JP2021191523A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To display a highly interesting operation promotion image.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises operation means operable by a player, display means capable of displaying an image related to a game performance, and control means for controlling the operation means and the display means. The control means can display operation promotion images G1 and G2 for promoting operation of the operation means in the display means during an operation effective period. The operation promotion images G1 and G2 include at least first images (button images G11 and G21) which can suggest or report first information (a degree of expectation) and second images (time bar images G12 and G22) which can suggest or report second information (a remaining length of the operation effective period) different from the first information. The first information can be suggested or reported by a mode of the operation means. The second information suggested or reported by the second images varies during the operation effective period. Identification information includes at least first identification information displayed in a first identification information display region and second identification information displayed in a second identification information display region, and the distance between the first identification information and the second identification information is variable during execution of a game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 39

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

A gaming machine equipped with an operation means for outputting an operation signal by the operation of a player, and when the operation signal can be received, a game in which an operation promotion image is displayed on a display device to urge the player to operate the operation means. The machine is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-126611

By the way, it cannot be said that the production of conventional pachinko machines is sufficiently interesting.
An object of the present invention is to display a highly interesting production.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is
In a gaming machine capable of executing a game in which identification information is variablely displayed based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition and generating an advantageous state advantageous to the player according to the result of the game.
The operation means that can be operated by the player, the display means that can display the image related to the game effect, and the operation means and the control means that controls the display means are provided.
The control means can display an operation promotion image prompting the operation of the operation means on the display means during the operation valid period in which the operation of the operation means becomes effective.
The operation promotion image includes at least a first image that can suggest or notify the first information and a second image that can suggest or notify the second information different from the first information.
Further, the first information can be suggested or notified depending on the mode of the operating means.
The second information suggested or notified by the second image changes during the operational validity period.
The identification information includes at least a first identification information displayed in the first identification information display area and a second identification information displayed in the second identification information display area, and the first identification information is performed during the execution of the game. It is characterized in that the distance between the identification information and the second identification information can be changed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to display a highly interesting production.

It is a perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart explaining the main process. It is a flowchart explaining the main process. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart explaining the start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining the common process of a special figure start port switch. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure hold information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure hold information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining the look-ahead jackpot determination process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart explaining game processing. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart explaining game processing. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart explaining game processing. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart explaining the usual processing. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart explaining the usual processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 variation start process and the special figure 2 variation start process. It is a flowchart explaining the external information editing process. It is a flowchart explaining the external information editing process. It is a flowchart explaining the start port signal editing process. It is a flowchart explaining the main process of an effect control device. It is a flowchart explaining the received command check process. It is a flowchart explaining the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart explaining the variable system command processing. It is a flowchart explaining the one-shot command processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 hold information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the look-ahead variable system command processing. It is a figure explaining an example of the re-variation effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the re-variation effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the re-variation effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the re-variation effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the re-variation effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the re-variation effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the re-variation effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the re-variation effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the re-variation effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the re-variation effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the re-variation effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the re-variation effect. It is a figure explaining an example of an operation promotion effect. It is a figure explaining an example of an operation promotion effect. It is a figure explaining an example of an operation promotion effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the modification of the operation promotion effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the modification of the operation promotion effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the modification of the operation promotion effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the modification of the operation promotion effect.

<First Embodiment>
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is rotatably assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is housed in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

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

Further, in the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 (storage plate) for supplying a game ball to a hitting ball launching device (not shown), and a game ball paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the game machine 10 are provided. The outflowing upper plate ball outlet 22, the lower plate (receiver) 23 for storing the game ball paid out when the upper plate 21 is full, the operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device, and the like are provided. Further, the upper edge portion of the upper plate 21 is provided with an effect button 25 having a built-in effect button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player. Further, a touch panel 29 for receiving a contact operation input from the player is provided on the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25. Further, on the lower right side of the front frame 12, a keyhole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 is provided.
In the present embodiment, the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25, but the touch panel 29 may be separate from the effect button 25. For example, a sub display device may be provided in the vicinity of the effect button 25. A touch panel 29 may be provided on the display surface of the sub-display device.

Further, on the right side of the effect button 25, there is a ball lending button 27 that is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and an ejection that is operated to eject the prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A button 28, a balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the player rotates the operation unit 24, so that the hitting ball launching device launches the gaming ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the gaming area 32 on the front surface of the gaming board 30. do. Further, by operating the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29, the player can perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) in the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). It can be carried out.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 includes a flat plate-shaped game board main body 80 that serves as a mounting base for various members. The game board main body 80 is made of wood or synthetic resin, and the front surface of the game board main body 80 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and outer peripheral walls (guide rails) 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. The game area 32 is provided. The gaming machine 10 is configured to launch a gaming ball from a hitting ball launching device into a gaming area 32 surrounded by an outer peripheral wall 31 to play a game. A windmill, an obstacle nail, or the like is disposed in the game area 32 as a member for changing the flow direction of the game ball, and the launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by these members.

A center case 40 that forms a window portion that serves as a display area for a variable display game is attached to substantially the center of the game area 32. Behind the window portion formed in the center case 40, a display device 41 as an effect display device (variable display device) for variablely displaying a plurality of identification information is arranged.

The display device 41 (variable display device) is composed of a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) and a CRT (cathode ray tube), for example. Still images and moving images can be displayed as effect images in the area (display area) where the image of the display screen can be displayed. Information about the game such as a background image that enhances the effect is displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variablely displayed (variable display), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is played. In addition, an image for producing an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

In the center case 40, a warp flow path forming member 614 that forms a warp flow path for guiding the game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the inside of the center case 40, and a game ball that has passed through the warp flow path roll. A possible stage portion 620 is provided. Since the stage portion 620 of the center case 40 is arranged above the start winning opening 36, the game ball rolled on the stage portion 620 can easily win the starting winning opening 36.
Further, the upper part of the center case 40 is provided with a board effect device 44 that produces a game by operating. The board effect device 44 can be operated from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

A normal symbol start gate (normal symbol start gate) 34 is provided in the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40. Inside the normal drawing start gate 34, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal drawing start gate 34 is provided. When the game ball driven into the game area 32 passes through the normal map start gate 34, the normal map variation display game is executed.

Two general winning openings 35 are arranged in the lower left gaming area 32 of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged in the lower right gaming area 32 of the center case 40. The winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 35 is detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 3) provided in the general winning opening 35.

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

On the right side of the center case 40, a normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning area) that gives a start condition for the special figure 2 variable display game (second special figure variable display game) is provided. The game ball that has won the ordinary variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3).
The ordinary variable winning device 37 includes a movable member (not shown), and the movable member always holds a closed closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player) in which the game ball cannot flow in. Then, when the result of the normal fluctuation display game is a predetermined result, the game ball is easily flowed into the normal fluctuation winning device 37 by the normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device (game). It is designed to be changed to a state that is advantageous to the person.

In the present embodiment, the movable member of the ordinary variable winning device 37 is a so-called tongue-type ordinary electric accessory that opens and closes by advancing and retreating (sliding) in the front-rear direction by the normal variable winning device 37c. The movable member of 37 is not limited to this. The movable member of the ordinary variable winning device 37 may be, for example, an attacker-type ordinary electric accessory that is opened by rotating the upper end side in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side by the ordinary electric solenoid 37c, or the ordinary electric solenoid 37c. It may be a tulip-shaped ordinary electric accessory that opens in the shape of an inverted "C".
Further, the normal variable winning device 37 enables the winning of the game ball even when the movable member is closed, and the game ball may be more difficult to win in the closed state than in the open state.

In the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, the game ball is not accepted or easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game between the normal figure start gate 34 and the normal variation winning device 37. A convertible first special variable winning device (upper large winning opening) 38 is provided. The first special variable winning device 38 converts the upper prize-winning opening into a state in which a game ball can flow in by moving back and forth (sliding) the opening / closing member (not shown). The first special variable winning device 38 converts the upper prize opening from the closed state to the open state according to the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, and facilitates the inflow of the game ball into the upper prize opening. , A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. The game ball that has won the first special variable winning device 38 is detected by the large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3).

Inside the upper prize opening (winning area), a specific area where the game ball can flow in is provided, and the lever solenoid 38f (see FIG. 3) is provided so as to change the inflow probability of the game ball into the specific area. ) Is provided. A specific area switch 38d (see FIG. 3) capable of detecting the inflow of a game ball is provided in the specific area, and based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area switch 38d, a state advantageous for the player is obtained. It occurs (in this embodiment, a high probability state occurs after the end of the special gaming state). The game ball that has flowed into the specific area is discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning device 38.

Further, inside the upper prize opening, a residual ball discharge port switch 38e (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning device 38 without flowing into a specific area is provided. ing. The number of game balls detected by the large winning opening switch 38a provided inside the upper winning opening (the number of gaming balls flowing into the upper winning opening), and detected by the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball ejection port switch 38e. By matching the number of game balls (the number of game balls ejected from the upper prize opening), it can be confirmed that all the game balls in the upper prize opening have been discharged, and basically until this confirmation is completed. Is not open to the new top prize openings.

In the game area 32 below the center case 40, on the right side of the start winning opening 36, a second special variable winning can be converted into a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which the game ball is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. A device (lower prize opening) 39 is provided. The second special variable winning device 39 converts the lower large winning opening into a state in which a game ball can flow in by moving back and forth (sliding) the opening / closing member (not shown). The second special variable winning device 39 converts the lower prize opening from the closed state to the open state according to the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, and facilitates the inflow of the game ball into the lower prize opening. , A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. The game ball that has won the second special variable winning device 39 is detected by the large winning opening switch (count switch) 39a (see FIG. 3).

The game area 32 below the starting winning opening 36 is provided with an out opening 30a for collecting game balls that have not won in the winning opening or the like. Further, a special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game, special figure 2 variation display game) and a normal map variation display game are executed in the lower right corner of the game board main body 80 outside the game area 32. A batch display device 50 is provided.

The batch display device 50 includes a special figure 1 display (first special figure fluctuation display unit) 51 and a special figure 2 variable display for a special figure 1 variable display game composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) and the like. A special figure 2 display unit (second special figure fluctuation display unit) 52 for games, a first storage display unit 53 for notifying the start storage number of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game composed of LED lamps, and an LED lamp. A second storage display unit 54 for notifying the start storage number of the configured special figure 2 variable display game is provided.

Further, the batch display device 50 has a round display unit 55 that displays the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times of opening and closing of the special variable winning devices 38 and 39), and is advantageous to the player among left-handed (normal) and right-handed. A first game state display unit 56 for notifying a hitting method (a hitting method corresponding to a game state) and a probability display unit 57 for notifying a probability state (high probability state or low probability state) of a special figure variation display game are provided. There is. The batch display device 50 has a probability state display unit that displays that the probability state of the jackpot is in the high probability state when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and a display that lights up when a jackpot occurs to notify the occurrence of the jackpot. A unit (display) or the like may be provided.
Further, the normal map display unit 58 that displays the normal map fluctuation display game, the storage display unit 59 for notifying the start storage number of the normal map fluctuation display game, and the time saving state that lights up when a time saving state occurs to notify the occurrence of the time saving state. A notification unit 60 and the like are provided.

The special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is centered, for example, during the execution of the variation display game, that is, while the decorative special figure variation display game is being performed on the display device 41. Flashes the segment to indicate that it is changing. The blinking cycle is set to, for example, 100 msec. In the case of the present embodiment, in the special figure 1 variable display game on the special figure 1 display 51, in addition to the central segment, the eighth segment provided on the lower right side of the 7-segment is also blinked and driven. It is configured so that it is displayed that it is changing and it is possible to distinguish between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. Then, when the result of the game is "off", for example, the central segment (in the case of special figure 1, the eighth segment on the lower right side in addition) is turned on as the result mode of the off, and the result of the game is In the case of "hit", the result mode (for example, a number or a symbol) other than the result mode of the hit result mode (special result mode) is turned on and the game result is displayed.

The first storage display unit 53 turns off a plurality of LEDs for the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the starting winning opening 36, which is a variable start condition of the special figure 1 display 51. , Displayed by lighting (blinking).
The second storage display unit 54 sets the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the normal variable winning device 37, which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52, of the plurality of LEDs. Displayed by turning off and on (blinking).
The round display unit 55 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and when not in the special game state, all the LEDs are turned off, and during the special game state, the LEDs are turned on according to the number of rounds selected according to the special result. Turn it on. The round display unit 55 may be configured by a 7-segment type display.

The first game state display unit 56 is composed of LED lamps and the like. For example, in the case of a game state in which left-handed hitting is more advantageous to the player than right-handed hitting (normal hitting), all the LEDs are turned off and left. When right-handed is more advantageous to the player than right-handed (when right-handed), all LEDs are turned on.
The probability display unit 57 is composed of an LED lamp or the like. For example, when the probability state of a big hit is a low probability state (normal probability state), all the LEDs are turned off, and the probability state of the big hit is a high probability state (probability change state). In the case of, all the LEDs are turned on.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100, and the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that collectively controls a game, and is a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. It is composed of a CPU unit 110 having a CPU unit 110, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130. ..

The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates an operating clock of the CPU, a timer interrupt, and a clock that serves as a reference for a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 and the like. A predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 is supplied to the game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 to enable operation. Will be done.

The power supply device 400 is a normal power supply unit having an AC-DC converter that generates a DC voltage of DC32V from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V, DC5V, etc. from a DC32V voltage. It has a 410, a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies a power supply voltage to the internal RAM of the game microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure monitoring signal that notifies the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of a power failure. A control signal generation unit 430 or the like that generates and outputs a control signal such as a reset signal is provided.

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

The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured by one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or even after the power is cut off. That is, the game control device 100 can store and retain information about the game even if a power failure occurs and the power supply to the game machine is stopped, and after the power failure is restored, the game can be restarted based on the stored information. It serves as a means for retaining the memory of game information. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors, for example, the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, detects the occurrence of a power failure when it drops to, for example, 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, when the power is turned on or when the power is restored, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that point.

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

The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written at any time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one of the variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit, small hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (low probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state. One of the fluctuation pattern tables is selected and acquired from the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables based on the number of start storages and the like. Here, the CPU 111A serves as a variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when the special figure variation display game is executed.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, input interface, output interface, etc., and drives the payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100 to drive the payout control device 200. Control to pay out. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball lending request signal from the card unit, and controls for paying out the lending ball.

The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a panel radio wave sensor 62 for detecting the emission of radio waves to the game machine, a starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, a starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, and the like. The winning opening switch 35a in the general winning opening 35, the large winning opening switch 38a in the first special variable winning device 38, the large winning opening switch 39a in the second special variable winning device 39, and the gate switch in the general drawing start gate 34. 34a, the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball discharge port switch 38e arranged in the first special variable winning device 38, and the out ball detection switch 32a that detects all the game balls that have been fired into the game area 32 and finished the game. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 that is connected to and inputs a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches and converts it into a 0V-5V positive logic signal. Is provided. Since the input range of the proximity I / F 121 is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch is illegally shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is cut and floats. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state such as the above and output an abnormality detection signal.

The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123, the third input port 124, or the fourth input port 126, and is read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, the large winning port switches 38a, 39a, and the gate switch 34a are input to the second input port 123. Will be done. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the specific area switch 38d, the remaining ball discharge switch 38e, and the out ball detection switch 32a are input to the fourth input port 126. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124.

Further, in the third input port 124, a detection signal of a magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided on a front frame 12 or the like of the game machine 10, a detection signal of a vibration sensor 65 for detecting the vibration of the game machine 10, and a game machine. The detection signal of the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of 10 and the detection signal of the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 or the like of the game machine 10 are also input. It has become.

Further, a signal from the setting key switch 152 for detecting the operation of the setting key operation unit is input to the third input port 124. The setting key operation unit is provided with a keyhole for inserting the setting key, and is configured so that the setting key can be turned from the first position to the second position (predetermined state) only when the corresponding setting key is inserted. .. The setting key switch 152 is a sensor that can detect that it is in the state of being turned to the second position, and is turned on when it is in the state of being turned to the second position, and is in the state of not being turned to the second position. In some cases, it goes off.

The RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key operation unit are operation units for selecting from a plurality of probability setting values to which probability values that give special results in the special figure fluctuation display game are assigned, and operate these operation units. By doing so, it is possible to select a probability setting value to which a probability value that gives a special result is assigned in the special figure fluctuation display game, and the probability value corresponding to the selected probability setting value is used in the game. There is. Here, six "setting 1" to "setting 6" are prepared as probability setting values.

When selecting the probability setting value, turn on the power of the gaming machine while operating (pressing) the RAM initialization switch 112 with the setting key of the setting key operation unit turned to the second position. The probability setting value change mode is set, and the probability setting value can be changed by operating (pressing) the RAM initialization switch 112 during the probability setting value change mode. The selected probability setting value is displayed on the performance display device 153 for displaying the calculated base value and the accessory ratio. Specifically, the performance display device 153 displays the probability set value information while the operation related to the probability set value is being performed (during the probability set value change mode and the probability set value confirmation mode), and other than that. In, the calculated base value and the accessory ratio are displayed.

Further, by turning on the power of the gaming machine with the setting key of the setting key operation unit turned to the second position (the RAM initialization switch 112 is not operated), the currently selected probability setting value is the performance display device. It is displayed in 153, but the probability setting value cannot be changed. The probability setting value confirmation mode is set. The RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key operation unit cannot be operated unless the front frame 12 is in the open state.
The performance display device 153 is a 7-segment type display, and displays the probability set value by a number of 1 to 6. Of course, the display mode is not limited to this, and any display mode that can recognize the probability set value may be used. Further, a display device of another type such as a liquid crystal display device may be used, or a probability set value may be indicated by the lighting mode of one or a plurality of LEDs, the emission color, and the like.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 and the output to the fourth input port 126 (excluding the detection signal of the out ball detection switch 32a) are from the main board 100 to the relay board 70. It is also supplied to a test firing test device (not shown) via. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

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

The data held by the second input port 123 is read out by asserting the enable signal CE2 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123. be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124, the fourth input port 126, and the first input port 122 described later.

Further, in the input unit 120, a frame radio wave illegal signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 detecting a radio wave) and a payout busy signal (payout control device). Signal indicating whether or not the 200 can accept commands), payout abnormality status signal (status signal indicating payout abnormality), shoot ball out switch signal (signal indicating shortage of game balls before payout), overflow switch signal (A signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (it is full)), and a touch switch signal (for the input of the touch switch provided on the operation unit 24). A first input port 122 is provided which takes in (based on a signal) and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like, and the Schmidt buffer 125 is provided with these input signals. It has a function to remove noise from. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because there is a limit to the number of terminals provided on the gaming microcomputer 111 that receive signals from the outside.

On the other hand, the reset signal RESET whose noise has been removed by the Schmidt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RESET is output directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test firing test device. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to the ports 122, 123, 124, 126 of the input unit 120. The data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset in order to prevent the system from malfunctioning, but each of the input units 120 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded by resetting the gaming microcomputer 111.

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

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

On the other hand, a detection signal that cannot be supplied to the test firing test device as it is, such as the magnetic sensor 61, the panel radio wave sensor 62, and the vibration sensor 65, is once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, a game. It is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test firing test device via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 as an error signal indicating that the machine cannot control the game. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test firing test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not go through the buffer, and the like. There is. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a second output port 134 connected to the data bus 140. The second output port 134 is a first large winning opening solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 1) 38b for opening the first special variable winning device 38, and a second large winning opening solenoid (large) for opening the second special variable winning device 39. The operation data of the winning port solenoid 2) 39b, the lever solenoid 38f for operating the lever member in the first special variable winning device 38, and the normal electric solenoid 37c for opening the normal variable winning device 37 are output and are currently selected. This port is for outputting the display data of the performance display device 153 that displays the stochastic set value.
Further, the output unit 130 has a third output port 135 for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content to be displayed on the batch display device 50, and the batch display device 50. A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information about the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal plate 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, for example, an external device installed in a game store (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.), and can provide information about the game machine 10. It can be supplied to an external device. Further, a firing permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmidt buffer 132.

Further, the output unit 130 receives the operation data signals of the large winning opening solenoids 38b and 39b, the lever solenoid 38f, and the peripheral current solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal. It is output from the second driver 138b and the fourth output port 136 that output the on / off drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 output from the driver (drive circuit) 138a and the third output port 135. The external information signal supplied from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 that output the on / off drive signal of the digit line on the current draw-in side of the batch display device 50 to the external device such as the management device is sent to the external information terminal board 71. The fourth driver 138d to be output and the fifth driver 138e to generate and output a drive signal by receiving the display data signal of the performance display device 153 output from the second output port 134 are provided. Data is transmitted from the second output port 134 to the fifth driver 138e by serial communication.

DC32V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage to the first driver 138a so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. DC5V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage to the fifth driver 138e so that the performance display device 153 operating at 5V can be driven.
Further, DC12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment line of the batch display device 50. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit wire is for pulling out the digit wire corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

A dynamic drive system in which a current is passed through the anode terminal of the LED via the segment wire by the second driver 138b that outputs 12V, and a current is drawn from the cathode terminal via the segment wire by the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in, and the LEDs are turned on.
The fourth driver 138d, which outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal plate 71, supplies the external information signal with a level of 12V, so that DC12V is supplied.
The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to an external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of bilateral communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can send and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 by serial communication. Since the transmission / reception of such data is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a normal general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as input ports 122, 123, 124, 126 are provided. No.

Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the winning port switch 35a, the large winning port switches 38a, 39a, and the gate. The switch 34a is provided with a coil for magnetic detection, and a non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball by utilizing the phenomenon that the magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil is used. Has been done. Further, the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 or the like is a micro switch having mechanical contacts. Can be used.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 is for displaying images on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 311 like the game microcomputer 111. It is equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 that controls sound output in order to reproduce various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

The main control microcomputer 311 holds a program ROM 321 consisting of a program executed by the CPU and a PROM (programmable read-only memory) that stores various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and stored contents even if power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. A possible FeRAM 323 and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a timing means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. Further, a WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes commands from the game microcomputer 111, determines the effect content, instructs the VDP 312 about the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 of the playback sound, lights the decorative lamp, and the motor. And the drive control of the solenoid, the management of the production time, etc. are executed.

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

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

From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the video of the display device 41 with the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30, and a synchronization signal for giving data transmission timing. STS is input. It should be noted that the VDP 312 informs the main control microcomputer 311 that it is in a state of waiting for reception of interrupt signals INT0 to n and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing to the VRAM. The wait signal WAIT etc. for the purpose is also input.

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

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

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

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

Further, the effect control device 300 includes an effect button switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the glass frame 15, a touch panel 29 provided on the glass frame 15, an initial position of a motor in the board effect device 44, and the like. The function of detecting the on / off state of the effect switch 47 (effect motor switch) and inputting the detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300. A switch input circuit 336 having a function of detecting and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 drives a motor or a solenoid in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 300 having the above configuration and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 300. DC32V, display device 41 consisting of liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving motor and LED, DC5V for power supply voltage of command I / F331, DC15V for driving motor, LED and speaker It is configured to do. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, the DC- is used to generate DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V. A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device in the reset state. In addition, VDP312 (VDPREST signal), sound source LSI314, amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) that drives the speaker, control circuit 332-334 (IORESET) that drives and controls lamps, motors, etc., as output from the main control microcomputer 311. It is supplied to the signal) and puts them in the reset state. Further, a cooling FAN 45 for cooling various parts of the gaming machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a gaming ball (pachinko ball) toward the gaming area 32 from a hitting ball launching device (not shown). The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by the direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged in various places in the game area 32, and the normal drawing start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35. , The starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 39, or the game area flows into the out port 30a provided at the bottom of the game area 32. It is discharged from 32. Then, when the game ball wins in the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 38, or the second special variable winning device 39, the number according to the type of winning opening. The prize ball is discharged from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 3) to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the glass frame 15.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player adjusts the firing force and launches a gaming ball into the left gaming area (so-called left-handed) to move the starting winning opening 36 or the starting winning opening 36 to the left. It is possible to aim for a prize in the arranged general prize opening 35, and by launching a game ball into the right game area (so-called right-handed), the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device, and the normal variable winning device 37 are launched. It is possible to aim for a prize in the device 38, the second special variable winning device 39, and the general winning opening 35 arranged on the right side of the second special variable winning device 39.

A gate switch 34a including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal figure start gate 34 is provided in the normal figure start gate 34, and is driven into the game area 32. When the game ball passes through the start gate 34 of the normal drawing, it is detected by the gate switch 34a. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the number of normal figure start storages is an upper limit number (for example, four) based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal figure start gate 34. If it is less than), the number of normal figure start storages is added (+1) and one normal figure start memory is stored in ROM 111B. The stored number of the normal map start prize is displayed on the normal map hold display 56 of the batch display device 50. In addition, the hit determination random value (hit random value) for determining the result of the normal map fluctuation display game extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a is stored in the normal map start memory. It is supposed to be done.

Then, when there is a memory for starting the normal map and the normal variable display game can be started, that is, the normal variable display game is hit and the normal variable winning device 37 is converted to the open state, that is, the normal map variable display game is not being executed. If it is not in the hit state, the hit judgment random value stored in the first stored normal map start memory is compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B, and the hit / miss of the normal map variation display game is judged. Then, the process of starting the normal map fluctuation display game is performed. When the hit determination random value matches the determination value, the normal map variation display game becomes a hit and a specific result mode (normal map specific result) is derived.

Further, the game control device 100 predetermines a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns over a predetermined fluctuation time in the normal map display unit 58 provided in the batch display device 50 as a process for executing the normal map variation display game. After performing the display during the fluctuation of the normal map, which is repeatedly displayed in the ordered order, the process of displaying the normal map fluctuation display game in which the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result is stopped and displayed is performed. It should be noted that the normal figure display unit 58 is configured by the display device 41, and for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc. are used as ordinary identification information, and after displaying the figures in a predetermined time variation, the display is stopped and the result is displayed. It may be configured.

When the result of the normal fluctuation display game is a hit, the lighting pattern, which is a special result mode, is stopped and displayed on the normal figure display unit 58, and the normal electric solenoid 37c is operated to display the movable member of the normal fluctuation winning device 37. Control is performed to open for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds). That is, the game control device 100 serves as a conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member). If the result of the normal map variation display game is out of sync, the normal map display unit 58 is controlled to display a lighting pattern that is the result of the out of alignment.

Further, the winning ball to the starting winning opening 36 and the winning ball to the normal variable winning device 37 are detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a, respectively, which are provided inside. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the first start memory that forms the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning of the start winning opening 36 is limited to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). In addition to storing, the second start memory, which forms the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning of the normal variable winning device 37, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Based on the winning to the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37, the big hit random value, the big hit symbol random value, and each variable pattern random value are extracted as the starting memory information, respectively. The numerical value is stored in the RAM 111B as the first start storage and the second start storage. Then, the stored number of the start storage is the first storage display unit 53 (special figure 1 hold display) and the second storage display unit 54 (special figure 2 hold display) for notifying the start winning number of the batch display device 50. In addition to being displayed on the display device 41 of the center case 40, it is also displayed as a decorative special drawing start memory display.

The game control device 100 plays a special figure 1 variation display game on the special figure 1 display device 51 (first variation display device) based on the first start memory, and the special figure 2 display 52 (1st variation display device) based on the second start memory. The special figure 2 fluctuation display game is played on the second fluctuation display device). The special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed at the same time, but while one special figure variable display game is being executed, the other special figure variable display game becomes the first special result (big hit). In that case, one of the special figure fluctuation display games is terminated as a result other than the special result (missing result). In addition, if the other special figure variation display game has a second special result (small hit) during the execution of one special figure variation display game, the one is concerned until the end of the special gaming state based on the small hit. The special figure fluctuation display game is interrupted.

That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 executes the special figure 1 variable display game (first special figure variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 36 (first start winning area). It serves as a first execution control means for controlling. Further, the game control device (game control means) 100 is a special figure 2 variable display game (second special figure variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37 (second start winning area). It serves as a second execution control means for performing execution control.

In the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, after the variable display is performed, a predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed. When the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode (big hit result mode) corresponding to the first special result. It becomes a big hit and becomes the first special game state (so-called big hit state). Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 corresponds to the second special result (small hit result mode). It becomes a small hit and becomes a second special game state (so-called small hit state). That is, the special figure 1 display 51 serves as a first variable display means capable of displaying the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 36. Further, the special figure 2 display 52 serves as a second variable display means capable of displaying the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37.

Further, after the end of the big hit game state (first special game state), the game control device (game control means) 100 is in a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (the probability of hitting is high and the probability of hitting is high). It is possible to control to generate a gaming state (specific gaming state) in which the game can proceed by (with support). That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 forms the specific game state generating means.

Further, in response to the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, the decorative special figure variation in which a plurality of types of decorative identification symbols (numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc.) are variablely displayed on the display device 41. The display game is now running. The decorative special figure variable display game on the display device 41 includes a decorative special figure 1 variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game and a decorative special figure 2 variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game. Yes, these are displayed in separate display areas. Then, the variation display is performed according to the variation of the corresponding special figure variation display game, and the display corresponding to the result is performed according to the derivation of the result mode in the corresponding special map variation display game.

