JP2022002776A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase the interest.SOLUTION: A game machine includes display means (display device 41) capable of displaying an image related to a game performance, sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) capable of outputting sound, performance control means (performance control device 300) for controlling the display means and the sound output means, operation means (performance button 25, touch panel 29) that can be operated by a player, and storage means (voice ROM327) capable of storing music data, voice data, and specific sound data. The performance control means includes a plurality of channels for outputting to the sound output means, can output sound at the same time by reproducing different data for each channel, can adjust the volume of the sound output from the sound output means corresponding to the operation of the operation means, can display a notification image 43h on the display means, and can mute specific sound while a predetermined performance is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 42

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

There is known a gaming machine that produces a variable display game in which a plurality of symbols are variablely displayed and stopped by the display means, and also produces a sound by a sound reporting means (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-179328

An object of the present invention is to enhance the interest.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is
In a gaming machine including a display means capable of displaying an image related to a game effect, a sound output means capable of outputting sound, and an effect control means for controlling the display means and the sound output means.
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
It is equipped with a storage means for storing music data, voice data, and specific sound data.
The effect control means is
It has a plurality of channels for output to the sound output means, and can be output at the same time by reproducing different data for each channel.
The volume of the sound output from the sound output means can be adjusted in response to the operation of the operation means.
It is characterized in that the broadcast image can be displayed on the display means and the specific sound can be muted while the predetermined effect is being executed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest.

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 functional block diagram which shows an example of the internal structure of a sound source LSI, and the figure which shows an example of a channel provided in a sound source LSI. It is a figure explaining an example of the output of an error voice and a guidance voice. It is a figure explaining an example of the output of an error voice and a guidance voice. It is a figure explaining an example of the output of an error voice and a guidance voice. It is a figure explaining an example of the output of an error voice and a guidance voice. It is a figure explaining an example of the output of a high-pitched sound effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the output of a winning sound. It is a figure explaining an example of a muffling effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a muffling effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a muffling effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a muffling effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a muffling effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a muffling effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the advance notice production. It is a figure explaining an example of the advance notice production. It is a figure explaining an example of the advance notice production. It is a figure explaining an example of the advance notice production.

<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 in the 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 balls discharged 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 a prize in 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 can win a 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 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 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 prize opening switch 38a provided inside the upper large winning opening (the number of game balls flowing into the upper large 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, there is a second special variable winning that can be converted into a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which the game ball is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. 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 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 a 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 reduce the cost by excluding it from the target of replacement.

The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured by one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is 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 the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when it drops to 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, when the power is turned on or when the power is restored, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that point.

Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. 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). Random number generation circuit for generating fluctuation pattern random numbers for determining (including the execution time of the fluctuation display game in reach and non-reach fluctuation display), hit random numbers for determining the hit of the clock fluctuation display game, etc. A clock generator that generates a timer interrupt signal with 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 a 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 prize ball. 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 gaming 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, a specific area switch 38d and a remaining ball discharge port switch 38e arranged in the first special variable winning device 38, and an out ball detection switch 32a that detects all the game balls that have been fired into the game area 32 and finished the game. Interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 that is connected to and inputs a negative logic signal such as high level 11V and low level 7V supplied from these switches and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. 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 depending on 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 effect control device 300 side.

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140, and data for notifying the special symbol information of the variable display game to the test firing test device of the accreditation body (not shown), a signal indicating the probability state of the jackpot, and the like are transmitted via the relay board 70. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. 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 device.

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. It is a port for outputting the display data of the performance display device 153 that displays the probability 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 board 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 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 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. A fourth driver 138d for output and a fifth driver 138e for generating and outputting 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 board 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 image of the display device 41 with the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30, and a synchronization signal for giving data transmission timing. STS is input. It should be noted that the VDP 312 informs the main control microcomputer 311 that it is in a state of waiting for reception of interrupt signals INT0 to n and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing 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 board decoration LED control circuit 332 and a glass frame 15 for driving and controlling a board 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 motors and LEDs, DC5V for power supply voltage of command I / F331, and DC15V for driving motors, LEDs and speakers. It is configured to do. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, the DC- is used to generate DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V. A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be 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 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 the start winning opening 36 or to the left of the starting winning opening 36. 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 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.

If 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 information (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 in accordance with the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) and the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) (decorative variable display game). It is a decorative variation display means that can display a 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 special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41 without providing the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 in the gaming machine 10.

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. Based on the state read by X6, it is determined whether both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are in the ON state (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 more, 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 permitting interrupt (step X32) and the process of disabling interrupt (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 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 checking 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 the specific game state or special game state, and the start winning opening 36, which is designed so that the player cannot win unless the player hits left, is in the 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 the 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 for the starting port 2 (normal variable winning device 37) (step X534), and if the winning is not for 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, the 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, the value is updated by -1 (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. Process. 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 to fluctuate (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 special figures 2 is not 0 (step Y222; N), the fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y223), and the 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 or not 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 initial value of the start port signal output control timer 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 panel effect device 44, and a panel 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 42d 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 of the waiting display unit 42d is updated. Regarding the standby display unit 42d, 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 will be 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 42d when the display is resumed on the waiting hold display unit 42d.

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 system 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 42d 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 42d 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 42d 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 42d 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 (step C322) of setting the drawing reservation of the selected look-ahead notice effect, for example, when the waiting hold display unit 42d 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 42d 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.

<Re-variation production>
The effect control device 300 executes a decorative special figure variable display game in which a plurality of types of decorative identification information (numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc.) are variablely displayed on the display device 41 in response to the execution of the special figure variable display game. It is possible. Further, the effect control device 300 can execute a re-variation effect of temporarily stopping the variation display of the decoration identification information and then restarting the variation display in the middle of the special figure variation display game.
In the present embodiment, the stock pseudo-continuous variation effect and the normal pseudo-continuous variation effect are executed as the re-variation effect. The stock pseudo-continuous variation effect is a pseudo-continuous variation effect that accompanies an additional effect of stocking game points (for example, a ally character) each time the variation display is restarted. Hereinafter, the stock pseudo-continuous variation effect is referred to as a "stock effect". Further, the normal pseudo-continuous variation effect is a pseudo-continuous variation effect without additional effect, and hereinafter, the normal pseudo-continuous variation effect is referred to as a "pseudo-continuous variation effect".

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 advanced, 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 to 30 show an example of the re-variation 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 this embodiment, the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the irregular variation is not displayed, but it may be displayed.
When the main change is started, the effect control device 300 starts the change display of the decoration identification information on the decoration special figure game display unit 42a, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), and then, for example, FIG. 29 (b). ), The pseudo-continuous production is started. In the pseudo-continuous production, first, as shown in FIG. 29B, for example, a temporary stop display of decoration identification information (for example, a fixed position) is displayed in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the decorative special figure game display unit 42a. Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), for example, the variation display of the decoration identification information is displayed in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas in the decoration special figure game display unit 42a. It will be resumed.

Next, the effect control device 300 performs a pseudo-continuous notification effect for notifying the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect. In the pseudo-continuous notification effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), a pseudo-continuous execution notification image 43a (for example, a character image “pseudo × 2 !!!”) for notifying the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is displayed. In the present embodiment, the pseudo-continuous execution notification image 43a is entirely displayed on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, but the pseudo-continuous execution notification image 43a is not limited to this, and a part of the pseudo-continuous execution notification image 43a is decorated. The figure may be displayed on the game display unit 42a and the rest may be displayed on other than the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, or the whole may be displayed on other than the decorative special figure game display unit 42a. good.

Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (d), for example, the effect control device 300 performs the pseudo-continuous effect on the first notification display unit provided in the corner portion (for example, the lower right) of the display area of the display device 41. The pseudo-continuous execution number notification image 43b (for example, a character image of "x2") for notifying is displayed. Specifically, the pseudo-continuous execution number notification image 43b shows the number of executions of the pseudo-variation (pseudo-variation display).
Decorative special figure fluctuation display The fluctuation performed between the start of the game and the first temporary stop (for example, FIG. 29 (a)) corresponds to the first pseudo-variation, and the re-variation due to the first pseudo-continuous production (for example, FIG. 29 (a)). For example, FIGS. 29 (c) to 29 (d)) correspond to the second pseudo-variation, and the re-variation due to the second pseudo-continuous production (for example, FIGS. 30 (a) to (b)) corresponds to the third pseudo-variation. do. Therefore, it can be said that "pseudo-continuous production once" is "pseudo-variation twice". Further, it can be said that "pseudo-continuous production 2 times" is "pseudo-variation 3 times". That is, when the number indicated by the pseudo-continuous execution number notification image 43b is "n", the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous effect is "n-1", so that the player can see the number indicated by the pseudo-continuous execution number notification image 43b. It is possible to calculate and grasp the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous production based on. The number indicated by the pseudo-continuous execution number notification image 43b is reset with the end of the special figure variation display game (or the start of the special figure variation display game). That is, the number indicated by the pseudo-continuous execution number notification image 43b is the number of executions of the pseudo-variation in one special figure variation display game.

Next, the effect control device 300 starts the stock effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (e). In the stock effect, first, as shown in FIG. 29 (e), temporary stop display of decoration identification information (for example, at a fixed position) in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the decorative special figure game display unit 42a. (Swing display) is performed, and then, as shown in FIG. 29 (f), for example, the variable display of the decorative identification information is restarted in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the decorative special figure game display unit 42a. Will be done.
Next, the effect control device 300 performs a stock notification effect for notifying the execution of the stock effect. In the stock notification effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (f), the stock that notifies the execution of the stock effect to the second notification display unit provided in the corner portion (for example, the lower left) of the display area of the display device 41. The execution notification image 43c (for example, a character image and a character image of "tiger A stock !!!") is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (g), for example, the effect control device 300 notifies the second notification display unit of the number of times the stock effect has been executed. Character image) is displayed. Specifically, the stock execution number notification image 43d shows the number of stocks of the ally character.
In this embodiment, the stock number of the ally character is updated by +1 each time the stock effect is executed. That is, when the number indicated by the stock execution count notification image 43d is "m", the number of executions of the stock effect is "m". The number indicated by the stock execution count notification image 43d is reset with the end of the special figure variation display game (or the start of the special figure variation display game). That is, the number indicated by the stock execution number notification image 43d is the number of executions of the stock effect in one special figure variation display game.

Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 29 (h) to 30 (a), when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), the pseudo-continuous notification effect is executed, for example, FIG. As shown in 30 (b), the number indicated by the pseudo-continuous execution number notification image 43b is updated by +1.
Further, for example, when the stock effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 30 (c) to 30 (d), the stock notification effect is executed as shown in FIG. 30 (d), for example, FIG. 30 (e). As shown in, the number indicated by the stock execution count notification image 43d is updated by +1.

Next, for example, as shown in FIG. 30 (f), a reach variation effect that variablely displays the decoration identification information in the reach state is executed, and then, as a reach effect, an effect according to the stocked ally character is executed. .. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 30 (g), as a reach effect, a battle effect in which a stocked ally character fights against an enemy character is executed. In the examples shown in FIGS. 29 to 30, since the final number of stocks of the ally character (the final number indicated by the stock execution count notification image 43d) is "2", two ally characters are displayed in the battle effect. ing.
In the battle effect, for example, the larger the final stock number of the ally character, the higher the possibility that the ally character will win. That is, it may be set so that the more the final game points are, the higher the possibility that a state advantageous to the player will occur.

Here, the identification information (decoration identification information) displayed on the decoration special symbol game display unit 42a includes general symbols (designs 1 to 9), special symbols (for example, special symbol Z1 for pseudo-continuous production, and special for stock production). There is a design Z2) and so on. In the pseudo-continuous effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 29 (b) and 29 (h), the general symbol and the special symbol Z1 for the pseudo-continuous effect are temporarily stopped and displayed, and in the stock effect, for example, FIG. 29 (e) and As shown in FIG. 30 (c), the general symbol and the stock effect special symbol Z2 are temporarily stopped and displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the temporary stop mode of the pseudo-continuous effect and the temporary stop mode of the stock effect are different.

The special symbol Z1 for pseudo-continuous production is not limited to the character symbol "one more time" and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, each time the pseudo-continuous effect is performed, the pseudo-continuous effect special symbol Z1 (the pseudo-continuous effect special symbol Z1 to be temporarily stopped and displayed) to be displayed is selected from the plurality of pseudo-continuous effect special symbols Z1. Is also good. Further, in the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous production, it is not necessary to make the special symbol Z1 for the pseudo-continuous production appear. That is, the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous effect may be such that only the general symbol is displayed as a temporary stop.
Further, the special symbol Z2 for stock production is not limited to the character symbol "stock" and can be changed as appropriate. Further, each time the stock effect is performed, the stock effect special symbol Z2 (the stock effect special symbol Z2 to be temporarily stopped and displayed) may be selected from the plurality of stock effect special symbols Z2. Further, in the temporary stop of the stock effect, it is not necessary to make the special symbol Z2 for the stock effect appear. That is, the temporary stop of the stock effect may be such that only the general symbol is displayed as a temporary stop.

