JP5883238B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and extracts determination information based on the establishment of a start condition to a predetermined upper limit number as a start memory of the variable display game And a starting storage means capable of storing the game machine, executing the variable display game based on the start storage, and generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the variable display game has a special result. About.

A conventional gaming machine, such as a pachinko gaming machine, includes a display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and executes the variable display game based on the establishment of the start condition. When the result is a special result, it is common to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player.
In such a gaming machine, as a variation pattern of identification information in a variation display game, a normal variation pattern that performs one variation display for one start condition or a pseudo variation display for one start condition is displayed. A pseudo continuous pattern is provided, and a variation pattern is distributed such that the pseudo continuous variation pattern has a higher expectation that a special result is obtained than the normal variation pattern (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-194069 A

Nevertheless, in the gaming machine such as that disclosed in Patent Document 1, the player's interest against the quasi continuous change pattern could not be improved so much.

The present invention aims at providing a player of the gaming machine more possible to further improve the interest in the pseudo ylene variation pattern.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
Start storage means capable of extracting determination information based on winning of a game ball to the start area and storing a plurality of identification information in a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the variation A display device capable of displaying a display game and a start memory display corresponding to the start memory ,
In the gaming machine that executes the variable display game based on the start-up memory and generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the variable display game has a special result,
The start area includes a first start area and a second start area,
A first start memory is stored as the start memory based on a game ball winning in the first start area, and a first variation display game is executed based on the first start memory,
A second starting memory is stored as the starting memory based on a game ball winning in the second starting area, and a second variation display game is executed based on the second starting memory;
The determination information in the first start memory stored in the start-up storage unit, and pre-determining means capable of pre-determined before execution of the first variable display game based on the first start-up storage,
A start memory display mode that changes a display mode of the start memory display that is a pre-notice effect corresponding to the pre-judgment effect among a plurality of predetermined pre-notice effects based on a prior determination result of the prior determination unit. A prior notice effect means capable of executing a change effect ;
The first fluctuation pattern is a normal fluctuation pattern that performs one fluctuation display based on one first start memory stored in the start memory means, or a pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern that repeats a pseudo fluctuation display based on one first start memory . Fluctuation display executing means capable of executing a fluctuation display game,
The prior notice effect means, when there are a plurality of first start memories stored in the start storage means at the time of execution of the first change display game by the pseudo continuous change pattern , the pseudo change display. The start memory display mode change effect corresponding to the preliminary determination result of the plurality of first start memories among the plurality of first start memories can be simultaneously executed during the execution of
The start memory display mode change effect is characterized in that an expected degree of occurrence of the special gaming state can be notified.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the advance notice effect relating to the first start memory is executed during the execution of the pseudo variation display, the generation of the pseudo continuous variation pattern is beneficial to the player, and the pseudo continuous variation is performed. It becomes possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the variation pattern.
Further, since at the same time to perform a pre-announcement attraction as a target a plurality of first starting memories stored in the startup storing means, or not variable display game by pseudo continuous variation pattern is easily performed, variation due to the pseudo-continuous change pattern Even if the execution probability of the display game is set to be low, it is possible to execute more advance notice effects regarding the first start memory.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The pre announcement attraction means, even if the first start memory a previously stored KiHajime dynamic memory means during the execution of a pseudo continuous variation pattern according to the first variable display games and run against the start memory display form changing effect The start memory display mode change effect can be executed during execution of the first change display game based on the pseudo continuous change pattern.

According to the present invention, it is possible to further improve the player's interest for the pseudo-ylene variation pattern.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating a plane display and a three-dimensional display. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port SW common process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the special figure 1, 2 big hit symbol information table, and the command transmitted at the time of starting winning. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation start process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a latter half fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation group selection table. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation group selection table. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation group selection table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation | variation start information setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end setting processing 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end setting processing 3. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 4. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating interruption processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st scene control processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern information setting process. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern selection table. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern table and the production content according to pattern system. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a prior determination command reception process. It is a figure for demonstrating a prior | preceding effect distribution table, a notice change pattern selection table, and the pending | holding storage area in an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 2nd main processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the display of the image which can be viewed stereoscopically. It is a figure for demonstrating the display of the image which can be viewed stereoscopically. It is a figure for demonstrating the display of the image which can be viewed stereoscopically. It is a figure for demonstrating the display of the image which can be viewed stereoscopically. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification 1 of the display of the image which can be viewed stereoscopically. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification 2 of the display of the image which can be viewed stereoscopically. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification 2 of the display of the image which can be viewed stereoscopically. It is a figure for demonstrating a prior notice effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a prior notice effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a prior notice effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a prior notice effect. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prior determination command reception process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the advance notice effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the advance notice effect in 2nd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12 so as to be openable and closable.

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 incorporating a lamp and a motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for notifying a dispensing abnormality are provided on the upper part of the glass frame 15. On the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 that incorporates a lamp or the like and emits light for decoration or production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effects). Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

  In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. There are provided a tray ball outlet 22, a lower plate 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball hitting device, and the like. Further, an effect button 25 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player turns the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device causes the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to be played on the game area 32 (see FIG. 2). In addition, when the player operates the effect button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) in the image display device 41 (see FIG. 2). be able to. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.

On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 provided with an image display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The image display device 41 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position recessed from the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the image display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the image display device 41.

  The image display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). In an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, information relating to a game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, and a background image that enhances the presentation effect is displayed. . On the display screen of the image display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40.
In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered each of the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

  Also, below the center case 40 is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening) for giving a start condition for the special figure changing display game, and immediately below it is opened in a reverse “C” shape. In addition, a normal variation winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting the game ball into a state in which the game ball can easily flow and having a second start winning opening is provided.

The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is normally held in a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.
When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is awarded. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

  Also, below the ordinary variable winning device 37, a special variable winning device (large winning port) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure variation display game is arranged. Yes.

The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player).
In other words, the special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.
In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area).
Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.

In addition, on the outside of the game area 32 (for example, in the lower right part of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the general figure start gate 34 that form the special figure fluctuation display game are displayed. There is provided a collective display device 50 for executing a common figure variable display game triggered by winning a prize at one place.

The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display part (general figure display) for the normal figure fluctuation display game constituted by the LED lamp, and the LED lamp. And a memory display unit for informing the start memory number of each variable display game configured.
Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs, and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and turns on when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state. A second game state display unit (second game state display), a state display unit (third game state display. Error) that indicates that the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. Display section), and a round display section for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of times of opening and closing of the special variable winning device 38).

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the image special display fluctuation display game is being performed in the image display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, the numbers “3” and “7”) in a lit state.

  The universal display displays the fact that the light is changing by blinking the lamp during the change. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

The special figure 1 holding indicator displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator 51. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on.
The special figure 2 hold indicator displays the starting memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, as the special figure 1 hold indicator. Display in the same way.

  The general map hold indicator displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the general map start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general map indicator. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of hold is “2”, lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of hold is “3”, lamp 1 is blinked, lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of hold is “4”. Lamps 1 and 2 are blinked.

For example, the first game state indicator turns off the lamp in a normal gaming state and turns on the lamp when a big hit has occurred.
For example, the second gaming state indicator turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

For example, the error display unit turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and when the jackpot probability state is high probability when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turn on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds of the big hit when the big hit occurs. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37, or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is changed to the payout control device 200 ( From the dispensing unit controlled by FIG. 3), it is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, If 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, the general figure start memory number is added if the number is less than the upper limit number (for example, four) of the normal figure start memory number (for example, 4). +1), and one ordinary start memory is stored. The number of memorized universal start prizes is displayed on the universal figure hold display of the collective display device 50.
In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (a general map specifying result) is derived by winning the normal map change display game.

The usual map variation display game is executed by a variation display unit (common diagram display) provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general and normal symbols) in the lit state and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. The fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.
Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the normal map change display game results in the normal map specifying result, it becomes a hit of the normal map, and the pair of movable members 37b of the normal variable prize-winning device 37 is in a predetermined time (for example, if the normal map low probability state). The open state is opened for 0.3 seconds (0.8 seconds in the case of a normal high probability state). This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal figure start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal figure indicator stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, in the normal variation winning device 37, the built-in power solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) is driven, so that the movable member 37b has a predetermined time (for example, 0.3% in the normal low probability state). The game ball is converted into a state of being released only for 0.8 seconds in the case of the normal high probability state, and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. A game ball won in the start winning opening 36 is detected as a start winning ball in the first special figure variation display game, and is stored as a first start memory with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit and is normally changed. The game ball that has won the winning device 37 is detected as a start winning ball of the second special figure variation display game, and is stored as a second start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four).
In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure memory in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the memory display section (the special figure 1 hold indicator, the special figure 2 hold indicator) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and the center case 40. Is also displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

The game control device 100 is based on the winning winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning winning device 37, or the starting memory thereof, the special figure 1 display 51 (display device) or the special figure 2 display 52 (display device). The first or second special figure variation display game is performed.
The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure variation display game is executed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner on the image display device 41 (display device) corresponding to each special figure variation display game. It has come to be.
And as a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display form of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result form (special result), a special game state ( So-called big hit state). Correspondingly, the display mode (stop result mode) of the image display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  The decorative special figure variation display game in the image display device 41 includes, for example, a decoration special symbol (identification information) made up of the above-described numbers or the like as a left variation display area (first special symbol) and a right variation display area (second variation). In each of the special symbol) and the middle fluctuation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed in a variable manner (high-speed fluctuation) at a speed that is difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region, and stopped in each of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region. This is done by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game by the stop result mode constituted by the displayed identification information. In addition, the image display device 41 performs a variable display game with a special decoration pattern corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display is performed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. Also, the image display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently and simultaneously. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the image display device 41.
Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, when there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the special figure fluctuation display game can be executed, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one.
On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. If the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) in a state that is not in the special game state or in the special game state, the start memory number is 1 if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. By adding, one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory.
In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

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

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

  The CPU unit 110 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a signal from the interface chip (I / F) 121 connected to the proximity switch in the input unit 120 (start winning detection signal). Is provided with an inverter 112 such as an inverter that logically inverts the signal and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. And an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

The power supply apparatus 400 has a normal power supply including an AC-DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V and DC 5V from the DC 32V voltage, and the like Unit 410, backup power supply unit 420 for supplying power supply voltage to the internal RAM of gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch to inform gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of power failure A control signal generator 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, the main control device 100. You may comprise so that it may provide on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the present embodiment. By providing this, it is possible to reduce costs by removing it from the object of replacement.

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

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read only memory) 111B, a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed, and an individual IC register 111D.

  The ROM 111B stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111C stores a work area for the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. Used as As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state.
The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (reliability is different). As a reach effect, normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), special 4 reach (SP4 reach, premier reach), etc. are set.
The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <special 4 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device. 10 overall control is performed.
Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determining random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various reach and reach). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation display game in a variation display with no change), a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like from the oscillation circuit 113 Based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal), a clock generator is provided that generates a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

In addition, the CPU 111A selects one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process to be described later. One fluctuation pattern table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do.
In addition, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the ID stored in the individual ID register 111D from the information transmission unit 71 at the time of power-on, at the occurrence of an event such as a big hit, or when the fraud is detected by a magnet or radio wave.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 outputs a launch permission signal that permits the launch of the game ball to the launch control device 201 that controls the launch device on the condition that it is electrically connected to the card unit.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. The switches 35a to 35n and the count switch 38a are connected via the proximity I / F 121. When the connected switch is a proximity switch, the proximity I / F 121 receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from the switch, and a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. It is an interface chip that converts to Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

  All the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are supplied to the second input port 122 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140, and also supplied from the main board 100 to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. It is like that. In addition, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are input to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inverting circuit 112 in addition to the second input port 122. It is configured. The inversion circuit 112 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 is assumed to receive a signal from a microswitch or the like, and is detected as a negative logic, that is, a low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to do.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the detection signal can be directly input to the gaming microcomputer 111 without providing the inverting circuit 112. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a to the gaming microcomputer 111, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  Further, the input unit 120 includes a start winning opening 36 converted by signals from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and the signals from the count switch 38a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held by the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 120 receives signals and payouts from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like. A status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the control device 200, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are fetched and supplied to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. One input port 123 is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 124 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. The circuit 124 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once inputted to the first input port 123 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 124 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test board. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 122 and 123 of the input unit 120. Data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but each data of the input unit 120 is input immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is provided to the output unit 130 so that a signal cannot be input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300, that is, to ensure one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 134 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 134 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game store. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 134.

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 that cannot be supplied to the test fire testing device as they are are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that the control is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 134 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 134 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits a signal line of a switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and is connected to the data bus 140 to open a special variation winning device 38 (a large winning opening solenoid) 38b and a solenoid (normal electric solenoid) 37c to open a movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37. The third output port 135 for outputting the opening / closing data of the LED and the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected. A fourth output port 136 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminal is connected, a first for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the information transmission unit (external information terminal board) 71 Five output ports 137 are provided. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the information transmission unit (external information terminal board) 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (not shown) installed in a game store.

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 38b output from the third output port 135, and receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 37c to generate the solenoid driving signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a for outputting, a second driver 138b for outputting an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 outputted from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136 The third driver 138c that outputs the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third display device 50, and the external information signal that is supplied from the fifth output port 137 to the external device such as the management device is transmitted. A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the unit (external information terminal board) 71 is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 138b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. A dynamic drive method is achieved by flowing current to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the third driver 138c that outputs 12 V, and drawing the current from the cathode terminal through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so as to be lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the information transmission unit (external information terminal board) 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 is a video control that performs video control exclusively under the control of the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 in the same manner as the game microcomputer 111. CPU / VDP (Video Display Processor) as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the image display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) A VDP 312, a signal conversion circuit 313 that includes a composite conversion device 313 a that combines the image for the left eye and the image for the right eye, and the like, and generates a video signal to be transmitted to the image display device 41 by the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, etc. , Various melody and sound effect speaker (voice output unit) 1 a, and a sound source LSI314 to control the output of sound for regenerating from 19b.
In other words, the effect control device 300 serves as display control means for controlling the display device (image display device 41) to display a variable display game in which a plurality of symbol images (decoration special symbols) are variably displayed and stopped.

Connected to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 is a program ROM 321 composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311.
The CPU / VDP 312 includes a PROM / image ROM 322 having a program ROM composed of a PROM storing a program executed by the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) of the CPU / VDP 312 and an image ROM storing character images and video data. It is connected. The CPU / VDP 312 is connected to an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) 323 used for expanding and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM of the PROM / image ROM 322. ing. The CPU / VDP 312 has a scaler 312a for enlarging and reducing the image.
An audio ROM 324 storing audio data is connected to the sound source LSI 314.
The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, determines the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) of the CPU / VDP 312 to indicate the contents of the output video, and the tone generator LSI 314. Processing such as instruction of playback sound, lighting of decoration lamp, motor drive control, production time management, and the like are executed.
A RAM that provides a work area for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) of the CPU / VDP 312 is provided in each chip. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not limited in particular, between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) of the CPU / VDP 312, and between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314, respectively. Data is transmitted and received in a serial manner, and between the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) of the CPU / VDP 312 and the VDP of the CPU / VDP 312, and between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the VDP of the CPU / VDP 312, Data is transmitted and received in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial.

A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the CPU / VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 in order to synchronize the image on the image display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30. Is done. Also, the CPU / VDP 312 sends a synchronization signal SYNC to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 informing that the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) of the CPU / VDP 312 is operating normally and giving command transmission timing. Entered.
From the CPU / VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, the image of the image display device 41 is synchronized with the lighting of the decorative lamp provided on the front frame 12 or the game board 30, or the image that can be stereoscopically viewed on the image display device 41. In order to display (described later), a horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input.
A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data by the handshake method.

  It should be noted that the CPU / VDP 312 has a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) that is faster and more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 alone. It is possible to display the image on the display device 41, and it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to those of the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command (main board command) transmitted from the game control device 100. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 are received as an effect control command signal via the command I / F 331. To do. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. A board provided in a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 etc.) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided, and a game board 30 (including the center case 40). A panel effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 that drives and controls the effect device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the image display device 41), and the frame effect provided on the front frame 12. A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the device 45 (for example, a motor for operating the moving light 16 or the like) is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors and solenoids are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes an on / off state of a switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the front frame 12 and an effect motor switch for detecting the initial position of the motor in the panel effect device 44. A switch input circuit 336 for detecting and inputting a detection signal to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311; an amplifier circuit 337a including an audio power amplifier for driving an upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame 12; An amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b is provided.
In addition, the effect control device 300 is connected to a wireless communication unit 350 for wireless communication with other gaming machines 10.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 has the effect control device 300 having the above-described configuration.
In order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the electronic components controlled thereby, DC 32 V for driving a motor or solenoid, DC 12 V for driving an image display device 41 comprising a liquid crystal panel, etc., command I In addition to DC5V, which is the power supply voltage of / F331, it is configured to generate DC18V for driving LEDs and speakers, and NDC24V used as a reference for these DC voltages and for lighting power supply monitor lamps. ing. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) of the CPU / VDP 312, it is based on DC5V. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating DC 3.3V and DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 drives the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311, the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) of the CPU / VDP 312, the VDP, the sound source LSI 314, the lamp and the motor. The control circuits 332 to 335 for controlling and the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b for driving the speaker are supplied to a reset state. In this embodiment, the CPU / VDP 312 has a function of generating and supplying a reset signal for the VDP of the CPU / VDP 312 using a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU). ing. Thereby, the cooperation of the operation of the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) of the CPU / VDP 312 and the VDP of the CPU / VDP 312 can be improved.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining a missed hit of the normal game display game is performed. Then, after the identification information is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined time on the general-purpose display, processing for displaying a general-purpose variable display game to be stopped is performed. If the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.3 seconds).
In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

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

Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed.
In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the image display device 41 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game.
Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on a control signal from the game control device 100, a production state (production mode) setting, sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, processing for controlling light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. To perform the process.
In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. .
Then, until the condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. The control (cycle game) is performed by releasing (repeating) a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times, 10 times, or 5 times).
Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
This high probability state is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. Moreover, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result aspect of any of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure Both of the variable display games are in a high probability state.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short-time state (ordinary high probability state) as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
In this short time state, the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are controlled to be in the short time operation state, and the normal variation winning device per unit time is compared to the case where the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal operation state. The opening time of 37 is controlled so as to be substantially increased.

  For example, in the short-time state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-described normal map change display game (the normal map change time) to be the second change display time shorter than the first change display time (for example, 10,000 milliseconds is 600 milliseconds). Further, in the short time state, it is possible to control the general map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 milliseconds). Is 704 milliseconds). Also, in the short-time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal-variation display game being won, the opening time (general power release time) is set to the normal state (low-probability state). It is possible to control so that the second opening time is longer than one opening time (for example, 300 milliseconds is 800 milliseconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (number of times of opening of the general electric power) is not equal to the first number of times of opening for one time with respect to the result of one hit of the normal figure changing display game. It is possible to set the second number of times of opening a plurality of times (for example, 4 times). Also, in the short-time state, the probability that the hit result of the normal map variation display game (normal map probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal low probability state) in the normal operation state (high normal probability) State).

In the short-time state, the normal variation winning device 37 is in an open state by changing any one or more of the normal time fluctuation time, the normal time stop time, the number of normal power releases, the normal power release time, and the normal figure probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual.
Further, the high probability state and the short time state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated.
In the following description and drawings, the time reduction state may be referred to as a specific gaming state, a general power support state, or a power support state.

