JP2021180809A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can realize an appropriate performance control while progress of a game is stopped.SOLUTION: Performance control means keeps a display mode of a first display displayed on image display means for a first specific period (a period of drawing pattern idling with a menu display); when a second specific period (a period of a demonstration movie or a period of an accessory moving) is started after the first specific period, changes the first display to a display mode different from the display mode kept in the first specific period; when the first specific period is started again after the second specific period, changes the first display to a display mode different from the display mode in the second specific period and keeps the display mode after the change of the first display for the first specific period; and whether specific operation means is operated in the first specific period or not, when the second specific period is started after the end of the first specific period, changes the display mode of the specific display in the second specific period to a display mode different from that in the first specific period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine.

A gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine is not limited to performing various advance notice effects during a game, and also performs a demonstration (demo production) related to the game even during a period when the game is not in progress (waiting for customers). Is common.
The following Patent Document 1 is exemplified as this type of gaming machine.

Patent Document 1 has a timekeeping means for measuring the time until a preset start time, and a gaming machine that executes a demonstration effect of notifying information on the start time based on the timekeeping by the timekeeping means. It has been disclosed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-10698

The demo effect disclosed in Patent Document 1 is a control method that depends on the time elapsed, but does not fully consider various conditions that may occur during the period when the progress of the game is stopped. , There was still room for improvement.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine that realizes appropriate effect control during a period in which the progress of the gaming is stopped.

According to the present invention, it is a gaming machine that executes a winning / failing determination for determining whether or not to win a big hit with the start of a symbol variation, and includes an operating means, at least an effect means including an image display means, and the effect. The effect control means for controlling the means is provided, and the period in which the symbol variation is stopped includes a first specific period and a second specific period, and the effect control means is provided over the first specific period. When the display mode of the first display included in the image display means is maintained and the second specific period starts after the first specific period, the display mode is different from the display mode maintained in the first specific period. When the first specific period starts again after the second specific period, the first display is changed to a display mode different from the display mode in the second specific period. A specific operation received in the first specific period regardless of whether the first specific period is before or after the second specific period by maintaining the first display in the changed display mode for the first specific period. The image display means is displayed with a specific display that changes the display mode based on the operation on the means, and the first specific period is followed by the first specific display regardless of whether or not the specific operation means is operated in the first specific period. (Ii) When the specific period starts, a gaming machine characterized in that the display mode of the specific display in the second specific period is changed to a display mode different from that of the first specific period is provided.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that realizes appropriate effect control during a period in which the progress of the gaming is stopped.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol display device arranged in the region II shown in FIG. It is a bird's-eye view which shows the operation button group arranged in the area III shown in FIG. 1 and the periphery thereof. It is a figure which shows the game board installed in the game machine. It is an enlarged view of the region V shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows a specific example of a state in which a movable decorative body is operating. It is a block diagram which shows the control composition which a gaming machine has. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure which a gaming machine has. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used in the lottery in a main control board. It is a state transition diagram which showed the transition of the game state by the special figure lottery state and the normal figure lottery state, and the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the timing chart in the stop period of a symbol change. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the display mode of a main display part. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the display mode of a volume adjustment display. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the display mode of a light amount adjustment display. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the display mode of a main display part. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the display mode of a main display part. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the timing chart in the stop period of a symbol change. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the timing chart in the stop period of a symbol change. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the timing chart in the stop period of a symbol change. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the timing chart in the stop period of a symbol change. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the timing chart in the stop period of a symbol change.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. Further, in the following description, "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper", and "lower" mean that the gaming machine 10 is on the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. ) Shall be designated.
In the following description, "advantage" means that it is advantageous to the player, and unless otherwise specified, the amount of prize balls won (excluding the so-called premier image and other production benefits). It means that it is advantageous in terms of paying out game balls.

<Overview>
Before explaining the details of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the outline of the features of the present embodiment will be described.
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine (so-called pachinko gaming machine) that executes a winning / failing determination to determine whether or not to win a big hit with the start of symbol variation, and is an operating means and at least an image display. It includes an effect means including means and an effect control means for controlling the effect means.
Here, the image display means is a device that displays an image (including both a still image and a moving image), and in the present embodiment, the main display unit 81 corresponds to the image display means.
Further, the effect control means indirectly controls the image display means in addition to the configuration (for example, the second sub-control board 300) in which the image display means is directly controlled to execute the effect. A configuration for executing the effect (for example, the first sub-control board 200) is included.

The period in which the above-mentioned symbol change is stopped includes the first specific period and the second specific period.
Here, the period during which the symbol change is stopped includes at least the period during which the so-called standby demo state is in effect (the period during which the standby demo effect is being executed), but in addition to this, (a) the symbol change is stopped. (B) The period from the end of the big hit game or the small hit game to the transition to the standby demo state (after the special electric accessory is closed), (c) It is preferable to include the period from turning on the power to shifting to the standby demo state.
In the present embodiment, a period in which the "menu display" shown in FIG. 11 or the like is displayed is exemplified as a period corresponding to the first specific period, and is illustrated in FIG. 11 or the like as a period corresponding to the second specific period. An example is the period during which a "demo movie" or "movable character" is performed.

Then, the above-mentioned effect control means maintains the display mode of the first display displayed on the image display means over the first specific period, and when the second specific period starts after the first specific period, the first specific period When the first display is changed to a display mode different from the display mode maintained in the period and the first specific period starts again after the second specific period, the display mode is different from the display mode in the second specific period. The first display is changed to maintain and maintain the first display in the changed display mode over the first specific period, and the first specified period may be before or after the second specified period. The image display means is displayed with a specific display that changes the display mode based on the operation for the specific operation means received in the specific period, and the first specification is performed regardless of the presence or absence of the operation for the specific operation means in the first specific period. When the second specific period starts after the period, the display mode of the specific display in the second specific period is changed to a display mode different from that of the first specific period.

While the symbol fluctuation is stopped (especially during the standby demo), the specification is such that the predetermined display is generally repeated, and the residual phenomenon (so-called burn-in) occurs in the part where the display mode is maintained during this period. It can occur.
For this measure, the gaming machine (effect control means) according to the present invention changes the display mode in the subsequent second specific period for the portion (first display) in which the display mode is maintained in the first specific period. Since the display mode is changed again when the first specific period is reached and the display mode is maintained over the first specific period, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the residual phenomenon, which is appropriate while the symbol change is stopped. Production control is realized.
In addition, for the display (specific display) whose display mode changes based on the operation by the player, a residual phenomenon may occur as in the first display if there is no operation, so the above countermeasure processing is applied in the same manner. doing.
Hereinafter, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described more specifically.

<About the structure of the gaming machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol display device 90 arranged in the region II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in the region III shown in FIG. 1 and their surroundings. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a gaming board 50 installed in the gaming machine 10. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the region V shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of a state in which the movable decorative body 85 is operating.
It should be noted that the configurations shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 merely list what is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and configurations and functions (not shown here) are added to the gaming machine 10. You may. Further, the gaming machine 10 does not necessarily have all of the configurations shown here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine, in which a gaming ball is launched into a front region (hereinafter referred to as a gaming region 50a) of a gaming board 50 in which a large number of gaming nails (not shown) are erected. When a game ball enters a winning opening (for example, a large winning opening 55 or the like), a winning ball is obtained. In the following description, the entry of a game ball into the winning opening may be simply expressed as "winning (to the winning opening)".

The gaming machine 10 has a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens back and forth, an inner frame (not shown) that holds the gaming board 50 detachably on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15, and the front side of the gaming board 50. A front frame 20 configured to cover is provided.

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported on the left end side by the hinge mechanism 21 and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame. The front frame 20 can be locked and unlocked by the cylinder lock 23.
The front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 arranged so as to cover the game area 50a, and the transparent member 25 transparently protects the game area 50a and the game board 50.
The front frame 20 includes an upper ball saucer 27 and a lower ball saucer 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball saucer 27 and the lower ball saucer 29 are vertically separated from each other and integrally provided with the front frame 20.
The front frame 20 is provided with an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball tray 29 so that the game ball stored in the upper ball tray 27 is launched toward the game area 50a by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31. It has become.

As shown in FIG. 3, a group of operation buttons operated by the player is arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27. In this operation button group, a ball lending button 39a, a return button 39b for accepting a prepaid card return operation, and a player's operation for switching an effect generated during a game or obtaining various information related to the game machine 10 are performed. It includes an effect button 37 that can be accepted, and cursor buttons 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) for instructing operations to move up, down, left, and right, respectively.
Further, on the side of the upper ball tray 27, a movable decorative body 22 operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided.

As described above, it can be said that the ball lending button 39a, the return button 39b, and the cursor button 38 are operating means provided at positions that can be operated by the player.
Here, the "position that the player can operate" is specifically the front side of the gaming machine 10 (the position that the player can directly touch while the gaming machine 10 is set), and the game is played. The position is different from the back side of the machine 10 and the inside of the gaming machine 10 (a position that cannot be touched unless the front frame 20 is opened).

At the lower part of the lower ball tray 29, a ball removing mechanism 36 is provided to discharge the game balls stored in the lower ball tray 29 downward. By operating the ball removing mechanism 36, a bottom opening (not shown) formed on the bottom surface of the lower ball tray 29 is opened, and the game ball is naturally dropped and discharged from the bottom opening.
Although not shown, the upper ball receiving tray 27 is provided with a mechanism for moving the stored ball to the lower ball receiving tray 29 by operating the same as the ball removing mechanism 36, and this mechanism and the ball removing are provided. By operating both of the mechanisms 36, it becomes possible to discharge the stored sphere.

A pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are arranged on the left side and the right side of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. Further, the upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a and 34b of the front frame 20 are formed by a light transmitting cover, and the effect lamps 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) are arranged inside the upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a and 34b, respectively. There is. The speaker 33 and the effect lamp 35 can output audio or turn on or off in conjunction with an effect or an error effect generated during the game.

The main display unit 81 arranged substantially in the center of the game board 50 is a fixed effect display device (liquid crystal display).
Although not shown, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment may include an effect display device (sub display unit) in addition to the main display unit 81, and the effect display device is an actuator such as a motor. It may be a movable one that operates by.

The main display unit 81 can display the variation display of the decorative symbol performed in conjunction with the variation display in the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92, which will be described later, and further various other effects. Can also be displayed.
In the variable display of the decorative symbol displayed on the main display unit 81, the displayed decorative symbol forms three symbol rows. The direction of the variable display of the decorative symbols in each symbol row is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a vertical direction, a horizontal direction, a depth direction, or a combination thereof (diagonal direction).
Here, although the depth direction is actually a two-dimensional variable display on the display screen of the main display unit 81, the decorative design is displayed in the front direction or the opposite direction from the back side of the main display unit 81. It refers to a virtual direction recognized by the player in a display mode using a method (for example, perspective method) for recognizing as if the display is variable.

Further, the main display unit 81 can display (output) the hold icon. The area where the hold icon is displayed and the area where the decorative pattern is displayed may be separated or overlapped.
Here, the hold icon is a display corresponding to each of the operation hold information described later, and the advantage of the symbol change executed based on the corresponding operation hold information depending on the shape, color, etc., particularly in the symbol change. It suggests the degree of expectation of winning a big hit.
The main display unit 81 corresponds to a symbol change during execution (so-called change), and can perform a display imitated by a hold icon, and the display is referred to as a change icon in the present embodiment.

The movable decorative body 85 is a general term for the large cat decorative body 85a, which is a general term for the left cat decorative body 85b and the right cat decorative body 85c. The movable decorative body 85 is a decorative body that imitates a cat, and can be moved by driving an actuator (not shown) or the like during a symbol variation period or a symbol stop period.
The large cat decoration 85a is concealed in a state that is difficult for the player to see in the original position (see FIG. 4), and is visible to the player by operating and moving from the original position to the center front of the main display unit 81. It will be in an easy state (see FIG. 6).
A part of the left cat decoration body 85b and the right cat decoration body 85c is visible to the player even in the in-situ position (see FIG. 4), and operates to move from the in-situ position to the front of the main display unit 81. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to see (see FIG. 6).

The large cat decoration 85a is a larger decoration than the left cat decoration 85b and the right cat decoration 85c. Although FIG. 6 shows a state in which the large cat decoration 85a, the left cat decoration 85b, and the right cat decoration 85c are all operating, they can be operated independently. ing.
The gaming machine 10 (first sub-control board 200) according to the present embodiment can realize the case shown in FIG. 6, and when only the large cat decoration 85a operates, the left cat decoration 85b and the right cat It is also feasible when the decorative body 85c operates and the large cat decorative body 85a does not operate, and in either case, it is controlled so as not to interfere (contact) with each other.

