JP2021186100A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of coping with both diversification and easiness of understanding in game properties.SOLUTION: A game machine performs variation frequency measurement processing, time-shortening completion processing, pattern display processing, and shooting guidance display from stopping of the n-th variation to start of the (n+1)-th variation in a special pattern game. The game machine has a time-shortening gap time by the time when later time-shortening is started after completion of previous time-shortening in terms of control depending on processing order of determination of satisfaction of a time-shortening completion condition and determination of satisfaction of a time-shortening start condition. The game machine disables display of a partial display element of time-shortening that is apparently continuous so as to appeal time-shortening gap time. Concretely, the game machine appeals the presence of time-shortening gap time by disabling display of shooting guidance. More specifically, the non-display period of shooting guidance in a display screen 584 is one example of a display screen for appealing the presence of time-shortening gap time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

If you win the jackpot, either the jackpot with a time saving that shifts to the auxiliary gaming state with the electric chew support function added after the jackpot game, or the normal jackpot that shifts to the normal gaming state where the electric chew support function is not added after the jackpot game. There is a gaming machine to choose from.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-207473

It cannot be said that the proposed gaming machine corresponds to the diversification of game characteristics.
In one aspect, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of achieving both diversification of game characteristics and ease of understanding.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine as shown below is provided. The gaming machine can execute a game in which a predetermined result mode can be derived, and is changed into a first gaming state, which is a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player, and a second gaming state, which is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. It is possible, and includes a control means for causing the notification means to notify a predetermined notification regarding the game. The control means derives the first trigger control that changes the gaming state to the second gaming state triggered by the derivation of the first specific result as the result mode, and the second specific result different from the first specific result as the result mode. It is possible to execute the second trigger control that changes the gaming state to the second gaming state triggered by the execution of the game, and the gaming state is based on the second trigger control following the second gaming state based on the first trigger control. When the second game state is set, a non-notification period for temporarily non-notifying the predetermined notification is provided to notify the predetermined notification.

According to one aspect, in a gaming machine, both diversification of game characteristics and ease of understanding can be achieved.

It is a perspective view which shows an example of the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the game board of 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the control system of the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the effect control device of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the collective display device of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the flowchart of the main process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows the flowchart of the main process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows the flowchart of the main process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 4) which shows the flowchart of the main process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 5) which shows the flowchart of the main process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interrupt processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main processing in the effect control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the state transition of the gaming state of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the time saving number distribution of a time saving of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the time saving number distribution of b time saving of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the time saving frequency distribution of c time saving of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 1) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 2) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 3) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 4th) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 5) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (No. 6) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (7) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 8) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (9) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment and an example of the time saving type transition sequence. It is a figure which shows an example of the display sequence of this special figure display and decorative symbol display of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 1) of the time saving remaining number display sequence at the time of time saving type transition of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 2) of the time saving remaining number display sequence at the time of time saving type transition of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 3) of the time saving remaining number display sequence at the time of time saving type transition of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (10) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (11) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (12) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (13) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (14) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (15) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (16) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the variation pattern determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the symbol determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the way of hitting warning processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 1) of the game display screen of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 2) of the game display screen of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 1) of the correspondence sequence of the operation of the movable member and the visibility of a display element of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 2) of the correspondence sequence of the operation of the movable member and the visibility of a display element of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 1) of the display element distribution by the game state of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example (the 2) of the display element distribution by the game state of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example (the 3) of the display element distribution by the game state of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example (the 4) of the display element distribution by the game state of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 3) of the game display screen of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 4th) of the game display screen of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect stage transition of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 1) of the game display screen of the 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 2) of the game display screen of the 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the explanatory effect insertion processing of the 3rd Embodiment.

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

The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is an outer frame (support frame).
It is assembled to 11 so that it can be opened and closed with the left side on the shaft attachment side and the right side on the open side when viewed from the front.
The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is housed in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame (transparent member holding frame) 15 provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

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

Further, in the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate (storage plate) 21 for supplying a game ball to a hitting ball launching device (not shown) and a game ball paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the game machine 10 are provided. The outflowing upper plate ball outlet 22, the lower plate (receiver) 23 for storing the game ball paid out when the upper plate 21 is full, the operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device, and the like are provided.

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

The gaming machine 10 operates the effect button 25 (push button) (for example, a pressing operation).
Based on the player's operation received from the effect button switch 25a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the above, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened. For example, the effect in which the operation of the player is intervened includes the effect in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) in the display device (variable display device) 41 (see FIG. 2), and the gaming machine 10 is the display device. The character displayed on the 41 can be operated, and the identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 can be stopped. For such player operation intervention, not only the effect button 25 but also the switch of the option setting unit 29 (cross cursor switch,
One or more of the central switch and the attached switch) may be used. In FIG. 4, which will be described later, each switch of the option setting unit 29 is collectively set as a setting switch 29.
It is expressed as a.

Further, on the right side of the effect button 25, there is a ball lending button 27 that is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and an ejection that is operated to eject the prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A button 28, a balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device transfers the gaming ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to the gaming area 32 on the front surface of the gaming board 30. Fire towards (see Figure 2). Further, when the player operates any one or more of the above-mentioned setting switches 29a (cross cursor switch, center switch, attached switch) of the option setting unit 29, for example, the speakers 19a and 19b are radiated. You can set the volume and the brightness of the game board 30.

Next, the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the first embodiment.
On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is a resin side case 3 provided at each of the four corners of the game board 30.
It is surrounded by 3 and a guide rail 31. In the game area 32, a center case (game effect component) 40 provided with a display device (variable display device) 41 is arranged substantially in the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 is formed so as to surround the periphery of the display area of the display device 41, project forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and make it difficult for the game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

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

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

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

Further, on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there are two general winning openings 3
5 is arranged, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40 and on the right side of the special variable winning device 38 described later. The game ball that has won a prize in these general winning openings 35 is detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 3).

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

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

A flow path 91 through which the game ball can flow down is formed on the right side of the normal variable winning device 37, and the game ball that has not won the normal variable winning device 37 flows downward through the flow path 91. A guide portion 91a is provided below the flow path 91. The guiding portion 91a has an inclined surface on which the upper surface 91b descends to the left, and the gaming ball flowing downward is received by the upper surface 91b and guided to the left where the special variable winning device 38 described later is present. ..

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

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

In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the probability state after the end of the special gaming state is not determined by the jackpot symbol, but the gaming ball flows into the V flow path in the special gaming state and the specific area switch. Based on the fact that it is detected by 38e, it is set to be in a high probability state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer 111 called an amusement chip (IC (Integrated Circuit)) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and serves as a reference for the operating clock, timer interrupt, and random number generation circuit of the gaming microcomputer 111. Oscillator circuit that generates the clock
It has a crystal oscillator) 113 and the like. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 are DCs (Di) generated by the power supply device 400.
rect Current) 32V, DC12V, DC5V, etc. are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage to enable operation.

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

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

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

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

Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a setting value change switch 126 and a setting key switch 127. The set value change switch 126 is, for example, a push switch and detects a pressing operation. The setting key switch 127 inserts a setting key to enable switching between an ON state and an OFF state. The game control device 100 can change the settings related to the game performance, and the settings stored in the RAM are retained even during a power failure or after the power is cut off. For example, the game control device 100 makes it possible to change the hit probabilities of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game according to the setting of 6 stages.

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

Further, the game control device 100 transitions to the setting confirmation mode in which the setting confirmation of the gaming machine 10 can be performed by turning on the power while the setting key switch 127 is ON and the RAM initialization switch 112 is OFF. .. For example, the game control device 100 displays the setting contents on the probability setting value display device 136 in the setting confirmation mode.

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

The ROM 111B non-volatilely stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, determination values of various random numbers, etc.) for game control, and the RAM 111C is a work area of the CPU 111A or a storage area of various signals and random numbers during game control. It is used as. ROM111B or R
As AM111C, an electrically rewritable non-volatile memory such as EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM) may be used.

Further, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the effect content, the presence / absence of the occurrence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a variation pattern random number 1, a variation pattern random number 2, and a variation pattern random number 3 stored as a start memory in the CPU 111A.
Is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern with reference to. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a missed fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is missed, a jackpot fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is a jackpot, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include tables for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern, which is the fluctuation pattern after reaching the reach state (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.).
, A table for determining the first half fluctuation pattern, which is a fluctuation pattern before reaching the reach state (first half fluctuation group table, first half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.) is included.

Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes an advantageous gaming state (special gaming state) for the player when the special result mode is adopted, a part of the plurality of display results has not yet been derived and displayed. Derived A display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the conditions for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is out of the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses to the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. Refers to a display mode that does not exist. Further, for example, a state in which variation display is performed by a plurality of variation display areas (so-called full rotation reach) while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are aligned is also included in the reach state. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. It refers to a display state when at least a part of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition of the special result mode.

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

The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and as reach effects in which the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (expected value is different), normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), and so on. Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), Special 3
Reach (SP3 reach) and premier reach are set. The expected value increases in the order of "no reach"<"normalreach"<"special 1 reach"<"special 2 reach"<"special 3 reach"<"premierreach". Further, this reach state is included in the variable display mode at least when the special result mode is derived (when it becomes a big hit) in the special figure variable display game. That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived (when it is out of order) in the special figure variable display game. Therefore, the state in which the reach state occurs is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

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

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

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

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

Explaining the winning opening switch 35a, in FIG. 3, the winning opening switch 35a is 1.
Although shown by the blocks, in reality, a plurality of (n) winning opening switches 35a (three in this embodiment) are provided on the game board 30, and the respective signals are close to each other by different signal lines. I
It is input to / F121. Further, in FIG. 3, the large winning opening switch 38a is shown by one block, but in reality, a plurality of (x) large winning opening switches 38a (3 in the present embodiment).
Pieces) are provided on the game board 30. And these multiple big winning opening switches 38a,
They are connected by different signal lines, or, for example, a switch and a game control device 10.
It is connected to the game control device 100 by a method called a wired OR on a relay board (not shown) existing between 0 (main board). The panel radio wave sensor 62 and the magnetic sensor 61 described later may also be connected by a plurality of different signal lines, or may be similarly connected to the game control device 100 by a method called wired or.

The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Proximity I / F
Of the outputs of 121, the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, the large winning port switch 38a, and the specific area switch 3
The detection signal of 8e is input to the second input port 123. It should be noted that the signal outputs of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, which are the start port switches in FIG. 1, are output (proximity I / F12).
The output from 1) is shown by one signal line in FIG. 3, but there are actually two.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, the reset signal RESET whose noise has been removed by the Schmidt buffer 125 is
It is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the game microcomputer 111 and supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RESET is output directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test firing test device. It is configured to do. also,
The reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to the first to third input ports 122, 123, 124 of the input unit 120. The data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset in order to prevent the system from malfunctioning, but the input unit 120 is immediately before the reset signal RESET is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from each port is discarded by resetting the gaming microcomputer 111.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 132 arranged in a communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. The serial communication from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 is a one-way communication in which a signal cannot be input to the game control device 100 from the effect control device 300 side.

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

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

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

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a second output port 134b for outputting the display data of the probability setting value display device 136. Further, the output unit 130 has a third output port 134c for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content to be displayed on the batch display device 50, and the batch display device 50. 4th output port 1 for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of
34d is provided.

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

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

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

A dynamic drive system in which a current is passed through the anode terminal of the LED via the segment wire by the second driver 138b that outputs 12V, and a current is drawn from the cathode terminal via the segment wire by the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in, and the LEDs are turned on. The fourth driver 138d, which outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71, supplies the external information signal with a level of 12V, so that DC12V is supplied. The buffer 133, the first output port 134a, the first driver 138a, etc. are
It may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board. Further, the performance display device 135, or the fifth driver 138e and the performance display device 135 may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the external board (not shown) side instead of the main board. ..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the effect control device 300 includes an effect button switch 25a of the effect button 25, a setting switch 29a of the option setting unit 29, and an effect switch 47 (effect motor) for detecting the initial position of the motor in the board effect device 44. The function of detecting the on / off state of the switch) and inputting the detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300 are detected and detected by the main control microcomputer 311. A switch input circuit 336 having a function of inputting a signal is provided. In FIG. 4, the option setting unit 29
For the sake of convenience, each switch in the above is collectively referred to as a setting switch 29a, but in detail, the states of the above-mentioned switches (cross cursor switch, center switch, attached switch) are individually detected by the switch input circuit 336. A detection signal indicating each state of each switch is input to the main control microcomputer 311.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 has the effect control device 300 having the above configuration.
DC32V for driving a motor or solenoid, a display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving a motor or LED, in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the motor or electronic components controlled by the DC voltage. DC5 which is the power supply voltage of command I / F331
In addition to V, it is configured to generate a voltage of DC15V for driving a motor, LED, and speaker. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, DC 3.3V is based on DC 5V.
And a DC-DC converter for generating DC 1.2V is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device in the reset state. In addition, VDP312 (VDPREST signal) and sound source LSI314 are output from the main control microcomputer 311.
It is supplied to the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) that drive and control lamps, motors, and the like, and these are reset. Further, a cooling FAN 45 for cooling various parts of the gaming machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on. Further, the circuit board constituting the effect control device 300 corresponds to a sub control board (also referred to as a sub board).

Next, the game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the normal start gate 3 is used.
Based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in 4, the random value for hit determination of the normal figure is extracted and compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B, and the normal figure variation display game is performed. Performs the process of determining the hit or miss. Then, a process is performed in which the identification symbol (identification information) is variablely displayed for a predetermined time on the normal symbol display unit 55 of the batch display device 50, and then the normal symbol variation display game to be stopped and displayed is displayed. When the result of this normal figure fluctuation display game is a hit, a special result mode corresponding to each of the first hit stop symbol to the third hit stop symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 55, and the normal electric solenoid 37c is displayed. Is operated, and the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 is controlled to be opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). If the result of the normal map variation display game is out of sync, the normal map symbol display unit 55 is controlled to display the result mode of the out of alignment.

Further, the start winning prize (starting memory) is memorized based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting opening 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning opening 36, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure variation display game The random value for big hit determination is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and the process of determining the hit / miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. Further, the starting memory is memorized based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variable winning device 37, and based on this starting memory, the jackpot determination of the second special figure variation display game is performed. The random value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and the process of determining the hit / miss of the second special figure variation display game is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The information in the first register is integrated into the second register, and the information held by the second register is stored in RAM1.
It is retained as reference information that does not rely on 11C (step S10). For example, the logical sum of the B register and the C register is stored in the C register, and the C register is held as a status reference register.

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

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

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

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

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

After that, a process of setting the power-on delay timer is performed (step S11). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, a slave control means (for example, a payout control device 200, an effect control device 300, etc.) that performs various controls according to an instruction from the game control device 100 that is the main control means, etc. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for the program of the slave control device) to start normally is set. As a result, the game control device 10 is tentatively turned on when the power is turned on.
It is possible to prevent the subordinate control means from missing the command by sending the command to the subordinate control means before 0 rises first and the slave control means starts up. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a standby means for setting a predetermined waiting time for delaying the activation of the main control means and waiting for the activation of the slave control means when the power is turned on.

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

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

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

Next, a process for setting a power-on delay timer (for example, about 3 seconds) (step S11).
), And the process of timing the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power outage during the standby time ()
Steps S12 to S16) are performed. First, the number of times (for example, twice) to read and check the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S12), and whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on or not is set. A determination is made (step S13).

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S13; Y), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks set in step S12 (step S1).
4). Then, when the power failure monitoring signal is not continuously turned on for the number of checks (step S14; N), the process returns to the determination of whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S13). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks (step S14;
Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the power of the gaming machine 10 is waited to be cut off. In this way, by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal continues to be received for a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent false detection of a power failure due to noise or the like, and appropriately deal with problems when the power is turned on. be able to.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to deal with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the start of the game control device 100, which is the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of turning on the power. Note that access to the RAM 111C is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power cutoff are retained.
When a power failure occurs here, it is not necessary to perform backup processing or the like. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM 111C, and the burden of control can be reduced.

On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S13; N), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated to "-1" (step S15), and the timer value is "0". (Step S16). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S16; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks for the power failure monitoring signal (step S12). Also, the value of the timer is "0".
(Step S16; Y), that is, when the waiting time has ended, the RAM 11
Allow read / write RWM (Read Write Memory) access such as 1C or EEPROM (step S17), and output off-data to all output ports (set to no output).
(Step S18).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S27, the setting key switch 12 refers to the second register (C register).
It is determined whether or not the detection signal of 7 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on. If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on, the process proceeds to step S33, the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on, and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on. If not on, step S
Proceed to 28.

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

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

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

Steps S30 to S32 are processes executed when the RAM is abnormal or when the power is shut off during the setting and the RAM is restarted without being cleared. Step S3
At 0, the control unit transmits a command for notifying the main abnormality error to the effect control device 300.
As a result, the effect control device 300 performs effect control corresponding to the command of the main abnormality error notification. For example, the effect control device 300 receives the command of the main abnormality error notification, displays a message instructing the restart accompanied by RAM clear on the display device 41, or outputs sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. Further, the effect control device 300 receives the command for notifying the main abnormality error, and notifies the main abnormality error by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44.

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

In step S32, the control unit outputs the on-data of the security signal to the external information terminal board 71.
Output from. At this time, the control unit turns off the output data of other signals output from the external information terminal board 71. The control unit repeatedly executes steps S31 and S32 and waits for the power to be cut off. That is, the gaming machine 10 outputs a security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until the power is cut off. Further, the gaming machine 10 waits until the power is cut off.
No signal other than the security signal is output from the external information terminal board 71.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S36, the control unit transmits a command for which the setting is being changed to the effect control device 300. As a result, the effect control device 300 performs effect control corresponding to the command whose setting is being changed. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command during the setting change and displays a message indicating that the setting is being changed on the display device 41, or the speakers 19a, 1
Sound is output from 9b. Further, the effect control device 300 receives the command during the setting change, and notifies the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44 that the setting is being changed.

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

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

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

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

When the control unit determines that a power failure has occurred, the process for disabling interrupts (step S4).
1) Perform the process of outputting off-data to all output ports (step S42).
After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S43).
), The power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S44).
Further, a checksum calculation process (step S45) for calculating the checksum when the power of the RWM is turned off, and a process for saving the calculated checksum in the checksum area (step S46).
), Then the process of prohibiting access to the RAM (step S47) is performed, and then the power of the gaming machine is waited for to be cut off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is turned off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power is cut off is correctly backed up. It can be determined at the time of re-input.

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

Step S49 and step S50 are processes related to preparation for setting confirmation. Step S4
In 9, the control unit performs a process of setting a flag in the setting confirmation mode. The setting confirmation mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming machine 10 is confirming the setting. The setting confirmation mode flag is set when the setting is being confirmed, and the setting confirmation mode is in progress when the setting is not being confirmed. The flag is cleared (reset). In step S50, the control unit transmits the command for which the setting is being confirmed to the effect control device 300. As a result, the effect control device 300 performs the effect control corresponding to the command during the setting confirmation. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command during setting confirmation, displays a message indicating that the setting is being confirmed on the display device 41, or outputs sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, the effect control device 3
00 receives the command during the setting confirmation, and notifies that the setting is being confirmed by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44. After this, the control unit proceeds to step S37.

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

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

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

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

Further, when the control unit detects that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off after executing the process related to the setting change end waiting or the setting confirmation end waiting (step S38 to step S40), the control unit performs step S55. Run. After disabling interrupts (step S55), the control unit transmits a command to end the notification to the effect control device 300 (step S).
56).

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

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

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

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

Next, the control unit transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game processing number to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S59), and proceeds to step S60. In step S59, the model designation command, the special figure 1 hold number command, the special figure 2 hold number command,
Send multiple commands such as probability information command, probability setting value information command, and screen specification command. Further, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, information on the number of times of production and information on the number of times of high probability are transmitted. The screen-specified command is that the control states of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are both normally being processed (during fluctuation, during jackpot (first special game state)).
It is a command to command the display of the customer waiting demo screen when it is in a small hit (a state that is neither of the second special game states), and in other cases, it commands the display of the recovery screen. It is a command to do.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) that comprehensively controls the game, and the subordinate control means (payout control device 200, that performs various controls according to the instructions from the main control means).
In a gaming machine provided with an effect control device (300, etc.), the main control means waits for setting a predetermined standby time for delaying the start of the main control means and waiting for the start of the slave control means when the power is turned on. A means (game control device 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined standby time are provided.