  Next, the display of the stereoscopically viewable image and the relationship between the special figure variation display game based on the pseudo-continuous variation pattern and the prior notice effect, which are characteristic of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, will be described.

In the present embodiment, the image display device 41 can display a stereoscopically viewable image by the parallax effect between the left and right eyes.
Specifically, for example, the image display device 41 is a device having a display screen of a liquid crystal display, and although not shown, mainly a backlight, a fine retardation plate, a first polarizing plate, A liquid crystal display panel and a second polarizing plate are provided.

The backlight is composed of a light emitting element serving as a light source, a polarizing filter, and a Fresnel lens.
The light emitting element is configured by a point light source (diffuse light source) such as a white light emitting diode. The light emitting element emits unpolarized light (that is, light including light of various polarizations). The light emitted from the light emitting element passes through the polarizing filter and reaches the fine retardation plate.
The polarizing filter is set so that the light transmitted through the right region and the left region are different in polarization (for example, the light transmitted through the right region and the left region is shifted by 90 degrees).
The Fresnel lens is a well-known lens having a lens surface having concentric irregularities on one side.

Of the light emitted from the light emitting element, only light of a certain polarization passes through the polarizing filter. That is, of the light emitted from the light emitting element, the light passing through the right region of the polarizing filter and the light passing through the left region of the polarizing filter are irradiated to the Fresnel lens as light of different polarizations. The light passing through the right region of the polarizing filter reaches the left eye of the player, and the light passing through the left region of the polarizing filter reaches the right eye of the player.
In addition, even if it does not use a light emitting element and a polarizing filter, what is necessary is just to comprise so that the light of a different polarization | polarized-light may be irradiated from a different position, for example, providing two light emitting elements which generate the light of a different polarization, The light may be irradiated to the Fresnel lens from different positions.

The light that has passed through the polarizing filter is applied to the Fresnel lens.
The Fresnel lens is a convex lens, and the Fresnel lens refracts the optical path of light emitted so as to diffuse from the light emitting element substantially in parallel, and the substantially parallel refracted light passes through the fine phase difference plate to enter the liquid crystal display panel. Irradiated.
At this time, the light transmitted through the fine retardation plate is emitted so as not to spread in the vertical direction, and is applied to the liquid crystal display panel. That is, light transmitted through a specific region of the fine retardation plate is transmitted through a specific display unit portion of the liquid crystal display panel.
In addition, among the light irradiated to the liquid crystal display panel, light that has passed through the right region of the polarizing filter and light that has passed through the left region of the polarizing filter are incident on the Fresnel lens at different angles and are refracted by the Fresnel lens. Radiated from the liquid crystal display panel through different paths on the left and right.

In the liquid crystal display panel, a liquid crystal that is twisted and aligned at a predetermined angle (for example, 90 degrees) is sealed between two transparent plates (for example, a glass plate), and constitutes a TFT type liquid crystal display panel, for example. doing. The light incident on the liquid crystal display panel is emitted with the polarization of the incident light shifted by 90 degrees in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal. On the other hand, in a state where a voltage is applied to the liquid crystal, the twist of the liquid crystal can be solved, so that incident light is emitted as it is with polarized light.
A fine retardation plate and a first polarizing plate are disposed on the backlight side of the liquid crystal display panel, and a second polarizing plate is disposed on the player side.

In the fine phase difference plate, regions for changing the phase of transmitted light are repeatedly arranged at fine intervals.
Specifically, the fine retardation plate is a first region where a half-wave plate having a fine width is provided on a light-transmitting substrate, and a fine interval equal to the width of the half-wave plate. The second region where the half-wave plate is not provided is repeatedly provided at a fine interval. That is, the first region that changes the phase of light transmitted by the provided half-wave plate and the second region that does not change the phase of light transmitted because the half-wave plate is not provided are fine. It is provided repeatedly at intervals. This half-wave plate functions as a phase difference plate that changes the phase of transmitted light.

The half-wave plate is arranged so that its optical axis is inclined 45 degrees with respect to the polarization axis of the light transmitted through the right region of the polarization filter, and the polarization axis of the light transmitted through the right region of the polarization filter is rotated by 90 degrees. And exit. That is, the half-wave plate rotates the polarization axis of the light transmitted through the right region of the polarizing filter by 90 degrees, and is equal to the angle of the polarization axis of the light transmitted through the left region that is 90 degrees different in polarization direction from the right region. Let Also, the angle of the polarization axis of the light that has passed through the half-wave plate after passing through the left-hand region of the polarizing filter is rotated, so that it is transmitted through the right region before passing through the half-wave plate. It becomes equal to the angle of the polarization axis of light.
In this example, the left-hand region of the polarizing filter and the first polarizing plate have the same polarization direction (or the right-hand region of the polarizing filter and the first polarizing plate may have the same polarization direction). .
Therefore, the light transmitted through the left region of the polarizing filter can be transmitted through the first polarizing plate, while the light transmitted through the right region whose polarization direction is 90 degrees different from that of the left region cannot be transmitted through the first polarizing plate.

Here, as described above, the light transmitted through the fine retardation plate after passing through the polarizing filter has its polarization axis rotated by 90 degrees when transmitted through the first region having the ½ wavelength plate. When the light passes through the second region without the wave plate, the polarization axis remains unchanged.
Therefore, the light transmitted through the right region of the polarizing filter and further transmitted through the first region having the half-wave plate is equal to the first polarizing plate by rotating the direction of the polarization axis by 90 degrees. Transmits through one polarizing plate. On the other hand, the light transmitted through the right region of the polarizing filter and further transmitted through the second region without the half-wave plate has a polarization axis direction that is 90 degrees different from the polarization direction of the first polarizing plate. Does not pass through.
Further, the light transmitted through the left region of the polarizing filter and further transmitted through the second region without the half-wave plate is transmitted through the first polarizing plate because the direction of the polarization axis is the same as that of the first polarizing plate. On the other hand, the light transmitted through the left region of the polarizing filter and further transmitted through the first region having the half-wave plate is rotated 90 degrees in the direction of its polarization axis, and 90 degrees from the polarization direction of the first polarizing plate. It becomes different and does not transmit through the first polarizing plate.
Therefore, only the light transmitted through the right region of the polarizing filter is transmitted through the first region having the half-wave plate of the two regions (the first region and the second region) arranged alternately. On the other hand, the light that reaches the display panel and passes through the left region of the polarizing filter is transmitted through the second region without the half-wave plate of the two regions (the first region and the second region) arranged alternately. Only the emitted light reaches the liquid crystal display panel.

As a result, the liquid crystal display panel has a light source that has passed through the right region of the polarizing filter in correspondence with the regions (first region and second region) alternately arranged in the vertical direction with a fine width of the fine retardation plate. The light and the light of the light source that has passed through the left region of the polarizing filter are alternately transmitted vertically with a fine width.
Also, depending on the direction of the light source and the Fresnel lens, the light transmitted through the right region of the polarizing filter reaches the player's left eye, and the light transmitted through the left region of the polarizing filter reaches the player's right eye. Accordingly, the right-eye image (corresponding to the light transmitted through the left region of the polarizing filter) and the left-eye alternately in a fine width up and down corresponding to two regions (first region and second region) on the liquid crystal display panel. If the image (corresponding to the light transmitted through the right region of the polarizing filter) is displayed, only the right eye image can be seen by the player's right eye, and only the left eye image can be seen by the player's left eye. Thus, stereoscopic viewing with the naked eye of the image becomes possible.

The repetition of the polarization characteristics of this fine retardation plate is such that the polarization of light transmitted through each display unit (that is, every horizontal line in the horizontal direction of the display unit) is different with the pitch substantially the same as the display unit of the liquid crystal display panel. To. Therefore, the polarization characteristics of the fine retardation plate corresponding to each horizontal line (scanning line) of the display unit of the liquid crystal display panel are different, and the direction of the light emitted is different for each horizontal line as described above.
Alternatively, the polarization property of the fine retardation plate is repeated by setting the polarization property of the fine retardation plate to a plurality of display units (that is, the horizontal of the plurality of display units) as a pitch that is an integral multiple of the pitch of the display unit of the liquid crystal display panel. For each display unit, the polarization of the transmitted light is set to be different. Therefore, the polarization characteristics of the fine retardation plate are different for each of the plurality of horizontal lines (scanning lines) of the display unit of the liquid crystal display panel, and the direction of the light emitted is different for each of the plurality of horizontal lines.

Thus, since it is necessary to irradiate the display element (horizontal line) of the liquid crystal display panel with different light every time the polarization characteristics of the fine retardation plate are repeated, the liquid crystal display panel is irradiated through the fine retardation plate. The light to be transmitted needs to suppress the vertical diffusion.
That is, the first region that changes the phase of the light of the fine retardation plate transmits the light transmitted through the right region of the polarizing filter with the same polarization as the light transmitted through the left region of the polarizing filter. Further, the second region where the phase of the light of the fine retardation plate is not changed transmits the light transmitted through the left region of the polarizing filter as it is. And the light which radiate | emitted the fine phase difference plate has the same polarization | polarized-light as the light which permeate | transmitted the left side area | region of the polarizing filter, and injects into the 1st polarizing plate provided in the light source side of the liquid crystal display panel.

A 1st polarizing plate has the polarization characteristic which permeate | transmits the light of the same polarization as the light which permeate | transmitted the left side area | region of the polarizing filter among the light which permeate | transmitted the fine phase difference plate, for example. That is, the light transmitted through the left region of the polarizing filter is transmitted through the first polarizing plate, and the light transmitted through the right region of the polarizing filter is transmitted through the first polarizing plate with the polarization axis rotated by 90 degrees.
Further, the second polarizing plate has a polarization characteristic that transmits light having a polarization different from that of the first polarizing plate by 90 degrees.

A liquid crystal display panel unit is configured by bonding such a fine retardation plate, a first polarizing plate, and a second polarizing plate to a liquid crystal display panel. The liquid crystal display panel unit includes a light source, a polarizing filter, a Fresnel lens, and the like. An image display device 41 is composed of the backlight.
At this time, whether or not the light transmitted through the first polarizing plate is transmitted through the second polarizing plate can be controlled depending on whether or not a voltage is applied to the liquid crystal.

  A diffuser (not shown) that functions as a diffusing means for diffusing light transmitted through the liquid crystal display panel in the vertical direction may be provided on the front side (player side) of the second polarizing plate. This diffuser is constituted by a lenticular lens, and semicircular unevenness (kamaboko-shaped unevenness) extending in the lateral direction is provided on the surface repeatedly in the vertical direction, and the other surface is flat. Yes. And it attaches to the front surface of a 2nd polarizing plate so that this uneven surface may face a player side, and a plane may face the liquid crystal display panel side. Therefore, the light that has passed through the liquid crystal display panel and entered the diffuser is refracted by the unevenness so that the light path diffuses up and down and is emitted to the player side.

Here, the principle by which the player can stereoscopically view the image displayed on the image display device 41 will be described.
The light emitted from the light emitting element spreads radially through the polarizing filter. Of the light emitted from the light emitting element, the light transmitted through the right region of the polarizing filter reaches the Fresnel lens, the direction of travel of the light is changed by the Fresnel lens, reaches the fine retardation plate, and the right side of the polarizing filter. Transmits through the first region of the fine phase difference plate that accepts light of the same polarization as the region and emits the polarized light by 90 degrees (the region that transmits the light transmitted through the right region of the polarizing filter in combination with the first polarizing plate). Further, the light passes through the first polarizing plate, the liquid crystal display panel, and the second polarizing plate substantially vertically (slightly from the right side to the left side) and reaches the left eye of the player. That is, the image for the left eye displayed by the display element at a position corresponding to the first region of the fine retardation plate in the liquid crystal display panel reaches the left eye of the player.
The second regions arranged alternately with the first regions of the fine retardation plate do not transmit the light transmitted through the first region in combination with the first polarizing plate, but transmit the light through the first region. The light for the right eye displayed on the display element at the position corresponding to the second region of the fine retardation plate in the liquid crystal display panel is transmitted to the left eye of the player. Not reach.

On the other hand, of the light emitted from the light emitting element, the light transmitted through the left region of the polarizing filter reaches the Fresnel lens, the direction of travel of the light is changed by the Fresnel lens, and reaches the fine retardation plate. In combination with the polarizing plate, it transmits through the second region of the fine retardation plate that transmits the same polarized light as the left region of the polarizing filter, and further omits the first polarizing plate, the liquid crystal display panel, and the second polarizing plate. It penetrates vertically (slightly from left to right) and reaches the player's right eye. That is, the right eye image displayed by the display element at a position corresponding to the second region of the fine retardation plate in the liquid crystal display panel reaches the player's right eye.
The first regions arranged alternately with the second regions of the fine retardation plate do not transmit the light transmitted through the second region in combination with the first polarizing plate, but transmit the light through the second region. The light for the left eye displayed on the display element at the position corresponding to the first region of the fine retardation plate in the liquid crystal display panel is transmitted to the right eye of the player. Not reach.

In this way, the light emitted from the light emitting element and transmitted through the polarizing filter is irradiated substantially perpendicularly to the liquid crystal display panel by the Fresnel lens as the optical means. In other words, a light emitting element, a polarizing filter, and a Fresnel lens constitute a backlight that irradiates a liquid crystal display panel with light having different polarization planes through different paths, and radiates light transmitted through the liquid crystal display panel through different paths. To reach the right or left eye. That is, the scanning line pitch of the liquid crystal display panel is made equal to the repetition pitch of the polarization characteristics of the fine retardation plate, and light arriving from different directions is irradiated for each scanning line pitch of the liquid crystal display panel, and light is emitted in different directions. Is emitted.
And since the image for the right eye reaches the right eye of the player and the image for the left eye reaches the left eye of the player, the left eye image and the right eye image can be displayed with parallax set. The image displayed on the image display device 41 can be stereoscopically viewed.

In the present embodiment, the effect control device 300 can display a stereoscopically visible image on the image display device 41.
Specifically, for example, the CPU / VDP 312 of the effect control device 300 displays an oscillator (not shown) clock signal (or the horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC described above) in order to cause the image display device 41 to display a stereoscopically visible image. L / for identifying whether the image data (RGB signal) to be output to the signal conversion circuit 313 is left-eye image data or right-eye image data based on the vertical synchronization signal VSYNC). The R signal is output to the signal conversion circuit 313.
The composite conversion device 313a of the signal conversion circuit 313 is provided with a right-eye frame buffer, a left-eye frame buffer, and a stereoscopic frame buffer. Then, based on the L / R signal, the composite conversion device 313a writes the right-eye image data output to the signal conversion circuit 313 to the right-eye frame buffer, and writes the left-eye image data to the left-eye frame buffer. Further, the composition conversion device 313a combines the right-eye image data and the left-eye image data to generate stereoscopic image data, writes the stereoscopic image data in the stereoscopic frame buffer, and uses the stereoscopic image data as an RGB signal. Output to the image display device 41.

The stereoscopic image data is generated by combining the right-eye image data and the left-eye image data for each interval of the half-wave plate attached to the transparent base material of the fine retardation plate.
In the case of the present embodiment, the half-wave plates of the fine retardation plate of the image display device 41 are arranged at intervals of the display unit of the liquid crystal display panel. Stereoscopic image data for displaying a stereoscopic image is generated so that a right-eye image and a left-eye image are alternately displayed for each line.
Specifically, the composite conversion device 313a writes the left-eye image data output to the signal conversion circuit 313 to the left-eye frame buffer while the L signal is output to the signal conversion circuit 313, and the R signal is While being output to the signal conversion circuit 313, the right-eye image data output to the signal conversion circuit 313 is written into the right-eye frame buffer. Then, the left-eye image data written in the left-eye frame buffer and the right-eye image data written in the right-eye frame buffer are read out for each scanning line and written into the stereoscopic frame buffer. Visual image data is generated.

Note that if the left-eye image data and the right-eye image data are, for example, data having parallax with respect to the left and right eyes of the player, the images are displayed in three dimensions, but the left-eye image data and the right-eye image data are displayed. When there is no parallax with the image data for use, it is displayed in a plane. Further, when displaying in a two-dimensional manner, it is also possible to take a method of directly writing and displaying image data in a stereoscopic frame buffer without dividing into left-eye image data and right-eye image data. .
Therefore, the image display device 41 of the present embodiment can perform both stereoscopic display and flat display.

In stereoscopic display, for example, only some objects in an image such as a character appearing in a variable display game can be stereoscopically displayed. In other words, if the image used as the background has no parallax between the image data for the right eye and the image data for the left eye, and the image object that is a planar character with respect to the background is only lifted or drawn, the bitmap drawing is performed. In FIG. 3, the right-eye image data and the left-eye image data are drawn by shifting the position of the image object on the background to the left and right.
Note that, based on the perspective method, it is preferable to change the character size corresponding to the front and rear positions of the three-dimensionally displayed character.

  Also, when creating 3DCG that draws polygons of image objects such as identification information and characters and attaches textures to each polygon, the right-eye image data and left-eye image data correspond to the left and right eyes. For example, when the image object for the left eye is drawn and when the image object for the right eye is drawn, the viewpoint position is changed so that the parallax is added. Thereby, a three-dimensional display can be performed.

  Note that the method for performing the stereoscopic display is not limited to the above-described method, and may be another naked-eye method, or a spectacle method such as a frame sequential method (in this case, for example, dedicated to each gaming machine). Other methods such as providing glasses) may be employed.

Here, the appearance position of the stereoscopic image (stereoscopic image) in the image display device 41 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 5A shows a state in which a two-dimensional plane image is displayed, and a display screen (display surface 41a).
), The right eye image (right eye image) and the left eye image (left eye image) are displayed at the same position without causing binocular parallax. That is, since an image without binocular parallax is displayed on the image display device 41, the display screen (display surface 41a) is the appearance position of the image.

On the other hand, FIG. 5B shows a state in which the three-dimensional stereoscopic image is displayed at a position deeper than the display surface 41a, and the right eye image (right eye image) and the left eye are displayed on the display screen (display surface 41a). The image (the image for the left eye) is displayed separated by the parallax X. That is, since the image display device 41 displays an image with binocular parallax in which the right-eye image is shifted to the right side and the left-eye image is shifted to the left side, the distance Y from the display screen (display surface 41a) is displayed. A stereoscopic image appears so as to be located on the side.
At this time, by changing the parallax X, the distance Y from the display surface 41a to the stereoscopic image, that is, the appearance position of the stereoscopic image can be changed.

  If the right-eye image and the left-eye image are displayed on the display screen (display surface 41a) with a parallax in the opposite direction to the state shown in FIG. 5B, the front side (player side) of the display surface 41a It is possible to make a three-dimensional image appear so as to be located at However, the three-dimensional stereoscopic display on the near side by the parallax action has a large burden on the player's vision. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a stereoscopic image is displayed on the image display device 41, the stereoscopic image appears at a position deeper than the display surface 41a of the image display device 41, and the display surface of the image display device 41 is excluded except for exceptions. A stereoscopic image should not appear at a position on the near side from 41a.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control device 300 displays a unit variation display that stops after a plurality of identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time during the execution of the special diagram variation display game as a variation pattern of the special diagram variation display game. A normal variation pattern for deriving a stop result mode by performing only once, and a pseudo continuous variation pattern for deriving a stop result mode by performing unit variation display two or more times during execution of the special figure variation display game One of them can execute the special figure variation display game.
That is, the production control device 300 displays a normal variation pattern that performs one variation display based on one start memory stored in the start storage means (game control device 100) or a pseudo variation display based on one start memory. Fluctuation display execution means capable of executing a variation display game with a repeated pseudo-variation pattern is provided.
And the production | presentation control apparatus 300 is comprised so that a prior notice effect (prefetching effect) may be performed during execution of the special figure fluctuation display game by a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation pattern.
Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the special figure variation display game based on the pseudo continuous variation pattern.

Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine 10 that performs such a game will be described.
First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 milliseconds).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described.
The main process is started when the gaming machine 10 is turned on.
In this main process, as shown in FIG. 6, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) is first performed to set a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. Step S2), a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs (Step S3), an interrupt mode setting process for setting an interrupt processing mode (Step S3) S4) is performed.

Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control device (payout board) 200 to start normally, for example, a time of 4 milliseconds is waited (step S5). As a result, when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the game control device 100 rises first and sends the command to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, and the payout control device 200 misses the command. Can be avoided.
Next, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and OFF data is set so that there is no output in all output ports (steps S6 and S7).
Next, a serial port (a port that is pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is not used in this embodiment because it performs parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300) is set to a state in which it is not used. Processing is performed (step S8).

Next, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is ON (step S9).
If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is OFF (step S9; No), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data 1 (step S10). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is normal (step S11).
If it is determined in step S11 that the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is normal (step S11; Yes), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (Step S12), it is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (Step S13).
If it is determined in step S13 that the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S13; Yes), a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is calculated (step S14), and the calculated checksum and the power interruption are calculated. The current checksum is compared (step S15), and it is determined whether the checksums match (step S16).
If it is determined in step S16 that the checksums match (step S16; Yes), the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG.

  Moreover, when it determines with the initialization switch being ON at step S9 (step S9; Yes), or when it determines with the value of a power failure inspection area | region not being normal at step S11 or step S13 (step S11; No or step S13; No) ) If it is determined in step S16 that the checksums do not match (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 7 to perform initialization processing.

In step S17 of FIG. 7, all the power failure inspection areas are cleared, the checksum area is cleared (step S18), and the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S19).
Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20).
If it is determined in step S20 that the state is not a high probability state (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S20 that the state is a high probability state (step S20; Yes), ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S21), and the high probability provided in the collective display device 50, for example, is set. ON data for turning on (turning on) the notification LED (error display section) is saved in the segment area (step S22).
Next, a process (step S23) of transmitting a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to a special figure game process number prepared for rationally executing a special figure game process described later to the effect control device 300 is performed (step S23). Proceed to S29.

On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, all work areas before the access prohibited area are cleared (step S24), and all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared. (Step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (Step S26).
Next, a time value for outputting the external information related to RWM clear is set (step S27), a command for turning on the power is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (step S28), and the process proceeds to step S29.

In step S29, the individual identification information is acquired from the individual ID register 111D, set in the serial communication circuit, and output from the information transmission unit 71.
Next, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed (step S30). The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

After the CTC activation process in step S30, a process for setting the activation of the random number generation circuit is performed (step S31). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit.
Next, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on is extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number) 2) After saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (winning random number) for determining the normal hit in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S32), the interruption is permitted (step S33). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Next, initial value random number update processing (step S34) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

After the initial value random number update process in step S34, the number of times the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set (step S35), and the power failure monitoring signal is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (step S36).
If it is determined in step S36 that the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S36; No), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S34). That is, when no power failure has occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S34) (step S33), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S34 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

If it is determined in step S36 that the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S36; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S35. Determination is made (step S37).
If it is determined in step S37 that it is not continued (step S37; No), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S36).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S37 that it is continuing (step S37; Yes), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S38), all output ports The process of outputting OFF data to (step S39).

Next, the power failure inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection region 1 (step S40), and the power failure inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection region 2 (step S41).
Next, a process for calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S42), a process for saving the calculated checksum in the checksum area (step S43), and a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S44) are performed. After that, it waits for the power supply of the gaming machine 10 to be cut off. As described above, the check data is saved in the power failure inspection area and the checksum at the time of power interruption is calculated, so that the information stored in the RWM before the power interruption of the gaming machine 10 due to the power failure is properly backed up. It can be determined whether or not the gaming machine 10 is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described.
The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the CPU 111A, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 8 is started.

When the timer interrupt process is started, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first performs a register save process (step S51) for transferring a value held in a predetermined register to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register.
Next, input from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, general winning port switches 35a to 35n, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, the state of each input port Is input (step S52).
Next, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, ordinary electric power SOL37c) or the like is performed.

Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (step S56) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. )I do.
Next, the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 3
4a, a prize opening switch for monitoring whether or not a normal signal is input from the general prize opening switches 35a to 35n and the count switch 38a, and monitoring an error (whether the front frame or the glass frame is not opened). / Error monitoring processing (step S57) is performed.
Next, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game, and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays special information variation display games and various information related to games to display desired contents, and a magnetic sensor switch 61. Magnet fraud monitoring process (step S61) for checking whether there is an abnormality by checking the detection signal from, vibration fraud monitoring process (step S62) for checking whether there is an abnormality by checking the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62, External information editing processing (step S63) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer.
Next, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S64), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S65), and an interrupt permitting process (step S65) S66) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S58) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described.
In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the special game process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a. )I do.
In this start port switch monitoring process, if there is a winning game ball in the start winning port 36 that forms the first start winning port and the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the second start winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted. The game result prior determination is performed in advance to determine the game result based on the winning in the stage before the start of the special figure variation display game based on the winning.

Next, the count switch monitoring process 1 (step A2) is performed.
In the count switch monitoring process 1, a process of monitoring the count number of the count switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 is performed.

Next, it is checked whether the special figure game processing timer has already expired or the special figure game process timer has been updated (-1) (step A3). It is determined whether the time is up (step A4).
If it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; Yes), a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is registered. (Step A5) is performed, and a process (step A6) for acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number using the table is performed.
Next, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the special figure game process number.

If the special figure game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, the special figure fluctuation processing A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.
Also, if the special figure game process number is “1” in step A8, the special figure is changing to set the stop display time of the special figure or to set the information necessary for performing the special figure display process. Processing (step A10) is performed.
In addition, when the special figure game process number is “2” in step A8, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting corresponding to the type of the big hit or the big win for each big hit A special chart display process (step A11) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the mouth opening pattern and setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process.

Also, if the special figure game process number is “3” in step A8, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. The fanfare / interval processing (step A12) to be performed is performed.
If the special figure game process number is “4” in step A8, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, while if it is the final round, an ending command is set, A special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the remaining ball process is performed.
In step A8, if the special figure game process number is “5”, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening, or a big hit end process The prize winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.
If the special figure game process number is “6” in step A8, the big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure normal process (step A9) is performed.

Next, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A17) related to the special figure 1 display 51 is performed.
Next, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A19) related to the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, in the start port switch monitoring process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first prepares a table for setting information on hold by the first start port (start winning award port 36) ( Step A111) and special figure start port switch common processing (step A112) are performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric winning component (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, whether or not the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated and the game ball can be won (step). A113).
If it is determined in step A113 that the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step A113; Yes), the process proceeds to step A116, and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A113 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A113; No), it is checked whether the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is greater than or equal to the fraud occurrence determination number. (Step A114), it is determined whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determination (Step A115). The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; No), after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) ( Step A116), special figure starting port switch common processing (step A117) is performed, and the starting port switch monitoring processing is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special-purpose start-port switch common processing (steps A112 and A117) in the above-described start-port switch monitoring processing will be described.
The special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a or the start port 2 switch 37a.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the special figure start port switch common process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the monitoring target start port switch (the start port switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a). For example, it is checked whether there is an input to the start port 1 switch 36a or the like (step A201), and it is determined whether there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202).
If it is determined in step A202 that there is no input to the monitoring target start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after saving the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch (step A203), The extracted big hit random number is loaded into the monitored hard random number latch register and prepared (step A204).

Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings for the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. The number of times output (start port signal output number) is loaded (step A205).
Next, the start port signal output count is updated (+1) to check whether the output count overflows (step A206), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step A207).
If it is determined in step A207 that the number of outputs does not overflow (step A207; No), the updated value is saved in the start signal output number area of the RWM (step A208), and the process proceeds to step A209. To do.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A207 that the output count overflows (step A207; Yes), the process proceeds to step A209.

  And, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the number of special figure reservation (start memory) to be updated corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is less than the upper limit value. Is checked (step A209), and it is determined whether or not the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit value (step A210).

If it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit (step A21)
0: Yes), a process (step A215) for updating (+1) the number of special figure reservations to be updated (for example, the number of special figure 1 reservations) is performed.
Next, after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A216). Then, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A217), and a command setting process (step A218) is performed.
Next, the address of the random number saving area corresponding to the special figure hold number is calculated (step A219), and the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number saving area of the RWM (step A220).

Next, the big hit symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A221), and saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A222).
Next, the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the save area of each random number of the RWM (steps A223, A224, A225), and the special figure hold information determination process (step A226) is performed to start the special figure The mouth switch common processing is terminated.
Here, the game control device 100 extracts the determination information (random number) based on the establishment of the start condition by the inflow of the game ball to the start area of the start winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37, and stores the start of the variable display game. As a starting storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A210; No), it is checked whether the input of the start port switch according to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A211), it is determined whether or not the input is the start port 1 switch 36a (Step A212).
If it is determined in step A212 that the input is for the start port 1 switch 36a (step A212; Yes), a special decoration figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (step A213), and command setting processing (step A214). ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A212 that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A212; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A226) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described.
The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the special figure hold information determination process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first determines whether or not a winning of the starting port 2 (winning to the normal variable winning device 37) is made. (Step A231).
If it is determined in step A231 that the start port 2 has been won (step A231; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is at a high probability (high probability state) (step A233).
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A231 that the start port 2 is not won (step A231; No), it is determined whether or not the electric support (short time state) or big hit (special game state) is being performed (step A232). ).

If it is determined in step A232 that the power support state or big hit is being made (step A232; Yes), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A232 that there is no power support state or big hit (step A232; No), it is determined whether or not there is a high probability (high probability state) (step A233).

If it is determined in step A233 that the probability is high (step A233; Yes), a determination value for high probability is set (step A234), and the target big hit random number is loaded (step A236). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a big hit based on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value (step A237).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A233 that it is not a high probability (step A233; No), a determination value for a low probability (normal probability state) is set (step A235), and the target big hit random number is loaded (step A235). Step A236). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a big hit based on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value (step A237).

When it is determined in step A237 that it is a big hit (step A237; Yes), a big hit symbol information table (see FIGS. 13A and 13B) corresponding to the target start-up switch is set (step A238). ), The target jackpot symbol random number is loaded (step A239). Thereafter, symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired from the set jackpot symbol information table (step A240), a symbol information command corresponding to the acquired symbol information is prepared (step A242), and command setting processing is performed (step A240). Step A243).
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A237 that the game is not a big hit (step A237; No), the symbol information is obtained (step A241), and the symbol information command corresponding to the acquired symbol information is prepared (step A242). Then, command setting processing is performed (step A243).

Next, the target variation pattern random number 1 is loaded (step A244), a variation pattern random number command corresponding to the target variation pattern random number 1 is prepared (step A245), command setting processing is performed (step A246), The hold information determination process ends.
As a result of this processing, as shown in FIG. 13 (c), on the basis of the occurrence of the start memory, a decoration special figure holding number command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and thereafter, special determination information (preliminary determination command) is displayed. A figure type / symbol information command and a variation pattern random number command are transmitted. Then, the production control device 300 increases the number of special figure starting memories based on the decoration special figure reservation number command, and performs a prior notice production (prefetching production) based on the symbol information command and the variation pattern random number command.

  That is, the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory can be notified to the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. Then, the effect control device 300 changes a holding memory m (described later) displayed as a decoration special figure start memory display on the image display device 41, and so on, and so on before the start timing of the special figure variable display game. It is possible to notify the result related information.

  Here, for jackpot random numbers and jackpot symbol random numbers that need to improve confidentiality (influence the results), the result information after determination is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as symbol information commands. On the other hand, for the fluctuation pattern random number that does not need to improve confidentiality (does not affect the result), as the fluctuation pattern random number command, the random number value is left as it is or converted into information indicating the random value, and the effect control device 300 To send to. Note that the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is a random number for selecting the reach system (variation group) of the second half fluctuation, and the fluctuation pattern random number 2 is a random number for performing detailed distribution from the reach system. Pattern random number 3 is a random number for selecting the first half variation. Since it is sufficient that even the reach system can be transmitted to the production control device 300 side at the time of prior determination, information regarding the fluctuation pattern random number 1 may be transmitted.

That is, the game control device 100 can predetermine the determination information of the start memory stored in the start storage means (game control device 100) before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory. Make.
The pre-determining means (game control device 100) is configured to pre-determine the determination information of the start memory when the start memory is stored in the start storage means (game control device 100) based on the establishment of the start condition. .

Note that the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the start winning time when the start memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good.
Further, the variation pattern random number 2 and the variation pattern random number 3 may be included in the variation pattern random number command, or a command indicating the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 may be transmitted instead of the variation pattern random number command. Anyway. That is, all the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 may be transmitted to the effect control device 300, or the variation pattern number may be transmitted to the effect control device 300 after the variation pattern is determined as at the start of the variation. good.

Here, FIG. 13A shows a jackpot symbol information table corresponding to the start port 1 switch 36a in the present embodiment, and FIG. 13B shows a jackpot symbol information table corresponding to the start port 2 switch 37a in the present embodiment. An information table is shown.
As shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b), the special result is set with a plurality of types in which the execution mode of the special game state and the additional game value given to the player after the end of the special game state are different. The game control device 100 selects a special result based on the jackpot symbol random number. That is, it can be said that the execution mode of the special gaming state and the amount of additional game value are determined based on the jackpot symbol random number.
In addition, the execution mode of the special gaming state in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is the number of rounds that can be executed and the opening time of the special winning opening.
Further, the additional game value means that the game state is set to a high probability state until the next special result mode is derived after the special game state ends, or a special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times after the special game state ends. It is to be in a short time state.
In addition, the distribution of special results is such that the probability that a special result advantageous to the player is selected in the second special figure variation display game is higher than that in the first special figure variation display game.

In the special results, six types of 15R probability variation, 15R normal variation, 10R probability variation, 10R normal variation, 5R probability variation, and 5R normal variation are set.
In the 15R probability change and 15R normal, the number of rounds in the special game state is 15 rounds. In the 15R probability change, the probability state becomes a high probability state after the special game state ends, and in the 15R normal state, the probability state becomes a normal probability state after the special game state ends.
In 10R probability change and 10R normal, the number of rounds in the special game state is 10 rounds. In the 10R probability change, the probability state becomes a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state, and in the case of 10R normal, the probability state becomes the normal probability state after the end of the special gaming state.

In 5R probability change and 5R normal, the number of rounds in the special game state is 5 rounds. In the 5R probability change, the probability state becomes a high probability state after the special gaming state ends, and in the 5R normal state, the probability state becomes a normal probability state after the special gaming state ends.
In the case of 5R probability variation and 5R normal, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is set to be shorter than in the case of other special results. In the case of other special results, the probability state after the end of the special gaming state is set to be notified. On the other hand, in the case of 5R probability change and 5R normal, the probability state after the end of the special gaming state is notified. It is set to not (ie, to be ambiguous).

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, in the special figure normal processing, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first checks whether the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (step A301). ), It is determined whether or not the special figure 2 holding number is 0 (step A302).
If it is determined in step A302 that the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether the special figure 1 hold number (first start storage number) is 0 (step A303). ), It is determined whether or not the special figure 1 holding number is 0 (step A304).
If it is determined in step A304 that the number of special figure 1 hold is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether the customer waiting demo has already started (step A305), and the customer waiting demo has already started. It is determined whether or not the customer waiting demonstration has been started (step A306).

If it is determined in step A306 that the customer waiting demo has not been started (step A306; No), a customer waiting demo flag is saved in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A307). Then, the customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A308), the command setting process (step A309), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A306 that the customer waiting demo has been started (step A306; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already saved in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A307), and the customer waiting demo command is displayed. Is also prepared (step A308) and the command setting process (step A309) is also executed, so the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310) is performed without performing these processes, and the special figure normal process is terminated. To do.
In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1, a process number “0” relating to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize opening fraud monitoring information) for defining a special prize opening fraud monitoring period, and the like are set.

  If it is determined in step A302 that the special figure 2 hold count is not 0 (step A302; No), special figure fluctuation start processing 1 (step A311), special figure fluctuation in-process transition setting processing (step A312) To complete the special figure routine processing. In the special figure changing process transition setting process in this case, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, the test signal relating to the change of the second special figure, the special figure 2 Information for controlling the second special figure fluctuation display game on the display 52 (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52, an initial value of a timer of the blinking period of the special figure 2 display 52, etc.), etc. Is performed, and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step A304 that the number of reserved special figure 1 is not 0 (step A304; No), special figure fluctuation start process 1 (step A311), special figure fluctuation in-process transition setting process (step A312) To complete the special figure routine processing. In the special figure changing process transition setting process in this case, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, the test signal relating to the change of the first special figure, the special figure 1 Information for controlling the first special figure fluctuation display game on the display 51 (for example, a flag related to the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51, an initial value of a timer of the blinking period of the special figure 1 display 51, etc.), etc. Is performed, and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  In this way, when the special figure 2 hold number in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the special figure 1 hold number check in steps A303 and A304, the special figure 2 hold number is not zero. The special figure fluctuation start process 1 (step A311) based on the second start memory is executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game.

[Special figure change start process 1]
Next, the details of the special figure change start process 1 (step A311) in the special figure usual process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure change start process 1, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first shifts to a big hit flag for determining whether or not the special figure change display game is a big hit. Or a big hit flag setting process (step A321) for setting big hit information.

  Subsequently, after performing the special figure stop symbol setting process (step A322) related to the setting of the special figure stop symbol (design information), a signal corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol number of the set special symbol stop symbol is output as a test signal. The data is saved in the data area (step A323), and the symbol information is saved in the symbol information (work) area corresponding to the special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) (step A324).

Next, the special figure fluctuation flag corresponding to the special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (step A325), and a table for setting information regarding the fluctuation pattern is prepared (step A326).
Next, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A327) for setting the second half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A327) for setting the variation aspect of the special figure variation display game. A328), a variation start information setting process (step A329) for setting variation start information is performed, and the special figure variation start process is terminated. In this variation start information setting process, a variation pattern command including information related to a variation pattern of the special map variation display game, a decorative special command command corresponding to stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the decorative special diagram variation display game, and an image A special decoration figure hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Special figure stop symbol setting process]
Next, the details of the special figure stop symbol setting process (step A322) in the special figure fluctuation start process 1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure stop symbol setting process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first has a big hit flag for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a big hit. A check is made (step A351), and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step A352).

If it is determined in step A352 that it is a big hit (step A352; Yes), a big hit symbol information table corresponding to the special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is set (step A353), and the big hit symbol random number is saved. A jackpot symbol random number is loaded from the area (step A354).
Next, a stop symbol number corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired and prepared (step A355), and the acquired stop symbol number is saved in the special symbol stop symbol area (step A356). By this process, the type of special result is selected.
Next, the symbol information corresponding to the target stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the symbol information area (step A357). As a result, the symbol of the special result is set.

