JP2021186526A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To allow a specific notification image as a parallax image to be recognized easily by display of a predetermined parallax image.SOLUTION: Display control means can display a specific notification image for reporting a degree of expectation pertaining to a jackpot by a display mode, a display mode of a specific notification image at least includes a display mode in which the specific notification image becomes a parallax image, the display control means can further display a predetermined parallax image that is a parallax image and has a wider display area than a specific notification image that becomes a parallax image, displays a specific notification image in a manner superposed on this side of a predetermined parallax image in at least one portion when displaying the specific notification image as a parallax image, and can display another notification image that is not a parallax image but reports a degree of expectation pertaining to a jackpot, and the notification image is not displayed in a manner superposed on a parallax image when another notification image is displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14-2

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

Some gaming machines, such as pachinko machines and slot machines, have an effect button composed of a 3D image and indicate the degree of expectation of winning a big hit depending on the mode (for example, Patent Document 1).
In addition, there is one that suggests the degree of expectation of winning a big hit by the effect performed according to the timing of operating the effect button (for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-115451 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-094958

All of them suggest the expectation of winning a big hit by the production related to the production button, but there is still room for improvement from the viewpoint of enhancing the interest of the game.
Further, when an image capable of stereoscopic viewing with the naked eye is used for the production, there are various problems in the display method of the stereoscopic image that should enhance the interest of the game, and there is still room for improvement.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game by improving the display content and display method of an effect mode that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit. Is what you do.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is a display area for the right eye that displays an image incident on the right eye and a display area for the left eye that displays an image incident on the left eye. An image display means capable of displaying a disparity image capable of viewing and a display control means for controlling the image display means are provided, and it is determined whether or not a jackpot is won with the start of symbol variation. If the jackpot is won, the jackpot game can be started after the symbol change is completed, and the display control means is a specific notification image that notifies the expectation degree related to the jackpot by a display mode. Is possible, and the display mode of the specific broadcast image includes at least a display mode in which the specific broadcast image is the disparity image, and the display control means is further the disparity image. It is possible to display a predetermined disparity image having a wider display area than the specific notification image to be the disparity image, and at least in a part of the case where the specific notification image to be the disparity image is displayed. It is possible to superimpose the specific broadcast image in front of the predetermined disparity image and display another broadcast image that notifies the expectation degree related to the jackpot instead of the disparity image. A gaming machine is provided, characterized in that the separate notification image is not displayed on top of the disparity image when it is displayed.

According to the second invention, the present invention has a display area for the right eye for displaying an image incident on the right eye and a display area for the left eye for displaying an image incident on the left eye, and has a stereoscopic effect by parallax. An image display means capable of displaying a disparity image capable of viewing and a display control means for controlling the image display means are provided, and it is determined whether or not a jackpot is won with the start of symbol variation. If the jackpot is won, the jackpot game can be started after the symbol change is completed, and the display control means is a specific notification image that notifies the expectation degree related to the jackpot by a display mode. Is possible, and the display mode of the specific broadcast image includes at least a display mode in which the specific broadcast image is the disparity image, and the display control means is further determined to be the disparity image. It is possible to display the disparity image of the above, and in at least a part of the case of displaying the specific notification image to be the disparity image, the display of the predetermined disparity image is started before the display of the specific notification image is started. It is possible to display another notification image that informs the degree of expectation related to the jackpot instead of the difference notification image, and when the other notification image is displayed, the difference is displayed before the display of the separate notification image is started. A gaming machine characterized in that an image is not displayed is provided.

By displaying a predetermined parallax image, it is possible to easily recognize a specific broadcast image to be a parallax image, and further, it is possible to easily recognize another broadcast image without stereoscopic vision.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol display device arranged in the region II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in the region III shown in FIG. 1 and their surroundings. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board installed in the game machine. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the structure of the display of the main display unit. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the gaming machine. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a control configuration included in the gaming machine. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine. 9 (a) is a lottery table for determining whether or not the special figure is correct, FIG. 9 (b) is a lottery table for special figure 1 stop symbol lottery, and FIG. 9 (c) is a special figure 2 stop symbol lottery. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table of. FIG. 10A shows a lottery table for deriving the special figure fluctuation pattern at the time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, and FIG. 10B shows the special figure variation used when the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP is determined. It is a figure which shows schematically the lottery table for pattern derivation. FIG. 11A is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 11B is a diagram showing the relationship of the average fluctuation time for each special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state. 12 (a) and 12 (b) are diagrams showing screen images when prompting the operation of the effect button in the display area of the main display unit 81. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the principle of autostereoscopic viewing according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14-1 is a diagram showing a screen image of the main display unit 81. FIG. 14-2 is a diagram showing a screen image of the main display unit 81. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a processing flow of the effect content determination process. FIG. 16A is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deciding whether or not to give a conversation notice, and FIG. 16B is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deciding whether or not to perform a button operation effect. .. FIG. 17A is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for determining the content of the conversation notice (1), and FIG. 17B is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for determining the content of the conversation notice (2). FIG. 18 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for determining a button mode of a button operation effect. FIG. 19 (a) is a lottery table for determining a display mode when a button operation is performed in the button operation effect, and FIG. 19 (b) is for determining a display mode when there is no button operation in the button operation effect. It is a figure which shows schematically the lottery table. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a timing chart when a button operation is performed in the button operation effect. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a timing chart when there is no button operation in the button operation effect. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a timing chart when a button operation is performed in another operation request effect. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a timing chart when there is no button operation in another operation request effect.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. Further, in the following description, "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper", and "lower" mean that the gaming machine 10 is on the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. ) Shall be designated.
In the following description, "advantage (advantage)" means that it is advantageous to the player, and unless otherwise specified, the prize ball (game) except for the production side such as the so-called premier image. It means that it is advantageous in terms of the amount of acquisition (medium) (including not only the payout of game balls but also the payout of medals).

<Characteristics of the present invention>
Before explaining the details of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, the features of the invention (the present invention) described in the present embodiment will be described.
In explaining the feature, the configuration in parentheses exemplifies the configuration of the present embodiment corresponding to the immediately preceding configuration, and in the description of the gaming machine 10 after the explanation, the configuration in parentheses is used for the same purpose. The configuration may be described in.

The first invention is
It has a display area consisting of a display area for the right eye that displays an image incident on the right eye and a display area for the left eye that displays an image incident on the left eye, and displays a parallax image that enables stereoscopic viewing by parallax. Image display means that can be made to
A display control means for controlling the image display means and
Equipped with
It is a gaming machine capable of determining whether or not to win a big hit with the start of the symbol change, and if the big hit is won, the big hit game can be started after the end of the symbol change.
The display control means can display a specific notification image (for example, corresponding to a button image 2bg or a button image 3bg) that notifies the degree of expectation related to the jackpot according to a display mode.
The display mode of the specific notification image includes at least a display mode (for example, equivalent to the button image 3bg) in which the specific notification image is the parallax image (for example, equivalent to the button image 3bg).
The display control means further
It is possible to display a predetermined parallax image (for example, equivalent to 3 cg of a character image) which is the parallax image and has a wider display area than the specific broadcast image which is the parallax image.
In at least a part of the case where the specific broadcast image to be the parallax image is displayed, the specific broadcast image is superimposed and displayed in front of the predetermined parallax image (for example, FIG. 14-2 (f) corresponds to).
It is possible to display not the parallax image but another notification image (for example, FIGS. 14-1 (b) to (d) correspond to) that notifies the degree of expectation related to the jackpot.
When the separate notification image is displayed, the separate notification image is not displayed superimposed on the parallax image.
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, by displaying a predetermined parallax image, it is possible to easily recognize a specific broadcast image as a parallax image in three dimensions, and further, it is easy to recognize another broadcast image without stereoscopic vision. can do.

The second invention is
It has a display area consisting of a display area for the right eye that displays an image incident on the right eye and a display area for the left eye that displays an image incident on the left eye, and displays a parallax image that enables stereoscopic viewing by parallax. Image display means that can be made to
A display control means for controlling the image display means and
Equipped with
It is a gaming machine capable of determining whether or not to win a big hit with the start of the symbol change, and if the big hit is won, the big hit game can be started after the end of the symbol change.
The display control means can display a specific notification image (for example, corresponding to a button image 2bg or a button image 3bg) that notifies the degree of expectation related to the jackpot according to a display mode.
The display mode of the specific notification image includes at least a display mode in which the specific notification image is the parallax image (for example, a button image 3bg is equivalent).
The display control means further
It is possible to display a predetermined parallax image (for example, 3 cg of a character image is equivalent) which is the parallax image.
In at least a part of the case where the specific broadcast image to be the parallax image is displayed, the display of the predetermined parallax image is started before the display of the specific broadcast image is started (for example, FIG. 20 corresponds to).
It is possible to display not the parallax image but another notification image (for example, FIGS. 14-1 (b) to (d) correspond to) that notifies the degree of expectation related to the jackpot.
When the separate notification image is displayed, the parallax image is not displayed before the display of the separate notification image is started.
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, by displaying a predetermined parallax image first, it is possible to make the parallax image look three-dimensional and then make it easier to visually recognize the specific broadcast image which is the parallax image. , It is possible to easily recognize another broadcast image without stereoscopic vision.

Here, in the present embodiment described later, as an image to be displayed on the main display unit 81, an image displayed in a plane may be expressed as a "planar image" or a "2D image". Moreover, when it is described as an image without particular mention, it is an image to be displayed in a plane.
On the other hand, as an image to be displayed on the main display unit 81, an image to be displayed three-dimensionally may be expressed as a "parallax image", a "three-dimensional image", or a "3D image". The details of the image to be displayed three-dimensionally will be described later, but any method can be used as long as it is a method of generating a parallax between an image visually recognized by the right eye and an image visually recognized by the left eye, such as a method using a parallax barrier. May be adopted.

Here, in the present embodiment described later, the specific notification image is a button image (button image 2bg) displayed in 2D prompting the operation of the effect button or a button image (button image) displayed in 3D prompting the operation of the effect button. 3bg), but it is not limited to this. For example, a meter image (meter image 2 mg) displayed in 2D indicating the operation effective time of the effect button or a meter image (meter image 3 mg) displayed in 3D indicating the operation effective time of the effect button may be used. Further, instead of the image related to the effect button, another image may be used as long as it is an effect image displayed on the main display unit 81 such as a hold display image and a preview image.
Here, the degree of expectation related to the big hit notified by the specific notification image is not limited to the degree of expectation of winning the big hit in the symbol fluctuation to be notified, the degree of expectation that the big hit is a probabilistic big hit, and the number of balls of the big hit. Expectation degree related to (large and small number of rounds), expectation degree that the symbol fluctuation to be notified is a big hit and the pending symbol fluctuation includes the one that wins the big hit (so-called pending ream) The degree of expectation), etc. are also included.

In the present embodiment described later, a character image (character image 3 cg) corresponds to a predetermined parallax image, and a specific notification image (button image 3 bg) which becomes a parallax image after displaying the character image is displayed. Not exclusively. That is, it is sufficient that the predetermined parallax image is displayed at the timing overlapping with the time when the specific broadcast image to be the parallax image is displayed, and it does not matter before or after the timing when the display of the predetermined parallax image and the specific broadcast image is started. ..
Further, in the present embodiment described later, a specific notification image (button image 3bg) to be a parallax image is superimposed and displayed in front of a predetermined parallax image (character image 3cg), but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, it is allowed that the specific broadcast image to be the parallax image has a display mode that does not overlap the predetermined parallax image (the display position is different) or a display mode that overlaps the predetermined parallax image.

Further, in the present embodiment described later, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine is shown, but in the present invention, a game (design variation) in which a plurality of reels are rotated by using a predetermined number of medals is executed. It is also possible to perform a game effect (variable effect) in the game and apply it to a slot machine that pays out medals based on the result of the game (stopping mode of the plurality of reels).

The gaming machine 10 having the above characteristics will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.

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

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

The gaming machine 10 is configured to cover a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens back and forth, an inner frame 17 that detachably holds the gaming board 50 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15, and the front side of the gaming board 50. The front frame 20 and the front frame 20 are provided.

The middle frame 17 is rotatably supported around the left end side by a hinge mechanism (not shown) on the same side as the hinge mechanism 21, and can be opened and closed on the front side of the outer frame 15. The middle frame 17 is locked and unlocked by the cylinder lock 23 (the door key is inserted into the cylinder lock 23, and the door key is moved in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the front frame 20 (right in this embodiment). (Turn) is possible.

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported around the left end side by the hinge mechanism 21 and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame 17. The front frame 20 is locked and unlocked by the cylinder lock 23 (the door key is inserted into the cylinder lock 23, and the door key is turned in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the middle frame 17 (left in this embodiment). ) Is possible.
Further, the front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 arranged so as to cover the game area 50a, and the transparent member 25 transparently protects the game area 50a and the game board 50.
Further, the front frame 20 includes an upper ball saucer 27 and a lower ball saucer 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball saucer 27 and the lower ball saucer 29 are vertically separated from each other and integrally provided with the front frame 20. ..
Further, the front frame 20 is provided with an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball tray 29, and the game ball stored in the upper ball tray 27 is launched toward the game area 50a by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31. It has become like.

Although not shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the middle frame 17 includes a middle frame door opening sensor 76 that detects whether the middle frame 17 is open or closed with respect to the outer frame 15. It also has a front frame opening sensor 77 that detects whether the front frame 20 is in an open state or a closed state with respect to the middle frame 17. In the present embodiment, all of these door open sensors are turned on in the open state and turned off in the closed state. However, these door open sensors may be configured to be turned off in the open state and turned on in the closed state.
As a result, the gaming machine 10 can detect both the open / closed state of the middle frame 17 with respect to the outer frame 15 and the open / closed state of the front frame 20 with respect to the middle frame 17.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a group of operation buttons operated by the player is arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27. This operation button group is provided with a ball lending button 39a and a return button 39b for accepting a prepaid card return operation as a main operation unit 39 electrically connected to the main control board 100 described later, and is described later. 1 As an operation unit electrically connected to the sub-control board 200, an effect button capable of switching an effect generated during a game or receiving an operation of a player performed to obtain various information related to the game machine 10. 37, and cursor buttons 38 (up cursor button 38a, down cursor button 38b, left cursor button 38c, right cursor button 38d, middle cursor button 38e) for instructing operations to move up, down, left, and right, respectively. included. Each operation unit is provided with a sensor for detecting the operation, and the control board to be connected detects the operation of each operation unit by changing the detection state of the sensor.
Further, the upper cursor button 38a and the lower cursor button 38b are used to adjust the volume of the sound output from the speaker 33, and the left cursor button 38c and the right cursor button 38d are used for the frame lamp 35, the effect display device 80, and the like. In order to adjust the brightness, the middle cursor button 38e is operated to switch the effect mode.
Further, on the side of the upper ball tray 27, a movable decorative body 22 operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, a pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are arranged on the left side and the right side of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. Further, the upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a and 34b of the front frame 20 are formed by a light transmitting cover, and frame lamps 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) are arranged inside the upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a and 34b, respectively. There is. The speaker 33 and the frame lamp 35 can output, turn on, or turn off the sound in conjunction with the effect generated during the game, the error effect, and the like.

The effect display device 80 includes a main display unit 81 arranged substantially in the center of the game board 50, and a sub display unit 82 arranged around the main display unit 81. The sub-display unit 82 further includes an upper sub-display unit 82a arranged above the main display unit 81, a left sub-display unit 82b arranged on the left side of the main display unit 81, and a main display unit 81. The right sub-display unit 82c, which is arranged on the right side of the above, is included.
Here, the main display unit 81 is a fixed liquid crystal display device, and the upper sub display unit 82a, the left sub display unit 82b, and the right sub display unit 82c are movable liquid crystal displays operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown). It is a display device.

The main display unit 81 can display the variation display of the symbol string performed in conjunction with the variation display in the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92, which will be described later, and further various other effects. Can also be displayed.
In the variable display of the symbol sequence (decorative symbol) displayed on the main display unit 81, the displayed decorative symbol forms three symbol sequences. The direction of the variable display of each symbol row is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a vertical direction, a horizontal direction, a depth direction, or a combination thereof (diagonal direction).
Here, the depth direction is actually a two-dimensional variable display on the display screen of the main display unit 81, but the symbol row is in the front direction or the opposite direction from the back side of the main display unit 81. It refers to a virtual direction recognized by the player in a display mode using a method (for example, perspective method) for recognizing as if the display is variable.
Further, the decorative symbols in the present embodiment include "1 symbol" imitating the number "1", "2 symbols" imitating the number "2", and "3 symbols" imitating the number "3". "4 symbols" imitating the number "4", "5 symbols" imitating the number "5", "6 symbols" imitating the number "6", "7 symbols" imitating the number "7" , "8 symbols" imitating the number "8", and "9 symbols" imitating the number "9", and these symbols are provided in each symbol row. In the following description, "1 symbol", "3 symbols", "5 symbols", "7 symbols", and "9 symbols" are collectively referred to as "odd symbols", and "2 symbols" and "4 symbols". , "6 symbols" and "8 symbols" may be collectively referred to as "even symbols".

