JP2022099464A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that increases the interest in a game compared to a conventional one.SOLUTION: In a game machine of the present invention, a performance control board, in a customer waiting state, can execute a first customer waiting performance from the end of variation display until a demonstration standby period elapses, execute a first customer waiting demonstration performance until the customer waiting demonstration period elapses, further execute the customer waiting demonstration performance even after the customer waiting demonstration period elapses, and set a valid period in which a player's movement can be detected by a sword pattern unit during the variation display and the customer waiting state. In the valid period during the variation display, when the player's movement is detected by the sword pattern unit, a first mode performance is executed and, in the valid period during the customer waiting state, when the player's movement is detected, a second mode performance is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6-1

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, if there is no hold or a prize after the special symbol has stopped changing, the pachinko machine is configured to shift to a customer waiting state. Then, in the main display device in the customer waiting state, a demonstration that appeals to the player to continue the game after a certain period of time has passed while the staging symbol in the stopped state due to the change stop of the special symbol is displayed. The effect was displayed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-081001

In the conventional gaming machine as described above, in the customer waiting state, the display of the effect symbol in the stopped state and the display of the demo effect are repeatedly displayed on the main display device, so that the game for the player in the customer waiting state is performed. There was room to improve the appeal of the continuation of.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and one of the purposes thereof is to improve the appealing power of the player to continue playing the game in the waiting state of the gaming machine as compared with the conventional case. In the end, it is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of gaming.

The present invention has been made to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, and can be realized as the following application examples. It should be noted that the reference numerals and supplementary explanations in parentheses in this column indicate the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help the understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention in any way. ..

[Application example]
In order to solve the above problem, the gaming machine (gaming machine 100), which is an application example to which the invention of the present application is applied, executes variable display of the identification information (special symbol) based on the establishment of the starting condition, and the identification information is preliminarily displayed. A display control means (staging control board 320) that controls a display means (main display device 131) capable of displaying a predetermined image in a game machine capable of performing a special game advantageous to the player when stopped in a predetermined special mode. ), Volume adjusting means (directing operation stick 136) capable of adjusting the volume of the sound output from the sound output means (voice output device 331) by the operation of the player, and motion detecting means capable of detecting the movement of the player. (Sword handle unit 135) and a valid period setting means (staging control board 320) capable of setting a valid period during which the motion of the player can be detected by the motion detecting means during the fluctuation display and the customer waiting state. In the customer waiting state in which the variation display is not executed, the display control means provides a first customer waiting effect (from the end of the variation display until the first time (demo waiting period) elapses. FIGS. 7-2 (d) to (f) and 8-2 (d) to (f) are executed, and the second time (customer waiting demo period) elapses after the first time elapses. A second customer waiting effect (first customer waiting demo effect: FIG. 6-2) different from the first customer waiting effect is executed, and the second customer waiting effect has passed the second time. It can be executed later (second customer waiting demo production: Fig. 6-2), and the volume is adjusted according to the operation of the volume adjusting means after the third time has elapsed from the end of the fluctuation display. When a sound adjustable display (sound adjustment image OC) that can be recognized as possible is executed, and the player's motion is detected by the motion detecting means during the valid period during the variable display, the first step is taken. When the mode effect (FIG. 7-5) is executed and the player's motion is detected by the motion detecting means during the valid period while waiting for the customer, the second aspect different from the first aspect effect. The gist is to execute the staging (Fig. 7-3 (j-1), (j-2), Fig. 8-3 (j-1), (j-2)).

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the appeal of the continuation of a game and improve the interest of the game in a state of waiting for customers of the gaming machine, as compared with the conventional case.

It is a front view of the gaming machine 100 of 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 which shows the state which the glass frame 150 and the inner frame 170 are opened with respect to the outer frame 160. It is a figure which shows the functional block of a game machine 100. It is a figure for demonstrating the main ROM 301b of the main control board 300. It is a figure which showed an example of the jackpot / hit determination table T1. It is a figure which showed an example of the symbol determination table T2. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the main RAM 301c of the main control board 300. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the staging control board 320. It is explanatory drawing which shows schematically the pre-determination information storage area 320c3 provided in the sub-RAM 320c. It is a figure explaining the transition of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the schematic flow of the process executed by the main control board 300. It is explanatory drawing which shows the list of the processing executed in the staging control board 320. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol stop process which is one of the processes in the main control board 300. It is a flowchart explaining the transition determination process to the time saving game state and the end determination process of the time saving gaming state. It is a figure explaining the end time of the time saving game state 3 and the time saving game state 4. It is a figure explaining the detail of the information display 302c. It is a figure explaining the specific example of the counting period of a base value B. It is a figure which shows the display effect example for each effect mode. It is a figure which shows the display effect example of the hold number. It is a figure explaining the time saving rush effect and the display effect executed before the end of the time saving game state 1 and the time saving game state 2 at the time of transition to the time saving game state 1 and the time saving game state 2. FIG. It is a figure explaining the display effect executed before and after the transition to the time saving game state 3 or the time saving game state 4. It is a figure explaining the display effect at the end of time-saving game states 1 to 4. It is a figure explaining the transition of the state of the gaming machine 100 after the fluctuation stop, and the outline of the display mode of the main display device 131. It is a figure explaining the outline of the customer waiting demonstration production. It is a timing chart (1) when the fluctuation effect in a normal game state ends and it becomes a customer waiting state. It is a figure which shows the effect example at various timings of FIG. 7-1. It is a figure which shows the effect example at various timings of FIG. 7-1. It is a figure which shows the production example at the time of winning a prize while waiting for a customer. It is a figure which shows the production example when the sword handle unit is operated during the variation display. It is a timing chart in the case where the variation effect in the time saving game state 3 is finished and the customer is waiting. It is a figure which shows the effect example at various timings of FIG. 8-1. It is a figure which shows the effect example at various timings of FIG. 8-1. It is a timing chart (2) in the case where the fluctuation effect in the normal game state ends and the customer waits state. It is a figure which shows the production example at various timings of FIG. 9-1. It is a figure which shows the production example in other embodiment.

Hereinafter, the gaming machine 100 as an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not limit the present invention, and not all of the elements and combinations thereof described in the embodiments are essential for the means for solving the present invention. do not have.

[Explanation of gaming machine 100]
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine frame of the gaming machine 100 showing a state in which the glass frame 150 and the inner frame 170 are opened with respect to the outer frame 160. The gaming machine 100 launches a gaming ball based on the launching operation of the player, and when the gaming ball wins a prize in a specific winning device, a pachinko game in which a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out to the player based on the winning. It is a machine.

In the following description, the left-right direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as "X direction", in particular, the right direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as "+ X direction", and the left direction of the gaming machine 100 is referred to as "-X". Also called "direction". Further, the vertical direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as "Y direction", in particular, the upward direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as "+ Y direction", and the downward direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as "-Y direction". Further, the depth direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as "Z direction", in particular, the direction toward the back side of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as "+ Z direction", and the direction toward the front side with respect to the gaming machine 100 is " Also called "-Z direction".

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 100 has an outer frame 160 attached to the island equipment of the game store, and an inner frame rotatably supported by the outer frame 160 on the front side of the outer frame 160. The 170 and the glass frame 150 rotatably supported by the inner frame 170 on the front side of the inner frame 170 are provided. A glass member 151 is detachably provided on the glass frame 150 from the back side. Further, at a predetermined position of the glass frame 150, a lock unit 190 for making the glass frame 150 and the inner frame 170 openable / closable with respect to the outer frame 160 and making the upper unit 180 removable is provided. It is provided. Further, a glass frame opening switch (not shown) for detecting that the glass frame 150 has been opened is provided at a predetermined position of the glass frame 150, and the inner frame 170 is opened at a predetermined position of the inner frame 170. An inner frame opening switch (not shown) is provided to detect that the operation has been performed.

The inner frame 170 is provided with a main mechanism constituting the gaming machine 100, various parts, a substrate, and the like, and a gaming board unit 102 is detachably provided. A game area 106 is provided between the glass member 151 and the game board unit 102. The game area 106 includes a game ball flow area in which the game ball flows down and a display screen area of the main display device 131.

The game board unit 102 includes a game board 102A constituting the game area 106, a character unit 102B including various movable accessories, a main display device 131, and an effect control board unit 102C including an effect control board 320. It is composed of a main control board unit 102D including a main control board 300. The game board 102A of the game board unit 102 has an opening 102AZ. The main display device 131 is arranged in this opening 102AZ. This makes it easier for the player to visually recognize the main display device 131. Further, in the game board unit 102, the surface on the player side is also referred to as a front side surface, and the surface on the back side (the surface opposite to the front side surface) is also referred to as a back surface.

A staging operation unit BSU is provided on the lower side of the glass frame 150. The staging operation unit BSU is provided with a sword handle unit 135 and a staging operation stick 136. Further, an upper plate 128 is provided on the back side of the staging operation unit BSU, and a launch handle device 103 is provided on the lower right side of the staging operation unit BSU. Further, on the upper side of the glass frame 150, an upper unit 180 that performs a predetermined related operation when a predetermined gaming state is reached is provided so as to cover a part of the upper portion of the glass frame 150. The upper unit 180 is attached to the outer frame 160 and is configured to engage with the glass frame 150. The left and right sides of the glass frame 150 are provided with a first side display device 132 and a second side display device 133 for displaying an effect during gaming and non-gaming.

The upper plate 128 is a plate for storing a game ball for firing in the game area 106. The game ball stored in the upper plate 128 is led out to the launch rail (not shown), guided by the launch handle device 103 to the guide rail (not shown) via the launch rail with a predetermined launch intensity, and the game is played. It is fired in the area 106 (game ball flow area). In this case, the game ball launched from the launch handle device 103 passes through the left side route 106a or the right side route 106b of the game ball flow area included in the game area 106 due to the rotation operation of the launch handle device 103 by the player. do. Specifically, when the player rotates the launch handle device 103 relatively weakly, the game ball launched from the launch handle device 103 may pass through the left route 106a. On the other hand, when the player rotates the launch handle device 103 relatively strongly, the game ball launched from the launch handle device 103 may pass through the right route 106b.

At the center of the staging operation unit BSU, a sword handle unit 135 that imitates the form of the handle portion of the sword is arranged. The sword handle unit 135 usually has a sword handle button capable of performing a decision operation (operation input) during a game, a sword handle button detection switch 137 for detecting the operation of the sword handle button, and a sword handle button. Button drive equipped with a button drive motor for changing between a state and a protruding state located above the normal state, and a button vibration motor for changing the sword handle button into a normal state and a vibration state that vibrates in a predetermined mode. A button light emitting LED for changing the device and the sword handle button into a light off state and a light emission state in a predetermined mode is provided, and a player can input predetermined information to the game machine 100. .. Further, on the left side of the staging operation unit BSU, a staging operation stick 136, which is a joy tech operated when the player adjusts the volume or the like of the gaming machine 100, is provided.

In the game area 106, the upper accessory unit 154 is located at the back side of the upper portion, the lower accessory unit 156 is located at the lower portion of the game ball flow area, and these units are sandwiched between the game board 102A. A light guide panel unit 181 having a light guide panel arranged so as to cover the movable accessory and the main display device 131 is provided.

The upper bonus unit 154 and the lower bonus unit 156 are movable bonuses (so-called gimmicks) provided in the bonus unit 102B, and have various modes depending on the operation or movement of a predetermined mode according to the progress of the game or the like. It is designed to perform the production of. Further, the light guide panel unit 181 includes a light guide panel made of a resin such as transparent acrylic, and a light emitting unit for allowing light to enter the light guide panel. In the light guide panel unit 181, the effect display displayed on the main display device 131 is made visible through the light guide panel, and a part of the panel is made to emit light by the light incident from the light emitting unit to emit a design or the like. Can be displayed. In the present embodiment, the "movable character" is interpreted to mean a moving character, and the "character" is broadly defined to include both a movable character and a non-moving immovable character. It shall be interpreted as.

A first starting device 112 having a starting area in which a game ball can enter is provided in a region substantially below the center of the game area 106. The first starting device 112 is a general winning device type winning device, and when a game ball wins a prize, a big hit random number is acquired, a big hit determination is performed, and a predetermined prize ball (for example, three) is paid out. .. Further, above the first starting device 112, the game ball does not pass between the nails, mainly in the middle of the left side route 106a of the game ball flow area, so-called warp, and enters the first starting device 112. It is equipped with a stage 140 that facilitates it. The game ball that has entered the stage 140 may return to the game ball flow area from a predetermined notch in the stage 140 after staying in the stage 140.

Further, in the area on the lower right side of the game area 106, a second starting device 115 having a starting area in which the game ball can enter is provided. The second starting device 115 is a so-called attacker-type electric accessory, a starting port is provided at the lower portion thereof, and a movable piece 115b is provided on the upper side of the starting port, and the movable piece 115b is a game board. It is movably controlled into a protruding state protruding from the 102A and a retracted state pulling into the game board 102A. Then, when the movable piece 115b is in the retracted state, the game ball is guided into the second starting device 115 from the starting port, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting device 115. On the contrary, when the movable piece 115b is in the protruding state, the game ball does not enter the starting port, and the game ball cannot win the second starting device 115. That is, in the second starting device 115, when the movable piece 115b is in the protruding state, there is no chance of winning the game ball, and when the movable piece 115b is in the retracted state, the chance of winning the game ball is increased. When the game ball wins a prize, the second starting device 115 acquires a jackpot random number and makes a jackpot determination as in the case of the first starting device 112, and for example, the same prize ball (3) as the first starting device 112. Pieces) will be paid out.

Further, in the area on the right side of the game area 106, a normal symbol operating gate 113b having a normal area through which the game ball can pass, a first large winning device 117 in which the game ball can enter, and a game ball can enter. The second big prize device 127 and the like are provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 113b, a hit random number and a normal symbol random number are acquired and a hit determination or the like is performed. Even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuating gate 113b, the prize ball based on the passage is not paid out.

The first prize-winning device 117 is a so-called attacker-type electric accessory, and an opening is provided at the lower portion thereof, and a movable piece 117b is provided on the upper side of the opening, and the movable piece 117b is the first. 2 Similar to the movable piece 115b of the starting device 115, the movable piece is movably controlled into a protruding state protruding from the game board 102A and a retracted state pulling into the game board 102A. Then, when the movable piece 117b is in the retracted state, the game ball is guided into the first prize-winning device 117 from the opening, and the game ball can win the first prize-winning device 117 (this state is "opened" or "opened" or ". Also called "open state"). Further, when a game ball wins a prize in the first prize-winning device 117, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 pieces) is paid out. On the contrary, when the movable piece 117b is in the protruding state, the game ball does not enter the opening and the game ball cannot win the first big winning device 117 (this state is also called "blocked" or "blocked state". ).

The second prize-winning device 127 is a so-called attacker-type electric accessory, and an opening is provided at the lower portion thereof, and a movable piece 127b is provided on the upper side of the opening, and the movable piece 127b is the second. 2 Similar to the movable piece 115b of the starting device 115 and the movable piece 117b of the first prize-winning device 117, the game board is in a protruding state in which the game ball cannot win the second prize-winning device 127 by protruding from the game board 102A. By pulling it into the 102A, the game ball is movably controlled into a pulled-in state in which the second big winning device 127 can win a prize. Further, when a game ball wins a prize in the second prize-winning device 127, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 pieces) is paid out. Further, a winning assisting device (not shown) is provided above the second major winning device 127. This winning assisting device is adapted to stay on the movable piece 127b for a predetermined time when a plurality of game balls passing through the right route 106b of the game area 106 pass through the movable piece 127b in the blocked state. The movable piece 127b is opened at predetermined time intervals, and a plurality of stagnant game balls are simultaneously entered into the second large prize-winning device 127, thereby improving the interest of the player.

At the bottom of the game area 106, game balls that have not entered any of the first starter 112, the second starter 115, the first prize-winning device 117, and the second prize-winning device 127 are discharged. An out port 111 for this purpose is provided. Further, in the area on the right side of the game area 106, a cover 116 that covers the normal symbol operating gate 113b, the second starting device 115, the first prize-winning device 117, and the second prize-winning device 127 from the front side is provided. The cover 116 is formed with a guiding portion protruding toward the game board 102A in order to guide the game ball to the second starting device 115, the first winning device 117, and the second winning device 127.

A main display device 131 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 106, and the main display device 131 displays an image while the game is not being played. , Display an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, a plurality of effect symbols for notifying the determination result of the jackpot are variably displayed based on the winning of the game ball of the first start device 112 and the second start device 115, and a combination of specific effect symbols (for example, for example). 777 etc.) is stopped and the confirmed stop is displayed, so that the big hit is notified as the big hit determination result. That is, when the game ball wins the first starting device 112 and the second starting device 115, the effect symbol changes the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 120 and the second special symbol display 122, which will be described later. It is displayed in a variable manner according to the display, and is stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. That is, the timing of the variation display of the effect symbol by the main display device 131 and the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 120 and the second special symbol display 122 are synchronized. In addition, a big hit may be won by displaying various images, characters, etc., or displaying a look-ahead effect of the hold display related to the special symbol during the variable display of the effect symbol. It is also giving the player a sense of expectation. In this embodiment, the main display device 131 is used as a liquid crystal display device, but a plasma display, an organic EL display, a projector, a so-called 7-segment LED, a dot matrix, a rotating drum, or the like may be used. A display device may be used.

The main display device 131 is arranged substantially in the center of the game board unit 102, and three effect symbols are variablely displayed to display various effects. The effect displayed on the main display device 131 is executed based on the effect pattern described later. Hereinafter, the effect displayed on the main display device 131 is also simply referred to as a “display effect”. In the display effect on the main display device 131, in the case of winning in the jackpot determination described later, that is, in the case of a jackpot, three effect symbols are finally stopped and displayed to represent a jackpot symbol array (for example, "" Display doublet) such as "7,7,7". In addition, in the display effect, if the player loses the prize in the jackpot determination described later, that is, if there is a loss, the three effect symbols are finally stopped and displayed to represent the loss, and the loss symbol arrangement (for example, "2, 5"). , 1 ”is displayed. As a result, the player can recognize the result of the jackpot determination.

A display 125 is provided on the lower left side of the game area 106. The display 125 includes a normal symbol display 118, a normal symbol hold display 119, a first special symbol display 120, a second special symbol display 122, a first special symbol hold display 123, and a second display. It has a special symbol hold indicator 124. Details of the display 125 will be described later.

When the player performs a so-called "left-handed hit" in which the firing handle device 103 is kept rotated at a small angle of rotation, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left side area in the game area 106. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called "right-handed hit" in which the firing handle device 103 is maintained in a state of being rotated at a large angle of rotation, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right side area in the game area 106. Therefore, "right-handed" is required when the ball is entered into the normal symbol actuating gate 113b, the second starting device 115, the first prize-winning device 117, or the second prize-winning device 127.

The first starting device 112 is a starting device that is always open. On the other hand, the second starting device 115 is normally blocked by the movable piece 115b. The movable piece 115b opens the second starting device 115 based on the determination result of the collision determination on condition that the game ball enters the normal symbol operating gate 113b. In this case, a state in which the game ball is easy to enter is created. When the game ball enters the first starting device 112 or the second starting device 115, a jackpot random number, various symbol random numbers (big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number, time saving symbol random number), reach random number, and fluctuation The pattern random number is acquired, and the following three determinations can be executed. (1) Judgment as to whether or not to execute a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player (hereinafter, also referred to as a jackpot determination). (2) On the display 125, a determination (hereinafter, also referred to as a symbol determination) of a symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a special symbol) indicating whether or not it is a jackpot for notifying the result of the jackpot determination. (3) In the display effect on the main display device 131, a determination as to whether or not to perform reach (hereinafter, also referred to as a reach determination) and a determination as to which variation pattern is to be used among a plurality of variation patterns (hereinafter, also referred to as reach determination). , Also called fluctuation pattern judgment).

Here, the "big hit game" is composed of a plurality of round games (for example, 10R), and in each round, the first big winning device 117 or the second is performed in a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). This is a special game that opens the big prize device 127. However, in each round, the game ends when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the first big prize device 117 or the like. Further, the "small hit game" is a game in which the first big prize device 117 or the second big prize device 127 is opened in the time when the game ball can win a prize (for example, 1.8 seconds). Further, "reach" means that, of the three staging symbols that are variablely displayed on the main display device 131, two staging symbols are stopped and displayed, and the two staging symbols constitute the jackpot symbol array. It refers to the case where two of the two are configured. For example, in the main display device 131, two of the three staging symbols that are variablely displayed are stopped and displayed, and the two staging symbols are in the same state. In this case, the staging symbols constituting two of the three staging symbols constituting the jackpot symbol array are also referred to as reach symbols. In the following description, the determination executed on the condition that the game ball that has passed through the first starting device 112 is won is also referred to as "special 1 big hit determination" or "first special symbol determination", and the second starting device 115 is reached. The determination executed on the condition that the game ball is won is also referred to as "special 2 big hit determination" or "second special symbol determination".

Further, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 113b, a winning random number is acquired, and a determination as to whether or not to open the movable piece 115b of the second starting device 115 is executed. In the following, the determination executed on the condition that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 113b will be referred to as "collision detection" and "normal symbol determination". In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning in the normal symbol determination, that is, the probability of determining that the movable piece 115b is released is a specification that changes depending on the gaming state of the gaming machine 100.

In the first big prize device 117, the movable piece 117b is opened according to the result of the big hit determination. The first prize-winning device 117 is normally blocked by the movable piece 117b. On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot game is executed in which the movable piece 117b is operated to open the first jackpot winning device 117. Therefore, the player can obtain more prize balls by performing "right-handed" during the jackpot game as compared with the case where the jackpot game is not performed. The second big prize device 127 is opened at the time of the big hit game according to the judgment result of the big hit determination by operating the movable piece 127b in substantially the same manner as the first big prize device 117.

(Explanation of display 125)
The display 125 mainly displays information related to the jackpot symbol determination and the normal symbol determination, and the first special symbol display 120, the second special symbol display 122, the first special symbol hold display 123, and the second special symbol hold. It has a display 124, a normal symbol display 118, and a normal symbol hold display 119. Although the display 125 is not specifically shown, it is determined that each LED is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and each LED corresponds to each of the above-mentioned indicators such as the first special symbol display 120. It also has a display that makes it easy to do.

When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 120 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then displays the stop, and the determination result of the jackpot determination in the first special symbol determination is based on the stop-displayed special symbol. Is notified. On the first special symbol display 120, as a determination result of the jackpot determination, a jackpot symbol indicating that the jackpot is a big hit or a lost symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is a loss is stopped and displayed. ..

When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 122 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then displays the stop, and the determination result of the jackpot determination in the second special symbol determination is based on the stopped display special symbol. Is notified. On the second special symbol display 122, as a determination result of the jackpot determination, a jackpot symbol indicating that the jackpot is a big hit or a lost symbol indicating that the result of the second special symbol determination is a loss is stopped and displayed. ..

By the way, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, when a game ball is newly won in the first starting device 112, such as during a variable display of a special symbol related to a special symbol determination or during a big hit game, the winning is triggered by this winning. 1 The configuration is such that special symbol determination and symbol variation display are not immediately executed. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 has a hold function for holding the first special symbol determination and storing four random number information for the first special symbol determination as a set of hold information. The first special symbol hold display 123 displays the number of hold information (first hold number) for the first special symbol determination stored in this way. Similarly, when the second special symbol determination is newly won by the second starting device 115, such as during the variable display of the special symbol related to the special symbol determination or during the jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 suspends the second special symbol determination. It also has a hold function for storing four random number information for determining the second special symbol as a set of hold information. The second special symbol hold indicator 124 displays the number of hold information (second hold number) for the second special symbol determination stored in this way.

When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 118 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and then displays the stop display, and notifies the determination result of the hit determination by the normal symbol displayed in the stop display. By the way, even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 113b, such as during the variation display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 118, the normal symbol determination and the variation display of the normal symbol related to the normal symbol determination are not immediately executed. It has become. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 has a hold function for holding the normal symbol determination and storing the information of the normal symbol random number for the normal symbol determination as the hold information. The normal symbol hold display 119 displays the number of hold information for the normal symbol determination stored in this way.

The gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment includes a right-handed ramp (not shown) and a round ramp (not shown). The right-handed lamp lights up during the jackpot game state described later and the time-saving game state described later, and it is recommended that the player hit the right side (details will be described later). The round lamp is composed of two or more lamps, and shifts from an off state to a on state at the time of a big hit. The round lamp indicates the number of round games depending on the type of jackpot at the time of jackpot by lighting. For example, when there are two round lamps, one of the round lamps lights up, suggesting that the round game is executed three times (that is, suggesting that it is a 3R jackpot), and the other round lamp. By illuminating, it is suggested that the round game is executed 10 times (that is, it is suggested that it is a 10R jackpot).

(Internal configuration of gaming machine 100)
The internal configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 3-1. FIG. 3-1 is a diagram showing a functional block of the gaming machine 100. The gaming machine 100 includes a main control board 300, a payout control board 310, an effect control board 320, an image control board 330, a lamp control board 340, a emission control board 350, and a power supply board 360.

As shown in FIG. 3-1 the main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the gaming machine. The main control board 300 includes a one-chip microcomputer 301. The one-chip microcomputer 301 includes a main CPU 301a, a main ROM 301b, and a main RAM 301c. Further, the main control board 300 includes an input port and an output port (neither of which is shown) for main control.

The input port for main control has a gate detection switch 303 that detects that a game ball has entered the normal symbol operating gate 113b, and a first start that detects that a game ball has entered the first starter 112. Device detection switch 304, 2nd starter detection switch 305 that detects that a game ball has entered the 2nd starter 115, 1st prize device that detects that a game ball has entered the 1st big prize device 117 A detection switch 306a, a second winning device detection switch 306b for detecting that a game ball has entered the second winning device 127, and a payout control board 310 are connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 300 by the input port for main control.

In addition, the output port for main control has symbol indicators 118, 120, 122 that display special symbols and ordinary symbols that open and close the movable piece 115b, etc., the number of reserved information for special symbol determination, and the normal symbol determination. A symbol hold display 119, 123, 124 for displaying the number of hold information for the purpose, a game information output terminal board 309 for outputting an external information signal, a payout control board 310, and an effect control board 320 are connected. Various signals are output from the main control board 300 by the output port for main control.

The game information output terminal board 309 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated by the main control board 300 to a hall computer or the like of a game store. The game information output terminal board 309 is connected to the main control board 300 by wiring, and the game information output terminal board 309 is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

In the one-chip microcomputer 301 of the main control board 300, the main CPU 301a reads a program stored in the main ROM 301b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device. , Or send a command to another board according to the result of arithmetic processing.

Further, on the front surface side of the main control board 110, an RWM (RWM) for inputting a signal for clearing the stored contents of the main RAM 301c or updating a set value (probability of being determined to be a big hit) at the stage of the advantage of the game. RAM) Clear switch 302a, setting key switch 302b for inputting a signal for shifting to the setting change mode or setting confirmation mode described later, base value B for displaying the actual performance of the game machine, and setting value for displaying. An information display 302c, other electronic components, etc. are mounted.

Although the details of the information display 302c will be described later, the information display 302c is composed of four 7-segment displays (302ca to 302cd) arranged in the left-right direction. Then, these four 7-segment displays 302ca to 302cd display the set value described later and the base value B in the normal gaming state. When displaying the base value B, dynamic lighting is performed, and when displaying the 2-digit set value, static lighting is performed on the two 7-segment displays 302cc and 302cd from the right. There is.

The payout control board 310 controls the launch of the game ball and the payout control of the prize ball. The payout control board 310 includes a one-chip microcomputer composed of a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be communicable in both directions. The payout CPU reads the program stored in the payout ROM based on the payout ball measurement switch 311 for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, the door open switch 312, and the input signal from the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. And, based on the process, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 300. Further, a payout motor 313 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the storage portion of the game balls to the player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 310. The payout CPU reads a predetermined program from the payout ROM and performs arithmetic processing based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300, and controls the payout motor 313 of the prize ball payout device to perform a predetermined prize. Pay out the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of arithmetic processing of the payout CPU.

The effect control board 320 mainly controls each display effect such as during a game or during standby. The effect control board 320 includes a sub CPU 320a, a sub ROM 320b, and a sub RAM 320c, and is unidirectionally connected to the main control board 300 from the main control board 300 to the effect control board 320. .. The sub CPU 320a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 320b based on various commands received from the main control board 300, various units, the effect operation stick 136, the sword handle button detection switch 137, and the input signals from the timer. The arithmetic processing is performed, and the corresponding data is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 based on the processing. The staging control board 320 includes a volume of the staging sound output from the audio output device 331, a display device (main display device, first side display device, second side display device, etc.) and various lighting devices (lighting for staging). A changeover switch 22 for switching the adjustment mode related to the adjustment of the light amount of the device or the like is provided.

For example, when the sub CPU 320a receives a fluctuation start command from the main control board 300, the sub CPU 320a has a main display device 131, a first side display device 132, a second side display device 133, an audio output device 331, a sword handle unit 135, and an upper unit 180. , Upper accessory unit 154, lower accessory unit 156, accessory mechanism unit 158, light guide panel unit 181, effect lighting device 342, etc. are determined to perform an effect pattern, and the effect pattern is determined. The effect pattern designation command for execution is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340. Details of the determination of this effect pattern will be described later. Further, the sub ROM 320b stores a program for controlling the effect, data necessary for determining various games, and a plurality of tables. Details of these tables will be described later. Further, the sub RAM 320c functions as a work area for data at the time of arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 320a, and stores a game state, an effect pattern, an effect symbol, a counting counter, a firing operation information, and the like. The sub RAM 320c is provided with a plurality of storage areas. Details of these storage areas will be described later.

The image control board 330 includes an image CPU (not shown), a control ROM, a control RAM, a CGROM, a VRAM, a VDP, and an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM for controlling the image display of the main display device 131. .. The image control board 330 is connected to the staging control board 320 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and has a main display device 131, a first side display device 132, a second side display device 133, and an audio output on the output side thereof. The device 331 is connected. Further, the image CPU controls to display a predetermined image on the VDP based on the command received from the effect control board 320. The control RAM functions as a work area for data during arithmetic processing of the image CPU, and temporarily stores the data read from the control ROM. Further, the control ROM stores a program for controlling an image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation based on an effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like. The CGROM stores a large amount of image data such as effect symbols and backgrounds displayed on the main display device 131 and the like, and the image CPU is a predetermined program based on the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 320. Is read, the predetermined image data stored in the CGROM is expanded in the VRAM, and the image data expanded in the VRAM is controlled to be displayed on the main display device 131 or the like to realize a display effect. The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data for output from the audio output device 331, and the audio CPU reads a predetermined program based on the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 320, and at the same time, the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program. Audio output control is performed in an audio output device 331 such as a speaker provided in the glass frame 150, the first side display device 132, and the second side display device 133, and an audio effect is realized.

The lamp control board 340 controls various movable objects (LEDs, etc.), a sword handle unit 135 (button drive device, button light emitting LED), and a light guide plate panel unit 181 and a lamp built in the firing handle device 103. The control of the effect lighting device 342 such as the lamp of the decorative member provided on the glass frame 150 is executed. Specifically, the lamp control board 340 drives and controls motors and the like provided in each of the sword handle unit 135, the upper unit 180, the upper accessory unit 154, the lower accessory unit 156, and the accessory mechanism unit 158. By doing so, it is possible to realize a movable character effect by the movable character (movable body) of the unit. Further, the lamp control board 340 realizes a light emitting effect by the light guide plate panel by controlling the light emitting LED of various movable accessories and the light emitting unit of the light guide plate panel unit 181, and lights / lights the lighting device 342 for the effect. By controlling the blinking, the lighting effect by the effect lighting device 342 can be realized. The lamp control board 340 is connected so as to be able to receive a predetermined signal from the sword handle unit 135, the upper unit 180, and the like.

The launch control board 350 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 351 provided in the launch handle device 103, and controls energization of the launch solenoid 353 and the ball feed solenoid 354 based on the voltage supplied from the launch volume 352. I do. The touch sensor 351 is composed of a capacitance type proximity switch that utilizes a change in capacitance when the player touches the launch handle device 103, and detects that the player touches the launch handle device 103. , A touch signal permitting the firing solenoid 353 to be energized is output to the firing control board 350. The firing volume 352 is composed of a variable resistor, a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 352 is divided by the variable resistor, and the divided voltage is supplied to the firing control board 350. Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 353 is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output cycle of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 350. As a result, the number of game balls fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one is fired for each rotation of the firing solenoid. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds. The touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and the voltage signal from the firing volume 352 are input to the staging control board 320. As a result, the launch of the game ball can be detected on the effect control board 320.

The power supply board 360 includes a backup power supply including a capacitor, and supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 100. Specifically, the power supply voltage is supplied to the main control board 300, the payout control board 310, the staging control board 320, and the emission control board 350. Further, the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 100 is monitored, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, a power failure detection signal is output to the main control board 300. More specifically, when the power failure detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 301a is in an operable state, and when the power failure detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 301a is in an operation stopped state. The backup power supply is not limited to the capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery, or the capacitor and the battery may be used in combination.

(Electrical configuration of main control board 300)
The electrical configuration of the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3-2 to 3-5. FIG. 3-2 is a diagram for explaining the main ROM 301b of the main control board 300. FIG. 3-3 is a diagram showing an example of the jackpot / hit determination table T1. FIG. 3-4 is a diagram showing an example of the symbol determination table T2. FIG. 3-5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the main RAM 301c of the main control board 300.

As shown in FIG. 3-2, the main ROM 301b stores a game control program and tables necessary for various games. For example, a jackpot / hit determination table T1, a symbol determination table T2, and a reach determination are stored. A table T3, a first variation pattern table T4, and a second variation pattern table T5 are stored.