That is, the display device 41 variablely displays the decorative identification information (decorative identification symbol) corresponding to the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) and the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game). It is a decorative variation display means that can display a decorative variation display game (decorative special figure variation display game). It should be noted that different display devices may be used in the decorative special figure 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure 2 variable display game, or only one of the decorative special figure variable display games may be displayed. Further, the game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability of a small hit is higher in the special figure 2 variable display game (the probability of a small hit in the special figure 1 variable display game is 0), but it is special in the normal gaming state. FIG. 2 Fluctuation display A long variation with a very long variation time (about 10 minutes) is selected as the variation pattern of the game. As a result, the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game becomes inefficient in terms of time in the normal game state, and the player does not select the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game aiming at the acquisition of a small hit in the normal game state. I have to. Therefore, in the normal game state, it is advantageous for the player to hit left to aim at the start winning opening 36 and play the special figure 1 variable display game.
The length variation time is about 10 minutes, but it may be longer or shorter (5 minutes, 50 minutes, 10 hours, etc.). Further, the time of the long fluctuation may be different depending on the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. Specifically, for example, when the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is off or a small hit, a long variation with a variation time of about 10 minutes is selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game. When the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is a big hit, a long variation with a variation time of about 5 minutes may be selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game.

Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the game microcomputer 111 mainly includes the main process shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 ms).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 5, first, a process for disabling interrupts (step X1) is performed, and then a stack pointer which is the start address of an area for saving the value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs. The stack pointer setting process (step X2) for setting is performed. Next, register bank 0 is specified (step X3), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step X4). In the case of the present embodiment, the range of the RAM address is 0000h to 01FFh, 00h or 01h is taken as the upper rank, and the first 00h is set in step X4. Next, the firing stop signal is output and the firing permission signal is set to the prohibited state (step X5). The firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a firing stop signal, and the firing of the game ball is prohibited.

After that, the states of the RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key switch 152 are read (step X6), and a process of setting the power-on delay timer (step X7) is performed. In the process of step X7, the slave control means (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to the instructions from the game control device 100 that is the main control means by setting a predetermined initial value. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for the program to start normally is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 temporarily starts up first, and the command is sent to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) starts up, and the slave control device Can prevent the command from being missed. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 delays the start of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the start of the slave control device (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.). It serves as a waiting means for setting the waiting time.

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

After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step X7), it is determined whether a power failure has occurred (step X8), and if a power failure has occurred (step X8; Y), the power of the gaming machine is supplied. Wait for it to be blocked.
Specifically, in step X8, for example, the number of times (for example, twice) that the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set, and the power failure monitoring signal is turned on. Determine if there is any. Then, when the power failure monitoring signal is on, it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the set number of checks. Then, if the power failure monitoring signal is not continuously turned on for the number of checks, the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. If the power failure monitoring signal remains on for the number of checks, it is determined that a power failure has occurred. The same applies to steps X34 and X54 described later. In this way, by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent false detection of a power failure due to noise or the like, and appropriately deal with problems when the power is turned on. can do.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to deal with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the start of the game control device 100, which is the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of turning on the power. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power cutoff are retained, so backup processing etc. is performed when a power failure occurs here. There is no need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM, and the burden of control can be reduced.

On the other hand, when a power failure has not occurred (step X8; N), the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step X9), and it is determined whether the timer value is 0 (step X10). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step X10; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of determining whether a power failure has occurred (step X8). When the value of the timer is 0 (step X10; Y), that is, when the standby time has expired, access permission is granted to the read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM (step). X11), output off-data to all output ports (set to no output) (step X12).

Next, a serial port (a port previously mounted on the game microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in this embodiment) is set (step X13), and the game microcomputer is used. A process (step X14) for activating a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in 111 (clock generator) is performed. The CTC circuit is provided in the clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator has a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) with respect to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. It also includes a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that triggers a random number update to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.
Next, the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X15). Here, on the premise that there is an abnormality in the RAM regardless of whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM, the RAM abnormality flag is temporarily set in a predetermined register.

Next, it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah) (step X16), and if it is normal (step X16; Y), the power failure inspection in the RWM. It is determined whether the value of the region 2 is the normal power failure inspection region check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step X17). Then, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step X17; Y), the checksum calculation process (step X18) for calculating the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is performed, and the calculated checksum and the power are turned off. It is determined whether the checksums of the above match (step X19). If the checksums match (step X19; Y), the RAM error flag is cleared (step X20) because there is no abnormality in the RAM, and the process proceeds to step X21.

If it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step X16; N or step X17; N), and if it is determined that the checksums do not match (step X19; N), the step. It is determined whether both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are in the ON state based on the state read by X6 (step X21). Then, when at least one of the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the off state (step X21; N), it is determined whether the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X22). When the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X22; Y), since there is an abnormality in the RAM, the main abnormality error notification command for notifying that the game control device 100 is abnormal is issued to the effect control board (effect control). It is transmitted to the device 300) (step X24).

On the other hand, when the RAM abnormality flag is not set (step X22; N), it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag is set (step X23). Then, when the probability setting changing flag is set (step X23; Y), the command for notifying the main abnormality error is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X24). The probability setting flag set here is the probability setting flag set before the occurrence of a power failure. That is, if the power of the gaming machine is cut off and restarted while the probability set value is being changed, the operation of the gaming control device 100 is stopped, so the process of step X24 is performed.
Next, the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped is output to the fifth driver 138e via the second output port 134 (step X25). As a result, the performance display device 153 displays when the game is stopped. After that, the on-data of the security signal is output and the off-data of the signal other than the security signal is output (step X26), and the process returns to step X25.

Further, when both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are in the ON state (step X21; Y), it is determined whether the RAM error flag is set (step X27). Then, when the RAM abnormality flag is not set (step X27; N), the probability setting changing flag is set (step X29). As a result, the mode shifts to the probability setting value change mode. After that, the command for which the probability setting is being changed is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X30), and the process proceeds to step X31. Based on receiving the command during the probability setting change, the effect control device 300 displays the display device 41, emits light from the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, operates the board effect device 44, and the speakers 19a and 19b. Notifies that the probability setting value is being changed by outputting voice from the user.
On the other hand, when the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X27; Y), the process of clearing the probability set value (step X28) is performed. As a result, 0 is set in the area for the probability setting value in the RWM, and the probability setting value becomes “setting 1”. After that, the processes of steps X29 and X30 are performed, and the process proceeds to step X31.

Further, when at least one of the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the off state (step X21; N), and neither the RAM abnormality flag nor the probability setting changing flag is set (step X22; N and step X23). In N), it is determined whether the setting key switch 152 is in the ON state based on the state read in step X6 (step X35). Then, when the setting key switch 152 is not in the ON state (step X35; N), it is determined whether the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the ON state based on the state read in step X6 (step X43).

When it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is not in the ON state (step X43; N), that is, when both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step X41 and the power failure occurs. Performs processing when it is restored normally.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the ON state (step X43; Y), the process proceeds to step X44 to perform initialization processing. That is, the RAM initialization switch 112 serves as an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Make a means of conversion.

When the setting key switch 152 is in the ON state (step X35; Y), the probability setting confirmation flag is set (step X36). As a result, the mode shifts to the probability setting value confirmation mode. After that, the command for which the probability setting is being confirmed is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X37). Based on receiving the command during the probability setting confirmation, the effect control device 300 displays the display device 41, emits light from the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, operates the board effect device 44, and the speakers 19a and 19b. Notifies that the probability setting value is being confirmed by outputting the voice by.

Then, in order to guarantee the output of the security signal for 50 msec or longer, the value corresponding to 128 msec is saved in the security signal control timer area (step X31). The security signal is output in the probability setting change / confirmation process (step X122) of the timer interrupt process in the probability setting value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode, and in other cases, the external information editing of the timer interrupt process is edited. It is output in the process (step X120). Therefore, when the probability setting value change mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode ends in less than 128 msec, the security signal is continuously output by the external information editing process (step X120) of the timer interrupt process. That is, even if the probability setting value change mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode ends in less than 128 msec, the security signal is output for 128 msec after shifting to the probability set value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode. To. The value saved in the security signal control timer area in step X31 is not limited to the value corresponding to 128 ms. However, since it is necessary to output a security signal for at least 50 msec after shifting to the probability set value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode, it is necessary to save the value corresponding to 50 msec or more.

Then, the interrupt is permitted (step X32), and it is determined whether the setting key switch 152 is in the off state (step X33). In step X33, the determination is not made based on the state read in step X6 (state at power-on), but in the state read in the input process (step X103) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) (current state). Judgment based on. When it is determined in step X33 that the setting key switch 152 is in the off state, the probability setting value is determined.
When the setting key switch 152 is not in the off state (step X33; N), it is determined whether a power failure has occurred (step X34), and when a power failure has not occurred (step X34; N), step X33 is performed. Return, and if a power failure has occurred (step X34; Y), the process proceeds to step X55. When it is determined in step X34 that a power failure has occurred while the probability setting changing flag is set, in step X23 of the main process (FIGS. 5 and 6) after the power failure is restored. It is determined that the probability setting changing flag is set.

On the other hand, when the setting key switch 152 is in the off state (step X33; Y), a process for disabling interrupts (step X38) is performed. The timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) is performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec) between the process of enabling interrupts (step X32) and the process of disabling interrupts (steps X38 and X55). .. In the timer interrupt process, the probability setting change / confirmation process (step X122), which is a process related to the probability set value, is performed. That is, the main process is on standby until the change or confirmation of the probability set value is completed (or until a power failure occurs).
Next, a command to end the notification is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X39). Based on receiving the command to end the notification, the effect control device 300 ends the execution notification (notification indicating that the probability setting value is being changed or notification indicating that the probability setting value is being confirmed). ..

Next, it is determined whether or not the probability setting changing flag is set (step X40), and when the probability setting changing flag is not set (step X40; N), that is, when the probability setting checking flag is set. Performs a power failure recovery process (step X41) that saves an initial value at the time of power failure recovery in an area to be initialized (for example, a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring). The probability setting confirmation flag is cleared in this step X41.
After that, the command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game processing number is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X42), and the process proceeds to step X47. In the case of this embodiment, in step X42, a plurality of model designation commands, probability setting information commands, special figure 1 hold count commands, special figure 2 hold count commands, probability information commands, effect count information commands, screen designation commands, and the like. Send the command. As the screen designation command, if both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are in the normal processing described later, that is, if the special figure variation display game is not being executed and the special game state is not in progress, the command is waiting for a customer. Send the command of the customer waiting demo screen, otherwise send the command of the recovery screen. Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a high-probability number-of-times information command or the like is also transmitted.

On the other hand, when the probability setting changing flag is set (step X40; Y), the RAM area other than the probability setting value is cleared to 0 (step X44). In step X44, the RAM area for the probability set value (work area (1 byte area of the probability set value)) and the RAM area for performance display (display of base value and accessory ratio) (work area and stack area) are cleared. Instead, clear the RAM area (work area and stack area) for game control to 0. Therefore, the probability setting changing flag is cleared in this step X44. In step X44, the stack area and the unused area may or may not be cleared.

Then, the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step X45). The area to be initialized here is a customer waiting demo area and an area related to the setting of the production mode. Then, the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X46). In the case of this embodiment, in step X46, a model designation command, a probability setting information command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, an effect number information command, and a RAM initialization command (customer waiting). Along with displaying the demo screen, a plurality of commands such as a command for notifying RAM initialization by light and sound for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) are transmitted. In addition to these commands, depending on the model, a production count information command, a support count information command, etc., which is information on the number of executions of the special figure variation display game with normal electric support, are also transmitted.

Next, a process of starting and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step X47). Specifically, the CPU 111A sets a code (designated value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. In addition, the bit transposition pattern of the hard random number (here, the jackpot random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is also set. The bit transposition pattern is a method of exchanging the extracted random number bits (arrangement before the upper bit transposition) by exchanging them in a predetermined order and storing them as different bit arrangements (arrangement after the lower bit transposition). It is a pattern that determines. By exchanging the bits of the random number according to this bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern, or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Further, the user may be able to set it arbitrarily.

After that, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of turning on the power are extracted, and the corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, the random numbers that determine the hit symbol of the special figure). RWM as the initial value (start value) of (big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), random number that determines the hit of the normal figure (win random number), random number that determines whether or not to win the fall lottery (fall lottery random number)) After saving in the predetermined area of (step X48), the interrupt is permitted (step X49). In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment, the initial value of the soft random number register is configured to change each time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial random numbers. By doing so, the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software can be broken, and it can be difficult for the player to acquire an illegal random number.

Subsequently, the initial value random number update process (step X50) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers is performed. Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the winning random number, and the fall lottery random number are generated by using the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. It is configured as follows. However, the jackpot random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock whose speed is equal to or higher than the CPU operating clock, and the jackpot symbol random number, small hit symbol random number, hit random number, and fall lottery random number are processed by the program. It is a "slow counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing) having the same cycle as the timer interrupt processing which is a unit. In addition, in the big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number, hit random number, and fall lottery random number, the so-called "initial value change method" that changes the start value using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number goes around. "Is adopted. It should be noted that each random number may be a counter-type update by +1 or -1, or a random-type update in which all the values in the range appear separately without duplication until one cycle is completed. That is, the big hit random number is a random number updated only by the hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the winning random number, and the fall lottery random number are random numbers updated by the hardware and software.
In this embodiment, since a random number (hit symbol random number) for determining the hit symbol of the normal figure is not provided, there is only one type of hit symbol of the normal figure, but a hit symbol random number is provided and the hit symbol of the normal figure is provided. May be selected from a plurality of types.

After the initial value random number update process in step X50, a process for disabling interrupts (step X51) is performed, and a performance display editing process (step X52) is performed. Then, after performing the process of permitting the interrupt (step X53), it is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred (step X54), and if no power failure has occurred (step X54; N), the initial value random number update process is performed. Return to (step X50). That is, when a power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number update process, the performance display editing process, and the power failure monitoring are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step X50) (step X49), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process will be executed with priority, and the timer interrupt will be executed. It is possible to avoid the interrupt processing being overwhelmed by waiting for the initial value random number update processing.

In the initial value random number update process in step X50, in addition to the main process, there is also a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process, and if such a method is adopted, the initial value is used in both cases. In order to avoid executing the random number update process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt when the initial value random number update process is performed in the main process. If the initial value random number update process is not performed in the timer interrupt process and only in the main process, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process, which simplifies the main process. It has the advantage of being converted.

On the other hand, when a power failure occurs (step X54; Y), a process of temporarily disabling interrupts (step X55) and a process of outputting off-data to all output ports (step X56) are performed.
After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step X57), and the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step X58). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step X59) for calculating the checksum when the power of the RWM is turned off and a process (step X60) for saving the calculated checksum, a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step X61). ), And then wait for the power of the gaming machine to be turned off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is turned off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power is cut off is correctly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) that comprehensively controls the game, and the sub-control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.) that perform various controls according to the instructions from the main control means. ), The main control means is a standby means (game control device) that delays the start of the main control means and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the start of the slave control device when the power is turned on. 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined standby time are provided.
Further, a power supply device 400 for supplying electric power to various devices is provided, the power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when the occurrence of a power failure is detected, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) is provided. , It is determined that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period.

Further, in the main control means (game control device 100), the RAM 111C capable of storing data, the initialization operation unit (RAM initialization switch 112) capable of being operated from the outside, and the initialization operation unit are operated. It is provided with an initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C based on the above, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the standby time.
Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is configured to allow access to the RAM 111C after the waiting time has elapsed.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. The timer interrupt process is started by inputting a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator to the CPU 111A. That is, it is an interrupt routine that is started in a predetermined cycle. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 is started.

When the timer interrupt process is started, first, register bank 1 is specified (step X101). By switching to the register bank 1, it is equivalent to performing a register save process of transferring the value held in a predetermined register (for example, the register used in the main process) to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, the D register) (step X102). In step X102, the same processing as in step X4 in the main processing is performed, but the register banks are different. Next, input processing from various sensors and switches, signal acquisition, that is, input processing (step X103) for reading the state of each input port is performed.

Next, it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag or the probability setting checking flag is set (step X104), and when the probability setting changing flag or the probability setting checking flag is set (step X104; Y). , Probability setting change / confirmation processing (step X122) is performed, and timer interrupt processing is terminated.
On the other hand, when both the probability setting changing flag and the probability setting confirming flag are not set (step X104; N), the solenoids (large winning opening solenoids 38b, 39b) are based on the output data set in various processes. , Lever solenoid 38f, Fuden solenoid 37c) and other actuators are subjected to output processing (step X105) for driving control and the like. When the firing stop signal is output in step X5 in the main processing, the firing permission signal is output by performing this output processing, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permitted state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, the signal is not processed. Further, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating the state of launch permission as seen from the game control device, and the second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the state of launch permission as seen from the payout control device is also payout control. Generated within the device and output to the launch control device. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the game ball is configured to be ready to launch.

Next, the payout command transmission process (step X106), the random number update process 1 (step X107), and the random number update process 2 (step X108) for outputting the commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200 are performed. After that, monitoring whether there is a normal signal input from the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, and the large winning port switches 38a, 39a, setting the prize ball, the front frame and the glass The winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step X109) for opening the frame and monitoring errors such as illegal winning of the normal variable winning device 37 and the special variable winning devices 38 and 39 is performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110). Abnormal discharge means that the number of game balls discharged from the first special variable prize device 38 (the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball discharge port switch 38e) in the first special variable prize device 38 is The number of game balls that have flowed into the first special variable winning device 38 (the number of game balls detected by the large winning opening switch 38a) is exceeded. If an abnormal discharge is occurring, the abnormal discharge flag is set. Then, if an abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110; Y), the process proceeds to step X116. That is, the game is prevented from progressing.

On the other hand, when the abnormal discharge is not occurring (step X110; N), the start port switch monitoring process (step X111) for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) are extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37. Then, the special figure 1 game process (step X112) for processing the special figure 1 variable display game, the special figure 2 game process (step X113) for performing the special figure 2 variable display game, and the normal figure variable display game processing are performed. A segment LED provided on the gaming machine 10 for performing a normal drawing game process (step X114) and driving a segment LED for displaying a special figure variation display game and various information related to the game so as to display desired contents. The editing process (step X115) is performed.

Next, a magnet fraud monitoring process (step X116) that checks the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 and determines whether or not there is an abnormality, and a process that checks the detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62 and determines whether or not there is an abnormality. Radio fraud monitoring process (step X117), vibration fraud monitoring process (step X118) that checks the detection signal from the vibration sensor 65 to determine if there is any abnormality, and determines whether abnormal discharge has occurred. Perform the abnormal discharge monitoring process (step X119). Further, external information editing processing (step X120) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer and performance display monitor control processing (step X121) for controlling the performance display monitor 153 are performed, and the timer interrupt processing is completed. do.

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

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
FIG. 8 shows the start port switch monitoring process (step X111) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process. In this start port switch monitoring process, first, a start port 1 (start winning port 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step X491), and a hard random number acquisition process (step X492) is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not there is information with a start opening prize set when a big hit random number is acquired based on the winning to the start winning opening 36 in the hard random number acquisition process (step X493).

If the starting opening winning information is not set based on the winning to the starting winning opening 36 (step X493; N), the process proceeds to step X499. In this case, the information that there is no starting opening prize is set.
On the other hand, when the information with the starting opening winning is set based on the winning to the starting winning opening 36 (step X493; Y), it is determined whether the special figure has a low probability and no time reduction (normal gaming state). (Step X494). Then, in the case of low probability of special figure & no time reduction (step X494; Y), the process proceeds to step X497. Further, when the special figure has a low probability and the time is not shortened (step X494; N), a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step X495), and an effect command setting process (step X496) is performed.

Based on the reception of the right-handed instruction notification command, the effect control device 300 performs right-handed instruction notification instructing the player to perform right-handed by display, voice, or the like. Right-handed is more advantageous for the player when in a specific game state or special game state, and the start winning opening 36, which is designed so that a player cannot win a prize unless he / she hits left, is in a specific game state or special game state. When a prize is detected inside, a right-handed instruction is notified.

Then, a table for setting the information of the hold by the start port 1 is prepared (step X497), and the special figure start port switch common process (step X498) is performed. Next, a starting port 2 (ordinary variable winning device 37) winning monitoring table was prepared (step X499), a hard random number acquisition process (step X500) was performed, and a big hit random number was acquired based on the winning of the ordinary variable winning device 37. It is determined whether or not there is information on the starting opening winning that is set in the case (step X501).

If the start opening winning information is not set based on the winning of the normal variable winning device 37 (step X501; N), the starting opening switch monitoring process is terminated. In this case, the information that there is no starting opening prize is set.
On the other hand, when the information with the start opening winning is set based on the winning of the normal variable winning device 37 (step X501; Y), is the Fuden (normal variable winning device 37) operating, that is, normal? It is determined whether or not the variable winning device 37 is in the open state in which the game ball can be won by operating (step X502), and if the normal power is operating (step X502; Y), the process proceeds to step X504. Transition. On the other hand, when the normal electric power is not operating (step X502; N), it is determined whether or not the normal electric power is being generated (step X503).

In the determination of whether or not a fraudulent occurrence is occurring, it is determined that fraudulent occurrence is occurring when the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variable winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the number of fraudulent occurrence determinations (for example, 5). In the normal variable winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state, and the game ball can be won only in the open state. Therefore, if a game ball wins in the closed state, it means that some abnormality or fraud has occurred, and if there is a game ball that wins in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of fraudulent prizes. Then, when the number of fraudulent winnings counted in this way is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of fraud occurrence determinations (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

If an illegal operation is occurring (step X503; Y), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is prevented from being generated any more. Further, when the fraudulent electric power is not occurring (step X503; N), a table for setting the information of the hold by the start port 2 is prepared (step X504), and the special figure start port switch common process (step X505) is performed. Then, the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
FIG. 9 shows a special start port switch common process (steps X498, X505) in the above-mentioned start port switch monitoring process. The special figure start port switch common process is a process that is commonly performed for each input when the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are input.

In this special figure start port switch common process, first, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored is sent to the external management device of the game machine 10. The start port signal output count, which is the number of outputs, is loaded (step X521), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step X522), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step X523).
If the number of outputs does not overflow (step X523; N), the updated value is saved in the start port signal output count area of the RWM (step X524), and the special figure hold (start) corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored is held. It is determined whether the number of storage), that is, the number of special figure reservations (starting storage) to be updated is less than the upper limit value (here, 4) (step X525). On the other hand, when the number of outputs overflows (step X523; Y), the process proceeds to step X525. Here, the number of outputs can be stored up to 255, but if the number of outputs is stored up to the upper limit, the value is not saved after the update because the loop is looped by +1 update and becomes 0.

Then, when the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step X525; N), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, when the number of special figure reservations to be updated is less than the upper limit (step X525; Y), the number of special figure reservations to be updated (the number of special figure 1 hold or the number of special figure 2 hold) is updated by +1. (Step X526), the target start opening winning flag is saved (step X527). Next, the address of the start port switch to be monitored and the random number storage area corresponding to the number of reserved special figures is calculated (step X528), and the big hit random number prepared by the hard random number acquisition process is saved in the big hit random number storage area of RWM. (Step X529).

After that, the jackpot symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step X530), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step X531). Next, the fall lottery random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step X532), and saved in the fall lottery random number storage area of the RWM (step X533).
Next, it is determined whether or not the winning is in the starting port 2 (normal variable winning device 37) (step X534), and if the winning is not in the starting port 2 (step X534; N), the process proceeds to step X537. On the other hand, in the case of winning the starting port 2 (step X534; Y), the small hit symbol random number is extracted and prepared (step X535), and saved in the small hit symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step X536). ..

Then, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the corresponding variation pattern random number storage area of the RWM (step X537), and the special figure reservation information determination process (step X538), which is a look-ahead process, is performed. Next, the start port switch to be monitored and the decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure hold number are prepared (step X539), the effect command setting process (step X540) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is performed. finish.
That is, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 36, and the predetermined random number can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit as the first starting memory. It serves as a starting memory means. Further, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37, and the predetermined random number can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit as the second starting memory. 2 Makes a start storage means.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
10 and 11 show the special figure hold information determination process (step X538) in the above-mentioned special figure start port switch common process. The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining result-related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

In this special figure hold information determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is in progress (during the first special gaming state) (step X541), and if the jackpot is in progress (step X541; Y), the special figure hold information determination is made. End the process. On the other hand, when the jackpot is not hit (step X541; N), the start opening winning flag saved in step X527 of the special drawing start opening switch common process is checked, and the starting opening 1 (starting opening winning opening 36) is won. (Step X542).

In the case of winning a prize in the starting port 1 (step X542; Y), the process proceeds to step X544 to perform look-ahead. On the other hand, when the prize is not won in the starting port 1 (step X542; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure has a low probability and no time reduction (during a normal gaming state) (step X543). Then, when the special figure low probability & no time reduction is in progress (step X543; Y), the special figure reservation information determination process is terminated. That is, in the normal gaming state, long variation with a very long variation time (about 10 minutes) is selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game, but in this case, look-ahead is not performed. On the other hand, when it is not in the special figure low probability & no time reduction (step X543; N), it is determined whether the special figure high probability is in progress (step X544).

If the special figure is not in high probability (step X544; N), the process proceeds to step X548. On the other hand, when the special figure high probability is in progress (step X544; Y), is the value of the fall lottery random number prepared in step X532 of the special figure start port switch common process within the range of the judgment value of the fall winning? Determination (step X545). Next, a look-ahead fall lottery information command corresponding to the determination result is prepared (step X546), an effect command setting process (step X547) is performed, and a low probability determination flag is prepared (step X548).

Then, a look-ahead jackpot determination process (step X549) is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot depending on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value (big hit low probability determination value). When the determination result is a big hit (step X550; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start port switch is set (step X551), and the preparation is made in step X530 of the special figure start port switch common process. The stop symbol information corresponding to the big hit symbol random number is acquired (step X552), and the process proceeds to step X559. On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit (step X550; N), the start port winning flag saved in step X527 of the special figure start port switch common process is checked, and the start port 2 (normal variable winning device 37). (Step X553).

If the starting port 2 is not won (step X553; N), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step X558), and the process proceeds to step X559. On the other hand, in the case of winning the starting port 2 (step X553; Y), the small hit determination process (step X554) of determining whether the big hit random value is a small hit depending on whether or not it matches the small hit determination value. I do. When the determination result is a small hit (step X555; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step X556), and the small hit symbol prepared in step X535 of the special figure start port switch common process is set. The stop symbol information corresponding to the random number is acquired (step X557), and the process proceeds to step X559. On the other hand, when the determination result is not a small hit (step X555; N), the stop symbol information of the outlier is set (step X558), and the stop symbol information acquired in step X552 or X557 or the stop symbol information is set in step X558. The stopped symbol information that has been stopped is saved in the symbol information area (step X559).

After that, a look-ahead stop symbol command (low probability) corresponding to the target start port switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step X560), and the effect command setting process (step X561) is performed.
Next, a pre-reading jackpot determination process (step X563) in which a high probability determination flag is prepared (step X562) and whether or not the jackpot random value matches the jackpot determination value (big hit high probability determination value) is determined to be a jackpot. I do. Then, when the determination result is a big hit (step X564; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start port switch is set (step X565), and in step X530 of the special figure start port switch common process. The stop symbol information corresponding to the prepared jackpot symbol random number is acquired (step X566), and the process proceeds to step X573. On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit (step X564; N), the start port winning flag saved in step X527 of the special figure start port switch common process is checked, and the start port 2 (normal variable winning device 37). (Step X567).

If the starting port 2 is not won (step X567; N), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step X572), and the process proceeds to step X573. On the other hand, in the case of winning the starting port 2 (step X567; Y), the small hit determination process (step X568) of determining whether the big hit random value is a small hit depending on whether or not it matches the small hit determination value. I do. When the determination result is a small hit (step X569; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step X570), and the small hit symbol prepared in step X535 of the special figure start port switch common process is set. The stop symbol information corresponding to the random number is acquired (step X571), and the process proceeds to step X573. On the other hand, when the determination result is not a small hit (step X569; N), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step X572), and it is determined whether or not the special figure is in high probability (step X573).

Then, if the special figure is not in high probability (step X573; N), the process proceeds to step X575. On the other hand, when the special symbol has a high probability (step X573; Y), the stop symbol information acquired in step X566 or X571 or the stop symbol information in step X572 is set in the symbol information area where the stop symbol information is saved in step X559. The stop symbol information set in the above is overwritten and saved (step X574). The stop symbol information saved in the symbol information area is used for pre-reading of fluctuation patterns and the like.

Next, a look-ahead stop symbol command (high probability) corresponding to the target start port switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step X575), and the effect command setting process (step X576) is performed. As described above, in the present embodiment, each time the special figure reservation information determination process is executed, the result of determination by the jackpot low probability determination value and the result of determination by the jackpot high probability determination value are transmitted to the effect control device 300. Will be done.
Next, the special figure information setting process (step X577) for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern is performed, and the variation pattern setting process (step X578) for setting the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is performed. I do.
Then, a look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number indicating the variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step X579), and the effect command setting process (step X580) is performed to determine the special figure hold information. End the process. The special figure information setting process in step X577 and the variation pattern setting process in step X578 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special map normal processing.

By the above processing, the look-ahead fall lottery information command including the lottery result of the fall lottery for the special figure change display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead target and the look-ahead stop including the result of the special figure change display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead target. A pre-reading variation pattern command including information on the symbol command and the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is prepared and transmitted to the effect control device 300. As a result, whether or not the result-related information corresponding to the start memory (whether or not the jackpot probability state shifts from the high probability state to the low probability state (normal probability state)), and whether or not the jackpot or small hit is performed. , The determination result (look-ahead result) of the variation pattern) can be notified to the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, and is particularly displayed on the display device 41. It is possible to notify the player of the result-related information before the start timing of the special figure variation display game by changing the decoration special figure start memory display to be performed.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination means capable of determining the result of the variation display game and the variation mode information before the start of the variation display game based on the start storage stored in the start storage means. Further, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as a start memory in the start storage means before executing the variation display game based on the start memory (for example, determines whether or not a special result is obtained). Make a preliminary judgment means. It should be noted that the time to determine the random number value stored in advance corresponding to the start memory is not only at the start prize when the start memory occurs, but also at any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is played. good.