FIG. 31A shows an example of the revariable effect distribution table.
In the present embodiment, the variation patterns include a variation pattern in which the re-variation effect is not executed, a variation pattern in which the re-variation effect is executed once, a variation pattern in which the re-variation effect is executed twice, and a re-variation effect three times. There are a variation pattern to be executed, a variation pattern to execute the re-variation effect four times, and a variation pattern to execute the re-variation effect five times.
When the effect control device 300 receives a variation command including information on the variation pattern for executing the revariation effect, the effect control device 300 refers to the revariation effect distribution table and determines the pattern of the revariation effect. I do. This revariable effect pattern lottery is executed, for example, in step C365 of the variable system command process (FIG. 25). That is, at the start of the special figure variation display game, the re-variation effect pattern lottery is executed for the special figure variation display game.
Here, the sum of the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed and the number of times the stock effect is executed is the number of times the revariable effect is executed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 31 (a), when the re-variation effect is executed three times in the special figure variation display game to be started (when a variation command including information about the variation pattern for executing the re-variation effect three times is received). When the result of the special figure variation display game to be started is a big hit, a pattern of executing three pseudo-continuous effects and a pattern of executing two pseudo-continuous effects and one stock effect, 1 One of four patterns is selected: a pattern for executing the pseudo-continuous production of two times and a pattern for executing the stock production twice, and a pattern for executing the stock production three times.
In addition, when the re-variation effect is executed three times in the special figure variation display game to be started (when a variation command including information about the variation pattern for executing the re-variation effect three times is received), the special figure variation to be started is performed. If the result of the display game is other than a big hit (missing or small hit), a pattern that executes two pseudo-continuous effects and one stock effect is executed, one pseudo-continuous effect and two stock effects are executed. One of the three patterns of the pattern to be performed and the pattern to execute the stock effect three times is selected.

Then, the effect control device 300 determines the pattern of the revariation effect, and then performs the revariation effect execution order lottery to determine the execution order of the revariation effect. This re-variable effect execution order lottery is executed, for example, in step C365 of the variable system command process (FIG. 25). That is, at the start of the special figure variation display game, the re-variation effect execution order lottery is executed for the special figure variation display game.
29 to 30 show a case where a pattern for executing two pseudo-continuous effects and two stock effects is selected in the re-variable effect pattern lottery, and the pseudo-continuous effects are selected in the re-variable effect execution order lottery → An example of the display on the display device 41 when the order of stock effect → pseudo continuous effect → stock effect is selected is shown.

In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 31A, a pattern for executing three pseudo-continuous effects, a pattern for executing three pseudo-continuous effects and one stock effect, and three pseudo-continuous effects are performed. The pattern of executing the continuous effect and the two stock effects is not selected when the result of the special figure variation display game is other than the big hit. That is, it has become possible to suggest that the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit by performing the pseudo-continuous effect three times (pseudo variation four times) during the execution of one special figure variation display game. There is.
Further, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 31A, the pattern of executing the stock effect five times is not selected when the result of the special figure variation display game is other than the big hit. There is. That is, it is possible to suggest that the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit by performing the stock effect 5 times (stocking 5 ally characters) during the execution of one special figure variation display game. ing.

In the present embodiment, when the result is other than a big hit, it is not possible to select a pattern for executing the pseudo-continuous effect a predetermined number of times (three times in the case of the present embodiment), but the result is not limited to this. Even when is not a big hit, it may be possible to select a pattern for executing the pseudo-continuous effect a predetermined number of times.
Further, in the present embodiment, when the result is other than a big hit, the pattern for executing the stock effect a predetermined number of times (five times in the case of the present embodiment) cannot be selected, but the result is not limited to this. Even in cases other than big hits, it may be possible to select a pattern for executing the stock effect a predetermined number of times.

Further, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of times the revariation effect is executed is set to 5, but the upper limit is not limited to this, and the upper limit of the number of times the revariation effect is executed can be changed as appropriate.
Further, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous effect is set to 3 times (the upper limit of the number of executions of the pseudo-variation is 4 times), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper limit of the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous effect (pseudo). The upper limit of the number of executions of fluctuations) can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of each pattern is the same in the revariable effect pattern lottery, but the winning probability of each pattern is not limited to this, and the winning probability of each pattern can be changed as appropriate.
Specifically, when the re-variation effect is executed once in the special figure variation display game to be started (when a variation command including information about the variation pattern for executing the re-variation effect once is received), once. A pattern for executing a pseudo-continuous effect or a pattern for executing a single stock effect is selected. For example, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), when the result of the special figure variation display game to be started is a big hit. When the probability of winning a pattern that executes one stock effect is higher than the probability of winning a pattern that executes one pseudo-continuous effect, and the result of the special figure variation display game to be started is other than a big hit. The probability of winning a pattern for executing one stock effect may be lower than the probability of winning a pattern for executing one pseudo-continuous effect. As a result, in the special figure variation display game in which the re-variation effect is executed once, when a pattern for executing one stock effect appears than when a pattern for executing one pseudo-continuous effect appears. It is possible to suggest that the expectation of a big hit is higher. That is, when the winning probabilities of each pattern are different, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by the combination of the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed and the number of times the stock effect is executed in one special figure variation display game. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, the stock number of the ally character is updated by +1 each time the stock effect is executed, but the method is not limited to this, and the method of increasing the stock number of the ally character is appropriately changed. It is possible. That is, in the present embodiment, the added value is 1, but as shown in FIG. 32 (a), the added value may be 2 or more. Further, in the present embodiment, the same value as the previous addition value is added in the second and subsequent updates of the stock number, but as shown in FIG. 32 (b), for example, a value different from the previous addition value. May be added.
Further, in the present embodiment, the number of stocks of ally characters is indicated by a numerical value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is indicated by the number of icons (for example, character images) as shown in FIG. 33 (a), for example. May be. In the example shown in FIG. 33A, since there are three icons included in the stock execution count notification image 43d, it can be seen that the stock number of the ally character is “3”.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the pseudo-continuous notification effect, the effect of causing the pseudo-continuous execution notification image 43a to appear (FIGS. 29 (c) and 30 (a)) is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo-continuous notification is not limited to this. The production can be changed as appropriate. For example, the pseudo-continuous notification effect may be an effect (FIG. 29 (b) or FIG. 29 (h)) in which the special symbol Z1 for pseudo-continuous effect is temporarily stopped and displayed. In this case, the pseudo-continuous execution notification image 43a is displayed. The effect of making it appear may be omitted. Further, the pseudo-continuous notification effect may be an effect of displaying the pseudo-continuous execution number notification image 43b (FIG. 29 (d)) or an effect of updating the pseudo-continuous execution number notification image 43b (FIG. 30 (b)). In this case as well, the effect of causing the pseudo-continuous execution notification image 43a to appear may be omitted.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the stock notification effect, an effect of causing the stock execution notification image 43c to appear (FIGS. 29 (f) and 30 (d)) is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the stock notification effect is appropriate. It can be changed. For example, the stock notification effect may be an effect of temporarily stopping and displaying the stock effect special symbol Z2 (FIGS. 29 (e) and 30 (c)), and in this case, an effect of causing the stock execution notification image 43c to appear. May be omitted. Further, the stock notification effect may be an effect of displaying the stock execution number notification image 43d (FIG. 29 (g)) or an effect of updating the stock execution number notification image 43d (FIG. 30 (e)). However, the effect of causing the stock execution notification image 43c to appear may be omitted.

Further, in the present embodiment, the stock execution notification image 43c and the stock execution number notification image 43d are displayed on the same display unit (second notification display unit), but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, FIG. 33. As shown in (b), the stock execution notification image 43c and the stock execution number notification image 43d may be displayed on different display units. In this case, the stock execution notification image 43c may be entirely displayed on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, or a part of the stock execution notification image 43c may be displayed on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a and the rest may be displayed on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a. It may be displayed in other than the game display unit 42a, or may be entirely displayed in other than the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (b).

From the above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a display device 41 capable of displaying a variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) that variablely displays identification information (decorative identification information), and the variable display game. A game machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the above is a special result, the effect control means is provided with an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display device 41, and the effect control means is , It is possible to execute multiple types of re-variation effects as a re-variation effect that repeats the variation display of identification information, and when two or more of the multiple types of re-variation effects are executed in one variation display game, the re-variation effect is performed. It is configured so that the number of times the effect is executed can be notified for each type.
Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute two types of re-variable effects, a pseudo-continuous effect and a stock effect, as the re-variable effect, and the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed is determined by the pseudo-continuous execution number notification image 43b. In addition to the notification, it is possible to notify the execution number of the stock effect by an image (stock execution number notification image 43d) different from the pseudo continuous execution number notification image 43b (see FIGS. 29 to 30).

Therefore, since it is possible to execute a plurality of types of re-variable effects in one variable display game, it is possible to enhance the interest of the re-variable effects.
Further, when executing a plurality of types of re-variation effects in one variation display game, the number of executions of each type can be notified separately, so that the inconvenience that the player confuses the number of executions should be avoided. Can be done. In particular, in the present embodiment, the stock effect can be executed in the middle of the repeated execution of the pseudo-continuous effect, and the pseudo-continuous effect can be executed in the middle of the repeated execution of the stock effect. That is, since it is possible to execute another type of re-variation effect during the repeated execution of one type of re-variation effect, the other type of re-variation effect must be executed after the repeated execution of one type of re-variation effect is completed. There is a high possibility that the player will confuse the number of executions of each type as compared with the case where the re-variation effect cannot be executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of executions of each type is notified separately. As a result, it becomes clear whether the count-up this time is a count-up based on a pseudo-continuous production or a count-up based on a stock production, so that the player does not feel distrust or discomfort.
The re-variation effect is not limited to the effect of temporarily stopping the variation display of the identification information and then restarting the variation display, and may be, for example, an effect of repeating the variation display without the temporary stop. Specifically, instead of sandwiching the temporary stop screen (the screen in which the decorative identification information is temporarily stopped) between the pseudo change and the next pseudo change, the temporary stop screen is between the pseudo change and the next pseudo change. A screen other than the above (such as a blackout screen or a screen on which a predetermined image (for example, a character image of "NEXT") is displayed) may be sandwiched.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300) performs the first type of re-variation effect (pseudo-continuous effect) among a plurality of types of re-variation effect in one variation display game. By executing the game a predetermined number of times (for example, three times), it can be configured so that it can be suggested that the result of the variable display game is a special result (big hit result) (see FIG. 31 (a)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation of the player as the number of executions of the first type of re-variation effect approaches a predetermined number of times, so that the interest of the re-variation effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the case of such a configuration, if the player confuses the number of executions of the first type of revariation effect with the number of executions of the other type of revariation effect, the first type of revariation effect There is a risk that the number of executions of the game will reach the specified number of times (that is, the result of the variable display game will be a special result), and the result will not actually be a special result, and the interest will be reduced. In the form, since the number of executions of each type can be notified separately, the inconvenience that the player confuses the number of executions of the first type of revariation effect with the number of executions of the other type of revariation effect. Can be avoided.

If the number of executions of the re-variation effect can be notified for each type, the number of executions of each type may be notified at the same time, or may not be notified at the same time. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed and the number of times the stock effect is executed are simultaneously notified (FIGS. 29 (g), (h), 30 (a), (b), (c). ), (E), (f)), and the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed and the number of times the stock effect is executed may be notified. Specifically, for example, from the start of the pseudo-continuous effect to the start of the stock effect, the pseudo-continuous execution number notification image 43b is displayed without displaying the stock execution number notification image 43d. Only the number of executions of the effect is notified, and the stock execution number notification image 43d is displayed without displaying the pseudo-continuous execution number notification image 43b from the start of the stock effect to the start of the pseudo-continuous effect. Only the number of times the stock effect is executed may be notified.
Further, the first type of re-variation effect is not limited to the pseudo-continuous effect, and may be, for example, a stock effect.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a display device 41 capable of displaying a variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) that variablely displays identification information (decorative identification information), and the result of the variable display game can be obtained. A gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when a special result is obtained, the effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display device 41 is provided, and the effect control means is identification information. Is configured to be able to execute a plurality of types of re-variation effects in which the temporary stop modes are different from each other, as a re-variation effect in which the variation display is restarted after displaying the temporary stop mode.

Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, two types of re-variable effects, a pseudo-continuous effect and a stock effect, can be executed as the re-variable effects, and the temporary stop mode of the pseudo-continuous effects (FIGS. 29 (b), (FIG. 29), h)) and the temporary stop mode of the stock effect (see FIGS. 29 (e) and 30 (c)) are different.
Therefore, since it is possible to execute a plurality of types of re-variable effects as the re-variable effects, it is possible to enhance the interest of the re-variable effects. Further, since the temporary stop mode is different for each type, it is possible to grasp the type of the re-variation effect depending on the temporary stop mode.