Each of the sub-display units 82 is not only provided mainly for displaying an effect image related to the effect, but is also configured to be movable.
In each initial position, the upper sub display unit 82a is on the upper side with respect to the main display unit 81, the left sub display unit 82b is on the left side with respect to the main display unit 81, and the right sub display unit 82c is the main display. It is on the right side with respect to the unit 81, and each of the sub-display units 82 is configured to be movable from these initial positions to a position overlapping the display area of the decorative symbol in the main display unit 81.

Although the liquid crystal display device is used for the effect display device 80 (main display unit 81, upper sub display unit 82a, left sub display unit 82b, right sub display unit 82c) in the present embodiment, the upper display device 80 is used. The implementation of the present invention is not limited to the sub-display unit 82a, the left sub-display unit 82b, and the right sub-display unit 82c. For example, various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type can be adopted as the effect display device 80.

Here, the main display unit 81 will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 5, as shown in the IV-IV cross-sectional view schematically showing a cross section of the display of the main display unit 81 cut by IV-IV, which is a cut surface in the left-right direction, the display of the main display unit 81 is on the back surface. A lenticular lens LL in which convex lenses extending in the vertical direction are continuously arranged in the horizontal direction is attached to the surface of a liquid crystal panel LCD having a backlight BL. As a result, in the present embodiment, stereoscopic viewing with the naked eye by the lenticular method is realized. The principle of autostereoscopic vision according to this embodiment will be described later.

Each of the sub-display units 82 is not only provided mainly for displaying an effect image related to the effect, but is also configured to be movable.
In each initial position, the upper sub display unit 82a is on the upper side with respect to the main display unit 81, the left sub display unit 82b is on the left side with respect to the main display unit 81, and the right sub display unit 82c is the main display. It is on the right side with respect to the unit 81, and each of the sub-display units 82 is configured to be movable from these initial positions to a position overlapping the screen area of the decorative pattern in the main display unit 81.
Here, if the sub-display unit 82 tries to realize the stereoscopic view with the naked eye, the range in which the stereoscopic view with the naked eye can be obtained changes, and there is a great possibility that the player cannot obtain the stereoscopic view with the naked eye. Therefore, in the present embodiment, each of the sub-display units 82 is not provided with a lenticular lens on the surface of the liquid crystal display, and the display unit does not realize stereoscopic vision with the naked eye.

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

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

The ordinary symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation that determines whether or not to operate the ordinary electric accessory (for example, the ordinary electric accessory 61). The ordinary symbol in this embodiment is displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 93.
In addition, the ordinary design may be abbreviated as "genuine figure", and the ordinary electric accessory may be referred to as "electric chew".

In addition to the above-mentioned display device, the symbol display device 90 is provided with a first special symbol hold lamp 94, a second special symbol hold lamp 95, and a normal symbol hold lamp 96.
The first special symbol hold lamp 94 can specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the special figure 1 that is held, and the second special symbol hold lamp 95 can specify the number of symbol changes of the special figure 2 that is held. The normal symbol holding lamp 96 makes it possible to specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the reserved normal symbol, and both of them have two LED lighting modes (in this embodiment, right constant lighting only = 1 and left and right constant lighting =). 2. The number of corresponding symbol fluctuations can be specified by blinking on the right side + constantly lighting on the left side = 3, blinking left and right = 4).

In the following description, the symbol variation in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed after the special symbol is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is referred to as "special symbol symbol variation" and is referred to as the following. In the description, the symbol variation in which the normal symbol display device 93 is variable-displayed and then the normal symbol is stopped and displayed may be referred to as "regular symbol symbol variation".
Further, in the following description, the variation display of the symbol string (decorative symbol) displayed on the above-mentioned main display unit 81 is distinguished from the "special symbol symbol variation" and the "normal symbol symbol variation" and is "decorative symbol". It may be called "design variation".
In the following description, the term "design variation" simply means the symbol variation of the special symbol unless otherwise specified.

As shown in FIG. 4, obstacles such as a large number of game nails (not shown), a windmill 52, and decorative members are arranged on the front surface of the game board 50 so that the launched game ball rolls. The game area 50a is defined in.
Further, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, curved outer rails 51 and inner rails 53 provided for guiding the game ball launched by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a are arranged. Has been done. The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with respect to the center of the game area 50a. Here, the windmill 52 is a mechanism for giving a change in the falling direction of the game ball, and refers to a nail-shaped one.

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

FIG. 4 illustrates the large winning opening 55, the first starting opening 57, the second starting opening 59, the gate 63, and the general winning opening 67 as the main winning openings, but the illustrated winning openings are examples. Therefore, the number and arrangement thereof may be changed as appropriate.

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

A special electric accessory 65 is arranged above the large winning opening 55. The special electric accessory 65 is a member that commutatively transitions to an open state in which it is easy to win a prize in the large winning opening 55 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a ball, and is opened or closed by the special electric accessory solenoid 66. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric accessory 65 is opened in at least a part of the big hit game set due to the fact that the big hit is derived by the special figure hit / fail judgment described later, and the big hit is accompanied by this. Winning to the winning opening 55 is allowed. In this way, when the special electric accessory 65 is in the open state, it is easy to win a prize in the big prize opening 55, so that the big hit game in which the chance of winning a prize ball is greatly increased is an advantageous game state. It can be said that.
In the jackpot game, the open state and the closed state of the special electric accessory 65 are alternately set, and one open state (sometimes referred to as a "round"), the total number of rounds generated by one jackpot is "the number of rounds". (In some cases, it may be referred to as) is terminated based on a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls winning in the large winning opening 55, and the special electric accessory 65 is closed. ..
It should be noted that the one open state ends even when a predetermined number of game balls have elapsed a sufficient time (30 s (seconds) in this embodiment) to win the large winning opening 55. do.
Here, when the special electric accessory 65 is set from the open state to the closed state based on the winning of 10 game balls in one round, it cannot be immediately closed. Therefore, in one round, a game ball having more than 10 balls may win a prize in the large winning opening 55, and the winning may be referred to as an over winning.

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

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

An ordinary electric accessory 61 is arranged in the flow path connected to the second starting port 59. The ordinary electric accessory 61 is a member that commutatively transitions to the second starting port 59 into an open state in which it is easy to enter the game ball or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball, and the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 62. Transitions to either an open state or a closed state.
More specifically, the ordinary electric accessory 61 is opened in at least a part of the game per normal figure that is won by the symbol change of the normal figure, and a prize is given to the second starting port 59 accordingly. Is acceptable. In this way, when the ordinary electric accessory 61 is in the open state, it is easy to win a prize in the second starting port 59, so that the symbol of the special figure 2 changes while suppressing the decrease of the game ball by the prize ball. Opportunities to be carried out can be greatly increased.

The gate 63 is arranged in the right center portion of the game area 50a. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63, and the winning result to the gate 63 is determined based on the detection result of the gate sensor 74. In at least a part of the case where the winning of the gate 63 is determined, the pattern of the normal figure is changed.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, each obstacle so that many game balls roll toward the gate 63 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Things are arranged.

The general winning opening 67 is arranged at the lower left of the game area 50a. A general winning opening sensor 73 is attached to the general winning opening 67, and a winning result to the general winning opening 67 is determined based on the detection result of the general winning opening sensor 73, and the number associated with the general winning opening 67 ( In this embodiment, the prize ball of 4) is given.
In this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the first flow path X. Although each obstacle is arranged, each obstacle may be arranged so that many game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the second flow path Y. .. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 67 may be provided.

The out port 69 is arranged at the bottom of the game area 50a. A game ball that has been driven into the game area 50a and has not entered each of the above-mentioned winning openings falls into the out opening 69 and is processed as an out ball.
In this embodiment, an out-ball sensor 75 (not shown) for detecting a game ball (hereinafter referred to as an "out-ball") that has entered the winning opening and the out opening is provided.

In addition to the above-mentioned sensors, the game board 50 also includes a magnetic detection sensor for detecting magnetism and a radio wave detection sensor for detecting radio waves in order to prevent fraudulent acts of receiving prize balls. (Not shown) is provided.

In FIG. 5, as shown in the IV-IV cross-sectional view schematically showing a cross section of the display of the main display unit 81 cut by IV-IV, which is a cut surface in the left-right direction, the display of the main display unit 81 is on the back surface. A lenticular lens LL in which convex lenses extending in the vertical direction are continuously arranged in the horizontal direction is attached to the surface of a liquid crystal panel LCD having a backlight BL. As a result, in the present embodiment, stereoscopic viewing with the naked eye by the lenticular method is realized. The principle of autostereoscopic vision according to this embodiment will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 6, on the back surface of the game board 50, a main control board case 109 in which the main control board 100 is stored, a first sub control board case 209 in which the first sub control board 200 is housed, and a second sub The second sub control board case 309 in which the control board 300 is stored, the power control board case 509 in which the power control board 500 is housed, and the payout control board case 409 in which the payout control board 400 is housed are mounted, and the first sub is mounted. In addition to the back surfaces of the control board case 209 and the second sub control board case 309, an opening / closing cover 45 that covers a part of the back surface of the main control board case 109 is detachably attached.
The main control board 100 is provided with a RAM clear switch 43.
Further, the substrate case and the cover covering each substrate are composed of transparent members, and the corresponding substrate can be visually recognized through each case and the cover.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, on the first sub-control board 200, a volume adjusting unit 83 operated for volume adjustment and a brightness adjusting unit 84 operated for brightness adjustment are provided. .. The first sub-control board case 209 houses the first sub-control board 200 so as to expose the volume adjusting unit 83 and the brightness adjusting unit 84 to the outside, and the opening / closing cover 45 is the volume adjusting unit 83 and the brightness adjusting unit. It is installed so as to avoid 84. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 6, that is, in the state where the first sub-control board 200 is stored in the first sub-control board case 209 and the open / close cover 45 is attached, the volume adjusting unit 83 and the brightness adjusting unit 84 Operation is possible.
The volume adjusting unit 83 and the brightness adjusting unit 84 are so-called rotary switches, and in the present embodiment, the volume adjusting unit 83 is adjusted to any one of three stages of high volume, medium volume, and low volume. It is possible to adjust the brightness adjusting unit 84 to any one of three stages of high brightness, medium brightness, and low brightness. The volume adjusting unit 83 and the brightness adjusting unit 84 are not limited to the rotary switch, and a slide type switch may be adopted. Further, the volume adjusting unit 83 and the brightness adjusting unit 84 may be switches provided on a board different from the first sub control board 200 as long as they are electrically connected to the first sub control board 200. .. Further, as long as it is provided on the back side of the game board 50, the installation position thereof does not matter.

The power supply control board 500 generates a normal power supply circuit 501 and a backup power supply that generate a normal power supply to be supplied to electronic parts and electric parts such as the above-mentioned control board based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island. It is composed of a backup power supply circuit 502 and a power failure detection circuit 503 that detects a power failure (the supply voltage of a normal power supply becomes a predetermined voltage drop).
Further, on the premise that the power supply switch 40 is connected to the power supply control board 500 and the primary power is supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island, when the power supply switch 40 is turned on, the power supply control board 500 A normal power supply is generated by the normal power supply circuit 501, and power is supplied to electronic components and electric components including the above-mentioned control boards (main control board 100, first sub control board 200, second sub control board 300, and payout control board 400). Is supplied.
Further, in the power supply control board 500, when the power failure is detected by the power failure detection circuit 503, the power failure signal (NMI signal) is transmitted to the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400, respectively. Send to.
Further, the backup power supply circuit 502 has a mechanism to be charged when power is supplied to the gaming machine 10 from the power supply equipment of the gaming island.
The backup power supply circuit 502 may be provided on the payout control board 400, or the power failure detection circuit 503 may not be provided on the power supply control board 500, and the main control board 100, the first sub-control board 200, and the payout control board may be provided. It may be provided in each of 400.

Further, on the back surface of the game board 50, a game ball tank 46 for storing game balls supplied from the ball supply facility of the game island is arranged above the opening / closing cover 45. The game ball tank 46 is further connected to a payout passage 49 connected to the upper ball tray 27 via a tank rail 47 and a payout unit 48, and the ball paid out by the payout unit 48 passes through the payout passage 49. It is paid out to the upper ball saucer 27.

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

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

The main control board 100 includes a CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes related to the game, a ROM 102 that stores data such as a control program and various lottery tables, a RAM 103 that functions as a work area or a buffer memory that serves as a temporary storage area, and a peripheral board. It is equipped with an I / O port 104 that inputs and outputs signals to and from each device, and a random number circuit 105 that operates in a system different from the program processing by the CPU 101 to generate random numbers (hard random numbers). Are interconnected via an internal bus.

The CPU 101 reads various control programs stored in the ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing to execute various processes related to the main control of the game.
The RAM 103 is backed up by a backup power source generated in a backup power supply circuit described later. Specifically, among the information stored in the RAM 103, various information such that the gaming machine 10 can be restored in the state immediately before the power failure is backed up by using the data at the time of power recovery after the power failure occurs. It is configured in. For example, in addition to the data such as the stack pointer and each register held when the power failure occurred, the state of the gaming machine 10 at that time (game stopped state or game available state), the current special drawing lottery state, and the current state. Information related to the game, such as the general drawing lottery status of the game, is backed up.

In the present embodiment, at least, in addition to the area in which the information related to such a game is stored (may be referred to as the area related to the game of RAM 103), the complement of the checksum relating to the area related to the game of RAM 103 and the complement of the checksum. The area in which the backup flag is stored (may be referred to as the backup information area related to the game of RAM 103) is backed up. Then, at the time of power recovery, the gaming machine 10 returns using various information stored in the backed up area related to the game of the RAM 103 and the backup information area related to the game of the RAM 103.
There are no restrictions on the specific backup method in this embodiment. For example, the area of the RAM 103 to be backed up may be realized with a configuration in which data can be held non-volatilely even in a power failure state. As another example, among the RAM 103, different hardware is provided between the first memory, which is configured to be able to hold data non-volatilely even in a power failure state, and the second memory, which is referred to when the game machine 10 operates. In that case, the gaming machine 10 saves the information to be backed up from the second memory to the first memory at the time of power failure, and saves the saved information from the first memory at the time of power recovery. (2) Recovery to memory is sufficient.

Further, the main control board 100 includes a first start port sensor 70, a second start port sensor 71, a large winning opening sensor 72, a general winning opening sensor 73, a gate sensor 74, an out ball sensor 75, a middle frame opening sensor 76, and the like. It is electrically connected to the front frame opening sensor 77 and the like, and is configured to be able to input detection signals from these sensors to the CPU 101 via the I / O port 104. Although not shown, the main control board 100 is also electrically connected to a full tank detection sensor, a magnetic detection sensor, and a radio wave detection sensor in addition to these sensors, and is electrically connected via the I / O port 104. , The detection signals from these sensors can be input to the CPU 101.

Further, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display device 91, a second special symbol display device 92, a normal symbol display device 93, a first special symbol hold lamp 94, a second special symbol hold lamp 95, and a normal symbol hold lamp. 96, it is electrically connected to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 62 and the special electric accessory solenoid 66, and these are configured to be controllable via the I / O port 104.
Similarly, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the main operation unit 39 and the RAM clear switch 43, and is configured to be able to detect the operation of the main operation unit 39.

The main control board 100 and the first sub control board 200 are connected by eight parallel signal lines and one strobe line, and are single from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200. It is connected so that it can communicate only in the direction, and various effect control commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200.
It should be noted that data cannot be transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the main control board 100, and the first sub-control board 200 cannot request data transmission from the main control board 100. It is configured in.
Further, in the present embodiment, the parallel transmission method is adopted for data transmission from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200, but a serial transmission method may be adopted.

The first sub-control board 200 is a CPU 201 that performs various arithmetic processes related to the game effect based on the effect control command from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores data such as an effect control program and various lottery tables, and a temporary storage area. It includes a RAM 203 that functions as a work area or buffer memory, and an I / O port 204 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards and devices. These are connected to each other via an internal bus, and the CPU 201 is ROM 202. It is configured to execute the main control related to the game production according to the control program stored in.
The first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect button 37 and the cursor button 38, and is configured to be able to detect the operation of the operation unit.

Further, the first sub-control board 200 instructs an image control command for instructing an image to be displayed on the second sub-control board 300 and an adjustment of brightness in the effect control process based on the effect control command from the main control board 100. Brightness adjustment command, voice control command to instruct the voice to be output to the voice control board 310, volume adjustment command to instruct to adjust the volume, lamp control data for controlling the lighting of various lamps such as the frame lamp 35, and movable decoration. Movable control data and the like for controlling the movement of movable bodies such as the body 22 and the sub-display unit 82 are generated.
Here, the first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 and the voice control board 310 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and each control command (image control command, brightness adjustment command, voice control command, etc.) The volume adjustment command) is transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the second sub-control board 300 or the voice control board 310, and as a response thereof, a response command (ACK command) indicating that the control command has been normally received. ) Is transmitted from each control board (second sub control board 300, voice control board 310) to the first sub control board 200.

