JP6502975B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a game in which identification information is variably displayed based on the establishment of a start condition, and giving a gaming value to a player according to the result of the game.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a game machine. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of identification information (symbols, symbols, etc.) displayed on the variable display device provided in the game area based on the game ball winning in the start opening provided in the game area (start prize). ) Can be stored up to a predetermined number, which is the right to execute the variable display game in which the variable display is performed. Then, the variable display game is executed based on the stored start memory, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result, the special game state in which the special fluctuation winning device is opened is set. In addition, various effects can be performed according to the progress of the variable display game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-148192 A

  Although various effect displays are performed in the variable display device, the visibility of the necessary display may be reduced by overlapping with the effect displays. The object of the present invention is to increase the visibility of the required display.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is:
Based on the establishment of starting conditions, executing the game identification information you fluctuation in grantable gaming machine game values to the player according to the result of the game,
A display device for displaying information about a game;
An effect control unit that controls display on the display device;
The effect control means is
A first decoration game in which identification information of a predetermined number of digits is variably displayed on the display device according to the execution of the game, and a display smaller than the first decoration game and having the same digit as the first decoration game It is possible to simultaneously display a second decoration game in which the identification information of the number is displayed variably,
Wherein the second decoration game, the second specific area is a display area where decorative game is displayed while setting so as to surround the second decoration game, the the first decoration game the first decoration game Do not set a specific area surrounding
The effect display can be displayed according to the execution of the first decoration game, and at least the background can be displayed around the specific area,
While the effect display is not displayed in the specific area displayed simultaneously with the first decoration game ,
The color of the background and the color of the specific area are displayed in different colors so that the background around the specific area and the specific area can be distinguished .
The invention according to claim 2 is
In a gaming machine capable of executing a game in which identification information fluctuates based on establishment of a start condition, and providing a player with a gaming value according to the result of the game,
A display device for displaying information about a game;
An effect control unit that controls display on the display device;
The effect control means is
While being able to display the specific display which is a predetermined specific display without being related with execution of the said game, the said specific display and the presentation related to the said game are simultaneously displayed on the said display apparatus It is possible to
In the specific display, a specific area which is a display area in which the specific display is displayed can be set, and at least a background can be displayed around the specific area,
While the effect display is not displayed in the specific area,
The color of the background and the color of the specific area are displayed in different colors so that the background around the specific area and the specific area can be distinguished.

  According to the present invention, the visibility of the necessary display can be enhanced.

It is the perspective view which looked at the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a figure explaining the detail of a package display. It is a figure explaining the detail of an effect operation part. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a control system of a game machine. It is a flowchart explaining main processing. It is a flowchart explaining main processing. It is a flow chart explaining timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining a starting opening switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure starting opening switch common processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure reservation information determination processing. It is a flowchart explaining special processing usual processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 change start processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 2 change start processing. It is a flow chart explaining change pattern setting processing. It is a flow chart explaining change start information setting processing. It is a figure explaining the kind and selection ratio of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart explaining main processing. It is a flowchart explaining a reception command check process. It is a flowchart explaining a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart explaining a one-shot system command processing. It is a flowchart explaining a symbol system command processing. It is a flowchart explaining variable system command processing. It is a flow chart explaining change production setting processing. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure reservation information setting process. It is a flow chart explaining effect change processing. It is a figure explaining the display mode in a display apparatus. It is a figure for explaining substitution of a production. It is a figure for explaining substitution of a production. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect to change. It is a figure explaining operation preparation production. It is a figure explaining another example of operation preparation production. It is a figure explaining another example of operation preparation production. It is a figure explaining the presentation at the time of operation being made. It is a figure explaining the operation reflection mode based on operation of a production operation part. It is a figure explaining change operation of button operation mode. It is a figure explaining change operation of volume. It is a flowchart explaining a production button input process. It is a flowchart explaining a volume control process. It is a flowchart explaining input result information storage processing. It is a figure explaining the display mode of a customer waiting state. It is a figure explaining a specific presentation. It is a figure explaining the result of specific presentation. It is a figure explaining the display mode when a special figure change display game is started during execution of specific production. It is a figure explaining the display mode when a special figure change display game is started during execution of specific production. It is a figure explaining an execution mode when a special figure change display game is started during execution of specific production. It is a figure explaining a display mode when a special figure change display game is started from a customer waiting state. It is a flowchart explaining a customer waiting demo setting process. It is a flowchart explaining customer waiting processing. It is a flow chart explaining specific production control processing. It is a figure explaining another example of specific production. It is a figure explaining another example of specific production. It is a figure explaining another example of specific production. It is a figure explaining the display mode in a display apparatus. It is a figure explaining the display mode in a display apparatus. It is a figure explaining the execution mode of the specific effect in the 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the related production in the 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the starting memory related presentation in the 1st modification. It is a flow chart explaining customer waiting processing in the 1st modification. It is a flowchart explaining the specific production control processing in the 1st modification.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view 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 an outer frame (support frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be capable of opening and closing. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is housed in a housing portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 for covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

  Further, on the upper part of the glass frame 15, a lighting device (moving light) 16 incorporating a lamp and a motor inside and a lamp (LED) 17 for notifying a dispensing abnormality are provided. In addition, on the left and right of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 which incorporates a lamp or the like and emits light for decoration or effect, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effect). There is. Furthermore, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided at the lower part of the front frame 12.

In the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 (reserved plate) for supplying gaming balls to a bat firing device (not shown) and gaming balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 There are provided an upper flat ball outlet 22 which flows out, a lower tray (a tray) 23 for storing gaming balls dispensed in a state where the upper tray 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a hitting launch device, and the like. Furthermore, at the upper edge portion of the upper tray 21, a rendering operation unit 550 for receiving an operation input from the player is provided. The effect operation unit 550 is the effect button 25 incorporating the effect button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player, and the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25 contacts the player A touch panel 29 for receiving an operation input is provided. Further, on the lower right side of the front frame 12, a key 26 for opening or locking the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 is provided.
Although the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25 in the present embodiment, the touch panel 29 may be separate from the effect button 25. For example, a sub display device is provided in the vicinity of the effect button 25 A touch panel 29 may be provided on the display surface of the sub display device.

  In addition, on the front of the glass frame 15 above the upper tray 21, a ball lending button 27 operated by the player when receiving a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card being ejected from the card unit of the ball lending machine A discharge button 28 to be operated, a balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the ball striking device is supplied from the upper plate 21 to the gaming ball 32 toward the gaming area 32 on the front of the gaming board 30. To fire. In addition, by the player operating the effect operation unit 550, in the variable display game (the decoration special view variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2), the effect such as causing the player's operation to intervene is performed. Can.

  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.

  A substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is formed on the surface of the game board 30. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at four corners of the game board 30, respectively. In the game area 32, a center case (game effect structure) 40 provided with a display device 41 substantially at the center is arranged. The display device 41 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position recessed from the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 is formed so as to surround the display area of the display device 41 and to project forward than the display surface of the display device 41 to make it difficult for the game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

The display device 41 (variable display device) is configured of, for example, a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) or a CRT (brown tube). In the area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, information related to the game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbol), a character producing a special view variation display game, a background image enhancing a rendering effect, etc. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variable display), and a decorative special view variation display game corresponding to the special view variation display game is performed. In addition, an image (for example, a big hit display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, and the like) for effect based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display screen.
In addition, on the left and right portions of the center case 40, there is provided a board effect device 44 that effects the game by operating. The panel rendering device 44 is operable toward the center of the display device 41 from the state shown in FIG.

On the lower right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (common view start gate) 34 is provided which gives a start condition of the common view variation display game. The game ball that has won the common drawing start gate 34 is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 5).
Further, three general winning openings 35 are disposed on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, and one general winning area is on the lower right side of the center case 40 and below the common view starting gate 34. A mouth 35 is arranged. The game ball that has won the general winning opening 35 is detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 5).

  Further, below the center case 40 in the game area 32, a start winning opening 36 (a first start winning opening, a start winning area) for giving a start condition of the special figure variation display game is provided. The game ball having won the start winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 5).

Further, immediately below the start winning opening 36, a normal change winning device 37 (second start winning opening, start winning area) for giving a start condition of the special view variable display game is provided.
The normal fluctuation winning device 37 is provided with a movable member 37b which can be opened to allow the game ball to easily flow in by opening in the direction in which the upper end side falls to the front side, and the movable member 37b is always A closed closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to which the game ball can not flow is maintained. Then, when the result of the common drawing fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the game ball easily flows into the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37 by the common electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 5) as a drive device. It can be changed to a state (a state advantageous to the player). The game ball that has won the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is detected by the starting opening 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 5).
In addition, below the normal fluctuation winning device 37, an out port 30a is provided for collecting gaming balls that did not win a prize.

Furthermore, a special variation that can be converted into a non-accepting state and an easy-accepting state according to the result of the special view variation display game on the lower side of the center case 40 in the gaming area 32 and to the right of the start winning opening 36. A winning device (big winning opening) 38 is disposed.
The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening / closing door 38c which can be opened by turning in the direction in which the upper end falls down to the front, and as a result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game The state of closing the big winning opening (blocked state which is disadvantageous for the player) is converted into the opened state (which is advantageous for the player). That is, the special variation winning device 38 has, for example, a special winning opening which is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 5) as a drive device. During the state, the game ball is made easy to flow into the big winning hole by converting the big winning hole from the closed state to the open state, and the player is given a predetermined gaming value (prize ball). It has become. In the inside of the special winning opening (winning area), a special winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 5) is disposed as a detecting means for detecting the gaming ball having entered the special winning opening. . In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, two large winning opening switches 38a are provided, and the gaming balls having flowed into the large winning openings are detected by any of the large winning openings switches 38a. As described above, by providing a plurality of large winning opening switch 38a, it is possible to quickly detect the game ball flowing into the large winning opening.

  Further, on the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a specific gate 39 through which game balls can pass is provided. The specific gate 39 is provided with a specific gate switch 39a capable of detecting passing gaming balls. As will be described later, a specific memory is generated based on the game ball passing through the specific gate 39 and being detected by the specific gate switch 39a, and a specific effect is executed based on the specific memory. Further, at the lower left portion of the center case 40, a specific storage display unit 49 for displaying information of a specific storage is provided.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the gaming area 32 where the gaming balls flow down, the area on the left of the center case 40 is taken as the left gaming area, and the area on the right of the center case 40 is taken as the right gaming area. ing. Then, the player adjusts the power and shoots the game ball to the left side game area (so-called left strike) to aim for winning in the start winning opening 36 and fires the game ball to the right side game area (so-called It is possible to aim for winning in the common drawing starting gate 34, the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the special fluctuation winning device 38 by right-handing.
Here, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a flow path forming member 42 attached to the right end portion of the center case 40 is disposed at a position corresponding to the right gaming area, and is discharged to the right gaming area. The gaming ball thus formed is configured to pass through the flow path formed by the flow path forming member 42. In addition, since the material of at least the front surface of the flow path forming member 42 is made of a material that allows the game balls passing through the flow path formed by the flow path forming member 42 to be visible from the outside, The game ball passing through the flow path formed by the forming member 42 (that is, the game ball flowing down the right play area) can be viewed through the flow path forming member 42 from the front of the flow path forming member 42 .

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, in the lower right part of the game board 30), the first special view change display game or the second special view change display game and the common view start gate 34 making the special view change display game. A collective display device 50 is provided which displays a common drawing variation display game triggered by winning and various information.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the collective display device 50 is a special view 1 display for the first special view fluctuation display game configured of a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like (a first special view fluctuation display unit ) 51 (D1) and the special figure 2 display (the second special figure fluctuation display part) 52 (D2) for the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the fluctuation display for the common drawing fluctuation display game composed of the LED lamp Part (general display indicator) 53 (D8, D10, D18), and storage display parts 54, 55, 56 (D11 to D16) for informing the start memory number of each variable display game similarly formed of LED lamps. Prepare.

  In addition, a second game state display unit (second game state indicator, time reduction state notification unit) 58 (D17) that lights up when the time reduction state occurs and notifies the occurrence of the time reduction state in the collective display device 50 (D17); 3rd game state indicator (3rd game state indicator, probability state indicator) 59 (D9) that indicates that the big hit probability state is high probability state when the power is turned on, the number of rounds at the big hit ( A round display unit 60 (D3 to D7) for displaying the number of times the special fluctuation winning device 38 is opened and closed is provided. In addition, in the collective display device 50, a display unit (indicator) which lights up when a big hit occurs to notify occurrence of the big hit, and reports that the game state is more advantageous to hit the right than to hit the left A display unit (right-handed notification unit) or the like may be provided.

  The special view variation display game in the special view 1 display 51 and the special view 2 display 52 is, for example, the middle of the variation display game, ie, while the decorative special view variation display game is being performed on the display device 41. The segment is driven to blink to indicate that it is changing. The blinking cycle is set to, for example, 100 ms. In addition, in the case of this embodiment, in the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51, as shown in FIG. The eighth segment is also driven to blink to indicate that it is changing, and it is configured to be able to distinguish between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. Then, when the result of the game is "detachment", for example, the central segment (in addition to the special segment 1, the eighth segment on the lower right side) is turned on as a result mode of the declination, and the result of the game is In the case of "hit", the game result is displayed with the result mode (e.g., numbers and symbols) other than the result mode of the offset being on as the hit result mode (special result mode).

  The common indicator 53 blinks the lamp during fluctuation to indicate that it is fluctuating, and after a predetermined time, displays the game result as a lighting mode or a lighting color according to the result of the game. In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3C, of the lamp D8, the lamp D10, and the lamp D18 constituting the common view display 53, only the lamp D8 is turned on when the game result is out. If the game result is hit and the stop symbol number is "1", only the lamp D10 is turned on, and if the game result is hit and the stop symbol number is "2", only the lamp D18 is turned on. When the game result is hit and the stop symbol number is "3", the lamp D10 and the lamp D18 are turned on.

  Further, the common drawing reservation display 56 displays the number of starting memories (= the number of holdings) of the common drawing starting gate 34 serving as the fluctuation start condition of the common drawing display 53 by turning off, blinking and lighting a plurality of LEDs. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3D, of the lamps D15 and D16 that constitute the common view reservation display 56, when the number of reservations is "0", both the lamps D15 and D16 are selected. When the number of reservations is "1", only the lamp D15 is turned on. When the number of reservations is "2", both the lamp D15 and the lamp D16 are turned on. When the number of reservations is "3" Is configured to turn on the lamp D15 and turn on the lamp D16, and to turn on both the lamp D15 and the lamp D16 when the number of reservations is "4".

  The special view 1 suspension display 54 turns off the plurality of LEDs for the number of first start memories (special figure 1 suspension) which is the right to execute the first special view variation display game displayed on the special view 1 display 51. Displayed by blinking or lighting. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3E, of the lamps D11 and D12 constituting the special view 1 suspension display 54, when the number of special view start memories is “0”, the lamp D11 and When both lamps D12 are turned off, and when the number of start memories is "1", only lamp D11 is turned on. When the number of start memories is "2", both lamps D11 and D12 are turned off. The lamp D11 is turned on and the lamp D12 is turned on when the number of start memories is "3", and the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 are set when the number of start memories is "4". Is configured to cause both sides to blink. The blinking cycle is set to, for example, 128 msec.

  The special figure 2 reserve display 55 turns off the plurality of LEDs for the number of second start memories (special figure 2 reserve) which is the right to execute the second special figure variation display game displayed on the special figure 2 indicator 52. , Blink, display by lighting. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3E, of the lamps D13 and D14 constituting the special view 2 suspension display 55, when the number of special view 2 start memories is “0”, the lamp D13 and When both lamps D14 are turned off, and when the number of starting memories is "1", only lamp D13 is lit, and when the number of starting memories is "2", both lamps D13 and D14 are turned off. Is turned on, the lamp D13 is turned on and the lamp D14 is turned on when the number of start memories in the special view 2 is "3", and the number of lights stored in the start table is "4", the lamp D13 and the lamp D14 are turned on. Is configured to cause both sides to blink. The blinking cycle is set to, for example, 128 msec.

  The second game state display unit (time reduction state notification unit) 58 is configured of an LED lamp or the like, and as shown in FIG. 3 (f), for example, in the normal game state where time reduction state is not occurring (variation time reduction The lamp is turned off when the function is not operating), and is turned on when the time-shortening state is occurring (during the fluctuation time shortening function is activated).

  The third gaming state display unit (probability state display unit) 59 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and as shown in FIG. 3 (f), for example, the probability state of big hit when powering on the gaming machine 10 is low probability state (normal In the case of the probability state), the lamp is turned off, and when the probability state of the big hit is the high probability state (probable change state) when the gaming machine 10 is powered on, the lamp is turned on.

  The round display unit 60 is configured of an LED lamp or the like, for example, turns off the lamp when not in the special game state based on the big hit, and corresponds to the number of rounds selected according to the special result in the special game state. Turn on the lamp. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3G, when the selected number of rounds is “16” among the lamps D3 to D7 constituting the round display unit 60, the lamps D5 to D7 are turned on. The lamps D4 to D6 are turned on when the selected number of rounds is "8", and the lamp D3 is turned on when the selected number of rounds is "2". The round display unit may be configured by a 7-segment display.

  The details of the effect operation unit 550 are shown in FIG. FIG. 4A is a plan view of the effect operation unit 550. As shown in FIG. 4A, the effect operation unit 550 of the present embodiment is configured to include an effect button (push button) 25 and a touch panel 29 provided on the upper surface of the effect button (push button) 25. It is done. That is, the effect operation unit 550 has a touch sensor function (touch panel function) in addition to the physical push button function.

  Then, sensitivity setting data and LED brightness data are transmitted from the effect control board (effect control device) 300 to the effect operation unit 550, and from the effect operation portion 550 to the effect control board (effect control device) 300, an effect button The push button signal (press detection signal) from the effect button switch (push sensor) 25a included in the (push button) 25 and the touch ON / OFF signal (contact / non-contact detection signal) from the touch sensor 29a included in the touch panel 29 are output It is configured to be

  In the case of the present embodiment, a pressing operation on the upper surface of the rendering operation unit 550 (a pressing operation of pushing the upper surface of the rendering operation unit 550 and pressing down the rendering operation unit 550) by the presentation button switch (push sensor) 25a included in the presentation button (push button) 25 ) To detect. A plurality of points are provided on the top surface of the effect operation unit 550, and a touch sensor provided on the touch panel 29 detects a touch operation on the points provided on the top surface of the effect operation unit 550.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4B, nine points “TSW1” to “TSW8” and “Pa” are provided as the plurality of points. More specifically, the "TSW4" point provided at the center of the top surface of the effect operation unit 550, the "TSW1" point provided to the left of the "TSW4" point, and the back side of the "TSW4" point The "TSW3" point provided on the board 30 side, the "TSW6" point provided on the right of the "TSW4" point, and the "TSW8" provided on the near side (player's side) of the "TSW4" point Point, "TSW2" point provided between "TSW1" point and "TSW3" point, "TSW5" point provided between "TSW3" point and "TSW6" point, and "TSW6" Between the "TSW7" point provided between the point and the "TSW8" point, and between the "TSW8" point and the "TSW1" point And "Pa" point, which is provided, is provided. The number of points is not limited to nine and can be arbitrarily changed. Also, in FIG. 4B, for convenience, each point of “TSW1” to “TSW8” is described as “TSW1” to “TSW8”, however, in the rendering operation unit 550 of this embodiment, FIG. As shown in (a), there is no such notation.

