JP5890616B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention executes a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area, and gives a predetermined game to the player based on the special result of the variable display game. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that gives value.

  Conventional gaming machines are configured to be communicable with other gaming machines, and if a big hit or specific reach occurs in any of the gaming machines that can communicate with each other, the game in which the big hit has occurred When a specific control information is transmitted to another gaming machine in the machine and the specific control information is received, a character or message indicating that a big hit or the like has occurred in any gaming machine in the gaming machine that has received the specific control information. Some are configured to be displayed. As a result, even a gaming machine in which no big hit or the like has occurred can have a sense of expectation for the big hit (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-81266 A

  However, the gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1 simply notifies the other gaming machine that a special gaming event such as a big hit has occurred in any gaming machine. Therefore, there is no influence on the result of the gaming machine in which no big hit or the like has occurred. Also, even if the occurrence of a big hit in another person's gaming machine is notified, it does not have any meaning to the player unless a big hit occurs in his own gaming machine. Furthermore, for a player who has played a game with a gaming machine that has not been hit for a long period of time, it is highly considered that the notification of the occurrence of a jackpot on another player's gaming machine may be harmful to the game. It was supposed to attenuate the interest of the game.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a player a sense of expectation regardless of whether or not a gaming event has occurred. .

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area is executed, and a predetermined game value is given to the player based on the special result of the variable display game In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state,
Information communication means for enabling information communication with other gaming machines;
Start winning storage means for extracting a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area and storing the predetermined number as an upper limit as start memory for executing the variable display game;
Pre-determining means for determining the predetermined random number stored as the starting memory in the starting winning memory means before the start of the variable display game based on the starting memory;
When the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined determination result, effect information transmission means capable of transmitting effect information related to the determination result to another gaming machine via the information communication means;
Effect information receiving means capable of receiving the effect information transmitted by the effect information transmitting means of another gaming machine via the information communication means;
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect based on the effect information performed between the gaming machines capable of communicating with each other when the effect information receiving means receives the effect information;
During execution of the specific effect, when the start memory the judgment result of said pre-judging means to the start winning storage means becomes the predetermined judgment result is stored, the effect is produced for the specific effect of running And a changeable presentation mode changing means.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a random number is extracted in which the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined determination result in any one of the gaming machines that can communicate with each other, the determination result Production (specific production) can be executed in each gaming machine. Therefore, it does not execute an effect related to a gaming event that has occurred in another gaming machine, but instead executes an effect related to the determination result of the prior determination means in any of the gaming machines that can communicate with each other. There may be a case where the effect is an effect related to the determination result of the prior determination means of the game machine. Therefore, the player of the own game machine is interested in the specific performance and does not harm the player of the own game machine. Is possible.
In addition, since a specific effect is executed between gaming machines that can communicate with each other, it is possible to give many players a sense of expectation.
In addition, when the start memory that is a predetermined determination result is stored during execution of the specific effect, the effect mode of the specific effect being executed can be changed, so that a higher effect that keeps the expectation alive can be achieved. It is possible to execute a specific performance to be played.

According to the present invention, when a random number whose result of the determination by the prior determination unit is a predetermined determination result is extracted from any one of the gaming machines that can communicate with each other, an effect (specific effect) regarding the determination result is extracted. ) Can be executed in each gaming machine. Therefore, it does not execute an effect related to a gaming event that has occurred in another gaming machine, but instead executes an effect related to the determination result of the prior determination means in any of the gaming machines that can communicate with each other. There may be a case where the effect is an effect related to the determination result of the prior determination means of the game machine. Therefore, the player of the own game machine is interested in the specific performance and does not harm the player of the own game machine. Is possible.

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 configuration in the case of performing wired communication with an effect control device of another gaming machine, (A) is a diagram showing an example of a configuration in the case of performing unidirectional communication, (B) is performing bidirectional communication It is a figure which shows an example of a structure in the case. It is a figure for demonstrating the communication range of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the 1st main process performed by an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart for explaining an example of overall control gaming machine processing executed by the effect control device. It is a flowchart for explaining an example of the effect initial information setting process executed by the effect control device. It is a flowchart for explaining an example of the dependent control gaming machine processing executed by the effect control device. (A) is a figure for demonstrating an event generation command, (B) is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the internal event alerting | reporting start process performed by an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart for explaining an example of an internal event notification end process executed by the effect control device. It is a flowchart for explaining an example of an external event notification start process executed by the effect control device. It is a flowchart for explaining an example of an external event notification end process executed by the effect control device. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect in a display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating a response list. It is a figure for demonstrating a character display mode setting table. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of a specific alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of a specific alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of a specific alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the other game machine information storage area. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the process during the fluctuation | variation performed by an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the fluctuation pattern information setting process performed by an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart for explaining an example of fanfare processing executed by the effect control device. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the process in round performed by the production control apparatus. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the interval process performed by an effect control apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the Peltier device device with which the game machine in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment is provided. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structural example of the control system of the game machine in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows another example of a structural example of the control system of the game machine in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the 1st main process performed by the presentation control apparatus in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the heat_generation | fever aspect of the Peltier device in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the ending process performed by the presentation control apparatus in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating another example of the ending process performed by the presentation control apparatus in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the process in round performed by the presentation control apparatus in the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating another example of the process in round performed by the presentation control apparatus in the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the other game machine information storage area in the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating another example of the process in round performed by the presentation control apparatus in the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the external effect setting process performed by the effect control apparatus in the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the process during the fluctuation | variation performed by the presentation control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the specific prefetch effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the specific prefetching effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the specific prefetching effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the specific prefetching effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the internal event alerting | reporting start process performed by the presentation control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the external event alerting | reporting start process performed by the presentation control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the 1st main process performed by the presentation control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the specific effect execution process performed by the effect control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure in the case of performing wired communication between the production | presentation control apparatuses of the other game machine in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the mobile specific prefetching effect in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the mobile specific prefetching effect in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the internal event alerting | reporting start process performed by the presentation control apparatus in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the external event alerting | reporting start process performed by the presentation control apparatus in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating another example of the external event alerting | reporting start process performed by the presentation control apparatus in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows another example of a structure in the case of performing wired communication between the production | presentation control apparatuses of the other game machine in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production example of the mobile specific prefetching effect in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production example of the mobile specific prefetching effect in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production example of the mobile specific prefetching effect in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production example of the mobile specific prefetching effect in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production example of the mobile specific prefetching effect in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production example of the mobile specific prefetching effect in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production example of the mobile specific prefetching effect in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production example of the mobile specific prefetching effect in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production example of the mobile specific prefetching effect in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production example of the mobile specific prefetching effect in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production example of the mobile specific prefetching effect in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production example of the mobile specific alerting | reporting effect which applied the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production example of the mobile specific alerting | reporting effect which applied the modification of 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.

  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). Further, 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) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do. 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 a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.

  The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). A plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, a background image that enhances the effect, and the like are displayed in an area (display area) in which an image of the display screen can be displayed. On the display screen of the 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.

  A start winning opening 36 is provided below the center case 40 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a game ball easily flows into the upper portion by opening a reverse “C” shape at the top. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting into a state and having a second start winning port is disposed inside.

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).
That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning port 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 gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator), an error indicator (third gaming state indicator) for displaying an error in which the jackpot probability state is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, A round number display for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of opening / closing of the special variable winning device 38) is provided.

  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 decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the 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. When the result of the game is “big hit”, 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, a number such as “3” or “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 hold 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 becomes the variation start condition (starting condition) of the special figure 1 display 51. To do. 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 start memory number (= hold number) of the second start prize opening (ordinary variable prize device 37) which becomes the fluctuation start condition (start condition) of the special figure 2 indicator 52, as shown in FIG. Display in the same way as the hold indicator.

  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, when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the error indicator is turned off, and when the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turn on the lamp.

  For example, the round number indicator turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 15 rounds) when the big hit occurs. The round number indicator may be a 7 segment type indicator.

  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 changing 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, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure 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 usual figure variation display game is a usual figure identification result, the pair of movable members 37b of the ordinary fluctuation winning device 37 is released for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). Open. 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, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted 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).
That is, the game control device 100 extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variation winning device 37), and is predetermined as start memory that becomes the right to execute the variable display game. It functions as a start winning storage means for storing the number at the upper limit.

  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 storage display section (not shown in FIG. 1 hold display, special figure 2 hold display) 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 receives the special prize 1 display 51 (variation display device) or the special figure 2 display 52 (variation display) based on the winning winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37, or the starting memory thereof. The first or second special figure variation display game is played on the device.
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 fluctuation display game is executed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed in correspondence with each special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41 (fluctuation display device). It has come to be.
As a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit state) ) Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  For example, in the decorative special figure variation display game in the display device 41, the decoration special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above is first changed into the left fluctuation display region (first special symbol), the right variation display region (second special display) In each of the symbols) and the middle variation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed in a varying manner (high-speed variation) 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 display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol 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. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable 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 or 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 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. A micro switch having a mechanical contact is used for the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like. be able to.

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 section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 is included. 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 includes 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 generation unit 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 embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

  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 constitutes a control means for comprehensively controlling the game. Specifically, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.

  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 fluctuation pattern table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is lost, and a big hit / small hit fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit or small hit. 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. And, for example, a state in which a variable display by a plurality of variable display areas is maintained (so-called full rotation reach) while maintaining a state in which special result forms are aligned. 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 productions, and the possibility that a special result mode is derived (different reliability) includes normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 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 <premier 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 when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). 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 gaming microcomputer 111 generates a jackpot determination random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol, a hit determination random number for the common figure variation display game, and the like. And a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and the update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 It has a clock generator.

  Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the start port switch monitoring process or the special figure routine process in the special figure game process. 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.

  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.

  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. An interface which is connected to the switches 35a to 35n and the count switch 38a and receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. A chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. 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 from the gaming control device 100 (main board) via the relay board 70, a test firing test (not shown). It is supplied to the device. 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 detects that a signal from a micro switch or the like is input, and detects negative logic, that is, 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 input to the output unit 130 in order to prevent a signal from being 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 connected to the anode terminal, and a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 are provided. It has been. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  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 external information signal supplied to the external device such as the management device from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the external information A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the terminal 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 external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that 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 production control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) as with the game microcomputer 111, and a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1st CPU 311. , VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312 and various melody and sound effects are reproduced from the speakers 19a and 19b. The sound source LSI 314 for controlling the sound output is provided.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images and video data, and an audio ROM 324 storing audio data is connected to the tone generator LSI 314. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 about the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, a serial system is used between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 313a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 313b, a signal conversion circuit 313c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30. In addition, the VDP 313 notifies the video control microcomputer 312 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 312 receives from the main control microcomputer 311 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data by the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 uses a CPU that is faster or more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 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 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 the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 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 transmitted from the game control device 100. Fluctuation start command, start opening winning effect command, starting opening winning effect design command, customer waiting demo command, fanfare command, probability information command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 A variation stop command, a big hit end command, an error designation command, etc. are received as an effect control command signal. 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. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, frame decoration device 18) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided, and a frame error having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the front frame 12 A frame error LED control circuit 338 for driving and controlling the lamp 46, and a board effect device 44 provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40) (for example, movable to enhance the effect effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41) A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for controlling the driving of an accessory, a frame effect device 45 (for example, provided on the front frame 12) The frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the motor, etc.) is provided for the moving lights 16 is operated. These control circuits 332 to 335 and 338 for driving and controlling lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

  In addition, 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 that detects 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 the 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 provided with a wireless communication circuit 350 for performing wireless communication with other gaming machines 10.
In addition, the effect control device 300 includes a communication strength setting switch 351 for setting the communication strength of the game machine, a machine number setting switch 352 for setting the machine number of the game machine, and an installation area of the game machine. An installation area setting switch 353 for setting, a business time setting switch 354 for setting the business hours of the game hall in which the game machine is installed, the central control game machine (described later) or the subordinate control game machine A MASTER (parent / child) setting switch 355 for setting to (described later), an RTC (real-time clock) 356 for keeping the current time, and the like are provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. In addition to DC12V for driving the display device 41 made up of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the power monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates 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) 312, the DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or 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 apparatus 400 includes a main control microcomputer 311, a video control microcomputer 312, a VDP 313, a sound source LSI 314, control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps and motors, speakers, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b, which are set in a reset state. In this embodiment, a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 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 this normal map change 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 prize 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, based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the start port 1 switch 36a provided in the start winning port 36, the start winning (starting memory) is stored in the RAM 111C or the like, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure variation is stored. A random hit value for determining the big hit of the display game 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 variable display game is performed.
In addition, the start memory is stored in the RAM 111C or the like 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 second special figure variable 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 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 display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game.
Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a 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 big hit. 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, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening, or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1) from the opening of the big winning opening. A control (cycle) in which a grand prize opening is opened until one of the following conditions is achieved, and this is repeated (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 or 2 times). Play).
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 probability change state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
This probability variation state is a state (high probability state) in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, regardless of which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game results in a certain variation state. Both display games are in a probable state.
In other words, the game control device 100 has a normal probability state after the end of the special game state (big hit state), and a high probability state in which the probability of occurrence of the special game state (big hit state) is higher than the normal probability state. It functions as a probability state setting means capable of setting any one of the probability states.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-mentioned normal-variable display game is controlled to be the second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second), As a result, the number of times of opening the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. 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 release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but the number of opening times of the normal variable winning game device 37 for two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening.

It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state.
As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  In addition, the time variation operation state of the probability variation state, the normal variation display game, and the normal variation prize winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated. Is possible.

  Next, the communication between the effect control devices 300 (inter-sub-communication) characterized by the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment and the specific notification effect for notifying an event that has occurred in another gaming machine 10 will be described.

In the present embodiment, the effect control device 300 includes a wireless communication circuit 350, and is configured to be able to perform wireless communication with the effect control device 300 of another gaming machine 10. .
In addition, when a predetermined event (for example, a big hit) occurs in the own gaming machine (referred to as “gaming machine X” for convenience), the effect control device 300 is another gaming machine 10 (“gaming machine Y” for convenience). Communication) with the effect control device 300, and a notification that a predetermined event has occurred. In response to the notification, the effect control device 300 of the gaming machine Y executes a specific notification effect for notifying an event that has occurred in the gaming machine X by a display on the display device 41 or the like. It is configured.
Thereby, the player of the gaming machine Y recognizes that an event has occurred in another gaming machine 10 (gaming machine X) by looking at the display screen of the display device 41 included in the gaming machine Y (gaming machine Y). can do. In addition, the player of the gaming machine X confirms the specific notification effect regarding the event occurring in the own gaming machine (gaming machine X) by looking at the display screen of the display device 41 provided in the other gaming machine (gaming machine Y). can do.

Note that the communication method of the communication between the effect control devices 300 is not limited to the wireless communication method, and may be a wired communication method. In this case, for example, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the effect control device 300 includes an input port 360a and an output port 360b for wired communication instead of the wireless communication circuit 350. Here, FIG. 5A illustrates an example of performing unidirectional communication, and FIG. 5B illustrates an example of performing bidirectional communication.
In addition, when performing wired communication with the effect control device 300 of another gaming machine 10, each gaming machine installed within a predetermined range as shown in FIG. 5 (A) or FIG. 5 (B). 10 is connected in a ring shape and is configured to communicate with the effect control device 300 of the adjacent gaming machine 10, but is not limited thereto. For example, as shown in FIG. 48, each gaming machine 10 installed within a predetermined range is connected in a star shape (spoke shape) via a repeater (not shown) and installed within the predetermined range. It is also possible to configure so that communication can be performed with the effect control device 300 of each gaming machine 10 that is being used.

When communication between the effect control devices 300 is performed by wireless communication, the wireless communication circuit 350 functions as an information communication unit that enables information communication with other gaming machines 10.
Further, when the communication between the effect control devices 300 is performed by wired communication, the input port 360 a and the output port 360 b function as information communication means that enables information communication with other gaming machines 10.

  The communication range of the effect control device 300 is arbitrary, and may be, for example, a game island unit. However, when considering a specific notification effect related to an event occurring in the own gaming machine (gaming machine X) by looking at the display screen of the display device 41 included in another gaming machine (gaming machine Y), for example, As shown by a broken line in FIG. 6, it is preferable that the presentation control devices 300 of the gaming machines 10 arranged along the same path can communicate with each other. Further, when the display screen of the display device 41 included in the other gaming machines 10 is difficult to see even between the gaming machines 10 arranged along the same path, such as when the path is long, for example, as shown by a solid line in FIG. It is also possible to set the communication range narrower. Of the gaming machines 10 installed along the same aisle (or may be all gaming machines 10 installed in the same game hall or gaming machines 10 installed on the same gaming island). It is possible to configure communication between the effect control devices 300 of the gaming machine 10 of the same manufacturer, or to enable communication between the effect control devices 300 of the gaming machine 10 of the same model. It is also possible to configure.

  Then, for example, a game shop clerk operates the MASTER (parent / child) setting switch 355 to install each gaming machine 10 installed within a predetermined range (for example, arranged along the same passage), that is, Any one of the gaming machines 10 with which the effect control devices 300 can communicate with each other is set as a general control gaming machine, and the others are set as subordinate control gaming machines.

  Hereinafter, control in the effect control device 300 that performs such communication between the effect control devices 300 and the specific notification effect will be described. As described above, the effect control device 300 includes the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control under the control of the main control microcomputer 311.

[1st main processing]
The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 performs the 1st main process shown in FIG.
In the 1st main process, 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 S1), the RAM is cleared to 0 (step S2), and a CPU initialization process for initializing the CPU is executed (step S3).
Next, an initial value of RAM is set (step S4), random number initialization processing for initializing random numbers is executed (step S5), various interrupt timers are started (step S6), and interrupts are permitted (step S6). S7).

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 S8), and an effect button input process for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 is executed (step S9). ).

  Next, a game control command analysis process is executed (step S10). 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 command for a scene control process to be described later is determined. Perform the process of sorting.

  Next, a test mode process, which is a process related to a test mode for testing the display device 41, the speakers 19a and 19b, the panel decoration device 42, the frame decoration device 18, the panel effect device 44, the frame effect device 45, etc., is executed ( Step S11). When the test mode is set to the test mode, the subsequent game processing is not performed. However, in the test mode, display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, light emission of the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18, operation of the panel effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45, and the like are performed. In such a case, control is performed in a process for controlling these (steps S20 to S22 described later). The test mode is terminated when the game machine is turned off.

Next, a first scene control process related to the control of the game effect is executed (step S12).
Next, in the gaming machine 10 set in the overall control gaming machine, overall control gaming machine processing for performing various information settings, external communication settings, and the like is executed (step S13).
Next, in the gaming machine 10 set as the dependent control gaming machine, a dependent control gaming machine process for setting various information based on the setting information from the overall control gaming machine is executed (step S14).

Next, based on a command from the game control device 100, an internal event notification start process for setting information for starting the corresponding notification is executed (step S15). In addition, the display on the display device 41 for performing the corresponding notification, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the light emission of the LED of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18, the panel effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 The operation and the like are controlled in a process for controlling them (steps S20 to S22 described later).
Next, based on an end command from the game control device 100, an internal event notification end process for setting information for ending the corresponding notification is executed (step S16).
Next, an external event notification start process for notifying an event is executed based on the notification information from another gaming machine 10 (step S17).
Next, an external event notification ending process for ending the event notification is executed based on the notification end information from the other gaming machines 10 (step S18).

Next, an effect command editing process for editing a command output to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 is executed (step S19).
Next, a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speakers (the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b) is executed (step S20), and the decoration control process for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18 is performed. Is executed (step S21), and a motor / SOL control process for controlling the motors and solenoids of the board effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 is executed (step S22).
Next, a random number update process for updating a random number that determines details of the variation mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is executed (step S23), an external communication process is performed (step S24), and the process returns to step S8.

[General control gaming machine processing]
Next, the overall control gaming machine process (step S13) in the first main process (FIG. 7) will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of overall control gaming machine processing.
The overall control gaming machine process is communicable in the gaming machine 10 set as the overall control gaming machine when the overall control gaming machine is turned on (or may be at every predetermined time). The number of subordinate control gaming machines of the same model is identified from among the subordinate control gaming machines, and default production information is provided to the general control gaming machine and the subordinate control gaming machine of the same model based on the specified number of installed gaming machines. It is a process to set.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the overall control gaming machine process is started, the effect control device 300 first determines whether or not the own gaming machine is set as the overall control gaming machine (step S31).
When it is determined in step S31 that the own gaming machine is not set as the overall control gaming machine (step S31; N), that is, when the own gaming machine is set as the dependent control gaming machine, the overall control gaming machine End machine processing.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S31 that the own gaming machine is set as the overall control gaming machine (step S31; Y), it is determined whether or not the number specifying condition is satisfied (step S32). Specifically, if the overall control gaming machine process is the first overall control gaming machine process executed after the game machine is turned on, it is determined that the number specifying condition is satisfied.

If it is determined in step S32 that the number specifying condition is not satisfied (step S32; N), that is, the overall control gaming machine process executed after the game machine is turned on before the overall control gaming machine process is executed. If there is, the process proceeds to step S35.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S32 that the number specifying condition is satisfied (step S32; Y), that is, the first overall control gaming machine process executed after the overall gaming machine process is turned on. If so, a response request (including the machine number of the own game machine (overall control game machine)) to the subordinate control game machine of the same model is set in the external communication buffer (step S33). Thereby, in the external communication process (step S24) of the 1st main process (FIG. 7), the response request is transmitted as external communication information to another gaming machine 10 (subordinate control gaming machine).

Next, a response waiting timer is set (step S34).
Next, it is determined whether or not a response is waiting (step S35). Specifically, when the response waiting timer is set, it is determined that the response is waiting.

If it is determined in step S35 that the response is not waiting (step S35; N), that is, if the response waiting timer is not set, the overall control gaming machine process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S35 that the response is waiting (step S35; Y), that is, if the response waiting timer is set, a request response from another gaming machine 10 (subordinate control gaming machine). It is determined whether or not the slave control gaming machine process (see step S65 of FIG. 10) has been received (step S36).

If it is determined in step S36 that a request response from another gaming machine 10 has not been received (step S36; N), the process proceeds to step S39.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S36 that a request response from another gaming machine 10 has been received (step S36; Y), information regarding the gaming machine 10 that has transmitted the request response included in the received request response. (Specifically, the communication strength and character information of the gaming machine 10 that has transmitted the request response) and information for identifying the gaming machine 10 that has transmitted the request response (specifically, the request response is transmitted. And the registration number added to the response list (step S37).

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a part of the response list.
In the response list, for example, as shown in FIG. 16, the character information of the gaming machine 10 that has transmitted the request response, information for identifying the gaming machine 10 (specifically, model and name), and illustration Is omitted, but the communication strength of the gaming machine 10 is registered in association with each other.
In the response list shown in FIG. 16, the model and name of the gaming machine 10 (such as “model A-gaming machine A”) are registered as information for identifying the gaming machine 10. It is not limited. For example, as information for identifying the gaming machine 10, the machine number of the gaming machine 10 (for example, “030”) may be registered, and both the model and name of the gaming machine 10 and the machine number May be registered.

