the window. The window mode may be changed by doing so. For example, in the game machine 10, a color is assigned to each symbol (number), and the final temporarily stopped symbol (middle symbol) is highlighted (light-emitting display), so that the window mode is assigned to the symbol temporarily stopped by the middle symbol. The color. In this case, the game machine 10 does not use the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol as the colors according to the assignment during the fluctuation, but may use the colors according to the assignment at the time of temporary stop. The color may be according to the assignment.

Further, the game machine 10 may switch the window mode of the window display 515 according to the change of the middle symbol while the middle symbol is changing. For example, the game machine 10 sets the window mode of the window display 515 to "red" when the middle symbol displaying "1" passes through the center of the screen, and sets the window mode to "red" when the middle symbol displaying "2" passes through the center of the screen. The window mode of the display 515 is "orange".

In addition, the game machine 10 has a window mode (pink) that clearly indicates that the middle symbol has been temporarily stopped, regardless of whether the combination of the symbols being temporarily stopped is a big hit or a miss. At the timing when the temporary stop of the middle symbol is completed on the display 515, the window mode of each window display 515 may be set to the jackpot mode (rainbow color) or the missed mode (gray).

Next, a modified example of the combination of window modes used for notifying the player of information on the variation result will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram (No. 6) showing an example of a display screen during the game of the first embodiment.

The display screen 523 of FIG. 18 (1) shows the state after changing the window mode (state) of all the window displays 515. On the display screen 523, all the middle symbols of the window display 515 are changed from the fluctuating state to the temporarily stopped state. The display screen 523 displays the character "V" by combining the window modes (a mode that is different from the jackpot mode) of the 20 window displays 515.

The display screen 524 of FIG. 18 (2) shows the state after changing the window mode of all the window displays 515. On the display screen 524, all the middle symbols of the window display 515 are changed from the fluctuating state to the temporarily stopped state. The display screen 524 displays the character "7" by combining the window modes (a mode that is different from the jackpot mode) of the 20 window displays 515.

The above is a modified example of a combination of window modes (a mode that is different from the jackpot mode) used for notifying the player of information on the variation result. The game machine 10 may notify that the fluctuation result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit as information on the fluctuation result by the mode of the character "V" or the character "7", or the jackpot. You may inform the value and the reliability of the jackpot.

The game machine 10 may directly derive the display screens 523 and 524 by changing the window mode of each window display 515 in a predetermined order from the state of the display screen 519, or in a predetermined order from the state of the display screen 519. After changing the window mode of each window display 515 to once derive another display screen (for example, display screen 521), the display screens 523 and 524 are derived by further changing the window mode of each window display 515. May be good.

For example, when the game machine 10 changes the window mode of each window display 515 in a predetermined order from the state of the display screen 519 to derive another display screen once, and then the derived display screen shows an disconnection. If the display screens 523 and 524 are derived by further changing the window mode of each window display 515, the display screens 523 and 524 can function as a notification screen for the step-up effect (promotion effect, revival effect). it can. Further, when the game machine 10 changes the window mode of each window display 515 in a predetermined order from the state of the display screen 519 to derive another display screen once, and then the derived display screen shows a big hit. If the display screens 523 and 524 are derived by further changing the window mode of each window display 515, the player is notified that the jackpot is easier to understand (easiness to grasp the result of the game). The display screens 523 and 524 can function as a notification screen (to improve).

The game machine 10 changes the window mode of each window display 515 in a predetermined order from the state of the display screen 519 to derive another display screen once, and then keeps the window mode of each window display 515 as it is. The display screens 523 and 524 may be derived by exchanging the arrangement.

The combination of window modes used for notifying information on the fluctuation result shown above is an example and is not limited to this. The game machine 10 can notify information about the fluctuation result by various window modes.

Next, the order (timing) of changing the window mode (state) of the window display 515 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the order in which the window mode of the window display of the first embodiment is changed.

The display screen 525 shown in FIG. 19 (1) shows an example of the order in which the window mode of the window display 515 is changed. Specifically, the display screen 525 is changed (temporarily stopped) one by one in order so that the game machine 10 swirls inward clockwise from the window display 515 in the first row and first column. The order (timing 1 to 20) in which the window mode of the window display 515 of the case changes is shown.

The display screen 526 shown in FIG. 19 (2) shows an example of the order in which the window mode of the window display 515 is changed. Specifically, the display screen 526 shows the window mode of the window display 515 when the game machine 10 changes (temporarily stops) the window mode by four in order from the window display 515 of the first row in column units. The order of change (timing 1 to 5) is shown.

The display screen 527 shown in FIG. 19 (3) shows an example of the order in which the window mode of the window display 515 is changed. Specifically, on the display screen 527, the game machine 10 changes (temporarily stops) the window mode one by one from the window display 515 of the first row and the first column to the window display 515 of the first row and the fifth column. The window mode is changed (temporarily stopped) one by one from the window display 515 in the second row and the fifth column to the window display 515 in the second row and the first column, and the window display 515 in the third row and the first column to the third row and the fifth column. The window mode is changed (temporarily stopped) one by one up to the window display 515 of the eyes, and the window mode is changed one by one from the window display 515 in the 4th row and 5th column to the window display 515 in the 4th row and 1st column. The order (timing 1 to 20) in which the window mode of the window display 515 changes when is changed (temporarily stopped) is shown.

The display screen 528 shown in FIG. 19 (4) shows an example of the order in which the window mode of the window display 515 is changed. Specifically, the display screen 528 has a window mode of the window display 515 when the game machine 10 changes (temporarily stops) the window mode by 5 in order from the window display 515 of the first line in line units. The order of change (timing 1 to 4) is shown.

The display screen 529 shown in FIG. 19 (5) shows an example of the order in which the window mode of the window display 515 is changed. Specifically, on the display screen 529, the game machine 10 displays a window of 1 row and 1 column 515, a window display of 2 rows and 1 column and 1 row and 2 columns 515, 3 rows and 1 column, and 2 rows and 2 columns. 1st row, 1st column, window display 515, 4th row, 1st column, 3rd row, 2nd column, 2nd row, 3rd column, 1st row, 4th column window display 515, 4th row, 2nd column, 3rd row, 3rd column 2nd row, 4th column, 1st row, 5th column window display 515, 4th row, 3rd column, 3rd row, 4th column, 2nd row, 5th column window display 515, 4th row, 4th column, 3rd row, 5th column The order (timing 1 to 8) in which the window mode of the window display 515 changes when the window mode is changed (temporarily stopped) in the order of the window display 515 of the eyes and the window display 515 of the 4th row and 5th column is shown. ing.

The display screen 530 shown in FIG. 19 (6) shows an example of the order in which the window mode of the window display 515 is changed. Specifically, on the display screen 530, the game machine 10 changes (temporarily stops) the window mode one by one from the window display 515 of the first row and the first column to the window display 515 of the fourth row and the first column. The window mode is changed (temporarily stopped) one by one from the window display 515 in the 4th row and 2nd column to the window display 515 in the 1st row and 2nd column, and the window display 515 in the 1st row and 3rd column is 4 rows and 3 columns. The window mode is changed (temporarily stopped) one by one up to the window display 515 of the eyes, and the window mode is changed one by one from the window display 515 in the 4th row and 4th column to the window display 515 in the 1st row and 4th column. Window display 515 window when the window mode is changed (temporarily stopped) one by one from the window display 515 in the 1st row and 5th column to the window display 515 in the 4th row and 5th column. The order in which the modes change (timing 1 to 20) is shown.

The above is an example of the order in which the window mode of the window display 515 is changed. The order in which the window mode of the window display 515 is changed is an example and is not limited to this. For example, the game machine 10 may change the window mode of all the window displays 515 at once. Further, the game machine 10 may change the window display 515 at a random position and number at each timing.