Next, a probability variation determination flag corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the probability variation determination flag area (step A358). The probability variation determination flag is for setting a probability state after the end of the special gaming state and an operation state of the normal variation winning device 37.
Next, the round number upper limit information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit information area (step A359), and the big winning opening release information corresponding to the stopped symbol number is acquired and the big winning opening is released. Save in the information area (step A360). Thereby, the execution mode of the special game state is set.

Next, a decoration special figure command table is set (step A363), a decoration special figure command (ACTION) corresponding to the symbol information is acquired (step A364), and a decoration special figure command (MODE) is set (step A365). .
Next, the symbol information command is saved in the decoration special symbol command area (step A366), the jackpot symbol random number saving region corresponding to the special symbol is cleared to zero (step A367), and the special symbol stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A352 that it is not a big hit (step A352; No), the stop symbol number at the time of loss is saved in the special symbol stop symbol area (step A361), and the symbol information at the time of loss is stored in the symbol information area. (Step A362), processing for setting the decoration special figure command table (step A363) and the following processing.

[Second half fluctuation pattern setting process]
Next, details of the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A327) in the above-described special figure fluctuation start process 1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 17, in the latter half variation pattern setting process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first checks whether the symbol information (for work) is off symbol information (step A371), and is off. It is determined whether it is symbol information (step A372).
If it is determined in step A372 that the symbol information is out of place (step A372; Yes), a variation group selection table (see FIGS. 19 and 20) corresponding to the current gaming state is prepared (step A373). The fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target area and prepared (step A375).
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A372 that the symbol information is not out of step (step A372; No), the big hit time fluctuation group selection table (see FIG. 18) corresponding to the special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is displayed. Prepare (step A374), and load and prepare the fluctuation pattern random number 1 from the target area (step A375).

Next, a 2-byte distribution process (step A376) is performed, and the address of the reach system obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired and prepared (step A377).
Next, the fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the target area and prepared (step A378), and a sorting process (step A379) is performed to obtain the latter half fluctuation number obtained as a result of the sorting (step A380).
Next, the latter half variation number is saved in the target latter variation number area (step A381), and the latter half variation pattern setting process is terminated.
Through the above processing, a variation group (no reach, normal reach, or SP1 to 4 reach) is selected based on the variation pattern random number 1, and a detailed production distribution (variation pattern) is selected from the variation group based on the variation pattern random number 2. Selection) is performed.

  In the variation group selection table at the time of big hit shown in FIG. 18, only the variation group that reaches the reach state can be selected. Also, SP4 reach can be selected only in the case of the second special figure variation display game.

In the variation group selection table at the time of losing of the first special figure variation display game shown in FIG. 19, the table to be used differs depending on whether or not it is in the time-short state, and when it is not in the time-short state, (a), (b), (c ) Table, and if the time is short, the tables (d) and (e) are used.
Furthermore, the table to be used differs depending on the first start memory number, and when the time start state is not short, the first start memory number is 1, that is, the first start memory number is 1 by the start of the first special figure variable display game. When it becomes 0, the table of (a) is used for the special figure variation display game. When the first start memory number is 2, the table (b) is used, and when the first start memory number is 3 or 4, the table (c) is used. As the number of first start memories increases, the reach time of no reach and common fluctuation (described later) is shortened, so that the first start memories can be quickly digested.
If the first start memory number is 1 when the time is short, that is, if the first start memory number is changed from 1 to 0 by the start of the first special figure change display game, the special figure change display is performed. The table of (d) is used for the game, and the table of (e) is used when the first start memory number is 2, 3 or 4. Also in this case, when the first start memory number is large, there is no reach and the fluctuation time of the common fluctuation is shortened, so that the first start memory can be quickly digested. In addition, the fluctuation time without reach when the first start memory number is 1 is longer than the fluctuation time without reach when not in the short-time state, and the special time fluctuation in the short-time state which is advantageous to the player over the normal gaming state The display game is prevented from being interrupted.
Here, a fluctuation group with no reach and a reach is set as a common fluctuation. When the common variation (common variation 1, common variation 2) is selected, the effect control apparatus 300 determines whether to select a variation group without reach or a variation group with reach (for example, normal reach). It is configured as follows.

The table to be used differs depending on whether or not it is in the short-time state even in the fluctuation group selection table at the time of the second special figure fluctuation display game shown in FIG. 20, and if it is not in the short-time state, the tables of (a) and (b) are used. If it is in the short time state, the tables (c) and (d) are used.
Furthermore, the table to be used differs depending on the second start memory number, and when the second start memory number is 1 when it is not in the time saving state, that is, the second start memory number is 1 from the start of the second special figure variable display game. When it becomes 0, the table of (a) is used for the special figure variation display game, and when the second start memory number is 2, 3 or 4, the table of (b) is used. The larger the second start memory number, the shorter the reach and the fluctuation time of the common variation, so that the second start memory can be quickly digested.
If the second start memory number is 1 when the time is short, that is, if the second start memory number is changed from 1 to 0 by the start of the second special figure variation display game, the special figure variation display is performed. The table of (c) is used for the game, and the table of (d) is used when the second start memory number is 2, 3 or 4. Also in this case, when the number of second start memories is large, there is no reach and the fluctuation time of the common fluctuation is shortened, so that the second start memories can be quickly digested. Further, when the second start memory number is a specific number (here, 1) at the start of the special figure variation display game in the short time state, as a variation pattern of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory. The common variation 1 which is a variation pattern having a relatively long variation time is selected with a high probability from a plurality of types of variation patterns having different variation times. Further, in the short time state, when the start memory is larger than a specific number (here, 1) at the start of the special figure variation display game, it is not determined during the normal game state from a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern with the shortest variation time (here, the variation pattern with a variation time of 3 seconds) is selected with high probability. As a result, the start-up memory is quickly digested to prevent overflow. If it is determined that the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result even in the short time state, the variation pattern is selected regardless of the number of start memories, and the common variation is not selected.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, the details of the variation pattern setting process (step A328) in the special figure variation start process 1 described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 21, in the variation pattern setting process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first loads the latter half variation number from the target area (step A391).
It is checked whether the latter half variation number is a variation number without reach (step A392), and it is determined whether it is a variation number without reach (step A393).

When it is determined in step A393 that the number is a variation without reach (step A393; Yes), the first half variation selection table 1 (for no reach) is prepared (step A394), and the variation pattern random number 3 is obtained from the target region. Is prepared by loading (step A396).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A393 that the number is not a reachless variation number (step A393; No), the first half variation selection table 2 (for reach) is prepared (step A395), and the variation pattern random number 3 from the target region is prepared. Is prepared by loading (step A396).
Next, a sorting process is performed (step A397), and the first half variation number obtained as a result of the sorting is acquired and prepared (step A398), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated.
Through the above processing, the variation mode of the first half variation until reaching the reach state is selected based on the variation pattern random number 3.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, the details of the change start information setting process (step A329) in the special figure change start process 1 described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 22, in the change start information setting process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first clears the random number save areas of the target change pattern random numbers 1 to 3 (step A401).
Next, the first half variation time value table is set (step A402), and the first half variation time value corresponding to the first half variation number is acquired (step A403).
Next, the latter half variation time value table is set (step A404), and the latter half variation time value corresponding to the latter half variation number is acquired (step A405).

Next, the first half variation time value and the second half variation time value are added (step A406), and the added value is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A407).
Next, a fluctuation command (MODE) corresponding to the first-half fluctuation number is calculated and prepared (step A408), the value of the second-half fluctuation number is prepared as a fluctuation command (ACTION) (step A409), and command setting processing is performed (step A409). Step A410).

Next, a symbol information command is loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure command area (step A411), and command setting processing is performed (step A412).
Next, a decoration special figure holding number command (MODE) corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is prepared (step A413), the address of the random number saving area corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is set (step A414), and the variation symbol discrimination is performed. The special figure hold count corresponding to the flag is updated by -1 (step A415).
Next, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A416), and command setting processing is performed (step A417).
Next, the random number saving area corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag is shifted (step A418), the shifted empty area is cleared to 0 (step A419), and the variation start information setting process is terminated.

  Through the above processing, information related to the start of the special figure variation display game including information regarding the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is set and transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. At the time of prior determination, the value of the variation pattern random number 1 is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as it is. Number) is transmitted to the production control device 300.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure display process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first loads the big hit flags 1 and 2 set in the big hit flag setting process in the special figure change start process 1. (Step A501), a process of clearing the big hit flag 1 and 2 area (Step A502) is performed. Note that the big hit flag 1 is set to shift information or big hit information when the big hit flag setting process is performed for the first start memory, and the big hit flag 2 is the big hit flag setting process for the second start memory. In the event of a failure, deviation information or jackpot information is set.

Next, it is checked whether the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A503), and it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 is a big hit (step A504).
When it is determined in step A504 that the special figure 2 is a big hit (step A504; Yes), a test signal relating to the start of the special figure 2 big hit (special game state) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM ( Step A508), processing for setting the round number upper limit value table (Step A509) is performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A504 that the special figure 2 is not a big hit (step A504; No), it is checked whether the loaded big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A505), and the special figure 1 is a big hit. Whether or not (step A506).

  If it is determined in step A506 that the special figure 1 is a big hit (step A506; Yes), a test signal relating to the start of the special figure 1 big hit (special gaming state) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM ( Step A507), processing for setting the round number upper limit value table (Step A509) is performed.

  Next, the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A510), and the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit information is obtained and Save in the round LED pointer area (step A511).

Next, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of a hit result in the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game as a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A512), and a command setting process ( Step A513) is performed.
Next, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern number) set in the stop symbol information setting process is prepared (step A514), and the command setting process (step A515) is performed.
Next, a symbol information command corresponding to symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) related to the ornament special symbol variation display game is loaded and prepared from the ornament special symbol command area of the RWM (step A516), and command setting processing (step A517). I do.

Next, the signal corresponding to the winning opening information and the probability state is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A518), and the big hit fanfare time corresponding to the winning opening information is set (step A519). The big hit fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer (step A520).
Next, after resetting the number of winning prizes illegally received (step A521), an illegal monitoring period flag is saved in the winning prize fraud monitoring period flag area (step A522).

Subsequently, fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 (step A523) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. In this process, a process number “3” related to the fanfare / interval process, a process of setting information related to switching of various states, and the like are performed.
Here, as information for switching the various states, for example, a signal indicating that the game state for output is a special game state (big hit state), a universal map display game, and a special map display game on the external information terminal A test signal indicating that the probability of winning a hit result is a normal probability state (low probability state), information related to clearing the number of winnings in the big winning mouth during the illegal winning mouth fraud monitoring period, the number of rounds in the special gaming state Information related to clearing, information to turn off the game state display LED (error display unit) related to display of high probability state, and probability of hitting result in a general-purpose variable display game as a normal probability state (low probability state) Information, information for turning off the gaming state display LED (error display section) relating to the display of the high probability state that was turned on when the power failure was restored, information for controlling the special figure variation display game (for example, special figure fluctuation display game) Information that sets the probability of hitting results in the normal probability state (low probability state), and the hit results in the normal figure fluctuation display game and special figure fluctuation display game that are output to the production control device 300 when the power failure is restored For example, information indicating that the probability is a normal probability state (low probability state), information on clearing the remaining number of probability fluctuations and the number of short-time fluctuations after a big hit, and the like.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A506 that the special figure 1 is not a big hit (step A506; No), the fluctuation number update process (step A528) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, details of the big hit end process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 24, in the jackpot end process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first loads the probability variation determination flag from the probability variation determination flag area (step A551), and branches by the probability variation determination flag. Processing (step A552) is performed.

  When the probability variation determination flag is 0, jackpot end setting processing 1 (step A553) is performed. In this case, for example, when the 5R normal special result is derived in the first special figure fluctuation display game, or when the 5R normal special result is derived in the second special figure fluctuation display game, This is a case in which the normal probability state is entered and the time-short state is not established after the gaming state ends.

  When the probability variation determination flag is 1, jackpot end setting processing 2 (step A554) is performed. In this case, for example, a special result of 15R normal or 10R normal is derived in the first special figure variation display game, and after the special game state is finished, the normal probability state and the short time state are obtained. .

  When the probability variation determination flag is 2, the jackpot end setting process 3 (step A555) is performed. In this case, for example, when a special result of 5R probability change is derived in the first special figure fluctuation display game, or when a special result of 5R probability change is derived in the second special figure fluctuation display game, This is a case where a high probability state and a short time state are not obtained after the gaming state ends.

  When the probability variation determination flag is 3, jackpot end setting processing 4 (step A556) is performed. In this case, for example, when a special result of 15R probability variation or 10R probability variation is derived in the first special figure variation display game, or in the second special figure variation display game, 15R probability variation, 15R normal variation, 10R probability variation or 10R normal variation This is a case where a special result is derived, and a high probability state and a short time state are entered after the special gaming state ends.

After performing one of the big hit end setting processes 1 to 4, a probability information command corresponding to the special figure game mode flag and the special figure effect mode flag is prepared (step A557), and the command setting process (step A558). I do. The probability information command is transmitted later to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 sets the effect state based on this information.
Next, the processing number “0” is saved in the special game processing number area (step A559), the signal relating to the end of the big hit is saved in the external information output data area (step A560), and the signal relating to the end of the big hit is a test signal. Save in the output data area (step A561).
Next, the probability variation determination flag area is reset (step A562), the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the big prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A563), and the big hit ending process is terminated.

[Big jackpot end setting 1]
Next, the details of the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A553) in the above jackpot end process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 25, in the jackpot end setting process 1, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first saves a signal related to the low probability start in the external information output data area (step A581), A signal related to the start is saved in the test signal output data area (step A582).

Next, the low probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A583), and the ordinary figure low probability & no power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A584).
Next, the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A585), and the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A586).
Next, the short time variation count area is reset (step A587), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is ended.
By the above processing, after the special game state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes the normal probability state and does not become the short-time state. Further, it is set not to notify the probability state after the end of the special gaming state (that is, to keep it ambiguous).

[Big hit end setting process 2]
Next, the details of the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A554) in the jackpot end process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 26, in the jackpot end setting process 2, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first saves a signal related to the start of time reduction in the external information output data area (step A591), and relates to the start of time reduction. The signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step A592).

Next, the number of the time is saved in the game state display number area (step A593), and the ordinary high probability & ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A594).
Next, the special figure low probability & short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A595), and the probability information command (short time) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A596).
Next, the number of hourly fluctuations (here, 100) is saved in the hourly fluctuation number area (step A597), and the jackpot end setting process 2 is terminated.
By the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes the normal probability state and the time shortened state. In addition, the probability state after the end of the special gaming state is set to be notified.
In other words, the game control device 100 is in a state where the number of executions of the special figure variable display game that is in the time-saving state is saved in the time-variation number-of-times area after the special gaming state is ended and the end condition is satisfied. Until the number of times of change is reached, a specific game state generating means capable of generating a specific game state (short time state) that makes it easier to establish the start condition than the normal game state is provided.

[Big jackpot end setting 3]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 3 (step A555) in the jackpot end process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 27, in the jackpot end setting process 3, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first saves a signal related to the start of the latent probability change in the external information output data area (step A601), A signal related to the start is saved in the test signal output data area (step A602).

Next, the number at the time of latent probability change is saved in the game state display number area (step A603), and the ordinary low probability & no ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A604).
Next, a high probability & no time reduction flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A605), and a probability information command (latency probability change) is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A606).
Next, the time variation range is reset (step A607), and the big hit end setting process 3 is ended.
By the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state and does not become a time-short state. Further, it is set not to notify the probability state after the end of the special gaming state (that is, to keep it ambiguous).

[Big hit end setting process 4]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 4 (step A556) in the above jackpot end process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 28, in the jackpot end setting process 4, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100 first saves a signal related to the high probability start in the external information output data area (step A611), A signal relating to the start is saved in the test signal output data area (step A612).

Next, the high probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A613), and the common figure high probability & ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A614).
Next, the high probability & short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A615), and the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A616).
Next, the time variation range is reset (step A617), and the big hit end setting process 4 is ended.
By the above processing, after the special game state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state, and becomes a short time state. In addition, the probability state after the end of the special gaming state is set to be notified.

Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described.
As described above, the production control device 300 includes the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) of the CPU / VDP 312 that performs video control under the control of the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311. I have.
The control process by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 mainly includes a 1st main process shown in FIG. 29 and an interrupt process shown in FIG. 30 performed in a predetermined time period (for example, 2 milliseconds).

[1st main processing]
First, the 1st main process will be described.
In this 1st main process, as shown in FIG. 29, the process at the start of the program is first performed.
In the process at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step B1), the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B2), and a CPU initialization process for initializing the CPU is performed (step B3).
Next, an initial value of the RAM is set (step B4), random number initialization processing for initializing random numbers is performed (step B5), various interrupt timers are started (step B6), and interrupts are permitted (step B7). ).

In the first main process, a loop process is performed as a main loop process.
In this loop process, first, WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B8), and an effect button input process (step B9) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. .
Next, a game control command analysis process (step B10) is performed. In this game control command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control device 100 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, the command is determined and a scene control process to be described later is performed. Process to classify commands for

  Next, a test mode process (step B11), which is a process related to a test mode for testing the image display device 41, the decoration device, the rendering device, and the like is performed. When the test mode is set to the test mode, the subsequent game processing is not performed. However, in the test mode, when performing display on the image display device 41, output of sound from the speaker, light emission of the LED of the decoration device, operation of the effect device, etc., processing for controlling these (steps S15 to S15 described later) Control is performed in S17). Note that the test mode ends when the gaming machine 10 is powered off.

Next, a first scene control process (step B12) relating to the control of the game effect is performed.
Next, based on an error notification command from the game control device 100, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B13) for setting information for executing a corresponding notification is performed. In addition, the display on the image display device 41 for executing the corresponding notification, the sound output from the speaker, the light emission of the LED of the decoration device, the operation of the effect device, and the like are the processes for controlling these (steps described later) Control is performed in S15 to S17).

Next, an effect command editing process (step B14) for editing a command output to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) of the CPU / VDP 312 is performed.
Next, a sound control process (step B15) for performing control related to the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a and lower speaker 19b), and a decoration control process (step B16) for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18. ), Motor / SOL control processing (step B17) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 is performed.
Next, a random number update process (step B18) for updating the random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step B8).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing will be described.
In this interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 30, first, a timer update process (step B21) for updating a soft timer managed by a program is performed.
Next, an input process (step B22) for processing a signal input to the effect control device 300 and an output process (step B23) for processing a signal output from the effect control device 300 are performed.
Next, a main command reception process (step B24) for receiving a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 to the effect control apparatus 300 is performed, and the interrupt process is terminated.

[1st scene control processing]
Next, details of the 1st scene control process (step B12) in the 1st main process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 31, in the 1st scene control process, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 first determines whether or not it is in the test mode (step B31).
If it is determined in step B31 that the test mode is being executed (step B31; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B31 that the test mode is not in effect (step B31; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B32). The scene change commands are various commands related to the game transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300.

If it is determined in step B32 that a scene change command has been received (step B32; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B33), and the current scene change command received is received. It is determined whether or not the game state is valid, that is, whether or not the command is valid (step B34).
If it is determined in step B34 that the command is valid (step B34; Yes), the received command is saved (step B35), an effect request flag is set (step B36), and the command identifier of the received command Branch processing (step B37) is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B32 that the scene change command has not been received (step B32; No), or if it is determined that the command is not valid in step B34 (step B34; No), the command of the received command Branch processing based on the identifier (step B37) is performed. In this case, a branch is performed based on the identifier of the command that was most recently valid.