Next, the same model number counter is updated by +1 (step S38).
Next, it is checked whether the response waiting timer has expired (step S39), and it is determined whether the response waiting timer has expired (step S40).

If it is determined in step S40 that the response waiting timer has not expired (step S40; N), the overall control gaming machine process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S40 that the response waiting timer has expired (step S40; Y), the number of subordinate control gaming machines of the same model is determined based on the same model number counter (step S41). .

  Next, an effect initial information setting process is executed (step S42), and the overall control gaming machine process is terminated. In step S42, in addition to executing the production initial information setting process, or instead of executing the production initial information setting process, the overall control gaming machine such as a mode change or a change to a predetermined production state with a limited time is given. It is also possible to configure so as to set a common effect change between the slave control machine and the subordinate control gaming machine.

  In the present embodiment, it is configured to determine whether or not the own gaming machine is set as the overall control gaming machine in step S31. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in step S31, it is determined whether or not the own gaming machine is set as a dependent control gaming machine, and when it is determined that the gaming machine is set as a dependent control gaming machine, the overall control gaming machine processing is terminated. If it is determined that the subordinate control gaming machine is not set, it is also possible to configure to move to step S32.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in step S32, it is determined that the number specifying condition is satisfied when the overall control gaming machine process is the first overall control gaming machine process executed after power-on of the own gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous determination (that is, whether or not the number specifying condition is satisfied), it may be determined that the number specifying condition is satisfied. Is possible. In this case, a response request can be transmitted to another gaming machine 10 (subordinate control gaming machine) every predetermined time.

[Production initial information setting process]
Next, the effect initial information setting process (step S42) in the above-described overall control gaming machine process (FIG. 8) will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect initial information setting process.
In the production initial information setting process, in the gaming machine 10 set as the overall control gaming machine, information for setting default production information for the subordinate gaming machine of the same model is set in the external communication buffer. This is a process of setting similar effect information (that is, default effect information) for the overall control gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the production initial information setting process is started, the production control device 300 first has a gaming machine 10 that has transmitted a request response among subordinate control gaming machines of the same model (that is, is in operation). Initial setting information indicating that a default display mode (specifically, display mode A) is set as an initial setting of a character display mode based on the character information, etc. Is acquired (step S51).
Specifically, for example, the production control device 300 of the overall control gaming machine acquires character information and the like registered in the response list from the response list (see FIG. 16). Thereby, the character information of the gaming machine 10 that has transmitted the request response can be acquired.

Next, the effect information (character information and the like) and the initial setting information acquired in step S51 and information (specifically, the machine number and the like) for identifying the subordinate control gaming machine registered in the response list. Based on this, an effect setting request is generated (step S52).
Specifically, the information for identifying the gaming machine 10 that has transmitted the request response and the production information including the character information of the gaming machine 10 and the initial setting information are associated with each gaming machine 10 to produce the production. Generate a configuration request.

  Next, the effect setting request generated in step S52 is set in the external communication buffer (step S53). Thus, in the external communication process (step S24) of the 1st main process (FIG. 7), the effect setting request is transmitted as external communication information to another gaming machine 10 (subordinate control gaming machine).

Next, the character information of the game machine is specified (step S54).
Next, in the character display mode setting table stored in the game machine, display mode A (that is, the default display mode) is set as the character display mode based on the character information specified in step S54 (step S55). .
FIG. 17 shows an example of a part of the character display mode setting table. The character display mode setting table is a table that stores each display mode of characters that can be set in the gaming machine 10 of the same model, and is stored in advance in each gaming machine 10, for example.

  In this embodiment, the display mode of the character changes according to the number of consecutive big hits as shown in FIG. Therefore, for example, when another gaming machine 10 (referred to as “gaming machine Y” for convenience) reports the number of consecutive big hits of gaming machine Y to its own gaming machine (referred to as “gaming machine X” for convenience), Based on the notification, the machine X displays from the character display mode setting table stored in the gaming machine X as a character display mode based on the character information of the gaming machine Y according to the number of consecutive big hits in the gaming machine Y. It becomes possible to acquire an aspect.

  Next, with reference to the character display mode setting table stored in the game machine, effect information (here, default effect information) including the character information of the game machine is set as display information (step S56). The production initial information setting process ends. Thereby, the character of the display mode A can be displayed on the display device 41 as a character based on the character information of the game machine (that is, a character set in the game machine).

In the present embodiment, character information is assigned to each gaming machine 10 in advance, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, when the number of dependent control gaming machines of the same model is determined in step S41, the production control device 300 of the overall control gaming machine selects character information to be assigned to the overall control gaming machine and each dependent control gaming machine. It is also possible to configure as described above. In this case, since the character information is not allocated to the dependent control gaming machine at the time when the dependent control gaming machine transmits the request response, the gaming machine that has transmitted the request response to the response list created based on the request response. As information relating to 10, the character information of the gaming machine 10 cannot be registered. Therefore, in this case, for example, when the overall control gaming machine presentation control device 300 selects character information to be assigned to the overall control gaming machine and each subordinate control gaming machine, a list as shown in FIG. 16 is created. In step S51, character information and the like of each dependent control gaming machine registered in the list is acquired from the created list. In step S54, based on the created list, Or character information of a control gaming machine).

[Subordinate control machine processing]
Next, the dependent control gaming machine process (step S14) in the first main process (FIG. 7) will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the dependent control gaming machine process.
The dependent control gaming machine process manages the number of dependent control gaming machines of the same model in the gaming machine 10 set as the dependent controlling gaming machine in response to a response request from the controlling central gaming machine. This is a process for setting a request response to be used in the external communication buffer and setting default effect information for the dependent control gaming machine according to the setting information from the general control gaming machine after the number is specified.
Note that the gaming machine 10 set as the dependent control gaming machine not only sets the production information according to the setting information from the general control gaming machine, but also every time a predetermined event occurs in the dependent controlling gaming machine. It is configured to be able to perform the effect changing process independently.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the dependent control gaming machine process is started, the effect control device 300 first determines whether or not the own gaming machine is set as the dependent controlling gaming machine (step S61).
If it is determined in step S61 that the game machine is not set as a subordinate control game machine (step S61; N), that is, if the game machine is set as a general control game machine, the subordinate control game is set. End machine processing.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S61 that the game machine is set as a subordinate control game machine (step S61; Y), a response request from the overall control game machine (overall control game machine processing (FIG. 8)). (See step S33) is received (step S62).

If it is determined in step S62 that a response request from the overall control gaming machine has not been received (step S62; N), the process proceeds to step S66.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S62 that a response request from the overall control gaming machine has been received (step S62; Y), a model based on the model information included in the response request from the overall control gaming machine (ie, overall control). It is checked whether the model of the control gaming machine) and the model of the own gaming machine are the same model (step S63), and it is determined whether they are the same model (step S64).

If it is determined in step S64 that they are not the same model (step S64; N), the process proceeds to step S66.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S64 that they are of the same model (step S64; Y), a request response (own game machine (subordinate control game machine) to the gaming machine 10 (overall control game machine) that has transmitted the response request. ) (Including the machine number of the general control gaming machine, etc.) in the external communication buffer (step S65). Accordingly, in the external communication process (step S24) of the 1st main process (FIG. 7), the request response is transmitted as external communication information to another gaming machine 10 (such as a general control gaming machine).

Next, it is determined whether or not an effect setting request (see step S53 of the effect initial information setting process (FIG. 9)) from the overall control gaming machine has been received (step S66).
If it is determined in step S66 that an effect setting request from the overall control gaming machine has not been received (step S66; N), the dependent control gaming machine process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S66 that an effect setting request from the overall control gaming machine has been received (step S66; Y), a model based on the model information included in the effect setting request from the overall control gaming machine (ie, It is checked whether the model of the general control gaming machine) and the model of the own gaming machine are the same model (step S67), and it is determined whether or not they are the same model (step S68).

If it is determined in step S68 that they are not of the same model (step S68; N), the dependent control gaming machine process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S68 that they are the same model (step S68; Y), the overall control gaming machine is referred to with reference to the effect setting table (character display mode setting table) stored in the game machine. The production information corresponding to the production setting request from is specified (step S69). Specifically, from the production setting request from the overall control gaming machine, the production information (character information, etc.) associated with the information for identifying the own gaming machine, the initial setting information, and the like are acquired. Then, based on the acquired presentation information and the initial setting information, etc., as the display mode of the character set in the game machine, the display setting table (character display mode setting table) stored in the game machine, Display mode A (that is, the default display mode) is set.

  Next, the specified effect information (that is, default effect information) is set as display information (step S70), and the dependent control gaming machine process is ended. Thereby, the character of the display mode A can be displayed on the display device 41 as the character set in the game machine.

When default effect information is set as display information in step S56 of the effect initial information setting process (FIG. 9) and step S70 of the dependent control gaming machine process (FIG. 10), the character set in the game machine The character of the display mode A can be displayed on the display device 41 of the game machine.
Specifically, in the overall control gaming machine, when the default production information is set as display information in step S56 of the production initial information setting process (FIG. 9), it is displayed as the character set in the own gaming machine. The character of aspect A can be displayed on the display device 41 of the game machine. Further, in the subordinate control gaming machine, when the default effect information is set as the display information in step S70 of the subordinate control gaming machine processing (FIG. 10), the character of the display mode A is set as the character set in the own gaming machine. The character can be displayed on the display device 41 of the game machine.

As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 15A, a character set in the game machine (“Character A” in the case of FIG. 15A) is displayed on the customer waiting demonstration screen displayed on the display device 41. ) Appears in the display mode A.
Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 15B, the character set in the game machine (“Character A” in the case of FIG. 15B) is displayed on the normal variation screen displayed on the display device 41. The character of the display mode A appears at random or appears in the start memory number (holding number) display area G1 as a specific holding display.
Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 15C, the character set in the game machine (“Character A” in the case of FIG. 15C) is displayed on the big hit screen displayed on the display device 41. A character of display mode A appears.

  In the present embodiment, it is configured to determine whether or not the own gaming machine is set as a dependent control gaming machine in step S61, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in step S61, it is determined whether or not the own gaming machine is set as the overall control gaming machine, and when it is determined that the gaming machine is set as the overall control gaming machine, the dependent control gaming machine processing is terminated. If it is determined that the overall control gaming machine is not set, it is also possible to configure to move to step S62. Further, for example, in step S61, it is determined whether or not step S32 is executed in the overall control gaming machine process (FIG. 8) (that is, whether or not the number specifying condition is satisfied), and step S32 is executed. If it is determined that, the dependent control gaming machine process is terminated, and if it is determined that step S32 is not executed, the process may be shifted to step S62.

[Internal event notification start processing]
Next, the internal event notification start process (step S15) in the first main process (FIG. 7) will be described. FIG. 11B is a flowchart illustrating an example of the internal event notification start process.
In the internal event notification start process, in each gaming machine 10, when an event such as a big hit, fraud or error occurs in the gaming machine, the gaming machine notifies the gaming machine based on the occurrence of the event. This is a process of setting the production information for the event and setting information for notifying other gaming machines 10 of the occurrence of the event in the external communication buffer.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (B), when the internal event notification start process is started, the effect control device 300 first checks whether an event generation command from the game control device 100 has been received (step S81). It is determined whether an event generation command has been received (step S82).

If it is determined in step S82 that an event occurrence command has not been received (step S82; N), the internal event notification start process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S82 that an event occurrence command has been received (step S82; Y), it is determined whether or not the received event occurrence command is a jackpot event occurrence command (step S83).

Here, commands related to events are shown in FIG. Of the commands related to this event, the event generation commands can be classified into jackpot type event generation commands, security type event generation commands, and error type event generation commands.
For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, the jackpot event generation command includes a fanfare command, a decorative symbol designation command, a big prize opening nth command, an interval command, and the like.
In addition, for example, as shown in FIG. 11A, a security event generation command includes a power-on command transmitted when the RAM is cleared, a power failure recovery command transmitted when the power failure is recovered, and an illegal operation transmitted when an illegal winning is generated. A winning command, a front frame (glass frame) opening command transmitted when the opening of the glass frame 15 is detected by the front frame opening detection switch 63, an inner frame opening command transmitted when the opening of the front frame 12 is detected by the game frame opening detection switch 64, and vibration There are a vibration fraud command transmitted when fraud is detected by the sensor switch 62, a magnet fraud command transmitted when fraud is detected by the magnetic sensor switch 61, and the like.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 11 (A), for example, an error-related event occurrence command lacks a lower plate overflow command transmitted when it is detected that the lower plate 23 is full, or a game ball before payout is insufficient. There is a payout waiting ball shortage command or the like that is transmitted when it is detected.
In other words, the production control device 300 can select any of a plurality of types of game events (in the case of the present embodiment, a big hit event, a security event, an error event) determined in the course of executing the variable display game. It functions as a game event determination means that can determine whether or not a problem has occurred.

  If it is determined in step S83 that the received event generation command is not a jackpot event generation command (step S83; N), that is, the received event generation command is a security event generation command or an error event generation command. In this case, display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, light emission of the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18, operation of the panel effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45, frame error lamp In addition to setting an error / security notification due to light emission of 46, external notification information including information for notifying other gaming machines 10 that a security-related event or an error-related event has occurred is stored in the external communication buffer. Execute error / security notification start processing to set (set -Up S84), and finishes the internal event notification start processing.

That is, the effect control device 300 is based on the fact that the occurrence of a game event (in this case, the occurrence of a security event or an error event) is determined by the game event determination means (effect control device 300). The display device 41, the speakers 19a and 19b, the board decoration device 42, the frame decoration device 18, the board production device 44, the frame production device 45, and the frame error lamp 46) function as production execution means for producing an effect relating to the gaming event.
The effect control device 300 also determines that the game event is determined based on the occurrence of the game event (in this case, the occurrence of a security event or an error event) by the game event determination means (the effect control device 300). Production information that can be transmitted to other gaming machines 10 via information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350 or output port 360b) as production information (external notification information) regarding the event occurrence gaming machine. It functions as a transmission means.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S83 that the received event generation command is a big hit system event generation command (step S83; Y), display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, The jackpot notification is set by the light emission of the LEDs of the board decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18, the operation of the board effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 (step S85). Thereby, the jackpot related effect information in the game machine is set, and the sound control process (step S20), the decoration control process (step S21), the motor / SOL control process (step S22) of the first main process (FIG. 7), etc. The display device 41, the speakers 19a and 19b, the board decoration device 42, the frame decoration device 18, the board production device 44, the frame production device 45, and the like are controlled based on the jackpot related production information.
That is, the effect control device 300 is based on the fact that the occurrence of a game event (in this case, the occurrence of a big hit) is determined by the game event determining means (the effect control device 300), the effect device (display device 41, speakers 19a, 19b). The board decoration device 42, the frame decoration device 18, the board production device 44, and the frame production device 45) function as production execution means for producing an effect relating to the gaming event.

Next, the number of big hits is updated by +1 (step S86).
Next, in the character display mode setting table (see FIG. 17) stored in the game machine, a display mode corresponding to the number of jackpots is set as the character display mode set in the game machine (step S87). . Thereby, from the character display mode setting table stored in the game machine, the production information corresponding to the current state of the game machine (in the case of the present embodiment, the number of consecutive big hits) (that is, the character information of the game machine) In addition, it is possible to acquire a display mode according to the current state of the game machine as a display mode of the character based on the character information.
In other words, the effect control device 300 functioning as an effect executing means, based on the occurrence of a special game state (a big hit state) in the game machine, the special game state ( It is configured to be able to execute an effect relating to the big hit state.

Next, external notification information including effect information including character information of the game machine and display mode information related to the display mode set in step S87 is set in the external communication buffer (step S88). Thereby, in the external communication process (step S24) of the 1st main process (FIG. 7), the external notification information is transmitted to the other gaming machine 10 as the external communication information, that is, the information included in the external notification information, that is, other Information for displaying the character of the own gaming machine in the gaming machine 10 is set in the other gaming machine 10.
In other words, the production control device 300 produces the production information (external) related to the game event based on the occurrence of the game event (in this case, the occurrence of the jackpot event) determined by the game event determination means (the production control device 300). Notification information) functions as effect information transmission means that can be transmitted to other gaming machines 10 via information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350 or output port 360b) as effect information (external notification information) of the event occurrence gaming machine. .

[Internal event notification end processing]
Next, the internal event notification end process (step S16) in the first main process (FIG. 7) will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an internal event notification end process.
In the internal event notification end process, in each gaming machine 10, when an event such as a big hit, fraud or error ends in the own gaming machine, production information for performing notification based on the occurrence of the event in the own gaming machine is provided. This is a process of clearing and setting information for notifying other gaming machines 10 of the end of the event in the external communication buffer.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the internal event notification end process is started, the effect control device 300 first checks whether a command related to the event end from the game control device 100 has been received (step S91), and the event end. It is determined whether or not a command related to is received (step S92).

If it is determined in step S92 that a command related to event termination has not been received (step S92; N), the internal event notification termination processing is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S92 that a command related to event termination has been received (step S92; Y), it is determined whether or not the received command related to event termination is a command related to jackpot event termination (step S92). S93). The command related to the end of the big hit system event is, for example, an ending command among the commands related to the event of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S93 that the received event end command is not a jackpot event end command (step S93; N), that is, the received event end command is a security event end command or an error event. When the command is related to the end, the display on the display device 41, the output of sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, the light emission of the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18, the panel effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 The end of the error / security notification due to the operation, the light emission of the frame error lamp 46, etc. is set, and information for notifying the other gaming machine 10 that the security-related event or the error-related event has ended is stored in the external communication buffer. Error / security report Run the termination processing (step S94), and finishes the internal event notification ending process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S93 that the received event termination command is a jackpot event termination command (step S93; Y), the display on the display device 41 and the audio from the speakers 19a and 19b are transmitted. The end of the big hit notification by the output, the light emission of the LED of the panel decoration device 42 or the frame decoration device 18, the operation of the panel effect device 44 or the frame effect device 45 is set (step S95). Thereby, the jackpot related effect information in the game machine set in the internal event notification start process (FIG. 11) is cleared.

  Next, notification end information for notifying other gaming machines 10 that the big hit system event has ended is set in the external communication buffer (step S96), and the internal event notification end processing is ended. As a result, in the external communication process (step S24) of the 1st main process (FIG. 7), the notification end information is transmitted to other gaming machines 10 as external communication information.

[External event notification start processing]
Next, the external event notification start process (step S17) in the first main process (FIG. 7) will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an external event notification start process.
In the external event notification start process, in each gaming machine 10, when an event such as a big hit occurs in another gaming machine 10, information based on the occurrence of the event is received, and this information and the current gaming machine's current This is a process for setting the production information based on the gaming state and performing the specific notification production.

As shown in FIG. 13, when the external event notification start process is started, the production control device 300 first checks whether external communication information has been received from another gaming machine 10 (step S101), and external communication is performed. It is determined whether information has been received (step S102).
If it is determined in step S102 that external communication information has not been received (step S102; N), the external event notification start process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S102 that external communication information has been received (step S102; Y), it is checked whether the received external communication information satisfies the notification condition (step S103), and the notification condition is satisfied. It is judged whether it is (step S104).
Specifically, the received external communication information is external communication information related to the occurrence of a big hit event from the gaming machine 10 set as a notification target (external notification information including production information and display mode information (FIG. 11B ) (See step S88)), etc.), it is determined that the notification condition is satisfied (that is, the notification condition is satisfied).
Here, the gaming machine 10 set as the notification target is, for example, a gaming machine 10 of the same model as the own gaming machine or a gaming machine 10 selected in advance by the overall control gaming machine.

  When it is determined in step S104 that the notification condition is not satisfied (step S104; N), that is, the external communication information related to the occurrence of the big hit system event from the gaming machine 10 for which the received external communication information is set as the notification target. If not, the external event notification start process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S104 that the notification condition is satisfied (step S104; Y), that is, an external event related to the occurrence of a jackpot event from the gaming machine 10 for which the received external communication information is set as a notification target. In the case of the communication information, the production information and display mode information included in the received external communication information related to the occurrence of the jackpot event is stored in the other gaming machine information storage area of the own gaming machine (step S105).
That is, the effect control device 300 uses the information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350) for the effect information (external notification information) of the event-generating game machine transmitted by the effect information transmitting means (effect control device 300) of the other gaming machine 10. Alternatively, it functions as an effect information receiving means that can be received via the input port 360a).

  FIG. 21 shows an example of part of the information stored in the other gaming machine information storage area. In the other gaming machine information storage area, as shown in, for example, FIGS. 21A and 21B, other gaming machines 10 to be notified (that is, other events in which an event that triggers a specific notification effect occurs) Information for identifying the generating game machine (in the case of FIG. 21, the machine number), and display mode information (bonus information) included in the external communication information regarding the occurrence of the jackpot event transmitted by the other gaming machine 10 And production information (character information, etc.) are stored in association with each other.

Next, game state information that is information related to the game state of the game machine is acquired (step S106).
Next, based on the game state information acquired in step S106, it is determined whether or not the big hit effect during the big hit game is being executed (step S107).

When it is determined in step S107 that the big hit effect is being executed (step S107; Y), the effect information in the other gaming machine information storage area of the own gaming machine is acquired (step S108), With reference to the character display mode setting table stored in the gaming machine, the big hit effect information of the own gaming machine is set based on the obtained presentation information and the like (step S109), and the external event notification start process is terminated. .
Specifically, with reference to the character display mode setting table stored in the own gaming machine, predetermined based on the presentation information in the other gaming machine information storage area of the own gaming machine, display mode information (hit information), etc. Character information of other gaming machines 10 in which the event (in the case of this embodiment) has occurred, and the current state of the other gaming machines 10 as the character display mode based on the character information (this embodiment) In this case, the display mode according to the number of consecutive big hits) is specified. And the big hit effect information of the own gaming machine is set so that the character based on the specific result appears on the big hit middle screen displayed on the display device 41 of the own gaming machine.

That is, when the production control device 300 receives production information (external notification information) of another gaming machine 10 (other event generation gaming machine), the production device (display device 41, speakers 19a and 19b, board decoration device). 42, the frame decoration device 18, the board effect device 44, and the frame effect device 45) function as specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect (specific notification effect) based on the effect information (external notification information).
Specifically, the effect control device 300 functioning as the specific effect executing means is used for another gaming machine 10 during the period in which the effect (in this case, the big hit effect) is being executed by the effect executing means (the effect control device 300). When the production information (external notification information) of (other event occurrence gaming machine) is received, the production related to the game event that occurred in the other event generation gaming machine as the specific production (specific notification production) It is configured to be executable. Particularly in this case, the effect control device 300 functioning as a specific effect execution means executes an effect (a big hit effect) related to a special game state (a big hit state) generated in the game machine by the effect execution means (the effect control device 300). Production information (external notification) on special gaming state (hit state) generated in the other event generation gaming machine as production information (external notification information) of other gaming machine 10 (other event generation gaming machine) When receiving (information), as a specific effect (specific notification effect), an effect related to a special game state (a big hit state) generated by the own game machine being executed by the effect execution means (the effect control device 300) ) In relation to the special event state (big hit state) generated in the other event generating game machine. There.