Further, in the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300) is the first to notify the execution of the first type of revariation effect (pseudo-continuous effect) among the plurality of types of revariation effects. It is possible to execute a notification effect (pseudo continuous notification effect) and a second notification effect (stock notification effect) that notifies the execution of the second type of revariation effect (stock effect) among a plurality of types of revariation effect. Yes, the first notification effect is executed by the display unit (decorative special figure game display unit 42a) in which the variable display game is displayed among the display units provided in the display area of the display device 41 (FIG. 29 (c), (See FIG. 30A), the second notification effect is different from the display unit (decorative special figure game display unit 42a) in which the variable display game is displayed among the display units provided in the display area of the display device 41. It can be configured to be executed on the display unit (see FIGS. 29 (f), 30 (d), 33 (b)).
With this configuration, it is possible to grasp the type of re-variation effect depending on the position of the area where the notification effect is executed.

The re-variation effect is not limited to two types, a pseudo-continuous effect and a stock effect, and may be three or more types.
For example, in addition to the pseudo-continuous effect and the stock effect (or instead of at least one of the pseudo-continuous effect and the stock effect), a rank-up effect, a count-down effect, and the like may be executed.

The rank-up effect here is, for example, a pseudo-continuous variation effect accompanied by an additional effect that changes to a mode with a higher degree of expectation each time the variation display is restarted.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), a guide image 43e showing the current rank is displayed on a display unit provided in a corner portion (for example, an upper left portion) of the display area of the display device 41 to rank up. When the effect is executed, the effect in which the rank indicated by the guide image 43e changes to a higher expected rank may be executed.
Alternatively, for example, when the rank-up effect is executed, the icon included in the stock execution count notification image 43d becomes an icon with a higher degree of expectation (for example, a character image of a ally character who is more likely to win the battle effect). You may perform a changing effect.

Alternatively, for example, in the display area of the display device 41, a running hold display unit 42e for displaying a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory of the currently running special figure variation display game is provided, and a rank-up effect is executed. Then, an effect may be executed in which the display mode of the decorative special figure start storage display displayed on the execution hold display unit 42e is changed to a display mode having a higher degree of expectation.
Further, a rank-up notification effect for notifying the execution of the rank-up effect may be executed.

Further, the countdown effect here is, for example, a pseudo-continuous variation effect in which the number displayed on the display device 41 (or another display may be used) decreases each time the variation display is restarted.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the enemy stock number notification that notifies the stock number of the enemy character to the display unit provided in the corner portion (for example, the lower center portion) of the display area of the display device 41. When the image 43f is displayed and the countdown effect is executed, the effect that the number indicated by the enemy stock number notification image 43f may be reduced may be executed. Then, in the battle effect executed after that, for example, the smaller the final number of stocks of the enemy character (the final number shown by the enemy stock number notification image 43f), the lower the possibility that the enemy character will win.

The rank-up effect special symbol Z3, which is a special symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the rank-up effect, is not limited to the character symbol "up" and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, each time the rank-up effect is performed, the rank-up effect special symbol Z3 (the rank-up effect special symbol Z3 to be temporarily stopped and displayed) is selected from the plurality of rank-up effect special symbols Z3. Is also good. Further, in the temporary stop of the rank-up effect, it is not necessary to make the special symbol Z3 for the rank-up effect appear. That is, the temporary stop of the rank-up effect may be such that only the general symbol is displayed as a temporary stop.
Further, the countdown effect special symbol Z4, which is a special symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the countdown effect, is not limited to the character symbol “down” and can be changed as appropriate. Further, each time the countdown effect is performed, the countdown effect special symbol Z4 (the countdown effect special symbol Z4 to be temporarily stopped and displayed) may be selected from the plurality of countdown effect special symbols Z4. Further, in the temporary stop of the countdown effect, it is not necessary to make the special symbol Z4 for the countdown effect appear. That is, the temporary stop of the countdown effect may be such that only the general symbol is displayed as a temporary stop.

Since the stock effect of the present embodiment is a pseudo-continuous variation effect in which the number (numerical value, the number of icons, etc.) displayed on the display device 41 increases each time the variation display is restarted, it can be said to be a count-up effect.
Further, the pseudo-continuous variation effect of the present embodiment can be said to be a count-up effect because the number (numerical value) displayed on the display device 41 increases each time the variation display is restarted.
In addition to the pseudo-ream effect and the stock effect (or instead of at least one of the pseudo-ream effect and the stock effect), a count-up effect different from the pseudo-ream effect and the stock effect (displayed each time the variable display is restarted). Pseudo-continuous variation effect in which the number displayed on the device 41 (or another display may be used) increases) may be executed.

<Error voice, guidance voice>
FIG. 35A 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, the 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 easy access, and the like. There is.

For example, as shown in FIG. 35 (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 sequentially executes according to the 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 32 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 the entire 32 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. The lower L of the drive signal and the lower R of the drive signal for the lower speaker 19b on the right side.

In the present embodiment, a total of 32 channels, 16 channels for the upper speaker 19a and 16 channels for the lower speaker 19b, are provided in the sound source LSI 314, but are provided in the sound source LSI 314. The number of channels is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the channel for the upper speaker 19a is not a common channel on the left and right, but different channels may be used on the left and right. Further, the channel for the lower speaker 19b is not a common channel on the left and right, but different channels may be used on the left and right.

The total volume circuit 348 of the sound source LSI (sound IC) 314 of the present embodiment includes a volume control signal from an external device (information gathering terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in the game store, or the relevant volume control signal. The mute signal MUTE supplied from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 is input according to the volume control signal, and the minimum volume (silent) speaker drive signal 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 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). 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.

Conventionally, a gaming machine capable of performing a singing effect of singing a predetermined song with a voice of a predetermined character is known. Further, when an error voice (for example, an error notification sound by the voice of a predetermined character) is output during the execution of such a singing effect, a ducking process is performed to increase the volume of the music in order to make the error voice easier to hear. A game machine that lowers is also known.
However, if the ducking process is performed to lower the volume of the music, a fade time occurs when the volume is lowered, so that there is a problem that the error sound cannot be output immediately. Further, for example, if the volume of the music is lowered while the player is listening to the music enthusiastically, the player may be offended and the interest of the game may be lowered.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to make it possible to separately adjust the volume of the karaoke sound of the music including the song and the volume of the vocal sound, the audio data of the music including the song is the data of the karaoke sound of the music and the music. The karaoke sound and the vocal sound are output from different channels separately from the vocal sound data of the above and stored in the voice ROM 327.

FIG. 35B shows an example of a channel (channel provided in the sound source LSI 314) included in the gaming machine 10.
The game machine 10 has 16 channels (sound output channels) of CH1 to CH16 for the upper speaker 19a and 16 channels (sound output channels) of CH1 to CH16 for the lower speaker 19b, from each channel. By controlling the output content and output mode to be output, a desired sound is output.
"CH1" is a channel in charge of "error sound effect", and "CH2" is a channel in charge of "error sound". The error sound effect is a sound effect that notifies the occurrence of an error, and is, for example, a sound effect such as "boo" or "ping pong". The error voice is a dialogue sound for notifying the occurrence of an error, for example, a dialogue sound such as "the door is open" or "please pull out the ball". As shown in FIG. 19, for example, the errors include a glass frame opening error, a main body frame opening error, a magnet fraud error, a panel radio fraud error, a frame radio fraud error, a large winning opening fraud error, a general electric fraud error, and a vibration fraud error. , Abnormal discharge error, V passage error, remaining ball error, switch error error, etc. In addition, there are shot ball out errors, overflow errors, payout error errors, and the like.

"CH3" is a channel in charge of "guidance voice". The guidance voice is a dialogue sound that guides the game, for example, a dialogue sound that guides how to hit "Please hit right" or a dialogue sound that guides the game state such as "Start mode". be.
"CH4" 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.
"CH5" is a channel in charge of "board sound effect". The board sound effect is a sound effect that is output in connection with effects such as winning, fluctuation, big hit, fanfare, hold occurrence, and operation effect.
"CH6" is the channel in charge of "BGM". BGM is a sound that flows in accordance with a game production or the like.

"CH15" is a channel in charge of "karaoke sound", and "CH16" is a channel in charge of "vocal sound". The karaoke sound is an accompaniment sound (playing sound, melody sound) of the music including the song, and the vocal sound is the singing sound of the music including the song. While "CH15" and "CH16" are used when outputting a music containing a song, "CH6" or "CH15" is used when outputting a music not including a song. That is, "CH15" can also be used as a channel in charge of "BGM". As described above, since the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can output the BGM on a plurality of channels (CH6 and CH15), the BGM can be expanded as compared with the case where the BGM is output on one channel.

"Error sound", "guidance sound", and "vocal sound" are sounds of the same type in terms of uttering words, and are "error sound effect", "frame sound effect", "board sound effect", and "BGM". "Karaoke sound" is a similar sound in that it does not speak words.
In addition, "error sound", "guidance sound", and "vocal sound" are sounds of the same system in that the sound range is within the sound range of human voice (for example, 100 Hz to 2 kHz), and "error sound effect" and "error effect sound" and "vocal sound effect". The "frame sound effect", "board sound effect", "BGM", and "karaoke sound" are similar sounds in that the sound range may not fit in the sound range of the human voice.

Next, an example of the control executed by the effect control device 300 when the error voice or the guidance voice is output during the output of the music including the song will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.
In the following description, the error may be detected by either the game control device 100 or the effect control device 300. When an error is detected in the game control device 100, it can be configured to notify the effect control device 300 by a command. Further, the "volume SW" is an input operation means (effect button 25, touch panel 29, or other operation unit) provided on the front side of the gaming machine 10, or a volume control provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10. It may be set by any of the switches 335.

For example, as shown in FIG. 36, in a state where the “volume SW” is set to the fourth level of the five levels (“1” to “5” excluding “0”), among the songs including songs. It is assumed that it is time to execute the effect of outputting the music A of the above (t11). Then, a command instructing the start of the musical piece A is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 reproduces the audio data of the karaoke sound of the music A among the audio data stored in the audio ROM 327 on the karaoke sound channel (for example, CH15) to which the karaoke sound is assigned, and at the same time, the audio. Of the audio data stored in the ROM 327, the audio data of the vocal sound of the music A is reproduced on the vocal sound channel (for example, CH16) to which the vocal sound is assigned, and the music A is output from the speakers 19a and 19b. Let me.

It is assumed that an error occurs during the output of the music A, and the error is an error notified by the error voice B among the error voices (t12). Then, a command instructing the start of the error voice B is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 lowers the volume level of the vocal sound channel to "0" while keeping the volume level of the channels other than the vocal sound channel at "4", and causes an error in the audio data stored in the audio ROM 327. The voice data of the voice B is reproduced on the error voice channel (for example, CH2) to which the error voice is assigned, and the karaoke sound of the music A and the error voice B are output from the speakers 19a and 19b.

After that, it is assumed that the error is resolved (t13). Then, a command instructing the end of the error voice B is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 stops the reproduction of the error voice channel and returns the volume level of the vocal sound channel to "4", which is the level before the error occurred. It is also possible to configure the volume level of the vocal sound channel to be returned after a predetermined time has elapsed after the error is resolved. With this configuration, it becomes clear that the output of the error voice has ended (the error has been resolved) and the output of the vocal sound has resumed.

Further, it is assumed that it is time to execute the effect of outputting the guidance voice C among the guidance voices during the output of the music A (t14). Then, a command instructing the start of the guidance voice C is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 lowers the volume level of the vocal sound channel to "2" while keeping the volume level of the channels other than the vocal sound channel at "4", and guides the audio data stored in the audio ROM 327. The voice data of the voice C is reproduced on the guidance voice channel (for example, CH3) to which the guidance voice is assigned, and the karaoke sound of the music A and the guidance voice C are output from the speakers 19a and 19b.

After that, it is assumed that the execution time of the effect of outputting the guidance voice C has elapsed (t15). Then, a command instructing the end of the guidance voice C is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 stops the reproduction of the guidance voice channel and returns the volume level of the vocal sound channel to "4", which is the level before the error occurred. It is also possible to configure the volume level of the vocal sound channel to be returned after a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the guidance voice. With this configuration, it becomes clear that the output of the guidance voice has ended and the output of the vocal sound has resumed.
Further, it is assumed that the execution time of the effect of outputting the music A has elapsed (t16). Then, a command instructing the end of the music A is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 stops the reproduction of the karaoke sound channel and the vocal sound channel.

As described above, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), when the volume level set by the volume SW is set to "N", the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b are used when the error sound is output. The volume of the output vocal sound becomes "0", and the volume of the vocal sound output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b is "N-2 (however, 0 when N-2 <0" when the guidance sound is output. ) ”.
That is, at the start of output of the error sound, the first volume reduction control for lowering the volume level from "N" to "0" is performed for the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a and the vocal sound channel for the lower speaker 19b. At the start of output of the guidance sound, the volume level is lowered from "N" to "N-2" for the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a and the vocal sound channel for the lower speaker 19b. Is configured to be done. Then, at the end of the output of the error voice and the guidance voice, the volume return control for returning the volume level to "N" is performed for the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a and the vocal sound channel for the lower speaker 19b.

Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 36, since the volume level set by the volume SW is "4", the volume of the vocal sound becomes "0" when the error voice is output, and the volume of the vocal sound when the guidance voice is output. Is "2 (= 4-2)".
If the lyrics are displayed on the display device 41 during the output of a song including a song, the lyrics are displayed even if the volume of the vocal sound becomes "0" by the first volume reduction control or the second volume reduction control. The lyrics may be continuously displayed on the device 41.
Further, the player determines whether or not to perform the first volume reduction control when the error voice is output and whether or not to perform the second volume reduction control when the guidance voice is output by the player using the input operation means (effect button 25, touch panel 29, etc.). Alternatively, other operation units) may be operated to enable selection.
Further, when the output of the guidance voice and the output of the error voice overlap, the first volume reduction control or the second volume reduction control may be performed for the guidance voice channel.

Further, the volume of the vocal sound (volume level of the vocal sound channel) at the time of outputting the error voice is not limited to "0" and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the volume of the vocal sound at the time of outputting the error voice may be "N-3 (however, 0 when N-3 <0)" or the like.
Further, the volume of the vocal sound (volume level of the vocal sound channel) at the time of outputting the guidance voice is not limited to "N-2 (however, 0 when N-2 <0)" and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the volume of the vocal sound at the time of outputting the guidance voice may be "1" or "0" regardless of the volume level set by the volume SW.

Further, in the present embodiment, the volume level of the error audio channel is set to be the same as the volume level set by the volume SW, but the volume level is not limited to this. For example, the volume level of the error audio channel may be the maximum level (“5” in the case of the present embodiment) regardless of the volume level set by the volume SW.
Further, in the present embodiment, the volume level of the guidance voice channel is set to be the same as the volume level set by the volume SW, but the volume level is not limited to this. For example, the volume level of the guidance voice channel may be the maximum level (“5” in the case of the present embodiment) regardless of the volume level set by the volume SW.

Further, in the present embodiment, at the start of output of the error voice, the first volume reduction control is performed for the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a and the vocal sound channel for the lower speaker 19b, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the first volume reduction control is performed only for the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a, and the volume reduction control is not performed for the vocal sound channel for the lower speaker 19b. It is also possible to configure. Since the upper speaker 19a is closer to the player's ear than the lower speaker 19b, by performing the first volume reduction control for at least the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a, it is abnormal (without being disturbed by the vocal sound). It is possible to reliably notify the occurrence of an error).

Further, in the present embodiment, at the start of output of the guidance voice, the second volume reduction control is performed for the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a and the vocal sound channel for the lower speaker 19b, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the second volume reduction control is performed only for the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a, and the volume reduction control is not performed for the vocal sound channel for the lower speaker 19b. It is also possible to configure. Since the upper speaker 19a is closer to the player's ear than the lower speaker 19b, by performing the second volume reduction control for at least the vocal sound channel for the upper speaker 19a, the game is related without being disturbed by the vocal sound. Guidance can be reliably performed.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 38, at the start of output of the error sound effect, only the karaoke sound channel for the upper speaker 19a and the karaoke sound channel for the lower speaker 19b (the karaoke sound channel for the upper speaker 19a may be used). ) May be subjected to the first volume reduction control. That is, when outputting an error sound effect which is an error notification sound of the same system as the karaoke sound, volume reduction control is performed for the karaoke sound channel, and when outputting an error sound which is an error notification sound of the same system as the vocal sound. , The volume reduction control may be performed for the vocal sound channel. As a result, it is possible to reliably notify the occurrence of an abnormality (error) without being disturbed by the sounds of the same system.

If the range of human voice is defined as "midrange", the range lower than midrange is defined as "bass", and the range higher than midrange is defined as "treble", the range of error voice and guidance voice is midrange. include. Therefore, the volume of the midrange of the music may be lowered when the error voice or the guidance voice is output. With this configuration, it is possible to reliably notify the occurrence of an abnormality (error) and provide guidance regarding the game by voice, similar to the configuration in which the volume of the vocal sound of the music is lowered when the error voice or guidance voice is output. Become.

That is, in order to be able to separately adjust the volume of the midrange and the volume of the high and low range (high range and low range) of the music including the song (the music may not include the song), the music of the music. The audio data is divided into the midrange data of the music and the high / low range data of the music, stored in the audio ROM 327, and the midrange and the high / low range are output from different channels. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), at the start of output of the error voice, the volume reduction control (for example, the first volume) is performed for the music midrange channel (for example, CH15) which is the channel to which the music midrange is assigned. The reduction control) may be performed, and the volume reduction control (for example, the second volume reduction control) may be performed for the midrange channel of the music at the start of the output of the guidance voice.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), at the start of output of the error sound effect in the midrange, volume reduction control (for example, first volume reduction control) is performed for the midrange channel of the music, and the treble or bass range is controlled. At the start of output of the error sound effect of, volume reduction control (for example, first volume reduction control) is performed for the music height / bass range channel (for example, CH16), which is a channel to which the high / low range of the music is assigned. May be.

From the above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) capable of outputting sound and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the sound output means. It is a machine and has a storage means (voice ROM 327) for storing music data and error voice data, and the music data (music including a song) is the data of the accompaniment sound (karaoke sound) of the music. And the data of the singing sound (vocal sound) of the music is separately stored in the storage means, and the effect control means has a plurality of channels for output to the sound output means, and different data for each channel. Can be output at the same time by playing, and during the output of the song, the data of the accompaniment sound of the song is played on the first channel (karaoke sound channel) to which the accompaniment sound is assigned, and the singing sound is assigned. If an error occurs during the output of the song by playing back the singing sound data of the song on the second channel (vocal sound channel), the third channel (error sound channel) to which the error sound is assigned. It is configured to reproduce the data of the error sound corresponding to the generated error and to reduce the volume of the second channel without reducing the volume of the first channel (FIGS. 36 and 37 (a). )reference).

Therefore, when the error voice is output during the output of the music (song including the song), the volume of the singing voice (vocal sound), which is the same sound as the error voice, is lowered, so that the occurrence of the error is surely recognized. It is possible to make it. Further, when the error voice is output during the output of the music, the volume of the singing voice of the music is lowered, but the volume of the accompaniment sound (karaoke sound) of the music is not lowered. Even if you listen enthusiastically, it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine including a sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) capable of outputting sound and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the sound output means. A storage means (voice ROM 327) for storing music data and error voice data is provided, and the music data includes the data of the first sound range (high / low sound range) of the music and the first of the music. The data of two sound ranges (mid range) is separately stored in the storage means, and the first sound range is a sound range higher than the second sound range and a sound range lower than the second sound range, and the sound range of the error voice is. Included in the second sound range, the effect control means has a plurality of channels for output to the sound output means, and can be output at the same time by playing back different data for each channel. The data of the first sound range of the music is reproduced on the first channel (musical treble / bass channel) to which the sound range is assigned, and the relevant channel is the second channel (sound range channel) to which the second sound range is assigned. If the data in the second sound range of the music is played and an error occurs during the output of the music, the error voice corresponding to the error occurred in the third channel (error voice channel) to which the error voice is assigned. It can be configured to play back the data and reduce the volume of the second channel without reducing the volume of the first channel (see FIGS. 39 (a) and 39 (b)).

With this configuration, when the error sound is output during the output of the music, the volume of the second range (middle range) including the range of the error sound is lowered, so that an abnormality (error) occurs. It is possible to make sure that it is recognized. Further, when an error voice is output during the output of a musical piece, the volume of the second range of the musical piece is lowered, but the volume of the first range (high / low range) of the musical piece is not lowered. Even when the person listens to the music enthusiastically, it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine including a sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) capable of outputting sound and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the sound output means. A storage means (voice ROM 327) for storing music data and guidance voice data is provided, and the music data (music including a song) is the music accompaniment sound (karaoke sound) data and the music data. The data of the singing sound (vocal sound) of the music is separately stored in the storage means, and the production control means has a plurality of channels for output to the sound output means, and reproduces different data for each channel. By doing so, it is possible to output at the same time, and during the output of the music, the data of the accompaniment sound of the music is output to the first volume ("N (N is the volume SW)" in the first channel (karaoke sound channel) to which the accompaniment sound is assigned. While playing at the set volume) ”), the singing sound data of the song is played at the first volume on the second channel (vocal sound channel) to which the singing sound is assigned, and it is specified during the output of the song. In the case of outputting the guidance sound of, the data of the predetermined guidance sound is reproduced on the fourth channel (guidance sound channel) to which the guidance sound is assigned, and the volume of the first channel is not lowered. The volume of channel 2 is configured to be a second volume (for example, “N-2”) smaller than the first volume (see FIGS. 36 and 37 (a)).

Therefore, when the guidance voice is output during the output of the music (song including the song), the volume of the singing voice (vocal sound), which is the same sound as the guidance voice, is lowered, so that the game guidance is surely recognized. It is possible to make it. Further, when the guidance voice is output during the output of the music, the volume of the singing voice of the music is lowered, but the volume of the accompaniment sound (karaoke sound) of the music is not lowered. Even if you listen enthusiastically, it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the storage means (voice ROM 327) further stores error voice data, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) outputs a predetermined error sound during the output of the music. When outputting, the data of the predetermined error voice is reproduced in the third channel (error voice channel) to which the error voice is assigned, and the volume of the first channel is not lowered and the volume of the second channel is not lowered. The volume can be configured to be a third volume (eg, "0") that is lower than the second volume (eg, "N-2") (see FIGS. 36, 37 (a)).

With this configuration, when the error voice is output during the output of the music (song including the song), the volume of the singing voice (vocal sound), which is the same system as the error voice, is lowered. It is possible to reliably recognize the occurrence of an error. Further, when the error voice is output during the output of the music, the volume of the singing voice of the music is lowered, but the volume of the accompaniment sound (karaoke sound) of the music is not lowered. Even if you listen enthusiastically, it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

When a voice other than the error voice and the guidance voice (for example, the production voice) is output during the output of the music, the volume of the second channel (vocal sound channel) is set to the second volume (for example, "N-2"). It may be. That is, during the output of the music (when the music is being output and the error voice and the guidance voice are not output), the data of the accompaniment sound of the music is input to the first channel (karaoke sound channel) to which the accompaniment sound is assigned. While playing at the first volume (“N”), the data of the singing voice of the song is played on the second channel (vocal sound channel) to which the singing voice is assigned to the first volume (“N” (error voice and guidance voice). (When no sound other than the above sound is output)) or a second volume lower than the first volume (“N-2” (when outputting a sound other than the error sound and the guidance sound)) may be played.

Further, the error decoration may be executed by using the display device 41, the frame decoration device 18, or the board decoration device 46. Specifically, for example, a predetermined error notification image may be displayed on the display device 41 from the time when the error occurs until the error is resolved (t12 to t13). Further, for example, during the period from the occurrence of the error to the resolution of the error (t12 to t13), the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46 may be made to emit light in a predetermined error notification mode. .. Further, the end timing of the error decoration is not limited to the time when the error is resolved (t13), and for example, the error decoration may be terminated after a predetermined time has elapsed after the error is resolved.

Further, the channel for performing the first volume reduction control for lowering the volume level from "N" to "0" may be selected according to the priority of fraud or error. Specifically, for example, when the generated error is a weak error having a relatively low priority (for example, an error that can be canceled by the player or an error that the game can be continued), the first error is made for the vocal sound channel. 1 If the volume reduction control is performed and the generated error is a strong error with a relatively high priority (for example, an error that cannot be canceled by the player or an error that the game cannot be continued), an error other than the audio channel is used. In addition to performing the first volume reduction control for the channel, the control for changing the volume of the error voice channel to the maximum volume may be performed.

In addition, when a predetermined production sound (speech sound related to the production) is output during the output of the music, the data of the predetermined production sound is reproduced on the channel to which the production sound is assigned (for example, the board sound effect channel). At the same time, the volume of the vocal sound channel is set to a third volume (for example, "N-2 (for example, the volume set by the volume SW)") higher than the second volume (for example, "N-2") without lowering the volume of the karaoke sound channel. It may be configured to be lowered so as to be "N-1").
Further, the volume of the vocal sound channel may be determined according to the high reliability of the output sound. Specifically, for example, in the case of outputting a predetermined effect sound during the output of a musical piece, when the reliability of the predetermined effect sound is the first reliability, the volume of the vocal sound channel is set to the first. In the case where the volume is lowered to 2 (for example, "N-2 (N is the volume set by the volume SW)") and a predetermined effect sound is output during the output of the music, the predetermined effect is output. When the reliability of the voice is the second reliability lower than the first reliability, the volume of the vocal sound channel is set to the third volume (for example, "N-1") higher than the second volume. It may be configured to be lowered.

Further, the volume of the vocal sound channel may be determined according to the voice quality of the output production voice. Specifically, for example, when a predetermined production voice is output during the output of a song in which the vocal sound is a female voice, and the predetermined production voice is a female voice, the vocal sound channel The volume of is lowered to the second volume (for example, "N-2 (N is the volume set by the volume SW)"), and the vocal sound is a female voice. When the predetermined production voice is a male voice, the volume of the vocal sound channel is set to a third volume (for example, “N-1”) higher than the second volume. It may be configured to reduce to.