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

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

The game control device 100 has a function (second initialization process) of distinguishing between the initialization process (first initialization process) at the time of data abnormality and the initialization process (second initialization process) at the time of initialization operation. (1) Initialization means, 2nd initialization means), so that the optimum and lean initialization processing according to the situation can be realized.

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

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) prohibits access to the RAM (RAM111C) (step S47) and waits for the execution of all the processes to be stopped in the power failure standby process (step S47).
The loop after step S47) and the RAM error wait process (loop in steps S31 and S32) that waits for the execution of all processes to be stopped while permitting access to the RAM (RAM 111C) (step S17). Make it feasible.

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

The RAM error standby process is a loop process that is executed after the access to the RAM (RWM) is permitted in step S17 of the main process, and waits for the execution of all the processes to be stopped.
Further, since the RAM error standby process is executed after the interrupt is prohibited in step S1 of the main process, an interrupt that is not an NMI interrupt (timer interrupt) is prohibited. Note that the standby process when a power failure occurs is N because interrupts cannot be disabled for NMI interrupts.
MI interrupts can occur. Since the RAM error standby process is a process of waiting for the power to be cut off, the risk of an NMI interrupt occurring during the execution of the process is greater than that of the power failure standby process.
However, in the RAM error standby process, since access to the RAM is permitted even if an NMI interrupt occurs, the return address can be stored in the RAM, and the risk of program runaway due to the occurrence of the NMI interrupt is small. Further, since the gaming machine 10 transmits the main abnormality error notification command to the effect control device 300 in step S30, the effect control device 300 performs the abnormality notification in parallel during the execution of the RAM abnormality standby process. Can be done. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can be expected to be restarted promptly.

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

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

When the timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is specified (step S7).
1). By switching to the register bank 1, it is equivalent to performing a register save process of transferring the value held in a predetermined register (for example, the register used in the main process) to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, the D register) (step S72). In step S72, the same processing as in step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register banks are different.

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

In step S76, the control unit executes an output process for controlling the drive of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 38b, normal electric solenoid 37c) based on the output data set in various processes.

When the firing stop signal is output in step S5 in the main processing, the firing permission signal is output by performing this output processing, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permitted state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, the signal is not processed. In addition, the launch permission signal is the game control device 1.
A first signal indicating the state of launch permission seen from 00, and a second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the state of launch permission seen from the payout control device 200 are also generated in the payout control device 200 and fired. It is output to the control device. That is, two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device.
It is configured so that the game ball can be fired when both are permitted to fire.

Next, the control unit issues a command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 20.
Issue command transmission process (step S77) to output to 0, random number update process 1 (step S7)
8), the random number update process 2 (step S79) is executed. Here, the random number update process 1 is a process for updating the initial value (start value) of the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number, which are the targets of the initial value random number update process. .. In addition, the random number update process 2 is
It is a process of updating the fluctuation pattern random number for determining the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display game of Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2. In addition to the random number update process 1 or the random number update process 1, the random number update process 2 may stop the random number update during the setting change or change the update cycle.

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

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

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

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

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

The main process is a process executed by the control unit (CPU311) of the effect control device 300 when the power supply of the pachinko machine 1 is started.
[Step D11] The control unit disables interrupts.

[Step D12] The control unit performs initial settings of the CPU 311.
[Step D13] The control unit performs the initial setting of VDP312.
[Step D14] The control unit permits interrupts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Step D25] The control unit determines whether or not it is the frame switching timing, proceeds to step D26 if it is the frame switching timing, and waits for the frame switching timing if it is not the frame switching timing. Here, the frame switching timing is a V blank interrupt (
It is a timing that arrives at a time interval corresponding to a processing cycle (for example, 1/30 second ≈ 33.333 ms) created based on a cycle (for example, 1/60 second) of a V-sync interrupt. The V blank interrupt is generated every time the VDP 312 completes one scan of the entire screen for drawing. As described above, the generation cycle of this V blank interrupt is, for example, 1/60 second. In the case of this embodiment, when the same drawing is repeated twice and a V blank interrupt occurs twice, frame switching is performed, and the frame switching timing cycle is twice the cycle of the V blank interrupt (for example, 1/60 second). (For example, 1/30 second ≒ 33.33 ms
)become. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode, and the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed. For example, frame switching (image update) may be performed at a cycle of 1/30 second or more, or less than 1/30 second. Frame switching may be performed at intervals.

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

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

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

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

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

[Step D31] The control unit executes the information disclosure process. The information disclosure process is a process of disclosing performance information related to game performance to a player.
The control unit returns to step D18 after executing step D31, and thereafter, step D1.
The processing of steps 8 to D31 is repeatedly executed. That is, steps D18 to D
Reference numeral 31 is a loop process (1) that is repeatedly executed in the above process cycle after the effect control device 300 is started.
In some cases, it is called main loop processing).

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

Next, the gaming state of the special figure game of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a state transition of the gaming state of the first embodiment. The game states of the special figure game are roughly classified into a game state A, a game state B, a game state C, a game state D, a game state E, and a game state F.

The game state A is a game state in which the probability state is a low probability, the time reduction state is a game state without a time reduction, and the game state is generally called a normal game state. Game state A is not advantageous to the player (
It is a game state (unfavorable). Therefore, in many cases, the player starts the game from the game state A and ends the game in the game state A.

The gaming state B has a low probability state, a time saving state is a time saving gaming state, and is one of the gaming states generally called a low probability time saving state. The gaming state B is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the gaming state A.

In the gaming state C, the probability state is a high probability, the time saving state is a time saving gaming state, and the gaming state is generally called a high probability time saving state. The gaming state C is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the gaming state B.

In the game state D, the probability state is a high probability, the time reduction state is a game state without a time reduction, and the game state is generally called a high probability time reduction no state. The gaming state D is a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player as compared with the gaming state C.

The gaming state E is one of the gaming states generally called the low probability time saving state, in which the probability state is a low probability and the time saving state is the b time saving gaming state. The gaming state E is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the gaming state A.

The gaming state F is one of the gaming states, in which the probability state is a low probability and the time saving state is a c time saving gaming state, which is generally called a low probability time saving state. The gaming state F is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the gaming state A.

The time reduction a (A time reduction) is a time reduction that is triggered by the occurrence, and is a time reduction that continues until the end condition is satisfied. Further, the time reduction b (B time reduction) is a time reduction in which the occurrence trigger is the execution of the game a predetermined number of times in the low probability state, and is a time reduction that continues until the end condition is satisfied. Also, the time saving c (C)
(Time reduction) is a time reduction in which a predetermined result is derived (a predetermined symbol is derived) in a low probability state, and is a time reduction that continues until the end condition is satisfied.

Each game state obtains a transition trigger to another game state each time the game (special figure game) is executed, but stays in the game state if a predetermined transition condition is not satisfied. Each gaming state can transition to gaming state B or gaming state C triggered by the occurrence of a hit (transition flow is shown by a solid line). Each game state transitions to the game state B when the hit 1 (low probability hit) occurs, and transitions to the game state C when the hit 2 (high probability hit) occurs. .. For example, the game state A has a transition flow f1 that transitions to the game state B when the hit 1 is generated, and a transition flow f2 that transitions to the game state C when the hit 2 is generated. Game state B is 1 per hit
It has a transition flow f3 that stays in the game state B triggered by the occurrence of the above, and a transition flow f4 that transitions to the game state C triggered by the occurrence of the hit 2. The game state C has a transition flow f5 that transitions to the game state B when the hit 1 is generated, and a transition flow f6 that stays in the game state C when the hit 2 is generated. The game state D has a transition flow f7 that transitions to the game state B when the hit 1 is generated, and a transition flow f8 that transitions to the game state C when the hit 2 is generated. The game state E is a transition flow f9 that transitions to the game state B with the occurrence of 1 per hit.
And, it has a transition flow f10 that transitions to the game state C with the occurrence of hit 2. The game state F has a transition flow f11 that transitions to the game state B when the hit 1 is generated, and a transition flow f12 that transitions to the game state C when the hit 2 is generated.

Each gaming state can transition to a gaming state triggered by the occurrence or end of a time reduction or the end of a high-accuracy state (transition flow is shown by a broken line). For example, the game state A has a transition flow f21 that transitions to the game state F when a predetermined time-saving symbol is derived as a result of the game, and a transition flow f22 that transitions to the game state E when the game is executed a predetermined number of times. Have. In the game state B, the transition flow f23 that transitions to the game state F when a predetermined time reduction symbol is derived as a result of the game (except when the number of times of c time reduction is smaller than the remaining number of times of a time reduction) and a time reduction are It has a transition flow f24 that transitions to the game state A when the game is completed. The game state C has a transition flow f25 that transitions to the game state D when the time reduction a ends, and a transition flow f26 that transitions to the game state B when the high probability state ends (shifts to the low probability state). In the game state D, the high accuracy state ends (
It has a transition flow f27 that transitions to the gaming state A when the transition to the low probability state) occurs. In the game state E, the transition flow f28 and the b time reduction that transition to the game state F when a predetermined time reduction symbol is derived as a result of the game (except when the number of c time reductions is smaller than the remaining number of b time reductions) It has a transition flow f29 that transitions to the game state A when the game is completed. The game state F includes a transition flow f30 that remains in the game state F when a predetermined time reduction symbol is derived as a result of the game (except when the number of new c time reductions is smaller than the remaining number of c time reductions), and a predetermined number of times. The transition flow f31 that transitions to the game state E when the game of b time reduction is smaller than the remaining number of c time reductions, and the transition to the game state A when the c time reduction ends. It has a flow f32.

Next, the number of time reductions in a time reduction and the distribution thereof will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 shows the first
It is a figure which shows an example of the time saving number distribution of a time saving of embodiment. For a time reduction, the number of time reduction games (the number of games in the a time reduction state) is preset for each hit type. The number of high-accuracy games (the number of games in the high-accuracy state) is also preset for each hit type. The hit type is common to the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game, but may be different. Also, a
The end condition of the time saving state is the execution of the number of time saving games, but other conditions (for example, the number of small hits, etc.) may be set in addition to this.

As for the hit A, the special figure game after the hit has a low probability, the number of high-accuracy games is 0, and the number of time-saving games is 10. For hit B, the special figure game after hit has a low probability, and the number of high-accuracy games is 0.
It is a number of times, and the number of time-saving games is 100 times. As for the hit C, the special figure game after the hit has a high probability, the number of high-accuracy games is 10, and the number of time-saving games is 100, which is larger than the number of high-accuracy games. As for the hit D, the special figure game after the hit has a high probability, the number of high-accuracy games is 50, and the number of time-saving games is 100, which is larger than the number of high-accuracy games. As for the hit E, the special figure game after the hit has a high probability, the number of high-accuracy games is 100, and the number of time-saving games is 100, which is the same as the number of high-accuracy games.
Times. As for the hit F, the special figure game after the hit has a high probability, the number of high-accuracy games is 120, and the number of time-saving games is 100, which is smaller than the number of high-accuracy games. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is
The presence or absence of probability fluctuations, the size of high-accuracy games, the size of time-saving games, and the combination of these will produce a variety of game characteristics. The game machine 10 prepares a hit in which the number of time-saving games is larger than the number of high-accuracy games, a hit in which the number of time-saving games is smaller than the number of high-accuracy games, and a hit in which the number of high-accuracy games and the number of time-saving games are the same. Produces a variety of game features.

Next, the number of time reductions in b time reduction and the distribution thereof will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 shows the first
It is a figure which shows an example of the time saving number distribution of b time saving of embodiment. b For the time saving, the number of special drawing games reaching the ceiling is set for each special drawing game, and the number of time saving games is set for each ceiling reaching condition. For example, executing a 777 game with only the number of special figure games of the special figure 1 game has 60 time-saving games.
It is a ceiling arrival condition (ceiling arrival condition 1) that triggers the occurrence of 0 times of b time reduction. Execution of the 241 game with only the number of special figure games of the special figure 2 game is a ceiling arrival condition (ceiling arrival condition 2) that triggers the occurrence of b time reduction of 500 times of time saving games. Execution of the 778 games with the total number of special figure games of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game is a ceiling arrival condition (ceiling arrival condition 3) that triggers the occurrence of b time reduction of 550 times of time reduction games. The gaming machine 10 has a plurality of ceiling arrival conditions, which makes it difficult for the player to grasp the number of times the ceiling is reached. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can motivate the player to capture the game by making the number of time-saving games different depending on the conditions for reaching the ceiling, and can improve the interest of the game.

The ceiling arrival conditions are the ceiling arrival condition for the number of special figure games of the special figure 1 game, the ceiling arrival condition for the number of special figure games of the special figure 2 game, and the total special figure of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game. It is not limited to having all the conditions for reaching the ceiling of the number of games, and may have one or two. Further, the number of games that is the condition for reaching the ceiling may be a fixed value determined in advance, or may be a variable value determined at the start of counting the number of games or before the disclosure of the number of games. For example, the variable value determined at the start of counting the number of games may be selected from two or more options by lottery or according to predetermined conditions, or may be determined to a value that is not specified in advance using a random number or the like. May be. For example, the number of games that are the conditions for reaching the ceiling may be determined based on the winning symbol when a hit occurs, or may be determined based on the first starting prize after the hit.

Next, the number of time reductions in c time reduction and the distribution thereof will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 shows the first
It is a figure which shows an example of the time saving frequency distribution of c time saving of embodiment. For the c time reduction, a predetermined symbol combination in the special symbol game that triggers the occurrence of the c time reduction is set, and the appearance rate and the number of time reduction games are set for each symbol combination. For example, in the special figure 1 game, the derivation of any of the symbol combinations A, B, and C is triggered by the c time reduction, and in the special figure 2 game, the derivation of any of the symbol combinations A, B, C, and D is c time reduction. It will be an opportunity to occur. The symbol combination in the special figure 1 game is the batch display device 5.
The lighting mode of eight LEDs (seven-segment LEDs and one dot LED) of the seven-segment LED_d1 in the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 of 0 is a lighting mode, and the symbol combination in the special figure 2 game is a batch display device. 7-segment LED_d2 in the special figure 2 symbol display part 54 of 50
Refers to the lighting mode of the eight LEDs (seven segment LEDs and one dot LED). For example, the symbol combination A has an appearance rate of 1/100 and the number of time-saving games is 1. The symbol combination B has an appearance rate of 1/200 and has 10 time-saving games. The symbol combination C has an appearance rate of 1 /
It is 500, and the number of time-saving games is 20. The symbol combination D has an appearance rate of 1/4 and the number of time-saving games is 5. The gaming machine 10 produces various game characteristics by having a plurality of symbol combinations that trigger the occurrence of c time reduction. Further, the gaming machine 10 increases the appearance rate of the c time reduction occurrence trigger in the special figure 2 game as compared with the appearance rate of the c time reduction occurrence opportunity in the special figure 1 game, so that the c time reduction occurrence in the special figure 1 game is caused. As a variety of game-like effects, the occurrence of c time reduction in the special figure 2 game can be used as a new game-like effect.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 has a normal map fluctuation time, a normal map hit probability, for each a time reduction, b time reduction, and c time reduction.
The time saving performance may be different by changing the time from the stop of the normal drawing to the opening of the normal power, the opening time of the normal power, and the like. Further, in the gaming machine 10, b time reduction occurs during a time reduction, c time reduction occurs during a time reduction, and so on.
In the occurrence of c time reduction during b time reduction, the occurrence of b time reduction during c time reduction, or the occurrence of c time reduction during c time reduction, the time reduction that occurs earlier and the time reduction performance that occurs later updates the time reduction performance. Alternatively, the time saving performance of the time saving that is occurring earlier may be inherited by the time saving that is generated later. Further, the gaming machine 10 precedes the occurrence of b time reduction during a time reduction, the occurrence of c time reduction during a time reduction, the occurrence of c time reduction during b time reduction, the occurrence of b time reduction during c time reduction, or the occurrence of c time reduction during c time reduction. When the number of time reductions that occur later is larger than the number of time reductions that occur earlier, the number of time reductions that occur earlier may be updated with the number of time reductions that occur later. , The number of time reductions that occur earlier may be updated with the number of time reductions that occur later, or the number of time reductions that occur earlier may be added to the number of time reductions that occur later. In addition, the number of remaining time reductions may be updated.

Next, the display of the special figure game executed by the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 24. The display screen shown below is a display screen displayed on the display device 41. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example (No. 1) of the game display screen of the first embodiment. FIG. 18
Is a diagram showing an example (No. 2) of the game display screen of the first embodiment. FIG. 19 shows the first
It is a figure which shows an example (the 3) of the game display screen of the embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example (No. 4) of the game display screen of the first embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example (No. 5) of the game display screen of the first embodiment. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example (No. 6) of the game display screen of the first embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example (No. 7) of the game display screen of the first embodiment. FIG. 24 is an example of the game display screen of the first embodiment (No. 8).
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The display screen 500 shown in FIG. 17 (1) is a display screen in which the symbol is stopped, and after the end of the variation display in the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game (variation display game) (before the start of the next variation display game). The symbol, which is the result of the variable display game, is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period. note that,
The display screen 500 is an example of a display screen in the game state A (normal game state). The display screen 500 includes a large symbol group 501, a small symbol group 502, a special figure 1 hold number display 503, and a special figure 2.
The hold number display 504, the hold display 505, and the hold digestion display 506 are displayed. The special figure in the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game is the special figure 1 symbol display unit 5 of the batch display device 50.
3 or the special symbol 2 is a symbol (LED lighting mode) displayed on the symbol display unit 54, and the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502 are decorative symbols corresponding to this special symbol. Further, although not shown, the gaming machine 10 sets a variable state and a stopped state as a symbol in the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game without showing a distinction between the result modes of the variable display game, for example, blinking of an LED. It has a fourth symbol indicated by lighting.

The large symbol group 501 is in charge of game production for the purpose of improving the interest. Therefore, the large symbol group 5
The 01 is displayed in a large size by setting a variable display area in a substantially central portion of the display device 41. The large symbol group 501 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol.

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

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

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

The special figure 1 hold number display 503 displays the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game. On the display screen 500, the special figure 1 hold number display 503 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game is “0”.
The special figure 2 hold number display 504 displays the hold storage number of the special figure 2 game. On the display screen 500, the special figure 2 hold number display 504 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 2 game is “0”.

The hold display (standby hold display) 505 indicates the number of holds for the special figure 1 game by displaying the hold icon. The hold digestion display (digestion hold display) 506 indicates that the special figure game is changing by displaying the hold digestion icon. The display screen 500 is set to the special figure 1 by the hold display 505.
2 Indicates that the number of reserved memories of the game or the number of reserved memories of the game is “0”. also,
The display screen 500 indicates that the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game is not changing by the hold digestion display 506, particularly by the absence of the hold digestion icon on the digestion hold pedestal.

The display screen 510 shown in FIG. 17 (2) is a display screen after the variable display is started. The display screen 510 is a screen after the display screen 500, and shows a screen during variable display (during three symbols changing). The display screen 510 is an example of a display screen in the game state A (normal game state). On the display screen 510, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the large symbol group 501 are fluctuating, indicating that the special symbol variation display game is being displayed in a variable manner. Further, on the display screen 510, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the small symbol group 502 are fluctuating, indicating that the special symbol variation display game is being displayed in a variable manner.

On the display screen 510, in the special figure 1 hold number display 503, the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game is "2".
The special figure 2 hold number display 504 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 2 game is "0", and the hold display 505 indicates a game state that guides the hold number of the special figure 1 game. It is shown that the reserved storage number of the special figure variation display game (special figure 1 game) is "2". Further, on the display screen 510, the hold digestion display 506 displays the hold storage display during digestion, indicating that the special figure variation display game is in the variable display.

The display screen 500 and the display screen 510 may include effect display elements such as a background display, a character display, and a character display (not shown), and the effect display elements also produce a display accompanied by movement by animation or the like. It may be possible.

Further, the hold display 505 shows how the number of hold icons 507 corresponding to the number of holds of the special figure 1 game is displayed corresponding to the current game state (for example, the normal game state). The hold icon 507 is, for example, spherical, and the hold icon 507 can also produce a display accompanied by movement by animation (for example, deformation, color change, vertical movement, etc.). Further, the hold digestion display 506 shows how the hold digestion icon 508 corresponding to the hold digestion of the special figure game is displayed. The hold digestion icon 508 is, for example, spherical, and the hold digestion icon 508 can also produce a display accompanied by movement by animation (for example, deformation, color change, vertical movement, etc.).