The jackpot / hit determination table T1 is a table for performing a jackpot determination based on a jackpot random number, and regarding the stop result of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 120, the jackpot, the small hit, and the time saving 4 described later will be described. (Time saving game state 4), the special 1 big hit judgment table T1A referred to when judging whether to make a loss (big hit lottery), and the stop result of the change of the special symbol in the second special symbol display 122 are judged. It includes a special 2 big hit determination table T1B referred to when performing a normal symbol, and a hit determination table T1C referred to in a hit determination for determining whether or not a stop result of a normal symbol change is a hit. In the jackpot / hit determination table T1, the special 1 jackpot determination table T1A and the special 2 jackpot determination table T1B are set with different jackpot random numbers according to a plurality of set values, and the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is the set value. It has a different structure for each. Specifically, for example, in the special 1 jackpot determination table T1A, the set value is set in four stages of "1" to "4", and when the set value is "1", the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is high. Approximately 1/300, when the set value is "2", it is approximately 1/290, when the set value is "3", it is approximately 1/280, and when the set value is "4", it is approximately 1/270. Is set to. Also, in the special 2 big hit judgment table T1B, the set value is set in four stages of "1" to "4", and when the set value is "1", the probability of being judged as a big hit is about 1/30. , When the set value is "2", it is set to about 1/29, when the set value is "3", it is set to about 1/28, and when the set value is "4", it is set to about 1/27. There is. When these set values are displayed on the information display 302c, they are displayed as "01" to "04" on the two 7-segment displays 302cc and 302cd.

The symbol determination table T2 is a table referred to when determining a stop symbol such as a special symbol on the symbol display 125 based on a big hit symbol random number, a small hit symbol random number, a time-saving symbol random number, and a normal symbol random number. , A big hit symbol determination table, a small hit symbol determination table, a lost symbol determination table, a time-saving symbol determination table, and a normal symbol determination table. Details of these decision tables will be described later.

The reach determination table T3 is a table referred to when performing a reach determination based on the reach determination random number. The reach determination table T3 includes various tables that can be selected depending on the game state and the type of the special symbol, such as the special 1 normal time reach determination table and the special 2 short time reach determination table. Specifically, for example, the special 1 normal time reach determination table is a table for selecting whether or not to execute the reach by the display effect based on the entry into the first starting device 112 in the normal gaming state. The special 2 time saving time reach determination table is a table for selecting whether or not to execute the reach by the display effect based on the entry into the second starting device 115 in the time saving game state 1 and the time saving game state 2. The details of various gaming states such as the non-probability changing gaming state and the probabilistic gaming state will be described later.

The first fluctuation pattern table T4 is a table for performing fluctuation pattern determination based on the fluctuation pattern random number, and the average fluctuation seconds (average production time) is shorter than that of the second fluctuation pattern table T5. It is a table selected when the holding order information at the time of acquisition described later is "3" or "4". The first variation pattern table T4 has four variation pattern tables, that is, the first special 1 normal time variation pattern table T4A, the first special 1 probability variation time variation pattern table T4B, and the first special 2 normal time variation pattern table T4C. And the first special second probability variation time variation pattern table T4D. These four variation pattern tables can be selected according to the gaming state and the type of special symbol. Specifically, the first special 1 normal time fluctuation pattern table T4A is a table for selecting a fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the first starting device 112 in the non-probability variable gaming state. The first special 1 probabilistic variation pattern table T4B is a table for selecting a variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the first starting device 112 in the probabilistic gaming state. The first special 2 normal time fluctuation pattern table T4C is a table for selecting the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the second starting device 115 in the non-probability variable gaming state. The first special second probability change variation pattern table T4D is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the second special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the second starting device 115 in the probability variation gaming state.

The second fluctuation pattern table T5 is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number, and the average number of fluctuation seconds is longer than that of the first fluctuation pattern table T4. It is a table selected when the information is "1" or "2". The second variation pattern table T5 has four variation pattern tables, that is, the second special 1 normal time variation pattern table T5A, the second special 1 probability variation time variation pattern table T5B, and the second special 2 normal time variation pattern table T5C. And the second special 2 probability variation time fluctuation pattern table T5D. These four variation pattern tables can be selected according to the gaming state and the type of special symbol. Specifically, the second special 1 normal time fluctuation pattern table T5A is a table for selecting the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the first starting device 112 in the non-probability variable gaming state. The second special 1 probabilistic variation pattern table T5B is a table for selecting a variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the first starting device 112 in the probabilistic gaming state. The second special 2 normal time variation pattern table T5C is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the second special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the second starting device 115 in the non-probability variation game state. The second special second probability change variation pattern table T5D is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the second special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the second starting device 115 in the probability variation gaming state.

It should be noted that any one of the first variation pattern table T4 and the second variation pattern table T5 is selected at the time of determination of the variation pattern, and is not selected at the same time. Further, the first fluctuation pattern table T4 and the second fluctuation pattern table T5 have various fluctuation patterns. Specifically, pseudo-continuous production, normal loss production, normal reach (loss or hit) production, SP reach (loss or hit) production (development production after execution of reach formation production), SPSP reach (loss or hit) production ( Variations that combine various effects such as (development effect after execution of SP reach effect), SPSP reach revival (hit) effect, effect that a lost symbol arrangement is formed, and effect that a jackpot symbol arrangement is formed with a specific symbol. It is a pattern. Here, the pseudo-continuous effect (or pseudo-continuous variation effect) is to display the effect symbol in a variable manner during the variable display of the special symbol, temporarily stop the effect symbol, and then display the variable symbol again. It is an effect that repeats the variable display of. In this case, in the pseudo-continuous effect, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect symbol may be slowed down without being temporarily stopped, and then the effect symbol may be variablely displayed. good.

Here, various gaming states in the present embodiment will be described. First, there are "low probability state (non-probability change game state)" and "high probability state (probability change game state)" as states related to jackpot determination, and "non-time saving game" as states related to opening and closing the movable piece 115b of the second starting device 115. There are "state" and "time saving game state". Therefore, in the present embodiment, the "low-probability non-time-saving game state (normal game state)" which is a low-probability state and non-time-saving game state, and the "low-probability time-saving game state (time-saving game state)" which is a low-probability state and time-saving game state. 2 / Time-saving game state 3 / Time-saving game state 4) ”and“ High-probability time-saving game state (time-saving game state 1) ”are provided, and the details will be described later. The initial gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the "normal gaming state", and the jackpot game is executed even during the jackpot game. Therefore, the gaming state is different from the normal gaming state.

First, the "low probability state (non-probability variable game state)" is, for example, the first when the set value (of the jackpot probability) at the stage of the advantage degree of the game is "1" as described above. It refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is set as low as about 1/300 in the jackpot determination performed on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting device 112 or the second starting device 115. On the other hand, the "high probability state (probability change game state)" is low because the jackpot probability is set as high as about 1/30 when the set value is "1" as described above. A gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a stochastic state. The transition from the low-probability state to the high-probability state is performed after the jackpot game is completed.

Next, in the "non-time saving game state", the hit probability is set as low as 1/20 in the normal symbol determination performed on the condition that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 113b, and the normal symbol changes. It refers to a gaming state in which the average display time is set to about 30 seconds and the opening time of the second starting device 115 is set to 0.180 seconds when it is a hit. On the other hand, in the "time saving game state", the hit probability in the normal symbol determination is set as high as 19/20, the average time of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is set to about 3 seconds, and the hit is achieved. By setting the opening time of the second starting device 115 to 3 to 6 seconds, it is easier for the game ball to enter the second starting device 115 as compared with the "non-time saving game state", so that the consumption of the game ball is suppressed. A game state that is advantageous to the player. In addition, although the "time saving game state" is set so that the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting device 115, and the winning probability are more advantageous than the "non-time saving gaming state", the normal symbol is set. Only one of the average fluctuation time of the second starting device 115, the opening time of the second starting device 115, and the probability of hitting may be set to be advantageous. Further, although the hit probability in the "non-time saving game state" is 1/20, the hit probability may be set to 0/20 so that it is not determined as a hit. In such a case, the auxiliary game is not executed in the "non-time saving game state", and the game ball does not enter (win) the second starting device 115.

As shown in FIG. 3-3 (a-1), in the special 1 jackpot determination table T1A, the determination result of the jackpot determination in each of the low-probability state and the high-probability state based on the ball entering the first starting device 112 ( The value of the big hit random number corresponding to the big hit, the small hit, the time saving 4, and the loss) is set. The details will be described later. For example, if a big hit is won in the big hit judgment, a big hit symbol (special symbol A1 etc.) is displayed, and if a small hit is won, a small hit symbol (special symbol K) is displayed. If the player wins, the time-saving symbol (special symbol J1) suggesting the transition to the time-saving gaming state 4 described later is displayed, and if the game is lost, the lost symbol (special symbol H) is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 3-3 (a-2), in the special 2 jackpot determination table T1B, the determination result of the jackpot determination in each of the low-probability state and the high-probability state based on the ball entering the second starting device 115 ( The value of the big hit random number corresponding to the big hit, the small hit, the time saving 4, and the loss) is set. Although the jackpot winning probability is the same between the jackpot determination based on the entry into the first starting device 112 and the jackpot determination based on the entry into the second starting device 115, the winning probability of the small hit and the time saving 4 The winning probabilities are different. Further, in the special 1 jackpot determination table T1A and the special 2 jackpot determination table T1B, it is possible to win the time saving 4 in the low probability state, but the time saving 4 is not won in the high probability state.

Here, the jackpot determination with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination table T1A and the special 2 jackpot determination table T1B will be described. First, in the main CPU 301a of the present embodiment, the game state (low probability state or high probability state) at the time of winning the game ball is referred to, and each game state in the special 1 jackpot determination table T1A and the special 2 jackpot determination table T1B is set. Select the corresponding table. Next, the main CPU 301a and the jackpot random number (random number range is numerical value "0" to "598") acquired when the game ball wins the first starting device 112 or the second starting device 115 as described above. , Special 1 big hit judgment table T1A or special 2 big hit judgment table T1B is compared, and if they match, it is judged that the big hit, small hit, or time saving 4 has been won, and if none of them match. , Judged as a loss. In the jackpot determination with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination table T1A and the special 2 jackpot determination table T1B, the probability of winning a small hit and the probability of winning a small hit regardless of the above-mentioned set value of "1" to "4". The probability of winning the time saving 4 is the same.

As shown in FIG. 3-3 (b), in the hit determination table T1C, the determination result of the hit determination (hit, The value of the random number corresponding to the loss) is set. Here, the hit determination with reference to the hit determination table T1C will be described. First, in the main CPU 301a of the present embodiment, the game state (non-time-saving game state or time-saving game state) at the time of winning the game ball is referred to, and a table corresponding to each game state in the hit determination table T1C is selected. Next, the main CPU 301a has a hit random number (the random number range is a numerical value "0" to "19") acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 113b as described above, and the hit determination table T1C. Compare with the setting, and if they match, it is judged as a hit or a loss.

As shown in FIG. 3-4, the symbol determination table T2 is a jackpot symbol determination table referred to when determining a stop symbol (big hit symbol) when a jackpot determination is made, and a small hit in the jackpot determination. Refer to the small hit symbol determination table that is referred to when determining the stop symbol (small hit symbol) when it is determined to be, and the stop symbol (missing symbol) when it is determined to be lost in the big hit determination. It includes a lost symbol determination table to be performed, and a time reduction symbol determination table referred to when determining a stop symbol (time reduction symbol) when the jackpot determination determines that the time reduction is 4. In addition, the normal symbol determination table X referred to when determining the stop symbol (long open symbol, short open symbol) when it is determined to be a hit in the hit determination, and the stop symbol when it is determined to be lost in the hit determination. It also includes a normal symbol determination table Y, which is referred to when determining (collision pattern).

As shown in FIG. 3-4 (a-1), in the jackpot symbol determination table, for the first special figure referred to when the jackpot is determined by the jackpot determination based on the entry into the first starting device 112. The one for the second special figure, which is referred to when the jackpot is determined by the jackpot determination based on the entry into the second starting device 115, is set. Here, the symbol determination with reference to the jackpot symbol determination table will be described. First, in the main CPU 301a of the present embodiment, the first special figure or the second special figure in the jackpot symbol determination table corresponds to the winning of the game ball to the first starting device 112 or the second starting device 115. Select one of the tables. Next, the main CPU 301a is a jackpot symbol random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting device 112 or the second starting device 115 as described above (the random number range is a numerical value "0" to "99"). And the setting of the jackpot symbol determination table. The main CPU 301a generates an effect symbol designation command that can specify the stop symbol data (type of the special symbol) at the start of the change of the special symbol.

Specifically, for example, when the jackpot determination determines that the jackpot is a jackpot and the jackpot symbol random numbers acquired at the time of winning the first starting device 112 are "0" to "59", the main CPU 301a is set to "01 (" By determining "special symbol A1)", the special symbol A1 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 120, and "E0H" and "01H" are generated as the effect symbol designation commands. Further, for example, when the jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot and the jackpot symbol random numbers acquired at the time of winning the second starting device 115 are "70" to "99", the main CPU 301a is set to "05 (special symbol) as a stop symbol. By determining "B2)", the special symbol B2 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 122, and "E1H" and "02H" are generated as the effect symbol designation commands. In this way, after the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the display 125, the first probabilistic length, the first probable short, the first normal length, the second probable length, and the second corresponding to each special symbol are displayed. 2 A big hit game such as a long hit is started. As described above, the big hit game is composed of a plurality of round games, and the long hit (for example, 10R) is composed of a larger number of rounds than the short hit (for example, 3R). The total opening time of the first prize-winning device 117 or the second prize-winning device 127 is large.

As shown in FIG. 3-4 (a-2), in the small hit symbol determination table, the first special feature referred to when a small hit is determined by the big hit determination based on the entry of the ball into the first starting device 112. The one for the figure and the one for the second special figure referred to when it is determined as a small hit in the big hit determination based on the entry into the second starting device 115 are set. Here, the symbol determination with reference to the small hit symbol determination table will be described. First, in the main CPU 301a of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, corresponding to the winning of the gaming ball to the first starting device 112 or the second starting device 115, the first special figure or the second in the small hit symbol determination table Select one of the tables for special drawings. Next, the main CPU 301a is a small hit symbol random number (random number range is numerical value "0" to "99") acquired when the game ball wins the first starting device 112 or the second starting device 115 as described above. ) And the setting of the jackpot symbol determination table. The main CPU 301a generates an effect symbol designation command that can specify the stop symbol data (type of the special symbol) at the start of the change of the special symbol. Specifically, for example, the main CPU 301a is stopped even if the small hit symbol random number obtained at the time of winning the first starting device 112 is any of "0" to "99", which is determined as a small hit by the big hit determination. By determining "11 (special symbol K)", the special symbol K is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 120, and "E0H" and "0AH" are generated as the effect symbol designation commands. .. In this way, after the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the display 125, the small hit game is started.

As shown in FIG. 3-4 (a-3), in the loss symbol determination table, for the first special figure referred to when it is determined to be lost in the jackpot determination based on the entry into the first starting device 112. The one for the second special figure, which is referred to when the jackpot determination based on the entry into the second starting device 115 is determined to be a loss, is set. Here, the symbol determination with reference to the lost symbol determination table will be described. First, in the main CPU 301a of the present embodiment, the first special figure or the second special figure in the loss symbol determination table corresponds to the winning of the game ball to the first starting device 112 or the second starting device 115. Select one of the tables to determine the stop symbol. The main CPU 301a generates an effect symbol designation command that can specify the stop symbol data (type of the special symbol) at the start of the change of the special symbol. Specifically, for example, when the jackpot determination based on the winning of the first starting device 112 is determined to be a loss, the main CPU 301a determines "00 (special symbol H)" as the stop symbol, so that the first The special symbol K is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 120, and "E0H" and "00H" are generated as the effect symbol designation commands.

As shown in FIG. 3-4 (a-4), in the time saving symbol determination table, refer to the case where the time saving 4 is determined by the jackpot determination based on the entry into the first starting device 112 and the second starting device 115. What is set is commonly set in the first starting device 112 and the second starting device 115. Here, the symbol determination with reference to the time-saving symbol determination table will be described. The main CPU 301a of the present embodiment corresponds to a time-saving symbol random number (random number range is numerical value "0" to "99") acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting device 112 or the second starting device 115. Let it decide the stop symbol. The main CPU 301a generates an effect symbol designation command that can specify the stop symbol data (type of the special symbol) at the start of the change of the special symbol. Specifically, for example, when the jackpot determination determines that the time reduction is 4, and the jackpot symbol random numbers acquired at the time of winning the first starting device 112 are "0" to "70", the main CPU 301a is set to "21" as a stop symbol. By determining "(special symbol J1)", the special symbol J1 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 120, and "E0H" and "11H" are generated as the effect symbol designation commands. As described above, after the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the display 125, the game state shifts to the time-saving game state 4 and the time-saving game is started, as will be described later.

At this time, more specifically, for example, the first special symbol display 120 displays fluctuations over about 40,000 ms, and the main display device 131 shifts to the time-saving gaming state 4 after the normal reach effect described later is executed. Is notified, or after a predetermined time saving transition effect of about 40,000 ms (an effect in which the transition to the time saving game state 4 is notified) is executed on the main display device 131, the time saving game state 4 is entered. You may do so. Further, for example, the first special symbol display 120 displays fluctuations over about 60,000 ms, and after the normal reach effect and the SP reach effect (loss) described later are executed on the main display device 131, the time-saving gaming state 4 is entered. The transition may be notified, or the main display device 131 may shift to the time-saving game state 4 after performing a predetermined time-saving transition effect (a mode in which the transition to the time-saving game state 4 is notified) of about 60,000 ms. You may.

As shown in FIGS. 3-4 (b-1) and (b-2), in the normal symbol determination table X, when it is determined to be a hit by the hit determination based on the passage of the game ball at the normal symbol operation gate 113b. In the normal symbol determination table Y, the one referred to when the hit determination based on the passage of the game ball at the normal symbol operation gate 113b is determined to be a loss is set. There is. It should be noted that these ordinary symbol determination tables are common to various gaming states. Here, the symbol determination with reference to the ordinary symbol determination table will be described. In the main CPU 301a of the present embodiment, either the ordinary symbol determination table X or the ordinary symbol determination table Y is selected according to the determination result in the hit determination, and the game ball at the ordinary symbol operation gate 113b is selected. The stop symbol is determined by comparing with the normal symbol random number (the random number range is a numerical value "0" to "10") acquired based on the passage. The main CPU 301a generates an effect symbol designation command that can specify the stop symbol data (type of the special symbol) at the start of the change of the special symbol. Specifically, for example, when the hit determination determines that the normal symbol is a hit and the normal symbol random numbers acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 113b are "2" to "10", the main CPU 301a is set as the stop symbol. By determining "02 (short open symbol)", the short open symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 118, and "E8H" and "02H" are generated as the effect symbol designation commands. In this way, after the special symbols (long open symbol, short open symbol, lost symbol) are stopped and displayed on the display 125, the second starting device 115 corresponding to each special symbol is opened or not opened. To. The long opening (for example, 6 seconds) means that the second starting device 115 is opened in a longer time than the short opening (for example, 3 seconds), and the loss means the second starting device. It is a state in which 115 is not opened.

As shown in FIG. 3-5 (A), the main RAM 301c functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 301a and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, the reserved information storage area 301cx described later. It also has a hold information determination area 301cy, which is a determination area in which symbol determination is executed based on the hold information. Further, the main RAM 301c has a storage area (not shown) in which various flags (high accuracy flag, time saving flag, jackpot flag, etc., which will be described later) and various recorded values are stored.

As shown in FIG. 3-5 (B), the hold information storage area 301cx has four hold information areas (the first hold information area) in which the hold information related to the first starting device 112 and the hold order information at the time of acquisition can be stored in association with each other. 1 hold information area, 2nd hold information area, 3rd hold information area, 4th hold information area, and 4 hold information areas (1st hold information area, which can store hold information related to the 2nd starter 115). A second reserved information area, a third reserved information area, and a fourth reserved information area) are provided. In the hold information area corresponding to the first special symbol of the hold information storage area 301cx, the hold information is stored in the first hold information area with the highest priority, and the hold information is stored in the first hold information area. If it is stored, then the second reserved information area is preferentially stored, then the third reserved information area is preferentially stored, and finally the fourth reserved information area is stored. Be selected. The same applies to the reserved information area corresponding to the second special symbol. Regarding whether or not the hold information is stored, "○" is shown in the hold information area where the hold information is stored, and "-" is shown in the hold information area where the hold information is not stored. Has been done. Further, the hold order information at the time of acquisition stored in the hold information area of the hold information storage area 301cx is information representing the hold order when the hold information is acquired. Specifically, the hold order information at the time of acquisition corresponds to the number of the hold information area stored at that time when the hold information is acquired. For example, when the hold information is acquired and the hold information is stored only in the first hold information area, the hold information is stored in the second hold information area. The information is "2". When the hold information is acquired, if the hold information is stored in the first hold information area, the second hold information area, and the third hold information area, the hold information is stored in the fourth hold information area. Since it will be stored, the holding order information at the time of acquisition is "4". That is, in FIG. 3-5 (B), when the third reserved information is acquired, the reserved information is already stored in the second reserved information area and the third reserved information area, and the third reserved information is already stored. The hold information of is stored in the first hold information area, and the fourth hold information indicates the state stored in the fourth hold information area.

(Electrical configuration of staging control board 320)
The electrical configuration of the staging control board 320 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3-6 and 3-7. FIG. 3-6 is a block diagram showing details of the staging control board 320. FIG. 3-7 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the predetermined information storage area 320c3 provided in the sub RAM 320c. The effect control board 320 determines an effect pattern based on commands (including fluctuation patterns) transmitted from the main control board 300, and sends an effect pattern designation command based on the effect pattern to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340. Send. As described above, the main display device 131 and the like are electrically connected to the image control board 330, and the sword handle unit 135 and the like are electrically connected to the lamp control board 340. With this configuration, the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 execute the display effect, the sound effect, the lighting effect, and the accessory movable effect based on the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 320. Is possible.

As shown in FIG. 3-6, the sub ROM 320b stores the core display effect designation table TS1, the effect symbol determination table TS2, and the chance-up determination table TS3. The core display effect designation table TS1 has the above-mentioned normal loss effect, normal reach (loss or hit) effect, SP reach (loss or hit) effect, and SPSP reach (loss or hit) based on the fluctuation pattern transmitted from the main control board 300. It is a table for designating one of the staging (hit) staging and the SPSP reach revival (hit) staging as a staging which is a core staging in the display staging (hereinafter, also referred to as a staging display staging). In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern transmitted from the main control board 300 and the core display effect have a one-to-one correspondence. It should be noted that a plurality of core display effects may be associated with the fluctuation pattern, and the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 may select the core display effect by lottery. By doing so, even if the fluctuation pattern is the same, the production content can be changed. Further, one core display effect may be associated with a plurality of fluctuation patterns. The effect symbol determination table TS2 is a table for determining a combination of effect symbols for temporary stop display and fixed stop display and a reach symbol when the reach is executed in the display effect based on the effect pattern. The chance-up determination table TS3 is a table for determining a predetermined chance-up effect in the display effect. Here, the chance-up effect is an effect for executing a display effect different from the normal effect to raise the expectation of a big hit as compared with the normal effect.

As shown in FIG. 3-7, the sub RAM 320c is provided with a hold storage area 320c1 and a pre-determination information storage area 320c3. The sub RAM 320c also has a flag storage area (not shown) in which predetermined flags (continuous execution effect flag, pseudo continuous effect execution flag, etc.) are stored. The reserved storage area 320c1 includes a first reserved area, a second reserved area, a third reserved area, and a fourth reserved area corresponding to the first special symbol, and a first reserved area and a second reserved area corresponding to the second special symbol. It is divided into eight areas, a hold area, a third hold area, and a fourth hold area, and one hold flag can be stored in each area. In the hold area corresponding to the first special symbol of the hold storage area 320c1, the hold flag is stored in the first hold area with the highest priority, and the hold flag is stored in the first hold area. For example, next, the second reserved area is preferentially stored, then the third reserved area is preferentially stored, and finally, the fourth reserved area is selected as the storage target. The same applies to the reserved area corresponding to the second special symbol. When the effect control board 320 receives the hold command from the main control board 300, the hold area in which the hold flag is stored is specified in the hold storage area 320c1, and the hold area to be preferentially stored next to the hold area. Store the hold flag in. However, if the hold command is received while the hold flag is stored in the fourth hold area, the hold flag is not stored. Further, the priority order for erasing the hold flag is the reverse of the priority order when storing, that is, the fourth hold area is set as the highest priority for erasure, and the hold flag is not stored in the fourth hold area. Next, the third reserved area is preferentially erased, then the second reserved area is preferentially erased, and finally the first reserved area is selected as the erase target. When the effect control board 320 receives the symbol confirmation command from the main control board 300, the hold area in which the hold flag is stored is specified in the hold storage area 320c1, and the hold flag of the hold area to be preferentially erased is erased. .. If the hold flag is not stored in the first hold area, the erase process is not performed.

The pre-judgment information storage area 320c3 is a storage area for storing pre-judgment information (pre-judgment special symbol, pre-judgment variation pattern, and acquisition hold order information), and corresponds to the type of special symbol, respectively. Four storage areas (first storage area, second storage area, third storage area, and fourth storage area) are provided. Further, in each storage area, a jackpot judgment information column for storing jackpot determination information based on the special symbol for pre-judgment, a jackpot symbol information column for storing jackpot symbol information based on the symbol for pre-judgment, and a variation for pre-judgment. The fluctuation pattern information column that stores the variation pattern information based on the pattern, the acquisition hold order information column that stores the acquisition hold order information, and the continuous effect presence / absence information that stores the continuous effect presence / absence information indicating whether or not the continuous effect is activated. There is a column and. It should be noted that the continuous effect presence / absence information includes the continuous effect activation information and the continuous effect non-activation information.

The hold command transmitted from the main control board 300 includes advance determination information (predetermination special symbol, advance determination variation pattern, and acquisition hold order information). These pre-determination information are stored in association with each other in the pre-determination information storage area 320c3. In the storage area for the first special symbol, the priority order for storing the pre-judgment information is that if the first storage area is the storage target with the highest priority and the pre-determination information is stored in the first storage area, then, The second storage area is preferentially stored, then the third storage area is preferentially stored, and finally the fourth storage area is selected as the storage target. The same applies to the storage area for the second special symbol. For example, in a state where the pre-judgment information is already stored in the third storage area of the first special symbol, the pre-judgment information of the new first special symbol (specific symbol A, variation pattern 7B, acquisition hold order information "4". ”) Is stored (see FIG. 3-7), the information representing“ 4 ”is stored in the acquisition hold order information column of the fourth storage area, and“ variation ”is stored in the variation pattern information column of the fourth storage area. Information representing "Pattern 7B" is stored, information representing "specific symbol A" is stored in the jackpot symbol information column of the fourth storage area, and information representing "big hit" is stored in the jackpot determination information column of the fourth storage area. do.

In FIG. 3-7, as the pre-judgment information of the first storage area related to the first special symbol, the information of "missing" is in the jackpot determination information column and the information of "none" is in the jackpot symbol information column. Information representing "variation pattern 1" is stored in the information column, and information representing "3" is stored in the acquisition hold order information column. As the pre-judgment information of the second storage area, "missing" information is in the jackpot judgment information column, "none" information is in the jackpot symbol information column, and "variation pattern 2AX" information is in the variation pattern information column at the time of acquisition. Information representing "1" is stored in the hold order information column. As the pre-judgment information of the third storage area, "missing" information is in the jackpot judgment information column, "none" information is in the jackpot symbol information column, and "variation pattern 4BX" information is in the variation pattern information column at the time of acquisition. Information representing "2" is stored in the hold order information column. Further, in the continuous effect presence / absence information column, continuous effect activation information indicating whether or not to execute the continuous effect in the look-ahead processing described later is stored. Further, in the continuous effect presence / absence information column corresponding to the fourth storage area related to the first special symbol, "○" is shown as the continuous effect activation information which is the information indicating the activation of the continuous effect, and in the other storage areas, "○" is shown. "-" Is shown as information indicating that the continuous effect is not activated, which is information indicating that the continuous effect is not activated.

(Explanation of game status)
Next, the transition of the gaming state as the gaming progresses will be described with reference to FIG. 4-1. FIG. 4-1 is a diagram illustrating the transition of the gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 4-1 in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, similarly to the conventional gaming machine, the "normal gaming state" is passed through the "big hit game" and then the "time saving gaming state (time saving gaming state 1)". In the case of shifting to ((a) → (2)) and in the "time-saving game state (time-saving game state 1 or time-saving game state 2)", when the jackpot determination process determines that the jackpot is a jackpot, the "big hit game" is executed. ((C)) On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a big hit, it may shift to the "normal gaming state" ((e)). Further, unlike the conventional gaming machine, when the "predetermined condition is satisfied" in the "normal gaming state", the machine shifts to the "time saving gaming state (time saving gaming state 3 or time saving gaming state 4)" without going through the jackpot game. ((B)) It is possible. In addition, in the case of shifting from the "normal game state" to the "time-saving game state" via the "big hit game", the number of times the game can be played in the "high-accuracy time-saving game state (time-saving game state 1)" becomes "100 times". The number of times that the game can be played in the "low-probability time-saving game state (time-saving game state 2)" is "100 times". On the other hand, in the case of shifting from the "normal game state" to the "low-probability time-saving game state (time-saving game state 3 or time-saving game state 4)" without going through the "big hit game", the number of possible games is "700 times". It has become. In other words, rather than the number of games that can be played when shifting from the "normal game state" to the "big hit game" to the "short-time game state", the "predetermined condition is satisfied" without going through the "big hit game" from the "normal game state". In the case of shifting to the "time-saving game state", the number of times the game can be played in the "time-saving game state" is larger. For example, in the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in a normal gaming state is about 3.8 times or less the reciprocal of the lowest probability (1/300 when the set value is "1"). As described above, the number of playable times such as "700 times" of the time-saving game state 3 and the time-saving game state 4 may be set.

Further, the number of playable times in the "time saving game state 4" may be set to be different depending on the game state in which the time saving symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, when the time-saving symbol is stopped and displayed in the "time-saving game state", the number of times may be increased as compared with the case where the time-saving symbol is stopped and displayed in the "normal game state". The number of times may be small.

Here, "satisfaction of predetermined conditions" means that the first predetermined condition and the second predetermined condition are set in the present embodiment. The first predetermined condition is a case where the cumulative number of times "n", which is the number of times of variation display of the special symbol executed from the "starting point", reaches a predetermined number of times. Specifically, the main RAM 301c is provided with an area for counting and storing the cumulative number of times "n", which is the number of times of variation display of the special symbol in the "low probability non-time saving gaming state (normal gaming state)". When the cumulative number of times "n" to be counted and stored in is reached a predetermined number, the state shifts from the "low probability non-time saving game state (normal game state)" to the "low probability time saving game state (time saving game state 3)". ing. Further, the second predetermined condition is a case where the device is stopped at a preset "time saving symbol (specific loss symbol)". In this case, the "normal gaming state" is changed to the "low probability time saving gaming state (time saving gaming state)". 4) ”. In addition, the ratio in which the "time saving symbol" is determined may be any ratio. For example, the probability may be the same as or close to the probability of being determined as a jackpot for each set value, the probability may be more difficult to determine than the probability of being determined as a jackpot for each set value, or the probability may be easily determined. good. Further, "satisfaction of predetermined conditions" may include only one of the first predetermined condition and the second predetermined condition, or may include two conditions, and these conditions may be provided. Conditions other than the conditions may be provided.

As the predetermined number of times under the first predetermined condition, an arbitrary number of times can be set according to the probability of being determined as a big hit for each set value. For example, in the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in a normal gaming state is about 2.5 times or more the reciprocal of the highest probability (1/270 when the set value is "4"). The predetermined number of times may be set to "800 (times)" so as to be 3.0 times or less. Further, as the "starting point", for example, the time when the "big hit game" is completed or the time when the RAM is cleared such as when the above-mentioned setting is changed can be set. That is, in the area where the cumulative number "n" of the main RAM 301c is counted and stored, the cumulative number "n" is set at the time of transition to the "big hit game", at the end of the "big hit game", or at the time when the RAM is cleared. The initialization process will be executed. Further, as the "time saving symbol" of the second predetermined condition, a plurality of types of symbols may be set in advance, and the number of playable times in the time saving gaming state 4 is set to be different for each type of "time saving symbol". May be.

As a result, it is possible to give the player a material for determining whether or not to play the game, and it is possible to reduce the number of players who play the game in the dark clouds. Further, for example, when the predetermined number of times is about "800 (times)", it is possible to give relief measures to the player who has not obtained a big hit for a long time, which leads to prevention of leaving the game. Furthermore, when shifting to the "short-time gaming state" due to the "satisfaction of a predetermined condition", the "low-probability time-saving game state" is higher than the case of shifting to the "low-probability time-saving gaming state (time-saving gaming state 2)" via the "big hit game". Since the number of times the game can be played in the "game state (time-saving game state 3 or time-saving game state 4)" increases, it is possible to make people think that they will actively try to play the "low-probability non-time-saving game state (normal game state)". , The operation of the gaming machine can be improved.

Here, the counting process of the cumulative number of times "n" in the area where the number of times of the variation display of the special symbol in the main RAM 301c is counted and stored will be described. Specifically, for example, when the main CPU 301a becomes the "starting point" such as at the end of the "big hit game", the main CPU 301a is set as "800" as the initialization process of the cumulative number of times "n", and the "time saving game state 2" is set. ] And "normal game state", each time the variation display of the special symbol in the low probability game state ends, the subtraction process of "1" for the cumulative number of times "n (800)" is executed. Then, when the cumulative number of times "n" becomes "0", it is determined that the first predetermined condition is satisfied, and the main CPU 301a executes the transition process of the game state to the "time saving game state 3". Even after the game state shifts to the "time saving game state 3" in this way, the main CPU 301a continues to execute the subtraction process, but it becomes the "starting point" again and the cumulative number of times is "n". Is not updated to "800", the transition process to the "time saving game state 3" based on the second fulfillment of the first predetermined condition is not executed. Further, in the big hit determination, the subtraction process is also executed even at the end of the variation display of the special symbol which is the determination result of the small hit and the time saving 4. With such a subtraction process, even if the variation display of the special symbol is executed 800 times or more in the low probability game state, the cumulative number of times "n" can be prevented from being updated unless it becomes the "starting point". Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in the storage capacity of the main RAM 301c, the control capacity of the main CPU 301a, and the like.