<High range sound effects>
Some players find high-pitched sound effects, such as fixed sounds, jarring. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 40A, when outputting a sound effect in a range higher than a predetermined range (for example, a board sound effect), the volume of the upper speaker 19a is set to be higher than the volume set by the volume SW. You may also lower it. Since the upper speaker 19a is closer to the player's ear than the lower speaker 19b, the volume of the upper speaker 19a is lowered when the high-pitched sound effect is output so that the high-pitched sound effect is not jarring. It becomes possible.

Alternatively, when outputting a sound effect in a sound range higher than a predetermined sound range, the sound source LSI 314 or the like is controlled so that the sound effect output from the lower speaker 19b masks the sound effect output from the upper speaker 19a. You can do it. Since the upper speaker 19a is closer to the player's ear than the lower speaker 19b, the sound effect from the upper speaker 19a is masked when the sound effect in the high frequency range is output, so that the sound effect in the high frequency range is not jarring. It becomes possible to do so.

On the other hand, some players do not feel the high-pitched sound effects jarring. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), when outputting a sound effect in a range higher than a predetermined range (for example, a board sound effect), the volume of the upper speaker 19a is set to be higher than the volume set by the volume SW. May also be raised to lower the volume of the lower speaker 19b below the volume set by the volume SW. Since the sound from the upper speaker 19a is more likely to be transmitted farther than the sound from the lower speaker 19b, raising the volume of the upper speaker 19a when outputting a high-pitched sound effect (for example, a definite sound) appeals to a wider range. (For example, it is possible to appeal the occurrence of a big hit).

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), when outputting a sound effect in a range lower than a predetermined range (for example, a board sound effect), the volume of the lower speaker 19b is set to be higher than the volume set by the volume SW. May be raised to lower the volume of the upper speaker 19a below the volume set by the volume SW. Since the lower speaker 19b is closer to the player's body than the upper speaker 19a, by raising the volume of the lower speaker 19b when outputting a low-pitched sound effect (for example, an intense heat sound), the player is given a predetermined value by vibration. It is possible to appeal to the occurrence of an event (for example, intense heat production) and to fuel the expectations of the player.

<Prize sound>
When there is a start port winning (step X493; Y, step X501; Y), the number of start port signal outputs is updated by +1 in step X522 of the special figure start port switch common process (FIG. 9). Then, when the number of times of starting port signal output is not 0 in the starting port signal editing process (FIG. 21) (step X733; N), the on-data for turning on the starting port signal is saved in the external information output data area. (Step X737). That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 41, when the game ball wins in the start winning opening 36 or when the game ball wins in the normal variable winning device 37 (t21), the external information (starting opening signal) is sent to the game store. It is output to an external device (information collection terminal, amusement park internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in.

In addition, when there is a start opening prize (step X493; Y, step X501; Y), the decorative special figure hold number command prepared in step X539 of the special figure start port switch common process (FIG. 9) is the effect control device. Sent to 300. Then, when the effect control device 300 receives the decorative special figure hold number command, the special figure 1 hold information setting process (step C126) and the special figure 2 hold information setting process (step C128) of the single-shot system command process (FIG. 26) are performed. The start opening winning sound is requested to be output (see step C154 in FIG. 27). That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 41, when the game ball wins in the start winning opening 36 or when the game ball wins in the normal variable winning device 37 (t21), the winning sound (starting opening winning sound) is a speaker. It is output from 19a and 19b.

The output of the winning sound is one set in a predetermined ON period and OFF period. Since the winning sound is separated by providing an OFF period (silence period), it is possible to make the starting memory of the target easy to understand.
Further, the output of external information is also set as one set in a predetermined ON period and OFF period. Since the external information is output at a constant frequency, if a plurality of external information is duplicated and output without providing an OFF period for the external information, it cannot be recognized that the external device has received the plurality of external information. Therefore, by providing an OFF period for the external information, it is possible to prevent misidentification of the external device. Therefore, in the case of external information, when the starting opening prize is continuously generated and the second starting opening winning is performed before the ON period corresponding to the first starting opening winning is completed (t22, t23), After the ON period (output on section) corresponding to the first start opening winning ends and the OFF period elapses, the ON period corresponding to the second starting opening winning starts (t24).

On the other hand, since the winning sound is not output at a certain frequency, even if a plurality of winning sounds are output in duplicate without setting an OFF period for the winning sound, the player can output a plurality of winning sounds. Can be recognized. Therefore, in the case of a winning sound, when the starting opening winning is continuously generated and the second starting opening winning is performed before the ON period corresponding to the first starting opening winning is completed (t22, t23), Even if the ON period corresponding to the first start opening prize has not ended, when the second start opening prize is received, that is, when the decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the second start opening prize is received. Then, the ON period corresponding to the second start opening prize starts (t23). As a result, it is possible to perform a production (a production that notifies the start opening prize) in real time, so that the interest of the game is improved.

<Silent production>
The effect control device 300 can execute a mute effect to mute a specific type of sound (specific sound) among a plurality of types of sounds output from the speakers 19a and 19b.
In the present embodiment, the muffling effect is executed during the generation of the highly expected SP reach (for example, SP3 reach). Specifically, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not to execute the muffling effect when receiving a variation command including information on the variation pattern for executing the highly expected SP reach (for example, SP3 reach). Mute production lottery will be held. This muffling effect lottery is executed, for example, in step C365 of the variable command process (FIG. 25). By executing the muffling effect to mute the specific sound, the player can be given a sense of discomfort such as "different from the muffling of other SP reach (for example, SP1 reach or SP2 reach)". , It can be said that it is a production that raises the expectations of the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, the BGM is set to a specific sound. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 42 (a), the volume level of the BGM channel (for example, CH6), which is the channel to which the BGM is assigned, becomes “0” when the muffling effect is executed. Specifically, when the volume level set by the volume SW (input operation means or volume control switch 335) is set to "N", the BGM channel for the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b at the start of execution of the muffling effect. The first volume reduction control for lowering the volume level from "N" to "0" is performed for the BGM channel for, and at the end of the execution of the muffling effect, the BGM channel for the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b are used. Volume return control for returning the volume level to "N" is performed for the BGM channel.

As described above, in 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). It is configured.
Specifically, for example, the volume control function is selected from the various functions displayed on the display device 41 using the touch panel 29, and the volume control image 43 g as shown in FIG. 42B is displayed. Then, in the state where the volume control image 43g is displayed, the volume level is selected by operating the touch panel 29. In the case of the present embodiment, the volume level is increased by touching the right area of the touch panel 29, and the volume level is decreased by touching the left area of the touch panel 29. After that, when the display time of the volume control image 43g elapses, the volume level is fixed and the volume control image 43g is erased. Since the effect button 25 is not used for the effect when waiting for customers, the volume level may be confirmed (the volume control image 43 g is erased) by operating the effect button 25. That is, when waiting for a customer, in addition to determining the volume level by elapse of the display time of the volume control image 43 g, the effect button 25 is operated before the display time of the volume control image 43 g elapses. You may decide the volume level by doing this, or instead of fixing the volume level when the display time of the volume control image 43g elapses, you can fix the volume level by operating the effect button 25. You may do so.

During the execution of the muffling effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 42C, the notification image 43h notifying that the specific sound is in the muffling state is displayed on the display device 41. The broadcast image 43h is partially different from the volume control image 43g (specifically, the volume control image 43g when the volume of the speakers 19a and 19b is "0"). In the case of the present embodiment, the volume control image 43g includes a character image written in Chinese characters as “volume”, whereas the notification image 43h includes a character image written in katakana as “onryo”. Further, both the volume control image 43g and the notification image 43h include a meter image in which a plurality of (for example, five) rectangles having different lengths are arranged in order of length, but in the volume control image 43g, each corner of the rectangle is a right angle. On the other hand, in the broadcast image 43h, each corner of the rectangle is different in that it is round.

Next, an example of the control executed by the effect control device 300 when the sound deadening effect is executed will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 43 (a).
For example, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), in a state where the “volume SW” is set to the third level of the five levels (“1” to “5” excluding “0”), the SP reach It is assumed that the SP reach for executing the muffling effect has occurred (t31) and it is time to execute the muffling effect (t32). Then, the broadcast image 43h appears on the display device 41, and a command instructing the sound source LSI 314 to start the muffling effect is transmitted. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 lowers the volume level of the BGM channel to "0" while keeping the volume level of the channels other than the BGM channel "3", and puts the BGM in a mute state.

After that, it is assumed that the execution time of the muffling effect has elapsed (t34). Then, the notification image 43h is erased, and a command instructing the end of the muffling effect is transmitted to the sound source LSI 314. As a result, the sound source LSI 314 returns the volume level of the BGM channel to "3", which is the level before the sound deadening effect is executed, and returns the BGM to the sound output state.
In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 43A, when the player adjusts the volume when the muffling effect is not executed (t35), the volume (volume) of the speakers 19a and 19b is reached. While the volume level set by the SW is changed, if the player adjusts the volume while the mute effect is being executed (t33), the volume (volume) of the speakers 19a and 19b is changed. The volume level set by the SW) is not changed. That is, the effect control device 300 sets a volume control non-adjustable period in which the volumes of the speakers 19a and 19b are not changed during the execution of the mute effect.

Therefore, when the muffling effect is started while the volume control image 43g is being displayed, the notification image 43h is displayed instead of the volume control image 43g at the start of the muffling effect, and the volume controllable period (volume control by the player). The period during which the volume can be changed in response to the operation) ends, and the period during which the volume cannot be adjusted (the period during which the volume cannot be changed in response to the volume control operation by the player) begins. .. Then, when the muffling effect ends, the volume controllable period ends and the volume controllable period resumes, and the volume control image 43 g returns to the state before the mute effect is executed (that is, the display of the volume control image 43 g is displayed. Will be resumed).

If the muffling effect is started while the volume control image 43g is being displayed, the notification image 43h may be displayed with priority over the volume control image 43g while the volume control image 43g is displayed. good. Specifically, for example, during the execution of the mute effect, the notification image 43h is displayed on the front side of the volume control image 43g, and a part (or all) of the volume control image 43g is hidden by the notification image 43h (that is,). A part (or all) of the volume control image 43g is invisible), and the muffling effect is completed and the notification image 43h disappears, so that the volume control image 43g returns to the state before the muffling effect is executed. (That is, the entire volume control image 43 g may be returned to a visible state).

Further, the display time of the volume control image 43g may be counted even during the execution of the mute effect. At that time, if the display time of the volume control image 43g elapses during the execution of the mute effect, the volume control image 43g does not return to the state before the execution of the mute effect even if the mute effect ends. That is, when the display time of the volume control image 43g elapses during the execution of the mute effect, the mute effect ends, so that an image other than the notification image 43h and the volume control image 43g (for example, an image corresponding to SP reach) is displayed. It will be displayed on the display device 41.
Further, when the muffling effect is started while the volume control image 43g is being displayed, the volume control image 43g and the notification image 43h may be alternately switched and displayed during the muffling effect execution. With such a configuration, the current volume can be notified by the volume control image 43g, and the BGM can be notified that the BGM is in the mute state by the notification image 43h, so that the interest is improved. In the case of the configuration in which the volume control image 43g and the notification image 43f are alternately displayed and the display time of the volume control image 43g is counted even while the mute effect is being executed, the display time of the volume control image 43g is being executed. After that, the notification image 43h will continue to be displayed until the mute effect is completed, instead of the alternate display.

Since the broadcast image 43h is substantially the same as the volume control image 43g, the player may perform the volume control operation while the broadcast image 43h is being displayed (that is, during the volume control impossible period). Therefore, while the notification image 43h is being displayed, the player performs a volume adjusting operation (volume increasing operation (for example, an operation of touching the right area of the touch panel 29) or a volume decreasing operation (for example, an operation of touching the left area of the touch panel 29)). If so, it can be configured to perform a special effect as a privilege. With such a configuration, the volume control operation by the player is not wasted, and the interest is improved.
As shown in FIG. 43B, for example, the special effect is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit by using the broadcast image 43h. In the example shown in FIG. 43 (b), the scale of the meter image included in the notification image 43h is set to "4" according to the volume adjustment operation (volume increase operation or volume decrease operation) by the player, so that the degree of expectation is high. Suggests that is 80%.
Alternatively, the special effect may be an effect that gradually changes the display mode of the notification image 43h each time the player performs a volume control operation (volume increase operation or volume decrease operation). Specifically, for example, the effect that the shape of the meter image of the broadcast image 43h gradually changes, and the effect that the character image "Onryo" and the character image "MIN / MAX" of the notification image 43h gradually change to Chinese characters. Is also good.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), the special effect is an effect of gradually increasing the volume of the BGM (specific sound) each time the player performs a volume control operation (volume increase operation). May be. However, if the volume adjustment operation (volume increase operation) is executed multiple times during the execution of the mute effect (that is, the notification image 43h is being displayed), the BGM does not exceed the volume set by the volume SW. The volume of (specific sound) will be increased. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 44 (a), the volume adjustment operation (volume increase operation) is performed four times during the execution of the mute effect, but the volume set by the volume SW is “3”. The BGM volume is increased in response to the first volume control operation (t33a), the second volume control operation (t33b), and the third volume control operation (t33c), while the fourth volume control operation (t33c). It does not respond to the volume control operation (t33d). In the example shown in FIG. 44A, the volume of the specific sound is increased by 1 in the special effect, but the volume is not limited to this, and the volume of the specific sound may be increased by 2 in the special effect. However, the volume may be increased at once to the volume set by the volume SW. Further, when the volume adjustment operation performed by the player during the display of the notification image 43h is a volume reduction operation, a specific effect of increasing the volume of the BGM (specific sound) is performed in response to the volume reduction operation. Alternatively, a specific effect of lowering the volume of the BGM (specific sound) may be performed according to the volume reduction operation.