For example, when the special figure 1 hold number display 503 displays "2" and the special figure 2 hold number display 504 displays "0" as shown on the display screen 510, the hold display 505 displays two hold storage displays. Indicates that the number of reserved storages is "2". The number of holdings or the number of holding storages means the number of starting memories in which the variable display game of the special figure has not been executed.

The hold display 505 depends on the display mode (hold storage display displayed on the hold display 505).
In addition to clearly indicating the number of reserved memories of the special figure variation display game, it is possible to notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each reserved memory.

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

In addition, the hold display 505 is supposed to display the hold number of either one of the hold number of the special figure 1 game and the hold number of the special figure 2 game according to the game state by the hold icon 507, but the special figure 1
The total number of hold of the game and the number of hold of the special figure 2 game may be displayed by the hold icon 507.

The display screen 512 shown in FIG. 17 (3) is a display screen when the variation display on the display screen 510 derives a deviation as a game result. The display screen 512 is displayed in the game state A (
This is an example of a display screen in the normal game state). The display screen 512 stops at "5" for the left symbol, "2" for the middle symbol, and "3" for the right symbol in the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502, and derives the result mode of being out of order. show. Further, the display screen 512 indicates that the special figure 1 hold number display 503 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game is "2", and the special figure 2 hold number display 5
04 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 2 game is "0", the reserved display 505 indicates that the reserved stored number of the special figure 1 game is "2", and the reserved digestion display 506 indicates the special figure variation. Display Indicates that the game symbol is stopped.

The display screen 514 shown in FIG. 18 (1) is a display screen when a hit is derived as a game result. The display screen 514 is an example of a display screen in the game state A (normal game state). On the display screen 514, the left symbol is "" in the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502.
3 ”, the middle symbol is stopped at“ 3 ”, and the right symbol is stopped at“ 3 ”, indicating that a winning result mode has been derived. Further, the display screen 514 indicates that the special figure 1 hold number display 503 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game is "0", and the special figure 2 hold number display 504 indicates that the hold memory number of the special figure 2 game is. "0
, The hold display 505 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game is “0”, and the hold digestion display 506 indicates that the symbol of the special figure variation display game is stopped.

The display screen 516 shown in FIG. 18 (2) is a display screen following the display screen 514, and is a display screen in a hit state. The display screen 516 has a hit type display 517 and a hit effect display 518.
, The hitting guide display 519 and the history information display 520 are included in the display contents.

The hit type display 517 is a display indicating the hit type, and the hit type display 517 on the display screen 516 indicates that the hit is a big hit and the hit symbol is “3, 3, 3”. The hit effect display 518 is a display related to the effect during hit, and the hit effect display 518 on the display screen 516 indicates that the current round being hit is 5R and the number of winnings per round (for example, the number of circles). The number of prizes (displayed) is 9, and the number of winnings in the round (for example,
It indicates that the number of black circles) is 6, and that the type of BGM (Back Ground Music) is "BGM1". The hit effect display 518 may include a character display, a movie effect display, and the like. The hitting guide display 519 indicates that the hitting method is a right-handed game with a message "right-handed" and a white arrow icon pointing to the right. The history information display 520 displays a game history including a winning game history. The history information display 520 on the display screen 516 indicates that 480 game balls have been acquired by "480P GET", and indicates that there is an opportunity to acquire 1200 game balls by "1200P CHANGE", and "per time". ”Indicates that there was one hit (including the hit) in the predetermined history information collection period, and“ 0 times of time reduction ”indicates that no time reduction has occurred in the predetermined history information collection period. The predetermined history information collection period is a period in which the hit and the time reduction are continuous from the first hit without sandwiching the normal game state, but it is the first time even if the normal game state is sandwiched only for the predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games). It may be regarded as a continuous period from hit to hit and time reduction.

In addition, the history information regarding the time reduction can be obtained in addition to displaying the cumulative number of occurrences of a time reduction, b time reduction, or c time reduction, or instead of displaying the cumulative occurrence number, a time reduction, b time reduction,
Alternatively, the total number of time-saving games, which is the sum of the number of time-saving games for each of c time-saving games, may be displayed. Further, the total number of time saving games may display the total number of time saving games for each time saving type (time saving mode), which is the total number of time saving games for each of a time saving, b time saving, or c time saving.

The display screen 522 shown in FIG. 18 (3) is a display screen after the display screen 516, and is a display screen in the ending state in the hit. The display screen 522 includes a hit type display 517, a caution display 523, a striking guide display 319, and a history information display 524 as display contents. The attention-calling display 523 is a display that calls attention to the player, and for example, displays a message "game is moderate" that calls attention to the player's devotion to the game. The display that calls attention to the player may be another message such as forgetting to remove the card. Further, the alert display 523 may display necessary information such as a manufacturer name.
The history information display 524 displays the game history at the end of the hit. The history information display 524 on the display screen 522 indicates that 1260 game balls have been acquired by "1260P GET", and one hit (including the hit) in a predetermined history information collection period by "one time". By "0 times of time reduction", it is shown that there is no time reduction of 1 time in the predetermined history information collection period.

The display screen 526 shown in FIG. 19 (1) is a display screen in a hit state different from the display screen 516. The display screen 526 includes a hit type display 527, a hit effect display 528, a hitting guide display 519, and a history information display 529 in the display contents.

The hit type display 527 indicates that the hit is a big hit and the hit symbol is "2, 2, 2". The winning effect display 528 indicates that the current round being hit is 4R, the number of winnings per round (for example, indicated by the number of circles) is 9, and the number of winnings for the round (for example, black circles). It indicates that the number) is 8 and the type of BGM is "BGM2". The type of BGM may be one according to the type of hit, one according to the game history, or one selected by the player. The history information display 529 indicates that 1820 game balls have been acquired by "1820P GET", and "
"1650P CHANCE" indicates that there is an opportunity to acquire 1650 game balls, and "
"Two consecutive hits" indicates that there were two hits (including the hit) in the predetermined history information collection period, and "one time reduction" indicates that there was one time reduction in the predetermined history information collection period. ..

The display screen 530 shown in FIG. 19 (2) is a display screen during a time reduction (A time reduction) after the display screen 526. The display screen 530 includes a time saving information display 531, a history information display 532, a striking guide display 533, a decorative symbol display 534, a small symbol group 502, and a special figure 1 hold number display 50.
3 and the special figure 2 hold number display 504, hold display 535, hold digestion display 536, hold icon 537, and hold digestion icon 538 are included in the display contents. The time saving information display 531 includes the time saving type, the number of remaining time saving times, and the type of BGM in the display contents. For example, time saving information display 531
Displays "A time reduction mode" as the time reduction type to indicate that a time reduction (A time reduction) is in progress.
"30 times remaining" is displayed as the number of remaining time reductions to indicate that the number of remaining time reductions is 30 times, and BG
"BGM5" is displayed as the type of M to indicate that the type of BGM is "BGM5".
The history information display 532 indicates that 2080 game balls have been acquired by "2080P GET", and "32 per 2 consecutive times" indicates that there were two hits in the predetermined history information collection period and the hit symbol is ". 3 ”and“ 2 ”indicate that there were two time reductions (including the time reduction) in the predetermined history information collection period by“ two time reductions ”. The hitting guide display 533 informs that it is a right-handed game as a way of hitting in a short time with a message "right-handed" and a black arrow icon pointing to the right. The striking guide display 533 is different from the striking guide display 519 in the display mode (for example, the color of the icon) to guide that the gaming state in the striking guide display 519 and the gaming state in the striking guide display 533 are different. do. Guidance that the game state is different. The decorative symbol display 534 displays a large symbol group in a display mode during a time reduction (for example, changing the size of the symbol, changing the design, etc.). The hold display 535 displays the standby hold pedestal in the display mode during a time reduction, and displays the hold icon 537 in the display mode during a time reduction. The hold digestion display 536 displays the hold digestion pedestal in the display mode during a time reduction, and displays the hold digestion icon 538 in the display mode during a time reduction. As a result, the gaming machine 10 is displayed on hold 53.
From 5 and the hold digestion display 536, it is possible to inform that the current game state is a time saving.

The display screen 540 shown in FIG. 19 (3) is a display screen when a time reduction end condition is satisfied after the display screen 530, and is a display screen when the time reduction number of times has expired (time reduction remaining number of times “0”). Display screen 5
The time saving information display 531 in 40 displays "A time saving mode" as the time saving type and "end" as the remaining time saving number to indicate that the time saving has ended, and displays "BGM0" as the BGM type and displays the BGM. Indicates that the type is "BGM0". The history information display 532 on the display screen 540 indicates that 2230 game balls have been acquired by "2230P GET". The number of game balls acquired in the history information display 532 may be the sum of the number of winnings from the Fuden during the time saving, or the winnings from the general winning opening in addition to the number of winnings from the Fuden. The number may be added. How to hit guide display 53 on the display screen 540
3 indicates that it is a left-handed game as a way of hitting after the end of the reduced working hours with the message "left-handed" and the icon of the black arrow pointing to the left. The gaming machine 10 strongly informs the player of the content of the notification by displaying the history information display 532 and the striking guide display 533 for a predetermined period after the transition to the normal gaming state. The decorative symbol display 534 and the small symbol group 502 on the display screen 540 display the missed symbol combination "3, 5, 4" to indicate that the symbol is off, that it is not a hit, and that it is not a time-saving symbol. The display screen 540 is changed from the hold display 535 to the hold display 505 due to the end of a time reduction, and the hold digestion display 536 to the hold digestion display 5
Change to 06. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can inform from the hold display 505 and the hold digestion display 506 that the current gaming state is in the normal gaming state.

The display screen 542 shown in FIG. 20 (1) is a display screen when the a time reduction end condition is satisfied, which is different from the display screen 540, and is a display screen when the a time reduction end condition is satisfied by deriving the time reduction symbol.
The time reduction information display 531 on the display screen 542 displays "A time reduction mode" as the time reduction type to indicate that a time reduction (A time reduction) is in progress, and displays "remaining 3 times" as the time reduction remaining number. It indicates that the number of times is 3, and "BGM5" is displayed as the type of BGM to indicate that the type of BGM is "BGM5". The history information display 532 on the display screen 542 is
"2230P GET" indicates that 2230 game balls have been acquired, and "32 per 2 consecutive times" indicates that there have been two hits in the predetermined history information collection period and the winning symbol is "2230P GET".
It indicates that it was "3" and "2", and "2 times of working hours" indicates that there were 2 times of working hours (including the time saving) in the predetermined history information collection period. The hitting guide display 533 on the display screen 542 indicates that the hitting game is a right-handed game during the time saving by the message "right-handed" and the icon of the black arrow pointing to the right. The decorative symbol display 534 and the small symbol group 502 on the display screen 542 display the time-saving symbol combination "2, 4, 1" to guide the derivation of the time-saving symbol combination. That is, the gaming machine 10 ends a time reduction and starts c time reduction by deriving the time reduction symbol combination. When the number of remaining time reductions in a time reduction is larger than the number of remaining time reductions in c time reduction, c time reduction is not started and a time reduction does not end even if the time reduction symbol combination is derived. The hold display 535 on the display screen 542 displays the standby hold pedestal in the display mode during a time reduction (for example, design change, etc.), and displays the hold icon 537 in the display mode during a time reduction. The hold digestion display 536 displays the hold digestion pedestal in the display mode during a time reduction. As a result, the gaming machine 10
Can guide the game state from the hold display 535 and the hold digestion display 536.

The display screen 551 shown in FIG. 20 (2) is a display screen following the display screen 542, and is a display screen at the start of c time reduction after the end of a time reduction. The display screen 551 has a time saving information display 543, a history information display 544, a striking guide display 545, a decorative symbol display 546, and a small symbol group 502.
The display contents include the special figure 1 hold number display 503, the special figure 2 hold number display 504, the hold display 547, the hold digestion display 548, the hold icon 549, and the hold digestion icon 550. The time saving information display 543 includes the time saving type, the number of remaining time saving times, and the type of BGM in the display contents. For example, the time saving information display 543 displays "C time saving mode" as a time saving type to indicate that c time saving (C time saving) is in progress, and displays "remaining 5 times" as the remaining time saving number, and the time saving remaining number is It indicates that it is 5 times, "BGM7" is displayed as the type of BGM, and the type of BGM is "BGM7".
". The history information display 544 indicates that 2280 game balls have been acquired by "2280P GET", and "32 per 2 consecutive times" means that there have been two hits in the predetermined history information collection period and the winning symbol is ". It indicates that it was "3" and "2", and "3 times of time reduction" indicates that there were 3 times of time reduction (including the time reduction) in the predetermined history information collection period. The hitting guide display 545 guides the player to hit the right-handed game in a short time with the message "right-handed" and the icon of the crossing diagonal hatching arrow pointing to the right. The striking guide display 545 differs from the striking guide display 519, 533 in the display mode (for example, the color of the icon), and the game state and the striking guide display 54 in the striking guide display 519, 533.
We will guide you that the game state in 5 is different. The decorative symbol display 546 displays a large symbol group in a display mode during c time reduction (for example, changing the size of the symbol, changing the design, etc.). The hold display 547 displays the standby hold pedestal in the display mode during c time reduction, and displays the hold icon 549 in the display mode during c time reduction. The hold digestion display 548 displays the hold digestion pedestal in the display mode during c time reduction, and displays the hold digestion icon 550 in the display mode during c time reduction. As a result, the gaming machine 1
0 can indicate from the hold display 547 and the hold digestion display 548 that the current gaming state is in the c time reduction.

The display screen 552 shown in FIG. 20 (3) is a display screen after the display screen 551, and is a display screen in which the c time reduction is continuous. The gaming machine 10 derives the time saving symbol during the c time saving, and executes the new c time saving when the new c time saving time saving number is larger than the current c time saving time saving number. The time reduction information display 543 on the display screen 552 displays "C time reduction mode" as the time reduction type to indicate that c time reduction (C time reduction) is in progress, and displays "remaining 2 times" as the time reduction remaining number. It indicates that the number of times is 2, and "BGM7" is displayed as the type of BGM to indicate that the type of BGM is "BGM7". History information display 5 on the display screen 552
44 indicates that 2320 game balls have been acquired by "2320P GET", and "2"
"32 consecutive hits" indicates that there were two hits in the predetermined history information collection period and the winning symbols were "3" and "2", and "time reduction 9 times" indicates that the predetermined history information collection period. It is shown that there were 9 times of time reduction (including the time reduction). In this way, the gaming machine 10 can guide the player to the number of consecutive time reductions as a gaming history. The history information display 544 may display the occurrence history of the time saving type instead of the number of consecutive times of time saving or in addition to the number of consecutive times of time saving. For example, when the first time is a time reduction and all the time reductions are c time reduction out of 9 times, the history information display 544 is set to "acc" as the occurrence history of the time reduction type.
cccccc "is displayed.

When the c time reduction occurs as a result of the special map variation display during the special map variation display in the normal gaming state, the gaming machine 10 may display the striking method guidance before the time reduction occurs. For example, the gaming machine 10 displays the striking guidance display 555 as shown in the display screen 554 shown in FIG. 21 (1). The hitting guide display 555 guides the player to hit the right-handed game in a short time with the message "right-handed" and the icon of the crossing diagonal hatching arrow pointing to the right. The striking guide display 555 suggests the occurrence of c time reduction by displaying the arrow icon in the same display mode as the icon of the striking guide display 545. In addition, how to hit guide display 55
5 displays an arrow icon in a display mode corresponding to the b time reduction when suggesting the occurrence of the b time reduction. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can provide game guidance that does not delay the occurrence of the time reduction by providing guidance on how to hit the machine before the time reduction occurs. The display timing of the striking guide display 555 is determined by the effect control device 300. The effect control device 300 sets the display timing of the striking guide display 555 when it receives a variation display command that triggers a time reduction or receives a stop symbol command instructing a stop symbol from the game control device 100. decide. The effect control device 300 may display the striking guidance display 545 when receiving a command that triggers the display of the striking guidance display 555, or the striking guidance display 55 may be displayed.
The striking guide display 545 may be displayed with a predetermined time delay from the reception of the command that triggers the display of 5, or the striking guide display 545 may be displayed at a predetermined effect timing during the fluctuation. Alternatively, the striking guide display 545 may be displayed at a timing for securing a predetermined display time with respect to the time when the symbol is stopped.

The display screen 556 shown in FIG. 21 (2) is a display screen during c time reduction that occurred after the display screen 554. The display screen 556 includes a time saving information display 543, a history information display 544, a striking guide display 545, a decorative symbol display 546, a small symbol group 502, and a special figure 1 hold number display 503.
, The special figure 2 hold number display 504, hold display 547, hold digestion display 548, hold icon 549, and hold digestion icon 550 are included in the display contents. For example, time saving information display 543
Displays "C time reduction mode" as the time reduction type to indicate that c time reduction (C time reduction) is in progress.
"20 times remaining" is displayed as the number of remaining time reductions to indicate that the number of remaining time reductions is 20 times, and BG
"BGM4" is displayed as the type of M to indicate that the type of BGM is "BGM4".
The history information display 544 indicates that 6 game balls have been acquired by "6P GET", and "
"0 consecutive hits" indicates that there was no hit in the predetermined history information collection period, and "1 time reduction" indicates that there was 1 time reduction (including the time reduction) in the predetermined history information collection period. show. The hitting guide display 545 guides the player to hit the right-handed game in a short time with the message "right-handed" and the icon of the crossing diagonal hatching arrow pointing to the right. note that,
The striking guide display 545 has the same display mode as the striking guide display 555. It should be noted that the starting point of the history information collection period is conventionally the starting point of the history information collection period, but when the c time reduction occurs from the normal gaming state, the c time reduction occurs. As a result, the gaming machine 10 becomes
It is possible to raise the interest of the player regarding the time saving occurrence history and improve the interest.

For example, the gaming machine 10 has a history information display 5 as shown in the display screen 558 shown in FIG. 21 (3).
44 can be displayed. The history information display 544 on the display screen 558 is "72P.
"GET" indicates that 72 game balls have been acquired, "0 consecutive hits" indicates that there is no one hit in the predetermined history information collection period, and "time reduction 3 times" indicates that the predetermined history information collection period. It is shown that there were three time reductions (including the time reduction) in. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can collect and present the gaming history of only the time saving, which does not include the hit, to the player.

Similarly, when the b time reduction occurs as a result of the special figure variation display in the normal gaming state, the gaming machine 10 may display the striking guidance display before the time reduction occurs. for example,
The gaming machine 10 displays the striking guidance display 565 as shown in the display screen 560 shown in FIG. 22 (1). The hitting guide display 565 informs that the hitting game is a right-handed game during the time saving by the message "right-handed" and the icon of the diagonal hatching arrow pointing to the right. The striking guide display 565 suggests the occurrence of the c time reduction by displaying the arrow icon in the display mode corresponding to the c time reduction. Further, the display screen 560 includes the time saving guidance display 561 as the display content. The time reduction guidance display 561 indicates that the time reduction type that will occur next time is B time reduction (b time reduction). note that,
The display screen 560 may be made to give the player a feeling of expectation for the time reduction generated by the display mode that does not specify the time reduction type, instead of the hitting guide display 565 of the display mode corresponding to the c time reduction. In that case, the display screen 560 lags behind the striking guidance display 565, and the time saving guidance display 5
61 may be displayed.