In the branch process based on the command identifier (step B37), a process to be executed is selected based on the received command.
When a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step B38) for performing a process necessary when the power is turned on is performed.
When a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than waiting for a customer) process (step B39) for performing processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery is performed.
When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B40) for performing processing related to the display of the customer waiting demo is performed.

  In addition, when a variation pattern command is received, a variation processing (step B41) is performed in which processing relating to the execution of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed. In the changing process, information necessary to play the decorative special figure changing display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, production based on information included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, variation pattern information, etc.) (Variation pattern, variation time, etc.) are set.

When a symbol stop command is received, a symbol stop process (step B42), which is a process of stopping the variation display of the identification information in the decorative special symbol variation display game and displaying the result mode, is performed. In the symbol stop process, the stop display time of the result in the decorative special symbol variation display game is set.
If a fanfare command is received, a big hit fanfare process (step B43), which is a process related to the start of the special game state, is performed.
In addition, when the big-open-release n-th command is received, a big hit round process (step B44), which is a process related to the round game, is performed.
When an interval command is received, a big hit interval process (step B45), which is a process related to the interval between rounds, is performed.
When an ending command is received, a big hit ending process (step B46), which is a process related to the end of the special gaming state, is performed.

After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B37), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed.
As this process, first, a hold number command reception process (step B47) is performed to perform processing based on a hold number command (special figure 1 hold number command, special figure 2 hold number command) including information on increase / decrease of startup memory. A decoration special figure command reception process (step B48) is performed for performing a process based on a special decoration figure command including information related to the stop symbol of the figure variation display game.

Next, based on a pre-determination command (symbol information command, variation pattern random number command) including a result of a pre-reading process for predetermining the result of the special symbol variation display game based on the start-up memory before the execution of the special symbol variation display game Pre-determination command reception processing (step B49) for performing processing is performed.
Next, a probability information command reception process (step B50) for performing a process of internally setting a corresponding value and transmitting a background command to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) of the CPU / VDP 312 based on a probability information command including information on the probability state. ) To finish the 1st scene control process.

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, details of the changing process (step B41) in the first scene control process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 32, in the changing process, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 first determines whether there is an effect request flag (step B61). The effect request flag is a flag that is set when a valid command is received. When there is this flag, processing based on the received command is performed.

If it is determined in step B61 that there is an effect request flag (step B61; Yes), the PB information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 is cleared (step B62), and the movable body request set process (step B63). I do.
Next, a variation pattern information setting process (step B64) for setting an execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, a random number seed initialization process (step B65) is performed, and a scene corresponding to the set variation pattern A sequence table is set (step B66). This scene sequence table is a table for managing the execution timing and time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display and the display of the effect character in the decoration special figure variable display game. In the scene sequence table, the execution order of a plurality of scenes in which execution contents and time are defined is set, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed by sequentially executing the scenes according to the scene sequence table.

Next, a variation number management process (step B67) for managing various periods (mainly the number of time-short states) by the effect control device 300 is performed, and a variation time setting process (step B68) for setting the variation time of the decorative special figure variation display game. )I do.
Next, the first scene and the scene update timer are set (step B69), the effect request flag is cleared (step B70), and the changing process ends.

If it is determined in step B61 that there is no effect request flag (step B61; No), it is determined whether or not the value of the scene update timer is 0 (step B71). The scene update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this scene update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended.
If it is determined in step B71 that the value of the scene update timer is not 0 (step B71; No), the changing process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B71 that the value of the scene update timer is 0 (step B71; Yes), a scene data setting process (step B72) is performed, and the in-fluctuation process is terminated. As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the scene update timer.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
Next, details of the variation pattern information setting processing (step B64) in the above-described variation processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 33, in the variation pattern information setting process, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 first obtains stop symbol information of the special diagram variation display game (step B81), and the big hit variation A selection table (see FIG. 34A) is set (step B82).
Next, it is determined whether or not the acquired stop symbol information is off symbol information (step B83).

If it is determined in step B83 that the symbol information is not out of step (step B83; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command is set in advance from the set table (in this case, the big hit variation selection table). Selection is made according to the distribution rate (step B87).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B83 that the symbol information is off (step B83; Yes), it is determined whether or not the electric support is being performed (time saving state) (step B84).

If it is determined in step B84 that power support is in progress (step B84; Yes), the shift variation selection table (see FIG. 34 (b)) is set when there is power support (step B85). A variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command is selected from the table (in this case, the shift variation selection table when there is power support) according to the preset distribution rate (step B87).
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B84 that the electric support is not being performed (step B84; No), the shift variation selection table (see FIG. 35A) is set when there is no electric support (step B86), and after the setting. The variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command is selected from the table (in this case, the shift variation selection table when there is no electric support) according to the preset distribution rate (step B87).

Next, the notice effect according to the stop symbol information and the variation pattern is set (step B88), the stop symbol (including the temporary stop symbol) according to the stop symbol information and the variation pattern is set (step B89), The variation pattern information setting process is terminated. Here, in the special figure variation display game based on the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, when the special display (identification information) is displayed in a quasi-variable manner and then stopped and displayed, in a stage other than the final stage of the pseudo-variable display, There is a case where a special decoration pattern is displayed temporarily (for example, swinging display at a fixed position). So in this case,
In step B89, a final stop symbol and a temporary stop symbol for temporary stop are set.
With this variation pattern information setting process, it is possible to determine whether to execute the special figure variation display game with the normal variation pattern or to execute the special figure variation display game with the pseudo-continuous variation pattern.

Here, FIG. 34 (a) shows a big hit variation selection table in the present embodiment, FIG. 34 (b) shows a shift variation selection table with and without electric support in the present embodiment, and FIG. 35 (a). 6 shows a shift variation selection table when there is no electric support in the present embodiment.
Of the execution patterns (variation patterns to be executed), “normal ...” is a normal fluctuation pattern that does not display a pseudo fluctuation display, and “pseudo ...” indicates a pseudo fluctuation display. It is a pseudo continuous variation pattern to be performed.
In addition, “N” in “pseudo“ N ”...” Is the number of times (N times) the pseudo variation display is performed when executing the special figure variation display game using the pseudo continuous variation pattern. That is, “pseudo 1...” Is a pseudo continuous variation pattern that performs pseudo variation display once, and “pseudo 3...” Indicates pseudo continuous variation that performs pseudo variation display three times. It is a pattern.

“Pseudo N“ out ”” is a pseudo continuous variation pattern in which the reach state does not occur at the final stage of the pseudo variation display. Is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern in which a reach state occurs in the final stage of pseudo variation display.
In other words, the variation display execution means (production control device 300), when executing the variation display game with the pseudo variation pattern, generates a reach pseudo condition that generates a reach condition that satisfies a special result at the final stage of the pseudo variation display. The change and the quasi-continuous change that does not generate the reach state in the final stage are executed at a predetermined rate.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 35B, “... Reach“ A ”” is a big hit fluctuation pattern that does not execute the pre-reading effect, and “... Reach“ AD ”is pre-read. It is a big hit fluctuation pattern for performing the production, and “... reach“ B ”” is a loss fluctuation pattern in which any one of the special reach 1 to 4 occurs, and “... out” C_ “” Is a deviation variation pattern that does not execute the prefetching effect, and “...“ D_ ”” is a deviation variation pattern that executes the prefetching effect.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 34A, 34B, and 35A, when the big hit variation selection table is set, the selection rate (distribution rate) of the pseudo-continuous variation pattern is the highest. Thus, when the shift support selection table is set when the electric support is present, the selection rate (distribution rate) of the pseudo continuous change pattern is set to be the lowest.
That is, the variation display execution means (production control device 300) is configured to execute a variation display game with a pseudo-continuous variation pattern with a higher probability during the normal game state than during the specific game state (short time state).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 34 (b) and 35 (a), when the shift variation selection table is set when there is no electrical support, the shift variation selection table is set when there is no power support. The selection rate (distribution rate) of the pseudo continuous variation pattern is set to be high.

Further, as shown in FIG. 35A, when the shift variation selection table is set when there is no electric support, and the variation pattern command is a variation pattern command related to the common variation 1 or the common variation 2, in step B87, a pseudo The pseudo-continuous variation pattern in which the reach state occurs in the final stage of the fluctuation display (“pseudo-N“ XX reach ”...)” Is also the pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern in which the reach state does not occur in the final stage of the pseudo-variable display ( "Pseudo-N" out "...") can also be selected, but the reach state at the final stage of the pseudo fluctuation display rather than the pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern in which the reach state occurs at the final stage of the pseudo fluctuation display The pseudo-variation pattern in which no occurrence occurs is set so that the selection rate (distribution rate) is higher.

[Preliminary judgment command reception processing]
Next, details of the prior determination command reception process (step B49) in the first scene control process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 36, in the prior determination command reception process, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 first determines whether or not a prior determination command (symbol information command, variation pattern random number command) has been received. Determine (step B101).
If it is determined in step B101 that a prior determination command has been received (step B101; Yes), the latter half variation pattern is specified based on the variation pattern random number command included in the received prior determination command (step B102).

Next, a prior notice effect is selected based on the prior effect distribution table (see FIG. 37A) and the received prior determination command (step B103).
Here, in the present embodiment, the preliminary determination result (prefetch result) is obtained by setting the color of the reserved storage m (see FIG. 39 and the like) displayed on the image display device 41 to a color different from the default color (for example, white). ) Is disclosed (notified) to the player. For example, the preliminary determination result may be disclosed by changing the shape of the reserved storage m to a shape different from the default shape.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), it is possible to specify from the pre-effect distribution table from the symbol information command included in the received prior determination command and the variation pattern random number command included in the received prior determination command. Based on the reach system, the color of the reserved memory m is selected as a prior notice effect according to a preset distribution ratio.
That is, the effect control device 300 executes a prior notice effect corresponding to the prior determination result among a plurality of predetermined advance notice effects based on the prior determination result of the prior determination means (game control device 100). Can be used as a prior notice production means.

Next, it is determined whether or not the electric support is being performed (time saving state) (step B104).
If it is determined in step B104 that the electric support is not in progress (step B104; No), the notice change pattern is determined based on the notice change pattern selection table (see FIG. 37B) and the selected prior notice effect. (Step B105), the determined notice change pattern is saved in the target selection pattern area in the reserved storage area (see FIG. 37C) in the effect control device 300 (Step B106).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the notice change pattern is determined from the notice change pattern selection table according to the preset distribution ratio based on the advance notice effect selected in step B103. To do. Then, the determined notice change pattern is saved in the target selection pattern area in the reserved storage area (see FIG. 37C) in the effect control device 300. Here, when the notice change pattern saved in the selected pattern area is “change once pattern_”, the color of the corresponding reserved storage m is the maximum during execution of the special figure change display game by the pseudo continuous change pattern. Change once. When the notice change pattern saved in the selected pattern area is “twice change pattern_”, the color of the corresponding reserved storage m is 2 at the maximum during execution of the special figure change display game by the pseudo continuous change pattern. Change times.
In other words, the production control device 300 includes a notice pattern determining means capable of determining a notice pattern (predictive change pattern) until the advance determination result of the start memory by the prior decision means (game control apparatus 100) is clearly disclosed. Eggplant.
When “no change” is selected as the advance notice effect from the advance effect distribution table (see FIG. 37A), “change pattern 0” (described later) is determined as the notice change pattern.

Next, the default value of the advance notice effect (white in the present embodiment) is saved in the target execution effect area in the reserved storage area (see FIG. 37C) in the effect control device 300 (step B107). . As a result, the reserved storage m of the default color (white in the case of the present embodiment) is displayed on the image display device 41.
In this way, when the electric support is not being performed, the prior notice effect (that is, the effect of changing the color of the reserved storage m displayed on the image display device 41 to a color different from white) is not performed at the time of starting winning, and the pseudo continuous variation pattern The advance notice effect is performed during the execution of the special figure variation display game according to (i.e., the color or shape of the reserved memory m changes).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B104 that power support is in progress (step B104; Yes), the change pattern 0 is saved in the target selected pattern area in the reserved storage area in the effect control device 300 (step B108). ). Here, when the notice change pattern saved in the selection pattern area is “change pattern 0”, the color of the corresponding reserved storage m does not change during the execution of the special figure change display game by the pseudo continuous change pattern.

Next, the prior notice effect selected in step B103 is saved in the target execution effect area in the reserved storage area in the effect control device 300 (step B109). Thereby, the reserved storage m of the color selected in step B103 is displayed on the image display device 41.
As described above, when the electric support is being performed, the advance notice effect (that is, the effect of changing the color of the reserved storage m displayed on the image display device 41 to a color different from white) is performed at the time of starting winning, and the pseudo continuous fluctuation is performed. During the execution of the special figure variation display game by the pattern, the advance notice effect is not performed (that is, the color of the reserved memory m does not change).

Next, when step B107 or step B109 is completed, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation display game based on the pseudo continuous variation pattern is being executed (step B110).
If it is determined in step B101 that a pre-determination command has not been received (step B101; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure variation display game based on the pseudo variation display pattern is being executed (step S101). B110).
If it is determined in step B110 that the special figure variation display game based on the pseudo-variable variation pattern is being executed (step B110; Yes), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the pseudo variation display (step B110). B111).

  If it is determined in step B111 that it is the start timing of pseudo variation display (step B111; Yes), the value of the reserved storage area (see FIG. 37C) corresponding to the value of the selection counter is acquired. (Step B112). Specifically, for example, when the start memory to be subjected to the advance notice effect is the first start memory, if the value of the selection counter is a value corresponding to “memory area 1”, the special map 1 in the reserved memory area A value corresponding to “storage area 1” in the holding (starting) storage area is acquired, and if the value of the selection counter corresponds to “storage area 3”, the special figure 1 holding (starting) storage in the holding storage area is obtained. A value corresponding to the “storage area 3” of the area is acquired.

  Next, the value of the target execution effect area in the reserved storage area is updated according to the notice change pattern corresponding to the acquired value of the reserved storage area (step B113). Specifically, for example, in step B112, a value corresponding to “storage area 1” of the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area is acquired, and “storage” of the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area in the hold storage area is acquired. When “twice-change pattern 1” is saved in the selected pattern area of “area 1”, “white” is saved in the execution effect area of “storage area 1” as shown in FIG. Then, the value of the execution effect area is updated to “blue”, and if “blue” is saved in the execution effect area of the “storage area 1”, the value of the execution effect area is updated to “yellow”. As a result, the color of the reserved memory m changes during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the pseudo continuous variation pattern.

That is, the production control device 300 serves as advance notice change means capable of changing the advance notice effect based on the notice pattern (notice change pattern) determined by the notice pattern determination means (effect control apparatus 300).
In the present embodiment, the effect control device 300 changes the prior notice effect every time the pseudo variation display in the variation display game by the pseudo continuous variation pattern is executed (specifically, the color of the reserved memory m is changed). However, it is not limited to this, and the advance notice changing means (production control device 300) is used in a variation display game using a pseudo-continuous variation pattern and a variation display game using a pseudo-continuous variation pattern. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that a prior notice production | presentation may be changed whenever at least one is performed among pseudo fluctuation displays.

Further, the advance notice effect means (effect control device 300) is configured to execute the advance notice effect during the execution of the variation display game based on the pseudo-continuous variation pattern.
In the present embodiment, the effect control device 300 is configured to execute the advance notice effect regardless of whether the pseudo-continuous variation pattern is an outlier pseudo-variable variation or a reach pseudo-continuous variation. The prior notice effect means (effect control device 300) may be configured to execute the prior notice effect at least when the pseudo continuous variation pattern is out of the pseudo continuous variation.

Next, the value of the selection counter is updated (+1) (step B114). In this way, by updating the value of the selection counter, in the next prior determination command reception process, the new start storage next to the start storage that is the target for updating the value of the execution effect area in the current prior determination command reception process For the target, the value of the execution effect area is updated.
That is, the prior notice effect means (effect control device 300) switches the start memory for the prior notice effect from the old one to the new one every time the pseudo change display in the variable display game by the pseudo continuous change pattern is executed. The advance notice effect corresponding to the start determination result of the target start memory is executed.

Next, when step B114 is completed, it is determined whether or not the execution of the special figure variation display game by the pseudo continuous variation pattern is terminated (step B115).
Further, when it is determined in step B110 that the special figure variation display game based on the pseudo continuous variation pattern is not being executed (step B110; No), or when it is determined in step B111 that it is not the start timing of the pseudo variation display (step B110). In B111; No), it is determined whether or not the execution of the special figure variation display game by the pseudo continuous variation pattern is finished (step B115).

If it is determined in step B115 that the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the pseudo-continuous variation pattern is finished (step B115; Yes), for example, the value of the selection counter becomes a value corresponding to “storage area 1”. The selection counter is reset (step B116), and the preliminary determination command reception process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B115 that the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the pseudo-continuous variation pattern is not completed (step B115; No), the preliminary determination command reception process is terminated.
By the above processing, if the electric support (short time state) is not in progress, the advance notice effect is not performed at the time of starting winning, and the advance notice effect is performed during the execution of the special figure variation display game by the pseudo-continuous variation pattern. In the (short time state), the advance notice effect is performed at the time of starting winning, and the advance notice effect is not performed during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the pseudo continuous variation pattern.

In other words, the advance notice effect means (effect control device 300) is configured to execute the advance notice effect during the execution of the variable display game based on the pseudo-continuous change pattern in the normal gaming state.
Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the prior determination means (game control device 100) determines the start memory when storing the start memory in the start storage means (game control device 100) based on the establishment of the start condition. It is configured to pre-determine information. The prior notice effect means (effect control device 300) is in advance of the prior determination means (game control device 100) regardless of the execution of the variation display game by the pseudo-variable pattern during the specific game state (short time state). It is configured to execute a prior notice effect after the determination.

  In the present embodiment, the preliminary determination result (prefetch result) is disclosed (notified) to the player by changing the color of the reserved storage m displayed on the image display device 41 to a color different from the default color. The method of the advance notice effect is not limited to this, and can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, it may be disclosed by changing the shape of the reserved memory m, or the color and shape of the reserved memory m may be changed. It may be disclosed.

[2nd main processing]
The video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) included in the CPU / VDP 312 of the effect control device 300 performs the 2nd main process shown in FIG.
In the 2nd main process, as shown in FIG. 38, the process at the start of the program is first performed.
As processing at the start of the program, first, CPU initialization processing for initializing the CPU (step B121) is performed, the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B122), and the initial value of the RAM is set (step B123).
Next, VDP initialization processing (step B124) for initializing the VDP of the CPU / VDP 312 is performed, and various interrupts are permitted (step B125).
Next, initialization processing of various control processes (step B126) is performed, and screen drawing is permitted (step B127).

In the 2nd main process, a loop process is performed as a main loop process.
In this loop processing, first, the system cycle wait flag is cleared (step B128), and it is determined whether or not the system cycle wait flag is 1 (step B129). The system cycle is a cycle for switching between two buffers for temporarily storing image data. When the switching is enabled, the system cycle flag is “1”.
Until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1, the determination whether the system cycle wait flag is 1 is repeated (step B129). When the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (step B129; Yes), WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B130).

Next, a received command check process (step B131) is performed. In this received command check process, it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, the command is determined and the 2nd scene control process is performed. Process to classify commands for
Next, a 2nd scene control process (step B132) for determining display contents is performed based on the received command. In this 2nd scene control process, a notice character or the like or a display priority order is set, and an effect image corresponding to the progress of the special figure variation display game is displayed on the image display device 41.