In addition, the effect control device 300 displays the effect character display mode set in the other gaming machine 10 (other event generating gaming machine) based on a predetermined condition (in the case of the present embodiment, the number of consecutive big hits). It functions as a display mode selection means for selecting any one of the plurality of types of display modes.
Then, the effect control device 300 functioning as the specific effect executing means selects the effect character set in the other gaming machine 10 (other event generating game machine) by the display mode selecting means (effect control apparatus 300). It is comprised so that it may display with the displayed display mode.

Here, the big hit effect information set in step S109 is the specific notification effect by the character set in the other gaming machine 10 (that is, the specific notification effect informing the event generated in the other gaming machine 10). ) Is information for performing the performance during the big hit.
Therefore, when no event occurs in the other gaming machines 10, a normal big hit effect (for example, a big hit effect only by a character set in the own game machine (see FIG. 15C)). Executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S107 that the big hit effect is not being executed (step S107; N), it is determined whether or not the customer is waiting based on the gaming state information acquired in step S106 ( Step S110).

If it is determined in step S110 that the customer is waiting (step S110; Y), the production information in the other gaming machine information storage area of the own gaming machine is acquired (step S111), and the gaming machine is informed. Referring to the stored character display mode setting table, the customer waiting effect information of the own gaming machine is set based on the acquired effect information and the like (step S112), and the external event notification start process is terminated.
Specifically, with reference to the character display mode setting table stored in the own gaming machine, predetermined based on the presentation information in the other gaming machine information storage area of the own gaming machine, display mode information (hit information), etc. Character information of other gaming machines 10 in which the event (in the case of this embodiment) has occurred, and the current state of the other gaming machines 10 as the character display mode based on the character information (this embodiment) In this case, the display mode according to the number of consecutive big hits) is specified. Then, the customer waiting effect information of the own gaming machine is set so that the character based on the identification result appears on the customer waiting demonstration screen displayed on the display device 41 of the own gaming machine.

That is, when the production control device 300 receives production information (external notification information) of another gaming machine 10 (other event generation gaming machine), the production device (display device 41, speakers 19a and 19b, board decoration device). 42, the frame decoration device 18, the board effect device 44, and the frame effect device 45) function as specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect (specific notification effect) based on the effect information (external notification information).
Specifically, the effect control device 300 functioning as the specific effect executing means is connected to the other gaming machines 10 during the period in which the effect (in this case, the customer waiting effect) is being executed by the effect executing means (the effect control device 300). When the production information (external notification information) of (other event occurrence gaming machine) is received, the production related to the game event that occurred in the other event generation gaming machine as the specific production (specific notification production) It is configured to be executable.

Here, the customer waiting effect information set in step S112 is the specific notification effect by the character set in the other gaming machine 10 (that is, the specific notification effect informing the event generated in the other gaming machine 10). ) Is information for performing a customer waiting effect.
Therefore, when no event occurs in the other gaming machine 10, a normal customer waiting effect (for example, a customer waiting effect (see FIG. 15A) only by a character set in the own gaming machine) is provided. Executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S110 that the customer is not waiting (step S110; N), it is determined whether or not there is a specific hold (step S113). Here, the specific hold is, for example, a start-up memory that has been prefetched when a specific result (such as a big hit) is reached, or a start-up memory that has been prefetched when a specific reach state is reached. This prefetch determination is performed by the game control device 100. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a pre-determination unit that determines a random number stored as a start memory in the start winning storage means (game control device 100) before the start of the variable display game based on the start memory. Function.

If it is determined in step S113 that there is no specific hold (step S113; N), the external event notification start process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S113 that there is a specific hold (step S113; Y), the effect information in the other gaming machine information storage area of the own gaming machine is acquired (step S114), and the own gaming machine is acquired. Referring to the character display mode setting table stored in the table, the changing effect information of the own gaming machine is set based on the acquired effect information and the like (step S115), and the external event notification start process is terminated.
Specifically, with reference to the character display mode setting table stored in the own gaming machine, predetermined based on the presentation information in the other gaming machine information storage area of the own gaming machine, display mode information (hit information), etc. Character information of other gaming machines 10 in which the event (in the case of this embodiment) has occurred, and the current state of the other gaming machines 10 as the character display mode based on the character information (this embodiment) In this case, the display mode according to the number of consecutive big hits) is specified. Then, the changing effect information of the own gaming machine is set so that the character based on the identification result appears on the changing screen displayed on the display device 41 of the own gaming machine.

That is, when the production control device 300 receives production information (external notification information) of another gaming machine 10 (other event generation gaming machine), the production device (display device 41, speakers 19a and 19b, board decoration device). 42, the frame decoration device 18, the board effect device 44, and the frame effect device 45) function as specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect (specific notification effect) based on the effect information (external notification information).
Specifically, the effect control device 300 functioning as the specific effect executing means is used for another gaming machine 10 during a period in which the effect (in this case, the changing effect) is being executed by the effect executing means (the effect control device 300). When the production information (external notification information) of (other event occurrence gaming machine) is received, the production related to the game event that occurred in the other event generation gaming machine as the specific production (specific notification production) It is configured to be executable.

Here, the changing effect information set in step S115 is the specific notification effect by the character set in the other gaming machine 10 (that is, the specific notification effect informing the event generated in the other gaming machine 10). ) Is information for performing an effect during fluctuation.
Therefore, when no event occurs in the other gaming machine 10, a normal changing effect (for example, a changing effect only by the character set in the own gaming machine (see FIG. 15B)). Executed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, for example, the jackpot information (“the number of rounds of big hits and the number of consecutive big hits”) is configured as the display mode information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The display mode information is arbitrary as long as it is information that can specify the display mode of the character based on the character information. For example, the display mode itself (such as “display mode A” or “display mode C”) is used as the display mode information. It is also possible to configure as described above.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the received external communication information is external communication information related to the occurrence of a jackpot event from the gaming machine 10 set as a notification target, it is determined that the notification condition is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The notification condition is arbitrary, for example, the received external communication information is external communication information related to the occurrence of a big hit event from the gaming machine 10 set as the notification target, and the effect based on the information is specified and notified It is also possible to configure so as to determine that the notification condition is satisfied when the conditions (the conditions such as the number of rounds of big hits, the stop symbol, the gaming state, etc. are arbitrary) that are performed together as an effect are satisfied. is there.

  In the present embodiment, the character display mode is configured to change according to the number of consecutive big hits. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The predetermined condition for changing the display mode of the character is arbitrary as long as it is a condition relating to the current state of the gaming machine 10 corresponding to the character. For example, the probability state (the current probability state in the gaming machine 10). Or a probability state after the end of the big hit state (special game state)). It is possible to change the state according to the result of the prefetch determination in the gaming machine 10. It can also be configured to change accordingly.

  When changing the display mode of the character according to the probability state after the jackpot state ends in the gaming machine 10 corresponding to the character, the effect control device 300 functioning as a display mode selection unit has a probability state setting unit ( Based on the probability state that is set after the end of the special gaming state (big hit state) generated in the other gaming machine 10 (other event generation gaming machine) by the gaming control device 100) The display mode is selected.

  In addition, when the character display mode is changed according to the result of the prefetch determination in the gaming machine 10 corresponding to the character, the effect control device 300 functioning as the display mode selection unit has the gaming machine 10 (others as a predetermined condition). Based on the determination result (pre-reading determination result) of the pre-determination means (game control device 100) for the start memory stored in the start winning storage means (game control device 100) of the event generating game machine) Any one of the display modes is selected.

Here, for example, when the display mode of the character is changed according to the probability state after the big hit state in the gaming machine 10 corresponding to the character, the character display mode setting table is as shown in FIG. Instead of a table in which the character display mode is associated with the number of consecutive jackpots, a table in which the character display mode is associated with the probability state after the jackpot state is stored is stored.
Further, for example, when the character display mode is configured to change according to the result of the prefetch determination in the gaming machine 10 corresponding to the character, the character display mode as shown in FIG. 17 is used as the character display mode setting table. And a table in which the character display mode and the result of the prefetch determination are associated with each other are stored.

  Further, when the display mode of the character set in the other gaming machine 10 is changed according to the probability state in the other gaming machine 10, the normal big hit is surely changed to the probable big hit during the big hit (during the big hit game). In the case of promotion, it may be configured to notify that the other gaming machine 10 has been promoted at the time of promotion, and the timing of promotion at the start of the first round (specifically, for example, promotion It is also possible to notify the other gaming machine 10 of the number of rounds to be digested before.

[External event notification end processing]
Next, the external event notification end process (step S18) in the first main process (FIG. 7) will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the external event notification end process.
In the external event notification end process, in each gaming machine 10, when an event such as a big hit is finished in another gaming machine 10, the presentation information regarding the other gaming machine 10 is cleared, and the other gaming machine 10 This is a process for ending the effect by the character set to "."

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the external event notification end process is started, the production control device 300 first checks whether external communication information has been received from another gaming machine 10 (step S121), and external communication is performed. It is determined whether information has been received (step S122).

If it is determined in step S122 that the external communication information has not been received (step S122; N), the external event notification end process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S122 that external communication information has been received (step S122; Y), it is checked whether the received external communication information is external communication information related to the end of the event (step S123). It is determined whether or not the external communication information is external communication information related to the end of the event (step S124).

If it is determined in step S124 that the received external communication information is not external communication information related to the end of the event (step S124; N), the external event notification end processing is ended.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S124 that the received external communication information is external communication information related to event termination (step S124; Y), the received external communication information related to event termination is external communication related to jackpot event termination. It is determined whether it is information (specifically, notification end information (see step S96 in FIG. 12), an ending command, etc.) (step S125).

  In step S125, when the received external communication information related to the end of the event is not external communication information related to the end of the big hit system event (step S125; N), that is, the received external communication information related to the end of the event is the external communication information related to the end of the security event. Or, it is external communication information relating to the end of an error type event (that is, information for notifying other gaming machines 10 that a security type event or an error type event has ended (see step S94 in FIG. 12)). The display on the display device 41, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the light emission of the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18, the operation of the panel effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45, the frame error lamp 46 Error that sets the end of error / security notification due to flashing Run the security system notification terminates the process (step S126), and ends the external event notification terminates the processing. This error / security notification is received when information for notifying other gaming machines 10 that a security-related event or an error-related event has occurred (see step S84 in FIG. 11B) is received. Has been started.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S125 that the received external communication information related to the end of the event is external communication information related to the end of the big hit event (step S125; Y), an effect related to the gaming machine 10 that has transmitted the information. Information and the like are deleted from the other gaming machine information storage area of the own gaming machine (step S127).
Specifically, for example, when the machine number of the gaming machine 10 that has transmitted the external communication information related to the end of the big hit system event is “032”, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, The display mode information (big hit information) and production information corresponding to the machine number “032” are deleted from the gaming machine information storage area of the machine.

Next, the production information in the other gaming machine information storage area of the own gaming machine is obtained (step S128), and obtained by referring to the character display mode setting table (see FIG. 17) stored in the own gaming machine. The presentation state of the own gaming machine is changed based on the presentation information and the like and the gaming state of the own gaming machine (step S129), and the external event notification end process is terminated.
Specifically, for example, based on information stored in the other gaming machine information storage area shown in FIG. 21A, “Character C”, “Character E”, and the own gaming machine are displayed on the display screen of the display device 41. When the effect by the character has been executed, when the other gaming machine information storage area is updated as shown in FIG. 21B, the “character E” disappears from the screen displayed on the display device 41, and the display is made. On the display screen of the device 41, an effect by “character C” and the character of the game machine is executed.

  Next, in FIG. 18 to FIG. 20, an example of the specific notification effect executed in the present embodiment, that is, a specific notification effect that notifies an event (a big hit in the case of the present embodiment) that occurred in another gaming machine 10. Show.

  The specific notification effects shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 are specific notification effects performed when the game machine is in a big hit game.

When there is no gaming machine 10 in which a big hit has occurred in other gaming machines 10 of the same model, for example, as shown in FIGS. Only the character set in the machine (in this example, “character A”) appears, and the big hit effect is executed.
Here, FIG. 18A shows an example of a big hit display screen displayed at the start of the third round game, and FIG. 18B shows a big hit display displayed during the execution of the third round game. An example of a screen is shown.

Next, when a big hit occurs in another gaming machine 10 of the same model during the execution of the game of the third round, the other gaming machine 10 in which the big hit has occurred (in this example, the gaming machine 10 with the unit number “030”). ) In accordance with the external communication information (external notification information (see step S88 in FIG. 11B), etc.) regarding the occurrence of the big hit system event, for example, as shown in FIG. At the start, a suggestion is displayed (for example, “Non ????”).
In this embodiment, the configuration is such that the suggestion display is performed at the start of the next round of the round at the time of receiving external communication information related to the occurrence of the big hit system event, that is, at the time of the change of the round, but this is not limitative. There is no. For example, a suggestion display may be performed when external communication information related to the occurrence of a big hit event is received.

Next, as shown in FIG. 18 (D), when the game of the fourth round is executed, in addition to the character ("Character A") set in the own game machine, another game machine in which the big hit has occurred The character set to 10 (in this example, “character C”) appears on the display screen of the display device 41, and the big hit effect is executed.
In addition, sound for notifying other gaming machines 10 in which a big hit has occurred (for example, “intrusion from the 030 series”) is output from the speakers 19a and 19b.

  Thereby, the player of the own gaming machine can grasp which gaming machine 10 of other gaming machines 10 of the same model has a big hit. Further, based on the display mode of the character set in the other appearing gaming machine 10, the current state of the other gaming machine 10 (for example, when the display mode of the character changes according to the number of consecutive big hits) When the number of consecutive big hits and the character display mode in the other gaming machine 10 change according to the probability state after the big hit state ends, the probability state and character display mode after the big hit state ends in the other gaming machine 10 When it changes according to the result of the prefetch determination, it becomes possible to grasp the result of the prefetch determination in the other gaming machine 10.

  Further, in the gaming machine Y (referred to as “gaming machine X” for convenience), the gaming machine Y notifies the other gaming machine 10 (referred to as “gaming machine Y” for convenience) in which the big hit has occurred by voice. It is possible to make the player of the gaming machine Y recognize that the specific notification effect regarding the event that has occurred is being executed on the gaming machine X. Thereby, in the case of this embodiment, the display mode of the character of the own gaming machine appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 included in the own gaming machine is configured not to change according to the current state of the own gaming machine. Therefore, even if the player of the gaming machine Y confirms the display mode of the character of the gaming machine Y that appears on the display screen of the display device 41 provided in the gaming machine Y, the current state of the gaming machine Y cannot be grasped. The current state of the gaming machine Y can be grasped by checking the display mode of the gaming machine Y among the characters performing the specific reporting effect by looking at the specific notification effect in the gaming machine X. Become. Therefore, for example, when the display mode of the character changes according to the probability state after the big hit state ends, the player of the gaming machine Y looks at the specific notification effect in the gaming machine X and in the gaming machine Y serving as the own gaming machine. The probability state after the end of the big hit state can be grasped, and if the display mode of the character changes according to the result of the prefetch determination, for example, the player of the gaming machine Y sees the specific notification effect on the gaming machine X. As a result, it is possible to grasp the result of the pre-reading determination in the gaming machine Y as the own gaming machine, so that not only the own gaming machine but also other gaming machines can perform specific notification effects (for example, the probability state and the pre-reading determination). Result) and the interest of the player of the gaming machine Y in this example can be enhanced. When playing a game between friends and acquaintances in communication control between the gaming machines configured in this way, if it is possible to specify a range where the players can communicate, it will be easier for each other to see the specific notification effect. , The fun of gaming is further improved.

  In the present embodiment, it is configured to notify other gaming machines 10 in which an event that triggers a specific notification effect is generated by outputting sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, the display device 41 may be configured to notify other gaming machines 10 in which an event that triggers a specific notification effect is generated by a display (for example, a display such as “intrusion from the 030s”). It is.

  Next, although illustration is omitted, if a big hit occurs in another gaming machine 10 of the same model during the execution of the game of the tenth round, the other gaming machine 10 in which the new big hit has occurred (in this example) In response to the external communication information (external notification information, etc.) regarding the occurrence of the big hit system event from the gaming machine 10) having the unit number “032”, a suggestion display is performed at the start of the game of the next eleventh round.

Next, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the game of the eleventh round is executed, the character (“Character A”) set in the own gaming machine and the other gaming machine 10 in which the big hit has occurred first. In addition to the character (“Character C”) set to, the character (“Character E” in this example) set to another gaming machine 10 in which a big hit has newly occurred is displayed on the display device 41. Appearing on the display screen, the big hit effect is executed.
In addition, a sound for notifying other gaming machines 10 in which a new big hit has occurred (for example, “032 is intrusion”) is output from the speakers 19a and 19b.

  In other words, the effect control device 300 functioning as the specific effect executing means is used for other game machines during the period in which the effect by the effect character set in the game machine is executed by the effect executing means (the effect control device 300). Specified when the production information (external notification information) relating to the special game state (hit state) generated in the other event generation gaming machine is received as the production information (external notification information) of 10 (other event generation gaming machine) As an effect (specific notification effect), it is set in the other event generating game machine in association with the effect by the effect character set in the own game machine being executed by the effect executing means (effect control device 300). It is possible to execute an effect by the presenting character.

  Next, when external communication information (such as notification end information (see step S96 in FIG. 12) or an ending command) related to the end of the jackpot event from another gaming machine 10 of the same model is received, the received jackpot system event is received. In accordance with the external communication information, for example, as shown in FIG. 19B, it is set to another gaming machine 10 that has transmitted the information (in this example, the gaming machine 10 with the unit number “032”). The character (“Character E”) disappears from the display screen of the display device 41. Then, as shown in FIGS. 19C and 19D, the big hit effect is executed only by the remaining characters (“character A”, “character C”).

  When the character set in the other gaming machine 10 that has transmitted the external communication information related to the end of the big hit system event disappears from the screen, the probability change state occurs in the other gaming machine 10 after the big hit state ends. Since it is conceivable that a big hit will occur immediately, it is possible to make a suggestion effect that suggests that. Here, the suggestion effect can be performed by display (for example, display such as “I will come again”) as shown in FIG. 19B, for example, or can be performed by outputting sound. is there.

  In this way, it is suggested that in the own gaming machine (referred to as “gaming machine X” for convenience), the probability variation state occurs after the end of the big hit state in the other gaming machine 10 (referred to as “gaming machine Y” for convenience). By performing such a suggestion effect, it is possible to make the player of the gaming machine Y recognize that the probability variation state occurs in the gaming machine Y. Therefore, for example, when the gaming state of the gaming machine Y is a latent probability changing state, the state of the gaming machine Y that cannot be understood from the rendering in the gaming machine Y can be understood by the suggestion rendering in the gaming machine X. It is possible to enhance the interest in

Further, when a specific state such as an ST (special time) state or a short-time state occurs after the end of the big hit state in the other gaming machine 10 that has transmitted the external communication information related to the end of the big hit type event, the other game When the character set in the machine 10 disappears from the screen, it is possible to perform a suggestion effect that suggests that a specific state occurs in the gaming machine Y.
Further, when a specific state such as an ST state or a short-time state occurs after the end of the big hit state in the other gaming machine 10 that has transmitted the external communication information related to the end of the big hit system event, it is set in the other gaming machine 10. It is also possible to configure to execute a predetermined effect corresponding to a specific state generated using a character or the like that is set in the other gaming machine 10 until the specific state ends. It is also possible to continue to display the current character and notify the result of the prefetch determination of the other gaming machine 10 using the character or the like.

  The specific notification effect shown in FIG. 20 is a special figure fluctuation display game in which the game machine has a specific special figure fluctuation display game (for example, a special result (such as a big hit)) or a special figure fluctuation display game in a specific reach state. Etc.) is a specific notification effect to be performed.

  When there is no gaming machine 10 with a big hit among other gaming machines 10 of the same model, for example, as shown in FIG. Only character (in this example, “character A”) appears.

Next, when a big hit occurs in another gaming machine 10 of the same model, according to external communication information (external notification information or the like) relating to the occurrence of a big hit event from the other gaming machine 10 in which the big hit has occurred, for example, FIG. As shown in (B), a character (in this example, “character E”) set in another gaming machine 10 in which the big hit has occurred in the other big hit display area G2 on the display screen of the display device 41. Appears.
Further, depending on the position and size of the other-car big hit display area G2, for example, as shown in FIG. 20B, the start storage number (holding number) display area G1 may be reduced.

  Next, when a big hit occurs in another gaming machine 10 of the same model, according to external communication information (external notification information, etc.) related to the occurrence of the big hit system event from the other gaming machine 10 in which the new big hit has occurred. For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the character (“character E”) set in the other gaming machine 10 in which the big hit has occurred first in the other big hit display area G2 on the display screen of the display device 41. In addition to this, a character (in this example, “character C”) set in the other gaming machine 10 in which the new big hit has occurred appears. Thereby, it becomes possible to make the player of the own gaming machine expect that a big hit may occur even in the own gaming machine.

  In the present embodiment, when the game state of the game machine is executing a specific variable display game, the character set in the other game machine 10 in which the big hit has occurred is displayed as the other jackpot display area. Although it is configured to display on G2, it is not limited to this. The display position of the character set in the other gaming machine 10 in which the big hit has occurred is arbitrary, and can be displayed randomly, for example, as with the character set in the own gaming machine.

In addition, the specific notification effect that is performed when the game state of the game machine is executing a specific special figure variation display game is based on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game and the hold (startup memory) in the own game machine. It is also possible to configure so that it is performed only when the prefetch determination is made when the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a specific result (for example, a big hit).
Specifically, for example, a big hit occurs when it is determined in advance that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed in the game machine or the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the hold (starting memory) is a big hit. It is also possible to display a character set in another gaming machine 10 and execute a specific notification effect. This suggests to the player of the game machine that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed or the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the hold (startup memory) is a big hit by executing the specific notification effect. Can do. Therefore, it is possible to expect a big hit in the own game machine, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the player in the game of the own game machine.

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, the changing process executed in the 1st scene control process (step S12) in the 1st main process (FIG. 7) will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the changing process.

  As shown in FIG. 22, when the changing process is started, the effect control device 300 first determines whether or not there is an effect request flag (step A1). 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 A1 that there is an effect request flag (step A1; Y), PB (push button) information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 is cleared (step A2), and a movable body request is set. (Step A3).
Next, a variation number management process for managing various periods by the effect control device 300 is executed (step A4), and a variation pattern information setting process for setting the execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed (step A5). ).

  Next, random number seed initialization processing is executed (step A6), and a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern is set (step A7). The 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 time setting process for setting a variation time (effect time) of the decoration special figure variation display game is executed (step A8), the effect request flag is cleared (step A9), and the process during variation is terminated.

  If it is determined in step A1 that there is no production request flag (step A1; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the update timer is 0 (step A10). In this case, the update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended.