[Look-ahead jackpot judgment processing]
FIG. 12 shows the look-ahead jackpot determination process (steps X549, X563) in the above-mentioned special figure hold information determination process. In this look-ahead jackpot determination process, first, the lower limit determination value of the jackpot determination value is set (step X581), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step X582). The big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The jackpot judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the jackpot random number is equal to or higher than the lower limit judgment value which is the lower limit value of the jackpot judgment value and is equal to or less than the upper limit judgment value which is the upper limit value of the jackpot judgment value. , It is judged to be a big hit.

If the value of the jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step X582; Y), that is, if it is not a jackpot, a deviation is set as the determination result (step X587), and the look-ahead jackpot determination process is terminated. It should be noted that the loss as a determination result indicates that the lottery for the big hit has been missed.
On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (step X582; N), it is determined whether the determination flag is the high probability determination flag (step X583). When the judgment flag is a high probability judgment flag (step X583; Y), the upper limit judgment value in the high probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is set (step X584), and the value of the target jackpot random number is the upper limit. It is determined whether it is larger than the determination value (step X586). On the other hand, when the determination flag is not the high probability determination flag (step X583; N), that is, when the determination flag is the low probability determination flag, the upper limit determination value in the low probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is set (step X585). ), It is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step X586).

If the value of the jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step X586; Y), that is, if it is not a jackpot, a deviation is set as the determination result (step X587), and the look-ahead jackpot determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot random number is not larger than the upper limit determination value (step X586; N), that is, when the jackpot is a jackpot, a jackpot is set as the determination result (step X588), and the look-ahead jackpot determination process is terminated.

[Special Figure 1 Game Processing]
FIG. 13 shows the special figure 1 game processing (step X112) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing. In the special figure 1 game process, control of the entire process related to the special figure 1 variable display game and setting of the display of the special figure 1 are performed. In this special figure 1 game process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 interruption flag set when the special figure 1 variation display game is interrupted is set (step Y100). In the special figure 1 variable display game, when the result of the special figure 2 variable display game becomes the second special result (small hit) and the second special gaming state is executed during the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game. , Is interrupted during the execution of the second special gaming state.

If the special figure 1 interruption flag is not set (step Y100; N), that is, if the special figure 1 variation display game is not interrupted, the process proceeds to step Y101, and the subsequent special figure 1 variation display is performed. Perform processing related to the game. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 interruption flag is set (step Y100; Y), that is, when the special figure 1 variation display game is interrupted, the processing related to the special figure 1 variation display game in steps Y101 to Y115 is performed. Instead, the process proceeds to step Y116. As a result, while the special figure 1 variable display game is interrupted, the special figure 1 variable display game does not proceed (the special figure 1 game processing timer is not updated), and only the variable display continues.

In the process related to the special figure 1 variable display game, first, the special gaming state executed based on whether the special figure 2 is in the big hit / small hit, that is, the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is the big hit or the small hit. It is determined whether it is inside (step Y101). Then, in the case of a big hit / small hit in FIG. 2 (step Y101; Y), the process proceeds to step Y104. On the other hand, when the big hit / small hit of the special figure 2 is not in progress (step Y101; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring process (step Y102) is performed, and the specific area switch monitoring process (step Y103) is performed.

In the large winning opening switch monitoring process, the game ball is detected by the large winning opening switch 38a provided in the first special variable winning device 38 and the large winning opening switch 39a provided in the second special variable winning device 39. To monitor and set the large winning opening count command to be sent to the production control device 300 based on the winning to the large winning opening, and to close the large winning opening when the specified number of winnings are received in the large winning opening. Process. In the special figure 1 game processing, the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed for the special game state executed based on the result of the special figure 1 variable display game being a big hit, and the result of the special figure 2 variable display game. Regarding the special game state executed based on the fact that is a big hit or a small hit, the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed in the special figure 2 game process described later.
In the specific area switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball by the specific area switch 38d provided in the first special variable winning device 38 is monitored, and the specific area is specified based on the inflow of the game ball into the specific area (probability operating area). Performs the process of setting the area passage flag. Based on the fact that this specific area passage flag is set, a process for generating a special gaming state is performed.

Next, if the special figure 1 game processing timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step Y104), and it is determined whether the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y105). Then, when the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y105; N), that is, when the time is not up, the process proceeds to step Y116. Further, when the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y105; Y), that is, when the time is up or the time is already up, the process is branched to the processing corresponding to the special figure 1 game processing number. The special figure 1 game sequence branch table to be referred to is set in the register (step Y106). Then, using the table, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game process number is acquired (step Y107), and the subroutine call by the special figure 1 game process number is performed (step Y108).

In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "0", the change start of the special figure 1 variation display game is monitored, and the change start setting and the effect setting of the special figure 1 variation display game, and the special figure 1 variation display game are monitored. FIG. 1 Special figure 1 for setting information necessary for performing processing during fluctuations Fig. 1 Performs normal processing (step Y109).
In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "1", the special figure for setting the stop display time of the special figure 1 and the information necessary for performing the processing during the display of the special figure 1 are performed. 1 Perform the variable processing (step Y110).
In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit, the fanfare command can be set according to the type of big hit, or each big hit type. The special figure 1 display processing (step Y111) for setting the fanfare time according to the large winning opening opening pattern, setting the information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, and the like is performed.

In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "3", the opening time of the big winning opening is set, the number of opening times is updated, and the information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big winning opening is set. Perform fanfare / interval processing (step Y112).
In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "4", the process of setting the interval command if the jackpot round is not the final round, while setting the ending command if it is the final round, or the big winning opening. The large winning opening opening processing (step Y113) for setting the information necessary for performing the remaining ball processing is performed.

In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "5", if the big hit round is the final round, the processing for setting the time for the remaining balls in the big winning opening to be discharged, or the special drawing 1 The big winning opening remaining ball processing (step Y114) for setting the information necessary for performing the big hit end processing is performed.
In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "6", the special figure 1 big hit end processing (step Y115) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure 1 normal processing (step Y109). I do.

After that, the special figure 1 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 is prepared (step Y116), the symbol fluctuation control process (step Y117) related to the special figure 1 display 51 is performed, and the lever solenoid is performed. The lever solenoid control process (step Y118) for controlling the operation of 38f is performed, and the special figure 1 game process is terminated. This special figure 1 game process is a process for performing a series of execution control related to the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game).

[Special Figure 2 Game Processing]
14 and 15 show the special figure 2 game processing (step X113) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing. In the special figure 2 game process, control of the entire process related to the special figure 2 variable display game and setting of the display of the special figure 2 are performed. The special figure 2 game process is basically the same process as the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process for the special figure 2.

In this special figure 2 game process, first, it is determined whether the special figure 1 is in the big hit, that is, in the special gaming state executed based on the result of the special figure 1 variable display game being the big hit (step). Y131). Then, in the case of the big hit of the special figure 1 (step Y131; Y), the process proceeds to step Y134. Further, when the big hit of the special figure 1 is not performed (step Y131; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring process (step Y132) is performed, and the specific area switch monitoring process (step Y133) is performed.

In the large winning opening switch monitoring process, the game ball is detected by the large winning opening switch 38a provided in the first special variable winning device 38 and the large winning opening switch 39a provided in the second special variable winning device 39. To monitor and set the large winning opening count command to be sent to the production control device 300 based on the winning to the large winning opening, and to close the large winning opening when the specified number of winnings are received in the large winning opening. Is processed. In the special figure 2 game processing, the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed for the special game state executed based on the result of the special figure 2 variable display game being a big hit or a small hit, and the special figure 1 variable display is performed. Regarding the special game state executed based on the result of the game being a big hit, the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process.
In the specific area switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball by the specific area switch 38d provided in the first special variable winning device 38 is monitored, and the specific area is specified based on the inflow of the game ball into the specific area (probability operating area). Performs the process of setting the area passage flag. Based on the fact that this specific area passage flag is set, a process for generating a special gaming state is performed.

Next, if the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step Y134), and it is determined whether the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y135). Then, when the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y135; N), that is, when the time is not up, the process proceeds to step Y153. Further, when the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y135; Y), that is, when the time is up or the time is already up, the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0. (Step Y136).

When the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y136; N), the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is updated by -1 (step Y137), and the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is extended to the special figure 2 game processing timer area. The variable timer value (for example, 60,000 msec) is saved (step Y138), and the process proceeds to step Y153.
In order to prevent the player from intentionally executing the special figure 2 variable display game with a high probability of small hits in the normal gaming state, the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game in the normal gaming state is very long. (For example, 10 minutes). However, since the area that can be used as the special figure 2 game processing timer is limited, it is difficult to measure the fluctuation time at one time even if the upper limit value is set as the initial value of the timer. Therefore, the fluctuation time is measured by a plurality of times using the number of repetitions, which is the number of times the time is measured for a specified time (for example, 60,000 msec).

When the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y136; Y), the special figure 2 game sequence branch table referred to for branching to the processing corresponding to the special figure 2 game processing number is set in the register. Set (step Y139). Then, using the table, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number is acquired (step Y140), and the subroutine call by the special figure 2 game process number is performed (step Y141).

In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "0", the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 variable display game is monitored, and the variable start setting and the effect setting of the special figure 2 variable display game, and the special figure 2 variation display game are monitored. FIG. 2 Special figure 2 for setting information necessary for performing processing during fluctuations Fig. 2 Normal processing (step Y142) is performed.
In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "1", the special figure 2 sets the stop display time, sets the information necessary for performing the special figure 2 display processing, and the like. 2 Perform the variable processing (step Y143).
In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit, the fanfare command can be set according to the type of big hit, or each big hit type. The special figure 2 display processing (step Y144) for setting the fanfare time according to the large winning opening opening pattern, setting the information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, and the like is performed.

In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "3", the opening time of the big winning opening is set, the number of opening times is updated, and the information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big winning opening is set. Perform fanfare / interval processing (step Y145).
In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "4", the process of setting the interval command if the jackpot round is not the final round, while setting the ending command if it is the final round, or the big winning opening. The large winning opening opening processing (step Y146) for setting the information necessary for performing the remaining ball processing is performed.

In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "5", if the big hit round is the final round, the processing for setting the time for the remaining balls in the big winning opening to be discharged, or the special drawing 2 The big winning opening remaining ball processing (step Y147) for setting the information necessary for performing the big hit end processing is performed.
In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "6", the special figure 2 big hit end processing (step Y148) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal processing (step Y108). I do.

In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "7", the opening time / opening pattern of the large winning opening when a small hit occurs is set, the fanfare command is set, and the small hit medium processing is performed. The small hit fanfare process (step Y149) for setting the information necessary for the game is performed.
In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "8", the small hit middle processing (step Y150) for setting the ending command, setting the information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball processing, and the like is performed. conduct.

In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "9", the processing for setting the time for the remaining balls that have won in the large winning opening during the small hit medium processing and the small hit end. Small hit remaining ball processing (step Y151) for setting information necessary for processing is performed.
In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "10", the special figure 2 small hit end process (step Y152) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal processing is performed.

After that, the special figure 2 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 is prepared (step Y153), the symbol fluctuation control process (step Y154) related to the special figure 2 display 52 is performed, and the lever solenoid is performed. The lever solenoid control process (step Y155) for controlling the operation of 38f is performed, and the special figure 2 game process is terminated. This special figure 2 game process is a process for performing a series of execution control related to the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game). The above-mentioned special figure 2 game processing basically performs the same processing as the above-mentioned special figure 1 game processing for special figure 2, and in the following description, the special figure 1 game processing and the special figure 2 game processing. The corresponding processing will be explained in parallel in.

[Special Figure 1 Normal processing]
FIG. 16 shows the special figure 1 normal process (step Y109) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process. In this special figure 1 normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 can start fluctuation (step Y201). The state in which the special figure 1 in this determination can start the change is not between the stop of the change of the special figure 2 change display game, which is a big hit or a small hit, and the end of the special gaming state. It should be noted that although the fluctuation cannot be started even during the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game or the special game state based on the special figure 1 variable display game, in that case, the special figure 1 normal processing is not executed. , It is not necessary to judge this here.

When the special figure 1 is not variable startable (step Y201; N), "0" is set as the special figure 1 game processing number (step Y216), and the processing number is saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area. (Step Y217), Special Figure 1 The normal processing is completed. Further, when the special figure 1 is capable of starting fluctuation (step Y201; Y), it is determined whether the left-handed instruction notification has been completed, that is, whether the left-handed instruction notification flag is set (step Y202).
If the left-handed instruction has been notified (step Y202; Y), the process proceeds to step Y206. If the left-handed instruction notification has not been notified (step Y202; N), the left-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step Y203), the effect command setting process (step Y204) is performed, and the left-handed instruction notification flag is set. (Step Y205). The left-handed instruction notification flag is cleared when the specific game state ends, so that the left-handed instruction notification is performed when the normal game state is entered.

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figures 1 is 0 (step Y206), and if the number of reserved special figures 1 is 0 (step Y206; Y), the process proceeds to step Y216. Further, when the number of pending special figures 1 is not 0 (step Y206; N), the fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y207), and the effect command setting process (step Y208) is performed. .. After that, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step Y209) for setting the information related to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is performed, and the decorative special figure 1 hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number is prepared (step Y210). ), The effect command setting process (step Y211) is performed. At the time of performing the process of preparing the decorative special figure hold number command (step Y210), the special figure 1 hold number is not subtracted based on the start of the special figure 1 variable display game, and the current special figure 1 hold is not performed. A hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number obtained by subtracting -1 from the number is prepared. After that, the remaining game count command corresponding to the time reduction fluctuation number is prepared (step Y212), and the effect command setting process (step Y213) is performed.

Next, the special figure 1 changing state is set (information addition) in the special figure status area (step Y214). Here, the special figure status indicates the state of the special figure variation display game, and any of 0 to 5 is set. The special figure status 0 indicates a state in which neither the special figure 1 variable display game nor the special figure 2 variable display game is executed, and the special figure status 1 indicates a state in which only the special figure 1 variable display game is executed. The special figure status 2 indicates a state in which only the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed. Further, the special figure status 3 indicates a state in which both the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are being executed, and the special figure status 4 is the first special gaming state which is a special gaming state based on a big hit. The special figure status 5 indicates that there is a second special gaming state, which is a special gaming state based on a small hit. Here, since the special figure 1 variable display game is started, 1 or 3 is set as the special figure status. After that, the special figure 1 changing process transition setting process (step Y215) is performed, and the special figure 1 normal process is terminated.

[Special Figure 2 Normal processing]
FIG. 17 shows the special figure 2 normal process (step Y142) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 game process. In this special figure 2 normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 can start to fluctuate (step Y221). The state in which the special figure 2 in this determination can start the change is not between the stop of the change of the special figure 1 change display game, which is a big hit, and the end of the special gaming state. It should be noted that although the fluctuation cannot be started even during the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game or the special game state based on the special figure 2 variable display game, in that case, the special figure 2 normal processing is not executed. , It is not necessary to judge this here.

When the special figure 2 is not variable startable (step Y221; N), "0" is set as the special figure 2 game processing number (step Y238), and the processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area. (Step Y239), Special Figure 2 The normal processing is completed. Further, when the special figure 2 can start to fluctuate (step Y221; Y), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figures 2 is 0 (step Y222).

Then, when the number of reserved figures 2 is not 0 (step Y222; N), a fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y223), and an effect command setting process (step Y224) is performed. .. After that, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step Y225) for setting the information related to the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed, and the decorative special figure 2 hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number is prepared (step Y226). ), The effect command setting process (step Y227) is performed. At the time of performing the process of preparing the decorative special figure hold number command (step Y226), the special figure 2 hold number is not subtracted based on the start of the special figure 2 variable display game, and the current special figure 2 hold is not performed. A hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number, which is -1 from the number, is prepared. After that, the remaining game count command corresponding to the time reduction fluctuation number is prepared (step Y228), and the effect command setting process (step Y229) is performed.

Next, the special figure 2 changing state is set (information addition) in the special figure status area (step Y230). Here, since the special figure 2 variable display game is started, 2 or 3 is set as the special figure status. After that, the special figure 2 changing process transition setting process (step Y231) is performed, and the special figure 2 normal process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the number of reserved special figures 2 is 0 (step Y222; Y), it is determined whether the number of reserved special figures 1 is 0 (step Y232). Then, when the number of reserved special figures 1 is 0 (step Y232; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 is changing (step Y233). Then, when the special figure 1 is not changing (step Y233; N), it is determined whether the customer waiting demo has started (step Y234), and when it has not started (step Y234; N), the customer waiting demo has been started. Performs processing related to state setting. Further, when the number of reserved special figures 1 is not 0 (step Y232; N), when special figure 1 is changing (step Y233; Y), or when the customer waiting demo has been started (step Y234; Y). Goes to step Y238.

In the process related to the setting of the customer waiting state, first, the customer waiting demo flag area is set (step Y235), the customer waiting demo command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y236), and the effect is produced. The command setting process (step Y237) is performed, and the process proceeds to step Y238. By making the customer waiting demo command correspond to the current probability state, it is possible to display different customer waiting screens according to the probability state.

Further, if the effect control device 300 is restarted for some reason, the effect control device 300 that does not have the backup function loses the information on the gaming state, so that it becomes impossible to perform an appropriate effect. By making the waiting demo command correspond to the current probability state, it is possible to perform an effect according to the game state from the reception of this command, and the probability information command based on the change in the game state is transmitted. You will be able to return to the production according to the game state faster than waiting.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed at the same time, and it is conceivable that the probability state changes depending on the processing of the special figure 1 variable display game. Therefore, the fluctuation start probability information command is transmitted every time the special figure fluctuation display game is started (steps Y207 and Y223). This makes it possible for the effect control device 300 to perform an appropriate effect according to the gaming state.

In addition, by transmitting the fluctuation start probability information command every time the special figure fluctuation display game starts, even if the effect control device 300 is restarted, the effect according to the game state can be performed from the reception of this command. It becomes possible to return to the production according to the game state faster than waiting for the probability information command based on the change of the game state to be transmitted. It should be noted that the customer waiting demo command and the fluctuation start probability information command may include other information for allowing the effect control device 300 to return to the effect according to the game state when the effect control device 300 is restarted.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation start processing]
FIG. 18A shows the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step Y209) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 normal process. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 1 variation display game. In this special figure 1 fluctuation start process, first, the special figure 1 information setting flag used for sorting the fluctuation pattern in the special figure hold information determination process is set (step Y241). Next, a random number is loaded and prepared from the special figure 1 fall lottery random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) of RWM (step Y242), and the special figure 1 fall lottery random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) is cleared to 0. (Step Y243), a fall lottery process (step Y244) for drawing a transition from the high probability state to the low probability state is performed. It should be noted that the reserved number 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure start storage in which the digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in the special figure 1).

Next, the jackpot flag 1 setting process (step Y245) for setting the missed information or the jackpot information as the result information of the special figure 1 variable display game is performed, and the special figure 1 stop related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information) is performed. The symbol setting process (step Y246) is performed. Then, in order to perform the special figure 1 information setting process (step Y247) for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern, and to refer to various information regarding the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. A special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which the information of the above is set, is prepared (step Y248).

After that, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting process (step Y249) for setting the fluctuation pattern which is the fluctuation mode in the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is performed, and the fluctuation start information setting for setting the fluctuation start information of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is performed. The process (step Y250) is performed, and the time reduction variation number update process (step Y251) is performed. Next, "1" related to the special figure 1 changing process is set as the process number (step Y252), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step Y253).

Next, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step Y254), and the signal related to the start of fluctuation of special figure 1 (for example, the signal during change of special symbol 1 is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y255). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step Y256), and the initial value of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 1 display 51) is saved in the special figure 1 blinking control timer area (step Y256). Here, 100 ms) is saved (step Y257), the initial value (here, “0” indicating a blank symbol) is saved in the symbol number area during special figure 1 change (step Y258), and special figure 1 change start processing is performed. To finish.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
FIG. 18B shows the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step Y225) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 normal process. The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 2 variation display game. In this special figure 2 fluctuation start process, first, the special figure 2 information setting flag used for sorting the fluctuation pattern in the special figure hold information determination process is set (step Y261). Next, a random number is loaded and prepared from the special figure 2 fall lottery random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) of RWM (step Y262), and the special figure 2 fall lottery random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) is cleared to 0. (Step Y263), a fall lottery process (step Y264) for drawing a transition from the high probability state to the low probability state is performed. It should be noted that the reserved number 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure start storage in which the digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in the special figure 2).

Next, the jackpot flag 2 setting process (step Y265) for setting the missed information, the jackpot information, or the small hit information is performed as the result information of the special figure 2 variation display game, and the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information) is performed. Special figure 2 Stop symbol setting process (step Y266) is performed. Then, in order to perform the special figure 2 information setting process (step Y267) for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern, and to refer to various information regarding the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. A special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which the information of FIG. 2 is set, is prepared (step Y268).

After that, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting process (step Y269) for setting the fluctuation pattern which is the fluctuation mode in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed, and the fluctuation start information setting for setting the fluctuation start information of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed. The process (step Y270) is performed, and the time reduction variation start update process (step Y271) is performed. Next, "1" related to the special figure 2 changing process is set as the process number (step Y272), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step Y273).

Next, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step Y274), and the signal related to the start of fluctuation of special figure 2 (for example, the signal during change of special symbol 2 is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y275). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step Y276), and the initial value of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 2 display 52) is saved in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area (step Y276). Here, 100 ms) is saved (step Y277), the initial value (here, “0” indicating a blank symbol) is saved in the symbol number area during the change in the special figure 2 (step Y278), and the special figure 2 change start process is performed. To finish.

When selecting the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game in the above-mentioned special figure 1 variation start process or special figure 2 variation start process, the information of the set probability setting value may be referred to. This makes it possible to perform an effect of suggesting or notifying the probability set value, such as selecting a fluctuation pattern according to the probability set value or making the selection probability of the fluctuation pattern different according to the probability set value.

[External information editing process]
19 and 20 show the external information editing process (step X120) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process. In the external information editing process, payout command transmission process (step X106), winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step X109), magnet fraud monitoring process (step X116), panel radio wave fraud monitoring process (step X117), vibration fraud monitoring process. Based on the monitoring results in (step X118), abnormal discharge monitoring process (step X119), etc., information to be output to external devices such as information collection terminals and amusement park internal management devices and test firing test devices is created and stored in the output buffer. Perform the process of setting.

In this external information editing process, first, it is determined whether a glass frame opening error is occurring (step X701), and if a glass frame opening error is not occurring (step X701; N), the main body frame (front frame 12) is being generated. ) It is determined whether an open error is occurring (step X702). When the main body frame opening error is not occurring (step X702; N), the off data of the door / frame opening signal is saved in the external information output data area (step X703), and the off data of the security signal is used as external information. It is saved in the output data area (step X704), and the process proceeds to step X707.

On the other hand, when a glass frame opening error is occurring (step X701; Y) or when a main body frame (front frame 12) opening error is occurring (step X702; Y), the door / frame opening signal is transmitted. The on-data is saved in the external information output data area (step X705), the on-data of the game machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step X706), and the process proceeds to step X707. That is, the information that the glass frame 14 and the front frame 12 are open is output as external information.

Next, if the security signal control timer that measures a predetermined time (for example, 256 ms) from the time when the data stored in the RAM is initialized by operating the initialization switch or the like is not 0, the security signal control timer is updated by -1 (step). X707). The minimum value of the security signal control timer is set to 0.
If the value of the security signal control timer is not 0 (step X708; N), that is, if the time is not up, the on-data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step X709), and in step X710. Transition. As a result, it is output as external information that the data stored in the RAM has been initialized. If the value of the security signal control timer is 0 (step X708; Y), the process proceeds to step X710.

Then, the magnet fraud is occurring (step X710; Y), the board radio wave fraud is occurring (step X711; Y), the frame radio wave fraud is occurring (step X712; Y), and the big winning opening fraud is occurring (step X713; Y). Abnormal discharge error is occurring (step X714; Y), vibration error is occurring (step X715; Y), abnormal discharge error is occurring (step X716; Y), V passage error is occurring (step X717; Y), remaining ball error. If at least one of the occurrences (step X718; Y) is applicable, the on-data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step X721), and the on-data of the game machine error status signal is the test signal output data. Save to the area (step X722) and move to step X723. That is, the occurrence of an error is output as external information.

If no error in steps X710 to X718 has occurred, it is determined whether a switch abnormality error such as a switch connector disconnection is occurring (step X719). Then, when the switch abnormality error is not occurring (step X719; N), the off data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step X720), and the process proceeds to step X723. When a switch abnormality error is occurring (step X719; Y), the on-data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step X722), and the process proceeds to step X723.

Then, a start port signal editing process (step X723) for editing the winning signal to the first starting winning opening 36 and the winning signal to the second starting winning opening 37 is performed. Next, the main prize ball signal editing process (step X724) for setting the information regarding the number of prize balls to be paid out is performed, and the symbol fixed number signal editing process for setting the information related to the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is performed. (Step X725), the external information editing process is terminated.

[Start port signal editing process]
FIG. 21 shows a start port signal editing process (step X723) in the above-mentioned external information editing process. In this start port signal editing process, first, if the start port signal output control timer is not 0, the start port signal output control timer is updated by -1 (step X731). The minimum value of the start port signal output control timer is set to 0. Then, it is determined whether the value of the start port signal output control timer is 0 (step X732). When the value of the start port signal output control timer is 0 (step X732; Y), it is determined whether the number of start port signal outputs is 0 (step X733).

When the number of start port signal outputs is not 0 (step X733; N), the number of start port signal outputs is updated by -1 (step X734), and the start port signal output control timer initial value is set in the start port signal output control timer area. Save (for example, 128 ms) (step X735). After that, the on-data for turning on the start port signal is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step X737), and the start port signal editing process is terminated. When the number of start port signal outputs is 0 (step X733; Y), the off data for turning off the start port signal is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step X738), and the start port signal is output. End the editing process.

On the other hand, when the value of the start port signal output control timer is not 0 (step X732; N), it is determined whether the start port signal output control timer is in the output on section (step X736). The fact that the start port signal output control timer is in the output on section means that the value of the start port signal output control timer is a predetermined time (for example, 64 ms) or more. When the start port signal output control timer is in the output on section (step X736; Y), the process proceeds to step X737. If the start port signal output control timer is not in the output on section (step X736; N), the process proceeds to step X738.

Next, the control by the effect control device 300 will be described. The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 performs the main process shown in FIG. 22 and the timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the process at the start of this program, interrupts are first disabled (step C1), and the initial setting of the CPU is performed (step C2). Next, the initial setting of VDP312 is performed (step C3), and interrupts are permitted (step C4). Next, the generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at the time of power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure occurrence detected flag and the like are cleared.

After performing the processing at the start of the program in steps C1 to C7, the loop processing is performed as the main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, the WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C8). Next, the effect button input process (step C9) for creating input information from the input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is performed. The input from the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29 is read in the timer interrupt process, and in this effect button input process, when there is an input from the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29, the effect content is changed.

Then, the hall / player setting mode processing for accepting operations such as setting the changeable range of the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal and changing the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal by the player is performed (step C10). Next, a random number update process (step C11) for updating a random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed.

Next, a reception command check process (step C12) that analyzes commands from the game control device 100 and responds to them is performed, and an effect display editing process (step C13) that edits settings and drawing commands for controlling the progress of the effect. ) To set the end of preparation for the drawing command (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated according to the contents to be drawn, and finally the drawing data is set in the frame buffer. If the drawing data of the screen to be drawn within 1/30 second (about 33.3 msec) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

Then, it is determined whether or not it is the frame switching timing (step C15). In the present embodiment, since the system cycle (1 frame 1/30 second) is created, it is determined that the frame switching timing is reached when the V blank interrupt (1/60 second) is inserted twice. The frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the image may be updated (frame switching) in 1/60 seconds, or the image may be updated (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. (Switching) may be performed. If it is determined in step C15 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C15; N), the process of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step C15 that it is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C16).

After that, a sound control process (step C17) for controlling the output of audio from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), and a decoration control process (step C17) for controlling LEDs such as the panel decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18. C18), a movable body control process (step C19) that controls the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44, and a board effect setting process (step C20) that controls the effect by the notification unit provided in the center case 40. Then, the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step C8).

[Receive command check process]
FIG. 23 shows the received command check process in the above-mentioned main process. In this received command check process, first, the value of the command reception counter that counts how many commands are received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the number of command receptions (step C201), and the command is received. It is determined whether or not the number is not 0 (step C202). Then, when it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check process is terminated. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the contents of the command reception counter area are subtracted by the number of command receptions (step C203).

Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and whether or not the command copy for the number of received commands is completed. (Step C206). As described above, in the present embodiment, the command is not analyzed directly in the received command buffer, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command is analyzed in the command area. It is configured as. As a result, the command (data) can be moved to create a space in case the command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in units of one round of main processing.

If it is determined in step C206 that the copy of the command for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C206; N), the process returns to the process of step C204. When it is determined that the copy of the command corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C206; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C207), and the received command analysis process (step C208) is performed.

Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C209), and it is determined whether or not the analysis of the command corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C210). Then, when it is determined that the analysis of the command corresponding to the number of received commands is not completed (step C210; N), the process returns to the process of step C207. Further, when it is determined that the analysis of the commands corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C210; Y), the received command check process is terminated. In this way, in the received command check process, the commands received in one frame (1/30 second) are collectively analyzed. In this embodiment, up to 32 commands can be saved.

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 24 shows the received command analysis process in the above-mentioned received command check process. In this received command analysis process, first, the upper byte of the command is separated as MODE and the lower byte is ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether the MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). When it is determined that the MODE and the ACT are in the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether or not the ACT for the MODE is the correct combination (step C234).