  The points at which a touch operation can be detected by the touch sensor of the touch panel 29 are eight points of “TSW1” to “TSW8” points, and the touch operation is not detected at the “Pa” point. Of course, the touch operation may be detected even at the “Pa” point. In addition, at each of nine points “TSW1” to “TSW8” points and “Pa” points, LEDs (systems of full color in the case of the present embodiment) of independent systems are arranged.

  The “Pa” point is, for example, using the “Pa” point LED as a notification lamp for one-shot notification, or sequentially turning on the LED at each point on the top of the effect operation unit 550 like a roulette “Pa” point It can be used for the production of a definite system, such as using the LED of the “the exact (or definite variation confirmed)” point, and using the “Pa” point the LED for the accurate pre-reading.

  Here, the lighting brightness of the LED for illuminating the upper surface of the effect operation unit 550 (specifically, the LED disposed at the “TSW1” to “TSW8” point, “Pa” point, etc.) is adjusted to the brightness (hall setting) , And player adjustment) are excluded from the subject. That is, the lighting brightness of the LED is constant without being affected by the brightness adjustment. In addition, the touch sensor has a function of forcibly turning off the touch when the touch on state (contact state) continues for a predetermined time (for example, about 35 seconds (basic setting)). Has a function of outputting a signal. That is, the touch sensor (touch detection IC) is configured to be unable to detect a continuous touch operation for a predetermined time or more.

  Examples of the operation of the player detected by the effect operation unit 550 include an operation shown in FIG. 4C. The “single hit” is an operation of pressing the effect operation unit 550 once, and the “continuous hit” is an operation of pressing the effect operation unit 550 a plurality of times at intervals within a predetermined time. The “long press” is an operation of pressing the effect operation unit 550 for a predetermined time or more, and the “touch” is an operation of touching the touch panel 29. "" Pa "operation (TSW1 or 8) + long press" is in contact with one or both of "Pa" point or two points "TSW1" point and "TSW8" point adjacent to it. “Flick” is an operation of sliding so that the user touches the touch panel 29 while the user is touching it. Of course, the operation to be detected is not limited to these operations.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by striking a gaming ball (pachinko ball) from a launch device (not shown) toward the gaming area 32. The shot game balls run down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by turning members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various places in the game area 32, and the common view starting gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The start winning hole 36, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 or the special fluctuation winning device 38, or flows into the out port 30a provided at the bottom of the game area 32, and is discharged from the game area 32. And, when the game ball wins the general winning a prize opening 35, the starting winning a prize opening 36, the normal fluctuation winning a prize device 37 or the special fluctuation winning a prize device 38, the prize balls of the number according to the kind of the winning a prize opening won out From the dispensing unit controlled according to FIG. 5), it is discharged to the upper tray 21 or the lower tray 23 of the glass frame 15.

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 5) including a non-contact type switch or the like for detecting a game ball having passed through the common view start gate 34 is provided in the common view start gate 34. When the gaming ball driven into the area 32 passes through the common drawing start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and the common drawing variation display game is played. In addition, a state in which the common drawing fluctuation display game can not be started, for example, a state in which the common drawing fluctuation display game is already played and the common drawing fluctuation display game is not ended, or the common drawing fluctuation display game hits When 37 is converted to the open state and the gaming ball passes through the common drawing start gate 34, the common drawing start memory number is added if the common drawing start memory number is less than the upper limit number (for example, four) By 1), one common figure starting memory is stored. The number of memories of the common drawing start winning combination is displayed on the common drawing reservation display 56 of the batch display device 50. Further, a random number value (hit random number value) for hit determination for determining the result of the common pattern variation display game is stored in the common drawing start memory, and the hit random number value is determined as the hit value. And determine the result of the general drawing variation display game. When the hit determination random number value matches the determination value, the common drawing variation display game becomes a hit, and a specific result aspect (common drawing identification result) is derived.

  The common drawing variation display game is provided on the collective display device 50, and is displayed on the fluctuation display unit (general drawing indicator) 53 configured by the LED, and the lighting mode and lighting color of this LED are ordinary Make identification information (general drawing, normal symbol). In addition, the common view display 53 is configured as a display device, and for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc. are used as ordinary identification information, and after being displayed for a predetermined period of time, it is stopped and displayed. You may. If the stop display of the common drawing fluctuation display game is a common drawing specification result, it becomes a hit of the common drawing, and the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37 is opened for a predetermined time. Thereby, the game ball easily wins the second starting winning opening inside the normal variation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special view variation display game is executed increases.

  The winning balls to the start winning hole 36 and the winning balls to the normal fluctuation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the start hole 1 switch 36a and the start hole 2 switch 37a provided therein. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special view variation display game, and is stored as a first start memory with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit. The game ball that has won a prize to the winning device 37 is detected as a start winning ball of the second special view variation display game, and is stored as a second start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). In addition, when the start winning ball is detected, the big hit random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted as start memory information, respectively, and the extracted random value is in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 5). The special map storage area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special map start storage within a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times). Then, the number of storages of this special view start storage is displayed on the storage display unit (special view 1 suspension display 54, special view 2 suspension display 55) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50, and the center The display device 41 of the case 40 is also displayed as a decorative special view start memory display.

  The game control device 100 is a special figure 1 display 51 (variation display device) or a special view 2 display 52 (variation display) based on winning on the starting winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37 or their starting memory. Device) to play the first or second special view variable display game. The first special view variation display game and the second special view variation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figure, identification information) and then displaying a predetermined result mode as a stop. Further, a decorative special-figure variation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character patterns, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device (image display device) 41 is executed. Then, when the display mode of the special view 1 display 51 or the special view 2 display 52 becomes the special result mode (special result) as a result of the special view variation display game, it becomes a big hit and the special gaming state ( It becomes so-called, the big hit state). In addition, the result mode of the decoration special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 corresponding to this is also a special result mode. In addition, when the display mode of the special view 1 display 51 or the special view 2 display 52 becomes a small hit result mode as a result of the special view variation display game, the small hit becomes a small hit small game state (so-called , Small hit state). In addition, the result mode of the decoration special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 corresponding to this is also a small hit result mode.

  The decoration special figure variation display game in the display device 41 is, for example, a left variation display area (first special symbol), a right variation display area In each of the second special symbol) and the middle variation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is variably displayed (high speed variation) at a speed that makes identification difficult. Then, the symbols changing after a predetermined time are stopped sequentially in the order of the left change display area, the right change display area, and the middle change display area, and stopped in each of the left change display area, the right change display area, and the middle change display area. It is performed by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game according to the result mode configured by the displayed identification information. Further, in the display device 41, while performing the variable display game by the decoration special symbol corresponding to the special drawing start memory number, various effect display such as appearance of a character is performed to improve interest.

  The special view 1 display 51 and the special view 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special view fluctuation display so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. Also, the display device 41 may use separate display devices or separate display areas in the first special view variable display game and the second special view variable display game, or use the same display device or display area. The decoration special feature variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently and simultaneously, though it is good. Further, the special view variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41 without providing the special view 1 display 51 and the special view 2 display 52 in the gaming machine 10. In addition, the second special view variation display game is executed with priority over the first special view variation display game. That is, when there is a start memory of the first special view change display game and the second special view change display game, and the special view change display game can be executed, the second special view change display game is It is to be executed (prioritized).

  In addition, in the state where the first special view variation display game (the second special view variation display game) can be started, and the number of starting memories is 0, the starting winning opening 36 (or the normal variation winning device 37) When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored along with the generation of the start right, and the number of start memories is incremented by one, and based on the start memory, the first special view fluctuation display game (second special drawing The variable display game is started, at which time the number of starting memories is decremented by one. On the other hand, the first special view variation display game (second special view variation display game) can not be started immediately, for example, the first or second special view variation display game is already played, and the special view variation display game is ended. If the number of starting memories is less than the upper limit number when the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation winning device 37) in the non-playing state, the special gaming state or the small hitting gaming state. The number of starting memories is incremented by one and one starting memory is stored. Then, when the number of starting memories becomes 1 or more, the first special view variation display game (the second special view variation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special view variation display game or the special gaming state, When the small hit gaming state ends), the number of starting memories is decremented by one, and the first special view variation display game (second special view variation display game) is started based on the stored starting storage. In the following description, when the first special view variation display game and the second special view variation display game are not distinguished from one another, they are simply referred to as a special view variation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the start opening 1 switch 36a in the start winning opening 36, the start opening 2 switch 37a in the normal fluctuation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, the special winning opening switch A noncontact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) is used in 38a that has a coil for magnetic detection and detects a game ball using a phenomenon that a magnetic field changes when metal approaches the coil. ing. Also, a micro-switch having a mechanical contact on the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 or the like and the body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (body frame) 12 etc. Can be used.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 is provided with a gaming control apparatus 100, and the gaming control apparatus 100 is a main control apparatus (main substrate) for controlling the game in an integrated manner, and a gaming microcomputer 111 (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer). And an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port and a driver, and a data bus 140 for connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130. .

  The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and serves as a reference clock for the CPU operating clock or timer interrupt and a random number generation circuit. An oscillator circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 or the like is generated. The game control apparatus 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control apparatus 100 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC 32 V, DC 12 V, DC 5 V generated by the power supply apparatus 400 to be operable Be done.

  The power supply apparatus 400 is a normal power supply having an AC-DC converter that generates the DC voltage of 32 V from an AC power supply of 24 V and a DC-DC converter that generates DC voltages of 12 V and 5 V lower than DC voltage of 32 V. A power failure monitoring signal for notifying the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of a power failure, having a backup power supply unit 420 for supplying a power supply voltage to the RAM in the gaming microcomputer 111 at power failure and a power failure monitoring circuit. And a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs a control signal such as a reset signal.

  In this embodiment, the power supply 400 is configured separately from the game control apparatus 100, but the backup power supply 420 and the control signal generator 430 are integrated on a separate board or with the game control 100, ie, main It may be configured to be provided on a substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control apparatus 100 are targets of replacement at the time of model change, as in the present embodiment, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are mounted on a substrate different from the power supply 400 Can be removed from the target of replacement and cost reduction can be achieved.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is supplied to the gaming microcomputer 111 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the gaming control apparatus 100, and data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or even after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors, for example, the voltage of 32 V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, detects the occurrence of a power failure when it falls below 17 V, for example, and changes the power failure monitoring signal. Output Also, at the time of power on or recovery from a power failure, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that time.

  In addition, the game control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. When the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, the information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. Processing is performed. 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 type of forced interrupt signal and causes the entire control system to be reset.

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

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

  Further, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special view variation display game, the contents of the effect, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine a variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as start storage. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a falling fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is a falling, a big hit fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Further, in these pattern tables, tables for determining a second half fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation pattern after reaching the reach state (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), fluctuation before reaching the reach state A table (a first half fluctuation group table, a first half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.) for determining a first half fluctuation pattern which is a pattern is included.

  Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device capable of changing the display state, the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are determined in advance. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state is a gaming state (special gaming state) advantageous to the player when the special result mode is obtained, derivation is already made at a stage where a part of the plurality of display results is not yet derived and displayed. This refers to a display state in which the displayed display results satisfy the conditions for the special result mode. In addition, the reach state is deviated from the display condition which is the special result mode even when reaching the stage before the variable display control of the display device progresses and the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. Then, for example, the reach state includes a state (so-called all-rotation reach) in which variable display is performed by a plurality of variable display areas while maintaining the state in which the special result mode is uniform. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when display control of the display device progresses to a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. This refers to 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 to be the special result mode.

  Therefore, for example, the decorative special view fluctuation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special view fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas in the display device. When displaying the result mode by stopping the variable display in the order of left, right, and middle and displaying the result mode, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state where the variable display is stopped by the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the fluctuation display of all the fluctuation display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas is satisfied (for example, the same The state where the identification information is obtained, but excluding the special result aspect) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state.

  And, this reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result aspect is different (expected values are different) as reach effects such as normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach) and Special 3 reach (SP3 reach) are set. Expected values are set to increase in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach. Further, this reach state is included in the variable display mode at least when the special result mode is derived in the special view variable display game (when it is a big hit). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special view variable display game (when it is out of alignment). Therefore, the state in which the reach state occurs is a state in which the possibility of a big hit is higher than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generate and output drive signals for solenoids and display devices. 10 Take control of the whole. Also, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a big hit random number for determining the hit of the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various A variation pattern random number for determining the variation display game execution time etc. in reach display or non-reach variation display, and a random number generation circuit for generating a collision random number etc for determining hit of the common drawing variation display game And a clock generator for generating a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 and a clock giving update timing of the random number generation circuit. There is.

  Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the processing relating to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A is a game result (big hit or small hit) of the special view variation display game or a probability state (normal probability state or high probability) of the special view variation display game as the current gaming state. Condition), the operation condition (time-saving operation condition) of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 as the current gaming state, the number of starting memories, etc., one of the fluctuation pattern tables is selected from the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables Get. Here, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure variation display game.

  The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, etc., 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 to drive the prize balls. Control to pay out. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball lending request signal from the card unit, and performs control for dispensing the ball.

  In the input section 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111, a board radio wave sensor 62 for detecting the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a starting opening 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, a starting opening 2 switch 37a in the normal fluctuation winning device 37, It is connected to the gate switch 34a in the drawing start gate 34, the winning opening switch 35a, and the special winning opening switch 38a of the special variation winning device 38, and the high level supplied from these switches is 11V and the low level is 7V. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided which receives a logic signal and converts it into a 0V-5V positive logic signal. The proximity I / F 121 has an input range of 7 V-11 V, so the leads of the sensor or proximity switch are improperly shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead is disconnected and floating. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state as it has become and to output an abnormality detection signal.

  The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Note that among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, detection signals of the start opening 1 switch 36a, the start opening 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a and the big winning opening switch 38a are input to the second input port 123 . Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, a detection signal of the board radio wave sensor 62 and an abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected is input to the third input port 124. Further, in the third input port 124, a detection signal of a magnetic sensor 61 for detecting fraud which is provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 or the like, or a glass frame opening detection provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 or the like. A detection signal of the switch 63 and a detection signal of a main frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main frame) 12 or the like of the gaming machine 10 are also input. Note that a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the gaming machine, and a detection signal may be input to the third input port 124.

  Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the main substrate 100 to the non-illustrated test shot test apparatus via the relay substrate 70. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, detection signals of the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

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

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

  The input unit 120 also receives a frame radio wave unauthorized signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on the detection of radio waves by the frame radio sensor provided on the front frame 12), a payout busy signal (payment control device A signal indicating whether or not 200 can accept a command), a payout abnormal status signal (a status signal indicating a payout abnormal), a shoot ball out switch signal (a signal indicating a shortage of gaming balls before payout), an overflow switch signal (A signal output when it is detected that the game ball is stored in the lower tray 23 by a predetermined amount or more (full)), a touch switch signal (input of a touch switch provided in the operation unit 24) A first input port 122 is provided which takes in a signal based on the above and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

  In addition, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. Has a function to remove noise from the The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, they are treated as signals equivalent to the signals from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals for receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise is removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, by outputting the reset signal RESET directly to the relay board 70 without passing through the output unit 130, the test injection test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test injection test apparatus is turned off. Is configured as. In addition, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be able to be output to the test irradiation test apparatus via the relay substrate 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to each port 122, 123, 124 of the input unit 120. It is necessary to reset the data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input, but it is necessary to reset the data of the input unit 120 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 disposed in a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. In addition, it is set as one-way communication which made it impossible to input a signal from the side of the effect control device 300 to the game control device 100.

  Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and transmits data indicating the special symbol pattern information of the variable display game to a test shot test device of a recognized organization (not shown) via a relay board 70 etc. An output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. The buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on a game control apparatus (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as a real machine (mass-produced article for sale) installed in a game arcade. A detection signal of a switch which does not need to be processed, such as a starting opening switch, output from the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the test shooting test apparatus through the relay substrate 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

  On the other hand, detection signals that can not be supplied to the test shooting test device as they are like the magnetic sensor 61 and the board radio wave sensor 62 are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. It is supplied from the data bus 140 through the buffer 133 and the relay substrate 70 as an error signal indicating that it can not be done to the trial shot test apparatus. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test shot test device, and a connector that relays and transmits a signal line of a detection signal of a switch that does not pass the buffer. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and a signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test shooting test apparatus.

  The output unit 130 also includes a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid) 38 b connected to the data bus 140 to open the special fluctuation winning device 38 and a solenoid (common electric solenoid) 37 c opening the movable member 37 b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37. A second output port 134 is provided to output open / close data of The output unit 130 also includes a third output port 135 for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content displayed on the collective display device 50, and the collective display device 50. A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of FIG.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as the big hit information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, and can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collecting terminal or a game arcade internal management device (hall computer) etc.) installed in the game arcade. It can be supplied to an external device. The fifth output port 137 also outputs a release permission signal to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132.

  Furthermore, a first driver (drive circuit) 138a that generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal in response to the open / close data signal of the special winning opening solenoid 38b or the common power solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134 to the output unit 130. The second driver 138 b for outputting the on / off driving signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 output from the third output port 135, and the current of the batch display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136 Third driver 138c outputting on / off driving signal of lead-in side digit line, fourth driver 138d outputting external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 137 to external device such as management device to external information terminal board 71 Is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC 32 V as a power supply voltage from the power supply device 400 in order to drive a solenoid operating at 32 V. Further, DC 12 V is supplied to the second driver 138 b that drives the segment lines of the batch display device 50. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit line is for drawing out the digit line according to the display data, the power supply voltage may be 12V or 5V.

  A dynamic drive system is achieved by flowing a current into the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs 12 V and extracting the current from the cathode terminal through the segment line by the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows to the LEDs sequentially selected in step S1 and is turned on. The fourth driver 138 d for outputting the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71 is supplied with 12 V DC to give a level of 12 V to the external information signal. The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the relay board 70 side, not on the output section 130 of the game control apparatus 100, that is, the main board.

  Furthermore, 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 apparatus 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be communicable with each other so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can exchange data with the inspection device 500 by serial communication. Since such transmission and reception of data are performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in a general-purpose microprocessor, no ports like the input ports 122, 123, 124 are provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described using FIG.
The effect control device 300 is for displaying an image on the display device 41 in accordance with a command and data from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 which comprises an amusement chip (IC) like the game microcomputer 111 and the main control microcomputer 311. A video display processor (VDP) 312 as a graphic processor for performing image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling the output of sound to reproduce various melodies and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

  The main control microcomputer 311 has a program ROM 321 consisting of a program executed by the CPU and a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing various data, a RAM 322 for providing a work area, and storage contents even when power is not supplied at power failure A FeRAM 323 which can be held, and an RTC (real time clock) 338 which is a clock means for generating information indicating the current date and time (date, day, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM for providing a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. Further, a WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command from the gaming microcomputer 111, determines the contents of the effect, and instructs the VDP 312 the contents of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to play the sound, lights up the decoration lamp, and motor Execute processing such as driving control of the solenoid and management of presentation time.