Next, background processing (step B133) for setting the background is performed. In this background process, a process of displaying a background according to the gaming state (whether there is a probability state or a waiting state for customers), the gaming mode, the production mode, the reach scene, and the like is performed.
Next, a reel control / display process (step B134), which is a display control process related to the variation of the identification information in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game, is performed and interlocked with the display of the special figure 1 hold display and the special figure 2 hold display. A hold display process (step B135) for setting the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the image display device 41 is performed. In this hold display process, the display of the decoration special drawing start storage display (that is, the hold storage m displayed on the image display device 41) is displayed based on the pre-production information stored in the hold storage area (see FIG. 37C). Processing related to display of a prior notice effect (prefetch effect) that changes the aspect is also performed.

Next, a customer waiting demo process (step B136) related to the display of the customer waiting demo is performed. In this customer waiting demonstration process, processing relating to setting of a customer waiting screen for displaying characters, videos, etc., processing relating to setting of notification display to be displayed on the customer waiting screen, and the like are performed.
Subsequently, the ROM data is transferred to the buffer set in the RAM, the display system process (step B137) for performing the actual display process is performed, and the process returns to the process for clearing the system cycle waiting flag (step B128).

  Next, an example of displaying a stereoscopically visible image in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIGS. 39 to 42 show the case where the result of the first special figure variation display game is a big hit, and the first variation according to the normal variation pattern of “normal normal reach” selected from the big hit variation selection table (see FIG. 34A). It is an example of the screen displayed on the image display apparatus 41 when the 1 special figure fluctuation display game is executed.
On the screen, for example, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), in addition to the decorative special symbol (identification information) made up of numbers, etc., among the number of winning balls to the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) The number of undigested balls out of the number of winning balls in the special figure 1 holding display image M1 for displaying the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) and the second starting winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37). A special figure 2 hold display image M2 to be displayed, a notification symbol (fourth symbol) R for notifying the player that the game is changing, and the like are displayed.

  When the first special figure fluctuation display game is started, as shown in FIG. 39B, for example, the fluctuation display of each decoration special symbol is started. Further, one hold memory m displayed in the special figure 1 hold display image M1 as the decoration special figure start storage display disappears. In addition, the display mode of the notification symbol R changes to a display mode for changing (specifically, for example, the color of the notification symbol R changes from a default color (for example, white) to a different color).

Next, when a game ball wins in the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36), for example, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), one hold memory m displayed in the special figure 1 hold display image M1 is added. Is done.
Further, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36), for example, as shown in FIG. 39 (d), one hold storage m displayed in the special figure 1 hold display image M1 is added. Is done.

For example, when the reach state occurs as shown in FIG. 39 (d), the display on the image display device 41 is switched from the flat display to the stereoscopic display as shown in FIG. 40 (a), for example.
That is, in the present embodiment, the effect control device 300 is configured to display on the image display device 41 in a flat manner until the reach state occurs, and to display the image display device 41 in a three-dimensional manner when the reach state occurs. In this way, by providing a restriction on the period during which stereoscopic display is performed, it is possible to reduce the burden on the player's vision compared to the case where the restriction is not provided.
In the present embodiment, the three-dimensional display is performed when the reach state occurs. However, the period during which the three-dimensional display is performed is not limited to this, and can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. In addition, it is possible to configure so as not to limit the period for performing the stereoscopic display, such as always performing the stereoscopic display.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the stereoscopic display is performed on the image display device 41, the effect control device 300 causes a stereoscopic image to appear at a position on the back side of the display surface 41a of the image display device 41, except for exceptions. It is configured.
Therefore, when the reach state occurs, the effect control device 300 displays the left-eye image and the right-eye image of the background image G1 at the same position on the display surface 41a (that is, without causing binocular parallax). The display state is switched to a state in which the left-eye image is displayed on the left side and the right-eye image is displayed on the right side (that is, a state in which binocular parallax is generated and displayed).
As a result, the background image G1 (see FIG. 39) that appeared on the display surface 41a until the reach state occurs becomes deeper than the display surface 41a due to the occurrence of the reach state, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (a). Appears at the same position.
In other words, the effect control device 300 switches the background display G1 displayed on the display surface 41a of the display device (image display device 41) so that the background image G1 is stereoscopically viewed on the far side of the display surface 41a. Make a means.

In addition, when the reach state occurs, the effect control device 300 displays the left-eye image and the right-eye image of each decoration special design at the same position on the display surface 41a (that is, produces binocular parallax). The state is switched to the state in which the left-eye image is shifted to the left side and the right-eye image is shifted to the right side (that is, the binocular parallax is displayed). At this time, the parallax X (see FIG. 5B) of each decoration special pattern is made smaller than the parallax X of the background image G1.
As a result, each of the decorative symbols (see FIG. 39) that have appeared on the display surface 41a until the reach state occurs is displayed on the display surface 41a, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (a) when the reach state occurs. Appears in front of the background image G1 in the back position.
Then, in that state (that is, a state in which the stereoscopic image of the decorative special symbol is displayed between the display surface 41a and the stereoscopic image of the background image G1), the decorative special that is changing (scrolling) in the symbol sequence to be finally stopped The variable display of the three-dimensional image of the symbol (here, the symbol in the middle variation display area) is continued.

That is, the effect control device 300 is a front side of the background image G1 in which a plurality of symbol images (decoration special symbols) displayed in a plurality of columns on the display surface 41a of the display device (image display device 41) are stereoscopically viewed. Thus, symbol switching display means for switching and displaying so as to be stereoscopically viewed on the far side from the display surface 41a is provided.
In addition, the effect control device 300 displays the symbol image (three-dimensional image of the decoration special symbol) displayed by the symbol switching display means (the effect control device 300) between the display surface 41a and the stereoscopically displayed background image G1. The three-dimensional variation display means is made.
Then, the three-dimensional variation display means (effect control device 300) displays the symbol image (three-dimensional image of the decoration special symbol) displayed at the appearance position set by the appearance position setting means (effect control device 300) in a predetermined direction (this embodiment). In the case of a form, it is comprised so that a fluctuation display may be performed by scrolling downward.

FIG. 40B shows a state where the three-dimensional space shown in FIG. 40A is viewed from above.
As shown in FIG. 40B, a three-dimensional image of one reach symbol G2 (here, the symbol in the left variation display area) forming the reach state and the other reach symbol G2 (here, the right variation display). The 3D image of the pattern in the area is set so that the appearance positions in the depth direction are substantially the same.

In addition, the three-dimensional image of the decorative special symbol (in this case, the symbol in the middle variation display area) that is changing in the symbol sequence to be finally stopped generates a big hit by combining the symbol with the big hit symbol G3 (reach symbols G2 and G2). Symbol) or chance symbol G4 (pseudo-continuous symbol (a symbol for notifying the resumption of the variable display of multiple decorative special symbols), sudden symbol (a symbol generating a sudden big hit), small bonus symbol (a symbol generating a small hit)) , The appearance position in the depth direction is set to be substantially the same as the stereoscopic image of the reach symbol G2. On the other hand, if the symbol is a dissociation symbol G5 (a symbol that generates a dislocation by a combination with the reach symbols G2 and G2), the appearance position in the depth direction is set to be behind the three-dimensional image of the reach symbol G2. Yes.
In this way, the stereoscopic image of the jackpot symbol G3 and the stereoscopic image of the chance symbol G4 are made to appear at substantially the same depth position as the stereoscopic image of the reach symbol G2, and the stereoscopic image of the off symbol G5 is converted into the stereoscopic image of the reach symbol G2. When the 3D image of the jackpot symbol G3 or the 3D image of the chance symbol G4 is aligned with the 3D image of the reach symbol G2, it is possible to create a sense of unity while the stereo image of the off symbol G5 is displayed. A sense of incongruity can be generated when the three-dimensional image of the reach pattern G2 is arranged. Therefore, the player's expectation can be enhanced when the 3D image of the jackpot symbol G3 or the 3D image of the chance symbol G4 is located between the 3D images of the reach symbol G2.

That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an appearance position setting unit that sets the appearance position in the depth direction of the symbol image when the symbol image (decoration special symbol) is stereoscopically viewed.
In addition, when the reach state that satisfies the special result occurs, the production control device 300 determines the appearance positions in the depth direction of the multiple rows of reach symbol images (three-dimensional images of the reach symbol G2) forming the reach state. First position setting means for setting is provided.
In addition, the effect control device 300, when the reach state that satisfies the special result occurs, the symbol image that is being scrolled in the symbol sequence that is finally stopped (a three-dimensional image of the jackpot symbol G3, a three-dimensional image of the chance symbol G4, and the off symbol G5). And a second position setting means for setting the appearance position in the depth direction.
And the 2nd position setting means (production control device 300) is a specific design image of a kind that satisfies a predetermined specific condition in relation to the reach design image (a 3D image of the reach design G2) (a 3D image of the jackpot design G3, A different appearance position is set between a three-dimensional image of the chance symbol G4) and a non-specific symbol image of a type that does not satisfy the specific condition (a three-dimensional image of the outlier symbol G5).

Specifically, the first position setting means (production control device 300) is configured to set the appearance position in the same depth direction in a plurality of rows of reach symbol images (a three-dimensional image of the reach symbol G2) forming the reach state. Has been.
Further, the second position setting means (production control device 300) associates with the appearance position of the reach symbol image (a three-dimensional image of the reach symbol G2), a specific symbol image (a three-dimensional image of the big hit symbol G3, a three-dimensional image of the chance symbol G4) Etc.) and a non-specific symbol image (a three-dimensional image or the like of the off-symbol symbol G5) are configured to have different appearance positions in the depth direction. More specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, the second position setting means (production control device 300) sets the appearance position in the depth direction of the specific symbol image to be the same as the reach symbol image, while the non-specific symbol image The appearance position in the depth direction is configured to be set behind the reach symbol image.

Here, for example, as shown in FIGS. 40A and 40B, the special figure 1 hold display image M1 and the special figure 2 hold display image M2, and the special figure 1 hold display image M1 and the special figure 2 hold display image The reserved storage m displayed in M2 is also displayed as a stereoscopic image when the display on the image display device 41 is switched to stereoscopic display. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 40B, the display surface 41a is the appearance position on the front surface of the stereoscopic image of the special figure 1 reserved display image M1 or the stereoscopic image of the special figure 2 reserved display image M2. That is, the three-dimensional image of the special figure 1 reserved display image M1 and the three-dimensional image of the special figure 2 reserved display image M2 are displayed as a two-dimensional planar image whose front surface coincides with the display surface 41a.
In this way, the stereoscopic image displayed on the image display device 41 is displayed by matching the front surface of the stereoscopic image of the special figure 1 reserved display image M1 or the stereoscopic image of the special figure 2 reserved display image M2 with the display surface 41a. It is possible to provide a reference for viewing the image and assist the stereoscopic perception of the stereoscopic image.
That is, the effect control apparatus 300 displays a stereoscopically displayed image (design image (decoration special design)).
, Background image G1 and the like) assist image (a stereoscopic image of the special figure 1 reserved display image M1, a stereoscopic image of the special figure 2 reserved display image M2, etc.) in front of the background image G1 stereoscopically viewed. Assist image display means that can be displayed on the screen.
Further, the assist image display means (the effect control device 300) is configured to specify a specific part of the assist image (a stereoscopic image of the special figure 1 reserved display image M1, a stereoscopic image of the special figure 2 reserved display image M2, etc.) based on the occurrence of the reach state. (In the case of this embodiment), the display surface 41a is displayed so as to be planarly viewed, and the parts other than the specific part are displayed so as to be stereoscopically viewed on the back side of the display surface 41a. ing.

For example, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the time when the display on the image display device 41 was switched to stereoscopic display, or when a predetermined symbol (for example, the chance symbol G4) is located between the reach symbols G2 and G2, etc. As shown in FIG. 41A, a stereoscopic image of the operation promotion image G6 that prompts the operation of the effect button 25, a stereoscopic image of the notice window image G7 that notifies the occurrence of a big hit, and the like appear.
Further, the three-dimensional image of the special figure 1 hold display image M1 and the three-dimensional image of the special figure 2 hold display image M2 move to the back side. Thereby, the stereoscopic image of the special figure 1 reserved display image M1 and the front surface of the stereoscopic image of the special figure 2 reserved display image M2 are displayed at a position deeper than the display surface 41a, and the special figure 1 reserved display image M1 and special figure 2 are displayed. The hold display image M2 becomes a complete three-dimensional stereoscopic image.
In this way, during the stage of an effect that draws the player's attention, such as an effect in which the player's operation is intervened (in the case of the present embodiment, during the display of the operation promotion image G6 that prompts the operation of the effect button 25) By performing the complete 3D stereoscopic image formation of the special figure 1 hold display image M1 and the special figure 2 hold display image M2 which are images, the complete 3D stereoscopic image can be formed without a sense of incongruity.

That is, the assist image display means (the effect control device 300) displays an assist image (a stereoscopic image of the special figure 1 reserved display image M1, a stereoscopic image of the special figure 2 reserved display image M2, etc.) in response to the start of the predetermined assist period. While displaying the specific part (in the case of this embodiment) so that it may be planarly viewed, the specific part of the assist image and the specific part after the assist period elapses and before the variable display game ends. It is comprised so that it may display so that both site | parts other than may be viewed stereoscopically.
Here, the assist period is a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a predetermined time has passed or a predetermined symbol is a reach symbol G2, G2 from the time when the symbol image (decoration special symbol) is switched and displayed so as to be stereoscopically viewed. It is a period until reaching the timing etc. located between.
Note that a specific part (for example, the front surface) of the stereoscopic image of the notice window image G7 may be displayed as a two-dimensional planar image that matches the display surface 41a. In this case, the preview window image G7 functions as an assist image that assists the stereoscopic perception of a stereoscopically displayed display image (design image (decoration special design), background image G1, etc.).

Then, when the player operates the effect button 25 according to the appearance of the stereoscopic image of the operation promotion image G6, for example, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), the stereoscopic image of the jackpot notice effect image G8 appears.
In FIG. 41 (b), the stereoscopic image of the jackpot warning effect image G8 is displayed in front of the big hit symbol G3 stereoscopic image and the chance symbol G4 stereoscopic image. The appearance position of the image can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, the appearance position of the three-dimensional image of the jackpot notice effect image G8 is the rear of the three-dimensional image of the jackpot symbol G3 or the chance symbol G4 (specifically, the three-dimensional image of the jackpot symbol G3 or the chance symbol G4). And in this case, the jackpot symbol G3 and the chance symbol G4 are not hidden by the jackpot notice effect image G8. The big hit symbol G3 and the chance symbol G4 can be made to stand out.

In the present embodiment, the stereoscopic image is configured not to appear at a position in front of the display surface 41a of the image display device 41. As an exception, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the special figure 1 is suspended. The stereoscopic image of the display image M1 and the stereoscopic image of the special figure 2 reserved display image M2 can be configured to appear at a position closer to the front side than the display surface 41a. Thereby, the special figure 1 hold display image M1 and the special figure 2 hold display image M2 become more conspicuous than other images.
Here, the predetermined condition is, for example, a possibility that a special result is more likely to be derived (expected degree) than the special-figure display game being executed based on a prior determination command, or is higher than a predetermined reference value. This is the case when it is found that the start memory that is highly likely to derive a special result is stored in the start memory means (game control device 100) (such as red suspension).
Note that an image that can cause a stereoscopic image to appear at a position on the front side of the display surface 41a is not limited to the special figure 1 reserved display image M1 or the special figure 2 reserved display image M2, and can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. Is possible.

Next, when the result of the first special figure variation display game (in this case, a big hit) is displayed on the image display device 41, for example, as shown in FIGS. The appearance position gradually approaches the display surface 41a. That is, the effect control device 300 gradually reduces the parallax amount so that the left-eye image and the right-eye image are displayed at the same position on the display surface 41a.
Then, when the display on the image display device 41 is switched to the flat display, for example, as shown in FIG. 42C, the occurrence of the big hit state (special game state) is notified.

In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 40A and 40B, the appearance position in the depth direction of a specific symbol image (a three-dimensional image of a jackpot symbol G3, a three-dimensional image of a chance symbol G4, etc.) Although it is configured to be set to be substantially the same as the reach symbol image (a three-dimensional image of the reach symbol G2), for example, as shown in FIGS. 43 (a) and 43 (b), the appearance position in the depth direction of the specific symbol image is determined. It is also possible to configure to set in front of the stereoscopic image of G2.
As a result, the 3D image of the jackpot symbol G3 and the 3D image of the chance symbol G4 can be made conspicuous in the symbol sequence to be finally stopped, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is configured to show the player the switching from the flat display to the stereoscopic display, but it is also possible to configure so that the switching is not shown to the player.
Specifically, for example, the gaming machine 10 is provided with a shielding accessory T that includes a left shutter T1 and a right shutter T2 and can cover the front of the display surface 41a of the image display device 41.
Then, for example, when the reach state occurs as shown in FIG. 44 (a), the effect control device 300 closes the left shutter T1 and the right shutter T2 and closes the shielding tool T as shown in FIG. 44 (b), for example. The display surface 41a is covered with, and in that state, the display on the image display device 41 is switched from flat display to stereoscopic display.
Next, when the display on the image display device 41 is switched to the stereoscopic display, the effect control device 300 opens the left shutter T1 and the right shutter T2 to expose the display surface 41a, for example, as shown in FIG.
Note that the front of the display surface 41a is covered with the shielding agent T not only at the time of switching from the flat display to the three-dimensional display but also at the time of switching from the three-dimensional display to the flat display (see FIG. 42), and from the three-dimensional display to the flat display. It may be configured not to show the switching of the player.

In other words, the shielding accessory T is a movable accessory that can be converted into a first state that covers the front of the display surface 41a and a second state that exposes the display surface 41a.
Further, the effect control device 300 serves as an accessory conversion means that can convert the movable accessory (the shielding accessory T) into the first state and the second state.
Then, the accessory conversion means (production control device 300) is a display image (design image (decoration special design), background image G1) by the background switching display means (production control device 300) and the symbol switching display means (production control device 300). Etc.) is configured to temporarily convert the movable combination (shielding combination T) to the first state.

Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the shielding feature T (specifically, the display surface 41a) is displayed so that the notification symbol R can be visually recognized even when the front of the display surface 41a is covered with the shielding feature T. It is also possible to provide an opening Ta at a position corresponding to the notification symbol R in the shielding accessory T) in the state of covering the front of the.
Thereby, even when the front of the display surface 41a is covered with the shielding accessory T, the notification symbol R can be seen from the opening Ta, so that it is possible to notify the player that it is changing.

  Even if the opening Ta for visually recognizing the notification symbol R is provided in the shielding accessory T, the notification symbol R is displayed at the right corner of the display surface 41a as shown in FIGS. 44 (a) and 44 (b), for example. If the boundary between the left shutter T1 and the right shutter T2 faces the substantially central portion in the left-right direction of the display surface 41a in a state where the front of the surface 41a is covered with the shielding accessory T, the left shutter T1 and the right shutter T2 are closed. While being moved in the direction or the opening direction, the notification symbol R is hidden by the shielding accessory T (here, the right shutter T2).