In addition, when the above-mentioned first predetermined condition or the second predetermined condition is satisfied in the state of "time saving game state 2 (low probability time saving gaming state)" in the gaming state, "time saving gaming state 2" is in the state of "time saving". It may be controlled to shift to "game state 3" or "time saving game state 4". With such a gaming machine, the "time-saving gaming state 3" or the "time-saving gaming state 4" will be continued during the "time-saving gaming state 2", and the game will be continued in the "time-saving gaming state". Because it can be done, it is possible to further improve the entertainment of the game. On the other hand, even if the first predetermined condition or the second predetermined condition is satisfied in the state of the "time saving game state 2", only the "time saving gaming state 2" is obtained, and the "time saving gaming state 3" or "time saving gaming state 3" or ". It may be controlled so as not to shift to "time saving game state 4". With such a gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming significantly advantageous.

Further, if the above-mentioned second predetermined condition is satisfied in the state of "time saving game state 3 (low probability time saving gaming state)" in the gaming state, the state of "time saving gaming state 3" is changed to "time saving gaming state 4". It may be controlled to migrate. Even with such a gaming machine, it is possible to continue playing in the "short-time gaming state" as described above, so that the gaming interest can be further improved. On the other hand, even if the second predetermined condition is satisfied in the state of "time saving game state 3", it is controlled so that it is only "time saving game state 3" and does not shift to "time saving game state 4". You may. Even with such a gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming significantly advantageous, as described above. As described above, since there is no case where the first predetermined condition is satisfied in the state of "time saving game state 3", it is necessary to shift to "time saving game state 3" in the state of "time saving game state 3". Is not controlled by.

Then, when the above-mentioned first predetermined condition or the second predetermined condition is satisfied in the state of the "time saving game state 4" in the gaming state, the "time saving gaming state 3" or the "time saving game state 3" or the "time saving game state 3" is in the state of the "time saving game state 4". It may be controlled to shift to the game state 4 ”. Specifically, for example, if the first predetermined condition is satisfied when the variation display of the special symbol is executed 600 times in the state of "time saving game state 4", the "time saving game state 4" is terminated. Do not shift from the 601st special symbol variation display to the "time saving game state 3", but until the 700th special symbol variation display, the state is changed to "time saving game state 4" and "time saving game state 4", and 701 It may be controlled to shift to the state of only "time saving game state 3" from the second time. Even with such a gaming machine, it is possible to continue playing in the "short-time gaming state" as described above, so that the gaming interest can be further improved. On the other hand, even if the first predetermined condition or the second predetermined condition is satisfied in the state of the "time saving game state 4", only the "time saving gaming state 4" is satisfied, and the "time saving gaming state 3" or "time saving gaming state 3" or ". It may be controlled so as not to shift to "time saving game state 4". Even with such a gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming significantly advantageous, as described above.

(List of processing on the main control board 300)
Next, the process executed by the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 4-2. FIG. 4-2 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic flow of processing executed on the main control board 300.

As shown in FIG. 4-2, when the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300 is supplied with power, the main CPU 301a executes the main process based on the program stored in the main ROM 301b. As the main process, the main CPU 301a is at the stage of the advantage of the game based on the power recovery process for recovering from the power cutoff to the game state before the power cutoff and the operation of the setting key switch 302b (it is determined as a big hit by the big hit determination). Setting change processing for changing (updating) the setting value (of the probability), RAM clear processing for initializing the main RAM 301c based on the operation of the RWM clear switch 302a, and storage area of the main RAM 301c based on the operation of the setting key switch 302b. The setting confirmation process for displaying the saved setting value on the information display 302c is executed, and the initial value of various random numbers (for example, a jackpot random number) is updated. Further, the main CPU 301a repeats timer interrupt processing (random number update processing, switch processing, special symbol processing, normal symbol processing, large winning device opening control) at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds cycle) during execution of the main processing. Processing, payout processing, command transmission processing) is executed. Various processes will be described below.

The setting change process shifts to the setting change mode according to a predetermined operation of the setting key switch 302b (for example, pressing for 2 seconds or more), and displays the current setting value on the information display 302c, and is in the setting change mode. This is a process of changing the set value according to a predetermined operation of the setting key switch 302b (for example, the number of times of pressing the setting key switch 302b or less). Further, in the setting change process, the setting change mode is terminated by a predetermined operation (for example, pressing for 2 seconds or more) of the setting key switch 302b during the setting change mode, and the setting is set to the changed setting value. You can also do it. Further, the setting confirmation process shifts to the setting confirmation mode according to a predetermined operation (for example, pressing for 1 second or less) of the setting key switch 302b in a state where the setting change mode is not performed, and the current setting is set on the information display 302c. The value is displayed, and the setting confirmation mode is terminated in response to a predetermined operation of the setting key switch 302b (for example, pressing for 1 second or less) during the setting confirmation mode, and the display of the set value on the information display 302c is terminated. It is a process to do.

The random number update process is a process for updating various random number values such as a jackpot random number, a hit random number, a reach random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a small hit symbol random number, a time-saving symbol random number, an ordinary symbol random number, and a variable pattern random number. The switch process is a process executed when a detection signal from each switch is input, and when the incoming ball of the first starting device 112 or the second starting device 115 is detected, a big hit random number or the like is acquired and used as hold information. The starter switch process to memorize, the gate switch process to acquire and store the normal symbol random number when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 113b, and the first big hit game during execution (in the big hit game state). This is a process including a large prize device switch process for detecting a game ball that has won a prize in the prize device 117 or the second large prize device 127. The starter switch process includes a pre-determination process for executing a jackpot determination, a jackpot symbol determination, or the like based on the hold information.

The special symbol processing is a processing related to a special symbol according to the processing result in the above-mentioned switch processing (first starting device 112, second starting device 115) and the special symbol special electric processing data described later, and the variation display of the special symbol is displayed. When finished, the hold information shift process that shifts the hold information in the hold information storage area 301cx of the main RAM 301c and the hold order information at the time of acquisition, and the jackpot random number of the hold information shifted to the hold information determination area 301cy in the hold information shift process are hit. / The jackpot determination process that executes the jackpot determination based on the jackpot determination table T1, and the jackpot symbol (special symbol) based on the jackpot symbol random number and the symbol determination table T2 included in the hold information when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. ), The reach determination process that executes the reach determination based on the reach random number included in the hold information and the reach determination table T3, and the variation pattern table and the variation pattern random number of the hold information. In a process including a variation pattern setting process for setting a pattern and a special symbol stop process for stopping and displaying the variation display of the first special symbol display 120 or the second special symbol display 122 (details will be described later). be.

The ordinary symbol processing is a processing related to an ordinary symbol according to the processing result in the switch processing (ordinary symbol operating gate 113b), and is a hit determination process for executing a hit determination based on a hit random number and a hit / jackpot determination table T1. , The normal symbol determination process that determines the normal symbol based on the normal symbol random number and the normal symbol determination table T6 when there is hold information of the normal symbol, and the operation pattern of the movable piece 115b when it is determined to be a hit by the normal symbol determination. It is a process including an operation pattern setting process for setting and an opening / closing member control process for opening / closing the movable piece 115b of the second starting device 115 based on the operation pattern set in the operation pattern setting process.

The big prize device opening control process is a process related to opening / closing control of the first big prize device 117 and the second big prize device 127 based on the special figure special electric processing data described later, and is opened during the opening effect at the beginning of the big hit game. The open pattern setting process to set the pattern and the jackpot game flag are turned off when the final ending effect of the jackpot game is completed, and the high accuracy flag indicating that the game is in the high probability game state and the time saving game state 1 / time saving game This is a process including a game state setting process in which the time saving 1 / time saving 2 flag and the like indicating that the state 2 is set are turned on and the number of times the time saving game can be played is set to a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).

The payout process is a process of controlling the payout of the prize ball according to the detection result (winning of the game ball) in the switch process. The command transmission process is a process of transmitting information necessary for determining various commands and effect contents generated in the above process to the effect control board 320.

(List of processing on the staging control board 320)
Next, the process executed by the staging control board 320 will be described with reference to FIG. 4-3. FIG. 4-3 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of processes executed by the staging control board 320.

As shown in FIG. 4-3, when the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 is supplied with power, the sub CPU 320a executes the effect main process based on the program stored in the sub ROM 320b. As the main effect processing, the sub CPU 320a has a power recovery notification process corresponding to the power recovery processing executed by the main control board 300, a setting change notification process corresponding to the setting change processing executed by the main control board 300, and a main control board. The RAM clear notification process corresponding to the RAM clear processing executed by the 300 and the setting confirmation notification process corresponding to the setting confirmation process executed by the main control board 300 are executed. Further, the sub CPU 320a repeats the effect timer interrupt process (random number update process, command receive process, effect button process, command transmission process, etc.) at regular intervals (for example, 2 milliseconds) during execution during the effect main process. To execute. Various processes will be described below.

The power recovery notification process displays the power recovery screen for a predetermined period (in order to make the main display device 131 recognize that the control state of the game has returned to the state before the power was cut off while the power recovery process is being executed on the main control board 300. Display for 30 seconds), turn on the lighting device 342 for production with a predetermined emission color (for example, white) for a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds), or turn on the power from the audio output device 331 (power failure). This is a process for executing a power recovery notification such that a power recovery notification sound (buzzer sound) indicating recovery is output for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).

The RAM clear notification process is an initial screen (with a background image) at the time of turning on the power to make the main display device 131 recognize that the control state of the game has been initialized while the RAM clear process is being executed on the main control board 300. The initial effect symbol "135") is displayed, the effect lighting device 342 is fully lit with a predetermined emission color (for example, white) for a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds), and the storage area is stored from the sound output device 331. It is a process to execute a power-on notification that outputs a power-on notification sound (“RWM has been cleared” + buzzer sound) indicating that it has been initialized for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). ..

The setting change notification process displays a setting changing screen indicating that the setting value is being changed on the main display device 131 or the like during the setting change mode during the setting change processing on the main control board 300. The setting change notification sound indicating that the lighting device 342 for production is fully lit with a predetermined emission color (for example, white) while the setting is being changed, or the setting is being changed from the audio output device 331 ("Setting is being changed"". ) Is a process to execute a setting change notification that outputs. Further, in the setting confirmation notification process, the setting confirmation screen indicating that the setting is being confirmed is displayed on the main display device 131 or the like in the setting confirmation mode during the execution of the setting confirmation process on the main control board 300. The setting confirmation notification sound indicating that the lighting device 342 for effect is fully lit with a predetermined emission color (for example, white) while the setting is being confirmed, or the setting is being confirmed from the audio output device 331 (“Checking the set value). It is a process to execute a setting confirmation notification that outputs ").

The random number update process is a process for updating various random numbers used for the effect (for example, an effect symbol determination random number and a chance-up random number). The command reception process is a game state setting process for setting a game state based on a game state specification command or the like described later, and a process based on various commands or the like transmitted from the main control board 300, based on a hold command. A look-ahead process that determines whether to perform continuous effect, pseudo-continuous effect, icon change effect, etc., and an effect that determines the effect pattern based on the core display effect designation table TS1, the effect symbol determination table TS2, and the chance-up determination table TS3. The pattern determination process, the hold process that stores the hold flag in the hold storage area 320c1 of the sub RAM 320c when the hold command is received, and sets the hold display command for the hold display on the main display device 131, and the fluctuation start command. The pre-judgment information shift process that executes the pre-judgment information shift process of the pre-judgment information storage area 320c3 of the sub RAM 320c when the command is received, and the change of the normal symbol on the main display device 131 according to the judgment result of the normal symbol judgment. In the jackpot game, there is a normal map effect process, which is a process for performing the corresponding effect, a symbol confirmation process, which is a process for displaying the effect symbol that is changing on the main display device 131 based on the symbol confirmation command, and a final stop display. It is a process including a jackpot process for executing an opening effect, an ending effect, and a round effect corresponding to an opening designation command. The effect button process is a process of detecting an input via the sword handle unit 135 (sword handle button detection switch 137) or the effect operation stick 136 to perform a predetermined effect. The command transmission process is a process of transmitting various commands generated by the above-mentioned various processes to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340.

Here, the continuous effect is an effect that can be executed in the main display device 131, and is an effect that can be executed during the variation start effect over a plurality of variation displays in the special symbol. This continuous effect may be composed of only one type of effect, or may include a plurality of types of effect. When the continuous effect includes a plurality of types of effects, one of the plurality of types of effects may be selected and executed. Further, the continuous effect may be executed for one variable display in the special symbol. Further, the pseudo-continuous effect may be composed of only one type of effect, or may include a plurality of types of effect. When the pseudo-continuous effect includes a plurality of types of effects, one of the plurality of types of effects may be selected and executed. Further, in the icon change effect, a special game is executed by displaying the hold icon displayed on the main display device 131 or the icon in a special display mode (special icon) different from the normal display mode (normal icon). It is a production that suggests the degree of expectation (potential). The special display mode (special icon) has various modes in terms of coloring, size, and shape. For example, the normal icon is white, but the special icon is blue, green, red, gold, or the like. , White → blue → green → red → gold are set so that the degree of expectation increases in this order.

Further, as the effect main process, the sub CPU 320a performs an effect mode update process in addition to the above-mentioned process. Specifically, the staging mode (staging stage) in which the staging elements (background image, staging image, BGM, etc.) in the audio output device 331, the main display device 131, the first side display device 132, the second display device 133, and the like are defined. ) Update conditions (change in game status, winning of mode update lottery, execution of SP / SPSP reach effect that results in a loss, etc.) are determined, and if the update conditions are satisfied, the effect mode is set. Performs processing for updating to any of a plurality of effect modes. Here, as the "effect mode", the effect modes A to C set in the normal gaming state (low probability non-time saving game state) and the effect set in the time saving game state 1 (high accuracy time saving game state) described later. A mode D, an effect mode E set in the time-saving game state 2 (low-accuracy time-short-game state), which will be described later, and an effect mode F set in the time-saving game state 3 (low-accuracy time-short-game state) are provided. The effect mode initially set when the game is controlled to the normal gaming state when the power is turned on (for example, after changing the setting, clearing the RWM, confirming the setting, etc.) is always the effect mode A. Further, regarding "BGM", the fluctuations BGM1 to 3 output during the variation display of each of the effect modes A to C in the normal gaming state and the variation output during the variation display of the effect mode D in the time-saving gaming state 1 A BGM 4, a variable BGM 5 output during the variable display of the effect mode E of the time-saving game state 2, and a variable BGM 6 output during the variable display of the effect mode F of the time-saving game state 3 are provided. Further, as BGM output during execution of various reach effects, normal reach BGM, SP reach BGM, SPSP reach BGM, and the like are also provided. As will be described later, the setting of the variable BGM can be changed according to the operation of the player. For example, the variable BGM 4 can be set to be output in the effect mode A.

(Explanation of special symbol stop processing)
With reference to FIGS. 4-4 and 4-5, the transition to the time-saving gaming state 3 or the time-saving gaming state 4 in the gaming state will be described next. FIG. 4-4 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol stop process, which is one of the processes on the main control board 300 described above. 4-5 is a flowchart for explaining the transition to the time-saving gaming state and the end determination processing for the time-saving gaming state, FIG. 4-5 is a flowchart for explaining the time-saving 3 transition determination process, and FIG. 4B is a flowchart for explaining the time-saving 3 transition determination process. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the time saving 4 transition determination process, and (c) is a flowchart for explaining the time saving game state end determination process.

As shown in FIG. 4-4, immediately after the variation display of the special symbol is stopped, the main CPU 301a first executes the time saving 3 transition determination process for determining whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the time saving gaming state 3. (S231), and then, the time saving 4 transition determination process for determining whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the time saving gaming state 4 is executed (S232). The details of the time reduction 3 transition determination process and the time reduction 4 transition determination process will be described later.

Next, the main CPU 301a determines whether or not the display wait period (for example, about 0.5 seconds) has elapsed (S233), and when it is determined that the display wait period has not ended (NO in S233), , Waits until it is determined that it has ended, while when it is determined that the display wait period has ended (YES in S233), the next step is executed. The display wait period is a period provided so that the player can recognize the stop display of the special symbol in the game. That is, until the display wait period ends, the variable display (variation start) of the special symbol in the next game is prohibited.

Next, the main CPU 301a executes a time-saving game end determination process for determining whether or not the time-saving game has ended (S234). The details of the time-saving game end determination process will be described later. Next, the main CPU 301a sets a game state designation command corresponding to the game state of the game in the transmission data storage area for production of the main RAM 301c (S235), and whether or not the special symbol stopped in the game is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined (S236) and it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol (YES in S236), the special figure special electric processing data is set to "3" (large winning device opening control processing) (S237). Here, the special symbol special electric processing data is the large prize device opening control process for controlling the operation of the first special symbol display 120, the second special symbol display 122, and the movable pieces 117b and 127b of the large prize device. For example, in the case of "3", the movable piece 117b or the like is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern in the jackpot game state after the opening effect of the jackpot game is executed, and in the case of "4", the data is small. After the opening effect of the hit game is executed, the movable piece 117b or the like is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern of the small hit game, and when it is "0", the movable piece 117b or the like is not opened.

Next, the main CPU 301a executes a jackpot initialization process for initializing various types of information (S238). In this jackpot time initialization process, for example, the high-probability flag that is in the ON state in the high-probability gaming state is changed to the OFF state, the game shifts to the low-probability gaming state, or the time-saving flag that is in the ON state in the time-saving gaming state is turned off. At the same time as changing to the state, it shifts to the non-time saving game state. In addition, the initialization process for initializing the above-mentioned cumulative number of times "n" to "800 (times)" can be executed, or the remaining gameable number of times indicating the (remaining) number of games in which the game in the time-saving game state can be continued " An initialization process that initializes "M" to "0" is executed. The time saving flags include a first time saving flag that is turned on in the time saving game state 1, a second time saving flag that is turned on in the time saving game state 2, and a third time saving flag that is turned on in the time saving game state 3. And a fourth time saving flag that is turned on in the time saving game state 4, and it is assumed that all the time saving flags are changed to the OFF state in the jackpot time initialization process. Further, the number of playable times "M" includes the number of playable times in the time-saving game state 1 "M1", the number of playable times in the time-saving game state 2 "M3", and the number of playable times in the time-saving game state 3 "M4". There is a game corresponding to each time-saving game state such as the number of times that can be played in the time-saving game state 4 "M4", and it is assumed that all the playable times "M" are initialized in the jackpot time initialization process. ..

Next, the main CPU 301a starts a big hit to determine a pattern relating to the opening of the movable piece 117b of the first big winning device 117 and the movable piece 127b of the second big winning device 127 according to a special symbol (type of big hit) in the big hit game. The preparatory process is executed (S239), the opening designation command according to the type of jackpot is set in the transmission data storage area for staging (S240), the opening time according to the type of jackpot is set (S241), and the special symbol is set. Ends the stop processing. On the other hand, when the main CPU 301a determines in step S236 described above that the special symbol stopped in the game is not a big hit symbol (NO in S236), the main CPU 301a determines whether or not the stopped special symbol is a small hit symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol (YES in S242), the special symbol special electric processing data is set to "4" (large winning device opening control processing) (S243), and when the special symbol is stopped. End the process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 301a determines in step S232 described above that the special symbol stopped in the game is not a small hit symbol (NO in S242), the special symbol special electric processing data is set to "0" (S243). ), Ends the special symbol stop processing.

In step S233 of the above-mentioned special symbol stop processing, the display wait period at the time of transitioning to all the time-saving gaming states is set to be constant, but the display weight period is not limited to this, and various modes are used. May be good. For example, the display wait period when the time saving symbol (special symbol J1, etc.) is stopped and displayed may be longer than the normal display waiting period, and more specifically, the display when the time saving symbol is stopped and displayed. The time of the wait period may be the same as the time of the ending period of the jackpot game. Further, in the display wait period when the time-saving symbol is stopped and displayed, a time-saving rush effect, which is an effect suggesting a transition to the time-saving gaming state 4, may be executed, or after the end of the display wait period. You may shift to the time-saving game state 4. Further, when the time saving rush effect is executed when shifting to the time saving game state 4 after the end of the display weight period, the effect symbols and small symbols described later may be displayed during the display weight period, and may be displayed. It does not have to be done.

As shown in FIG. 4-5 (a), when the main CPU 301a starts executing the time saving 3 transition determination process, it first determines whether or not the game has won a big hit (S261), and has won the big hit. If it is determined (YES in S261), the time saving 3 transition determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 301a determines in step S261 that the jackpot has not been won (NO in S261), the main CPU 301a determines whether or not it is in a low-probability gaming state (normal gaming state or time-saving gaming state 2). In (S262), when it is determined that the game is not in the low probability gaming state (NO in S262), the time saving 3 transition determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 301a determines in step S262 that the game is in a low-probability gaming state (YES in S262), the numerical value "1" is subtracted from the cumulative number "n" (S263), and the cumulative number " It is determined whether or not "n" is the first "0" after the update (after the execution of the jackpot initialization process or the RAM clear process of S238) (S264), and it is not the first "0" after the update. If it is determined (NO in S264), the time saving 3 transition determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 301a determines in step S264 that the cumulative number of times "n" has become the first "0" after the update (YES in S264), the initial value is set to the remaining number of games M3 in the time-saving game state 3. “700” is set (S265), the time saving 3 flag is updated to the ON state (S266), and the time saving 3 transition determination process is terminated.

In this way, if the time saving 3 transition determination process is executed immediately after the stop display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 120 or the second special symbol display 122, the jackpot is not won and the value is low. In the stochastic gaming state, the cumulative number of times "n" is subtracted. In addition, during the period from the end of this jackpot game to the start of the next jackpot game, unless the RAM clear process is executed, the game will shift to the time saving game state 3 only once, and the time saving will be two or more times. The game state 3 will not be entered. When the number of playable times "M3" is set to the initial value, the main CPU 301c sends a time-saving 3 remaining number of times command indicating the number of playable times "M3" to the effect control board 320, or the game ends. At the time of starting, the time saving 3 remaining number command and the time saving 3 cumulative number command indicating the cumulative number "n" may be transmitted. With such a configuration, for example, even if the playable number of times "M3" and the cumulative number of times "n" are erased on the effect control board 320, the effect control board 320 periodically receives 3 remaining times. You can refer to the command and the time saving 3 cumulative number of times command.

As shown in FIG. 4-5 (b), when the main CPU 301a starts executing the time saving 4 transition determination process, it first determines whether or not the current game is in the low probability non-time saving game state (S281). When it is determined that the game is not in the low-probability non-time-saving game state (NO in S281), the time-saving 4 transition determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 301a determines in step S281 that the game is in a low-probability non-time-saving game state (YES in S261), the time-saving symbol J1 is used in the first special symbol display 120 or the second special symbol display 122. When it is determined whether or not the stop display is displayed (S282) and it is determined that the stop display is displayed by the time saving symbol J1 (YES in S282), the initial value "100" is set to the playable number "M4" of the time saving game state 4. It is set (S283), the time saving 4 flag is updated to the ON state (S286), and the time saving 4 transition determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 301a determines in step S282 that the time saving symbol J1 is not stopped and displayed (NO in S282), the time saving symbol J2 is displayed in the first special symbol display 120 or the second special symbol display 122. When it is determined whether or not the stop display is displayed in (S284) and it is determined that the stop display is displayed in the time saving symbol J2 (YES in S284), the initial value "700" is set to the gameable number "M4" of the time saving game state 4. (S285), and in step S286, the time saving 4 flag is updated to the ON state, and the time saving 4 transition determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 301a determines in step S284 that the stop display is not displayed in the time saving symbol J2 (NO in S284), the main CPU 301a ends the time saving 4 transition determination process as it is.

In this way, if the time saving 4 transition determination process is executed immediately after the stop display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 120 or the second special symbol display 122, the time saving symbol J1 is stopped as a special symbol. Will shift to the time-saving game state 4 where the number of possible games is "100 (times)", and when stopped at the time-saving symbol J2, the time-saving game state 4 where the number of possible games is "700 (times)" Will move to. Therefore, with such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by the player as compared with the case where the number of times the game can be played in the time-saving game state 4 is constant. As in the case of executing the time saving 3 transition determination process described above, the main CPU 301c can be played when the number of possible games "M4" is set to the initial value or when the game ends or starts. The time saving 4 remaining number of times command indicating the number of times "M4" may be transmitted to the effect control board 320.

As shown in FIG. 4-5 (c), when the main CPU 301a starts executing the time reduction end determination process, it first determines whether or not the time reduction 1 flag or the time reduction 2 flag is in the ON state (S301), and the time reduction ends. When it is determined that the 1 flag or the time reduction 2 flag is in the OFF state (NO in S301), it is determined whether or not the time reduction 3 flag is in the ON state (S305), and it is determined that the time reduction 3 flag is in the OFF state. If it is determined (NO in S305), it is determined whether or not the time reduction 4 flag is in the ON state (S309), and if it is determined that the time reduction 4 flag is in the OFF state (NO in S309), the time reduction is determined. The end determination process is terminated. That is, if the gaming state is not the reduced working hours gaming state, the reduced working hours end determination process is not executed. As described above, when the jackpot game is started in the special symbol stop processing, all the time saving flags of the time saving 1 flag, the time saving 2 flag, the time saving 3 flag, and the time saving 4 flag are started by the jackpot time initialization processing. Is changed to the OFF state (S238 in FIG. 4-4), so that the main CPU 301c does not execute the time saving end determination process during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 301a determines in step S301 that the time saving 1 flag or the time saving 2 flag is in the ON state (YES in S301), the number of possible games of the time saving game state 1 and the time saving game state 2 is "M1". When the numerical value "1" is subtracted from (S302), it is determined whether or not the number of playable times "M1" is "0" (S303), and it is determined that the number of playable times "M1" is "0". In (YES in S303), the time reduction 1 flag or the time reduction 2 flag is turned off (S304), and the process proceeds to step S305. Further, even when the main CPU 301a determines in step S303 that the number of playable times "M1" is not "0" (NO in S303), the process shifts to step S305. By executing such processes from step S301 to step S304, unless a big hit is won, it is indicated by the initial value "100" of the playable number of times "M1" in the time-saving game state 1 and the time-saving game state 2. As described above, the time-saving game in the time-saving game state 1 and the time-saving game state 2 can be continued up to 100 times.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 301a determines in step S305 that the time saving 3 flag is in the ON state (YES in S305), the main CPU 301a subtracts the numerical value "1" from the gameable number of times "M3" in the time saving gaming state 3 (YES in S305). S306), it is determined whether or not the number of playable times "M3" is "0" (S307), and when it is determined that the number of playable times "M3" is "0" (YES in S307), the time is shortened. 3 The flag is turned off (S308), and the process proceeds to step S309. Further, even when the main CPU 301a determines in step S307 that the number of playable times "M3" is not "0" (NO in S307), the process shifts to step S309. By executing such processes from step S305 to step S308, unless a big hit is won, the time-saving game is shown by the initial value "700" of the gameable number of times "M1" in the time-saving game state 3. The time-saving game in state 3 can be continued up to 700 times.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 301a determines in step S309 that the time saving 4 flag is in the ON state (YES in S309), the numerical value "1" is subtracted from the gameable number of times "M4" in the time saving gaming state 4 (YES). S310), it is determined whether or not the number of playable times "M4" is "0" (S311), and when it is determined that the number of playable times "M4" is "0" (YES in S311), the time is shortened. 4 The flag is turned off (S312), and the time saving end determination process is terminated. Further, the main CPU 301a also ends the time saving end determination process when it is determined in step S311 that the number of playable times "M4" is not "0" (NO in S311). By executing such processes from step S309 to step S312, unless a big hit is won, the time-saving game is shown by the initial value "700" of the gameable number of times "M1" in the time-saving game state 4. The time-saving game in state 4 can be continued up to 700 times.

In this way, in the time-saving end determination process, when the end opportunity of the time-saving game state (time-saving game state 1, time-saving game state 2, time-saving game state 3, time-saving game state 4) is established, the time-saving game state is supported. By changing the time saving flag (time saving 1 flag, time saving 2 flag, time saving 3 flag, time saving 4 flag) to the OFF state, the time saving game state is terminated. In the time reduction end determination process, each time the variable display is stopped in any of the first special symbol display 120 and the second special symbol display 122, the number of possible games "M (M1, M2, M3, M4)" ) ”Is to be subtracted.

Further, in the above-mentioned time saving end determination process, each time saving game state is the so-called first special symbol display 120 and when the number of possible games "M (M1, M2, M3, M4)" becomes "0". It is assumed that the process ends when the total number of fluctuation displays on the second special symbol display 122 reaches the number of times indicated by a predetermined initial value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be in various modes. good. For example, the trigger when the total number of fluctuation displays on the first special symbol display 120 and the second special symbol display 122 reaches 50 times, and the trigger when the number of fluctuation displays on the second special symbol display 122 reaches 5 times. , And, among the first chances of winning a small hit, each time-saving game state may end at the first chance of being established. In addition, the opportunity to end may be different in each time-saving game state. For example, in the time-saving game state 1, the number of fluctuation displays on the second special symbol display 122 is the trigger when the total number of fluctuation displays on the first special symbol display 120 and the second special symbol display 122 reaches 50 times. It shall end at the first opportunity of the opportunity to reach 5 times and the opportunity to win the small hit first, and the time-saving game state 3 is the first special symbol display 120 and the second special symbol display. The first of the two triggers: the total number of fluctuations displayed on the device 122 reached 500, the number of fluctuations displayed on the second special symbol display 122 reached 20 times, and the small hit was won four times. The time-saving game state 4 is assumed to end when it is established, and the second special symbol display is the trigger when the total number of fluctuation displays on the first special symbol display 120 and the second special symbol display 122 reaches 30 times. It may be terminated at the first opportunity among the opportunity when the number of fluctuation display in the vessel 122 reaches 6 times and the opportunity when the small hit is won 3 times.

With reference to FIG. 4-6, the time-reduced gaming state 3 and the time-saving gaming state 4 described above will be described here. 4-6 is a diagram for explaining the end time of the time-saving game state 3 and the time-saving game state 4, and FIG. 4-6 explains a case where the time-saving game state 3 becomes a big hit game during the time-saving game state 3 and the time-saving game state 3 is ended. (B) is a diagram illustrating a case where a jackpot game is performed during the time-saving game state 4 and the time-saving game state 4 is terminated. In FIG. 4-6, the period of the jackpot game (including the opening period and the ending period), the operation period of the time-saving game state 1, the time-saving game state 3, and the time-saving game state 4, and the number of possible games "M1", "M3" and "M4" are exemplified.

As shown in FIG. 4-6 (a), when the jackpot game is started at the time point tb1 in the time saving game state 3, the jackpot time initialization process is executed at the time point tb1, so that the time saving game state 3 at the time point tb1 Although the number of playable times "M3" in the game is "500", it is updated to "0" and the time-saving game state 3 ends. Further, at the time point tb2 at which the jackpot game ends, the number of playable times "M1" in the time-saving game state 1 is set to the initial value "100", and the time-saving game state 3 is shifted to the time-saving game state 1. It will not be restarted. In this way, when a big hit is won during the time-saving game state 3, the time-saving game state 3 is not restarted after the big hit game so that the maximum number of times "700 (times)" that can be played in the time-saving game state 3 can be consumed. , The time-saving game state 3 may be terminated without digesting the maximum number of times "700 (times)" that can be played.

As shown in FIG. 4-6 (b), when the jackpot game is started at the time point ct1 in the time saving game state 4, the jackpot time initialization process is executed at the time point ct1, so that the time saving game state 4 at the time point ct1 Although the number of playable times "M4" is "10", it is updated to "0", and the time-saving game state 4 ends. Further, at the time point ct2 when the jackpot game ends, the number of playable times "M1" in the time-saving game state 1 is set to the initial value "100", and the game is shifted to the time-saving game state 1, so that the time-saving game state 4 Will never be restarted. In this way, even when a big hit is won during the time-saving game state 4, the time-saving game state 4 is restarted after the big hit game so that the maximum number of times "700 (times)" that can be played in the time-saving game state 4 can be consumed. In some cases, the time-saving game state 4 may be terminated without digesting the maximum number of times "700 times" that can be played.

(Explanation of information display 302c)
Next, the information display 302c of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4-7 and 4-8. FIG. 4-7 is a diagram illustrating the details of the information display 302c. FIG. 4-8 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the counting period of the base value B. Here, the base value B is the total number of prize balls paid out in a specific section of the normal gaming state (low probability non-time saving gaming state), and the number of outs (total number of launched game balls) is divided. It is a numerical value calculated by. The number of outs is the number of game balls detected by an out ball detection switch (not shown), for example, a game ball that has entered the out port 111, a starting device such as the first starting device 112, or the first large. It is a game ball that has entered a prize device such as a prize device 117 or a general prize opening (not shown), and is the number of game balls detected by the out ball detection switch.

As shown in FIG. 4-7 (a), first, various counters (base calculation out counter, base calculation prize ball counter, total out counter) provided in the main RAM 301c have a base value B in the information display 302c. It is used for display control of. The base calculation out counter counts the number of outs in a specific section. For example, every time a game ball is detected by the out ball detection switch, a numerical value "1" is added to the base calculation out counter. It will be. The base calculation prize ball counter counts the prize balls in a specific section. For example, when a game ball wins a general winning opening, a numerical value "10" is added to the base calculation prize ball counter. A numerical value "15" is added when a winning device such as the first large winning device 117 is won, and a numerical value "3" is added when a winning device such as the first starting device 112 is won. The total out counter counts the number of outs (hereinafter, may be referred to as "total outs") since the power is first turned on. Then, in the main CPU 301a, the base value B of a specific section is calculated in advance by multiplying the calculation result obtained by dividing the value of the prize ball counter for base calculation by the value of the out counter for base calculation by the value "100". Every time the specified section ends, the base value B of the section is stored (saved). In the present embodiment, the base value B is stored every time the number of outs is counted as 60,000. Specifically, in the main CPU 301a, every time the numerical value "60,000" is added to the total out counter. In addition, the base value B is calculated and stored from the current values of the base calculation prize ball counter and the base calculation out counter, and the base calculation prize ball counter and the base calculation out counter are initialized. In the present embodiment, the period in which the base calculation out counter and the base calculation prize ball counter are added may be described as a "counting period", and a period other than the counting period may be described as a "non-counting period". ..