  The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a for providing a work area, and a scaler 312b for enlarging and reducing an image. Also, the VDP 312 is an image ROM 325 storing character images and video data, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used to expand and process image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325 ) Is connected.

  Although not particularly limited, transmission / reception of data is performed between the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in a parallel manner, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the serial case.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decoration lamp provided on the glass frame 15 or the game board 30 to the microcomputer for main control 311 from the VDP 312, and a synchronization signal for giving data transmission timing STS is input. The VDP 312 notifies the main control microcomputer 311 that it is waiting to receive interrupt signals INT0 to n and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT or the like is also input.

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

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

  Further, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 100. The decoration control command signal (rendering command (rendering command, etc.) is transmitted via the command I / F 331 to the decoration special drawing reservation number command, decoration special drawing command, variation command, stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. Receive as). Since the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100 operates at DC 5 V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3 V, the command I / F 331 is provided with the function of converting the signal level There is.

  In the effect control device 300, a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 46 having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and a glass frame 15 Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, frame decoration device 18 etc.) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided, and a board effect provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40) A panel effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided which drives and controls a device 44 (for example, a movable object or the like which cooperates with the effect display on the display device 41 to enhance the effect effect). These control circuits 332 to 334 for driving and controlling the lamp, the motor, the solenoid and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via the address / data bus 340. Even if a frame rendering device provided with a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for presentation) is provided on the glass frame 15 and a frame rendering movable body control circuit for driving and controlling this frame rendering device is provided. good.

  Furthermore, in the effect control device 300, the effect button switch 25a incorporated in the effect button 25 provided in the glass frame 15, the touch panel 29 provided in the glass frame 15, the initial position of the motor in the panel effect device 44, etc. Function switch 47 (rendering motor switch) for detecting the on / off state of the specific gate switch 39a provided in the specific gate 39 and a function for inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311, effect control A switch input circuit 336 for detecting the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the device 300 and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 drives a motor or a solenoid in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. In addition to DC32V of DC, display device 41 consisting of liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving motor and LED, DC5V used as power supply voltage of command I / F 331, generates voltage of DC15V for driving motor, LED and speaker It is configured to Furthermore, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, DC − for generating 3.3 V DC or 1.2 V DC based on 5 V DC. A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device in a reset state. Further, the VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal), the sound source LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving the speaker, and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET) for driving and controlling the lamp and the motor are outputted from the main control microcomputer 311. Signal) to reset them. Further, a cooling fan 45 for cooling each part of the game machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling fan 45 is driven in a state where the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control apparatus 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the common drawing based on the input of the detection signal of the gaming ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the common drawing start gate 34 The game is compared with the judgment value stored in the table to determine the hit-off of the common drawing fluctuation display game. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined period of time on the regular drawing display, processing is performed to display a common view variation display game which is stopped and displayed. When the result of this common drawing fluctuation display game is hit, the common drawing display displays special result modes corresponding to each of the first hit stop symbol to the third hit stop symbol, and operates the common current solenoid 37c. The movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is controlled to be opened as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds). That is, the game control apparatus 100 constitutes conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). When the result of the common drawing variation display game is out of control, control is performed to display a result mode of the deviation on the common drawing display.

  In addition, starting winning combination (starting memory) is remembered on the basis of the input of detection signal of the game ball from starting opening 1 switch 36a which is equipped in starting winning a prize opening 36, on the basis of this starting memory, the 1st special figure fluctuation indicatory game The jackpot determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B to determine the hit of the first special view fluctuation display game. The memory for starting is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting opening 2 switch 37a provided in the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and based on the memory for starting, for the big hit judgment of the second special view fluctuation display game The random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and the process of determining the hit of the second special figure variation display game is performed.

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs, to the effect control device 300, a control signal (rendering control command) including the determination result of the first special view variation display game or the second special view variation display game. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined period of time on the special view 1 display 51 or the special view 2 display 52, processing is performed to display a special view variation display game which is stopped and displayed. In other words, the game control means performs game progression control of the variable display game based on winning in the start winning area (the first start winning opening 36, the normal fluctuation winning device 37) of the game ball flowing down the game area 32 I

  Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game. Furthermore, the effect control device 300 performs processing of setting of effect state, output of sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, control of light emission of various LEDs, and the like based on a control signal from the game control device 100. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as effect control means for controlling an effect on a game (a variable display game or the like).

  The CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode or the small hit result mode on the special view 1 display 51 or the special view 2 display 52 when the result of the special view variation display game is a big hit or a small hit. At the same time, the special game state and the small hit game state are generated. In the processing to generate the special gaming state and the small hitting gaming state, for example, the CPU 111A opens the opening and closing door 38c of the special variation winning device 38 by the large winning opening solenoid 38b, and can flow the gaming ball into the large winning opening. And control. Then, until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls win in the special winning opening, or a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the special winning opening, the special winning opening is achieved. Is a round, and the control (cycle game) is performed to repeat (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds. That is, when the stop result mode is the special result mode, the game control apparatus 100 forms a special winning opening / closing control means that performs control to open and close the special winning opening. In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a release, control is performed to display a result mode of the deviation on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a game state after the end of the special game state, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. The high probability state is a state in which the probability of being a hit result in the special figure fluctuation display game is higher than that of the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure even in the high probability state based on the result form of the special figure fluctuation display game of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game Both of the variable display games are in a high probability state.

  In addition, the game control apparatus 100 can generate a time saving state (a specific game state, a common drawing high probability state) as a game state after the end of the special game state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this short time state, the probability (common drawing probability) to be the hit result of the common drawing fluctuation display game is set to a high probability (general drawing high probability state) higher than 0 which is the normal probability (general drawing low probability state) Is possible. As a result, control is performed so that the opening time of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 per unit time is larger than that in the case where the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is in the low probability state. Here, in the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37 in the present embodiment, the drawing probability is set to 0 so as not to open the movable member 37b in the normal gaming state.

  Further, in the time saving state, the execution time of the common drawing variation display game (general drawing fluctuation time) is, for example, 500 ms, and the common drawing stop time for displaying the result of the common drawing fluctuation display game is, for example, 600 ms, When the common game variation display game hits and results in the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37 being opened, the opening time of the first hit stop symbol (general electric station opening time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 500 ms × 1 time), The opening time of the second stop symbol (general power opening time) and the number of opening (for example, 1700 ms × 2 times), the third opening time of the stopping symbol (general power opening time) and the number of opening (for example, 1700 ms × It can be set to be 3 times).

  In addition, the execution time of the common drawing fluctuation display game, the common drawing stop time, the number of times of general electric power release, and the general electric power release time are appropriately set to perform control to set the common fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 in the short time operation state. For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (general drawing fluctuation time) of the common drawing fluctuation display game described above to be the second fluctuation display time shorter than the first fluctuation display time. (E.g., 10000 ms is 1000 ms). Moreover, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the common drawing stop time for displaying the result of the common drawing fluctuation display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms is 704 ms). Further, in the time saving state, when the common drawing fluctuation display game hits and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (the general public opening time) is the normal state (general drawing low probability state) It is possible to control to become the 2nd opening time longer than 1 opening time (for example, 100 ms is 1352 ms). Also, in the time saving state, the number of times of opening of the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37 (the number of times of general electric power release) is greater than the number of first open times (for example, 2 times) with respect to one hit result of the common drawing fluctuation display game. It is possible to set the second opening number of times (for example, four times). Also, in the time saving state, the probability of becoming a hit result of the common drawing variation display game (general drawing probability) is higher than the normal probability (general drawing low probability state, for example, 1/251) in the normal operating state. It is possible to have a probability (generally high probability state, for example, 250/251).

  In the short time state, the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37 is opened by changing any one or more of the common drawing fluctuation time, the common drawing stop time, the number of common power release times, the common power release time, and the common drawing probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual. Moreover, it is also possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states which are different from each other. In the case of a hit, either the first open mode or the second open mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first opening mode and the second opening mode may be made different. Also, the high probability state and the short time state can be generated independently of each other, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated.

  Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine which performs such a game will be described. First, control executed by the gaming microcomputer (gaming microcomputer) 111 of the gaming control apparatus 100 will be described. The control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes the main processing shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 and the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 9 which is performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main processing will be described. The main process is started by turning on the power. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, after the process of prohibiting the interrupt (step S1) is performed first, the start address of the area for saving the value of the register etc when the interrupt occurs. A stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM top address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). In the case of this embodiment, the range of the address of the RAM is 0000h to 01FFh, and 00h or 01h is taken as the upper order, and the head 00h is set in step S4. Next, a signal for stopping the emission is output to set the emission permission signal to the prohibited state (step S5). The release permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a signal to stop the release, and the release of the game ball is prohibited.

  Thereafter, the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) is read (step S6), and a process of setting a power on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, the program of the slave control means (for example, the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300) which performs various controls in accordance with the instruction from the game control device 100 forming the main control means by setting a predetermined initial value. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) to wait for normal activation is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control apparatus 100 temporarily rises first, and sends a command to the slave control apparatus before the slave control apparatus (for example, the payout control apparatus 200 or the presentation control apparatus 300) starts up. Can avoid dropping commands. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control apparatus 100 delays the activation of the main control means (game control apparatus 100) and waits for the activation of the slave control apparatus (the payout control apparatus 200, the effect control apparatus 300, etc.) It constitutes a standby means for setting a standby time.

  Further, the power-on delay timer counts time by using a storage area (a RAM area or a register other than the validity determination target) which is not a target of the validity determination (check sum calculation) of the RAM. As a result, when the check data such as the checksum of the RAM area is calculated, it is not necessary to exclude and calculate a part of the RAM area, and it is possible to prevent the control at the time of turning on the power from becoming complicated.

  The initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122. By reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time, the operation of the initialization switch 112 is ensured. It can be detected. That is, when the state of the initialization switch 112 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the initialization switch 112 is operated after waiting for the standby time to elapse, or the initialization switch 112 is operated from the power on to the elapse of the standby time. You need to keep doing that. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, it becomes possible to detect by performing the operation immediately after the power is turned on without performing such troublesome operations, and the initialization operation performed at the time of the power on It can prevent the situation that can not be accepted.

  After the process of setting the power on delay timer (step S7), the process of measuring the waiting time and monitoring the occurrence of the power failure during the waiting time (steps S8 to S12) are performed. First, set the number of times (for example, 2) to read the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 through the port and the data bus (for example, 2 times) (step S8) Perform (step S9).

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the on state of the power failure monitoring signal continues for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). Then, if the on state of the power failure monitoring signal does not continue for the number of checks (step S10; N), the process returns to the determination (step S9) whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. If the on state of the power failure monitoring signal continues for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the process waits for the power of the gaming machine to be shut off. As described above, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of a power failure due to noise or the like by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal continues to be received for a predetermined period, thereby appropriately coping with a failure at the time of power on. can do.

  That is, the game control device 100 functions as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure in a predetermined standby time. As a result, it becomes possible to cope with a power failure that has occurred during a period in which the activation of the game control device 100 that forms the main control means is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately cope with a problem at the time of power on. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents at the previous power-off are kept, so backup processing etc. is performed when a power failure occurs here. There is no need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the waiting time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM, and the control load can be reduced.

  On the other hand, if the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S9; N), that is, if a power failure does not occur, the power on delay timer is updated by -1 (step S11). Is determined (step S12). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S12; N), that is, if the waiting time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S8). If the value of the timer is 0 (step S12; Y), that is, if the waiting time is over, the access permission of read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM is permitted (step S13). And outputs the off data to all output ports (set to a state where there is no output) (step S14).

  Next, a serial port (a port provided in advance in the gaming microcomputer 111 and used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in this embodiment) is set (step S15) and read first. From the state of the first input port 122, it is determined whether the initialization switch is turned on (step S16).

  If the initialization switch is off (step S16; N), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5 Ah) (step S17). If it is (step S17; Y), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection region 2 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection region check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S18). Then, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S18; Y), the checksum calculation processing of calculating the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S19), and the calculated checksum and power off It is determined whether the check sums of the two match (step S20). If the checksums match (step S20; Y), the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. 8 to perform processing in the case of normal recovery from a power failure.

  In addition, it is determined that the initialization switch is on (step S16; Y), or it is determined that the check data of the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S17; N or step S18; N) If it is determined that the checksum is not normal (step S20; N), the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. 8 to perform initialization processing. That is, the initialization switch is an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. I

  In step S21 of FIG. 8, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (step S21). The area to be initialized here is an area relating to a power failure inspection area, a checksum area and an error fraud monitoring. Note that the busy signal status area storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether the payout control device 200 can receive a command, is also cleared to indicate that the state of the payout busy signal is not determined. It is in an undetermined state. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area storing the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared, and the touch switch signal state is set to an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal is not determined. Thereafter, the area storing the gaming state in the RWM is checked to determine whether the probability state of the special view fluctuation display game is the high probability state (step S22). Here, when it is not in the high probability of the special view (step S22; N), the process skips steps S23 and S24 and shifts to step S25. Further, when the special drawing is in high probability (step S22; Y), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S23), and the high probability notification LED (error display provided in the collective display device 50, Device) on (lit) in the segment area (step S24). And the command at the time of the power failure restoration corresponding to the processing number prepared in order to rationally execute the below-mentioned special figure game processing is transmitted to the production control board (presentation control device 300) (step S25), step S31 Go to In the case of the present embodiment, in step S25, a model designation command, a special figure 1 pending number command, a special figure 2 pending number command, a probability information command, a screen designated command (a command for a customer waiting demo screen when waiting for a customer, other than that If so, a plurality of commands such as a recovery screen command are sent. Further, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, the presentation frequency information command and the high probability frequency information command are also transmitted.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S16, S17, S18, S20 to step S26, the RAM access prohibited area is set to access permission (step S26), and all areas including the busy signal status area and the touch switch signal state monitoring area The RAM area is cleared to 0 (step S27), and the RAM access prohibited area is set to access prohibited (step S28). Then, the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S29). Here, the area to be initialized is an area related to setting of the customer waiting demonstration area and the effect mode. Then, a command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S30), and the process proceeds to step S31. In the case of this embodiment, in step S30, a model designation command, a special figure 1 pending number command, a special figure 2 pending number command, a probability information command, a RAM initialization command (displaying a customer waiting demo screen and displaying a predetermined time ( For example, for 30 seconds, a plurality of commands such as a command for performing notification of the RAM initialization with light and sound are transmitted. Further, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, the presentation frequency information command and the high probability frequency information command are also transmitted.

  In step S31, processing is performed to activate a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator). The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC for giving a trigger for updating the random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process of step S31, the random number generation circuit is activated and set (step S32). Specifically, setting of a code (designated value) for activating the random number generation circuit to a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit is performed by the CPU 111A. Further, setting of bit transposition pattern of hard random numbers (here, big hit random numbers) generated by hardware of the random number generation circuit is also performed. The bit transposition pattern is a method to replace the bit arrangement of the extracted random number (arrangement before bit transposition in the upper row) in a predetermined order and store it as a different bit arrangement (arrangement after the bit transposition in the lower row) Is a pattern that determines By replacing the bits of the random number according to the bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the secrecy of the random number can be enhanced. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Also, it may be set arbitrarily by the user.

  Thereafter, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on are extracted, and corresponding various initial value random numbers (in the case of the present embodiment, random numbers for determining symbols per special drawing) (Big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), random number to determine the hit of the common drawing (hit random number), RWM specified as the initial value (start value) of the random number to determine the hit symbol of the common drawing After saving in the area (step S33), the interrupt is permitted (step S34). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment is configured to change the initial value of the soft random number register every time the power is turned on. By doing this, it is possible to break the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software, and to make it difficult for the player to obtain an incorrect random number.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number updating process (step S35) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers and break the regularity of the random numbers. Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are generated using random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. Is configured as. However, the big hit random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" updated based on a clock equal to or faster than the CPU operation clock, and the big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number, hit random number, hit symbol random number is a program processing It is a "low-speed counter" updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC 2 different from CTC (CTC 0) in timer interrupt processing) having the same cycle as timer interrupt processing as a unit. Also, in the big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number, hit random number, hit symbol random number, so-called "initial value changing method of changing the start value using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number makes a round Is adopted. Each of the random numbers may be a counter type update by +1 or -1, or may be a random type update in which all the values within the range appear apart without overlapping until one round. That is, the big hit random number is a random number updated only by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number is a random number updated by hardware and software.

  After the initial value random number update process of step S35, the number of times (for example, twice) of reading and checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 via the port and data bus is set (step S36) It is determined whether the monitoring signal is on (step S37). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S37; N), the process returns to the initial value random number updating process (step S35). That is, when a power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the check (loop processing) of the power failure monitoring signal are repeated. By permitting the interrupt (step S34) before the initial value random number update process (step S35), when the timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed, and the timer interrupt is performed. By waiting for the initial value random number updating process, it is possible to avoid the pressure on the interrupt process.

  In addition to the main processing, there is also a method of performing initial value random number update processing in the timer interrupt processing in addition to the main processing, and the initial value random number update processing in the above step S35 is performed in both cases when such a method is adopted. In order to prevent the value random number update process from being performed, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to prohibit the interrupt and then update and cancel the interrupt. There is no problem in canceling the interrupt before the initial value random number update process if the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed but is performed only in the main process, and the main process It has the advantage of being simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal remains on for the number of checks set in step S36 (step S38). Then, if the on state of the power failure monitoring signal does not continue for the number of checks (step S38; N), the process returns to the determination (step S37) whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. In addition, when the on state of the power failure monitoring signal continues for the number of checks (step S38; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the processing for temporarily prohibiting the interrupt (step S39) A process (step S40) of outputting off data to the output port is performed.

  Thereafter, the blackout inspection area check data 1 is saved in the blackout inspection area 1 (step S41), and the blackout inspection area check data 2 is saved in the blackout inspection area 2 (step S42). Furthermore, a checksum calculation process (step S43) for calculating a checksum at the time of power interruption of the RWM, and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step S44), and then a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S45) ) And wait for the power to the game machine to shut off. As described above, by saving check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating a checksum at the time of power shutdown, it is determined whether or not the information stored in the RWM is correctly backed up before the power shutdown. It can be judged at the time of reinjection.

  From the above, main control means (game control apparatus 100) for controlling the game in an integrated manner, and slave control means (disbursement control apparatus 200, effect control apparatus 300, etc.) for performing various controls in accordance with instructions from the main control means. Standby control means for setting a predetermined standby time for waiting for activation of the slave control device by delaying activation of the main control device when the power is turned on. And 100) and the blackout monitoring means (game control apparatus 100) for monitoring the occurrence of blackout in the predetermined standby time.

  Further, the power supply device 400 for supplying power to various devices is provided, and the power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when the occurrence of a power failure is detected, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) When the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period, it is determined that the power failure has occurred.