Further, as a special effect, in addition to the effect of changing the volume of the specific sound each time the player performs the volume adjustment operation, the scale of the meter image included in the notification image 43h is displayed in synchronization with the change in the volume of the specific sound. You may make a change. That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the notification image 43h may be used to perform an effect of notifying the current volume of the specific sound.
Alternatively, instead of lowering the volume of the BGM (specific sound) to "0" at once at the start of the mute effect, the player performs a volume adjustment operation (volume increase operation or volume decrease operation) while the notification image 43h is displayed. If this is the case, the volume of the BGM (specific sound) may be gradually (or at once) reduced. At that time, as a special effect, an effect of reducing the scale of the meter image included in the broadcast image 43h may be performed in synchronization with the decrease in the volume of the specific sound.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 45, the special effect is an effect of gradually increasing the types of sounds to be muted each time the player performs a volume control operation (volume increase operation or volume decrease operation). There may be.
As described above, the board sound effect is a sound effect output in connection with the production. In the example shown in FIG. 45, a plurality of channels in charge of the board sound effect are provided, and in response to the first volume adjustment operation (t33a) performed during the execution of the muffling effect, the “board sound effect 1 (for example, winning sound)” is provided. The volume of "" becomes "0", and the volume of "board sound effect 2 (for example, fluctuating sound)" becomes "0" in response to the second volume adjustment operation (t33b) performed during the execution of the muffling effect. It has become.
In addition, as a special effect, in addition to the effect of gradually increasing the type of sound to be muted each time the player performs a volume control operation, the type of sound to be muted is notified (for example, in the muted state). An effect of displaying a certain sound type on the display device 41) may be performed.
Alternatively, at the start of the mute effect, multiple types of sounds are muted, and each time the player performs a volume control operation (volume increase operation or volume decrease operation), the type of sound to be output is gradually changed. You may perform a special production to increase. At that time, as a special effect, in addition to the effect of gradually increasing the type of sound to be output each time the player performs the volume control operation, the type of sound that is in the mute state is notified (for example, mute). An effect of displaying the type of sound in the state on the display device 41) may be performed.

In the present embodiment, the volume of the BGM (specific sound) is reduced to "0" at once at the start of the muffling effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), the volume of the BGM (specific sound) may be gradually reduced to "0" at the start of the muffling effect.
Further, in the case of a configuration in which the volume of the specific sound is gradually reduced to "0" at the start of the muffling effect, the scale of the meter image included in the notification image 43h is gradually reduced in synchronization with the decrease in the volume of the specific sound. You may perform the production to make it. That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the notification image 43h may be used to perform an effect of notifying the current volume of the specific sound.

Further, in the present embodiment, the volume of the BGM (specific sound) is increased to "N (volume set by the volume SW)" at once at the end of the muffling effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example. It is also possible to configure the volume of the BGM (specific sound) to gradually increase to "N" at the end of the muffling effect.
Further, in the case of a configuration in which the volume of the specific sound is gradually increased to "N" at the end of the muffling effect, the scale of the meter image included in the notification image 43h is gradually increased in synchronization with the increase in the volume of the specific sound. You may perform the production to make it.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the muffling effect is started while the volume control image 43g is being displayed, the notification image 43h is displayed instead of the volume control image 43g at the start of the mute effect (volume control image 43g). It is configured to be erased to make the notification image 43h appear), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 47, when the muffling effect is started while the volume control image 43g is being displayed, it is possible to configure the notification image 43h to appear while the volume control image 43g is displayed. ..
Since the volume cannot be adjusted during the display of the notification image 43h (during the execution of the mute effect), the volumes of the speakers 19a and 19b do not change even if the player adjusts the volume. Therefore, in the volume control image 43g displayed together with the notification image 43h, the volume control operation by the player does not change (for example, the scale of the meter image is increased or decreased). When the player performs a volume control operation, the volume control image 43g displayed together with the notification image 43h may be changed. In this case, since the volumes of the speakers 19a and 19b do not change, the actual volume and the volume notified by the volume control image 43g are different. Therefore, in this case, it is necessary to return the volume control image 43g to the state before the sound deadening effect is executed (return to the state showing the actual volume) with the end of the sound deadening effect (erasing the notification image 43h).

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 the sound related to the game effect. 19b), an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means and the sound output means, and the operation means (effect button 25, touch panel 29) that can be operated by the player. , The effect control means can execute the volume control of the sound output from the sound output means based on the operation of the operation means and the specific effect (silence effect) that does not output the specific sound (for example, BGM), and the volume. It is configured so that the volume control image 43 g during the execution of the adjustment and the notification image 43h for notifying that the specific sound is not output during the execution of the specific effect can be displayed on the display means (FIG. 42 (FIG. 42). b), see (c)).

Therefore, as a sound effect, it is possible to execute a specific effect that does not output a specific sound (a mute effect that puts the specific sound in a mute state), and the specific sound is not output by the notification image 43h during the execution of the specific effect. Is possible to notify, so the timing at which the specific sound is no longer output (the timing at which the specific sound is muted) becomes clear. That is, as the sound production, a production that is easy for the player to understand (a production that can be fully enjoyed) is executed, so that the interest of the sound production can be enhanced.

The specific sound is not limited to BGM and can be changed as appropriate. That is, the specific effect (silence effect) is not limited to the effect that does not output BGM, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be a production that does not output the board sound effect (for example, the sound such as "reach", "chance", "extreme heat", etc.) that is output when the reach state is reached, or the decorative special figure start memory display. It may be an effect that does not output the board sound effect (hold change sound) that is output when the display mode changes, or the board sound effect (variation end sound) that is output when temporarily stopped in the revariation effect. It may be an effect that does not output the board sound effect (variation start sound) that is output when the fluctuation display is started again.

Further, in the present embodiment, the specific effect (silence effect) is executed while the SP reach with high expectation (for example, SP3 reach) is generated, but the execution timing of the specific effect is the SP reach with high expectation. It is not limited to the occurrence and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the specific effect may be executed not only during the occurrence of the highly expected SP reach (for example, SP3 reach) but also during the occurrence of other reach, or during the hold change effect (hold change notice). May be executed, or a specific effect may be executed during the pseudo-continuous effect (revariable effect).
Further, in the present embodiment, the specific sound is not output (the specific sound is not emitted) by setting the volume of the channel to which the specific sound is assigned to "0" during the execution of the specific effect (silence effect). However, it is not limited to this. For example, it is also possible to store the audio data dedicated to the specific effect (audio data without the specific sound) in the audio ROM 327 and to reproduce the audio data dedicated to the specific effect while the specific effect is being executed. In the case of this configuration, even if the volume of the channel to which the specific sound is assigned is not set to "0" during the execution of the specific effect, the specific sound is not output (the specific sound is not emitted), so the specific sound is assigned. There is no need to set the channel volume to "0".

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the broadcast image 43h can be configured to be partially different from the volume control image 43g (see FIGS. 42 (b) and 42 (c)).
With this configuration, it is possible to notify that the specific sound is not output by the notification image 43h which is substantially the same as the volume control image 43g during the execution of the specific effect.
The broadcast image 43h is not limited to a partially different image from the volume control image 43g, and can be appropriately changed. For example, the broadcast image 43h may be completely different from the volume control image 43g.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300) sets a period (volume control impossible period) during the execution of the specific effect (silence effect). Can be configured to.
With this configuration, there is the inconvenience that the volume of the sound output means (speakers 19a, 19b) becomes a volume not intended by the player due to the operation (volume adjustment operation) during the execution of the specific effect (silence effect). It becomes possible to avoid it. That is, since the specific sound cannot be heard during the execution of the specific effect, the player repeatedly adjusts the volume in an attempt to increase the volume of the specific sound, and the volume of the sound output means becomes a volume not intended by the player. There is a possibility that the inconvenience will occur. On the other hand, by setting the volume non-adjustable period during the execution of the specific effect, the volume of the sound output means does not change even if the player repeatedly performs the volume adjustment operation during the execution of the specific effect, so that the sound is output. It is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the volume of the means becomes a volume unintended by the player.

The specific sound is not limited to the sound output from before the start to the end of the specific effect (silence effect), and may be any sound output during the execution of the specific effect. That is, the reproduction start timing of the specific sound may be before the start of the specific effect or may be during the execution of the specific effect. Further, the reproduction end timing of the specific sound may be during the execution of the specific effect or after the end of the specific effect.

Further, when another effect is executed in an area different from the display area where the specific effect (silence effect) is executed, and the specific sound is output even in the other effect, the other effect is used. The specific sound may be output even during the execution of the specific effect. Specifically, for example, the SP reach variation effect is executed in the first display area where the specific effect is executed, and the expectation level of the SP reach is suggested as another effect in the second display area different from the first display area. When executing a roulette effect, the board sound effect output during the effect in the first display area (cut-in effect or chance-up effect) is set as a specific sound, and the same board sound effect is also used in the second display area. When outputting (for example, when the same sound as in the cut-in effect or chance-up effect is output when the roulette is stopped), during the execution of the specific effect (silence effect), in the second display area. The board sound effect corresponding to the effect may not be muted, but only the board sound effect corresponding to the effect in the first display area may be muted. That is, in order to make it possible to separately adjust the volume of the sound corresponding to the effect in the first display area (for example, the board sound effect) and the volume of the sound corresponding to the effect in the second display area (for example, the board sound effect). In addition, the sound data corresponding to the effect in the first display area and the sound data corresponding to the effect in the second display area are separately stored in the audio ROM 327, and the sound corresponding to the effect in the first display area is stored. And the sound corresponding to the effect in the second display area may be output from different channels.

<Notice production>
The effect control device 300 can execute the first to third advance notice effects as the advance notice effects regarding the special figure variation display game being executed.
As described above, 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, as described above, 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, a normal variable winning is won. It is possible to aim for a prize in the device 37 (second start winning 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. 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".

48 to 49 show an example of the first notice effect, the second notice effect, and the third notice effect of the present embodiment.
For example, as shown in FIG. 48A, 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 this embodiment, the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the irregular variation is not displayed, but it may be displayed. For example, in step C365 of the variable command processing (FIG. 25), the effect control device 300 performs a first notice effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the first notice effect, and wins the first notice effect lottery. In addition, the first notice effect is executed on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a.
The first notice effect is the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed by the displayed character will be a big hit (or the degree of expectation that the fluctuation pattern of the running special figure fluctuation display game will be a specific fluctuation pattern). It is a production that suggests. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), the state in which the character is displayed on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a is defined as the execution of the first notice effect.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 48A, a date display unit 42b for displaying the date on the effect is provided at the upper part of the display area of the display device 41. For example, in step C365 of the variable command processing (FIG. 25), the effect control device 300 performs a second notice effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the second notice effect, and wins the second notice effect lottery. In addition, the date display unit 42b executes the second notice effect.
The second notice effect is the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed will be a big hit depending on the displayed date (or the degree of expectation that the fluctuation pattern of the running special figure fluctuation display game will be a specific fluctuation pattern). It is a production that suggests. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), a second notice indicates that a specific date (for example, 0/00/00) such as a character's birthday is displayed on the date display unit 42b. It is assumed that the production is being executed.
In the drawing, the date display unit 42b is surrounded by a alternate long and short dash line for convenience, but the actual date display unit 42b may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 48 (a), a small symbol relatively smaller than the decorative identification information that is variablely displayed by the decorative special figure game display unit 42a is varied in the upper part of the display area of the display device 41. A small symbol variation display unit 42c to be displayed is provided.
The effect control device 300 can execute an effect suggesting the current probability set value on the small symbol variation display unit 42c. Specifically, it is possible to suggest the current probability setting value by the stop symbol displayed on the small symbol variation display unit 42c.
In the drawing, for convenience, the small symbol variation display unit 42c is surrounded by a two-dot chain line, but the actual small symbol variation display unit 42c may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 48 (a), for example, in the lower part of the display area of the display device 41, a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory of the main variation among the undigested start memories is displayed on standby. A hold display unit 42d is provided. The decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the standby hold display unit 42d 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 42d, the decorative special figure start memory display at the left 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 left each time it is digested. In the following description, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the undigested start memory may be referred to as "waiting hold".