Further, the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the frame lamp 35, and the lamp control data is transmitted via the I / O port 204. The frame lamp 35 is configured so that the lighting is controlled by the lamp control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200.
The lamp control data is generated according to the brightness determined based on the adjustment result by the operation of the brightness adjusting unit 84, the left cursor button 38c, and the right cursor button 38d. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the frame lamp 35 can be turned on with the brightness determined based on the adjustment result. The luminance in the present embodiment can be set in a range of 10 steps of luminance 1 to luminance 10, and the luminance is increased in this order. Further, each time the brightness is adjusted, the first sub-control board 200 issues a brightness adjustment command including data for specifying the adjusted brightness (hereinafter referred to as “luminance specifying data”) to the second sub-control board. Send towards 300. The adjusted brightness is also reflected in the brightness of the displayed image.

The second sub-control board 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes related to image production based on an image control command from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 302 that stores an image control program, various data, and the like, and a temporary storage area. It is equipped with a RAM 303 that functions as a work area or buffer memory, and an I / O port 304 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards and devices, and the CPU 301 produces images according to a control program stored in the ROM 302. It is configured to perform such primary controls.
In addition, although not shown, the second sub-control board 300 includes a VDP that generates image data according to the content of the effect determined by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later, based on the control signal received from the CPU 301. It is equipped with a sound source IC that generates acoustic data according to the content of the effect based on the control signal received from the CPU 301. The VDP is a so-called image processor, which reads image data stored in an image ROM in response to an instruction from the CPU 301, and transmits the image data generated by image processing to the main display unit 81 and the sub display unit 82. do. Further, a high-speed VRAM used for developing and processing image data read from the image ROM is connected to this VDP.

The voice control board 310 includes a CPU 311 that performs various arithmetic processes related to voice production based on voice control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 312 that stores a voice control program, voice data, and the like, and a work that serves as a temporary storage area. It is equipped with a RAM 313 that functions as an area or buffer memory, and an I / O port 314 that inputs and outputs signals to and from peripheral boards and devices. It is configured to perform various controls. Therefore, the voice control board 310 reads the voice data stored in the ROM 312 in response to the voice control command received from the first sub-control board 200, synthesizes the read voice data, and finally synthesizes the voice data. Can be transmitted to the speaker 33 via the amplifier, and the speaker 33 can output sound.

More specifically, in the RAM 313, a storage area corresponding to each of a plurality of voice reproduction channels (in this embodiment, a total of 32 voice reproduction channels CH1 to voice reproduction channel CH32), and voice data after synthesis (described later). A storage area for storing the unit voice data) is provided. The storage area corresponding to each audio reproduction channel includes audio data read from ROM 312, data specifying the volume of the audio reproduction channel (hereinafter referred to as "volume specific data"), and the number of times of reproduction of the audio reproduction channel (loop reproduction). Data that specifies (hereinafter referred to as "playback count specifying data") and data that specifies the playback state (playing, pausing, playing stop) of the audio playback channel (hereinafter, "playback state specifying data"). It is composed of a storage area for storing). The volume in the present embodiment can be set in a range of 10 levels of volume 1 to volume 10, and therefore the volume output from the speaker 33 increases in this order. Further, each data corresponding to each audio reproduction channel stored in the RAM 313 is configured to be readable by the first sub-control board 200 as needed.

The above-mentioned voice control command is composed of voice control data for each voice playback channel, and each voice control data indicates data for specifying the presence / absence of various data corresponding to the voice playback channel and voice data to be played back (specification). Data (hereinafter referred to as "voice instruction data"), data indicating the volume of the voice data (hereinafter referred to as "volume instruction data"), and data indicating the number of times the voice data is played back (hereinafter referred to as "" It is composed of data indicating the reproduction state) and data indicating the reproduction state. Then, when the CPU 311 receives the voice control command, the CPU 311 confirms the presence / absence of the voice control data for each voice reproduction channel, and if there is the voice control data, the voice control data according to the voice control data. Update various data of the audio playback channel corresponding to.
The audio data is data in which unit audio data divided into 1 frame (24 milliseconds in this embodiment) is continuously arranged, and the CPU 311 is the reproduction state of each audio reproduction channel for each frame. While referring to the specific data, the unit audio data at the current playback position of the audio reproduction channel specified to be being reproduced by the reproduction state specific data is synthesized according to the volume specific data corresponding to the audio reproduction channel, and after synthesis. The unit voice data of is stored in the corresponding storage area.
Further, when the received voice control command includes voice control data including playback state instruction data for instructing playback stop, the CPU 311 deletes various data of the voice reproduction channel corresponding to the voice control data. At the same time, data indicating a playback stop is set in the playback state specific data of the audio reproduction channel, and the reproduction of the audio related to the audio reproduction channel is stopped.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the sound output means (speaker 33) for outputting sound and the sound output control means (voice control board 310) for controlling the sound output means are provided, and the sound output control means is provided. It has multiple sound reproduction channels that can reproduce one sound, synthesizes the sound being reproduced on the audio reproduction channel, and outputs the synthesized sound to the sound output means, so that multiple types of sound can be played in parallel. In other words, it is possible to make the sound output by the voice output means.

The sound output in the present embodiment means that the sound is output from the speaker 33 and can be actually recognized by the player or the like by hearing. On the other hand, audio reproduction means that various data (audio data, volume specific data, reproduction count specific data, and reproduction state specific data) are stored in the storage area corresponding to the audio reproduction channel related to the audio. It does not matter whether or not the sound is actually output.

Further, as described above, the first sub-control board 200 is configured to be able to generate a volume adjustment command in addition to the voice control command and to transmit the volume adjustment command to the voice control board 310. This volume adjustment command is composed of data for specifying the presence / absence of volume instruction data corresponding to the voice reproduction channel and volume instruction data for each voice reproduction channel. Then, when the CPU 311 receives the volume adjustment command, the CPU 311 confirms the presence / absence of the volume instruction data for each voice reproduction channel, and if there is the volume instruction data, the voice reproduction channel is in accordance with the volume instruction data. Update the volume specific data of.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first sub-control board 200 controls the sound output to the speaker 33 via the voice control board 310, and controls the volume of each sound (voice reproduction channel) to be reproduced. can do.
The method for controlling the sound and volume to be output from the speaker 33 is not limited to the method of the present embodiment, and any method may be adopted. Further, the voice control board 310 is connected to the second sub control board 300 so as to be able to communicate in both directions, and the voice control board 310 is used for voice control commands and volume from the first sub control board 200 via the second sub control board 300. The command corresponding to the adjustment command may be configured to be receivable. Further, the function of the voice control board 310 may be provided on the first sub control board 200 or the second sub control board 300.

The payout control board 400 is mainly composed of a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM (all of which are not shown).
Further, the payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be bidirectionally communicable, and is controlled to drive the payout unit 48 to pay out the game ball based on the payout control command from the main control board 100. Is executed, and the ball feeding mechanism and the launching mechanism are synchronously driven based on the operation amount of the operation handle 31 to control the launching of the game ball.

The power supply control board 500 is a normal power supply circuit that generates a normal power supply to be supplied to electronic parts and electrical parts such as the above-mentioned control board, and a backup that generates a backup power supply, based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island. It is composed of a power supply circuit and a power failure detection circuit (both not shown) for detecting a power failure (the supply voltage of a normal power supply becomes a predetermined voltage drop).
Further, on the premise that the power supply switch 40 is connected to the power supply control board 500 and the primary power is supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island, when the power supply switch 40 is turned on, the power supply control board 500 A normal power supply is generated by a normal power supply circuit, and a power supply is supplied to electronic components and electric components including the above-mentioned control boards (main control board 100, first sub control board 200, second sub control board 300, and payout control board 400). Will be supplied.
Further, in the power supply control board 500, when the power failure is detected by the power failure detection circuit, the power failure signal (NMI signal) is transmitted to each of the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400. Send.
Further, the backup power supply circuit has a mechanism of being charged when power is supplied to the gaming machine 10 from the power supply equipment of the gaming island.
The backup power supply circuit may be provided on the payout control board 400, or the power failure detection circuit may not be provided on the power supply control board 500, but the main control board 100, the first sub-control board 200, and the payout control board 400 may be provided. It may be provided in each.

<About the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration included in the gaming machine 10. The functional configuration shown in FIG. 8 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a functional configuration (not shown in FIG. 8). Further, when explaining the functional configuration, FIGS. 9 to 11 will be referred to as necessary.

As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 100 includes a ball entry determination means 110, a main random number generation means 115, a main hold control means 120, a preliminary determination means 125, a special figure lottery means 130, a normal figure lottery means 135, and a jackpot game. Control means 140, symbol display control means 145, electric accessory control means 150, game state control means 155, main information storage means 160, main error control means 165, main command management means 170, power recovery processing execution means 175, and electricity. A cutting process executing means 180 is provided, and these means functionally represent what is realized by each control configuration on the main control board 100 described with reference to FIG. 7.

The main information storage means 160 is a means for temporarily storing the data read by the means provided in the main control board 100, the data derived by the calculation in the means, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. .. In particular, the data (effect control command) stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 is transmitted to the subcommand management means 270 of the first sub-control board 200, which will be described later, by the command transmission means after being stored. Will be done.

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

The main random number generating means 115 can generate a plurality of types of random numbers having different update ranges depending on the random number circuit 105, and one or a plurality of random numbers corresponding to the winning opening from the random number circuit 105 at the timing when the winning opening is determined. Acquire (latch) a random number.
More specifically, when the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is determined to win, the main random number generation means 115 will be described later, a random number for determining whether the special figure is correct or not, and a special figure stop symbol. Random numbers for lottery and random numbers for special figure fluctuation pattern lottery are acquired. When the winning of the gate 63 is determined, the random number for determining whether or not the normal figure is correct, the random number for the normal figure stop symbol lottery, and the random number for the normal figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which will be described later, correspond to the random numbers of the main information storage means 160. Store in the storage area.
The random number circuit 105 monitors whether or not a plurality of types of random numbers updated by itself are normally updated, and if an update abnormality occurs in which the random numbers are not updated normally, the random number circuit 105 has. Information indicating that the abnormality has occurred is written in a specific storage area. Therefore, the CPU 101 can grasp that the update abnormality of the random number circuit 105 has occurred.

The main hold control means 120 controls the hold of the symbol change of the special figure and the hold of the symbol change of the normal figure. Regarding the special figure 1, the random number for determining whether or not the special figure is correct, the random number for the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the random number for the special figure variation pattern lottery, which are acquired when the first start port 57 is won, are specially selected. It is held (stored) as the operation hold information in FIG. 1.
More specifically, the main hold control means 120 is incremented by 1 each time the operation hold information of the special figure 1 is held, and the operation hold information of the special figure 1 is used (in the lottery of the special figure lottery means 130). A hold counter (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1 hold counter”) that is decremented by 1 for each use) is provided, and the value of the special figure 1 hold counter is the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). The operation hold information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 hold counter of the main information storage means 160, the used operation hold information is cleared each time the operation hold information is used, and the remaining operation hold information is used. Control is performed to move (shift) the information from the current storage area to the storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 hold counter, which is one less than the current special figure 1 hold counter, in order from the smallest of the special figure 1 hold counters.
Further, the main hold control means 120 also performs the same control as the above-mentioned control for the special figure 2 and the normal figure separately from the special figure 1, and the hold counter of the special figure 2 is referred to as a special figure 2 hold counter.
Further, in the following description, "holding of operation hold information" may be expressed as "holding of symbol change".
Further, when the operation hold information (hold counter) of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is updated (added or subtracted), the main hold control means 120 includes an effect control including the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter. A command (pending command) is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
In the present embodiment, when both the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 1 and the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 2 are reserved, the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 2 is given priority. The preferred variation used is made.

The pre-determination means 125 executes a pre-determination for a look-ahead effect targeting the operation hold information, at least in a part of the case where the operation hold information of the special figure is reserved at a predetermined pre-determination timing.
More specifically, the pre-judgment means 125 reads out each random number of the operation hold information held this time, and makes a pre-judgment for each of the special figure hit / miss judgment, the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Run. In each preliminary determination, a lottery table (not shown) that is the same as or equivalent to the lottery table used for the lottery corresponding to each preliminary determination is used. Therefore, the result of these preliminary determinations is the same as the result of the lottery executed later.
Further, the pre-determination means 125 generates an effect control command (pre-determination command) including the derived pre-determination result, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
As described above, the pre-determination command is transmitted (generated and stored in the transmission command of the main information storage means 160) at least in a part of the case where the operation hold information of the special figure is suspended at the predetermined pre-determination timing. Since it is stored in the area), it will be transmitted following the above-mentioned hold command. Here, the predetermined timing of the preliminary determination means that the game is not in the big hit game, and further, in the present embodiment, when the operation hold information of the special figure 1 is held during the high accuracy of the normal figure described later. Since the pre-judgment is regulated, the transmission of the pre-judgment command corresponding to the pre-judgment is also restricted.

The special figure lottery means 130 includes a special figure hit / miss determination means 131, a special figure stop symbol lottery means 132, and a special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 133, and includes a special figure hit / miss determination means 131, a special figure stop symbol lottery means 132, and a special figure. The processing by each means is executed in the order of the variation pattern deriving means 133. When the change start condition of the special figure is satisfied, the special figure lottery means 130 reads out the earliest operation hold information among the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 160.
In addition, "the condition for starting the fluctuation of the special figure is satisfied" is, for example, that the jackpot is not being performed, that neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is undergoing the symbol change, and that the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are not being changed. All the conditions for the presence of pending information in at least one of the conditions have been met.

Here, FIGS. 9 (a) to 9 (c), 10 (a), and 10 (b) are diagrams schematically showing a lottery table used in the main control board 100, and will be described below. Refer to as necessary in.
In addition, in the lottery using the lottery table including those other than these lottery tables, the lottery values stored in the lottery table are sequentially added to the read random numbers in a predetermined order (the target lottery value is one). In the case of, the number of additions is once), and the result corresponding to the lottery value in which the carry (overflow of digits) occurs is derived as the result of the lottery. Similarly, in the description of the lottery table, the lottery table is given a name for convenience of explanation, but if data such as the lottery value included in the lottery table corresponding to the name is identifiablely stored in each ROM. Often, these names do not specify the area where the data is stored. In the illustrated lottery table, items described for convenience of explanation and "-" and "0" may be described as lottery values, but these do not necessarily indicate the data stored in each ROM. is not it. Then, the result in which "-" or "0" is described as the lottery value is not won. Furthermore, if the same lottery value as the random number range used for the lottery (the number of random numbers that can be acquired in the range) is described in the lottery table, the result is 100% derived, so the lottery is not necessarily performed. You don't have to do it. In addition, if the total value of the lottery values used for one lottery matches the random number range used for the lottery, carry will always occur when the last lottery value is added, so the addition is not performed. Often, in that case, the lottery value itself used for the addition becomes unnecessary.

The special figure winning / failing determination means 131 reads a random number for determining whether the special figure is correct or not for each symbol change, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for determining whether the special figure is correct or not to win a big hit or a loss by lottery. Judgment Special figure Performs a hit / fail judgment.
FIG. 9A is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for determining whether or not a special figure is correct, and the lottery table is commonly used in special figures 1 and 2. Since the range of random numbers used in the determination is 0 to 65535, if the special figure lottery state has a low probability (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as "special figure low probability"), 230/65536 (about). A big hit is derived with a probability of 1 / 284.9).
Similarly, when the special figure lottery state has a high probability (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as "special figure high accuracy"), a big hit is derived with a probability of 499/65536 (about 1 / 131.3). ..

The special symbol stop symbol lottery means 132 reads out a random number for the special symbol stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure stop symbol lottery is a big hit, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special symbol stop symbol lottery. The stop symbol of the special figure is decided by lottery.
FIG. 9B is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99. Therefore, when the jackpot is derived in Special Figure 1, the probability of 50/100 (1/2) is that of symbol A, and the probability of 40/100 (1 / 2.5) is that of symbol B, 10/100 (1). The symbol C is determined as a stop symbol with a probability of / 10).
Here, the symbol A has eight rounds, and after the big hit game is completed, the special symbol is low and the symbol is highly accurate, which will be described later (hereinafter, may be referred to as a “normal symbol”, and the jackpot related to the symbol). May be referred to as "usually a big hit"). On the other hand, the symbol B has 9 rounds, and after the end of the big hit game, the special figure is high and the normal figure is high. It may be called "big hit"). Further, the symbol C has 16 rounds, and is a probabilistic symbol that has a high accuracy of a special figure and a high accuracy of a normal figure after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, it can be said that the symbol C is more advantageous than the symbol B in the number of rounds, and the symbol B and the symbol C are more advantageous than the symbol A in both the number of rounds and the subsequent special symbol lottery state.
FIG. 9C is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99 as in the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery. be. Therefore, when the jackpot is derived in Special Figure 2, the symbol a has a probability of 65/100 (about 1 / 1.53) and the symbol b has a probability of 35/100 (about 1 / 2.85). Determined as a symbol.
Here, the symbol a has 16 rounds and is a probabilistic symbol that becomes highly accurate after the big hit game, and the symbol b has 4 rounds and is special after the big hit game ends. It is a normal pattern with low accuracy and high accuracy. Therefore, it can be said that the symbol a is more advantageous than the symbol b in both the number of rounds and the subsequent special symbol lottery state.
In the special symbol stop symbol lottery means 132, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is not a big hit, the symbol D is used as the stop symbol when the special figure 1 is lost, and the symbol c is used as the stop symbol when the special figure 2 is lost. Decide uniformly.
Further, in this embodiment, the ratio of the special figure high accuracy after the big hit game according to the special figure 1 (50/100) and the ratio of the special figure high accuracy after the big hit game according to the special figure 2 (65/100). ) Is different (the symbol variation of special figure 2 is more advantageous than the symbol variation of special figure 1). Although details are omitted, this difference is when the game ball passes through the V winning area provided in the big winning opening 55 during the big hit game (when the sensor provided in the V winning area detects the game ball). By changing whether or not to provide a round (9th round in this embodiment) that has a function to make the special figure highly accurate after the big hit game and makes it easy to pass through the V winning area, depending on the stop symbol of the special figure. It has been realized.