The display screen 562 shown in FIG. 22 (2) is a display screen during b time reduction that occurred after the display screen 560. The display screen 562 has a time saving information display 563, a history information display 564, a striking guide display 565, a decorative symbol display 566, a small symbol group 502, and a special figure 1 hold number display 503.
, The special figure 2 hold number display 504, hold display 567, hold digestion display 568, hold icon 569, and hold digestion icon 570 are included in the display contents. For example, time saving information display 563
Displays "B time reduction mode" as the time reduction type to indicate that b time reduction (B time reduction) is in progress.
"600 times remaining" is displayed as the remaining number of time reductions to indicate that the remaining number of time reductions is 600 times.
"BGM11" is displayed as the type of BGM to indicate that the type of BGM is "BGM11". The history information display 564 indicates that 6 game balls have been acquired by "6P GET", and "0 consecutive hits" indicates that there is no one hit in the predetermined history information collection period, and "1 time reduction". One time reduction (including the time reduction) during the predetermined history information collection period
Indicates that there was. The hitting guide display 565 informs that the hitting game is a right-handed game during the time saving by the message "right-handed" and the icon of the diagonal hatching arrow pointing to the right. It should be noted that the starting point of the history information collection period is conventionally the starting point of the history information collection period, but when the b time reduction occurs from the normal gaming state, the c time reduction occurs. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can raise the interest of the player regarding the time saving occurrence history and improve the interest. The decorative symbol display 566 displays a large symbol group in a display mode during b time reduction (for example, changing the size of the symbol, changing the design, etc.). The hold display 567 displays the standby hold pedestal in the display mode during b time reduction, and displays the hold icon 569 in the display mode during b time reduction. The hold digestion display 568 is
The hold digestion pedestal is displayed in the display mode of b time reduction, and the hold digestion icon 5 is displayed in the display mode of b time reduction.
70 is displayed. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can inform from the hold display 567 and the hold digestion display 568 that the current gaming state is in the b time reduction.

Here, the derivation of the time-saving symbol during b time-saving will be described. Display screen 57 shown in FIG. 22 (3)
2 derived the time saving symbol "2, 4, 1" as shown in the decorative symbol display 566 and the small symbol group 502 when the remaining time saving number of times is 540 times as shown in the time saving information display 563. The reduced working hours symbol "2, 4, 1" is, for example, a reduced working hours of 5 times, and the current remaining number of working hours is smaller than the remaining 540 times. Therefore, although the gaming machine 10 derives the time saving symbol "2, 4, 1", the gaming machine 10 continues the b time saving without shifting from the b time saving to the c time saving. At this time, the gaming machine 10 is
The number of time reductions is not updated in the history information display 564. The gaming machine 10 may display the number of times the time-saving symbol is derived on the history information display 564 regardless of the shift to c time-saving.

The display screen 574 shown in FIG. 23 (1) has a time saving symbol “2,” as shown in the decorative symbol display 566 and the small symbol group 502, when the remaining time saving number of times is 3 as shown in the time saving information display 563. 4,1 ”was derived. The reduced working hours symbol "2, 4, 1" is, for example, a reduced working hours of 5 times, and the current remaining number of working hours is larger than the remaining 3 times. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 has a time-saving symbol "2.
By deriving ", 4, 1", the time is changed from b time reduction to c time reduction. However, the display screen 57
In 4, the gaming machine 10 is still in the b time reduction, and the hold display 567 and the hold digestion display 568 inform that the current gaming state is in the b time reduction. Further, the display screen 574 includes the history information display 564 in the display content, and displays the game history during the b time reduction in the history information display 564.

The display screen 576 shown in FIG. 23 (2) is a display screen following the display screen 574. The display screen 576 includes a time saving guidance display 577, a striking guidance display 565, a decorative pattern display 566, and the like.
The display contents include the small symbol group 502, the special figure 1 hold number display 503, and the special figure 2 hold number display 504. On the other hand, the display screen 576 is a time saving information display 56 included in the display content of the display screen 574.
3. Hides the history information display 564, the hold display 567, the hold digestion display 568, the hold icon 569, and the hold digestion icon 570. The time saving guidance display 577 displays the message "C time saving GET!" To inform that there is a transition from b time saving to c time saving. It should be noted that the striking guide display 565 and the decorative pattern display 566 indicate that the time is still shortened due to the display mode.

The display screen 578 shown in FIG. 23 (3) is a display screen following the display screen 576. The display screen 578 is a display screen after shifting from the b time reduction to the c time reduction. The display screen 578 includes a time saving information display 543, a history information display 544, a striking guide display 545, and a decorative pattern display 5.
46, small symbol group 502, special figure 1 hold number display 503, special figure 2 hold number display 504, hold display 547, hold digestion display 548, hold icon 549, hold digestion icon 55.
0 is included in the display content. For example, the time saving information display 543 displays "C time saving mode" as a time saving type to indicate that c time saving (C time saving) is in progress, and displays "remaining 5 times" as the remaining time saving number, and the time saving remaining number is It indicates that it is 5 times, and "BGM7" is displayed as the type of BGM to indicate that the type of BGM is "BGM7". The history information display 544 does not reset the game history at the time of transition of the time reduction type (for example, from b time reduction to c time reduction), and continues the game history of the previous time reduction. The history information display 544 indicates that 1862 game balls have been acquired by "1862P GET", and "0 consecutive hits" indicates that there is no one hit in the predetermined history information collection period, and "time reduction 2 times". ”Indicates that there were two time reductions (including the time reductions) in the predetermined history information collection period. The hitting guide display 545 guides the player to hit the right-handed game in a short time with the message "right-handed" and the icon of the crossing diagonal hatching arrow pointing to the right. It should be noted that the striking guide display 545 indicates that there is a shift from the b time reduction to the c time reduction by changing the display mode from the striking guidance display 565. The decorative symbol display 546 guides that there is a shift from the b time reduction to the c time reduction by different from the decorative symbol display 566 in the display mode. The hold display 547 guides that there is a shift from the b time reduction to the c time reduction by changing the display mode of the hold display 567 and the standby hold pedestal. The hold digestion display 548 is a hold digestion display 568.
By changing the display mode of the hold digestion pedestal, it is informed that there is a shift from b time reduction to c time reduction. It should be noted that the change of the display mode from the hold display 567 and the hold digestion display 568 to the hold display 547 and the hold digestion display 548 can easily confirm the transition of the time saving type by the player by including the non-display period on the display screen 576. do. In the process of transition from the display screen 574 to the display screen 578, the gaming machine 10 is provided with a display screen 576 that provides a non-display period for hiding the required display element, but the display screen 576 is displayed from the display screen 574. You may pass it to reach the display screen 578.

Next, a modified example of the change in the display mode of the waiting holding pedestal and the holding digestion pedestal is shown in FIG. 24 (
1) and FIG. 24 (2). The display screen 580 is a display screen during a time reduction in which there is a shift in the time reduction type through a hit that occurred during c time reduction or a hit that occurred during b time reduction. The display screen 580 includes a time saving information display 531, a history information display 532, a striking guidance display 533, and the like.
Decorative symbol display 534, small symbol group 502, special figure 1 hold number display 503, special figure 2 hold number display 504, hold display 535, hold digestion display 536, hold icon 537, hold digestion icon 538 Is included in the displayed contents. Therefore, the display screen 580 does not continuously maintain the display mode of the display screen during c time reduction. As a result, the gaming machine 10 refreshes the player's interest in the time saving by not continuously maintaining the display mode of the time saving type before the time saving. Although the transition from c time reduction to a time reduction has been described, the same can be applied to the transition from b time reduction to a time reduction.

On the other hand, the display screen 582 is a display screen in which the time reduction type is changed during the time reduction a and the time reduction is c. The display screen 582 includes a time saving information display 543, a history information display 544, a striking guide display 545, a decorative symbol display 546, a small symbol group 502, a special figure 1 hold number display 503, and a special figure 2 hold number. The display contents include the display 504, the hold display 535, the hold digestion display 536, the hold icon 537, and the hold digestion icon 538. Among the display contents of the display screen 582, the time saving information display 543, the striking guide display 545, and the decorative symbol display 546 are the display contents corresponding to the c time saving. As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that the current gaming state is c time reduction. In addition, among the display contents of the display screen 582, the hold display 535 and the hold digestion display 536
The hold icon 537 and the hold digest icon 538 are display contents corresponding to a time saving.
As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that there was a time saving in the gaming state before the shift to the time saving type. Therefore, the display screen 580 continuously holds a part of the display mode of the display screen during a time reduction. As a result, the player's interest in shortening the time is maintained by continuously maintaining a part of the display mode of the time saving type before c time reduction. Although the transition from a time reduction to c time reduction has been described, the same can be applied to the transition from a time reduction to b time reduction, the transition from b time reduction to c time reduction, and the transition from c time reduction to b time reduction. Regarding the hold icon and the hold digest icon, the display mode before the time saving type transition is retained, but the hold digest icon that is being digested before the time reduction type transition, the hold icon that is waiting before the time reduction type transition, and the time reduction type transition. Only the hold digest icon when the previously waiting hold icon is digested retains the display mode before the time saving type transition, and the hold icon after the time reduction type transition corresponds to the time reduction type after the time reduction type transition. It may be the one. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can easily make the player understand the time saving before the time saving type transition and the time saving after the time saving type transition from the display mode of the hold icon and the hold digestion icon. In addition, the display content that continuously retains a part of the display mode of the time saving type is
Other display contents such as a striking guide display and a decorative pattern display may be used.

Next, another display example of the display screen 576 shown in FIG. 23 (2) and a time-saving type transition sequence before and after the display will be described with reference to FIG. 25. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a game display screen of the first embodiment (No. 9) and an example of a time saving type transition sequence.

The display screen 584 shown in FIG. 25 (1) is a display screen displayed at the same timing as the display screen 576. The display screen 584 has a striking guidance display 565 as compared with the display screen 576.
The difference is that is hidden.

In the time saving type transition sequence shown in FIG. 25 (2), the nth variation of the special figure game is B time saving (b).
(Time reduction), and indicates a time reduction type transition in which the (n + 1) th variation of the special figure game becomes C time reduction (c time reduction). In the special figure game, after executing the change for a predetermined period (design change) in the nth change,
Stop for a predetermined period (design stop), and then perform the (n + 1) th change. Up to this point, different types of time reductions have been described as continuous, but strictly speaking, the time between the end of the previous time reduction and the start of the later time reduction is not any time reduction (time reduction gap time). ) Occurs. Such a time saving gap time does not need to be conscious of the player, but it is clear that two or more different types of time saving do not coexist from the viewpoint of providing a fair gaming machine. I can't take it lightly. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 has a variation number measurement process, a time saving end process, a symbol display process, and a hitting guide display between the stop of the nth variation in the special figure game and the start of the (n + 1) th variation. To do. The gaming machine 10 first performs a variation number measurement process, and determines whether or not the time saving end condition is satisfied based on the measured variation number.
The gaming machine 10 determines the symbol display after the determination of the establishment of the time reduction end condition, and determines the establishment of the next time reduction start condition. That is, the gaming machine 10 has a time reduction gap time from the end of the previous time reduction to the start of the later time reduction in terms of control, depending on the processing order of determining the establishment of the time reduction end condition and determining the establishment of the time reduction start condition. The gaming machine 10 hides a part of the apparently continuous time saving display elements in order to appeal the time saving gap time. Specifically, the gaming machine 10 appeals the existence of the time saving gap time by hiding the striking method guidance. That is, the non-display period of the striking guide on the display screen 584 is an example of the display screen that appeals the existence of the time saving gap time.

The display element that is hidden in the time saving gap time is not limited to the striking method guidance, and may be a display of a waiting holding pedestal, a holding digestion pedestal, a time saving information display, a history information display, or the like. Further, the time saving gap time may be fixed to one value or may be selected from two or more values, and the display mode after redisplay is expected to be different depending on the time saving gap time. It may produce a feeling.

A special figure (this special figure) displayed on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the batch display device 50 by the game control device 100, and a special figure displayed on the display device 41 by the effect control device 300. The display sequence of (decorative pattern) will be described with reference to FIG. 26. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of a display sequence of the present special figure display and the decorative symbol display according to the first embodiment.

In the display sequence shown in FIG. 26 (1), the display of the time-saving symbol in the special figure and the display of the time-saving symbol in the decorative symbol are synchronized with each other. For example, the game control device 100 combines the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 with a time-saving symbol combination (LE) in the nth variation of the special symbol game.
When the (n + 1) th variation of the special figure game becomes the C time reduction (c time reduction) by displaying the specific lighting pattern in D), the effect control device 300 also displays the time reduction symbol combination on the display device 41. Then, the gaming machine 10 displays the number of remaining time reductions (for example, 20 times) in the (n + 1) th variation of the special figure game, and decrements one for each variation. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is
Corresponding to the display opportunity of the time saving symbol combination in this special figure, the time saving symbol combination in the decorative symbol can be displayed.

In the display sequence shown in FIG. 26 (2), the display of the time-saving symbol in the special figure and the display of the time-saving symbol in the decorative symbol are not always synchronized. For example, the game control device 100 displays a time-saving symbol combination (a specific lighting pattern in the LED) on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 in the nth variation of the special figure game, and the special figure game. When the C time reduction (c time reduction) is obtained from the (n + 1) th variation, the effect control device 300 also displays the time reduction symbol combination on the display device 41. However, the effect control device 300 displays only a part of the actually acquired time saving remaining times as the time saving remaining times. For example, when the actual number of times of time saving remaining is 20 times, the effect control device 300 temporarily displays only a part of 10 times as the number of times of time saving remaining. Then, the effect control device 300 temporarily displays a part or all of the remaining time reduction number at the timing when the temporarily displayed time reduction remaining number becomes 0 times, or before that. At this time, the effect control device 300
Displays the time-saving symbol combination on the display device 41 even if the game control device 100 does not display the time-saving symbol combination on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54. As a result, the gaming machine 10 has (n + 8) of the special figure game during the C time reduction generated by the nth change of the special figure game, for example.
) It is possible to produce a continuous C time reduction by changing the number of times. As described above, the gaming machine 10 can display the time-saving symbol combination in the decorative symbol more frequently than the display opportunity of the time-saving symbol combination in the special figure. The number of time reductions in the history information display may be based on the number of times the time reduction symbol combination is displayed in the special figure, or may be based on the number of times the time reduction symbol combination is displayed in the decorative symbol.

Next, a modification of the time saving remaining number display at the time of transition to the time saving type will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example (No. 1) of the time saving remaining number display sequence at the time of shifting to the time saving type of the first embodiment. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example (No. 2) of the time saving remaining number display sequence at the time of shifting to the time saving type of the first embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example (No. 3) of the time saving remaining number display sequence at the time of shifting to the time saving type of the first embodiment.

The time saving remaining number display sequence shown in FIG. 27 (1) is a time saving remaining number display sequence at the time of transition from A time saving (a time saving) to B time saving (b time saving). When the time saving type is changed from a time saving to b time saving, the striking guide display is changed from the display mode corresponding to a time saving (A mode) to the display mode corresponding to b time saving (B mode). As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that the time saving type has changed from a time saving to b time saving depending on the display mode of the striking guide display. Further, the hold pedestal display (standby hold pedestal display, hold digestion pedestal display) is changed from a display mode corresponding to a time reduction (A mode) to a display mode corresponding to b time reduction (B mode). As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that the time saving type has changed from a time saving to b time saving depending on the display mode of the holding pedestal display. As for the number of remaining time reductions, the display displayed during a time reduction is temporarily hidden at the time of transition to b time reduction, and then redisplayed during b time reduction. As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that the time saving type has changed from switching between the display and non-display of the remaining time saving number. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of transition to the time reduction type may be performed during a time reduction so as not to be applied to b time reduction. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can sufficiently secure the time required for guidance at the start of b time reduction and the display area. Further, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of transition to the time reduction type may be performed during the time reduction b so as not to take the time reduction a. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can sufficiently secure the time and the display area required for the guidance of the time-saving symbol derivation that triggers after the time-saving b. Further, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of transition to the time reduction type may span a time reduction and b time reduction. According to this, the gaming machine 10 strikes a balance between securing the time and display area required for guidance at the start of b time reduction and securing the time and display area required for guidance for deriving the time reduction symbol that triggers the transition to b time reduction. Can be done.

The time saving remaining number display sequence shown in FIG. 27 (2) is a time saving remaining number display sequence at the time of transition from A time saving (a time saving) to C time saving (c time saving). When the time saving type is changed from a time saving to c time saving, the striking guide display is changed from the display mode corresponding to a time saving (A mode) to the display mode corresponding to c time saving (C mode). As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that the time saving type has changed from a time saving to c time saving depending on the display mode of the striking guidance display. Further, the hold pedestal display (standby hold pedestal display, hold digestion pedestal display) is changed from a display mode corresponding to a time reduction (A mode) to a display mode corresponding to c time reduction (C mode). As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that the time saving type has changed from a time saving to c time saving depending on the display mode of the holding pedestal display. As for the number of remaining time reductions, the display displayed during a time reduction is temporarily hidden at the time of transition to c time reduction, and then redisplayed during c time reduction. As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that the time saving type has changed from switching between the display and non-display of the remaining time saving number. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of transition to the time reduction type may be performed during a time reduction so as not to take c time reduction. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can sufficiently secure the time required for guidance at the start of c time reduction and the display area. Further, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of transition to the time reduction type may be performed during c time reduction so as not to take a time reduction. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can sufficiently secure the time and the display area required for the guidance of the time-saving symbol derivation that triggers after the time-saving c. Further, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of transition to the time reduction type may span a time reduction and c time reduction. According to this, the gaming machine 10 balances securing the time and display area required for guidance at the start of c time reduction and securing the time and display area required for guidance for deriving the time reduction symbol that triggers the transition to c time reduction. Can be done.

The time reduction remaining number display sequence shown in FIG. 28 (1) is a time reduction remaining number display sequence at the time of transition from the B time reduction (b time reduction) to the C time reduction (c time reduction). When shifting from the b time reduction to the c time reduction type, the striking guide display is changed from the display mode corresponding to the b time reduction (B mode) to the display mode corresponding to the c time reduction (C mode). As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that the time saving type has changed from b time saving to c time saving depending on the display mode of the striking guide display. Further, the hold pedestal display (standby hold pedestal display, hold digestion pedestal display) is changed from the display mode corresponding to the b time reduction (B mode) to the display mode corresponding to the c time reduction (C mode). As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that the time saving type has changed from b time saving to c time saving depending on the display mode of the holding pedestal display. As for the number of remaining time reductions, the display that was displayed during the time reduction of b is temporarily hidden at the time of transition to the time reduction of c, and then redisplayed during the time reduction of c. As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that the time saving type has changed from switching between the display and non-display of the remaining time saving number. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of transition to the time reduction type may be performed during b time reduction so as not to take c time reduction. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can sufficiently secure the time required for guidance at the start of c time reduction and the display area. Further, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of transition to the time reduction type may be performed during c time reduction so as not to take b time reduction. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can sufficiently secure the time and the display area required for the guidance of the time-saving symbol derivation that triggers after the time-saving c. Further, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of transition to the time reduction type may span between b time reduction and c time reduction. According to this, the gaming machine 10 balances securing the time and display area required for guidance at the start of c time reduction and securing the time and display area required for guidance for deriving the time reduction symbol that triggers the transition to c time reduction. Can be done.

The time saving remaining number display sequence shown in FIG. 28 (2) is a time saving remaining number display sequence at the time of transition from C time saving (c time saving) to B time saving (b time saving). When the time saving type is changed from c time saving to b time saving, the striking guide display is changed from the display mode corresponding to c time saving (C mode) to the display mode corresponding to b time saving (B mode). As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that the time saving type has changed from c time saving to b time saving depending on the display mode of the striking guide display. Further, the hold pedestal display (standby hold pedestal display, hold digestion pedestal display) is changed from a display mode corresponding to c time reduction (C mode) to a display mode corresponding to b time reduction (B mode). As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that the time saving type has changed from c time saving to b time saving depending on the display mode of the holding pedestal display. As for the number of remaining time reductions, the display displayed during c time reduction is temporarily hidden at the time of transition to b time reduction, and then redisplayed during b time reduction. As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that the time saving type has changed from switching between the display and non-display of the remaining time saving number. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of transition to the time reduction type may be performed during c time reduction so as not to take b time reduction. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can sufficiently secure the time required for guidance at the start of b time reduction and the display area. Further, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of transition to the time reduction type may be performed during b time reduction so as not to take c time reduction. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can sufficiently secure the time and the display area required for the guidance of the time-saving symbol derivation that triggers after the time-saving b. Further, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of transition to the time reduction type may span c time reduction and b time reduction. According to this, the gaming machine 10 strikes a balance between securing the time and display area required for guidance at the start of b time reduction and securing the time and display area required for guidance for deriving the time reduction symbol that triggers the transition to b time reduction. Can be done.