If it is determined in step A10 that the value of the update timer is not 0 (step A10; N), the changing process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A10 that the value of the update timer is 0 (step A10; Y), the next scene data setting process is executed (step A11). As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the update timer.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is the final scene (step A12).
If it is determined in step A12 that the scene is not the final scene (step A12; N), the changing process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A12 that the scene is the final scene (step A12; Y), the end of the decoration special figure variation display game is set (step A13), and the variation processing is terminated.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
Next, the variation pattern information setting process (step A5) in the above-described variation process (FIG. 22) will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation pattern information setting process.

As shown in FIG. 23, when the variation pattern information setting process is started, the production control device 300 first obtains stop symbol information of the special diagram variation display game (step A21), and holds the information about the start memory. Information is saved (step A22).
Subsequently, the game state information which is information regarding the game state is acquired (step A23), and the effect information stored in the start storage area is acquired (step A24). The effect information acquired in step A24 is information set for the start memory that is the target of the continuous effect when executing the prefetch effect that is a continuous effect (continuous effect) based on the prefetch information. It is.

  Next, a stop symbol of the special display variation display game is set (step A25), and it is checked whether or not the effect information during variation (see step S115 of the external event notification start process (FIG. 13)) is set (step A26). Then, it is determined whether or not the changing effect information is set (step A27).

If it is determined in step A27 that the changing effect information is not set (step A27; N), the process proceeds to step A32.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A27 that the changing effect information is set (step A27; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a special figure changing display game in which the effect contents can be changed (step A28). ).

If it is determined in step A28 that it is not a special figure fluctuation display game in which the contents of the effect can be changed (step A28; N), the process proceeds to step A32.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A28 that the game is a special figure variation display game in which the contents of the effect can be changed (step A28; Y), the effect information in the other gaming machine information storage area of the own gaming machine is acquired. (Step A29), referring to the character display mode setting table stored in the own gaming machine, setting the changing presentation information of the own gaming machine based on the obtained presentation information and the like (Step A30). Based on the production information, production variation pattern information is set (step A31).

Next, a variation pattern corresponding to the command is determined based on the game state information and the effect information (step A32), and the variation pattern information setting process ends.
In this way, by performing the changing process (specifically, the changing pattern information setting process), as shown in FIG. 20, it is set in the other gaming machine 10 in the middle of the special figure changing display game. It is possible to execute a specific notification effect that displays a character and notifies an event that has occurred in the other gaming machine 10.

[Fanfare treatment]
Next, the fanfare process executed in the 1st scene control process (step S12) in the 1st main process (FIG. 7) will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of fanfare processing.

As shown in FIG. 24, when the fanfare process is started, the effect control device 300 first determines whether there is an effect request flag (step A41).
If it is determined in step A41 that there is an effect request flag (step A41; Y), the game mode state at the time of the big hit is held (step A42).
Next, a jackpot symbol is set (step A43), and information is reset by jackpot (step A44).
Next, the value of the big hit number storage area is updated by +1 (step A45), the effect request flag is cleared (step A46), and the fanfare process is terminated.

If it is determined in step A41 that there is no effect request flag (step A41; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the update timer is 0 (step A47).
If it is determined in step A47 that the value of the update timer is 0 (step A47; Y), the next scene data setting process is executed (step A48), and it is determined whether or not it is the final scene (step A48). Step A49).
If it is determined in step A49 that the scene is the final scene (step A49; Y), the end of the fanfare is set (step A50), and the fanfare processing ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A47 that the value of the update timer is not 0 (step A47; N), if it is determined in step A49 that it is not the final scene (step A49; N), the end of the fanfare is set. Then, the fanfare process ends.

[In-round processing]
Next, the in-round process executed in the 1st scene control process (step S12) in the 1st main process (FIG. 7) will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing during a round.

As shown in FIG. 25, when the in-round process is started, the effect control device 300 first determines whether or not there is an effect request flag (step A61).
If it is determined in step A61 that there is an effect request flag (step A61; Y), information relating to the big hit is reset (step A62), and the number of rounds is set (step A63).

  Next, it is checked whether or not the big hit effect information (see step S109 of the external event notification start process (FIG. 13)) is set (step A64), and it is determined whether or not the big hit effect information is set (step A65).

If it is determined in step A65 that the big hit effect information is not set (step A65; N), the process proceeds to step A68.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A65 that the big hit effect information is set (step A65; Y), the effect information in the other gaming machine information storage area of the own gaming machine is acquired (step A66). ) With reference to the character display mode setting table stored in the own game machine, the big hit effect information of the own game machine is set based on the acquired effect information and the like (step A67).
Next, a video pattern during the round is set (step A68), the effect request flag is cleared (step A69), and the processing during the round is terminated.

If it is determined in step A61 that there is no production request flag (step A61; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the update timer is 0 (step A70).
If it is determined in step A70 that the value of the update timer is not 0 (step A70; N), the process during the round is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A70 that the value of the update timer is 0 (step A70; Y), the next scene data setting process is executed (step A71), and it is determined whether or not it is the final scene. (Step A72).

If it is determined in step A72 that the scene is not the final scene (step A72; N), the in-round processing is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A72 that the scene is the final scene (step A72; Y), the end of the effect during the round is set (step A73), and the process during the round is ended.
As shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, by performing the processing during the round in this way, the indication of the specific notification effect is displayed at the time of the change of the round, or set to the other gaming machine 10 after the change of the round. It is possible to display a character that has been displayed and to perform a specific notification effect for notifying an event that has occurred in the other gaming machine 10.

[Interval processing]
Next, the interval process executed in the 1st scene control process (step S12) in the 1st main process (FIG. 7) will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the interval process.

As shown in FIG. 26, when the interval process is started, the effect control device 300 first determines whether or not there is an effect request flag (step A81).
If it is determined in step A81 that there is an effect request flag (step A81; Y), the power failure recovery data during the big hit is cleared (step A82), and the information for the big hit is reset (step A83).

Next, the number of intervals is set by holding the round count (step A84).
Next, interval display data is set (step A85), the effect request flag is cleared (step A86), and the interval process ends.

If it is determined in step A81 that there is no effect request flag (step A81; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the update timer is 0 (step A87).
If it is determined in step A87 that the value of the update timer is 0 (step A87; Y), the next scene data setting process is executed (step A88), and it is determined whether or not it is the last scene (step A88). Step A89).
If it is determined in step A89 that the scene is the final scene (step A89; Y), the end of the interval display is set (step A90), and the interval process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A87 that the value of the update timer is not 0 (step A87; N), if it is determined in step A89 that it is not the final scene (step A89; N), the end of interval display is set. The interval process is terminated without doing so.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed on the display devices (the special figure 1 display 51, the special figure 2 display 52, and the display 41) based on the establishment of the start condition. In the gaming machine 10 that is capable of generating a special game state (a big hit state) that gives a predetermined game value to the player based on the fact that the variable display game is a special result, Information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350 or input port 360a and output port 360b) that enables information communication with the machine 10, and an effect device (display device 41, speakers 19a, 19b, board) The decoration device 42, the frame decoration device 18, the board effect device 44, and the frame effect device 45) and a plurality of types of game events (in the case of the present embodiment) determined in advance in the process of executing the variable display game Gaming event determination means (effect control device 300) capable of determining whether any of a hit event, a security event, or an error event has occurred, and a game event determination means (effect control device 300) In accordance with the determination of the occurrence of the game event by the production device (display device 41, speakers 19a and 19b, board decoration device 42, frame decoration device 18, board production device 44, frame production device 45), Based on the determination of the occurrence of the game event by the effect execution means (effect control device 300) for performing the effect and the game event determination means (effect control device 300), the event information (external notification information) about the game event is determined as the event. As production information (external notification information) of the generated gaming machine, information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350 or Event information transmitted by the effect information transmitting means (effect control device 300) that can be transmitted to the other gaming machine 10 via the output port 360b) and the effect information transmitting means (effect control device 300) of the other gaming machine 10 Production information receiving means (production control device 300) capable of receiving presentation information (external notification information) of gaming machines via information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350 or input port 360a), and other gaming machines 10 (others When the production information (external notification information) of the event generating game machine is received, the production device (display device 41, speakers 19a and 19b, board decoration device 42, frame decoration device 18, board production device 44, frame production device 45) ), A specific effect execution means (effect control device 300) capable of executing a specific effect (specific notification effect) based on the effect information (external notification information).

  In other words, it is possible to execute an effect related to a game event that has occurred in the own game machine, and it is also possible to execute an effect related to a game event (specific notification effect) generated in another game machine 10 (another event generating game machine). Therefore, not only the effects related to the gaming events that occurred in the other gaming machines 10 are executed, but also the effects related to the gaming events that occurred in the own gaming machine are executed, so that the effects that are executed are the games generated in the own gaming machine. There may be a production related to the event. Therefore, the player of the own gaming machine is interested in the specific notification effect and does not harm the player of the own gaming machine. Therefore, it is possible to share joy with respect to gaming events that have occurred in other gaming machines 10. It becomes possible.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the specific effect executing means (the effect control device 300) performs other operations during the period in which the effect is executed by the effect executing means (the effect control device 300). When the production information (external notification information) of the gaming machine 10 (other event generation gaming machine) is received, the production related to the game event generated by the other event generation gaming machine is automatically generated as the specific production (specific notification production). It can be executed in a gaming machine.

  In other words, when a game event occurs in another gaming machine 10 (another event generating gaming machine) while an effect related to the gaming event that has occurred in the own gaming machine is being executed, the other gaming machine 10 An effect (specific notification effect) related to the generated game event can be executed by the game machine. Therefore, since an effect relating to a gaming event occurring in the own gaming machine and an effect relating to a gaming event occurring in another gaming machine 10 can be associated and shared, the occurrence of a gaming event occurs with the other gaming machine 10. Can share joy and improve the fun of the game.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the game event includes a special game state (a big hit state), and the specific effect execution means (the effect control device 300) is an effect execution means (effect). During the period in which an effect related to the special game state (big hit state) generated by the own gaming machine is being executed by the control device 300), the production information of other gaming machines 10 (other event generating game machines) ( When the production information (external notification information) related to the special gaming state (big hit state) generated in the other event occurrence gaming machine is received as the external notification information), the execution execution means (production In association with an effect (a big hit effect) related to a special game state (a big hit state) generated by the own game machine being executed by the control device 300), It is capable of executing an effect on special game state that have occurred (the big hit state) in the machine.

  That is, a special gaming state (a big hit state) has occurred in another gaming machine 10 (another event-generating gaming machine) while an effect relating to the special gaming state (a big hit state) that has occurred in the own gaming machine is being executed. In this case, an effect (specific notification effect) related to the special game state (big hit state) generated in the other gaming machine 10 can be executed by the own game machine. Therefore, the effects relating to the special gaming state (big hit state) generated in the own gaming machine and the effects relating to the special gaming state (big hit state) occurring in the other gaming machines 10 can be associated and shared. Joy can be shared with the machine 10 regarding the occurrence of a special gaming state (big hit state), and the fun of the game is improved.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, a predetermined effect character that is different for each gaming machine is set in the own gaming machine and the other gaming machines 10, and an effect executing means (effect control device) 300), based on the occurrence of a special gaming state (big hit state) in the own gaming machine, an effect relating to the special gaming state (big hit state) is performed by the production character set in the own gaming machine. The execution means (the effect control device 300) is used for another gaming machine 10 (other event) during the period in which the effect by the effect character set in the game machine is executed by the effect execution means (the effect control device 300). Production information (external notification information) related to a special gaming state (big hit state) generated in the other event generation gaming machine is received as production information (external notification information) In addition, in relation to the effect by the effect character set in the game machine being executed by the effect execution means (the effect control device 300) as the specific effect (specific notification effect), the other event generation game It is possible to execute an effect by an effect character set in the machine.

  That is, when a special gaming state occurs in another gaming machine 10 (another event-generating gaming machine) while an effect is being performed by the effecting character set in the own gaming machine, An effect (specific notification effect) by an effect character set in the gaming machine 10 can be executed by the game machine. Therefore, the effect by the effect character set in the game machine and the effect by the effect character set in the other game machine 10 can be associated with each other and shared. It is possible to share joy with respect to the occurrence of a special gaming state (big hit state), and to improve the fun of gaming.

  Also, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, a plurality of different display modes are set for the effect character set for each gaming machine 10, and predetermined conditions (in the case of this embodiment) Based on the number of consecutive big hits), one of the display modes is selected from among a plurality of display modes as the display mode of the effect character set in the other gaming machine 10 (other event generating gaming machine) Display mode selection means (effect control device 300) to perform, the specific effect execution means (effect control device 300) displays the effect character set in the other gaming machine 10 (other event generation gaming machine). It is also possible to configure to display in the display mode selected by the mode selection means (production control device 300).

  That is, the display mode of the effect character of the other gaming machine 10 (other event generation gaming machine) displayed on the gaming machine 10 executing the specific effect changes based on the predetermined condition. Therefore, the player of the other gaming machine 10 is interested in the effect character of the other gaming machine 10 displayed on the gaming machine 10 that is executing the specific effect, and communicates between the players. It becomes possible.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, after the end of the special gaming state (big hit state), the normal probability state and the probability that the special gaming state (big hit state) will occur from the normal probability state. And a probability state setting means (game control device 100) capable of setting any one of the probability states set to a high probability state, and the display mode selection means (production control device 300) has a probability state as a predetermined condition. Based on the probability state set after the end of the special game state (big hit state) generated in the other gaming machine 10 (other event generation gaming machine) by the setting means (game control device 100), It is also possible to configure to select any display mode from among them.

  That is, the display mode of the effect character of the other gaming machine 10 (other event generation gaming machine) displayed on the gaming machine 10 executing the specific effect is the special gaming state generated by the other gaming machine 10. It changes based on the probability state set for the other gaming machine 10 after the end of (big hit state). Therefore, the probability state after the end of the special gaming state (big hit state) in the other gaming machine 10 is determined according to the display mode of the rendering character of the other gaming machine 10 displayed in the gaming machine executing the specific presentation. I can grasp. Therefore, the player of the other gaming machine 10 is interested in the effect character of the other gaming machine 10 displayed on the gaming machine that is executing the specific effect, and communicates between the players. It becomes possible.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, a predetermined random number is extracted and a variable display game is extracted based on the winning of a game ball in the starting winning area (starting winning port 36, normal variation winning device 37). The start prize storage means (game control device 100) stores up to a predetermined number as the start memory as the right to execute, and the random number stored as the start memory in the start prize storage means (game control device 100). Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining before the start of the variable display game based on the display, the display mode selection means (effect control device 300) is another game machine 10 (as a predetermined condition) Determination result of pre-determination means (game control apparatus 100) for start memory stored in start winning storage means (game control apparatus 100) of other event generating game machine (result of pre-reading determination) Based on, it can be configured to select one of the display mode from among a plurality of types of display modes.

  That is, the display mode of the effect character of the other gaming machine 10 (other event generation gaming machine) displayed on the gaming machine 10 that is executing the specific effect corresponds to the start memory generated in the other gaming machine 10. It changes based on a prior determination result (prefetch determination result). Therefore, according to the display mode of the effect character of the other gaming machine 10 displayed in the gaming machine that is executing the specific effect, the determination result in advance for the start-up memory generated in the other gaming machine 10 (result of the prefetch determination) ). Therefore, the player of the other gaming machine 10 is interested in the effect character of the other gaming machine displayed on the gaming machine that is executing the specific effect, and communicates between the players. Is possible.

In addition, the display mode of a character is not limited to what changes according to the present state of the game machine 10 corresponding to the said character. The condition for changing the display mode of the character is arbitrary, and for example, it may be configured to change according to the current state of the gaming machine 10 displaying the character.
Specifically, for example, while the big hit game is being executed in the own gaming machine (referred to as “gaming machine X” for convenience), the other gaming machine 10 (referred to as “gaming machine Y” for convenience). When a big hit occurs and the character set in the gaming machine Y is displayed on the display device 41 of the gaming machine X, the display mode of the character set in the gaming machine Y is set to the number of consecutive big hits of the gaming machine X. It can also be configured to change accordingly.
Also, for example, while a big hit game is being executed on the own gaming machine (referred to as “gaming machine X” for the sake of convenience), a big hit occurs on another gaming machine 10 (referred to as “gaming machine Y” for the sake of convenience). When the character set in the gaming machine Y is displayed on the display device 41 of the gaming machine X, the display mode of the character set in the gaming machine Y is changed to the probability state after the end of the big hit state in the gaming machine X. It is also possible to configure so as to change according to the above. In this case, for example, in the gaming machine X that has received the external communication information related to the occurrence of the jackpot event from the gaming machine Y, the effect control device 300 ends the jackpot state in the own gaming machine (gaming machine X) based on the jackpot symbol etc. The later probability state is acquired, and from the character display mode setting table stored in the game machine, the production information corresponding to the acquired probability state (that is, the character information of the gaming machine Y and the character information based on the character information) As a display mode, the display mode according to the probability state after the end of the big hit state in the gaming machine X is acquired.

  In addition, although the model of the game machine is the same as the model of the other game machine 10 corresponding to the character that can be displayed on the game machine, the display mode of the character is, for example, the specification of the model (specifically Can also be configured to change according to the ST, the number of balls, the number of rounds, etc.

  Further, in the production control device 300 of the overall control gaming machine, when the number of subordinate control gaming machines of the same model is determined when the overall control gaming machine is turned on (or every predetermined time) (step S41), the request response It is also possible to select a predetermined number of gaming machines 10 as subordinate control gaming machines that execute a specific notification effect from among the subordinate controlling gaming machines that have transmitted. In this case, for example, when a predetermined event (for example, a big hit) occurs at substantially the same timing in the overall control gaming machine and the predetermined number of gaming machines 10 (that is, subordinate control gaming machines that execute specific notification effects). A predetermined privilege (for example, execution of notification of the latent probability change state or notification of the prefetch determination result) can be provided.

  Further, in the effect control device 300 of each gaming machine 10, when the reach state is occurring, the other unit big hit display area G2 appears on the display screen of the display device 41, and within the other big hit display area G2. A character set in the other gaming machine 10 in which the big hit is generated is displayed, and whether or not the character set in the own gaming machine enters the other big jackpot display area G2 together with the reach effect. It is also possible to configure so as to produce an effect.

  In addition, when the production control device 300 of each gaming machine 10 receives an error-related event generation command or a security-type event generation command from the game control device 100, it is not the production control device 300 of the other gaming machines 10, Error / security notification information (for example, information for identifying the gaming machine 10 in which the error or fraud has occurred and information for notifying the content of the error or fraud that has occurred) is transmitted to the portable terminal possessed by the store clerk of the game hall It is also possible to configure so as to.

  In addition, in the effect control device 300 of each gaming machine 10, at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which any event generation command is received from the gaming control device 100, timing at which the overall control gaming machine is set, etc.) It is also possible to transmit the same information (external communication information related to the occurrence of an event) as the information transmitted to the other gaming machine 10 to the portable terminal possessed by the store clerk.

  Further, although the display mode of the character set in the other gaming machine 10 is configured to change according to the current state of the other gaming machine 10, the character set in the own gaming machine is further configured. It is also possible to change the display mode according to the current state of the game machine (or the current state of another game machine 10 or the like).

In addition, when a big hit type event occurs in another gaming machine 10, the specific notification effect is performed by the character set in the other gaming machine 10, but the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, when an error-related event occurs in another gaming machine 10, it is possible to perform a specific notification effect by a character set in the other gaming machine 10. When a security-related event occurs in the machine 10, it is possible to perform a specific notification effect by a character set in the other gaming machine 10.
The plurality of types of game events are not limited to jackpot events, security events, and error events. The gaming event is arbitrary, and may be a specific reach type event, for example. In this case, when a specific reach-related event occurs in another gaming machine 10 (that is, when a specific reach state occurs in another gaming machine 10), the character set in the other gaming machine 10 It is also possible to configure so as to perform a specific notification effect.
Further, the content of the specific notification effect can be changed as appropriate according to the type of event that triggers the specific notification effect.

  Further, when an event other than the big hit system event occurs, it is possible to perform a specific notification effect so as to notify the occurrence of the big hit. That is, it is also possible to execute a specific notification as a so-called gas effect.

  Further, the specific notification effect is not limited to the effect by the character set in the gaming machine 10. If notification of an event that has occurred in the gaming machine 10 can be performed, it is preferable if notification that can identify the gaming machine 10 (that is, the gaming machine 10 in which the event has occurred) can be performed. Is optional.

[First Modification of First Embodiment]
Next, a first modification of the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above will be described.
In addition, in this modification, the point provided with the Peltier device 80 as a heat_generation | fever means differs from the gaming machine 10 of 1st Embodiment. 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.

For example, as shown in FIG. 27A, the Peltier element device 80 electrically connects a P-type semiconductor 80a and an N-type semiconductor 80b in series via a first electrode member 80c, This is a device including a plurality of Peltier elements having a circuit configuration arranged so as to be parallel to the N-type semiconductor 80b. The plurality of Peltier elements included in the Peltier element device 80 are electrically connected in series with each other via the second electrode member 80d so that the heat transfer directions coincide with each other.
The Peltier device 80 is configured such that current flows in the direction shown in FIG. Thereby, the first electrode member 80c side becomes the heat generation side (heat dissipation side), and the second electrode member 80d side becomes the heat absorption side.

In this modification, the Peltier element device 80 is built in the effect button 25.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 27B, the effect button 25 includes a button cover member 25b and a button decoration portion 25c disposed inside the button cover member 25b. The Peltier element device 80 has the button cover member 25b in a state where the heat generation side (that is, the first electrode member 80c side) of the Peltier element device 80 faces the operation surface of the button cover member 25b via the button decoration portion 25c. The effect button 25 is built in by being arranged on the inside.

As shown in FIG. 28, the effect control device 300 provided in the gaming machine 10 of the present modification includes a Peltier element control circuit 370 that drives and controls the Peltier element device 80 built in the effect button 25. It differs from the production control device 300 (FIG. 4) provided in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment. Therefore, the detailed description about the structure of the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in this modification is abbreviate | omitted.
That is, the effect control device 300 functions as a heat generation mode setting unit that can set the heat generation mode of the heat generation unit (Peltier element device 80) according to the predetermined information.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the effect control device 300 of the gaming machine 10 including the Peltier element device 80 has a configuration that does not include the wireless communication circuit 350 or the like, that is, a configuration that does not perform communication between the effect control devices 300. Also good.

[1st main processing]
The effect control device 300 included in the gaming machine 10 of the present modification performs, for example, the 1st main process shown in FIG. 30 instead of the 1st main process shown in FIG.

The 1st main process shown in FIG. 30 executes an external event notification end process (step S18), and then executes a temperature change notification process for notifying the temperature change of the Peltier device 80 (step T1), and step S19. Only the point that shifts to is different from the 1st main process shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of the 1st main process shown in FIG. 30 is omitted.
Here, the notification of the temperature change of the Peltier device 80 is, for example, the fact that a temperature change occurs in the effect button 25 (specifically, the Peltier device 80) of the own game machine. It is to notify by the display at 41 or the like. In addition, when the effect control device 300 is configured to allow communication between the effect control devices 300 as shown in FIG. 28, a temperature change occurs in the effect button 25 (specifically, the Peltier element device 80) of the game machine. It may be configured to notify other gaming machines 10 of the occurrence.