The special figure variation pattern deriving means 133 is provided with a plurality of types of special figure variation pattern lottery tables to be referred to when determining the special figure variation pattern, and is based on the current special figure variation pattern derivation state and the result of the current special figure variation pattern determination. Based on this, one special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table for determining the current special figure fluctuation pattern is selected, and one special figure is used by using the selected special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table and the random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery. The figure fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time is determined based on the determined special figure fluctuation pattern.
Although the details of the transition conditions and the like will be described later, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC in the present embodiment include the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA. exist. Then, the above-mentioned method for determining the special figure variation pattern is adopted in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, the special figure 2 As for the symbol variation of the other special symbol in each special symbol variation pattern derivation state, one special symbol variation pattern determined in advance is determined according to the result of the special symbol pass / fail determination.

FIG. 10A is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deriving the special figure fluctuation pattern at the time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 999. Therefore, if the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment is lost during the special figure change pattern derivation state PA, there is a probability of 900/1000 (about 1 / 1.11) that the special figure change pattern HNP, 52/1000 (about). The probability of special figure fluctuation pattern HRP with a probability of 1 / 19.2), HSP1-A with a probability of 13/1000 (about 1 / 76.9), and HSP1-B with a probability of 11/1000 (about 1 / 90.9). , 9/1000 (about 1/111) probability HSP2-A, 7/1000 (1/143) probability HSP2-B, 5/1000 (1/200) probability HSP3-A, 3/1000 HSP3-B is determined with a probability of (about 1/333). In this case, the special figure fluctuation patterns ASP1-A to the special figure fluctuation patterns ASP-C are not determined. The details will be described later with reference to FIG. 10B, but when the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP is determined, the special figure fluctuation pattern is further changed by using the value of the special figure 1 hold counter at the start of the symbol change. Be identified.
If the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment is a big hit at the time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, there is a probability of 90/1000 (about 1 / 11.1) that the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A, 110/1000 (about). Special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B with a probability of 1 / about 9.09), special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A, 165/1000 (about 1 / about 6.41) with a probability of 135/1000 (about 1 / 7.41). With a probability of 06), the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B, with a probability of 180/1000 (about 1 / 5.56), with a probability of special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A, with a probability of 220/1000 (about 1 / 4.56). Figure variation pattern ASP3-B, special figure variation pattern ASP3-C is determined with a probability of 100/1000 (1/10). In this case, the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B are not determined.
In the description of the special figure fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment, when the two special figure fluctuation patterns are described with "~" in between, the special figures described in the foreground in the order shown in FIG. 10 (a). It is assumed that the description of the special figure fluctuation pattern existing between the figure fluctuation pattern and the special figure fluctuation pattern described later is omitted.
Further, although not shown, in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC, as in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure fluctuation is performed according to the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. Lottery the pattern.

FIG. 10B is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deriving the special figure fluctuation pattern used when the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP is determined. As described above, in the lottery, the special figure 1 is reserved. The special figure fluctuation pattern is further specified using the value of the counter.
First, as shown in FIG. 10B, the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP includes a special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-A having a fluctuation time of 3200 ms (milliseconds), a special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-B having a fluctuation time of 5600 ms, and fluctuations. There is a special figure variation pattern HNP-C with a time of 8000 ms and a special figure variation pattern HNP-D with a variation time of 11200 ms, and the variation time is long in this order.
The range of random numbers used in this lottery (different from the random numbers used in the lottery related to the lottery table shown in FIG. 10A) is 0 to 999. Therefore, when the special figure 1 hold counter = 3 (maintenance 3), the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-A is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1). Similarly, when the special figure 1 hold counter = 2 (maintenance 2), the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-A has a probability of 150/1000 (about 1 / 6.67), and the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-A is 850/1000 (about 1 /). When the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-B is determined with the probability of 1.18) and the special figure 1 hold counter = 1 (maintenance 1), the special figure fluctuation pattern has a probability of 50/1000 (1/20). HNP-A determines the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-B with a probability of 150/1000 (about 1 / 6.67), and HNP-C determines the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-C with a probability of 800/1000 (1 / 1.25). When the special figure 1 hold counter = 0 (maintenance 0), the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-B has a probability of 50/1000 (1/20) and a probability of 100/1000 (1/10). The special figure variation pattern HNP-C is determined with a probability of 850/1000 (about 1 / 1.18), and the special figure variation pattern HNP-D is determined.
In this way, when the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP is determined, the special figure fluctuation pattern (variation time) that is easily determined by the value of the special figure 1 hold counter is different. More specifically, the smaller the value of the special figure 1 hold counter, the easier it is to determine a long symbol variation (the larger the value of the special figure 1 hold counter, the easier it is to determine a short fluctuation time).
It should be noted that such a special figure fluctuation pattern (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "basic special figure fluctuation pattern") also exists in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC, and corresponds to the basic. The type of the special figure fluctuation pattern and the length of each are different, but it is determined as the value of the tendency (the value of the special figure 2 hold counter in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC). The relationship) of the special figure fluctuation pattern (variation time) that is likely to occur is the same as that of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA.

Further, the special figure variation pattern deriving means 133 is an effect control command (variation start command) including the stop symbol of the special figure determined as a result of the special figure hit / miss determination and the determined special figure variation pattern at the start of the symbol variation. ) Is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

Similar to the special figure lottery means 130, the normal figure lottery means 135 reads out the earliest operation hold information among the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 160 when the symbol of the normal figure is not changing. , Using the read random number, the normal figure hit / miss judgment to judge the hit / miss of the normal figure is executed, and the normal electric accessory 61 is controlled to the open state by the normal figure hit / miss judgment. In this case, the normal map stop symbol lottery for determining the stop symbol of the normal map by lottery and the normal map fluctuation pattern lottery for determining the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the normal map by lottery are executed.
More specifically, in the normal figure lottery judgment, the normal figure lottery state has a high probability (sometimes abbreviated as "normal figure high accuracy") and the normal figure lottery state has a low probability ("normal figure"). It may be abbreviated as "low probability"), and the drawing of the lottery table is omitted. On the other hand, in the low probability of the normal map, the probability of hitting the normal map is 1/65536, and the remaining probability of 65535/65536 is the loss. In addition, in the case of low accuracy of the normal map, it may not be a hit of the normal map (65536/65536 will be lost).

In the normal figure stop symbol lottery, as in the special figure stop symbol lottery, a lottery table (not shown) for the normal figure stop symbol lottery is selected from a plurality of types of stop symbols having different patterns in which the normal electric accessory 61 is opened. One stop symbol is determined by the lottery used. In addition, in the case of a loss in the judgment of whether or not the normal figure is correct, the stop symbol is uniformly determined as in the case of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2.

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

In this way, it can be said that the Fuzu high accuracy has a higher probability of deriving the Fuzu hit than the Fuzu low accuracy, and has a higher advantage than the Fuzu low accuracy.

When the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is a big hit, the big hit game control means 140 determines the demo time related to the big hit start demo and the demo time related to the big hit end demo according to the determined big hit symbol.
Further, at the start of the big hit, the big hit game control means 140 generates an effect control command (big hit start command) including the demo time related to the big hit start demo, stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160, and ends the big hit. Occasionally, an effect control command (big hit end command) including the demo time related to the big hit end demo is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

The symbol display control means 145 causes the first special symbol display device 91 to variablely display the special figure 1 according to the fluctuation time based on the special symbol fluctuation pattern of the special figure 1, and determines by a special symbol stop symbol lottery after the variation time has elapsed. The special figure 1 is stopped and displayed by the stopped symbol. Similarly, the special figure 2 is variablely displayed on the second special symbol display device 92 according to the fluctuation time based on the special symbol fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol, and the stop determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery after the lapse of the fluctuation time. The special figure 2 is stopped and displayed by the symbol.
The symbol display control means 145 has a special figure game timer for managing the time (variable time, stop display time) related to the display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and when the special figure is stopped and displayed, the special figure display control means 145 has a special figure game timer. (At the timing when the value of the special figure game timer becomes "0"), an effect control command (variable stop command) for requesting a fixed stop (fixed display) of the decorative symbol is generated, and the command is used as the main information storage means. It is stored in the transmission command storage area of 160.

Further, the symbol display control means 145 causes the normal symbol display device 93 to variablely display the normal map according to the normal map fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the normal map, and after the variation time elapses, the normal map is stopped by the normal map lottery. The stop display is displayed with the determined stop symbol.
The symbol display control means 145 has a normal map game timer for managing the time (variable time, stop display time) related to the display of the normal map.

When the result of the special drawing winning / failing lottery is a big hit, the electric accessory control means 150 outputs a control signal to the special electric accessory solenoid 66 after the stop display of the special figure, and the special electric accessory 65 is designated as a special figure. It is opened according to the opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol. In the jackpot game, one opening / closing operation of the special electric accessory 65 is regarded as one round game, and the round game is continuously executed for a specified number of rounds (16R, 9R, 8R in this example). be.

Further, when the electric accessory control means 150 wins the normal drawing winning / failing lottery, the electric accessory control means 150 outputs a control signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 62, and causes the ordinary electric accessory 61 to follow the opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol of the normal drawing. Let it open.

The game state control means 155 controls the special figure lottery state. Specifically, as described above, the game state control means 155 sets the special figure low accuracy at the start of the big hit game regardless of the symbol related to the big hit, and at the end of the normal big hit game, the special figure low accuracy. At the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variation jackpot, the special figure will be highly accurate.

Further, the game state control means 155 controls the normal drawing lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155 sets the normal figure low accuracy at the start of the big hit, regardless of the symbol related to the big hit, and at the end of the normal big hit game, the symbol is changed 100 times. The figure is highly accurate (after 100 symbol changes, the normal figure is low), and at the end of the jackpot related to the probability variation jackpot, until the start of the next jackpot game (for example, a finite number of times sufficient for the jackpot to be derived). (Including the case of setting (for example, 5000 times)) It is assumed to be highly accurate.

Further, the game state control means 155 controls the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state. The transition of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b). 11 (a) is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 11 (b) is a diagram showing the relationship of the average fluctuation time for each special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state. ..
As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA corresponding to the special figure low certainty and low accuracy, and the special figure high certainty and high accuracy corresponding to the special figure high accuracy. Figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB, special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC corresponding to special figure fluctuation pattern high accuracy, special figure lottery state and special figure lottery state according to the special figure lottery state except during big hit game Figure The fluctuation pattern derivation state is set. The transition conditions between the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC include a transition condition (i) to a transition condition (iii). The transition condition (i) is the end of the jackpot game related to the probabilistic jackpot, the transition condition (ii) is the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, and the transition condition (iii) is the end of the 100th symbol change. When the big hit game related to the normal big hit is started in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC is set again after the end of the big hit game (the symbol in the transition condition (iii)). The count of fluctuations starts from 0).

Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, the average fluctuation time of each of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC (in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state). Appearance rate for the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected (arbitrary derived by multiplying the probability that the result of the special figure fluctuation judgment is derived by the winning probability of the special figure fluctuation pattern. The sum of the fluctuation times derived by multiplying the probability that can occur in the symbol variation) becomes shorter in the order of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB. .. This is mainly due to the difference in the length of the fluctuation time of the basic special map fluctuation pattern, which has the highest selection ratio in each special map fluctuation pattern derivation state.
Further, in the present embodiment, the difference between the average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA and the average time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC is the average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation. Greater than the difference in state PB.

Further, the game state control means 155 is an effect control command (game state designation command) including each state after the update occurs when the special figure lottery state, the normal figure lottery state, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state are updated. Is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

As described above, the main information storage means 160 is a means for temporarily storing the data read by each means, the data derived by the calculation by each means, and the like in the storage area corresponding to each.

The main error control means 165 monitors the input information of the I / O port 104 and determines whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in an error state. When it is determined that the error state is determined, an effect control command (error command) including information that can identify the error state is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
In the present embodiment, the error states determined by the main error control means 165 include, for example, a main board error based on the occurrence of the above-mentioned update abnormality, a magnetic error based on magnetic detection by the magnetic detection sensor, and radio wave detection by the radio wave detection sensor. Based on the radio wave error based on, right-handed error based on the detection of the game ball by the gate sensor 74, the detection of the opening of the middle frame 17 by the middle frame opening sensor 76, or the detection of the opening of the front frame 20 by the front frame opening sensor 77. There are door opening errors, full tank errors based on the detection of game balls by the full tank detection sensor, and so on. The presence or absence of an error state according to this embodiment is monitored during the game-enabled state described later.
To summarize the conditions for generating some of these errors, the main board error is an error state indicating an update abnormality of the random number circuit 105 as described above, and occurs when the update abnormality occurs. Subsequently, the magnetic error is an error state that occurs when magnetic detection by the magnetic detection sensor occurs continuously for 500 ms, and the radio wave error is the number of radio wave detections by the radio wave detection sensor (cumulative number of times since the power was turned on immediately before). This is an error state that occurs when a total of 5 occurrences occur. In addition, the right-handed error occurs when the gate sensor 74 detects the game ball three times during normal times (special low accuracy and low accuracy) (the number of detections is reset 1000 ms after the last detection). The full tank error is an error state that occurs when the full tank detection sensor is ON, that is, when the game ball is detected by the full tank detection sensor.

Further, in the present embodiment, among these error states, the main board error, the magnetic error, and the radio wave error are treated as relatively high-importance error states (hereinafter, simply referred to as “high-importance error states”). ing. Therefore, in addition to the process of turning on the security signal, the main error control means 165 performs a game such as restricting the launch of the game ball to the payout control board 400 when these highly important error states occur. Execute the game progress regulation process to prevent the progress.
Here, the security signal is a kind of signal output from an external terminal board (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 10 toward a device (data display or hall computer) outside the gaming machine. Including the following description, turning on the security signal means starting the output of the security signal, and turning off the security signal means ending the output of the security signal. Further, in the present embodiment, in the process of turning off the security signal, the elapsed time from turning on the security signal is not taken into consideration, but the elapsed time is taken into consideration, that is, a certain time after turning on the security signal. The security signal may not be turned off before the elapse. In this embodiment, when a magnetic error and a radio wave error occur, a process of turning on the security signal may be executed, but the above-mentioned game progress regulation process may not be executed on the payout control board 400. ..
In addition, when these error states of high importance occur, the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 execute a notification effect capable of identifying which error state has occurred. ..
Furthermore, these error states of high importance can be canceled only by power interruption and recovery (the error state can be terminated), and the security signal related to the error state is turned off by power failure. (The ON state is maintained until the power is cut off).
The above-mentioned error state of high importance is an example, and another error state may be provided as the error state.

On the other hand, right-handed errors, door opening errors, and full tank errors, which are relatively less important error states (hereinafter referred to simply as "less important error states"), are not restricted from launching game balls. The state in which the game can proceed is maintained. When these error states occur, the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 execute a notification effect capable of identifying which error state has occurred.
Further, the right-handed error ends when the execution of the notification effect related to the error state is completed, and the door opening error is the detection of the closed state of the middle frame 17 by the middle frame opening sensor 76 or the front frame opening. It ends when the sensor 77 detects the closed state of the front frame 20, and the full tank error ends when the game ball is no longer detected by the full tank detection sensor. When the end conditions of these error states are satisfied, an effect control command (return command) indicating that the end conditions are satisfied is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
Further, the above-mentioned error state of low importance is an example, and as the error state, the large winning opening sensor 72 is used after a predetermined time has elapsed from the closing state of the large winning opening 55 during the big hit game. Other error states such as an abnormal winning error that occurs when a game ball is detected may be provided, and when these error states are provided, a notification effect related to the error state is executed. It should be noted that the abnormal winning error may be terminated when the execution of the notification effect related to the error state is completed, as in the case of the right-handed error described above.

In the present embodiment, the error state of high importance is executed with priority over the above-mentioned error state of low importance. Therefore, in the state where the error state of high importance occurs, the door opening notification described later is not executed, and the opening notification suppression period does not exist.

When the effect control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160, the main command management means 170 transmits the effect control command to the first sub-control board 200.
As a general rule, each effect control command is transmitted in the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

The power recovery processing execution means 175 includes a return state setting means 176 and a game-enabled state transition means 179.