The time saving remaining number display sequence shown in FIG. 28 (3) is a time saving remaining number display sequence when the time saving type is transferred to a new C time saving during C time saving (c time saving). When the time saving type is changed from the c time saving to the c time saving, the striking guide display continues the display mode (C mode) corresponding to the c time saving. As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that there is no change in the time saving type. In addition, the hold pedestal display (standby hold pedestal display, hold digestion pedestal display) is a display mode corresponding to c time reduction (C mode).
To continue. As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that there is no change in the time saving type. The remaining number of time reductions is continuously displayed without temporarily hiding the display that was displayed during the previous c time reduction.

The time saving remaining number display sequence shown in FIG. 29 (1) is a time saving remaining number display sequence when shifting from B time saving (b time saving) to A time saving (a time saving) via a hit. When shifting the time reduction type from b time reduction to a time reduction, the striking guide display is a display mode corresponding to b time reduction (
The display mode (B mode) is changed to the display mode (A mode) corresponding to a time reduction after a non-display period during hitting. As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that the time saving type has changed from b time saving to a time saving depending on the display mode of the striking guide display. In addition, the hold pedestal display (standby hold pedestal display, hold digestion pedestal display) changes from the display mode corresponding to b time reduction (B mode) to the display mode corresponding to a time reduction after the hit non-display period (A mode). Is changed to. As a result, the gaming machine 10
Guides that the time saving type has changed after hitting from b time saving to a time saving depending on the display mode of the hold pedestal display. As for the number of remaining time reductions, the display displayed during the time reduction b is temporarily hidden during the hit, and then redisplayed during the time reduction a. As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that the time saving type has changed after switching from the display and non-display of the remaining time saving number. In addition to the hit period, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of transition to the time reduction type may be performed during b time reduction so as not to take a time reduction. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can produce a sense of expectation during b time reduction. Further, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of transition to the time reduction type may be performed during a time reduction so as not to take b time reduction in addition to the hit period. According to this, the gaming machine 10
a A feeling of expectation can be produced during a short time. Further, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of transition to the time reduction type may span b time reduction and c time reduction with a hit period in between. The gaming machine 10 can guide the continuity of the gaming history by displaying the gaming history (history information display) including the hit period from a time saving to b time saving.

The time saving remaining number display sequence shown in FIG. 29 (2) is a time saving remaining number display sequence when shifting from C time saving (c time saving) to A time saving (a time saving) via a hit. When shifting the time reduction type from c time reduction to a time reduction, the striking guide display is a display mode corresponding to c time reduction (
The display mode (C mode) is changed to the display mode (A mode) corresponding to a time reduction after a non-display period during hitting. As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that the time saving type has changed after hitting from c time saving to a time saving depending on the display mode of the striking guide display. Further, the hold pedestal display (standby hold pedestal display, hold digestion pedestal display) changes from a display mode corresponding to c time reduction (C mode) to a display mode corresponding to a time reduction after a hit non-display period (A mode). Is changed to. As a result, the gaming machine 10
Guides that the time reduction type has changed after hitting from c time reduction to a time reduction depending on the display mode of the hold pedestal display. As for the number of remaining time reductions, the display displayed during the time reduction c is temporarily hidden during the hit, and then redisplayed during the time reduction a. As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs that the time saving type has changed after switching from the display and non-display of the remaining time saving number. In addition to the hit period, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of transition to the time reduction type may be performed during c time reduction so as not to take a time reduction. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can produce a sense of expectation during the c time reduction. Further, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of transition to the time reduction type may be performed during a time reduction so as not to take c time reduction in addition to the hit period. According to this, the gaming machine 10
a A feeling of expectation can be produced during a short time. Further, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of transition to the time reduction type may span c time reduction and a time reduction with a hit period in between. The gaming machine 10 can guide the continuity of the gaming history by displaying the gaming history (history information display) including the hit period from c time saving to a time saving.

In addition, the hold pedestal display (standby hold pedestal display, hold digestion pedestal display) at the time of transition to the time reduction type is the hold pedestal display corresponding to the time reduction type that occurred earlier and the hold pedestal display corresponding to the time reduction type that occurred later. However, the change timing of the hold pedestal display may be the change timing of the time saving type or the change timing with a predetermined time lag. For example, the change timing of the hold pedestal display provided with a predetermined time lag can be the change timing waiting for the hold digestion that occurred during the previous time saving type. Further, the hold pedestal display may be the one in which the hold pedestal display corresponding to the previous time reduction type is not changed even if the time reduction type is changed.

Further, the gaming machine 10 may change the mode effect at the time of shifting to the time saving type. Mode production is
It is a predetermined production mode corresponding to the time saving type, for example, background display, decorative pattern display, character display, BGM, fluctuating sound and winning sound, sound effect at the time of adding start memory and reach production, volume of various sound outputs, LED. And the light emission mode and brightness of the lamp. In the gaming machine 10, when the mode effect corresponding to the time saving type generated earlier is changed to the mode effect corresponding to the time saving type generated later, the mode effect may be changed at the change timing of the time saving type. A predetermined time lag may be provided to change the mode effect. For example, the change timing of the mode effect provided with a predetermined time lag can be the change timing waiting for the pending digestion that occurred during the previous time saving type. Further, the mode effect may be the one in which the mode effect corresponding to the previous time-saving type is not changed even if the time-saving type is changed.

Next, regarding the ceiling mode production prior to reaching the ceiling, which triggers the occurrence of B time reduction, FIG. 3
It will be described from 0 to FIG. 33. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example (No. 10) of the game display screen of the first embodiment. FIG. 31 is an example of the game display screen of the first embodiment (No. 11).
). FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example (No. 12) of the game display screen of the first embodiment. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example (No. 13) of the game display screen of the first embodiment.

The ceiling mode production is a production targeting a predetermined number of special figure games prior to the ceiling reaching game, and the player who perceives that the ceiling is approaching tends to be less interested in the game immediately before reaching the ceiling. It is a production that suppresses that. The ceiling mode effect is, for example, background display, decorative pattern display, character display, BGM, fluctuating sound or winning sound, sound effect for adding start memory or reach effect, volume of various sound outputs, light emission mode and brightness of LEDs and lamps. Etc. are used as a dedicated production mode. It should be noted that the ceiling mode effect does not switch all of the effect modes in the normal game state in order to inform the player that it is in the normal game state (normal game state A), and in some cases in the normal game state. Continue the production mode.

The gaming machine 10 is, for example, when the ceiling reaching game is the 777th special figure game, 777.
From the first time, the ceiling mode production is executed from the front for the predetermined number of games (ceiling mode production period).
For example, the gaming machine 10 executes the ceiling mode effect only 20 games before the ceiling reaching game, that is, from the 757th special figure game. The ceiling mode effect period may be a fixed number of games or a variable number of games selected from two or more options. If the ceiling mode production period is fixed, the gaming machine 10 can surely guide the player of the timing of the ceiling reaching game, and if the ceiling mode production period is variable, the game machine 10 can be used to the player. It is possible to produce a sense of expectation for the timing of the game reaching the ceiling.

The display screen 585 shown in FIG. 30 (1) is before a predetermined number of games reaching the ceiling (for example, 757).
It is a display screen of the special figure game of the second special figure game), and is a fanfare screen that guides the start of the ceiling mode production period. The display screen 585 includes a small symbol group 502, a special figure 1 hold number display 503, a special figure 2 hold number display 504, and a mode guidance display 591 as display contents. For example, in the ceiling mode effect, a decorative pattern corresponding to the normal gaming state may be continuously displayed in order to inform the player that the normal gaming state (normal gaming state A) is in effect. Display screen 5
85 displays the message "Ceiling mode rush!" On the mode guidance display 591 to guide the start of the ceiling mode production, and displays the message "Get an item and proceed to the goal" to guide the outline of the ceiling mode production. do. The gaming machine 10 hides the large symbol group, the hold display, and the hold digestion display on the fanfare screen.

The display screen 586 shown in FIG. 30 (2) is a display screen following the display screen 585, and is a variable display screen of the special figure game executed after the special figure game on the display screen 585.
The display screen 586 has a gauge 587, a treasure box 588, a gun 589, a small symbol group 502, a special figure 1 hold number display 503, a special figure 2 hold number display 504, a hold display 505, and a hold digestion display 506. , The hold icon 507 and the hold digest icon 508 are included in the display contents. For example, in the ceiling mode effect, the hold display 505, the hold digestion display 506, and the hold icon 50 corresponding to the normal game state are used to inform the player that the game is in the normal game state (normal game state A).
7. And the hold digestion icon 508 are continuously displayed with a non-display period (for example, the display period of the display screen 585).

The ceiling mode production is, for example, a production in which the contents of the treasure box are acquired while aiming at the goal while holding a gun 589 and defeating the enemy. The gauge 587 shows a guideline for reaching the goal (reaching the ceiling), and guides the total distance to the goal and the remaining distance to the goal. In the gauge 587, the remaining distance to the goal at the start of the ceiling mode effect period is the total distance to the goal, and each time the game is executed, the gauge 587 advances by a predetermined distance and shortens the remaining distance to the goal. The gauge 587 advances by a predetermined distance each time the game is executed, but the amount of advancement may be a fixed amount or a variable amount. The gaming machine 10 hides the large symbol group in the ceiling mode effect.

In the ceiling mode effect, the gaming machine 10 does not switch all of the effect modes in the normal game state, and continues the effect mode in the normal game state in some cases, but in some cases, the normal game state and the ceiling. It may be arranged in parallel with the production mode. For example, the gaming machine 10 may have an effect in the ceiling mode game aiming at a goal in the ceiling mode and an effect in the variable display game in parallel. At that time, the gaming machine 10 may give priority to the sound output and the light emission output of the effect in the ceiling mode game over the sound output and the light emission output of the effect in the variable display game. For example, the gaming machine 10 makes the volume of the sound output of the effect in the ceiling mode game higher than the volume of the sound output of the effect in the variable display game. Further, the gaming machine 10 determines the brightness of the light emitting output of the effect in the ceiling mode game.
Make it larger than the brightness of the light emission output of the effect in the variable display game.

The display screen 590 shown in FIG. 30 (3) is a display screen following the display screen 586. The display screen 590 includes the enemy 595 in the display content, and accepts the operation of the push button 25 to receive the gun 58.
Displays a shooting effect that shoots bullets from 9 toward the enemy 595. Since the number of games is progressing on the display screen 590, the remaining distance to the goal on the gauge 587 is displayed on the display screen 58.
It is shorter than 6. The gaming machine 10 gives the expectation of reaching the ceiling and pre-reading notice by the type of character (for example, tiger, lion, etc.), mode (size, color, presence / absence of glasses, etc.), and background mode (size of cave entrance). (Sheath mode, size and number of grass, etc.), type and size of gun, etc.
Even if it is directed (for example, the expectation is different) depending on the mode of sound effect and voice output (sound effect size, tone, voice volume, message content, etc.) such as the color and size of the treasure box. good.

The display screen 592 shown in FIG. 31 (1) is a display screen following the display screen 590. The shooting effect on the display screen 590 can get an item when the enemy 595 is defeated as a result of shooting. The display screen 592 is the item 593, which was obtained in the shooting effect.
594 is included in the display content. For example, item 593 is in the form of a key to the treasure chest 588 and is used to open the treasure chest. In addition, the item 594 has a star-like shape and is used for the hold look-ahead effect. The display screen 592 has a gauge 58 because the number of games is progressing.
The remaining distance to the goal in 7 is shorter than that of the display screen 590. The gaming machine 10 may produce an expectation of reaching the ceiling or a look-ahead notice by the type, color, size, sound effect at the time of getting, or the like of the item (for example, the expectation is different).

The display screen 596 shown in FIG. 31 (2) is a display screen following the display screen 592. The display screen 596 informs that the gauge 587 has reached the goal and has reached the ceiling game that triggers the occurrence of b time reduction. The display screen 596 is a treasure chest 5 using item 593 when it reaches the ceiling.
The opening effect of opening 88 is displayed.

The display screen 598 shown in FIG. 31 (3) takes out the message "time saving get" from the treasure box as a result of the opening effect, and guides the b time saving acquisition. The display screen 598 indicates that the small symbols are out of alignment and the symbols are displayed in the ceiling reaching game. The gaming machine 10 hides the large symbol group, the hold display, and the hold digestion display in the open effect. In addition, the out-of-order symbol at the time of b time reduction acquisition is
It may be a randomly generated outlier symbol combination, one outlier symbol combination prepared in advance, or one outlier symbol combination selected from two or more outlier symbol combinations prepared in advance. ..

The display screen 600 shown in FIG. 32 (1) is a display screen following the display screen 592, and is another example of the display screen 596. The display screen 600 displays an effect of opening the treasure box 588 by the item 593 before the gauge 587 reaches the goal, that is, without waiting for the time reduction.

The display screen 602 shown in FIG. 32 (2) is a display screen following the display screen 600. The display screen 602 takes out the message "chance get" from the treasure box 588 as a result of the opening effect, and produces a sense of expectation.

The gaming machine 10 may derive a hit before reaching the ceiling in the ceiling mode effect. The display screen 604 shown in FIG. 32 (3) is a display screen following the display screen 600, and is another example of the display screen 602. The display screen 604 takes out the message "hit get" from the treasure box 588 as a result of the opening effect, and guides the derivation of the hit before reaching the ceiling.

The display screen 606 shown in FIG. 33 (1) is a display screen following the display screen 592, and is another example of the display screen 600. The display screen 606 displays one of the hold look-ahead effects. The display screen 606 changes the display mode of the hold icon 605 in the hold display 505 via the item 594 by the hold look-ahead effect to produce a feeling of expectation or give a notice of hit. The hold look-ahead effect may change the display mode of the hold digestion icon 508 in the hold digestion display 506.

The display screen 608 shown in FIG. 33 (2) is a display screen following the display screen 592, and is another example of the display screen 606. The display screen 608 displays one of the hold look-ahead effects. The display screen 608 changes the display mode of the small symbol group 502 via the item 594 by the hold look-ahead effect to produce a winning derivation. For example, the small symbol group 502 changes the temporarily displayed out-of-symbol symbol combination to a hit symbol combination when the item 594 collides.

Next, another example of the ceiling mode effect prior to reaching the ceiling, which triggers the occurrence of the B time reduction, will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example (No. 14) of the game display screen of the first embodiment. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example (No. 15) of the game display screen of the first embodiment. FIG. 36 is an example of the game display screen of the first embodiment (No. 16).
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The ceiling mode effect in another example has the same effect mode as the specific effect that can be performed regardless of the ceiling. Therefore, although it is a production targeting a predetermined number of special figure games prior to the ceiling arrival game, it is not easy for the player to perceive that the ceiling arrival is near.
The ceiling mode effect is, for example, background display, decorative pattern display, character display, BGM, fluctuating sound or winning sound, sound effect for adding start memory or reach effect, volume of various sound outputs, light emission mode and brightness of LEDs and lamps. Etc. are used as a dedicated production mode. It should be noted that the ceiling mode effect does not switch all of the effect modes in the current game state in order to inform the player that the current game state (for example, the normal game state A) is present. The production mode in the game state of is continued.

The gaming machine 10 is, for example, when the ceiling reaching game is the 777th special figure game, 777.
From the first time, the ceiling mode production is executed from the front for the predetermined number of games (ceiling mode production period).
For example, the gaming machine 10 executes the ceiling mode effect from 60 games before the ceiling reaching game, that is, from the 717th special figure game. On the other hand, since the gaming machine 10 executes the specific effect regardless of the ceiling, the occurrence of the specific effect makes it difficult to distinguish it from the ceiling mode effect.

The display screen 610 shown in FIG. 34 (1) is before a predetermined number of games reaching the ceiling (for example, 757).
It is a display screen of the special figure game of the second special figure game), and is a fanfare screen that guides the start of the ceiling mode production period. The display screen 610 includes a small symbol group 502, a special figure 1 hold number display 503, a special figure 2 hold number display 504, and a mode guidance display 611 in the display contents. The display screen 610 displays the message "Attack chance! Mode entry" on the mode guidance display 611 to guide the start of the ceiling mode effect. Also, in the specific effect, the message "Attack chance! Mode entry" is displayed on the fanfare screen that guides the start of the specific effect period. Therefore, the message "Attack Chance! Mode Entry" does not contribute to the distinction between the ceiling mode effect and the specific effect. The gaming machine 10 hides the large symbol group, the hold display, and the hold digestion display on the fanfare screen. For example, the ceiling mode effect is used to inform the player that the game is in the current game state (normal game state A).
The decorative pattern corresponding to the normal game state may be continuously displayed.

The display screen 612 shown in FIG. 34 (2) is a display screen following the display screen 610, and is a variable display screen of the special figure game executed next to the display screen 585. The display screen 612 has a small symbol group 502, a special figure 1 hold number display 503, a special figure 2 hold number display 504, and a mode guidance display 6.
13, the hold display 505, the hold digestion display 506, the hold icon 507, and the hold digestion icon 508 are included in the display contents. For example, the ceiling mode effect has a hold display 505, a hold digestion display 506, a hold icon 507, corresponding to the current game state, in order to inform the player that the current game state (for example, the normal game state A). And hold digestion icon 508
Is continuously displayed with a non-display period (for example, the display period of the display screen 610) in between. The display screen 612 displays the message "Get 10 stars and attack at the end of the mode!" On the mode guidance display 613 to guide the outline of the ceiling mode effect.

The display screen 614 shown in FIG. 34 (3) is a display screen after the display screen 612. The display screen 614 shows the obtained star icon 615 (star), the large symbol group 501, and the small symbol group 50.
2, special figure 1 hold number display 503, special figure 2 hold number display 504, hold display 505, hold digestion display 506, hold icon 507, and hold digestion icon 508 are included in the display contents. The number of star icons 615 is 0 at the start of the ceiling mode effect period, one is obtained every predetermined number of game executions, and 10 is obtained by the time the game reaches the ceiling. For example, if the start of the ceiling mode effect period is 60 games until reaching the ceiling, one star icon 615 is obtained every five game executions, and one is consumed in the last ten games. In this way, the gaming machine 10 guides the guideline for reaching the ceiling by the number of star icons 615. If the display is based on a specific effect regardless of the ceiling mode effect, it cannot be used as a guide for reaching the ceiling.
It is said that one star icon 615 is obtained for every predetermined number of game executions, but the predetermined number of times may be a fixed amount or a variable amount. The gaming machine 10 executes the ceiling mode effect in parallel with the normal game effect. Further, the start of the ceiling mode effect period may be a fixed period of 50 games until reaching the ceiling, or may be a variable period of an arbitrary number of games in a predetermined range.

In the ceiling mode effect, the gaming machine 10 does not switch all of the effect modes in the current game state, and in some cases continues the effect mode in the current game state, but in some cases, the current game state. The state and the ceiling effect mode may be arranged in parallel. For example, the gaming machine 10 may have an effect in the ceiling mode game aiming at a goal in the ceiling mode and an effect in the variable display game in parallel. At that time, the gaming machine 10 may give priority to the sound output and the light emission output of the effect in the ceiling mode game over the sound output and the light emission output of the effect in the variable display game. For example, the gaming machine 10 makes the volume of the sound output of the effect in the ceiling mode game higher than the volume of the sound output of the effect in the variable display game. Further, the gaming machine 10 makes the brightness of the light emission output of the effect in the ceiling mode game larger than the brightness of the light emission output of the effect in the variable display game.

The display screen 616 shown in FIG. 35 (1) is a display screen after the display screen 612, and is 10
This is the display screen after obtaining the number of star icons 615. The gaming machine 10 obtains the star icon 615 and executes the "Attack chance!" Direction from the game 10 times before reaching the ceiling. For example, the display screen 616 performs a display effect in which one of the star icons 615 acts on the hold icon 507 for each game. The gaming machine 10 also serves as a hold look-ahead effect by performing a display effect that acts on the hold icon 507 to "At".
tack chance! When there is a winning game during the production, the display mode of the hold icon 507 is changed to produce a feeling of expectation. Further, the gaming machine 10 can change the hold icon 507 to a display mode that produces a feeling of expectation even if it is not a winning game. In addition, the effect control device 300
Is to execute a long intense hot effect when the game control device 100 is instructed to execute a variation display pattern having a large time value, and even when an instruction to execute a variation display pattern having a small time value is instructed, "Attack" Chance! ”Perform a short intense hot production to ensure the execution of the intense hot production during the production.

The display screen 618 shown in FIG. 35 (2) is a display screen during the production of "Attack chance!". The gaming machine 10 can perform a display effect in which one of the star icons 615, the star icon 619, acts on the hold digestion icon 508 in the "Attack chance!" Production. The gaming machine 10 performs a display effect that acts on the hold digestion icon 508, so that when the fluctuation during the "Attack chance!" Production is the execution of a variation display pattern having a large hit or time value, the hold digestion icon 508 is executed. Change the display mode to create a sense of expectation.