As described above, the game machine 10 can have a variation in the effect by having a plurality of patterns in the order of changing the window mode. As a result, the game machine 10 can improve the interest of the game. Further, the game machine 10 has a plurality of patterns in the order in which the window mode is changed, so that information on the fluctuation result (for example, that the fluctuation result is a big hit and the reliability of the big hit) can be obtained depending on the pattern in the order in which the window mode is changed. It is also possible to notify the value of the jackpot, etc.). Further, since the game machine 10 has a pattern in which the number of timings for changing the window mode is different, the length of the effect can be varied. As a result, the game machine 10 can easily adjust the length of the effect.

Further, the game machine 10 does not limit the number of windows for changing the window mode to a constant value for each timing, but can also change the number of windows (for example, the display screen 529). In this way, the game machine 10 can change the effect by changing the number of windows for each timing, so that it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming a rut.

In the above embodiment, the game machine 10 has 20 window displays 515 arranged in a matrix, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the game machine 10, the window display 515 may be an arbitrary number or an arbitrary arrangement.

For example, the game machine 10 may arrange the seven window displays 515 so as to form the character "V", or arrange the seven window displays 515 so as to form the character "7". You may. For example, the game machine 10 can have a variation in the production by having a plurality of patterns of arrangement of the window display 515, and can improve the interest of the game. In this case, the game machine 10 can also notify information about the fluctuation result (for example, that the fluctuation result is a big hit, the reliability of the big hit, and the value of the big hit) by arranging the window display 515.

The gaming machine 10 is supposed to display the small symbol group 502 in each window display 515, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game machine 10 may display the small symbol group 502 in any window display 515. Further, the game machine 10 may fix the small symbol group 502 displayed on each window display 515 regardless of the window size.

In the above embodiment, the gaming machine 10 displays one window display 515 after the reach occurs, and then displays 20 window displays 515 through the window increase effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 10 may display a predetermined number (for example, two) of window displays 515 after the reach occurs, and then display 20 window displays 515 through the window increase effect, or the reach may occur. Immediately after that, 20 window displays 515 may be displayed.

[Modification 1 of the first embodiment]
Next, a modification 1 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the order in which the window mode of the window display in the first modification of the first embodiment is changed.

The display screen 531 shown in FIG. 20 (1) shows an example of the order in which the window mode of the window display 515 is changed. Specifically, on the display screen 531, the game machine 10 has 1 row and 1 column, 2 rows and 2 columns, 3 rows and 2 columns, 4 rows and 3 columns, 3 rows and 4 columns, and 2 rows and 4 columns. The window of the window display 515 when the window mode is changed (temporarily stopped) one by one in the order of the window display 515 in the first row and the fifth column (when the window display is temporarily stopped in the shape of the letter "V"). The order in which the modes change (timing 1 to 7) is shown.

The display screen 532 shown in FIG. 20 (2) shows an example of the order in which the window mode of the window display 515 is changed. Specifically, on the display screen 532, the game machine 10 has 1 row and 2 columns, 2 rows and 2 columns, 1 row and 3 columns, 1 row and 4 columns, 2 rows and 4 columns, and 3 rows and 4 columns. Window of window display 515 when the window mode is changed (temporarily stopped) one by one in the order of window display 515 in the 4th row and 4th column (when temporarily stopped in the character of "7"). The order in which the modes change (timing 1 to 7) is shown.

In this way, the game machine 10 sequentially changes the window mode of some of the 20 window displays 515 for the window display 515, and stops the remaining window display 515 without changing the window mode. (Result display screen (display screen 522)) can be shifted. According to this, the game machine 10 can have a variation in the production, and can improve the interest of the game. In addition, the game machine 10 may notify information about the fluctuation result (for example, that the fluctuation result is a big hit, the reliability of the big hit, the value of the big hit, etc.) by the pattern of the order in which the window mode is changed. it can.

[Modification 2 of the first embodiment]
Next, the second modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen during the game in the second modification of the first embodiment.

The display screen 533 of FIG. 21 (1) shows the state after changing the window mode of all the window displays 515.
On the display screen 533, only the window mode of the window display 515 in the first row and the fifth column is the jackpot mode, and the window mode of the remaining window display 515 is the off mode.

The display screen 534 of FIG. 21 (2) shows a display screen after the display screen 533.
In the display screen 534, the window mode of the window display 515 of the first row and the fifth column, which was the jackpot mode on the display screen 533, changed to the out-of-order mode, and the window mode of the window display 515 of the second row and the fourth column, which was the out-of-order mode. Has changed to a jackpot mode.

The display screen 535 of FIG. 21 (3) shows a display screen after the display screen 534.
In the display screen 535, the window mode of the window display 515 in the second row and the fourth column, which was the jackpot mode in the display screen 534, changed to the out-of-order mode, and the window mode of the window display 515 in the third row and the fourth column, which was the out-of-order mode. Has changed to a jackpot mode.

The display screen 536 of FIG. 21 (4) shows a display screen after the display screen 535.
In the display screen 536, the window mode of the window display 515 in the third row and the fourth column, which was the jackpot mode in the display screen 535, changed to the out-of-order mode, and the window mode of the window display 515 in the fourth row and the third column, which was the out-of-order mode. Has changed to a jackpot mode.

The display screen 537 of FIG. 21 (5) shows a display screen after the display screen 536.
On the display screen 537, the window mode of the window display 515 of the 4th row and 3rd column, which was the jackpot mode on the display screen 536, changed to the out-of-order mode, and the window mode of the window display 515 of the 3rd row and 2nd column, which was the out-of-order mode. Has changed to a jackpot mode.

The display screen 538 of FIG. 21 (6) shows a display screen after the display screen 537.
In the display screen 538, the window mode of the window display 515 in the third row and the second column, which was the jackpot mode in the display screen 537, changed to the out-of-order mode, and the window mode of the window display 515 in the second row and the second column, which was the out-of-order mode. Has changed to a jackpot mode.

The display screen 539 of FIG. 21 (7) shows a display screen after the display screen 538.
In the display screen 539, the window mode of the window display 515 in the second row and the second column, which was the jackpot mode in the display screen 538, changed to the out-of-order mode, and the window mode of the window display 515 in the first row and the first column, which was the out-of-order mode. Has changed to a jackpot mode.

After displaying the display screen 539, the game machine 10 shifts the display screen 539 to a stop screen (result display screen (display screen 522)).
In this way, the game machine 10 is provided with predetermined information (“V”) based on a locus (displaying a combination of a plurality of patterns of window modes) formed by gradually changing the combination of window modes (a mode that is different from the jackpot mode). Character) can be displayed. According to this, the game machine 10 can have a variation in the production, and can improve the interest of the game.

The game machine 10 notifies that the variation result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit as information on the variation result by the predetermined information displayed by the locus formed by gradually changing the combination of window modes. Alternatively, the value of the jackpot and the reliability of the jackpot may be notified.

The game machine 10 may directly derive the display screens 533 to 539 by changing the window mode of each window display 515 in a predetermined order from the state of the display screen 519, or in a predetermined order from the state of the display screen 519. After changing the window mode of each window display 515 to once derive another display screen (for example, display screen 521), the display screens 533 to 539 are derived by further changing the window mode of each window display 515. May be good.

For example, when the game machine 10 changes the window mode of each window display 515 in a predetermined order from the state of the display screen 519 to derive another display screen once, and then the derived display screen shows an disconnection. If the display screens 533 to 339 are derived by further changing the window mode of each window display 515, the display screens 533 to 539 can function as a notification screen for the step-up effect (promotion effect, revival effect). it can. Further, when the game machine 10 changes the window mode of each window display 515 in a predetermined order from the state of the display screen 519 to derive another display screen once, and then the derived display screen shows a big hit. If the display screens 533 to 539 are derived by further changing the window mode of each window display 515, the player is notified that the jackpot is easier to understand (easiness to grasp the result of the game). The display screens 533 to 539 can function as the notification screen (to be improved).

Further, the game machine 10 changes the window mode of each window display 515 in a predetermined order from the state of the display screen 519 to derive another display screen once, and then keeps the window mode of each window display 515 as it is. The display screens 533 to 539 may be derived by exchanging the arrangement.