  Further, the main control means (game control apparatus 100) is based on the RAM 111C capable of storing data, an initialization operation unit (initialization switch) capable of external operation, and the operation of the initialization operation unit. An initialization unit (game control apparatus 100) for initializing data stored in the RAM 111C is provided, and the operation state of the initialization unit is read before the start of the standby time.

  Also, the main control means (game control apparatus 100) permits access to the RAM 111C after the standby time has elapsed.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the timer interrupt process is started by inputting a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt is generated in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process of FIG. 9 is started.

  When timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is designated (step S101). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing a register save process of transferring the value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in the main process) to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM top address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S102). In step S102, the same process as step S4 in the main process is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, input from various sensors and switches, and taking in of signals, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S103) is performed. Then, based on the output data set in the various processes, an output process (step S104) is performed to control the drive of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 38b, a common power solenoid 37c). Note that when a signal for stopping the emission is output in step S5 in the main processing, the output processing causes the emission permission signal to be output, and the emission permission signal can be set to the permission state. The launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, no signal processing is performed. Further, the release permission signal is a first signal indicating the state of release permission seen from the game control device, and a second signal (release permission signal) indicating the state of release permission viewed from the payout control device is also the payout control. It is generated in the device and output to the launch control device. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the gaming ball is configured to be in a state where it can be launched.

  Next, a payout command transmission process (step S105) for outputting a command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, a random number update process 1 (step S106), and a random number update process 2 (step S107) are performed. After that, monitoring whether or not there is an input of a normal signal from start opening 1 switch 36a, start opening 2 switch 37a, gate switch 34a of common drawing, winning opening switch 35a, big winning opening switch 38a, monitoring of error ( A winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step S108) is performed to determine whether the front frame and the glass frame are open. In addition, special figure game processing (step S109) which performs processing concerning a special figure fluctuation display game and common drawing game processing (step S110) which performs processing concerning a common drawing fluctuation display game is performed.

Next, segment LED editing processing (step S111) provided in the gaming machine 10 to drive the segment LED for displaying the special view variation display game and displaying various information related to the game to display desired content (step S111) Magnet fraud monitoring process (step S112) that performs processing to check the detection signal from the sensor to determine whether there is an abnormality or board radio fraud that performs processing to check the detection signal from the board radio wave sensor 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality A monitoring process (step S113) is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S114) is performed to set signals output to various external devices in the output buffer (step S114), and the timer interrupt process is ended.
Here, in the present embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting the interrupt) and the process of restoring the specification of the register bank (that is, the process of specifying the register bank 0) Automatically at the time (at the end of timer interrupt processing). Note that, depending on the CPU to be used, there are gaming machines that need to be instructed to execute a process of restoring an interrupt disabled state and a process of restoring a register bank specification.

[Special figure game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure game process (step S109) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the special view game process, the monitoring of the input of the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a, the control of the entire processing related to the special view variation display game, and the setting of the display of the special view are performed.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the special view game process, first, a starting opening switch monitoring process (step A1) is performed to monitor winning of the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a. In the starting opening switch monitoring process, when there is a winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (big hit random numbers etc.) are extracted, A game result prior determination is performed in which the game result based on the winning is determined in advance before the start of the figure variation display game.

  Next, the special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In the special winning opening switch monitoring process, processing is performed to monitor the detection of the gaming ball at the special winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38.

  Next, if the special figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step A3). In addition, the minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether the value of the special figure game processing timer is "0" (step A4). If the value of the special figure game processing timer is "0" (step A4; Y), that is, if the time is up or has already been up, reference is made to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number. The special figure game sequence branch table to be set is set in the register (step A5), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired using the table (step A6). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the special figure game process number (step A7).

At step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "0", the variation start of the special figure variation display game is monitored, and the setting of the variation start of the special figure variation display game, the setting of the effect, the special figure variation A special drawing routine processing (step A8) is performed to set information necessary for performing processing.
At step A7, when the special figure game process number is "1", the special figure variation process which performs setting of the stop display time of the special figure, setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc. (Step A9) is performed.

  If the special figure game processing number is "2" at step A7, and if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the setting of the fanfare command according to the type of the big hit, the big winning opening of each big hit The special chart display process (step A10) is performed to set the fan fare time according to the release pattern, set the information necessary for performing the fan fare / interval process, and the like.

If the special figure game processing number is "3" at step A7, the setting of the opening time of the special winning opening and the updating of the number of times of opening, the setting of information necessary for performing the special winning opening opening process, etc. A fanfare / interval process (step A11) is performed.
At step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "4", while the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the interval command, the processing of setting the ending command when the final round, the big winning opening remaining A special winning opening open process (step A12) is performed to set information necessary for ball processing.

If the special figure game processing number is "5" in step A7, if the big hit round is the final round, the process for setting the time for the remaining balls in the big winning opening to be discharged, the big hit end processing A special winning opening remaining ball process (step A13) is performed to set information necessary for the execution.
If the special figure game process number is "6" in step A7, a big hit end process (step A14) is performed to set information necessary for performing the special figure routine process.

In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is “7”, to set the opening time and opening pattern of the big winning opening when the small hit occurs, to set the fanfare command, to perform the small hit middle processing A small hit fanfare middle process (step A15) is performed to set necessary information.
At step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "8", the small hitting middle process (step A16) is performed to set the ending command and the information necessary for performing the small hitting residual ball processing, etc. .
At step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "9", a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining ball that has won in the big winning opening during the small hit middle process, a small hit end process The small hit remaining ball processing (step A17) is performed to set the information necessary for performing the above.
At step A7, when the special figure game process number is "10", small hit ending process (step A18) is performed to set information etc. necessary for performing the special figure routine process.

  Thereafter, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special view 1 display 51 (step A19), the symbol variation control process (step A20) related to the special view 1 display 51 is performed. And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 (step A21), the symbol variation control processing (step A22) concerning the special figure 2 display 52 is performed, and the special figure game processing is ended. Do. On the other hand, if the value of the special figure game processing timer is not "0" at step A4 (step A4; N), that is, if the time is not up, the process proceeds to step A19 and the subsequent processes are performed. Do.

  Note that the small hit is a result mode without the operation of the condition device, and the big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device. The condition device is operated when a big hit occurs in the special view variation display game (big hit symbol stop display). When the condition device is activated, for example, a big hit occurs and it is special as a special motorized role. It means that a specific flag for operating the fluctuation winning device 38 continuously is set (the character continuous operating device is operated). If the condition device does not operate, it means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small hit lottery, for example. The "condition device" may be software means such as a flag turned on / off by software as described above, or hardware means such as a switch turned on / off electrically. In addition, "condition device" is a term generally used in the field of pachinko machines as a device whose operation is required for continuous operation of a motorized accessory, and the same applies in this specification as well. It is used as a term that has a meaning.

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the starting opening switch monitoring process (step A1) in the special view game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the starting opening switch monitoring process, first, the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36), the prize monitoring table is prepared (step A101), and the hard random number acquiring process (step A102) is performed. (1) It is determined whether or not there is a winning on the starting opening (step A103).
When it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning on the first starting opening (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A109, and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A103 that there is a winning on the first starting opening (step A103; Y), it is determined whether or not the special drawing time is short (during general public support) (step A104). ).

If it is determined in step A104 that the special drawing time is not short (step A104; N), the process proceeds to step A107, and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A104 that the special drawing time is short (step A104; Y), a right-handed command notification command is prepared (step A105), and effect command setting processing (step A106) is performed. . That is, if it is a time saving state, regardless of the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game, a right-handed command notification command is prepared (step A105), and effect command setting processing (step A106) is performed. In the case of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the player does not win the prize unless the player strikes the left at the first starting opening (start winning opening 36), and does not win the prize unless the player normally strikes the normal fluctuation winning device 37. Therefore, in the time saving state, the game state in which the right hitting is more advantageous than the left hitting is advantageous, but there is a win in the first starting opening during the time saving state (that is, the left hitting in the time saving state) In addition, the presentation control device 300 is configured to send a right-handling instruction notification command to the effect control device 300 and perform notification (warning) instructing to perform a right-handling operation.
Next, after preparing a table for setting information on suspension by the first start port (start winning port 36) (step A107), the special view start port switch common process (step A108) is performed.

Next, prepare a second starting opening (normal fluctuation winning device 37) prize monitoring table (step A109), perform hard random number acquisition processing (step A110), and whether or not there is a winning to the second starting opening It determines (step A111).
If it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning on the second starting opening (step A111; N), the starting opening switch monitoring process is ended.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A111 that there is a winning on the second starting opening (step A111; Y), the ordinary electric winning combination (normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37) is in operation, ie, normal fluctuation If it is determined whether or not the winning device 37 is activated and the gaming ball is in an open state in which winning of the gaming ball is possible (step A112), and it is determined that the ordinary electric role is in operation (step A112; Y), It transfers to the process of A114 and performs the process after it. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A112 that the ordinary motor-operated combination is not in operation (step A112; N), it is determined whether a common electric charge fraud is occurring (step A113).

  In the determination as to whether or not the general electric power fraud is occurring, it is determined that the fraud is occurring when the number of fraudulent prizes to the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is equal to or more than the fraud occurrence judgment number (for example 5). In the normal fluctuation winning device 37, the gaming ball can not be won in the closed state, and the gaming ball can be won only in the open state. Therefore, when the gaming ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or injustice occurs, and when there is a gaming ball winning in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of fraudulent winnings. Then, when the number of incorrect winnings thus counted is equal to or more than a predetermined number (upper limit value), it is determined that the fraud is in progress.

  If it is determined in step A113 that no ordinary power transmission is occurring (step A113; N), a table for setting information on suspension by the second starting port (normal fluctuation winning device 37) is prepared (step A114). The figure starting opening switch common processing (step A115) is done, it ends starting opening switch supervision processing. If it is determined in step A113 that a general power transmission fraud is occurring (step A113; Y), the starting opening switch monitoring process is ended. That is, the second start memory is prevented from being generated further.

[Special figure starting port switch common processing]
Next, the details of the special view starting port switch common process (steps A108 and A115) in the above-described starting port switch monitoring process will be described. The special view starting opening switch common processing is processing that is commonly performed for each input when there is an input from the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the special view starting opening switch common processing, first, information on the number of winnings on the starting opening switch to be monitored among the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a is Load the starting opening signal output count which is the number of outputs to the external management device (step A131), update the loaded value by +1 (step A132), and determine whether the output count overflows (step A133) ). If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the start aperture signal output number area of RWM (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, when the number of times of output overflows (step A133; Y), the process proceeds to step A135. In the present embodiment, values from “0” to “255” can be stored in the start opening signal output frequency area. When the loaded value is “255”, the value after updating becomes “0” by +1 updating, and it is determined that the number of times of output overflows.

  Next, it is determined whether the number of to-be-updated special figure reservations (starting storage) corresponding to the monitored starting opening switch among the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a is less than the upper limit (step A135). If the number of to-be-updated holdings to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A135; N), the special drawing starting opening switch common processing ends. In addition, when the number of to-be-updated special figure reservations is less than the upper limit (step A135; Y), the number of to-be-updated special figures (number of specially-designated 1 reservations or specially-designated number 2) is updated +1 Step A136) Save the target starting opening winning flag (Step A137). Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the number of start ports to be monitored and the number of special views reserved is calculated (step A138), and the big hit random number prepared in step A125 is saved in the big hit random number storage area of RWM Step A139). Next, the jackpot symbol random numbers of the starting opening switch to be monitored are extracted and prepared (step A140), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A141).

Next, it is determined whether or not it is a winning on the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) (step A142).
If it is determined in step A142 that it is not a winning to the first starting opening (step A142; N), the process proceeds to step A145.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A142 that the first starting opening has been won (step A142; Y), small hit symbol random numbers are extracted and prepared (step A143), RWM small hit symbols It saves in the random number storage area (step A144).

Next, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the variation pattern random number storage area of the corresponding RWM (step A145), and the special figure holding information determination process (step A146) is performed.
Then, prepare a decoration special view reservation number command corresponding to the start opening switch to be monitored and the special view reservation number (step A 147), perform the rendering command setting process (step A 148), and execute the special view start aperture switch common process. finish.

  Here, the game control apparatus 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game ball to the start winning opening 36 and the start winning area of the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37, and becomes the right to execute the variable display game. A start storage means is provided for storing a predetermined number at the upper limit as start storage. Further, the start storage means (game control device 100) sets various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) as the first start storage with the predetermined number as the upper limit. It stores and stores various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball on the second starting winning opening (normal variation winning device 37) as a second starting memory with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

[Special map reservation information determination process]
Next, the details of the special view hold information determination process (step A146) in the above-mentioned start port switch common process will be described. The special view reservation information determination process is a prefetch process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start storage prior to the start timing of the special view variation display game based on the corresponding start storage.

As shown in FIG. 13, first, the starting opening winning flag saved in step A137 is checked to determine whether it is a winning to the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) (step A151).
If it is determined in step A151 that it is not a winning to the first starting opening (step A151; N), the process proceeds to step A154.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A151 that a winning on the first starting opening has been won (step A151; Y), it is determined whether the special drawing time is short (step A152).

When it is determined in step A152 that the special figure time is short (step A152; Y), the special figure hold information determination process is ended.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A152 that the special figure time is not short (step A152; N), it is determined whether the jackpot is medium or small hit (step A153).
If it is determined in step A153 that the jackpot is in the middle or the small hit (step A153; Y), the special map reservation information determination process is ended.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A153 that the big hit or small hit is not in progress (step A153; N), it is determined whether or not the big hit is based on whether the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value. A big hit determination process (step A154) is performed. Then, if the determination result is a big hit (step A155; Y), set a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starting opening switch (step A156), and correspond to the big hit symbol random number prepared in step A140. The stop symbol information is acquired (step A157), and the process proceeds to step A164.

On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A155; N), it is determined whether it is a winning to the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) (step A158).
If it is determined in step A158 that it is not a winning on the first starting opening (step A158; N), stop symbol information of the release is set (step A163), and the process proceeds to step A164.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A158 that the first starting opening has been won (step A158; Y), the big hit random number value is a small hit depending on whether it matches the small hit determination value or not A small hit determination process (step A159) to determine whether or not to perform. Then, if the determination result is not a small hit (step A160; N), the stop symbol information of the removal is set (step A163), and the process proceeds to step A164.
On the other hand, if the determination result is a small hit (step A160; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step A161), and the stop symbol information corresponding to the small hit symbol random number prepared in step A143 It acquires (step A162), and it transfers to the process of step A164.

  Then, a prefetch stop symbol command corresponding to the target starting opening switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A164), and effect command setting processing is performed (step A165). Next, special figure information setting processing (step A166) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting a variation pattern is performed, and variation pattern setting process for setting a variation aspect of the special figure variation display game is performed (step A 167).

  Thereafter, a look-ahead fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the first half fluctuation number indicating the first half fluctuation pattern and the second half fluctuation number indicating the second half fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern of the special view fluctuation display game is prepared (step A168), and rendering command setting processing is performed. (Step A <b> 169) The special-image hold information determination process ends. The special figure information setting process in step A166 and the variation pattern setting process in step A167 are the same as the process executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure routine process.

  With the above processing, the prefetch pattern command including the result of the special pattern fluctuation display game based on the start memory of the prefetch target and the prefetch fluctuation pattern command including the information of the fluctuation pattern in the special pattern fluctuation display game based on the start memory are prepared And sent to the effect control device 300. Thereby, the effect control of the result related information (whether or not a big hit or the type of fluctuation pattern) corresponding to the start memory is performed before the start timing of the special view fluctuation display game based on the corresponding start memory. The player can be notified of the result related information prior to the start timing of the special view variation display game by changing the decoration special view start memory display that can be notified to the device 300, in particular, displayed on the display device 41. It becomes possible to notify.

  That is, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as start storage in the start storage means (game control device 100) before execution of the variable display game based on the start storage (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained) Etc.) make a pre-judging means. It should be noted that the time when the random number value stored corresponding to the starting memory is determined in advance is not only at the time of the starting winning combination where the starting memory is generated but any time before the variable display game based on the starting memory is played Good.

[Special figure usual processing]
Next, details of the special view routine processing (step A8) in the special view game processing described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the special view ordinary processing, first, it is determined whether the special view 2 reservation number (second start storage number) is “0” (step A 301). If it is determined that the special figure 2 pending number is "0" (step A301; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 pending number (first start storage number) is "0" (step A306). Then, if it is determined that the special figure 1 reservation number is "0" (step A306; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demo is started (step A311), and the customer waiting demo is not started (step A311) A311; N) sets the waiting for customer demonstration flag in the waiting for customer demonstration flag area (step A312).

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A313) to make standby information transmitted when the next game is not started continuously after the end of the game (step A313), and a rendering command setting process (step A314) is performed. The figure normal process shift setting process 1 (step A315) is performed, and the special figure normal process is ended. On the other hand, when the customer waiting demo has been started in step A311 (step A311; Y), the special figure ordinary process shift setting process 1 (step A315) is performed, and the special figure ordinary process is ended.

Also, if the special figure 2 reservation number is not "0" in step A301 (step A301; N), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A302) is performed, and the decorative special figure corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number A reserve number command is prepared (step A303), and effect command setting processing (step A304) is performed. Then, the processing for setting transition to special processing during special drawing of special drawing 2 (step A305) is performed, and the special drawing processing is ended.
Also, if the special drawing 1 reservation number is not "0" at step A306 (step A306; N), the special drawing 1 fluctuation start process (step A307) is performed, and the decorative special drawing corresponding to the special drawing 1 reservation number A number-of-holds command is prepared (step A308), and effect command setting processing (step A309) is performed. Then, the processing for setting transition to special processing during special drawing 1 of special drawing 1 (step A310) is performed, and the special drawing processing is ended.

  As described above, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is performed when the special figure 2 pending number is not “0” by checking the special figure 2 pending number before the special figure 1 pending number check. Will be executed. That is, the second special view variation display game is executed with priority over the first special view variation display game. That is, the game control device 100 constitutes game execution control means for executing the game based on the start storage stored in the start storage means. Further, when the game control device 100 has the second start memory in the second start memory means (game control device 100), the variable display game based on the second start memory is the variable display based on the first start memory It is a priority control means that is executed prior to the game.

[Special figure 1 change start processing]
Next, the details of the special view 1 fluctuation start process (step A307) in the special view normal process described above will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. As shown in FIG. 15, first, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, the special figure 1) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A331), and the first special drawing fluctuation is A big hit flag 1 setting process (step A332) is performed to set deviation information and big hit information to the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the display game is a big hit.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A 333) according to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (pattern information), the special figure information which is the parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is set. An information setting process (step A334) is performed to prepare a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting information table which is a table in which information for referring to various information related to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the first special drawing fluctuation display game is set. (Step A335). Thereafter, fluctuation pattern setting processing (step A 336) for setting the fluctuation pattern which is the fluctuation aspect in the first special view fluctuation display game is performed, and fluctuation start information setting processing for setting information of fluctuation start of the first special drawing fluctuation display game (Step A337) is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A302) in the above special figure normal process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the same process as the process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. It is done as.