Further, when it is determined in step C232 and C233 that the MODE or ACT is not in the normal range (step C232; N, step C233; N), or when it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is not the correct combination (step). At C234; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

If it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is the correct combination (step C234; Y), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235). The variable command is a command that commands the variable pattern of the special figure. When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235; Y), the variable command process (step C236) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C235 that the MODE is not in the range of the variable command (step C235; N), it is determined whether the MODE is in the range of the jackpot command (step C237). The jackpot command is a command for commanding an operation related to a big hit medium effect (display of a fanfare screen or a round screen, etc.) or a command for an operation related to a small hit medium effect (display of a fanfare screen, an end screen, etc.). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the jackpot command (step C237; Y), the jackpot command process (step C238) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C237 that MODE is not in the range of the jackpot command (step C237; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of the symbol command (step C239). The symbol-based command is a command for instructing information about the symbol of the special symbol (for example, what the stop symbol of the special symbol should be). Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the symbol-based command (step C239; Y), the symbol-based command process (step C240) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

Further, when it is determined in step C239 that the MODE is not within the range of the symbol system command (step C239; N), it is determined whether or not the MODE is within the range of the one-shot system command such as the hold number command or the error command. (Step C241). A single-shot command is a command that is established independently, unlike a command that makes sense in combination, such as a symbol command and a variable command. This one-shot command includes a customer waiting demo command, a hold count command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error / invalid command, a model specification command, and the like. When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the single-shot command (step C241; Y), the single-shot command process (step C242) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not in the range of the one-shot command (step C241; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of the look-ahead symbol command (step C243). When the MODE determines that the command is within the range of the look-ahead symbol system command (step C243; Y), the look-ahead symbol system command process (step C244) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

Further, when it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not in the range of the look-ahead symbol system command (step C243; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is in the range of the look-ahead variable system command (step C245). When the MODE determines that the command is within the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C245; Y), the look-ahead variable command process (step C246) is performed to end the received command analysis process. If it is determined in step C245 that MODE is not within the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C245; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

The look-ahead variable command and the look-ahead symbol command are commands that include information necessary for executing the look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect (also called look-ahead notice or look-ahead notice effect) is whether or not the special figure change display game corresponding to the start memory (holding) in which the special figure change display game has not been executed becomes a big hit when the special figure change display game is subsequently executed. In order to notify the player in advance of (or what kind of fluctuation pattern it will be) with a predetermined reliability, the decorative special figure start memory display or the like to be displayed on the display device 41 may be performed in a mode different from the usual mode, or the display device 41 may be displayed. It is a production such as performing a production display. The look-ahead command (look-ahead variable command and look-ahead symbol command) is a command that informs in advance the fluctuation pattern and the stop symbol corresponding to the start memory that is the target of the look-ahead effect, and is from the game control device 100 at the time of starting winning. It is transmitted to the effect control device 300. It should be noted that normal variable commands and symbol commands that are not look-ahead are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of the variable display.

[Variable command processing]
FIG. 25 shows a variable command process (step C236) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process. In this variable command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure type is undetermined (step C361). The special figure type is information indicating whether the special figure type is special figure 1 or special figure 2, and is information set in step C251 of the above-mentioned symbol system command processing.

When this special figure type is undetermined (step C361; Y), the variable command processing is terminated. If the special symbol type is not undetermined (step C361; N), that is, if the special symbol type is set, the combination of the variable command and the symbol command is checked (step C362), and the variable command and the symbol type are changed. It is determined whether there is an inconsistency (step C363).

If the variable command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C363; Y), the variable command process is terminated. When the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C363; N), the variation pattern type is determined from the variation command (step C364). The symbol type means a category of symbols, and the symbol types include, for example, a missed symbol, a 16R jackpot symbol, a 10R jackpot symbol, and a small hit symbol. The case where the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent is when the variation command (variation pattern command) that is out of alignment is received, but the symbol command of the 16R jackpot symbol is received. It means that the combination is inconsistent (combination of variable command and symbol type).

In the process of determining the variation pattern type from the variation command (step C364), the variation pattern type, which is a rough classification of the variation display effect of the special figure, is determined according to the received command. Then, the variation effect setting process for setting the information for performing the effect according to the variation command is performed (step C365).

Next, the special map changing state is set as the P machine state (pachinko machine state) (step C366). Here, "during special map change" means that the special figure is changing (not during a customer waiting demonstration, a big hit, or a fanfare). Further, if the number of pre-reading effects (number of times of pre-reading execution) is not zero, the number of pre-reading effects is updated by -1 (process of reducing the number of pre-reading effects by 1) (step C367), and the variable command processing is terminated.

[Single-shot command processing]
FIG. 26 shows a one-shot command process (step C242) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process. In this one-shot command process, first, MODE determines whether it is a customer waiting demo (step C121).

When it is determined that the MODE is a customer waiting demo (step C121; Y), it is determined whether the P machine state is set during the customer waiting demo (step C122), and it is already set during the customer waiting demo. In the case (step C122; Y), the one-shot command processing is terminated. If it is not set during the customer waiting demo (step C122; N), the customer waiting scenario data setting process for setting the effect in the customer waiting state is performed (step C123). Further, the customer waiting A is set as the P machine state (step C124), and the single-shot command processing is terminated.

If it is determined in step C121 that the MODE is not a customer waiting demo (step C121; N), the MODE is within the range of the special figure 1 hold system, that is, the received command corresponds to the special figure 1 start memory. Figure It is determined whether the command is a hold count command (step C125). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the special figure 1 hold system (step C125; Y), the special figure 1 hold information setting process (step C126) for storing information related to the hold of the special figure 1 is performed. Terminates single-shot command processing. Further, when it is determined that the MODE is not in the range of the special figure 1 hold system (step C125; N), the MODE is in the range of the special figure 2 hold system, that is, the received command corresponds to the special figure 2 start storage. It is determined whether the command is a decorative special figure hold number command (step C127).

When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the special figure 2 hold system (step C127; Y), the special figure 2 hold information setting process (step C128) for storing information related to the hold of the special figure 2 is performed. Terminates single-shot command processing. Further, when it is determined that the MODE is not in the range of the special figure 2 reservation system (step C127; N), it is determined whether the MODE is in the range of the symbol stop system (step C129).

When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the symbol stop system (step C129; Y), the symbol stop scenario data setting process for setting the effect when the symbol is stopped is performed (step C130), and the P machine state is normal. Is set (step C131), and the one-shot command processing is terminated. If it is determined that the MODE is not within the range of the symbol stop system (step C129; N), processing for other MODEs (not shown) such as RAM initialization, power failure recovery, error / invalidity, effect mode, and probability information is omitted. I do.

[Special figure 1 Hold information setting process]
FIG. 27 shows the special figure 1 hold information setting process (step C126) in the above-mentioned single-shot command process. In this special figure 1 hold information setting process, first, the special figure 1 hold number is loaded to be the previous hold number (step C141), and the command value is set to the special figure 1 hold number to be the new hold number (step C142). ), It is determined whether the new hold number and the previous hold number match (step C143).

When the new hold number and the previous hold number match (step C143; Y), the special figure 1 hold information setting process ends. If the new hold number and the previous hold number do not match (step C143; N), it is determined whether the specific effect is being executed (step C144). The specific effect is an effect in which the waiting display unit 42c is hidden.

If the specific effect is not being executed (step C144; N), the process proceeds to step C146. When the specific effect is being executed (step C144; Y), the hidden information is set (step C145), and the index of the hold motion control table corresponding to the new hold number is calculated and saved (step C145). Step C146). Then, the scenario layer number 5 is prepared (step C147), the addresses of the special figure 1 hold scenario data table (hold X) are prepared (step C148), and the scenario data setting process is performed (step C149).

As a result, the display update of the waiting display unit 42c is set. Regarding the waiting display unit 42c, the timing for updating the display differs depending on the presence or absence of hidden information, and if it is being displayed, a scenario for immediately updating the display is set and the display is being hidden. If there is, set a scenario that is updated when the display is resumed. The timing at which the display is resumed can be obtained by acquiring the time from the progress of the scenario of the currently executing effect to the end of the specific effect. By setting such a scenario, it is possible to update the display of the waiting hold display unit 42c when the display is resumed on the waiting hold display unit 42c.

After that, the hidden information is cleared (step C150), and it is determined whether the number of holds has increased (step C151). When the number of holdings increases (step C151; Y), a display pattern of normal lighting for holding is set in the color information area corresponding to the new number of holdings (step C152). The color information area is an area for storing information on the display mode of the decorative start storage display suggesting the look-ahead result, and here, a normal display mode is set as the display mode of the decorative start memory display corresponding to the newly generated start memory. do. The change in the display mode of the decorative start memory display based on the look-ahead result for the start memory is performed by the later look-ahead variable command processing.

Then, it is determined whether the P machine state is in the big hit (during the special gaming state) (step C153), and when the P machine state is in the big hit (step C153; Y), the special figure 1 hold information setting process is completed. do. Further, when the P machine state is not in the big hit (step C153; N), the output of the start opening winning sound is requested (step C154), and the special figure 1 hold information setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the number of reservations has not increased (step C151; N), that is, when it has decreased, the special figure 1 look-ahead information area is shifted (step C155) and the color information area is shifted (step C156). FIG. 1 Ends the hold information setting process.

In the special figure 2 hold information setting process (step C128) in the single-shot command process, the same process as the above-mentioned special figure 1 hold information setting process is performed for the special figure 2 start storage. By the above-mentioned special figure 1 hold information setting process and special figure 2 hold information setting process, the information corresponding to the generated hold is displayed on the waiting hold display unit 42c at a predetermined timing. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as a start storage display means capable of displaying a hold display (decorative special figure start storage display) indicating information about the start memory stored in the start storage means on the display device 41.

[Read-ahead variable command processing]
FIG. 28 shows the look-ahead variable command process (step C65) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process. In this look-ahead variation command process, first, it is determined whether or not the look-ahead variation pattern command is waiting to be received (step C311). Here, when there is a look-ahead fluctuation pattern command reception waiting flag set in the above-mentioned look-ahead symbol system command processing, it is determined that the command is waiting for reception. If the read-ahead variation pattern command is not waiting for reception (step C311; N), the look-ahead variation command processing is terminated. On the other hand, when waiting for the look-ahead variation pattern command reception (step C311; Y), the look-ahead variation pattern command reception wait flag is cleared (step C312).

After that, the command is saved in the look-ahead fluctuation command area corresponding to the total number of holds (step C313), and the look-ahead command consistency check process (step C314) for determining whether the combination of MODE and ACT (command combination) is normal is performed. .. If the command combination is not normal (step C315; N), that is, if the value of the invalid command information is returned, the look-ahead variable command processing is terminated. In this case, the information of the look-ahead fluctuation pattern command that is not normal may be cleared from the storage area. Further, the information (NG information) indicating that it is not normal may be saved in the corresponding storage area. On the other hand, when the command combination is normal (step C315; Y), that is, when the value of the valid command information is returned, it is determined whether the specific effect is being executed (step C316). The specific effect is an effect in which the waiting display unit 42c is hidden.

If this specific effect is not being executed (step C316; N), the process proceeds to step C318. Further, when the specific effect is being executed (step C316; Y), the hidden information is set (step C317), the look-ahead lottery process (step C318) for drawing the execution of the look-ahead notice effect is performed, and the look-ahead notice is given. It is determined whether or not the effect is generated (step C319).

Then, when the look-ahead notice effect is not generated (step C319; N), the look-ahead variable command process is terminated. On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect is generated (step C319; Y), is the pre-reading notice effect (that is, the pre-reading notice effect selected in the pre-reading lottery process (step C318)) immediately started? (Step C320). The effect that starts immediately is, for example, a hold change notice that changes the display mode of the decorative special figure start storage display on the waiting hold display unit 42c displayed on the display device 41 from the present time.

Further, the effect that does not start immediately is a hold change notice that changes the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 from a predetermined timing later. For example, the waiting hold display unit 42c is hidden. If this is the case, it is a pending change notice that starts when the display is resumed. In addition to this, it is a look-ahead notice effect performed during the execution of the special figure change display game, such as an effect that continuously generates a specific effect or reach state over a plurality of special figure change display games, and a character that appears during the change display. It also includes a production that gives a notice by. At the timing when the execution of the effect that does not start immediately is started, if the special figure variation display game is being executed, the special figure variation display game ends, and the execution of the next special figure variation display game is started. Timing etc. are included.

In the case of the effect to be started immediately (step C320; Y), the drawing of the selected look-ahead notice effect is set (step C321), the hidden information is cleared (step C323), and the look-ahead variable command processing is performed. finish. On the other hand, if the effect is not to start immediately (step C320; N), the drawing reservation setting of the selected look-ahead notice effect is set (step C322), the hidden information is cleared (step C323), and the look-ahead variable command is used. End the process.

In the process of setting the drawing reservation of the selected look-ahead notice effect (step C322), for example, when the waiting hold display unit 42c is hidden, the hold change notice is set to start at the timing when the display is resumed. do. As a result, the hold change notice is started at the timing when the display of the waiting hold display unit 42c is resumed. The timing at which the display is resumed can be obtained by acquiring the time from the progress of the scenario of the currently executing effect to the end of the specific effect.

<Battle production>
The effect control device 300 can execute a battle effect in which a friendly character and an enemy character play against each other.
Here, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed at the same time.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to aim for a prize in the starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning area) by hitting left, and by hitting right, the normal variable winning device 37 (second). You can aim to win a prize in the starting prize area). That is, it is possible to select the target starting area according to the player's will. The game state includes a game state in which left-handed is more advantageous to the player than right-handed, and a game state in which right-handed is more advantageous to the player than left-handed. That is, each game state is designed on the assumption that one of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game is mainly played, and the player plays the game according to this design. It is configured so that it is advantageous for the player to play the game mainly in the special figure variation display game, which is determined to be the main in the design so that the game progresses. In the following description, one special figure variation display game determined to be the main in each game state may be referred to as "main variation", and the other special figure variation display game may be referred to as "irregular variation".

29 and 30 show an example of the battle effect of the present embodiment.
For example, as shown in FIG. 29A, a decorative special figure game display unit 42a for displaying a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the main variation is provided in the central portion of the display area of the display device 41. In the decoration special figure game display unit 42a, the decoration identification symbol (large symbol) is variablely displayed in each of the left variable display area 42a1, the middle variable display area 42a2, and the right variable display area 42a3, and then stopped and displayed to change the decorative special figure. Display the display game (first decoration game). In the present embodiment, the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the irregular variation is not displayed, but may be displayed.
In the drawing, for convenience, each variable display area of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a is surrounded by a two-dot chain line, but the actual variable display area may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like. May be.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), for example, in the corner portion (for example, the lower right) of the display area of the display device 41, a decorative identification symbol (large symbol) that is variablely displayed by the decorative special figure game display unit 42a. A small symbol variable display unit 42b for variablely displaying a decorative identification symbol (small symbol) that is relatively smaller than the above is provided. In the small symbol variation display unit 42b, the decorative identification symbol (small symbol) is variablely displayed in each of the left variable display area, the medium variable display area, and the right variable display area, and then stopped and displayed to display the decorative special symbol variable display game (No. 1). 2 Display game).
In the drawing, for convenience, each variation display area of the small symbol variation display unit 42b is surrounded by a two-dot chain line, but the actual variation display area may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like. Is also good.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), for example, in the corner portion (for example, the lower left) of the display area of the display device 41, the decorative special figure start memory corresponding to the start memory of the main variation among the undigested start memories A waiting display unit 42c for displaying the display is provided. The decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the standby hold display unit 42c has a one-to-one correspondence with the start memory of the main variation, and is displayed side by side in the storage order. Of the decorative special figure start memory displays displayed on the standby hold display unit 42c, the decorative special figure start memory display at the right end is the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory of the main variation stored first. , It is designed to move to the right each time it is digested.
The effect control device 300 can execute the look-ahead effect on the standby display unit 42c. Specifically, the degree of expectation (or the corresponding special figure variation display) that the result of the corresponding special figure variation display game becomes a big hit depending on the display mode of the decorative special figure start storage display displayed on the waiting hold display unit 42c. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that the fluctuation pattern of the game will be a specific fluctuation pattern).
In the drawing, the waiting hold display unit 42c is surrounded by a alternate long and short dash line for convenience, but the actual waiting hold display unit 42c may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), for example, in the corner portion (for example, the lower portion) of the display area of the display device 41, on the right side of the waiting hold display unit 42c, the special figure variation display currently being executed is displayed. An running hold display unit 42d for displaying information related to the start memory corresponding to the game is provided. At the start of the main fluctuation, the decorative special figure start storage display on the right end of the decorative special figure start storage display displayed on the waiting hold display unit 42c is moved to the running hold display unit 42d. It has become.
The effect control device 300 can execute the advance notice effect on the pending display unit 42d. Specifically, the degree of expectation (or the running special figure) that the result of the running special figure variation display game will be a big hit depending on the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the running hold display unit 42d. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display game will be a specific fluctuation pattern).
In the drawing, for convenience, the running hold display unit 42d is surrounded by a alternate long and short dash line, but the actual running hold display unit 42d may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like.

When the variation display is stopped, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), in the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, the distance between the center line of the left variation display area 42a1 and the center line of the medium variation display area 42a2, and The distance between the center line of the medium variation display area 42a2 and the center line of the right variation display area 42a3 is set to the distance D11, and the width of each variation display area is set to be the same. That is, when the variation display is stopped, the variation display areas of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a are arranged at equal intervals so that the distance between adjacent variation display areas (interval between adjacent variation display areas) is the distance D21. Has been done.
Further, when the fluctuation display is stopped, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), in the small symbol fluctuation display unit 42b, the distance between the center line of the left fluctuation display area and the center line of the middle fluctuation display area, and the middle The distance between the center line of the variable display area and the center line of the right variable display area is set to a distance D13 shorter than the distance D11, and the width of each variable display area is set to be the same. That is, when the variation display is stopped, the variation display areas of the small symbol variation display unit 42b are arranged at equal intervals so that the distance between the adjacent variation display areas is the distance D23.

Here, the "width of the variable display area" is the width in the direction in which the variable display areas are lined up. In the example shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, since the direction in which the variable display areas are lined up in the decorative special figure game display unit 42a is the left-right direction, the width of the variable display area is the width in the left-right direction. Further, in the small symbol variation display unit 42b, the direction in which the variation display areas are lined up is the left-right direction, so that the width of the variation display area is the width in the left-right direction.
Further, the "center line of the variable display area" is a center line along a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the variable display areas are arranged. In the example shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, in the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, the direction orthogonal to the direction in which the variable display areas are arranged is the vertical direction, so that the center line of the variable display area is the vertical center line. .. Further, in the small symbol variation display unit 42b, the direction orthogonal to the direction in which the variation display areas are lined up is the vertical direction, so that the center line of the variation display area is the center line in the vertical direction.

When a new main fluctuation is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the left fluctuation display area 42a1, the middle fluctuation display area 42a2, and the right fluctuation display area 42a3 in the decorative special figure game display unit 42a are decorated. The variation display of the identification symbol (large symbol) is started, and the variation display of the decorative identification symbol (small symbol) is displayed in each of the left variation display area, the medium variation display area, and the right variation display area in the small symbol variation display unit 42b. It will be started.
At the start of the variation display, each variation display area of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a is arranged in the same manner as when the previous variation display was stopped. That is, at the start of the variation display, the distance between the adjacent variation display areas in each variation display area of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a is the same as the distance (distance D21) at the time of the previous stop of the variation display. They are evenly spaced.

Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), the reach variation effect of variablely displaying the decorative identification symbol in the reach state is started. However, the reach variation effect is executed only by the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, and is not executed by the small symbol variation display unit 42b. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIGS. 29 (c) to 30 (b), while the reach variation effect is being executed on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, the small symbol variation display unit 42b has a normal variation effect. (Variable effect of displaying each decorative identification symbol at high speed (variable display at a speed that is difficult to identify)) is executed.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 29 (d) to 30 (c), for example, a battle effect is executed as a reach effect. In the battle production, first, as shown in FIG. 29 (d), an ally character appears, and then, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), an enemy character appears, and the ally character and the enemy character become the same. The appearance of facing each other is displayed, then the appearance of the ally character attacking and the appearance of the enemy character attacking are displayed, and then the appearance of the ally character winning (or as shown in FIG. 30B), for example. The appearance of the enemy character winning) is displayed, and finally, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), the battle result is notified.

Before the execution of the battle effect (at the start of the reach variation effect), for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), each variation display area of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a has the same mode as at the start of the variation display. It is arranged in.
On the other hand, during the execution of the battle effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 29 (d) to 30 (c), each variable display area of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a is different from the start of the variable display. Arranged in an embodiment. Specifically, when the battle effect is started, the display of the medium fluctuation display area 42a2 is interrupted. Further, the left variation display area is such that the distance between the center line of the left variation display area 42a1 and the center line of the right variation display area 42a3 is a distance D14 longer than the distance (distance D12) before the execution of the battle effect. The 42a1 and the right fluctuation display area 42a3 move to the left corner portion (for example, the upper left portion) and the right corner portion (for example, the upper right portion) of the display area of the display device 41, respectively. That is, during the execution of the battle effect, the left variation display area 42a1 and the right variation display area 42a3 are arranged with a distance D24 longer than the distance (distance D22) before the execution of the battle effect. As a result, it is possible to secure a space sufficiently large as a battle effect display unit for displaying the battle effect. That is, since the visibility of the battle effect can be ensured, the effect of the image corresponding to the battle effect (character image, dialogue image, etc.) and the effect of the advance notice (notification of the battle result, etc.) in the battle effect can be obtained. Can be enhanced.

For example, as shown in FIG. 30A, in the vicinity of the ally character, a symbol that derives a jackpot result from the candidates for the decorative identification symbol (large symbol) that is stopped and displayed in the medium fluctuation display area 42a2 is displayed. .. Further, in the vicinity of the enemy character, a symbol that derives an outlier result from the candidates for the decorative identification symbol (large symbol) that is stopped and displayed in the medium fluctuation display area 42a2 is displayed.
Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is a big hit result, the ally character wins, and the symbol displayed in the vicinity of the enemy character is displayed on the screen, for example, as shown in FIG. 30 (b). It is flipped to the outside, and the design displayed in the vicinity of the ally character remains on the screen. On the other hand, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is a wrong result, the enemy character wins, and the symbol displayed in the vicinity of the ally character is blown off the screen, and the enemy character's The design displayed in the vicinity remains on the screen.

After that, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), for example, the display of the medium variation display area 42a2 is resumed, and the symbol remaining on the screen without being flipped is temporarily stopped and displayed in the medium variation display area 42a2 (for example, a fixed position). By making it swing display), the result of the battle as to whether or not the ally character has won is notified. That is, in the battle effect of the present embodiment, a winning notification is performed at the end of the battle effect to notify the result of the special figure variation display game being executed.
At the time of hit notification (when the display of the middle fluctuation display area 42a2 is restarted), the distance between the center line of the left fluctuation display area 42a1 and the center line of the middle fluctuation display area 42a2, and the center line of the middle fluctuation display area 42a2. The distance between the right variation display area 42a3 and the center line is set to a distance D15 that is longer than the distance (distance D11) before the execution of the battle effect. That is, at the time of winning notification, each variation display area of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a has a distance D25 such that the distance between adjacent variation display areas is longer than the distance (distance D21) before the execution of the battle effect. Arranged at intervals.

Then, when the battle effect is completed, for example, as shown in FIG. 30 (d), the decorative identification symbol is displayed in each of the left variable display area 42a1, the medium variable display area 42a2, and the right variable display area 42a3 in the decorative special figure game display unit 42a. The variation display of the (large symbol) is stopped, and the variation display of the decorative identification symbol (small symbol) is stopped in each of the left variation display area, the medium variation display area, and the right variation display area in the small symbol variation display unit 42b. Then the main fluctuation ends. Specifically, when the battle effect is completed, the decorative identification symbol (large symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed (variable display in the temporary stop mode) in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a. ) Is switched to the stop display, and the result of the main fluctuation is displayed. Further, when the battle effect is completed, the high-speed variation display of the decorative identification symbol (small symbol) is switched to the stop display in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas in the small symbol variation display unit 42b, resulting in the main variation. Is displayed.

When the variation display is stopped, each variation display area of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a is arranged in the same manner as at the start of the variation display. That is, when the variable display is stopped, each variable display area of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a has a distance between adjacent variable display areas as shown in FIG. 30 (d), for example, the distance at the start of the variable display ( They are arranged at equal intervals so as to be the same as the distance D21).
Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 29 (b) to 30 (d), each variation display area of the small symbol variation display unit 42b is the same as when the previous variation display was stopped from the start to the stop of the variation display. They are arranged in the same manner. That is, in each variation display area of the small symbol variation display unit 42b, the distance between adjacent variation display areas is the same as the distance (distance D23) at the time of the previous stop of the variation display from the start to the stop of the variation display. They are arranged at equal intervals so as to be.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the distance between the variable display areas of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a changes to the progress of the game during the execution of the special figure variable display game (from the start to the stop of the variable display). On the other hand, the distance between the fluctuation display areas of the small symbol fluctuation display unit 42b does not change during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game (from the start to the stop of the fluctuation display). Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 29 (d) to 30 (c), for example, even while the variable display is performed in the temporary stop mode on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, the small symbol variable display is displayed. High-speed fluctuation display is performed in the unit 42b. That is, the small symbol variation display unit 42b does not temporarily stop the decorative identification symbol (small symbol).
Therefore, the visibility of the small symbol variation display unit 42b does not change according to the progress of the game, and the small symbol variation display unit 42b may be mistaken for a stop display (provisional). Stop display) is not performed. Therefore, the player can easily grasp the accurate game situation (whether or not the game is changing, etc.) by the small symbol variation display unit 42b.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, for example, as shown in FIGS. 29 (d) to 30 (c), in order to ensure the visibility of the battle effect, the left variation display area 42a1 is being executed during the battle effect. And the right variation display area 42a3 is arranged separately in the left corner portion and the right corner portion of the display area of the display device 41, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 31 (a), during the execution of the battle effect, the left fluctuation display area 42a1 and the right fluctuation display area 42a3 are collectively arranged in the corner portion (for example, the upper left portion) of the display area of the display device 41. You may do so.
In the example shown in FIG. 31 (a), not only the left fluctuation display area 42a1 and the right fluctuation display area 42a3 are collectively arranged in one corner of the display area of the display device 41, but also the left fluctuation display area 42a1 is arranged. The distance between the center line and the center line of the right variable display area 42a3 is the distance between the center line of the left variable display area 42a1 and the center line of the medium variable display area 42a2 at the start of the variable display (distance D11). The distance is shorter than D16. That is, the distance between the left variation display area 42a1 and the right variation display area 42a3 is shorter than the distance (distance D21) between the left variation display area 42a1 and the medium variation display area 42a2 at the start of the variation display. Since it is D26, it is possible to secure a sufficient space as a battle effect display unit for displaying the battle effect.

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, the decorative identification symbol composed only of the number part is displayed in a variable manner, but the decorative identification symbol is not limited to the one composed only of the number part. The decorative identification symbol (large symbol) displayed on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a may include at least identification information (for example, the numerical unit Z1), and for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), the numerical unit Z1 It may be composed of the character portion Z2 and the frame portion Z3 (including the number portion Z1, the character portion Z2 and the frame portion Z3), or it may be composed of the number portion Z1 and the character portion Z2. (The number part Z1 and the character part Z2 are included, but the frame part Z3 is not included), or the one composed of the number part Z1 and the frame part Z3 (the number part Z1 and the frame part Z3 are included). The character portion Z2 may not be included). Similarly, the decorative identification symbol (small symbol) displayed on the small symbol variation display unit 42b may include at least identification information (for example, a number part), and for example, identification information (for example, number part) and identification information. It may be composed of other than (for example, a character portion and / or a frame portion).

Here, for example, as shown in FIGS. 32 (a) and 32 (b), the character image corresponding to the battle effect (for example, the character image of the ally character) is not provided with a plurality of display modes, whereas the battle A plurality of display modes are provided in the dialogue image corresponding to the effect (for example, the dialogue image representing the dialogue of the ally character).
When the effect control device 300 performs a battle effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the battle effect in the variable effect setting process (step C365) of the variable command process (FIG. 25), and wins the battle effect lottery. (When it is decided to execute the battle effect), a dialogue image lottery for determining the display mode of the dialogue image is performed. That is, at the start of the special figure variation display game, a battle effect lottery or a dialogue image lottery for the special figure variation display game is executed. Then, when the dialogue image lottery is lost, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect is displayed in the normal display mode during the execution of the battle effect. On the other hand, when the dialogue image lottery is won, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect is displayed in a specific display mode different from the normal display mode during the execution of the battle effect. ..

In the present embodiment, the dialogue image lottery targeting the special figure variation display game in which the result is a big hit has a higher probability of winning than the dialogue image lottery targeting the special figure variation display game in which the result is other than the jackpot. , The dialogue image lottery for the special figure variable display game whose result is other than the big hit is set so that the probability of losing is higher than the dialogue image lottery for the special figure variable display game whose result is the big hit. ing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be suggested that the expectation of a big hit is high by displaying the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect in a specific display mode.

Further, in the battle effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 32 (a) and 32 (b), a dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect (for example, a character image "maybe a chance!" And a balloon image surrounding the character image) is displayed on the display device 41. At the same time, the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect (for example, the voice "maybe a chance!") Is output from the speakers 19a and 19b.
Then, when a predetermined event occurs during the execution of the battle effect, the occurrence of the event is notified, and during the notification, the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect is displayed and the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect is displayed. One of the outputs of is canceled.

Specifically, when a start memory with a low expectation (a start memory that does not become a big hit or a start memory that does not become an SP reach) occurs during the execution of the battle effect, it is displayed as shown in FIG. 32 (c), for example. While the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect is displayed on the device 41, the hold generation sound (for example) for notifying that a new start memory has been generated is replaced with the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect from the speakers 19a and 19b. The sound effect of "Piron!") Is output.
Further, when a start memory having a high expectation (a start memory that becomes a big hit or a start memory that becomes SP reach) occurs during the execution of the battle effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (d), the speakers 19a and 19b. While the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle production is output from, the display device 41 replaces the dialogue image corresponding to the battle production with a hold generation image (for example, "hold generation occurrence") for notifying that a new start memory has occurred. The character image "!" And the speaker image surrounding it) are displayed.