The recovery state setting means 176 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 at the time of power recovery, the state at the time of power failure immediately before the power recovery, the state of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery, and the opening of the middle frame at the time of power recovery. Based on the state of the door sensor 76, the return state setting process for setting the return state is executed. The return state set by the process includes a game stop state and a game enable state (there may be a case with RAM clear processing and a case without RAM clear processing).
Specifically, if there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 at the time of power recovery, the game stop state is set regardless of the state of the RAM clear switch 43 and the state of the middle frame door opening sensor 76 at the time of power recovery. If there is no abnormality in the RAM 103 at the time of power recovery and the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery is ON (in a pressed state), the RAM is provided on condition that the middle frame door opening sensor 76 at the time of power recovery is ON. The clear process is executed and the game-enabled state is set (when the middle frame door open sensor 76 at the time of power recovery is OFF, the RAM clear process is not executed and the game-enabled state is set), and the power is restored. If there is no abnormality in the RAM 103 and the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery is OFF (a state in which the RAM clear switch 43 is not pressed), the RAM clear process is not executed and the playable state is set. When the RAM clear processing is executed, the special figure low accuracy and the normal figure low accuracy are set.
Here, the game stopped state means that the game cannot proceed because the processing according to the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning opening is not executed (it is not necessary to see the detection result itself of the sensor). It is a return state. The game-enabled state is a return state in which the game can be advanced by executing processing according to the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning opening.

Whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 is whether or not the backup flag is stored in the backup information area related to the RAM abnormality check (specifically, the target area) performed at the beginning of the return state setting process (specifically, whether or not the backup flag is stored in the backup information area. Whether or not the backup flag is ON) is determined, and if the backup flag is stored (when the backup flag is ON), it is stored in the target area and the backup information area related to the area. Derivation of the checksum of the complement being performed, if the operation result is 0, it is determined that the target area is normal, and in other cases, the target area is determined to be abnormal. ) Is executed for the area related to the game of the RAM 103, and the determination is made.

The game-enabled state transition means 179 executes a game-enabled state transition process for shifting to the game-enabled state when the game-enabled state is set.
Specifically, in the game-enabled state transition process, when the output of the security signal is ON, the process of turning off the output of the security signal and the initial setting of the device are executed.
In addition, in the initial setting of the device, a launch permission command for permitting the launch of the game ball to the payout control board 400 is transmitted, a state in which entry to each winning opening is enabled, a random number circuit 105 is activated, and the random number circuit 105 is activated. Processing such as setting of data for making the data is executed.

The power cut processing execution means 180 executes the power cut process based on the reception of the power cut signal from the power supply control board 500.
Specifically, for the game-related area of the RAM 103, a process of deriving a checksum of the area and storing the complement of the checksum in the backup information area of the RAM 103 game, and for the area. The process of turning on the backup flag indicating that the power failure process has been executed (the backup flag is stored in the backup information area related to the game of the RAM 103) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 8, the first sub-control board 200 includes a sub-random number generation means 210, a normal effect control means 220, a sub-error control means 230, a lamp control means 240, a movable accessory control means 245, a volume adjusting means 250, and a brightness. The adjusting means 255, the sub-information storage means 260, and the sub-command management means 270 are provided, and these means are realized by each control configuration on the first sub-control board 200 described with reference to FIG. 7. It is a functional representation.
Here, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the means, and the like in the storage areas corresponding to the respective means. It is a means. Further, the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the reception command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 by the sub-command management means 270. In the following description, the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is simply stored in the receive command storage area of the sub information storage means 260 by the sub command management means 270. It may be expressed as reception.

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

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

When the game state designation command is received, the effect mode control means 221 controls the transition of the effect mode in a manner consistent with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed on the main control board 100 side.
The effect modes in the present embodiment are roughly classified into a normal mode, a low probability time saving mode, and a probability variation mode. The low-accuracy time-saving mode corresponds to the pattern derivation state PC.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a screen image when an image prompting the operation of the effect button is displayed on the main display unit 81 will be described with reference to the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 12A, a button image 2bg, which is an image imitating the effect button 37, is displayed on the main display unit 81 at the effect timing of the button operation effect using the effect button 37. In the present embodiment, since the display prompts the operation of the effect button 37, the button image 2bg is an image imitating the effect button 37, but when prompting the operation of the cursor button 38, the button image 2bg is an image. It is preferable to make an image imitating the cursor button 38.
Here, FIG. 12A shows a case where the effect button 37 is represented by a flat image (2D image). Further, along with the button image 2bg which is a 2D image imitating the effect button 37, the meter image 2 mg which is a flat meter image showing the operation valid period of the effect button 37 is arranged and displayed below the button image 2bg. The shape and display mode of the button image and the meter image are not limited to this, and numerical values may be updated.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12B, a button image 3bg, which is a three-dimensional image imitating the effect button 37, is displayed on the main display unit 81 at the effect timing of the button operation effect using the effect button 37. Will be done. In the present embodiment, since the display prompts the operation of the effect button 37, the button image 3bg is an image imitating the effect button 37, but when prompting the operation of the cursor button 38, the cursor is used. It is preferable to make an image imitating the button 38.
Here, FIG. 12B shows a case where the effect button 37 is represented by a stereoscopic image (3D image). Further, along with the button image 3bg which is a 3D image imitating the effect button 37, the meter image 3 mg which is a 3D meter image showing the operation valid period of the effect button 37 is arranged and displayed below the button image 3bg. The shape and display mode of the button image and the meter image are not limited to this, and numerical values may be updated.
Further, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the button image 3bg, which is a 3D image imitating the effect button 37, is displayed, a character image which is a 3D image imitating an alien in a display area overlapping the image. Display 3 cg. By displaying the character image 3cg on the back side of the button image 3bg in this way, it is possible to facilitate the three-dimensional recognition of the button image 3bg.
In the present embodiment, the button image 2bg, which is a 2D image imitating an effect button, and the button image 3bg, which is a 3D image, correspond to a specific notification image, and the character image 3cg, which is a 3D image imitating an alien, is It is a predetermined parallax image.
Further, in the present embodiment, the character image 3cg, which is a predetermined parallax image, may be an animation image or a still image as long as it is a 3D image.
Further, in the present embodiment, the display area of the button image 3bg, which is a 3D image, completely overlaps the display area of the character image 3cg, which is a predetermined parallax image, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even if some areas overlap. Well, when the overlapping region is 30% or more, more preferably 50% or more, it is possible to make the button image 3bg, which is a 3D image, more easily recognized three-dimensionally.

Subsequently, the principle of stereoscopic vision with the naked eye according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As described with reference to FIG. 5, in the display of the main display unit 81, a lenticular lens LL in which convex lenses extending in the vertical direction are continuously arranged in the horizontal direction is attached to the surface of the liquid crystal panel LCD. Note that FIG. 13 schematically shows a cross section of the display of the main display unit 81 cut in the left-right direction, as in FIG. 5, and the backlight BL is not shown.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal panel is such that one convex lens constituting the lenticular lens LL corresponds to the vertical (vertical direction) row of two adjacent subpixels of the liquid crystal panel LCD. A lenticular lens LL is attached to the surface of the LCD.
As a result, when the main display unit 81 is visually recognized from within the range in which the main display unit 81 can be viewed stereoscopically with the naked eye in front of the main display unit 81, the columns in the vertical direction of the subpixels are 1R, 2R, 3R, ... , Sometimes referred to as "right eye screen area"), which is incident on the right eye and is a vertical row of subpixels, 1L, 2L, 3L, ... (Hereinafter, "left eye screen") The light emitted from the area) will be incident on the left eye. Therefore, by displaying the image for the right eye in the former sub-pixel and the image for the left eye in the latter sub-pixel, a difference is generated between the image seen by the right eye and the image seen by the left eye. Displaying an image that enables autostereoscopic viewing (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "stereoscopic image", and the image display as a stereoscopic image may be simply expressed as "stereoscopic viewing") is displayed on the main display unit 81. Can be done.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 has a right-eye display area for displaying an image incident on the right eye (a vertical column of subpixels that outputs light incident on the right eye) and a left-eye display area for displaying an image incident on the left eye. An image display means (an image display means capable of displaying a stereoscopic image capable of stereoscopic viewing by parallax) having a display area composed of (a vertical row of subpixels that output light incident on the left eye). Main display unit 81), display control means (VDP (not shown)) that controls the image display means, and image data storage means (CGROM (not shown) that stores image data for displaying an image on the image display means in advance. )), In other words, it has.
Note that "pre-stored" means that the data is not stored in a work area that is a temporary storage area or a RAM that functions as a buffer memory, but is stored in a ROM that does not require a power supply to hold the data. ..

In the present embodiment, an image that cannot be viewed stereoscopically unless a discrepancy is generated between the image displayed in the screen area for the right eye and the image displayed in the screen area for the left eye (hereinafter referred to as "planar image"). At the same time, the image display as a plane image may be simply expressed as "planar view") can be displayed on the main display unit 81.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 14-1 and 14-2, an effect mode at the time of effect using an effect button for displaying a specific broadcast image and a predetermined parallax image will be described. 14-1 and 14-2 are diagrams showing screen images of the main display unit 81 at the time of effect using the effect button.

FIG. 14-1 shows a screen image of the main display unit 81 for the conversation notice (1) and the conversation notice (2) that can be executed immediately after the change of the decorative symbol is started.
FIG. 14-1 (a) is a diagram showing that the variation of the decorative symbol has started.
Next, FIG. 14-1 (b) is a diagram showing the next scene of FIG. 14-1 (a). In FIG. 14-1 (b), the character image CA1 which is a boy character is displayed on the main display unit 81, and the conversation notice (1) may be performed. The details of the conversation notice (1) will be described later, but there are three types of conversations displayed in the conversation notice (1): "...?", "Is there something?", And "Expectation!". Yes, which conversation is displayed is determined by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later, according to the type of the special figure variation pattern.
14-1 (c) is a diagram showing the next scene of FIG. 14-1 (b). As shown in FIG. 14-1 (c), a button image 2 bg for prompting the player to operate the effect button 37 and a meter image 2 mg indicating the button operation valid period are displayed on the main display unit 81.
Then, when the effect button 37 is operated by the player, or when the operation valid period elapses without the effect button 37 being operated, the scene shown in FIG. 14-1 (d) is obtained.
14-1 (d) is a diagram showing the next scene of FIG. 14-1 (c). In FIG. 14-1 (d), the character image CA2 of the girl is displayed on the main display unit 81, and the conversation notice (2) may be performed. The details of the conversation notice (2) will be described later, but there are three types of conversations displayed in the conversation notice (2): "maybe a chance?", "Reach?", And "done!" Whether or not the conversation is displayed is determined by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later, according to the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern.
In this embodiment, even if the operation valid period elapses without operating the effect button 37, any conversation determined based on the content determination table of FIG. 17 (b) conversation notice (2) described later can be performed. Although it is supposed to be displayed, if the effect button 37 is not operated, none of the conversations may be displayed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the player for the conversation notice.

FIG. 14-2 shows immediately after the decorative symbol is in the reach state (the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed except for one symbol row, and the remaining symbol rows are displayed in a variable manner) (when it develops into a development effect). The screen image of the main display unit 81 is shown for the effect that can be executed.
FIG. 14-2 (e) is a diagram showing that the decorative pattern is in the reach state. Further, in FIG. 14-2 (e), a character image 3 cg imitating an alien is displayed on the main display unit 81 on the front surface of the decorative pattern.
FIG. 14-2 (f) is a diagram showing the next scene of FIG. 14-2 (e). In FIG. 14-2 (f), a decorative symbol in a reach state is behind the character image 3cg, a blue 3D button image 3bg that urges the player to operate the effect button 37 in front of the character image 3cg, and button operation valid. A blue 3D meter image of 3 mg indicating the period is displayed on the main display unit 81. Details will be described later, but the button image and meter image displayed when the decorative pattern in the reach state is displayed include a "blue 2D image", a "blue 3D image", and a "red 3D image". , And the expectation of winning the jackpot is "blue 2D image"<"blue 3D image"<"red 3D image". Therefore, it is possible to raise the interest of the player as to which button image and meter image are displayed. Further, thereafter, the effect of urging the player to operate the effect button 37 after the decorative pattern in the reach state is displayed may be referred to as "button operation effect".

Here, the display mode displayed on the main display unit 81 may differ depending on whether the effect button 37 is pressed or not by the player.
For example, as shown in FIG. 14-2 (g), when the effect button 37 is pressed by the player, the button image 3bg and the meter image 3 mg are deleted from the main display unit 81, triggered by the pressing. The word "chance" may be displayed on the front side of the decorative pattern that constitutes the reach state.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14-2 (g'), when the effect button 37 is not pressed by the player, when the operation valid period elapses, the button image 3 bg and the meter image 3 mg are displayed on the main display unit 81. The word "super heat" may be displayed on the front side of the decorative pattern that is erased from and constitutes the reach state.
Such a phenomenon is caused by referring to different effect lottery tables depending on whether the effect button 37 is pressed or not in the effect lottery for determining the content of the effect. This production lottery will be described later.
Further, in the present embodiment, characters such as "chance" and "extreme heat" displayed when the effect button 37 is pressed or when the effect button 37 is not pressed and the operation valid period has elapsed are 2D. It is an image. As shown in FIGS. 14-2 (g) and 14-2 (g'), the main display unit of characters such as "chance" and "extreme heat" is a character image 3cg, which is a predetermined parallax image. This is because the characters such as "chance" and "extreme heat" cannot be easily recognized three-dimensionally as a parallax image (3D image) because they have been erased from 81.
However, characters such as "chance" and "super heat" may be used as a 3D image. By doing so, the three-dimensional visibility is inferior to that when a predetermined parallax image is displayed, but another image displayed on the main display unit 81 (for example, a reach state is configured). By making the display mode different from that of the decorative pattern), it becomes easier for the player to grasp characters such as "chance" and "extreme heat".

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the change of the decorative pattern is started, the conversation notice (1) is performed as shown in FIG. 14-1 (b), and then the conversation notice (1) is performed, and then FIG. 14-1 (c). As shown in the above, the effect that the player operates the effect button 37 is performed. Then, when the conversation notice (2) is performed as shown in FIG. 14-1 (d) and then the decorative symbol is in the reach state, the player directs it as shown in FIG. 14-2 (f). A button operation effect for operating the button 37 is performed, and the effect image displayed differs depending on whether or not the player operates the effect button 37. Here, since the button image and the meter image displayed in FIG. 14-2 (f) have different modes depending on the jackpot winning expectation, what kind of button image and meter image are displayed by the player. Can raise interest.
It should be noted that each display mode shown in FIG. 14 is merely an example, and it is not always necessary to perform all the effects. Further, the conversation notice (1) shown in FIG. 14-1 (b), the effect of operating the effect button 37 shown in FIG. 14-1 (c), and the conversation notice shown in FIG. 14-1 (d). (2) may be performed according to the start timing of each pseudo-variation.
Further, the character image 3cg displayed in FIGS. 14-2 (e) and 14-2 (f) corresponds to a predetermined parallax image in the present invention. The 3D button image 3dg image displayed in FIG. 14-2 (f) corresponds to the specific notification image in the present invention, and particularly corresponds to the specific notification image which is a parallax image.

When the effect route determination means 222 receives the advance determination command, the effect corresponding to the symbol variation reserved this time is based on the result of the advance determination included in the command (in this embodiment, the special figure variation pattern). Determine (set) the route. In addition, when the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the symbol variation is the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern HNP, the effect route determining means 222 does not determine the effect route when the pre-determination command is transmitted. At the start of the symbol change, the effect route is determined based on the special figure change pattern (special figure change pattern HNP-A to special figure change pattern HNP-D) included in the change start command.
Here, the effect route is an effect from the start to the end of the symbol change, and defines the process of the effect of notifying the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination in the symbol change, and is executed by the symbol change. The content of the effect is determined by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later, according to the effect route corresponding to the symbol variation.

In the present embodiment, one effect route different from each other corresponds to each of the special figure fluctuation patterns shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b). And, these production routes are the loss production route that notifies that the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment in the current symbol change is a loss (not a big hit), and the result of the special figure hit / fail judgment in the current symbol change. It is roughly divided into big hit production routes that notify that it is a big hit. Further, the loss production route includes a non-development loss production route in which the development production is not executed and a development loss production route in which the development production is executed. Here, the development effect refers to an effect of notifying whether or not the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination in the current symbol change is a big hit after the decorative symbol is in the reach state, and in the present embodiment, each other. There are three types, development production A to development production C, which have different contents. These development productions are also executed in the jackpot production route. Hereinafter, the contents of the production route corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern will be described.

In the development production A and development production B corresponding to the loss production route, a series of productions corresponding to each development production are executed, and a button operation production is performed as one production of the development production. It is notified that the result of is not a big hit. On the other hand, in the development production A to the development production C corresponding to the jackpot production route, a series of productions corresponding to each development production are executed in the same manner as the development production corresponding to the loss production route, and the button operation is performed as one production of the development production. It can be said that the effect is performed, that is, the development effect A to the development effect C are all effects of notifying whether or not the result of the special figure hit / miss determination in the current symbol change is a big hit.
In this embodiment, one production route corresponds to one special figure fluctuation pattern. Therefore, in the following description, the effect route for the special map variation pattern may be simply expressed by the special map variation pattern. However, a plurality of effect routes may be associated with one special figure variation pattern, and in this case, one effect route is determined from a plurality of effect routes corresponding to the determined special figure variation pattern. It should be.