  As shown in FIG. 16, first, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, the special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A341). A big hit flag 2 setting process (step A 342) is performed to set deviation information and big hit information in the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the display game is a big hit.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) according to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (pattern information), the special figure information which is the parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is set. An information setting process (step A344) is performed to prepare a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting information table which is a table in which information for referring to various information related to setting of the fluctuation pattern of the second special drawing fluctuation display game is set. (Step A345). Thereafter, a fluctuation pattern setting process (step A346) for setting a fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation aspect in the second special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and a fluctuation start information setting process for setting information on fluctuation start of the second special figure fluctuation display game (Step A347) is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, the details of the above-mentioned special view reserve information determination process, special view 1 change start process, and special pattern 2 change start pattern change process (steps A167, A336, A346) will be described. In addition, the fluctuation pattern is the first half fluctuation pattern which is the fluctuation aspect from the start of the special figure fluctuation display game to the reach state, and the second half fluctuation which is the fluctuation aspect from the reaching state to the end of the special figure fluctuation display game The second half fluctuation pattern is set first, and then the first half fluctuation pattern is set.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the fluctuation pattern setting process, first, the fluctuation group selection address table is set (step A471), and the address of the second half fluctuation group table corresponding to the fluctuation distribution information 2 is acquired and prepared (step A472) Load and prepare the variation pattern random number 1 from the target variation pattern random number 1 storage area (for holding number 1) (step A 473). In the present embodiment, the structure of the second-half fluctuation group table is different in structure between a hit and a break. Specifically, it has a 1-byte size for hit and a 2-byte size for release. Since the rate of occurrence per hit is lower than the rate of occurrence of departure and even one byte is sufficient, the footprint is one byte in size from the viewpoint of saving of data capacity. Therefore, the hit time uses only the lower value of the 2-byte fluctuation pattern random number 1. In addition, the rate of occurrence of outliers is higher than the incidence rate of hits, and in order to make various renditions appear, the size for the removal is 2 bytes.

  Then, it is judged whether or not the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is disapproval (step A 474). If it is disapproval (step A 474; Y), 2-byte distribution processing (step A 475) is carried out and Transfer to processing. If not (step A474; N), the distribution process (step A476) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A477.

  Then, the address of the second half variation selection table obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired and prepared (step A 477), and the variation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the target variation pattern random number 2 storage area (for holding number 1), Prepare (step A 478). Then, distribution processing (step A 479) is performed, and the latter half fluctuation number obtained as a result of distribution is acquired and saved in the latter half fluctuation number area (step A 480). By this process, the second half fluctuation pattern is set.

  Next, the first half fluctuation group table is set (step A 481), and a table selection pointer is calculated based on the fluctuation distribution information 1 and the second half fluctuation number (step A 482). Then, the address of the first half variation selection table corresponding to the calculated pointer is acquired and prepared (step A483), and the variation pattern random number 3 is loaded from the target variation pattern random number 3 storage area (for the number of holdings 1). To do (step A 484). Thereafter, distribution processing (step A485) is performed, the first-half fluctuation number obtained as a result of distribution is acquired, and saved in the first-half fluctuation number area (step A486), and the fluctuation pattern setting processing is ended. By this processing, the first half fluctuation pattern is set, and the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game is set. That is, the game control apparatus 100 constitutes a variation pattern setting unit that sets a variation pattern, which is an execution mode of a game, from a plurality of patterns.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, the details of the fluctuation start information setting process (steps A337 and A347) in the above-mentioned special drawing 1 fluctuation start process and special drawing 2 fluctuation start process will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, in the fluctuation start information setting process, first, the random number storage area of the target fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 is cleared (step A491). Next, the first half fluctuation time value table is set (step A492), and the first half fluctuation time value corresponding to the first half fluctuation number is acquired (step A493). Further, the second half fluctuation time value table is set (step A494), and the second half fluctuation time value corresponding to the second half fluctuation number is acquired (step A495).

  Then, the former half fluctuation time value and the latter half fluctuation time value are added (step A 496), and the addition value is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A 497). Thereafter, the variation command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number is prepared (step A 498), the variation command (ACTION) corresponding to the second half variation number is prepared (step A 499), and rendering command setting processing is performed (step A 500). ). Next, the special figure reservation number corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag is updated by -1 (step A501), and the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag is set (step A502). Next, the random number storage area is shifted (step A503), the free space after the shift is cleared (step A504), and the fluctuation start information setting process is ended.

  Information on the start of the special view variable display game is set by the above process. That is, the game control device 100 constitutes a determination means for determining various random number values stored in the start storage means (game control device 100). Further, the game control apparatus 100 forms a variation pattern determination unit capable of determining a variation pattern of identification information to be executed in the variation display game based on the determination information of the start memory.

  Then, the information on the start of the special view variation display game is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later, and the effect control device 300 responds to the determined variation pattern based on the reception of the information on the start of the special view variation display game. The detailed effect contents in the special figure variation display game are set. As information related to the start of these special view variation display games, an ornament special drawing reservation number command including information on the number of starting memories (number of reservations), an ornament special view command including information on stop symbols, variation of the special view variation display game A variation command including information on a pattern and a stop information command including information on extension of a stop time may be mentioned, and the commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 in this order. In particular, by transmitting the decoration special drawing command earlier than the change command, the process in the effect control device 300 can be efficiently advanced.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern in the process of FIG. The selection ratio is a selection ratio used when the result is a low probability state and not a short time state in the special view 1 change display game and the special view 2 change display game. The starting memory number is a value before subtraction of the starting memory in the special figure type for starting the special figure variation display game. For example, when the first start memory starts the special view 1 fluctuation display game from one state, the start memory number which is the first start memory number before subtraction of the start memory by the start of the special view 1 fluctuation display game The variation pattern is selected according to the selection ratio of 1.

  In the selection ratio shown in FIG. 19, the selection ratio of the variation pattern is different depending on the number of starting memories, and the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern to be reached is higher as the number of starting memories is smaller. In addition, although the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern is the number of seconds shown after the name of the fluctuation pattern, the smaller the number of starting memories, the higher the selection ratio of fluctuation patterns whose fluctuation time is longer in the case of no reach. .

  The game control device 100 selects a variation pattern in accordance with the selection ratio, and executes the special view variation display game in accordance with the selected variation pattern. In addition, information of the selected fluctuation pattern is transmitted to the effect control device 300. The effect control device 300 is configured to perform setting of the effect of the decoration special figure variation display game according to the selected variation pattern. The effects of the decorative feature variation display game include a first half effect corresponding to the first half fluctuation until reaching the reach state and a second half effect corresponding to the second half fluctuation after reaching the reach state. If the variation pattern does not reach the reach state, only the first half effect is set and the second half effect is not set. That is, it is possible not to set the second half effect (reach effect) at a predetermined ratio, and when the number of start memories is smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 2), set the second half effect more than the case where the predetermined value or more The proportions are made to be high.

  A plurality of selection ratios such as those used in the high probability state are also prepared, but at least the selection ratio when the result is out is a variation pattern that reaches the smaller the number of starting memories As the selection rate of is high and the number of starting memories is small, the selection rate of the variation pattern having a long variation time in the case of no reach increases.

  Here, as a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, although the selection ratio is selected depending on whether or not it is in the high probability state or the time saving state, other factors may be considered. . For example, depending on the number of winning on the starting winning opening 36 or the normal fluctuation winning device 37 in a fixed period, the selection ratio of the variation pattern may be different even with the same starting memory number. In this case, the number of winnings in a fixed period is counted, and the selection ratio of the variation pattern whose variation time is short is increased as the number of winnings increases. This can effectively prevent the number of starting memories from reaching the upper limit number.

  Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described. The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 performs main processing shown in FIG. 20 and timer interrupt processing (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the main processing, first, processing at the start of the program is performed. In the process at the start of the program, first, the interrupt is inhibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3), and the interrupt is permitted (step C4). Next, generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and an initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, a power failure occurrence detected flag or the like is cleared.

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

  Then, a hall / player setting mode process is performed to receive an operation such as setting of a changeable range such as the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal (step C10). Next, a random number updating process (step C11) is performed to update the random number for determining the details of the variation mode of the decorative special view variation display game.

  Then, the command from the game control apparatus 100 is analyzed and a reception command check process (step C12) for handling is performed, and effect display editing process (step C13) for editing the setting for controlling the progression of the effect and the drawing command ) To set the end of preparation of the drawing command (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated according to the contents to be drawn, and the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If drawing data of the screen to be drawn within 1/30 seconds (about 33.3 milliseconds) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

  Then, it is determined whether it is the frame switching timing (step C15). In this embodiment, in order to create a system cycle (one frame 1/30 seconds), it is determined that it is the frame switching timing when the V blank interrupt (1/60 seconds) is entered twice. Note that the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the image may be updated (frame switching) in 1/60 seconds, or the image may be updated in a timing later than 1/60 seconds (frame Switching) may be performed. If it is determined in step C15 that the frame switching timing is not reached (step C15; N), the processing in step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step C15 that it is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C17).

  Thereafter, a sound control process (step C17) for controlling the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a and lower speaker 19b) and a decoration control process (step C17) for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18 C18) A movable body control process (step C19) is performed to control the motor and the solenoid of the board effect device 44. And customer waiting processing which performs processing of control of a specific effect in a customer waiting state, etc. is performed (step C20), and it returns to processing (step C8) which clears WDT.

[Receive command check process]
FIG. 21 shows the reception command check process in the main process described above. In this reception command check process, first, the value of the command reception counter which counts how many commands are received during one frame (1/30 seconds) is loaded as the number of command reception (step C201), and the command reception is performed. It is determined whether the number is not 0 (step C202). When it is determined that the command reception number is 0 (step C202; N), the reception command check process is ended. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the content of the command reception counter area is subtracted by the number of received commands (step C203).

  Next, the contents of the reception command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204), and the command reading index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205). It is determined (step C206). As described above, in this embodiment, without analyzing the command directly in the reception command buffer, the content of the reception command buffer is copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command analysis work is performed in the command area. It is configured as follows. In this way, it is possible to move a command (data) to make a vacancy in preparation for a case where a command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during analysis of the command. In addition, analysis of commands can be performed collectively in one round of main processing.

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

  Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C209), and it is determined whether the analysis of the command for the number of received commands is completed (step C210). When it is determined that the analysis of the command for the number of received commands is not completed (step C210; N), the process returns to the process of step C207. If it is determined that the analysis of the command for the number of received commands is completed (step C210; Y), the received command check process is ended. As described above, in the reception command check process, commands received during one frame (1/30 seconds) are collectively analyzed. In this embodiment, up to 32 commands can be stored.

[Receive command analysis process]
FIG. 22 shows the received command analysis process in the received command check process described above. In this received command analysis process, first, the upper byte of the command is separated as MODE and the lower byte is separated as ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). If it is determined that MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C234).

  If it is determined in step C232 or C233 that MODE or ACT is not within the normal range (step C232; N, step C233; N), or if it is determined in step C234 that ACT for MODE is not a correct combination (step In C234; N), the reception command analysis process is ended.

  If ACT is determined to be the correct combination in step C234 in step C234 (step C234; Y), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the variation system command (step C235). The variation system command is a command for instructing a variation pattern of the special figure. Then, if it is determined that MODE is in the range of the variation system command (step C235; Y), variation system command processing (step C236) is performed, and the reception command analysis process is ended.

  If it is determined in step C235 that MODE is not within the range of the variation system command (step C235; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the big hit system command (step C237). The big hit system command is a command for instructing an operation (such as displaying a fanfare screen or a round screen) relating to a big hit medium effect, or a command instructing an operation (such as displaying a fanfare screen or an end screen) related to small hit medium effects. Then, if it is determined that MODE is in the range of the big hit system command (step C237; Y), the big hit system command processing (step C238) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

  If it is determined in step C237 that MODE is not within the range of the big hit system command (step C237; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the symbol system command (step C239). The symbol system command is a command for instructing information on the symbol of the special drawing (for example, what to make the stop symbol of the special drawing, etc.). When it is determined that MODE is in the range of the symbol system command (step C239; Y), symbol system command processing (step C240) is performed, and the reception command analysis process is ended.

  If it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not within the range of symbol system commands (step C239; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of one-shot commands such as pending number command or error command. (Step C241). A single-shot command is a command that is established independently, unlike a command that makes sense in combination, such as a symbol command and a variable command. The one-shot commands include a wait for customer demonstration command, a hold number command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error / illegal command, a model specification command, and the like. Then, if it is determined that MODE is within the range of single-shot commands (step C241; Y), single-shot command processing (step C242) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

  If it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not within the range of single-shot commands (step C241; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of prefetch symbol system commands (step C243). Then, if it is determined that MODE is the range of the pre-reading symbol system command (step C243; Y), the pre-reading symbol system command process (step C244) is performed, and the reception command analysis process is ended.

  If it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetch symbol system command (step C243; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the prefetch variation system command (step C245). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the prefetch change command (step C245; Y), the read change command process (step C246) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended. If it is determined in step C245 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetch change command (step C245; N), the received command analysis process is ended.

  The preread variation system command and the preread symbol system command are commands including information necessary to execute the preread effect. The pre-reading effect (also referred to as pre-reading notice or pre-reading notice effect) is whether or not the special figure variation display game corresponding to the start memory (pending) not executed is a big hit when it is subsequently executed In order to notify the player in advance (with what kind of fluctuation pattern it will be) to the player with a predetermined reliability, performing the decoration special view start memory display etc. displayed on the display device 41 in a mode different from normal Effects such as effect display. And the pre-reading system command (pre-reading fluctuation system command and pre-reading symbol system command) is the command which notifies beforehand the fluctuation pattern and the stop design which corresponds to the starting memory which becomes the object of pre-reading effect, from starting game winning a prize 100 It is transmitted to the effect control device 300. In addition, the normal variation system command and symbol system command which are not pre-read are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the time of the variation display start.

[Single-shot command processing]
FIG. 23 shows one-shot system command processing in the above-mentioned reception command analysis processing. In this one-shot system command processing, first, it is determined whether MODE corresponds to a model designation command including information on a model set in the game control device 100 (step C261). When it is determined that MODE corresponds to a model designation command (step C261; Y), model setting processing is performed to rewrite internal information into model information corresponding to the command (step C262), and single-shot system command processing Finish.

  If it is determined in step C261 that MODE does not correspond to the model specification command (step C261; N), whether it corresponds to the RAM initialization command indicating that the RAM 111C has been initialized. It determines (step C263). When it is determined that MODE corresponds to the RAM initialization command (step C263; Y), the RAM initialization processing is performed (step C264), and the one-shot system command processing is ended. In the RAM initialization process (step C264), an area requiring initialization is initialized, and RAM initialization screen information is set. Further, scenario data for initializing the RAM is set in order to perform an effect when the initialization of the RAM is performed.

  If it is determined in step C263 that MODE does not correspond to the RAM initialization command (step C263; N), the MODE is a power failure recovery command indicating recovery from a power failure without initializing the RAM 111C. It is determined whether it is a corresponding one (step C265). When it is determined that MODE corresponds to a power failure recovery command (step C265; Y), power failure recovery processing is performed (step C266), and the one-shot system command processing is terminated. In the power failure recovery process (step C266), an area requiring initialization is initialized, and recovery screen information for displaying a power failure recovery screen is set. Furthermore, scenario data for power failure recovery is set in order to provide an effect upon power failure recovery.

  If it is determined in step C265 that MODE does not correspond to a power failure recovery command (step C265; N), it is determined whether MODE corresponds to a customer waiting demo command indicating the start of a customer waiting demo Step C267). When it is determined that the MODE corresponds to the customer waiting demo command (step C 267; Y), the customer waiting demonstration process is performed (step C 268), and the one-shot system command processing is ended. In the customer waiting demonstration process (step C268), the P machine (pachinko machine) state is set while waiting for a customer, and scenario data for waiting for a customer is set in order to perform customer waiting effect.

  If it is determined in step C267 that the MODE does not correspond to the customer waiting demo command (step C267; N), it is determined whether the MODE is the special view reservation (step C269). And, when MODE is special figure reservation (step C269; Y), the special figure corresponding to the processing which displays the decoration special figure starting memory indication which corresponds to the retention which it occurs on display unit 41 and which is digested A special view hold information setting process is performed to delete the start storage display (step C270), and the one-shot system command process is ended. In addition, according to the command, the processing is performed on either the special view 1 or the special view 2. That is, the effect control device 300 is a start storage display means for performing start storage notification display for displaying information related to the start storage by the start storage display (the decoration special view start storage display) corresponding to each start storage.

  If it is determined in step C269 that MODE does not correspond to the special-image suspension (step C269; N), it is determined whether MODE is probability information (probability information command) (step C271). Then, when MODE is probability information (step C271; Y), probability information setting processing for setting the current probability state is performed (step C272), and the one-shot system command processing ends.

  If MODE is not probability information in step C271 (step C271; N), it is determined whether MODE is error / illegal (step C273). If MODE is error / illegal (step C273; Y), error / illegal setting processing is performed to perform corresponding processing such as error notification (step C274), and the one-shot command processing ends.

  If it is determined in step C273 that MODE is not error / illegal (step C273; N), it is determined whether MODE is effect mode switching (step C275). Then, when MODE is effect mode switching (step C275; Y), effect mode switching processing is performed to switch the effect mode (step C276), and the one-shot system command processing ends.

  When MODE is not effect mode switching in step C275 (step C275; N), it is determined whether MODE is symbol stop (step C2777). Then, if MODE is not symbol stop (step C277; N), the one-shot system command processing ends. When MODE is symbol stop (step C277; Y), it is determined whether the command is normal (step C278). In the determination of whether the command is a normal command, for example, it is determined whether the target of the decoration special figure stop command is a target for the special figure currently changing.

  Then, if the command is not normal (step C278; N), the one-shot system command processing ends. If the command is normal (step C 278; Y), stop setting of the corresponding special view is performed (step C 279), and if all symbols have stopped, set the machine state P during special figure stop (step C 280) ). As a result, the variable display of the corresponding decorative special game variable display game is stopped. The machine status indicates the current gaming state, and it may indicate a status such as a special figure change, a big hit, a small hit, etc., as well as being stopped during a special view, and an appropriate state may be set according to the situation. Be done. Thereafter, the function adjustable period is ended (step C281), and the one-shot system command processing is ended. The function adjustable period is a period in which the output aspect of the effect such as volume and brightness can be adjusted. The function adjustable period includes an adjustable period corresponding to each function, such as a volume changeable period in which the sound volume can be changed or a brightness changeable period in which the brightness can be changed. By ending this function adjustable period, with the start of display of the result of the special view variation display game, it becomes impossible to adjust the output mode of effects such as volume and brightness.

  In addition, although it will be in the state which can not adjust collectively about all the adjustment object items, such as volume and luminance, by ending the function adjustable period, it is possible to end or start the adjustable period individually about each adjustment object item It is. For example, only the volume can be adjusted by ending only the volume changeable period. Further, the function adjustable period may include a switchable period of the button operation mode described later. In addition, the function adjustable period may include a period in which the game history can be displayed by the operation of the effect operation unit 550 or a period in which a menu screen for selecting setting items can be displayed.