The movable decorative body 85 (85a, 85b, 85c) moves to a position where it overlaps a part of the display area of the main display unit 81 by operating, and each of them is physically higher than the main display unit 81. Since it is located (in front of the player when viewed), when it is activated, it makes at least a part of the display area of the main display unit 81 more difficult to see than when it is not activated.

A plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter referred to as LEDs) are arranged on the lower right side of the main display unit 81, and these LEDs constitute a display area of the symbol display device 90, and the symbols are formed. A special symbol and a normal symbol are displayed on the display device 90.
The symbol display device 90 is arranged at a position that is harder for the player to see than the main display unit 81, and the display area of the symbol display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the main display unit 81.
The arrangement and number of LEDs related to the symbol display device 90 in the present embodiment are as shown in FIG. 2, but this is an example, and the arrangement and number of LEDs related to the symbol display device 90 are limited to this example. It is not something that will be done.

The special symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol change that determines whether or not to operate the special electric accessory (for example, the special electric accessory 65). The special symbol in the present embodiment includes a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 and a second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 92.
The special symbol may be abbreviated as "special symbol", the first special symbol may be abbreviated as "special diagram 1", and the second special symbol may be abbreviated as "special diagram 2".

The ordinary symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation that determines whether or not to operate the ordinary electric accessory (for example, the ordinary electric accessory 61). The ordinary symbol in this embodiment is displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 93.
Ordinary symbols may be abbreviated as "Fu-zu", and ordinary electric accessories may be referred to as "Denchu".

The symbol display device 90 is further provided with a first special symbol holding lamp 94, a second special symbol holding lamp 95, and a normal symbol holding lamp 96.
The first special symbol hold lamp 94 makes it possible to specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the special figure 1 that is held, and the second special symbol hold lamp 95 makes it possible to specify the number of symbol changes of the special figure 2 that is held. The normal symbol holding lamp 96 makes it possible to specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the reserved normal symbol, and in each case, the lighting mode of the two LEDs (in this embodiment, only the right constant lighting = 1 and the left and right constant lighting). = 2, right side blinking + left side constant lighting = 3, left and right blinking = 4) makes it possible to specify the number of corresponding symbol fluctuations.

In the following description, the symbol variation in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed after the special symbol is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is referred to as "special symbol symbol variation" and is a normal symbol. The symbol variation in which the display device 93 is variablely displayed and then the normal map is stopped and displayed may be referred to as "the symbol variation of the normal map".
Further, in the following description, the variation display of the decorative symbol displayed on the main display unit 81 described above is referred to as "decorative symbol symbol variation" in distinction from "special symbol symbol variation" and "normal symbol symbol variation". May be called.
In the following description, the term "design variation" simply means the symbol variation of the special symbol unless otherwise specified.

By arranging obstacles such as a large number of game nails (not shown), a windmill 52, and decorative members on the front surface of the game board 50, a game area 50a is defined so that the launched game ball rolls. Has been done.
Further, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, curved outer rails 51 and inner rails 53 provided for guiding the game ball launched by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a are arranged. Has been done. The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with respect to the center of the game area 50a. Here, the windmill 52 is a mechanism for giving a change in the falling direction of the game ball, and refers to a nail-shaped one.

The game machine 10 can adjust the launch strength of the game ball depending on the magnitude of the rotation operation amount (for example, the rotation angle) of the operation handle 31, and the first flow path in which the weakly launched game ball rolls. Various obstacles are placed in the game area 50a so that the game ball rolls in either X (so-called left-handed) or the second flow path Y (so-called right-handed) in which the more strongly launched game ball rolls. Have been placed.

FIG. 4 illustrates the large winning opening 55, the large winning opening 56, the first starting opening 57, the second starting opening 59, the gate 63, and the general winning opening 67 (67a, 67b, 67c) as the main winning openings. .. Here, the winning openings shown in the figure are examples, and the number and arrangement thereof may be changed as appropriate.

The large winning opening 55 is arranged at the lower right of the game area 50a. A large prize opening sensor 72 is attached to the large winning opening 55, and the winning result of the large winning opening sensor 72 determines the winning of the large winning opening 55, and the winning of the large winning opening 55 is determined. A number of prize balls (15 in this embodiment) will be awarded.
In this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, more game balls roll toward the large winning opening 55 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Each obstacle is placed.

A special electric accessory 65 is attached to the grand prize opening 55. The special electric accessory 65 is a member that commutatively transitions to an open state in which it is easy to win a prize in the large winning opening 55 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a ball, and is opened or closed by the special electric accessory solenoid 41. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric accessory 65 is a part of the round game performed during the jackpot game set due to the fact that the jackpot is derived by the special figure winning / failing determination described later (special electric bonus described later). In the round game) in which the object 66 is closed, the object 66 is opened, and the large winning opening 55 is allowed to win the prize. As described above, when the special electric accessory 65 is in the open state, it is easy to win the prize in the big prize opening 55, so that the big hit game in which the chance of winning the prize ball is greatly increased is an advantageous game state. It can be said that.
The special electric accessory 65 is referred to as an "attacker", and the opening of the special electric accessory 65 by the special electric accessory solenoid 41 may be referred to as "attacker release".
Further, the special electric accessory 65 is also in the open state in at least a part of the small hit game caused by the small hit being derived by the special figure hit / fail determination, but the open state is compared with the above-mentioned big hit game. The time to become is short. Therefore, it can be said that the small hit game is a game state having a lower advantage than the big hit game.

The first starting port 57 is arranged in the lower center of the game area 50a. A first starting port sensor 70 is attached to the first starting port 57, and the winning result of the first starting port sensor 70 determines that the first starting port 57 has won a prize, and the first starting port 57 has won a prize. A fixed number of prize balls (4 in this embodiment) are awarded to the player. In at least a part of the case where the winning of the first starting port 57 is determined, the symbol change of the special figure 1 is performed.
In the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls are directed toward the first starting port 57 when the game is rolled from the first flow path X, as compared with the case where the game area 50a is rolled from the second flow path Y. It is assumed that obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

The second starting port 59 is arranged at the lower right of the game area 50a. A second starting port sensor 71 is attached to the second starting port 59, and the winning result of the second starting port sensor 71 determines that the second starting port 59 has won a prize, and the second starting port 59 has won a prize. A fixed number of prize balls (1 in this embodiment) are awarded to the player.
In at least a part of the case where the winning of the second starting port 59 is determined, the symbol change of the special figure 2 is performed.
In the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls are directed toward the second starting port 59 when the game is rolled from the second flow path Y than when the game area 50a is rolled from the first flow path X. It is assumed that obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

Ordinary electric accessories 61 (61a, 61b) are arranged in the flow path connected to the second starting port 59. The ordinary electric accessory 61 is a member that commutatively transitions to an open state in which it is easy to enter the game ball or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second starting port 59, and the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 40. Transitions to either an open state or a closed state.
More specifically, the ordinary electric accessory 61 is opened in at least a part of the game per normal figure that is won by the symbol change of the normal figure, and a prize is given to the second starting port 59 accordingly. Is acceptable. In this way, when the ordinary electric accessory 61 is in the open state, it is easy to win a prize in the second starting port 59, so that the symbol of the special figure 2 changes while suppressing the decrease of the game ball by the prize ball. Opportunities to be carried out can be greatly increased.

The general winning openings 67 (67a, 67b, 67c) are arranged at the lower left of the game area 50a. A general winning opening sensor 73 is attached to the general winning opening 67, and the winning result of the general winning opening sensor 73 determines the winning of the general winning opening 67, and the winning of the general winning opening 67 is determined. The given number of prize balls (4 in this embodiment) will be awarded.
In this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the first flow path X. Although each obstacle is arranged, each obstacle may be arranged so that many game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the second flow path Y. .. Further, the number of general winning openings 67 can be changed as appropriate.

In the region V which is a part of the game region 50a, a partition member 500 for dividing the flow path of the game ball into a plurality of is arranged. The partition member 500 constitutes a first flow path 501, a second flow path 502, a third flow path 503, and a fourth flow path 504.
The first flow path 501 is located on the uppermost side of the flow path composed of the partition member 500.
The second flow path 502 is a flow path provided with a gate 63 on the upstream side. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63, and a starting condition for starting a symbol variation related to a normal symbol is satisfied in at least a part of the case where the gate sensor 74 detects the entry of a game ball. In the present embodiment, the entry of the game ball into the gate 63 is not included in the payout condition of the prize ball. That is, even if the game ball enters the gate 63 of the present embodiment, the prize ball is zero.
The third flow path 503 is a flow path of a game ball located on the downstream side of the first flow path 501 and the second flow path 502, and has passed through the game ball that has passed through the first flow path 501 and the second flow path 502. All of the game balls flow down.
The fourth flow path 504 is a flow path provided with a large winning opening 56 on the upstream side. A count switch SW8 is attached to the large winning opening 56, and the winning of the large winning opening 56 is determined by the detection of the counting switch SW8, and the prize ball associated with the large winning opening 56 is given. ..
A special electric accessory 66 is arranged above the large winning opening 56. The special electric accessory 66 is a member that commutatively transitions to the open state where it is easy to enter the game ball or the closed state where it is difficult to enter the game ball into the large winning opening 56, and is a member of the special electric accessory solenoid 42. Depending on the operation, it transitions to either the open state or the closed state.

The special electric accessory 66 is a part of the round game performed during the jackpot game set due to the fact that the jackpot is derived by the special figure hit / fail determination described later (in the above-mentioned special electric accessory 65 in the closed state). In a certain round game), the game is opened, and the game ball is allowed to enter the large winning opening 56.
When the special electric accessory 66 is in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 56, so that the chance of winning the prize ball can be greatly increased. In this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, more game balls roll toward the large winning opening 56 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Each obstacle is placed.

A distribution member 505, a first region 506, and a second region 507 are provided on the downstream side of the fourth flow path 504, and the game balls flowing down into the fourth flow path 504 are distributed by the distribution member 505. Enter either the first region 506 or the second region 507.
FIG. 7 shows a state in which the distribution member 505 opens the second region 507, and in this state, the game ball flowing down to the fourth flow path 504 is distributed to the second region 507 and enters the ball. do.
Although not shown, in a state where the distribution member 505 closes the second region 507, the game ball flowing down into the fourth flow path 504 is distributed to the first region 506 and enters the ball.
Whether the distribution member 505 closes or opens the second region 507 is determined based on the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the symbol change that triggered the jackpot game being executed.
A count switch (not shown) is attached to the second region 507, and after the jackpot game detected by the count switch is completed, the process shifts to the special figure high accuracy and the normal figure high accuracy predetermined, which will be described later. The detection by the count switch may be referred to as "V winning" in the following description.

The out port 69 is arranged at the bottom of the game area 50a. A game ball that has been driven into the game area 50a and has not entered each of the above-mentioned winning openings falls into the out opening 69 and is processed as an out ball.
An out port sensor 75 is attached to the out port 69, and the out port detection command is stored in the transmission command storage area in at least a part of the detection by the out port sensor 75, and the main control board 100 to the first sub. It is transmitted to the control board 200.

Although the structure of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment has been described so far, these are specific examples, and the present invention can be implemented by another configuration.

<Regarding the control configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, the control configuration included in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a control configuration included in the gaming machine 10. The control configuration shown in FIG. 7 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a control configuration (not shown in FIG. 7).

The main control board 100 includes a CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes related to the game, a ROM 102 that stores control programs, various data, and the like, a RAM 103 that functions as a work area or buffer memory that serves as a temporary storage area, and peripheral boards and devices. It is provided with an I / O port 104 for inputting / outputting a signal between the above and a random number circuit 105 for generating a random number (hard random number), and these are connected to each other via an internal bus.

The CPU 101 reads various control programs stored in the ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing to execute various processes related to the main control of the game. The RAM 103 is backed up by a backup power supply of a power supply board (not shown). The area to be backed up by the RAM 103 is an area for storing data such as the stack pointer and each register held when the power is turned off when the power is turned off. Based on the information backed up in the area, the state of the gaming machine can be restored to the state before the power failure occurred.

The main control board 100 is electrically connected to the first starting port sensor 70, the second starting port sensor 71, the large winning port sensor 72, the general winning port sensor 73, the gate sensor 74, and the like, and is connected to the I / O port 104. The detection signals from these sensors can be input to the CPU 101 via.