That is, when the start memory generated during the execution of the battle effect is a start memory having a low priority (start memory with a low expectation), the occurrence of the start memory is notified by the speakers 19a and 19b, and the display device 41. Let's continue the battle production. Further, when the start memory generated during the execution of the battle effect is a high-priority start memory (start memory with high expectation), the display device 41 notifies the occurrence of the start memory, and the speakers 19a and 19b. Let's continue the battle production. For example, when a player is looking forward to a battle production, by notifying that an event unrelated to the battle production has occurred, a dialogue image corresponding to the battle production is displayed and a dialogue sound output corresponding to the battle production is output. If both are interrupted, there is a risk that the player will be offended and the interest of the game will be reduced. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even while the notification that a predetermined event has occurred (notification that the start memory has occurred) is being performed, the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect is displayed and the dialogue corresponding to the battle effect is performed. Since either one of the sound outputs is continued, it is possible to avoid such an inconvenience.

In the present embodiment, the hold generation sound (see FIG. 33 (c)) output during the execution of the battle effect is output not only during the execution period of the battle effect but also during other periods, while the execution of the battle effect is performed. The hold occurrence image (see FIG. 33D) displayed inside is displayed only during the execution period of the battle effect, and is not displayed during the other period. That is, among the notification modes for notifying that the start memory has occurred, the notification mode for outputting the hold generation sound is set as the normal notification mode, and the notification mode for displaying the hold occurrence image is set as the specific notification mode, and the execution period of the battle effect is set. When a start memory with a high expectation occurs, the occurrence of the start memory is notified in a specific notification mode, and in other cases (when a start memory with a low expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect, the battle effect is performed. When a start memory with a high expectation occurs in a period other than the execution period, or when a start memory with a low expectation occurs in a period other than the execution period of the battle effect), the occurrence of the start memory is notified in the normal notification mode. It is configured as follows.
As a result, when a start memory with a high expectation is generated during the execution of the battle effect (that is, when a hold occurrence image is displayed), the player may be given a sense of discomfort such as "different from normal notification". Therefore, it is possible to effectively notify the occurrence of start-up memory having a high degree of expectation.

In the present embodiment, the concept of scenario data (scenario layer) is used in the drawing control of the display screen displayed on the display device 41. A scenario is a table in which display effects such as pattern variation effects are divided into a plurality of display layers (scenario layers) in advance, such as a background scenario, a left symbol scenario, a right symbol scenario, and so on. It is a method to generate a picture on one screen by setting, controlling them individually as scenarios, and synthesizing all the scenarios.
Multiple display layers (scenario layers) are individually categorized for each display element, such as the background, left symbol, right symbol, and so on, and each of them independently displays multiple motion information simultaneously or continuously. It is set as a table of operation scenarios for switching and displaying the effect.

In the present embodiment, the display elements (display components) used in the effect of the display device 41 are "background", "left symbol", "right symbol", "middle symbol", "notice 1 character", and "notice". It is divided into eight elements: "2 characters", "hold display (decorative special figure start memory display)", and "small symbol".
Then, a scenario table for a display effect such as a variable effect is created separately for each of a plurality of display elements. In the present embodiment, the scenario tables are "background control scenario table", "left symbol control scenario table", "right symbol control scenario table", "middle symbol control scenario table", and "notice 1 character control". It is created by being divided into eight elements: "scenario table", "preliminary notice 2 character control scenario table", "hold display control scenario table", and "small symbol control scenario table".
Further, each display element is composed of a display layer, and these plurality of display layers are sequentially overlapped from the back side of the screen toward the front side of the screen to create one display screen. In the case of the present embodiment, the display layers include "background layer", "left symbol layer", "right symbol layer", "middle symbol layer", "notice A layer" to "notice F layer", and "holding layer". And there are 12 types of "small symbol layer".

The display layers are sequentially stacked from the back side (lower layer side) of the screen toward the front side (upper layer side) of the screen to create one display screen. Specifically, in the present embodiment, from the back side of the screen, "background layer"->"notice A layer"->"notice B layer"->"left symbol layer"->"right symbol layer"->"middle symbol layer"-> It is arranged in the order of "notice C layer"->"notice D layer"->"holdinglayer"->"notice E layer"->"notice F layer"->"small symbol layer". That is, the "background layer" is arranged on the innermost side (bottom layer) of the screen, and the "small symbol layer" is arranged on the front side (top layer) of the screen.
In such an effect control, when the effect screen (display screen) is generated, it is divided into a plurality of display layers (scenario layers) corresponding to the display elements of the effect screen and set in advance as a table, and then they are individually set. By controlling as a scenario and synthesizing all the scenarios in the form of a display layer, a picture on one screen is generated and displayed on the display device 41.

As shown in FIG. 33A, for example, when a start memory having a low expectation is generated during the execution period of the battle effect, the effect control device 300 is, for example, an effect display editing process (step) of the main process (FIG. 22). In C13), an image corresponding to the battle effect is drawn on the first display layer, and a blank image (for example, a colorless and transparent image) is drawn on the second display layer on the front side of the screen from the first display layer. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), when a start memory having a high expectation is generated during the execution period of the battle effect, for example, in the effect display editing process (step C13) of the main process (FIG. 22). An image corresponding to the battle effect is drawn on the first display layer, and a hold occurrence image is drawn on the second display layer on the front side of the screen from the first display layer. Specifically, for example, when the first display layer is the "notice C layer", the second display layer is any one of the "notice D layer", the "notice E layer", and the "notice F layer". Is.

Therefore, when a start memory with a low expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect, a display screen including both an image corresponding to the battle effect and a blank image is displayed on the display device 41. That is, when a start memory with a low expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect, a blank image is displayed in front of the image corresponding to the battle effect. The display area of the blank image may or may not match the display area of the image corresponding to the battle effect, but the display area of the blank image matches the display area of the image corresponding to the battle effect. Even so, the image corresponding to the battle effect can be visually recognized through the blank image (see FIG. 32 (c)).

On the other hand, when a start memory having a high expectation is generated during the execution period of the battle effect, a display screen including both an image corresponding to the battle effect and a hold occurrence image is displayed on the display device 41. That is, when a start memory having a high expectation is generated during the execution period of the battle effect, the hold occurrence image is displayed on the front side of the image corresponding to the battle effect. Since the display area of the hold-generated image matches the display area of the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect, the hold-generated image is displayed in front of the image corresponding to the battle effect, so that the dialogue corresponding to the battle effect is displayed. The image is hidden behind the pending image and becomes invisible (see FIG. 32 (d)).

FIG. 34A shows an example of a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the sound source LSI (sound IC) 314 constituting the effect control device 300.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a sound source LSI (sound IC) 314 is connected to an audio ROM 327 that stores compressed audio data, a sequence required for audio reproduction processing, a command sequence for simple access, and the like. There is.

For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the sound source LSI (sound IC) 314 has a CPU interface 341 that sends and receives commands and the like to and from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 that controls the entire effect control device 300. , The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 performs processing such as sound reproduction, volume setting, and pan (sound mixing ratio and output ratio of each channel) according to the command received from the game control device 100. A sequencer 342 that is sequentially executed according to a sequence stored in the ROM 327, and a simple access that reads and executes a command sequence corresponding to the command from the voice ROM 327 in response to receiving a simple access command transmitted from the game control device 100. It includes a circuit 343 and a decoder 344 that decompresses the compressed audio data read from the audio ROM 327.

Further, the sound source LSI (sound IC) 314 includes a channel volume circuit 345 that sets the volume for each of the eight channel unit sound sources provided in the LSI, and a channel mix circuit 346 that mixes sound sources of arbitrary channels. , The effect circuit 347 that gives an effect (acoustic effect) to the sound source of each channel or the mixed synthetic sound, the total volume circuit 348 that adjusts the volume of all 8 channels, and the adjusted sound source data is converted into an analog signal. It is provided with an output interface 349 that outputs as a speaker drive signal to the output terminal designated by the above. In the present embodiment, the speaker drive signal output from the output interface 349 is L on the drive signal for the upper speaker 19a on the left side, R on the drive signal for the upper speaker 19a on the right side, and R for the lower speaker 19b on the left side. It is L under the drive signal and R under the drive signal for the lower speaker 19b on the right side.
The number of channels provided in the sound source LSI 314 is not limited to eight and can be changed as appropriate.

The total volume circuit 348 of the sound source LSI (sound IC) 314 can be used as a volume control signal or a volume control signal from an external device (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in the game store. A mute signal MUTE supplied from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 is input accordingly, and a silent speaker drive signal (volume corresponding to the volume level "0") is output according to the signal. .. When a volume control signal is input, a signal that specifies the minimum level volume (for example, the volume corresponding to the volume level "1") is transmitted from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 to the sound source LSI 314 instead of the mute signal MUTE. It may be supplied.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player can adjust the volume emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b by operating the input operation means (effect button 25, touch panel 29, or other operation unit). There is. Further, a multi-stage volume control switch 335 (see FIG. 4) is provided on the back surface side of the gaming machine 10, so that the volume emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b can be adjusted according to the setting state of the volume control switch 335. It is also configured. That is, volume setting means are provided on both the front surface and the back surface of the gaming machine 10.

FIG. 34B shows an example of a channel (channel provided in the sound source LSI 314) included in the gaming machine 10.
The gaming machine 10 has eight channels (sound output channels) of CH1 to CH8, and outputs a desired sound by controlling the output content and output mode to be output from each channel.
"CH1" is a channel in charge of "error sound 1". The error sound 1 is a sound effect for notifying the occurrence of a strong error having a relatively high priority (for example, an error that the player cannot cancel or an error that the game cannot be continued).
"CH2" is a channel in charge of "error sound 2". The error sound 2 is a sound effect for notifying the occurrence of a weak error having a relatively low priority (for example, an error that can be canceled by the player or an error that allows the game to be continued).

"CH3" is a channel in charge of "frame sound effect". The frame sound effect is a sound effect that is output in connection with various operations performed in the game frame such as ball lending, card acceptance, card ejection, and volume control.
"CH4" is a channel in charge of "board sound effect 1". The board sound effect 1 is a sound effect that is output in connection with a steady effect such as fluctuation, big hit, and fanfare.
"CH5" is a channel in charge of "board sound effect 2". The board sound effect 2 is a sound effect that is output in connection with a non-stationary effect (event) such as hold generation and operation effect.

"CH6" is a channel in charge of "BGM1", and "CH7" is a channel in charge of "BGM2". BGM1 and BGM2 are sounds that flow in accordance with a game production or the like. As described above, since the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can output the BGM on a plurality of channels (CH6 and CH7), the BGM can be expanded as compared with the case where the BGM is output on one channel.
"CH8" is a channel in charge of "character sound effect". The character sound effect is a sound effect added by using the voice of the character (character voice) as a part of the game production.
The dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect (for example, the voice "may be a chance!") Is the character sound effect, and the hold generation sound (for example, the sound effect "Piron!") Is the board sound effect 2.

Next, an example of the volume control control executed by the effect control device 300 when a new start memory is generated during the execution of the battle effect will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 35 (a). In the following description, the "volume SW" is provided on the input operation means (effect button 25, touch panel 29, or other operation unit) provided on the front side of the gaming machine 10 or on the back side of the gaming machine 10. It may be set by any of the volume control switches 335.

For example, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), in a state where the “volume SW” is set to the fourth level of the five levels (“1” to “5” excluding “0”), the battle effect is achieved. It is assumed that it is time to output the dialogue sound A among the corresponding dialogue sounds (t11). Then, a command instructing the output of the serif sound A is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 reproduces the voice data of the dialogue sound A among the voice data stored in the audio ROM 327 on the character sound effect channel (for example, CH8) to which the character sound effect is assigned, and the dialogue is performed. Sound A is output from the speakers 19a and 19b.

It is assumed that a start memory with a low expectation is generated during the output of the serif sound A (t12). Then, a command is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314 to notify that a start storage with a low expectation has occurred. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 lowers the volume level of the character sound effect channel to "0" while keeping the volume level of the channels other than the character sound effect channel "4", and the sound data stored in the audio ROM 327. Of these, the audio data of the hold-generated sound is reproduced on the board sound effect 2 channel (for example, CH5) to which the board sound effect 2 is assigned, and the hold-generated sound is output from the speakers 19a and 19b.

After that, it is assumed that the output time of the hold generation sound has elapsed (t13). Then, the sound source LSI 314 stops the reproduction of the board sound effect 2 channel, and returns the volume level of the character sound effect channel to "4".
Further, it is assumed that the output time of the dialogue sound A has elapsed (t14). Then, the sound source LSI 314 stops the reproduction of the character sound effect channel.

Further, it is assumed that it is time to output the serif sound B among the serif sounds corresponding to the battle effect (t15). Then, a command instructing the output of the serif sound B is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 reproduces the voice data of the dialogue sound B among the voice data stored in the audio ROM 327 on the character sound effect channel (for example, CH8) to which the character sound effect is assigned, and the dialogue is performed. Sound B is output from the speakers 19a and 19b.

It is assumed that a start memory with a high degree of expectation occurs during the output of the serif sound B (t16). Then, a command is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314 to notify that the start storage with high expectation has occurred. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 lowers the volume level of the board sound effect 2 channel to "0" while keeping the volume level of the channels other than the board sound effect 2 channel "4", and the sound stored in the voice ROM 327. Of the data, the audio data of the hold-generated sound is reproduced on the board sound effect 2 channel (for example, CH5) to which the board sound effect 2 is assigned. In this case, since the volume level of the board sound effect 2 channel is "0" and the volume level of the character sound effect channel is "4", the output of the dialogue sound B is continued even during the reproduction of the hold generation sound. ..

After that, it is assumed that the output time of the hold generation sound has elapsed (t17). Then, the sound source LSI 314 stops the reproduction of the board sound effect 2 channel, and returns the volume level of the board sound effect 2 channel to "4".
Further, it is assumed that the output time of the serif sound B has elapsed (t18). Then, the sound source LSI 314 stops the reproduction of the character sound effect channel.

As described above, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), when the volume level set by the volume SW is set to “N”, the starting memory having a low expectation during the execution of the battle effect is generated. When it occurs, the volume of the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect output from the speakers 19a and 19b becomes "0", and when a highly expected start memory occurs during the execution of the battle effect, it is output from the speakers 19a and 19b. The volume of the hold generation sound is configured to be "0".
As described above, the hold generation sound is output not only during the execution period of the battle effect but also during other periods. However, even during the execution period of the battle effect, if the start memory with high expectation is generated, the hold generation sound is not output. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the volume of the channel for outputting the hold generation sound (in the case of the present embodiment, the character sound effect channel) is lowered when the start memory having a high expectation is generated during the execution period of the battle effect. I tried to control it, but it is not limited to this. For example, it is also possible to cancel the control for outputting the hold generation sound when the start memory having a high expectation is generated during the execution period of the battle effect. With this configuration, when the start memory with high expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect, the hold generation sound can be generated even if the control to lower the volume of the channel for outputting the hold generation sound is not performed. It will not be output.

The advantage of controlling to lower the volume of the channel for outputting the hold generation sound when the start memory with high expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect is that the start memory with high expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect. It is a point that it is only necessary to change the channel for lowering the volume depending on whether a start-up memory with a low expectation occurs or a start-up memory occurs.
In addition, the advantage of controlling to lower the volume of the channel for outputting the hold generation sound when the start memory with high expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle production can easily respond to the policy change during development. It is a point. Specifically, in the middle of development, for example, "If a start memory with high expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect, the hold generation sound is not output (the volume of the hold generation sound is set to" 0 "). From "to", the policy is to "set the volume of the hold generation sound to" N-2 (N is the volume set by the volume SW) "when a start memory with high expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect". If it is changed, it can be dealt with simply by changing the volume after the decrease, so that the development efficiency of programs and the like is improved.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when a start memory having a low expectation is generated during the execution period of the battle effect, an image corresponding to the battle effect is drawn on the first display layer, and the first image is drawn. A blank image is drawn on the second display layer on the front side of the screen from the display layer, and if a start memory with high expectations occurs during the execution period of the battle effect, the image corresponding to the battle effect is generated on the first display layer. Is drawn so that the hold-generated image is drawn on the second display layer on the front side of the screen from the first display layer, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to configure the second display layer not to draw an image when a start memory with a low expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect. With this configuration, when a start memory with a low expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect, the hold generation image is not output even if a blank image is not drawn on the second display layer. ..

The advantage of drawing a blank image on the second display layer when a start memory with a low expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect is that a start memory with a high expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect. It is a point that it is only necessary to change the image to be drawn on the second display layer in the case where the start memory with a low expectation is generated.
In addition, the advantage of drawing a blank image on the second display layer when a low-expected start-up memory occurs during the execution period of the battle effect is that it can easily respond to policy changes during development. Specifically, in the middle of development, for example, "If a start memory with a low expectation occurs during the execution period of the battle effect, the entire image on hold is not displayed", so "Expectation during the execution period of the battle effect". When the policy is changed to "Display a part of the hold occurrence image when a low start memory occurs", the image to be drawn on the second display layer is changed from a blank image to a part of the hold occurrence image. Since it can be dealt with simply by changing it, the development efficiency of programs etc. is improved.
In the example shown in FIG. 35A, the output of the hold generation sound is started after the output of the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect is started, and the hold generation sound is output before the output of the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect is completed. The output is finished, but it is not limited to this, and the output of the hold generation sound may be started before the output of the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle production is started, or the output of the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle production is finished. Later, the output of the hold generation sound may end.

From the above, the game machine 10 of the present embodiment has a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect and a sound output means (speaker 19a,) capable of outputting a sound related to the game effect. 19b), a game machine including an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling a display means and a sound output means, and the effect control means displays a specific image (for example, a dialogue image corresponding to a battle effect). In addition to displaying on the display means, it is possible to execute a specific effect (battle effect) that outputs a specific sound (for example, a dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect) from the sound output means, and the event of the first priority during the execution period of the specific effect. (For example, when a start memory with a low expectation occurs), the output of the specific sound is stopped without stopping the display of the specific image, and the occurrence of the event is notified by the sound output means. When an event with a second priority different from the first priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect (for example, when a start memory with a high expectation occurs), the output of the specific sound is not stopped and the specific image is displayed. Is configured to be stopped and the occurrence of the event is notified by the display means (see FIGS. 32 (c) and 32 (d)).

Therefore, when the event that occurred during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the first priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b), so that the player In addition, it is possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the display means (display device 41) executes the specific effect while notifying the occurrence of the event of the first priority, even when the player is looking forward to the specific effect, for example, It is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.
Further, when the event generated during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the second priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the display means (display device 41), so that the player is notified. It becomes possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the specific effect is executed by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) while notifying the occurrence of the event of the second priority, for example, when the player is looking forward to the specific effect. However, it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

Further, during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect), the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the first priority is the sound output means, and the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the second priority is the display means. .. That is, since the notification means can be used properly according to the priority of the event that has occurred, the player can recognize the priority of the event that has occurred depending on the type of the notification means.
If an event of the second priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect, the display of the specific image is stopped without stopping the output of the specific sound, and the predetermined image (for example, a blackout image or a whiteout) is stopped. The image) may be displayed on the display means.
Alternatively, when an event of the second priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect, an image that hides the specific image (for example, a blackout image or white) without stopping the output of the specific sound and the display of the specific image. The out image) may be displayed on the display means.

Further, the game machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect and a sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) capable of outputting a sound related to the game effect. , A game machine including an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling a display means and a sound output means, and the effect control means uses a specific image (for example, a dialogue image corresponding to a battle effect) as a display means. In addition to displaying, it is possible to execute a specific effect (battle effect) that outputs a specific sound (for example, a dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect) from the sound output means, and the event of the first priority is performed during a period other than the execution period of the specific effect. Alternatively, when an event having a second priority higher than that of the first priority occurs, a notification sound (holding sound) for notifying that the event has occurred can be output from the sound output means, and a specific effect can be obtained. When the event of the first priority occurs during the execution period of (for example, when the start memory with low expectation occurs), the display of the specific image and the output of the notification sound are not stopped, but the output of the specific sound is stopped. However, when an event of the second priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect (for example, when a start memory with a high expectation occurs), the output of the specific sound is not stopped and the display of the specific image and the notification sound are performed. Is configured to stop the output of the above and notify the occurrence of the event by the display means (see FIGS. 32 (c) and 32 (d)).

Therefore, when the event that occurred during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the first priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b), so that the player In addition, it is possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the display means (display device 41) executes the specific effect while notifying the occurrence of the event of the first priority, even when the player is looking forward to the specific effect, for example, It is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.
Further, when the event generated during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the second priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the display means (display device 41), so that the player is notified. It becomes possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the specific effect is executed by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) while notifying the occurrence of the event of the second priority, for example, when the player is looking forward to the specific effect. However, it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

Further, during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect), the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the first priority is the sound output means, and the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the second priority is the display means. .. That is, since the notification means can be used properly according to the priority of the event that has occurred, the player can recognize the priority of the event that has occurred depending on the type of the notification means.
In addition, if an event of the second priority occurs during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect), the player can be given a sense of discomfort such as "different from the normal notification", so that the first priority is higher than the first priority. It is possible to effectively notify the occurrence of a high second priority event.
It should be noted that the hold generation sound output during the execution of the battle effect may be configured so as to be output only during the execution period of the battle effect and not to be output during other periods. Further, the hold occurrence image displayed during the execution of the battle effect may be configured to be displayed not only during the execution period of the battle effect but also during other periods.

Further, the game machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect and a sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) capable of outputting a sound related to the game effect. , A game machine including an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling a display means and a sound output means, and the effect control means uses a specific image (for example, a dialogue image corresponding to a battle effect) as a display means. In addition to displaying, it is possible to execute a specific effect (battle effect) that outputs a specific sound (for example, a dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect) from the sound output means, and has a plurality of channels for outputting to the sound output means. It is possible to output different data for each channel at the same time, and during the execution period of the specific effect, the specific sound data is reproduced on the first channel (for example, the character sound effect channel) of the plurality of channels, and the specific sound data is reproduced. When a specific image is displayed on the display means and an event of the first priority or an event of the second priority higher than the first priority occurs in a period other than the execution period of the specific effect, a plurality of channels are displayed. The data of the notification sound (holding sound) that notifies that the event has occurred is reproduced on the second channel (for example, the board sound 2 channel), and the event of the first priority is generated during the execution period of the specific effect. When it occurs, the volume of the first channel is lowered without lowering the volume of the second channel, the display of the specific image is not stopped, and the event of the second priority is performed during the execution period of the specific effect. When the above occurs, the volume of the second channel is lowered without lowering the volume of the first channel, and the display of the specific image is stopped to notify the occurrence of the event by the display means. It is configured (see FIGS. 32 (c) and 32 (d), FIG. 35).

Therefore, when the event that occurred during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the first priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b), so that the player In addition, it is possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the display means (display device 41) executes the specific effect while notifying the occurrence of the event of the first priority, even when the player is looking forward to the specific effect, for example, It is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.
Further, when the event generated during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the second priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the display means (display device 41), so that the player is notified. It becomes possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the specific effect is executed by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) while notifying the occurrence of the event of the second priority, for example, when the player is looking forward to the specific effect. However, it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

Further, during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect), the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the first priority is the sound output means, and the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the second priority is the display means. .. That is, since the notification means can be used properly according to the priority of the event that has occurred, the player can recognize the priority of the event that has occurred depending on the type of the notification means.
In addition, if an event of the second priority occurs during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect), the player can be given a sense of discomfort such as "different from the normal notification", so that the first priority is higher than the first priority. It is possible to effectively notify the occurrence of a high second priority event.

Further, the game machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect and a sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) capable of outputting a sound related to the game effect. , A game machine including an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling a display means and a sound output means, and the effect control means uses a specific image (for example, a dialogue image corresponding to a battle effect) as a display means. In addition to displaying, it is possible to execute a specific effect (battle effect) that outputs a specific sound (for example, a dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect) from the sound output means, and has a plurality of channels for outputting to the sound output means. It is possible to output different data for each channel at the same time, and it is possible to create a display screen to be displayed on the display means by a plurality of stacked display layers. A layer and a second display layer located on the upper layer side of the first display layer are included, and the execution period of the specific effect is the first channel among a plurality of channels (for example, the character sound effect channel). While playing back the data of the specific sound, the display screen is created by a plurality of display layers including the first display layer on which the specific image is drawn and the second display layer on which the blank image is drawn, and the execution period of the specific effect is executed. If an event of the first priority or an event of the second priority different from the first priority occurs in a period other than the above, the second channel of the plurality of channels (for example, the board sound 2 channel) When the data of the notification sound (holding sound) notifying that the event has occurred is reproduced and the event of the first priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect (for example, a start memory with a low expectation has occurred). In the case), the volume of the first channel is lowered without lowering the volume of the second channel, and the first display layer on which the specific image is drawn and the second display layer on which the blank image is drawn are drawn. When a display screen is created by a plurality of display layers including and, and an event of the second priority occurs during the execution period of a specific effect (for example, when a start memory with a high expectation occurs), the first channel The volume of the second channel is lowered without lowering the volume of the sound, and the first display layer on which the specific image is drawn and the notification image (holding occurrence image) notifying that the event has occurred are drawn. The display screen is configured to be created by a plurality of display layers including a second display layer (see FIGS. 33 and 35).

Therefore, when the event that occurred during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the first priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b), so that the player In addition, it is possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the display means (display device 41) executes the specific effect while notifying the occurrence of the event of the first priority, even when the player is looking forward to the specific effect, for example, It is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.
Further, when the event generated during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the second priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the display means (display device 41), so that the player is notified. It becomes possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the specific effect is executed by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) while notifying the occurrence of the event of the second priority, for example, when the player is looking forward to the specific effect. However, it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

Further, during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect), the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the first priority is the sound output means, and the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the second priority is the display means. .. That is, since the notification means can be used properly according to the priority of the event that has occurred, the player can recognize the priority of the event that has occurred depending on the type of the notification means.
In addition, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b can be switched between a specific sound (for example, a dialogue sound corresponding to a battle effect) and a notification sound (holding sound) by simply changing the channel that lowers the volume. It becomes possible.

In the present embodiment, when the event of the first priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect (for example, when the start memory with low expectation occurs), the volume of the first channel is set to "0". Although the volume is reduced, the volume after the reduction is not limited to "0" and may be lower than the volume set by the volume SW. That is, the volume of the first channel when the event of the first priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect is the volume of the first channel when the event of the second priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect. It should be lower than.
Further, in the present embodiment, when an event of the second priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect (for example, when a start memory having a high expectation occurs), the volume of the second channel is set to "0". Although the volume is reduced, the volume after the reduction is not limited to "0" and may be lower than the volume set by the volume SW. That is, the volume of the second channel when the event of the second priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect is the volume of the second channel when the event of the first priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect. It should be lower than.

Further, in the present embodiment, the occurrence of the event is defined as the occurrence of the start memory, but the occurrence is not limited to this. For example, a weak error with a relatively low priority (for example, an error that can be canceled by the player or an error that allows the game to be continued) is set as the first priority event, and a strong error with a relatively high priority (for example, the player). An error that cannot be canceled or an error that the game cannot be continued) may be set as the second priority event. Alternatively, for example, a notification having a relatively low degree of expectation or importance (for example, a notification of the occurrence of an intense heat zone or a notification of the occurrence of a look-ahead notice) is regarded as a notification of a first priority event, and the degree of expectation or importance is relatively high. High notification (for example, notification of the occurrence of a big hit or notification of the occurrence of an over prize) may be used as notification of a second priority event.

Further, an event having a third priority higher than the first priority and the second priority may be provided.
Specifically, for example, when the start memory of the first priority (start memory with low expectation) occurs during the execution of the battle effect, the display device 41 is displayed, for example, as shown in FIG. 36A (a). While the dialogue image corresponding to the battle production is displayed, the speakers 19a and 19b replace the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle production with a hold generation sound (for example, "Piron!") Notifying that a new start memory has occurred. The sound effect) is output.
Further, when the start memory of the second priority (start memory with medium expectation) occurs during the execution of the battle effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 36A (b), the speakers 19a and 19b battle. While the dialogue sound corresponding to the production is output, the display device 41 replaces the dialogue image corresponding to the battle production with a hold generation image (for example, "hold generation!"" That notifies that a new start memory has occurred. A text image and a speaker image surrounding it) are displayed.

Further, when the start memory of the third priority (starting memory with high expectation) is generated during the execution of the battle effect, the display device 41 corresponds to the battle effect, as shown in FIG. 36A (c), for example. A hold generation image (for example, a character image of "hold occurrence!" And a blowout image surrounding it) is displayed in place of the dialogue image to notify that a new start memory has occurred, and the speakers 19a and 19b display the image. Instead of the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect, a hold generation sound (for example, a sound effect of "Piron!") Notifying that a new start memory has occurred may be output.

That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 36B (a), when the volume level set by the volume SW is set to “N”, the speakers 19a and 19b when a start memory with a low expectation is generated during the execution of the battle effect. The volume of the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect output from is set to "0", and when a start memory with a medium expectation or a start memory with a high expectation occurs during the execution of the battle effect, it is output from the speakers 19a and 19b. It may be configured so that the volume of the hold-generated sound to be performed becomes “0”.
Here, the "starting memory with high expectation" is, for example, a starting memory that is a big hit and has a reach of SP reach or higher, and the "starting memory with low expectation" is, for example, a big hit. It is a start memory that does not become a reach and does not reach, and the “start memory with a medium expectation” is, for example, other start memory.