[Modification 3 of the first embodiment]
In the above embodiment, the game machine 10 has a predetermined image (character "7" or "V") by combining window modes (two types, a jackpot mode and a missed mode) according to the result of temporary stop of the middle symbol. Character) was displayed.

In the third modification of the first embodiment, the game machine 10 displays a predetermined image by making each window display 515 displayable in any window mode. For example, the game machine 10 displays a predetermined image by combining the window modes of each window display 515 by setting the window mode of each window display 515 to any one of 256 kinds of colors.

A modified example 3 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen during the game in the modified example 3 of the first embodiment.
The display screen 540 of FIG. 22 (1) shows a state in which a series of window increase effects is completed (a state in which the number of windows is fixed).

On the display screen 540, the number of windows is n × m as a result of the increase in the number of window displays 515 due to the window increase effect (n × m window displays 515 are arranged in n rows and m columns). .. On the display screen 540, each window display 515 clearly indicates (notifies) that it is in a state of waiting for change (state before the window mode changes) by the window mode (for example, blinking display).

The display screen 541 of FIG. 22 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 540, and displays a predetermined image after the window mode of each window display 515 is changed (a predetermined image is displayed by combining the window modes). ) Is shown.

The display screen 541 shows a state in which a character like a skeleton is displayed in the entire n × m window display 515 by setting each window display 515 as an arbitrary window mode.
The display screen 542 of FIG. 22 (3) is a display screen after the display screen 540, and displays a predetermined image after the window mode of each window display 515 is changed (a predetermined image is displayed by combining the window modes). ) Is shown.

The display screen 542 shows a state in which a character such as a chick is displayed in the entire n × m window display 515 by setting each window display 515 to an arbitrary window mode.

In this way, since the game machine 10 can be displayed in any window mode, the window display 515 as a whole has a complicated image or a clear image (interesting) as compared with the case of two types (the case of the jackpot mode and the case of the off mode). Highly high-quality images) can be displayed. According to this, the game machine 10 can improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the game machine 10 may notify that the fluctuation result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit as information on the fluctuation result by a predetermined image displayed by the combination of window modes, and the value of the big hit or the big hit. You may inform the reliability of.

In this case, the game machine 10 may or may not display a symbol in the window of each window display 515 as in the above-described embodiment.
The game machine 10 may directly derive the display screens 541 and 542 by changing the window mode of each window display 515 in a predetermined order from the state of the display screen 540, or in a predetermined order from the state of the display screen 540. The display screens 541 and 542 may be derived by changing the window mode of each window display 515 and once deriving another display screen, and then further changing the window mode of each window display 515.

For example, when the game machine 10 changes the window mode of each window display 515 in a predetermined order from the state of the display screen 540 to derive another display screen once, and then the derived display screen shows a deviation. If the display screens 541 and 542 are derived by further changing the window mode of each window display 515, the display screens 541 and 542 can function as a notification screen for the step-up effect (promotion effect, revival effect). it can. Further, when the game machine 10 changes the window mode of each window display 515 in a predetermined order from the state of the display screen 540 and once derives another display screen, the derived display screen shows a big hit. If the display screens 541 and 542 are derived by further changing the window mode of each window display 515, the player is notified that the jackpot is easier to understand (easiness to grasp the result of the game). The display screens 541 and 542 can function as a notification screen (to be improved).

Further, the game machine 10 changes the window mode of each window display 515 in a predetermined order from the state of the display screen 540, once derives another display screen, and then leaves the window mode of each window display 515 as it is. The display screens 541 and 542 may be derived by exchanging the arrangement.

[Modification 4 of the first embodiment]
Next, a modification 4 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen during the game in the modified example 4 of the first embodiment.

The display screen 543 shown in FIG. 23 (1) shows a state in which a series of window increase effects is completed (a state in which the number of windows is fixed).
On the display screen 543, as a result of increasing the number of window displays 515 due to the window increase effect, the number of windows is 20 (20 window displays 515 are arranged and displayed in 4 rows and 5 columns (matrix shape). ing).

On the display screen 543, each window display 515 displays the same display contents. Specifically, on the display screen 543, each window display 515 fluctuates between the left symbol and the right symbol of the large symbol group 501 that is temporarily stopped (oscillated) while displaying the symbol displaying the number "3". The medium symbol of the large symbol group 501 in the state is displayed.

Then, on the display screen 543, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the small symbol group 502 in a state of being changed in the area (peripheral portion) in which the window display 515 is not arranged are displayed.

In this way, the game machine 10 may display the small symbol group 502 at one place on the peripheral edge of the display screen 543 instead of displaying the small symbol group 502 on each window display 515. In this way, the game machine 10 can further improve the ease of grasping the game state by displaying the small symbol group 502 at one place on the display screen 543.

The game machine 10 may continue to display the small symbol group 502 at one place on the peripheral edge of the display screen 543 from the start of fluctuation (display screen 511), or may temporarily display the window display 515. After displaying the small symbol group 502 in, the small symbol group 502 may be displayed at one place on the peripheral edge of the display screen 543 from the stage when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the game machine 10 may display the small symbol group 502 at one place on the peripheral edge of the display screen 543 from the stage when the number of windows reaches a predetermined number or more, or the window display may be performed regardless of the window size. As a result of fixing the size of the small symbol group 502 displayed in 515 and increasing the window display 515, the small symbol group 502 becomes larger than the large symbol group 501, and the size of the peripheral portion 1 of the display screen 543 is set to 1. The small symbol group 502 may be displayed at a place.

The display screen 544 shown in FIG. 23 (2) shows a state in which a series of window increase effects is completed (a state in which the number of windows is fixed).
On the display screen 544, as a result of increasing the number of window displays 515 due to the window increase effect, the number of windows is 20 (20 window displays are arranged and displayed in 4 rows and 5 columns (matrix shape). There is).

On the display screen 544, each window display 515 except for the window display 545 in the 4th row and 5th column displays the same display contents. Specifically, on the display screen 544, each window display 515 excluding the window display 545 in the 4th row and 5th column is a large symbol that is temporarily stopped (oscillated) while displaying the symbol displaying the number "3". The left and right symbols of the group 501 and the middle symbol of the large symbol group 501 in a fluctuated state are displayed.

On the display screen 544, the window display 545 in the 4th row and 5th column displays the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the small symbol group 502 in the fluctuated state.
In this way, the game machine 10 provides a dedicated window (window display 545) for the small symbol group 502 instead of displaying the small symbol group 502 on each window display 515, and displays the small symbol group 502 in the dedicated window. You may try to do it. In this way, the game machine 10 can further improve the ease of grasping the game state by displaying the small symbol group 502 in the dedicated window of the small symbol group 502.

The gaming machine 10 may be provided with a dedicated window for the small symbol group 502 from the stage when the number of windows reaches a predetermined number or more, or the small symbol group 502 displayed in the window display 515 regardless of the window size. As a result of fixing the size and increasing the window display 515, the dedicated window may be provided from the stage when the small symbol group 502 becomes larger than the large symbol group 501.

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 divides the window display after displaying the display means (display device 41) capable of displaying the game (special figure variation display game) and the window display (window display 515) while the game is displayed. Then, a plurality of window displays are displayed, and the first notification (whether the middle symbol is changing, the jackpot combination is being displayed, or the out-of-order combination is being displayed) is sent to each. The display mode (window mode) of the window display is used, and the second notification (notification of the jackpot, the reliability of the jackpot, the value of the jackpot, etc.) is performed by combining a plurality of window display display modes (window modes). A control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) for controlling the display to be displayed on the display means is provided.

(2) The game machine 10 displays a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying a game (special figure variation display game) and a plurality of window displays (window display 515) on the display means in the process of deriving the result of the game. After that, the display mode (window mode) of the plurality of window displays is changed, and the information regarding the result of the game (big hit, reliability of the big hit, and big hit) by combining the display modes (window modes) of the plurality of window displays. A control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) for notifying (such as the value of the game) is provided.