Therefore, it is also possible to change the display position of the notification symbol R and the position of the opening Ta so that the timing at which the notification symbol R is hidden does not occur.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the notification symbol R corresponds to a boundary portion between the left shutter T1 and the right shutter T2 in a state where the front of the display surface 41a is covered with the shielding accessory T. And the opening Ta is arranged at a position straddling the left shutter T1 and the right shutter T2 (specifically, for example, a notch for forming the opening Ta in both the left shutter T1 and the right shutter T2). It is possible to configure so that the timing at which the notification symbol R is hidden does not occur. Thereby, since the notification symbol R is always visible regardless of the state of the shielding accessory T, it is possible to always notify the player whether or not it is changing.

  Note that the movable accessory capable of covering the front of the display surface 41a is not limited to the shielding accessory T composed of the left shutter T1 and the right shutter T2, but the first state covering the front of the display surface 41a. Any combination that can be converted into the second state in which the display surface 41a is exposed can be arbitrarily changed.

  Next, an example of the advance notice effect in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

46 to 48 show an example of the advance notice effect (that is, the advance notice effect performed during the execution of the special figure change display game by the pseudo continuous change pattern) that is performed when the electric support is not being performed (short time state).
Specifically, FIG. 46 to FIG. 48 are cases where the result of the first special figure variation display game is out of order, and “no electric support” is selected from the deviation variation selection table (see FIG. 35A) FIG. 6 is an example of a screen displayed on the image display device 41 when the first special figure variation display game with the pseudo-one-off variation pattern is continuously executed twice.
On the screen, for example, as shown on the left side of FIG. 46 (a), in addition to the decorative special symbol composed of numbers, etc., the special figure 1 hold display image M1, the special figure 2 hold display image M2, and the notification pattern R Etc. are displayed.

Selection of “storage area 1” in the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area in the hold storage area (see FIG. 37C) in the production control device 300 at the start of the first first special figure variation display game “One-time change pattern 1” is stored in the pattern area, “white” is stored in the execution effect area of the “storage area 1”, and “storage area 2” in the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area It is assumed that “twice change pattern 2” is stored in the selected pattern area and “white” is stored in the execution effect area of the “storage area 2”. Therefore, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 46A, two reserved memories m are displayed in the special figure 1 reserved display image M1, and the colors of these two reserved memories m are both white.

When the first first special figure variation display game is started, a pseudo variation display is first started as shown on the left side of FIG. 46B, for example.
Next, an effect suggesting execution of the advance notice effect (prefetch effect), specifically, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. "!") And an identification display for identifying the start memory (holding memory m) that is the subject of the advance notice effect (for example, an arrow indicating the reserved memory m that is the subject of the advance notice effect). Done.
It should be noted that in the left diagram such as FIG. 46B, the suggestion display and the identification display are omitted.
Here, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the special figure variation display game by the pseudo continuous variation pattern is completed, the selection counter is reset so that the value of the selection counter becomes a value corresponding to “storage area 1” (FIG. 36, step B116). Therefore, in this case, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 46 (b), the reserved memory m that is the target of the advance notice effect is the reserved memory m corresponding to “storage area 1”.

  And since the “one change pattern 1” is stored in the selection pattern area of “storage area 1” of the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area in the hold storage area in the production control device 300, The value of the execution effect area in the “storage area 1” is updated from “white” to “blue” (see FIG. 37B). Accordingly, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 46 (c), the color of the reserved memory m that is the target of the advance notice effect changes to blue. Further, an effect suggesting the execution of the advance notice effect, specifically, for example, an indication of suggestion indicating the execution of the advance notice effect (for example, “OPEN !!”) or a predetermined display from the speakers 19a and 19b. A rising sound (for example, “pylon”) is output.

  Next, when a game ball wins in the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36), for example, as shown in FIG. 46 (d), one hold storage m displayed in the special figure 1 hold display image M1 is added. Is done. At this time, “change pattern 0” is stored in the selected pattern area of “storage area 3” in the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area in the hold storage area in the effect control device 300 and the “storage area 3”. It is assumed that “white” is stored in the execution effect area. Therefore, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 46D, the color of the reserved memory m added in the special figure 1 reserved display image M1 is white.

For example, as shown on the left side of FIG. 46 (d), a pseudo-continuous symbol (a symbol for notifying the resumption of the variable display of a plurality of decorative special symbols. Restart symbol) in the chance symbol G4 is stopped (temporarily stopped). ), For example, as shown on the left side of FIG. 47 (a), the variable display of each decorative special symbol is resumed.
Next, an effect suggesting the execution of the advance notice effect, specifically, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. An identification display for identifying the reserved storage m is displayed.
Here, in this embodiment, the value of the selection counter is updated by +1 every time the pseudo variation display is executed (see step B114 in FIG. 36). That is, every time the pseudo variable display is executed, the start memory targeted for the advance notice effect is switched from the old one to the new one. Therefore, in this case, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 47A, the reserved memory m that is the target of the advance notice effect is the reserved memory m corresponding to the “storage area 2”.

And since “2nd change pattern 2” is stored in the selection pattern area of “storage area 2” in the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area in the hold storage area in the production control device 300,
The value of the execution effect area in the “storage area 2” is updated from “white” to “blue” (see FIG. 37B). Accordingly, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 47B, the color of the reserved memory m that is the target of the advance notice effect changes to blue. In addition, an effect suggesting the execution of the advance notice effect, specifically, an indication of suggestion indicating the execution of the advance notice effect, or the output of a predetermined rising sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, for example, are performed.

Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 47 (c), when the result of the first first special figure variation display game (in this case, a loss) is displayed on the image display device 41, for example, as shown in FIG. 47 (d). Then, the next first special figure variation display game is started.
When the next first special figure fluctuation display game starts, for example, as shown on the left side of FIG. 47 (d), a pseudo fluctuation display is started first.
In addition, each information stored in the “storage area 1” of the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area in the hold storage area in the effect control apparatus 300 is deleted, and the information in the hold storage area in the effect control apparatus 300 is deleted. The storage position of the information stored in the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area is advanced. That is, each piece of information stored in “storage area 2” is stored in “storage area 1”, and each piece of information stored in “storage area 3” is stored in “storage area 2”. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 47 (d), the oldest hold memory m displayed in the special figure 1 hold display image M1 disappears, and the display position of the remaining hold memory m is advanced.

Next, an effect suggesting the execution of the advance notice effect, specifically, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. An identification display for identifying the reserved storage m is displayed.
Here, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the special figure variation display game using the pseudo-continuous variation pattern is completed, the selection counter is reset so that the value of the selection counter becomes a value corresponding to “storage area 1”. Therefore, in this case, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 47 (d), the reserved memory m that is the target of the advance notice effect is the reserved memory m corresponding to “storage area 1”.

And since the “twice change pattern 2” is stored in the selection pattern area of “storage area 1” of the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area in the hold storage area in the effect control device 300, The value of the execution effect area of “area 1” is updated from “blue” to “red” (see FIG. 37B). Accordingly, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 48A, the color of the reserved memory m that is the target of the advance notice effect changes to red. Further, an effect suggesting the execution of the advance notice effect, specifically, for example, an indication of suggestion indicating the execution of the advance notice effect, or a predetermined rising sound from the speakers 19a and 19b (for example, “Zugan”). ) Is output.
Thus, in this embodiment, the production control device 300 is configured to take over the change of the previous advance notice effect and change the advance notice effect.

For example, as shown on the left side of FIG. 48 (b), when the pseudo-continuous symbol (restart symbol) of the chance symbols G4 is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display), for example, it is shown on the left side of FIG. 48 (c). Thus, the variable display of each decorative special symbol is resumed.
Next, an effect suggesting the execution of the advance notice effect, specifically, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. An identification display for identifying the reserved storage m is displayed.
Here, in this embodiment, the value of the selection counter is updated by +1 every time the pseudo variation display is executed. Therefore, in this case, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 48C, the reserved memory m that is the target of the advance notice effect is the reserved memory m corresponding to the “storage area 2”.

Since “change pattern 0” is stored in the selection pattern area of “storage area 2” in the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area in the hold storage area in the production control device 300, the “storage area 2” The value of the execution effect area is not updated and remains “white”. Thus, for example, FIG.
As shown on the right side, the color of the reserved memory m that is the target of the advance notice effect remains white. Further, an effect suggesting the execution of the advance notice effect, specifically, for example, an indication of suggestion indicating the execution of the advance notice effect, or a predetermined disappointing sound (eg, “boo”) from the speakers 19a and 19b. Is output.

FIG. 49 is an example of the advance notice effect (that is, the advance notice effect performed at the time of start winning) performed when the electric support is being performed (short-time state).
Specifically, FIG. 49 shows a case where the result of the second special figure fluctuation display game is out of order, and “pseudo 1 off” selected from the deviation fluctuation selection table (see FIG. 34B) when there is electric support. This is an example of a screen displayed on the image display device 41 when the second special figure variation display game with the pseudo-continuous variation pattern is executed.
On the screen, for example, as shown on the left side of FIG. 49 (a), in addition to the decorative special symbol composed of numbers, etc., the special figure 1 hold display image M1, the special figure 2 hold display image M2, and the notification pattern R Etc. are displayed.

  Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 49A, when the ending screen related to the previous special figure variation display game is displayed on the image display device 41, the special figure 2 is also displayed in the special figure 1 hold display image M1. The hold memory m is also displayed in the hold display image M2. In the present embodiment, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure fluctuation display game. Therefore, when the display of the ending screen ends, the second special figure fluctuation display game is started. The

When the second special figure fluctuation display game is started, for example, as shown on the left side of FIG. 49B, a pseudo fluctuation display is started first.
In addition, each piece of information stored in the “storage area 1” of the special figure 2 holding (starting) storage area in the holding storage area (see FIG. 37C) in the effect control device 300 is deleted. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), the hold memory m displayed in the special figure 2 hold display image M2 disappears.

  Next, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37), for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), one hold memory m is displayed in the special figure 2 hold display image M2. Added. At this time, since the electric support is in progress, “change pattern 0” is stored in the selection pattern area of “storage area 1” in the special figure 2 hold (start) storage area in the hold storage area in the effect control device 300. Further, it is assumed that “red” is stored in the execution effect area of the “storage area 1”. Therefore, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 49 (c), the color of the reserved memory m added in the special figure 2 reserved display image M2 is red. In this case, the reserved memory m of a color different from the default color (in the case of the present embodiment, white) is displayed by the prior notice effect (that is, the advance determination result of the start memory that is the target of the prior notice effect is displayed). Therefore, as an effect suggesting execution of the advance notice effect, for example, a predetermined simultaneous pre-read sound (for example, “Kean”) is output from the speakers 19a and 19b.

  Further, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37), for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (d), one hold memory m is displayed in the special figure 2 hold display image M2. Added. At this time, since the electric support is in progress, “change pattern 0” is stored in the selected pattern area of “storage area 2” in the special figure 2 hold (start) storage area in the hold storage area in the effect control device 300. Further, it is assumed that “white” is stored in the execution effect area of the “storage area 2”. Therefore, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 49 (d), the color of the reserved memory m added in the special figure 2 reserved display image M2 is white. In this case, the reserved color m of the default color (white in the case of the present embodiment) is displayed by the advance notice effect (that is, the advance determination result of the start memory that is the target of the advance notice effect is not disclosed). Therefore, the output of the predetermined simultaneous look-ahead sound from the speakers 19a and 19b is not performed.

  In this embodiment, when the advance notice effect is performed at the time of start winning, when the color of the reserved memory m is the default color, the effect that suggests the execution of the advance notice effect is not performed. The present invention is not limited to this, and even when the color of the reserved storage m is the default color, it is possible to perform an effect suggesting the execution of the advance notice effect. Specifically, for example, when performing a prior notice effect at the time of start winning, when the color of the reserved memory m is a default color, as an effect suggesting execution of the prior notice effect, for example, from speakers 19a and 19b It is also possible to configure to output a predetermined disappointing sound (for example, “boo”).

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the display device (image display device 41) capable of displaying a stereoscopically visible image by the parallax effect of the left and right eyes, and the display device (image display device 41) are provided. Display control means (effect control device 300) for controlling and displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of symbol images (decoration special symbols) in a controlled manner and stops them. A game machine 10 that executes a variable display game based on the establishment of a start condition due to the inflow of game balls into the start area, and generates a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result. The display control means (effect control device 300) stereoscopically displays the background image G1 displayed on the display surface 41a of the display device (image display device 41) on the far side from the display surface 41a. The background switching display means (effect control device 300) for switching display and a plurality of symbol images (decoration special symbols) displayed in a plurality of rows on the display surface 41a of the display device (image display device 41) are stereoscopically viewed. The symbol switching display means (effect control device 300) for switching and displaying so as to be stereoscopically viewed in front of the background image G1 and behind the display surface 41a, and the symbol switching display means (effect control device 300). Stereoscopic change display means (effect control device 300) for changing and displaying the displayed symbol image (stereoscopic image of the special decoration symbol) between the display surface 41a and the stereoscopically displayed background image G1.

That is, since the background image G1 and the design image (decoration special design) are displayed so as to be stereoscopically viewed on the back side of the display surface 41a, the background image G1 and the design image are stereoscopically viewed on the front side of the display surface 41a. As compared with the case where the display is performed, the burden on the player's vision due to the parallax effect can be reduced, and the player's interest in the variable display game can be effectively improved.
Also, since the symbol image (decoration special symbol) is variably displayed between the background image G1 and the display surface 41a, the symbol image can be displayed without being displayed stereoscopically in front of the display surface 41a. The three-dimensional effect can be emphasized, and the player's interest in the variable display game can be effectively improved.

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the symbol switching display means (production control device 300) appears in the depth direction of the symbol image when the symbol image (decoration special symbol) is stereoscopically viewed. An appearance position setting means (effect control apparatus 300) for setting a position is provided, and the three-dimensional variation display means (effect control apparatus 300) is displayed at the appearance position set by the appearance position setting means (effect control apparatus 300). The image (a three-dimensional image of the decoration special design) is configured to perform variable display by scrolling in a predetermined direction (downward in the case of the present embodiment), and the appearance position setting means (effect control device 300) When a reach state that satisfies the following condition occurs, the appearance position in the depth direction of a plurality of rows of reach symbol images (a three-dimensional image of the reach symbol G2) forming the reach state is set. When the position setting means (production control device 300) and the reach condition satisfying the special result occur, the symbol image being scrolled in the symbol sequence to be finally stopped (a three-dimensional image of the jackpot symbol G3, a three-dimensional image of the chance symbol G4, Second position setting means (effect control device 300) for setting the appearance position in the depth direction of the off-symbol G5 stereoscopic image), and the second position setting means (effect control device 300) is a reach symbol image (effect control device 300). A specific design image of a type satisfying a predetermined specific condition in relation to a 3D image of the reach design G2 (a big image of a big hit design G3, a 3D image of a chance design G4, etc.) and a non-specification of a type not satisfying the specific condition Different appearance positions are set for the design image (a three-dimensional image of the off-design G5).

  That is, since different appearance positions are set for specific symbol images (three-dimensional image of jackpot symbol G3, three-dimensional image of chance symbol G4, etc.) and non-specific symbol images (three-dimensional image of loss symbol G5, etc.), which symbol image is specified It becomes possible to easily identify the design image as if the condition is satisfied.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the first position setting means (production control device 300) applies a plurality of rows of reach symbol images (a three-dimensional image of the reach symbol G2) forming a reach state. The second position setting means (production control device 300) is configured to set the appearance position in the same depth direction, and the specific symbol image (big hit) is associated with the appearance position of the reach symbol image (a three-dimensional image of the reach symbol G2). The three-dimensional image of the symbol G3, the three-dimensional image of the chance symbol G4, and the like) and the non-specific symbol image (such as the three-dimensional image of the outlier symbol G5) are configured to have different appearance positions in the depth direction.

  That is, in association with the appearance position of the reach symbol image (a three-dimensional image of the reach symbol G2), a specific symbol image (a three-dimensional image of the jackpot symbol G3, a three-dimensional image of the chance symbol G4, etc.) and a non-specific symbol image (a three-dimensional image of the outlier symbol G5). Therefore, the player can recognize the relationship between the specific symbol image and the non-specific symbol image with respect to the reach symbol image.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the second position setting means (the effect control device 300) is configured to display a specific symbol image (a three-dimensional image of the jackpot symbol G3, a three-dimensional image of the chance symbol G4, etc.). The appearance position in the depth direction is set to be the same as or in front of the reach symbol image (a three-dimensional image of the reach symbol G2), while the appearance position in the depth direction of the non-specific symbol image (such as a three-dimensional image of the outlier symbol G5) is set as the reach symbol image ( It is configured to be set behind the three-dimensional image of the reach symbol G2.

  That is, since the appearance position in the depth direction of the specific symbol image (three-dimensional image of jackpot symbol G3, three-dimensional image of chance symbol G4, etc.) is set to be the same as or ahead of the reach symbol image (three-dimensional image of reach symbol G2), the specific symbol It becomes possible to give a sense of unity between the image and the reach symbol image, or to make the specific symbol image stand out.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the specific symbol image is a hit symbol image (big hit symbol G3) that achieves a special result in combination with the reach symbol image (reach symbol G2), and reach. It is at least one of a restart symbol image (a pseudo-continuous symbol in the chance symbol G4) that restarts a plurality of symbol images (decoration special symbol) in combination with the symbol image (reach symbol G2).

  That is, the specific symbol image is at least one of a symbol image (a big hit symbol G3) that establishes a special result and a symbol image (a pseudo-continuous symbol in the chance symbol G4) that establishes a restart. However, it is possible to clearly distinguish a symbol image that is advantageous to the player and a symbol image that is not advantageous to the player.

In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, an assist image (special figure 1 hold) that assists the stereoscopic perception of a stereoscopically displayed image (design image (decoration special design), background image G1, etc.). Assist image display means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying a stereoscopic image of the display image M1, a stereoscopic image of the special figure 2 reserved display image M2, etc.) in front of the stereoscopically viewed background image G1. Based on the occurrence of the reach state, the assist image display means (the effect control device 300) determines a specific part (a stereoscopic image of the special figure 1 reserved display image M1, a stereoscopic image of the special figure 2 reserved display image M2, etc.) In the case of the present embodiment, the front surface) is displayed so as to be planarly viewed on the display surface 41a, and the parts other than the specific part are displayed so as to be stereoscopically viewed on the back side of the display surface 41a. Yes.

  That is, since a specific part (front surface in this embodiment) of the assist image (a stereoscopic image of the special figure 1 reserved display image M1, a stereoscopic image of the special figure 2 reserved display image M2, etc.) is displayed in plan view. While it is possible to assist stereoscopic perception of a display image (design image (decoration special design), background image G1, etc.) stereoscopically viewed by the assist image, parts other than the specific part of the assist image are stereoscopically viewed. Thus, it is possible to avoid giving the player an uncomfortable feeling that only the assist image is viewed in plan.

In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the assist image display means (the effect control device 300) is configured so that the assist image (the three-dimensional display of the special figure 1 on-hold display image M1) in response to the start of a predetermined assist period. A specific part (a front image in the case of this embodiment) of the image, the special figure 2 on-hold display image M2, etc.) is displayed so as to be seen in plan view, and the variable display game ends after the assist period has elapsed. In the meantime, both the specific part of the assist image and the part other than the specific part are displayed so as to be stereoscopically viewed.
Here, the assist period is a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a predetermined time has passed or a predetermined symbol is a reach symbol G2, G2 from the time when the symbol image (decoration special symbol) is switched and displayed so as to be stereoscopically viewed. It is a period until reaching the timing etc. located between.