As shown in FIG. 36B (b), for example, when the volume level set by the volume SW is set to “N”, the speakers 19a and 19b are generated when a start memory with a low expectation is generated during the execution of the battle effect. The volume of the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect output from is set to "0", and the volume of the hold generation sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b when a start memory with a medium expectation occurs during the execution of the battle effect. Is the first volume (for example, "N-2 (however, 0 when N-2 <0)") lower than the set volume ("N"), and the starting memory with high expectation during the execution of the battle production is It is also possible to configure the volume of the hold-generated sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b to be a second volume (for example, “0”) lower than the first volume when the sound is generated.

That is, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when an event of a third priority different from the first priority and the second priority occurs during the execution period of the specific effect (battle effect), a specific sound (for example, The output of the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect and the display of the specific image (for example, the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect) are stopped, and the occurrence of the event is notified by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) and the display means (display device). It can be configured to be notified by 41) (see FIG. 36A (c)).
With this configuration, if the event that occurred during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the third priority, the occurrence of the event is the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) and the display. Since it is notified by the means (display device 41), it is possible to make the player surely recognize the occurrence of the event.
The third priority may be higher than the first priority and the second priority, may be lower than the first priority and the second priority, and may be lower than the first priority and the second priority. It may be lower than either one and higher than either one.

Further, in the present embodiment, the second priority is set higher than the first priority, but the second priority may be lower than the first priority.
Specifically, for example, when a start memory having a high expectation (a start memory that becomes a big hit or a start memory that becomes SP reach) occurs during the execution of the battle effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 37A (a). , While the display device 41 displays the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect, the speakers 19a and 19b are replaced with the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect, and the hold generation sound for notifying that a new start memory has been generated is generated. (For example, the sound effect "Piron!") Is output.
Further, when a start memory having a low expectation (a start memory that does not become a big hit or a start memory that does not become an SP reach) occurs during the execution of the battle effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 37A (b), the speakers 19a and 19b. While the dialogue sound corresponding to the battle production is output from, the display device 41 replaces the dialogue image corresponding to the battle production with a hold generation image (for example, "hold generation occurrence") for notifying that a new start memory has occurred. The character image "!" And the speaker image surrounding it) may be displayed.
Further, when the second priority is lower than the first priority, the notification image (for example, the hold-generated image) displayed during the execution of the specific effect is displayed not only during the execution period of the specific effect but also during other periods. However, even if it is configured to be displayed and the notification sound (for example, the hold generation sound) output during the execution of the specific effect is output only during the execution period of the specific effect and not output during the other period. good.

That is, the game machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect and a sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) capable of outputting a sound related to the game effect. , A game machine including an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling a display means and a sound output means, and the effect control means uses a specific image (for example, a dialogue image corresponding to a battle effect) as a display means. In addition to displaying, it is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, battle effect) that outputs a specific sound (for example, a dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect) from the sound output means, and the first priority is given during a period other than the execution period of the specific effect. When an event or an event having a second priority lower than the first priority occurs, a notification image (for example, a hold occurrence image) notifying that the event has occurred can be displayed on the display means and is specified. When an event of the first priority occurs during the execution period of the effect, the output of the specific sound and the display of the notification image are stopped without stopping the display of the specific image, and the occurrence of the event is caused by the sound output means. When an event of the second priority occurs during the execution period of the notification and the specific effect, the output of the specific sound and the display of the notification image can be stopped without being stopped (the display of the specific image can be stopped (). See FIGS. 37A (a) and 37A (b)).

With this configuration, if the event that occurred during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the first priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b). Therefore, it is possible to make the player surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the display means (display device 41) executes the specific effect while notifying the occurrence of the event of the first priority, even when the player is looking forward to the specific effect, for example, It is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.
Further, when the event generated during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect) is the event of the second priority, the occurrence of the event is notified by the display means (display device 41), so that the player is notified. It becomes possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the specific effect is executed by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) while notifying the occurrence of the event of the second priority, for example, when the player is looking forward to the specific effect. However, it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

Further, during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect), the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the first priority is the sound output means, and the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event of the second priority is the display means. .. That is, since the notification means can be used properly according to the priority of the event that has occurred, the player can recognize the priority of the event that has occurred depending on the type of the notification means.
In addition, if an event of the first priority occurs during the execution of the specific effect (battle effect), the player can be given a sense of discomfort such as "different from the normal notification", so that the second priority is used. It is possible to effectively notify the occurrence of a high first priority event.

Further, in the present embodiment, depending on the priority of the event that occurred during the specific effect, the display device 41 is used to continue the specific effect (whether the speakers 19a, 19b notify the occurrence of the event), or the speakers 19a, 19b are specified. It was decided whether to continue the production (whether the display device 41 notifies the occurrence of the event), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, regardless of the priority of the event that occurred during the specific effect, the display device 41 continues the specific effect (whether the speakers 19a and 19b notify the occurrence of the event) or the speaker, depending on the priority of the specific effect. 19a and 19b may be used to determine whether to continue the specific effect (whether the display device 41 notifies the occurrence of an event).

Specifically, for example, even if the start memory (whether the start memory has a high expectation or the start memory has a low expectation) during the execution of the battle production with a high expectation (the battle production that won the dialogue image lottery). When (good) occurs, for example, as shown in FIG. 37B (a), the display device 41 displays a dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect, while the speakers 19a and 19b display the dialogue corresponding to the battle effect. Instead of the sound, a hold generation sound (for example, a sound effect of "Piron!") Notifying that a new start memory has occurred is output.
In addition, a start memory (a start memory with a high expectation or a start memory with a low expectation may be used) occurred during the execution of a battle effect with a low expectation (a battle effect that was rejected in the dialogue image lottery). In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 37B (b), the serif sound corresponding to the battle effect is output from the speakers 19a and 19b, while the display device 41 is replaced with the line image corresponding to the battle effect. A hold occurrence image (for example, a character image of "holding occurrence!" And a blowout image surrounding the character image) may be displayed to notify that a new start memory has occurred.

That is, the game machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect and a sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) capable of outputting a sound related to the game effect. , A game machine including an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling a display means and a sound output means, and the effect control means uses a specific image (for example, a dialogue image corresponding to a battle effect) as a display means. The first specific effect (for example, a battle effect with high expectation) and the second specific effect (for example, a battle effect with low expectation) that are displayed and output a specific sound (for example, a dialogue sound corresponding to the battle effect) from the sound output means. When a predetermined event occurs during the execution period of the first specific effect (for example, when start memory occurs), the output of the specific sound is stopped without stopping the display of the specific image. , The occurrence of the event is notified by the sound output means, and when a predetermined event occurs during the execution period of the second specific effect, the output of the specific sound is not stopped but the display of the specific image is stopped. It can be configured to notify the occurrence of an event by a display means (see FIGS. 37B (a) and 37B).

With this configuration, if the specific effect (for example, battle effect) that was being executed when the event occurred is the first specific effect, the occurrence of the event is notified by the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b). Therefore, it is possible to make the player surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the display means (display device 41) executes the specific effect while notifying the occurrence of the event, even if the player is looking forward to the specific effect, the interest of the game is lowered. Can be suppressed.
Further, when the specific effect (for example, the battle effect) executed at the time of the occurrence of the event is the second specific effect, the occurrence of the event is notified by the display means (display device 41), so that the player is notified. It becomes possible to surely recognize the occurrence of the event. Further, since the sound output means (speakers 19a and 19b) execute the specific effect while notifying the occurrence of the event, for example, even if the player is looking forward to the specific effect, the interest of the game is It is possible to suppress the decrease in the amount of.

Further, the notification means for notifying the occurrence of an event during the execution of the first specific effect is a sound output means, and the notification means for notifying the occurrence of an event during the execution of the second specific effect is a display means. That is, since it is possible to properly use the notification means for notifying the occurrence of the event depending on whether the specific effect is the first specific effect or the second specific effect, the player can specify what is being executed depending on the type of the notification means. It becomes possible to recognize whether the effect is the first specific effect or the second specific effect.
The first specific effect is a high-priority specific effect (specifically, a battle effect with high expectations), and the second specific effect is a low-priority specific effect (specifically, a low-expectation battle effect). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the first specific effect may have a lower priority than the second specific effect.

Further, the first specific effect and the second specific effect may be divided according to the type, instead of being divided according to the priority. Specifically, for example, the first specific effect is mainly displayed on the display device 41 (for example, a battle effect, a cut-in effect for displaying a cut-in image, and a background change effect for changing the display mode of the background image. , Operation promotion effect to display an image prompting to operate the effect button 25, Hold change effect to change the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display, Pseudo continuous effect to repeat the variable display of the ornament identification symbol (large symbol), Ornament The display mode of the identification symbol (large symbol) is changed (such as a symbol change effect), and the second specific effect is an effect in which the sound from the speakers 19a and 19b is the main effect (for example, a predetermined song is sung with the voice of a predetermined character). It may be used as a singing effect, a definite effect in which a big hit definite sound is output, etc.).

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game for variablely displaying the identification information (special figure variable display game) becomes a special result. Therefore, a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means are provided, and the effect control means is used for executing a game. Relatedly, with the first decorative game (decorative special symbol game display unit 42a) in which the identification symbol (large symbol) is variablely displayed in each of the plurality of symbol rows (multiple variable display areas). , The second decorative game (decorative special symbol variable display game in the small symbol variable display unit 42b) that variablely displays the identification symbol (small symbol) in each of the plurality of symbol rows (multiple variable display areas), and both. It can be displayed on the display means, the distance between the symbol rows in the first decoration game is variable, and the distance between the symbol rows in the second decoration game is configured to be invariant (FIGS. 29 and 30). reference).

Therefore, the distance between the symbol rows (distance between the variable display areas of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a) in the first decorative game changes according to the progress of the game and the like. That is, since the visibility of the first decorative game changes according to the progress of the game, the display means (display device 41) can display a variety of highly interesting displays. On the other hand, the distance between the symbol rows (distance between the variable display areas of the small symbol variable display unit 42b) in the second decorative game does not change according to the progress of the game or the like. That is, since the visibility of the second decoration game does not change according to the progress of the game or the like, it is possible to easily grasp the accurate game situation by the second decoration game.

Specifically, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game (special figure variable display game) that displays the identification information in a variable manner is a special result. It is a game machine and includes a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means, and the effect control means is a game. In connection with the execution of A second decorative game (decorative special symbol variable display game on the small symbol variable display unit 42b) that variablely displays the identification symbol (small symbol) in each of the plurality of symbol rows (multiple variable display areas). Both can be displayed on the display means, and a specific effect (battle effect) can be executed during the execution of the game. The distance between the symbol rows in the first decorative game is the execution period of the specific effect and the specific effect. The distance between the symbol rows in the second decorative game is the same for the execution period of the specific effect and the period other than the execution period of the specific effect (different from the period other than the execution period of the specific effect). 29 and 30).

Therefore, the distance between the symbol rows (distance between the variable display areas of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a) in the first decorative game changes depending on whether or not the specific effect (battle effect) is executed. That is, since the visibility of the first decorative game changes depending on whether or not the specific effect is executed, the display means (display device 41) can display a variety of highly interesting displays. On the other hand, the distance between the symbol rows (distance between the variable display areas of the small symbol variable display unit 42b) in the second decorative game does not change depending on whether or not the specific effect is executed. That is, since the visibility of the second decoration game does not change depending on whether or not the specific effect is executed, it is possible to easily grasp the accurate game situation by the second decoration game.

Here, the distance between the symbol rows in the first decorative game is the distance between the left variable display area 42a1 and the medium variable display area 42a2 in the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, and the distance between the decorative special figure game display unit 42a. At least one of the distance between the medium variation display area 42a2 and the right variation display area 42a3 and the distance between the left variation display area 42a1 and the right variation display area 42a3 in the decorative special figure game display unit 42a. Is.
Further, the distance between the symbol rows in the second decorative game includes the distance between the left fluctuation display area and the medium fluctuation display area in the small symbol fluctuation display unit 42b, and the medium fluctuation display area in the small symbol fluctuation display unit 42b. It is at least one of the distance between the right variation display area and the distance between the left variation display area and the right variation display area in the symbol variation display unit 42b.

In this embodiment, the distances between the symbol rows in the first decoration game (decoration special figure variation display game on the decoration special figure game display unit 42a) are the execution period of the specific effect (battle effect) and the specific effect. The distance between the symbol rows in the second decoration game (decorative special symbol variation display game in the small symbol variation display unit 42b) is different from the period other than the execution period of the specific effect. It is configured to be the same as the period other than the execution period, but is not limited to this. That is, at least one of the distances between the symbol rows in the first decoration game differs between the execution period of the specific effect and the period other than the execution period of the specific effect, and each of the distances between the symbol rows in the second decoration game. It is sufficient that at least one of the distances is the same for the execution period of the specific effect and the period other than the execution period of the specific effect.

Further, the reach effect in which the distance between the symbol rows in the first decoration game does not change between before the reach effect and after the reach effect may be executed.
The distance between the left variable display area 42a1 and the right variable display area 42a3 in the first decorative game is narrower than before the reach effect (FIGS. 29 (d) to 30 (b)), which is wider than before the reach effect. The reach effect (FIG. 31 (a)) and the reach effect that is the same as before the reach effect may be executed at a predetermined ratio.
Further, the interval of each symbol row in the first decoration game may be narrower than the interval before the reach effect after the reach effect, and then returned to the interval before the reach effect.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game for variablely displaying the identification information (special figure variable display game) becomes a special result. Therefore, a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means are provided, and the effect control means is used for executing a game. Relatedly, with the first decorative game (decorative special symbol game display unit 42a) in which the identification symbol (large symbol) is variablely displayed in each of the plurality of symbol rows (multiple variable display areas). , The second decorative game (decorative special symbol variable display game in the small symbol variable display unit 42b) that variablely displays the identification symbol (small symbol) in each of the plurality of symbol rows (multiple variable display areas), and both. It can be displayed on the display means, and the reach effect (battle effect) can be executed during the execution of the game. In the plurality of symbol strings in the first decoration game, the reach symbol is stopped and displayed during the execution of the reach effect. The first symbol row (left fluctuation display area 42a1) and the second symbol row (right fluctuation display area 42a3), and the third symbol row (middle fluctuation) arranged between the first symbol row and the second symbol row. The distance (D26) between the first symbol row and the second symbol row during the execution of the reach effect, including the display area 42a2), is the distance between the first symbol row and the third symbol row before the execution of the reach effect. It is narrower than (D21), and the distance between the symbol rows in the second decoration game can be configured to be the same before the execution of the reach effect and during the execution of the reach effect (FIG. 29 (b), See FIG. 31 (a)).

With this configuration, the distance between the symbol rows (distance between the variable display areas of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a) in the first decorative game changes depending on whether or not the reach effect (battle effect) is executed. .. That is, since the visibility of the first decorative game changes depending on whether or not the specific effect is executed, the display means (display device 41) can display a variety of highly interesting displays. On the other hand, the distance between the symbol rows (distance between the variable display areas of the small symbol variable display unit 42b) in the second decorative game does not change depending on whether or not the specific effect is executed. That is, since the visibility of the second decoration game does not change depending on whether or not the specific effect is executed, it is possible to easily grasp the accurate game situation by the second decoration game.
Further, while the reach symbols are being displayed (see FIG. 31 (a)), the reach symbols are close to each other, so that it is easy to understand that the reach state has occurred.

Further, in the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300) is a first image (display device 41) provided with a plurality of display modes as a specific effect (battle effect). For example, it is possible to execute an effect of displaying at least a dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect) and a second image provided with only one display mode (for example, a character image corresponding to the battle effect). The display mode can be configured to be selected according to the degree of expectation that the result of the game (special figure variation display game) will be a special result (see FIGS. 32 (a) and 32 (b)).
With this configuration, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that will be a special result by the first image, so that the interest of the specific production (battle production) is improved. Further, since the display mode of the first image changes according to the degree of expectation that is a special result, it is possible to perform a highly varied and interesting display by the display means (display device 41). On the other hand, since the display mode of the second image is fixed, the player can easily grasp that the effect being executed is a specific effect by the second image.

The display mode of the serif image is not limited to two types, a normal display mode and a specific display mode having a higher expectation than the normal display mode. As the display mode of the serif image, for example, in addition to the normal display mode and the specific display mode, there may be a display mode having a higher degree of expectation than the specific display mode.
Further, the first image provided with a plurality of display modes is not limited to the dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect, and can be appropriately changed, and may be, for example, a character image corresponding to the battle effect. Further, the second image provided with only one display mode is not limited to the character image corresponding to the battle effect, and can be appropriately changed, and may be, for example, a dialogue image corresponding to the battle effect.
Further, in the present embodiment, the first distance (distance between adjacent symbol rows in the first decorative game during the execution of the specific effect (distance D25 in FIG. 30 (c)))> second distance (before and after the execution of the specific effect). , Distance between adjacent symbol rows in the first decoration game (distance D21 in FIGS. 29 (a) to (c), FIG. 30 (d))> 3rd distance (between adjacent symbol rows in the second decoration game) The distances (distance D23 in FIGS. 29 (a) to 30 (d)) are reduced in this order, but if the first distance, the second distance, and the third distance are different distances, the magnitude relationship is appropriate. It can be changed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display areas of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a are always arranged at equal intervals, but the present invention is not limited to this. The variable display area of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a is switched from the state of being arranged at equal intervals to the state of being arranged at unequal intervals (non-equal intervals), and is arranged at equal intervals from the state of being arranged at unequal intervals. By switching to the state, the distance between the symbol rows (distance between the variable display areas of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a) in the first decoration game can also be changed. Examples of the states arranged at unequal intervals include a state as shown in FIG. 38 (a) (that is, a state in which the medium variation display area 42a2 is closer to the left variation display area 42a1) and FIG. 38 (b). (That is, the state in which the medium variation display area 42a2 is closer to the right variation display area 42a3) is mentioned.

Further, in the present embodiment, both the left variable display area 42a1 and the right variable display area 42a3 are set to be farther from the medium variable display area 42a2 than at the start of the variable display during the execution of the variable display (FIG. 30). (C)), but is not limited to this. Keep either one of the left fluctuation display area 42a1 and the right fluctuation display area 42a3 away from the middle fluctuation display area 42a2, or both the left fluctuation display area 42a1 and the right fluctuation display area 42a3, for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (c). By moving (or either one) closer to the medium variation display area 42a2, the distance between the symbol rows in the first decoration game (distance between the variation display areas of the decoration special figure game display unit 42a) can be changed. can. In the example shown in FIG. 38 (c), the distance D17 between the center line of the left fluctuation display area 42a1 and the center line of the right fluctuation display area 42a3 is shorter than the distance (distance D12) at the start of the fluctuation display. It has become.

That is, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game for variablely displaying the identification information (special figure variable display game) becomes a special result. Therefore, a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means are provided, and the effect control means is used for executing a game. Relatedly, with the first decorative game (decorative special symbol game display unit 42a) in which the identification symbol (large symbol) is variablely displayed in each of the plurality of symbol rows (multiple variable display areas). , The second decorative game (decorative special symbol variable display game in the small symbol variable display unit 42b) that variablely displays the identification symbol (small symbol) in each of the plurality of symbol rows (multiple variable display areas), and both. It can be displayed on the display means, the distance between the center lines of the symbol row in the first decoration game is variable, and the distance between the center lines of the symbol row in the second decoration game can be configured to be invariant (). 29, 30, FIG. 38 (a), (b) (c)).

With this configuration, the distance between the center lines of the symbol row in the first decorative game (distance between the center lines of the variable display area of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a) changes according to the progress of the game and the like. That is, since the visibility of the first decorative game changes depending on the progress of the game (for example, whether or not a specific effect is executed), the display means (display device 41) is used to display a variety of interesting displays. Is possible. On the other hand, the distance between the center lines of the symbol row in the second decorative game (distance between the center lines of the variation display area of the small symbol variation display unit 42b) does not change according to the progress of the game or the like. That is, since the visibility of the second decoration game does not change according to the progress of the game (for example, whether or not a specific effect is executed), the second decoration game makes it possible to easily grasp the accurate game situation. ..

Here, the distance between the center lines of the symbol row in the first decorative game is the distance between the center line of the left variable display area 42a1 and the center line of the medium variable display area 42a2 in the decorative special figure game display unit 42a. The distance between the center line of the medium variation display area 42a2 and the center line of the right variation display area 42a3 in the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, and the center line and right of the left variation display area 42a1 in the decorative special figure game display unit 42a. It is at least one of the distances from the center line of the variable display area 42a3.
Further, the distance between the center lines of the symbol row in the second decorative game is the distance between the center line of the left variation display area and the center line of the medium variation display area in the small symbol variation display unit 42b, and the small symbol variation display. The distance between the center line of the medium fluctuation display area and the center line of the right fluctuation display area in the part 42b, and the center line of the left fluctuation display area and the center line of the right fluctuation display area in the symbol variation display unit 42b. At least one of the distances.

Further, in the present embodiment, the distance between the symbol rows in the first decorative game is changed by changing the position of the center line of the variable display area without changing the width of the variable display area (decorative special figure game display unit 42a). The distance between the variable display areas) was changed, but the method of changing the distance between the symbol rows in the first decorative game can be appropriately selected. For example, as shown in FIGS. 38 (d) and 38 (e), the symbol sequence in the first decorative game can be obtained by changing the width of the variable display area without changing the position of the center line of the variable display area. The distance between them can be changed. Further, the distance between the symbol rows in the first decorative game can be changed by changing the position of the center line of the variable display area and changing the width of the variable display area.

In the example shown in FIG. 38 (d), the medium variation display area 42a2 is in contact with both the left variation display area 42a1 and the right variation display area 42a3. Specifically, the left end of the medium variation display area 42a2 is in contact with the right end of the left variation display area 42a1, and the right end of the medium variation display area 42a2 is in contact with the left end of the right variation display area 42a3.
In the example shown in FIG. 38 (e), the medium variation display area 42a2 overlaps both the left variation display area 42a1 and the right variation display area 42a3. Specifically, the left end of the medium fluctuation display area 42a2 is located on the left side of the right end of the left fluctuation display area 42a1, and the right end of the medium fluctuation display area 42a2 is located on the right side of the left end of the right fluctuation display area 42a3. is doing.

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 38 (d) and 38 (e), the width of the medium fluctuation display area 42a2 is larger than the width at the start of the fluctuation display (see FIG. 29 (b)). Not limited to. Specifically, the distance between the symbol rows in the first decorative game may be changed by expanding the width of at least one of the left variable display area 42a1, the medium variable display area 42a2, and the right variable display area 42a3. The distance between the symbol rows in the first decorative game may be changed by reducing the width of at least one of the left variable display area 42a1, the medium variable display area 42a2, and the right variable display area 42a3.

That is, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game for variablely displaying the identification information (special figure variable display game) becomes a special result. Therefore, a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means are provided, and the effect control means is used for executing a game. Relatedly, with the first decorative game (decorative special symbol game display unit 42a) in which the identification symbol (large symbol) is variablely displayed in each of the plurality of symbol rows (multiple variable display areas). , The second decorative game (decorative special symbol variable display game in the small symbol variable display unit 42b) that variablely displays the identification symbol (small symbol) in each of the plurality of symbol rows (multiple variable display areas), and both. It can be displayed on the display means, the width of the symbol string in the first decorative game is variable, and the width of the symbol string in the second decorative game can be configured to be invariant (FIG. 38 (d), See (e).

With this configuration, the width of the symbol row (width of the variable display area of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a) in the first decorative game changes according to the progress of the game and the like. That is, since the visibility of the first decorative game changes depending on the progress of the game (for example, whether or not a specific effect is executed), the display means (display device 41) is used to display a variety of interesting displays. Is possible. On the other hand, the width of the symbol row (width of the variable display area of the small symbol variable display unit 42b) in the second decorative game does not change according to the progress of the game or the like. That is, since the visibility of the second decoration game does not change according to the progress of the game (for example, whether or not a specific effect is executed), the second decoration game makes it possible to easily grasp the accurate game situation. ..

Here, the width of the symbol row in the first decorative game is the width of the left variable display area 42a1 in the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, the width of the medium variable display area 42a2 in the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, and the decoration. It is at least one of the width of the right fluctuation display area 42a3 in the special figure game display unit 42a.
The width of the symbol row in the second decorative game is the width of the left variation display area in the small symbol variation display unit 42b, the width of the medium variation display area in the small symbol variation display unit 42b, and the width of the symbol variation display unit 42b. It is the width of at least one of the width of the right fluctuation display area.

Further, in the present embodiment, the decorative special figure game display unit 42a and the small symbol variation display unit 42b perform high-speed variation display in a manner of vertically scrolling the decoration identification symbol, but the mode of high-speed variation display is the same. Not limited. That is, the mode of the high-speed fluctuation display in the decoration special symbol game display unit 42a and the small symbol variation display unit 42b is not limited to the mode of vertically scrolling the decoration identification symbol, and can be appropriately changed. It may be a scrolling mode or a mode in which the decorative identification symbol is rotated at a fixed position. Further, the mode of the high-speed fluctuation display on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a and the mode of the high-speed fluctuation display on the small symbol variation display unit 42b may be the same mode or different modes.
Further, the mode of the high-speed fluctuation display in the first decoration game is variable, and the mode of the high-speed fluctuation display in the second decoration game can be configured to be invariant. Specifically, for example, the mode of the high-speed fluctuation display in the first decorative game is changed from a vertically scrolling mode to a horizontally scrolling mode, or rotated at a fixed position from a vertically scrolling mode according to the progress of the game. It may be changed to the mode of making it.

Further, in the present embodiment, the decoration identification symbol (large symbol) is variablely displayed along the vertical direction in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the decorative special figure game display unit 42a. Not limited to. That is, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation locus of the decorative identification symbol (large symbol) in the left variable display area 42a1, the variation locus of the decorative identification symbol (large symbol) in the medium variable display area 42a2, and the decoration in the right variable display area 42a3. The fluctuation locus of the identification symbol (large symbol) is made to be parallel, but at least one of these fluctuation trajectories may be non-parallel to the other fluctuation loci. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (f), the decorative identification symbol (large symbol) is drawn along the screen in a linear trajectory from the upper side of the screen to the lower side of the screen in the medium variation display area 42a2. Along with scrolling, the decorative identification symbol (large symbol) is scrolled along the screen from the upper side of the screen to the lower side of the screen so as to draw a curved trajectory toward the center of the screen in the left fluctuation display area 42a1 and the right fluctuation display area 42a3. It may be configured as follows. Alternatively, for example, the decorative identification symbol (large symbol) is scrolled from the upper side of the screen to the lower side of the screen along the screen in the medium variation display area 42a2, and the decoration identification symbol (decorative identification symbol) is used in the left variation display area 42a1 and the right variation display area 42a3. The large design) may be configured to scroll from the back side of the screen to the front side of the screen (or from the front side of the screen to the back side of the screen).

That is, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game for variablely displaying the identification information (special figure variable display game) becomes a special result. Therefore, a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to the game effect and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means are provided, and the effect control means is used for executing a game. Relatedly, with the first decorative game (decorative special symbol game display unit 42a) in which the identification symbol (large symbol) is variablely displayed in each of the plurality of symbol rows (multiple variable display areas). , The second decorative game (decorative special symbol variable display game in the small symbol variable display unit 42b) that variablely displays the identification symbol (small symbol) in each of the plurality of symbol rows (multiple variable display areas), and both. The fluctuation locus of the identification symbol in the plurality of symbol trains in the first decoration game, which can be displayed on the display means, includes the first fluctuation locus and the second fluctuation locus that is non-parallel to the first fluctuation locus. The fluctuation loci of the identification symbols in the plurality of symbol trains in the second decoration game are all the third fluctuation loci, and can be configured so as not to include the fluctuation loci that are non-parallel to the third fluctuation locus (FIG. 38 (FIG. 38). f) See).

With this configuration, in the first decorative game (decorative special figure variable display game on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a), the position of the center line of the symbol row (variable display area) and the symbol row (variable display). Even if the width of the area) is not changed, the distance between the identification symbols can be changed simply by displaying the identification symbol (large symbol) in a variable manner. That is, since the visibility of the first decorative game changes only by the variable display, it is possible to perform a varied and interesting display by the display means (display device 41). On the other hand, in the second decorative game (decorative special symbol variable display game on the small symbol variable display unit 42b), the distance between the identification symbols does not change even if the identification symbol (small symbol) is variablely displayed. That is, since the visibility of the second decoration game does not change even if it is displayed in a variable manner, it is possible to easily grasp the accurate game situation by the second decoration game.

It is also possible to use the first fluctuation locus as a linear locus and the second fluctuation locus as a curved locus (see FIG. 38 (f)), and display the first fluctuation locus as a display means (see FIG. 38 (f)). The locus is parallel to the display screen of the display device 41), and the second fluctuation locus is a locus from the back side of the display screen of the display means to the front side or a locus from the front side to the back side of the display screen of the display means. It is also possible.
Further, in the example shown in FIG. 38 (f), the third fluctuation locus (the fluctuation locus in the small symbol fluctuation display unit 42b) is parallel to the first fluctuation locus (linear locus), but the present invention is not limited to this. .. That is, the third fluctuation locus may be parallel to the second fluctuation locus (curved locus), or may be non-parallel to both the first fluctuation locus and the second fluctuation locus.

The specific effect is not limited to the battle effect and can be changed as appropriate. The specific effect may be an effect using an image other than the image (large pattern) displayed in the variable display area of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, or may be an effect using the variable display area of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a. It may be an effect using the displayed image (large pattern). The effect using an image other than the image (large pattern) displayed in the variable display area of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a includes, for example, a battle effect, a cut-in effect for displaying a cut-in image, and a display mode of a background image. There is a background change effect that changes the display mode, an operation promotion effect that displays an image that prompts the user to operate the effect button 25, a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display, and the like. Further, for the effect using the image (large symbol) displayed in the variable display area of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, for example, a pseudo continuous effect in which the variable display of the decorative identification symbol (large symbol) is repeated, and the decorative identification symbol There is a symbol change effect that changes the display mode of (large symbol).