The display screen 620 shown in FIG. 35 (3) is a display screen during the production of "Attack chance!". The gaming machine 10 can perform a display effect in which one of the star icons 615, the star icon 621, acts on the large symbol group 501 in the "Attack chance!" Production. The gaming machine 10 performs a display effect that acts on the large symbol group 501, thereby performing "At".
tack chance! When the fluctuation is a hit during the production, the display mode of the large symbol group 501 is changed to produce a feeling of expectation. For example, the gaming machine 10 changes the large symbol group 501 into a winning symbol combination by the star icon 621.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 gives a feeling of expectation of reaching the ceiling and pre-reading notice, with the star icon 615,617,
It may be directed (for example, different expectations) depending on the display mode of 619, 621, the mode of sound effect or voice output (sound effect volume, tone, voice volume, message content, etc.). ..

The display screen 622 shown in FIG. 36 (1) is a display screen during the “Attack chance!” Production, and is a display screen when a hit cannot be derived in the “Attack chance!” Production. The display screen 622 includes the mode guidance display 623 as the display content. The mode guidance display 623 displays the message "Sorry! Attack chance failure". If the gaming machine 10 has a specific effect, the effect ends here. On the other hand, if the gaming machine 10 is a ceiling mode production, the production is further continued.

The display screen 624 shown in FIG. 36 (2) includes a small symbol group 502, a special figure 1 hold number display 503, a special figure 2 hold number display 504, and a mode guidance display 625 in the display contents, and the hold display 505.
, Hold digestion display 506 is hidden. The mode guidance display 625 displays a dialogue message "I'll give you a bonus" by a character like a tiger.

The display screen 626 shown in FIG. 36 (3) has a small symbol group 502, a special figure 1 hold number display 503, a special figure 2 hold number display 504, a mode guidance display 625, a hold display 567, and a hold digestion display 568. Is included in the displayed contents. The mode guidance display 625 displays a dialogue message "open mode entry" by a character such as a tiger to guide b time reduction entry.

The gaming machine 10 has a hold display 5 on the display screen 622 regarding the hold display and the hold digestion display.
05, the hold digestion display 506 is displayed, hidden on the display screen 624, and displayed again on the display screen 626 as the hold display 567 and the hold digestion display 568. As a result, the gaming machine 10 displays the hold display and the hold digestion display corresponding to the special figure 1 game before the occurrence of b time reduction.
After the time reduction occurs, it is possible to switch between the hold display and the hold digestion display corresponding to the special figure 2 game without discomfort.

The gaming machine 10 determines the expectation of reaching the ceiling and pre-reading notice depending on the display mode of the character 625, the mode of sound effect and voice output (sound effect volume, tone, voice volume, message content, etc.). It may be directed (for example, different expectations).

As described above, the gaming machine 10 tends to lose interest in the ceiling that does not easily reach the ceiling when the ceiling arrival timing is perceived in advance, but suppresses the decrease in interest as it is difficult to grasp the ceiling arrival timing. In addition, the gaming machine 10 aims to improve the interest of the game machine 10 by producing a ceiling mode for an unclear period until reaching the ceiling.

Next, the fluctuation pattern determination process executed by the game control device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 37. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the variation pattern determination process of the first embodiment. The fluctuation pattern determination process is the special figure 1 game process (see FIG. 11) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 11).
This is a process executed in step S82) or the special figure 2 game process (step S83).

[Step S100] The control unit of the game control device 100 (hereinafter, simply referred to as a control unit in the description of FIG. 37) determines whether or not the result of the game is a hit. The control unit proceeds to step S101 when the result of the game is a hit, and step S102 when the result is a miss.
Proceed to.

[Step S101] The control unit selects a hit variation pattern and ends the variation pattern determination process.
[Step S102] The control unit determines whether or not the game reaches the ceiling.
The control unit proceeds to step S103 when the game reaches the ceiling, and proceeds to step S104 when the game does not reach the ceiling.

[Step S103] The control unit selects a variation pattern for reaching the ceiling and ends the variation pattern determination process.
[Step S104] The control unit determines whether or not the game derives the time saving symbol.
The control unit proceeds to step S105 when the game derives the time-saving symbol, and proceeds to step S106 when the game does not derive the time-saving symbol.

[Step S105] The control unit selects a variation pattern of the time-saving symbol and ends the variation pattern determination process.
[Step S106] The control unit selects an out-of-order variation pattern and ends the variation pattern determination process.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 determines the variation pattern that shortens the b time in preference to the variation pattern that shortens the c time. That is, the gaming machine 10 determines a variation pattern in which the b time reduction occurs when the c time reduction occurrence trigger and the b time reduction occurrence trigger overlap.

Next, the symbol determination process executed by the game control device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 37.
FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the symbol determination process of the first embodiment. The symbol determination process is a process executed in the special figure 1 game process (step S82) or the special figure 2 game process (step S83) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 11).

[Step S110] The control unit of the game control device 100 (hereinafter, simply referred to as a control unit in the description of FIG. 38) determines whether or not the result of the game is a hit. The control unit proceeds to step S111 when the result of the game is a hit, and step S112 when the result is a miss.
Proceed to.

[Step S111] The control unit selects a winning symbol and ends the symbol determination process.
[Step S112] The control unit determines whether or not the result of the game is a time-saving symbol derivation.
The control unit proceeds to step S113 when the result of the game is the time-saving symbol derivation, and proceeds to step S114 when the result of the game is not the time-saving symbol derivation.

[Step S113] The control unit selects a time-saving symbol and ends the symbol determination process.
[Step S114] The control unit selects an outlier symbol and ends the symbol determination process.
In this way, the gaming machine 10 determines the symbol whose c time is shortened in preference to the symbol whose b time is shortened.
That is, the gaming machine 10 determines a symbol that becomes c time reduction when the occurrence trigger of b time reduction and the occurrence trigger of c time reduction overlap.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 corresponds to the c time reduction with the variation pattern corresponding to the b time reduction when the occurrence trigger of the b time reduction and the occurrence trigger of the c time reduction overlap from the fluctuation pattern determination processing and the symbol determination processing. The design can be derived.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 suppresses the execution of the variation display pattern contrary to the player's expectation when the player knows the ceiling arrival timing from the number of games, and by executing the variation pattern corresponding to the time saving symbol derivation. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused. In addition, the gaming machine 10 is
While executing the variable display pattern corresponding to the arrival at the ceiling, it is possible to guide the player to the occurrence of the time-saving symbol derivation by the time-saving symbol derivation. When the b time reduction occurrence trigger and the c time reduction occurrence trigger overlap, the gaming machine 10 selects and executes the time reduction with a large number of remaining time reductions, and the b time reduction is normally selected.

The game control device 100 displays the symbols determined in the symbol determination process in the batch display device 5.
It is displayed on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of 0, but the effect control device 30
0 may display a decorative pattern on the display device 41 without following the determination. For example, the effect control device 300 may display a misaligned symbol when b time reduction occurrence trigger and c time reduction occurrence trigger overlap, or may display a special symbol for guiding the arrival at the ceiling, or b. A special symbol indicating that the time reduction occurrence trigger and the time reduction occurrence trigger overlap may be displayed.

Next, the striking method warning process executed by the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 39. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the striking warning process of the first embodiment. The striking warning process is a process executed in the effect display editing process (step D23) of the main process (see FIG. 12).

[Step D100] The control unit of the effect control device 300 (hereinafter, simply referred to as a control unit in the description of FIG. 39) determines whether or not the right-handed game is detected. The control unit proceeds to step D101 when the right-handed game is detected, and ends the hitting method warning process when the right-handed game is not detected. The detection of the right-handed game can be determined by the presence or absence of the gate passage command received from the game control device 100. The game control device 100 detects the passage of the game ball of the normal symbol start gate 34 arranged on the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, and transmits a gate passage command to the effect control device 300. The detection of the right-handed game is not limited to the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol start gate 34, and may be detected by winning the game ball in another winning opening.

[Step D101] The control unit determines whether or not the current game state is a control state corresponding to the right-handed game. The control unit proceeds to step D102 when the current game state is not the control state corresponding to the right-handed game, and ends the hitting method warning process when the control state corresponds to the right-handed game. The control state corresponding to the right-handed game refers to the game state during hitting or shortening the time.
For example, the control states corresponding to the right-handed game are the game states B, C, D, E in FIG.
The control state that refers to F and does not correspond to the right-handed game is the game state A in FIG.

[Step D102] The control unit determines whether or not the variable display pattern being executed is a specific variable display pattern. The control unit proceeds to step D103 when the variable display pattern being executed is not the specific variable display pattern, and ends the hitting warning process when the variable display pattern being executed is the specific variable display pattern. The specific variation display pattern refers to a variation display pattern that triggers the occurrence of b time reduction or c time reduction.

[Step D103] The control unit issues a warning notification to the player that the hitting method is incorrect because the right hitting in the control state that does not correspond to the right hitting game is detected. However, the control unit does not give a warning notification during the fluctuation display in which the b time reduction or the c time reduction is scheduled to occur even in the right-handed state in the control state that does not correspond to the right-handed game.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 can cancel the right-handed warning even before the occurrence of the time reduction in the b time reduction or the c time reduction, as in the case of the a time reduction that continues to hit.
The gaming machine 10 (including a modified example) of the first embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect. It should be noted that the conventional gaming machine has a problem that it cannot be said that it corresponds to the diversification of the game characteristics, or it cannot display the game state data in response to the diversification of the game characteristics. The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment provides a gaming machine capable of displaying a gaming history that contributes to improvement of interest in response to diversification of game characteristics. In addition, conventional gaming machines are
The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment has a problem that it cannot be said that it corresponds to the diversification of game characteristics, and provides a gaming machine capable of achieving both diversification of game characteristics and ease of understanding. ..

(1) The gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine 10) is a gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, a special figure 1 game and a special figure 2 game) capable of deriving a predetermined result mode, and is disadvantageous to the player. The first gaming state (for example, gaming state A), which is a game state, and the second gaming state, which is advantageous to the player.
It can be changed to a game state (for example, game states B, E, F), and a control means (for example, for example) for displaying a game history (for example, history information display 532) related to the game on a display means (for example, a display device 41). The game control device 100 and the effect control device 300) are included. The control means has a first trigger control (for example, a time saving control) that sets the gaming state to the second gaming state (for example, the gaming state B) triggered by the derivation of the hit as the result mode, and a hit as the result mode. It is possible to execute a second trigger control (for example, b time reduction control, c time reduction control) that sets the game state to the second game state (for example, game states E and F) triggered by the execution of the game that derives a specific result. When the second trigger control is executed in the second game state based on the first trigger control (for example, from a time reduction to b time reduction, or from a time reduction to c time reduction), the game history is inherited and the first game state. When the second trigger control is executed (for example, from the game state A to the b time reduction, or from the game state A to the c time reduction), the game history is initialized (see FIG. 23).

(2) The gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine 10) is a gaming machine capable of executing a game capable of deriving a predetermined result mode, and is a first gaming state (for example, a gaming state) which is a gaming state disadvantageous to the player. State A) and a second gaming state (for example, gaming states B, E, F) which is a gaming state advantageous to the player.
It is possible to change to and, and the notification means (for example, display of standby hold pedestal and hold digestion pedestal, other display, other notification sound, notification voice, notification light emission, notification vibration, etc.) regarding the game.
For example, a control means for notifying the display device 41, the upper speaker 19a, the lower speaker 19b, the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, the effect button SW25a, etc.) is included. The control means sets the gaming state to the second gaming state (for example, gaming state B) triggered by the derivation of the first specific result (for example, hit) as the result mode (for example, a time saving control). The second game state is changed to the second game state (for example, the game state F) with the execution of the game for deriving the second specific result (for example, the time saving symbol) different from the first specific result as the result mode. It is possible to execute the trigger control (for example, c time reduction control), and when the gaming state is changed to the second gaming state based on the second trigger control following the second gaming state based on the first trigger control (for example, a). From medium to c time reduction), from the second gaming state based on the first trigger control to the second based on the second trigger control
The predetermined notification is continuously notified in the game state (see FIG. 24).

(3) The control means of (2) can specify in advance the game from which the first specific result is derived as a specific game, and directs one or more games before the execution of the specific game as a game in the specific mode. Then, in the specific mode, the notification means is notified of the guidance notification of the derivation trigger of the first specific result.

(4) The gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine 10) is a gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, a special figure 1 game and a special figure 2 game) capable of deriving a predetermined result mode, and is disadvantageous to the player. The first gaming state (for example, gaming state A), which is a game state, and the second gaming state, which is advantageous to the player.
It includes control means (for example, game control device 100, effect control device 300) that can be changed to a game state (for example, game states B, E, F). The control means sets the gaming state to the second gaming state (for example, the gaming state E) triggered by the derivation of the first specific result (for example, reaching the ceiling) as the result mode, and the first trigger control (for example, b time saving control). ) And the second specific result (for example, a game state F) different from the first specific result as the result mode. It is possible to execute two trigger controls (for example, c time reduction control), and prioritize the first trigger control over the second trigger control in determining the fluctuation display pattern of the game, and the fluctuation display result of the game (for example, the stop symbol). ), The first trigger control is prioritized over the second trigger control (see FIGS. 37 and 38).

In addition, in the first game state of (1) to (4), the opportunity to acquire the execution opportunity of the game (for example, the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game) from which a predetermined result mode can be derived is disadvantageous to the player. In the second gaming state of (1) to (4), which is a gaming state, there is an opportunity to acquire an execution opportunity of a game (for example, a special figure 1 game and a special figure 2 game) from which a predetermined result mode can be derived. It may be in a gaming state that is advantageous to the person.

(5) The gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine 10) can execute a game (for example, a special figure 1 game and a special figure 2 game) from which a predetermined result mode can be derived, and is a gaming state disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to change between the first gaming state (for example, gaming state A) and the second gaming state (for example, gaming states B, E, F) which is advantageous to the player, and a predetermined notification regarding the game (for example, For example, display of a standby holding pedestal or a holding digestion pedestal, other displays, other notification sounds, notification voices, notification emission, notification vibration, etc.) are notified means (for example, display device 41, upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b, frame decoration). A control means (for example, a game control device 100, an effect control device 300) for notifying a device 18, a board decoration device 46, an effect button SW25a, etc.) is included. The control means is
The first trigger control (for example, b time saving control) that changes the gaming state to the second gaming state (for example, the gaming state E) triggered by the derivation of the first specific result (for example, hit) as the result aspect, and the result aspect. The second trigger control (for example, the game state F) is set to the second game state (for example, the game state F) triggered by the execution of the game for deriving the second specific result (for example, the time saving symbol) different from the first specific result as. , C time saving control), and when the gaming state is changed to the second gaming state based on the first trigger control following the second gaming state based on the first trigger control (for example, b).
During the non-notification period (for example, during the time reduction to b time reduction), the predetermined notification is temporarily not notified (for example).
The predetermined notification is continuously notified without providing the non-display period of the striking method guide shown in FIG. 25 (2), and the gaming state is changed to the second trigger control following the second gaming state based on the first trigger control. In the second game state (for example, from b time reduction to c time reduction), the non-notification period for temporarily non-notifying the predetermined notification (for example, the non-display period for the striking method shown in FIG. 25 (2)). ) Is provided to notify the predetermined notification (see FIG. 25).

(6) The gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine 10) can execute a game (for example, a special figure 1 game and a special figure 2 game) from which a predetermined result mode can be derived, and is a gaming state disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to change between the first gaming state (for example, gaming state A) and the second gaming state (for example, gaming states B, E, F) which is advantageous to the player, and a predetermined notification regarding the game (for example, For example, display of a standby holding pedestal or a holding digestion pedestal, other displays, other notification sounds, notification voices, notification emission, notification vibration, etc.) are notified means (for example, display device 41, upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b, frame decoration). A control means (for example, a game control device 100, an effect control device 300) for notifying a device 18, a board decoration device 46, an effect button SW25a, etc.) is included. The control means is
The first trigger control (for example, b time saving control) that changes the gaming state to the second gaming state (for example, the gaming state E) triggered by the derivation of the first specific result (for example, hit) as the result aspect, and the result aspect. The second trigger control (for example, the game state F) is set to the second game state (for example, the game state F) triggered by the execution of the game for deriving the second specific result (for example, the time saving symbol) different from the first specific result as. , C time saving control), and when the gaming state is changed to the second gaming state based on the first trigger control following the second gaming state based on the first trigger control (for example, b).
During the non-notification period (for example, during the time reduction to b time reduction), the predetermined notification is temporarily not notified (for example).
The predetermined notification is continuously notified without providing the non-display period of the striking method guide shown in FIG. 25 (2), and the gaming state is changed to the second trigger control following the second gaming state based on the first trigger control. In the second gaming state (for example, from b time reduction to c time reduction), a non-notification period is provided to notify the predetermined notification (see FIGS. 25 and 28).

(7) The gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine 10) can execute a game (for example, a special figure 1 game and a special figure 2 game) from which a predetermined result mode can be derived, and is a gaming state disadvantageous to the player. A control means (for example, game control) that can be changed into a first game state (for example, game state A) and a second game state (for example, game states B, E, F) that is advantageous to the player. Device 1
00, production control device 300) and the first mode (for example, background display, decorative pattern display, character display, BGM, variable sound and winning sound, start memory addition, sound effect at the time of production, or various sound outputs. The first effect means (for example, display device 41, speakers 19a, 19b, effect control device 300) and the game are produced by the volume, the light emission mode of the LED or the lamp, the brightness, etc.).
A second aspect different from the aspect (for example, background display, decorative pattern display, character display, BGM,
A second production means (for example, display device 41, speaker 19a, etc.) that produces a fluctuating sound, a winning sound, a sound effect at the time of adding a start memory or a production, a volume of various sound outputs, a light emitting mode of an LED or a lamp, a brightness, etc.). 19b, effect control device 300), and the like. The control means has a first game state (for example, game state A) to a second game state (for example, for example) corresponding to the execution of the first number of games (for example, the number of ceiling games) from a predetermined opportunity (for example, the end of a hit). It is possible to execute the state change control to change to the game state E), and the number of the second games (the number of the second games) is smaller than the number of the first games from the predetermined opportunity.
For example, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting a state change to the second gaming state over a predetermined number of games in response to the execution of (the number of games is smaller than the number of ceiling games by a predetermined number of games).
When the effect means and the second effect means perform the first game state corresponding effect corresponding to the first game state, either one of the first effect means and the second effect means suggests effect (for example, gauge 58).
7, treasure chest 588, gun 589 display, BGM, sound effect output, etc., and the other is the first game state correspondence effect (for example, small symbol group 502, special figure 1 hold number display 503, special Figure 2
The hold number display 504, hold display 505, hold digestion display 506, hold icon 507, hold digestion icon 508 display, BGM, sound effect output, etc.) are continued.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. Regarding the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, the reference numerals may be the same and the description thereof may be omitted. The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment has the same gameplay as the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, and can execute an operation effect by a movable member. In the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the movable member is operated on the front side of the display device 41, and it is possible to execute an operation effect aiming at the interest according to the operation mode. When the movable member is located on the front side of the display device 41, the movable member may shield a part of the display content of the display device 41. First, the operation of the movable member on the game display screen of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example (No. 1) of the game display screen of the second embodiment. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example (No. 2) of the game display screen of the second embodiment.

The gaming machine 10 can display a display related to the variable display game and the variable display game on the display device 41, and the display screen 630 is a display related to the variable display game and the variable display game displayed on the display device 41 by the gaming machine 10. This is just one example. Further, the gaming machine 10 has a movable member 64.
2 can be switched between a state in which the display surface of the display device 41 is not shielded and a state in which the display surface is shielded by a required operation mechanism, and the gaming machine 10 performs a state switching operation of the movable member 64 in multiple stages. Although it can be done, it may be done in two steps. The movable member 642 is an example of the board effect device 44 (see FIGS. 2 and 4), and its operation is controlled by the effect control device 300.