[Ending process]
Next, the ending process executed in the 1st scene control process (step S12) in the 1st main process (FIG. 30) will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the ending process.
Note that the ending process shown in FIG. 32 is a process for changing the heat generation mode of the Peltier element device 80 according to the probability information (specifically, the probability state, the general power support state, etc.) of the game machine. .

As shown in FIG. 32, when the ending process is started, the effect control device 300 first determines whether there is an effect request flag (step B1).
If it is determined in step B1 that there is an effect request flag (step B1; Y), it is determined whether or not the ending is in a specific gaming state based on the small hit (step B2).

If it is determined in step B2 that the ending is in a specific gaming state based on the small hit (step B2; Y), the small hit ending process is executed (step B3), and the process proceeds to step B12.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B2 that it is not the ending of the specific gaming state based on the small hit (step B2; N), the big hit ending is set (step B4), and the probability information based on the probability information command is acquired. (Step B5), Peltier device current information based on the probability information is set (Step B6). Thereby, it becomes possible to change the heat generation mode of the Peltier device 80 according to the probability information of the game machine.

  Here, the big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device, and the small hit is a special result without the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). When the conditional device is activated, for example, a big hit state occurs and a special electric accessory is generated. This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set. That the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery, for example. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

  Next, the corresponding variation pattern table is set (step B7), information on the jackpot (type of jackpot) is acquired based on the probability information (step B8), and it is determined whether or not the jackpot has a short time and becomes a short time state. (Step B9).

If it is determined in step B9 that there is a short time and there is no big hit (step B9; N), the process proceeds to step B12.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B9 that there is a short time and a big hit (step B9; Y), a short time flag is set (step B10), and the number of special figure variation display games to be in the short time state is set to the effect control device. The number of short-time fluctuations for management at 300 is set (step B11).
Next, the effect request flag is cleared (step B12), and the ending process ends.

If it is determined in step B1 that there is no effect request flag (step B1; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the update timer is 0 (step B13).
If it is determined in step B13 that the value of the update timer is not 0 (step B13; N), the ending process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B13 that the value of the update timer is 0 (step B13; Y), the next scene data setting process is executed (step B14) to determine whether or not it is the final scene. (Step B15).

If it is determined in step B15 that the scene is not the final scene (step B15; N), the ending process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B15 that the scene is the final scene (step B15; Y), the end of ending is set (step B16), and the ending process is ended.

It should be noted that the heat generation mode of the Peltier element device 80 can be configured to change according to the number of short-time fluctuations in the game machine or the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed in the game machine.
When changing the heat generation mode of the Peltier element device 80 in accordance with the number of short-time fluctuations (or jackpot symbol) of the game machine, the effect control device 300 replaces the ending process shown in FIG. 32, for example, as shown in FIG. Perform ending process.

  In the ending process shown in FIG. 33, the setting of the Peltier element current information based on the probability information (step B6) is not performed, and the number of short-time fluctuations is set (step B11). In order to change according to the number of short-time fluctuations (or jackpot symbol) in the gaming machine, Peltier device current information based on the number of short-time fluctuations (or jackpot symbol) is set (step B17), and the process proceeds to step B12. Only the ending process shown in FIG. 32 is different. Therefore, a detailed description of the ending process shown in FIG. 33 is omitted.

Here, FIG. 31 shows an example of a timing chart in the case where the heat generation mode of the Peltier element device 80 is changed according to the number of short-time fluctuations of the game machine.
FIG. 31 shows a case where the heat generation mode of the Peltier element device 80 is changed in accordance with the number of time-short fluctuations by increasing the time for passing a current through the Peltier element device 80 as the set number of time-short fluctuations is longer. .

Specifically, for example, when the number of times that the short-time state continues until the next special game state (big hit state) is set as the number of short-time fluctuations, as shown in “Busden Support (1)”, the special game state A current flows through the Peltier element device 80 until the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the short time state reaches 30 times after the (big hit state) ends.
In addition, as shown in “Penden Support (2)”, when the number of short-time fluctuations is set to 100, the special figure fluctuation display game that makes the short-time state after the special game state (big hit state) ends. A current flows through the Peltier element device 80 until the number of executions of 2 reaches 2.
In addition, as shown in “Fuden Electric Power Support (3)”, when 30 times of short-time fluctuations are set, no current flows through the Peltier element device 80 even if the special gaming state (big hit state) ends. .
As a result, the heat generation side of the Peltier element device 80 gets hotter as the set number of short time fluctuations becomes longer. Therefore, by touching the effect button 25 incorporating the Peltier element device 80 and feeling the heat, it becomes possible for the player to recognize the number of short-time fluctuations in the game machine.

  According to the first modification of the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the heat generating means (Peltier element device 80) provided at a predetermined location and the heat generating means (Peltier element apparatus 80) according to predetermined information. And a heat generation mode setting means (production control device 300) capable of setting the heat generation mode.

  That is, the heat generation mode of the heat generating means (Peltier element device 80) is changed in accordance with predetermined information (specifically, probability information (probability status, general power support status, etc.), number of short-time fluctuations, jackpot symbol, etc.). Is possible. Therefore, since the content of the predetermined information can be suggested by the heat generation mode of the heat generating means (Peltier element device 80), the player recognizes the content of the predetermined information by touching the heat generating means (Peltier element device 80). Is possible.

  Further, for example, when the heat generation mode of the Peltier device device 80 changes according to the probability state, for example, when there is a gaming machine 10 that is in a customer waiting state during the high probability state, the player By touching the effect button 25 of the machine 10, it is also possible to find the gaming machine 10 in the high probability state from the gaming machines 10 in the customer waiting state.

  In this modification, the heat generation mode of the Peltier element device 80 is configured to change according to the probability information, the number of short-time fluctuations, and the jackpot symbol, but is not limited to this. Information for changing the heat generation mode of the Peltier device 80 is arbitrary. For example, the heat generation mode of the Peltier device 80 according to predetermined information such as a probability state at the time of incubation, the number of STs, the number of limits, and falling information. It is also possible to configure to change.

  For example, if the heat generation mode of the Peltier element device 80 changes according to the probability state at the time of incubation, the probability state of the gaming machine 10 that is not known from the effect in the gaming machine 10 can be known from the heat generation mode of the Peltier device device 80. It is possible to increase the interest of the player in the game.

  In the present modification, the Peltier device current information is configured to be set only in the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the production control device 300 has a configuration capable of communication between the production control devices 300 as shown in FIG. 28, the Peltier element current information is set in the game machine, and the game machine 10 with respect to another game machine 10 of the same model is set. It is also possible to configure so that the Peltier device current information is set in the external communication buffer. The content of the Peltier device current information for other gaming machines 10 of the same model may be the same as or different from the content of the Peltier device current information set in the game machine.

  Specifically, when setting Peltier device current information for the game machine and setting Peltier device current information for another game machine 10 of the same model in the external communication buffer, for example, the game machine (for convenience, “game machine”). X1 ”) to a specific other gaming machine 10 (referred to as“ gaming machine X4 ”for convenience), an effect of gradually heating the Peltier device device 80 (or an effect of gradually cooling it) Can be performed).

More specifically, for example, it is assumed that gaming machines 10 of the same model are arranged in the order of gaming machine X1, gaming machine X2, gaming machine X3, gaming machine X4. Then, the production control device 300 of the gaming machine X sets information for “flowing current to the Peltier device device 80 for 5 seconds” as the Peltier device current information in the game machine (game machine X1), and an external communication buffer. In addition, information for “flowing current to the Peltier element device 80 for 10 seconds” as Peltier element current information for the gaming machine X2 and “current to flow to Peltier element device 80 for 15 seconds” as Peltier element current information for the gaming machine X3 And information for “flowing current through the Peltier element device 80 for 20 seconds” are set as Peltier element current information for the gaming machine X4. Thereby, it is possible to perform an effect of gradually heating the Peltier device 80 from the gaming machine X1 to the gaming machine X4.
In this case, in the temperature change notification process (step T1) of the first main process (FIG. 30), the Peltier element device 80 is gradually moved from the gaming machine X1 to the gaming machine X2, the gaming machine X3, and the gaming machine X4. It is also possible to be configured to notify that the effect to be heated is performed. As a result, for example, the predetermined character displayed on the display device 41 is changed from the game machine to the specific other game machine with the effect of gradually heating the Peltier element device 80 from the game machine to another specific game machine 10. An effect of moving to the gaming machine 10 can be performed.

  Such an effect of gradually heating the Peltier device 80 can notify, for example, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit. That is, for example, by performing an effect of gradually heating the Peltier device device 80 toward the gaming machine 10 having the highest degree of expectation for the big hit, it is determined whether or not the gaming button 10 has the highest degree of expectation. It is possible to suggest to the player by the heat. Further, for example, by performing an effect of gradually heating the Peltier device device 80 toward the gaming machine 10 having the highest expectation level for a big hit, for example, a waiting state before digesting the start-up memory determined to be a big hit, for example, When there is a gaming machine 10 that has become, since the production button 25 of the gaming machine 10 is the hottest, the player touches the production button 25 of each gaming machine 10 in the customer waiting state, thereby waiting for the customer. It is also possible to find the gaming machine 10 having the highest expectation from the gaming machines 10 in the state.

  In addition, for example, it is possible to configure whether or not the specific notification effect by the character is a so-called gas effect by the heat generation mode of the Peltier element device 80. Specifically, for example, when the specific notification effect by the character is not a gusset effect, a current is supplied to the Peltier element device 80, and when the specific notification effect by the character is a gusset effect, a current is supplied to the Peltier element device 80. It can also be configured not to flow.

  In the present modification, the Peltier element device 80 is configured to be disposed in the effect button 25, but the present invention is not limited to this. The arrangement position of the Peltier element device 80 is arbitrary, but a position where the player can easily touch is preferable. For example, the Peltier element apparatus 80 may be arranged in the operation unit 24, or separately. It is also possible to arrange the Peltier element device 80 in the provided temperature change device.

  In this modification, the Peltier device 80 is used as the heat generating means, but the present invention is not limited to this. The heat generating means is arbitrary as long as it is a device capable of generating heat.

[Second Modification of First Embodiment]
Next, a second modification of the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above will be described.
In the present modification, a specific notification effect by a character set in another gaming machine 10, that is, a specific notification effect for notifying of an event (a big hit in the case of this modification) that has occurred in the other gaming machine 10. This is different from the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment in that the player of the gaming machine can select whether or not to execute the game on the gaming machine. 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.

[In-round processing]
The effect control device 300 included in the gaming machine 10 of the present modification performs, for example, the in-round processing shown in FIG. 34 instead of the in-round processing shown in FIG.

  In the round process shown in FIG. 34, when it is determined in step A65 that the big hit effect information is set (step A65; Y), the effect information in the other gaming machine information storage area of the own gaming machine, etc. (Step A66), without setting the big hit performance information of the own gaming machine based on the acquired production information, etc. (step A67), the big hit performance possible flag is set (step C1), and step A68 is set. When the transition point and the next scene data setting process are executed (step A71) and then the specific notification effect by the character set in the other gaming machine 10 is received from the player, the other game of the own gaming machine Acquisition of production information in the machine information storage area (corresponding to step A66), and setting of big hit effect information of own gaming machine based on the acquired production information etc. (step A67) Equivalent) running external effect setting processing or the like is performed (step C2), only in that the process proceeds to step A72 is different from the round in the process shown in FIG. 25. Therefore, a detailed description of the in-round processing shown in FIG. 34 is omitted.

[External effect setting process]
Next, the external effect setting process (step C2) in the above-described round process (FIG. 34) will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the external effect setting process.
The external effect setting process is a process for the player of the own game machine to select whether or not to execute the specific notification effect by the character set in the other game machine 10 during the big hit effect of the own game machine. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 38, when the external effect setting process is started, the effect control device 300 first has a big hit possible effect flag (see step C1 of the round process (FIG. 34, FIG. 35 or FIG. 37)). It is checked whether it is set (step C21), and it is determined whether or not the big hit effect possible flag is set (step C22).

If it is determined in step C22 that the big hit effect flag is not set (step C22; N), the external effect setting process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C22 that the big hit performance possible flag is set (step C22; Y), it is checked whether it is the timing to start the big hit performance (step C23). It is determined whether or not it is time to start (step C24).

If it is determined in step C24 that it is not the timing to start the big hit production (step C24; N), the external production setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C24 that it is time to start the big hit effect (step C24; Y), the big hit effect in which the characters set in the other gaming machines 10 also appear is executed. A display prompting the player to operate and instruct the button 25 or the like is displayed on the display device 41 or the like (step C25).

Next, the big hit production execution acceptance timer is set (step C26).
Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit production execution acceptance timer has expired (step C27).
When it is determined in step C27 that the big hit effect execution acceptance timer has not timed up (step C27; N), an execution instruction for the big hit effect that causes the character set in the other gaming machine 10 also appears. It is determined whether or not it has been accepted (step C28).

  In step C28, when it is determined that the execution instruction of the big hit effect that causes the character set in the other gaming machine 10 also appears (step C28; N), that is, the player sets the other gaming machine 10 If the execution of the big hit effect in which the character being played also appears is not instructed, the process proceeds to step C27.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step C28 that an instruction to execute a big hit effect in which a character set in another gaming machine 10 also appears (step C28; Y), that is, the player sets the other gaming machine 10 When the execution of the big hit effect in which the character being played appears is also instructed, the effect information in the other game machine information storage area of the own game machine is acquired (step C29) and stored in the own game machine. Referring to the existing character display mode setting table, the big hit effect information of the own gaming machine is set based on the obtained effect information and the like (step C30), and the external effect setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C27 that the big hit effect execution acceptance timer has expired (step C27; Y), the big hit effect indicator is cleared (step C31), and the external effect setting process ends. To do. Thus, when the big hit effect execution acceptance timer times out before the player is instructed to execute the big hit effect that the character set in the other gaming machine 10 also appears, that is, the player of the own game machine When the specific notification effect by the character set in the other gaming machine 10 is rejected, the normal big hit effect (for example, the big hit effect only by the character of the own gaming machine) is executed.

The display mode of the character set in the other gaming machine 10 may be configured to change according to the probability information of the own gaming machine (specifically, the probability state, the general power support state, etc.). Is possible.
When changing the display mode of the character set in the other gaming machine 10 according to the probability information of the own gaming machine, the effect control device 300 replaces the in-round processing of FIG. 34, for example, the round of FIG. Perform medium processing. In this case, the effect control device 300 stores a table in which a character display mode and probability information (information on jackpots) are linked as a character display mode setting table.

  In the round process shown in FIG. 35, when it is determined in step A65 that the big hit effect information is set (step A65; Y), the character information included in the big hit effect information (that is, the game machine) Character information (character information of other gaming machines 10 stored in the other gaming machine information storage area) (step C3), information on jackpot based on probability information (type of jackpot) (step C4) I do. Next, the character information of the other gaming machine 10 is set based on the acquired character information and information on the jackpot, that is, based on the character information of the other gaming machine 10 in the character display mode setting table stored in the own gaming machine. As the display mode of the character, the display mode corresponding to the acquired information on the big jackpot (that is, the type of jackpot in the game machine) is set (step C5), and only the point shown in FIG. 34 is the round shown in FIG. Different from medium processing. Therefore, a detailed description of the in-round processing shown in FIG. 35 is omitted.

  Thereby, the display mode corresponding to the probability information of the own gaming machine is set as the display mode of the character set in the other gaming machine 10 in the character display mode setting table stored in the own gaming machine. Therefore, when setting the big hit effect information of the gaming machine (see step C30 in FIG. 38) in the external presentation setting process (step C2), the character display mode setting table stored in the gaming machine is referred to. Thus, although the display mode of the character set in the other gaming machine 10 is specified, it is possible to specify the display mode corresponding to the probability information of the own gaming machine at the time of specifying.

Further, the display mode of the character set in the other gaming machine 10 is configured to be changed in accordance with the probability information (specifically, the probability state, the general power support state, etc.) of the other gaming machine 10. It is also possible.
When changing the display mode of the character set in another gaming machine 10 according to the probability information of the other gaming machine 10, the effect control device 300 replaces the in-round processing in FIG. Process during 37 rounds. In this case, the effect control device 300 stores a table in which the character display mode and probability information are linked as the character display mode setting table. In addition, the received external communication information (external notification information, etc.) related to the occurrence of the big hit system event includes the other gaming machines in addition to the production information and display mode information relating to the other gaming machines 10 that have transmitted the information. For example, as shown in FIG. 36, the probability information (in the case of FIG. 36, symbol information) is also stored in the other gaming machine information storage area of the own gaming machine.

  In the mid-round process shown in FIG. 37, if it is determined in step A65 that the big hit effect information is set (step A65; Y), the character information included in the big hit effect information (that is, the game machine) Character information and other gaming machine information stored in the other gaming machine information storage area (step C3), from the other gaming machine information storage area of the own gaming machine (see FIG. 37), etc. The probability information corresponding to the effect information including the character information of the gaming machine 10 is acquired (step C6). Next, the character information of the other gaming machine 10 is set based on the acquired character information and the probability information, that is, the character based on the character information of the other gaming machine 10 is set in the character display mode setting table stored in the own gaming machine. The display mode corresponding to the acquired probability information (that is, the probability information of the other gaming machine 10) is set (step C7), and only the point that shifts to step C1 is the round shown in FIG. Different from medium processing. Therefore, a detailed description of the in-round processing shown in FIG. 37 is omitted.

  Thereby, the display mode corresponding to the probability information of the other gaming machine 10 is set as the display mode of the character set in the other gaming machine 10 in the character display mode setting table stored in the own gaming machine. Is done. Therefore, when setting the big hit effect information of the gaming machine (see step C30 in FIG. 38) in the external presentation setting process (step C2), the character display mode setting table stored in the gaming machine is referred to. Thus, although the display mode of the character set in the other gaming machine 10 is specified, the display mode corresponding to the probability information of the other gaming machine 10 can be specified at the time of specifying.

  According to the second modification of the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the selection for selecting whether or not to execute the specific effect (specific notification effect) by the specific effect execution means (effect control device 300). Means (in the case of the present embodiment, an effect button 25) is provided.

  That is, the specific notification effect by the character set in the other gaming machine 10, that is, the specific notification effect for notifying the game event (a big hit in the case of this modification) generated in the other gaming machine 10 is performed on the own gaming machine. The player of the game machine can select whether or not to execute. Therefore, since a player who is not interested in a game event that has occurred in another gaming machine 10 can select not to execute the specific notification effect, the player of the own gaming machine is prevented from feeling offended. Is possible.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, the specific pre-reading effect is executed when a specific suspension occurs (in this embodiment, the start memory determined to be a big hit in the case of this embodiment) in any of the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other. The point is different from the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment. 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.

[Fluctuation processing]
The effect control device 300 included in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment performs the changing process shown in FIG. 39, for example, instead of the changing process shown in FIG.

  39 is executed during the variation time setting process (step A8), and then the special figure variation display game that is the target of the specific prefetching effect, that is, the specific hold (in the case of this embodiment, the prefetching is a big hit) It is checked whether or not the game is a special figure variation display game based on the determined start memory) (step D1), and it is determined whether or not the special figure variation display game is a target of the specific prefetching effect (step D2). If it is determined that the game is not a special figure variation display game that is the target of the specific prefetch effect (step D2; N), that is, if it is not a special figure variation display game based on the specific hold, the process proceeds to step A9. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is a special figure variation display game that is the target of the specific prefetch effect (step D2; Y), that is, if it is a special map variation display game based on the specific hold, the specific prefetch effect is continued In order to notify other gaming machines 10 that the final scene is to be executed and the end timing of the final scene, the final scene execution information is set to a time value (specifically, the special figure variation display game based on the specific hold is ended) Only in the point of setting to the external communication buffer together with the time value (step D3) and proceeding to step A9. Therefore, a detailed description of the changing process shown in FIG. 39 is omitted.

[1st main processing]
The effect control device 300 included in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment performs, for example, the 1st main process shown in FIG. 46 instead of the 1st main process shown in FIG.

  The 1st main process shown in FIG. 46 executes the subordinate control gaming machine process (step S14), and thereafter, an internal event for setting information for starting a corresponding notification or the like based on a command from the game control apparatus 100 A notification start process is executed (step T11). Next, based on an end command from the game control device 100, an internal event notification end process for setting information for ending the corresponding notification is executed (step T12). Next, external event notification start processing for performing event notification and the like is executed based on information from the other gaming machines 10 (step T13). Next, based on the end information from the other gaming machines 10, an external event notification end process for ending the event notification or the like is executed (step T14). Next, the specific effect execution process is executed (step T15), and only the point that shifts to step S19 is different from the 1st main process shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of the 1st main process shown in FIG. 46 is omitted.

[Internal event notification start processing]
Next, the internal event notification start process (step T11) in the first main process (FIG. 46) will be described. FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an internal event notification start process.
That is, the production control device 300 included in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment performs an internal event notification start process shown in FIG. 44, for example, instead of the internal event notification start process shown in FIG.

  In the first embodiment, the big hit system event generation command, the security system event generation command, and the error system event generation command are listed as the event generation commands. However, in the present embodiment, the event generation command is an event generation command. A prefetch command including the result of the prefetch determination for the start memory is also added. The prefetch command is configured to be transmitted from the game control device 100 when the start memory is generated.

  As shown in FIG. 44, when the internal event notification start process is started, the effect control device 300 first checks whether an event generation command has been received from the game control device 100 (step S81), and the event generation command Is determined (step S82).

If it is determined in step S82 that an event occurrence command has not been received (step S82; N), the internal event notification start process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S82 that an event occurrence command has been received (step S82; Y), it is determined whether or not the received event occurrence command is a jackpot event occurrence command (step S83).

  If it is determined in step S83 that the received event generation command is a big hit system event generation command (step S83; Y), display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, panel decoration The big hit notification by the light emission of the LED of the device 42 or the frame decoration device 18, the operation of the board effect device 44 or the frame effect device 45 is set (step S85).

Next, the number of big hits is updated by +1 (step S86).
Next, external notification information including jackpot presentation information is set in the external communication buffer (step T31). Thereby, in the external communication process (step S24) of the 1st main process (FIG. 46), the external notification information is transmitted to the other gaming machine 10 as the external communication information, and the jackpot effect information included in the external notification information, etc. It is set in another gaming machine 10.
In this embodiment, based on the set jackpot effect information, an event (in this case, a jackpot) that has occurred in another gaming machine 10 that has transmitted external notification information including the jackpot effect information is notified. It is also possible to configure. Further, in this case, as in the first embodiment, it is generated in the other gaming machine 10 by the specific notification effect by the character set in the other gaming machine 10 that has transmitted the external notification information including the jackpot effect information. It is also possible to make a notification of the event (in this case, a big hit).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S83 that the received event generation command is not a big hit system event generation command (step S83; N), the received event generation command is a pre-read command (start opening prize presentation command, prize presentation symbol). Command) is determined (step T32).