The main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display device 91, a second special symbol display device 92, a normal symbol display device 93, a first special symbol hold lamp 94, a second special symbol hold lamp 95, and a normal symbol hold lamp 96. Also electrically connected, these display devices and their hold lamps are configured to be controllable via the I / O port 104.
The main control board 100 is also electrically connected to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 40 and the special electric accessory solenoid 41, and these solenoids can be controlled via the I / O port 104.
Further, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the main operation unit 39 including the ball lending button 39a and the return button 39b described above, and the operation detection state is changed by the sensor provided in the main operation unit 39. It is configured to be able to detect various operations of the main operation unit 39.

The main control board 100 and the first sub control board 200 are connected so as to enable data transmission from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200 at least. For example, the main control board 100 and the first sub control board 200 are connected by eight parallel signal lines and one strobe line, and go from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200. It is connected so as to be communicable only in one direction, and various effect control commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200.
It should be noted that data cannot be transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the main control board 100, and the first sub-control board 200 is configured so that data transmission cannot be requested to the main control board 100. ing.

The first sub-control board 200 includes a CPU 201 that performs various arithmetic processes related to the game effect based on the effect control command from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores the effect control program and various data, a work area that serves as a temporary storage area, and the like. It includes a RAM 203 that functions as a buffer memory and an I / O port 204 that inputs and outputs signals to and from peripheral boards and devices, and these are connected to each other via an internal bus. The first sub-control board 200 is configured so that the CPU 201 can execute the main control related to the game effect according to the control program stored in the ROM 202.
The first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the above-mentioned effect button 37, cursor button 38, and the like, and is configured to be able to detect various operations of each of these operation units by changing the operation detection state by the sensor. ..

Further, the first sub-control board 200 is an image control command for instructing the second sub-control board 300 to produce an image and an acoustic effect by an effect control process based on an effect control command from the main control board 100, and an effect lamp 35. Lamp control data for controlling lighting, movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 22 and the movable decorative body 85, and the like are generated.
The first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and image control commands related to image and sound are transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the second sub-control board 300. On the other hand, as a response, a response command (ACK command) indicating that the control command has been normally received is transmitted from the second sub-control board 300 to the first sub-control board 200.

Further, the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect lamp 35, and the lamp control data is transmitted via the I / O port 204. The effect lamp 35 is configured so that the lighting is controlled by the lamp control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200.

The first sub-control board 200 is also electrically connected to the movable decorative body 22 and the movable decorative body 85, and transmits movable control data via the I / O port 204.
The movable decoration body 22 and the movable decoration body 85 are configured so that the movement is controlled by the movement control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200.

The second sub-control board 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes related to production of images and sounds based on image control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 302 that stores an image control program, various data, and the like. A control program that includes a RAM 303 that functions as a work area or buffer memory that serves as a temporary storage area, and an I / O port 304 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards and devices, and the CPU 301 is stored in the ROM 302. It is configured to execute the main control related to the image production according to the above.
In addition, although not shown, the second sub-control board 300 has a VDP that generates image data according to the effect content based on the control signal received from the CPU 301, and the effect content based on the control signal received from the CPU 301. It is equipped with a sound source IC that generates sound data. The VDP is a so-called image processor, which reads image data stored in an image ROM in response to an instruction from the CPU 301, processes the image data, and transmits the image data generated by the image processing to the main display unit 81. A high-speed VRAM used for developing and processing image data read from an image ROM is connected to this VDP. The sound source IC reads the acoustic data stored in the voice ROM in response to the instruction from the CPU 301, synthesizes the read acoustic data, and outputs the final acoustic data generated to the speaker 33 via the amplifier.

The payout control board 400 includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, and a RAM 403 as a main configuration.
The payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and controls for driving the prize ball payout unit and paying out the prize balls based on the payout control command from the main control board 100. At the same time, the ball feeding mechanism and the launching mechanism are driven synchronously based on the amount of operation of the launching handle to control the launching of the game ball.

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Next, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration included in the gaming machine 10. The functional configuration shown in FIG. 8 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a functional configuration (not shown in FIG. 8).

As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 100 includes a ball entry determination means 110, a main random number generation means 115, a main hold control means 120, a preliminary determination means 130, a special figure lottery means 140, a normal figure lottery means 150, and a jackpot game. The control means 160, the symbol display control means 165, the electric accessory control means 170, the game state control means 155, the main information storage means 180, the main error control means 185, and the main command management means 190 are provided. , Which is functionally represented by each control configuration on the main control board 100 described with reference to FIG. 7.

The main information storage means 180 is a means for temporarily storing the data read by the means provided in the main control board 100, the data derived by the calculation in the means, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. .. In particular, the data (effect control command) stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180 is transmitted to the subcommand management means 270 of the first sub-control board 200, which will be described later, by the command transmission means after being stored. Will be done.

The ball entry determination means 110 determines the winning of each winning opening based on the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning opening.

The main random number generating means 115 can generate a plurality of types of random numbers having different update ranges by the random number circuit 105, and one or a plurality of random numbers corresponding to the winning opening from the random number circuit 105 at the timing when the winning opening is determined. Acquire (latch) a random number.
More specifically, when the winning of the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59 is determined, the main random number generating means 115 is used for determining whether the special figure is correct or not, which will be described later, and for determining whether or not the fall is successful. A random number, a random number for a special figure stop symbol lottery, and a random number for a special figure fluctuation pattern lottery are acquired. When the winning of the gate 63 is determined, the random number for determining whether or not the normal figure is correct, the random number for the normal figure lottery, and the random number for the normal figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which will be described later, are stored in the corresponding storage of the main information storage means 180. Store in the area.

The main hold control means 120 controls the hold of the symbol change of the special figure and the hold of the symbol change of the normal figure. Regarding special figure 1, a random number for determining whether or not the special figure is correct, a random number for determining whether or not the fall is correct, a random number for drawing a special figure stop symbol, and a special figure fluctuation pattern, which are acquired when a prize is won in the first starting port 57, are obtained. The random number for the lottery is held (stored) as the operation hold information of the special figure 1.
More specifically, the main hold control means 120 is incremented by 1 each time the operation hold information of the special figure 1 is held, and the operation hold information of the special figure 1 is used (in the lottery of the special figure lottery means 140). A hold counter (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1 hold counter”) that is decremented by 1 for each use) is provided, and the value of the special figure 1 hold counter is the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). The operation hold information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 hold counter of the main information storage means 180, the used operation hold information is cleared each time the operation hold information is used, and the remaining operation hold information is cleared. Control is performed to move (shift) the information from the current storage area to the storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 hold counter, which is one less than the current special figure 1 hold counter, in order from the smallest of the special figure 1 hold counters.
The main hold control means 120 performs the same control as described above for the special figure 2 and the normal figure, respectively. The holding counter of the special figure 2 is referred to as a holding counter of the special figure 2.
Further, in the following description, "holding of operation hold information" may be expressed as "holding of symbol change".
Further, the main hold control means 120 includes the values of the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter when the operation hold information (hold counter) of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is updated (added or subtracted). An effect control command (holding command) is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.
In the present embodiment, when both the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 1 and the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 2 are held, the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 2 is given priority. used.

When the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at the timing of the predetermined advance determination, the advance determination means 130 executes the advance determination for the look-ahead effect targeting the operation suspension information.
More specifically, the pre-determination means 130 reads out each random number of the operation hold information held this time, pre-determines the special figure hit / fail judgment, pre-determines the fall hit / fail judgment, pre-determines the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the special figure. Perform pre-judgment of variable pattern lottery. In each preliminary determination, a lottery table (not shown) equivalent to the lottery table (details will be described later) used for the lottery corresponding to each preliminary determination is used. Therefore, these pre-determinations derive the same result as the result of the lottery executed later.
Further, the pre-determination means 130 generates an effect control command (pre-determination command) including the result of the derived pre-determination, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.
As described above, the pre-determination command is transmitted (generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180) when the operation hold information of the special figure is suspended at a predetermined pre-determination timing. Because it is, it will be sent following the above-mentioned hold command.

The special figure lottery means 140 includes a special figure hit / fail determination means 141, a special figure stop symbol lottery means 142, a special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 143, and a fall hit / fail determination means 144, and includes a fall hit / fail determination means 144 and a special figure hit / fail determination means. Processing by each means is executed in the order of 141, the special figure stop symbol lottery means 142, and the special figure variation pattern deriving means 143. When the change start condition of the special figure is satisfied, the special figure lottery means 140 reads out the earliest operation hold information among the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 180.
"The condition for starting the fluctuation of the special figure is satisfied" is, for example, that the jackpot is not in progress, that neither special figure 1 nor special figure 2 is in the process of symbol change, and that of special figure 1 and special figure 2. All the conditions that the operation suspension information exists in at least one of the above are satisfied.

FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used in the lottery on the main control board 100.
In a lottery using the following lottery table including the lottery table shown in FIG. 9, the lottery values stored in the lottery table are sequentially added to the read random numbers in a predetermined order, and carry (overflow of digits) occurs. The result corresponding to the lottery value is derived as the result of the lottery.
In the following description, the lottery table is named for convenience of explanation, but it is sufficient that data such as the lottery value included in the lottery table corresponding to the name is identifiablely stored in each ROM. The name does not specify the area where the data is stored. Further, in the lottery table shown below, items described for convenience of explanation and "-" or "0" as the lottery value are described, but these indicate the data stored in each ROM. is not it. Further, when the same lottery value as the maximum value of the random number range used for the lottery is described in the lottery table, 100% of the result is derived, so that it is not always necessary to perform the lottery.

At the start of the symbol variation, the special figure winning / failing determination means 141 reads out a random number for determining whether the special figure is correct or not, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for determining whether the special figure is correct or not, and corresponds to any of big hit, small hit, and loss. It is decided by lottery.

FIG. 9A shows a lottery table for determining whether or not the special figure 1 is correct, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535. Therefore, when the special figure lottery state has a low probability in Special Figure 1 (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as "special figure low probability"), there is a big hit with a probability of 200/65536 and a small hit with a probability of 300/65536. , The remaining probability of 65036/65536 is off, and if the special figure lottery state is high probability in Special Figure 1 (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as "special figure high accuracy"), there is a probability of 500/65536. There is a big hit, a small hit with a probability of 300/65536, and a deviation with the remaining probability of 64736/65536.

FIG. 9B shows a lottery table for determining whether or not the result is correct in FIG. 2, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535, as in the case of determining whether or not the result is correct in FIG. Therefore, in the special figure low probability of special figure 1, there is a big hit with a probability of 200/65536, and the probability of the remaining 65336/65536 is off, and in the special figure high probability of special figure 2, there is a big hit with a probability of 500/65536, and the rest. The probability of 65036/65536 is off.

In this way, it can be said that the special figure high accuracy has a higher probability of deriving a big hit than the special figure low accuracy, and has a higher advantage than the special figure low accuracy. Further, in the special figure 2 hit / fail determination in the present embodiment, the small hit is not derived.

The special symbol stop symbol lottery means 142 reads a random number for the special symbol stop symbol lottery when a big hit is derived by the special figure stop symbol lottery 141, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special symbol stop symbol lottery. The stop symbol of the special figure is decided by lottery.
FIG. 9C shows a lottery table for the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99. Therefore, in the special figure 1, when the big hit is derived, the symbol A is determined with a probability of 50/100 and the symbol B is determined as a stop symbol with a probability of 50/100.
Here, in the symbol A, the number of times (the number of rounds (R number)) that the special electric accessory 65 is released for a sufficient time (about 9 balls to win) during the big hit game is 8, and the big hit. With a symbol that has low accuracy and high accuracy (details will be described later) after the game is over (hereinafter, it may be referred to as "normal symbol", and the jackpot related to the symbol may be referred to as "normal jackpot"). be. On the other hand, the symbol B has a number of rounds (R number) of 9, and may be referred to as a "probability variation symbol" after the big hit game is completed. Such a jackpot may be referred to as a "probability variable jackpot"). Therefore, the symbol B is more advantageous than the symbol A in both the number of rounds and the subsequent special symbol lottery state.

FIG. 9D shows a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99 as in the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery. Therefore, in the special figure 2, when the big hit is derived, the symbol a has a probability of 70/100, the symbol b has a probability of 10/100, and the symbol c has a probability of 20/100.
Here, the symbol a is a probability variation symbol having 16 rounds and having a high accuracy of special figures and a high accuracy of a normal figure after the end of the big hit game, and the symbol b has 9 rounds and the end of the big hit game. It is a probabilistic pattern that will later become highly accurate for special figures and high accuracy for normal figures. On the other hand, the symbol c is a normal symbol having 8 rounds and having low accuracy and high accuracy after the big hit game. Therefore, it can be said that the advantage increases in the order of symbol c, symbol b, and symbol a.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the special figure high accuracy after the big hit game according to the special figure 1 (50/100) and the ratio of the special figure high accuracy after the big hit game according to the special figure 2 (80). / 100) is different. This difference is, for example, that when the game ball passes through a specific area provided in the big winning opening 55 during the big hit game, it has a function to make the special figure highly accurate after the big hit game is completed, and it is easy to pass through the specific area. It can be realized by changing whether or not to provide a round (9th round in this embodiment) depending on the stop symbol of the special figure.