The movable member 642 is provided in the lower part of the center case 40, allows a part of the display surface of the display device 41 to be shielded from the lower side of the display device 41, advances upward, and retracts downward. The movable member 642 is a plate-shaped member having a substantially semi-cylindrical shape, and a part thereof is cut out so as not to obstruct the required display. The movable member 642 is provided with the required design and the required light-emitting decoration, so that the game is produced according to the operation mode and the decoration mode. Movable member 642
Has an opaque portion to shield the display surface of the display device 41, but it does not necessarily have to be opaque, and may have a transmissive portion.

The display screen 630 shown in FIG. 40 (1) is a display state in which the movable member 642 is retracted downward from the display device 41, and the movable member 642 ensures sufficient visibility of all the display elements. It is a state.

The display screen 630 is a display screen in which the symbol is stopped, and is a special figure 1 game or a special figure 2 game (
After the end of the variation display (before the start of the next variation display game) in the variation display game), the symbol which is the result mode of the variation display game is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period. The display screen 630 is displayed on the display screen 630.
This is an example of a display screen in the C mode (c time saving game state). The display screen 630 displays a large symbol group 631, a small symbol group 632, a special figure 1 hold number display 633, a special figure 2 hold number display 634, a hold display 635, and a hold digestion display 636. The special figure in the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game is a symbol (LED lighting mode) displayed on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the batch display device 50. , Large symbol group 631 and small symbol group 6
Reference numeral 32 is a decorative pattern corresponding to this special drawing. Further, although not shown, the gaming machine 10 is shown in the special figure 1.
As a symbol in the game or the special figure 2 game, there is a fourth symbol showing a variable state and a stopped state by, for example, blinking and lighting of an LED, without showing a distinction between the result modes of the variable display game.

The large symbol group 631 is in charge of game production for the purpose of improving the interest. Therefore, the large symbol group 6
31 is displayed in a large size by setting a variable display area in a substantially central portion of the display device 41. The large symbol group 631 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol. On the display screen 630, the symbol on the left is ".
The middle symbol indicates that the symbol is stopped at "3", the right symbol indicates that the symbol is stopped at "5", and the right symbol indicates that the symbol is stopped at "7". That is, on the display screen 630, the large symbol group 631 indicates that the special symbol variation display game is in the stopped state (the symbol is stopped).

The small symbol group 632 is in charge of notifying the variable display state for the purpose of improving the ease of grasping the game state of the player. Therefore, the small symbol group 632 is displayed small on the peripheral edge of the display device 41 so as to ensure visibility without interfering with the display effect by the large symbol group 631. The small symbol group 632 is
Includes the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol. On the display screen 630, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol constituting the small symbol group 632 indicate that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is stopped.

In general, the large symbol group 631 is displayed larger than the small symbol group 632, the degree of freedom of the display position is high, and the display mode can be greatly changed. On the contrary, the small symbol group 632 is displayed smaller than the large symbol group 631, and the degree of freedom of the display position is low (for example, the position is fixed).

The display position of the large symbol group 631 is a position that overlaps with the movable range of the movable member 642.
Part or all of the displayed content may be shielded by the advancement of the movable member 642. Small symbol group 632
The display position of is a position that does not overlap with the movable range of the movable member 642, and the displayed content is not shielded even when the movable member 642 advances.

The special figure 1 hold number display 633 displays the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game. On the display screen 630, the special figure 1 hold number display 633 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game is “0”.
The special figure 2 hold number display 634 displays the hold storage number of the special figure 2 game. On the display screen 630, the special figure 2 hold number display 634 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 2 game is “0”.

The hold display (standby hold display) 635 indicates the number of holds for the special figure 1 game by displaying the hold icon. The hold digestion display (digestion hold display) 636 indicates that the special figure game is changing by displaying the hold digestion icon. The display screen 630 has a special figure 1 due to the hold display 635.
2 Indicates that the number of reserved memories of the game or the number of reserved memories of the game is “0”. also,
The display screen 630 indicates that the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game is not changing by the hold digestion display 636, particularly by the absence of the hold digestion icon on the digestion hold pedestal.

The display positions of the hold display 635 and the hold digestion display 636 overlap with the movable range of the movable member 642, and a part or all of the display contents may be shielded by the advancement of the movable member 642. The display positions of the special figure 1 hold number display 633 and the special figure 2 hold number display 634 are movable members 642.
It is a position that does not overlap with the movable range of the above, and the displayed content is not obscured by the advancement of the movable member 642.

The hitting guide display 643 indicates that the hitting method is a right-handed game.
"Right-handed" and a white arrow icon pointing to the right will guide you. The striking guide display 643 is a position that does not overlap with the movable range of the movable member 642, and the displayed content is not blocked even when the movable member 642 advances.

Further, the display screen 630 includes a time saving information display 639, a history information display 640, and a ceiling guidance display 641 as display contents. The time saving information display 639 includes the time saving type and the remaining time saving number in the display contents. For example, the time reduction information display 639 displays "C mode" as the time reduction type to indicate that c time reduction is in progress, and displays "remaining 20 times" as the time reduction remaining number, and the time reduction remaining number is 20 times. Is shown. The history information display 640 indicates that there were two hits in the predetermined history information collection period by "two consecutive hits", and one time reduction in the predetermined history information collection period by "one time reduction" (the time reduction). It is shown that there was (including), and it is shown that 1200 game balls were acquired in the predetermined history information collection period by "1200P". Ceiling guidance display 6
41 indicates the number of times the game has been executed since the predetermined number of games was counted. For example, the ceiling guidance display 641 indicates that the number of times the game is executed after the transition to the low probability gaming state is 600 times, and when it is known that the number of times the ceiling is 777 times, it is 177 times before reaching the ceiling. Show that. Although the ceiling guidance display 641 indicates the number of game executions from the predetermined number of games count trigger, the number of games until reaching the ceiling may be displayed as a decrement for each game execution. Further, the ceiling guidance display 641 may display a specific numerical value so that the player can perceive a specific ceiling reaching game, and the player can roughly perceive the ceiling reaching game. It may be an ambiguous display such as a gauge display or a message display. The ceiling guidance display 641 has an aspect as a ceiling arrival time display indicating the ceiling arrival time or a ceiling arrival time display indicating the ceiling arrival time.

The display screen 644 shown in FIG. 40 (2) is a display state in which the movable member 642 is retracted downward from the display device 41, and the movable member 642 ensures sufficient visibility of all the display elements. It is a state.

The display screen 644 is a display screen after the variable display is started. The display screen 644 is a screen after the display screen 630, and shows a screen during variable display (during three symbols changing). Display screen 64
In No. 4, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the large symbol group 631 are fluctuating, indicating that the special symbol variation display game is being displayed in a variable manner. Further, on the display screen 644, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the small symbol group 632 are fluctuating, indicating that the special symbol variation display game is being displayed in a variable manner.

On the display screen 644, in the special figure 1 hold number display 633, the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game is "0".
The special figure 2 hold number display 634 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 2 game is "2", and the hold display 635 indicates a gaming state that guides the hold number of the special figure 2 game. It is shown that the reserved storage number of the special figure variation display game (special figure 2 game) is "2". Further, on the display screen 644, the hold digestion display 636 displays the hold storage display during digestion, indicating that the special figure variation display game is in the variable display.

The display screen 630 and the display screen 644 may include effect display elements such as a background display, a character display, and a character display (not shown), and the effect display elements also produce a display accompanied by movement by animation or the like. It may be possible.

Further, the hold display 635 shows how a number of hold icons 637 corresponding to the number of holds of the special figure 2 game is displayed corresponding to the current game state (for example, the c time saving game state). The hold icon 637 is, for example, spherical, and the hold icon 637 is also animated (
For example, it is possible to produce a display accompanied by movement by deformation, color change, vertical movement, etc.). also,
The hold digestion display 636 shows how the hold digestion icon 638 corresponding to the hold digestion of the special figure game is displayed. The hold digestion icon 638 is, for example, spherical, and the hold digestion icon 638 can also produce a display accompanied by movement by animation (for example, deformation, color change, vertical movement, etc.).

For example, when the special figure 1 hold number display 633 displays "0" and the special figure 2 hold number display 634 displays "2" as shown on the display screen 644, the hold display 635 displays two hold storage displays. Indicates that the number of reserved storages is "2". The number of holdings or the number of holding storages means the number of starting memories in which the variable display game of the special figure has not been executed.

The hold display 635 depends on the display mode (hold storage display displayed on the hold display 635).
In addition to clearly indicating the number of reserved memories of the special figure variation display game, it is possible to notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each reserved memory.

The hold digestion display 636 can indicate whether or not the special figure variable display game is in the variable display state and notify the degree of expectation for the game result depending on the display mode. On the display screen 630, the hold digestion display 636 sets a blank in the frame to indicate that the special figure variation display game is in the stopped state. After this, the gaming machine 10 starts the variable display.

In addition, the hold display 635 is supposed to display the hold number of either one of the hold number of the special figure 1 game and the hold number of the special figure 2 game according to the game state by the hold icon 637, but the special figure 1
The total number of holdings of the number of holdings of the game and the number of holdings of the special figure 2 game may be displayed by the holding icon 637.

The ceiling guidance display 641 displays 600 times as in the display screen 630 in order to increment the game execution number by 1 when the symbol is stopped, but increases the game execution number by 1 at the start of the symbol change and displays 601 times. It may be something to do.

The display screen 646 shown in FIG. 41 (1) is in a display state in which a part of the display screen is shielded by a movable member 642 that is advanced by one step upward from the retracted position, and the visibility of a part of the display element is high. It is a damaged display state. The display screen 646 shows the reach state of the large symbol group 631 (for example, the reach state in which the left symbol and the right symbol temporarily stop at "2" and the middle symbol waits for the middle symbol to stop at "2"), and the movable member 642. Shows that the player advances only one step upward from the retracted position and executes the motion effect accompanying the reach effect.

On the display screen 646, the movable member 642 impairs all the visibility of the standby hold pedestal display (hold display 635) and the standby hold (hold icon 637), and the digestion hold pedestal display (hold digestion display 636) and digestion are performed. It shows how a part of the visibility of the hold (hold digest icon 638) is impaired. On the display screen 646, the information corresponding to the hold display 635 and the hold icon 637 whose visibility is completely impaired is clearly indicated by the special figure 1 hold number display 633 and the special figure 2 hold number display 634. Further, the display screen 646 has a hold digestion display 636 and a hold digestion icon 63.
8 can be displayed while impairing a part of visibility. In addition, the display screen 646 clearly shows the variable display state by the small symbol group 632 as a display supplementing the information corresponding to the reserved digestion display 636 and the reserved digestion icon 638 whose visibility is partially impaired, and the large symbol is displayed. Group 631
Guidance on expectations for variable display results. Further, the display screen 646 displays the time saving information display 639, the history information display 640, and the ceiling guidance display 641 without impairing the visibility. Further, the ceiling guidance display 641 is displayed so as to be placed on the notch portion of the movable member 642 so as to attract the attention of the player.

The display screen 648 shown in FIG. 41 (2) is in a display state in which a part of the display screen is shielded by a movable member 642 that is further advanced one step upward as compared with the display screen 646, and is a part of the display element. It is a display state in which the visibility of is further impaired. On the display screen 648, the SP reach effect display 649 shows the SP reach (super reach, development reach) state in place of the large symbol group 631, and the movable member 642 advances upward from the retracted position by only two steps to produce the SP reach effect. It shows how the motion effect accompanying the above is being executed. The SP reach effect display 649 is a display that produces a confrontation between characters such as two tigers.

On the display screen 648, the movable member 642 impairs all the visibility of the standby hold pedestal display (hold display 635), the standby hold (hold icon 637), and the ceiling guidance display 641, and the digestion hold pedestal display (hold digestion). Display 636) and the digestion hold (holding digestion icon 638) show that part of the visibility is impaired. On the display screen 648, the information corresponding to the hold display 635 and the hold icon 637 whose visibility is completely impaired is clearly indicated by the special figure 1 hold number display 633 and the special figure 2 hold number display 634. The display screen 648 does not provide an alternative display for the ceiling guidance display 641 whose entire visibility is impaired. As a result, the gaming machine 1
0 directs the player's interest in the ceiling guidance display 641 to other display elements, concentrates the player's interest on the game production, suppresses the decline in the interest, and aims to improve the interest.

The display screen 648 can display the hold digestion display 636 and the hold digestion icon 638 while impairing a part of the visibility. In addition, the display screen 648 clearly shows the variable display state by the small symbol group 632 as a display that supplements the information corresponding to the hold digestion display 636 and the hold digestion icon 638 in which a part of the visibility is impaired, and the SP reach. The effect display 649 guides the expectation for the variable display result.

Further, the display screen 648 displays the time saving information display 639 and the history information display 640 without impairing the visibility. Further, the history information display 640 is displayed so as to be placed on the notch portion of the movable member 642 so as to attract the attention of the player.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can suppress the visibility of some display elements and direct the player's attention to other display elements by advancing into the display area of the movable member 642. As a result, the gaming machine 10 shields the ceiling guidance display 641 by the movable member 642 when the reach to the ceiling is near by b time reduction, for example, when the reach effect with high expectation is performed, so that the player's interest is achieved. It can be turned to the expectation of. In addition, since the gaming machine 10 clearly displays the time saving information display 639 and shields the ceiling guidance display 641, instead of displaying the number of games based on the past game history, the game machine 10 gives a feeling of expectation for future games by displaying the remaining number of times. It can be directed.

Next, the movable member 642 can advance to two stages upward from the retracted position in one variation display game. The advance timing of the movable member 642 and the display element shielded by the advance of the movable member 642 will be described with reference to FIG. 42. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example (No. 1) of the correspondence sequence between the operation of the movable member and the visibility of the display element according to the second embodiment.

In the gaming machine 10, for example, the number of variable display games after the low probability gaming state is n games, the game is in the c time saving game state (C time saving), the remaining time saving number is x times, and the game reaches the ceiling. The number of games up to (the number of times the game has reached the ceiling) is m.

In the game, the fluctuation display effect is executed in a fluctuation display pattern in which the fluctuation stops after the first half fluctuation, the reach fluctuation, and the SP reach fluctuation. The movable member 642 is in the retracted position (L) during the first half fluctuation.
That is, it is in a position that does not block the entire display screen, and improves the visibility of all the display elements A, B, and C. The movable member 642 is in the one-step advance position (M), that is, a position that shields a part of the display screen during the reach fluctuation, and improves the visibility of the display elements A and B, but the visibility of the display element C. To be defective. The movable member 642 is in the two-step advance position (H), that is, a position that shields a part of the display screen during the SP reach fluctuation, and improves the visibility of the display element A, but of the display elements B and C. Poor visibility. The movable member 642 returns to the retracted position (L) while the fluctuation is stopped, and improves the visibility of all the display elements A, B, and C.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can advance the movable member 642 upward from the retracted position in two stages in one variation display game, and the display element A, in one variation display game.
The visibility of B and C can be changed. An example of the display elements corresponding to the display elements A, B, and C whose visibility is changed has been described with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41, but specific examples of the display elements A, B, and C are shown in FIGS. 44. This will be described with reference to FIG. 47.

Next, the movable member 642 can advance to two stages upward from the retracted position over two or more variable display games. The advance timing of the movable member 642 and the display element shielded by the advance of the movable member 642 will be described with reference to FIG. 43. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an example (No. 2) of the correspondence sequence between the operation of the movable member and the visibility of the display element according to the second embodiment.

In the gaming machine 10, for example, the number of variable display games after the low probability gaming state is n games, the game is in the c time saving game state (C time saving), the remaining time saving number is x times, and the game reaches the ceiling. The number of games up to (the number of times the game has reached the ceiling) is m.

The movable member 642 is in the retracted position (L) during the number of variable display games (n games), and improves the visibility of all the display elements A, B, and C. The movable member 642 is the number of variable display games (
During the next variable display game number ((n + 1) game) of the n game), the display element C is in the one-step advance position (M), and the visibility of the display elements A and B is improved, but the visibility of the display element C is poor. To. The movable member 642 is the number of variable display games ((n + 1) games) next to the number of variable display games ((n + 1) games).
+2) During the game), it is in the two-step advance position (H), and although the visibility of the display element A is improved, the visibility of the display elements B and C is deteriorated. The movable member 642 has a variable display game number ((n).
+2) After the end of the game), the user returns to the retracted position (L) to improve the visibility of all the display elements A, B, and C.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can advance the movable member 642 upward from the retracted position in two stages over the two or more variable display games, and the display elements A, B, and C over the two or more variable display games. The visibility of is changeable.

In the gaming machine 10, when the advance amount of the movable member 642 is changed over two or more variable display games, the change time is set to the start time (or end time) of one variable display game, but once. It may be performed in the middle of the variable display game of. Further, the gaming machine 10 may maintain the advance amount of the movable member 642 over two or more variable display games. Further, the gaming machine 10 sets the amount of advancement of the movable member 642 from the retracted position (L) to the one-step advancement position (M), from the one-step advancement position (M) to the two-step advancement position (H), and the two-step advancement position (H). H)
Although it was decided to change from the evacuation position (L) to the evacuation position (L), there may be a change mode of changing from the evacuation position (L) to the two-step advance position (H), or the one-step advance position (M). There may be a change mode for changing from to the retracted position (L).

Next, specific examples of the display elements A, B, and C will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 47. The display elements A, B, and C may be fixed regardless of the game control state, but the gaming machine 10 may change the display elements A, B, and C according to the game control state. The display element A is
It is a display element that maintains good visibility regardless of the amount of advancement of the movable member 642, and is a movable member 6
It is displayed in a position not shielded by 42. The display element B is a display element whose visibility is impaired depending on the amount of advancement of the movable member 642, and is displayed at a position where it is shielded depending on the amount of advancement of the movable member 642. The display element C is a display element whose visibility is impaired if the movable member 642 is advanced, and is displayed at a position where the movable member 642 is shielded if the movable member 642 is advanced. FIG. 44 shows the second
It is a figure which shows an example (the 1) of the display element distribution by the game state of the embodiment. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing an example (No. 2) of display element distribution according to the game state of the second embodiment. FIG. 46 shows
It is a figure which shows the example (the 3) of the display element distribution by the game state of the 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing an example (No. 4) of display element distribution according to the game state of the second embodiment.

The display element distribution example shown in FIG. 44 (1) shows an example of display element distribution during A time reduction (a time reduction game state) / C time reduction (c time reduction game state). Small symbol group (small symbol group 632) and number hold (special figure 1)
Hold number display 633, special figure 2 hold number display 634), number of hits (history information display 640),
The fourth symbol, the mode display (time reduction information display 639), and the number of consecutive time reductions (history information display 640).
), The number of acquired balls (history information display 640), how to hit (how to hit guide display 643), and strong error (error with stronger notification strength than weak error, for example, error related to fraud monitoring such as frame opening error). ) Is included in the display element A. Large symbol group (large symbol group 631) and standby hold (large symbol group 631)
Hold display 635, hold icon 637), digestion hold (hold digestion display 636, hold digestion icon 638), time saving remaining number (time saving information display 639), and weak error (error with weaker notification intensity than strong error, for example. , An error not related to fraudulent monitoring such as a ball removal error), a volume setting, and a brightness setting are included in the display element B. The time to reach the ceiling (ceiling guidance display 641) is
It is included in the display element C.

The display element distribution example shown in FIG. 44 (2) shows the display element distribution example during the B time reduction (b time reduction game state). The small symbol group, the number hold, the number of hits, the fourth symbol, the mode display, the number of consecutive time reductions, the number of acquired balls, the hitting guide, and the strong error are included in the display element A. The display element B includes a large symbol group, a standby hold, a digestion hold, a time saving remaining number, a weak error, a volume setting, and a brightness setting. There is no display element corresponding to the display element C.

The display element distribution example shown in FIG. 45 (1) shows the display element distribution example in the low probability gaming state A. The low probability game state A is a low probability game state in which the history information display 640 is hidden or the history information display 640 is not aggregated. The small symbol group, the number hold, the fourth symbol, the mode display, and the strong error are included in the display element A. Large symbols, waiting hold, digestion hold, weak error,
The volume setting and the brightness setting are included in the display element B. The time to reach the ceiling is included in the display element C.

The display element distribution example shown in FIG. 45 (2) shows the display element distribution example in the low probability gaming state B. The low probability game state B is a low probability game state in which the history information display 640 is displayed or the history information display 640 is aggregated. The small symbol group, the number hold, the number of hits, the fourth symbol, the mode display, the number of consecutive time reductions, the number of acquired balls, and the strong error are included in the display element A. The display element B includes a large symbol group, a standby hold, a digestion hold, a weak error, a volume setting, and a brightness setting.
There is no display element corresponding to the display element C.