If it is determined in step T32 that the received event occurrence command is not a prefetch command (step T32; N), the internal event notification start process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step T32 that the received event occurrence command is a prefetch command (step T32; Y), it is determined whether or not the result of the prefetch determination is a big hit based on the received prefetch command. (Step T33).
If it is determined in step T33 that the result of the prefetch determination is not a big hit (step T33; N), the internal event notification start process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step T33 that the result of the prefetch determination is a big hit (step T33; Y), the predetermined number of gaming machines 10 that execute the specific prefetching effect together with the own gaming machine are changed to those of the same model. Among the gaming machines 10 that are in operation, the game machine 10 is identified (step T34).
Here, the specific method of the gaming machine 10 that executes the specific prefetching effect is arbitrary, and for example, it can be specified by random lottery using a random number or the like, and the setting place is close to the own gaming machine 10 It is also possible to specify in order, and it is also possible to specify the gaming machine 10 previously associated with the own gaming machine.
That is, the effect control device 300 functions as an effect execution gaming machine specifying unit that specifies the gaming machine 10 that can execute the specified effect (specific prefetching effect).

Next, the specific performance execution start timing is determined (step T35).
That is, the effect control device 300 functions as a start timing determination unit that determines a timing for starting a specific effect (specific pre-read effect) in the gaming machine 10 specified by the effect execution gaming machine specifying unit (effect control device 300).

Next, external notification information including the specific effect information such as the determined specific effect execution start timing (including the machine number of the own gaming machine and the machine number of the gaming machine 10 specified as the gaming machine 10 that executes the specific prefetching effect) Is set in the external communication buffer (step T36), and the internal event notification start process is terminated. Thereby, in the external communication process (step S24) of the 1st main process (FIG. 46), the external notification information is transmitted to the other gaming machine 10 as the external communication information, and the specific effect information included in the external notification information, etc. It is set in another gaming machine 10.
In other words, the production control device 300 has a case where the determination result (prefetch determination result) of the prior determination means (game control device 100) is a predetermined determination result (in the case of the present embodiment, when the prefetch determination is made as a big hit). In addition, effect information transmission means capable of transmitting effect information (external notification information) related to the determination result (prefetch determination result) to another gaming machine 10 via the information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350 or output port 360b). Function.

  In the present embodiment, in step T36, external notification information including information related to a specific effect such as a specific effect execution start timing (that is, specific effect information) is set in the external communication buffer. It is not limited. For example, the external notification information including specific effect information other than the specific effect execution start timing is set in the external communication buffer, and then the specific prefetch effect start information is stored in the external communication buffer immediately before the determined specific effect execution start timing is reached. It can also be configured to set.

[External event notification start processing]
Next, the external event notification start process (step T13) in the first main process (FIG. 46) will be described. FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an external event notification start process.
That is, the production control device 300 included in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment performs an external event notification start process shown in FIG. 45, for example, instead of the external event notification start process shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 45, when the external event notification start process is started, the production control device 300 first checks whether external communication information has been received from another gaming machine 10 (step S101), and external communication is performed. It is determined whether information has been received (step S102).

If it is determined in step S102 that external communication information has not been received (step S102; N), the external event notification start process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S102 that external communication information has been received (step S102; Y), the received external communication information includes external notification information including the game machine number and specific effect information (in FIG. 44). Whether or not the received external communication information is external notification information including the machine number of the game machine and the specific effect information (step T42).

If it is determined in step T42 that the received external communication information is not external notification information including the machine number of the game machine or the specific effect information (step T42; N), the external event notification start process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step T42 that the received external communication information is external notification information including the game machine number and specific effect information (step T42; Y), it is included in the received external notification information. Display effect start information is set based on the specific effect information (specifically, the specific effect execution start timing (see step T35 in FIG. 44)) (step T43). Thereby, the start timing of the specific prefetching effect in the game machine is set.
Next, display effect information (specifically, a display mode of the specific prefetch effect in the game machine) is set based on the specific effect information included in the received external notification information (step T44), and the external event notification is performed. End the start process.

That is, the effect control device 300 uses the information communication means (the wireless communication circuit 350 or the input port 360a) for the effect information (external notification information) transmitted by the effect information transmitting means (effect control device 300) of the other gaming machine 10. It functions as an effect information receiving means that can be received via the network.
In addition, when the production control device 300 receives production information (external notification information) of another gaming machine 10, a specific production based on the production information (external notification information) performed between the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other ( It functions as a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific prefetch effect). In the case of the present embodiment, the effect control device 300 that functions as a specific effect execution means can execute effects of effects related to each other between the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other as the specific effect (specific pre-reading effect). It is configured.

[Specific production execution processing]
Next, the specific effect execution process (step T15) in the first main process (FIG. 46) will be described. FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the specific effect execution process.

  As shown in FIG. 47, when the specific effect execution process is started, the effect control device 300 first checks whether it is the specific effect execution start timing based on the display effect start information (see step T43 in FIG. 45). (Step T51), it is determined whether or not it is the specific effect execution start timing (Step T52).

When it is determined in step T52 that the specific effect execution start timing is not reached (step T52; N), the specific effect execution process ends. Even when the display effect start information is not set, it is determined in step T52 that it is not the specific effect execution start timing.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step T52 that the specific effect execution start timing is reached (step T52; Y), the specific effect information included in the received external notification information is acquired (step T53), and the acquired specific effect is acquired. Information is set as production information of the game machine (step T54).

Next, it is checked whether it is time to execute the final scene of the specific prefetch effect (step T55), and it is determined whether it is time to execute the final scene of the specific prefetch effect (step T56).
If it is determined in step T56 that it is not time to execute the final scene of the specific prefetch effect (step T56; N), the specific effect execution process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step T56 that it is time to execute the final scene of the specific prefetch effect (step T56; Y), the target gaming machine 10 (that is, the start memory (the trigger for the specific prefetch effect) ( In the case of this embodiment, after the specific prefetching effect is ended in the gaming machine 10) in which the start memory determined to be a big hit is generated), it is checked whether the specific prefetching effect can be continued on the own gaming machine ( Step T57), it is determined whether or not the specific prefetch effect can be continued in the game machine (Step T58).
Specifically, for example, when the final scene execution information (see step D3 in FIG. 39) is not received as external communication information, or when there is an unsettled start memory in the own gaming machine, It is determined that the specific prefetching effect can be continued.
Furthermore, the game machine has an undigested start-up memory, and in the undigested start-up memory, a specific suspension (specifically, for example, a start-up memory that has been determined in advance when a specific result (such as a big hit) is obtained, In the case where there is a start memory determined to be prefetched when a specific reach state is reached, it is possible to determine that the specific prefetch effect can be continued in the game machine.

  If it is determined in step T58 that the specific prefetch effect cannot be continued in the game machine (step T58; N), that is, if the final scene execution information is received as external communication information, or the game machine is not digested. If there is no start memory, the specific effect information included in the received external notification information is acquired (step T59), and the acquired specific effect information is set as the final effect information of the game machine (step T60). The specific effect execution process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step T58 that the specific pre-reading effect can be continued in the game machine (step T58; Y), that is, if the final scene execution information is not received as external communication information, or the game machine If there is an unsettled start memory, the continuation effect information regarding the continuation effect of the specific prefetch effect is set as the final effect information of the game machine (step T61), and the specific effect execution process is terminated.

The continuation effect of the specific prefetch effect may be ended at the end of the special figure variation display game being executed at the start of the continuation effect, or may be ended when all of the start memory is consumed, or a predetermined number of times. The special figure variation display game may be ended at the end of the game.
In addition, when the continuation effect information is set as the final effect information of the game machine, the continuation mode can be determined by referring to the result of the prefetch determination in the game machine. Specifically, for example, it is possible to determine the effect mode of the continuation effect according to the number of start memories determined to be pre-read when the jackpot included in the undigested start memories.

In addition, during execution of the specific pre-reading effect, a specific hold in the own game machine (for example, a start-up memory determined as pre-read when a specific result (such as a big hit) is reached, a start-up memory determined as pre-read when a specific reach state is reached) It is also possible to change the effect mode of the specific pre-reading effect being executed (specifically, for example, change to an effect mode with a high expectation) when the error occurs.
In this case, the effect control device 300 stores the start prize storage means (game control device 100) of the own gaming machine during the period in which the specific effect (specific prefetch effect) is being executed by the specific effect execution means (effect control device 300). A start memory in which a determination result (a result of the pre-reading determination) of the pre-determination means (game control device 100) becomes a predetermined determination result (a start-up memory in which the pre-read is determined if a specific result is obtained, or a pre-read is determined in a specific reach state When the stored start memory is stored, it functions as an effect mode changing means capable of changing the effect mode of the specific effect (specific prefetch effect) being executed.

Here, FIG. 40 shows an example of a timing chart when the specific prefetching effect is executed.
FIG. 40 shows a case where at least gaming machines A to E are included in the operating gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other, and a specific suspension occurs in the gaming machines A.

First, when a specific hold occurs in the gaming machine A (in the case of the present embodiment, a start-up memory that is determined to be a prefetch if a big hit is generated), the gaming machines A, as the gaming machines 10 that execute a specific prefetching effect together with the own gaming machine, A gaming machine B to a gaming machine E are identified from the gaming machines 10 that are in communication.
Next, the gaming machine A determines the specific performance execution start timing. The specific effect execution start timing is arbitrary, for example, may be random, or the start time of the special figure variation display game to be executed first after the occurrence of the specific hold in the gaming machine A ("specific effect start shown in FIG. 40" Timing A ") may be used, and a special figure variation display game is executed in less than half (one in the case of FIG. 40) of the gaming machines 10 identified as the gaming machines 10 that execute the specific prefetching effect. May be at the time ("specific effect start timing B" shown in FIG. 40), or more than half of the gaming machines 10 specified as the gaming machine 10 that executes the specific prefetch effect (in the case of FIG. 40). 2) may be at the time when the special figure variation display game is being executed ("specific effect start timing C" shown in FIG. 40), or a game in which a specific prefetch effect is executed together. In been gaming machine 10 all identified as machine 10 may be a time when the Japanese view variable display game is executed.

Next, the gaming machine A starts executing the specific prefetch effect at the specific effect execution start timing.
In addition, when the game machine B to the game machine E are executing the special figure variation display game in their own game machines, the game machine B starts the execution of the specific prefetch effect at the specific effect execution start timing determined by the game machine A. On the other hand, when the special game fluctuation display game is not executed on the game machine, the execution of the specific prefetch effect is not started at the specific production execution start timing determined by the game machine A, but the special game fluctuation display is performed on the game machine. After executing the game, the specific prefetching effect is executed. That is, the special figure change executed in the game machine after the specific effect execution start timing determined by the gaming machine A (specifically, from the specific effect execution start timing to the end of the specific prefetch effect in the game machine A). The specific prefetching effect is executed while the display game is being executed (or may be at the start time). Therefore, the specific prefetching effect is not executed in the gaming machine 10 (the gaming machine D in the case of FIG. 40) in which the special figure variation display game is not executed after the specific effect execution start timing.
In other words, the effect control device 300 functioning as the specific effect executing means receives the effect information (external notification information) of another gaming machine 10 on the condition that the game machine is executing a variable display game. The specific effect (specific prefetch effect) can be executed.

  In this embodiment, in the gaming machine B to the gaming machine E, when the special figure variation display game is not executed, the execution of the specific prefetch effect is not started at the specific effect execution start timing determined by the gaming machine A. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, regardless of whether or not the special figure variation display game is being executed, the specific prefetch effect can be configured to start at the specific effect execution start timing determined by the gaming machine A.

Then, the gaming machine A ends the specific prefetching effect at the end of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory that triggered the specific prefetching effect.
Of the gaming machines B to E, the gaming machine 10 that has executed the specific prefetching effect ends the specific prefetching effect at a predetermined timing until the gaming machine A ends the specific prefetching effect. Note that the timing at which the gaming machine B to the gaming machine E (that is, the gaming machine 10 identified as the gaming machine 10 that executes the specific prefetching effect) ends the specific prefetching effect is arbitrary. The timing may be substantially the same as the end timing of the pre-reading effect, or may be the timing when all of the start-up memory is exhausted as in the gaming machine B or the gaming machine C in FIG. The timing at which the special figure variation display game being played may have ended, or the timing at which the prescribed special figure variation display game has been terminated may be employed.
When the specific pre-reading effect is finished at the timing when all of the start memory is exhausted, the effect control device 300 functioning as the specific effect executing means performs the start winning storage means ( When there is no start memory stored in the game control device 100), the specific effect being executed (specific pre-reading effect) is ended.

Further, when there is a gaming machine 10 (game machine E in the case of FIG. 40) or the like in which the starting memory cannot be completely digested before the gaming machine A finishes the specific prefetching effect among the gaming machines B to E, this The gaming machine 10 determines that the specific prefetching effect can be continued on the own gaming machine (see step T58 in FIG. 47). Then, an effect that suggests the continuation of the specific prefetching effect is executed as a continuation effect of the specific prefetching effect, and the specific prefetching effect is continued even after the gaming machine A ends the specific prefetching effect. Thereby, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the player of this gaming machine 10 (in the case of FIG. 40, gaming machine E).
Note that the continuation effect of the specific prefetch effect is not limited to an effect that suggests the continuation of the specific prefetch effect, for example, an effect that the specific prefetch effect is resumed after the specific prefetch effect is once ended. It may be.

  Next, in FIG. 41 to FIG. 43, each of the prefetching effects executed in the present embodiment, that is, each of which can communicate with each other based on the occurrence of specific hold (in the case of this embodiment, the start memory determined to be a big hit in the case of a big hit). An example of the specific prefetching effect which performs the same effect in the gaming machine 10 is shown.

  The specific prefetching effects shown in FIGS. 41 and 42 are specific prefetching effects performed in the gaming machine 10 in which the start memory that has been determined to be prefetched when a big hit is generated.

  First, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), for example, a specific effect start screen is displayed on the display device 41. For example, as shown in FIG. 41 (B), a character (“character A” set in the game machine is displayed. )) And the character set in the gaming machine 10 specified as the gaming machine 10 that executes the specific prefetching effect appear, and the specific prefetching effect in which the performance is performed together is started.

  In the present embodiment, all the characters set in the gaming machine 10 specified as the gaming machine 10 that executes the specific prefetch effect are configured to appear on the display device 41 for the specific prefetch effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The character appearing on the display device 41 for the specific prefetching effect is arbitrary, and may be, for example, only the character set in the gaming machine 10 having unstarted start memory. Moreover, when only the character set in the gaming machine 10 having undigested starting memory appears for the specific prefetching effect, for example, when there is a gaming machine 10 that has completely digested the starting memory during the specific prefetching effect. In such an effect, the character set in the gaming machine 10 disappears at a predetermined timing (for example, the timing when all of the starting memory is consumed, that is, the timing when all the special figure variation display games based on the starting memory are finished). It is also possible to perform.

  Next, when the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory determined to be pre-determined when a big hit is executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 42 (A), both of the specific pre-read appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 are displayed. As shown in FIGS. 42B and 42C, for example, the character set in the gaming machine 10 specified as the gaming machine 10 that executes the effect disappears from the display screen of the display device 41, and the own gaming machine The specific pre-reading effect is performed in a state where only the character (“Character A”) set to “1” appears.

  Then, when the character (“Character A”) set in the game machine has played, the special figure variation display game ends and a big hit is generated. For example, as shown in FIG. The character set in the gaming machine 10 specified as the gaming machine 10 that executes the specific prefetch effect again appears on the display screen, and switches from the specific prefetch effect to the jackpot generation effect.

  The specific prefetching effect shown in FIG. 43 is a specific prefetching effect performed in the gaming machine 10 other than the gaming machine 10 in which the start memory determined to be prefetched when a big hit is generated.

  First, as shown in FIG. 41A, for example, as shown in FIG. 41A, a specific effect start screen is displayed on the display device 41, as in the case of the specific prefetch effect performed in the gaming machine 10 in which the start memory that has been determined to be prefetched when it is a big hit For example, as shown in FIG. 41 (B), the character ("Character A") set in the own gaming machine and the gaming machine 10 specified as the gaming machine 10 that executes the specific prefetching effect together. A specific pre-reading effect is started, in which a character is present and everyone performs.

Next, as the timing for ending the specific prefetch effect in the game machine approaches, for example, as shown in FIGS. 43A and 43B, both the specific prefetch effects that appeared on the display screen of the display device 41 are displayed. The characters set in the gaming machine 10 specified as the gaming machine 10 to be executed gradually disappear.
Then, when it is time to end the specific prefetching effect in the own game machine, the performance by the character set in the gaming machine 10 in which the start memory determined to be prefetched when the big hit is generated ends in the middle, for example, FIG. As shown in C), the display device 41 displays a display (for example, “performance failure...”) That suggests that no big hit has occurred in the game machine.

Note that the specific prefetching effect shown in FIG. 42 is not limited to an effect that is successful in playing only with the character set in the gaming machine 10 in which the start memory determined to be prefetched when a big hit is made. The specific pre-reading effect shown in FIG. 42 is arbitrary as long as the performance is successful. For example, the performance can be performed after only a predetermined number of characters disappear, or the performance can be performed without disappearing all characters. It may be an effect to be performed, or it may be an effect that all the characters succeed in the performance after the screen is darkened.
Further, the specific prefetching effect shown in FIG. 43 is not limited to the effect in which the character gradually disappears and the performance fails. The specific pre-reading effect shown in FIG. 43 is arbitrary if the performance fails, and may be an effect in which the performance fails without disappearing, for example, or an effect in which all characters disappear after the performance fails. May be.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed on the display device (the special figure 1 display 51, the special figure 2 display 52, and the display device 41) based on the establishment of the start condition. In the gaming machine 10 capable of generating a special game state (a big hit state) that gives a predetermined game value to a player based on the fact that the variable display game is executed and the variable display game has a special result Start winning storage means for extracting a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball to (start winning port 36, normal variation winning device 37), and storing the predetermined number as an upper limit as start memory as a right to execute the variable display game ( The game control device 100) and a random number stored as start memory in the start winning storage means (game control device 100) are determined in advance before the variable display game based on the start memory is started. Information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350 or input port 360a and output port 360b) that enables information communication between the fixed means (game control device 100) and other gaming machines 10, and pre-determining means (game) When the determination result (prefetch determination result) of the control device 100 is a predetermined determination result, the effect information (external notification information) regarding the determination result (prefetch determination result) is transmitted to the information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350 or The effect information transmitted by the effect information transmitting means (effect control device 300) that can be transmitted to the other gaming machine 10 via the output port 360b) and the effect information transmitted by the effect information transmitting means (effect control device 300) of the other gaming machine 10 Production information receiving means (production control device 300) capable of receiving (external notification information) via information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350 or input port 360a). When the production information receiving means (production control device 300) receives the production information (external notification information), the specific production (specification) based on the production information (external notification information) performed between the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other. Specific effect executing means (effect control device 300) capable of executing a prefetch effect).

That is, in any of the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other, when the determination result (prefetch determination result) by the prior determination means (game control device 100) becomes a predetermined determination result (in the case of this embodiment, the big hit When the pre-reading determination is made, an effect relating to the determination result (specific pre-reading effect) can be executed. Therefore, instead of executing an effect relating to a gaming event that has occurred in another gaming machine 10, it relates to a prior determination result (a result of a pre-reading determination) for a start-up memory that has occurred in any of the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other. Since the effect is executed, the effect to be executed may be an effect related to a prior determination result (a result of the prefetch determination) with respect to the start memory generated in the game machine. Therefore, the player of the own game machine is interested in the specific performance and does not harm the player of the own game machine. Is possible.
In addition, since a specific effect (specific prefetch effect) is executed between the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other, it is possible to give many players a sense of expectation.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, the specific effect execution means (effect control device 300) is related to each other between the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other as the specific effect (specific prefetching effect). Production of production contents can be executed.

  That is, in any of the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other, when the determination result (prefetch determination result) by the prior determination means (game control device 100) becomes a predetermined determination result (in the case of this embodiment, the big hit When the pre-reading determination is made, it is possible to execute the production of production contents related to each other between the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other as the specific production (specific pre-production production). Therefore, regardless of whether or not a gaming event occurs in each gaming machine 10, a specific effect (specific prefetching effect) is executed in each gaming machine 10, so that many players can have a sense of expectation, It is possible to improve the interest of

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, the specific effect executing means (the effect control device 300) receives the game information (external notification information) of the other gaming machine 10 and plays the game A specific effect (specific pre-reading effect) can be executed on condition that the variable display game is executed on the machine.

  That is, the gaming machine 10 that executes the specific effect (specific pre-reading effect) is a gaming machine that is executing a variable display game among the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other. Therefore, even if a specific effect (specific prefetching effect) is executed on a gaming machine 10 that is not executing a variable display game, the player of the gaming machine 10 cannot have a sense of expectation. (Effect) is wasted, but the configuration is such that the specific effect (specific prefetch effect) is executed only by the gaming machine 10 that is executing the variable display game. In addition, since a useless specific effect (specific pre-reading effect) is not executed, it is possible to give the player of the gaming machine 10 that is executing the specific effect (specific pre-reading effect) more reliably an expectation. .

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, the specific effect executing means (the effect control device 300) can execute the start winning storage means ( When the start memory stored in the game control device 100) is exhausted, it is possible to end the specific effect (specific prefetch effect) being executed.

  That is, the gaming machine 10 that is executing the specific effect (specific pre-reading effect) is a gaming machine 10 having a start memory among the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other. Therefore, even if a specific effect (specific pre-reading effect) is executed on a gaming machine 10 that does not have a start-up memory, the player of the gaming machine 10 cannot have a sense of expectation, so a specific effect (specific pre-reading effect) ) Is wasted, but such a waste is eliminated by configuring so that the specific effect (specific prefetch effect) is executed only by the gaming machine 10 having the start memory. In addition, since a useless specific effect (specific pre-reading effect) is not executed, it is possible to give the player of the gaming machine 10 that is executing the specific effect (specific pre-reading effect) more reliably an expectation. .

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, an effect execution gaming machine specifying means (effect control device 300) for specifying a gaming machine 10 capable of executing a specific effect (specific prefetching effect), and an effect execution. Start timing determining means (effect control device 300) for determining a timing for starting a specific effect (specific pre-reading effect) in the gaming machine 10 specified by the gaming machine specifying means (effect control device 300). It is also possible.

  That is, the start timing of the specific effect (specific prefetch effect) in the gaming machine 10 specified as the gaming machine 10 capable of executing the specific effect (specific prefetch effect) can be determined. Therefore, since the start timing of the specific effect (specific prefetch effect) is determined each time, the specific effect (specific prefetch effect) is not monotonous, and a higher effect can be achieved.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, the start winning memory of the game machine is stored during the period in which the specific effect (specific pre-reading effect) is being executed by the specific effect executing means (the effect control device 300). A start memory in which a determination result (a result of pre-reading determination) of the pre-determination means (game control apparatus 100) is a predetermined determination result (a start-up memory in which the pre-read is determined to be a specific result) When the reach state is reached, a pre-determined start-up memory or the like is stored, and an effect mode changing means (effect control device 300) capable of changing the effect mode of the specific effect (specific pre-read effect) being executed is stored. It can also be configured to include.