The effect control device 300 can execute the look-ahead effect on the standby display unit 42d. Specifically, the degree of expectation that the result of the corresponding special figure fluctuation display game will be a big hit (or the degree of expectation that the fluctuation pattern of the corresponding special figure fluctuation display game will be a specific fluctuation pattern) depending on the display mode of waiting hold. ) Can be suggested.
In the drawing, the waiting hold display unit 42d is surrounded by a alternate long and short dash line for convenience, but the actual waiting hold display unit 42d may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 48 (a), for example, in the lower part of the display area of the display device 41, on the left side of the waiting display unit 42d, a start corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed is started. An execution hold display unit 42e for displaying information related to storage is provided. At the start of the main fluctuation, the decorative special figure start storage display on the left end of the decorative special figure start storage display displayed on the waiting hold display unit 42d is moved to the running hold display unit 42e. It has become. In the following description, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory of the special figure variation display game currently being executed may be referred to as "running hold".

For example, in step C365 of the variable command processing (FIG. 25), the effect control device 300 performs a third advance notice effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the third advance notice effect, and wins the third advance notice effect lottery. In addition, the third notice effect is executed by the pending display unit 42e.
In the third notice effect, the degree of expectation that the result of the special figure variation display game being executed will be a big hit (or the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game being executed will be a specific variation pattern depending on the display mode of pending execution. It is a production that suggests the degree of expectation). In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), the state in which the pending hold is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode is defined as the execution of the third notice effect.
In the drawing, for convenience, the running hold display unit 42e is surrounded by a two-dot chain line, but the actual running hold display unit 42e may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like. ..

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 48A, an upper display unit 42f is provided at the upper part of the display area of the display device 41. The upper display unit 42f is a portion with diagonal hatching in FIG. 48A, and includes a gap between the decorative special figure game display unit 42a and the date display unit 42b (hereinafter referred to as “first gap portion 42f1”). , The date display unit 42b and the small symbol variation display unit 42c are not included.
As shown in FIGS. 48 (c) and 49 (a), for example, the effect control device 300 can execute a predetermined effect such as a notification effect or a guidance effect on the upper display unit 42f (at least the first gap portion 42f1). be. Hereinafter, a predetermined effect performed by the upper display unit 42f (at least the first gap portion 42f1) is referred to as a “first gap portion effect”. In the example shown in FIGS. 48 (c) and 49 (a), as the first gap effect, an effect of displaying an effect image notifying that the board effect device 44 has been operated is executed.
In the drawing, the first gap 42f1 is surrounded by a broken line for convenience, but the actual first gap 42f1 may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like.

In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 48 (b) and 49 (b), when both the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed, the first gap portion effect is not executed. It is configured as follows. That is, the effect control device 300 includes an effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a (first notice effect for displaying a character) and an effect on the date display unit 42b (second notice effect for displaying a specific date). The period during which both of the above are executed is set as the first gap effect prohibition period during which the execution of the first gap effect is prohibited. As a result, the display unit (decorative special figure game display unit 42a) for executing the first advance notice effect and the display unit (date display unit 42b) for executing the second advance notice effect can be clearly separated by the first gap portion 42f1. Because it can be done, each production becomes easy to understand.

The first gap portion effect is a notification effect for displaying a notification image for notifying (suggesting, notifying) the player, and a guidance effect for displaying a guidance image for guiding (explaining) to the player. Therefore, in the case of an image other than the notification image and the guide image (for example, a background image, a decorative image, etc.), the upper display unit 42f (at least the first gap portion) regardless of whether or not the first gap portion production prohibition period is in effect. It is possible to display it in 42f1). That is, during the first gap production prohibition period, the display of the notification image and the guidance image on the upper display unit 42f (at least the first gap portion 42f1) is prohibited, whereas the upper display unit 42f (at least the first gap portion 42f1) is prohibited from displaying. Display of other images (images other than the broadcast image and the guide image) in the gap portion 42f1) is not prohibited.

On the other hand, when at least one of the first notice effect and the second notice effect is not executed, the first gap portion effect can be executed. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 48 (c), when the second notice effect is executed but the first notice effect is not executed, the first gap portion effect can be executed. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (a), when the first notice effect is executed but the second notice effect is not executed, the first gap portion effect can be executed. Further, when neither the first notice effect nor the second notice effect is executed, the first gap portion effect can be executed.
Since the first gap portion 42f1 is provided to separate the first notice effect and the second notice effect, when at least one of the first notice effect and the second notice effect is not executed, the first notice effect is performed. There is no need to separate between the second notice production and the second notice production. Therefore, when at least one of the first notice effect and the second notice effect is not executed, the first gap effect prohibition period is not set. As a result, when the effect is not executed on at least one of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a and the date display unit 42b, the gap between the decorative special figure game display unit 42a and the date display unit 42b (first gap portion 42f1). Since it is possible to execute the effect with the display device 41, the display space of the display device 41 can be effectively used.

The first gap effect is not limited to the notification effect of notifying that the board effect device 44 has operated, but is not limited to the notification effect of displaying a notification image for notifying (suggesting, notifying) the player, or the player. If it is a guidance effect that displays a guidance image for guiding (explaining) to, it can be changed as appropriate. For example, the first gap portion effect may be an effect of displaying an effect image that emphasizes the date display unit 42b, that is, an effect of notifying that the second advance notice effect is being executed.
Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 48 (c) and 49 (a), the first gap portion effect is executed by the upper display unit 42f including the first gap portion 42f1, but the first is not limited to this. The first gap portion effect may be executed only by the gap portion 42f1.

The first gap portion 42f1 is also provided between the decorative special figure game display unit 42a and the small symbol variation display unit 42c. Therefore, both the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a (first advance notice effect for displaying the character) and the effect on the date display unit 42b (second advance notice effect for displaying a specific date) are executed. In addition to the period, the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a (the first notice effect to display the character) and the effect on the small symbol variation display unit 42c (the effect suggesting the current probability setting value by the stop symbol). It is also possible to configure the period in which both of the above and the above are executed to be set as the first gap production prohibition period. With this configuration, the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a and the effect on the small symbol variation display unit 42c can be clearly separated by the first gap portion 42f1, so that each effect is easy to understand. Become.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 48A, a lower display unit 42g is provided at the lower part of the display area of the display device 41. The lower display unit 42g is a portion with dot hatching in FIG. 48 (a), and is a gap between the decorative special figure game display unit 42a and the running hold display unit 42e (hereinafter referred to as “second gap portion 42g1”). However, it does not include the waiting display unit 42d and the running hold display unit 42e.
As shown in FIGS. 48 (c) and 49 (b), for example, the effect control device 300 can execute a predetermined effect such as a notification effect or a guidance effect on the lower display unit 42 g (at least the second gap portion 42 g1). Is. Hereinafter, a predetermined effect performed by the lower display unit 42 g (at least the second gap portion 42 g1) is referred to as a “second gap portion effect”. In the examples shown in FIGS. 48 (c) and 49 (b), as the second gap effect, an effect of displaying a telop image indicating that the expectation of a big hit is high when the SP reach is reached is executed.
In the drawing, the second gap portion 42g1 is surrounded by a broken line for convenience, but the actual second gap portion 42g1 may or may not be surrounded by a line or the like.

In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 48 (b) and 49 (a), when both the first notice effect and the third notice effect are executed, the second gap portion effect is not executed. It is configured as follows. That is, the effect control device 300 has an effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a (first advance notice effect for displaying a character) and an effect on the on-execution hold display unit 42e (execution hold on a display mode different from the usual one). The period in which both the third notice effect (3) for displaying the above is executed is set as the second gap effect prohibition period for prohibiting the execution of the second gap effect. As a result, the display unit (decorative special figure game display unit 42a) for executing the first advance notice effect and the display unit (execution hold display unit 42e) for executing the third advance notice effect are clearly separated by the second gap portion 42g1. Because it can be done, each production becomes easy to understand.

The second gap portion effect is a notification effect for displaying a notification image for notifying (suggesting, notifying) the player, and a guidance effect for displaying a guidance image for guiding (explaining) to the player. Therefore, in the case of an image other than the notification image or the guide image (for example, a background image or a decorative image), the lower display portion 42 g (at least the second gap) regardless of whether or not the second gap production prohibition period is in effect. It is possible to display in the part 42g1). That is, during the second gap production prohibition period, the display of the notification image and the guidance image on the lower display unit 42g (at least the second gap portion 42g1) is prohibited, whereas the lower display unit 42g (at least). Display of other images (images other than the broadcast image and the guide image) in the second gap portion 42g1) is not prohibited.

On the other hand, when at least one of the first notice effect and the third notice effect is not executed, the second gap portion effect can be executed. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 48 (c), when the third notice effect is executed but the first notice effect is not executed, the second gap portion effect can be executed. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), when the first notice effect is executed but the third notice effect is not executed, the second gap portion effect can be executed. Further, when neither the first notice effect nor the third notice effect is executed, the second gap portion effect can be executed.
Since the second gap portion 42g1 is provided to separate the first notice effect and the third notice effect, when at least one of the first notice effect and the third notice effect is not executed, the first notice effect is performed. There is no need to separate between the third notice production and the third notice production. Therefore, when at least one of the first notice effect and the third notice effect is not executed, the second gap effect prohibition period is not set. As a result, when the effect is not executed on at least one of the decorative special figure game display unit 42a and the running hold display unit 42e, the gap between the decorative special figure game display unit 42a and the running hold display unit 42e (second). Since the effect can be executed in the gap portion 42g1), the display space of the display device 41 can be effectively used.

The second gap effect is not limited to the guidance effect that guides that the expectation of a big hit is high when the SP reach is reached, and the notification effect that displays a notification image for notifying (suggesting, notifying) the player. , If it is a guidance effect that displays a guidance image for guiding (explaining) to the player, it can be changed as appropriate. For example, the second gap portion effect may be an effect of displaying an effect image that emphasizes the pending display unit 42e, that is, an effect of notifying that the third advance notice effect is being executed.
Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 48 (c) and 49 (b), the second gap portion effect is executed only by the second gap portion 42 g, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second gap portion 42 g1 is included. The second gap portion effect may be executed by the lower display portion 42 g.

The second gap portion 42g1 is also provided between the decorative special figure game display unit 42a and the waiting hold display unit 42d. Therefore, the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a (first notice effect for displaying the character) and the effect on the running hold display unit 42e (third notice for displaying the running hold in a display mode different from the usual one). In addition to the period in which both the effect and the effect are executed, the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a (first notice effect for displaying the character) and the effect on the waiting hold display unit 42d (waiting hold). It is also possible to configure the period in which both the effect suggesting the degree of expectation depending on the display mode) is executed as the second gap effect prohibition period. With this configuration, the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a and the effect on the standby display unit 42d can be clearly separated by the second gap portion 42g1, so that each effect is easy to understand. Become.

Further, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), for example, when the first notice effect is not executed, the effect control device 300 includes a first gap portion 42f1, a decorative special figure game display unit 42a, and a second gap portion 42g1. It is possible to perform an effect that straddles (hereinafter referred to as "multi-display unit effect").
In the present embodiment, whether or not the effect control device 300 executes the multi-display unit effect when the first notice effect lottery is lost and the second notice effect lottery and the third notice effect lottery are won. A multi-display section production lottery to determine whether or not is performed. This multi-display unit effect lottery is executed, for example, in step C365 of the variable command process (FIG. 25). Then, when the multi-display unit effect lottery is won, the multi-display unit effect is executed in the area including at least the first gap portion 42f1, the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, and the second gap portion 42g1.

In the example shown in FIG. 49 (c), after the second advance notice effect is executed (a specific date is displayed on the date display unit 42b), an effect image is displayed from the date display unit 42b to the pending display unit 42e. The multi-display unit effect is executed, and the display mode of the pending hold is changed to a display mode different from the normal display mode by the action of this effect image, and the third notice effect is executed.
In the multi-display unit effect, one image (for example, from the date display unit 42b to the running hold display unit 42e) in an area including at least the first gap portion 42f1, the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, and the second gap portion 42g1 is displayed. It is not limited to the effect of displaying one effect image), and can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the multi-display unit effect, a plurality of images (for example, from the date display unit 42b to the running hold display unit 42e) in an area including at least the first gap portion 42f1, the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, and the second gap portion 42g1 are displayed. It may be an effect of displaying a plurality of images).

Further, whether or not the effect control device 300 expands the decorative special figure game display unit 42a when the second advance notice effect lottery and the third advance notice effect lottery are lost and the first advance notice effect lottery is won. An expanded lottery will be held to determine whether or not.
If the lottery is lost, for example, as shown in FIG. 50 (a), a first gap portion 42f1 (upper display portion 42f) and a second gap portion 42g1 (lower display portion 42g) are provided. That is, the first is a normal size decorative special figure game display unit 42a that does not touch the date display unit 42b (and the small symbol variation display unit 42c) or the running hold display unit 42e (and the waiting hold display unit 42d). Perform a notice production.