The above-mentioned non-developed loss effect route corresponds to the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HNP-A to the special figure variation pattern HNP-D and the special figure variation pattern HRP.
Specifically, in the special symbol variation pattern HNP-A to the special symbol variation pattern HNP-D, the decorative symbols do not reach the reach state, and the decorative symbols are scattered (all the symbol rows are stopped, and each symbol row is assigned. By stopping and displaying the same decorative symbol (in a state where the same decorative symbol is not stopped), the effect route for notifying that the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment in the current symbol change is lost corresponds to it. Here, the same decorative symbol refers to a decorative symbol that imitates the same number, and may have different aspects (such as a character image described later) other than the numbers constituting the decorative symbol. Similarly, a different decorative pattern refers to a decorative pattern that imitates a different number.
In the special symbol variation pattern HRP, the decorative symbol is in the reach state without going through the pseudo variation, and then the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a random pattern without executing the development effect described later, so that the symbol variation in this time The production route that notifies that the result of the special figure pass / fail judgment is a loss corresponds. Here, the pseudo-variation is a stop of decorative symbols based on a certain rule (for example, "5 symbols-7 symbols-6 symbols" in the middle of the symbol sequence before the development effect is started. Refers to the period divided by 7), etc., which is the mode in which the symbol is stopped. Therefore, it can be said that the pseudo-variation occurs only when the number of pseudo-variations is two. That is, it can be said that the pseudo-variation does not occur when the decorative symbol changes once until the reach state is formed, and in that case, it can be said that one pseudo-variation is executed. The maximum number of pseudo-variations in the present embodiment is three, but the maximum number of pseudo-variations is not limited to this, and any number may be adopted as long as it is two or more.

The above-mentioned development loss effect route corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the decorative symbol is in the reach state without going through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment in the current symbol fluctuation is obtained. A development effect is executed to notify that the development effect is lost, and the effect route in which the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed at the end of the development effect corresponds to the corresponding effect. It should be noted that the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, the above-mentioned development effect A corresponds to the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A, and the above-mentioned development corresponds to the special figure variation pattern HSP1-B. Direction B corresponds.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B, the decorative symbol is in the reach state through two pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment in the current symbol variation is a loss. A development effect is executed to notify that, and the effect route in which the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed at the end of the development effect corresponds to the effect. Similar to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A has the development effect A. Correspondingly, the development effect B corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B, the decorative symbol is in the reach state through three pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment in the current symbol variation is a loss. A development effect is executed to notify that, and the effect route in which the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed at the end of the development effect corresponds to the effect. Similar to the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure variation pattern HSP1-B, the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure variation pattern HSP3-A has the development effect A. Correspondingly, the development effect B corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B.

The above-mentioned jackpot effect route corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the decorative symbol is in the reach state without going through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment in the current symbol fluctuation is obtained. A development effect is executed to notify that it is a big hit, and after the development effect is completed, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the symbols aligned (all the symbol rows are stopped and the same decorative symbol is stopped in each symbol row). The production route to be performed corresponds. It should be noted that the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, the above-mentioned development effect A corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A, and the above-mentioned development corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B. Direction B corresponds.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B, the decorative symbol is in the reach state through two pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment in the current symbol variation is a big hit. A development effect for notifying that is executed, and a production route in which decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the same pattern after the end of the development effect corresponds. Similar to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B, the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure variation pattern ASP2-A has the development effect A. Correspondingly, the development effect B corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B, the decorative symbol reaches the reach state through three pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment in the current symbol variation is a big hit. A development effect for notifying that is executed, and a production route in which decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the same pattern after the end of the development effect corresponds. Similar to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B, the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure variation pattern ASP3-A has the development effect A. Correspondingly, the development effect B corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-C, the decorative symbol reaches the reach state through three pseudo fluctuations, and then the development effect C that notifies that the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment in the current symbol variation is a big hit is provided. Corresponds to the effect route that is executed and the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the symbols aligned after the end of the development effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, by associating the same development effect, the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A is provided to the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A. For the effect route corresponding to the variation pattern HSP1-B, the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B is set to the special figure variation pattern ASP2-A for the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HSP2-A. The corresponding effect route is for the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HSP2-B, and the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP2-B is for the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HSP3-A. The effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-A is associated with the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HSP3-B, and the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-B is associated with the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HSP3-B. As a result, the contents of the effects of the associated effect routes match from the start to the end of the button operation effect related to the effect route. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of winning a big hit in the symbol change in which the development effect A and the development effect B are executed. Further, the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern in which the effect route in which the development effect A and the development effect B are executed is determined can also be said to be a special figure variation pattern in which a big hit is expected.
It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-C does not have a corresponding development loss effect route. Therefore, when the development effect C is executed in the symbol variation, the player can be made to deterministically recognize the jackpot winning. Therefore, it can be said that the effect route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern is the effect route in which the big hit winning is confirmed, and the special figure variation pattern can be said to be the special figure variation pattern in which the big hit winning is confirmed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is a loss, the special figure corresponding to the effect route in which the development effect A is executed within the range where the number of pseudo fluctuations is the same. It becomes difficult to determine the figure variation pattern (for example, the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A) and the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the effect route on which the development effect B is executed (for example, the special figure variation pattern HSP1-B) in this order. Then, when the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is a big hit, the special figure change pattern (for example, the special figure change pattern) corresponding to the effect route in which the development effect A is executed within the range where the number of pseudo fluctuations is the same. It becomes easier to determine the ASP1-A) and the special figure variation pattern (for example, the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B) corresponding to the effect route in which the development effect B is executed. Then, as described above, the development effect C is executed only when the big hit is won.
Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation of winning the big hit in the order of development production A, development production B, and development production C.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is a loss, the special figure change pattern corresponding to the effect route in which the pseudo variation does not occur within the range of the same kind of development effect (for example, , Special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A), special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the number of pseudo fluctuations is 2 (for example, special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A), production in which the number of pseudo fluctuations is 3 times. It becomes difficult to determine the special map variation pattern corresponding to the route (for example, the special map variation pattern HSP3-A) in this order. Then, when the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is a big hit, the special figure variation pattern (for example, the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A) corresponding to the effect route in which the pseudo variation does not occur within the range of the same kind of development effect. A special figure variation pattern corresponding to an effect route in which the number of pseudo-variations is 2 (for example, special figure variation pattern ASP2-A), and a special figure variation pattern corresponding to an effect route in which the number of pseudo-variations is 3 (for example). , The special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A) is easily determined in this order.
Therefore, as the number of times the pseudo-variation is executed increases, the expectation of winning the big hit can be increased.

Further, as described above, the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A, the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-C, the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A, the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, and the special figure fluctuation pattern In the pattern ASP-C, the reach state is reached without going through the pseudo fluctuation, and in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A, the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B, the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A, and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B, It becomes a reach state by two pseudo fluctuations, and in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A, the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B, the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A, the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B, and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-C. It becomes a reach state by three pseudo fluctuations.
Therefore, the time until the reach state is reached is the special figure fluctuation pattern that becomes the reach state without quasi-variation, the special figure fluctuation pattern that becomes the reach state by two pseudo fluctuations, and the reach state by three pseudo fluctuations. It becomes longer in the order of the special figure fluctuation pattern.

Further, during the execution of the development effect A to the development effect C, the image is displayed by the main display unit 81, the sound (BGM) is output by the speaker 33, and the frame lamp 35 is used in the manner corresponding to each development effect. The lamp is turned on. Although the details will be described later, a button operation effect suggesting the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is a big hit is executed for the purpose of improving the interest of the game related to the development effect. In the button operation effect, the image is displayed by the main display unit 81, the sound is output by the speaker 33, and the lamp is turned on by the frame lamp 35 in a mode corresponding to the effect.
In addition, from the start of the symbol change to the start of each development effect, that is, the period from the start of the symbol change to the time when the decorative symbol constitutes the reach state, the mode is different from that of any of the development effects. The image is displayed by the main display unit 81, the sound (BGM) is output by the speaker 33, and the lamp is turned on by the frame lamp 35.

When the sub-hold control means 223 receives a hold command (hereinafter, may be simply expressed as the occurrence of a hold prize), the information of the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter included in the command is used. Based on this, in the hold display area (not shown) of the main display unit 81, an effect for displaying the number of hold images corresponding to the special figure 1 hold counter and the number of hold images corresponding to the special figure 2 hold counter. Set the data. The reserved image is an image that is subject to a reserved look-ahead effect that changes in various modes suggesting an advantage such as a jackpot winning expectation.
In addition, the aspect of the reserved image in this embodiment is expressed by the difference in the color of the image. Then, the color of the reserved image is determined as a big hit in the result of the preliminary determination included in the preliminary determination command transmitted following the pending command, that is, in the special figure hit / fail determination in the symbol variation corresponding to the reserved image. It is decided by a lottery with reference to. Specifically, there are a total of five colors, white, blue, green, red, and rainbow colors, which can be determined, and the expectation of winning a big hit is high in this order. In particular, the rainbow color is a mode in which the jackpot winning is confirmed.

When the pre-reading effect control means 224 receives the pre-reading effect, the pre-reading effect controlling means 224 determines the content of the pre-reading effect based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command.
The look-ahead effect is the degree of expectation for the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment in the symbol change of the look-ahead target and the symbol change of the look-ahead target over one or more times of the symbol change before the symbol change of the look-ahead target is started. It is a production that suggests the content of the production to be executed.

When the change start command is received, the effect content determining means 225 determines the content of the effect to be executed in the current symbol variation according to the effect route already determined by the effect route determining means 222.
More specifically, the effect content determining means 225 determines the effect content (effect pattern) for each effect execution timing in the symbol variation, such as a lottery for determining the type of button operation effect described later, to the effect route determining means 222. It is determined by a lottery or the like using a production pattern lottery table corresponding to the production route determined by. By doing so, it is possible to change the content of the effect related to (executed according to) the determined effect route, and it is possible to have a connection to the effect in one symbol variation. Further, even when the same effect route is determined, it is possible to make various effects to be executed.
The timing for determining the content of the effect is, for example, the start of the pseudo-variation (including the start of the symbol variation), and when the pseudo-variation starts multiple times in one symbol variation, each pseudo-variation is started. The lottery is executed at the start of the fluctuation.

When the decorative symbol control means 226 receives the fluctuation start command, the decorative symbol control means 226 determines the final combination of the stop symbols (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) of the decorative symbol based on the determined stop symbol of the special symbol. do.
Specifically, the odd-numbered symbols are associated with the symbol B, the symbol C, and the symbol a, the even-numbered symbols are associated with the symbols A and b, and the symbols D and the symbol c are associated with each other.
In addition, in order to make the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped correspond to the stop symbol of the special symbol, it is not always necessary to have the above-mentioned correspondence relationship. If the expectation of the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped is not high, in some cases (a ratio lower than the ratio of the above-mentioned correspondence), a combination of decorations different from the above-mentioned correspondence is adopted. Even in such a case, it can be said that the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped corresponds to the stop symbol of the special symbol.

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

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

In particular, the normal effect control means 220 notifies that the game is ready for play with the RAM clear process when the return state at the time of power recovery is in the playable state (when the RAM clear process is involved). When the return state at the time of power recovery becomes the game-enabled state (when the RAM clear process is not accompanied), the effect data for the purpose is read out, and the player is notified that the game-enabled state is reached without the RAM clear process. Read out the production data for.
Further, when the return state at the time of power recovery is the game stop state, the normal effect control means 220 notifies that the game has been stopped and that the RAM clear process needs to be executed. Read out the production data for.
Although the details of these notifications are omitted, it is preferable that the notifications are continuously executed for a certain period of time (for example, 30s) after the execution is started, and the effect device that executes the notifications does not matter.

When an error command is transmitted, the sub-error control means 230 determines an error effect pattern and reads out effect data for executing the error effect according to the error effect pattern.
It should be noted that the error effect is executed with priority over the variation effect related to the symbol variation (the execution of the variation effect is restricted by the execution of the error effect). Here, the fact that the error effect is preferentially executed means that when the device related to the execution of the error effect and the device related to the execution of the variable effect are the same device, only the error effect is executed on the device. The present invention includes not only this, but also that the error effect is executed in a mode that is easier to recognize than the variable effect in the device.
Further, the sub-error control means 230 independently determines whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in an error state (independently of the main error control means 165), and executes an error effect when it is determined that the game machine 10 is in an error state. The effect data may be read out, and the error state includes, for example, a right-handed error state determined based on the number of winnings of the gate 63 at the time of low accuracy in the normal drawing.

The lamp control means 240 holds lamp control data for controlling the lighting of various lamps such as the frame lamp 35, and for example, the effect data read by the normal effect control means 220 corresponds to the frame lamp 35. When there is effect data, the lamp control means 240 reads out the lamp control data based on the effect data, and transmits the read lamp control data to the frame lamp 35.

When the effect data read by the normal effect control means 220 includes the effect data corresponding to the movable accessory, the movable accessory control means 245 has the movable decoration 22 and the sub-display from the ROM 202 based on the effect data. The movable control data for controlling the movement of the unit 82 is read out, and the read movable control data is transmitted to the movable decorative body 22 and the sub-display unit 82 to control the movable of the movable decorative body 22 and the sub-display unit 82.

The volume adjusting means 250 executes a volume adjusting process for adjusting the volume and a volume adjusting command generation process for generating the above-mentioned volume adjusting command.

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

The subcommand management means 270 receives the effect control command transmitted from the main control board 100, stores the received effect command in the receive command storage area of the sub information storage means 260, and the subcommand management means 270 receives the effect control command. When the image control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub information storage means 260, the image control command is transmitted to the second sub control board 300. Further, when the voice control command or the volume adjustment command is stored in the storage area, the subcommand management means 270 transmits these commands to the voice control board 310. As a general rule, these commands are transmitted in the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, for the purpose of improving the interest of the game related to the development effect, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the symbols aligned after the end of the development effect, that is, the special figure. A button operation effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit is executed. And, it has various functions in executing the button operation effect. The details of the function will be described below.

<About button operation production>
The display mode of the main display unit 81 when the button operation effect is performed is as shown in FIG. 14-2.
Here, with reference to FIGS. 15 to 19, the effect content determination process performed by the effect content determination means 225 will be described. In the effect content determination process, the content of the button operation effect is determined by a lottery using an effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the effect route determined by the effect route determining means 222.
FIG. 15 is a processing flow of the effect content determination process.
First, in step S201, it is determined whether or not the received command is a fluctuation start command, and if it is a fluctuation start command, the process proceeds to step S202, and if it is not a fluctuation start command, this process ends. The variation start command also includes information on the special map variation pattern determined by the special map variation pattern deriving means 133.
Next, in step S202, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to give a conversation notice. The lottery for whether or not to give a conversation notice is performed using the lottery table used when deciding whether or not to give a conversation notice as shown in FIG. 16 (a).
As shown in FIG. 16A, the lottery value is assigned depending on whether or not the conversation notice is given in accordance with the special figure fluctuation pattern. When the special figure fluctuation pattern is HSP1-A, the conversation notice is given with a probability of 70/100, and the conversation notice is not given with a probability of 30/100. When the special figure fluctuation pattern is HSP1-B, the conversation notice is given with a probability of 70/100, and the conversation notice is not given with a probability of 30/100. Similarly, for each special figure fluctuation pattern, the probability that the conversation notice is given and the probability that the conversation notice is not given are set.

Next, step S203 is a process to be performed when it is determined in step S202 that the conversation notice is to be given, and the contents of the conversation notice are shown in FIG. ) Conversation notice Determined based on the content determination table in (2).
There are three types of conversation notice (1): "...?", "Is there something?", And "Expectation!", And as shown in Fig. 17 (a), it corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern. Then, a lottery value is assigned to which conversation is selected. In the case of HSP1-A, HSP1-B, HSP2-A, HSP2-B, HSP3-A, HSP3-B, which are special figure fluctuation patterns corresponding to the loss, it is determined to be "...?" With a probability of 70/100. It is determined to be "what is there?" With a probability of 25/100, and is determined to be "expected!" With a probability of 5/100.
Further, in the case of ASP1-A, ASP1-B, ASP2-A, ASP2-B, ASP3-A, and ASP3-B, which are special figure fluctuation patterns corresponding to big hits, there is a 50/100 probability of "...?" In the case of ASP3-C, which is a special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to a big hit, it is decided to "is there something?" With a probability of 35/100, and it is decided to "expect!" With a probability of 15/100. It is determined to be "...?" With a probability of 50/100, "is there something?" With a probability of 30/100, and "expected!" With a probability of 20/100.
Then, as is clear from FIG. 17A, it is possible to suggest to the player the degree of expectation related to the jackpot depending on the type of conversation displayed as the conversation notice (1).
There are three types of conversation notice (2): "Maybe a chance?", "Reach?", And "Did you do it!", And as shown in Fig. 17 (b), corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern, A lottery value is assigned to which conversation is selected. In the case of HSP1-A, HSP1-B, HSP2-A, HSP2-B, HSP3-A, HSP3-B, which are special figure fluctuation patterns corresponding to the loss, it is determined as "maybe a chance?" With a probability of 70/100. , 25/100 probability is determined to be "reach?", And 5/100 probability is determined to be "done!".
In addition, in the case of ASP1-A, ASP1-B, ASP2-A, ASP2-B, ASP3-A, and ASP3-B, which are special figure fluctuation patterns corresponding to big hits, there is a 50/100 probability of "maybe a chance?" It is decided, it is decided to be "reach?" With a probability of 30/100, it is decided to be "done!" With a probability of 20/100, and in the case of ASP3-C, which is a special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to a big hit, 50 / There is a 100 chance that it will be decided as "maybe a chance?", A 25/100 chance that it will be decided as "reach?", And a 25/100 chance that it will be decided as "done!".
Then, as is clear from FIG. 17B, it is possible to suggest to the player the degree of expectation related to the jackpot depending on the type of conversation displayed as the conversation notice (1).
In the present embodiment, the contents of the conversation notice (1) and the conversation notice (2) are individually drawn, but the conversation notice (1) and the conversation notice (2) may be drawn as a set.
Further, in the present embodiment, the dialogue images of "...?", "Is there something?", And "Expectation!" Displayed in the conversation notice (1), and the conversation notice (2) are displayed. Since the contents of the dialogue images of "Maybe a chance?", "Reach?", And "Did you do it!" Are determined by referring to the special figure fluctuation pattern, the degree of expectation related to the big hit is notified and the dialogue is concerned. Since the image is a plane image (not a parallax image), it corresponds to a "separate notification image". When the dialogue image is displayed, it is not displayed superimposed on the parallax image (character image 3cg, 3D button image 3dg, 3D meter image 3mg, etc.), so that they are visible to each other in relation to the parallax image. It is possible to make it easier to recognize another broadcast image without disturbing the image.