(3) The control means of (2) changes the display mode of the window display being displayed after displaying each of the plurality of window displays in a common display mode (display screen 519).
(4) The control means of (2) changes the display mode of each window display according to a predetermined order by selecting the window display from the plurality of window displays in a predetermined order (FIG. 19).

(5) The control means of (2) changes the display mode of only a part of the plurality of window displays (FIG. 20).
(6) The control means of (2) displays a plurality of patterns of combinations of display modes of a plurality of window displays, and notifies information regarding the result of the game by combining the display modes of a plurality of window displays of a plurality of patterns (FIG. 21). ).

(7) The control means of (2) displays a predetermined character or character by combining a plurality of window display modes (FIGS. 18 and 22).
(8) The control means of (2) displays a variable display of symbols in the first window display of the plurality of window displays, then derives a combination of symbols, and sets the display mode according to the combination of symbols. 1 Change the display mode of the window display.

(9) The control means of (2) changes the first window display of the plurality of window displays to any of the three or more display modes.
(10) The game machine 10 has a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying a game (special figure variation display game) and a game display area (for example, display screens 514, 516,) capable of displaying the game on the display means. After displaying the window display 515) of 522, the game display area is divided to display a plurality of divided game display areas (for example, the window display 515 of the display screens 517,518,519,520,521), and the plurality of divisions are displayed. In the display mode (window mode) of one or more divided game display areas in the game display area, the first notification regarding the result of the game (whether the middle symbol is changing or the jackpot combination is being displayed) is lost. (Whether the combination of is being displayed) is performed, and the second notification regarding the result of the game (the jackpot and the reliability of the jackpot) is performed in the combination display mode (combination of window modes) of the plurality of divided game display areas. It is provided with control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) for performing notification of the value of a big hit and the like.

(11) The game machine 10 has a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying a game (special figure variation display game) and a game display area (for example, display screens 514, 516,) capable of displaying the game on the display means. After displaying the window display 515) of 522, the game display area is divided to display a plurality of divided game display areas (for example, the window display 515 of the display screens 517,518,519,520,521), and the plurality of divisions are displayed. Notification regarding the result of the game in the display mode (window mode) of two or more divided game display areas in the game display area (whether the middle symbol is changing or the jackpot combination is being displayed or not. The first change pattern (for example, FIGS. 19 (1) to (6)) in which the split game display area of the target whose display mode is changed is sequentially changed according to the first order when the display state is performed. Control means for performing change control with a second change pattern (for example, FIGS. 19 (1) to 19 (6)) in which the divided game display area of the target whose display mode is changed is sequentially changed according to a second order different from the first order. (Game control device 100, effect control device 300).

(12) The game machine 10 has a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying a game in which a symbol changes (special figure variable display game), and a game display area (for example, a display screen) in which the game can be displayed on the display means. After displaying the window display 515) of 514,516,522, the game display area is divided to display a plurality of divided game display areas (for example, the window display 515 of the display screens 514,516,522), and the game display area is divided into a plurality of divisions. When a combination of symbols is derived and displayed in one or more divided game display areas of the game display area, a control means (game control device 100) that limits the combination of symbols that can be derived rather than the combination of symbols that can be derived in the game. , Production control device 300).

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the second embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The gaming machine of the second embodiment is different from the gaming machine of the first embodiment in that a freeze effect can be executed in the variable display game. The gaming machine of the second embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment unless otherwise specified, and the combination with the first embodiment is not excluded.

The freeze effect of the second embodiment is an effect executed in connection with the button operation effect of the variable display game (special figure game), and the display effect accompanied by movement by animation or the like stops the movement and freezes. Is.

The freeze effect is executed when the effect control device 300 receives a corresponding command from the game control device 100. The effect control device 300 does not always execute the freeze effect when the corresponding command is received, and executes the freeze effect according to the distribution (lottery) defined by the operation effect distribution table.

The operation effect distribution table used for the distribution of the freeze effect will be described with reference to FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the operation effect distribution table of the second embodiment.
The effect control device 300 receives a press operation of the effect button 25 from the player in the button operation effect within a predetermined time. The effect control device 300 distributes the effect pattern based on the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 25.

The distribution target by the operation effect distribution table includes the effect patterns pt1, pt2, pt3, and pt4. The effect patterns pt1 and pt2 are effect patterns to be sorted when the pressing operation of the effect button 25 is detected within a predetermined time in the button operation effect (button operation detection state). Further, the effect patterns pt3 and pt4 are effect patterns to be sorted when the pressing operation of the effect button 25 is not detected within a predetermined time in the button operation effect, that is, when the time is up (time-up detection state). Is.

The effect patterns pt1 and pt3 are effect patterns (freeze effect patterns) that perform a freeze effect, and the effect patterns pt2 and pt4 are effect patterns (non-freeze effect patterns) that do not perform a freeze effect. When the effect control device 300 detects the pressing operation of the effect button 25 within a predetermined time in the button operation effect, the effect control device 300 selects the effect pattern pt1 with the distribution probability pr1 and the distribution probability pr2 (= 1-distribution probability pr2). The effect pattern pt2 is selected in pr1). When the effect control device 300 does not detect the pressing operation of the effect button 25 within a predetermined time in the button operation effect, the effect control device 300 selects the effect pattern pt3 with the distribution probability pr3, and the distribution probability pr4 (= 1-distribution probability pr4). The effect pattern pt4 is selected in pr3).

That is, the effect control device 300 performs a freeze effect (effect pattern pt1) with a distribution probability pr1 in the button operation detection state, and performs a freeze effect (effect pattern pt3) with a distribution probability pr3 in the time-up detection state. The distribution probabilities pr1, pr2, pr3, and pr4 can take any value of "0" or more and "1" or less. Further, although the number of options is limited in the illustrated operation effect distribution table for the sake of simplicity of explanation, three or more options may be provided, and different distribution can be performed for each game state. It may be.

Next, the display of the freeze effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 29. FIG. 25 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of a display screen in the freeze effect of the second embodiment. FIG. 26 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of a display screen in the freeze effect of the second embodiment. FIG. 27 is a diagram (No. 3) showing an example of a display screen in the freeze effect of the second embodiment. FIG. 28 is a diagram (No. 4) showing an example of a display screen in the freeze effect of the second embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram (No. 5) showing an example of a display screen in the freeze effect of the second embodiment. Here, the display screen (sometimes simply referred to as a "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, each display content is different. It has a different code.

The display screen 600 shown in FIG. 25 (1) is a display screen after the start of the variable display in the variable display game (special figure game). For example, the display screen 600 is a display screen following the display screen 500 shown in FIG. 13 (1). Also in the second embodiment, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment will be omitted from the description.

The display screen 600 shows how the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the large symbol group 501 are displayed in a variable manner. The variable display of the large symbol group 501 is one of the display effects accompanied by movement by animation or the like. Further, the display screen 600 shows how the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the small symbol group 502 are displayed in a variable manner. The variable display of the small symbol group 502 is one of the display effects accompanied by movement by animation or the like.

Further, the display screen 600 shows how a number of hold icons corresponding to the number of hold storages of the special figure game are displayed on the hold display 505. The hold icon has, for example, a spherical shape, and the hold icon can also produce a display accompanied by movement by animation (for example, deformation, color change, vertical movement, etc.). Further, the display screen 600 shows how the hold digestion icon corresponding to the hold digestion of the special figure game is displayed on the hold digestion display 506. The hold digest icon is, for example, spherical, and the hold digest icon can also produce a motion-like display by animation (eg, deformation, color change, vertical movement, etc.).

Further, the display screen 600 may include an effect display element such as a background display, a character display, or a character display (not shown), and the effect display element can also produce a display accompanied by movement by animation or the like. May be good.