<Operation promotion production>
The effect control device 300 can execute an operation promotion effect that urges the player to operate an operation means such as the effect button 25. In the operation promotion effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), the display of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a is interrupted, and a button image G11 imitating the effect button 25 is displayed in the center of the display area of the display device 41. , Operation promotion including a time bar image G12 for notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period and a designated image G13 (for example, a character image such as "PUSH!" Or "continuous hit!") For designating the operation mode of the effect button 25. Image G1 is displayed.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 39 (a) and 39 (b), the button image G11 is provided with a plurality of display modes.
For example, in the variable effect setting process (step C365) of the variable system command process (FIG. 25), the effect control device 300 performs an operation promotion effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the operation promotion effect, and the operation promotion effect lottery is performed. If a winner is selected (when it is determined to execute the operation promotion effect), a red lottery is performed to determine whether or not the effect button 25 emits light in red (specific light emission mode). That is, at the start of the special figure variation display game, an operation promotion effect lottery or a red lottery for the special figure variation display game is executed. When the red lottery is lost, for example, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), the effect button 25 emits light in white (normal light emission mode), and the button image G11 is displayed in white (normal display mode). To. On the other hand, when the red lottery is won, for example, as shown in FIG. 39B, the effect button 25 emits light in red (specific light emission mode), and the button image G11 is displayed in red (specific display mode). To.

The red lottery for special figure variable display games where the result is a big hit and special figure variable display games where SP reach occurs is other special figure variable display games (special figure variable display games whose results are other than big hits). For special figure fluctuation display games that have a higher probability of winning than the red lottery for (special figure fluctuation display games that do not generate SP reach) and the results are other than big hits, and special figure fluctuation display games that do not generate SP reach. The red lottery is more likely to be lost than the red lottery for other special figure fluctuation display games (special figure fluctuation display games where the result is a big hit and special figure fluctuation display games where SP reach occurs). Is set to. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by displaying the button image G11 in a specific display mode (making the effect button 25 emit light in a specific light emitting mode), the expectation of a big hit and the expectation of SP reach are high. Can be suggested.

As shown in FIGS. 39 (a) and 39 (b), the time bar image G12 is composed of a time bar main body portion G12a that changes during the operation valid period and a frame portion G12 b that does not change during the operation valid period. There is. The time bar image G12 notifies the remaining length of the operation valid period by gradually shortening the time bar main body portion G12a as the operation valid period elapses. By providing the frame portion G12b in the time bar image G12, the boundary between the button image G11 and the time bar image G12 becomes clear, and how short the time bar main body portion G12a becomes becomes clear. Compared with the case where the frame portion G12b is not provided (for example, when the time bar image G12 is only the time bar main body portion G12a), it is possible to perform clear notification.

Next, the operation promotion effect will be described with reference to FIG. 40. 40 (a) is an example of a timing chart, FIGS. 40 (b) to 40 (e) are examples of displays when a red lottery is lost, and FIGS. 40 (f) to 40 (i) are a red lottery winner. This is an example of the display in the case of.
For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), before a predetermined time at the start of the operation valid period (t11), the operation promotion image G1 including the button image G11 in the normal display mode or the button image G11 in the specific display mode is included. The operation promotion image G1 is displayed on the display device 41 (FIGS. 40 (b) and 40 (f)). Then, when the operation valid period starts (t12), the display mode of the time bar image G12 starts to change. Specifically, the time bar main body G12a gradually shortens as the operation valid period elapses. For example, when half of the operation valid period elapses (t13), the length of the time bar main body G12a becomes the original length. (Length at the start of the operation valid period) is halved (FIGS. 40 (d) and (h)), and when the entire operation valid period has elapsed (t14), the time bar main body portion G12a disappears and the frame portion G12b. Only remains (FIGS. 40 (e), (i)). Then, after a predetermined time at the end of the operation valid period (t15), the operation promotion image G1 is erased from the display device 41.

The effect control device 300 performs a lottery (red lottery) for determining the display mode of the button image G11 before executing the operation promotion effect, but does not perform a lottery for determining the display mode of the time bar image G12. That is, while the button image G11 at the start of the operation promotion effect is provided with a plurality of display modes, the time bar image G12 at the start of the operation promotion effect is not provided with a plurality of display modes.
On the other hand, during the operation valid period, the display mode of the time bar image G12 changes, but the display mode of the button image G11 does not change. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 40 (b) to 40 (e), when the display mode of the button image G11 is the normal display mode at the start of the display of the operation promotion image G1, the button image G11 is displayed. The operation promotion image G1 continues to be displayed in the normal display mode until the end of the display. Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 40 (f) to 40 (i), when the display mode of the button image G11 is the specific display mode at the start of the display of the operation promotion image G1, the button image G11 is the operation promotion image. It continues to be displayed in a specific display mode until the end of the display of G1.
That is, the operation promotion image G1 can attract the player's interest to the display mode of the button image G11 at the start of the operation promotion image G1 (at the start of the display of the operation promotion image G1), and the operation promotion image G1 can attract the player's interest during the operation validity period. , The display mode of the time bar image G12 can attract the player's interest.

In the example shown in FIG. 40, the operation promotion image G1 (FIGS. 40 (b) and (f)) at the start of display of the operation promotion image G1 and the operation promotion image G1 (FIG. 40 (c)) at the start of the operation valid period. ), (G)) are the same, but are not limited to this. It may be different from the size and display position of G1. Specifically, for example, the size of the operation promotion image G1 at the start of display of the operation promotion image G1 is made smaller than the size of the operation promotion image G1 at the start of the operation valid period, and the display of the operation promotion image G1 is started. You may perform a zoomed-in display in which the operation promotion image G1 is gradually enlarged from A zoom-out display is performed in which the size of the operation promotion image G1 is made larger than the size of the operation promotion image G1 at the start, and the operation promotion image G1 is gradually reduced from the start of the display of the operation promotion image G1 to the start of the operation valid period. Is also good.

Further, instead of executing the common red lottery for the effect button 25 and the button image G11, two types of red lottery, a red lottery for the effect button 25 and a red lottery for the button image G11, are executed. You can do it. As a result, the variation of the effect is increased, and the player who often sees both the effect button 25 and the operation promotion image can make a new discovery, which improves the interest.
Further, at that time, the expectation is higher in the case of losing to either one than in the case of winning both the red lottery for the effect button 25 and the red lottery for the button image G11. May be. With this configuration, it is possible to suggest that the degree of expectation is higher when the light emitting mode of the effect button 25 and the display mode of the button image G11 are inconsistent than when they are not inconsistent. Because it can be done, the interest is improved.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 40, the timing of the display start of the operation promotion image G1 is set before the start of the operation valid period, but the timing is not limited to this, and the timing of the display start of the operation promotion image G1 is, for example, an operation. It may be at the beginning of the validity period. Further, the timing of starting light emission of the effect button 25 can be appropriately selected, and may be, for example, before the start of the operation valid period or at the start of the operation valid period. Further, the timing of the display start of the operation promotion image G1 and the timing of the start of light emission of the effect button 25 may be the same or different.

Further, at the start of display of the operation promotion image G1, the appearance method and appearance timing of each image (button image, time bar image, designated image) constituting the operation promotion image G1 can be appropriately selected.
Specifically, for example, both the button image and the time bar image may appear at the same time, or one of the button image and the time bar image may appear before the other. When both appear at the same time, both may appear in an instant, or both may appear gradually (fade in). In addition, when one appears before the other, the one that appears first and the one that appears later may appear in an instant, and the one that appears first appears in an instant and the one that appears later gradually appears. You may try to (fade in).
Further, the designated image (operation-enhanced image) may appear at the same timing as the button image, may appear at the same timing as the time bar image, or may appear before the button image and the time bar image. , It may appear after the button image and the time bar image, or it may appear before one of the button image and the time bar image and appear after the other. Further, the designated image may appear instantly or gradually (fade in).

Further, the promotion sound prompting the operation of the effect button 25 may be output from the speakers 19a and 19b. Further, the output timing of the promotion sound can be appropriately selected. For example, the promotion sound may be output before the display of the operation promotion image G1 is started, or the promotion sound may be output after the display of the operation promotion image G1 is started. Alternatively, the promotion sound may be output at the same timing as when any of the images constituting the operation promotion image G1 appears.

Further, the appearance timing of each image constituting the operation promotion image G1 may be different depending on whether the expectation of the big hit is high or low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of a big hit is high, the button image, the time bar image, and the designated image appear instantly at the same timing, and the promotion sound prompting the operation of the effect button 25 appears at the timing when these images appear. It is output at the same timing as or after these images appear, and when the expectation of a big hit is low, the time bar image and the specified image appear instantly at the same timing, and a promotion sound prompting the operation of the effect button 25. May be output at the same timing as these images appear, and then the button images may appear.
Further, the appearance timing of the operation promotion image G1 (all or a part of each image constituting the operation promotion image G1) may be different depending on whether the expectation of the big hit is high or low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of a big hit is high, it appears 0.8 seconds before the operation valid period starts, and when the expectation of a big hit is low, the operation valid period starts 0.5. It may appear a second before.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 40, the timing of the display end of the operation promotion image G1 is set to after the end of the operation valid period, but the timing is not limited to this, and the timing of the display end of the operation promotion image G1 is, for example, an operation. It may be at the end of the validity period. Further, the timing of the end of the light emission of the effect button 25 can be appropriately selected, and may be, for example, after the end of the operation valid period or at the end of the operation valid period. Further, the timing of the end of display of the operation promotion image G1 and the timing of the end of light emission of the effect button 25 may be the same or different.

Further, at the end of the display of the operation promotion image G1, the erasing method and erasing timing of each image (button image, time bar image, designated image) constituting the operation promotion image G1 can be appropriately selected.
Specifically, for example, both the button image and the time bar image may be erased at the same time, or one of the button image and the time bar image may be erased before the other. When both disappear at the same time, both may disappear in an instant, or both may gradually disappear (fade out). Also, if one disappears before the other, the one that disappears first and the one that disappears later may disappear in an instant, and the one that disappears first disappears in an instant and the one that disappears later gradually disappears. You may try to (fade out).
Further, the designated image (operation-enhanced image) may disappear at the same timing as the button image, may disappear at the same timing as the time bar image, or may disappear before the button image and the time bar image. , It may disappear after the button image and the time bar image, or it may disappear before one of the button image and the time bar image and disappear after the other. Further, the designated image may be erased in an instant or gradually disappeared (faded out).

Further, the operation sound may be output from the speakers 19a and 19b according to the operation of the effect button 25. Further, the output timing of the operation sound can be appropriately selected. For example, the operation sound may be output before the display of the operation promotion image G1 is completed, or the operation sound may be output after the display of the operation promotion image G1 is completed. Alternatively, the operation sound may be output at the same timing as when any of the images constituting the operation promotion image G1 disappears.

Further, the erasing timing of each image constituting the operation promotion image G1 may be different depending on whether the expectation of the big hit is high or low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of a big hit is high, the button image, the time bar image, and the designated image disappear instantly at the same timing, and the operation sound corresponding to the operation of the effect button 25 disappears. It is output at the same timing as the timing or after these images disappear, and when the expectation of big hit is low, the time bar image and the specified image disappear instantly at the same timing, and the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. The operation sound may be output at the same timing as these images disappear, and then the button images may disappear.
Further, the erasing timing of the operation promotion image G1 (all or a part of each image constituting the operation promotion image G1) may be different depending on whether the expectation of the big hit is high or low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of a big hit is high, the operation of the effect button 25 is detected and then disappears in 0.5 seconds, and when the expectation of a big hit is low, the operation of the effect button 25 is operated. It may disappear 0.8 seconds after it is detected.

Further, the light emitting mode of the effect button 25 after the effect button 25 is operated may be different depending on whether the expectation of the big hit is high or low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of a big hit is low, the light emitting mode of the effect button 25 is returned to the light emission mode before the operation promotion image G1 is displayed in response to the operation of the effect button 25. When the expectation of a big hit is high, the light emitting mode of the effect button 25 may be switched to a light emitting mode different from the normal light emitting mode and the specific light emitting mode according to the operation of the effect button 25.

Further, in the present embodiment, the button image G11 and the time bar image G12 are displayed separately in the operation promotion image G1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as shown in FIGS. 39 (c) and 39 (d). The button image G11 and the time bar image G12 may be displayed integrally.
Further, the normal display mode of the button image G11 and the normal light emission mode of the effect button 25 are not limited to white, and can be appropriately changed. Further, the normal display mode of the button image G11 and the normal light emission mode of the effect button 25 may be the same color or different colors.
Further, the specific display mode of the button image G11 and the specific light emission mode of the effect button 25 are not limited to red, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the specific display mode of the button image G11 and the specific light emission mode of the effect button 25 may be the same color or different colors.

Further, the difference between the normal display mode and the specific display mode of the button image G11 is not limited to the difference in color. For example, the size may be different, the movement may be different, and the like. Further, the difference between the normal display mode and the specific display mode of the button image G11 may be the presence or absence of a pattern, the difference in the pattern, and the like. Specifically, for example, the normal display mode may be white (without a pattern) and the specific display mode may be a cherry blossom pattern (with a pattern). At that time, the specific light emission mode of the effect button 25 is a color close to the cherry blossom pattern. It may be lit (for example, pink lit), or it may be lit in the color closest to the expected degree of the cherry blossom pattern (for example, when the expected degree increases in the order of white <green <red <cherry blossom pattern <rainbow color). May be lit in red or rainbow color).
Further, the difference between the normal light emitting mode and the specific light emitting mode of the effect button 25 is not limited to the difference in color. For example, the difference between lighting and blinking, the difference in blinking cycle, and the like may be used.

Further, the display mode of the button image G11 is not limited to two types, a normal display mode and a specific display mode having a higher expectation than the normal display mode. As the display mode of the button image G11, for example, in addition to the normal display mode and the specific display mode, there may be a display mode having a higher degree of expectation than the specific display mode.
Further, the light emitting mode of the effect button 25 is not limited to two types, that is, a normal light emitting mode and a specific light emitting mode having a higher expectation than the normal light emitting mode. As the light emitting mode of the effect button 25, for example, in addition to the normal light emitting mode and the specific light emitting mode, there may be a light emitting mode having a higher degree of expectation than the specific light emitting mode.

From the above, the game machine 10 of the present embodiment has an operation means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player, a display means (display device 41) that can display an image related to the game effect, and an operation means. A gaming machine including a control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means, and the control means is an operation for prompting the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period in which the operation of the operation means is effective. The promotion image G1 can be displayed on the display means, and the operation promotion image G1 includes at least a first image (button image G11) and a second image (time bar image G12), and is the first at the start of the operation valid period. The first information (expectation degree) can be notified depending on the display mode of the image, and the second information (remaining length of the operation valid period) different from the first information depending on the display mode of the second image during the operation valid period. Is configured to be able to notify.
Therefore, the operation promotion image G1 is very interesting because it can notify different information between the start of the operation valid period and the operation valid period. Further, the operation promotion image G1 is very interesting because it is composed of a plurality of images and the image for notifying information at the start of the operation valid period is different from the image for notifying information during the operation valid period.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display mode of the second image (time bar image G12) changes during the operation valid period, while the display mode of the first image (button image G11) changes during the operation valid period. It can be configured so that it does not change inside.
With such a configuration, since the first information notified by the first image does not change during the operation valid period, it is possible to suppress that the interest of the game is lowered during the operation valid period. Further, the display mode of the first image does not change during the operation valid period, but the display mode of the second image changes during the operation valid period. Therefore, the second image should be displayed without getting tired even during the operation valid period. Can be done.

Further, the game machine 10 of the present embodiment includes an operation means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player, a display means (display device 41) that can display an image related to the game effect, and an operation means and a display means. A gaming machine including a control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the control means, wherein the control means is an operation promotion image G1 that prompts the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period in which the operation of the operation means is effective. Can be displayed on the display means, and when the operation promotion image G1 is displayed, a selection process (display mode of the button image G11) for selecting a display mode of the first image (button image G11) included in the operation promotion image G1. While performing a lottery (for example, a red lottery) to determine the display mode of the second image (time bar image G12) included in the operation promotion image G1, a selection process (determining the display mode of the time bar image G12) is performed. It is configured not to hold a lottery).
Therefore, since the operation promotion image G1 includes the first image displayed in the display mode selected from the plurality of display modes, the player expects which display mode the first image is displayed in. You can play with a feeling. Further, since the operation promotion image G1 includes the second image that is always displayed in the same display mode, the difference in the display mode of the first image can be highlighted by the second image. That is, the operation promotion image G1 is very interesting because it includes a first image that gives a feeling of expectation depending on the display mode and a second image that emphasizes the difference in the display mode of the first image.

The operating means is not limited to the effect button 25 and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the touch panel 29 may be used. Further, in addition to (or instead of) the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, it is also possible to provide an effect operation lever or the like as an operation means.
Further, the first image is not limited to the button image G11 and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, a time bar image G12 or a designated image G13. Further, the first information notified by the first image is not limited to the degree of expectation and can be changed as appropriate.
Further, the second image is not limited to the time bar image G12 and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, a button image G11 or a designated image G13. Further, the second information notified by the second image is not limited to the remaining length of the operation valid period and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, the image for notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period is not limited to the time bar image G12, for example, a numerical image for notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period numerically or a numerical image for notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period. It may be a character group image or the like that is notified by the number of characters. When the image notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period is a numerical image, the numerical image becomes the second image whose display mode changes during the operation valid period, and is an image notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period. When is a character group image, the character group image becomes a second image whose display mode changes during the operation valid period.

Further, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), for example, the operation promotion image G1 includes a character image G14 that notifies that the operation valid period is in progress, instead of an image that notifies the remaining length of the operation valid period. It may be. The character image G14 is composed of, for example, a character main body portion G14a that changes during the operation valid period and a frame portion G14b that does not change during the operation valid period. The character body unit G14a is an animation image that repeats vertical movement during the operation valid period, and the character image G14 is during the operation valid period by repeating the vertical movement while the character body unit G14a prompts the operation of the effect button 25. Notify that. By providing the frame portion G14b in the character image G14, the boundary between the button image G11 and the character image G14 becomes clear, and it becomes clear whether or not the character main body portion G14a is moving. Compared with the case where G14b is not provided (for example, when the character image G14 is only the character main body portion G14a), it is possible to perform clear notification. In this case, the character image G14 becomes the second image whose display mode changes during the operation valid period.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), for example, the operation promotion image G1 includes a meter image G15 that notifies the operation result of the effect button 25 instead of the image that notifies the remaining length of the operation valid period. There may be. The meter image G15 is composed of, for example, a meter main body portion G15a that can be changed during the operation valid period and a frame portion G15b that does not change during the operation valid period. The meter image G15 raises the meter main body G15a in response to the operation of the effect button 25, thereby notifying the operation result of the effect button 25. By providing the frame portion G15b in the meter image G15, the boundary between the button image G11 and the meter image G15 becomes clear, and how much the meter main body portion G15a has risen becomes clear. (For example, when the meter image G15 is only the meter main body portion G15a), it is possible to perform clear notification. In this case, the meter image G15 becomes the second image whose display mode changes during the operation valid period.

Further, the game machine 10 of the present embodiment includes an operation means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player, a display means (display device 41) that can display an image related to the game effect, and an operation means and a display means. A gaming machine including a control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the control means, wherein the control means is an operation promotion image G1 for prompting an operation of the operation means during an operation valid period in which the operation of the operation means is effective. Can be displayed on the display means, and when displaying the operation promotion image G1, a selection process (time bar image G12) for selecting a display mode of a part of the images (time bar image G12) included in the operation promotion image G1. It is configured not to perform a lottery to determine the display mode of.
That is, when displaying the operation promotion image G1, the selection process of selecting a display mode of another image different from a part of the images included in the operation promotion image G1 can be executed. Therefore, since the operation promotion image G1 includes an image (another image) displayed in a display mode selected from a plurality of display modes, the player can display the image in which display mode. You can play with a sense of expectation. Further, since the operation promotion image G1 includes an image (a part of the images) that is always displayed in the same display mode, the difference in the display mode of other images can be highlighted by the image. That is, the operation promotion image G1 is very interesting because it includes an image that gives a feeling of expectation depending on the display mode and an image that emphasizes the difference in the display mode of the image.

The operating means is not limited to the effect button 25 and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the touch panel 29 may be used. Further, in addition to (or instead of) the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, it is also possible to provide an effect operation lever or the like as an operation means.
Further, some images (images in which the selection process for selecting a display mode is not performed) are not limited to the time bar image G12 and can be appropriately changed, and may be, for example, a button image G11 or a designated image G13.

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The effect button 25 may be configured to be convertible from a non-projecting state (state shown in FIG. 1) to a protruding state (a state in which the upper surface of the effect button 25 is above the non-projecting state). In that case, the effect control device 300 can execute an operation promotion effect that urges the player to operate the effect button 25 in the protruding state. In this operation promotion effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 42 (a) and 42 (b), the display of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a is interrupted, and the effect button in a protruding state is displayed in the center of the display area of the display device 41. A button image G21 imitating 25, a time bar image G22 notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period, and a designated image G23 (for example, "PUSH!" Or "continuous hitting!" The operation promotion image G2 including the character image) and the like is displayed.

Further, the effect button 25 may be configured to be vibrable. That is, the effect button 25 may be configured so as to be able to convert from a non-vibration state to a vibrating state. The gaming machine 10 of the present modification can display an image imitating the effect button 25 in the protruding state (that is, the button image G21), but cannot display an image imitating the effect button 25 in the vibrating state. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIGS. 43A and 43B, in the operation promotion effect in which the effect button 25 vibrates in the non-protruding state during the operation valid period, the effect button 25 in the non-projection state and the non-vibration state is imitated. The operation promotion image G1 including the button image G11 which is the image is displayed. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 44 (a) and 44 (b), for example, in the operation promotion effect in which the effect button 25 vibrates in the protruding state during the operation valid period, an image imitating the effect button 25 in the protruding state and the non-vibration state. The operation promotion image G2 including the button image G21 is displayed.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 42 (a) and 42 (b) and FIGS. 44 (a) and 44 (b), the button image G21 of the operation promotion image G2 is an animation image that repeats an operation corresponding to the operation direction of the effect button 25. be. That is, the button image G21 is an animation image in which an operation in the direction from the protruding state to the non-protruding state (first direction) and an operation in the direction from the non-protruding state to the protruding state (second direction) are alternately repeated. be. Therefore, in the operation promotion effect in which the effect button 25 is converted into the protruding state, the operation direction of the effect button 25 can be notified by the button image G21. On the other hand, the effect button 25 in the protruding state maintains the protruding state from the start to the end of the operation valid period. That is, only when the effect button 25 in the protruding state is operated, the operation corresponding to the operation direction of the effect button 25 (the operation in the direction from the protruding state to the non-projecting state and the direction from the non-projecting state to the protruding state). Operation).

Like the time bar image G12 of the operation promotion image G1, the time bar image G22 of the operation promotion image G2 is composed of a time bar main body portion that changes during the operation valid period and a frame portion that does not change during the operation valid period. As the operation valid period elapses, the time bar main body gradually shortens to notify the remaining length of the operation valid period. That is, the time bar images G12 and G22 are animation images that only operate in the direction from the full state to the empty state (third direction). Therefore, the time bar images G12 and G22, which are animation images, enable the display without getting tired even during the operation valid period. In particular, in the case of the operation promotion image G1, the button image G11 is not an animation image and does not change during the operation valid period, but the operation promotion image G1 includes a time bar image G12 that changes during the operation valid period. The bar image G12 provides a display that does not get tired even during the operation valid period.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 42 (a) and 42 (b) and 44 (a) and 44 (b), in the operation promotion image G2, as in the operation promotion image G1, the button image G21 at the start of the operation promotion effect is displayed. Is provided with a plurality of display modes, whereas the time bar image G22 at the start of the operation promotion effect is not provided with a plurality of display modes.
On the other hand, during the operation valid period, the display mode of the time bar image G22 changes, but the display mode of the button image G21 does not change. Specifically, when the display mode of the button image G21 is the normal display mode at the start of the display of the operation promotion image G2, the button image G21 is displayed in the normal display mode until the display end of the operation promotion image G1. keep doing. If the display mode of the button image G21 is the specific display mode at the start of the display of the operation promotion image G2, the button image G21 continues to be displayed in the specific display mode until the end of the display of the operation promotion image G2.
That is, like the operation promotion image G1, the operation promotion image G2 can attract the player's interest to the display mode of the button image G21 at the start of the operation validity period (at the start of the display of the operation promotion image G2). During the operation valid period, the player's interest can be attracted to the display mode of the time bar image G22.

For example, in the variable effect setting process (step C365) of the variable system command process (FIG. 25), the effect control device 300 performs an operation promotion effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the operation promotion effect, and the operation promotion effect lottery is performed. When winning (when it is decided to execute the operation promotion effect), a red lottery for determining whether or not the effect button 25 emits light in red (specific light emission mode) and whether or not to project the effect button 25. A protruding lottery for determining whether or not to vibrate the effect button 25 and a vibration lottery for determining whether or not to vibrate the effect button 25 are performed. That is, at the start of the special figure variation display game, an operation promotion effect lottery, a red lottery, a protruding lottery, and a vibration lottery for the special figure variation display game are executed.

When the red lottery is lost, the effect button 25 is white (normal light emission mode) as shown in FIGS. 39 (a), 42 (a), 43 (a), and 44 (a), for example. The operation promotion image G1 including the white (normal display mode) button image G11 or the operation promotion image G2 including the white (normal display mode) button image G21 is displayed. On the other hand, when the red lottery is won, the effect button 25 is red (specific light emitting mode) as shown in FIGS. 39 (b), 42 (b), 43 (b), and 44 (b), for example. The operation promotion image G1 including the red (specific display mode) button image G11 or the operation promotion image G2 including the red (specific display mode) button image G21 is displayed.
Further, when the lottery is lost, the effect button 25 is maintained in the non-protruding state and the non-protruding state is maintained, as shown in FIGS. 39 (a) and 39 (b) and 43 (a) and 43 (b), for example. The operation promotion image G1 including the button image G11 which is an image imitating the effect button 25 of the state is displayed. On the other hand, when the protruding lottery is won, the effect button 25 is converted from the non-protruding state to the protruding state as shown in FIGS. 42 (a), (b), 44 (a), and (b), for example. , The operation promotion image G2 including the button image G21 which is an image imitating the effect button 25 in the protruding state is displayed.

Further, when the winner is not selected in the vibration lottery, the effect button 25 is maintained in a non-vibration state and the operation is promoted, as shown in FIGS. 39 (a), (b), 42 (a), and (b), for example. The image G1 or the operation promotion image G2 is displayed. On the other hand, when the vibration lottery is won, the effect button 25 converts from the non-vibration state to the vibration state as shown in FIGS. 43 (a), (b), 44 (a), and (b), for example. , Operation promotion image G1 or operation promotion image G2 is displayed. If the vibration lottery is won, the effect button 25 may be converted from the non-vibration state to the vibration state, while the operation promotion image may not be displayed. Further, the effect button 25 may be converted from the non-vibration state to the vibration state during a period other than the operation valid period (for example, a period for displaying the jackpot result).

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 45, when the red lottery, the protruding lottery, or the vibration lottery is lost, the operation promotion image G1 including the white (normal display mode) button image G11 is displayed and the non-protruding state is displayed. Moreover, the effect button 25 in the non-vibration state emits light in white (normal light emission mode) (see FIG. 39 (a)).
Further, when the red lottery is won and the protrusion lottery and the vibration lottery are lost, the operation promotion image G1 including the red (specific display mode) button image G11 is displayed, and the operation promotion image G1 is displayed in a non-protruding state and a non-vibration state. The effect button 25 emits light in red (specific light emission mode) (see FIG. 39 (b)).

Further, when the vibration lottery is won and the red lottery and the protrusion lottery are lost, the operation promotion image G1 including the white (normal display mode) button image G11 is displayed, and the non-projection state and the vibration state are produced. The button 25 emits light in white (normal emission mode) (see FIG. 43 (a)).
Further, when the protrusion lottery is won and the red lottery or the vibration lottery is lost, the operation promotion image G2 including the white (normal display mode) button image G21 (animation image) is displayed, and the protrusion state and non-protrusion state are displayed. The effect button 25 in the vibration state emits light in white (normal light emission mode) (see FIG. 42 (a)).
Further, when the red lottery and the vibration lottery are won and the protrusion lottery is lost, the operation promotion image G1 including the red (specific display mode) button image G11 is displayed, and the non-projection state and the vibration state are produced. The button 25 emits light in red (specific light emission mode) (see FIG. 43 (b)).

Further, when the red lottery or the protruding lottery is won and the vibration lottery is lost, the operation promotion image G2 including the red (specific display mode) button image G21 (animation image) is displayed, and the operation promotion image G2 is displayed in a protruding state and non-protruding state. The effect button 25 in the vibration state emits light in red (specific light emission mode) (see FIG. 42 (b)).
Further, when the protrusion lottery and the vibration lottery are won and the red lottery is lost, the operation promotion image G2 including the white (normal display mode) button image G21 (animation image) is displayed, and the protrusion state and vibration are displayed. The effect button 25 in the state emits light in white (normal light emission mode) (see FIG. 44 (a)).
Further, when the red lottery, the protruding lottery, or the vibration lottery is won, the operation promotion image G2 including the red (specific display mode) button image G21 (animation image) is displayed, and the protruding state and the vibration state are produced. The button 25 emits light in red (specific emission mode) (see FIG. 44 (b)).