As shown in FIG. 4-7 (b), next, 60,000 outs are counted in the section 3, 60,000 outs are counted in the subsequent section 2, and 60,000 outs are counted in the subsequent section 1. The display on the information display 302c when the number is counted and the section L (the number of outs is less than 60,000 (0 to 59999)) is started will be described. Here, the base value B of the section 3 is set to "B3", the base value B of the section 2 is set to "B2", the base value of the section 1 is set to "B1", and the base value B of the section L is set to "BL". .. In the information display 302c in such a section L, the base value BL of the section L (real time), the base value B1 of the section 1, the base value B2 of the section 2, and the base value B3 of the section 3 are about in this order. It is displayed to switch every 5 seconds. When the number of outs in the section L reaches 60,000, the base value BL of the section L is stored as the base value B of the newest section, and the base value B1 of the section 1 is stored as the base value B of the next new section. , The base value B2 of the section 2 is stored as the base value B of the third newest section, and the base value B3 of the oldest section 3 is discarded. That is, when one section ends (the number of outs of 60,000 is counted), the base value B of the section is saved as the base value B of the previous section, and the base value B of the oldest section is discarded. It will be. In this embodiment, the base value B is continuously displayed on the information display 302c, including the period during which the game is possible.

As shown in FIG. 4-7 (c), the information display 302c is composed of four 7-segment displays 302ca to 302cd. In the two 7-segment displays 302cc and 302cd, as described above, the base value BL, the base value B1, the base value B2, and the base value B3 are used as the two-digit base value B in this order approximately every 5 seconds. It is displayed to switch. If the base value B is larger than the numerical value "100", "99." is displayed (the dot display unit lights up). Further, in the two 7-segment displays 302ca and 302cc, it corresponds to the base value B displayed by the two 7-segment displays 302cc and 302cd, and it is possible to identify which section of the base value B is displayed. Identification information "bL", "b1", "b2", "b3" is displayed. Specifically, in the two 7-segment displays 302ca and 302cc of the information display 302c, the identification information "bL" is displayed and the base value B1 of the section 1 is displayed during the period when the base value BL of the section L is displayed. The identification information "b1" is displayed during the period, the identification information "b2" is displayed during the period when the base value B2 of the section 2 is displayed, and the identification information "b3" is displayed during the period when the base value B3 of the section 3 is displayed. Is displayed.

Here, the mode of display on the information display 302c in each section of the section L to the section 3 will be described in more detail. For example, when the total number of outs is less than 60,000 and the identification information "b1", "b2", and "b3" are displayed, the base value B may not be calculated. When the total number of outs is less than 60,000, each identification information is blinked on the 7-segment displays 302ca and 302cc, and the special symbol "-" is lit on the 7-segment displays 302cc and 302cd. To. When the total number of outs is 60,000 or more and less than 120,000, the base value B1 is calculated, but the base value B2 of the identification information "b2" and the base value B3 of the identification information "b3" cannot be calculated. There is. When the total number of outs is 60,000 or more and less than 120,000, the identification information is lit and the base value B1 is lit during the period when the identification information "b1" is displayed. During the period in which the identification information "b2" and "b3" are displayed, each identification information is blinking and displayed, and the special symbol "-" is lit and displayed. Further, when the total number of outs is 120,000 or more and less than 180,000, the base value B1 and the base value B2 may be calculated, but the base value B3 of the identification information "b3" may not be calculated. In this way, when the total number of outs is 120,000 or more and less than 180,000, the identification information is lit and displayed and the base value B1 or the base value is displayed during the period when the identification information "b1" or "b2" is displayed. During the period when B2 is lit and the identification information "b3" is displayed, the identification information is blinking and the special symbol "-" is lit. Then, as described above, in the present embodiment, although the real-time base value BL is displayed during the period when the identification information "bL" is displayed, when the number of normal outs in the section L is not sufficiently large, It may be difficult to calculate an accurate (original) base value B. In such a case, for example, when the number of normal outs in the section L is 6000, the identification information "bL" is blinked and displayed, and when the number of normal outs is 6000 or more, the identification information " "blL" may be lit and displayed. In such a display mode, the administrator of the gaming machine 100 can sufficiently notify whether or not the number of normal outs in the section L is sufficiently large. The base value B can be evaluated after considering whether or not it is.

By the way, before the player actually plays a game, the operation check of the gaming machine 100 is usually carried out by the administrator, and the operation check is performed by various detection switches (out ball detection switch, etc.). It includes confirmation of whether or not the game ball is normally detected. When the operation is confirmed in this way, for example, in a configuration in which the prize ball counter for base calculation and the out counter for base calculation are added immediately after the first power-on in the gaming machine 100, the first power supply is used. The base value B calculated immediately after the insertion may be different from the base value B calculated when the game is actually played. In such a case, in the present embodiment, the prize ball counter for base calculation and the out counter for base calculation are not added until the total out counter reaches a predetermined numerical value (for example, the numerical value “300”). However, in this way, it is possible to prevent the base value immediately after the first power-on from being different.

Here, the number of prize balls and the number of outs are calculated in order to calculate the base value B of the normal gaming state (low probability non-time saving gaming state), which is one of the processes executed in the main processing on the main control board 300. The counting process, which is the process of counting, and the base display process, which is the process of displaying the base value B on the information display 302c, will be specifically described. When the main CPU 301a when the counting process is executed, the game ball wins a prize in the general prize opening and the game ball is detected by the general prize detection switch in the normal game state with respect to the prize ball counter for base calculation. 10 ”(the number of prize balls corresponding to the general winning opening) is added, and when a game ball is detected by the first starting device detection switch 304 or the second starting device detection switch 305, the numerical value“ 3 ”is added, and the first When the game ball is detected by the winning device detection switch 306a or the second winning device detection switch 306b, the numerical value "15" is added. Further, the main CPU 301a adds a numerical value "1" to the base calculation out counter when the game ball is detected by the out ball detection switch in the normal game state. In the game state other than the normal game state, the numerical value is not added to the prize ball counter for base calculation and the out counter for base calculation. Then, after executing the counting process, the main CPU 301a calculates the base value from the number of normal prize balls and the number of normal outs counted in the above counting process, and displays the identification information and the base value B on the information display 302c. Executes the base display process, which is the process. By executing this base display process, the identification information and the base value B are displayed on the information display 302c in the above-described manner.

Next, a specific example of the counting period, which is the period for executing the counting process required when displaying the base value B on the above-mentioned information display 302c, will be described with reference to FIG. 4-8. First, FIG. 4-8 (a) is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the counting period before and after the transition from the low probability non-time saving gaming state (normal gaming state) to the time saving gaming state 3. Further, FIG. 4-8 (b) is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the counting period before and after the transition from the low probability non-time saving gaming state (normal gaming state) to the time saving gaming state 4. Further, FIG. 4-8 (c) is a diagram for explaining another specific example of the counting period before and after the transition from the low probability non-time saving gaming state (normal gaming state) to the time saving gaming state 4. The counting period in the following description is a period during which the above-mentioned counting process is executed, and the non-counting period is a period during which the counting process is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 4-8 (a), here, the 800th game (variation display of the special symbol) in the low probability non-time saving game state is started at the time point tn1, and the lost symbol is stopped at the 800th game. The case where the lost symbol is stopped and displayed and the cumulative number of times "n" of the first predetermined condition becomes "0" will be described. In such a case, the counting period is in the low probability non-time saving game state before the time point nt2, and the non-counting period is in the state of the time saving game state 3 after the time point nt2. In addition, without winning the big hit game in the time-saving game state 3, the final game (700th special symbol variation display) in the time-saving game state 3 is started at the time point tn3, and the final round at the time point tn4. A case will be described in which the lost symbol in the game is stopped and displayed, and the number of possible games is “0 (times)”. In such a case, the low-probability non-time-saving gaming state is set after the time point nt4, and the counting period is restarted from the time point tn4. In the above description, the start time point of the non-counting period at the time of transition to the time-saving gaming state 3 is set to the time point tn2, but it may be set to the time point tn1. Further, although the time point at which the counting period is restarted at the time of transition to the low-probability non-time-saving game state after the end of the time-saving game state 3 is set to the time point tn4, it may be set to the time point tn3.

As shown in FIG. 4-8 (b), here, when the game in which the time saving symbol J2 is stopped and displayed is started at the time point tо1 and the time saving symbol J2 is stopped and displayed at the time point tо2 in the low probability non-time saving game state. Will be explained. In such a case, the counting period is in the low probability non-time saving game state before the time point tо2, and the non-counting period is in the state of the time saving game state 4 after the time point tо2. In addition, the final game (700th special symbol variation display) in the time-saving game state 4 is started at the time point tо3 without winning the big hit game in the time-saving game state 4, and the final round at the time point tо4. A case will be described in which the lost symbol in the game is stopped and displayed, and the number of playable times becomes “0”. At this time, it is assumed that the cumulative number of times "n" of the first predetermined condition is not "0". In such a case, the low probability non-time saving game state is set after the time point tо4, and the counting period is restarted from the time point tо4. For example, when the time-saving symbol J1 or the like is stopped and displayed in the final game of the time-saving game state 4, the counting period is restarted as in the case where the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as described above. You may do so. Further, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the final game of the time-saving game state 4, the counting period may be restarted after the small hit game is completed. Further, in the above, the start time point of the non-counting period at the time of transition to the time-saving gaming state 4 is set to the time point tо2, but the time point tо1 may be used. Further, although the time point at which the counting period is restarted at the time of transition to the low-probability non-time-saving game state after the end of the time-saving game state 4 is set to the time point tо4, it may be set to the time point tо3.

As shown in FIG. 4-8 (c), here, when the game in which the time saving symbol J2 is stopped and displayed is started at the time point tp1 and the time saving symbol J2 is stopped and displayed at the time point tp2 in the low probability non-time saving game state. Will be explained. In such a case, the counting period is in the low probability non-time saving game state before the time point tp2, and the non-counting period is in the time saving game state 4 after the time point tp2. In addition, the game that is the final round of the time-saving game state 4 (the 700th special symbol variation display) is started at the time point tp3 without winning the big hit game in the state of the time-saving game state 4, and is the final round at the time point tp4. The case where the lost symbol in the game is stopped and displayed and the number of possible games becomes the numerical value "0" will be described. At this time, it is assumed that the cumulative number of times "n" of the first predetermined condition is "0". In such a case, since the time saving game state 3 is set after the time point tp4, the non-counting period is continued even after the time point tp4. In the final game of the time-saving game state 4, the cumulative number of times "n" of the first predetermined condition is "0", and the time-saving symbol J1 or the like or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the game. However, the non-counting period will continue.

(Example of effect display for each effect mode)
With reference to FIGS. 5-1 and 5-2, an effect display example (pre-variation operation, pre-stop operation, etc.) for each effect mode in the main display device 131, and an effect display example of the number of pending numbers will be described. FIG. 5-1 is a diagram showing an effect display example (operation before fluctuation, operation before stop, etc.) for each effect mode in the main display device 131, and FIG. 5-2 is an effect table of the number of holdings in the main display device 131. It is a figure which shows the example.

As shown in FIGS. 5-1 and 5-2, the main display device 131 performs various effect displays according to the progress of the game. The staging display includes a customer waiting demo effect performed while the special symbol variation display is not executed, and a variation display (pre-variation operation, update variation) of the effect symbol 50a performed during the execution of the special symbol variation display. There are a variation effect, a variation display (update variation) of the special symbol TZ (so-called fourth symbol) performed during the execution of the variation display of the special symbol, a jackpot effect performed during the execution of the jackpot game, and the like. The display unit (effective display area) of the main display device 131 shows a variable display area for displaying three effect symbols 50a (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) and an effect mode related to execution of the variable effect. A mode display area for the purpose is formed. Further, the main display device 131 has a first hold icon display area 50b for displaying a number of first hold icons (first hold information) corresponding to the first hold number in the normal game state, and in the time-saving game state. The second hold icon display area 50d (not shown) for displaying the number of second hold icons (second hold information) corresponding to the second hold number, and the icon indicating that the variation effect is being executed. The icon display area 50c for displaying (execution information), the first hold number display area SA for displaying the first hold number numerically, and the second hold number display for displaying the second hold number numerically. Region SB and the like are formed.

The effect symbol 50a is composed of, for example, a symbol indicating a number from "1" to "9", and is a variable display of a special symbol executed by the first special symbol display 120 or the second special symbol display 122. The variable display is started in response to the start, and the stop display is performed in response to the stop of the variable display of the special symbol. Further, the effect symbol 50a is configured to stop and display for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) in an mode of notifying the result of the jackpot determination (loss mode, jackpot mode). The jackpot mode is a combination of the same staging symbols 50a such as "777" and "555", and the loss mode is another mode. The mode of the variable display of the effect symbol 50a is scrolling in the vertical direction, but it may be scrolling in the horizontal direction, or it may be switched or rotated (rotated) on the spot. good. Further, during the variable display (variable effect) of the effect symbol 50a, various effect images such as background images and characters, movies, and the like are displayed on the main display device 131 and the like according to the result of the jackpot determination. It is designed to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game (special game) will be executed.

The first hold icon display area 50b has a first display unit 50b1 (first area), a second display unit 50b2 (second area), and a third display unit 50b3 (third area) from the side closer to the icon display area 50c. , The fourth display unit 50b4 (fourth area), and the first display unit 50b1 to the fourth display unit 50b4 display a number of first hold icons corresponding to the first hold number. .. Specifically, the first display unit 50b1 displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold information on which the variation display of the first special symbol is executed first, and the second display unit 50b2 displays the second hold icon. The first hold icon indicating the first hold information on which the change display of the first special symbol is executed is displayed, and the third display unit 50b3 is the third to execute the change display of the first special symbol. A first hold icon indicating the hold information is displayed, and a first hold icon showing the first hold information on which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed is displayed on the fourth display unit 50b4. The second hold icon display area 50d is partitioned from the side closer to the icon display area 50c in such a manner as the first display unit 50d1, the second display unit 50d2, the third display unit 50d3, and the fourth display unit 50d4. , The first display unit 50d1 to the fourth display unit 50d4 display a number of second hold icons corresponding to the second hold number.

The icon display area 50c is larger than each display unit of the first hold icon display area 50b in order to clearly distinguish it from the first hold icon display area 50b and the second hold icon display area 50d. , The displayed icon is also displayed in a larger manner than the first hold icon. Specifically, for example, the first hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 50b with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol (effect symbol 50a) is directed toward the icon display area 50c 1 The first hold icon displayed on the first display unit 50b1 is moved (shifted) one by one, and the first hold icon is moved (shifted) to the icon display area 50c to become the icon, and the first special symbol (effect symbol 50a) is used. At the end of the variable display, the icon is displayed so as to disappear (erase) (the icon disappears (erase effect)). The icon may be extinguished in the middle of the variable display of the first special symbol (effect symbol 50a).

As shown in FIG. 5-1 (a), in the effect mode A (normal game state), the mode A background image is always displayed in a state of horizontal scrolling or a scene change (effect operation), and the effect symbol 50a is the first aspect. (Rectangular base image BG, character image CG, numerical image SG surrounded by hexagonal images), special symbol TZ is displayed in a common mode (numerical image) common to all production modes, and the above-mentioned cumulative The cumulative number image RK showing the number of games corresponding to the number "n" is displayed. Then, the effect symbol 50a of the first aspect performs a downward scroll display (update variation) in the variation effect, and rises upward from the symbol stop position as a pre-variation operation suggesting that the scroll display starts. The display is performed for 0.75 seconds, and the character image CG shakes its head at the symbol stop position as a pre-stop operation suggesting that the scroll display ends for 0.9 seconds. It is supposed to do. Further, in the icon display area (first hold icon display area 50b, the icon display area 50c), the normal icon is displayed in the first mode (hexagon). Then, the normal icon of the first aspect always performs a shaking motion (directing motion) that becomes the first posture again from the first posture (initial posture) tilted to the left side via the second posture tilted to the right side in one cycle of 2 seconds. It is designed to be repeated. Further, the variable BGM1 is output during the variable display in the effect mode A. Further, the cumulative number image RK is hidden before the cumulative number "n" in the normal gaming state reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 780 times), and is displayed after reaching the predetermined number of times. Every time it is started and one game in the normal game state is completed (stopped and displayed by a lost symbol or the like), the image is updated with a numerical value added by "1".

As shown in FIG. 5-1 (b), in the effect mode B (normal game state), the mode B background image is always displayed in a state of horizontal scrolling or a scene change (effect operation), and the effect symbol 50a is the second aspect. It is displayed in (lantern-shaped base image BG, character image CG, numerical image SG surrounded by hexagonal images), and the special symbol TZ is displayed in a common mode (numerical image) common to all production modes. The cumulative number image RK of the same aspect as the mode A is displayed. The effect symbol 50a of the second aspect performs a downward scroll display (update variation) in the variation effect, but the effect symbol 50a is reduced and displayed as a pre-variation operation before the scroll display (update operation) is started. Is set to be performed for 0.5 seconds, and as the operation before the stop before the scroll display (update operation) is finished, the effect symbol 50a is reduced at the symbol stop position → the normal display is performed for 0.5 seconds. It is designed to be done. Further, in the icon display area (first hold icon display area 50b, the icon display area 50c), the normal icon is displayed in the second mode (shuttle type). Then, the normal icon of the second aspect causes the main display device 131 to perform a swaying motion (directing motion) that becomes the first posture again from the first posture tilted to the left (initial posture) via the second posture tilted to the right. During the display, it is always repeated in one cycle of 2 seconds. Further, the variable BGM2 is output during the variable display in the effect mode B.

As shown in FIG. 5-1 (c), in the effect mode C (normal game state), the mode C background image is always displayed in a state of horizontal scrolling or a scene change (effect operation), and the effect symbol 50a is the third aspect. (R chamfered rectangular base image BG, character image CG, numerical image SG surrounded by R chamfered hexagonal image), and the special symbol TZ is a common mode (numerical image) common to all production modes. Is displayed, and the cumulative number of times image RK in the same mode as the above-mentioned effect mode A is displayed. The effect symbol 50a of the third aspect performs a downward scroll display (update variation) in the variation effect, but the effect symbol 50a is enlarged and displayed as a pre-variation operation before the scroll display (update variation) is started. Is set to be performed for 0.5 seconds, and the rotation display of the effect symbol 50a is performed for 0.7 seconds at the symbol stop position as the pre-stop operation before the end of this scroll display (update fluctuation). It has become like. Further, in the icon display area (first hold icon display area 50b, the icon display area 50c), if it is a normal icon, it is displayed in the third mode (star shape). Then, the normal icon of the third aspect rotates from the first posture (initial posture) in which the specific top is located at the upper part, and returns to the first posture via the second posture in which the specific top moves (directing). Operation) is always repeated in one cycle of 3 seconds. Further, the variable BGM3 is output during the variable display in the effect mode C.

In the above-mentioned effect modes A to C, the cumulative number image RK is a common mode, but it may be a different mode depending on the effect mode, for example, a character font may be different. Or they may have different sizes. Further, the cumulative number image RK is supposed to be displayed after the cumulative number of times in the normal game state reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 790 times), but it is always displayed during the normal game state. You may do it. Further, the cumulative number image RK indicates the number of games corresponding to the above-mentioned cumulative number "n", but is not limited to this. For example, the display mode may be such that the number of games until the time saving game state 3 is entered is shown. Specifically, "20 more times until the play time starts (shifts to the time saving game state 3) !!" As described above, the mode may be such that the wording expected to shift to the time-saving gaming state 3 is also displayed.

As shown in FIG. 5-1 (d), in the effect mode D (time saving game state 1), the mode D background image is always displayed in a state of horizontal scrolling or a scene change (effect operation), and the effect symbol 50a is the fourth. It is displayed in a mode (rectangular base image BG, numerical image SG), a special symbol TZ is displayed in a common mode (numerical image) common to all production modes, and the remaining number of times that the game can be played in the time-saving game state 1 (game). The remaining number of times image JK suggesting the possible number of times "M1") is displayed, and the right-handed image MG suggesting right-handed hitting is displayed. Then, the effect symbol 50a of the fourth aspect performs a downward scroll display (update variation) in the variation effect, and rises upward from the symbol stop position as a pre-variation operation suggesting that the scroll display starts. The display is designed to be performed for 0.4 seconds, and as a pre-stop operation that suggests that this scroll display ends, the bound display that rises upward from the symbol stop position and then descends downward is set to 0.4 seconds. It is designed to be done over. The bound display as the pre-stop operation is similar to the floating display as the pre-variation operation, but the bount display has a faster moving speed of the effect symbol 50a and a lower floating height. .. Further, in the icon display area (second hold icon display area 50d, the icon display area 50c), the normal icon is displayed in the fourth mode (round shape). Then, the normal icon of the fourth aspect rotates from the first posture (initial posture) in which the internal black dot is located at the upper part, and returns to the first posture via the second posture in which the black dot moves (directing). Operation) is always repeated in one cycle of 3 seconds. Further, the variable BGM4 is output during the variable display in the effect mode D. Further, in the remaining number of times image JK, every time one game in the time-saving game state 1 is completed (stopped and displayed by a lost symbol or the like), the image is updated with a numerical value subtracted by "1". The right-handed image MG is displayed while the right-handed lamp is on, and is hidden while the right-handed lamp is off.

As shown in FIG. 5-1 (e), in the effect mode E (time saving game state 2), the mode E background image is always displayed in a state of horizontal scrolling or a scene change (effect operation), and the effect symbol 50a is the fourth. It is displayed in a mode (rectangular base image, number image), the special symbol TZ is displayed in a common mode (number image) common to all production modes, and the remaining number of games that can be played in the time-saving game state 2 (number of games that can be played). The remaining number of times image JK suggesting (corresponding to "M2") is displayed, and the right-handed image MG suggesting right-handedness is displayed. Then, the effect symbol 50a of the fourth aspect performs a downward scroll display (update variation) in the variation effect, and rises upward from the symbol stop position as a pre-variation operation suggesting that the scroll display starts. The display is performed for 0.4 seconds, and as a pre-stop operation suggesting that this scroll display ends, the rotation (small) display of the effect symbol 50a at the symbol stop position is displayed for 0.4 seconds. It is designed to be done. Further, in the icon display area (second hold icon display area 50d, the icon display area 50c), the normal icon is displayed in the fourth mode (round shape). Then, the normal icon of the fourth aspect rotates from the first posture (initial posture) in which the internal black dot is located at the upper part, and returns to the first posture via the second posture in which the black dot moves (directing). Operation) is always repeated in one cycle of 3 seconds. Further, the variable BGM 5 is output during the variable display in the effect mode E. Further, in the remaining number of times image JK, each time one game in the time-saving game state 2 is completed (stopped and displayed by a lost symbol or the like), the image is updated with a numerical value subtracted by "1". The right-handed image MG is displayed while the right-handed lamp is on, and is hidden while the right-handed lamp is off.

As shown in FIG. 5-1 (f), in the effect mode F (time saving game state 3), the mode F background image is always displayed in a state of horizontal scrolling or a scene change (effect operation), and the effect symbol 50a is the fourth. It is displayed in a mode (rectangular base image, numerical image), the special symbol TZ is displayed in a common mode (numerical image) common to all production modes, and the remaining number of times that the game can be played in the time-saving game state 3 (the number of possible games). The remaining number of times image JK suggesting (corresponding to M3) is displayed, and the right-handed image MG suggesting right-handedness is displayed. Then, the effect symbol 50a of the fourth aspect performs a downward scroll display (update variation) in the variation effect, but the reduced display of the effect symbol 50a is 0 as a pre-variation operation suggesting that the scroll display starts. It is designed to be performed for 4 seconds, and as a pre-stop operation suggesting that this scroll display ends, a bound (small) display that rises upward from the symbol stop position is performed for 0.4 seconds. It has become. Further, in the icon display area (second hold icon display area 50d, the icon display area 50c), the normal icon is displayed in the fifth mode (pentagon). Then, the normal icon of the fifth aspect rotates from the first posture (initial posture) in which the specific top is located at the upper part, and returns to the first posture via the second posture in which the specific top moves (directing). Operation) is always repeated in one cycle of 3 seconds. Further, the variable BGM 6 is output during the variable display in the effect mode F. Further, in the remaining number of times image JK, every time one game in the time-saving game state 3 is completed (stopped and displayed by a lost symbol or the like), the image is updated with a numerical value subtracted by "1". The right-handed image MG is displayed while the right-handed lamp is on, and is hidden while the right-handed lamp is off.

It should be noted that, regardless of which of the plurality of types of pre-variation movements (floating display, enlarged display, reduced display) is executed by the effect symbol 50a in the variation effect, the pre-variation operation and scroll display (update) of the three effect symbols 50a. The start order of (variation) is the same (left → middle → right), but the pre-variation operation and scroll display (update variation) of the three staging symbols 50a according to the types of multiple types of pre-variation operation. The start order of is different (floating display: left → middle → right, enlarged display: middle → left → right, reduced display: right → middle → left, etc.). Further, a plurality of types of pre-variation operation modes of the effect symbol 50a may be provided for each effect mode so that the jackpot expectation degree is different. In addition, when the effect symbol 50a executes any of a plurality of types of pre-stop operations (head shaking display, reduction → normal display, rotation display, bound display, rotation (small) display, bound (small) display) in the variable effect. Even so, the order of the pre-stop operation and the temporary stop of the three staging symbols 50a is the same (left → right → middle), but there are three types according to the types of multiple types of pre-stop operation. The order of the pre-stop operation and the temporary stop of the effect symbol 50a may be changed (head-shaking display: left → right → middle, rotation display: left → middle → right, etc.). Further, a plurality of types of pre-stop operation modes of the effect symbol 50a may be provided for each effect mode so that the jackpot expectation degree is different.

Further, although the details of the effect mode corresponding to the time-saving game state 4 are not described, the same mode as the effect mode F corresponding to the time-saving game state 3 may be used, and the above-mentioned effect modes A to F are used. It may be a different aspect, for example, as the effect mode G, such that the background image or BGM of the effect mode F is composed of the mode G background image or BGM 7. The mode of the effect symbol 50a in the time-saving gaming states 1 to 4 may also be different from each other. As described above, since the background image, the BGM, and the like are different in each of the time-saving game states 1 to 4, the player can change the type of the time-saving game state at the present time after the transition to the time-saving game states 1 to 4. Can be easily recognized. Further, in the above-mentioned time-saving game states 1 to 4, although the effect mode is different for each, it is assumed that the game is executed in the same effect mode during each time-saving game, but it depends on the number of possible games during each time-saving game. The mode may be changed. For example, in the time-saving game state 3, when the number of possible games "M3" becomes "100" (when the game in the time-saving game state 2 is executed 600 times), the effect mode F is changed to a different effect mode. It may be in such an embodiment.

Further, in the above-mentioned effect modes D to F and the like (time saving game states 1 to 4), the remaining number of times image JK is set to the common mode, but may be different depending on the effect mode. For example, the character fonts may have different modes or different sizes. Further, depending on the above-mentioned effect modes D to F and the like (time saving game states 1 to 4), one may be set in which the remaining number of times image JK is displayed and the other is not displayed. Further, the remaining number of times image JK may be displayed at all times during each time-saving game state, or until a predetermined number of games are executed after the transition to each time-saving game state, or the number of playable times " It may be displayed only after "M" reaches a predetermined number of times or only during a predetermined period during the time-saving gaming state. For example, the remaining number image JK is displayed in the time-saving game state 1 (effect mode D) and the time-saving game state 2 (effect mode E), and remains in the early game after the transition to the time-saving game state 3 (effect mode F). The display of the remaining number of times image JK may be started after the number of times the game possible number of times "M3" in the time-saving game state 3 is subtracted to "100" without displaying the number of times image JK.

The above-mentioned first hold icon display area 50b, the icon display area 50c, and the second hold icon display area 50d are assumed to be common modes in each effect mode, but are different modes for each effect mode, for example. It may be different in coloring, decoration or shape, for example. Further, in the above-mentioned effect modes D to F, a display suggesting the current gaming state may be displayed, for example, "time reduction 1 mode", "time reduction 2 mode", "time reduction 3 mode" and the like. The display may be displayed at the top of the main display device 131. Further, in the above-mentioned first hold number display area SA, second hold number display area SB, and special symbol TZ, the display positions in the effect modes A to C and the display positions in the effect modes D to F are. Although they have different aspects, they may be displayed at the same position, for example, they may be displayed in the lower right corner or the lower left corner of the main display device 131.

Here, a time-saving effect symbol corresponding to the time-saving symbol and composed of three predetermined effect symbols 50a will be described. As described above (see FIG. 3-4 (a-4)), the time-saving symbols include a special symbol J1 corresponding to the transition to the time-saving gaming state 4 in which the number of times the game can be played is 100, and the number of times the game can be played. A special symbol J2 corresponding to the transition to the time-saving game state 4 of 700 times is set. As the time-saving effect symbol corresponding to these special symbols J1 and the special symbol J2, for example, the same effect symbol 50a (for example, "151") may be configured, or different effect symbols 50a (for example, "for example," "" may be used. It may be composed of "151" and "515"), or a plurality of types of time-saving effect symbols corresponding to each special symbol may be set.

Further, the time-saving effect symbol is mainly composed of an effect symbol 50a composed of a symbol indicating a number or the like, but is not limited to this and may be in various forms. For example, the time-saving effect symbol may be configured to include a dedicated symbol mainly composed of only characters such as "time-saving". Specifically, the time-saving effect symbol may be configured such as the effect symbol 50a of "1", the dedicated symbol of "time reduction", and the effect symbol 50a of "1", and particularly during the variable effect by the effect symbol 50a. After the temporary stop of the two “1” effect symbols 50a, the “time saving” dedicated symbol may be temporarily stopped. In such an embodiment, in the case of a game with a variable pattern in which the reach effect is executed, the special symbol is not included in the effect symbol 50a being displayed in the variable display during the period when the reach effect is not executed, and the special symbol is not included after the reach effect is executed. May be displayed. Further, in a game in which the time-saving effect symbol is not stopped and displayed (a game in which the time-saving 4 is not won in the jackpot determination process), the temporarily stopped dedicated symbol is changed to the normal effect symbol 50a. May be good. In such an aspect, even if the game is not stopped and displayed with the time-saving symbol, the expectation for the transition to the time-saving game state 4 can be improved by the stop display with the time-saving symbol. Further, in the transition to the time-saving game state 3 according to the cumulative number of times, the stop display of the effect symbol 50a is different from the above-mentioned dedicated symbol (time-saving effect symbol or effect symbol 50a corresponding to big hit / small hit). Therefore, for example, a pattern composed of the characters "start of time-saving game!") May be stopped and displayed at the time of transition.

As shown in FIG. 5-2 (a), first, when the number of holds is "0" and the customer is waiting, the icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 50b and the icon display area 50c, and the first “0” is displayed in the hold number display area SA and the second hold number display area SB, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 5-2 (b), next, when the game ball wins in the first starting device 112 and the first reserved number becomes "1", the first display unit of the first reserved icon display area 50b. The hold icon HI in the normal display mode is additionally displayed (increase display), and the hold number in the first hold number display area SA is updated (increase display) to "1". At this time, the hold icon HI is displayed in the first posture (initial posture) tilted to the left, and the staging operation (swaying operation) is started from there.

As shown in FIG. 5-2 (c), next, when the number of first hold is reduced to "0" and the variable display of the first special symbol is started, it is displayed in the first hold icon display area 50b. The shift display (decrease display, change display) of the hold icon HI is started toward the icon display area 50c, and the hold number of the first hold number display area SA is updated (decrease display) to "0". At this time, the hold icon HI changes from opaque to transparent and is displayed semi-transparently, but the staging operation (shaking operation) is continuously performed.

As shown in FIG. 5-2 (d), next, when the shift display of the hold icon HI is completed, the hold icon HI is displayed as the icon TI in a size larger than the hold icon HI and is opaque, and the effect operation is performed. (Shaking motion) is continuously performed.

As shown in FIG. 5-2 (e), and when the game ball wins in the first starting device 112 and the first holding number becomes "1", the first display portion of the first holding icon display area 50b is displayed. The additional display (increase display) of the hold icon HI in the normal display mode is started, and the hold number in the first hold number display area SA is updated (increase display) to "1". At this time, the hold icon HI that is additionally displayed starts an effect operation (swaying operation) so as to synchronize with an icon of another normal display mode (here, the icon TI), and is translucently minimized with an effect image. It is enlarged from the size to the normal size. That is, in the state where the special symbol is variablely displayed, the hold icon HI may not be displayed from the first posture (initial posture).

As shown in FIG. 5-2 (f), next, when the additional display (increased display) of the hold icon HI in the normal display mode is completed, the hold icon HI in the additionally displayed normal display mode has a normal size. It is displayed opaquely, and the staging operation (swaying operation) is continuously performed.

As shown in FIG. 5-2 (g), it is determined that the game ball wins in the first starting device 112, the first reserved number becomes "2", and the icon change effect is executed. Then, the additional display (increase display) of the hold icon HI of the first special display mode (blue) is started in the second display portion of the first hold icon display area 50b, and the hold number of the first hold number display area SA is ". 2 ”is updated (increased display). At this time, the hold icon HI additionally displayed has an effect operation (rotational operation) that is not synchronized with the icon in the normal display mode (here, the icon TI) from the first posture (initial posture) in which the specific part is located at the upper part. It starts and is magnified from the semi-transparent tiny size to the normal size with the effect image.