The display screen 602 shown in FIG. 25 (2) is a display screen following the display screen 600. The display screen 602 includes the character effect display 603 as the display content. The character effect display 603 is a display effect that is superimposed on the variable display of the large symbol group 501 to be an eye catcher. The character effect display 603 shows, for example, a rocket propelling while a plurality of stars are flowing in the lower right direction. The character effect display 603 is also one of the display effects accompanied by movement by animation or the like.

The display screen 606 shown in FIG. 25 (3) is a display screen following the display screen 602. The display screen 606 is a display screen during the button operation effect that prompts the player to press the effect button 25. The display screen 606 includes an operation guidance display 607 for guiding the pressing operation of the effect button 25 and an operation time display (operation period display) 608 for guiding the pressing operation reception time of the effect button 25. The operation guide display 607 and the operation time display 608 are displayed superimposed on the large symbol group 501 and the character effect display 603. The operation guidance display 607 displays an image of the effect button 25, and alternately displays a state in which the circular operation unit labeled "PUSH" is not pressed and a state in which the effect button 25 is pressed, and presses the effect button 25. invite. The operation time display 608 is also displayed superimposed on the large symbol group 501 and the character effect display 603. In the operation time display 608, the operation reception time (for example, 5 seconds) is represented by the outer shape of the gauge display, and the operation reception remaining time is represented by the reduction display of the gauge level (hatched portion). The operation guide display 607 and the operation time display 608 are also one of the display effects accompanied by movement by animation or the like.

The character effect display 603 may be displayed in advance of the operation guide display 607 and the operation time display 608 to form a button operation effect together with the operation guide display 607 and the operation time display 608. Further, the character effect display 603 can play a role of increasing the degree of attention to the operation guide display 607 and the operation time display 608 by serving as a background between the operation guide display 607 and the operation time display 608 and accompanying movement.

The effect control device 300 can select a freeze effect pattern (effect pattern pt1, pt3) or a non-freeze effect pattern (effect pattern pt2, pt4) as a display effect through the button operation effect. The case where the non-freeze effect pattern is selected is shown in FIG. 26, and the case where the freeze effect pattern is selected is shown in FIGS. 27 to 29.

The display screen 610 shown in FIG. 26 (1) is a display screen following the display screen 606. The display screen 610 is a display screen showing a state in which the pressing operation of the effect button 25 is detected within the pressing operation reception time. The operation guidance display 607 of the display screen 610 indicates that the pressing operation of the effect button 25 has been detected by the effect. Further, the operation time display 608 indicates that the pressing operation of the effect button 25 is detected while leaving the operation reception remaining time.

The display screen 612 shown in FIG. 26 (2) is a display screen following the display screen 610. The display screen 612 includes a non-freeze effect display 613 in the display content. The non-freeze effect display 613 corresponds to the effect pattern pt2. The effect pattern pt2 is an effect pattern in which the freeze effect is not performed in the button operation detection state. The production pattern pt2 is, for example, a battle production in which two characters such as a tiger compete. The display screen 612 displays the non-freeze effect display 613 instead of the character effect display 603. Further, the display screen 612 may hide the large symbol group 501 or display it with reduced visibility (for example, semi-transparent display).

The display screen 636 shown in FIG. 26 (3) is a display screen following the display screen 606. The display screen 636 is a display screen showing a state in which the pressing operation of the effect button 25 is not detected within the pressing operation reception time. The operation time display 608 on the display screen 636 indicates that the remaining operation reception time has been timed up.

The effect control device 300 can select the effect pattern pt4 in the time-up detection state in which the pressing operation of the effect button 25 is not detected during the predetermined time in the button operation effect. When the effect pattern pt4 is selected, the effect control device 300 may display the non-freeze effect display 613 similar to the display screen 612 after the display screen 636.

The display screen 614 shown in FIG. 27 (1) is a display screen following the display screen 606. The display screen 614 is a display screen showing a state in which the pressing operation of the effect button 25 is detected within the pressing operation reception time. The operation guidance display 607 on the display screen 614 indicates that the pressing operation of the effect button 25 has been detected by the effect. Further, the operation time display 608 indicates that the pressing operation of the effect button 25 is detected while leaving the operation reception remaining time.

The display screen 616 shown in FIG. 27 (2) is a display screen following the display screen 614. The display screen 616 includes a freeze effect display in the display content. The freeze effect display is an effect display corresponding to the effect pattern pt1. The effect pattern pt1 is an effect pattern that performs a freeze effect in the button operation detection state. The effect pattern pt1 increases the brightness of the operation guidance display 607 and stops the movement of the animation or the like. Further, the effect pattern pt1 hides the operation time display 608. Further, the effect pattern pt1 stops the movement such as animation on the character effect display 603. As a result, the effect control device 300 can produce a state in which the display screen is frozen.

In addition, the effect control device 300 excludes the small symbol group 502 from the freeze target in order to prevent the player from suffering an unexpected disadvantage because the player cannot properly grasp the game state, and the variation display of the small symbol group 502. Is specified. Further, the effect control device 300 may stop the movement such as animation for both the hold display 505 and the hold digestion display 506, or one of them.

The display screen 618 shown in FIG. 27 (3) is a display screen following the display screen 616. The display screen 618 includes a freeze effect display in the display content. The freeze effect display on the display screen 618 is a freeze effect display that continues from the display screen 616. The freeze effect display of the display screen 618 includes freeze displays 619 and 620. In the freeze display 619, 620, the display area of the freeze display 619, 620 is fixedly displayed with respect to the entire display area of the display device 41. The freeze display 619 and 620 are rectangles decorated with tiger tape, respectively, and shield about half of the entire display area to reduce the visibility of other display elements. Further, the freeze display 619 is larger than the freeze display 620, and the freeze displays 619 and 620 are unbalanced in size.

The decoration of the tiger tape may be one in which the movement of the animation or the like is stopped (fixed), or may be accompanied by the movement of the animation or the like. Further, the decoration of the tiger tape may be arranged in an orderly manner in the horizontal direction, or may be arranged in a plurality of randomly. The display mode of the decoration of the tratape may be selected in response to the expectation of the freeze effect display.

The freeze display 619 informs the player that the freeze effect is achieved by displaying the fixed message "freeze alarm" and the fixed message "WARNING". Further, the freeze display 619 shields many display elements as compared with the freeze display 620 due to a display area larger than that of the freeze display 620. As a result, the freeze display 619 enhances the freeze effect. On the other hand, the freeze display 619 clearly shows the variation display of the small symbol group 502 by displaying the small symbol group 502 in the display area. The freeze display 619 may leave the small symbol group 502 at the original display position. In that case, the freeze display 619 and 620 may be at positions that do not overlap with the small symbol group 502. desirable.

The freeze display 620 guides the world view of the freeze effect by displaying the scroll message "The enemy has invaded. Please dispatch." Further, the freeze display 620 shields a small number of display elements as compared with the freeze display 619 by a display area smaller than that of the freeze display 619. The freeze display 620 clearly indicates that the freeze effect is not a display defect by accompanied by a movement of displaying a scroll message within the display area.

The display screen 622 shown in FIG. 28 (1) is a display screen following the display screen 618. The display screen 622 also includes a freeze effect display in the display content. The freeze effect display on the display screen 622 is a freeze effect display that continues from the display screen 618. The effect control device 300 repeats the freeze effect display on the display screen 618 and the freeze effect display on the display screen 622 for a predetermined period during the freeze effect.

The freeze effect display of the display screen 622 also includes the freeze display 619, 620. The freeze display 619 of the display screen 622 changes the display mode (for example, brightness) of the fixed message "freeze alarm" to produce a movement. On the other hand, the freeze display 619 of the display screen 622 fixes the display mode of the fixed message "WARNING" to produce a freeze state. The freeze display 620 displays a scroll message within the display area.

In this way, the effect control device 300 shields a part of the display element in the entire display area by the freeze display 619, 620, but freezes from the unshielded area (for example, one of the character effect display 603). Part) to create a frozen state. Further, the effect control device 300 changes the display mode of the fixed message "freeze alarm" for the freeze display 619 having a relatively large display area, and causes the freeze effect to occur while clearly indicating that the freeze effect is not a display defect. Emphasize.