  That is, when a start memory is stored in which the determination result (pre-read determination result) of the pre-determination means (game control device 100) becomes a predetermined determination result during execution of the specific effect (pre-read determination result) It is possible to change the effect mode of the specific effect being executed (the result of the prefetch determination). Therefore, it is possible to execute a specific effect that produces a higher effect that keeps a sense of expectation.

In the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the specific pre-reading effect is performed when the start-up memory in which the pre-read is determined to be a big hit as the specific hold is generated, but is not limited thereto. In other words, the start memory that triggers the specific pre-reading effect is not limited to the start memory that has been determined to be pre-read when it is a big hit, but is arbitrary.
Further, the content of the specific prefetch effect can be changed as appropriate according to the type of start-up memory (that is, the result of the prefetch determination) that triggers the specific prefetch effect.

  It is also possible to perform a specific pre-reading effect that suggests the occurrence of a big hit when a start-up memory that has been read-ahead determined if a specific result other than the big hit is given as the specific hold. That is, it is also possible to execute a specific prefetching effect as a so-called gasse effect. In this case, since the big hit does not occur, even in the gaming machine 10 in which the specific hold has occurred, for example, an effect as shown in FIG. 43 is performed. Further, not only the pre-reading determination result but also a lottery or the like may be performed at each gaming machine when a start winning occurs, and a specific pre-reading effect may be executed with a predetermined probability. Even in such a configuration, an effect as shown in FIG. 43 is performed in the gaming machine 10 determined to execute the specific prefetch effect. By doing so, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the specific prefetching effect that occurs with a predetermined probability.

  In addition, as the specific prefetching effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 41 to FIG. 43, it is possible to configure the player so that the player can select the musical instrument when performing the effect that the appearing character plays the musical instrument. Thereby, the player can intervene in the production. In this case, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit can be varied depending on the probability that the instrument can be selected, the number of instruments that can be selected, and whether or not the selected instrument is actually played.

[Modification of Second Embodiment]
Next, a modified example of the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above will be described.
In the present modification, a game in which a start memory (start memory determined to be a prefetch when a big hit is generated) that triggers the specific prefetch effect from the gaming machine 10 as the starting point has occurred as the specific prefetch effect. The game machine 10 of the second embodiment is different from the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment in that a predetermined specific pre-reading effect in which a predetermined notice effect character displayed on the display device 41 moves to the machine 10 is executed. Therefore, hereinafter, parts having the same configurations as those of the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different parts are mainly described.

Hereinafter, as shown in FIG. 48, each gaming machine 10 installed within a predetermined range (specifically, for example, each gaming machine 10 installed on the same gaming island) is connected to a repeater (not shown) or the like. Connected in a star shape (spoke shape) via the inter-sub-communication communication line L1, so that wired communication can be performed between the effect control devices 300 of each gaming machine 10 installed within the predetermined range. An example will be described. Note that the communication method is not limited to the wired communication method, and may be a wireless communication method as long as communication can be performed between the effect control devices 300 of the gaming machine 10 installed within a predetermined range. .
Further, unless otherwise specified, as shown in FIG. 48, there are a gaming machine A to a gaming machine H as the operating gaming machines 10 installed in a predetermined range, and these gaming machines A to H are A case will be described as an example in which the gaming machine A → the gaming machine B → the gaming machine C →.

Here, in this modified example, as the specific prefetching effect, a starting memory (starting memory determined to be prefetched as a big hit in the case of this modification) is generated as a trigger for the specific prefetching effect from the starting gaming machine 10. The mobile specific pre-reading effect in which the predetermined notice effect character displayed on the display device 41 moves to the gaming machine 10 is executed, but the moving direction of the notice effect character is arbitrary. For example, the gaming machine A is a gaming machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as a “playing target gaming machine”) in which a starting memory (in the case of this modification, a starting memory determined to be prefetched when it is a big hit) has occurred. When the gaming machine E is the starting machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as “production start gaming machine”), the counterclockwise direction from the gaming machine E to the gaming machine A, for example, as shown in FIG. It is also possible to configure to move to. In this case, the gaming machine D, the gaming machine C, and the gaming machine B are gaming machines 10 (hereinafter referred to as “production passing gaming machines”) through which a notice effect character arranged between the production start gaming machine and the production target gaming machine passes. It functions as).
Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), the game machine E can be configured to move in the clockwise direction from the game machine A. In this case, the gaming machine F, the gaming machine G, and the gaming machine H function as production passing gaming machines.

For example, as shown in FIG. 50A, the clockwise movement from the gaming machine E to the gaming machine A and the counterclockwise movement from the gaming machine E to the gaming machine A are performed substantially simultaneously. It is also possible to configure.
Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 50B, after making one turn from the gaming machine E in one direction (counterclockwise in the case of FIG. 50B), the gaming machine E moves to the gaming machine A. It can also be configured to move in the direction. In this case, the gaming machine A functions as both a production target gaming machine and a production passing game machine, and the gaming machine E functions as both a production start gaming machine and a production passing game machine.
As shown in FIGS. 50 (A) and 50 (B), a configuration in which a notice effect character is displayed on all of the operating gaming machines 10 installed within a predetermined range is provided. It is possible to enjoy a mobile specific prefetching effect on all the operating gaming machines 10 installed inside.

  That is, the production control device 300 functioning as the specific production execution means can execute the production that suggests the direction of the production end point gaming machine (production target gaming machine) as the specific production (movable specific prefetching production). It is configured.

[Internal event notification start processing]
The production control device 300 included in the gaming machine 10 of the present modification performs an internal event notification start process shown in FIG. 51, for example, instead of the internal event notification start process shown in FIG.
The internal event notification start process shown in FIG. 51 is different from the internal event notification start process shown in FIG. 44 in the processing after step T33. Therefore, the processing after step T33 will be described in detail.

If it is determined in step T33 that the result of the prefetch determination is a big hit (step T33; Y), the starting game machine, that is, the starting game machine 10 is determined by random lottery such as a random number (step T101). .
That is, the production control device 300 of the production target gaming machine functions as production starting point gaming machine setting means for setting a production starting point gaming machine (production starting gaming machine) from among the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other.

  Next, external notification information (including the machine number of the game machine (the game machine to be produced) and the machine number of the production start game machine) including the production start game machine information that is information for the production start game machine is stored in the external communication buffer. Set (step T102). Thereby, in the external communication process (step S24) of the 1st main process (FIG. 46), the external notification information is transmitted to the other gaming machine 10 as the external communication information, and the production start gaming machine information included in the external notification information Are set in another gaming machine 10 (specifically, a production start gaming machine among the other gaming machines 10). Here, in the effect start gaming machine information, for example, notification sound information related to the notification sound generated in the effect start gaming machine, and the notice effect character information related to the display timing and display mode of the notice effect character in the effect start gaming machine Etc. are included.

  Next, external notification information (including the machine number of the own game machine (game machine to be produced) and the machine number of each production pass game machine) including external notice information between game machines, which is information for the game machines that have passed the production, is externally communicated. Set in the buffer (step T103). Thereby, in the external communication process (step S24) of the 1st main process (FIG. 46), the external notification information is transmitted as the external communication information to another gaming machine 10, and the inter-game machine continuous notice included in the external notification information Information or the like is set in another gaming machine 10 (specifically, an effect passing gaming machine among the other gaming machines 10). Here, the inter-game machine continuous notice information includes, for example, the notice effect character information related to the display timing and display mode of the notice effect character in each effect passing game machine, respectively, and the corresponding effect passing game machine number. It is included in a state linked to.

That is, the production control device 300 of the production target gaming machine functions as a specific production start timing setting unit that sets a start timing of a specific production (movable specific prefetching production) in each gaming machine 10 that can communicate with each other.
Further, the production control device 300 of the production target gaming machine has the prefetching when the judgment result (the result of the prefetching judgment) of the predetermination means (game control device 100) is a predetermined judgment result (in the case of this modification, the big hit If it is determined, the information information (external notification information) regarding the determination result (the result of the prefetch determination) is used as the information (external notification information) of the production end point gaming machine (production target gaming machine) as information communication means (wireless communication). It functions as an effect information transmitting means that can be transmitted to another gaming machine 10 via the circuit 350 or the output port 360b).

Next, based on a predetermined condition such as a predetermined lottery result, it is determined whether or not to notify that the occurrence of the big hit has been confirmed in the own gaming machine (production target gaming machine) (step T104).
When it is determined in step T104 that notification that the big hit has been confirmed in the game machine is not executed (step T104; N), the internal event notification start process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step T104 that notification that the occurrence of the big hit has been confirmed in the game machine is executed (step T104; Y), the game machine confirmation notification is made by outputting sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. Is set (step T105), and the internal event notification start process is terminated. As a result, a sound similar to the notification sound is also generated from the production target gaming machine at substantially the same timing as the production start gaming machine generates the notification sound.
That is, the speakers 19a and 19b functioning as notification means capable of notifying predetermined information in the game machine are determined by the prior determination means (game control device 100) that a special game state (a big hit state) occurs. A notification similar to the case of notifying that it is the starting point of a specific effect (movable specific prefetch effect) is configured to be executable.

  In the case of this modification, the production target gaming machine determines the production start gaming machine from among the gaming machines 10 other than the own gaming machine (production target gaming machine), so that the notification sound is generated only from the production starting gaming machine. With this configuration, if a notification sound is generated, the player will recognize that the pre-determined start-up memory is not generated in the own gaming machine (production start gaming machine) if it is a big hit. On the other hand, as in this modification, by configuring so that the notification sound may be generated from both the production start game machine and the production target game machine, the generated notification sound is a mobile specific prefetching production. Since it is not known whether the start-up memory is announced or the occurrence of the start memory determined to be a pre-determined if a big hit, the player of the production target game machine and the player of the production start game machine When a big hit is made at a gaming machine, it is possible to expect the occurrence of a start memory that has been determined in advance.

  Moreover, in this modification, although it comprised so that a production start game machine might be determined from the game machines 10 other than the production object game machine, it is not limited to this. For example, the production target gaming machine can determine the production start gaming machine from the own gaming machine and the other gaming machines 10 that can communicate, that is, the production target gaming machine functions as a production start gaming machine. It is also possible to configure so as to.

[External event notification start processing]
The effect control device 300 included in the gaming machine 10 of the present modification performs, for example, an external event notification start process shown in FIG. 52 instead of the external event notification start process shown in FIG.
The external event notification start process shown in FIG. 52 is different from the external event notification start process shown in FIG. 45 in the processing after step S102. Therefore, the processing after step S102 will be described in detail.

  If it is determined in step S102 that external communication information has been received (step S102; Y), the external notification information (step S102; Y) in which the received external communication information includes the game machine number and the production start gaming machine information (FIG. 51). (See step T102) (step T111), and it is determined whether or not the received external communication information is external notification information including the machine number of the game machine and the production start game machine information (step T112). .

When it is determined in step T112 that the received external communication information is external notification information including the machine number of the own gaming machine and the presentation start gaming machine information (step T112; Y), that is, the own gaming machine becomes the presentation starting gaming machine. If set, display effect information is set based on effect start gaming machine information included in the received external notification information (step T113). Thereby, the display timing, display mode, and the like of the notice effect character in the effect start game machine are set in the game machine.
Next, other effect information is set based on the effect start gaming machine information included in the received external notification effect information (step T114), and the external event notification start process ends. Thereby, the generation timing of the notification sound in the production start gaming machine is set in the own gaming machine.

In other words, the production control device 300 transmits the production information (external notification information) of the production end point gaming machine (production target gaming machine) transmitted by the production information transmission unit (production control device 300) of the other gaming machine 10 to the information communication unit. It functions as an effect information receiving means that can be received via (wireless communication circuit 350 or input port 360a).
In addition, the effect control device 300 functioning as a specific effect execution means, as the specific effect (mobile specific prefetching effect), of the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other, the starting point of the specific effect (mobile specific prefetching effect) It is configured to be able to execute any of the effects performed in each gaming machine 10 from the effect starting point gaming machine (the effect starting game machine) to the effect ending point game machine (the effect target game machine). Specifically, the production control device 300 functioning as a specific production execution means, as a specific production (movable specific prefetching production), from the production starting point game machine (production start game machine) among the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other. Each gaming machine 10 up to the production end point gaming machine (production target gaming machine) is configured to be able to execute the production in which predetermined production characters are sequentially displayed.
In addition, the speakers 19a and 19b functioning as notification means capable of notifying predetermined information in the own game machine are used for the start game machine (production start game machine) by the own game machine by the production start game machine setting means (production control device 300). ), It is configured to be able to notify that the game machine is the starting point of a specific effect (mobile specific pre-reading effect).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step T112 that the received external communication information is not external notification information including the machine number of the own gaming machine or the presentation start gaming machine information (step T112; N), the received external communication information is not It is determined whether it is external notification information (see step T103 in FIG. 51) including the machine number of the gaming machine and the continuous notice information between gaming machines (step T115).
If it is determined in step T115 that the received external communication information is not external notification information including the machine number of the gaming machine or the continuous notice between gaming machines (step T115; N), the external event notification start process is terminated. To do.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step T115 that the received external communication information is external notification information including the machine number of the gaming machine and the continuous notice information between gaming machines (step T115; Y), that is, the gaming machine passes the effect. If the game machine is set, the production information of the own game machine is set based on the inter-game machine continuous notice information included in the received external notification information (step T116), and the external event notification start process is terminated. To do. Thereby, the display timing, display mode, etc. of the notice effect character in the effect passing game machine are set in the own game machine.

In other words, the production control device 300 transmits the production information (external notification information) of the production end point gaming machine (production target gaming machine) transmitted by the production information transmission unit (production control device 300) of the other gaming machine 10 to the information communication unit. It functions as an effect information receiving means that can be received via (wireless communication circuit 350 or input port 360a).
In addition, the effect control device 300 functioning as a specific effect execution means, as the specific effect (mobile specific prefetching effect), of the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other, the starting point of the specific effect (mobile specific prefetching effect) It is configured to be able to execute any of the effects performed in each gaming machine 10 from the effect starting point gaming machine (the effect starting game machine) to the effect ending point game machine (the effect target game machine). Specifically, the production control device 300 functioning as a specific production execution means, as a specific production (movable specific prefetching production), from the production starting point game machine (production start game machine) among the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other. Each gaming machine 10 up to the production end point gaming machine (production target gaming machine) is configured to be able to execute the production in which predetermined production characters are sequentially displayed.

If the game state of the effect passing game machine is a specific state such as a special game state (big hit state) or a specific reach state (for example, a special (SP) reach state, etc.), It is also possible to configure not to execute the specific prefetching effect.
In this configuration, for example, if the game state of the own game machine (production passing game machine) is in a specific state when receiving external notification information including inter-game machine continuous notice information, the game machine included in the received external notification information This can be achieved by not setting the production information based on the continuous continuous notice information. Also, for example, in the internal event notification start process (FIG. 51), the production target gaming machine checks the gaming state of each production passing game machine, and if there is a production passing game machine whose game state is in a specific state, the production passing is performed. It can also be achieved by configuring so that information for gaming machines (inter-game machine continuous notice information, machine number, etc.) is not included in the external notification information.

Further, when the gaming state of the effect passing gaming machine is a specific state such as a special gaming state (big hit state) or a specific reach state (SP reach state in this embodiment), the mobile type in the effect passing game machine It is also possible to change the effect mode of the specific prefetch effect according to information about the game state (specifically, for example, the probability state after the end of the big hit state, the reliability of the specific reach state, etc.).
Thereby, for example, when the gaming state of the own gaming machine (effect passing game machine) is a big hit state, the display mode of the notice effect character displayed on the own gaming machine is set according to the probability state after the end of the big hit state. Can be changed. As a result, for example, when the probable state is reached after the end of the big hit state, if the display mode for the notice effect is highly expected (or if the display mode of the character for the notice effect is set step by step, the expectation is expected. It is possible to display in a higher display mode.
For example, when the game state of the game machine (production passing game machine) is the SP reach state, a big hit is generated after the end of the SP reach state as the display mode of the notice effect character displayed on the game machine. It is also possible to change according to the possibility (reliability). As a result, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation according to the display mode of the notice effect character.

  When changing the production mode of the mobile specific prefetching production in the production passing game machine according to the information related to the gaming state of the production passing game machine, the production control device 300 replaces the external event notification start process in FIG. For example, the external event notification start process shown in FIG. 53 is performed.

  The external event notification start process shown in FIG. 53 is different from the external event notification start process shown in FIG. 52 in the processing after step T115. Therefore, the processing after step T115 will be described in detail.

  If it is determined in step T115 that the received external communication information is external notification information including the machine number of the game machine and the continuous notice information between game machines (step T115; Y), that is, the game machine is a direct-passing game machine. If it is set to, game state information that is information relating to the gaming state of the own gaming machine (production passing gaming machine) is acquired (step T121).

  Next, based on the game state information, an effect mode of the mobile specific prefetch effect in the game machine is selected (step T122). Thus, the direction of the mobile specific prefetching effect in the own game machine (the effect passing game machine) can be changed to the information related to the game state of the own game machine (specifically, for example, the probability state or the specific reach after the end of the big hit state) It can be changed according to the reliability of the state).

  Next, the production information of the own gaming machine is set based on the selected production mode and the inter-game machine continuous notice information included in the received external notification information (step T123), and the external event notification start process ends.

In the present modification, the gaming machine 10 (that is, the production target gaming machine) in which the start memory (start memory determined to be a pre-fetch if it is a big hit in the present modification) that triggers the mobile specific prefetch effect is generated. However, by transmitting external notification information including inter-game machine continuous notice information to each effect passing game machine, the display timing and display mode of the notice effect character are set in each effect passing game machine. Although configured, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the production target gaming machine has, in each production passing game machine, production start gaming machine information that is information on the production starting gaming machine (that is, information including the display timing and display mode of the notice production character in the production starting gaming machine) 51 (see step T102 in FIG. 51), presentation target gaming machine information (that is, information including the display timing and display mode of the notice effect presentation character in the presentation target gaming machine), and the presentation passing gaming machine. It is also possible to transmit the number information related to the number of players, and to set the display timing, display mode, etc. of the notice effect character in the own game machine based on this information. is there.

In addition, for example, the production target gaming machine causes the production start gaming machine to display the advancement gaming machine information (see step T102 in FIG. 51) and the movement order of the announcement production character (that is, the production of the announcement production character to be displayed). Character movement information regarding the order of gaming machines) and movement intervals is transmitted. Then, according to the character movement information, the character movement information is sequentially transmitted from the effect start gaming machine to the effect target gaming machine, and the notice effect character is displayed according to the received character movement information in each effect passing game machine. It is also possible to configure as described above.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (A), a moving type identification in which the notice effect character moves in the order of gaming machine E → gaming machine D → gaming machine C → gaming machine B → gaming machine A. When performing the pre-reading effect, first, the gaming machine A, which is the target game machine, generates character movement information relating to the movement order and movement interval of the notice effect character, and transmits it to the gaming machine E, which is the starting game machine. To do. Next, the gaming machine E displays a notice effect character according to the received character movement information, and transmits the character movement information to the gaming machine D. Next, the gaming machine D displays the notice effect character according to the received character movement information, and transmits the character movement information to the gaming machine C. The same processing is performed on the gaming machine C and the gaming machine B, so that the gaming machine E → the gaming machine D → the gaming machine C → the gaming machine B → the gaming machine A at the moving interval determined by the gaming machine A. It is possible to perform a mobile specific prefetching effect in which the effect character moves.

  In this modification, the production target gaming machine is configured to determine the production start gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the production start gaming machine can be determined at random, for example, a start memory that triggers a specific prefetching production in any of the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other (in the case of this modification, a prefetch determination is made if it is a big hit It is also possible for the overall control gaming machine to determine the effect starting gaming machine by random lottery such as a random number when the starting memory is generated).

Further, as shown in FIG. 54, each gaming machine 10 installed within a predetermined range is connected in a star shape (spoke shape) by the inter-sub-communication communication line L1, and a token transmission line in a ring shape. It is also possible to configure to connect with L2. Also with this configuration, it is possible to determine a starting point (production start gaming machine) at random with respect to the final point (production target gaming machine).
Specifically, for example, the start memory that triggers the specific prefetching effect via the inter-sub-communication communication line L1 of each gaming machine 10 for the production target gaming machine (in the case of this modification, a prefetching determination is made. Notification of occurrence of start memory). At that time, the gaming machine 10 having a signal (token) that circulates on the token transmission line L2 at the time of notification of the occurrence of the start memory becomes the effect starting gaming machine. Thereby, it becomes possible to determine a production start game machine at random.
Then, for example, the gaming machine that has become an effect start game machine generates a notification sound, determines the moving direction of the notice effect character, and circulates a new token (hereinafter, “character display token”) in that direction. Then, the effect passing game machine performs a mobile specific pre-reading effect in which the notice effect character moves in the direction determined by the effect start game machine by displaying the notice effect character when receiving the character display token. It becomes possible.

Further, by using the character display token, the disconnection of the token transmission line L2 can be used for a mobile specific prefetching effect.
That is, for example, when the token transmission line L2 is disconnected, the character display token cannot be transmitted to the next gaming machine. A means for detecting disconnection of the token transmission line L2 is provided by using this, and if the disconnection is due to maintenance or the like and not due to fraud to the gaming machine 10 or failure of the gaming machine 10, the mobile type Continue the specific lookahead production.
Specifically, for example, the effect passing gaming machine may be an overall control gaming machine (or an effect target gaming machine or an effect starting gaming machine) when receiving the character display token. And token reception completion information is transmitted via the inter-sub-communication communication line L1. Then, if the token reception completion information that should have been transmitted is not transmitted, the overall control gaming machine determines that the token transmission line L2 is disconnected and circulates the character display token in the reverse direction. Finally, the effect passing game machine that has transmitted the token reception completion information is instructed. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect such that the notice effect character that has performed up to the disconnected portion is turned back. In this case, it is possible to change the effect mode of the mobile specific prefetch effect (for example, the display mode of the notice effect character) before and after turning back.
Furthermore, when the notice effect character again arrives at the disconnection portion of the token transmission line L2, it is possible to produce such an effect that the notice effect character turns back again. Further, it is possible to change the effect mode of the mobile specific prefetching effect according to the number of times of turning back.

  Next, FIG. 55 to FIG. 65 illustrate the start-up memory that triggers the mobile specific pre-reading effect, that is, the specific pre-reading effect executed in the present embodiment (in the case of the present embodiment, the start-up memory that has been pre-read when it is a big hit. ) Is an example of a mobile specific pre-reading effect that produces an effect that the notice effect character moves through the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other.