In this modification, as in the above embodiment, by causing the effect button 25 to emit light in a specific light emitting mode (displaying the button images G11 and G21 in a specific display mode), the expectation of a big hit and SP reach are generated. It can be suggested that expectations are high.
Further, in this modification, by converting the effect button 25 into a protruding state (displaying the button image G21 which is an image imitating the effect button 25 in the protruding state), the expectation of a big hit and SP reach are generated. It can be suggested that the degree of expectation is high. That is, the protruding lottery for the special figure fluctuation display game in which the result is a big hit or the special figure fluctuation display game in which SP reach occurs is the other special figure fluctuation display game (special figure fluctuation display in which the result is other than the big hit). A special figure variable display game that has a higher probability of winning than a protruding lottery targeting games and special figure variable display games that do not generate SP reach, and a special figure variable display game that does not generate SP reach, and a special figure variable display game that results in something other than a big hit. The target protruding lottery has a higher probability of losing than the protruding lottery targeting other special figure fluctuation display games (special figure fluctuation display games where the result is a big hit and special figure fluctuation display games where SP reach occurs). It is set to be high.

Further, in this modification, it can be suggested that the expectation of the big hit and the expectation of the SP reach are high by converting the effect button 25 into the vibration state. That is, the vibration lottery for the special figure fluctuation display game in which the result is a big hit and the special figure fluctuation display game in which SP reach occurs is the other special figure fluctuation display game (special figure fluctuation display in which the result is other than the big hit). Special figure fluctuation display games that have a higher probability of winning than vibration lottery for games and special figure fluctuation display games that do not generate SP reach, and results other than big hits, and special figure fluctuation display games that do not generate SP reach. The target vibration lottery has a higher probability of losing than the vibration lottery for other special figure fluctuation display games (special figure fluctuation display games where the result is a big hit and special figure fluctuation display games where SP reach occurs). It is set to be high.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 45, it can be suggested that the higher the number of winning lottery, the higher the degree of expectation.
In the example shown in FIG. 45, the degree of expectation is set higher in the case of winning the vibration lottery than in the case of winning the red lottery, but the opposite may be true.
Further, in the example shown in FIG. 45, the degree of expectation is set higher in the case of winning the protruding lottery than in the case of winning the red lottery, but the opposite may be true.
Further, in the example shown in FIG. 45, the degree of expectation is set higher in the case of winning the protruding lottery than in the case of winning the vibration lottery, but the opposite may be true.

Further, instead of executing the common red lottery for the effect button 25 and the button image, two types of red lottery, a red lottery for the effect button 25 and a red lottery for the button image, are executed. Is also good. As a result, the variation of the effect is increased, and the player who often sees both the effect button 25 and the operation promotion image can make a new discovery, which improves the interest.
Further, at that time, the expectation is higher in the case of losing to either one than in the case of winning both the red lottery for the effect button 25 and the red lottery for the button image. Is also good. With this configuration, it is possible to produce a novel effect such that it can be suggested that the degree of expectation is higher when the light emitting mode of the effect button 25 and the display mode of the button image are inconsistent than when they are not inconsistent. Therefore, the interest is improved.

Further, instead of executing a common protrusion lottery for the effect button 25 and the button image, two types of protrusion lottery, a protrusion lottery for the effect button 25 and a protrusion lottery for the button image, are executed. Is also good. As a result, the variation of the effect is increased, and the player who often sees both the effect button 25 and the operation promotion image can make a new discovery, which improves the interest.
Further, at that time, the expectation is higher in the case of losing to either one than in the case of winning both the protruding lottery for the effect button 25 and the protruding lottery for the button image. Is also good. With this configuration, the state of the effect button 25 (whether it is in the non-protruding state or the protruding state) and the state of the button image (whether it is the button image G11 or the button image G21) can be changed. In the case of contradiction, it is possible to produce a novel effect that suggests that the degree of expectation is higher than in the case of no contradiction, so that the interest is improved.

Further, the timing of starting the display of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 can be appropriately selected, and may be, for example, before the start of the operation valid period or at the start of the operation valid period. Further, the timing of starting light emission of the effect button 25 can be appropriately selected, and may be, for example, before the start of the operation valid period or at the start of the operation valid period. Further, the timing of the display start of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 and the timing of the start of light emission of the effect button 25 may be the same or different.

Further, at the start of displaying the operation promotion images G1 and G2, the appearance method and appearance timing of each image (button image, time bar image, designated image) constituting the operation promotion images G1 and G2 can be appropriately selected.
Specifically, for example, both the button image and the time bar image may appear at the same time, or one of the button image and the time bar image may appear before the other. When both appear at the same time, both may appear in an instant, or both may appear gradually (fade in). In addition, when one appears before the other, the one that appears first and the one that appears later may appear in an instant, and the one that appears first appears in an instant and the one that appears later gradually appears. You may try to (fade in).
Further, the designated image (operation-enhanced image) may appear at the same timing as the button image, may appear at the same timing as the time bar image, or may appear before the button image and the time bar image. , It may appear after the button image and the time bar image, or it may appear before one of the button image and the time bar image and appear after the other. Further, the designated image may appear instantly or gradually (fade in).

Further, the promotion sound prompting the operation of the effect button 25 may be output from the speakers 19a and 19b. Further, the output timing of the promotion sound can be appropriately selected. For example, the promotion sound may be output before the display of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 is started, or the promotion sound may be output after the display of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 is started. It may be output, or the promotion sound may be output at the same timing as when any of the images constituting the operation promotion images G1 and G2 appears.

Further, the appearance timing of each image constituting the operation promotion images G1 and G2 may be different depending on whether the expectation of the big hit is high or low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of a big hit is high, the button image, the time bar image, and the designated image appear instantly at the same timing, and the promotion sound prompting the operation of the effect button 25 appears at the timing when these images appear. It is output at the same timing as or after these images appear, and when the expectation of a big hit is low, the time bar image and the specified image appear instantly at the same timing, and a promotion sound prompting the operation of the effect button 25. May be output at the same timing as these images appear, and then the button images may appear.
Further, the appearance timing of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 (all or a part of each image constituting the operation promotion images G1 and G2) may be different depending on whether the expectation of the big hit is high or low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of a big hit is high, it appears 0.8 seconds before the operation valid period starts, and when the expectation of a big hit is low, the operation valid period starts 0.5. It may appear a second before.

Further, the conversion timing of the effect button 25 from the non-protruding state to the protruding state can be appropriately selected, and may be, for example, before the start of the operation valid period or at the start of the operation valid period. .. Further, the timing of starting the display of the operation promotion image G2 and the timing of converting the effect button 25 to the protruding state may be the same or different.
Further, the conversion timing of the effect button 25 from the non-vibration state to the vibration state can be appropriately selected, and may be, for example, before the start of the operation valid period or at the start of the operation valid period. .. Further, the timing of the display start of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 and the timing of conversion of the effect button 25 to the vibration state may be the same or different.

Further, the timing of the display end of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 can be appropriately selected, and may be, for example, after the end of the operation valid period or at the end of the operation valid period. Further, the timing of the end of the light emission of the effect button 25 can be appropriately selected, and may be, for example, after the end of the operation valid period or at the end of the operation valid period. Further, the timing of the end of display of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 and the timing of the end of light emission of the effect button 25 may be the same or different.

Further, at the end of the display of the operation promotion images G1 and G2, the erasing method and erasing timing of each image (button image, time bar image, designated image) constituting the operation promotion images G1 and G2 can be appropriately selected.
Specifically, for example, both the button image and the time bar image may be erased at the same time, or one of the button image and the time bar image may be erased before the other. When both disappear at the same time, both may disappear in an instant, or both may gradually disappear (fade out). Also, if one disappears before the other, the one that disappears first and the one that disappears later may disappear in an instant, and the one that disappears first disappears in an instant and the one that disappears later gradually disappears. You may try to (fade out).
Further, the designated image (operation-enhanced image) may disappear at the same timing as the button image, may disappear at the same timing as the time bar image, or may disappear before the button image and the time bar image. , It may disappear after the button image and the time bar image, or it may disappear before one of the button image and the time bar image and disappear after the other. Further, the designated image may be erased in an instant or gradually disappeared (faded out).

Further, the operation sound may be output from the speakers 19a and 19b according to the operation of the effect button 25. Further, the output timing of the operation sound can be appropriately selected. For example, the operation sound may be output before the display of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 is completed, or the operation sound may be output after the display of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 is completed. It may be output, or the operation sound may be output at the same timing as when any of the images constituting the operation promotion images G1 and G2 disappears.

Further, the erasing timing of each image constituting the operation promotion images G1 and G2 may be different depending on whether the expectation of the big hit is high or low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of a big hit is high, the button image, the time bar image, and the designated image disappear instantly at the same timing, and the operation sound corresponding to the operation of the effect button 25 disappears. It is output at the same timing as the timing or after these images disappear, and when the expectation of big hit is low, the time bar image and the specified image disappear instantly at the same timing, and the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. The operation sound may be output at the same timing as these images disappear, and then the button images may disappear.
Further, the erasing timing of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 (all or a part of each image constituting the operation promotion images G1 and G2) may be different depending on whether the expectation of the big hit is high or low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of a big hit is high, the operation of the effect button 25 is detected and then disappears in 0.5 seconds, and when the expectation of a big hit is low, the operation of the effect button 25 is operated. It may disappear 0.8 seconds after it is detected.

Further, the light emitting mode of the effect button 25 after the effect button 25 is operated may be different depending on whether the expectation of the big hit is high or low. Specifically, for example, when the expectation of a big hit is low, the light emitting mode of the effect button 25 is returned to the light emission mode before the operation promotion images G1 and G2 are displayed in response to the operation of the effect button 25. Therefore, when the expectation of a big hit is high, the light emitting mode of the effect button 25 may be switched to a light emitting mode different from the normal light emitting mode and the specific light emitting mode according to the operation of the effect button 25. ..

Further, the conversion timing (return timing) from the protruding state to the non-protruding state of the effect button 25 can be appropriately selected, and may be, for example, after the end of the operation valid period or at the end of the operation valid period. There may be. Further, the timing of the display end of the operation promotion image G2 and the timing of conversion of the effect button 25 to the non-protruding state may be the same or different.
Further, the conversion timing (return timing) from the vibrating state to the non-vibrating state of the effect button 25 can be appropriately selected, and may be, for example, after the end of the operation valid period or at the end of the operation valid period. It may be there. Further, the timing of the display end of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 and the timing of conversion of the effect button 25 to the non-vibration state may be the same or different.

Further, in this modification, the button images G11 and G21 and the time bar images G12 and G22 are displayed separately in the operation promotion images G1 and G2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the button images G11 and G21 and the time bar image are displayed separately. G12 and G22 may be displayed integrally.
Further, the normal display mode of the button images G11 and G21 and the normal light emission mode of the effect button 25 are not limited to white and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the normal display mode of the button images G11 and G21 and the normal light emission mode of the effect button 25 may be the same color or different colors.
Further, the specific display mode of the button images G11 and G21 and the specific light emission mode of the effect button 25 are not limited to red and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the specific display mode of the button images G11 and G22 and the specific light emission mode of the effect button 25 may be the same color or different colors.

Further, the difference between the normal display mode and the specific display mode of the button images G11 and G21 is not limited to the difference in color. For example, the size may be different, the movement may be different, and the like. Further, the difference between the normal display mode and the specific display mode of the button images G11 and G21 may be the presence or absence of a pattern, the difference in the pattern, and the like. Specifically, for example, the normal display mode may be white (without a pattern) and the specific display mode may be a cherry blossom pattern (with a pattern). At that time, the specific light emission mode of the effect button 25 is a color close to the cherry blossom pattern. It may be lit (for example, pink lit), or it may be lit in the color closest to the expected degree of the cherry blossom pattern (for example, when the expected degree increases in the order of white <green <red <cherry blossom pattern <rainbow color). May be lit in red or rainbow color).
Further, the difference between the normal light emitting mode and the specific light emitting mode of the effect button 25 is not limited to the difference in color. For example, the difference between lighting and blinking, the difference in blinking cycle, and the like may be used.

Further, the display modes of the button images G11 and G21 are not limited to two types, a normal display mode and a specific display mode having a higher expectation than the normal display mode. The display modes of the button images G11 and G21 may include, for example, a display mode having a higher degree of expectation than the specific display mode, in addition to the normal display mode and the specific display mode.
Further, the light emitting mode of the effect button 25 is not limited to two types, that is, a normal light emitting mode and a specific light emitting mode having a higher expectation than the normal light emitting mode. As the light emitting mode of the effect button 25, for example, in addition to the normal light emitting mode and the specific light emitting mode, there may be a light emitting mode having a higher degree of expectation than the specific light emitting mode.

From the above, the game machine 10 of the present modification has an operation means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player, a display means (display device 41) that can display an image related to the game effect, and an operation means. A gaming machine including a control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means, and the control means is an operation for prompting the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period in which the operation of the operation means is effective. The promotion images G1 and G2 can be displayed on the display means, and the operation promotion images G1 and G2 have the first image (button images G11 and G21) capable of notifying the first information (expectation degree) and the first information. The second information including at least the second images (time bar images G12, G22) capable of notifying different second information (remaining length of the operation valid period), and the second information notified by the second image is during the operation valid period. On the other hand, the first information notified by the first image is configured not to change during the operation valid period.
Therefore, the operation promotion images G1 and G2 are very interesting because they can notify the information that changes and the information that does not change during the operation valid period. Further, the operation promotion images G1 and G2 are composed of a plurality of images, and are very interesting because the image for notifying information that changes during the operation valid period and the image for notifying information that does not change during the operation valid period are different.

The operating means is not limited to the effect button 25 and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the touch panel 29 may be used. Further, in addition to (or instead of) the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, it is also possible to provide an effect operation lever or the like as an operation means.
Further, the first image is not limited to the button images G11 and G21 and can be appropriately changed. For example, the time bar images G12 and G22 and the designated images G13 and G23 may be used. Further, the first information notified by the first image is not limited to the degree of expectation and can be changed as appropriate.
Further, the second image is not limited to the time bar images G12 and G22 and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the button images G11 and G21 and the designated images G13 and G23 may be used. Further, the second information notified by the second image is not limited to the remaining length of the operation valid period and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, the image for notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period is not limited to the time bar images G12 and G22, for example, a numerical image for notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period numerically or the remaining length of the operation valid period. It may be a character group image or the like that notifies the result by the number of characters. When the image notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period is a numerical image, the numerical image becomes the second image whose display mode changes during the operation valid period, and is an image notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period. When is a character group image, the character group image becomes a second image whose display mode changes during the operation valid period.
Further, the operation promotion images G1 and G2 are replaced with an image for notifying the remaining length of the operation valid period, and a character image G14 (see FIG. 41 (a)) for notifying that the operation is in the valid period, and an effect button. It may include a meter image G15 (see FIG. 41 (b)) for notifying the operation result of 25.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present modification has an operation means that can be operated by the player (a protruding state effect button 25), a display means that can display an image related to the game effect (display device 41), and an operation means. A gaming machine including a control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means, and the control means is an operation for prompting the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period in which the operation of the operation means is effective. The promotion image G2 can be displayed on the display means, and the operation promotion image G2 has a first operation mode in which the operation promotion image G2 operates in the first direction (direction from the protruding state to the non-protruding state) and a second operation opposite to the first direction. It operates in the first image (button image G21) that alternately repeats the second operation mode that operates in the direction (direction from the non-protruding state to the protruding state) and in the third direction (direction from the full state to the empty state). It is configured to include at least a second image (time bar image G22) that performs the third operation mode.
Therefore, the operation promotion image G2 is very interesting because it includes two types of images, an image that repeats bidirectional motion (button image G21) and an image that performs unidirectional motion (time bar image G22).

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present modification has an operation means that can be operated by the player (a protruding state effect button 25), a display means that can display an image related to the game effect (display device 41), and an operation means. A gaming machine including a control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means, and the control means is an operation for prompting the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period in which the operation of the operation means is effective. The facilitating image G2 can be displayed on the display means, and the operation facilitating image G2 operates in the first direction (direction from the protruding state to the non-protruding state) and a second direction different from the first direction. The first image (button image G21) that switches between the second operation mode that operates from the non-protruding state to the protruding state, and the third direction different from the first direction (direction from the full state to the empty state). It is configured to include at least a second image (time bar image G22) that performs a third operation mode that operates to.
Therefore, the operation promotion image G2 is very interesting because it includes two types of images, an image that performs multi-directional operation (button image G21) and an image that performs unidirectional operation (time bar image G22).

The operating means is not limited to the effect button 25 in the protruding state, and can be appropriately changed. For example, the touch panel 29 may be used, or the effect button 25 in the non-projected state may be used. Further, in addition to (or instead of) the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, it is also possible to provide an effect operation lever or the like as an operation means.
Further, the first image is not limited to the button image G21 and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, a time bar image G22 or a designated image G23.
Further, the second image is not limited to the time bar image G22 and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, a button image G21 or a designated image G23.

Further, the second direction is not limited to the direction opposite to the first direction, and may be a direction different from the first direction. Specifically, for example, when the first direction is the direction from the upper side to the lower side, the second direction may be the direction from the left side to the right side. Further, the second direction and the third direction may be the same direction.
Further, in this modification, the time bar images G12 and G22 are long time bar images in the left-right direction, and the third direction is from the right side to the left side, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the time bar images G12 and G22 are long time bar images in the left-right direction, the third direction may be a direction from the left side to the right side. Further, the time bar images G12 and G22 may be circular time bar images, in which case the third direction is the clockwise direction (or the counterclockwise direction). Further, the time bar images G12 and G22 may be three-dimensional time bar images, and in that case, the third direction is the direction from the back side of the screen to the front side of the screen (or from the front side of the screen to the back side of the screen). The direction to go). Further, the time bar images G12 and G22 may be long time bar images in the vertical direction, and in that case, the third direction is the direction from the upper side to the lower side (or the direction from the lower side to the upper side). Become.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present modification has an operation means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player, a display means (display device 41) that can display an image related to the game effect, and an operation means and a display means. In a gaming machine including a control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the above, the control means converts the operating means into a specific mode different from the normal mode (non-protruding mode, normal light emitting mode, non-vibration mode). It is possible to display the operation promotion image G2 prompting the operation of the operation means on the display means during the operation valid period in which the operation of the operation means is effective, and the specific aspect is the first specific aspect (protruding). The mode), the second specific mode (specific light emission mode), and the third specific mode (vibration mode) are included, and the display mode of the operation promotion image G2 corresponds to a mode in which the normal mode and the first specific mode are alternately repeated. It is configured to include a display mode (animation mode) and a display mode corresponding to the second specific mode (specific display mode), but not to include the display mode corresponding to the third specific mode.

Therefore, the operation promotion image G2 can be displayed in a display mode (animation mode) corresponding to a mode in which the normal mode and the first specific mode are alternately repeated, which is very interesting.
Further, the operation promotion image G2 is highly interesting because it can be displayed in a display mode corresponding to the mode of the operation means (effect button 25) and a display mode not corresponding to the mode. If the display mode of the operation promotion image G2 corresponds only to the mode of the operation means, only one of the operation promotion image G2 and the operation means needs to be watched. It cannot be said that it is very interesting. On the other hand, in this modification, since the display mode of the operation promotion image G2 may or may not correspond to the mode of the operation means, a highly interesting effect is executed as an effect using the entire gaming machine. be able to.

The operating means is not limited to the effect button 25 and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the touch panel 29 may be used. Further, in addition to (or instead of) the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, it is also possible to provide an effect operation lever or the like as an operation means.
Further, the first specific mode is not limited to the protruding mode and can be appropriately changed. For example, it may be a specific light emitting mode or a vibration mode. When the first specific mode is the specific light emitting mode, the mode in which the normal mode and the first specific mode are alternately repeated is a mode in which white lighting (or may be extinguished) and red lighting are alternately repeated. Become. Further, when the first specific mode is the vibration mode, the mode in which the normal mode and the first specific mode are alternately repeated is a mode in which the non-vibration state and the vibration state are alternately repeated.

Further, the second specific mode is not limited to the specific light emitting mode and can be appropriately changed. For example, it may be a protruding mode or a vibration mode. In this modification, since an image imitating the effect button 25 in the vibrating state cannot be displayed, the button imitating the effect button 25 in the non-vibration state in the operation promotion effect in which the effect button 25 vibrates during the operation valid period. It was decided to display the operation promotion images G1 and G2 including the images G11 and G21, but when the second specific mode is the vibration mode, the effect button 25 vibrates during the operation valid period. An operation promotion image including a button image imitating the effect button 25 of the state is displayed.
Further, the third specific mode is not limited to the vibration mode and can be appropriately changed. For example, it may be a protruding mode or a specific light emitting mode.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present modification has an operation means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player, a display means (display device 41) that can display an image related to the game effect, and an operation means and a display means. A gaming machine including a control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the above, and the control means can convert the operation means into a specific mode (protruding mode) different from the normal mode (non-protruding mode). In addition, the operation promotion image G2 that prompts the operation of the operation means can be displayed on the display means during the operation valid period in which the operation of the operation means is effective, and the display mode of the operation promotion image is specified as the normal mode. It is configured to include a display mode corresponding to a mode (animation mode) for switching between modes.

Therefore, the operation promotion image G2 is highly interesting because it can be displayed in a display mode (animation mode) corresponding to a mode in which a normal mode and a specific mode are alternately repeated.
The operating means is not limited to the effect button 25 and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the touch panel 29 may be used. Further, in addition to (or instead of) the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, it is also possible to provide an effect operation lever or the like as an operation means.
Further, the specific mode is not limited to the protruding mode and can be appropriately changed. For example, the specific mode may be a specific light emitting mode or a vibration mode.

Further, the game machine 10 of the present modification has an operation means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player, a display means (display device 41) that can display an image related to the game effect, and an operation means and a display means. When the result of the control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the above and the game for displaying the identification information in a variable manner (special figure variable display game) becomes a special result, a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player can be generated. A game machine including a game state control means (game control device 100), in which the control means uses a normal mode (normal light emitting mode, non-vibration mode) and a game result more than the normal mode. An operation promotion image that prompts the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period in which the operation of the operation means is effective, while being able to be converted into a specific mode suggesting that the expectation of a special result is high. G1 and G2 can be displayed on the display means, the specific mode includes the first specific mode (specific light emitting mode) and the second specific mode (vibration mode), and the display mode of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 is usually It is possible to include the display mode corresponding to the embodiment and the first specific mode, but not to include the display mode corresponding to the second specific mode.

Therefore, the operation promotion images G1 and G2 are highly interesting because they can be displayed in a display mode corresponding to the mode of the operation means (effect button 25) and a display mode not corresponding to the mode. If the display mode of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 corresponds to the mode of the operation means, only one of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 and the operation means needs to be watched. It cannot be said that it is very interesting when considered as. On the other hand, in this modification, the display modes of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 may or may not correspond to the mode of the operation means, so that the production using the entire gaming machine is highly interesting. Can be done.

Further, the game machine 10 of the present modification has an operation means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player, a display means (display device 41) that can display an image related to the game effect, and an operation means and a display means. A control means (production control device 300) for controlling the above, and a special game state control means (game) capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the game (special figure variation display game) becomes a special result. A gaming machine including a control device 100), wherein the control means has a normal mode (normal light emitting mode, non-vibration mode) and an expectation that the result of the game is a special result than the normal mode. The operation promotion images G1 and G2 that prompt the operation of the operation means are displayed as the display means during the operation valid period in which the operation of the operation means is effective. The specific mode includes the first specific mode (specific light emitting mode) and the second specific mode (vibration mode), and the display modes of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 correspond to the first specific mode. It is possible to configure the display mode to include the display mode but not to include the display mode corresponding to the second specific mode.

Therefore, the operation promotion images G1 and G2 are highly interesting because they can be displayed in a display mode corresponding to the mode of the operation means (effect button 25) and a display mode not corresponding to the mode. If the display mode of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 corresponds to the mode of the operation means, only one of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 and the operation means needs to be watched. It cannot be said that it is very interesting when considered as. On the other hand, in this modification, the display modes of the operation promotion images G1 and G2 may or may not correspond to the mode of the operation means, so that the production using the entire gaming machine is highly interesting. Can be done.

The operating means is not limited to the effect button 25 and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the touch panel 29 may be used. Further, in addition to (or instead of) the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, it is also possible to provide an effect operation lever or the like as an operation means.
Further, the first specific mode is not limited to the specific light emitting mode and can be appropriately changed. For example, it may be a protruding mode or a vibration mode. In this modification, since an image imitating the effect button 25 in the vibrating state cannot be displayed, the button imitating the effect button 25 in the non-vibration state in the operation promotion effect in which the effect button 25 vibrates during the operation valid period. It was decided to display the operation promotion images G1 and G2 including the images G11 and G21, but when the first specific mode is the vibration mode, the effect button 25 vibrates during the operation valid period. An operation promotion image including a button image imitating the effect button 25 of the state is displayed.
Further, the second specific mode is not limited to the vibration mode and can be appropriately changed. For example, it may be a protruding mode or a specific light emitting mode.

Further, the button image G11, which is an image imitating the effect button 25 in the non-protruding state, may be an animation image that repeats the operation corresponding to the operation direction of the effect button 25. That is, the button image G11 operates in the direction from the non-sinking state (the state shown in FIG. 1, that is, the non-protruding state) to the subsidence state (the upper surface of the effect button 25 is lower than the non-sinking state). It may be an animation image that alternately repeats the operation in the direction from the subsidence state to the non-subsidence state. As a result, when the effect button 25 is not converted into the protruding state, the button image G11 can notify the operation direction of the effect button 25.

Further, when the button image G11 is an animation image that repeats the operation corresponding to the operation direction of the effect button 25, the effect button 25 in the non-sinking state (that is, the effect button 25 in the non-protruding state) starts from the start of the operation valid period. Maintain a non-subsidence state until the end. That is, only when the effect button 25 in the non-sinking state is operated, the operation corresponding to the operation direction of the effect button 25 (the operation in the direction from the non-sinking state to the subsidence state and the direction from the subsidence state to the non-sinking state). Operation).

That is, the game machine 10 of the present modification has an operation means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player, a display means (display device 41) that can display an image related to the game effect, an operation means, and a display means. When the result of the control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the above and the game for displaying the identification information in a variable manner (special figure variable display game) becomes a special result, a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player can be generated. A gaming machine including a game state control means (game control device 100), wherein the control means uses a normal mode (non-sinking mode, a normal light emitting mode, a non-vibration mode) and a more than the normal mode. It is possible to convert to a specific mode that suggests that the result of the game is highly expected to be a special result, and the operation of the operating means is performed during the operation valid period in which the operation of the operating means is valid. The operation promotion image G1 to be prompted can be displayed on the display means, the specific aspect includes the first specific aspect (specific light emission mode) and the second specific aspect (vibration mode), and the display mode of the operation promotion image G1 is usually It includes a display mode (animation mode) corresponding to a mode in which a mode and a mode different from the normal mode (sinking mode) are alternately repeated, and a display mode (specific display mode) corresponding to the first specific mode. It is possible to configure it so as not to include the display mode corresponding to the second specific mode.

With this configuration, the operation promotion image G1 can be displayed in a display mode (animation mode) corresponding to a mode in which a normal mode and a mode different from the normal mode are alternately repeated. Therefore, the operation promotion image G1 can be displayed. The fun of is increasing.
Further, since the operation promotion image G1 can be displayed in a display mode corresponding to the mode of the operation means (effect button 25) and a display mode not corresponding to the mode of the operation means (effect button 25), the operation promotion image G1 becomes more interesting. If the display mode of the operation promotion image G1 corresponds to the mode of the operation means, only one of the operation promotion image G1 and the operation means needs to be watched. It cannot be said that it is very interesting. On the other hand, when the button image G11, which is an image imitating the effect button 25 in the non-protruding state, is an animation image that repeats the operation corresponding to the operation direction of the effect button 25, the display mode of the operation promotion image G1 is changed. Since there are cases where it corresponds to the mode of the operation means and cases where it does not correspond, it is possible to perform a highly interesting production as a production using the entire gaming machine.

The operating means is not limited to the effect button 25 and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the touch panel 29 may be used. Further, in addition to (or instead of) the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, it is also possible to provide an effect operation lever or the like as an operation means.
Further, the first specific mode is not limited to the specific light emitting mode and can be appropriately changed. For example, it may be a protruding mode or a vibration mode.
Further, the second specific mode is not limited to the vibration mode and can be appropriately changed. For example, it may be a protruding mode or a specific light emitting mode.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment as the gaming machine, and is, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, and the like. It is applicable to all gaming machines that use the gaming ball of. It is also possible to apply the present invention to slot machines. This slot machine is not limited to a slot machine that uses medals, and includes, for example, all slot machines such as a slot machine that uses a game ball.

It should also be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims. Further, the configurations of the above-described embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined and applied.

10 Gaming machine 19a Upper speaker (sound output means)
19b Lower speaker (sound output means)
25 Direction button (operation means)
41 Display device (display means)
100 Game control device (special game state control means)
300 Effect control device (effect control means, control means)
G1, G2 operation promotion image G11, G21 button image (first image)
G12, G22 time bar image (second image)

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a game in which identification information is variablely displayed based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition and generating an advantageous state advantageous to the player according to the result of the game.
The operation means that can be operated by the player, the display means that can display the image related to the game effect, and the operation means and the control means that controls the display means are provided.
The control means can display an operation promotion image prompting the operation of the operation means on the display means during the operation valid period in which the operation of the operation means becomes effective.
The operation promotion image includes at least a first image that can suggest or notify the first information and a second image that can suggest or notify the second information different from the first information.
Further, the first information can be suggested or notified depending on the mode of the operating means.
The second information suggested or notified by the second image changes during the operational validity period.
The identification information includes at least a first identification information displayed in the first identification information display area and a second identification information displayed in the second identification information display area, and the first identification information is performed during the execution of the game. A gaming machine characterized in that the distance between the identification information and the second identification information can be changed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a set value display means for displaying the set value related to the game.

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