The effect control device 300 prepares a plurality of patterns for the display screens 618 and 622 with different lengths of the display period. As a result, the effect control device 300 produces the unexpectedness of the freeze effect.

The display screens 618 and 622 that have continued for a predetermined period are released with the operation of the board effect device 44. The display screen 628 shown in FIG. 28 (2) is a display screen similar to the display screens 618 and 622, and a movable accessory 629, which is one of the board effect devices 44, is below the front side of the display device 41. Advance upwards from. The board effecting device 44 repeatedly advances in the upward direction and retracts in the downward direction to perform an effect operation for inciting the advancement of the movable accessory 629 to the central portion of the display device 41.

The effect control device 300 advances the movable accessory 629 to the central portion of the display device 41 after performing an effect operation for inciting the advance of the movable accessory 629 to the central portion of the display device 41. The display screen 630 shown in FIG. 28 (3) superimposes and displays the effect display 631 on the same display screen as the display screens 618 and 622. The display screen 630 is a display screen in a state where the movable accessory 629 is advanced to the central portion of the display device 41, and the effect display 631 produces the movable accessory 629. The effect control device 300 guides the switching from the freeze effect to the development effect that develops by advancing the movable accessory 629 to the central portion of the display device 41.

The effect control device 300 may prepare a plurality of patterns of the effect display 631 in advance and select the display mode of the effect display 631 in response to the expectation of the freeze effect display. Further, the effect control device 300 performs an effect operation for inciting the advance of the movable accessory 629 to the central portion of the display device 41, and then retracts the movable accessory 629 to guide the development failure from the freeze effect to the development effect. You may prepare a case to do.

The effect control device 300 advances the movable accessory 629 to the central portion of the display device 41, and then retracts the movable accessory 629 to the initial position. The display screen 632 shown in FIG. 29 (1) is a display screen following the display screen 630. The display screen 632 enlarges and superimposes the effect display 631 displayed on the display screen 630. The effect control device 300 erases the freeze displays 619 and 620 as the effect display 631 expands. When the freeze display 619, 620 is erased, the effect control device 300 returns the display position of the small symbol group 502 to the initial position.

In addition, the effect control device 300 may take over the shielding of the display element by the freeze display 619, 620 by the effect display 631 and shield it. As a result, the effect control device 300 can reduce the burden of image generation processing on the shielded display element.

The display screen 634 shown in FIG. 29 (2) is a display screen following the display screen 632. The display screen 634 shows a reach effect (development effect) developed from the freeze effect. The display screen 634 displays the message "reach" and clearly indicates that the reach has occurred. Further, the display screen 634 is in a reach state in which the left symbol and the right symbol of the large symbol group 501 are temporarily stopped (swinged) while displaying the number "3", and the middle symbol of the large symbol group 501 fluctuates. Show that. In addition, the effect control device 300 may perform a display effect using characters or the like in the reach state as in the display screen 612.

The display screen 636 shown in FIG. 29 (3) is a display screen following the display screen 606. The display screen 636 is a display screen showing a state in which the pressing operation of the effect button 25 is not detected within the pressing operation reception time. The operation time display 608 on the display screen 636 indicates that the remaining operation reception time has been timed up. In addition, the game machine 10 may guide the time-up of the operation reception remaining time by other guidance displays such as a message display, a display mode of the operation time display 608, and a non-display of the operation time display 608.

The effect control device 300 can select the effect pattern pt3 in the time-up detection state in which the pressing operation of the effect button 25 is not detected during the predetermined time in the button operation effect. When the effect pattern pt3 is selected, the effect control device 300 may display the freeze effect display similar to the display screens 616, 618, 622, 628, 630, 632, 634 following the display screen 636. ..

In this way, the effect control device 300 can enhance the effect of the effect on the switching of the effect pattern by the operation of pressing the effect button 25, and can improve the interest of the game.

Although the effect control device 300 is intended to perform the freeze effect following the button operation effect, the effect control device 300 may perform the freeze effect at various timings without using the button effect. For example, the effect control device 300 may perform a freeze effect during the fluctuation start action immediately after the start of the fluctuation as a timing that does not involve the button operation effect, or may perform a freeze effect during the fluctuation. However, the freeze effect may be performed during the temporary stop immediately before the end of the fluctuation.

Next, a variation command capable of executing the freeze effect by the effect control device 300 and a variation pattern distributed by the effect control device 300 based on the command will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of fluctuation pattern distribution according to the second embodiment.

For example, when there are a variable command A and a variable command B as variable commands that can execute a freeze effect, the effect control device 300 freezes the effect based on the reception of the variable command A or the variable command B transmitted by the game control device 100. To execute.

First, the variable command A will be described. The variation command A is a command for displaying the variation of the time value (= time TS + time TM1 + time TE) from the timing t0 to the timing t7. The variation command A can be distributed to the variation pattern A1, the variation pattern A2, and the variation pattern A3. When the effect control device 300 receives the variation command A, the effect control device 300 distributes the variation command A to one of the variation pattern A1, the variation pattern A2, and the variation pattern A3.

The fluctuation pattern A1 includes a fluctuation start pattern ptS, a fluctuation intermediate pattern ptM1, and a fluctuation end pattern ptE. The fluctuation pattern A1 is a fluctuation pattern that does not include a freeze effect. The fluctuation start pattern ptS is a partial fluctuation pattern at the start of fluctuation, and includes, for example, a fluctuation start action. The fluctuation intermediate pattern ptM1 is a partial fluctuation pattern during fluctuation, and includes, for example, a reach action. The fluctuation end pattern ptE is a partial fluctuation pattern before the fluctuation end, and includes, for example, a temporary stop action.

The fluctuation start pattern ptS is displayed only for the time TS from the timing t0 to the timing t2. The variable intermediate pattern ptM1 is displayed only for the time TM1 from the timing t2 to the timing t5. The variation end pattern ptE is displayed only for the time TE from the timing t5 to the timing t7.

The variation pattern A2 includes a part of the variation start pattern ptS, a freeze effect pattern ptF1, a freeze effect development pattern ptD, and a variation end pattern ptE. The fluctuation pattern A2 is a fluctuation pattern including a freeze effect. The freeze effect pattern ptF1 is a partial variation pattern including a freeze effect. The freeze effect development pattern ptD is a partial variation pattern including a development effect following the freeze effect.

A part of the fluctuation start pattern ptS is displayed only for the time TSs from the timing t0 to the timing t1. The freeze effect pattern ptF1 is displayed only for the time TF1 from the timing t1 to the timing t3. The freeze effect development pattern ptD is displayed only for the time TD from the timing t3 to the timing t5. The variation end pattern ptE is displayed only for the time TE from the timing t5 to the timing t7. That is, the fluctuation pattern A2 can perform a freeze effect starting from the fluctuation start action.

The variation pattern A3 includes a variation start pattern ptS, a freeze effect pattern ptF2, a freeze effect development pattern ptD, and a variation end pattern ptE. The fluctuation pattern A3 is a fluctuation pattern including a freeze effect. The freeze effect pattern ptF2 is also a partial variation pattern including the freeze effect, and has a different start timing and a different duration from the freeze effect pattern ptF1.

The fluctuation start pattern ptS is displayed only for the time TS from the timing t0 to the timing t2. The freeze effect pattern ptF2 is displayed only for the time TF2 from the timing t2 to the timing t3. The freeze effect development pattern ptD is displayed only for the time TD from the timing t3 to the timing t5. The variation end pattern ptE is displayed only for the time TE from the timing t5 to the timing t7. That is, the fluctuation pattern A3 can perform a freeze effect starting during the reach action (for example, a button operation effect).

From such a variation command A, the effect control device 300 can select a variation pattern A1 that does not include a freeze effect and a variation patterns A2 and A3 that include a freeze effect. The effect control device 300 can realize freeze occurrence at various timings by making the start timing and the duration of the freeze effect different.