Next, in step S204, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform a button operation effect. The lottery for whether or not to perform the button operation effect is performed using the lottery table used when deciding whether or not to perform the button operation effect shown in FIG. 16 (b).
As shown in FIG. 16B, lottery values are assigned depending on whether or not the button operation effect is performed in accordance with the special figure fluctuation pattern. When the special figure fluctuation pattern is HSP1-A, the button operation effect is performed with a probability of 40/100, and the button operation effect is not performed with a probability of 60/100. When the special figure fluctuation pattern is HSP1-B, the button operation effect is performed with a probability of 40/100, and the button operation effect is not performed with a probability of 60/100. Similarly, for each special figure fluctuation pattern, the probability that the button operation effect is performed and the probability that the button operation effect is not performed are set.

Here, as shown in FIG. 16A, the conversation notice, which is a separate notification image, is performed with a probability of 70/100 in the case of HSP1-A and HSP1-B, which are special figure fluctuation patterns corresponding to the loss. In the case of HSP2-A and HSP2-B, which are special figure fluctuation patterns corresponding to loss, the probability is 75/100, and in the case of HSP3-A and HSP3-B, which are special figure fluctuation patterns corresponding to loss. , 80/100 probability, and in the case of ASP1-A, ASP1-B, which is a special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to a big hit, it is performed with a probability of 85/100, and ASP2, which is a special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to a big hit. In the case of -A and ASP2-B, it is performed with a probability of 90/100, and in the case of ASP3-A and ASP3-B, which are special figure fluctuation patterns corresponding to big hits, it is performed with a probability of 95/100 and corresponds to big hits. In the case of ASP3-C, which is a special figure fluctuation pattern, the probability is 100/100.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16B, the button operation effect on which the specific notification image is displayed is 40 / in the case of HSP1-A and HSP1-B, which are special figure fluctuation patterns corresponding to the loss. In the case of HSP2-A and HSP2-B, which are special figure fluctuation patterns corresponding to loss, which are performed with a probability of 100, HSP3-A, which is a special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to loss, are performed with a probability of 45/100. In the case of HSP3-B, it is performed with a probability of 50/100, and in the case of ASP1-A and ASP1-B, which are special figure fluctuation patterns corresponding to big hits, it is performed with a probability of 85/100, and special figures corresponding to big hits. In the case of the fluctuation patterns ASP2-A and ASP2-B, the probability is 90/100, and in the case of the special figure fluctuation patterns ASP3-A and ASP3-B corresponding to the jackpot, the probability is 95/100. In the case of ASP3-C, which is a special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to a big hit, it is performed with a probability of 100/100.
As described above, when it is decided that the button operation effect is performed, the button image (button image 2bg, button image 3bg) which is a specific notification image is always displayed, and when it is decided that the conversation notice is performed. Is always displayed as a dialogue image which is a separate notification image.
Then, as shown in FIG. 16, the button operation effect is executed at the same rate in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the jackpot as compared with the conversation notice, while the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the loss is executed. In some cases, lottery values are assigned so that it is difficult to execute, so the specific notification image (button image related to the button operation effect) is more expected than the separate notification image (conversation notice dialogue image). Can be said to be high. Therefore, the player's interest in the display mode of the button image in the button operation effect can be strengthened as compared with the display mode of the dialogue image of the conversation notice, and the game entertainment can be improved. In particular, among the button images related to the button operation effect, the one that becomes a parallax image (button image 3dg) has a higher expectation for a big hit than the one that does not become a parallax image (button image 2dg). It can be said that the effect of is stronger.

Next, step S205 is a process to be performed when it is determined in step S204 that the button operation effect is to be performed, and the button image displayed by the button operation effect is based on the button mode determination table of the button operation effect shown in FIG. The display mode of is determined.
As shown in FIG. 18, the display mode of the button image is "2D blue" when the button image 2bg, which is a 2D image imitating the effect button 37 shown in FIG. 12, and the meter image 2mg, which is a meter image, are blue. , "3D blue" when the effect button 37 is a 3D image of the button image 3bg and the meter image 3mg is blue, and the effect button 37 is a 3D image of the button image 3bg and the meter image. There are three types of "3D red" when the meter image 3 mg is red. Then, as shown in FIG. 18, a lottery value is assigned to which button image is selected corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern. When the special figure fluctuation pattern is HSP1-A, it is determined to be "2D blue" with a probability of 70/100, "3D blue" with a probability of 20/100, and "3D red" with a probability of 10/100. It is determined. When the special figure fluctuation pattern is HSP1-B, it is determined to be "2D blue" with a probability of 60/100, "3D blue" with a probability of 20/100, and "3D red" with a probability of 20/100. It is determined. Similarly, for each special figure fluctuation pattern, the probability that each display mode is selected is set.
Here, as is clear from FIG. 18, the special figure fluctuation patterns HSP1-A, HSP1-B, HSP2-A, HSP2-B, HSP3-A, and HSP3-B corresponding to the loss are any of the special figure fluctuation patterns. Also in the case of, the number of lottery values is in the relationship of "2D blue">"3Dblue">"3Dred". On the other hand, the special figure fluctuation patterns corresponding to the big hits are any of the special figure fluctuation patterns of ASP1-A, ASP1-B, ASP2-A, ASP2-B, ASP3-A, ASP3-B, and ASP3-C. Also in the case of, the number of lottery values is in the relationship of "2D blue"<"3Dblue"<"3Dred". Therefore, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation related to the jackpot depending on the display mode of the button image.
As is clear from FIG. 18, the jackpot winning expectation indicated by the display mode of the effect button is "2D blue"<"3Dblue"<"3Dred". Therefore, it is possible to raise the interest of the player who displays the display mode of any button image.

Next, in step S206, a lottery for determining the contents of the button operation effects of FIGS. 19A and 19B for each of the case where the effect button 37 is operated and the case where the effect button 37 is not operated is determined. Using the table, the display mode displayed on the main display unit 81 is determined.
In the button operation effect, when the player operates the effect button 37 or the operation valid period has elapsed, any of the characters "chance", "heat", and "victory" is displayed on the main display unit 81. .. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation pattern, which character is to be displayed on the main display unit 81 is determined in advance using the lottery tables shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B. The character "victory" is displayed only in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-C of the big hit. Therefore, the player can grasp that the character "victory" is displayed and that it is a big hit.
FIG. 19A is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used for determining a display mode displayed on the main display unit 81 when the effect button 37 is operated.
As shown in FIG. 19A, in the case of the special figure fluctuation patterns HSP1-A, HSP1-B, HSP2-A, HSP2-B, HSP3-A, and HSP3-B corresponding to the loss, 60, respectively. It is determined to be "chance" with a probability of / 100, and is determined to be "super heat" with a probability of 40/100. In addition, the special figure fluctuation patterns ASP1-A, ASP1-B, ASP2-A, ASP2-B, ASP3-A, and ASP3-B corresponding to the jackpot are each determined to be a "chance" with a probability of 40/100. It is determined to be "super heat" with a probability of 60/100. In the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-C corresponding to the big hit, it is always determined to be "victory".
FIG. 19B is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used for determining a display mode displayed on the main display unit 81 when the effect button 37 is not operated.
As shown in FIG. 19B, in the case of the special figure fluctuation patterns HSP1-A, HSP1-B, HSP2-A, HSP2-B, HSP3-A, and HSP3-B corresponding to the loss, 80, respectively. It is determined to be "chance" with a probability of / 100, and is determined to be "extreme heat" with a probability of 20/100. In addition, the special figure fluctuation patterns ASP1-A, ASP1-B, ASP2-A, ASP2-B, ASP3-A, and ASP3-B corresponding to the jackpot are each determined as "chance" with a probability of 80/100. There is a 20/100 chance that it will be determined to be "super heat".

Here, the display mode displayed on the main display unit 81 when the button operation effect is performed is organized.
When the button operation effect is performed, the button image 3dg image and the meter image 3mg as shown in FIG. 14-2 (f) are displayed on the main display unit 81. Then, when the effect button 37 is operated by the player, the character "chance" is displayed as shown in FIG. 14-2 (g). Further, if the effect button 37 is not operated by the player until the operation valid period elapses, the character "extreme heat" is displayed as shown in FIG. 14-2 (g').
In the present embodiment, the effect button is operated by the player, and the displayed effect (FIG. 14-2 (g)) corresponds to the "first effect", the effect button is not operated by the player, and the operation valid period. The effect (FIG. 14-2 (g')) displayed after the lapse of time corresponds to the "second effect".
Then, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, in the case of a big hit, the probability of winning the "super heat" is set higher than the probability of winning the "chance", so that the button operation is performed. If "super heat" is displayed by the production, the probability of winning a big hit may be higher than when "chance" is displayed. Can give the impression to the player.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, when the effect button 37 is not operated by the player, the effect button 37 is operated by the player, as compared with the case where the effect button 37 is operated by the player. Since the difference between the lottery values of "hot heat" and "chance" is set large, the accuracy of the jackpot winning expectation suggested by the first production and the accuracy of the jackpot winning expectation suggested by the second production are , The accuracy of the jackpot winning expectation suggested by the second production is higher. In other words, the second production is easier for the player to narrow down (identify) the winning / non-winning of the big hit than the first production. Therefore, a player who wants to narrow down the winning / non-winning of the big hit with high accuracy at the beginning of the development production does not have to operate the production button 37, and does not like to narrow down the winning / non-winning of the big hit at the beginning of the development production. (I want to maintain a feeling of excitement until the end of the development production) The player does not have to operate the production button 37.
In the case where the jackpot winning expectation is suggested by the display mode as in the present embodiment described above, the high accuracy of suggesting the jackpot winning expectation is the aspect of the present embodiment (when the jackpot is won). The difference between the ratio at which the display mode to be compared is determined and the ratio at which the display mode is determined when the display mode is lost is not limited to the mode in which the other mode is larger than the one mode). As long as the accuracy of suggesting the degree of expectation of winning a big hit is high (it is easy to guess whether or not a big hit has been won), the factor does not matter. For example, when the button operation is not performed, only the display mode with high accuracy suggesting the winning expectation of the big hit is used, and the display mode with low accuracy is not used (according to this embodiment, the big hit is confirmed. Only a certain "win" is displayed as a result of the button operation effect, and other display modes are not displayed).) The accuracy of suggesting the winning expectation of the big hit can be improved.
Further, in the production having at least the function of suggesting the winning expectation of the big hit by the execution probability, the high accuracy of suggesting the winning expectation of the big hit means that the accuracy of suggesting the winning expectation of the big hit is high as in the case of suggesting the winning expectation of the big hit. As a result, if the accuracy of suggesting the winning expectation of the big hit is high (it is easy to guess whether the big hit is won), the factor does not matter. For example, in a modified example in which "do not display (do not execute)" is included as a lottery option for determining the content of the button operation effect, the ratio of "do not display (do not execute)" is that the button is not operated. The accuracy of suggesting the winning expectation of a big hit can be improved by factors such as being smaller than the case with operation.

FIG. 20 shows a timing chart when the effect button 37 is operated by the player in the button operation effect. Further, FIG. 21 shows a timing chart when the effect button 37 is not operated by the player within the operation valid period in the button operation effect. It is assumed that the variation of the decorative symbol is started at the timing before the timing t11 shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, and the conversation notices (1) and (2) are performed (FIG. 14-1 (a). ) ~ FIG. 14-1 (d) is assumed to have been performed).
When the development effect is started from the timing t11 of FIG. 20, a predetermined parallax image (character image 3 cg shown in FIG. 14-2 (e)) in the present embodiment is displayed. Then, at the timing t12, a specific notification image (2D button image 2dg and 2D meter image 2mg, or 3D button image 3dg and 3D meter image 3mg) is shown in FIG. 14-2 (f). It is displayed on the front side (front side) of a predetermined parallax image.
Here, immediately after the parallax image is displayed on the main display unit 81, the parallax image may be difficult to see three-dimensionally because the player's eyes are not accustomed to it. Therefore, by displaying a predetermined parallax image before displaying the specific notification image on the main display unit 81, the player's eyes are accustomed to the parallax image.
In this way, by starting the display of the predetermined parallax image before the start of displaying the specific broadcast image, it is possible to make the parallax image look three-dimensional and make it easier to visually recognize the specific parallax image. can.
The period from the display of the predetermined parallax image to the display of the specific broadcast image (timing t11 to timing t12) needs to be a time required for the player's eyes to become accustomed to the parallax image. Furthermore, if the period is too long, a predetermined parallax image may be displayed and something may happen. It is not possible to maintain the player's interest, and if it is too short, the specific notification image will be displayed before the player's eyes get used to the parallax image, so it is preferable to provide the necessary time in consideration of the production content. .. In addition, since the specific notification image is an image that notifies the degree of expectation related to the jackpot by the display mode, the player can accurately grasp the display mode of the specific notification image when the operation acceptance period starts. Therefore, it is preferable that a predetermined period is provided from the display of the specific notification image to the timing (timing t13) when the operation acceptance period starts.
Next, at the timing t13, the operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button 37 can be accepted is started. The 2D meter image 2 mg or the 3D meter image 3 mg displayed on the main display unit 81 starts decreasing from the timing t13. The 2D meter image 2 mg or the 3D meter image 3 mg may not be displayed on the main display unit 81 at the timing 12, but may be displayed at the timing t13 (timing at which the decrease in the operation valid period starts). Further, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the operation up to the timing t17 is the operation valid period when the player does not operate the effect button 37.
Next, it is assumed that the player operates the effect button 37 at the timing t14, which is the middle of the operation valid period. At the timing t15 after the effect button 37 is operated, the operation acceptance period ends, and the predetermined parallax image (character image 3 cg shown in FIG. 14-2 (e)) is erased from the main display unit 81. After that, at the timing t16, the specific notification image (2D button image 2dg and 2D meter image 2mg, or 3D button image 3dg and 3D meter image 3mg) is erased from the main display unit 81, and the result image (FIG. The character "chance" shown in 14-2 (g)) is displayed on the main display unit 81 up to the timing t19. After that, after the development effect other than the button operation effect is performed, the decorative pattern is confirmed and displayed on the main display unit 81 at the timing t20. Although the timing t18 is not a characteristic timing in this timing chart, it is compared with the timing chart shown in FIG. 21 when the effect button 37 is not operated by the player within the operation valid period in the button operation effect. It is shown in the figure because it is the timing required at the time.

Next, in the button operation effect shown in FIG. 21, the timing chart when the effect button 37 is not operated by the player within the operation valid period will be described. Since the timing t11, the timing t12, and the timing t13 are the same as those in FIG. 20, the description thereof will be omitted.
Then, when the timing t17, which is the end timing of the operation valid period, is reached without the player operating the effect button 37, a predetermined parallax image (character image 3cg shown in FIG. 14-2 (e)) is main from the main display unit 81. It is erased from the display unit 81. After that, at the timing t18, the specific notification image (2D button image 2dg and 2D meter image 2mg, or 3D button image 3dg and 3D meter image 3mg) is erased from the main display unit 81, and the result image (FIG. The characters "extreme heat" shown in 14-2 (g')) are displayed on the main display unit 81 up to the timing t19. After that, after the development effect other than the button operation effect is performed, the decorative pattern is confirmed and displayed on the main display unit 81 at the timing t20. The timing t14, timing t15, and timing t16 are not characteristic timings in this timing chart, but when compared with the timing chart shown in FIG. 20 when the effect button 37 is operated by the player. It is shown in the figure because it is the timing required for.