The display element distribution example shown in FIG. 46 (1) shows a display element distribution example during a high-probability game (no time reduction). The small symbol group, the number hold, the number of hits, the fourth symbol, the mode display, the number of consecutive time reductions, the number of acquired balls, and the strong error are included in the display element A. The display element B includes a large symbol group, a standby hold, a digestion hold, a weak error, a volume setting, and a brightness setting. There is no display element corresponding to the display element C. If the game is in high accuracy (with time reduction), the hitting guide is included in the display element A, and the remaining number of time reductions is included in the display element B.

The display element distribution example shown in FIG. 46 (2) shows a display element distribution example during hitting. The winning pattern and
The number of hits, the mode display, the number of acquired balls, and the strong error are included in the display element A. The weak error, the volume setting, and the brightness setting are included in the display element B. There is no display element corresponding to the display element C.

The display element distribution example shown in FIG. 47 (1) is in a low probability gaming state (however, the number of games reaching the ceiling is 7).
An example of distribution of display elements (when the number of executed games is less than 500 in 77) is shown. The low probability game state A is a low probability game state in which the history information display 640 is hidden or the history information display 640 is not aggregated. The small symbol group, the number hold, the fourth symbol, the mode display, and the strong error are included in the display element A. The display element B includes a large symbol group, a standby hold, a digestion hold, a ceiling arrival time, a weak error, a volume setting, and a brightness setting. There is no display element corresponding to the display element C.

The display element distribution example shown in FIG. 47 (2) is in a low probability gaming state (however, the number of games reaching the ceiling is 7).
77 shows an example of distribution of display elements when the number of executed games is 500 or more and less than 770). The low probability game state A is a low probability game state in which the history information display 640 is hidden or the history information display 640 is not aggregated. The small symbol group, the number hold, the fourth symbol, the mode display, and the strong error are included in the display element A. The display element B includes a large symbol group, a standby hold, a digestion hold, a weak error, a volume setting, and a brightness setting. The time to reach the ceiling is included in the display element C.

The display element distribution example shown in FIG. 47 (3) is in a low probability gaming state (however, the number of games reaching the ceiling is 7).
An example of distribution of display elements (when the number of executed games is 770 or more in 77) is shown. The low probability game state A is a low probability game state in which the history information display 640 is hidden or the history information display 640 is not aggregated. The small symbol group, the number hold, the fourth symbol, the mode display, the ceiling arrival time, and the strong error are included in the display element A. The display element B includes a large symbol group, a standby hold, a digestion hold, a weak error, a volume setting, and a brightness setting. There is no display element corresponding to the display element C.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 may distribute the display elements to the display elements A, B, and C according to the game control state, and the display elements may be distributed in relation to the number of games reaching the ceiling and the number of executed games. It may be distributed to display elements A, B, and C. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can control the player's interest according to the gaming control state in units of display elements, and can suitably improve the interest according to the gaming control state.

Next, an example of shielding the movable member from the display element displaying the ambiguous ceiling arrival time will be described with reference to FIG. 48. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example (No. 3) of the game display screen of the second embodiment.

The display screen 652 shown in FIG. 48 (1) shows a state in which the movable member 650 is in a retracted position that does not shield the display element. The display screen 652 includes a gauge 653, a treasure box 654, and a large symbol group 65.
5, small symbol group 656, special figure 1 hold number display 657, special figure 2 hold number display 658, hold display 659, hold digestion display 660, hold icon 661, hold digestion icon 662.
Is included in the display content as a display element.

Gauge 653 obscures the guideline for reaching the ceiling. The gauge 653 advances the gauge by a predetermined amount each time the variable display game is executed, and reduces the remaining amount until reaching the ceiling. Although the gauge 653 is said to advance by a predetermined amount for each execution of the variable display game, the progress amount may be a fixed amount or a variable amount.

The treasure chest 654 is opened when the remaining amount of the gauge 653 becomes 0, and when it reaches the ceiling, b.
Guidance on the occurrence of time reduction. The treasure box 654 may be used for a shaving effect that does not reach the ceiling even if it is opened when the remaining amount of the gauge 653 becomes 0. for example,
The ghosting effect may be a mere loss that disappoints the player's expectation, a pullback of the progress amount of the gauge 653, a hit occurrence that exceeds the player's expectation, or a c time reduction occurrence.

The display screen 664 shown in FIG. 48 (2) shows how the movable member 650 advances to a position where it shields the display element. On the display screen 664, the amount of progress of the gauge 653 becomes unknown due to the movable member 650. The display screen 664 may change the amount of progress of the gauge 653 until the movable member 650 returns to the retracted position where the display element is not shielded to produce an expectation for the operation effect of the movable member 650. Further, on the display screen 664, the opening mode of the treasure box 654 may be obscured by the movable member 650. The display screen 664 may change the opening mode of the treasure box 654 until the movable member 650 returns to the retracted position where the display element is not shielded to produce an expectation for the operation effect of the movable member 650.

Next, a modified example of the shielding of the movable member 642 will be described with reference to FIG. 49. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an example (No. 4) of the game display screen of the second embodiment. The display screen 670 shown in FIG. 49 is in a display state in which a part of the display screen is shielded by a movable member 642 that is further advanced one step upward as compared with the display screen 648 (see FIG. 41), and is a display element. It is a display state in which some visibility is further impaired. Further, the display screen 670 is in a display state in which the visibility of the display element whose visibility has been impaired on the display screen 648 has been restored.

On the display screen 670, the SP reach effect display 649 shows the SP reach state in place of the large symbol group 631, and the movable member 642 advances three steps upward from the retracted position to execute the operation effect accompanying the SP reach effect. Show how you are. SP reach effect display 64 on the display screen 670
Reference numeral 9 denotes, for example, an effect display in which one of the characters such as a tiger is flicked off by the movable member 642 that has advanced in three stages.

The display screen 670 has a pedestal display (hold display 635), a wait hold (hold icon 637), a digestion hold pedestal display (hold digest display 636), and a digestion hold (hold digest icon 638) by the movable member 642. It shows how the visibility of the ceiling guide display 641 is restored. The display screen 670 displays the history information display 640 while impairing part or all of the visibility. The display screen 670 displays the time saving information display 639 without impairing the visibility. The time saving information display 639 is displayed so as to be placed on the notch portion of the movable member 642 so as to attract the attention of the player.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can suppress the visibility of some display elements and direct the player's attention to other display elements by advancing into the display area of the movable member 642. As a result, the gaming machine 10 shields the ceiling guidance display 641 by the movable member 642 when the reach to the ceiling is near by b time reduction, for example, when the reach effect with high expectation is performed, so that the player's interest is produced. It can be turned to the expectation of. In addition, since the gaming machine 10 clearly displays the time saving information display 639 and shields the ceiling guidance display 641, instead of displaying the number of games based on the past game history, the game machine 10 gives a feeling of expectation for future games by displaying the remaining number of times. It can be directed. Further, since the gaming machine 10 makes it possible to redisplay the once shielded display element, it is possible to control the player's interest in each display element, and it is possible to preferably improve the interest.

The gaming machine 10 may be shielded by the movable member 642,650 and displayed while being shielded by the movable member 642,650 with respect to the display element having poor visibility, or the movable member 6422. It may be hidden by being shielded by 650.

The gaming machine 10 (including a modified example) of the second embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect. It should be noted that the conventional gaming machine has a problem that it cannot be said that it corresponds to the diversification of the game characteristics, or it cannot display the game state data in response to the diversification of the game characteristics. The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment provides a gaming machine capable of displaying a gaming history that contributes to the improvement of interest in response to the diversification of game characteristics. In addition, conventional gaming machines are
The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment has a problem that it cannot be said that it corresponds to the diversification of game characteristics, and provides a gaming machine capable of achieving both diversification of game characteristics and ease of understanding. ..

(1) The gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine 10) is a gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, a special figure 1 game and a special figure 2 game) capable of deriving a predetermined result mode, and is a predetermined notification regarding the game. (For example, the operation of the notification display means (for example, the display device 41, the effect control device 300) capable of displaying (for example, the number of remaining time reductions, the time when the ceiling is reached) and the movable member (for example, the board decoration device 46, the movable member 642,650). An effect means (for example, an effect control device 300) capable of shielding a predetermined notification by an effect, and a first game state (for example, a game state A) which is a gaming state disadvantageous to the player.
And a control means (for example, a game control device 100, an effect control device 300) that can be changed to a second game state (for example, game states B, E, F) which is a game state advantageous to the player.
The control means sets the gaming state to the second gaming state (for example, gaming state B) triggered by the derivation of the first specific result (for example, hit) as the result mode (for example, a time saving control). And, the gaming state is changed to the second gaming state (for example, the gaming state E) in response to the execution of the predetermined number of games (the number of games reaching the ceiling) from the predetermined opportunity (for example, the transition from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state). It is possible to execute the second trigger control (for example, b time reduction control), and when the operation is produced in the second gaming state by the first trigger control, the change time from the second gaming state to the first gaming state is performed. The first notification (for example, display of the number of remaining time reductions) is displayed on the notification display means at a position not shielded by the movable member, and the second notification (for example, display of the ceiling arrival time) for notifying the arrival time of a predetermined number of games is displayed. ) Is displayed on the notification display means at a position shielded by the movable member (see FIG. 41).

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described. Regarding the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, the reference numerals may be the same and the description thereof may be omitted. The gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment has the same gaming characteristics as the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment. The gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment has a plurality of stages as a display effect, and a corresponding world view is set for each stage. Such a world view is difficult for a first-time player to understand, and it may be difficult to get a sense of immersion in the world view without any explanation, and it may not be possible to obtain a sufficient interest. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment can execute an explanatory effect for explaining the world view in the stage. However, such explanatory production becomes unnecessary for the player as well as understanding the world view, and therefore, there is a risk of causing a decline in interest. Even if the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment has a plurality of stages, it is possible to improve the interest regardless of the gaming experience.

First, the stage configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing an example of the effect stage transition of the third embodiment. The gaming machine 10 can transition between the gaming state A and the gaming state B. For example, the gaming state A is a low-probability gaming state and the gaming state B.
Is a high-probability gaming state.

The game state A has stages A1, A2, and A3, and transitions between stages each time a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the gaming machine 10 transitions from stage A1 to stage A2 or A3, transitions from stage A2 to stage A3 or A1, and transitions from stage A3 to stage A1 or A2 every 100 variable display games.

The game state B has stages B1, B2, and B3, and transitions between stages each time a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, when the gaming machine 10 wins a 1/10 lottery for each variable display game, it transitions from stage B1 to stage B2 or B3, transitions from stage B2 to stage B3 or B1, and from stage B3 to stage B1 or. Transition to B2.

Each stage A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3 has its own world view, so that the player can further improve the interest by understanding the world view. However, the variety of stages may make it difficult for players to understand the world view. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 executes an explanatory effect explaining the world view of the stage at each stage. The variety of stages is not limited to the world view of the stage, but includes the variety of game characteristics (reach rate, reach reliability, variety of production, types of display elements, positions of display elements, etc.) for each stage. ..

Further, the game states A and B are not limited to the probability states, and may be different game states depending on the presence / absence of the time reduction and the type of the time reduction. The types of the game states are not limited to two, and three or more. It may be a type.

Further, the stage transition condition in each game state may be the execution of the variable display game a predetermined number of times, the execution of a specific variable display pattern (for example, reach), the elapse of a predetermined time, or a predetermined probability. It may be a lottery.

Next, the explanatory effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 51 and 52. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing an example (No. 1) of the game display screen of the third embodiment. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing an example (No. 2) of the game display screen of the third embodiment.

The display screen 672 shown in FIG. 51 (1) is a display screen during variable display in the stage A1. The display screen 672 includes a stage character display 673, a stage explanation display 674, and a stage name display 675 as display contents. The stage character display 673 displays a character like a pig and displays and directs the world view of the stage A1. The world view of stage A1 is produced by design changes such as background display, large symbol group 501, hold display 505, hold digestion display 506, hold icon 507, hold digestion icon 508, and changes in BGM and sound effects. It may be a thing. The stage explanation display 674 directs (explanatory production) the world view of stage A1 by a message (for example, "defeat the Demon King!"). The stage name display 675 indicates that the current stage is stage A1. As a result, the gaming machine 1
0 can guide the player to the world view of stage A1.

The display screen 676 shown in FIG. 51 (2) is a display screen during variable display in stage A1. The display screen 676 is, for example, the next variation of the display screen 672. Display screen 676
Includes the stage character display 673 and the stage name display 675 in the display content, but does not include the stage explanation display 674 in the display content. As a result, the display screen 676 is displayed on the stage A.
It produces the world view of 1, but does not guide the player to the world view of stage A1. In this way, the gaming machine 10 suppresses excessive explanation production by setting a game that does not guide the player to the world view of the stage A1. The game in which such an explanatory effect is suppressed may be played only once, or may be played twice or more in succession.

The display screen 678 shown in FIG. 51 (3) is a display screen during variable display in stage A1. The display screen 678 is, for example, a variation after the display screen 676. Display screen 67
8 is a stage character display 673, a stage explanation display 674, and a stage name display 6
75 is included in the display content. The stage explanation display 674 directs (explanatory production) the world view of the stage A1 by a message (for example, "The Demon King is weak against light"). The stage explanation display 674 may select and display one message from two or more messages, or may display only one message repeatedly.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 executes an explanatory effect for explaining the world view by advancing the variable display game including the display screen including the stage explanation display 674 and the display screen not including the stage explanation display 674. While making it possible, I try not to overdo the explanation. It should be noted that the presence or absence of the explanatory effect may be determined for each execution of the variable display game a predetermined number of times, for each execution of a specific variable display pattern (for example, reach), for each predetermined time lapse, or with a predetermined probability. It may be for each lottery.

The display screen 680 shown in FIG. 52 (1) is a display screen during variable display in the stage A2. The display screen 680 includes a stage character display 681, a stage explanation display 682, and a stage name display 675 as display contents. The stage character display 681 displays a character such as a tiger and displays and directs the world view of the stage A2. The world view of stage A2 is produced by design changes such as background display, large symbol group 501, hold display 505, hold digestion display 506, hold icon 507, hold digestion icon 508, and changes in BGM and sound effects. It may be a thing. The stage explanation display 682 directs (explanatory production) the world view of the stage A2 by a message (for example, "find the legendary sword"). The stage name display 675 indicates that the current stage is stage A2. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can guide the player to the world view of the stage A2.

The display screen 684 shown in FIG. 52 (2) is a display screen during variable display in the stage A2. The display screen 684 is, for example, the next variation of the display screen 680. Display screen 684
Includes the stage character display 681 and the stage name display 675 in the display content, but does not include the stage explanation display 682 in the display content. As a result, the display screen 684 is displayed on the stage A.
It produces the world view of 2, but does not guide the player to the world view of stage A2. In this way, the gaming machine 10 suppresses excessive explanation production by setting a game that does not guide the player to the world view of the stage A2. The game in which such an explanatory effect is suppressed may be played only once, or may be played twice or more in succession.

The display screen 686 shown in FIG. 52 (3) is a display screen during variable display in the stage A2. The display screen 686 is, for example, a variation after the display screen 684. Display screen 68
6 is a stage character display 681, a stage explanation display 682, and a stage name display 6.
75 is included in the display content. The stage explanation display 682 directs (explanatory production) the world view of the stage A2 by a message (for example, "Legendary sword, close!"). The stage explanation display 682 may be one in which one message is selected from two or more messages and displayed, or only one message may be repeatedly displayed.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 executes an explanatory effect for explaining the world view by advancing the variable display game including the display screen including the stage explanation display 682 and the display screen not including the stage explanation display 682. While making it possible, I try not to overdo the explanation. It should be noted that the presence or absence of the explanatory effect may be determined for each execution of the variable display game a predetermined number of times, for each execution of a specific variable display pattern (for example, reach), for each predetermined time lapse, or with a predetermined probability. It may be for each lottery.

Further, the stage character display 673, 681, the stage explanation display 674, 682, and the stage name display 675 have the expectation of the variable display game, or the expectation of the variable display game executed after the variable display game by the look-ahead effect. Depending on the display mode, the display mode may be different. For example, the stage character display 681 on the display screen 686 is displayed larger than the stage character display 681 on the display screens 680 and 684, and has a different expectation (for example, an increase in expectation) from the stage character display 681 on the display screens 680 and 684. To produce. In addition, the stage explanation display 674,682 is
The message content, character size, character color, balloon color, balloon background, and the like may be different to produce different expectations. In addition, the stage character display 673,681 is
Not limited to the character size, it may produce a different expectation by moving or changing to another character (for example, a premium character).

Next, the explanatory effect insertion process for determining whether or not to insert the explanatory effect for each execution of the variable display game will be described with reference to FIG. 53. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the explanatory effect insertion process of the third embodiment. The effect insertion process is a process executed in the effect display editing process (step D23) of the main process (see FIG. 12).

[Step D110] The control unit of the effect control device 300 (hereinafter, simply referred to as a control unit in the description of FIG. 53) proceeds to step D111 when the specific variation display pattern is received from the game control device 100, and proceeds to the specific variation display. If the pattern has not been received, the explanation effect insertion process is terminated. The specific variation display pattern is a variation display pattern having a predetermined variation time sufficient to display the stage explanation display, and is a variation display pattern that does not correspond to a highly interesting variation display pattern such as reach variation. Is. As a result, the gaming machine 10 secures the display time of the stage explanation display and prevents the stage explanation display from impairing the interest such as reach fluctuation.

[Step D111] The control unit determines the detection of the insertion trigger of the explanatory effect. The control unit
If the insertion trigger of the explanatory effect is detected, the process proceeds to step D112, and if the insertion trigger of the explanatory effect is not detected, the explanatory effect insertion process is terminated. The insertion trigger of the explanatory effect is every execution of the variable display game a predetermined number of times, or execution of a specific variable display pattern (for example,).
It is detected every reach), every predetermined time elapses, and every lottery with a predetermined probability.

[Step D112] The control unit acquires the current stage information.
[Step D113] The control unit identifies the current stage from the acquired stage information, and the control unit identifies the current stage.
Select the explanation pattern corresponding to the current stage and set it as the stage explanation display. After setting the stage explanation display, the control unit ends the explanation effect insertion process.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 can appropriately and appropriately display the stage explanation corresponding to the current stage. Therefore, even if the gaming machine 10 has a plurality of stages, it is possible to improve the interest regardless of the gaming experience. Further, the gaming machine 10 makes it possible to secure a plurality of display opportunities for the stage explanation display before the current stage changes stages.

The gaming machine 10 (including a modified example) of the third embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect. It should be noted that the conventional gaming machine is difficult for the first-time player to understand the game in response to the diversification of the game, but it may not be necessary for the player if the explanation is complicated. The gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment has a problem that it may cause a decrease in interest, and even if it has a plurality of stages, it is possible to improve the interest regardless of the gaming experience. offer. Further, the conventional gaming machine has a problem that it cannot be said that it corresponds to the diversification of the game characteristics, and the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment has the diversification of the game characteristics and the ease of understanding. We provide compatible gaming machines.

(1) The game machine (for example, the game machine 10) is a game (for example, special figure 1 game, special figure 2) in two or more production stages (for example, stages A1, A2, A3) that can be transitioned by satisfying a predetermined condition. A game in which a game) can be executed and an explanatory display (for example, stage explanatory display 674, 682) for explaining the production mode of the stage is displayed on the production stage.
It is equipped with a control unit that executes a game that does not display an explanation display.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a game capable of deriving a predetermined result mode.
It is possible to change between a first gaming state, which is a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player, and a second gaming state, which is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and includes a control means for notifying the notification means of a predetermined notification regarding the game. ,
The control means is
The first trigger control that changes the gaming state to the second gaming state triggered by the derivation of the first specific result as the result aspect, and the second specific result different from the first specific result as the result aspect are derived. It is possible to execute the second trigger control that changes the gaming state to the second gaming state by triggering the execution of the game to be played.
When the gaming state is changed to the second gaming state based on the second trigger control following the second gaming state based on the first trigger control, the predetermined notification is temporarily not notified. A period is set to notify the predetermined notification.
Pachinko machine.

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