Further, in the special symbol stop symbol lottery means 142, when the big hit is not derived by the special symbol hit / miss determination means 141, the symbol C is used when the special figure 1 is a small hit, and the symbol D is used when the special figure 1 is missed. When the symbol d is out of FIG. 2, the symbol d is uniformly determined as the stop symbol.

The special figure variation pattern deriving means 143 derives the special figure variation pattern (variation time). Specifically, the special figure variation pattern deriving means 143 has a plurality of types of special figures based on the current special figure variation pattern deriving state (details will be described later) and the lottery result of the special figure variation pattern deriving means 141 this time. One special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table for deriving the current special figure fluctuation pattern is selected from the fluctuation pattern lottery table, and the selected special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table and the random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery are used. To derive one special figure fluctuation pattern.
The special figure variation pattern deriving means 143 generates an effect control command (variation start command) for designating the derived special figure variation pattern, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180. It should be noted that the fluctuation start command includes at least information on the number of symbol fluctuations since the start of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC.

The fall hit / fail determination means 144 reads a random number for fall hit / fail determination stored in the determination area of the main information storage means 180, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for fall hit / fail determination to win the fall hit / fail determination. It is decided by lottery.
FIG. 9E shows a lottery table for determining whether or not to fall, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535. Therefore, there is a probability of 130/65536 to win the fall hit / fail judgment.
It should be noted that the fall hit / fail determination is performed in common for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and is performed before the special figure hit / miss judgment in the special figure high accuracy. Therefore, even if the special figure is highly accurate at the start of the symbol change, if the fall hit / fail judgment is won, the lottery table for the special figure low probability is used in the special figure hit / fail judgment immediately after.

The normal figure lottery means 150 reads out the earliest operation hold information among the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 180 when the symbol of the normal figure is not changing, and uses the read random number to perform the normal. Judging the correctness of the figure Executes the normal figure correctness judgment. When the normal electric accessory 61 is controlled to be in the open state by the normal figure winning / failing determination, the normal figure lottery means 150 determines the stop symbol of the normal figure by lottery. The symbol lottery and the normal figure fluctuation pattern lottery in which the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the normal map is determined by the lottery are executed.
In the normal figure lottery judgment, the normal figure lottery state has a high probability (sometimes abbreviated as "Public map high probability") and the normal figure lottery state has a low probability (abbreviated as "Public map low probability"). In some cases). In the present embodiment, in the high accuracy of the normal map, the probability of hitting the normal map is 65535/65536, and the probability of the remaining 1/65536 is off, while in the low probability of the normal map, the probability of hitting the normal map is 1/65536. Therefore, the remaining probability of 65535/65536 is a deviation. In addition, in the case of low accuracy of the normal map, it may not be a hit in the normal map (it will be out of alignment in 65536/65536).

In the normal figure stop symbol lottery, one stop symbol is obtained by lottery using a lottery table (not shown) for the normal figure stop symbol lottery from a plurality of types of stop symbols having different open patterns of the ordinary electric accessory 61. It is determined. In addition, in the case of a deviation in the judgment of whether or not the normal figure is correct, the stop symbol is uniformly determined as in the special figures 1 and 2.

Further, in the normal map fluctuation pattern lottery, as in the special map fluctuation pattern lottery, one normal map fluctuation is performed by drawing from a plurality of types of normal map fluctuation patterns using a lottery table (not shown) for the normal map fluctuation pattern lottery. The pattern is determined.

The game state control means 155 controls the special figure lottery state. Specifically, as described above, the game state control means 155 sets the special figure low accuracy at the start of the big hit game related to the normal big hit, and sets the special figure high accuracy at the end of the big hit game related to the probability variation big hit. If the fall hit / fail judgment is won, the special figure is considered to be low at that point (before the special figure hit / fail judgment).
In addition, the game state control means 155 controls the normal drawing lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155 sets the normal figure low accuracy at the start of the big hit game regardless of the symbol related to the big hit, and until the symbol is changed 100 times at the end of the normal big hit game. The normal figure is high accuracy (after 100 symbol changes, the normal figure is low accuracy), and at the end of the big hit related to the probability variation big hit, until the start of the next big hit game (for example, a finite number of times sufficient for the big hit to be derived). (For example, the case of setting 5000 times) is set to high accuracy of the normal map, and if the judgment of whether or not the fall is successful in the high accuracy of the normal map is won, the low accuracy of the normal map is set at the end of the symbol change.
In addition, the state of low accuracy of special map and high accuracy of normal map may be referred to as low accuracy time reduction.

Further, the game state control means 155 controls the special figure variation pattern derivation state. The transition of this special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the gaming state according to the special figure lottery state and the normal figure lottery state, and the transition of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state.
The special map fluctuation pattern derivation state includes the special map variation pattern derivation state PA corresponding to the special map low accuracy and the normal map low accuracy, the special map variation pattern derivation state PB corresponding to the special map high accuracy and the normal map high accuracy, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state. It can be roughly divided into the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC corresponding to the figure low accuracy and the normal figure high accuracy.
For example, the following conditions are provided for the transition between the derivation states of each special figure fluctuation pattern. The transition condition (i) is the end of the jackpot game related to the probabilistic jackpot, the transition condition (ii) is the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, and the transition condition (iii) is the winning of the fall hit / fail judgment. (Iv) is the end of the 100th symbol change.

The special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC are associated with different special figure variation pattern lottery tables. For example, when staying in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern deriving means 143 derives the special figure variation pattern by referring to the special figure variation pattern lottery table A (not shown) at the start of the symbol variation. do. When staying in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the special figure variation pattern deriving means 143 derives the special figure variation pattern by referring to the special figure variation pattern lottery table B (not shown) at the start of the symbol variation. When staying in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, the special figure variation pattern deriving means 143 derives the special figure variation pattern by referring to the special figure variation pattern lottery table C (not shown) at the start of the symbol variation.
The special figure variation pattern lottery table referred to by the special figure variation pattern derivation means 143 does not necessarily have to be different for each special figure variation pattern derivation state, and may be shared in some special figure variation pattern derivation states. ..

The average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derived by the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 143 when staying in each special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state (variation time that can be selected in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state (special). Appearance rate (ratio that can occur in any symbol variation derived by multiplying the probability that the result of the special figure hit / fail judgment is derived by the winning probability of the special figure variation pattern) with respect to the figure variation pattern). ) Can be different (the sum of the variable times derived by multiplying).
In the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC. , The special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB becomes shorter in this order. The order of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states PB and C may be reversed or may be the same.

The game state control means 155 generates an effect control command (game state designation command) including each state after the update occurs when the special figure lottery state, the normal figure lottery state, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state are updated. Then, the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.

When the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is a big hit, the big hit game control means 160 determines the demo time related to the big hit start demo and the demo time related to the big hit end demo according to the determined big hit symbol.
At the start of the big hit, the big hit game control means 160 generates an effect control command (big hit start command) including the demo time related to the big hit start demo, stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180, and at the end of the big hit, An effect control command (big hit end command) including the demo time related to the big hit end demo is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.
Further, the big hit game control means 160 also determines the time related to the small hit start demo and the demo time related to the small hit end demo even when the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is a small hit. A production control command (small hit start command) including the demo time related to the small hit start demo is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180. At the end of the small hit, the demo time related to the small hit end demo is generated. An effect control command (small hit end command) including the above is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.

The symbol display control means 165 causes the first special symbol display device 91 to variablely display the special figure 1 according to the special symbol fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the special figure 1, and determines by a special symbol stop symbol lottery after the variation time has elapsed. The special figure 1 is stopped and displayed by the stopped symbol. Similarly, according to the special symbol fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 is variablely displayed on the second special symbol display device 92, and the stop determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery after the lapse of the fluctuation time. The special figure 2 is stopped and displayed by the symbol.
The symbol display control means 165 has a special figure game timer for managing the time (variable time, stop display time) related to the display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and when the special figure is stopped and displayed (special). (At the timing when the value of the game timer becomes "0"), an effect control command (variation stop command) for requesting a definite display of the decorative symbol is generated, and the command is used as a transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180. Store in.

The symbol display control means 165 causes the normal symbol display device 93 to variablely display the normal map according to the normal map fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the normal map, and after the fluctuation time elapses, the normal map is determined by the normal map stop symbol lottery. Stop display with the stop symbol.
The symbol display control means 165 has a normal map game timer for managing the time (variable time, stop display time) related to the display of the normal map.

When the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is a big hit, the electric accessory control means 170 outputs a control signal to the special electric accessory solenoid 41 after the stop display of the special figure, and the special electric accessory 65 is designated as a special figure. It is released according to the release pattern corresponding to the stop symbol. In the jackpot game, one opening / closing operation of the special electric accessory 65 is regarded as one round game, and the round game is continuously executed for a specified number of rounds (16R, 9R, 8R in this example). be.
When the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is a small hit, the electric accessory control means 170 outputs a control signal to the special electric accessory solenoid 41 after the stop display of the special figure, and the special electric accessory 65 is used for a short period of time. Open only (0.05 seconds).
Further, when the electric accessory control means 170 wins the normal drawing winning / failing lottery, the electric accessory control means 170 outputs a control signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 40 and causes the ordinary electric accessory 61 to follow the opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol of the normal drawing. Let it open.

The non-gaming state control main means 175 executes at least the following processing. The following description denies that the non-gaming state control main means 175 executes a process not listed here (for example, a setting change process for changing a set value related to a predetermined jackpot winning probability). It's not a thing.
(I) The non-gaming state control main means 175 is a state at the time of power interruption immediately before power recovery, ON / OFF of the setting key switch (not shown) at the time of power recovery, and a RAM clear switch (not shown) at the time of power recovery. A process of setting one of a plurality of states after the power is restored is performed on the condition that the combination of ON / OFF and the normality / abnormality of the RAM 103 and various sensors at the time of power restoration are performed.
(Ii) The non-gaming state control main means 175 is used for the game of the RAM 103 when the execution of the RAM clear processing is affirmed in the process of (i) (including the case where the RAM clear process is performed after the process of (iii)). In principle, the data stored in the area other than the area related to the set value is cleared. However, if there is an abnormality in the set value (when the set value is out of the range), the area related to the set value may also be cleared.
(Iii) The non-gaming state control main means 175 is at least a part of the case where the error state is determined by the main error control means 185 (including the case where various sensors are determined to be abnormal in the process of (i) above). In, the game impossible state is set.
(Iv) In the non-gaming state control main means 175, the timer is activated when the fluctuation stop command, the big hit end command, or the small hit end command is set, and the game ball does not pass through the out port 69 while the timer is activated. When a predetermined time elapses in the state, the standby demo command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.
Here, the fluctuation stop command is an effect command stored in the transmission command storage area when the symbol fluctuation is stopped. The jackpot end command is an effect command stored in the transmission command storage area at the end of the jackpot (when the special electric accessory opened in the final round is closed). The small hit end command is an effect command stored in the transmission command storage area at the end of the small hit (when the special electric accessory opened by the small hit is closed). The standby demo command is an effect command stored in the transmission command storage area at the time of transition to the standby demo state (when the above-mentioned timer measures a predetermined time, etc.).
The control related to the transmission of the standby demo command will be described later.

As described above, the main information storage means 180 temporarily stores the data read by each means, the data derived by the calculation by each means, and the like, and the data derived as a result of storage. It is a means to temporarily store in the area.

The main error control means 185 monitors the input information of the I / O port 104 and determines whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in an error state. When it is determined that the error state is established, the effect control command (error command) including the error information is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.
The main error control means 185 causes the payout control board 400 to restrict the launch of the game ball when an error state of high importance such as an error state due to detection by a magnetic sensor (not shown) occurs. , The process other than storing the error command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180 may be executed.

When the effect control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180, the main command management means 190 transmits the effect control command to the first sub-control board 200.
As a general rule, each effect control command is transmitted in the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.

As shown in FIG. 8, the first sub-control board 200 includes a sub-random number generation means 210, a normal effect control means 220, a sub-error control means 230, a lamp control means 240, a movable accessory control means 250, and a sub-information storage means 260. And subcommand management means 270 are provided, and these means functionally represent what is realized by each control configuration on the first sub-control board 200 described with reference to FIG. 7.
The sub-information storage means 260 is a means for temporarily storing the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the means, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. Is. Further, the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 190 is stored in the reception command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 by the sub-command management means 270.