As shown in FIG. 5-2 (h), next, when the additional display (increase display) of the hold icon HI of the first special display mode (blue) is completed, the additional display of the first special mode (blue) is completed. The hold icon HI is of normal size and is displayed opaquely, and the effect operation (rotation operation) is continuously performed.

As shown in FIG. 5-2 (i), and when the variation display of the first special symbol is completed and the display is stopped, the erasure display of the icon TI displayed in the icon display area 50c is started. At this time, the icon TI disappeared and disappears with the effect image gradually increasing in transparency, but the effect operation (shaking operation) is performed even during the disappearance display.

As shown in FIG. 5-2 (j), next, when the first reserved number decreases to "1" and the variable display of the first special symbol is started, it is displayed in the first reserved icon display area 50b. Shift display (decrease display) toward the icon display area 50c is started for the two hold icon HIs, and the hold number of the first hold number display area SA is updated (decrease display) to "1". At this time, the two hold icons HI are displayed semi-transparently with the transparency changing from opaque, but the effect operation (swaying operation, rotating operation) is continuously performed.

As shown in FIG. 5-2 (k), when the shift display of the two hold icons HI is completed, the hold icon in the normal display mode displayed on the first display portion of the first hold icon display area 50b is displayed. The HI is displayed as the icon TI in a size larger than the hold icon HI and is opaque, and the staging operation (swaying operation) is continuously performed. Further, the hold icon HI of the first special aspect displayed on the second display portion of the first hold icon display area 50b is displayed on the first display portion in a normal size and opaquely, and the icon change effect is accompanied by this. The second special display mode (red) is changed to, but the staging operation (rotational operation) is continuously performed.

As shown in FIG. 5-2 (l), and when the game ball wins in the first starting device 112 and the first holding number becomes "2", the second display portion of the first holding icon display area 50b is displayed. The additional display (increase display) of the hold icon HI in the normal display mode is started, and the hold number in the first hold number display area SA is updated (increase display) to "2". At this time, the hold icon HI that is additionally displayed starts an effect operation (swaying operation) so as to synchronize with an icon of another normal display mode (here, the icon TI), and is translucently minimized with an effect image. It is enlarged from the size to the normal size.

As shown in FIG. 5-2 (m), next, when the additional display (increased display) of the hold icon HI in the normal display mode is completed, the hold icon HI in the additionally displayed normal display mode has a normal size. It is displayed opaquely, and the staging operation (swaying operation) is continuously performed.

As shown in FIG. 5-2 (n), and when the variation display of the first special symbol is completed and the display is stopped, the disappearance display of the icon TI displayed in the icon display area 50c is started. At this time, the icon TI disappeared and disappears with the effect image gradually increasing in transparency, but the effect operation (shaking operation) is performed even during the disappearance display.

As shown in FIG. 5-2 (o), next, when the number of first hold is reduced to "1" and the variable display of the first special symbol is started, it is displayed in the first hold icon display area 50b. Shift display (decrease display) toward the icon display area 50c is started for the two hold icon HIs during the effect operation, and the hold number of the first hold number display area SA is updated to "1" (decrease display). ). At this time, the two hold icons HI are displayed semi-transparently with the transparency changing from opaque, but the effect operation (swaying operation, rotating operation) is continuously performed.

As shown in FIG. 5-2 (p), here, for example, when the switching condition from the effect mode A to the effect mode B is satisfied, the main display device 131 has a shield image (blackout image) on the entire screen. BO, whiteout image WO, etc.) is displayed, and the first hold icon display area 50b and the icon display area are displayed while the hold numbers of the first hold number display area SA and the second hold number display area SB are visible. The visibility of the 50c icon is restricted.

As shown in FIG. 5-2 (q), in the rear layer of the shielded image, the hold icon HI corresponds to the effect mode B while the display mode and the effect operation (rotation operation) of the icon TI are maintained. It is switched to the hold icon HI of the normal display mode. At this time, the hold icon HI is displayed in the first posture (initial posture) tilted to the left, and the staging operation (swaying operation) is started from there.

As shown in FIG. 5-2 (r), and when the shielded image is erased, it is displayed in the hold icon HI of the normal display mode and the icon display area 50c displayed in the first hold icon display area 50b. The icon TI in the second special display mode can be visually recognized.

When two or more hold icons in the normal display mode are displayed, the effect operation is performed so that the hold icon in the normal display mode and the icon in the normal display mode are synchronized with each other. The effect operation is performed so that a plurality of hold icons in the display mode are synchronized. Further, although the hold display example in the effect mode A has been mainly described here, the display mode of the hold icon and the operation effect mode are different in the other effect modes, and basically the same number of hold displays (effect) is displayed. (Including the display when switching modes) will be performed. Further, the timing at which the decrease display of the hold number is started may be earlier than the timing at which the change display of the hold icon to the icon (shift display of the hold icon to the hold icon) is started. The timing at which the decrease display of the hold number is completed may be earlier than the timing at which the change display of the icon to the icon (shift display of the hold icon to the hold icon) is completed. Further, the timing at which the increase display of the hold number is started and the timing at which the increase display of the hold number is started may be preceded by the timing at which the increase display of the hold icon is started. Further, not only the transparency but also the shape and the like may be different between the start of the increase display of the hold icon and the completion of the increase display.

The timing at which the effect operation of the hold icon displayed in the normal display mode based on the new start prize is synchronized with the effect operation of the other hold icon may be at the start of the display, or a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the display. It may be time, the start of the shift display, or the completion of the shift display. In addition, when the effect operation of the hold icon is restarted after the shift display of the hold icon, the hold icon may resume the effect operation from the initial posture at the position after the shift display (hold icon display area, the icon display area). good.

Even when the special symbol (effect symbol) is stopped and displayed and the icon disappears, the icon continues to perform the effect operation. However, the stop display of the special symbol (effect symbol) produces the effect. The operation may be terminated. In addition, although multiple icons displayed in the normal display mode (hold icons, hold icon and the icon) are synchronized to perform the effect operation, the effect operation is not performed in perfect synchronization. , The staging operation may be performed substantially in synchronization. It should be noted that the timing at which the effect operation of the hold icon displayed in the normal display mode based on the new start prize is substantially synchronized with the effect operation of the other hold icon may be at the start of the display or at a predetermined time from the start of the display. It may be at the lapse of time, at the start of the shift display, or at the completion of the shift display.

(Example of staging display for each time-saving game state)
With reference to FIGS. 5-3 to 5-5, a specific example of the mode of the display effect in the time-saving gaming states 1 to 4 will be described here. FIG. 5-3 is a diagram illustrating a time-saving rushing effect executed at the time of transition to the time-saving game state 1 and the time-saving game state 2 and a display effect executed before the end of the time-saving game state 1 and the time-saving game state 2. , (A-1), and (a-2) are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of the time-saving rushing effect at the time of transition to the time-saving gaming state 1 and the like, and (a-3) is a diagram showing the time-saving gaming state 1 and the like. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the display effect before the end, and is the figure which explains various display effect before and after transitioning to the time saving game state 1 and the like. FIG. 5-4 is a diagram illustrating a display effect executed before and after the transition to the time-saving game state 3 or the time-saving game state 4, and (a-1) and (a-2) are diagrams to explain the time-saving game state 3. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the display effect before and after the transition of the above, (b-1) is a figure explaining various display effects before and after the transition to the time saving game state 3, and (b-2) is a figure which explains the time saving. It is a figure explaining various display effects before and after transitioning to a game state 4. 5-5 is a diagram for explaining the display effect at the end of the time-saving game states 1 to 4, and FIG. 5-5 is a diagram showing an example of the display mode at the end of the time-saving game state 1 and the time-saving game state 2. Yes, (b-1) is a diagram for explaining the display mode before and after the end of the time-saving gaming state 1 and the time-saving gaming state 2, and (b-2) is a diagram for explaining the display mode before and after the end of the time-saving gaming state 3. (B-3) is a diagram illustrating a display mode before and after the end of the time-saving gaming state 4.

As shown in FIGS. 5-3 (a-1) and (a-2), when the jackpot gaming state ends and the game shifts to the time-saving game state 1 or the time-saving game state 2, the time-saving game state 1 and the like are started. Perform a time-saving rush effect that suggests that. Then, in the time-saving rushing effect such as the time-saving game state 1, the main display device 131 displays, for example, a rushing background image corresponding to the time-saving rushing effect as a background image, and shifts to the time-saving gaming state 1. The inrush image CT, which is an image to be notified, the prevention image CH, which is an image to notify the prevention of forgetting to remove the game card inserted in the game device, and the right-handed image MG, which is an image suggesting right-handed hitting, are Is displayed. After that, instead of the prevention image CH, a warning image hn, which is an image for warning the game dependence, is displayed. The right-handed image MG is displayed during the jackpot game from the start of the jackpot game after shifting to the jackpot gaming state, and is continuously displayed even after the transition to the time-saving gaming state 1 and the like.

As shown in FIG. 5-3 (a-3), before the end of the time-saving game state 1 or the time-saving game state 2, the remaining number of times (game) that can be played on the main display device 131, for example, in the time-saving game state 1 or the like. The remaining number of times image GJ, which is an image for notifying the possible number of times "M1" / "M2"), is displayed. Further, the remaining number of times image GJ is started to be displayed when the number of possible games is less than a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), and one game in the time-saving game state 1 or the like is completed (stop display with a lost symbol or the like). ), The number of times "1" is subtracted is displayed so as to be notified. At this time, since the main display device 131 is in the time-saving gaming state 1, as described above (see FIG. 5-1 (d)), the mode D background image, the remaining number of times image JK, and the effect symbol 50a (see FIG. 5-1 (d)). (Variable display or stop display), special symbol TZ, hold number display area (first hold number display area SA, second hold number display area SB), icon display area (second hold icon display area 50d, icon display area 50c). ), The icon TI and the like are displayed, and the remaining number of times image GJ is displayed large on the front surface so as to cover the effect symbol 50a at substantially the center of the main display device 131. In the final game in the time-saving game state 1 and the like, the remaining number of times image GJ may be displayed in the mode of "LAST". Further, the remaining number of times image GJ is supposed to be displayed before the end of the time-saving game state 1 or the time-saving game state 2, but is displayed in the same manner before the end of the time-saving game state 3 and the time-saving game state 4. You may do so.

As shown in FIG. 5-3 (b), before and after the transition to the time-saving game state 1 and the time-saving game state 2, the display effect is executed in the order of the jackpot medium effect → the time-saving rush effect → the time-saving medium effect. Here, the time point th1 is the time when the round period in the jackpot game ends and the ending period starts, and the time point th2 is the time when the ending period ends. First, in the round period of the jackpot game before the time point th1, the effect symbol 50a, the inrush image CT, the prevention image CH, and the warning image hn were hidden, and the jackpot medium background image corresponding to the jackpot medium effect was displayed. In this state, a big hit medium effect composed of moving images of a predetermined mode or the like is executed. Next, in the period from the time point th1 to the time point th2, the rush image CT, the prevention image CH, and the warning image nh are displayed with the effect symbol 50a hidden and the rushing background image displayed. A time-saving rush effect is executed (see FIGS. 5-3 (a-1) and (a-2)). However, as for the prevention image CH and the warning image nh in the relevant period, only the prevention image CH is displayed in a predetermined period from the start, and then, when the predetermined period elapses, the prevention image CH is hidden and the prevention image CH is displayed. The prevention image CH and the warning image nh are not displayed at the same time, such as the warning image nh being displayed instead of the CH. Then, during the period during the time saving game state 1 etc. after the time saving th2, the inrush image CT, the prevention image CH, and the warning image hn are hidden, and the time saving background image such as the mode D background is displayed. A variable display by the effect symbol 50a of the fourth aspect is displayed, and a time-saving and medium-time effect composed of a moving image of a predetermined aspect or the like is executed. The period during which the prevention image CH and the warning image nh are displayed is not limited to the period as described above, and may be various periods. For example, during the period in which the prevention image CH is displayed, the warning image hn may also be displayed for at least a part of the period. Further, the prevention image CH and the warning image hn may be displayed at the start of the execution of the time saving medium effect or immediately before the end of the time saving game state 1 and the like. Further, in the period of the time points th1 to th2, after displaying the inrush image CT in the main display device 131 for a predetermined period, the mode D background image, the effect symbol 50a of the fourth aspect, and the like are displayed, and the “right-handed” is displayed. A right-handed start image suggesting the start of right-handed stroke, such as "Please start!", May be displayed in a size that covers almost all of the three staging symbols 50a. Then, when displaying the right-handed start image, a voice instructing that the right-handed game should be started may also be output.

As shown in FIG. 5-4 (a-1), next, before the transition to the time-saving gaming state 3, the cumulative number of games (cumulative number of times "n") in the main display device 131, for example, in the normal gaming state or the like. The cumulative number of times image AK, which is an image for notifying (corresponding to)), is displayed. Further, the cumulative number image AK is for notifying the remaining number of games until the transition to the time-saving game state 3, and when the cumulative number reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 795 times), the display is started and is usually displayed. Every time one game in the game state or the like ends (stop display due to a lost symbol or the like), the number of times "1" is subtracted is displayed so as to be notified. At this time, since the main display device 131 is in a normal gaming state, as described above (see FIG. 5-1 (a)), the mode A background image, the cumulative number of times image RK, and the effect symbol 50a (variation). Display or stop display), special symbol TZ, hold number display area (first hold number display area SA, second hold number display area SB), icon display area (first hold icon display area 50b, icon display area 50c) , The icon TI and the like are displayed, and the cumulative number image AK is displayed large on the front surface so as to cover the effect symbol 50a at substantially the center of the main display device 131. Further, the cumulative number image AK is displayed immediately after the start of the game, and is hidden when a predetermined time (for example, a shorter time than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern of the shortest fluctuation time) elapses. With such a display time of the cumulative number image AK, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the cumulative number image AK displayed in the game is displayed during the next game. It should be noted that the cumulative number of times image AK may be displayed in the mode of "LAST" in the game immediately before the transition to the time-saving game state 3, or the time-saving game such as "until the chance time, two more times". The mode may be such that the wording expected to shift to the state 3 is also displayed.

As shown in FIG. 5-4 (a-2), when the normal gaming state ends and the time saving gaming state 3 is entered, the time saving rushing effect suggesting that the time saving gaming state 3 is started is executed. Then, in the time-saving rushing effect of the time-saving game state 3, for example, the rushing background image corresponding to the time-saving rushing effect is displayed as the background image on the main display device 131, and the transition to the time-saving gaming state 3 is notified. The inrush image CT, which is an image to be displayed, is displayed. At this time, in order to shift to the time-saving gaming state 3 on the main display device 131, as described above (see FIG. 5-1 (f)), the effect symbol 50a (variable display or stop display) of the fourth aspect is displayed. , Right-handed image MG, special symbol TZ, hold number display area (first hold number display area SA, second hold number display area SB), icon display area (first hold icon display area 50b, icon display area 50c) , The icon TI and the like are displayed, and the inrush image CT is displayed large on the front surface so as to cover the effect symbol 50a at substantially the center of the main display device 131. It should be noted that the inrush image CT is displayed at the time of the time saving inrush effect at the time of transition to the time saving game state 3, but it is also displayed in the same manner in the time saving inrush effect at the time of transition to the time saving game state 4. It may be done.

As shown in FIG. 5-4 (b-1), before and after the transition to the time saving game state 3, the normal medium effect as shown in FIG. 5-4 (a-1) above → the time saving rush effect → the time saving The display effect is executed in the order of medium effect. Here, the time point ti1 is a time point at which the normal gaming state shifts to the time-saving gaming state 3. First, in the normal gaming state before the time point ti1, the inrush image CT, the prevention image CH, and the warning image hn are hidden, and the normal background image (mode A background image, etc.) is displayed. Directional symbol 50a (variable display or stop display), cumulative number image AK (predetermined period as described above), cumulative number image RK, special symbol TZ, hold number display area (first hold number display area SA, etc.) The second hold number display area SB), the icon display area (first hold icon display area 50b, the icon display area 50c), the icon TI, and the like are displayed. Next, in the period after the time point ti1, first, the time saving rushing effect is executed, for example, the prevention image CH and the warning image hn are hidden, and the normal background image is replaced with the rushing background image as the background image. In the displayed state, the inrush image CT, the effect symbol 50a of the fourth aspect switched from the first aspect, the special symbol TZ, the hold number display area (first hold number display area SA, the second hold number display area SB). ), The icon display area (second hold icon display area 50d, the icon display area 50c), the icon TI, and the like are displayed. Then, when the time-saving rushing effect is completed, the time-saving rushing effect is executed. For example, the rushing image CT is hidden while the prevention image CH and the warning image hn are hidden, and the rushing background image is used as the background image. In the state of being displayed in place of the time-saving background image (mode F background), the effect symbol 50a of the fourth aspect, the special symbol TZ, the hold number display area (first hold number display area SA, second hold number display area SB). , The icon display area (second hold icon display area 50d, the icon display area 50c), the icon TI, and the like are displayed. The time-saving rush effect is executed regardless of whether or not the first game after the transition to the time-saving gaming state 3 is executed (whether or not there is a hold at the time of transition to the time-saving gaming state 3). Further, when there is a hold at the time of transition to the time saving game state 3, the special symbol is variablely displayed at the time of transition, and the variable display of the effect symbol 50a is displayed, the background image of the time reduction medium effect is displayed. It may be a time-saving background image (mode F background). Further, in the time-saving rushing effect, after the rushing image CT is displayed for a predetermined period on the main display device 131, the mode D background image, the effect pattern 50a of the fourth aspect, and the like are displayed, and "start right-handed". A right-handed start image suggesting the start of right-handed stroke, such as "Please!", May be displayed in a size that covers almost all of the three staging symbols 50a. Then, when displaying the right-handed start image, a voice instructing that the right-handed game should be started may also be output.

Further, in the variation display of the first special symbol display 120 (variation display of the game when the cumulative number of times "n" becomes "0") at the time of transition to the time-saving gaming state 3 as described above, the variation time However, the time is not set to be longer or shorter than usual, and a dedicated variable time is not set so as to correspond only to the transition to the time-saving gaming state 3. On the other hand, after the transition to the time-saving game state 3, in the game during the time-saving game state 3, the variation time of the second special symbol display 122 is a dedicated variation such that the variation time is longer or shorter than usual. The time may be set. Specifically, in the case of shifting to the time-saving gaming state 3 after the RAM clear processing, the dedicated variable time is not set for the time-saving gaming state 3, and in the case of shifting to the time-saving gaming state 3 after the jackpot state. , A dedicated variable time may be set for the time-saving game state 3.

As shown in FIG. 5-4 (b-2), before and after the transition to the time saving game state 4, the time saving symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal middle effect (time saving transition effect) → the time saving inrush effect → the time saving medium effect. The display effect is executed in order. Here, the time point tj1 is a time point at which the time saving symbol is stopped and displayed in the immediately preceding game, and the normal gaming state shifts to the time saving gaming state 4. First, in the normal gaming state before the time point tj1, the inrush image CT, the prevention image CH, and the warning image hn are hidden, and the normal background image (mode A background image, etc.) is displayed. Directional symbol 50a (variable display, stop display, stop display with time-saving symbol), cumulative number image RK, special symbol TZ, hold number display area (first hold number display area SA, second hold number display area SB) ), The icon display area (first hold icon display area 50b, the icon display area 50c), the icon TI, and the like are displayed. Next, in the period after the time point tj1, first, the time saving rushing effect is executed, for example, the prevention image CH and the warning image hn are hidden, and the normal background image is replaced with the rushing background image as the background image. In the displayed state, the inrush image CT, the effect symbol 50a of the fourth aspect switched from the first aspect, the special symbol TZ, the hold number display area (first hold number display area SA, the second hold number display area SB). ), The icon display area (second hold icon display area 50d, the icon display area 50c), the icon TI, and the like are displayed. Then, when the time-saving rushing effect is completed, the time-saving rushing effect is executed. For example, the rushing image CT is hidden while the prevention image CH and the warning image hn are hidden, and the rushing background image is used as the background image. In the state of being displayed in place of the time-saving background image (mode F background), the effect symbol 50a of the fourth aspect, the special symbol TZ, the hold number display area (first hold number display area SA, second hold number display area SB). , The icon display area (second hold icon display area 50d, the icon display area 50c), the icon TI, and the like are displayed. It should be noted that the time-saving rush effect is executed regardless of whether or not the first game after the transition to the time-saving gaming state 4 is executed (whether or not there is a hold at the time of transition to the time-saving gaming state 4). Further, when there is a hold at the time of transition to the time saving game state 4, the special symbol is variablely displayed at the time of transition, and the variable display of the effect symbol 50a is displayed, the background image of the time reduction medium effect is displayed. It may be a time-saving background image (mode F background). Further, in the time-saving rushing effect, after the rushing image CT is displayed for a predetermined period on the main display device 131, the mode D background image, the effect pattern 50a of the fourth aspect, and the like are displayed, and "start right-handed". A right-handed start image suggesting the start of right-handed stroke, such as "Please!", May be displayed in a size that covers almost all of the three staging symbols 50a. Then, when displaying the right-handed start image, a voice instructing that the right-handed game should be started may also be output.

Further, in the normal-time effect (see FIG. 5-4 (a-1)) before the transition to the time-saving game state 3, the icon display area is displayed even while the cumulative number image AK is being displayed. Therefore, the display effect of the pending change can be executed. Here, for example, the execution of the display effect of the pending change may be restricted during the display of the cumulative number of times image AK in the normal middle effect before the transition to the time-saving game state 3. In the normal middle production before the transition to the time-saving gaming state 3, the player does not pay attention to the production of the hold change, and by displaying the cumulative number image AK, until the transition to the time-saving gaming state 3 is performed. It becomes easier to grasp the number of remaining games. In addition, the cumulative number image JK is not displayed in the normal medium effect before the transition to the time-saving gaming state 3 that limits the execution of the hold change display effect while the cumulative number image AK is being displayed. You may want to display only. Even in the normal middle production before the transition to the time-saving gaming state 3, the player does not pay attention to the production of the hold change, and by displaying the cumulative number image JK, until the transition to the time-saving gaming state 3 is performed. It becomes easier to grasp the remaining number of games.

Here, the time-saving rushing effect at the time of transition to the time-saving gaming state 1 and the time-saving gaming state 2 is compared with the time-saving rushing effect at the time of transitioning to the time-saving gaming state 3 and the time-saving gaming state 4. First, in the time saving rush effect at the time of transition to the time saving game state 1 and the like, the prevention image CH and the warning image hn are displayed, but the effect symbol 50a, the special symbol TZ, the hold number display area, etc. are hidden. .. On the other hand, in the time saving rush effect at the time of transition to the time saving game state 3 etc., the effect symbol 50a, the special symbol TZ, the hold number display area, etc. are displayed although the prevention image CH and the warning image hn are hidden. I am doing it. This is a time-saving rush effect at the time of transition to the time-saving game state 1 etc. executed during the ending period of the jackpot game. This is because it is not necessary to confirm the result, and on the contrary, there is a high need to call attention by the prevention image CH and the warning image nh. On the other hand, it is necessary for the player to be alerted by the prevention image CH and the warning image nh in the time-saving rushing effect at the time of transition to the time-saving game state 3 etc., which is executed during the period not during the ending period of the jackpot game. This is because there is a high need to confirm the result of the jackpot determination based on the effect symbol 50a, the special symbol TZ, the reserved number display area, and the like. Further, in the time saving rush effect at the time of transition to the time saving game state 3 or the like, the prevention image CH and the warning image hn, which are less necessary for the player to confirm, are hidden and displayed on the main display device 131. It is also possible to prevent the player from missing confirmation regarding highly necessary information based on the excess of image information. Further, in the time saving rushing effect at the time of transition to the time saving game state 3 or the like, the effect symbol 50a may be hidden, but the special symbol TZ may be displayed. Even in such an embodiment, it is possible to prevent the player from missing confirmation of highly necessary information based on the excess of image information displayed on the main display device 131.

In the above-mentioned time-saving rushing effect at the time of transition to the time-saving gaming states 1 to 4, the player can recognize that the time-saving gaming states 1 to 4 have been shifted mainly by displaying the rush image CT. However, as long as the player can recognize it, it is not limited to such an aspect and may be various other aspects. For example, the special symbol TZ may always be displayed in the time-saving rushing effect at the time of transition to any of the time-saving gaming states 1 to 4. More specifically, in the time saving rush effect at the time of transition to the time saving game state 1 or the time saving game state 2, the stop display of the special symbol TZ corresponding to the jackpot symbol is displayed, and the time saving at the time of transition to the time saving game state 3 is displayed. In the rush effect, the stop display of the special symbol TZ corresponding to the lost symbol is displayed, and in the time-saving rush effect at the time of transition to the time-saving game state 4, the stop display of the special symbol TZ corresponding to the time-saving symbol is displayed. Become. In such an aspect, the player can easily recognize the type of the time-saving gaming state after the transition by displaying the special symbol TZ during the time-saving rushing effect.

Further, in the time saving rush effect at the time of transition to the time saving game state 3 described above, the effect symbol 50a, the right-handed image MG, the special symbol TZ, the icon display area, the icon TI, etc. are displayed. The inrush image CT was displayed so as to cover the image, but even if the inrush image CT is displayed in a state where only the effect symbol 50a is hidden from these displayed images and the like. good. In such an aspect, the time-saving rush effect at the time of transition to the time-saving gaming state 1 and the time-saving gaming state 2 in such a mode that the special symbol TZ, the icon display area, etc. are not displayed (FIG. 5-3 (a-). The difference between 1) and the like and the time-saving rushing effect at the time of transition to the time-saving gaming state 3 makes it easier for the player to recognize the type of the shifted time-saving gaming state. Further, in each of the time-saving rushing effects at the time of transition to the time-saving gaming states 1 to 4 described above, any mode may be used as long as the player can easily recognize the type of the time-saving gaming state. For example, in the time-saving rush effect at the time of transition to the time-saving game state 3, at least one element of the effect symbol 50a, the right-handed image MG, the special symbol TZ, the icon display area, the icon TI, and the like is displayed. Similarly, in the time-saving rushing effect at the time of transition to the time-saving game state 4, an element different from that displayed in the time-saving game state 3 may be displayed. .. In such an aspect, although the rush image CT is displayed in the time-saving rush effect at the time of transition to each time-saving game state, the elements displayed other than the rush image CT are different, so that the player Can easily recognize the type of time-saving gaming state after the transition.

As shown in FIG. 5-5 (a), at the end of the time-saving game state 1 and the time-saving game state 2, information on the main display device 131 regarding the profits acquired in the period of, for example, the jackpot game state and the time-saving game state 1. The result image GP, which is an image displaying the above, is displayed. Further, in the result image GP, the number of big hit games (for example, 3 times) in the period (advantageous period) from the first winning of the big hit game to the transition to the low probability non-time saving game state, and the advantageous period The total number of prize balls paid out (for example, 4515) is displayed. At this time, the effect symbol 50a is hidden by being covered with the result image GP on the main display device 131, and the result image GP, the right-handed image MG, and the special symbol are displayed in a state where the result background image is displayed as the background image. TZ, hold number display area (first hold number display area SA, second hold number display area SB), icon display area (second hold icon display area 50d, icon display area 50c), icon TI, etc. are displayed. To. The total number of prize balls in the result image GP includes prize balls based on winning a prize for a large prize device such as the first large prize device 117, and for a starting device such as the first starting device 112 and a general winning opening. Prize balls paid out based on entry are not included. However, the total number of prize balls in the result image GP may include the prize balls paid out by entering the general winning opening.

As shown in FIG. 5-5 (b-1), next, at the end of the time-saving game state 1 and the time-saving game state 2, the time-saving game state 1 and the like are usually changed to the low-probability non-time-saving game state (normal game). State). Here, the time point tk1 is the time when the last game (the game determined to be lost in the jackpot determination) such as the time-saving game state 1 is started, and the time point tk2 is suggested to end the last game (the time point tk2). The staging symbol 50a is temporarily stopped due to the lost symbol), and the time point tk3 is the time when the time-saving gaming state 1 and the like are terminated and the game shifts to the low-probability non-time-saving gaming state. First, at the time point tk1, the result image GP is not displayed, and the time-saving and medium-time effects in the time-saving game state 1 are displayed, and the variation display by the effect symbol 50a of the fourth aspect is displayed. Next, at the time point tk2, the result image GP is displayed as described above. Then, at the time point tk3, the result image GP is hidden, and the left-handed start image suggesting the start of left-handed such as "Please return to left-handed!" Covers almost all of the three staging symbols 50a. In addition to being displayed in such a size, a normal playing state such as a normal game state is displayed. That is, the result image GP is displayed from the middle of the last game of the time-saving game state 1 to the end. In addition, the left-handed start image is displayed regardless of whether or not the first game is executed after the transition from the time-saving game state 1 or the like to the low-probability non-time-saving game state (regardless of the number of holdings). To. Further, when displaying the left-handed start image, a voice instructing that the left-handed game should be started may also be output.

As shown in FIGS. 5-5 (b-2) and (b-3), at the end of the time-saving game state 3 or the time-saving game state 4, usually, the time-saving game state 3 or the time-saving game state 4 is less accurate. It shifts to the non-time saving game state (normal game state). Here, the time point tl is a time point at which the time-saving gaming state 3 or the time-saving gaming state 4 ends and shifts to the low-probability non-time-saving gaming state. Since the result image GP is not displayed before and after the time point tl, the left-handed start image is displayed at the end in the time-saving game state 3 and the time-saving game state 4, but the result image GP is not displayed. It will be finished. Further, as described above, in the left-handed start image, regardless of whether or not the first game is executed after the transition from the time-saving game state 3 or the like to the low-probability non-time-saving game state (whether or not there is a hold number). Regardless) is displayed. Further, when displaying the left-handed start image, a voice instructing that the left-handed game should be started may also be output. Here, unlike the time-saving game state 1 and the like, the time-saving game state 3 and the time-saving game state 4 are not in the state of being transferred after the jackpot game, so that the first big prize device is provided during the time-saving game state 3 and the time-saving game state 4. There is no prize in a big prize device such as 117. Therefore, the number of big hit games displayed in the result image GP is "0 times", and the total number of prize balls is "0". That is, at the end of the time-saving game state 3 and the time-saving game state 4, the result image GP that the number of big hit games is "0" and the total number of prize balls is "0" is not displayed. , It is possible to prevent the player's motivation for the game that occurs when such a result image GP is displayed from being impaired. At the end of the time-saving game state 3 and the time-saving game state 4, the main display device 131 may display an image notifying the end of the time-saving game state 3 or the like, such as "time-saving end".

At the end of the time-saving game state 3 and the time-saving game state 4, the result image GP is not displayed, but the result image GP may be displayed. In this way, when the result image GP that the number of big hit games is "0 times" and the total number of prize balls is "0" is displayed at the end of the time-saving game state 3 and the time-saving game state 4. Can easily recognize that the time-saving game state 3 and the like have ended. Further, the result image GP displayed at the end of the time-saving gaming state 1 and the like is supposed to be displayed in a predetermined period as described above, but the predetermined period may be various other periods. .. For example, the result image GP is started to be displayed at the end of the last game in the time-saving game state (time-saving game states 1 to 4), after that, the second hold number is subtracted to "0" and the second special symbol is displayed. The result image GP may be hidden after the fluctuation display on the device 122 is stopped. That is, the result image GP may continue to be displayed until the first variation display of the first special symbol display 120 can be started after the transition to the low probability non-time saving gaming state. Further, the above-mentioned left-handed start image is displayed regardless of whether or not the first game in the low-probability non-time-saving game state is executed, but is not limited to such a mode and may be displayed in various modes. There may be. For example, on condition that the first game after the transition from the time-saving game state (time-saving game states 1 to 4) to the low-probability non-time-saving game state is executed, the left-handed game is started together with the display of the left-handed start image. A voice instructing that it should be output may also be output.

Here, the case after the end of the time-saving game state 3 will be described, as in the case where the number of possible games “M3” becomes “0” without winning the jackpot during the time-saving game state 3 and the time-saving game state 3 ends. As described above, in the period from the end of the jackpot game to the start of the next jackpot game, unless the RAM clear process is executed, the game shifts to the time-saving game state 3 only once, and the game is performed twice or more. It is a configuration that does not shift to the time-saving game state 3. Therefore, for example, after the end of the time-saving gaming state 3, the player may be notified that the time-saving gaming state 3 has already ended. In such an aspect, the player is in the time-saving gaming state. It can be easily recognized that 3 has ended. Specifically, during the low-probability non-time-saving game state after the end of the time-saving game state 3, the cumulative number image RK displayed on the main display device 131 is displayed by displaying the number of times exceeding "800 times". The mode may be such that it is notified that the time-saving game state 3 has already ended. Further, after the end of the time-saving game state 3, the main display device 131 has already displayed the shifted notification image such as "time-saving 3 completed" suggesting that the time-saving game state 3 has been entered and ended. The mode may be such that it is notified that the state 3 has ended. It should be noted that the cumulative number image RK and the transferred notification image displayed after the end of the time-saving game state 3 are until the RAM clear processing is executed or the jackpot game is executed after the end of the time-saving game state 3. It may be displayed at all times. Further, the cumulative number image RK and the transferred notification image displayed after the end of the time saving game state 3 are displayed on the main display device 131 after the power is supplied even if the power is once turned off during the display and then the power is supplied. You may do so. Further, after the end of the time-saving game state 3, when the power is once turned off and then the power is supplied, a transferred notification image having a size covering the entire surface of the main display device 131 can be displayed, or notification can be performed by voice or the like. It may be in such an aspect. Further, in the normal gaming state after the end of the time-saving game state 3, the effect mode different from the effect modes A to C in the normal game state before the transition to the time-saving game state 3 (for example, after the end of the time-saving game state 3). The normal middle effect may be executed in the effect mode peculiar to the normal game state). In such an aspect, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game in the normal game state after the end of the time-saving game state 3.