Next, the variable command B will be described. The variation command B is a command for displaying the variation of the time value (= time TS + time TM1 + time TM2 + time TE) from the timing t0 to the timing t10. The variation command B can be distributed to the variation pattern B1, the variation pattern B2, the variation pattern B3, the variation pattern B4, the variation pattern B5, and the variation pattern B6. When the effect control device 300 receives the variation command B, the effect control device 300 distributes the variation pattern B1, the variation pattern B2, the variation pattern B3, the variation pattern B4, the variation pattern B5, and the variation pattern B6.

The variation pattern B1 includes a variation start pattern ptS, a variation intermediate pattern ptM1, a variation intermediate pattern ptM2, and a variation end pattern ptE. The fluctuation pattern B1 is a fluctuation pattern that does not include a freeze effect. The variation intermediate pattern ptM2 is a partial variation pattern that develops from the partial variation pattern of the variation intermediate pattern ptM1, and includes, for example, an evolution reach action.

The fluctuation start pattern ptS is displayed only for the time TS from the timing t0 to the timing t2. The variable intermediate pattern ptM1 is displayed only for the time TM1 from the timing t2 to the timing t5. The variable intermediate pattern ptM2 is displayed only for the time TM2 from the timing t5 to the timing t9. The variation end pattern ptE is displayed only for the time TE from the timing t9 to the timing t10.

The variation pattern B2 includes a part of the variation start pattern ptS, a freeze effect pattern ptF3, a freeze effect development pattern ptD, and a variation end pattern ptE. The fluctuation pattern B2 is a fluctuation pattern including a freeze effect. The freeze effect pattern ptF3 is a partial variation pattern including a freeze effect.

A part of the fluctuation start pattern ptS is displayed only for the time TSs from the timing t0 to the timing t1. The freeze effect pattern ptF3 is displayed only for the time TF3 from the timing t1 to the timing t8. The freeze effect development pattern ptD is displayed only for the time TD from the timing t8 to the timing t9. The variation end pattern ptE is displayed only for the time TE from the timing t9 to the timing t10. That is, the fluctuation pattern B2 can perform a freeze effect starting from the fluctuation start action. Further, the variation pattern B2 has the same effect content as the variation pattern A2, but has a longer freeze effect time than the variation pattern A2. As a result, the effect control device 300 can enhance the unexpectedness of the freeze effect.

The variation pattern B3 includes a variation start pattern ptS, a variation intermediate pattern ptM1, a freeze effect pattern ptF4, a freeze effect development pattern ptD, and a variation end pattern ptE. The fluctuation pattern B3 is a fluctuation pattern including a freeze effect. The freeze effect pattern ptF4 is also a partial variation pattern including a freeze effect.

The fluctuation start pattern ptS is displayed only for the time TS from the timing t0 to the timing t2. A part of the fluctuation intermediate pattern ptM1 is displayed only for the time TM1s from the timing t2 to the timing t4. The freeze effect pattern ptF4 is displayed only for the time TF4 from the timing t4 to the timing t8. The freeze effect development pattern ptD is displayed only for the time TD from the timing t8 to the timing t9. The variation end pattern ptE is displayed only for the time TE from the timing t9 to the timing t10. That is, the fluctuation pattern B3 can perform a freeze effect starting during the reach action (for example, a button operation effect).

The variation pattern B4 includes a variation start pattern ptS, a variation intermediate pattern ptM1, a freeze effect pattern ptF5, a freeze effect development pattern ptD, and a variation end pattern ptE. The fluctuation pattern B4 is a fluctuation pattern including a freeze effect. The freeze effect pattern ptF5 is also a partial variation pattern including a freeze effect.

The fluctuation start pattern ptS is displayed only for the time TS from the timing t0 to the timing t2. The variable intermediate pattern ptM1 is displayed only for the time TM1 from the timing t2 to the timing t5. The freeze effect pattern ptF5 is displayed only for the time TF5 from the timing t5 to the timing t8. The freeze effect development pattern ptD is displayed only for the time TD from the timing t8 to the timing t9. The variation end pattern ptE is displayed only for the time TE from the timing t9 to the timing t10. That is, the fluctuation pattern B4 can perform a freeze effect starting from the end of the reach action (for example, a development failure effect).

The variation pattern B5 includes a variation start pattern ptS, a variation intermediate pattern ptM1, a part of the variation intermediate pattern ptM2, a freeze effect pattern ptF6, a freeze effect development pattern ptD, and a variation end pattern ptE. The fluctuation pattern B5 is a fluctuation pattern including a freeze effect. The freeze effect pattern ptF6 is also a partial variation pattern including a freeze effect.

The fluctuation start pattern ptS is displayed only for the time TS from the timing t0 to the timing t2. The variable intermediate pattern ptM1 is displayed only for the time TM1 from the timing t2 to the timing t5. A part of the fluctuation intermediate pattern ptM2 is displayed only for the time TM2s from the timing t5 to the timing t6. The freeze effect pattern ptF6 is displayed only for the time TF6 from the timing t6 to the timing t8. The freeze effect development pattern ptD is displayed only for the time TD from the timing t8 to the timing t9. The variation end pattern ptE is displayed only for the time TE from the timing t9 to the timing t10. That is, the fluctuation pattern B5 can perform a freeze effect starting after the reach development (for example, a development effect).

The variation pattern B6 includes a variation start pattern ptS, a variation intermediate pattern ptM1, a part of the variation end pattern ptE (ptED), a freeze effect pattern ptF7, a freeze effect development pattern ptD, and a variation end pattern ptE. The fluctuation pattern B6 is a fluctuation pattern including a freeze effect. The freeze effect pattern ptF7 is also a partial variation pattern including a freeze effect.

The fluctuation start pattern ptS is displayed only for the time TS from the timing t0 to the timing t2. The variable intermediate pattern ptM1 is displayed only for the time TM1 from the timing t2 to the timing t5. A part (ptED) of the variation end pattern ptE is displayed only for the time TEs (= time TM2s) from the timing t5 to the timing t6. The freeze effect pattern ptF7 is displayed only for the time TF7 (= time TF6) from the timing t6 to the timing t8. The freeze effect development pattern ptD is displayed only for the time TD from the timing t8 to the timing t9. The variation end pattern ptE is displayed only for the time TE from the timing t9 to the timing t10. That is, the fluctuation pattern B6 can perform a freeze effect starting immediately before the end of the fluctuation (for example, a temporary stop action). The time TEs and time TM2s, and the time TF7 and time TF6 may be different from each other.

From such a variation command B, the effect control device 300 can select a variation pattern B1 that does not include a freeze effect and a variation pattern B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 that includes a freeze effect. The effect control device 300 can realize freeze occurrence at various timings by making the start timing and the duration of the freeze effect different.

Next, a modification 1 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. The effect control device 300 of the first modification of the second embodiment generates a freeze effect by various triggers. FIG. 31 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of a display screen in the freeze effect of the first modification of the second embodiment. FIG. 32 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of a display screen in the freeze effect of the first modification of the second embodiment.

The display screen 600 shown in FIG. 31 (1) is a display screen after the start of the variable display in the variable display game (special figure game). For example, the display screen 600 is a display screen following the display screen 500 shown in FIG. 13 (1).

The display screen 640 shown in FIG. 31 (2) is a display screen following the display screen 600. The display screen 640 displays a message "alarm" by decorating the left symbol (which may be a middle symbol, a right symbol, or two or more symbols) in the large symbol group 501 with a tiger tape. By temporarily stopping and displaying the special symbol 641 to be displayed, it is suggested that a freeze effect occurs. The special symbol 641 is a symbol that is not displayed during the normal variable display and is displayed in a special case. The special symbol 641 functions as a guide symbol for guiding the occurrence of a freeze effect. The special symbol 641 is a symbol displayed during the variable display including the temporary stop, and is not used for deriving the result mode after stopping. The gaming machine 10 may guide the occurrence of the freeze effect by a combination of two or more normal symbols used for deriving the result mode, instead of the special symbol 641. For example, the game machine 10 causes a freeze effect by temporarily stopping a predetermined combination of symbols such as "1" for the left symbol, "2" for the middle symbol, and "3" for the right symbol in the large symbol group 501. You may want to guide you.