The sub-random number generation means 210 can generate a random number (software random number) updated by the program process by the CPU 201, and acquires the random number at the timing when each lottery (details will be described later) is executed by the normal effect control means 220.

The normal effect control means 220 includes an effect mode control means 221, an effect route determining means 222, a look-ahead effect control means 223, a sub hold control means 224, an effect content determining means 225, a decorative symbol control means 226, and a jackpot effect control means 227. Be prepared.

The effect mode control means 221 controls the transition of the effect mode in a manner consistent with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed on the main control board 100 side when the game state designation command is transmitted.
The effect mode in the present embodiment is roughly classified into a normal mode, a low probability time saving mode, and a probability change mode. The special figure variation pattern derivation state PA corresponds to the normal mode, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB corresponds to the probability variation mode, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC corresponds to the low probability time saving mode.
Further, when the pre-determination command is transmitted, the effect mode control means 221 determines the result of the pre-determination included in the pre-determination command (for example, the special figure variation pattern derivation state corresponding to the symbol variation reserved this time). Based on this, it is also possible to determine the effect mode corresponding to the symbol change held this time by the same method as when the game state specification command is transmitted.

When the pre-determination command is transmitted, the effect route determining means 222 is from a plurality of types of effect routes corresponding to the effect mode corresponding to the symbol variation reserved this time, based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command. Determine (set) one production route that corresponds to the symbol change that was put on hold this time. However, the effect route determining means 222 can also determine the effect route based on the special figure variation pattern specified by the variation start command, the effect mode currently set, and the like.
As described above, the effect route is an effect from the start to the end of the symbol change, and makes it possible to specify the flow of the effect for notifying the result of the special figure hit / miss determination in the symbol change. The content of the effect executed by the symbol change is determined according to the effect route corresponding to the symbol change. Further, the combination of the production routes corresponding to the production modes differs depending on the production mode.

When the pre-reading effect control means 223 is transmitted, the pre-reading effect controlling means 223 determines the content of the pre-reading effect based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command.
The look-ahead effect is the degree of expectation for the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment in the symbol change of the look-ahead target and the symbol change of the look-ahead target over one or more times of the symbol change before the symbol change of the look-ahead target is started. It is a production that suggests the content of the production to be executed.

When a hold command is received, the sub hold control means 224 has a hold display area (described later) of the main display unit 81 based on the information of the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter included in the command. In order to display the hold display of the number corresponding to the special figure 1 hold counter and the hold display of the number corresponding to the special figure 2 hold counter in the area where the hold pedestal image 81c illustrated in FIG. 12 and the like is displayed). Set the production data of.

When the change start command is transmitted, the effect content determining means 225 is the content of the advance notice effect to be executed in the current symbol change based on various information (including the above-mentioned special figure change pattern) included in the command. To decide.
More specifically, the effect route determining means 222 uses an effect pattern lottery table (not shown) corresponding to the effect route for the content of the effect (effect pattern) to be executed at each stage of the determined effect route. It will be decided by the lottery etc. By doing so, it is possible to change the content of the effect related to (executed according to) the determined effect route, and it is possible to have a connection to the effect in one symbol variation. Further, even when the same effect route is determined, it is possible to make various effects to be executed.
Further, the content of the effect to be executed may be uniquely associated with the effect route, and even in such a case, the effect route is an effect from the start to the end of the symbol variation. It can be said that it defines the process of the effect of notifying the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment in the symbol change.

When the change start command is transmitted, the decorative symbol control means 226 is a combination of the final stop symbols of the decorative symbols (left symbol, middle symbol, etc.) based on the effect content determined by the effect content determination means 225. Determine the right design). In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the final stop of the decorative symbol may be simply expressed as the stop of the decorative symbol.
The decorative symbols in the present embodiment include "1 symbol" imitating the number "1", "2 symbols" imitating the number "2", "3 symbols" imitating the number "3", and numbers. "4 symbols" imitating "4", "5 symbols" imitating the number "5", "6 symbols" imitating the number "6", and "7 symbols" imitating the number "7" In the following explanations, "1 symbol", "3 symbols", "5 symbols", and "7 symbols" are collectively referred to as "odd symbols", and "2 symbols", "4 symbols", and "6 symbols". "Designs" may be collectively referred to as "even symbols".

The decorative symbol control means 226 can determine the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped corresponding to the stop symbol of the special symbol. Specifically, symbol A and symbol c are associated with even-numbered symbols (for example, "2 symbols"-"2 symbols"-"2 symbols"), and symbol B and symbol b are odd numbers excluding 7 symbols. Correspondence of symbol alignment (for example, "1 symbol"-"1 symbol"-"1 symbol"), 7 symbol alignment corresponding to symbol a, and random number (any of) for symbol C, symbol D, and symbol d. A combination of symbols that does not have a uniform pattern) is supported.
In addition, in order to make the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped correspond to the stop symbol of the special symbol, it is not always necessary to have the above-mentioned correspondence relationship. If the expectation of the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped is not high, in some cases (a ratio lower than the ratio of the above-mentioned correspondence), a combination of decorations different from the above-mentioned correspondence is adopted. Even in such a case, it can be said that the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped corresponds to the stop symbol of the special symbol.

When the jackpot start command is transmitted, the jackpot effect control means 227 determines the content of the jackpot effect that notifies that the jackpot game is in progress, based on the information included in the command. The jackpot effect includes a start demo effect that notifies the start of the jackpot game, a round effect that notifies that the round game is in progress, and an end demo effect that notifies the end of the jackpot game.

The normal effect control means 220 reads out the effect data of each device corresponding to the effect at the execution timing of each effect according to the effect content determined by the above-mentioned means included in the first sub-control board 200. If the read effect data includes effect data related to image and sound, an image control command related to image and sound is generated based on the effect data, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260. Store in.

When the standby demo command is transmitted, the standby demo control means 280 executes a standby demo effect that changes to a plurality of different effect stages based on the game state at that time. The flow of execution of the standby demo effect will be described in detail later.
The standby demo control means 280 reads out the effect data of each device corresponding to the effect stage at the execution timing of each effect stage included in the standby effect. If the read effect data includes effect data related to image and sound, an image control command related to image and sound is generated based on the effect data, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260. Store in.

The volume / light amount adjusting means 290 adjusts the volume of the speaker 33 and the light amount of the effect lamp 35 based on the operation of the cursor button 38. More specifically, the volume / light amount adjusting means 290 lowers the volume of the speaker 33 by one step each time the operation of the left cursor button 38c is received, and reduces the volume of the speaker 33 by 1 each time the operation of the right cursor button 38d is received. Raise it step by step. Further, the volume / light amount adjusting means 290 lowers the light amount of the effect lamp 35 by one step each time the operation of the lower cursor button 38b is received, and reduces the light amount of the effect lamp 35 by one step each time the operation of the upper cursor button 38a is received. increase.
The specific display mode of the volume / light amount adjusting means 290 will be described later.

When an error command is transmitted, the sub-error control means 230 determines an error effect pattern and reads out effect data for executing the error effect according to the error effect pattern.
The sub-error control means 230 independently determines whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in an error state (independently of the main error control means 185), and executes an error effect when it is determined that the game machine 10 is in an error state. The effect data may be read out, and the error state includes, for example, a right-handed error state determined based on the number of winnings of the gate 63 at the time of low accuracy in the normal drawing.

The lamp control means 240 holds lamp control data for controlling the lighting of the effect lamp 35, and corresponds to the effect data 35 read by the normal effect control means 220 or the standby demo control means 280. If there is effect data, the lamp control data is read out based on the effect data, and the read lamp control data is transmitted to the effect lamp 35.

The movable accessory control means 250 holds the movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 22 and the movable decorative body 85, and the effect read by the normal effect control means 220 or the standby demo control means 280. If the data includes effect data corresponding to the movable accessory, the movable control data is read out based on the effect data, and the read movable control data is transmitted to the movable decorative body 22 and the movable decorative body 85.

As described above, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the means, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. It is a means to do.

The subcommand management means 270 receives the effect control command transmitted from the main control board 100, stores the received effect command in the receive command storage area of the sub information storage means 260, and stores the transmission command of the sub information storage means 260. When the image control command is stored in the area, the image control command is transmitted to the second sub-control board 300. As a general rule, each image control command is transmitted in the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine that executes a winning / failing determination for determining whether or not to win a big hit with the start of a symbol change, and is an operation means (effect button 37). And a cursor button 38), an effect means including at least an image display means (main display unit 81), and an effect control means (first sub-control board 200 or second sub-control board 300) for controlling the effect means. It can be rephrased as a thing.

<Countermeasures for residual phenomena during the period when symbol fluctuation is stopped>
Hereinafter, the measures related to the countermeasures for the residual phenomenon during the period when the symbol change is stopped will be described in detail.

FIG. 11 is a specific example of the timing chart during the stop period of the symbol change.
The timing chart assumes a case where the gaming machine 10 is left unattended without any operation after the symbol variation is stopped in the special symbol variation pattern derivation state PA.
The timing chart related to the "speaker" illustrated in FIG. 11 is smaller than the period during which the speaker 33 is controlled by the volume currently set by the volume adjustment function (upper part in the timing chart) and the above volume. It shows the switching between the period during which the speaker 33 is controlled by the volume (preferably mute) (lower part in the timing chart).
The timing chart related to the "menu call operation reception" shown in FIG. 11 can accept an operation for being displayed (hereinafter, simply referred to as a menu call operation) in a state where the "menu display" described later is not displayed. It shows the switching between the period (upper part in the timing chart) and the period in which the menu call operation is not accepted (lower part in the timing chart).
In the timing chart related to the "volume adjustment operation reception" shown in FIG. 11, the volume is lowered by pressing the left cursor button 38c, and the volume is turned down by pressing the right cursor button 38d. Switching between the period during which the raising operation (hereinafter referred to simply as the volume adjustment operation) can be accepted (upper part in the timing chart) and the period during which the volume adjustment operation is not accepted (lower part in the timing chart). It shows.

Here, the menu call operation is specifically to press either the effect button 37 or the cursor button 38 (upper cursor button 38a, lower cursor button 38b, left cursor button 38c, and right cursor button 38d). .. On the other hand, since the volume adjustment operation is to operate either the left cursor button 38c or the right cursor button 38d, in the present embodiment, it overlaps with a part of the operation corresponding to the menu call operation. Therefore, during the period when one can accept, the other is not accepted.
However, the relationship between the menu call operation and the volume adjustment operation does not have to be as described above. For example, the menu call operation and the volume adjustment operation are different operations (in a mode in which different operation means are used from each other). There may be a mode in which the volume adjustment operation can be accepted when the menu call operation and the volume adjustment operation are the same operation and the menu call operation can be accepted. In the latter aspect, when an operation that is both a menu calling operation and a volume adjusting operation is performed, the set volume may be changed and the menu may be displayed.

Returning to the description of the timing chart of FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 11, while the volume adjustment operation can be accepted during the symbol change, the menu call operation is not accepted.
FIG. 12A is shown as a specific example of the display mode of the main display unit 81 during the symbol variation. As shown in FIG. 12 (a), as shown on the main display unit 81 during the symbol change, the background display 81a displayed on the innermost side (the lowest layer) and the decorative symbol control means 226 control the display. The decorative symbol column 81b consisting of the decorative symbol columns (left decorative symbol, middle decorative symbol, and right decorative symbol), the hold pedestal image 81c indicating the position where the hold icon is displayed, and the position where the variable icon is displayed. The variable pedestal image 81d shown and the character image 81e displayed in the vicinity of the variable icon (variable pedestal image 81d) are exemplified.
The character image 81e is a moving image, and its display mode may change each time the symbol changes. For example, the character image 81e acts on the variable icon (slaps with the nose, etc.) and changes the display mode of the variable icon to suggest the winning expectation of the big hit in the symbol variation. The character image 81e is in charge.
Each display (or each image) listed here is only a typical one displayed on the main display unit 81 during the symbol change, and the display that does not correspond to any of them is the main display unit 81. It is allowed that there is a period in which at least a part of the items listed here is not displayed on the main display unit 81.

Although not shown in FIG. 11, an operation of changing the amount of light, specifically, an operation of increasing the amount of light by pressing the upper cursor button 38a and decreasing the amount of light by pressing the lower cursor button 38b (hereinafter, simply the amount of light). The adjustment operation) is described as being accepted only during the period when the menu is displayed in the present embodiment, and the light amount adjustment operation is not accepted during the other period.
However, the light amount adjustment operation does not have to have the above specifications, and may be accepted during the period when the menu is not displayed, for example, during the symbol change as in the volume adjustment operation.