[Summary of display mode in the main display device 131 after the fluctuation is stopped]
With reference to FIGS. 6-1 and 6-2, the transition of the state of the gaming machine 100 after the fluctuation stop and the outline of the display mode of the main display device 131 will be described. FIG. 6-1 is a diagram illustrating an outline of a change in the state of the gaming machine 100 and a display mode of the main display device 131 after the fluctuation is stopped. FIG. 6-2 is a diagram illustrating an outline of the customer waiting demonstration production.

As shown in FIG. 6-1 the variation display of the special symbol is stopped, for example, the number of holdings such as the first holding number is "0" and there is no winning of the game ball to the first starting device 112. In that case, the customer waiting state is entered, and the demo waiting period B1 (120 seconds) → the customer waiting demo period B2 (80 seconds) → the second demo waiting period B1 (100 seconds) → the second customer waiting demo period B2 (80 seconds). Seconds) → ... The demo waiting period B1 and the customer waiting demo period B2 are alternately repeated. The demo waiting period B1 is a period in which the three effect symbols 50a are displayed in the main display device 131 in a stopped state, and is a period in which the display of the customer waiting demo effect, which will be described later, is in a standby state. Further, the customer waiting demo period B2 is a period during which the customer waiting demo effect is displayed on the main display device 131. The period of the demo waiting period B1 is such that the first demo waiting period B1 is longer than the second and subsequent demo waiting periods B1, and the second and subsequent demo waiting periods B1 have the same length. It is a period. On the other hand, the customer waiting demonstration period B2 is the same length as the first customer waiting demonstration period B2 and the second and subsequent customer waiting demonstration periods B2.

As shown in FIG. 6-1 (a), first, the main display device 131 in which the special symbol is changing has, for example, a background image in which a mode A background image or the like scrolls sideways, and three effects in front of the background image. Of the symbols 50a, two effect symbols 50a are stopped and displayed, and one effect symbol 50a is scrolled and displayed. Further, in front of the background image, the first hold icon display area 50b in which the first hold icon HI corresponding to the first hold number is displayed, and the image of the icon TI which is an animation that swings left and right are displayed. The icon display area 50c is displayed. Further, in front of the background image, the first reserved number display area SA and the second reserved number display area SB in which the numbers corresponding to the first reserved number and the second reserved number are displayed are displayed, and the special symbol TZ is scroll-displayed. It is displayed in the state of being.

As shown in FIG. 6-1 (b), next, the main display device 131 during the demo waiting period B1 has a background image in which the mode A background image or the like scrolls sideways, and a state in which the background image is stopped in front of the background image. Three effect symbols 50a and are displayed. Further, in front of the background image, the first hold icon display area 50b in which the first hold icon HI is not displayed and the icon display area 50c in which the image of the icon TI is not displayed are displayed. Further, in front of the background image, the first reserved number display area SA and the second reserved number display area SB indicating that the first reserved number and the second reserved number are "0" are displayed, and the special symbol TZ is stopped. It is displayed in a stopped state with a combination of numbers corresponding to the three effect symbols 50a in the completed state. Then, in front of the background image and the three effect symbols 50a, a sound adjustment image OC suggesting that the volume of the BGM or the like can be adjusted according to the operation of the effect operation stick 136 is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 6-1 (c), next, the customer waiting demo effect described later is displayed on the main display device 131 during the customer waiting demo period B2, and in front of the display of the customer waiting demo effect. , The first reserved number display area SA and the second reserved number display area SB indicating that the first reserved number and the second reserved number are “0” are displayed. The main display device 131 during the customer waiting demo period B2 has three effect symbols 50a, a first hold icon display area 50b, the icon display area 50c, and a special symbol TZ displayed during the demo waiting period B1. Is not displayed. Further, in the main display device 131 during the customer waiting demo period B2 (displaying the customer waiting demo effect), the special symbol TZ is displayed together with the first reserved number display area SA and the second reserved number display area SB. May be good.

Here, a display mode of the customer waiting demonstration effect will be described with reference to FIG. 6-2. The customer waiting demo production (80 seconds) is "Variable production demo (25 seconds)" → "Character introduction (25 seconds)" → "Model name (5 seconds)" → "Manufacturer name (5 seconds)" → "Dedicated" It is an effect that is composed of the display of the contents such as "Caution for prevention (10 seconds)" → "Demo of movable accessory (10 seconds)" and is displayed in this order. That is, these contents are displayed on the main display device 131 during the customer waiting demo period B2 (80 seconds).

As shown in FIG. 6-2 (a), first, in the "variation effect demonstration" in the customer waiting demo effect, various variation effects displayed on the main display device 131 during the variation display of the special symbol are displayed. It is a production of the aspect. Specifically, on the main display device 131, various variable effects such as SPSP reach revival effect, SPSP reach effect, SP reach effect, pseudo-continuous effect, normal reach effect, and the like are displayed in descending order of high expectation of a big hit. In this "demo of variable effect", when each variable effect is displayed, it may be displayed in a mode in which characters explaining the content of the effect and the high degree of expectation are added.

As shown in FIG. 6-2 (b), next, the "character introduction" in the customer waiting demo effect is a part of the configuration of the plurality of characters displayed during various variation effects and the effect symbol 50a. This is an effect in which a plurality of characters and the like are displayed. Specifically, in the main display device 131, the character introduction background including the image imitating the stage as the background image is scrolled and displayed, and in front of the background image, the image of each operating character and the characters of each character's name are displayed. Character displays CP1 to CP3 composed of the display are displayed. Further, the character display CP1 includes a character displayed in a highly expected variable effect such as an SPSP reach effect, and the character display CP2 is displayed in a relatively high expected variable effect such as an SP reach effect. A character is included, and the character display CP1 includes a character displayed in a variable effect such as a normal reach effect. Then, during the display of "character introduction", the character display CP1 is displayed in a longer time than the other character display CP2 and CP3. That is, during the display of "character introduction", the character display CP1 is displayed at a higher ratio than the character display CP2 and CP3. In the character displays CP1 to CP3, the moving image may be such that the image of each character and the character display of the name operate in various modes different from each other.

As shown in FIG. 6-2 (c), next, the "model name" in the customer waiting demonstration effect is an effect in which the model name display KH indicating the model name of the gaming machine 100 is displayed. Specifically, in the main display device 131, for example, a model name background composed of a gradation of white and blue is scrolled and displayed as a background image, and the model name display KH is displayed so as to suddenly appear in front of the background image. Will be done. Here, a change in the mode in 5 seconds, which is the display time of the “model name”, will be described. In the 5 seconds of the display time of the "model name", the display of the model name display KH on the main display device 131 starts (switching the display from the "character introduction") and the display is completed (for example, 1 second). A change in the display mode such that the model name display KH is hidden is executed.

As shown in FIG. 6-2 (d), next, the "maker name" in the customer waiting demonstration effect is an effect in which the maker name display MH indicating the maker name that manufactured the gaming machine 100 is displayed. Specifically, in the main display device 131, a white maker name background is displayed as a background image, and a frame portion of the maker name display MH is displayed in front of the background image so as to suddenly appear, and "surprise." , "Co., Ltd." and "Logo mark" are displayed so that they appear in order from the left. In addition, all the shades of "Surprise. Co., Ltd. (logo mark)" may be displayed so as to gradually increase from a light state. Here, the change in the mode in 5 seconds, which is the display time of the “manufacturer name”, will be described. In the 5 seconds of the display time of the "manufacturer name", the display is completed (for example, 3 seconds) from the start of the display of the maker name display MH (switching of the display from the "model name") on the main display device 131. , The maker name display MH is hidden, and the display mode is changed.

As shown in FIG. 6-2 (e), next, the "warning to prevent immersiveness" in the customer waiting demonstration production is a character that warns the player to execute an excessive game on the gaming machine 100. It is an effect that the attention display NH consisting of is displayed. Specifically, in the main display device 131, a white alert background is displayed as a background image, and is displayed in front of the background image and below the first-stage portion NB1 and the first-stage portion NB1 displayed as the uppermost stage. The warning display NH composed of the second stage portion NB2 and the third stage portion NB3 displayed below the second stage portion NB2 is displayed so as to appear in order from the upper row. In addition, the first stage NB1 is composed of a red frame and red characters such as "Be careful of getting stuck" in the frame, and the second stage NB2 is composed of a black frame and "Pachinko / Pachislot" in the frame. It is composed of black characters, and the third stage NB3 is composed of a black frame and black characters such as "It is a play to enjoy moderately" in the frame.

As shown in FIG. 6-2 (f), and in the "movable character demo" in the customer waiting demo production, various variable effects such as the upper character unit 154 and the lower character unit 156 are being produced. It is an effect that operates in the same manner as the operation mode of. Specifically, for example, in the main display device 131, a movable accessory demo background composed of radial lines is displayed as a background image, and the lower accessory unit 156 operates in front of the background image by SPSP reach production or the like. It moves to the position where it is to be moved and operates in the same mode as the SPSP reach effect (a mode that combines the movement and the light emission effect by the LED or the like). In the "demo of movable accessory", various effects may be performed not only by the lower accessory unit 156 but also by the upper accessory unit 154 and the light guide plate panel unit 181.

According to the customer waiting state as described above, the second demo waiting period B1 (100 seconds) is better than the demo waiting period B1 (120 seconds), which is the period from the suspension of fluctuation to the start of the first customer waiting demo production. Is getting shorter. In such a customer waiting state, there is a possibility that the player is continuing the game immediately after the fluctuation stop. Therefore, by lengthening the time until the start of the customer waiting demo production, immediately after the fluctuation stop. Compared with the case of starting the customer waiting demonstration effect, it is possible to reduce the discomfort of the player such as the troublesomeness caused by the execution of the customer waiting demo effect immediately after the fluctuation is stopped. On the other hand, during the customer waiting state, by shortening the interval at which the customer waiting demo effect is displayed multiple times and increasing the display frequency of the customer waiting demo effect, the game is appealed and the customer waiting state is in progress. It is possible to improve the interest of the production. In addition, as a mode in which the game can be strongly appealed by the customer waiting demo production that is frequently displayed in this way, after the lapse of the first customer waiting demo period B2 (after the display of the first customer waiting demo production), 2 Even without going through the second demo waiting period B1, the demo waiting period B1 (120 seconds) → customer waiting demo period B2 (80 seconds) → the second customer waiting demo period B2 (80 seconds) → ... The demo period B2 may be continuously executed. In such an aspect, since the two customer waiting demo productions are displayed in succession in the customer waiting state, the content of the customer waiting demo production can be impressed by the player, and the same as described above. You can make a strong appeal of the game.

According to the customer waiting demo effect as described above, the character display CP1 is displayed for a longer time and at a higher rate than the character display CP2 and CP3 during the display of "character introduction". In such a customer waiting demo effect, the character (for example, character display CP1) related to the highly expected fluctuation effect is displayed for a long time and at a high rate, so that the customer waiting demo effect is visually recognized. The player can easily recognize the character that is easily displayed in the fluctuation effect with high expectation.

According to the customer waiting demonstration effect as described above, the display time (10 seconds) of the "warning to prevent immersiveness" is longer than the display time (5 seconds) of the "model name". In such a customer-waiting demonstration production, it is possible to effectively call attention by "calling attention to prevent immersiveness", which is more important than information on the model name.

According to the customer waiting demo production as described above, as a "demo of the movable character", the movable character is moved to the advance position during the variable production and the demonstration of the movable character is executed. With such a customer waiting demo production, it is possible to more effectively appeal the gaming machine to the player as compared with the conventional gaming machine in which the movable accessory is not operated in the customer waiting demonstration production.

According to the customer waiting demo effect as described above, since the first hold number display area SA, the second hold number display area SB, and the special symbol TZ are displayed on the main display device 131, the hold number (hold) at the present time is displayed. The player can easily recognize not only that the number is "0") but also that the variable display is not in progress. In particular, in the customer waiting demonstration production, since the display mode on the main display device 131 changes to various things as described above (FIGS. 6-2 (a) to (f)), the customer waiting demonstration period B2 The player may misunderstand that the variable effect is being displayed in spite of the presence of the variable display, and the display of the first reserved number display area SA, the second reserved number display area SB, and the special symbol TZ causes this. It is possible to prevent such a player's misunderstanding.

According to the customer waiting demo production as described above, from the start to the display completion of the maker name display MH in the "manufacturer name" compared to the time from the start to the display completion of the model name display KH in the "model name". Time can be lengthened. In such a customer waiting demo production, the player recognizes the information at the start of the game, rather than the information about the "model name" that is likely to be recognized by the player at the start of the game or during the game. Information about the unlikely "manufacturer name" can be strongly impressed on the player. It should be noted that various modes may be used as the mode in which the information regarding the "manufacturer name" can be more strongly impressed by the player than the information regarding the "model name". For example, in the above-mentioned customer waiting demo production, the display time of the "maker name" such as "model name (3 seconds)" and "maker name (5 seconds)" is longer than the display time of the "model name". It may be a long mode. Specifically, in the 3 seconds of the display time of the "model name", the display is completed (for example, 1 second) from the start of the display of the model name display KH (switching of the display from the "character introduction") on the main display device 131. ), The display mode is changed such that the model name display KH is hidden. On the other hand, the display time of the "manufacturer name" is 5 seconds, which is the same as described above. That is, not only the display time of the maker name display MH in the "maker name" is longer than the display time of the model name display KH in the "model name", but also the display of the model name display KH in the "model name" is completed. The time from the completion of the display of the maker name display MH in the "manufacturer name" to the time when the display is hidden is longer than the time from which the display is hidden. Therefore, even in such a customer waiting demo production, it is possible to strongly impress the player with the information about the "maker name" rather than the information about the "model name".

[Specific example 1 when the fluctuation effect in the normal game state ends and the customer waits state]
A specific example 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7-1 to 7-3 in the case where the variation effect in the normal gaming state ends and the demo waiting period → the customer waiting demo period. FIG. 7-1 is a timing chart (1) in the case where the fluctuation effect in the normal game state ends and the customer waits state, and FIGS. 7-2 and 7-3 show various timings of FIG. 7-1. It is a figure which shows the production example in. Although the case of the effect mode A will be described here, the description will be omitted because the effect modes B and C are basically the same.

As shown in FIG. 7-1, first, at the timing of T0, the variation display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 120 with the first reserved number being “0”. At this time, the first special symbol hold indicator 123 and the first hold number display area SA are displayed as "0". Further, in front of the mode A background image during side-scrolling, one of the three effect symbols 50a and the three special symbols TZ are updated and changed (scroll display, switching display). Further, although the first hold icon display area 50b and the icon display area 50c are displayed and the hold icon HI is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 50b, the normal display mode is displayed in the icon display area 50c. The icon TI of is displayed. Further, the variable BGM1 corresponding to the effect mode A is audibly output (see FIG. 7-2 (a)).

Next, at the timing of T1, when the central effect symbol 50a that was scrolling at a low speed (update fluctuation) temporarily stops, the characters of the three effect symbols 50a perform the effect operation as the pre-stop operation (before the stop that shakes the head). Operation) is performed, and the three staging symbols 50a are temporarily stopped at a loss (“537”). Then, when the fluctuation time of the special symbol elapses at the timing of T2, the stop time command (symbol confirmation command) is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the staging control board 320, and the first special symbol display 120 is displayed. The lost special symbol is stopped and displayed. Further, the variable BGM1 corresponding to the effect mode A is continuously audibly output (see FIG. 7-2 (b)).

Next, at the timing of T3, the disappearance display of the icon TI displayed in the icon display area 50c by the animation is started, and the effect symbol 50a (“537”) and the special symbol TZ (“537”) are displayed. The stop display starts. After that, at the timing of T4, when a predetermined period elapses from the start of the disappearance display in the animation of the icon TI, the disappearance display in the animation of the icon TI ends. Further, the variable BGM1 corresponding to the effect mode A is continuously audibly output (see FIG. 7-2 (c)).

Then, when the stop time of the special symbol elapses at the timing of T5, the customer waiting state designation command is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the effect control board 320, the customer waiting state is set, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed. It will be a demo waiting period. At this time, as for the background image, the mode A background image similar to that during the variable display of the first special symbol display 120 may be side-scrolling, and for the BGM, it is sufficient that some BGM is continuously output. For example, the fluctuation BGM1 similar to that before the stop display of the first special symbol display 120 is continuously audibly output, or is different from the one before the stop display of the first special symbol display 120, and the demo waiting period ( A predetermined BGM (for example, BGM8) corresponding to the customer waiting state) may be started to be output. Here, it is assumed that the fluctuation BGM6 similar to that before the stop display of the first special symbol display 120 is continuously audibly output (see FIG. 7-2 (d)).

Next, at the timing of T6, when a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed from the stop display of the first special symbol display 120, the variable BGM1 that has been audibly output is stopped and becomes silent (FIG. 7-). 2 (e)). During the period from T4 to T6 when the variable BGM1 is being output, the volume of the variable BGM1 is changed and the setting of the output volume is changed according to the operation of the staging operation stick 136 by the player. It is possible.

Next, at the timing of T7, when a predetermined time (40 seconds) has elapsed from the stop display of the first special symbol display 120, it is suggested that the volume of the variable BGM or the like can be adjusted by operating the staging operation stick 136. The sound adjustment display OC is displayed in front of the effect symbol 50a (see FIG. 7-2 (f)). On the sound adjustment display OC, a display of the volume level (volume gauge) currently set and a content indicating the operation direction of the staging operation stick 136 are displayed. In addition, according to the operation of the effect operation stick 136, the display (volume gauge) of the volume level during the sound adjustment display is changed, and the setting of the output volume level is changed.

Next, at the timing of T8, when the demo waiting period (120 seconds) has elapsed from the reception of the customer waiting state designation command, the customer waiting demo effect start command is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the effect control board 320, and the predetermined state is determined. Demonstration production waiting for customers for a period (80 seconds) will start. Specifically, a customer waiting demo for a predetermined period (0.5 seconds) in front of the effect symbol 50a and behind the hold display area (first hold number display area SA, second hold number display area SB). The image fade-in (the transparent state gradually becomes opaque) is started, and the effect symbol 50a, the first hold icon display area 50b, the icon display area 50c, the mode A background image, and the special symbol TZ fade out (the transparent state gradually becomes opaque). Erasing from an opaque state to a gradually transparent state) is started. That is, the three effect symbols 50a, the first hold icon display area 50b, the icon display area 50c, the mode A background image, the disappearance display in which the special symbol TZ gradually disappears, and the customer waiting demo image (character image, customer waiting demo background). ) Will gradually appear, and at least a part of it will be displayed so as to overlap. Since the hold display area (first hold number display area SA, second hold number display area SB) is displayed in front of the customer waiting demo image, it cannot be visually recognized (shielded) by the customer wait demo image. It does not happen (see Fig. 7-3 (g)).

Then, after the timing of T8, when the fade-in of the customer waiting demo image is completed, the staging symbol 50a and the like are hidden (invisible state), and "variable staging demo (20 seconds)" → "character introduction (20 seconds)". ) ”→“ Model name (10 seconds) ”→“ Manufacturer name (10 seconds) ”→“ Caution to prevent entanglement (10 seconds) ”→“ Demo of movable accessory (10 seconds) ” The demo production is started (see Fig. 7-3 (h)). In other words, if there is no winning of the game ball in the customer waiting state, when the demo waiting period (120 seconds) has elapsed from the reception of the customer waiting state designation command, the customer waiting demo production for appealing the game to the player Is started, and if there is no prize for the game ball during the execution of the customer waiting demo effect, the customer waiting demo effect for a predetermined time (80 seconds) is displayed.

With reference to FIG. 7-3 (i), a case where the player operates the staging operation stick 136 to change the volume of the variable BGM1 during the period from T5 to T6 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 7-3 (i), when the staging operation stick 136 is operated during the period from T5 to T6 during the output of the variable BGM1, the display of the sound adjustment display OC is started on the main display device 131. (The sound adjustment display OC being displayed ends the display if there is no operation of the staging operation stick 136 in the predetermined period (2 seconds)), and the predetermined sound effect sound and viewing sound in the voice output device 331. Is output for a certain period (for example, 0.5 seconds). Here, the predetermined sound effect and viewing sound accompanying the start of the display of the sound adjustment display OC are output at the timing corresponding to the timing of starting the display of the sound adjustment display OC (that is, the frame update timing of the main display device 131). However, the timing does not correspond to the timing when the display of the sound adjustment display OC ends (that is, the frame update timing of the main display device 131) (for example, the timing before the display of the sound adjustment display OC ends). ) The output is finished. Further, based on the operation of the staging operation stick 136 during the sound adjustment display OC display, the volume of the variable BGM1 changes, and the volume display (volume gauge) during the sound adjustment display OC changes and is output. The setting of the volume of the BGM or the like is changed. Further, along with the display of the change in the volume gauge based on the operation of the staging operation stick 136, a predetermined viewing sound at a volume whose setting has been changed in the audio output device 331 is output for a certain period (for example, 0.5 seconds). To. Here, the predetermined viewing sound is output at a timing corresponding to the timing of starting the display of the change in the volume gauge based on the operation of the staging operation stick 136 (that is, the frame update timing of the main display device 131), but the volume. The output is terminated even if the timing does not correspond to the timing when the gauge change display is completed (that is, the frame update timing of the main display device 131) (for example, the timing before the volume gauge change display is completed). To.

A case where the menu images MN1a and MN1b are displayed by the operation of the sword handle unit 135 in the customer waiting state will be described with reference to FIGS. 7-3 (j-1) and (j-2). As described above, in the customer waiting state, the operation valid period of the sword handle unit 135 (sword handle button) is set by the effect control board 320 that has received the customer waiting state designation command, and during the operation valid period. When the sword handle unit 135 is operated, a predetermined signal based on the operation of the sword handle button detected by the sword handle button detection switch 137 is transmitted to the effect control board 320, and a predetermined signal from the effect control board 320 is transmitted. Based on the above, the lamp control board 340 and the button drive device cause the sword handle unit 135 to vibrate in a predetermined manner. Further, when the display of the menu image MN1a or the like based on the operation of the sword handle unit 135 is started or when the mode is changed by the operation of the sword handle unit 135 while the menu image MN1a or the like is being displayed, the predetermined sound effect is constant in the voice output device 331. It is output in a period (for example, 0.5 seconds). Here, the predetermined sound effect is at a timing corresponding to the timing of starting the display of the menu image MN1a or the like based on the operation of the sword handle unit 135 or the display of the change in the mode (that is, the frame update timing of the main display device 131). Although it is output, the display of the menu image MN1a or the like or the display of the change of the mode is not completed according to the timing (that is, the frame update timing of the main display device 131) (for example, the display of the menu image MN1a or the like). The output (timing before the display of the change of the mode is completed) is terminated.

As shown in FIG. 7-3 (j-1), for example, when the sword handle unit 135 is operated while the "character introduction" is displayed during the operation valid period in the customer waiting state, the "character introduction" is displayed. The menu image MN1a is displayed ahead. In the menu image MN1a, a "model description" tag, a "staging customization" tag, and a "pachi log" tag are displayed, and it is possible to select and determine one of the tags according to the operation of the staging operation stick 136. It has become. When the "model description" tag is selected and determined, an explanation regarding the game flow and features of the gaming machine 100 is displayed, and when the "pachi log" tag is selected and determined, today or the previous day regarding the gaming machine 100 is displayed. Data related to the result of the game of the game machine 100 such as the number of times of a big hit is displayed. The operation valid period is set as a period that continues while waiting for customers, and when the sword handle unit 135 is operated again while the menu image MN1a is being displayed, the menu image MN1a disappears. There is.

As shown in FIG. 7-3 (j-2), when the "staging customization" is selected and determined during the display of the menu image MN1a, the menu image MN1b is displayed. In the menu image MN1b, along with the characters "push character selection", tags with a plurality of character names that can be selected and determined according to the operation of the effect operation stick 136 are displayed. Then, for example, when a tag with one character name is selected in this menu image MN1b, when the effect symbol 50a including the selected character is displayed during the game, a character such as "push character" is displayed for the effect symbol 50a. Is added and displayed. If the sword handle unit 135 is operated while the menu image MN1b is being displayed, the menu image MN1b disappears.

According to the customer waiting state as described above, the display time (80 seconds) of the customer waiting demo effect is longer than the time (30 seconds) from the time when the fluctuation is stopped until the output of the variable BGM is stopped. Is. In such a customer waiting state, it is highly possible that the player continues the game immediately after the fluctuation is stopped, so that the continuation of the game can be promoted by continuously outputting the fluctuation BGM. In addition, since the output time of the variable BGM after the fluctuation stop is shorter than the display time of the customer waiting demo effect, other games in the surroundings caused by the continuous output of the variable BGM after the fluctuation stop is too long. It is also possible to suppress the discomfort of the player of the machine, and it is also possible to appeal the game to the players of other surrounding game machines by displaying the demonstration effect of waiting for customers for a long period of time.

According to the customer waiting state as described above, the customer waiting demo effect is displayed after the sound adjustment display OC is displayed, rather than the time (40 seconds) from when the fluctuation is stopped until the sound adjustment display OC is displayed. The time to (80 seconds or 60 seconds) is a longer period. In such a customer waiting state, the sound adjustment display OC is not displayed for a predetermined period after the fluctuation is stopped. Therefore, the player during the game is made to pay close attention to the fluctuation effect and the game is continued immediately after the fluctuation is stopped. It is possible to reduce the annoyance of displaying the sound adjustment display OC for the player who is playing the sound. In addition, the period from the display of the sound adjustment display OC to the display of the customer waiting demo effect is sufficiently long, and the display of the customer waiting demo effect does not make it difficult to visually recognize the sound adjustment display OC. The player in the waiting state can easily recognize that the volume of the BGM or the like can be adjusted.

According to the customer waiting state as described above, the main display device 131 such as the display of the sound adjustment display OC on the main display device 131, the display of the change in the volume gauge, the display of the menu image MN1a and the like, and the display of the change in the mode. The timing of the output of the predetermined sound effect and the predetermined audition sound in the audio output device 331 is set to be earlier than the timing of the change of the display mode (that is, the frame update timing of the main display device 131). Can be done. In such a customer waiting state, for example, it is desired to quickly win a prize in the first starting device 112 or the like while operating the staging operation stick 136 while displaying the sound adjustment display OC or the like in order to adjust the volume to a desired level. For the player who is operating the firing handle 103, the variation display by the staging symbol 50a starts before the display of the change in the volume gauge is completed on the main display device 131, and the player has the volume gauge. Even if you do not pay attention to the change display, you can recognize that the adjustment to the desired volume has been completed by the predetermined audition sound output before the change display of the volume gauge is completed. .. That is, the player changes the setting in the gaming machine 100 according to his / her operation by a predetermined sound effect or audition sound without visually recognizing the completion of the change in the display mode in the main display device 131 based on his / her own operation. Can be recognized as completed.

(Example of production when winning a prize while waiting for customers)
An example of the production when a prize is won while waiting for a customer will be described with reference to FIG. 7-4. FIG. 7-4 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a prize is won while waiting for a customer. Here, an example of the production in the case of winning a prize in the period of T4 to T6 of the demonstration waiting period in the customer waiting state will be described.

As shown in FIG. 7-4 (a), during the customer waiting state and during the demo waiting period T4 to T6, as described above, the stop time of the special symbol elapses from the main control board 300. A customer waiting state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 320, and the demo waiting period is set in which the effect symbol 50a is stopped and displayed. At this time, in the main display device 131, as the background image, the mode A background image similar to that during the variable display of the first special symbol display 120 is side-scrolling, and for the BGM, the first special symbol display 120 The same fluctuation BGM1 as before the stop display of is continuously audibly output.

As shown in FIG. 7-4 (b), when the game ball wins in the first starting device 112, the first holding number becomes "1" and the first display of the first holding icon display area 50b. The additional display of the hold icon HI in the normal display mode is started in the unit, and the hold number in the first hold number display area SA is updated to "1". In addition, the variable BGM1 is continuously audibly output, and a sound effect suggesting that the prize has been won is output. Further, as the background image, the side-scrolling of the mode A background image is continuously output. That is, if the game ball wins the first starting device 112 during the demo waiting period in the customer waiting state and the variable BGM is output, the variable BGM output before the winning continues. Will be output.

As shown in FIG. 7-4 (c), and when the number of first hold is reduced to "0" and the variable display of the first special symbol is started, it is displayed in the first hold icon display area 50b. The shift display (decrease display, change display) of the hold icon HI is started toward the icon display area 50c, and the hold number of the first hold number display area SA is updated (decrease display) to "0". Further, in front of the side-scrolling of the mode A background image, the three staging symbols 50a that have been stopped and displayed are displayed as floating as the pre-variation operation, and the scroll display of the special symbol TZ is started. Further, even at this time, the variable BGM1 is continuously audibly output. At this time, for example, when the effect mode is changed, the variable effect is displayed with the background image, the effect symbol 50a, the hold icon HI, the icon TI, the variable BGM, and the like changed. May be good.

(Example of effect when operating the sword handle unit 135 during variable display)
With reference to FIGS. 7-5, an example of effect when the sword handle unit 135 is operated during the variable display of the special symbol will be described. FIG. 7-5 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when the sword handle unit 135 is operated during the variable display. Here, a case where the SPSP reach effect is set as the variable effect pattern after the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit will be described. Further, when the SPSP reach effect (big hit) is set as the variation effect pattern on the effect control board 320, the operation effective period (10 seconds) in which the operation of the sword handle unit 135 is effective is set. Further, the operation valid period (10 seconds) is not limited to the SPSP reach effect (big hit), and is set by, for example, a plurality of types of variable effect patterns such as SPSP reach effect (missing), SP reach effect (big hit), and pseudo continuous effect. Is to be done.

As shown in FIG. 7-5 (a), first, when the output of the SPSP reach BGM is stopped at the final stage of the SPSP reach effect and the decision effect is started, the operation of the sword handle button of the sword handle unit 135 is urged. The display of the promotion image and the operation validity period (10 seconds) of the sword handle button are started. Specifically, the operation promotion image SSG imitating the sword handle button is displayed on the main display device 131, and the output of the SPSP reach BGM is stopped (non-output), and the effect of "press" from the voice output device 331. Sound is output. At this time, the reduced effect symbol 50a is variablely displayed in the upper left corner of the main display device 131.

As shown in FIG. 7-5 (b), next, when the sword handle button of the sword handle unit 135 is operated during the operation valid period (10 seconds), the decision success suggesting that the jackpot game is executed is successful. The production is executed. Specifically, the lower accessory unit 156 moves to the effect position, and the plurality of light emitting LEDs provided in the lower accessory unit 156 blink. Further, the success image SEF is displayed in front of the SPSP reach background of the main display device 131, and the sound effect of "Kyuinkyuin" is output from the voice output device 331. Further, the sword handle unit 135 is vibrated by the button drive device. Then, the reduced effect symbol 50a is temporarily stopped at "5" in the upper left corner of the main display device 131, so that the three effect symbols 50a are temporarily stopped at the jackpot ("555"). If the sword handle unit 135 is not operated during the operation valid period, the above-mentioned operation promotion image SSG disappears and the decision success effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 7-5 (c), and when the execution period of the SPSP reach effect elapses, the pre-stop effect (background image and effect symbol 70a in 0.5 seconds) suggesting that the effect symbol 50a is stopped and displayed. After the shielding image (display of the eye-catching image including the model name) that shields the image is executed, the horizontal scrolling of the mode A background image is restarted, and the effect symbol 50a is in the position before the start of the SPSP reach effect. It returns to the first aspect and is in the state where the temporary stop is displayed. Further, the first hold icon display area 50b and the icon display area 50c on which the icon TI is displayed are redisplayed. At this time, no sound is output from the sound output device 331 for a predetermined period (for example, until the stop display of the effect symbol 50a).

In the case of the variable effect in which the operation valid period is set as described above, the operation valid period (10 seconds) set according to the variable effect pattern is set by a plurality of types of variable effect patterns, so that the customer is waiting. Compared to the operation valid period (once) set during, it can be set many times, and compared to the operation valid period set during the customer waiting state (set over the customer waiting state). It can be a short period. In the case of such a variable effect, the variable effect by setting the operation valid period during the variable effect improves the player's expectation, and it is necessary to carry out many kinds of variable effect patterns in a short operation valid period. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of variable staging. Furthermore, the effect of setting the operation valid period while waiting for customers is set for a long operation valid period a small number of times (once), so that the player's tiredness can be reduced and the player is waiting for customers. It is possible to improve the interest of the production.

[Specific example when the variation effect in the time saving game state 3 ends and the customer waits state]
Using FIGS. 8-1 to 8-3, the variation effect in the time-saving game state 3 when the number of possible games "M3" is not "0" is completed, and the demo waiting period → the customer waiting demo period. A specific example of the case will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a timing chart when the variation effect in the time-saving game state 3 ends and the customer waits state, and FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3 show the effects at various timings of FIG. 8-1. It is a figure which shows an example. Although the case of the effect mode F will be described here, the description will be omitted because the effect modes D and E, which are the effect modes in the time-saving gaming state, are basically the same.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, first, at the timing of T0, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed on the second special symbol display 122 with the second reserved number being “0”. At this time, the second special symbol hold indicator 124 and the second hold number display area SB are displayed as "0". Further, in front of the mode F background image during side-scrolling, one and three special symbols TZ in the center of the three effect symbols 50a of the fourth aspect are updated and changed (scroll display, switching display). In addition, the remaining number of times image JK (a mode for notifying that the remaining number of games that can be played in the time-saving game state 3 is "101 times") is displayed, and the second hold icon display area 50d and the icon display area are displayed. Although 50c is displayed and the hold icon HI is not displayed in the second hold icon display area 50d, the icon TI in the normal display mode is displayed in the icon display area 50c. Further, the right-handed image MG is displayed, and the variable BGM 6 corresponding to the effect mode F is audibly output (see FIG. 8-2 (a)).

Next, at the timing of T1, when the central effect symbol 50a that was scrolling at a low speed (update fluctuation) temporarily stops, the three effect symbols 50a perform the effect operation (bound (small) display) as the operation before the stop. Then, the three staging symbols 50a are temporarily stopped due to a loss (“537”). Then, when the fluctuation time of the special symbol elapses at the timing of T2, the stop time command (symbol confirmation command) is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the staging control board 320, and the second special symbol display 122 is displayed. The lost special symbol is stopped and displayed. Further, the right-handed image MG and the remaining number of times image JK are displayed, and the variable BGM 6 corresponding to the effect mode F is continuously audibly output (see FIG. 8-2 (b)).