The display screen 642 shown in FIG. 31 (3) is a display screen following the display screen 640. The display screen 642 includes the same display contents as the display screen 618. However, since the display screen 642 does not go through the effect display including the character effect display 603, the character effect display 603 is not included in the display contents.

As described above, the effect control device 300 can execute the freeze effect triggered by the appearance of the special symbol 641 in the large symbol group 501.
The display screen 644 shown in FIG. 32 (1) is also a display screen following the display screen 600. The display screen 644 includes the character 645 that triggers the execution of the freeze effect in the display content. The character 645 is a pig-like character, and runs from the left to the right of the screen while drawing a band for displaying the message "alarm" by decorating the tiger tape.

The effect control device 300 can execute the freeze effect when the character 645 appears. The effect control device 300 may display the display screen 642 after displaying the display screen 644.

The display screen 646 shown in FIG. 32 (2) is also a display screen following the display screen 600. The display screen 646 is the same as the display screen 600. The effect control device 300 can execute the freeze effect when the speaker 19 emits an alarm sound while the display screen 646 is being displayed. The effect control device 300 may display the display screen 642 after displaying the display screen 646. The display screen 646 may include an image display of the speaker 19 and an alarm message in the display content.

The display screen 648 shown in FIG. 32 (3) is also a display screen following the display screen 600. The display screen 648 is the same as the display screen 600. The effect control device 300 can execute a freeze effect when vibration is generated from the effect button 25 while the display screen 648 is being displayed. The effect control device 300 may display the display screen 642 after displaying the display screen 648. The display screen 648 may include an image display of the effect button 25 or a vibration image in the display content.

Next, a modification 2 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 33. The effect control device 300 of the second modification of the second embodiment generates a freeze effect for various effect parts. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of a freeze target selection table according to a modification 2 of the second embodiment.

When executing the freeze effect, the effect control device 300 can determine the effect portion to be the freeze target based on the freeze target selection table. Among the display elements of the display device 41, for example, the effect parts to be frozen include a large symbol (large symbol group 501), a small symbol (small symbol group 502), a background animation, a character animation, and a hold standby animation (hold display). 505), hold digestion animation (hold digestion display 506), cut-in animation. Further, the effect parts to be frozen include, for example, a speaker 19, a board lamp (board decoration device 46), a frame lamp (frame decoration device 18), a constantly operating movable accessory (board effect device 44), and a special time operating movable accessory. (Board effect device 44), effect button 25, and the like.

For example, large symbols (large symbol group 501), small symbols (small symbol group 502), background animation, character animation, hold standby animation (hold display 505), hold digestion animation (hold digest display 506), and cut-in animation are When it becomes a freeze target, it may stop moving, and in addition to this, it may be desaturated and displayed.

Further, the speaker 19 may be muted or continuously output a specific sound when it becomes a freeze target. Further, the panel lamp and the frame lamp may be turned off when the subject is frozen, or may be kept in the lighting mode when the freeze occurs. Further, the constantly operating movable accessory that constantly repeats the repetitive operation may stop the operation or vibrate in small steps when it becomes a freeze target. Further, the special time-acting movable accessory that operates at a limited timing may stop its operation or vibrate in small steps as long as it is operating when it becomes a freeze target. Further, the special time-operated movable accessory may be made to move to a predetermined position and then stop, or to vibrate in small steps after moving to a predetermined position if it is not in operation when it becomes a freeze target. It may vibrate in small steps with the initial position. Further, the effect button 25 may invalidate the acceptance of the pressing operation when it becomes a freeze target, or may change the pressing operation feeling (for example, change the magnitude of the reaction force with respect to the pressing pressure, limit the pressing amount, or press the button. The feedback mode may be changed due to light or vibration at the time of detection).

The effect control device 300 can determine the effect portion to be frozen by a distribution lottery based on the freeze target selection table. For example, the effect control device 300 can set the distribution probability to "1" for a large symbol so that it is always a freeze target. Further, the effect control device 300 can set the distribution probability of the small symbol to "0" so as not to be a freeze target without fail. In addition, the effect control device 300 includes a background animation, a character animation, a hold standby animation, a hold digestion animation, a cut-in animation, a speaker 19, a board lamp, a frame lamp, a constantly operating movable character, a special time operating movable character, and an effect button. For 25, the distribution probabilities are set to pr11, pr12, pr13, pr14, pr15, pr16, pr17, pr18, pr19, pr20, and pr21 (however, all of them are values of "0" or more and "1" or less) and are targeted for freezing. can do.

The effect control device 300 may determine the pros and cons of the freeze target for each effect portion, or may determine the pros and cons of the freeze target for each combination of the effect portions determined in advance. Further, the effect control device 300 may produce a feeling of expectation of the game depending on the effect portion to be frozen.

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 is related to a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying a game (special figure variation display game), an operation means (effect button 25) capable of accepting a player operation, and a game. When the display means is displaying the first effect (for example, the character effect display 603) accompanied by the image change in the predetermined area, the operation guide (for example, the operation guide display 607) and the operation period (for example, the operation time) of the operation means are displayed. Display 608) is displayed on the display means, and based on the detection of the player's operation within the operation period, the operation guidance and the operation period are hidden, and the second effect including an image change different from the first effect in the predetermined area. The first development effect (for example, battle effect) in which (for example, the display screen 612) is displayed on the display means, or the third effect including the continuous display of the operation guide to hide the operation period and the stop of the image change in the predetermined area. It is provided with control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) that enables selection of a second development effect (for example, freeze effect) for displaying (for example, a display screen 618) on the display means.

(2) The game machine 10 is related to a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying a game (special figure variation display game), an operation means (effect button 25) capable of accepting a player operation, and a game. When the display means is displaying the first effect (for example, the character effect display 603) accompanied by the image change in the predetermined area, the operation guide (for example, the operation guide display 607) and the operation period (for example, the operation time) of the operation means are displayed. Display 608) is displayed on the display means, the operation guidance and the operation period are hidden based on the detection of the player operation within the operation period, and the second effect (display 608) including an image change different from the first effect of the predetermined area is displayed. For example, the first development effect (for example, battle effect) in which the display screen 612) is displayed on the display means, or at least the operation period of the operation guidance and the operation period is hidden based on the detection of the player operation within the operation period. A second development effect (for example, a freeze effect via the display screen 616) that causes the display means to display a third effect (for example, a display screen 618) including the stop of the image change in the predetermined area, or a player operation within the operation period. A control that makes it possible to select a third development effect (for example, a freeze effect via the display screen 636) that displays a time-out guidance image that guides the time-out of the operation period based on the non-detection of and displays the third effect on the display means. Means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) are provided.

(3) The game machine 10 can accept a player operation and a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying a game (special symbol variation display game) accompanied by a variation display of a symbol (for example, a large symbol group 501). The operation means (effect button 25) and the display means display the first effect (for example, the character effect display 603) accompanied by an image change in a predetermined area in relation to the game while varyingly displaying the symbol in the game, and then predetermined. When displaying the second effect (for example, display screen 618) including the stop of the image change of the area, the guide symbol (for example, special symbol 641) for guiding the occurrence of the second effect in the variable display is temporarily stopped. A control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) for displaying the second effect after displaying in (temporary stop display mode) is provided.

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, optical disks, opto-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, CD (Compact Disk) -ROM / RW (ReWritable), and the like. The magneto-optical recording medium includes MO (Magneto-Optical disk) and the like.

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

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

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 rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

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Display means that can display the game and
After displaying the game display area in which the game can be displayed on the display means, the game display area is divided to display a plurality of divided game display areas, and one or more of the plurality of divided game display areas are divided. A control means that provides a first notification regarding the result of the game in the display mode of the game display area, and a second notification regarding the result of the game in the combination display mode of the plurality of divided game display areas.
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