When the symbol variation is stopped, as described above, the variation stop command is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200. The transmission timing of the command is shown as "variable stop" in FIG.
FIG. 12B is shown as a specific example of the display mode of the main display unit 81 when the symbol variation is stopped. As shown in FIG. 12B, the decorative symbol row 81b is stopped, the hold icon is not displayed on the hold pedestal image 81c, the change icon is not displayed on the change pedestal image 81d, and the like. The difference is between FIG. 12 (a).
The display mode illustrated in FIG. 12B, particularly the state in which the decorative symbol row 81b is stopped, is described as "design idling" in FIG.

The first sub-control board 200 can continue to accept the volume adjustment operation until the predetermined time T1 (for example, 3 seconds) elapses with respect to the time when the symbol fluctuation is stopped, while the menu after the predetermined time T1 elapses. The call operation can be accepted, and the volume adjustment is switched so that it can be adjusted in the menu display.
By providing a margin of T1 for a predetermined time from the stop of the symbol change in this way, the player who listens to the voice during the symbol change is allowed to perform the volume adjustment operation immediately after the stop of the symbol change, and the operability is improved. I am trying.

The first sub-control board 200 causes the main display unit 81 to display the menu display at the timing when the predetermined time T2 (for example, 30 seconds) elapses with respect to the time when the symbol variation is stopped.
FIG. 12C is shown as a specific example of the display mode of the menu display in the main display unit 81. The menu display in the present embodiment includes a volume adjustment display 81f, which is a display related to the volume adjustment operation, and a light amount adjustment display 81g, which is a display related to the light amount adjustment display. For convenience of explanation, the display included in the menu display is shown as if it is limited to the volume adjustment display 81f and the light amount adjustment display 81g, but more menu displays may be provided. For example, the menu display includes a display related to the function of viewing today's game history and past game history, a display related to the effect customization function (including the selection of the effect mode and ON / OFF of stereoscopic viewing), and the display. A display for operation guidance related to these displays may be included.
As shown in FIG. 12 (c), the menu display (volume adjustment display 81f and light amount adjustment display 81g) of the present embodiment shows the above-mentioned markings during idling (background display 81a, decorative symbol row 81b, hold pedestal image 81c). It is displayed in front of (upper layer) of the variable pedestal image 81d and the character image 81e). This is because the menu display is related to the operation of the player, and displaying it in the foreground improves the operability of the player.

13 (a) is the same display mode as the volume adjustment display 81f shown in FIG. 12 (c). The area (length in the left-right direction) of the gauge display 81h (display of the shaded portion) in FIG. 13A indicates the volume level set at that time.
Therefore, when the volume is raised (pressing the right cursor button 38d) from the state shown in FIG. 13A, the area of the gauge display 81h increases as shown in FIG. 13B.
Further, when the volume is lowered (pressing the left cursor button 38c) from the state shown in FIG. 13 (a), the area of the gauge display 81h is reduced as shown in FIG. 13 (c).
Further, from the opposite viewpoint, it can be said that the volume adjustment display 81f does not change its display mode except for the gauge display 81h even if the volume adjustment operation is effectively accepted.

14 (a) is the same display mode as the light amount adjustment display 81 g shown in FIG. 12 (c). The area (length in the vertical direction) of the gauge display 81i (display of the shaded portion) in FIG. 14A indicates the magnitude of the amount of light set at that time.
Therefore, when the operation of increasing the amount of light (pressing the upper cursor button 38a) is performed from the state shown in FIG. 14A, the area of the gauge display 81i increases as shown in FIG. 14B.
Further, when the operation of lowering the amount of light (pressing the lower cursor button 38b) is performed from the state shown in FIG. 14 (a), the area of the gauge display 81i is reduced as shown in FIG. 14 (c).
Further, from the opposite viewpoint, it can be said that the light amount adjustment display 81g does not change the display mode except for the gauge display 81i even if the light amount adjustment operation is effectively accepted.

The first sub-control board 200 controls the speaker 33 at the volume currently set by the volume adjustment function until a predetermined time T3 (for example, 60 seconds) elapses with respect to the time when the symbol variation is stopped, while the predetermined time T3 After that, the speaker 33 is controlled at a volume lower than the above volume (preferably mute).
In the present embodiment, the standby demo command already described is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200 at the timing when the predetermined time T3 has elapsed from the stop of the symbol variation. The first sub-control board 200 switches the control of the speaker 33 according to the standby demo command.
However, instead of the control of the speaker 33 described above, the first sub-control board 200 may time the T3 for a predetermined time to switch the control of the speaker 33.

The first sub-control board 200 continues to display the above menu until the predetermined time T4 elapses based on the timing when the predetermined time T3 elapses (that is, when the standby demo command is received), while the above reference. After the predetermined time T4 has elapsed, the display is switched to the "demo movie". In FIG. 11, the period during which the demo movie is displayed on the main display unit 81 is referred to as a “demo movie”.
Here, the demo movie is a moving image for effect displayed on the main display unit 81 in the standby demo state, and is displayed on the main display unit 81 over a predetermined time T5. In the present embodiment, the time during which the demo movie is displayed is equal to the predetermined time T5, but it may be replaced with the embodiment in which the demo movie is repeated a plurality of times at the predetermined time T5.
The contents included in the demo movie include a logo display showing the name of the company that produced it and the name of the gaming machine, a display that calls attention during the game, a display related to the work that became the motif of the gaming machine, and the gaming machine. Display related to the effect to be executed, etc. can be mentioned.
FIG. 15A exemplifies a display that calls attention during the game among the contents included in the demo movie. The display includes a caution image 81j in which the character display "I want you to protect" is written on a white background.
Here, the demo movie is displayed in the foreground (top layer) of all the displays displayed on the main display unit 81 while the menu display is being displayed.

The first sub-control board 200 has the above-mentioned symbol until the predetermined time T4 elapses based on the timing when the predetermined time T5 has elapsed (that is, the timing when the predetermined time T4 + the predetermined time T5 has elapsed from the time when the standby demo command is received). While controlling the main display unit 81 again in a mode of displaying the menu display in a format superimposed on idling (see FIG. 15B), after the predetermined time T4 has elapsed from the above reference, the movable decorative body 85 is used. The main display unit 81 is moved to the front of the main display unit 81, and the main display unit 81 is switched to non-display (black display) behind the main display unit 81 (see FIG. 15 (c)). In addition, in FIG. 11, the period during which the movable decorative body 85 is movable in the standby demonstration state is described as "movable character".
Since the player's interest is attracted to the movable decorative body 85 during this period in which the accessory is movable, the power consumption can be suppressed by hiding the main display unit 81. Further, the effect moving image that complements the movable decorative body 85 may be displayed without completely hiding the main display unit 81. It is preferable that the display mode of this effect moving image changes at any time over the entire display area of the main display unit 81. This is because the effect moving image plays a role like a so-called screen saver and enhances the effect of preventing the residual phenomenon of the present invention.

The first sub-control board 200 is used until the predetermined time T6 elapses with reference to the timing when the above-mentioned predetermined time T4 has elapsed (that is, the timing when the predetermined time T4 + the predetermined time T5 + the predetermined time T4 has elapsed from the time when the standby demo command is received). , The movable decorative body 85 is maintained in front of the main display unit 81 (see FIG. 16A), and the movable decorative body 85 is used from the time when the predetermined time T6 elapses to the time when the predetermined time T7 elapses. It is retracted to the position (see FIG. 16 (b)).
Here, the predetermined time T7 is sufficient if a time (about several seconds) for the movable decorative body 85 to evacuate from the front of the main display unit 81 to the in-situ position is allocated, and the above-mentioned predetermined time T4, predetermined time T5, and predetermined time It is a shorter time than T6.
By providing T7 for a predetermined time, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the menu display from being impaired by the movable decorative body 85.

By the way, the magnitude relation of the predetermined time T4, the predetermined time T5, and the predetermined time T6 may be appropriately changed. However, from the viewpoint of suppressing the residual phenomenon, the predetermined time T4, which is the time during which the menu display, which is the main factor thereof, is displayed is preferably shorter than at least one of the predetermined time T5 and the predetermined time T6. Shorter is more preferable.

The first sub-control board 200 is predetermined based on the timing at which the above-mentioned predetermined time T6 has elapsed (that is, the timing at which the predetermined time T4 + the predetermined time T5 + the predetermined time T4 + the predetermined time T6 + the predetermined time T7 has elapsed since the reception of the standby demo command). The main display unit 81 is controlled again to display the menu display in a format superimposed on the above symbol idling until the time T4 elapses (see FIG. 16 (c)), and after that, "demo movie" → "menu". The same control as above is repeated in the order of "design idling" with "display" → "movable accessory" → ...

As described above, the menu display in the present embodiment is displayed at the highest frequency during the period in which the symbol change is stopped (including at least the period in which the standby demo state is set), and is displayed. Residual phenomena are likely to occur in the part that is fixedly displayed during the period, especially in the frame portion that surrounds the character information and the frame portion that surrounds the gauge displays 81h and 81i in the volume adjustment display 81f and the light amount adjustment display 81g. .. Further, the hold pedestal image 81c and the variable pedestal image 81d displayed on the main display unit 81 together with the menu display are fixedly displayed even during the symbol change, and the character image 81e is displayed only during the symbol change. Although it can change, if the symbol change is stopped, it is displayed in a fixed manner, so that a residual phenomenon is likely to occur as well.
As a device for suppressing or improving this residual phenomenon, the gaming machine 10 has the following configuration.

During the period when the symbol fluctuation is stopped, in addition to the period when the "design idling" accompanied by the "menu display" where the above-mentioned residual phenomenon is likely to occur is displayed (first specific period), the period when these are not displayed (the first). (2) A specific period) is provided, and the first specific period and the second specific period are alternately repeated, so that the occurrence of the residual phenomenon is suppressed.
In this embodiment, the "design idling" accompanied by the "menu display" (each display or all of the images shown in FIG. 12 (b)) is being displayed as a "demo movie" or "movable character". Although the display mode that is not displayed (hidden) at all is illustrated, each of the above displays or images can be displayed as a "demo movie" or "movable character" by changing the display mode (changing the display position, etc.). The same effect can be obtained even in the embodiment displayed during the display of "."

Therefore, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200 and second sub-control board 300) has the first display (volume adjustment display 81f) displayed on the image display means (main display unit 81) over the first specific period. When the display mode of the fixed display included in the light amount adjustment display 81 g) is maintained and the second specific period starts after the first specific period, the display mode is different from the display mode maintained in the first specific period. When the first specific period starts again after the second specific period, the first display is changed to a display mode different from the display mode in the second specific period. It has the feature that the first display is maintained in the changed display mode for the first specific period. It can be said that the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is intended to suppress the residual phenomenon by such a feature.

Further, the caution image 81j displayed during the display period of the "demo movie" is a moving image on a white background in the character information, and the moving image is displayed on the uppermost layer of the main display unit 81. Here, the white moving image (the moving image in which the R value, the G value, and the B value are all the highest values (255) or close to the maximum value (255) when expressed by the RGB method) is repeatedly displayed, and has an effect of improving the residual phenomenon. .. Such an effect can be further enhanced by superimposing it on a portion where a residual phenomenon is likely to occur.
Therefore, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200 and second sub-control board 300) calls attention to the game during at least a part of the second specific period (the display period of the "demo movie"). The second display (warning image 81j) that is maintained in white over the period) is the first display (fixed display included in the volume adjustment display 81f and the light amount adjustment display 81g) in the first specific period. It has a feature that the image display means is displayed so as to overlap at least a part of the display area in which the image is displayed. It can be said that such a feature improves the residual phenomenon.