Next, at the timing of T3, the disappearance display of the icon TI displayed in the icon display area 50c by the animation is started, and the effect symbol 50a (“537”) and the special symbol TZ (“537”) are displayed. The stop display starts. After that, at the timing of T4, when a predetermined period elapses from the start of the disappearance display in the animation of the icon TI, the disappearance display in the animation of the icon TI ends. Further, the right-handed image MG and the remaining number of times image JK are displayed, and the variable BGM 6 corresponding to the effect mode F is continuously audibly output (see FIG. 8-2 (c)). Although not shown, in the remaining number image JK, an image of "remaining 100 times" is displayed with an animation such that "1" is subtracted from the playable number of times "101" at the end of the disappearance display of the icon TI. Become so.

Then, when the stop time of the special symbol elapses at the timing of T5, the customer waiting state is set and the demo waiting period is set in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Is sent. At this time, as for the background image, the mode F background image similar to that during the variable display of the second special symbol display 122 may be side-scrolling, and for the BGM, it is sufficient that some BGM is continuously output. For example, the fluctuation BGM6 similar to that before the stop display of the second special symbol display 122 is continuously audibly output, or is different from that before the stop display of the second special symbol display 122, and the demo waiting period ( A predetermined BGM (for example, BGM8) corresponding to the customer waiting state) may be started to be output. Here, it is assumed that the same variable BGM 6 as before the stop display of the second special symbol display 122 is continuously audibly output. Further, the right-handed image MG and the remaining number of times image JK are continuously displayed (see FIG. 8-2 (d)).

Next, at the timing of T6, when a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed from the stop display of the second special symbol display 122, the variable BGM6 that has been audibly output is stopped, and the state becomes silent. Further, the right-handed image MG and the remaining number of times image JK are continuously displayed (see FIG. 8-2 (e)). During the period from T4 to T6 when the variable BGM6 is being output, the volume of the variable BGM6 is changed and the setting of the output volume is changed according to the operation of the staging operation stick 136 by the player. It is possible.

Next, at the timing of T7, when a predetermined time (40 seconds) has elapsed from the stop display of the second special symbol display 122, it is suggested that the volume of the variable BGM or the like can be adjusted by operating the staging operation stick 136. The sound adjustment display OC is displayed in front of the effect symbol 50a. Further, the right-handed image MG and the remaining number of times image JK are continuously displayed (see FIG. 8-2 (f)). On the sound adjustment display OC, a display of the volume level (volume gauge) currently set and a content indicating the operation direction of the staging operation stick 136 are displayed. In addition, according to the operation of the effect operation stick 136, the display (volume gauge) of the volume level during the sound adjustment display is changed, and the setting of the output volume level is changed.

Next, at the timing of T8, when the demo waiting period (120 seconds) elapses from the reception of the customer waiting state designation command, the customer waiting demo effect for a predetermined period (80 seconds) is started. Specifically, a customer waiting demo for a predetermined period (0.5 seconds) in front of the effect symbol 50a and behind the hold display area (first hold number display area SA, second hold number display area SB). Image fade-in (transparent state gradually becomes opaque state) is started, effect symbol 50a, right-handed image MG, remaining number of times image JK, second hold icon display area 50d, icon display area 50c, mode. F fade-out of the background image and the special symbol TZ (erasing from an opaque state to a gradually transparent state) is started. That is, three effect symbols 50a, right-handed image MG, remaining number of times image JK, second hold icon display area 50d, icon display area 50c, mode F background image, special symbol TZ gradually disappear, and waiting for customers. At least a part of the demo image (character image, customer waiting demo background) will be displayed so as to overlap with the occurrence display. Since the hold display area (first hold number display area SA, second hold number display area SB) is displayed in front of the customer waiting demo image, it cannot be visually recognized (shielded) by the customer wait demo image. It does not happen (see Fig. 8-3 (g)).

Then, after the timing of T8, when the fade-in of the customer waiting demo image is completed, the staging symbol 50a and the like are hidden (invisible state), and "variable staging demo (20 seconds)" → "character introduction (20 seconds)". ) ”→“ Model name (10 seconds) ”→“ Manufacturer name (10 seconds) ”→“ Caution to prevent entanglement (10 seconds) ”→“ Demo of movable accessory (10 seconds) ” The demo production is started (see Fig. 8-3 (h)). In other words, if there is no winning of the game ball in the customer waiting state, when the demo waiting period (120 seconds) has elapsed from the reception of the customer waiting state designation command, the customer waiting demo production for appealing the game to the player Is started, and if there is no prize for the game ball during the execution of the customer waiting demo effect, the customer waiting demo effect for a predetermined time (80 seconds) is displayed.

With reference to FIG. 8-3 (i), a case where the player operates the staging operation stick 136 to change the volume of the variable BGM 6 will be described here during the period from T5 to T6. As shown in FIG. 8-3 (i), when the effect operation stick 136 is operated during the period from T5 to T6 during the output of the variable BGM6, the sound adjustment display OC is displayed. Then, according to the operation of the staging operation stick 136, the volume of the fluctuating BGM 6 changes, and at the same time, the display (volume gauge) of the volume level in the sound adjustment display OC changes, and the volume level of the output BGM or the like changes. The setting is changed. At this time, a predetermined viewing sound at a volume whose setting has been changed is output as the display of the volume level changes according to the operation of the staging operation stick 136. Further, if the effect operation stick 136 is not operated in a predetermined period (2 seconds), the sound adjustment display OC disappears.

8-3 (j-1) and (j-2) will be referred to, and a case where the menu images MN2a and MN2b are displayed by the operation of the sword handle unit 135 in the customer waiting state will be described. When the display of the menu image MN2a or the like is started or when the mode is changed by the operation of the sword handle unit 135 while the menu image MN2a or the like is being displayed, a predetermined sound effect is output for a certain period (for example, 0.5 seconds). .. Regarding this sound effect, as in the relationship between the menu image MN1a and the like described above and the sound effect, the timing of the display of the menu image MN2a and the like and the change of the mode (that is, the frame update timing of the main display device 131) and the predetermined The mode may be such that the timing of the output of the sound effect does not match.

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (j-1), in the customer waiting state, the operation validity period of the sword handle unit 135 (sword handle button) is set by the staging control board 320 that has received the customer waiting state designation command. For example, if the sword handle unit 135 is operated during this operation valid period and during the demo standby period, a mode F background image, three staging symbols 50a in a stopped state, a right-handed image MG, and a remaining number of times image The menu image MN2a is displayed in front of the JK, the second hold icon display area 50d, and the icon display area 50c. In the menu image MN2a, a "model description" tag and a "MUSIC selection" tag are displayed, and it is possible to select and determine one of the tags according to the operation of the staging operation stick 136. When the "model description" tag is selected and determined, a description of the game flow, features, and the like of the gaming machine 100 is displayed. If the sword handle unit 135 is operated again while the menu image MN2a is being displayed, the menu image MN2a disappears.

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (j-2), when the "MUSIC selection" tag is selected and determined during the display of the menu image MN2a, the menu image MN2b is displayed. In the menu image MN2b, along with the characters "MUSIC selection", tags of a plurality of song names that can be selected and determined according to the operation of the effect operation stick 136 are displayed. Then, for example, when a tag with one song name is selected in this menu image MN2b, the BGM of the selected song name is output, and the volume of the BGM of the selected song name is output according to the operation of the staging operation stick 136. Can be adjusted. If the sword handle unit 135 is operated while the menu image MN2b is being displayed, the menu image MN2b disappears. Further, the sound adjustment image OC may be displayed when adjusting the volume of the BGM of the selected song name during the output of the menu image MN2b.

Here, in the case of the customer waiting state (see FIGS. 7-1 to 7-3) in the normal game state as described above (before the cumulative number of times "n" becomes "0"), the time-saving game Comparison of the mode in the customer waiting state in the state 3 (after the cumulative number of times "n" becomes "0") and the customer waiting state (see FIGS. 8-1 to 8-3). Then, different elements and the same elements will be described. In the following description, for convenience, the case of waiting for customers in the normal gaming state is referred to as "waiting for customers", and the case of waiting for customers in the time-saving game state 3 is referred to as "waiting for 3 customers". It will be called.

First, the elements that are different between the normal waiting for customers and the waiting for three short-time customers will be described. As the first element, the background image displayed from the time when the fluctuation is stopped to the start of the customer waiting demonstration effect is different between the normal customer waiting and the time saving 3 customer waiting. Specifically, in the normal customer waiting, it is a mode background image corresponding to any one of the effect modes A to C, and in the time saving 3 customer waiting, the mode F background corresponding to the effect mode F dedicated to the time saving game state 3. It is an image. As the second element, the mode of the effect symbol 50a displayed from the time when the fluctuation is stopped to the start of the customer waiting demo effect is different between the normal customer wait and the time saving 3 customer wait. Specifically, in the normal waiting for customers, it is one of the first to third aspects, and in the waiting for three customers in a short time, it is the fourth aspect. As the third element, the BGM output in a predetermined period after the fluctuation is stopped differs between the normal customer waiting and the time saving 3 customer waiting. Specifically, it is one of BGM1 to BGM3 when waiting for a normal customer, and BGM6 when waiting for three customers in a short time. As the fourth element, the mode of the hold icon display area displayed from the time when the fluctuation is stopped until the start of the customer waiting demonstration effect is different between the normal customer waiting and the time saving 3 customer waiting. Specifically, it is the first hold icon display area 50b in the normal customer waiting, and the second hold icon display area 50d in the time saving 3 customer wait. As described above, when the display modes of the first hold icon display area 50b, the icon display area 50c, and the second hold icon display area 50d are different in each effect mode, normal customer waiting and time saving 3 customer waiting It becomes a different aspect with. Further, in the case of waiting for 3 customers in a short time, the right-handed image MG and the remaining number of times image JK are displayed from the time when the fluctuation is stopped until the start of the customer waiting demonstration effect, but they are not displayed in the normal waiting for customers. Further, in the time-saving 3 customer waiting, when the display suggesting the current gaming state is displayed as described above, the "time-saving 3 mode" is displayed, but it is not displayed in the normal customer waiting. In the above-mentioned first to fourth elements, the normal waiting for customers and the waiting for three short-time customers are different modes, but the same mode may be used.

Next, the elements having the same mode as the normal waiting for customers and the waiting for three short-time customers will be described. As the first element, the sound adjustment image OC displayed from the time when the fluctuation is stopped to the start of the customer waiting demonstration effect is the same mode for the normal customer waiting and the time saving 3 customer waiting. The second element is the display of the volume level (volume gauge) in the sound adjustment image OC displayed from the time when the fluctuation stops to the start of the customer waiting demo production, which is normally waiting for customers and waiting for 3 customers. The same mode is used for the audition sound (short sound) output when the volume is adjusted. As the third element, the normal customer waiting and the short-time three-customer waiting are the same mode as the customer waiting demo effect displayed after the demo waiting period has passed after the fluctuation has stopped. As the fourth element, the special symbol TZ displayed from the time when the fluctuation is stopped until the start of the customer waiting demonstration effect is the same as the normal customer waiting and the time saving 3 customer waiting. The fifth element is the period from the stop of fluctuation to the output of BGM, the period from the stop of fluctuation to the start of the display of the sound adjustment image OC, and the period of waiting for normal customers and waiting for 3 customers. The demo waiting period B1 is the same time. As described above, when the display position of the special symbol TZ is the same in each effect mode, the display position is the same for the normal customer waiting and the time saving 3 customer waiting. Further, in the above-mentioned first to fifth elements, the normal customer waiting and the time-saving three customer waiting are assumed to have the same mode, but different modes may be used. In particular, in the fifth element, the normal waiting time for customers and the waiting time for three short-time customers may be different in all three periods, or at least one or two of the three periods are different times. You may. Specifically, in the case of waiting for 3 customers in a short time, the period from the stop of fluctuation to the output of BGM and the period from the stop of fluctuation to the start of display of the sound adjustment image OC are compared with the case of waiting for normal customers. If it is shortened, for a player who wants to adjust the volume of the output sound before starting the game in the time-saving game state 3, the time is shortened by checking the volume of the BGM at an earlier timing than waiting for a normal customer and then performing the volume adjustment. Since the game of the game state 3 can be performed, the interest of the game is not impaired. In addition, if the demo waiting period B1 is made longer than in the case of waiting for normal customers in the waiting for 3 customers, the customer waiting demo effect is displayed for the player who wants to execute the game in the time-saving gaming state 3 immediately. It is possible to reduce the decline in the interest of the game due to the annoyance caused by the game.

In addition, when the customer is in a waiting state (see FIGS. 7-1 to 7-3) in the normal gaming state (a state in which the time saving 4 is not won in the big hit determination process), the time saving gaming state 4 (big hit determination). A comparison of the mode of waiting for customers in the state of waiting for customers in the state of winning the time saving 4 in the processing and the state of waiting for customers will be described. Even in these customer waits, the elements having different or the same aspects are the same as in the case of comparing the above-mentioned normal customer waits and the three time-saving customer waits.

[Specific example 2 when the fluctuation effect in the normal game state ends and the customer waits state]
A specific example 2 in the case where the variation effect in the normal gaming state ends and the demo waiting period → the customer waiting demo period is established will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2. FIG. 9-1 is a timing chart (2) in the case where the fluctuation effect in the normal game state ends and the customer waits state, and FIG. 9-2 shows an example of the effect in various timings of FIG. 9-1. It is a figure. Although the case of the effect mode A will be described here, the description will be omitted because the effect modes B and C are basically the same.

As shown in FIG. 9-1, first, at the timing of T0, the variation display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 120 with the first reserved number being “0”. At this time, the first special symbol hold indicator 123 and the first hold number display area SA are displayed as "0". Further, in front of the mode A background image during side-scrolling, one of the three effect symbols 50a and the three special symbols TZ are updated and changed (scroll display, switching display). Further, although the first hold icon display area 50b and the icon display area 50c are displayed and the hold icon HI is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 50b, the normal display mode is displayed in the icon display area 50c. The icon TI of is displayed. Further, the variable BGM1 corresponding to the effect mode A is audibly output.

Next, at the timing of T1, when the central effect symbol 50a that was scrolling at a low speed (update fluctuation) temporarily stops, the characters of the three effect symbols 50a perform the effect operation as the pre-stop operation (before the stop that shakes the head). Operation) is performed, and the three staging symbols 50a are temporarily stopped at a loss (“537”). Then, when the fluctuation time of the special symbol elapses at the timing of T2, the stop time command (symbol confirmation command) is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the staging control board 320, and the first special symbol display 120 is displayed. The lost special symbol is stopped and displayed. Further, the variable BGM1 corresponding to the effect mode A is continuously audibly output.

Next, at the timing of T3, the disappearance display of the icon TI displayed in the icon display area 50c by the animation is started, and the effect symbol 50a (“537”) and the special symbol TZ (“537”) are displayed. The stop display starts. After that, at the timing of T4, when a predetermined period elapses from the start of the disappearance display in the animation of the icon TI, the disappearance display in the animation of the icon TI ends. Further, the variable BGM1 corresponding to the effect mode A is continuously audibly output.

Then, when the stop time of the special symbol elapses at the timing of T5, the customer waiting state is set and the demo waiting period is set in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Is sent. At this time, for the background image, the mode A background image similar to that during the variable display of the first special symbol display 120 is being scrolled horizontally, and for the BGM, it is the same as before the stop display of the first special symbol display 120. BGM1 is continuously audibly output (see FIG. 9-2 (d)).

Next, at the timing of T6, when a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed from the stop display of the first special symbol display 120, the staging operation stick 136 is operated while the variable BGM1 is continuously audibly output. A sound adjustment display OC suggesting that the volume of the variable BGM or the like can be adjusted is displayed in front of the effect symbol 50a. The sound adjustment display OC displays the volume level currently set and the content indicating the operation direction of the staging operation stick 136. In addition, according to the operation of the effect operation stick 136, the display of the volume level during the sound adjustment display is changed, and the setting of the output volume level is changed (see FIG. 9-2 (e)).

Next, at the timing of T7, when a predetermined time (40 seconds) has elapsed from the stop display of the first special symbol display 120, the variable BGM1 that has been audibly output is stopped and becomes silent (FIG. 7-). 2 (f)). Even if the variable BGM1 is not output after T7, the volume of the variable BGM1 is changed and the output volume is set according to the operation of the staging operation stick 136 by the player. It can be changed. For example, when the staging operation stick 136 is operated in a silent state, a short sound (listening sound) with a set volume is output, and the volume set by the player can be confirmed. You can do it.

Next, at the timing of T8, when the demo waiting period (120 seconds) elapses from the reception of the customer waiting state designation command, the customer waiting demo effect for a predetermined period (80 seconds) is started. Specifically, a customer waiting demo for a predetermined period (0.5 seconds) in front of the effect symbol 50a and behind the hold display area (first hold number display area SA, second hold number display area SB). The image fade-in (the transparent state gradually becomes opaque) is started, and the effect symbol 50a, the first hold icon display area 50b, the icon display area 50c, the mode A background image, and the special symbol TZ fade out (the transparent state gradually becomes opaque). Erasing from an opaque state to a gradually transparent state) is started. That is, the three effect symbols 50a, the first hold icon display area 50b, the icon display area 50c, the mode A background image, the disappearance display in which the special symbol TZ gradually disappears, and the customer waiting demo image (character image, customer waiting demo background). ) Will gradually appear, and at least a part of it will be displayed so as to overlap. Since the hold display area (first hold number display area SA, second hold number display area SB) is displayed in front of the customer waiting demo image, it cannot be visually recognized (shielded) by the customer wait demo image. It will never be.

Then, after the timing of T8, when the fade-in of the customer waiting demo image is completed, the staging symbol 50a and the like are hidden (invisible state), and "variable staging demo (20 seconds)" → "character introduction (20 seconds)". ) ”→“ Model name (10 seconds) ”→“ Manufacturer name (10 seconds) ”→“ Caution to prevent entanglement (10 seconds) ”→“ Demo of movable accessory (10 seconds) ” The demo production is started (see Fig. 7-3 (h)). In other words, if there is no winning of the game ball in the customer waiting state, when the demo waiting period (120 seconds) has elapsed from the reception of the customer waiting state designation command, the customer waiting demo production for appealing the game to the player Is started, and if there is no prize for the game ball during the execution of the customer waiting demo effect, the customer waiting demo effect for a predetermined time (80 seconds) is displayed.

[Action and effect of this embodiment]
According to the gaming machine of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6-1 to 7-3 as described above, in the main display device 131, after the fluctuation display is completed in the customer waiting state in which the fluctuation display is not executed. As a demo waiting period until the first time (120 seconds) elapses, an effect including scrolling of the mode background image according to the effect mode is displayed, and after the first time elapses, the second time (80 seconds) is displayed. ) Is displayed until the customer waiting demo effect is elapsed, and the customer waiting demo effect can be displayed as the second and subsequent customer waiting demo effects even after the second time has elapsed. After 3 hours (40 seconds) have elapsed, the sound adjustment display OC that can recognize that the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the staging operation stick 136 is displayed, and the fluctuation display ends in the customer waiting state. However, it is possible to continuously output the variable BGM until the fourth time (30 seconds) elapses. With such a gaming machine, the BGM that improves the interest of the game is continuously output for a predetermined period (30 seconds) from the end of the variable display, so that the BGM is stopped immediately after the end of the variable display and the customer. Compared with a conventional gaming machine in which BGM or the like is not output during the waiting state, the appealing power of continuing the game can be enhanced, and the interest of the production while waiting for customers can be improved.

According to the gaming machine of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6-1 to 7-3 as described above, in the main display device 131, after the variation display is completed in the customer waiting state in which the variation display is not executed. As a demo waiting period until the first time (120 seconds) elapses, an effect including scrolling of the mode background image according to the effect mode is displayed, and after the first time elapses, the second time (80 seconds) is displayed. ) Is displayed until the customer waiting demo effect is elapsed, and the customer waiting demo effect can be displayed as the second and subsequent customer waiting demo effects even after the second time has elapsed. After 3 hours (40 seconds) have elapsed, the sound adjustment display OC that can recognize that the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the effect operation stick 136 is displayed, and the fluctuation display ends in the customer waiting state. However, it is possible to continuously output the variable BGM until the fourth time (30 seconds) elapses, and in the fourth time, the variable BGM can be confirmed by the player. The volume of the variable BGM can be adjusted according to the operation of the effect operation stick 136. With such a gaming machine, the player can change the volume to the desired volume while listening to the BGM or the like while waiting for the customer, and then continue the game with the BGM or the like at the desired volume. Compared to a conventional gaming machine in which the player cannot adjust the volume while listening to BGM or the like, the appealing power of continuing the game can be enhanced, and the interest of the production while waiting for customers can be improved.

According to the gaming machine of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6-1 and 6-2 as described above, the first display (“model name”) which is a display relating to the title of the gaming machine during the execution of the customer waiting demo effect. ) And the second display (“Caution to prevent immersiveness”), which is a display to alert the player regarding the immersiveness in the game, and the third display (sound adjustment display OC) in the customer waiting state. ) Can be displayed, the demo waiting period is executed until the first time (120 seconds) elapses after the variable display ends, and the customer waiting demo production is performed after the first time elapses. Is executed until the time (80 seconds) elapses, the first display is displayed before the second display, and the third display is the third time (40 seconds) elapses from the end of the variable display. The second effect (second customer-waiting demo effect), which is displayed after the process, can be re-executed after the second time has elapsed. In the case of such a gaming machine, a second display calling attention is displayed after the first display regarding the title of the gaming machine containing the content such as the player's favorite content. Compared to conventional gaming machines in which the first display related to the title of the gaming machine is displayed after the prompting display, it is displayed later for the player who is still paying attention to the first display displayed earlier. It is possible to effectively call attention by the second display, and by extension, it is possible to appropriately improve the interest of the production while waiting for customers.

According to the gaming machine of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6-1 to 7-3 as described above, in the customer waiting state in which the variation display is not executed, the first time (120) after the variation display ends. As a demo waiting period until seconds) elapses, the staging including scrolling of the mode background image according to the staging mode is displayed, and the customer waits until the second time (80 seconds) elapses after the first time elapses. The waiting demo effect can be displayed, and the customer waiting demo effect can be displayed as the second and subsequent customer waiting demo effects even after the second time has elapsed, and the third time (40 seconds) after the variable display ends. ) Has elapsed, a sound adjustment display OC recognizable that the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the staging operation stick 136 is displayed, and while the variable display is being executed, the first character is displayed on the main display device 131. (Character display CP1) or the second character (character display CP2, CP3) can be displayed, and during the customer waiting demo effect in the customer waiting state, the first character is displayed more than the second character on the main display device 131. It can be displayed at a high rate. With such a gaming machine, the player who has confirmed the customer waiting demo production can continue the game after recognizing the first character with high expectations, so that the first character during the customer waiting demo production can be continued. Compared to a conventional gaming machine in which the display ratios of the character and the second character are substantially the same, it is possible to increase the expectation when the first character appears in the production during the game, and the production while waiting for customers. It is possible to improve the interest of.

According to the gaming machine of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6-1 to 7-3 as described above, in the customer waiting state in which the variation display is not executed, the first time (120) after the variation display ends. As a demo waiting period until seconds) elapses, the staging including scrolling of the mode background image according to the staging mode is displayed, and the customer waits until the second time (80 seconds) elapses after the first time elapses. The waiting demo effect can be displayed, and the customer waiting demo effect can be displayed as the second and subsequent customer waiting demo effects even after the second time has elapsed, and the third time (40 seconds) after the variable display ends. ) Has elapsed, a sound adjustment display OC that can recognize that the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the staging operation stick 136 is displayed, and attention to the player regarding the devotion to the game in the customer waiting demo staging. The display of "Caution for prevention of entanglement" is executed, and this display can have a first display unit NB1 and a second display unit NB2 below the first display unit NB1. In such a gaming machine, since the display of "warning to prevent entanglement" is composed of a plurality of sentences, for example, one stage displayed in a horizontally long sentence of the main display device 131. Compared to the one with only the mode, the player can easily recognize the content of the display in a short time, so that the display can effectively call attention, and by extension, the effect of waiting for customers is produced. It is possible to appropriately improve the interest.

According to the gaming machine of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6-1 to 7-3 and 7-5 as described above, in the main display device 131, the variable display is performed in the customer waiting state in which the variable display is not executed. As a demo waiting period, an effect including scrolling of the mode background image according to the effect mode is displayed until the first time (120 seconds) elapses from the end of the process. The customer waiting demo effect is displayed until the time (80 seconds) elapses, and the customer waiting demo effect can be displayed as the second and subsequent customer waiting demo effects even after the second time has elapsed, and the variable display is displayed. After the third time (40 seconds) has elapsed from the end, the sound adjustment display OC that can recognize that the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the staging operation stick 136 is displayed, and the operation during the variable display is displayed. When the sword handle unit 135 is operated by the player during the valid period, the first mode effect (FIG. 7-5 (b)) is executed, and the sword handle is operated by the player during the operation valid period while waiting for customers. When the unit 135 is operated, the second aspect effect (display of the menu image MN1) can be executed. In such a gaming machine, the operation validity period while waiting for customers is not set, and even if the effect button such as the sword handle unit 135 is operated while waiting for customers, the effect is similar to the second mode effect. Compared to conventional gaming machines that do not execute Can be done.

According to the gaming machine of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6-1 to 7-3 as described above, in the main display device 131, after the variation display is completed in the customer waiting state in which the variation display is not executed. As a demo waiting period until the first time (120 seconds) elapses, an effect including scrolling of the mode background image according to the effect mode is displayed, and after the first time elapses, the second time (80 seconds) is displayed. ) Is displayed until the customer waiting demo effect is elapsed, and the customer waiting demo effect can be displayed as the second and subsequent customer waiting demo effects even after the second time has elapsed. After 3 hours (40 seconds) have elapsed, the sound adjustment display OC that can recognize that the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the effect operation stick 136 is displayed, and the fluctuation display ends in the customer waiting state. However, it is possible to continuously output the variable BGM until the fourth time (30 seconds) elapses, and the third time is longer than the fourth time and shorter than the first time. Can be time. With such a gaming machine, the sound adjustment display OC can be displayed from the stop of fluctuation to the start of the customer waiting demo effect, so for a player who wants to pay close attention to the customer waiting demo effect, the customer waiting demo effect is produced. You can set the volume to your liking while checking the sound adjustment display OC before the start of the game, and continue the game after that, which can improve the interest of the game.

According to the gaming machine of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6-1 and 6-2, 9-1, and 9-2 as described above, the main display device 131 waits for customers who are not executing the variable display. In the state, the effect including the scrolling of the mode background image according to the effect mode is displayed as the demo waiting period until the first time (120 seconds) elapses from the end of the variable display, and the first time elapses. After that, the customer waiting demo effect can be displayed until the second time (80 seconds) elapses, and the customer waiting demo effect can be displayed as the second and subsequent customer waiting demo effects even after the second time elapses. Yes, after the third time (30 seconds) has elapsed from the end of the variable display, a sound adjustment display OC that can recognize that the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the staging operation stick 136 is displayed. In the waiting state for customers, it is possible to continuously output the variable BGM until the fourth time (40 seconds) elapses even after the variable display ends, and the third time is the first time and the fourth time. Can be shorter than the time. With such a gaming machine, the sound adjustment display OC can be displayed from the stop of fluctuation to the start of the customer waiting demo effect, so for a player who wants to pay close attention to the customer waiting demo effect, the customer waiting demo effect is produced. You can set the volume to your liking while checking the sound adjustment display OC before the start of the game, and continue the game after that, which can improve the interest of the game. Further, since the player can change the volume to the desired volume while listening to the BGM or the like while waiting for the customer and then continue the game with the BGM or the like having the desired volume, the player can use the BGM or the like while waiting for the customer. Compared to conventional gaming machines that cannot adjust the volume while listening to, the appeal of continuing the game can be enhanced, and the interest of the production while waiting for customers can be improved.

According to the gaming machine of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6-1 to 7-4 as described above, in the main display device 131, after the variation display is completed in the customer waiting state in which the variation display is not executed. As a demo waiting period until the first time (120 seconds) elapses, an effect including scrolling of the mode background image according to the effect mode is displayed, and after the first time elapses, the second time (80 seconds) is displayed. ) Is displayed until the customer waiting demo effect is elapsed, and the customer waiting demo effect can be displayed as the second and subsequent customer waiting demo effects even after the second time has elapsed. After 3 hours (40 seconds) have elapsed, the sound adjustment display OC that can recognize that the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the effect operation stick 136 is displayed, and the fluctuation display ends in the customer waiting state. However, it is possible to continuously output the variable BGM1 until the fourth time (30 seconds) elapses, and before the elapse of the fourth time, the variable display is started based on the winning. If this is the case, the variable BGM1 can be continuously output even after the variable display is started. With such a gaming machine, even if a prize is won during the output of the BGM while waiting for customers, the game is continued without interruption of the BGM, so that the prize is won and fluctuates during the output of the BGM while waiting for customers. Compared to conventional gaming machines in which the BGM being output is interrupted or changed at the start of display, it is possible to prevent a decline in the interest of the game due to interruption of the BGM, etc. It is possible to improve the interest of the production of.

According to the gaming machine of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6-1 to 7-3 as described above, in the main display device 131, after the fluctuation display is completed in the customer waiting state in which the fluctuation display is not executed. As a demo waiting period until the first time (120 seconds) elapses, the staging including scrolling of the mode background image according to the staging mode is displayed, and after the first time elapses, the second time (80 seconds) is displayed. ) Is displayed until the customer waiting demo effect is elapsed, and the customer waiting demo effect can be displayed as the second and subsequent customer waiting demo effects even after the second time has elapsed. After the lapse of 3 hours (40 seconds) and at a time other than the 2nd hour, the sound adjustment display OC recognizable that the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the staging operation stick 136 is displayed. be able to. With such a game machine, the sound adjustment display OC that is not related to the content is hidden during the customer waiting demo production, so for the player who wants to pay close attention to the customer waiting demo production, the content of the customer waiting demo production You can watch the customer waiting demo production without worrying about the unrelated sound adjustment display OC, and you can improve the interest of the production while waiting for customers.

According to the gaming machine of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6-1 to 7-3 as described above, in the main display device 131, after the fluctuation display is completed in the customer waiting state in which the fluctuation display is not executed. As a demo waiting period until the first time (120 seconds) elapses, an effect including scrolling of the mode background image according to the effect mode is displayed, and after the first time elapses, the second time (80 seconds) is displayed. ) Is displayed until the customer waiting demo effect is elapsed, and the customer waiting demo effect can be displayed as the second and subsequent customer waiting demo effects even after the second time has elapsed. After 3 hours (40 seconds) have elapsed, the sound adjustment display OC that can recognize that the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the effect operation stick 136 is displayed, and the effect set before the end of the variable display is displayed. The demo waiting period can be executed in different modes depending on the mode background image according to the mode. With such a gaming machine, for example, the staging mode before the fluctuation is stopped is a staging mode with a high degree of expectation, and the demo standby period with the mode background image corresponding to the staging mode as it is can be set. It is possible to encourage the player to continue the game while maintaining the expectation that it will be a big hit if he wins a prize during the demo waiting period. Therefore, if a prize is won during the demo waiting period, the appeal of the continuation of the game should be enhanced as compared with the conventional gaming machine that starts the variable display in a specific effective mode regardless of the effect mode before the change is stopped. It is possible to improve the interest of the production while waiting for customers.

According to the gaming machine of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6-1 to 7-3 as described above, in the main display device 131, after the fluctuation display is completed in the customer waiting state in which the fluctuation display is not executed. As a demo waiting period until the first time (120 seconds) elapses, an effect including scrolling of the mode background image according to the effect mode is displayed, and after the first time elapses, the second time (80 seconds) is displayed. ) Is displayed until the customer waiting demo effect is elapsed, and the customer waiting demo effect can be displayed as the second and subsequent customer waiting demo effects even after the second time has elapsed. After 3 hours (40 seconds) have elapsed, a sound adjustment display OC that can recognize that the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the production operation stick 136 is displayed, and during the customer waiting demo production, "Character introduction" is displayed. It is possible to display multiple character displays, and if the sword handle unit 135 is operated by the player while displaying multiple characters, the recommended character among the multiple characters is selected according to the player's actions. Can be selected and set as. With such a gaming machine, for example, by displaying the "character introduction" during the customer waiting demo production, it is possible to confirm the character and then customize it according to the preference of the player's favorite character or the like. Compared to conventional gaming machines that cannot be customized while checking the contents of the customer waiting demo production, it is possible to improve the interest of the production while waiting for customers.

According to the gaming machines of the embodiments shown in FIGS. 6-1 to 7-3 and 8-1 to 8-3 as described above, the main display device 131 waits for customers who are not executing variable display. In the state, the effect including the scrolling of the mode background image according to the effect mode is displayed as the demo waiting period until the first time (120 seconds) elapses from the end of the variable display, and the first time elapses. After that, the customer waiting demo effect can be displayed until the second time (80 seconds) elapses, and the customer waiting demo effect can be displayed as the second and subsequent customer waiting demo effects even after the second time elapses. Yes, the demo waiting period B1 in the normal gaming state and the demo waiting period B1 in the time-saving gaming state are displayed in different modes, and the sword handle unit 135 is operated by the player during the demo waiting period B1 in the normal gaming state. In that case, the first setting (selection of the recommended character) can be made, and if the sword handle unit 135 is operated by the player during the demo waiting period in the time-saving game state, the second setting (selection of the recommended character) is possible. MUSIC selection) can be performed. Since such a gaming machine can be customized according to the player's preference according to the gaming state of the gaming machine, it is in a waiting state compared to the conventional gaming machines that cannot be customized of multiple types. It is possible to improve the interest of the production of.