[Design system command processing]
FIG. 24 shows symbol system command processing (step C240) in the above-mentioned reception command analysis processing. In this symbol system command processing, first, the special figure type (either special figure 1 or special figure 2) corresponding to MODE is set (step C351), and the symbol type corresponding to the combination of MODE and ACT is set. Save (step C352), and complete the symbol system command processing.

  The symbol types are categories of symbols such as off symbol, 16R positive variation A big hit symbol, 16R positive variation B big hit symbol, 16R normal A big hit symbol, 16R normal B big hit symbol, 4R positive variation big hit symbol, small hit symbol etc. It is associated with data. Since the symbol ratio changes in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 (the probability change ratio is the same), this symbol type setting table is provided separately for each MODE, and it corresponds to the data of MODE from plural symbol type setting tables Is selected and the symbol type corresponding to ACT is set with reference to the table.

[Variable system command processing]
FIG. 25 shows variable system command processing (step C236) in the above-described reception command analysis processing. In this variation system command processing, first, it is determined whether the special view type is undetermined (step C361). The special drawing type is information indicating whether the special drawing type is special drawing 1 or special drawing 2, and is information set in step C251 of the above-described symbol system command processing.

  If the special view type is undetermined (step C361; Y), the variable system command processing is ended. If the special figure type is not yet determined (step C361; N), that is, if the special figure type is set, the combination of the variation command and the symbol command is checked (step C362), and the variation command and the symbol type It is determined whether there is a mismatch (step C363).

  If the variation command and the symbol type do not match (step C363; Y), the variation system command processing ends. If the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C363; N), the variation pattern type is determined from the variation command (step C364). A symbol type means a category of symbols, and the symbol types include, for example, off symbol, 16R positive variation A big hit symbol, 16R positive variation B big hit symbol, 16R normal A big hit symbol, 16R normal B big hit symbol, 4R positive variation big hit symbol, small There is a hit pattern etc. If the variation command and the symbol type do not match, perform the rendering as if you received the symbol command of the 16R definite variation A big hit symbol even though the variation command (variation pattern command) of loss was received It means that it is the combination (combination of the change command and the symbol type) which contradicts above.

  In the process of determining the change pattern type from the change command (step C364), the change pattern type which is a rough classification of the change display effect of the special view is determined according to the received command. And the fluctuation production setting processing which sets up the information in order to do the production which responds to the fluctuation command is done (step C365).

  Next, the special figure variation is set as the P machine state (the state of the pachinko machine) (step C366). Here, “during special figure fluctuation” indicates that the special figure is fluctuating (during a customer demonstration or during a big hit, or not being a fanfare medium grade). Furthermore, if the pre-reading effect number (pre-reading execution number) is not zero, the pre-reading effect number is updated by 1 (processing to reduce the pre-reading effect number by 1) (step C367), and a function adjustable period starts End the variable system command processing. Thereby, with the start of the special view variation display game, it is possible to adjust the output mode of the effects such as the volume and the brightness.

[Change production setting process]
FIG. 26 shows the fluctuation effect setting process (step C365) in the above-mentioned fluctuation system command process. In this variation production setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern type is a no reach variation (step C381). If the change pattern type is no reach change (step C381; Y), the model code, the special figure type, and the first-half advance notice group address table corresponding to the effect mode at that time are set (step C382). In addition, since it is a reach no change, symbol classification is always a lost pattern, and it is not necessary to refer to symbol classification here especially. The effect mode corresponds to a game mode managed by the effect control device 300, and naturally varies depending on the model, but here, there are a normal mode, a probability change mode, a time saving mode, a latency mode and the like. Furthermore, in each mode, a plurality of modes are provided in which the distribution rate of the notice effect and the effect mode of the decoration special view variable display game on the display device 41 are made different.

  Next, the address of the first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the number of holdings of MODE, special view type is acquired with reference to the first half notice distribution group address table (step C383). Thus, in the case of no reach fluctuation, it is possible to change the lottery contents of the notice effect (specifically, the appearance rate of each notice effect mode) appearing during each change according to the number of reservations. Thereafter, a first half notice setting process is performed to set a notice appearing during the first half fluctuation (step C386).

  On the other hand, if the change pattern type is not reach-less change (step C381; N), the first half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, the special view type, the effect mode and the symbol type is set (step C384). Then, the address of the first half advance distribution group table corresponding to the MODE, fluctuation pattern type is acquired with reference to the first half advance distribution group address table (step C 385), and the notice appearing in the first half change is set The first half notice setting process is performed (step C386).

  Next, a lottery is made for the second half of the change. In addition, with the second half change of the special figure fluctuation indicatory game fluctuation indication with the so-called reach action (for example, the special result feature (combination of the special design) where the display territory excluding the specific territory becomes large hitting among the display territory of the special figure) Is stopped, and it is a variable display of the state which is fluctuating display only in a specific field. On the other hand, the first half fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is the fluctuation display before the start of the reach action.

  First, the second half of the previous day distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, the special drawing type, the effect mode and the symbol type is set (step C387). The second half prior distribution group address table is a table for selecting the address of the second half previous distribution group table. Then, the address of the second half of the previous day sorting group table corresponding to the ACT is acquired by referring to the second half of day prior sorting distribution group address table (step C 388), and the second half is fluctuating (reaching) using the second half day of sorting distribution group table A lottery for appearing notices is made (step C389).

  After that, the content of the change effect corresponding to MODE and ACT is determined (step C390), and it is determined whether or not the specific effect is being executed (step C391). If the specific effect is not being executed (step C391; N), the process moves to step C393. When the specific effect is being executed (step C391; Y), the effect for switching is set (step C392), and the process proceeds to step C393. As will be described later, the specific effect is an effect performed based on the specific memory in the customer waiting state, and when the decorative special figure variation display game is started from the state where this specific effect is being executed, the special effect is displayed from the specific effect An effect for switching to the display of the variable display game is performed.

  Next, the contents of the effect corresponding to the preliminary lottery result are determined (step C393). As a result, effects such as the variation time and main reach content of the decorative special figure variation display game, and the notice, the display mode of the storage display unit 84 during execution, and the like are determined. That is, the effect control device 300 constitutes an under-execution storage display control means for controlling the under-execution storage display that displays information on the starting storage corresponding to the game being executed.

  Thereafter, stop symbol setting processing is performed to determine the stop symbol with reference to the determined change pattern (such as reach effect) of the special view change display game and the advance notice content (step C394). Next, display setting of the fluctuation effect is performed (step C395), and display setting of the notice effect is performed (step C396). By these processes, it is possible to execute an effect or a notice in the decoration special figure variation display game set as described above. Then, a sound number, which is a BGM number, and a decoration number, which is a number indicating the type of effect by a decoration lamp or the like, are set (step C397), and the variation effect setting process is ended.

[Special map hold information setting process]
FIG. 27 shows the special chart hold information setting process (step C270) in the above-described one-shot system command process. In this special view reserve information setting process, first, the currently stored special view reserve number for the special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) to be processed corresponding to the received command is loaded as the previous reserve number (step C501) Set the value of the command to the special drawing pending number as the new pending number of the target special view (step C502), and determine whether the new pending number and the previous pending number are the same (step C503).

  When the number of new holdings and the number of previous holdings are the same (step C503; Y), the processing for setting the special information holding information ends. If the new holding number and the previous holding number are not the same (step C503; N), the index of the holding motion control table corresponding to the new holding number is calculated and saved (step C504). Prepare (step C505). Next, the address of the special chart holding scenario data table (X holding) is prepared (step C506), and scenario data setting processing is performed (step C507). By this processing, the display of the decoration special drawing start memory display accompanying the change of the number of reservations and the decoration display (animation) accompanying this are set.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the number of reservations has increased (step C508). If the number of holdings has increased (step C508; Y), the display pattern of the hold normal lighting is set in the color information area corresponding to the new number of holdings (step C509). Thereby, the display in the normal display mode in which the pre-reading advance notice effect or the like is not performed is set for the decorative special drawing start storage display corresponding to the start storage generated this time. The pre-reading notice effect in the special drawing start memory display is set by the pre-reading variation system command processing. Further, an effect change process which enables the change of the effect being executed is performed (step C510), and the special view hold information setting process is ended.

  On the other hand, if the number of reservations is not increased (step C508; N), that is, if it is decreased, the special drawing prefetch information area is shifted (step C511) and the color information area of the decorative special drawing start storage display (Step C512), the special figure hold information setting process is ended. That is, the effect control device 300 constitutes a start storage display control means for controlling start storage display for displaying information on the start storage stored in the start storage means (game control device 100).

[Effect change processing]
FIG. 28 shows the effect change process (step C510) in the above-mentioned special view reserve information setting process. The effect change process is a process that makes it possible to change the effect scheduled when the start memory increases. In a state where the number of starting memories is small, the selection ratio of the reach state having a long fluctuation time is increased, and the time when the starting memory occurs is provided. Thereby, it is prevented that the special figure change display game is interrupted and the interest of the game is lowered. However, for a player who knows such circumstances, it can be understood that it is a reach effect that can not have so much expectation, and by such a reach effect being executed after a new start memory is generated, There is a risk that the game is felt redundant and the interest is reduced. Therefore, in such a case, change is made so as not to perform reach effect, and a decrease in the interest of the game is prevented.

  In this effect change process, first, it is determined whether the current start memory number is 2 or less (step C521). If the current number of starting memories is two or less, the probability that a reach state having a long fluctuation time is selected is high, and therefore, it is a target of change. If the current start memory number is not 2 or less (step C521; N), the effect change process is ended. If the current start memory number is 2 or less (step C521; Y), it is determined whether the special figure variation display game is being executed (step C522).

  Then, when the special figure variation display game is not being executed (step C522; N), the effect change process is ended. When the special figure variation display game is being executed (step C522; Y), it is determined whether the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is a disconnection (step C523). If the result is not a loss (Step C523; N), the effect change process is ended. Further, if the result is a release (Step C523; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a changeable fluctuation pattern (Step C524).

  The changeable change pattern is, for example, a change pattern such that the degree of reliability which is a special result is low and the player can not have a sense of expectation. Here, N reach is a changeable change pattern, and SP reach is considered as an unchangeable change pattern. In addition, the fluctuation pattern without reach does not need to be changed because the fluctuation time itself is not so long, and is regarded as an immutable fluctuation pattern. Of course, the changeable variation patterns are not limited to N reach, and can be set arbitrarily. For example, a so-called simulation in which a result mode is derived by performing two or more unit change displays performed temporarily for a plurality of times after displaying a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time change display in a special view change display game. The continuous fluctuation pattern may be a changeable fluctuation pattern, and the pseudo continuous operation may not be performed by the change.

  If the change pattern is not changeable (step C524; N), the effect change process is ended. If it is a changeable change pattern (step C524; Y), it is determined whether it is in the first half change which is the state before reaching the reach state (step C525). Then, if the former half is not moving (step C525; N), the effect change processing is ended. If the first half change is in progress (step C525; Y), it is determined whether the reach confirmation advance notice has been made (step C526).

  If the reach confirmation advance notice has been made (step C526; Y), the effect change process is ended. In this case, if the change is made so as not to perform the reach effect, contradiction with the notice occurs, so the effect is not changed. If the reach confirmation advance notice has not been made (step C526; N), it is determined whether the effect has already been replaced (step C527). If the effect has already been replaced (step C527; Y), the effect change processing ends. If the effect has not been replaced (step C527; N), the latter half change is replaced (step C528), and the effect change process is ended.

  By the above process, by satisfying the predetermined condition, the N reach effect scheduled at the start of the special figure variation display game is replaced. As the effect after replacement, there is no reach effect that continues the variable display without reaching the reach state. In addition to merely continuing the variable display, a specific effect may be performed. The specific effect may be a special effect that can be performed only when the effect is replaced, or it may be a previewed advance effect for notifying information about the currently stored start memory.

  Next, an example of replacement of such effects will be described. First, effects in the display device 41 will be described. As shown in FIG. 29A, at the center of the display area of the display device 41, the first decoration game of the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed. Here, the decorative feature variation display game is displayed by variably displaying identification information in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas and then displaying the identification information in a stopped state. At the upper left portion of the display area, a second decoration game display unit 88 for displaying the second decoration game of the decoration special figure variation display game is provided. The second decoration game displayed on the second decoration game display unit 88 is similar to the first decoration game displayed on the decoration special feature variation display game display unit 85, and each area of the left area, the middle area, and the right area After the identification information is changed and displayed, the display is stopped and the result is displayed.

  Further, at the lower center of the display area, there is provided a storage display unit 83 for displaying a decoration special view start storage display corresponding to the start storage. The storage display unit 83 is provided with a first storage display unit 83a for displaying the first start storage and a second storage display unit 83b for displaying the second start storage. The decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the first memory display unit 83a corresponds to the first start memory in a one-to-one correspondence and is displayed side by side in the order of memory, and here, there are three first start memories It is shown that. The decorative special figure starting memory display at the left end is the decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the first starting memory stored first, and is shifted to the left each time it is digested.

  Further, it is possible to suggest the result of the special view 1 fluctuation display game corresponding to each start memory and the prefetching result such as the fluctuation pattern by the display mode. In addition, in FIG. 29A, the pre-reading effect of changing the display mode of the decoration special drawing start storage display is performed for the first start storage whose digest order is the first. Further, the second storage display unit 83b displays the decoration special view start storage display corresponding to the second start storage in a one-on-one manner as the first storage display unit 83a. Here, it is indicated that the second start memory is zero.

  On the left side of the first storage display unit 83a, an in-execution storage display unit 84 is provided that displays information related to starting storage corresponding to the currently executing special view variable display game. The special display start storage display at the left end of the first storage display unit 83a or the second storage display unit 83b is transferred to the in-execution storage display unit 84 at the start of the special view variation display game, and the special drawing is executed. The result of the variable display game, the fluctuation pattern and the like are suggested by the display mode.

  In the upper right portion of the display area, a starting memory number display unit 86 for displaying the starting memory number is provided. The starting memory number display unit 86 is provided with a first starting memory number displaying unit 86a for displaying the number of first starting memory and a second starting memory number displaying unit 86b for displaying the number of second starting memory. ing.

  When the first starting memory is digested and decreased from the state shown in FIG. 29 (a), as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the decorative special drawing starting memory display at the left end of the first memory display part 83a is in progress. Display to flow into the section 84 is performed. Here, the result during the special view variation display game, the variation pattern, and the like are also suggested in the in-execution storage display unit 84 in the same manner as the pre-reading effect. Further, in the starting memory number display unit 86, the numerical value of the first starting memory number display unit 86a is decreased by one.

  Then, in the decoration special view fluctuation display game display unit 85, the decoration special view fluctuation display game corresponding to the special view 1 fluctuation display game based on the first start memory is started, and identification is performed in each of left, middle and right fluctuation display areas Variable display of information is started. Also, in the second decoration game display unit 88, the decoration special view fluctuation display game corresponding to the special view 1 fluctuation display game based on the first start storage is started, and identification information is displayed in each of the left area, middle area and right area. The variable display is started.

  Thereafter, first, as shown in FIG. 29C, the identification information is temporarily stopped in the left fluctuation display area of the decorative pattern fluctuation display game display unit 85. In the temporary stop state, the identification information is displayed so as to shake, which indicates that the stop has not been completely stopped. In the second decoration game display unit 88, the variable display of identification information is continued in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area. Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (d), the identification information is temporarily stopped in the right change display area of the decoration special view change display game display unit 85. Here, in the reach state where the same identification information stops in the left fluctuation display area and the right fluctuation display area, reach effect is started. Of course, different identification information may be stopped in the left fluctuation display area and the right fluctuation display area and the reach state may not be reached. In the second decoration game display unit 88, the variable display of identification information is continued in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area. As described above, the first half fluctuation until the right fluctuation display area temporarily stops in the reach state is the second half fluctuation after that.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (e), the identification information is temporarily stopped in the middle variation display area of the decoration special figure variation display game display section 85, and identification is performed in all the variation display areas of the decoration special figure variation display game display section 85. Information is temporarily stopped. Note that the temporarily stopped state is equivalent to that during variable display, and here, it is still in the state of variable display. In the second decoration game display unit 88, the variable display of identification information is continued in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area.

  After that, when the fluctuation time is over, as shown in FIG. 29 (f), the identification information of the decorative figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 is stopped, and the result mode is displayed. Also in the second decoration game display unit 88, the variation display of the identification information ends in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area, and the identification information is stopped, and the result mode is displayed. That is, the first decoration game and the second decoration game are asynchronous from the time when the identification information is temporarily stopped in one fluctuation display area in the first decoration game until the fluctuation display is ended and the identification information is stopped Become. By doing this, even when the reach effect is not performed due to the replacement of the effect, it is not necessary to perform the process of changing the second decoration game, and the process is simplified.

  Furthermore, the special figure variation display game and the decorative special figure variation display game end with the end of the stop time. Along with this, as shown in FIG. 29 (g), the display of the in-execution storage display portion 84 is erased, and the next decoration special figure variation display game can be started. If there is no start memory in the state of FIG. If the result is a special result in the state of FIG.

  FIG. 30 and FIG. 31 show an example in which replacement of effects is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 30A, the first start memory number is two before the start of the special view variable display game, and the second start memory number is zero. The special view 1 variation display game based on the first start memory is started from this state (t11). With the start of the special view 1 variation display game, the game control device 100 determines a variation pattern including a variation time, and starts the special view 1 variation display game according to the variation pattern. Here, the result is an outlier, and the variation pattern is N reach. These pieces of information are transmitted to the effect control device 300 as a command.

  In the effect control device 300, based on a command from the game control device 100, the effect mode, the advance notice, and the like of the decorative feature variation display game according to the variation pattern are determined, and the decorative special feature variation display game is started according to the determination. Here, the variation pattern is N reach, and the effect of performing the second half variation (t13 to t14) which is the reach effect after the first half variation (t11 to t13) of the predetermined period is set. In addition, the reach determination notice is not selected as a notice here.

  During the first half of the special figure 1 variation display game, the game ball is won on the starting winning opening 36 and the first starting memory number is increased to 2 by being detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (t12 ). With the increase of the number of starting memories, the change of the latter half fluctuation is performed by the effect change process (see FIG. 28), and the N reach effect is changed to the replacement effect.

  In the example shown in FIG. 30 (b), the first start memory number is one before the start of the special view variation display game, and the second start memory number is zero. From this state, the special view 1 variation display game based on the first start storage is started, and the first start storage number is 0 (t21). Further, as in FIG. 30A, the result is a loss, the fluctuation pattern is N reach, and the reach determination advance notice is not selected.

  During the first half of the special figure 1 variation display game, the first start memory number is increased to 1 by the game ball being won in the start winning opening 36 and being detected by the start opening 1 switch 36a (t22 ). With the increase of the number of starting memories, the change of the latter half fluctuation is performed by the effect change process (see FIG. 28), and the N reach effect is changed to the replacement effect. After that, during the first half of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, the first start memory number is increased to 2 by the game ball being won in the start winning opening 36 and being detected by the start opening 1 switch 36a ( t23). Here, since the effect has already been replaced, the replacement process is not performed.