  In other words, the assist image (the three-dimensional image of the special figure 1 hold display image M1 and the special figure 2 hold) at the timing at which the stereoscopic perception should be assisted (specifically, when the display of the stereoscopic image (decoration special design) starts). Since a specific part (a front surface in the case of the present embodiment) of the display image M2) is displayed so as to be planarly viewed and thereafter, the specific part of the assist image is also displayed so as to be stereoscopically viewed. Compared with the case where the specific part of the image is continuously displayed so as to be seen in a plan view, the period in which the stereoscopic display and the flat display are mixed can be shortened. Therefore, the assist image can be displayed without destroying the world view of the three-dimensional stereoscopic display.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, a movable accessory (shielding accessory) that can be converted into a first state covering the front of the display surface 41a and a second state exposing the display surface 41a. T) and an accessory conversion means (effect control device 300) capable of converting the movable accessory (shielding accessory T) into the first state and the second state, and the accessory conversion means (effect The control device 300) matches the display switching timing of the display image (design image (decoration special design), background image G1, etc.) by the background switching display means (effect control device 300) and the symbol switching display means (effect control device 300). The movable combination (shielding combination T) is temporarily converted to the first state.

  That is, since the movable combination (the shielding combination T) is temporarily converted to the first state in accordance with the display switching timing when switching so that the display image is stereoscopically viewed, when switching from planar display to stereoscopic display The display surface 41a is covered, and it is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling that the player feels when switching from planar display to stereoscopic display.

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, a display device that can display a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner (a special display 1 display 51, a special display 2 display). 52, the image display device 41), and the determination information (random number) is extracted based on the establishment of the start condition by the inflow of the game ball into the start area of the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning device 37, and the start storage of the variable display game Starting memory means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number, and executing a variable display game based on the start memory, and when the variable display game reaches a special result, In the gaming machine 10 that generates an advantageous special game state, the determination information of the start memory stored in the start storage means (game control device 100) is preliminarily determined before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory. A pre-determining means (game control device 100) capable of performing and corresponding to the pre-determination result among a plurality of pre-announced preliminary announcement effects based on the pre-determination result of the pre-determination means (game control device 100) The advance notice effect means (effect control device 300) capable of executing the advance notice effect to be performed, and one variation display is normally performed based on one start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 100). Variation display execution means (effect control device 300) capable of executing a variation display game with a variation pattern or a pseudo-continuous variation pattern that repeats pseudo variation display based on one start-up memory, and a prior notice effect means (Production control device 300) is configured to execute the advance notice effect during the execution of the variation display game based on the pseudo-continuous variation pattern.

  That is, since the advance notice effect regarding the start-up memory is executed during the execution of the variation display game by the pseudo continuous variation pattern, the generation of the pseudo continuous variation pattern is beneficial to the player, and the player's interest in the pseudo continuous variation pattern is enhanced. It becomes possible to improve.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the variation display executing means (the effect control device 300) is in the final stage of the pseudo variation display when executing the variation display game by the pseudo continuous variation pattern. It is configured to execute a reach pseudo continuous variation that generates a reach state that satisfies a special result condition and an outlier pseudo continuous variation that does not generate a reach state in the final stage at a predetermined ratio, and a prior notice effect means (effect control device) 300) is configured to execute the advance notice effect when at least the pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern is out of the pseudo continuous fluctuation.

  In other words, since the preliminary announcement effect is executed at least when the pseudo-continuous variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation that does not cause a reach state, even if the pseudo-continuous variation pattern does not reach the reach state, the player is extremely discouraged. There is nothing to do. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the deterioration of the image with respect to the pseudo continuous variation pattern.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, from the end of the special gaming state until the end condition is satisfied (for example, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game that is in the time-saving state is time-saving). The specific game state (shorter time) that makes it easier to establish the starting condition than the normal game state until the short-time variation number is saved in the variation number area or until the special figure variation display game has a special result) Specific game state generation means (game control device 100) capable of generating (state), and the variable display execution means (production control device 300) is in the normal game state compared to the specific game state (short time state). The variation display game based on the pseudo-continuous variation pattern is executed with a high probability, and the prior notice effect means (production control device 300) performs the variation display game based on the pseudo-continuous variation pattern in the normal gaming state. It is configured to perform a pre-announcement attraction in the line.

  In other words, a variation display game with a pseudo-continuous variation pattern is executed with high probability during the normal gaming state, and a preliminary announcement effect is performed during the execution of the variation display game with the pseudo-continuous variation pattern in the normal gaming state. It is possible to reduce the start memory that is not performed. In addition, the pseudo-continuous variation pattern and the advance notice effect can improve the interest of the player with respect to the normal gaming state that is unlikely to have a special result.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the prior determination means (game control device 100) is configured to store the start memory in the start storage means (game control device 100) based on the establishment of the start condition. The start memory determination information is preliminarily determined, and the prior notice effect means (effect control device 300) is irrelevant to the execution of the variation display game by the pseudo-continuous variation pattern during the specific game state (short time state). The advance notice effect is configured to be executed after the advance determination by the prior determination means (game control device 100).

That is, since the execution condition of the advance notice effect is changed according to the gaming state, the gaming property is improved. In addition, it is assumed that when the advance notice effect is executed during the execution of the variable display game by the pseudo-continuous change pattern in the specific game state (time-short state) in which the start condition is easily established, the stoppage is performed in order to see the advance notice effect. However, during the specific game state, the advance notice effect is executed after the advance determination regardless of the execution of the variation display game based on the pseudo-continuous change pattern, so that it is possible to avoid the stop.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the advance notice effect means (the effect control device 300) performs the advance notice effect every time the pseudo variation display in the variation display game by the pseudo continuous variation pattern is executed. The advance notice effect corresponding to the advance determination result of the subject start memory is executed while switching the start memory to be the target from the old to the new one.

  In other words, since the advance notice effect is executed while switching the start memory to be the subject of the advance notice effect, the more the number of times the pseudo variation display is executed, the more beneficial to the player, and the player's interest in the pseudo continuous variation pattern is improved. It becomes possible to make it.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the prior notice effect means (production control device 300) clearly discloses the start determination result of the start memory by the prior determination means (game control device 100). The notice pattern determining means (effect control device 300) capable of determining the previous notice pattern (notice change pattern) and the notice pattern (notice change pattern) determined by the notice pattern determining means (effect control device 300). Pre-notice change means (effect control device 300) capable of changing the advance notice effect based on the pre-notice change means (effect control device 300). Each time at least one of the pseudo variation displays in the variation display game by the variation pattern is executed, the advance notice effect is changed. It is so that configuration.

That is, since the advance notice effect is changed every time at least one of the pseudo change display in the change display game using the pseudo continuous change pattern and the change display game using the pseudo continuous change pattern is executed, the player can In order to confirm the change, it is expected that a variation display game based on a pseudo-continuous variation pattern is executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the pseudo-continuous variation pattern.
In particular, outlier quasi-continuous variation is usually disliked by players, but in order to confirm the change in advance notice effect, even if it is outlier quasi-variable variation, a variation display game based on a quasi-continuous variation pattern is executed. It becomes possible to expect, and it becomes possible to dispel the bad image of the player with respect to the quasi-continuous fluctuation.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described.
In addition, in the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the advance notice effect corresponding to the advance judgment result of the targeted start memory is executed while switching the start memory targeted for the advance notice effect from the old to the new one. Instead of the game machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the advance notice effect corresponding to the start determination result of the start memory is executed for all start memories. Therefore, hereinafter, parts having the same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different parts are mainly described.

[Preliminary judgment command reception processing]
In the second embodiment, a prior determination command reception process shown in FIG. 50 is performed instead of the prior determination command reception process shown in FIG.
In this prior determination command receiving process, when it is determined in step B110 that the special figure variation display game based on the pseudo-continuous variation pattern is being executed (step B110; Yes), the pseudo variation display start timing is reached. (Step B111).

  When it is determined in step B111 that it is the start timing of the pseudo variation display (step B111; Yes), the pre-production information in the reserved storage area (see FIG. 37 (c)) in the production control device 300. The value of all reserved storage areas in which (change pattern or advance notice effect) is set is acquired (step B201). Specifically, for example, when the start memory targeted for the advance notice effect is the first start memory, the “storage area 1” and “storage area 2” in the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area in the hold storage area If the predetermined information is stored in “Storage Area 3” and “Storage Area 4”, the value corresponding to “Storage Area 1” and the “Storage Area 2” are stored. Get the value corresponding to.

Next, in accordance with the notice change pattern corresponding to the acquired value of the reserved storage area, the value of the target execution effect area in the reserved storage area is updated (step B113), and the preliminary determination command receiving process is terminated.
That is, the prior notice effect means (effect control device 300) targets all start memories stored in the start memory means (game control device 100) when executing the variation display game based on the pseudo-variable variation pattern. The prior notice effect corresponding to the prior determination result is executed.

  Further, when it is determined in step B110 that the special figure variation display game based on the pseudo continuous variation pattern is not being executed (step B110; No), or when it is determined in step B111 that it is not the start timing of the pseudo variation display (step B110). In B111; No), the preliminary determination command reception process is terminated.

  Next, an example of the advance notice effect in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 51 and 52.

FIGS. 51 and 52 are examples of the advance notice effect (that is, the advance notice effect that is performed during the execution of the special figure change display game based on the pseudo continuous change pattern) that is performed when the electric support is not being performed (time saving state).
Specifically, FIG. 51 and FIG. 52 show a case where the result of the first special figure fluctuation display game is out of order, and “no electric support” is selected from the deviation fluctuation selection table (see FIG. 35A). FIG. 11 is an example of a screen displayed on the image display device 41 when the first special figure variation display game with the pseudo-continuous variation pattern of “pseudo 1” is executed.
On the screen, for example, as shown on the left side of FIG. 51 (a), in addition to the decorative special symbol composed of numbers, etc., the special figure 1 hold display image M1, the special figure 2 hold display image M2, and the notification pattern R Etc. are displayed.

  Selection pattern of “storage area 1” in the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area in the hold storage area (see FIG. 37C) in the effect control device 300 at the start of the first special figure variation display game “One change pattern 1” is stored in the area, “white” is stored in the execution effect area of the “storage area 1”, and “storage area 2” is selected as the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area It is assumed that “twice changing pattern 2” is stored in the pattern area and “white” is stored in the execution effect area of the “storage area 2”. Therefore, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 51 (a), two reserved memories m are displayed in the special figure 1 hold display image M1, and the colors of these two reserved memories m are both white.

When the first special figure variation display game is started, a pseudo variation display is first started as shown on the left side of FIG.
Next, as shown on the right side of FIG. 51 (b), for example, an indication indicating the execution of the advance notice effect (pre-reading effect), for example, an indication indicating the execution of the advance notice effect (for example, “Go”). "!") And an identification display for identifying the start memory (holding memory m) that is the subject of the advance notice effect (for example, an arrow indicating the reserved memory m that is the subject of the advance notice effect). Done.
In addition, in the left-side drawings such as FIG. 51B, the suggestion display and the identification display are omitted.
Here, in this embodiment, the advance notice effect corresponding to the advance determination result of the start memory is executed for all start memories. Therefore, in this case, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 51 (b), the reserved storage m that is the target of the advance notice effect is the reserved corresponding to the “storage area 1” of the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area. The memory m and the reserved memory m corresponding to the “storage area 2”.

And since the “one change pattern 1” is stored in the selection pattern area of “storage area 1” in the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area in the hold storage area in the production control device 300, The value of the execution effect area of “area 1” is updated from “white” to “blue” (see FIG. 37B). Accordingly, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 51C, the color of the reserved memory m corresponding to the “storage area 1” in the reserved memory m that is the target of the advance notice effect changes to blue.
In addition, since “2nd change pattern 2” is stored in the selection pattern area of “storage area 2” in the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area in the hold storage area in the production control device 300, The value of the execution effect area of “area 2” is updated from “white” to “blue” (see FIG. 37B). Accordingly, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 51C, the color of the reserved memory m corresponding to the “storage area 2” of the reserved memory m that is the target of the advance notice effect changes to blue.
Further, an effect suggesting the execution of the advance notice effect, specifically, for example, an indication of suggestion indicating the execution of the advance notice effect (for example, “OPEN !!”) or a predetermined display from the speakers 19a and 19b. A rising sound (for example, “pylon”) is output.
In the present embodiment, the production control device 300 is configured to output a predetermined rising sound from the speakers 19a, 19b if the color changes even in one of the plurality of reserved memories m. The output timing of the predetermined rising sound can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate.

  Next, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36), for example, as shown in FIG. 51 (d), one hold memory m displayed in the special figure 1 hold display image M1 is added. Is done. At this time, “change pattern 0” is stored in the selected pattern area of “storage area 3” in the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area in the hold storage area in the effect control device 300 and the “storage area 3”. It is assumed that “white” is stored in the execution effect area. Therefore, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 51 (d), the color of the reserved memory m added in the special figure 1 reserved display image M1 is white.

Then, for example, as shown on the left side of FIG. 51 (d), when the pseudo-continuous symbol (restart symbol) of the chance symbols G4 is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display), for example, shown on the left side of FIG. 52 (a). Thus, the variable display of each decorative special symbol is resumed.
Next, an effect suggesting the execution of the advance notice effect, specifically, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. An identification display for identifying the reserved storage m is displayed.
Here, in this embodiment, the advance notice effect corresponding to the advance determination result of the start memory is executed for all start memories. Therefore, in this case, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 52 (a), the reserved storage m that is the target of the advance notice effect is the reserved corresponding to “storage area 1” in the special figure 1 reserved (start) storage area. There are three storages, a storage m corresponding to “storage area 2” and a storage m corresponding to “storage area 3”.

Then, in the selection pattern area of “storage area 1” in the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area in the hold storage area in the effect control device 300, “single change pattern 1” is stored. Since the value of the execution effect area of “blue” is “blue”, the value of the execution effect area of the “storage area 1” is not updated (see FIG. 37B). Therefore, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 52 (b), the color of the reserved memory m that is the target of the advance notice effect remains blue.
In addition, since “2nd change pattern 2” is stored in the selection pattern area of “storage area 2” in the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area in the hold storage area in the production control device 300, The value of the execution effect area of “area 2” is updated from “blue” to “red” (see FIG. 37B). Accordingly, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 52 (b), the color of the reserved memory m corresponding to the “storage area 2” of the reserved memory m that is the target of the advance notice effect changes to red.
In addition, since “change pattern 0” is stored in the selection pattern area of “storage area 3” in the special figure 1 hold (start) storage area in the hold storage area in the production control device 300, the “storage area 3” The value of the execution effect area of “” is not updated and remains “white”. Therefore, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 52B, the color of the reserved memory m corresponding to the “storage area 3” in the reserved memory m that is the target of the advance notice effect remains white.
In addition, an effect suggesting the execution of the advance notice effect, specifically, an indication of suggestion indicating the execution of the advance notice effect, or the output of a predetermined rising sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, for example, are performed.
Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 52 (c), the result of the first special figure variation display game is displayed on the image display device 41.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, the prior notice effect means (effect control device 300) is stored in the start storage means (game control device 100) when the variable display game based on the pseudo continuous change pattern is executed. For all the start memories that are present, the advance notice effect corresponding to the start determination result of the start memories is executed.

That is, since the advance notice effect is executed for all the start memories stored in the start storage means (game control device 100), the fluctuation display game based on the pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern is not easily executed, or the pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern Even if the execution probability of the variable display game is set to be low, it is possible to execute a prior notice effect relating to more start-up memories.
In addition, the number of executions of the variable display game based on the pseudo-continuous variation pattern and the number of pseudo variation displays are smaller than in the case where the preliminary announcement effect is executed while switching the start memories to be subjected to the advance notice effect one by one. Since the advance notice effect can be executed for all start memories, it is effective when there are many start memories. In particular, when there are many start-up memories, a short variation time can be easily selected, and the number of executions of the variation display game by the pseudo continuous variation pattern and the number of pseudo variation displays are also effective.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment as a gaming machine, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It can be applied to all gaming machines that use this game ball. It can also be applied to slot machines.

  Further, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

For example, the method of the advance notice effect of the first embodiment (specifically, the start memory targeted for the advance notice effect is switched from the old one to the new one, and the start determination result of the subject start memory is dealt with. The method of executing the advance notice effect) and the advance notice effect method of the second embodiment (specifically, for all start memories, the advance notice effect corresponding to the start determination result of the start memory is executed). It is also possible to configure the method to be used properly according to a predetermined condition.
Specifically, for example, in the normal state in which the probability state is notified, the advance notice effect is executed by the method of the first embodiment, and in the case of an ambiguous state in which the probability state is not notified, the second embodiment. It is also possible to configure so as to execute the advance notice effect by the above method. In this case, if the probability state is a high probability state in the case of an ambiguous state, there is a possibility that it is possible to avoid wasting a game ball.

10 gaming machine 41 image display device (display device)
41a Display surface 51 Special figure 1 display (display device)
52 Special Figure 2 Display (Display Device)
100 gaming control device (starting storage means, prior determination means, specific game state generation means)
300 effect control device (advance notice effect means (notice pattern determination means, advance notice change means), variable display execution means, display control means (background switching display means, symbol switching display means (appearance position setting means (first position setting means) , Second position setting means)), three-dimensional variation display means), assist image display means, and accessory conversion means)
G1 background image G2 reach design (reach design image)
G3 jackpot symbol (specific symbol image)
G4 Chance design (specific design image)
G5 detachment symbol (non-specific symbol image)
M1 special figure 1 hold display image (assist image)
M2 special figure 2 hold display image (assist image)
T Shielding (movable)

Claims (2)

Start storage means capable of extracting determination information based on winning of a game ball to the start area and storing a plurality of identification information in a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the variation A display device capable of displaying a display game and a start memory display corresponding to the start memory,
In the gaming machine that executes the variable display game based on the start-up memory and generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the variable display game has a special result,
The start area includes a first start area and a second start area,
A first start memory is stored as the start memory based on a game ball winning in the first start area, and a first variation display game is executed based on the first start memory,
A second starting memory is stored as the starting memory based on a game ball winning in the second starting area, and a second variation display game is executed based on the second starting memory;
Pre-determination means capable of pre-determining the determination information of the first start memory stored in the start storage means before executing the first variation display game based on the first start memory;
A start memory display mode that changes a display mode of the start memory display that is a pre-notice effect corresponding to the pre-judgment effect among a plurality of predetermined pre-notice effects based on a prior determination result of the prior determination unit. A prior notice effect means capable of executing a change effect;
The first fluctuation pattern is a normal fluctuation pattern that performs one fluctuation display based on one first start memory stored in the start memory means, or a pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern that repeats a pseudo fluctuation display based on one first start memory. Fluctuation display executing means capable of executing a fluctuation display game,
The prior notice effect means, when there are a plurality of first start memories stored in the start storage means at the time of execution of the first change display game by the pseudo continuous change pattern, the pseudo change display. The start memory display mode change effect corresponding to the preliminary determination result of the plurality of first start memories among the plurality of first start memories can be simultaneously executed during the execution of
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the start memory display mode change effect enables notification of an expected degree of occurrence of the special gaming state. The pre announcement attraction means, even if the first start memory a previously stored KiHajime dynamic memory means during the execution of a pseudo continuous variation pattern according to the first variable display games and run against the start memory display form changing effect 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the start memory display mode change effect can be executed during execution of the first change display game based on the pseudo continuous change pattern.

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