As is clear from FIGS. 20 and 21, the period in which the first effect is performed is timing t16 to timing t19, while the period in which the second effect is performed is timing t18 to timing t19, so that the second effect is performed. Is shorter. And, as mentioned above, the second production has a higher suggestion accuracy of the jackpot winning expectation than the first production. In other words, the higher the suggestion accuracy of the jackpot winning expectation, the shorter the production execution period. It is possible to increase the concentration of the person on the game and improve the interest.
Further, if the effect button 37 is not operated by the player until the operation valid period elapses, the character "extreme heat" is displayed as shown in FIG. 14-2 (g').
In the present embodiment, the effect button is operated by the player, and the displayed effect (FIG. 14-2 (g)) corresponds to the "first effect", the effect button is not operated by the player, and the operation valid period. The effect (FIG. 14-2 (g')) displayed after the lapse of time corresponds to the "second effect".

Next, another operation request effect performed at the end of the development effect will be described with reference to the timing charts shown in FIGS. 22 and 23.
As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, in the case of the present embodiment, the button operation effect can be started at the beginning of the development effect (immediately after the reach state is formed). Then, when "chance" or "super heat" is displayed by the button operation effect, the player can estimate whether or not the jackpot will be a big hit with a certain degree of accuracy, and "victory" is displayed. In that case, the winning of the big hit is confirmed, but the degree of advantage of the big hit has not been grasped yet.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, another operation request effect different from the button operation effect is performed at the end of the development effect (timing after the button operation effect is completed), and the effect is performed during the operation valid period related to the different operation request effect. It is assumed that another effect that includes at least the acceptance of the operation of the button 37 as an execution condition can be performed.
Here, the execution condition of the separate effect is not limited to the above, and in the present embodiment, it is an advantageous jackpot (in the present embodiment, it is a jackpot of symbol B which is a probability variation jackpot or a probability variation jackpot and the number of rounds is maximum. It is further included that the player has won at least one of the jackpots of a certain symbol C). Further, as an effect mode of another effect, a device outside the game area 50a, in which a specific effect display is made in a display area that does not impair the development effect (for example, a display area that does not reduce the visibility of the development effect, is a specific aspect). (The frame lamp 35 emits light in a specific color) and the like).

FIG. 22 shows a timing chart when the player operates the effect button 37 at the time of another operation request effect, and FIG. 23 shows the timing chart when the player operates the effect button 37 at the time of another operation request effect. The timing chart is shown.
As shown in FIG. 22, when the predetermined time elapses after the timing t19 when the operation button effect ends, the operation reception notification effect for notifying that the operation valid period related to another operation request effect is started is performed. Will be done. The operation reception notification effect may be, for example, a case where the decorative symbol becomes a specific symbol, or an image for the operation reception notification effect may be displayed. In the present embodiment, a specific notification sound is output as an operation reception notification effect. Then, at the timing t22 when the operation reception notification effect is completed (the sound output of the specific notification sound is stopped), the operation valid period related to another operation request effect is started. It is assumed that the timing t25 is the operation valid period when the player does not operate the effect button 37. Further, in the present embodiment, the specific notification sound corresponding to the operation reception notification effect does not positively notify the player of the operation of the effect button 37 (operation if a specific notification sound is output). It is a production that can be operated only by the player who knows in advance that the validity period will start).
At the timing t23, the player operates the effect button 37, so that another effect is executed from the timing t23 to the timing t26. Then, the development production ends at the timing t20.

As shown in FIG. 23, when the predetermined time elapses after the timing t19 when the operation button effect ends, the operation reception notification effect for notifying that the operation valid period related to another operation request effect is started is performed. Will be done. Since the separate operation request effect is the same as in FIG. 22, the description thereof will be omitted. Then, at the timing t22 when the operation reception notification effect is completed (the sound output of the specific notification sound is stopped), the operation valid period related to another operation request effect is started. Since the player did not operate the effect button 37 by the timing t25, which is the end timing of the operation valid period, another effect is not executed, and the end timing t20 of the development effect is set.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is performing the same symbol change in three types of effects (conversation notice, button operation effect, and separate operation request effect) in which the operation of the effect button 37 is required. If all of them are executed, the conversation notice, the button operation effect, and the separate operation request effect are executed in this order.
As shown in FIG. 16A, the conversation notice is executed at a high rate in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the development effect is performed (in all of the cases, the execution probability is 70% or more). As shown in FIGS. 17 (a) and 17 (b), the conversation notice does not have the aspect of the dialogue image in which the big hit is confirmed.
As shown in FIG. 16B, the button operation effect has the same execution ratio as the conversation notice in the case of the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the big hit among the special figure variation patterns in which the development effect is performed. , The execution rate in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the loss is low (the execution probability is 50% or less in all of the cases). Further, as shown in FIG. 18, in the button operation effect, the degree of expectation of winning a big hit differs depending on the mode of the button image (whether or not it is a parallax image). Further, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, the accuracy of the jackpot winning expectation differs depending on the presence or absence of the button operation, and the character mode is such that the jackpot is confirmed regardless of the presence or absence of the button operation. There is.
As described above, the separate operation request effect includes the fact that an advantageous jackpot has been won as an execution condition. In other words, when another effect is executed by an operation corresponding to another operation request effect, the player can be made to recognize that the jackpot is confirmed and the jackpot has a high degree of advantage.
A player who knows in advance that each effect is as described above can estimate the presence or absence of a development effect (high accuracy and expectation of winning a big hit) based on the conversation notice at the beginning of the symbol change, and the symbol. By not operating the button in the middle of the fluctuation, it is possible to estimate the winning expectation of the jackpot with higher accuracy, and it is possible to know whether or not it is an advantageous jackpot at the end of the symbol fluctuation (without waiting for the result of the development production). can.
On the other hand, the player who is ignorant about each effect cannot detect the execution until the development effect is executed, and if the button operation is performed as required in the button operation effect, the accuracy is lower. The expectation of winning a big hit will be estimated, and the winning of the big hit will be known from the result of the development production without recognizing that the opportunity of another operation request production has come.
Therefore, it can be said that the former player is more advantageous than the latter player in that it is easier to estimate the degree of expectation related to the jackpot.
However, the latter player does not necessarily lose, and obediently follows the demands of the production in that he enjoys the production purely (the expectation for the big hit can be maintained until the result of the development production is obtained). It can be said that it is better to operate the button in the button operation effect and not to operate the button in another operation request effect).
In summary, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a production configuration that allows various ways of enjoying the game according to the skill level and preference of the player, and is intended to improve the interest of the game.

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Modifications not described in the above description are listed below.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, the execution modes are "chance", "heat", and "victory" in both the first production and the second production. The same three types were the same, but it is not limited to this.
For example, in the case of the first production, there are three types of execution modes, "chance", "heat", and "victory", while in the case of the second production, the execution modes are "chance" and "chance". In addition to the three types of "super heat" and "victory", there may be four types of "loss". Here, "loss" is a display mode that is determined only when the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponds to the loss. By doing so, if "missing" is displayed as the second effect to be performed when the effect button 37 is not operated, the player can definitely confirm that it is a loss (not a big hit). Since it can be known, the accuracy related to the winning expectation of the big hit can be made different depending on whether or not the effect button 37 is operated.
Alternatively, the execution modes executed in the case of the first production are "chance", "heat", and "victory", while the execution modes executed in the case of the second production are "chance" and "chance". In addition to the three types of "fierce heat" and "victory", there may be four types of "great victory". Here, the "big win" is when the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the big hit is derived and the display mode is determined (in the present embodiment, at the start of the symbol change from which the special figure fluctuation pattern is derived). The display mode is determined only when the pending symbol variation includes a larger hit (that is, when it is a reserved sequence). By doing so, when the "big victory" is displayed as the second effect to be performed when the effect button 37 is not operated, the player can definitely know that it is a hold ream. Therefore, the accuracy related to the winning expectation of the big hit can be made different depending on whether or not the effect button 37 is operated. However, here, the expectation of winning a big hit also includes the expectation of being on hold.

In the present embodiment, the accuracy related to the jackpot winning expectation suggested by the second production is higher than the accuracy related to the jackpot winning expectation suggested by the first production, but the accuracy is limited to this. Instead, the accuracy of the jackpot winning expectation suggested by the first effect may be higher than the accuracy of the jackpot winning expectation suggested by the second effect.
By doing so, it is possible to encourage the player to actively participate in the button operation effect in order to see the highly accurate first effect related to the winning expectation of the big hit.

In the present embodiment, when the button operation is not performed, only the display mode that parallaxes the jackpot winning expectation is used, and the accuracy suggesting the jackpot winning expectation is obtained by not using the display mode with low accuracy. It is stated that it should be increased, but it is not limited to this. For example, when the button is not operated, the ratio of selecting the display mode with high accuracy suggesting the winning expectation of the big hit is increased, and the ratio of selecting the display mode with low accuracy is decreased (this book). According to the embodiment, the "win", which is a big hit, is displayed as a result of the button operation effect at a high rate, and the other display modes are displayed at a low rate). The accuracy of suggestion can be improved.

The present invention described above is not limited to the above description, and includes various modifications, improvements, and the like as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.

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This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1)
It has a display area consisting of a display area for the right eye that displays an image incident on the right eye and a display area for the left eye that displays an image incident on the left eye, and displays a parallax image that enables stereoscopic viewing by parallax. Image display means that can be made to
A display control means for controlling the image display means and
Equipped with
It is a gaming machine capable of determining whether or not to win a big hit with the start of the symbol change, and if the big hit is won, the big hit game can be started after the end of the symbol change.
The display control means can display a specific notification image that notifies the degree of expectation related to the jackpot according to the display mode.
The display mode of the specific broadcast image includes at least a display mode in which the specific broadcast image becomes the parallax image.
The display control means further
It is possible to display a predetermined parallax image which is the parallax image and has a wider display area than the specific broadcast image which is the parallax image.
In at least a part of the case where the specific broadcast image to be the parallax image is displayed, the specific broadcast image is superimposed and displayed in front of the predetermined parallax image.
It is possible to display another notification image that notifies the degree of expectation related to the jackpot instead of the parallax image.
When the separate notification image is displayed, the separate notification image is not displayed superimposed on the parallax image.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(2)
The gaming machine described in (1) above.
The display control means causes the display of the predetermined parallax image to be started before the display of the specific broadcast image is started when the specific broadcast image to be the parallax image is superimposed and displayed in front of the predetermined parallax image.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(3)
It has a display area consisting of a display area for the right eye that displays an image incident on the right eye and a display area for the left eye that displays an image incident on the left eye, and displays a parallax image that enables stereoscopic viewing by parallax. Image display means that can be made to
A display control means for controlling the image display means and
Equipped with
It is a gaming machine capable of determining whether or not to win a big hit with the start of the symbol change, and if the big hit is won, the big hit game can be started after the end of the symbol change.
The display control means can display a specific notification image that notifies the degree of expectation related to the jackpot according to the display mode.
The display mode of the specific broadcast image includes at least a display mode in which the specific broadcast image becomes the parallax image.
The display control means further
It is possible to display a predetermined parallax image, which is the parallax image.
In at least a part of the case where the specific broadcast image to be the parallax image is displayed, the display of the predetermined parallax image is started before the display of the specific broadcast image is started.
It is possible to display another notification image that notifies the degree of expectation related to the jackpot instead of the parallax image.
When the separate notification image is displayed, the parallax image is not displayed before the display of the separate notification image is started.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(4)
The gaming machine described in (3) above.
The display control means overlaps the display period of the specific broadcast image, which is the parallax image, with a part of the display period of the predetermined parallax image.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(5)
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
The display control means ends the display of the specific broadcast image to be the parallax image after ending the display of the predetermined parallax image.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(6)
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
The specific notification image, which is the parallax image, is an image that encourages a game operation.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

10 Game machine 15 Outer frame 17 Middle frame 20 Front frame 21 Hing mechanism 22 Movable decorative body 23 Cylinder lock 25 Transparent member 27 Upper ball saucer 29 Lower ball saucer 31 Operation handle 32 Upper frame portion 34a, 34b Left right frame portion 36 Ball removal Mechanism 37 Direction button 38 Cursor button 38a Up cursor button 38b Down cursor button 38c Left cursor button 38d Right cursor button 38e Middle cursor button 39 Main operation unit 39a Ball rental button 39b Return button 40 Power switch 43 RAM clear switch 46 Game ball tank 47 Tank rail 48 Payout unit 49 Payout passage 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 54 Protective member 55 Grand prize opening 57 First starting port 59 Second starting port 61 Ordinary electric accessory 62 Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 63 Gate 65 Special electric accessory 66 Special electric accessory solenoid 67 General winning port 69 Out port 70 1st starting port sensor 71 2nd starting port sensor 72 Large winning port sensor 73 General winning port sensor 74 Gate sensor 75 Out ball sensor 76 Middle frame open door sensor 77 Front frame open door sensor 80 Effect display device 81 Main display unit 82 Sub display unit 82a Upper sub display unit 82b Left sub display unit 82c Right sub display unit 83 Volume adjustment unit 84 Brightness adjustment unit 90 Design display device 91 1st special symbol display device 92 2nd special symbol display device 93 Normal symbol display device 94 1st special symbol hold lamp 95 2nd special symbol hold lamp 96 Normal symbol hold lamp 100 Main control board 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 I / O port 105 Random number circuit 109 Main control board Case 110 Ball entry determination means 115 Main random number generation means 120 Main hold control means 125 Pre-judgment means 130 Special figure lottery means 131 Special figure winning / failing judgment means 132 Special figure stop symbol lottery means 133 Special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 135 Normal figure lottery means 140 Big hit game control means 145 Symbol display control means 150 Electric accessory control means 155 Game state control means 160 Main information storage means 165 Main error control means 170 Main command management means 175 Electric processing execution means 176 Return state setting means 179 Gameable state transition means 180 Power cut processing execution means 200 First sub-control board 201 CPU
202 ROM
203 RAM
204 I / O port 209 1st sub control board case 210 Sub random number generation means 220 Normal effect control means 221 Effect mode control means 222 Effect route determination means 223 Sub hold control means 224 Look-ahead effect control means 225 Effect content determination means 226 Decorative pattern Control means 227 Jackpot effect control means 230 Sub-error control means 240 Lamp control means 245 Movable accessory control means 250 Volume adjustment means 255 Brightness adjustment means 260 Sub-information storage means 270 Sub-command management means 300 Second sub-control board 301 CPU
302 ROM
303 RAM
304 I / O port 309 2nd sub control board case 310 Voice control board 311 CPU
312 ROM
313 RAM
314 I / O port 400 Payout control board 409 Payout control board Case 500 Power supply control board 501 Normal power supply circuit 502 Backup power supply circuit 503 Power failure detection circuit 509 Power supply control board Case X 1st flow path Y 2nd flow path bg Button image cg Character image CA1 Character image CA2 Character image mg Meter image

Claims (6)

It has a display area consisting of a display area for the right eye that displays an image incident on the right eye and a display area for the left eye that displays an image incident on the left eye, and displays a parallax image that enables stereoscopic viewing by parallax. Image display means that can be made to
A display control means for controlling the image display means and
Equipped with
It is a gaming machine capable of determining whether or not to win a big hit with the start of the symbol change, and if the big hit is won, the big hit game can be started after the end of the symbol change.
The display control means can display a specific notification image that notifies the degree of expectation related to the jackpot according to the display mode.
The display mode of the specific broadcast image includes at least a display mode in which the specific broadcast image becomes the parallax image.
The display control means further
It is possible to display a predetermined parallax image which is the parallax image and has a wider display area than the specific broadcast image which is the parallax image.
In at least a part of the case where the specific broadcast image to be the parallax image is displayed, the specific broadcast image is superimposed and displayed in front of the predetermined parallax image.
It is possible to display another notification image that notifies the degree of expectation related to the jackpot instead of the parallax image.
When the separate notification image is displayed, the separate notification image is not displayed superimposed on the parallax image.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The display control means causes the display of the predetermined parallax image to be started before the display of the specific broadcast image is started when the specific broadcast image to be the parallax image is superimposed and displayed in front of the predetermined parallax image.
A gaming machine characterized by that. It has a display area consisting of a display area for the right eye that displays an image incident on the right eye and a display area for the left eye that displays an image incident on the left eye, and displays a parallax image that enables stereoscopic viewing by parallax. Image display means that can be made to
A display control means for controlling the image display means and
Equipped with
It is a gaming machine capable of determining whether or not to win a big hit with the start of the symbol change, and if the big hit is won, the big hit game can be started after the end of the symbol change.
The display control means can display a specific notification image that notifies the degree of expectation related to the jackpot according to the display mode.
The display mode of the specific broadcast image includes at least a display mode in which the specific broadcast image becomes the parallax image.
The display control means further
It is possible to display a predetermined parallax image, which is the parallax image.
In at least a part of the case where the specific broadcast image to be the parallax image is displayed, the display of the predetermined parallax image is started before the display of the specific broadcast image is started.
It is possible to display another notification image that notifies the degree of expectation related to the jackpot instead of the parallax image.
When the separate notification image is displayed, the parallax image is not displayed before the display of the separate notification image is started.

A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 3.
The display control means overlaps the display period of the specific broadcast image, which is the parallax image, with a part of the display period of the predetermined parallax image.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The display control means ends the display of the specific broadcast image to be the parallax image after ending the display of the predetermined parallax image.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
The specific notification image, which is the parallax image, is an image that encourages a game operation.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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