  In addition, although the timing of the prize which becomes a trigger of replacement of the effect is during the first half change, it is not limited to this, and can be set arbitrarily. In the case of the variation pattern of N reach shown in FIG. 30C, for example, it may be from the variation start (t31) to the timing (t32) at which the identification information temporarily stops in the left variation display area. In other words, the identification information may temporarily stop temporarily in the plurality of variable display areas.

  Alternatively, it may be from the start of fluctuation (t31) to the timing to start decreasing the fluctuation speed of identification information toward the timing (t33) at which the identification information temporarily stops in the right fluctuation display area where the first half fluctuation ends. That is, it may be up to a predetermined time before the timing (t33) at which the first half fluctuation ends. As in the above example, when the timing of winning that triggers replacement of the effect is to the end of the first half fluctuation end, the fluctuation speed of the identification information toward the timing (t33) when the identification information temporarily stops in the right fluctuation display area In the case of performing replacement of effects during a period of decline, it is necessary to add an effect such that the right identification information is slipped by +1 frame immediately before stopping so as not to reach a reach state. It is possible to prevent the reach effect without a sense of incongruity by setting it before it falls.

  Further, depending on the contents of the replacement effect, the effect may be replaced after the start of the reach effect, and in this case, from the change start (t31) to the timing (t34) at which the identification information temporarily stops in the middle change display area, that is, a plurality of It may be up to the timing at which the identification information temporarily stops in the variable display area. In addition, it is assumed that it is up to the timing at which the identification information variation speed starts to decrease toward the timing (t34) at which the identification information temporarily stops in the middle variation display area, that is, up to a predetermined time before the timing at which all identification information temporarily stops. good. In addition, regardless of the timing of temporary stop of the identification information, it may be determined that a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the change.

  In addition, the contents of the effect to be replaced may be different depending on the timing of the winning that triggers the replacement of the effect. For example, when winning is made between the start of change (t31) and the timing at which the identification information temporarily stops in the left change display area (t32), the effect is replaced so that the reach effect is not performed. In addition, when it wins by the timing (t33) when the identification information temporarily stops in the right fluctuation display area from the timing (t32) where the identification information is temporarily stopped in the left fluctuation display area, reach effect is performed, but the contents of the reach effect Replace. In addition, when winning a prize from the timing (t33) when the identification information is temporarily stopped in the right fluctuation display area to the timing (t34) when the identification information is temporarily stopped in the middle fluctuation display area, an effect of notifying prefetching information about starting storage You may replace it with.

  FIG. 31 shows an example of display on the display device 41 in the example of FIG. As shown in FIG. 31A, first, there are two first start memories, and the second start memory is in a state of zero. In this state, the decoration special view starting memory display (the decoration special figure starting memory display at the left end) corresponding to the first starting memory displayed next displayed on the first memory display unit 83a is a reach confirmation notice as a prefetch notice. Has not been done.

  Then, when the special view 1 variation display game is started based on the first start storage, the variation display is performed by the decoration special view variation display game display unit 85 and the second decoration game display unit 88 as shown in FIG. Is started (t11 of FIG. 30 (a)). In addition, the decoration special view starting memory indication of the left end which has been displayed in the 1st memory indicatory department 83a moves to the memory indicatory department 84 under execution. It should be noted that the reach determination notice is not performed as a notice in the in-execution storage display unit 84 either.

  Here, the result is a loss, the variation pattern is N reach, and the effect mode set at the start of the decorative feature variation display game is in a reach state as shown in FIG. 31 (f), and FIG. As shown in), the effect mode ending with the result of the deviation is set. However, in this example, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), a new start memory is generated during the first half fluctuation, and the second half fluctuation is changed from the N reach effect to the replacement effect accordingly (FIG. 30) (A) t12).

  The replacement effect here is an effect for preventing the reach effect from being performed, and the fluctuation display is continued as shown in FIG. 31 (d) in the period scheduled as the second half fluctuation, and FIG. The result is displayed stopped as shown in (e).

  In addition, replacement production is not restricted to what makes it not perform reach production as mentioned above. FIG. 32 shows another example of the replacement effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), it may be possible to give a notice of the starting memory which has already been stored at the start of the special figure variation display game. Further, as shown in FIG. 32B, it may be possible to give a notice of the special view change display game based on the start memory generated by the winning which is triggered to change to the replacement effect. Further, as shown in FIGS. 32 (a) and 32 (b), not only the advance notice of the fluctuation pattern is given, but also a partial image or the like of reach effect by the fluctuation pattern may be displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32C, in the replacement effect, an operation reflection effect capable of changing the effect based on the operation of the effect operation unit 550 may be performed. Then, when the effect operation unit 550 is operated, as shown in FIG. 32D, the notice may be given by changing the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display. Of course, when the effect operation unit 550 is operated, the advance notice may be given by the display as shown in FIGS. 32 (a) and 32 (b). In addition, when the effect operation unit 550 is operated, as shown in FIG. 32 (e), the decorative feature variation display game may be temporarily stopped in the result mode. In this case, the temporarily stopped state is continued until the end of the fluctuation time.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (f), in the decorative special game variation display game being executed at the start timing of the planned second half variation, the shift result is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIG. 32 (g). A notice may be given. Further, the second half change itself may be performed as planned without replacement, and only the advance notice effect as shown in FIGS. 32 (a) and 32 (b) may be performed as a replacement effect. Further, among the replacement effects listed above, selection may be made by lottery, and selection may be made without replacement of effects.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 30 (b), even if the number of starting memories becomes 2 (t23) without replacing the effects at the occurrence of the first starting memory (t22), the effects may be replaced. good. That is, the conditions for replacement may be selected according to the number of starting memories stored at the start of the special view variation display game. In the selection of conditions, not only the number of starting memories at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game but also whether or not it is a high probability state, whether it is a short time state, the kind of effect mode, etc. .

  Further, the effect may be replaced at the first start memory occurrence (t22), and the second trigger memory occurrence (t23) may be replaced. In this case, the same selection table is used to select the effect to be replaced by the replacement of the effect at the generation of the first start memory (t22) and the replacement of the effect at the generation of the second start memory (t23) You may do it.

  In addition, the effect is selected using a different selection table for the replacement of the effect at the generation of the first start memory (t22) and the replacement of the effect at the generation of the second start memory (t23) You may do so. In this case, the effect included in the selection table used in the generation of the first start memory (t22) and the effect included in the selection table used in the generation of the second start memory (t23) are the same, but the selection rate May be different, or some or all of the effects may be different. Thereby, for example, the occurrence of the reach effect is changed by the generation (t22) of the first start storage, and the prefetch information about the start storage is generated by the generation (t23) of the second start storage. It is possible to make an informed change.

  Furthermore, the selection table used in the second start memory generation (t23) may be different according to the effect replaced in the first start memory generation (t22), and in this way It is possible to provide game characteristics such as promoting and developing the effect selected at the first start memory generation (t22) at the second start memory generation (t23). That is, the contents of the effect to be replaced every time the start memory is changed can be changed, or can be changed stepwise according to the effect before the change, and the player is motivated to generate the start memory. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the effect corresponding to the first half fluctuation until reaching the reaching state is the first half effect, and the effect corresponding to the second half fluctuation after reaching the reaching state is the second half effect, but it is not limited thereto. Regardless of the presence or absence of the reach, it may be divided into a first half effect and a second half effect bordering on a predetermined time, and the second half effect may be changed.

  Moreover, in the above-mentioned example, although the case of generation | occurrence | production of the 1st starting memory in execution of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game was demonstrated, it is not restricted to this. For example, the effect can be similarly changed also in the case of the generation of the second starting memory during the execution of the special view 1 variation display game. Further, the effect can be similarly changed also in the case of the generation of the second start memory during the execution of the second special view variable display game.

  In addition, although the effect can be similarly changed also in the case of the occurrence of the first starting memory during the execution of the second special view variable display game, the case where the second starting memory is preferentially digested as in the present embodiment In this case, it may be selected whether or not to change depending on the gaming state. That is, in the short time state (specific gaming state, general drawing high probability state) that the generation of the second start memory becomes easy, the time when the first start memory generated this time is digested is delayed by the generation of the second start memory Since there is a case, the effect may not be changed depending on the occurrence of the first start memory during the execution of the second special view variable display game. Moreover, since the frequency of occurrence of the second start storage is low when the time saving state is not set, the effect can be changed also by the occurrence of the first start storage during the execution of the second special view variable display game.

  In addition, when effect corresponding to the game is executed on the display device 41 or the like for the common view change display game, the change of the effect may be possible along with the generation of the common view start memory during the execution of the common view change display game. .

  In addition, the operation of the movable role such as the board effect device 44 provided on the game board 30 or the frame effect device provided on the front frame 12 may be changed along with the generation of the start memory. For example, when the start memory is generated and the effect is changed in the first half fluctuation, if any of the following (1) to (3) is performed when the movable role is operating. good. (1) Immediately cancel the operation and return to the initial position. (2) Return to the initial position after performing operations up to the point of good break. (3) Execute all the planned operations regardless of the change of presentation. In the case of the processing of (3), all the planned operations may be executed even when the operation straddles a replacement effect or the next decoration special figure variation display game.

  Further, which process to perform may be selected according to the operation to be performed. For example, in the case where the movable part performs an operation in which it swings near the initial position, there is no problem even if the operation is performed, and the processing of (3) is performed. Further, when the movable combination performs an operation to return to the vicinity of the center of the display device 41, the process of (1) is performed along with the replacement of the effect. When the movable part performs the first operation of operating near the center of the display device 41, the second operation is performed near the center of the display device 41, and the third operation is performed. The operation (2) is performed so as to return to the initial position by performing the operation up to any one of the end of the operation 1, the end of the second operation, or the end of the third operation.

  Such processing can be applied not only to movable objects but also to light-emitting effects by lamps and LEDs and voice effects by voice, and any one of the processing from (1) to (3) can be performed. Alternatively, one of the processes (1) to (3) may be selected according to the effect to be executed. For example, since there is not much discomfort even if the light emission effect is immediately canceled, it is basically possible to cope with the process of (1), but cyclical (continuous In the case of the light emission effect, the process of (2) or (3) is less uncomfortable. In addition, as for the sound effect, it is preferable to basically perform the processing of (2) or (3), since it causes discomfort when canceling immediately as in (1). Of course, which process to use can be arbitrarily set.

  From the above, the game is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, the inflow of the game ball is detected in the gaming machine that generates the special gaming state advantageous to the player It is possible to store up to a predetermined upper limit number of starting memories that become the right to execute the game based on the possible starting areas (general drawing starting gate, starting winning opening 36, normal fluctuation winning device 37) and the flow of gaming balls into the starting area. Effective start storage means (game control apparatus 100), game execution control means (game control apparatus 100) for executing a game based on the start storage stored in the start storage means, and effect control means (effect The presentation control means is capable of changing the presentation corresponding to the game when a new start memory occurs during the execution of the game. Therefore, unlike simply executing by superimposing the effect on the new start memory, a novel effect that the effect corresponding to the game being executed is changed with the occurrence of the start memory becomes possible. The interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the effect control means sets an effect corresponding to the game at the start of the game, and when a new start memory is generated during the execution of the game, corresponds to the game set at the start of the game It will be possible to change the effect. Since the effects whose contents have already been determined can be changed, the effects of the effects can be varied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the effect control means can set the first half effect and the second half effect to be executed after the first half effect as effects corresponding to the game, and a new start is started before the start of the second half effect while the game is under execution. When storage occurs, the second half effect can be changed. Therefore, the second half effect can be changed, and the control process related to the change can be simplified.

  Further, the effect control means can not set the second half effect at a predetermined ratio, and when the number of start memories is smaller than a predetermined value, the ratio for setting the second half effect is higher than the case where the number is more than the predetermined value. It will be. Therefore, the attraction of the game can be improved by the second half effect in a state where the start memory is small, and the second half effect can be changed along with the occurrence of the start memory to prevent the game from becoming redundant.

  Next, effects using the effect operation unit 550 will be described. As described above, the rendering operation unit 550 includes the rendering button 25 that receives a pressing operation input, and the touch panel 29 that is provided on the upper surface of the rendering button and receives a touching operation input. Information based on an operation on the effect operation unit 550 is input to the effect control device 300. Based on this information, the effect control device 300 is configured to change the effect corresponding to the special view fluctuation display game, and change setting information of the gaming machine such as the volume.

  When performing an operation reflection effect to change the effect corresponding to the special view variation display game based on the operation of the effect operation unit 550, before the operation reflection period in which the operation of the effect operation unit 550 is reflected in the effect is started An operation preparation effect is performed to notify that the operation reflection period is started. FIG. 33 shows an example of the operation preparation effect.

  When the operation preparation effect is started, first, as shown in FIG. 33A, a plurality of first images 91 are displayed, and move toward a predetermined position (here, the center of the screen) to be gathered . Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), when the first images 91 gather at a predetermined position, they change to a second image 92 imitating the effect operation unit 550 as shown in FIG. 33 (c). In addition, as shown in FIG. 33C, at the stage where the second image 92 is only displayed, it does not notify that the operation reflection period has started. As shown in FIG. 33 (h) described later, when an operation instruction display such as the display of “Press !!” or the operation reflection period display 93 is displayed, it is reported that the operation reflection period is on. Become.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), a new first image 91 is displayed and moved toward the second image 92 to be integrated with the second image, as shown in FIG. 33 (e). 2 The image 92 changes. Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (f), a new first image 91 is displayed and moved toward the second image 92 to be integrated with the second image 92, as shown in FIG. 33 (g). The second image 92 changes. Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (h), the operation indication display such as the display of “Press !!” and the operation reflection period display 93 are displayed, thereby notifying that the operation reflection period is being made. The operation reflection period starts from here. That is, it can be said that the display is changed to the operation promoting image by the display of the operation instruction with the start of the operation reflection period. By performing such an operation preparation effect, it is possible to give the player a preparation period for performing an operation. That is, the period for executing the operation preparation effect constitutes the operation preparation period. In addition, the degree of expectation can also be suggested by the first image 91 and the second image 92, leading to the promotion of the operation of the effect operation unit 550 and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The second image 92 is a second image 92 of the first stage shown in FIG. 33 (c), a second image 92 of the second stage shown in FIG. 33 (e), a third image of the third stage shown in FIG. The two images 92 are changed stepwise in order. Here, the degree of the step is indicated by the size of the second image 92, but may be indicated by another element such as color. Then, according to the type of the second image 92 that is displayed as "Press!" And the operation indication display such as the operation reflection period display 93 to notify that it is the operation reflection period, the operation of the effect operation unit 550. It comes to suggest the rendition after it is reflected. The second image 92 (operation prompting image) is displayed until the end of the operation reflection period.

  That is, the second image 92 of the first stage shown in FIG. 33 (c), the second image 92 of the second stage shown in FIG. 33 (e), and the second image 92 of the third stage shown in FIG. Of these, at any stage, the operation instruction display may be displayed to be an operation promotion image. It is suggested that the player is highly likely to be in a high expectation state such that the reach is more likely to be developed and the special result is more likely to be the second image 92 advanced in this stage. It is supposed to be. That is, the operation preparation effect is a suggestion effect that suggests the effect after the operation of the effect operation unit 550 is reflected. The image may be changed to the second image 92 only at the start of the operation reflection period.

  The operation preparation effect as described above is set in the fluctuation effect setting process shown in FIG. In the case of performing an operation reflection effect to change the effect based on the operation of the effect operation unit 550 as part of the decorative special figure change display game, the process of determining the contents of the change effect corresponding to MODE and ACT (step C390) An operation reflection effect and an operation preparation effect corresponding to the operation reflection effect are selected. Also, when performing operation reflection rendering as part of the first half notice performed before reaching the reach state, the operation reflection rendering corresponding to the operation reflection rendering and the operation reflection rendering in the first half notice setting processing (step C386) It is selected. In the case of performing the operation reflection effect as part of the second half notice performed in the reach state, the operation reflection effect and the operation reflection effect in the lottery of the notice appearing during the second half fluctuation (during the reach) (step C386) A corresponding operation preparation effect is selected.

  Also, for example, even if new first images 91 are gathered as shown in FIG. 33 (d) from the state of FIG. 33 (c), the stage of the second image 92 does not progress as shown in FIG. 33 (e). The stage of the second image 92 of the original FIG. 33 (c) may be maintained. In addition, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), after the first images 91 are gathered from the state of FIG. 33 (c), the change proceeds to a second image 92 of FIG. 33 (g). You may do it.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 33 (h), the operation instruction display is displayed to notify that it is an operation reflection period, and after the operation reflection period is started, a new first image 91 is displayed in the operation reflection period. While being displayed, it moves toward the second image 92 to be integrated with the second image 92, and the second image 92 may be changed. The first image 91 at this time may be the same type as the first image 91 that can be displayed before the operation reflection period, or may be the first image 91 that can be displayed only within the operation reflection period. . For example, after the operation indication display is displayed at the stage of FIG. 33 (c) to notify that it is an operation reflection period and the operation reflection period is started, as shown in FIGS. 33 (d) to 33 (g), The two images may be changed stepwise.

  Moreover, it is possible to suggest an effect after the operation of the effect operation unit 550 is reflected by the first image 91. FIG. 34 shows an example of the suggestion by the first image 91. It is possible to suggest by the number of first images 91 as shown in FIG. In this case, for example, it is suggested that the larger the number of first images 91, the higher the possibility that the player has high expectation. Also, the color of the first image 91 as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the size of the first image 91 as shown in FIG. 34 (d), the shape of the first image 91 as shown in FIG. 34 (d) It is possible to suggest by etc. In this case, for example, the color, size or shape of the first image 91 can be selected from a plurality of types having different degrees of expectation, and there is a possibility that the degree of expectation for the player becomes higher as the number of first images 91 with high degree of expectation increases. To indicate that is high.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34E, it is possible to suggest by the position where the first image 91 is displayed. In this case, for example, the display position of the first image 91 can be selected from a plurality of positions different in the degree of expectation, and there is a possibility that the degree of the expectation for the player becomes higher To indicate that is high. In FIG. 34 (e), the number of first images 91 at the left position is larger than in FIG. 33 (b).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 34 (f), it is possible to suggest by the operation of the first image 91. In this case, for example, it is possible to select from a plurality of operations having different expectations as the operation of the first image 91, and there is a high possibility that the player has a high expectation for the more the first images 91 having high expectations. Try to suggest that. In FIG. 34 (f), there are a first image 91 operating in a linear manner and a first image 91 operating in a meandering manner.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 35A, it can be suggested by the position where the first images 91 gather. In this case, for example, it is possible to select from a plurality of positions having different degrees of expectation as the collecting position of the first image 91, and suggesting that the higher the collecting position is, the higher the possibility of becoming high expectation for the player. To do. In FIG. 35 (a), the first image 91 is gathered at the right position compared to FIG. 33 (b).