In addition, the main display unit 81 is hidden during the period when "moving the accessory" is performed, and of course, the display corresponding to the first display (volume adjustment display 81f and light amount adjustment display 81g is fixed). There is no display).
Therefore, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200 and second sub-control board 300) starts at least a part of the second specific period (the start of the predetermined time T6 in the period in which the “accessory movable” is performed. In the period from to the end), a specific effect is performed using another effect means (movable decorative body 85) arranged in front of the image display means (main display unit 81), and the specific effect is executed. , The first display is erased from the image display means. It can be said that the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is intended to suppress the residual phenomenon by such a feature.
Further, from the viewpoint of attracting customers, instead of the main display unit 81, which tends to be a simple display mode for the purpose of the present invention, a movable decorative body 85 corresponding to other production means is used to pay attention to the player. It can be said that it is trying to attract people.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the character image 81e that operates during the symbol variation is also displayed on the main display unit 81 together with the menu display (volume adjustment display 81f and light amount adjustment display 81g) in the standby demo state. Since the character image 81e does not operate in the standby demo state, a residual phenomenon may occur. Rather, it can be said that the character image 81e is displayed on the main display unit 81 for a predetermined time T2 from the menu display. Therefore, the character image 81e is also treated in the same manner as the menu display (the display period and the non-display period are repeated).
Therefore, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200 and second sub-control board 300) images a third display (character image 81e) whose display mode may change due to the symbol change in at least a part of the symbol change. The first display (fixed display included in the volume adjustment display 81f and the light amount adjustment display 81g) is displayed on the display means, and is an image in the period from the stop of the symbol fluctuation to the start of the first specific period. While it is not displayed on the display means or is displayed on the image display means in a display mode different from that of the first specific period, the third display (character image 81e) is the first specific period after the symbol change is stopped. It can be said that the image is displayed on the image display means until the end of the first specific period, straddling the start time. Further, when the first specific period starts after the symbol change in which the third display is displayed is stopped (after the state shown in FIG. 12B), the effect control means stops the symbol change. To the end of the first specific period, the display mode of the third display is maintained (the character image 81e is not operated until the predetermined time T2 elapses), and after the first specific period in which the third display is displayed. When the second specific period starts, the third display is changed to a display mode different from the display mode in the first specific period (the state shown in FIG. 13A in which the character image 81e is hidden), and the second specific period is specified. When the first specific period starts again after the period, the third display is changed to a display mode different from the display mode in the second specific period, and the third display is changed to the changed display mode over the first specific period. It has the feature that it is maintained (it does not change in the state shown in FIG. 13B in which the character image 81e is displayed again). It can be said that the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is intended to suppress the residual phenomenon by such a feature.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the reserved pedestal image 81c and the variable pedestal image are displayed in a fixed manner even during the symbol change (the display mode does not change even under the influence of the effect lottery). The 81d is also displayed on the main display unit 81 together with the menu display (volume adjustment display 81f and light amount adjustment display 81g) and the character image 81e in the standby demo state, and the hold pedestal image 81c and the hold pedestal image 81c are also displayed in the standby demo state. Since the display mode of the variable pedestal image 81d does not change, a residual phenomenon may occur. Rather, it can be said that the reserved pedestal image 81c and the variable pedestal image 81d are displayed on the main display unit 81 for a longer period of time than the menu display or the character image 81e. Therefore, the reserved pedestal image 81c and the variable pedestal image 81d are also treated in the same manner as the menu display and the character image 81e (the display period and the non-display period are repeated).
Therefore, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200 and second sub-control board 300) has a fourth display (holding pedestal image) in at least a part of the symbol change in which the third display (character image 81e) is displayed. 81c and the variable pedestal image 81d) are displayed on the image display means, and the third display changes the display mode during the symbol change by the lottery by the effect control means, while the fourth display is the lottery by the effect control means. It can be said that the display mode during the symbol change does not change. Further, when the first specific period starts after the symbol change in which the third display and the fourth display are displayed has stopped (after the state shown in FIG. 12B), the effect control means has the symbol change. The display mode of the third display and the fourth display is maintained until the end of the first specific period (display of the character image 81e, the holding pedestal image 81c, and the variable pedestal image 81d until the predetermined time T2 elapses). When the second specific period starts after the first specific period in which the third display and the fourth display are displayed, the third display and the display mode different from the display mode in the first specific period are displayed. When the fourth display is changed (the state shown in FIG. 13A in which the character image 81e, the holding pedestal image 81c, and the variable pedestal image 81d are hidden) and the first specific period starts again after the second specific period, The third display and the fourth display are changed to a display mode different from the display mode in the second specific period, and the third display and the fourth display are maintained in the changed display mode over the first specific period (again). The character image 81e, the holding pedestal image 81c, and the variable pedestal image 81d are displayed and do not change in the state shown in FIG. 13 (b)). It can be said that the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is intended to suppress the residual phenomenon by such a feature.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the gauge displays 81h and 81i whose display mode changes by accepting the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation even in the standby demo state remain if left unattended without these operations. It can be a factor in the phenomenon. Therefore, the gauge displays 81h and 81i are also treated in the same manner as the menu display (the display period and the non-display period are repeated).
Therefore, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200 and second sub-control board 300) is in the first specific period (the period of "design idling" accompanied by "menu display") before or after the second specific period. Even if there is, the image display means is a specific display (gauge display 81h or gauge display 81i) that changes the display mode based on the operation (volume adjustment operation or light amount adjustment operation) for the specific operation means received in the first specific period. When the second specific period starts after the first specific period, regardless of whether or not there is an operation on the specific operating means in the first specific period, the display mode of the specific display in the second specific period is displayed first. It has a feature that the display mode is different from that of the specific period (the gauge displays 81h and 81i are also hidden together with the volume adjustment display 81f and the light amount adjustment display 81g). It can be said that the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is intended to suppress the residual phenomenon by such a feature.

In addition, when the start winning is generated during the period when the symbol fluctuation is stopped (standby demo state) (when the detection by the first start port sensor 70 or the second start port sensor 71 occurs), the standby demo state is canceled. It should be noted that the flow of the effect described with reference to FIG. 11 ends at the start winning prize because the symbol variation is started immediately.
Here, it has been explained that the timing chart of FIG. 11 shows the mode after the symbol fluctuation is stopped in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, but in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB or the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC. May transition the standby demo state in another embodiment.
For example, after the symbol fluctuation is stopped in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB or the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC, instead of the above-mentioned control in the period shown in FIG. The period may also be a period of "design idling" accompanied by "menu display". That is, after the symbol change is stopped, the predetermined order is "design idling" with "menu display"->"demomovie"->"designidling" with "menu display"->"demomovie"-> ... The main display unit 81 may be controlled so that the image is displayed on the main display unit 81.
Since the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC are in the game state with high accuracy of the normal figure, the game state (easy to win state) in which the start winning is more likely to occur than the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA. When the player launches the game ball into the game area 50a, the symbol variation can be easily started. As described above, when the start winning prize occurs in the standby demo state, the symbol variation is immediately started and the variation display of the decorative symbol row 81b is started in the main display unit 81. When the movable decorative body 85 is movable to the front of the display unit 81, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the decorative symbol row 81b during the period until the movable decorative body 85 is retracted to the original position. In order to avoid such a situation, the above-mentioned control is preferable.

<About the menu call operation and the detection of the outlet sensor 75 during the period when the symbol fluctuation is stopped>
The timing chart of FIG. 11 has been described on the premise that it is left unattended without accepting any operation during the period when the symbol fluctuation is stopped (standby demo state), but in reality, the player starts the game. Some kind of operation is performed in this case, and this point will be described below. Specifically, the effect control relating to the case where the menu calling operation or the detection of the outlet sensor 75 is performed during the period when the symbol fluctuation is stopped will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 17 to 21.

FIG. 17 is a specific example of the timing chart during the stop period of the symbol change.
The timing chart assumes a case where the menu call operation is performed before the predetermined time T2 shown in FIG. 11 has elapsed. The timing at which the menu call operation is performed is indicated by the arrow shown below the notation "menu call operation".
As shown in FIG. 11, the period from the stop of the symbol change to the elapse of the predetermined time T2 is the period during which the menu call operation can be accepted. Therefore, when the menu call operation is performed during the period, the menu display (volume adjustment display 81f and light amount adjustment display 81g) is displayed on the main display unit 81 earlier than when there is no menu call operation. ..
However, since the menu call operation is not a condition that affects the transmission of the standby demo command (when a predetermined time T3 has elapsed from the stop of the symbol change), the menu display displayed by the menu call operation is hidden. It does not affect the period until it becomes (the period from the time when the predetermined time T3 elapses to the time when the predetermined time T4 elapses).
To summarize, comparing the timing charts of FIGS. 11 and 17, only the menu display period is lengthened by the menu call operation (the display start is earlier and the display end does not change). In the situation assumed here, the display period of the menu display is only extended by the maximum (predetermined time T3-predetermined time T1), and the actual extension time is only several tens of seconds or less, which is a residual phenomenon. The impact is almost negligible. Rather, it is considered useful to improve the operability by continuously displaying the menu display, so the above control is used.

FIG. 18 is a specific example of the timing chart during the stop period of the symbol change.
The timing chart assumes a case where the out port sensor 75 detects the time before the predetermined time T2 shown in FIG. 11 elapses. The timing at which the detection by the out port sensor 75 is performed is illustrated by the arrow shown below the notation "out port detection".
The detection by the outlet sensor 75 in the present embodiment is a condition that affects the transmission of the standby demo command. In the above case, the standby demo command waits until a predetermined time T3 elapses based on the detection by the outlet sensor 75. Is not sent. Therefore, it also affects the period until the menu display displayed by the detection by the outlet sensor 75 is hidden (the period from the time when the predetermined time T3 elapses to the time when the predetermined time T4 elapses). ..
Further, in the above case, it is unlikely that the player wants to perform the operation related to the menu display, and there is no reason to extend the predetermined time T2 until the menu display is displayed. The menu is not displayed until the predetermined time T2 elapses with reference to.
The flow after the "menu display" is displayed in the "design idling" is not particularly different from the situation described in FIG. 11, so detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 19 is a specific example of the timing chart during the stop period of the symbol change.
The timing chart assumes a case where a menu call operation is performed during the period in which the "demo movie" shown in FIG. 11 is displayed. The meaning of the "menu calling operation" illustrated in FIG. 19 is the same as that shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 11, the period during which the "demo movie" is displayed is a period during which the menu call operation can be accepted. Therefore, when the menu call operation is performed during the period, the menu display (volume adjustment display 81f and light amount adjustment display 81g) is displayed on the main display unit 81, and each display displayed during symbol idling is displayed. Is also displayed (the display mode is as shown in FIG. 12 (c)).
Here, since it is necessary to maintain the effect of the present invention that suppresses the residual phenomenon, the "design idling" accompanied by the above "menu display" is performed for a predetermined time T4 → the "demo movie" is displayed for a predetermined time T5. Perform → Perform “design idling” with “menu display” for a predetermined time T4 → perform “role movement” for a time (predetermined time T6 + predetermined time T7) → ... The control is repeated based on the timing of the call operation. Briefly, the menu call operation performed in the middle of the period in which the "demo movie" corresponding to a part of the second specific period is displayed is a series of effect processing according to the present invention for the subsequent processing. It does not affect the flow of (the flow of repeating the first specific period and the second specific period).
Although FIG. 19 shows that the menu call operation is accepted only once, it is naturally assumed that the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation are performed after the menu display is performed. .. Therefore, in view of maintaining the effect of the present invention that suppresses the residual phenomenon, if any further operation is performed during the period in which the menu is displayed, the above series of operations is based on the last operation. It is more desirable to control the flow of the effect processing repeatedly.

FIG. 20 is a specific example of the timing chart during the stop period of the symbol change.
The timing chart assumes a case where the out port sensor 75 detects the "demo movie" shown in FIG. 11 in the middle of the period of display. The meaning of "out port detection" shown in FIG. 20 is the same as that shown in FIG.
In conclusion, the detection of the out port sensor 75 in this case has no effect on the flow of the series of effect control shown in FIG.
This is because, in this situation, when the detection by the out-port sensor 75 is performed, it is assumed that the symbol variation shown in this timing chart is in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and the player plays the game. It is assumed that (the launch of the game ball into the game area 50a) has started.
If this situation continues, a start winning prize will occur, and at that time, the main display unit 81 may be changed to a display mode related to a normal game (display mode exemplified in FIG. 12A), and the player may tentatively change the display mode. If the operation related to the menu display is desired, it is only necessary to stop the launch of the game ball and perform the menu calling operation. Therefore, regardless of which case is taken into consideration, it is not necessary to change the display mode of the main display unit 81 triggered by the detection of the out port sensor 75, so that the above-mentioned effect control is used. As a matter of course, it can be said that the detection of the outlet sensor 75 does not affect the effect of suppressing the residual phenomenon of the present invention, similar to the menu calling operation shown in FIG.