  55 and 56, the mobile specific pre-reading effects include the gaming machine C as a production target gaming machine, the gaming machine G as a production start gaming machine, and a notice effect character (in this example, a school of fish) as a gaming machine. This is a mobile specific prefetching effect that moves in the order of G, gaming machine F, gaming machine E, gaming machine D, gaming machine C.

  First, for example, as shown in FIG. 55 (A), in the gaming machine G, which is a production start gaming machine, a notification sound (for example, “Cuin! Cuin !! Cuin !!!!”, etc.) is generated from the speakers 19a, 19b. The notice effect character appears on the display screen of the display device 41. At this time, if the gaming machine C, which is the production target gaming machine, sets its own gaming machine confirmation notification (see step T105 in FIG. 51), a similar notification sound is also generated in the gaming machine C.

Next, the notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 included in the gaming machine G moves toward the gaming machine F arranged next to the gaming machine G, for example, FIG. 55 (B). As shown in FIG. 3, the game machine F appears on the display screen of the display device 41 provided.
At this time, since the gaming machine F is in the big hit state, the gaming machine F displays the movement aspect of the mobile specific pre-reading effect (for example, the display aspect of the notice effect character, etc.) regarding the gaming state ( For example, it can be changed in accordance with a probability state after the end of the big hit state (for example, see step T122 in FIG. 53).
Further, since the gaming machine F is in a big hit state, the gaming machine F can be configured not to execute the mobile specific prefetching effect, that is, the gaming machine F does not display the notice effect character. It is.

  It is to be noted that, at the gaming machine 10 (the gaming machine E in the case of FIG. 55B) where the notice effect character is displayed next, a suggestion effect that suggests that the notice effect character is soon to be displayed is performed. It is also possible to configure. Here, for example, this suggestion effect can be performed by display (for example, “Something ...” or the like) as shown in FIG. 55B, or by outputting voice or the like.

  Next, the notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 included in the gaming machine F moves toward the gaming machine E arranged next to the gaming machine F, for example, FIG. 56 (A). As shown in FIG. 3, the game machine E appears on the display screen of the display device 41 provided.

Next, the notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 provided in the gaming machine E moves toward the gaming machine D arranged next to the gaming machine E, and the display provided in the gaming machine D is displayed. Appears on the display screen of the device 41.
At this time, since the gaming machine D is in the SP reach state, the gaming machine D has a mobile specific pre-reading effect mode (for example, a display mode of a notice effect character) and information on the game state. It is also possible to change according to (for example, the reliability of the SP reach state) (for example, see step T122 in FIG. 53).
Further, since the gaming machine D is in the SP reach state, the gaming machine D may be configured not to execute the mobile specific prefetching effect, that is, not to display the notice effect character in the gaming machine D. Is possible.

  Next, the notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 included in the gaming machine D moves toward the gaming machine C arranged next to the gaming machine D, for example, FIG. 56 (B). As shown in FIG. 3, the game machine C appears on the display screen of the display device 41 provided. Since the gaming machine C is a production target gaming machine, the notice effect character does not move and stays in the gaming machine C. In this state, the gaming state of the gaming machine C becomes a reach state, and then a big hit occurs. In other words, when the reach state occurs while the notice effect character has not moved, it is possible to give a great expectation that a big hit may occur after that.

  57 to 61, the mobile specific prefetching effects are such that gaming machines A to J are installed as gaming machines 10 within a predetermined range, and these gaming machines A to J are gaming machines A to gaming machines. In the case where B → game machine C → ... → game machine J are arranged in the clockwise direction, the game machine A is the game machine to be produced, the game machine F is the production start game machine (this example) In this case, it is a mobile specific prefetching effect in which the movement of the fish school) in the clockwise direction from the gaming machine F to the gaming machine A and the movement in the counterclockwise direction from the gaming machine F to the gaming machine A are performed substantially simultaneously. .

  First, for example, as shown in FIG. 57, in the gaming machine F which is a production start gaming machine, a notification sound (for example, “Cuin! A notice effect character appears on the display screen 41. At this time, when the gaming machine A, which is the production target gaming machine, sets its own gaming machine confirmation notification (see step T105 in FIG. 51), a similar notification sound is also generated in the gaming machine A.

  Next, the notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 included in the gaming machine F moves toward the gaming machine E and the gaming machine G arranged next to the gaming machine F, for example, FIG. As shown at 58, the game machine E and the game machine G appear on the display screen of the display device 41 provided in the game machine G.

  Next, the notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 provided in the gaming machine E moves toward the gaming machine D arranged next to the gaming machine E and the display provided in the gaming machine G. The notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the device 41 moves toward the gaming machine H arranged next to the gaming machine G, and, for example, as shown in FIG. 59, the gaming machine D and the gaming machine Appears on the display screen of the display device 41 included in H.

  Next, the notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 provided in the gaming machine D moves toward the gaming machine C arranged next to the gaming machine D and the display provided in the gaming machine H. The notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the device 41 moves toward the gaming machine I arranged next to the gaming machine H, and for example, as shown in FIG. I appears on the display screen of the display device 41 included in I.

  Next, the notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 provided in the gaming machine C moves toward the gaming machine B arranged next to the gaming machine C and the display provided in the gaming machine I. The notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the device 41 moves toward the gaming machine J arranged next to the gaming machine I, and, for example, as shown in FIG. 61, the gaming machine B and the gaming machine J appears on the display screen of the display device 41 included in J.

  Next, the notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 provided in the gaming machine B moves toward the gaming machine A arranged next to the gaming machine B, and the display provided in the gaming machine J. The notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the device 41 moves toward the gaming machine A arranged next to the gaming machine J, and, for example, as shown in FIG. Appears on the display screen of the device 41. Since the gaming machine A is a production target gaming machine, the notice effect character does not move and stays in the gaming machine A. In this state, the gaming state of the gaming machine A becomes a reach state, and then a big hit occurs.

Note that the direction of variation of the decorative special symbol (identification information) on the display screen of the display device 41 is not limited to the vertical direction, and may be arbitrary, for example, the horizontal direction. FIG. 63 shows an example of a mobile specific pre-reading effect when the direction of change of the decorative special symbol (identification information) is the horizontal direction, specifically, the moving direction of the notice effect character.
The mobile specific pre-reading effect shown in FIG. 63 is that the game machine D is the game machine to be produced, the game machine A is the production start game machine, and the character for the notice production (in this case, the fish school) This is a mobile specific prefetching effect that moves in the order of machine B → gaming machine C → game machine D.

  First, for example, as shown in FIG. 63 (A), in the gaming machine A which is a production start gaming machine, a notification sound (for example, “Cuin! Cuin !!!! Cuin !!”) is generated from the speakers 19a, 19b. The notice effect character appears on the display screen of the display device 41. At this time, if the gaming machine D, which is the production target gaming machine, sets its own gaming machine confirmation notification (see step T105 in FIG. 51), a similar notification sound is also generated in the gaming machine D.

  Next, the notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 included in the gaming machine A is directed to the gaming machine B arranged next to the gaming machine A on the decoration special symbol (identification information). For example, as shown in FIG. 63 (B), it moves and appears on the display screen of the display device 41 provided in the gaming machine B.

  Next, the notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 included in the gaming machine B is directed to the gaming machine C arranged next to the gaming machine B on the decoration special symbol (identification information). It moves and appears on the display screen of the display device 41 provided in the gaming machine C, for example, as shown in FIG.

  Next, the notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 provided in the gaming machine C is directed to the gaming machine D arranged next to the gaming machine C on the decoration special symbol (identification information). It moves and appears on the display screen of the display device 41 provided in the gaming machine D, for example, as shown in FIG.

  Next, the notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 included in the gaming machine D moves toward the gaming machine E arranged next to the gaming machine D and disappears once. However, since the gaming machine D is a production target gaming machine, the notice effect character returns without appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 included in the gaming machine E, for example, as shown in FIG. Then, it appears again on the display screen of the display device 41 included in the gaming machine D.

  Next, the notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 provided in the gaming machine D moves toward the gaming machine C arranged next to the gaming machine D and disappears once. However, since the gaming machine D is a production target gaming machine, the notice effect character returns without appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 included in the gaming machine C, for example, as shown in FIG. 63 (F). Then, it appears again on the display screen of the display device 41 included in the gaming machine D. Then, the notice effect character does not move and stays in the gaming machine D, and the gaming state of the gaming machine D becomes a reach state in that state, and then, for example, as shown in FIG. 63D, a big hit occurs. In such a case as shown in FIG. 63, the notice effect character may be returned after being actually displayed on the gaming machine C or the gaming machine E. In this way, the player of the gaming machine C or the gaming machine E can have a big hit expectation again. Similarly, the notice effect character may be displayed so as to turn back over a plurality of gaming machines instead of one, and may be returned again. In this way, it is possible to give many players the expectation of another big hit.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 64, as the frame decoration device 18, the moving direction of the notice effect character in the vicinity of the display screen of the display device 41 (in this case, above the display screen) (in this case, the left-right direction). In the case where a plurality of frame lamps are arranged, it is also possible to perform an effect of sequentially lighting the frame lamps in accordance with the movement of the notice effect character.

It is also possible to combine a mobile specific pre-reading effect and an effect in which a player's operation is intervened. FIG. 65 shows an example of a combination of a mobile specific prefetch effect and an effect in which a player's operation is intervened.
In the production shown in FIG. 65, a gaming machine C is a production target gaming machine, a gaming machine A is a production start gaming machine, a notice production character (in this case, a school of fish) is gaming machine A → gaming machine B → gaming machine. The effect is a combination of a mobile specific look-ahead effect that moves in the order of C and an effect in which a player's operation is intervened. Specifically, an operation instruction for the effect button 25 is displayed, and an effect is made to stop the movement of the notice effect character.

  First, for example, as shown in FIG. 65A, a notice effect character appears on the display screen of the display device 41 provided in the gaming machine A, and the effect button 25 is operated to stop the advance effect character. A display prompting the player (for example, “Stop!”) Appears.

  Next, the notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 included in the gaming machine A moves toward the gaming machine B arranged next to the gaming machine A, for example, FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the game machine B appears on the display screen of the display device 41 provided. In addition, a display (for example, “Stop!”) That prompts the player to operate the effect button 25 to stop the movement of the notice effect character appears.

  Next, the notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 included in the gaming machine B moves toward the gaming machine C arranged next to the gaming machine B, for example, FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the game machine C appears on the display screen of the display device 41 provided. In addition, a display (for example, “Stop!”) That prompts the player to operate the effect button 25 to stop the movement of the notice effect character appears.

For example, as shown in FIG. 65D, when the effect button 25 is operated in the gaming machine C that is the target game machine, the notice effect that appears on the display screen of the display device 41 included in the game machine C. The movement of the character stops, and in this state, the gaming state of the gaming machine C becomes a reach state, and then a big hit occurs.
For example, as shown in FIG. 65 (F), even if the effect button 25 is operated in the gaming machine C, the notice effect character appearing on the display screen of the display device 41 provided in the gaming machine C is changed to the gaming machine C. May move toward the gaming machine D arranged next to and disappear once. In this case, since the gaming machine C is an effect target gaming machine, the notice effect character returns, for example, after the gaming state of the gaming machine C becomes the reach state, and then a big hit is generated in the gaming machine C.
In this way, by operating the effect button 25, the movement of the notice effect character stops or the notice effect character returns, so that it is possible to stimulate the player's willingness to operate.

On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. 65 (E), when the effect button 25 is not operated in the gaming machine C that is an effect target gaming machine, a notice appears on the display screen of the display device 41 provided in the gaming machine C. The performance character moves toward the gaming machine D arranged next to the gaming machine C and disappears. However, since the gaming machine C is a production target gaming machine, the gaming machine C generates a big hit after the gaming state becomes the reach state.
In this way, even if the game machine is a production target game machine, a game machine that is not a production target game machine can be configured so that a big hit may occur even if the game character for the production of the previous announcement passes. It is possible to give an expectation to ten players.

  According to the modification of the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed on the display device (the special figure 1 indicator 51, the special figure 2 indicator 52, and the display device 41) based on the establishment of the start condition. In the gaming machine 10 capable of generating a special game state (a big hit state) that gives a predetermined game value to a player based on the fact that the variable display game has a special result, Based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning area (starting winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37), a predetermined random number is extracted, and the starting number is stored as a starting memory as an execution right of the variable display game, and the predetermined number is stored as an upper limit. Random numbers stored as start memory in the storage means (game control device 100) and the start winning storage means (game control device 100) are determined before the variable display game based on the start memory is started. Information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350, or input port 360a and output port 360b) that enables information communication between the prior determination means (game control device 100) and other gaming machines 10, and prior determination means When the determination result (the result of the prefetch determination) of the (game control device 100) is a predetermined determination result, the effect information (external notification information) regarding the determination result (the result of the prefetch determination) is used as the effect end point gaming machine (the effect target) Production information transmission means (production control device 300) that can be transmitted to other gaming machines 10 via information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350 or output port 360b) as production information (external notification information) of the gaming machine, and others The production information (external notification information) of the production end point game machine (production machine to be produced) transmitted by the production information transmission means (production control device 300) of the gaming machine 10 Production information receiving means (production control device 300) receivable via the means (wireless communication circuit 350 or input port 360a) and production information receiving means (production control device 300) are production end point gaming machines (production target gaming machines). Specific presentation (movable specific pre-reading production) based on the production information (external notification information) performed between the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other when the production information (external notification information) is received. Execution means (production control device 300), and the specific production execution means (production control device 300) sets the direction of the production end point gaming machine (production target game machine) as the specific production (movable specific prefetching production). The suggestion can be performed.

That is, in any of the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other, when the determination result (prefetch determination result) by the prior determination means (game control device 100) becomes a predetermined determination result (in the case of this embodiment, the big hit When the pre-reading determination is made, an effect relating to the determination result (movable specific pre-reading effect) can be executed. Therefore, instead of executing an effect relating to a gaming event that has occurred in another gaming machine 10, it relates to a prior determination result (a result of a pre-reading determination) for a start-up memory that has occurred in any of the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other. Since the effect is executed, the effect to be executed may be an effect related to a prior determination result (a result of the prefetch determination) with respect to the start memory generated in the game machine. Therefore, the player of the own gaming machine is interested in the specific effect (mobile specific prefetching effect) and does not harm the player of the own game machine. It is possible to give the person a sense of expectation.
Moreover, since a specific effect (mobile specific prefetching effect) is executed between the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other, it is possible to give many players a sense of expectation.
In addition, since it is possible to execute an effect suggesting the direction of the effect end point gaming machine (effect object game machine) as the specific effect (movable specific pre-reading effect), it is possible to perform an unprecedented effect.

  Moreover, according to the modified example of the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, the specific effect execution means (effect control device 300) can communicate with each other as the specific effect (movable specific prefetching effect). 10 of the effects to be performed in each gaming machine 10 from the production start gaming machine (production start gaming machine) which is the starting point of the specific production (mobile specific prefetching production) to the production end point gaming machine (production target gaming machine). Can be executed, and can be communicated with the production start point game machine setting means (production control device 300) that sets the production start point game machine (production start game machine) from among the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other. It is also possible to provide a specific effect start timing setting means (effect control device 300) for setting the start timing of a specific effect (movable specific prefetch effect) in each gaming machine 10. It is.

That is, it is possible to set an effect starting point gaming machine (effect starting game machine) that becomes the starting point of the specific effect (movable specific prefetching effect). Therefore, since the starting point of the specific effect (movable specific prefetching effect) is set each time, the specific effect (mobile specific prefetching effect) does not become monotonous.
In addition, it is possible to set the start timing of a specific effect (mobile specific prefetch effect) in each gaming machine 10 that can communicate with each other. Therefore, since the start timing of the specific effect (mobile specific prefetching effect) is set each time, the specific effect (mobile specific prefetching effect) is not monotonous, and a higher effect can be achieved. .

  Moreover, according to the modified example of the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, the specific effect execution means (effect control device 300) can communicate with each other as the specific effect (movable specific prefetching effect). 10, it is possible to execute an effect in which a predetermined effect character is sequentially displayed on each gaming machine 10 from the effect starting point game machine (the effect start game machine) to the effect end point game machine (the effect target game machine).

In other words, as the specific effect (movable specific pre-reading effect), the effect characters are sequentially displayed on each gaming machine 10 from the production start game machine (production start game machine) to the production end point game machine (production target game machine). Production can be performed. Therefore, it is possible to execute an unprecedented novel effect and to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, it is possible to give many players a sense of expectation that a performance character may be displayed on the game machine.

  Moreover, according to the modification of the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, it is provided with notifying means (speakers 19b, 19b in the case of this embodiment) capable of notifying predetermined information in the own gaming machine, and notifying means. (Speakers 19b, 19b) are set so that the game machine is set to a specific production (movement) when the game machine is set as the production start game machine (production start game machine) by the production start game machine setting means (production control device 300). It can be notified that this is the starting point of the specific prefetching expression).

  That is, it is possible to clearly notify that the own game machine is set as the production start game machine (production start game machine) and that the specific production (movable specific prefetching production) is started. Therefore, the player has a sense of expectation that the specific effect (movable specific pre-read effect) may be started, which may be set as the effect-origin game machine (effect start game machine). It becomes possible.

  Moreover, according to the modified example of the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, the notification means (speakers 19b and 19b in the case of this embodiment) is displayed in the special game state (the game control device 100) by the prior determination means (game control device 100). When it is determined that a big hit state) occurs, it is possible to perform the same notification as when notifying that the specific effect (movable specific prefetch effect) is the starting point.

  In other words, even when the game machine is set as a production start game machine (production start game machine), or when it is determined in advance that a special game state (a big hit state) occurs in the game machine, the same notification can be executed. It is. Therefore, there is a high expectation that the game machine may have been set as a production start game machine (production start game machine), or that a special game state (a big hit state) may occur in the game machine. Can be given to the player.

In this modification, the mobile specific pre-reading effect is performed when the start-up memory that has been pre-read is determined to be a big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the start memory that triggers the mobile specific pre-reading effect is not limited to the start memory that is pre-read and determined to be a big hit, but is arbitrary.
The content of the mobile specific prefetch effect can be changed as appropriate according to the type of start-up memory that triggers the specific prefetch effect (that is, the result of the prefetch determination).

  It is also possible to provide a mobile specific pre-reading effect that suggests the occurrence of a big hit when a start-up memory that has been read-ahead determined if a specific result other than the big hit is given as the specific hold. . That is, it is also possible to execute a mobile specific pre-reading effect as a so-called gasse effect.

  In addition, when a start memory that triggers a specific pre-reading effect occurs in any of the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other, the gaming machine 10 in which the start memory is generated from the starting gaming machine 10 (production start gaming machine). Although it is configured to perform a mobile specific pre-reading effect in which a predetermined notice effect character moves to (production target gaming machine), the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a security type event (or a big hit type event or an error type event) may occur in any of the gaming machines 10 that can communicate with each other, a predetermined notification is made. It is also possible to perform a mobile specific notification effect in which the effect character moves.

  Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 66 (A), when a security-related event occurs in the gaming machine D, the game machine 10 other than the gaming machine D (in this example, the gaming machine A) is set as the production start point. As a gaming machine, a notification effect character moves in the order of gaming machine A → gaming machine B → gaming machine C → gaming machine D, that is, a mobile specific notification effect in which the notification effect character approaches the gaming machine D is performed. It is also possible. In this case, for example, the gaming machine A (the production starting game machine), the gaming machine D (the production end game machine), or the like, indicates that a security-related event has occurred in the gaming machine D, and the game in which the gaming machine D is installed. It can also be configured to transmit to a portable terminal or the like possessed by the store clerk.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 66 (B), when a security-related event occurs in the gaming machine D, the notification effect character moves away from the gaming machine D with the gaming machine D serving as the starting game machine. It is also possible to perform a specific notification effect. In this case, for example, a production-origin game machine or a production end-point game machine is informed that a security-related event has occurred in the game machine D to a portable terminal held by a store clerk at the game hall where the game machine D is installed. It can also be configured to transmit. In this case, it is also possible to display the notification effect character on the display screen of the display device 41 included in the gaming machine D so that the notification effect character moves away from the gaming machine D. It is also possible to configure such that the notification effect character moves away from the gaming machine D without displaying the notification effect character on the display screen of the display device 41 provided in the machine D.

Further, in addition to the mobile specific notification effect, or in place of the mobile specific notification effect, an effect of specifying the gaming machine 10 is performed so that the gaming machine 10 in which the event has occurred is noted. It is also possible.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 67 (A), the gaming machine 10 arranged on the left side of the gaming machine 10 in which the event has occurred displays a right-pointing arrow, “It is next!” For example, as shown in FIG. 67 (B), in the gaming machine 10 arranged next to the right two of the gaming machines 10 in which the event has occurred, a left-pointing arrow, “Two next! By doing so, it is also possible to configure so as to perform an effect that identifies the gaming machine 10 in which the event (in this example, a security-related event) has occurred.

  As the mobile specific notification effect, an effect (see FIG. 66A) in which the notification effect character approaches the gaming machine 10 in which the event has occurred, and the notification effect character from the gaming machine 10 in which the event has occurred. Which event is to be performed (see FIG. 66 (B)), an event has occurred in addition to or in place of the mobile specific notification effect It is also possible to configure whether or not an effect (see FIG. 67) for specifying the gaming machine 10 can be performed, for example, by a store clerk at the game hall where the gaming machine 10 is installed. .

  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.

  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.

10 gaming machine 18 frame decoration device (direction device)
19a, 19b Speaker (production device, notification means)
36 Start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
41 Display device (display device, rendering device)
42 Panel decoration device 42 (production device)
44 board production device (production device)
45 Frame production device (production device)
46 Frame error lamp (production device)
51 Special Figure 1 Display (Display Device)
52 Special Figure 2 Display (Display Device)
80 Peltier device (heat generating means)
100 Game control device (probability state setting means, starting prize storage means, prior determination means)
300 effect control device (game event determination means, effect execution means, display mode selection means, heat generation mode setting means, effect information transmission means, effect information reception means, specific effect execution means, effect execution game machine specification means, start timing determination means , Production mode changing means, production starting point game machine setting means, specific production start timing setting means)
350 Wireless communication circuit (information communication means)
360a Input port (information communication means)
360b Output port (information communication means)

Claims (1)

A variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area is executed, and a predetermined game value is given to the player based on the special result of the variable display game In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state,
Information communication means for enabling information communication with other gaming machines;
Start winning storage means for extracting a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area and storing the predetermined number as an upper limit as start memory for executing the variable display game;
Pre-determining means for determining the predetermined random number stored as the starting memory in the starting winning memory means before the start of the variable display game based on the starting memory;
When the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined determination result, effect information transmission means capable of transmitting effect information related to the determination result to another gaming machine via the information communication means;
Effect information receiving means capable of receiving the effect information transmitted by the effect information transmitting means of another gaming machine via the information communication means;
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect based on the effect information performed between the gaming machines capable of communicating with each other when the effect information receiving means receives the effect information;
During execution of the specific effect, when the start memory the judgment result of said pre-judging means to the start winning storage means becomes the predetermined judgment result is stored, the effect is produced for the specific effect of running A game machine comprising: a changeable presentation mode change means.

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