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Other embodiments will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of production in another embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the scroll symbol SZ is displayed at a position that does not impair the visibility of the effect symbol 50a or the like of the main display device 131 during the variation effect. The scroll symbol SZ is composed of three symbols, and in each symbol, "■", "□", "●", "○", and "◎" are displayed in a variable manner (scroll display) and then stopped. Will be done. Although the case of the effect mode A is described in FIG. 10, the same applies to the other effect modes B to F, so the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 10A, first, after the start of the variable display of the special symbol, the variable display of the scroll symbol SZ is started at the timing of the start of the variable display of the three effect symbols 50a. As shown in FIG. 10B, and before the stop display of the special symbol, the scroll symbol SZ is stopped and displayed while at least one of the three effect symbols 50a is variable display. At this time, the order in which the three symbols of the scroll symbol SZ are stopped and displayed may be stopped in order from the left side or may be stopped in order from the right side. That is, when the game ball wins the first starting device 112 or the second starting device 115, the scroll symbol SZ is displayed in a variable manner. In the stop display of the scroll symbol SZ, the number of times the three symbols are stopped and displayed in the same combination of symbols is stored in the sub RAM 320c of the staging control board 320.

As shown in FIG. 10 (c), for example, when the "Pachilog" tag is selected and determined by the operation of the staging operation stick 136 while the menu image MN1a is displayed in the customer waiting state, the menu image MN3 is displayed. You may do so. In the menu image MN3, the number of times the three symbols in the scroll symbols SZ for the past three days are stopped and displayed in the same combination and the types of the stopped and displayed symbols are displayed as a list. In such an embodiment, the player can confirm information such as the number of times the scroll symbol SZ is stopped and displayed in the scroll symbol SZ while waiting for a customer, and further, based on this information. Since it is possible to estimate the set value of the game machine 100, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the above-described embodiment, the sound adjustment display OC is displayed while waiting for customers, but the sound adjustment display smaller than the sound adjustment display OC is displayed according to the operation of the effect operation stick 136 even during the variable effect. Small may be displayed on the main display device 131, and may be extinguished if the operation of the effect operation stick 136 is not performed within a predetermined period (5 seconds). In such an embodiment, the small sound adjustment display during the variation effect is smaller than the sound adjustment display OC in the customer waiting state and the display period is short, so that the visual recognition of the variation effect on the main display device 131 is hindered. It is possible to prevent a decline in the interest of the game. The mode of the sound adjustment display during the variation effect may be various embodiments that do not interfere with the display of the variation effect on the main display device 131, and is displayed on, for example, the first side display device 132 or the second side display device 133. It may be done. Even in such an embodiment, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

Further, the case where the volume of the output sound of the BGM or the like is adjusted by the operation of the staging operation stick 136 when the state shifts to the customer waiting state from before the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped will be described. Specifically, during the fluctuation of the special symbol, the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the staging operation stick 136 with the small sound adjustment display displayed, and the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped and the state of waiting for customers is entered. At the same time, the small sound adjustment display disappears and the volume cannot be adjusted. After the transition to the customer waiting state, the sound adjustment display OC is displayed and the volume can be adjusted by operating the staging operation stick 136. .. In such an embodiment, the player can adjust the volume at a desired timing regardless of whether the special symbol is changing or waiting for customers in the gaming machine.

In the above-described embodiment, the display of the "model name" during the customer waiting demonstration production is displayed before the display of "warning to prevent immersiveness" and has a short display time. It may be displayed before the display of "Caution" and may have a long display time. In such an embodiment, the display of the "model name" is longer than the display of the "warning to prevent immersiveness", so that the content of the gaming machine can be more impressed to the player. , Since the display of "Caution to prevent squeezing" is displayed after the display of "Model name", it is possible to sufficiently impress the player with the display of "Caution to prevent squeezing".

In the above-described embodiment, in the customer waiting demo production, the display of "manufacturer name" and the display of "warning to prevent immersiveness" are displayed separately, but the display of "manufacturer name" and the display of "caution to prevent immersiveness" are displayed separately. The display of "awakening" may be displayed at the same time, and further, the display of "warning to prevent entanglement" may be displayed from the middle of the display of "manufacturer name". Specifically, "Manufacturer name & warning to prevent squeezing (10 seconds)" may be displayed, or "Caution to prevent squeezing" may be displayed 3 seconds after the start of display of "manufacturer name". In such an embodiment, the "manufacturer name" and the "warning to prevent entanglement", which are the contents that the player wants to impress, can be displayed at the same time, so that the player can be more impressed. By shortening the display time of the customer waiting demo effect, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored by displaying the customer waiting demo effect for a long time. In addition, since the "Caution to prevent immersiveness" is displayed from the middle of the display of the "Manufacturer name", the demo production is richer in variety than the conventional gaming machines that are simply displayed in order. You can make an impression.

In the above-described embodiment, during the display time of the "warning to prevent immersiveness" of the customer waiting demonstration effect, only the warning display NH is displayed, but other cautions are paid to the player. An image with contents that notify a warning or the like may be displayed. For example, as an image having contents that notify attention other than the warning display NH, the prevention image CH that notifies the prevention of forgetting to remove the game card inserted in the game device (FIG. 5-3 (a-1). ), There are images that warn about illegal acts against gaming machines, and images that warn about smoking in a designated place. At least one of these images may be displayed during the display time of "Caution to prevent immersiveness" in the customer waiting demo production, or each image may be displayed in sequence. good. That is, during the display time of the "warning to prevent immersiveness" of the customer waiting demonstration effect, the warning display NH may be displayed at all times, and an image notifying other cautions may be displayed. .. In such a mode, the mode during the display time of the "warning to prevent immersiveness" of the customer waiting demonstration effect is changed, so that only the warning display NH is displayed, as compared with the mode in which only the warning display NH is displayed. The most important warning display NH can be easily left in the player's impression.

In the above-described embodiment, in the customer waiting state, the sound adjustment display OC is displayed after a predetermined period (10 seconds) has elapsed after stopping the variable BGM that is continuously output after the fluctuation is stopped. However, the sound adjustment display OC may be displayed at the same time as the variable BGM is stopped. In such an embodiment, it is more effective for the player to be able to adjust the volume by displaying the sound adjustment display OC at the same time as stopping the variable BGM, rather than displaying only the sound adjustment display OC. Can be recognized as a target.

In the above-described embodiment of FIGS. 8-1 to 8-3, when the number of possible games "M3" is not "0", that is, the variation effect in the time-saving game state 3 is completed and the customer is waiting. Although a specific example of such a case has been described, other than this, there may be various timings of waiting for a customer. Here, for example, a case where a customer waiting state is entered at the time of transition from the normal gaming state to the time-saving gaming state 3 will be described. In this way, when the customer waiting state is reached at the time of transition from the normal game state to the time-saving game state 3, the variable display of the first special symbol display 120 in the game in which the cumulative number of times "n" becomes "0" is stopped. At that time, the display mode on the main display device 131 is changed from one of the above-mentioned effect modes A to C (see FIGS. 5-1 (a) to (c)) to the effect mode F (FIG. 5). It changes to 5-1 (f)) and becomes a customer waiting state (see FIGS. 8-2 (d) to (f) and FIG. 8-3) in the display mode of the time saving game state 3. Further, at this time, the right-handed lamp is turned on, and the right-handed image MG is started to be displayed on the main display device 131, and the remaining number of times image JK such as "remaining 700 times" is displayed. Then, when the second starting device 115 wins a prize in such a customer waiting state in the time-saving game state 3, the effect corresponding to the first game in the time-saving game state 3 is executed, and the main display device 131 performs the effect. The right-handed image MG is continuously displayed (the right-handed lamp is also continuously lit). However, when the time-saving game state 3 is in the waiting state for customers, the above-mentioned time-saving rushing effect is not executed, but the time-saving rushing effect is executed by winning the first prize in the second starting device 115 in the time-saving game state 3. It is in the same mode. Although the mode is such that the time-saving rushing effect is not executed when the customer is waiting in the time-saving game state 3, the time-saving rushing effect may be executed. Further, for example, in the main display device 131, the cumulative number image RK displayed in the normal gaming state before the customer waiting state may be changed to the customer waiting state in the time-saving gaming state 3 such as "800 times". It may be displayed, hidden at the same time as the start of the first game in the time-saving game state 3, and the remaining number image JK such as "remaining 700 times" may be displayed.

It should be noted that, in the case of a customer waiting state at the time of transition from the normal gaming state to the time-saving gaming state 3, the timing at which the display mode on the main display device 131 changes from any of the effect modes A to C to the effect mode F is set. May be when the first variation display of the second special symbol display 122 in the time-saving gaming state 3 starts, in addition to the timing as described above. In such an aspect, the display mode on the main display device 131 remains in the normal gaming state (one of the effect modes A to C), and the right-hand side as described above (although the right-handed lamp is lit). The hit image MG and the remaining number of times image JK are not displayed, and the customer wait state (see FIGS. 7-2 (d) to (f) and FIG. 7-3). Then, when the second starting device 115 wins a prize in such a customer waiting state, in the display mode on the main display device 131, the effect mode F (FIG. 5-1 (f)) is selected from any of the effect modes A to C. ), The display of the right-handed image MG is started, the remaining number image JK such as "remaining 700 times" is displayed, and the effect corresponding to the first game in the time-saving game state 3 is executed. .. Further, for example, in the main display device 131 in the customer waiting state as described above, the cumulative number image RK such as "800 times" remains displayed and is hidden at the same time as the start of the first game in the time-saving game state 3. , The remaining number of times image JK such as "remaining 700 times" may be displayed.

Next, for example, a case where a customer waiting state is entered at the time of transition from the normal gaming state to the time-saving gaming state 4 will be described. In this way, when the customer waiting state is entered at the time of transition from the normal game state to the time saving game state 4, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 120 in the game in which the time saving 4 is won in the jackpot determination process is stopped. In addition, the display mode on the main display device 131 corresponds to the time-saving gaming state 4 from any of the above-mentioned effect modes A to C (see FIGS. 5-1 (a) to (c)). The mode changes to the effect mode G, and the customer wait state in the display mode of the time saving game state 4. The change in the mode of the main display device 131 or the like in such a mode is a case where the customer is in a waiting state at the time of transition from the above-mentioned normal gaming state to the time-saving gaming state 3, and the cumulative number of times “n” is “0”. This is the same as the case where the mode changes when the variable display of the first special symbol display 120 is stopped in the game. Further, for example, in the case of a customer waiting state at the time of transition from the normal gaming state to the time-saving gaming state 4, when the variation display of the first second special symbol display 122 in the time-saving gaming state 3 starts. The display mode on the main display device 131 is an effect mode corresponding to the time-saving gaming state 4 from any of the effect modes A to C (see FIGS. 5-1 (a) to (c)) as described above. It may change to G. The change in the mode in the main display device 131 or the like in such a mode is the case where the customer is in a waiting state at the time of transition from the above-mentioned normal gaming state to the time-saving gaming state 3, and is the first in the time-saving gaming state 3. This is the same as the case where the mode changes when the variable display of the second special symbol display 122 starts.

Next, for example, a case where a customer waiting state is entered at the time of transition from the time-saving gaming state 3 to the normal gaming state will be described. In this way, when the customer waiting state is entered at the time of transition from the time-saving game state 3 to the normal game state, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 122 in the game in which the number of possible games is "0" is stopped. In addition, the display mode on the main display device 131 is from the effect mode F (FIG. 5-1 (f)) to the effect modes A to C (see FIGS. 5-1 (a) to (c)) as described above. It changes to any of the above, and becomes a customer waiting state (see FIGS. 7-2 (d) to (f) and FIG. 7-3) in the display mode of the normal gaming state. At this time, the right-handed lamp is turned off, the right-handed image MG and the remaining number of times image JK are hidden in the main display device 131, and the left-handed start image is displayed in a predetermined period. Then, when the predetermined period elapses, the left-handed start image is hidden, the transitioned notification image is displayed, and the customer waiting state in the display mode of the normal gaming state is established. Further, for example, in the main display device 131, the remaining number of times image JK displayed in the time-saving gaming state 3 before the customer waiting state is changed to the customer waiting state in the normal gaming state such as "remaining 0 times". Is also displayed, it is hidden at the same time as the start of the first game in the normal game state, and the transitioned notification image such as "time reduction 3 completed" may be displayed.

It should be noted that, in the case of a customer waiting state at the time of transition from the time-saving gaming state 3 to the normal gaming state, the timing at which the display mode on the main display device 131 changes from the effect mode F to one of the effect modes A to C is set. May be when the first variable display of the first special symbol display 120 in the normal gaming state starts, in addition to the timing as described above. In such an aspect, the display mode on the main display device 131 remains the time-saving game state 3 (effect mode F), the left-handed start image is displayed for a predetermined period, and the right-handed lamp is turned off (the right-handed lamp is turned off). The right-handed image MG and the remaining number of times image JK as described above are hidden and the customer is in a waiting state. Then, when the first starting device 112 is won in such a customer waiting state, the display mode on the main display device 131 changes from the effect mode F to any of the effect modes A to C, and the transitioned notification image is displayed. Is started, and the effect corresponding to the first game in the time-saving game state 3 is executed. Further, for example, in the main display device 131 in the customer waiting state as described above, the cumulative number image RK such as "800 times" remains displayed and is hidden at the same time as the start of the first game in the normal game state. A transitioned notification image such as "time reduction 3 completed" may be displayed.

◆ As a gaming machine having a first configuration for solving the above problem, when a variable display of identification information (special symbol) is executed based on the establishment of a start condition and the identification information is stopped in a predetermined special mode. , A display control means (effect control board 320) for controlling a display means (main display device 131) capable of displaying a predetermined image in a game machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player, and a predetermined sound (BGM). ) Is output, a sound control means (effect control board 320) for controlling the sound output means (voice output device 331), and a volume control means (effect operation stick 136) capable of adjusting the volume of the predetermined sound by the operation of the player. ), And the display control means waits for the first customer until the first time (demo waiting period) elapses from the end of the variation display in the customer waiting state in which the variation display is not executed. The production (FIGS. 7-2 (d) to (f), FIGS. 8-2 (d) to (f)) is executed, and the second time (customer waiting demo period) after the first time has elapsed. The second customer waiting effect (first customer waiting demo effect: Fig. 6-2), which is different from the first customer waiting effect, is executed until the first customer waiting effect is elapsed, and the second customer waiting effect is performed in the second time. It can be executed even after the lapse of time (second customer waiting demonstration effect: Fig. 6-2), and after the third time has elapsed from the end of the fluctuation display, the volume is adjusted according to the operation of the volume adjusting means. A sound adjustable display (sound adjustment image OC) recognizable is executed, and the sound control means elapses a fourth time even if the fluctuation display ends in the customer waiting state. It is a gist that the predetermined sound can be continuously output until the sound is output (FIG. 7-2 (d), FIG. 8-2 (d)). With such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

◆ As a gaming machine having a second configuration for solving the above problem, when a variable display of identification information (special symbol) is executed based on the establishment of a start condition and the identification information is stopped in a predetermined special mode. , A display control means (effect control board 320) for controlling a display means (main display device 131) capable of displaying a predetermined image in a game machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player, and a predetermined sound (BGM). ) Is output, a sound control means (effect control board 320) for controlling the sound output means (voice output device 331), and a volume control means (effect operation stick 136) capable of adjusting the volume of the predetermined sound by the operation of the player. ), And the display control means waits for the first customer until the first time (demo waiting period) elapses from the end of the variation display in the customer waiting state in which the variation display is not executed. The production (FIGS. 7-2 (d) to (f), FIGS. 8-2 (d) to (f)) is executed, and the second time (customer waiting demo period) after the first time has elapsed. The second customer waiting effect (first customer waiting demo effect: Fig. 6-2), which is different from the first customer waiting effect, is executed until the first customer waiting effect is elapsed, and the second customer waiting effect is performed in the second time. It can be executed even after the lapse of time (second customer waiting demo production: Fig. 6-2), and after the third time has elapsed from the end of the fluctuation display, the volume is adjusted according to the operation of the volume adjusting means. A sound adjustable display (sound adjustment image OC) recognizable is executed, and the sound control means elapses a fourth time even if the fluctuation display ends in the customer waiting state. The predetermined sound can be continuously output (FIG. 7-2 (d), FIG. 8-2 (d)), and the player can confirm the predetermined sound in the fourth time. The gist is that the volume of the predetermined sound can be adjusted according to the operation of the volume adjusting means (FIGS. 7-3 (i) and 8-3 (i)). With such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

◆ As a gaming machine having a third configuration for solving the above problem, a variable display of identification information (special symbol) is executed based on the establishment of a starting condition, and in a customer waiting state in which the variable display is not executed, the first A game in which the first effect (Fig. 7-2 (d) to (f), Fig. 8-2 (d) to (f)) and the second effect (customer waiting demo effect: Fig. 6-2) can be executed. In the machine, the first display (model name display KH) and the second display (warning display NH) can be displayed during the execution of the second effect, and the first display and the second display can be displayed in the customer waiting state. Can display a different third display (sound adjustment image OC), and the first effect is executed from the end of the variable display until the first time (demo waiting period) elapses, and the second effect. Is executed until the second time (customer waiting demo period) elapses after the first time elapses, the first display is displayed before the second display, and the third display is a variable display. It is displayed after a third time has elapsed since it was finished, the second effect allows it to be executed again after the second time has elapsed, and the first display is a display relating to the title of the gaming machine. The gist of the second display is that it is a display that calls attention to the player regarding the devotion to the game. With such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

◆ As a gaming machine having a fourth configuration for solving the above problem, when the variable display of the identification information (special symbol) is executed based on the establishment of the starting condition and the identification information is stopped in a predetermined special mode, In a game machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player, a display control means (effect control board 320) for controlling a display means (main display device 131) capable of displaying a predetermined image, and a sound operated by the player. The display control means includes a volume control means (effect operation stick 136) capable of adjusting the volume of the sound output from the output means (voice output device 331), and the display control means is in a customer waiting state in which the variable display is not executed. The first customer waiting effect (Fig. 7-2 (d) to (f), Fig. 8-2 (d) to (f)) from the end of the fluctuation display until the first time (demo waiting period) elapses. Is displayed, and after the first time elapses, until the second time (customer waiting demo period) elapses, the second customer waiting effect (first customer waiting demo effect: figure) is different from the first customer waiting effect. 6-2) is displayed, and the second customer waiting effect can be displayed even after the second time has elapsed (second customer waiting demo effect: Fig. 6-2), after the variable display is completed. After the lapse of the third time, a sound adjustable display (sound adjustment image OC) that can recognize that the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the volume adjusting means is displayed, and is displayed while the variable display is being executed. The means can display the first character (character display CP1) or the second character (character display CP2, CP3), and during the execution of the second customer waiting effect in the customer waiting state, the display means displays the first character. The gist is to display at a higher rate than the second character. With such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

◆ As a gaming machine having a fifth configuration for solving the above problem, when the variable display of the identification information (special symbol) is executed based on the establishment of the starting condition and the identification information is stopped in a predetermined special mode, the identification information is stopped. In a game machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player, a display control means (effect control board 320) for controlling a display means (main display device 131) capable of displaying a predetermined image, and a sound operated by the player. The display control means includes a volume control means (effect operation stick 136) capable of adjusting the volume of the sound output from the output means (voice output device 331), and the display control means is in a customer waiting state in which the variable display is not executed. The first customer waiting effect (Fig. 7-2 (d) to (f), Fig. 8-2 (d) to (f)) from the end of the fluctuation display until the first time (demo waiting period) elapses. Is executed, and after the first time elapses, until the second time (customer waiting demo period) elapses, the second customer waiting effect (first customer waiting demo effect: figure) is different from the first customer waiting effect. 6-2) is executed, and the second customer waiting effect can be executed even after the second time has elapsed (second customer waiting demo effect: Fig. 6-2), after the variation display is completed. After the lapse of the third time, a sound adjustable display (sound adjustment image OC) that can recognize that the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the volume adjusting means is executed, and the game is performed in the second customer waiting effect. A warning display (warning display NH) that calls attention to the player is executed, and the warning display is displayed on the first display unit (first stage unit NB1) and the second lower part of the first display unit. The gist is to have a display unit (second stage unit NB2, etc.). With such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

◇ As a gaming machine having a sixth configuration for solving the above problem, when the variable display of the identification information (special symbol) is executed based on the establishment of the start condition and the identification information is stopped in a predetermined special mode. In a game machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player, a display control means (effect control board 320) for controlling a display means (main display device 131) capable of displaying a predetermined image and an operation of the player are used. Volume adjusting means (directing operation stick 136) capable of adjusting the volume of the sound output from the sound output means (voice output device 331), motion detecting means (sword handle unit 135) capable of detecting the movement of the player, and The display control means is provided with an effective period setting means (effect control board 320) capable of setting an effective period during which the movement of the player can be detected by the operation detecting means during the fluctuation display and the customer waiting state. Is a customer waiting effect in which the variation display is not executed, from the end of the variation display until the first time (demo waiting period) elapses (FIGS. 7-2 (d) to (F), FIGS. 8-2 (d) to (f) are executed, and the first customer waiting effect is performed until the second time (customer waiting demo period) elapses after the first time elapses. The second customer waiting effect (first customer waiting demo effect: Fig. 6-2) different from that is executed, and the second customer waiting effect can be executed even after the second time has elapsed (second time). Customer waiting demonstration effect: FIG. 6-2), and it is possible to recognize that the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the volume adjusting means after the third time has elapsed from the end of the variation display. When the sound adjustable display (sound adjustment image OC) is executed and the player's motion is detected by the motion detecting means during the valid period during the variable display, the first aspect effect (FIG. 7-5). When the motion of the player is detected by the motion detecting means during the valid period while waiting for the customer, the second mode effect different from the first mode effect (FIG. 7-3 (j). -1), (j-2), Fig. 8-3 (j-1), (j-2)) is the gist. With such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

◆ As the gaming machine having the configuration of 7-1 for solving the above problem, the variable display of the identification information (special symbol) is executed based on the establishment of the starting condition, and the identification information is in a predetermined special mode. When stopped, a display control means (effect control board 320) for controlling a display means (main display device 131) capable of displaying a predetermined image and a predetermined sound in a game machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player. A sound control means (effect control board 320) that controls a sound output means (voice output device 331) that outputs (BGM), and a volume control means (effect operation) that can adjust the volume of the predetermined sound by the operation of the player. The display control means includes a stick 136), and the display control means first in a customer waiting state in which the variation display is not executed, from the end of the variation display until the first time (demo waiting period) elapses. The customer waiting effect (FIGS. 7-2 (d) to (f), FIGS. 8-2 (d) to (f)) is executed, and the second time (customer waiting demo) after the first time has elapsed. Until the period) elapses, a second customer waiting effect (first customer waiting demo effect: Fig. 6-2) different from the first customer waiting effect is executed, and the second customer waiting effect is the second customer waiting effect. It can be executed even after a lapse of time (second customer waiting demonstration effect: Fig. 6-2), and after a third time has elapsed from the end of the variation display, the volume control means is operated. The sound adjustable display (sound adjustment image OC) that can recognize that the volume can be adjusted is executed, and the sound control means continues to be the first even if the fluctuation display ends in the customer waiting state. The predetermined sound can be output until the time of 4 elapses (FIG. 7-2 (d), FIG. 8-2 (d)), and the third time is longer than the fourth time. Therefore, the gist is that the time is shorter than the first time (FIGS. 7-1 and 8-1). With such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

◆ As the gaming machine having the configuration of 7-2 for solving the above problem, the variable display of the identification information (special symbol) is executed based on the establishment of the starting condition, and the identification information is in a predetermined special mode. When stopped, a display control means (effect control board 320) for controlling a display means (main display device 131) capable of displaying a predetermined image and a predetermined sound in a game machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player. A sound control means (effect control board 320) that controls a sound output means (voice output device 331) that outputs (BGM), and a volume control means (effect operation) that can adjust the volume of the predetermined sound by the operation of the player. The display control means includes a stick 136), and the display control means first in a customer waiting state in which the variation display is not executed, from the end of the variation display until the first time (demo waiting period) elapses. The customer waiting effect (FIGS. 7-2 (d) to (f), FIGS. 8-2 (d) to (f)) is executed, and the second time (customer waiting demo) after the first time has elapsed. Until the period) elapses, a second customer waiting effect (first customer waiting demo effect: Fig. 6-2) different from the first customer waiting effect is executed, and the second customer waiting effect is the second customer waiting effect. It can be executed even after a lapse of time (second customer waiting demonstration effect: Fig. 6-2), and after a third time has elapsed from the end of the variation display, the volume control means is operated. The sound adjustable display (sound adjustment image OC) that can recognize that the volume can be adjusted is executed, and the sound control means continues to be the first even if the fluctuation display ends in the customer waiting state. The predetermined sound can be output until the time of 4 elapses (FIG. 9-2), and the third time is shorter than the first time and the fourth time (FIG. 9-). 1) The gist is that. With such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

◆ As a gaming machine having an eighth configuration for solving the above problem, when a variable display of identification information (special symbol) is executed based on the establishment of a start condition, the identification information is stopped in a predetermined special mode. , A display control means (effect control board 320) for controlling a display means (main display device 131) capable of displaying a predetermined image in a game machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player, and a predetermined sound (BGM). ) Is output, a sound control means (effect control board 320) for controlling the sound output means (voice output device 331), and a volume control means (effect operation stick 136) capable of adjusting the volume of the predetermined sound by the operation of the player. ), And the display control means waits for the first customer until the first time (demo waiting period) elapses from the end of the variation display in the customer waiting state in which the variation display is not executed. The production (FIGS. 7-2 (d) to (f), FIGS. 8-2 (d) to (f)) is executed, and the second time (customer waiting demo period) after the first time has elapsed. The second customer waiting effect (first customer waiting demo effect: Fig. 6-2), which is different from the first customer waiting effect, is executed until the first customer waiting effect is elapsed, and the second customer waiting effect is performed in the second time. It can be executed even after the lapse of time (second customer waiting demonstration effect: Fig. 6-2), and after the third time has elapsed from the end of the fluctuation display, the volume is adjusted according to the operation of the volume adjusting means. A sound adjustable display (sound adjustment image OC) recognizable is executed, and the sound control means continues to use the fourth variation display even after the variable display is completed in the customer waiting state. The predetermined sound is output until the time elapses (FIG. 7-2 (d), FIG. 8-2 (d)), and before the elapse of the fourth time, the identification is made based on the establishment of the starting condition. When the variation display of information is started, the gist is that the predetermined sound is continuously output even after the variation display is started (FIG. 7-4). With such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

◆ As a gaming machine having a ninth configuration for solving the above problem, when a variable display of identification information (special symbol) is executed based on the establishment of a start condition and the identification information is stopped in a predetermined special mode. In a gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player, a display control means (effect control board 320) for controlling a display means (main display device 131) capable of displaying a predetermined image and an operation of the player are used. The display control means includes a volume control means (effect operation stick 136) capable of adjusting the volume of the sound output from the sound output means (voice output device 331), and the display control means waits for a customer who does not execute the variable display. In the state, the first customer waiting effect (FIGS. 7-2 (d) to (f), FIG. 8-2 (d) to wait until the first time (demo waiting period) elapses after the variable display ends. (F)) is executed, and the second customer waiting effect (first time) different from the first customer waiting effect is performed until the second time (customer waiting demo period) elapses after the first time elapses. The customer waiting demo production: Fig. 6-2) is executed, and the second customer waiting effect can be executed even after the second time has elapsed (second customer waiting demo production: Fig. 6-2). It is possible to recognize that the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the volume adjusting means after the third time has elapsed from the end of the variation display and at a time other than the second time. The gist is to execute a sound adjustable display (sound adjustment image OC). With such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

◆ As a gaming machine having a tenth configuration for solving the above problem, when a variable display of identification information (special symbol) is executed based on the establishment of a start condition and the identification information is stopped in a predetermined special mode. , A predetermined image including mode images (effect modes A to G: FIG. 5-1) corresponding to a plurality of modes set according to the state of the game in a game machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player. The volume of the sound output from the display control means (staging control board 320) that controls the display means (main display device 131) capable of displaying the image and the sound output means (voice output device 331) can be adjusted by the operation of the player. The display control means is provided with a volume control means (effect operation stick 136), and the display control means is in a customer waiting state in which the fluctuation display is not executed, and the first time (demo waiting period) after the fluctuation display is completed. ) Elapses, the first customer waiting effect (FIGS. 7-2 (d) to (f), FIGS. 8-2 (d) to (f)) is executed, and after the first time elapses, the first is performed. Until the lapse of 2 hours (customer waiting demo period), a second customer waiting effect (first customer waiting demo effect: Fig. 6-2) different from the first customer waiting effect is executed, and further, the second customer waiting effect is executed. The waiting effect can be executed even after the second time has elapsed (second customer waiting demo effect: FIG. 6-2), and after the third time has elapsed from the end of the variation display, the waiting effect is described. The mode image corresponding to the mode set before the end of the variable display is executed by executing the sound adjustable display (sound adjustment image OC) that can recognize that the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the volume adjusting means. It is a gist that the first customer waiting effect is executed in different modes depending on the manner (FIGS. 7-2 (d) to (f), FIGS. 8-2 (d) to (f)). With such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

◆ As the eleventh configuration gaming machine for solving the above problem, when the variable display of the identification information (special symbol) is executed based on the establishment of the starting condition and the identification information is stopped in a predetermined special mode, In a game machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player, a display control means (effect control board 320) for controlling a display means (main display device 131) capable of displaying a predetermined image, and a sound operated by the player. A volume adjusting means (directing operation stick 136) capable of adjusting the volume of the sound output from the output means (voice output device 331) and an motion detecting means (sword handle unit 135) capable of detecting the movement of the player. In preparation, the display control means is the first customer waiting effect (FIG. 7-2 (Fig. 7-2)) from the end of the variable display until the first time (demo waiting period) elapses in the customer waiting state in which the variable display is not executed. Execute d) to (f) and FIGS. 8-2 (d) to (f), and wait for the first customer until the second time (customer waiting demo period) elapses after the first time elapses. The second customer waiting effect (first customer waiting demo effect: Fig. 6-2), which is different from the effect, is executed, and the second customer waiting effect can be executed even after the second time has passed (second customer waiting effect). Waiting demo production: Fig. 6-2), and the sound can be adjusted so that it can be recognized that the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the volume adjusting means after the third time has elapsed since the variable display is finished. A plurality of characters can be displayed while the display (sound adjustment image OC) is executed and the second customer waiting effect is being executed (FIG. 6-2 (b)), and the motion detecting means is used while displaying the plurality of characters. When the movement of the player is detected, the display of any one of the plurality of modes selected according to the movement of the player detected by the movement detecting means is executed (FIG. 7-3 (j). -1), (j-2),) are the main points. With such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

◆ As a gaming machine having a twelfth configuration for solving the above problems, a game is performed when the identification information (special symbol) is variablely displayed based on the establishment of the starting condition and the identification information is stopped in a predetermined special mode. Controls a display means (main display device 131) capable of displaying a predetermined image in a game machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to the person and shifting to an advantageous game state more advantageous than the normal game state after the end of the special game. The display control means (staging control board 320) and the motion detection means (sword handle unit 135) capable of detecting the motion of the player are provided, and the display control means is in a customer waiting state in which the variable display is not executed. , The first customer waiting effect (FIGS. 7-2 (d) to (f), FIGS. 8-2 (d) to (f) until the first time (demo waiting period) elapses after the variable display ends. ) Is executed, and after the first time elapses, until the second time (customer waiting demo period) elapses, the second customer waiting effect different from the first customer waiting effect (first customer waiting demo effect: Fig. 6-2) is executed, and the second customer waiting effect can be executed even after the second time has elapsed (second customer waiting demo effect: Fig. 6-2), and the first in the normal gaming state. The customer waiting effect (FIG. 7-2) and the first customer waiting effect (FIG. 8-2) in the advantageous gaming state are executed in different modes, and the operation is performed during the execution of the first customer waiting effect in the normal gaming state. When the movement of the player is detected by the detection means, the first setting can be made (FIGS. 7-3 (j-1), (j-2)), and the first customer waiting in the advantageous gaming state is waited for. When the movement of the player is detected by the movement detecting means during the execution of the effect, it is possible to make a second setting different from the first setting (FIGS. 8-3 (j-1), (FIG. 8-3 (j-1),). j-2)) The gist is that. With such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Although the present invention has been described above based on the embodiments and modifications, the above-described embodiments of the invention are for facilitating the understanding of the present invention and do not limit the present invention. The present invention may be modified or improved without departing from the spirit and claims, and the present invention includes an equivalent thereof.

100 ... Game machine, 131 ... Main display device (display means), 135 ... Sword handle unit (motion detection means), 136 ... Production operation stick (volume control means), 320 ... Production control board (display control means, validity period setting) Means), 331 ... Audio output device (sound output means), OC ... Sound adjustment image (sound adjustable display).

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player when the variable display of the identification information is executed based on the establishment of the start condition and the identification information is stopped in a predetermined special mode.
A display control means that controls a display means capable of displaying a predetermined image, and a display control means.
A volume control means that can adjust the volume of the sound output from the sound output means by the operation of the player,
Motion detection means that can detect the motion of the player,
A valid period setting means capable of setting a valid period during which the motion of the player can be detected by the motion detecting means during the fluctuation display and the customer waiting state.
Equipped with
The display control means is
In the customer waiting state where the fluctuation display is not executed,
The first customer waiting effect is executed from the end of the variation display until the first time elapses.
A second customer waiting effect different from the first customer waiting effect is executed until the second time elapses after the first time elapses, and the second customer waiting effect is further performed in the second time. It is feasible even after it has passed,
After a third time has elapsed from the end of the variable display, a sound adjustable display recognizable that the volume can be adjusted according to the operation of the volume adjusting means is executed.
When the movement of the player is detected by the movement detecting means during the valid period during the variation display, the first aspect effect is executed.
A gaming machine characterized in that when a player's motion is detected by the motion detecting means during the valid period while waiting for a customer, a second aspect effect different from the first aspect effect is executed.

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