FIG. 21 is a specific example of the timing chart during the stop period of the symbol change.
The timing chart assumes a case where the menu call operation or the detection by the outlet sensor 75 is performed in the middle of the period during which the "accessory movable" shown in FIG. 11 is performed. The meanings of "menu call operation" and "outdoor detection" shown in FIG. 21 are the same as those shown in FIGS. 17 to 20.
As shown in FIG. 11, the period during which the "accessory movable" is performed is a period during which the menu call operation can be accepted. Therefore, when the menu call operation is performed during the period, the movable decorative body 85 is retracted to the original position by the time T7, which is the predetermined time based on the reception time, elapses (FIGS. 16A to 16B). After that, the menu display (volume adjustment display 81f and light amount adjustment display 81g) is displayed on the main display unit 81, and each display displayed during symbol idling is also displayed (FIG. 16 (c). ). Here, the menu calling operation performed in the middle of the period in which the "moving of the accessory" corresponding to a part of the second specific period is performed suppresses the residual phenomenon as in the situation described with reference to FIG. Since it is necessary to maintain the effect of the present invention, it does not affect the flow of a series of effect processing according to the present invention (flow of repeating the first specific period and the second specific period) for the subsequent processing. It has become.
On the other hand, if the out port sensor 75 detects the object during the period in which the accessory is movable, a situation different from the situation described with reference to FIG. 20 occurs. That is, in this situation, when the game ball launched by the player wins the start, the symbol variation is started before the movable decorative body 85 is retracted, and the movable decorative body 85 causes the visibility of the main display unit 81 (decorative symbol row 81b). There is a risk of impairing the visibility of the variable display). Therefore, if there is a detection by the out-port sensor 75 during the period when the "accessory movable" is performed, the flow of effect control is the same as when the menu call operation is accepted. That is, the detection of the out-port sensor 75 performed in the middle of the period in which the "moving of the accessory" corresponding to a part of the second specific period is performed suppresses the residual phenomenon as in the case of accepting the menu call operation. Since it is necessary to maintain the effect of the present invention, it does not affect the flow of a series of effect processing according to the present invention (flow of repeating the first specific period and the second specific period) for the subsequent processing. It has become a thing.

As described above, as described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 21, when the menu call operation is accepted during the period in which the "demo movie" is displayed or the "role movement" is performed, the period is concerned. The "menu display" that was hidden at the start of is displayed again on the main display unit 81.
Therefore, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200 and second sub-control board 300) operates (menu call) for a specific operation means in the second specific period (the period of "demo movie" or "moving of the accessory"). When the operation) is accepted, the first display (fixed display included in the volume adjustment display 81f and the light amount adjustment display 81g) that was hidden at the start of the second specific period is displayed again. It has characteristics. The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment comfortably performs the operation desired by the player by redisplaying the first display when the player needs it, while suppressing the residual phenomenon by such a feature. Can be made to.

Finally, the operation for changing the display mode of the specific display (volume adjustment operation and light amount adjustment operation) and the operation related to the redisplay of the first display (menu call operation) are regarded as "operations for a specific operation means". Since there are descriptions to be explained, the consistency of these descriptions will be described.
When the operation means used for the former operation is the "first operation means" and the latter operation is the "second operation means", the "first operation means" is the cursor button 38 in the present embodiment. , The "second operating means" is both the effect button 37 and the cursor button 38. In this way, it is possible to consider an embodiment in which a part of the "first operating means" and the "second operating means" overlaps, but all of the "first operating means" and the "second operating means". It is also possible to consider a modified example in which the same is the same, or a modified example in which the “first operating means” and the “second operating means” are different from each other (there is no overlapping operating means). In other words, the "first operating means" and the "second operating means" may be realized by any combination of the operating means provided in the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, and the combination is not particularly limited. ..

<Other variants>
Modifications of the present invention not described above are listed below.
The game-related specifications in the above-described embodiment are specific examples in the practice of the present invention, and can be appropriately changed within a range not contrary to the object of the present invention.
For example, the gaming machine that implements the present invention states that the "first display", "second display", "third display", or "fourth display" is displayed on the image display means, and corresponds to these in the explanation. However, the present invention is not limited to the examples described in the present specification.
Other indications not described herein may be treated as corresponding to any of the "first indication,""secondindication,""thirdindication," or "fourth indication," as used herein. Even if the items described but not exemplified as equivalent to any of "first display", "second display", "third display", or "fourth display" are treated as equivalent to these. good.
Further, as a configuration corresponding to the image display means for displaying the "first display", "second display", "third display", or "fourth display", the main display unit 81 is exemplified in the above-described embodiment, but the sub-display unit 81 is illustrated. Some of these may be displayed on a liquid crystal display device (so-called sub liquid crystal display) provided next.

<Additional Notes>
This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) A gaming machine that executes a winning / failing determination to determine whether or not a jackpot is won with the start of a symbol change, and controls an operating means, an effecting means including at least an image display means, and the effecting means. The period in which the symbol variation is stopped includes the first specific period and the second specific period, and the effect control means displays the image over the first specific period. When the display mode of the first display included in the means is maintained and the second specific period starts after the first specific period, the display mode different from the display mode maintained in the first specific period is changed to the display mode. (I) When the display is changed and the first specific period starts again after the second specific period, the first display is changed to a display mode different from the display mode in the second specific period, and the first specific period is changed. The operation for the specific operating means received in the first specific period regardless of the first specific period before or after the second specific period by maintaining the first display in the display mode after the change for a period of time. The image display means is displayed with a specific display that changes the display mode based on the above, and the second specific period is followed by the first specific period regardless of whether or not the specific operation means is operated in the first specific period. Is started, the gaming machine is characterized in that the display mode of the specific display in the second specific period is changed to a display mode different from that of the first specific period.
(2) The effect control means displayed the second display maintained in white for at least a part of the second specific period, and the first display in the first specific period. The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the image display means displays the image so as to overlap at least a part of the display area.
(3) The effect control means performs a specific effect by using another effect means arranged in front of the image display means during at least a part of the second specific period, and the specific effect is executed. The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), wherein the first display is erased from the image display means during the period.
(4) The effect control means causes the image display means to display a third display whose display mode may change due to the symbol change in at least a part of the symbol change, and the symbol change is stopped in the first display. In the period from the time when the first specific period is started, the image is not displayed on the image display means or is displayed on the image display means in a display mode different from that of the first specific period. The three displays are displayed on the image display means from the time when the symbol variation is stopped until the end of the first specific period straddling the start time of the first specific period, and the effect control means is , When the first specific period starts after the symbol change on which the third display is displayed is stopped, the display mode of the third display is from the stop of the symbol change to the end of the first specific period. When the second specific period starts after the first specific period in which the third display is displayed, the third display is changed to a display mode different from the display mode in the first specific period. When the first specific period starts again after the second specific period, the third display is changed to a display mode different from the display mode in the second specific period, and the third display is changed over the first specific period. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the display is maintained in the display mode after the change.
(5) The effect control means causes the image display means to display the fourth display in at least a part of the symbol variation in which the third display is displayed, and the third display is a lottery by the effect control means. While the display mode during the symbol change is changed depending on the pattern, the fourth display is such that the display mode during the symbol change does not change due to the lottery by the effect control means, and the effect control means is the third display. When the first specific period starts after the display and the symbol change on which the fourth display is displayed are stopped, the third display and the above are made from the stop of the symbol change to the end of the first specific period. When the second specific period starts after the first specific period in which the third display and the fourth display are displayed while maintaining the display mode of the fourth display, what is the display mode in the first specific period? When the third display and the fourth display are changed to different display modes and the first specific period starts again after the second specific period, the display mode different from the display mode in the second specific period is changed to the first display mode. (Iii) The gaming machine according to (4), wherein the display and the fourth display are changed to maintain the third display and the fourth display in the changed display mode for the first specific period.

10 Game machine 15 Outer frame 20 Front frame 21 Hing mechanism 22 Movable decorative body 23 Cylinder lock 25 Transparent member 27 Upper ball saucer 29 Lower ball saucer 31 Operation handle 32 Upper frame 33 (33a, 33b) Speaker 34a, 34b Left right frame Part 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) Directional lamp 36 Ball removal mechanism 37 Directional button 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Cursor button 39 Main operation part 39a Ball lending button 39b Return button 40 Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 41, 42 Special electric accessory solenoid 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 55, 56 Large winning opening 57 First starting port 59 Second starting port 61 Ordinary electric accessory 63 Gate 65, 66 Special electric accessory 67 (67a, 67b, 67c) General winning opening 69 Out opening 70 First starting opening sensor 71 Second starting opening sensor 72 Large winning opening sensor 73 General winning opening sensor 74 Gate sensor 75 Out opening sensor 81 Main display 85 Movable decorative body 90 Symbol display device 91 1st special symbol display device 92 2nd special symbol display device 93 Normal symbol display device 94 1st special symbol hold lamp 95 2nd special symbol hold lamp 96 Normal symbol hold lamp 100 Main control board 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 I / O port 105 Random number circuit 110 Random number circuit 110 Main random number generation means 120 Main hold control means 130 Pre-judgment means 140 Special figure lottery means 141 Special figure winning / failing judgment means 142 Special figure stop symbol lottery means 143 Special figure fluctuation pattern Derivation means 144 Fall hit / fail determination means 150 Normal figure lottery means 160 Big hit game control means 165 Symbol display control means 170 Electric accessory control means 175 Game state control means 180 Main information storage means 185 Main error control means 190 Main command management means 200 1 Sub-control board 201 CPU
202 ROM
203 RAM
204 I / O port 210 Sub random number generation means 220 Normal effect control means 221 Effect mode control means 223 Look-ahead effect control means 224 Sub hold control means 225 Effect content determination means 226 Decorative symbol control means 227 Jackpot effect control means 230 Sub error control means 240 Lamp control means 250 Movable accessory control means 260 Sub information storage means 270 Subcommand management means 300 Second sub control board 301 CPU
302 ROM
303 RAM
304 I / O port 400 Payout control board 401 CPU
402 ROM
403 RAM
500 Partition member 501 First flow path 502 Second flow path 503 Third flow path 504 Fourth flow path 505 Distribution member 506 First area 507 Second area X First flow path Y Second flow path

Claims (5)

It is a gaming machine that executes a winning / failing judgment to determine whether or not to win a big hit with the start of a symbol change.
Operation means and
At least the production means including the image display means and
The effect control means for controlling the effect means and
Equipped with
The period in which the symbol change is stopped includes the first specific period and the second specific period.
The effect control means is
The display mode of the first display included in the image display means is maintained for the first specific period.
When the second specific period starts after the first specific period, the first display is changed to a display mode different from the display mode maintained in the first specific period.
When the first specific period starts again after the second specific period, the first display is changed to a display mode different from the display mode in the second specific period, and the first display is changed over the first specific period. Is maintained in the display mode after the change,
Regardless of whether the first specific period is before or after the second specific period, the image display means is provided with a specific display that changes the display mode based on the operation for the specific operation means received in the first specific period. Display,
Regardless of whether or not there is an operation on the specific operating means in the first specific period, when the second specific period starts after the first specific period, the display mode of the specific display in the second specific period is changed to the first. Display mode different from one specific period,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The effect control means is
The second display, which is maintained in white over the period of at least a part of the second specific period, overlaps with at least a part of the display area where the first display was displayed in the first specific period. To display on the image display means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The effect control means is
In at least a part of the second specific period, the specific effect is performed by using another effect means arranged in front of the image display means.
During the period in which the specific effect is being executed, the first display is erased from the image display means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. The effect control means causes the image display means to display a third display whose display mode may change due to the symbol change at least in a part of the symbol change.
The first display is not displayed on the image display means in the period from the stop of the symbol change to the start of the first specific period, or the image display means is displayed in a display mode different from that of the first specific period. While it is displayed in
The third display is displayed on the image display means from the time when the symbol change is stopped until the end of the first specific period straddling the start time of the first specific period.
The effect control means is
When the first specific period starts after the symbol change on which the third display is displayed is stopped, the display mode of the third display is displayed from the stop of the symbol change to the end of the first specific period. Let me keep it
When the second specific period starts after the first specific period in which the third display is displayed, the third display is changed to a display mode different from the display mode in the first specific period.
When the first specific period starts again after the second specific period, the third display is changed to a display mode different from the display mode in the second specific period, and the third display is changed over the first specific period. Is maintained in the display mode after the change,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The effect control means causes the image display means to display the fourth display in at least a part of the symbol change in which the third display is displayed.
On the other hand, in the third display, the display mode during the symbol change is changed by the lottery by the effect control means.
The fourth display is such that the display mode during the symbol change does not change due to the lottery by the effect control means.
The effect control means is
When the first specific period starts after the symbol change in which the third display and the fourth display are displayed is stopped, the third is from the stop of the symbol change to the end of the first specific period. Maintaining the display and the display mode of the fourth display,
When the second specific period starts after the first specific period in which the third display and the fourth display are displayed, the third display and the above are displayed in a display mode different from the display mode in the first specific period. Change the fourth display,
When the first specific period starts again after the second specific period, the third display and the fourth display are changed to a display mode different from the display mode in the second specific period, and the first specific period is changed. The third display and the fourth display are maintained in the changed display mode.
The gaming machine according to claim 4.

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