On the other hand, when the expanded lottery is won, for example, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), the first gap portion 42f1 (upper display portion 42f) and the second gap portion 42g1 (lower display portion 42g) are not provided. That is, an enlarged size (larger than the normal size) decorative special figure game that is in contact with both the date display unit 42b (and the small symbol variation display unit 42c) and the running hold display unit 42e (and the waiting hold display unit 42d). The first notice effect is executed on the display unit 42a.
The expanded lottery is executed, for example, in step C365 of the variable command process (FIG. 25). That is, at the start of the special figure variation display game, an expanded lottery for the special figure variation display game is executed.

In the present embodiment, the expanded lottery for the special figure variable display game in which the result is a big hit and the special figure variable display game in which SP reach occurs is from the expanded lottery for other special figure variable display games. In the expanded lottery for special figure fluctuation display games where the probability of winning is high and the result is other than a big hit (missing or small hit) and special figure fluctuation display games where SP reach does not occur, other special figure fluctuation display It is set so that the probability of losing is higher than that of a game (a special figure variable display game in which the result is a big hit or a special figure variable display game in which SP reach occurs). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first notice effect is executed by the decorative special figure game display unit 42a having an enlarged size larger than the normal size, that is, the first gap portion 42g1 and the second gap portion 42g1 are not provided. Therefore, it can be suggested that the degree of expectation of a big hit and the degree of expectation that SP reach will occur are high.

From the above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has 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. In the gaming machine provided, the effect control means can execute the first effect (first notice effect) on the first display unit (decorative special figure game display unit 42a) provided in the display area of the display means, and the display is displayed. A second effect (second notice effect) is performed by a second display unit (date display unit 42b) provided on one side (for example, upper side) of the first display unit in the display area of the means so as to be separated from the first display unit. It is feasible, and the third display unit (execution hold display unit 42e) provided on the other side (for example, the lower side) of the first display unit in the display area of the display means apart from the first display unit is the third. When 3 effects (third notice effect) can be executed and at least one of the first effect and the second effect is not executed, one side (for example, the upper side) of the first display unit in the display area of the display means. The fourth effect (first gap effect) is executed by the fourth display unit (first gap portion 42f1 (or upper display unit 42f)) provided adjacent to both the first display unit and the second display unit. It is possible (see FIGS. 48 (c) and 49 (a)), and when at least one of the first effect and the third effect is not being executed, the other side of the display area of the display means is the other side of the first display unit. A fifth effect (second) is performed by a fifth display unit (second gap portion 42 g1 (or lower display unit 42 g)) provided adjacent to both the first display unit and the third display unit (for example, on the lower side). It is configured so that the gap effect) can be executed (see FIGS. 48 (c) and 49 (b)).

That is, when both the first effect (first notice effect) and the second effect (second notice effect) are being executed, the fourth effect (first gap portion effect) is not executed, so the first effect is executed. The first display unit (decorative special figure game display unit 42a) and the second display unit (date display unit 42b) for executing the second effect can be clearly separated by the fourth display unit (first gap portion 42f1). .. Further, when both the first effect (first notice effect) and the third effect (third notice effect) are being executed, the fifth effect (second gap portion effect) is not executed, so the first effect is executed. The first display unit (decorative special figure game display unit 42a) and the third display unit (running hold display unit 42e) for executing the third effect are clearly separated by the fifth display unit (second gap portion 42g1). Can be done. Therefore, since each effect is easy to understand, it is possible to perform a highly interesting effect in the entire display area of the display means (display device 41).

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the effect control means (effect control device 300) is not executing the first effect (first notice effect), the second effect (second notice effect) and the second effect. The effects (multi-display unit effects) related to the three effects (third notice effect) are the fourth display unit (first gap portion 42f1 (or upper display unit 42f)) and the first display unit (decorative special figure game display unit). It can be configured to be feasible across the 42a) and the fifth display unit (second gap portion 42g1 (or lower display unit 42g)) (see FIG. 49 (c)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to perform a dynamic effect over a plurality of display units, so that the interest of the game is improved.

The first effect is not limited to the first notice effect for displaying the character, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, a reach variation effect (variation display in the reach mode) or a revariation effect may be used. Further, the first display unit is not limited to the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, and can be appropriately changed.
The second effect is not limited to the second notice effect that displays a specific date, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the second display unit is not limited to the date display unit 42b and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the small symbol variation display unit 42c may be used.
The third effect is not limited to the third notice effect that displays the pending hold in a display mode different from the usual one, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the third display unit is not limited to the execution hold display unit 42e, and can be appropriately changed. For example, the standby display unit 42d may be used.
The fourth effect is not limited to the notification effect of notifying that the board effect device 44 has operated, and can be appropriately changed.
The fifth effect is not limited to the guide effect that guides that the expectation of a big hit is high when it comes to SP reach, and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, one side of the first display unit is not limited to one side in the vertical direction of the first display unit (upper side in the case of the present embodiment). As shown in FIGS. 51 (a) to 51 (c), one side of the first display unit is one side in the left-right direction of the first display unit (decorative special figure game display unit 42a) (left side in the example shown in FIG. 51). ) May be.
Further, the other side of the first display unit is not limited to the other side in the vertical direction of the first display unit (lower side in the case of the present embodiment). The other side of the first display unit is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 51 (a) to 51 (c), the other side in the left-right direction of the first display unit (decorative special figure game display unit 42a) (right side in the example shown in FIG. 51). ) May be. In the example shown in FIG. 51 (c), since the effect (first notice effect) on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a is not executed, the first between the decorative special figure game display unit 42a and the date display unit 42b. The production (here, the guidance production that guides that the expectation of the big hit is high when the SP reach is reached) is executed in the 1 gap portion 42f1. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 51 (c), since the effect (first notice effect) on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a is not executed, the decorative special figure game display unit 42a and the running hold display unit 42e An effect (here, an effect of displaying an effect image that emphasizes the pending display unit 42e, that is, an effect of notifying that the third advance notice effect is being executed) is executed in the second gap portion 42g1 between the spaces. ing.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying a game (decorative special figure variable display game) for variablely displaying identification information (decorative identification information), and the result of the game can be obtained. A gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when a special result is obtained, the effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display means is provided, and the effect control means is the display means. In the display area, a plurality of display units (decorative special figure game display unit 42a, date display unit 42b, small symbol variation display unit 42c, waiting hold display unit 42d, running hold display unit 42e, first It is possible to provide one gap 42f1 (or upper display 42f) and second gap 42g1 (or lower display 42g)), and the number of display units provided in the display area is determined by the result of the game as a special result. It is configured so that it can be made different according to the degree of expectation (see FIGS. 50 (a) and 50 (b)).

Therefore, not only can a plurality of effects be executed at the same time, but also the degree of expectation that the result of the game will be a special result can be notified by the number of display units provided in the display area of the display means (display device 41), so that the entire display area can be notified. It is possible to perform a highly interesting production in.
The display units that can be provided in the display area of the display means (display device 41) include a decorative special figure game display unit 42a, a date display unit 42b, a small symbol variation display unit 42c, a standby hold display unit 42d, and an execution unit. It is not limited to the middle hold display unit 42e, the first gap portion 42f1 (or the upper display unit 42f), and the second gap portion 42g1 (or the lower display unit 42g), and can be appropriately changed.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300) has a first display unit (decorative special figure game display unit 42a) and a first display unit (decorative special figure game display unit 42a) in the display area of the display means (display device 41). It is possible to provide two display units (date display unit 42b) and a third display unit (first gap portion 42f1 (or upper display unit 42f)) that separates the first display unit and the second display unit. When the expectation degree is the first expectation degree, a third display unit is provided so that the first display unit and the second display unit are not adjacent to each other (see FIG. 50A), and the expectation degree is the first expectation degree. When the second expectation is higher than that, the third display unit may not be provided so that the first display unit and the second display unit are adjacent to each other (see FIG. 50 (b)).

With this configuration, it is possible to notify the degree of expectation that the result of the game will be a special result depending on whether or not the first display unit and the second display unit are adjacent to each other. Therefore, the display means (display device). It is possible to perform a highly interesting production in the entire display area of 41).
In the present embodiment, the smaller the number of display units provided in the display area of the display means (display device 41), the higher the expectation that the result of the game will be a special result, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the larger the number of display units provided in the display area of the display means (display device 41), the higher the expectation that the result of the game will be a special result.
Further, the first display unit is not limited to the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, and can be appropriately changed.
Further, the second display unit is not limited to the date display unit 42b and can be changed as appropriate.
Further, the third display unit is not limited to the first gap portion 42f1 (or the upper display unit 42f) and can be appropriately changed. For example, the second gap portion 42g1 (or the lower display unit 42g) may be used. ..

As the first notice effect (effect on the decoration special figure game display unit 42a), an effect suggesting that the display mode of the pending hold is changed is executed, and after the first notice effect is executed, the decoration special figure game An effect of displaying an effect image from the display unit 42a to the running hold display unit 42e is executed, and the display mode of the running hold changes to a display mode different from the normal display mode due to the action of this effect image, and the third notice effect is performed. It may be configured to be executed. In that case, since a part of the effect image is displayed in the second gap 42g1, it is preferable not to display an image other than the effect image in the second gap 42g1 while the effect image is being displayed. That is, an effect straddling the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, the second gap portion 42g1, and the running hold display unit 42e (for example, the decorative special drawing game display unit 42a, the second gap portion 42g1, and the running hold display unit 42e). An effect of displaying a predetermined image (an image related to the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a or an image related to the effect on the running hold display unit 42e) may be executed. In this case, by surrounding at least the second gap portion 42g1 with a line or the like, each display unit (decorative special figure game display unit 42a, the second gap portion 42g1, and the running hold display unit 42e) can be clearly separated.

Further, the effect of straddling the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, the first gap portion 42f1, and the date display unit 42b may be executed. Specifically, for example, a predetermined image (an image related to the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a (for example, for example) over the decorative special figure game display unit 42a, the first gap portion 42f1, and the date display unit 42b. A character image of "chance" suggesting that the jackpot expectation is high) and an image related to the production on the date display unit 42b (for example, a character image of "attention to the date" that encourages attention to the date) are displayed. You may perform the production to do. In this case, by surrounding at least the first gap portion 42f1 with a line or the like, each display unit (decorative special drawing game display unit 42a, the first gap portion 42f1 and the date display unit 42b) can be clearly separated.

Further, in a state where the effect on the date display unit 42b is not executed and both the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a and the effect on the pending display unit 42e are executed, the upper display unit 42f ( At least in the first gap portion 42f1), an image suggesting an effect related to the effect being executed (how many times the display mode of the pending hold changes, what kind of display mode the hold being executed changes, and the like). You may execute the effect) to display.
Further, the effect on the pending display unit 42e is not executed, and the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a and the effect on the date display unit 42b are both executed, and the lower display unit 42g. (At least the second gap portion 42g1) may perform an effect related to the effect being executed (an effect of displaying an image suggesting when a specific date is displayed on the date display unit 42b).

Further, the direction of the effect on each display unit (for example, the direction in which the image operates and the direction in which the image flows) may be configured to be different from that of the adjacent display unit. With such a configuration, each effect becomes easier to understand, so that it is possible to perform a highly interesting effect in the entire display area of the display means (display device 41). Specifically, for example, the direction of the effect on the decorative special figure game display unit 42a is changed from right to left, with the date display unit 42b, the small symbol variation display unit 42c, the running hold display unit 42e, and the waiting hold display unit 42d. It is possible to clarify the difference by setting the direction of the effect from top to bottom and the direction of the effect in the first gap 42f1 and the second gap 42g1 from left to right. Further, the direction of the effect on the other display unit (for example, the portion of the upper display unit 42f other than the first gap portion 42f1 and the portion of the lower display unit 42g other than the second gap portion 42g1) is different from the above. (For example, from the upper left to the lower right, from the upper right to the lower left) makes the production even easier to understand.

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 Game machine 19a Upper speaker (sound output means)
19b Lower speaker (sound output means)
25 Direction button (operation means)
29 Touch panel (operation means)
41 Display device (display means)
42a Ornamental special figure game display section (first display section)
42b Date display section (second display section)
42e Running hold display (3rd display)
42f1 1st gap (4th display, 3rd display)
42g1 2nd gap (5th display)
43g Volume control image 43h Notification image 300 Production control device (Production control means)
327 Voice ROM (storage means)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine including a display means capable of displaying an image related to a game effect, a sound output means capable of outputting sound, and an effect control means for controlling the display means and the sound output means.
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
It is equipped with a storage means for storing music data, voice data, and specific sound data.
The effect control means is
It has a plurality of channels for output to the sound output means, and can be output at the same time by reproducing different data for each channel.
The volume of the sound output from the sound output means can be adjusted in response to the operation of the operation means.
A gaming machine characterized in that a notification image can be displayed on the display means and the specific sound can be muted while a predetermined effect is being executed.

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