  Further, it can be suggested by the number of first images 91 collected as shown in FIG. 35 (b). In this case, for example, the larger the number of first images 91 gathered, the higher the possibility that the player has high expectations. In FIG. 35 (b), although there are four first images 91 displayed at first, the number of sets is three. Furthermore, the degree of expectation may be indicated also by the type of the first image 91 collected and the order of participation in the set. Also, instead of the plurality of first images 91 being gathered, one first image 91 may change to a second image 92 at a specific position.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 35C, the type of the first image 91 collected may be confirmed. Although FIG. 35C shows the types of the first images 91 collected in the second image 92, another method may be used such as displaying as a separate image. Furthermore, when the expectation degree can be notified by the assembled order, not only the type but also the order may be confirmed by arranging and displaying in the assembled order as shown in FIG. 35 (d). In addition, what was shown to FIG. 34, FIG. 35 is an example, and you may make it perform suggestion by events other than this. Moreover, it is also possible to apply combining what was shown to FIG. 34, FIG.

  FIG. 36 shows an example of a display when the operation reflection period ends by operating the rendering operation unit 550 in the operation reflection period or when the operation reflection period is timed up. As shown in FIG. 36 (a), the second image 92 may be changed to an annihilation display 94 and annihilated in response to the operation of the effect operation unit 550. The degree of expectation may be indicated by the annihilation display 94 displayed at the time of annihilation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the first image 91 may be diverged as well as being changed to the first image 91 collected as the effect operation unit 550 is operated. The type and number of the first images 91 to be displayed may be the same as or different from the first images 91 gathered when the second image 92 is displayed. If it is identical to the first image 91 gathered when the second image 92 is displayed, it can be said to return to the original image, and if different from the first image 91 gathered when the second image 92 is displayed It can be said that it changes to an image different from the original image. Furthermore, the degree of expectation may be suggested by the type, number, operation, etc. of the first image 91 displayed at this time. Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), the second image 92 itself may be divided and emitted along with the operation of the effect operation unit 550. The degree of expectation may be suggested by the manner and operation of division at this time. Of course, the second image 92 may simply disappear without displaying as shown in FIG.

  In addition, when the operation reflection period ends by operating the rendering operation unit 550 in the operation reflection period, and the operation is not performed in the operation reflection period, or all necessary operations are not performed. The display mode when the second image 92 disappears may be different depending on whether the reflection period is timed out and ended. Of course, the same display mode may be used in any case.

  Although the display of the first image 91 is started with the start of the operation preparation effect, the first images 91 may be displayed before the start of the operation preparation effect, and may be gathered together with the start of the operation preparation effect. . For example, the display of the first image 91 may be started at the start of the special-image variation display game in which the operation reflection period is set. In addition, the display of the first image 91 may be started in the special view change display game prior to the special view change display game in which the operation reflection period is set. In this case, the operation reflection period in the prefetch symbol system command processing (step C244) or the prefetch change system command processing (step C246) based on the prefetch information on the start storage for executing the special view fluctuation display game in which the operation reflection period is set. The display of the first image 91 may be started by grasping that the image is set, or the first image 91 may always be displayed as a background.

  Furthermore, it may be possible to suggest an effect after the operation of the effect operation unit 550 is reflected at the timing when the display of the first image 91 is started for the assembled first image 91. For example, the more the first images 91 displayed before the start of the special-image variation display game in which the operation reflection effect is performed in the assembled first images 91, the higher the expectation may be.

  In addition, the second image 92 may be displayed before the start of the special-image variation display game in which the operation reflection effect is executed. For example, it is possible to execute up to the stage of FIG. 33 (g) before the start of the special view variable display game that executes the operation reflection effect, such as “press !!” display as shown in FIG. The operation instruction display such as the display 93 can be executed only in the special view variable display game in which the operation reflection effect is executed. Of course, also in this case, the operation is performed in the prefetch symbol system command processing (step C244) and the prefetch variation system command processing (step C246) based on the prefetch information on the start storage for executing the special view fluctuation display game in which the operation reflection period is set. The display of the second image 92 may be started by grasping that the reflection period is set, or the second image 92 may be always displayed like a background. Furthermore, it may be possible to suggest an effect after the operation of the effect operation unit 550 is reflected by the timing when the display of the second image 92 is started.

  In addition, the panel effect device 44 operable toward the center side of the display device 41 may be operable to a position where the first images 91 gather in accordance with the set of the first images 91. Furthermore, the degree of expectation may be different depending on whether the board effect device 44 operates in accordance with the set of the first images 91. Alternatively, as illustrated in FIG. 33B, a part of the first images 91 collected may be separable, and the number of collected images may be reduced to change the expectation to be notified. Also, the aggregation and separation may be performed a plurality of times, and the degree of expectation may be indicated by the first image 91 finally assembled.

  In addition, although an example in which the first images are gathered and changed to the second image is given as the operation preparation effect, the same effect may be performed with effects other than this. For example, during the execution of the decoration special figure variation display game, the first image gathers in any one or more of the left, middle, and right variation display areas and changes to identification information forming the second image, resulting in reach condition or false You may make it become a series. Further, it may be possible to perform a prefetching effect that changes to the decoration special drawing start storage display including the prefetching information in which the first image 91 gathers in the decoration special drawing start storage display and forms the second image.

  From the above, the game is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, an image relating to the game can be displayed in the gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player And an operation means (rendering operation unit 550) for receiving an operation, and an effect control means (rendering control device 300) for controlling an effect of the game, wherein the effect control means receives an input from the operation means It is possible to execute an operation reflection effect that can be reflected in the effect, and to display an indication effect suggesting an effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected on the display device 41. The indication effect is that the first image 91 is the first The effect is to be the two images 92, and by the aspect of the first image 91, it is possible to suggest the effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the operation of the effect operation unit 550, and the operation of the effect operation unit 550 can be promoted and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the suggestive effect is an effect in which the plurality of first images 91 are gathered to be the second image 92, and the effects of the operation of the operation means can be suggested by the modes of the plurality of first images 91 It will be. This enables more detailed suggestions.

  In addition, the effect control means can set an operation reflection period in which the input from the operation means can be reflected in the effect, and in the suggested effect, a plurality of first images 91 displayed before the start of the operation reflection period are collected. Thus, the second image 92 is displayed as the second image 92 by the start of the operation reflection period, and is displayed over the period until the end of the operation reflection period. This makes it possible to notify that it is an operation reflection period.

  Further, the effect control means can suggest an effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected by the number of the plurality of first images 91 collected.

  Further, the effect control means can suggest the effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected, by the types of the plurality of first images 91 collected.

  Further, the effect control means can select the aspect of the second image 92 in accordance with the content of the suggestion by the aspects of the plurality of first images 91 about the effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected.

  Further, the effect control means can change the suggested content of the effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected by adding the first image 91 to the second image 92 displayed in the operation reflection period. It will be.

  Further, the effect control means can display a part or all of the plurality of first images 91 before the start of the game for performing the operation reflection effect.

  Further, the effect control means can suggest an effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected, at the timing when the display of the plurality of collected first images 91 is started.

  Next, an operation reflection mode based on the operation of the effect operation unit 550 will be described. In the operation reflection effect, the operation of the effect operation unit 550 is reflected in the effect, but instead of reflecting the operation mode of the effect operation unit 550 as it is, the effect is reflected in the effect based on the operation of the effect operation unit 550. The operation reflection mode of is set, and the effect is changed according to the operation reflection mode. FIG. 37 shows a pressing operation input and an operation reflection mode based on the pressing operation input.

  In the example of FIG. 37A, an operation reflection period in which the pressing operation on the rendering operation unit 550 is reflected in the rendering is started (t51), and thereafter, the pressing operation is started and the rendering button switch 25a for detecting the pressing operation Is turned on (t52). The pressing operation is continued for a predetermined period in the operation reflection period, and the effect button switch 25a is in the ON state for the predetermined period (t52 to t57).

  The effect control device 300 sets the operation reflection mode to ON so that the pressing operation (single hit) is performed only once, based on the pressing operation being started and the effect button switch 25 a changing to the ON state t52). Thereafter, the operation reflection mode is turned off (t53 to t54) so that the pressing operation is not performed for a predetermined time, and the period from the elapse of the predetermined time (t54) to the end of the pressing operation (t57) The operation reflection mode is set such that a single hit is made at predetermined intervals (t55 to t56) (that is, a continuous hit is made).

  By keeping the pressing operation of the effect operation unit 550 in a continuous state (long press), the operation becomes the same as continuous hitting, so that the player can easily operate and concentrate on the effect. , The fun of the game can be improved. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from unintentionally making a continuous hit by setting the state in which the player does not perform the operation for a predetermined period after the player has made a single hit with the start of the pressing operation.

  In the example of FIG. 37 (b), the pressing operation is started before the operation reflection period in which the pressing operation on the rendering operation unit 550 is reflected in the rendering is started (t61). At this time, the operation reflection mode is not set to ON because it is not the operation reflection period. Then, the operation reflection period is started while the pressing operation is continued (t62). In this case, from the start of the operation reflection period (t62) to the end of the pressing operation (t65), it is assumed that the single hit is made at predetermined intervals (t63 to t64) (that is, the operation is reflected continuously). Set the mode.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), a single hit and a period in which the operation is not performed for a predetermined period are not provided, and the operation reflection period starts from the start. By doing this, the player who wants to terminate the operation reflection effect early can be pressed long before the operation reflection period, and control can be made according to the player's intention.

  The start of the operation reflection period can be grasped by performing the above-described operation preparation effect. Therefore, the operation reflection mode is as shown in FIG. 37 (b) only in the case of the pressing operation started during the execution of the operation preparation effect, and in the case of the pressing operation started before the start of the operation preparation effect, the operation reflection period is Even if it is started, only a single hit or an operation may be performed as an operation reflection mode. If the pressing operation is started during execution of the operation preparation effect, it can be inferred that the player has an intention to perform the pressing operation to complete the operation reflection effect early, as shown in FIG. 37 (b). By setting the reflection mode, it becomes control in accordance with the player's intention. On the other hand, when the pressing operation is started before the start of the operation preparation effect, there is a low possibility that the pressing operation is performed in order to complete the operation reflecting effect early, so even if the operation reflecting period is started By setting only the state or the state in which the operation is not performed, the control becomes in line with the player's intention.

  In the example of FIG. 37, the pressing operation is ended within the operation reflection period, but when the pressing operation is ended after the end of the operation reflection period, the effect reflection mode is continuously hit until the end of the operation reflection period Is in a state where it has not been operated. Further, in the case of operation reflection effect ending by a predetermined number of operations, the operation reflection period ends when it is determined that the predetermined number of operations has been performed according to the operation reflection mode, and the subsequent operation reflection modes are operated. It is not in the state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), when the effect operation unit 550 is operated before the start of the operation reflection period, a notification for showing the player that the operation is received is performed. Also good. For example, when an effect that an ally character cuts an enemy character with a sword is performed by the operation of the effect operation unit 550 in the operation reflection period, the ally character swings the sword by the operation of the effect operation unit 550 in the operation preparation effect. You may make it produce. That is, an effect display that suggests the effect contents of the operation reflection effect may be performed by the same operation as the operation reflection effect. In addition, by continuing the operation until the operation reflection period, it may be notified that continuous hitting will start from the start of the operation reflection period.

  Further, when the operation of the effect operation unit 550 is started in the operation reflection period as shown in FIG. 37A, in the case of the operation after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the operation reflection period, the pressing operation is performed for a predetermined time. Alternatively, the operation reflection mode may be continuously hit from the beginning of the operation without providing a period (t53 to t54) in which the operation reflection mode is turned off. As a result, even if the operation is started near the end of the operation reflection period, it becomes easy to complete the requested operation by being continuously hit from the beginning.

  Further, it may be possible to select whether or not to set the continuous hit as the operation reflection mode depending on the operation target. For example, although the continuous hit can be set for the operation reflection effect, the continuous hit may not be set in the case of the operation such as the change of the effect mode, and the player may easily perform the operation.

  Further, single hit and continuous hit may be selected by the operation mode of the effect operation unit 550. For example, the detection result on the touch panel 29 is also used, and when the left half of the effect operation unit 550 is touched and pressed, the single hit is not set and the right half of the effect operation unit 550 is touched and pressed. In the case of having made, it is possible to set up a continuous hit. Further, when the effect operation unit 550 is pressed shallowly, the continuous hit may not be set as only a single hit, and when the effect operation unit 550 is pressed deeply, the continuous hit may be set.

  From the above, the game is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, the operation means (the operation means for receiving the operation in the special game state advantageous to the player) The presentation operation unit 550) and the presentation control means (the presentation control device 300) for controlling the presentation of the game, and the presentation control means can set the operation reflection period in which the input from the operation means can be reflected in the presentation Yes, when the operation reflection period is started in a state where the input from the operation means is continued, from the start of the operation reflection period to the period in which the input from the operation means is continued, the operation means is at predetermined intervals It will be made to reflect on the effect as being operated. As a result, the operation of the effect operation unit 550 can be simplified, the player can be motivated to perform the operation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the effect control means reflects the input from the operation means started within the operation reflection period on the effect as if one operation was performed along with the start of the input, and the constant time from the start of the input If the input is continued even if the input is continued, and the input is continued even if the predetermined time is exceeded, the operation means is continued from the elapse of the predetermined time to the period in which the input is continued Is to be reflected in the effect as being operated at predetermined time intervals shorter than a predetermined time interval. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from hitting repeatedly against the will of the player, and it is possible to perform an operation in accordance with the player's intention.

  Further, the effect control means can set an operation preparation period for giving notice that the operation reflection period is to be started before the start of the operation reflection period, and there is an input from the operation means in the operation preparation period. Is to notify that there has been the input.

  FIG. 38 shows switching of the button operation mode. There are two button operation modes: manual and automatic. The manual mode is a mode in which the effect is changed according to the operation of the effect operation unit 550 in the operation reflection effect. On the other hand, the automatic mode is a mode in which it is considered that the necessary operation has been performed without operating the effect operation unit 550 in the operation reflection effect, and the effect is changed.

  Switching of the button operation mode can be switched by pressing the effect operation unit 550 for a predetermined mode switching time (for example, 2 seconds) in the switchable period as shown in FIG. 38A. Note that the switchable period is at least a period that is not an operation reflection period. In the switchable period and in the state where the button operation mode is automatic, the pressing operation of the effect operation unit 550 is started, and the effect button switch 25a for detecting the pressing operation is turned on (t71). When this pressing operation continues within the switchable period over the mode switching time (t71 to t72), the button operation mode is switched to manual (t72). Further, in the switchable period and in the state where the button operation mode is manual, the pressing operation of the effect operation unit 550 is started, and the presentation button switch 25a for detecting the pressing operation is ON (t73). When this pressing operation is continued within the switchable period over the mode switching time (t73 to t74), the button operating mode is switched to the automatic mode (t74).

  In FIG. 38 (b), when the button operation mode is the manual mode, the pressing operation of the effect operation unit 550 is started (t81), but before the time during which the pressing operation is continued reaches the mode switching time Shows the case where the operation reflection period is started (t82). In this case, even if the time during which the pressing operation is continued within the operation reflection period reaches the mode switching time (t83), the button operation mode is not switched. In addition, since the pressing operation is continued before the start of the operation reflection period, the operation reflection mode is determined to be continuous hitting at the start (t82) of the effect reflection period as in FIG. 37 (b) (t82 to t84). . By giving priority to the operation input to the effect reflection effect in this manner, it is possible to avoid the situation where the operation to the operation reflection effect is not performed. Then, with the end of the operation reflection period, the switchable period becomes (t85), and the button operation mode is switched when the pressing operation (t86) of the effect operation unit 550 newly started in this switchable period reaches the mode switching time. To be in the automatic mode (t87).

  As shown in FIG. 38C, although the pressing operation of the effect operation unit 550 is started in the switchable period (t91), the operation is reflected before the time during which the pressing operation is continued reaches the mode switching time. When the period is started (t92), the insufficient time (t92 to t93) which is the time from the start of the operation reflection period (t92) to the time (t93) which should have reached the mode switching time is stored You may leave it. Then, the button operation mode may be switched when the pressing operation is continued (t95 to t96) for the insufficient time stored from the end of the operation reflection period (t95).

  Further, in the case of FIG. 38C, the button operation mode may be switched when the pressing operation is continued from the end of the operation reflection period (t95) not for the shortage time but for the mode switching time. Further, in the case of FIG. 38C, although the pressing operation of the effect operation unit 550 is started in the switchable period (t91), the operation reflection period is performed before the time during which the pressing operation is continued reaches the mode switching time. If the pressing operation is continued over the mode switching time (t91 to t93) even if the (t92) is started (t92), the button operation mode may be switched.

  In FIG. 39, adjustment of the sound volume by the operation of the effect operation unit 550 is shown. Adjustment of the volume can be performed in a predetermined range (here, five steps of 1 to 5) by performing the volume adjustment operation on the touch panel 29 of the effect operation unit 550 in the volume changeable period. In addition, since it is also a sound volume changeable period when it is a function adjustable period, sound volume adjustment is also possible. The volume adjustment operation includes an increase operation to increase the volume and a decrease operation to decrease the volume, which are different operations.

  As shown in FIG. 39 (a), the volume is not changed even if the volume change operation is performed when it is not in the volume changeable period (t101). After the sound volume changeable period is started (t102), the sound volume decreases by one step each time the decrease operation is performed as the sound volume change operation (t103, t104, t105, t106). Also, each time the volume increasing operation is performed as the volume changing operation, the volume is increased by one step (t107, t108, t109, t110).

  When the reduction operation is continuously performed for a specified time (t111 to t112), the volume is reduced by one step at the start of the reduction operation and the sound volume is minimized as the specified time passes. There is. On the other hand, when the increasing operation is continuously performed, the sound volume is increased by one step at the start of the increasing operation and the sound volume is increased by one step at predetermined time intervals. This can prevent the volume from being suddenly increased.

  In FIGS. 39 (b) and (c), the decrease operation started outside the sound volume changeable period continues after the start of the sound volume changeable period and is continued for a prescribed time or more from the start of the operation. Indicated. In this case, the sound volume is set to the minimum value when the specified time elapses or the start of the sound volume changeable period is later.

  In the example of FIG. 39 (b), the decrease operation is started outside the volume changeable period (t121), and the specified time has reached outside the volume changeable period (t122), and then the volume changeable period starts (t123) The operation is continued after that). In this case, since the start (t123) of the volume changeable period is later than the passage of the prescribed time (t122), the volume is set to the minimum value along with the start of the volume changeable period (t123). Further, in the example of FIG. 39C, the decrease operation is started outside the volume changeable period (t131), and after the volume changeable period is started (t132), the specified time is reached (t133). In this case, since the lapse of the specified time (t133) is later than the start of the volume changeable period (t132), the volume is set to the minimum value when the specified time is reached (t133).

  Although the volume is set to the minimum value by continuing the decrease operation for the specified time or more, the volume may be set to a predetermined value other than the minimum value. Further, also in the case of the increase operation, the volume may be set to the maximum value by performing the operation continuously for the specified time or more, or may be set to the specified value other than the maximum value. Although the adjustment of the sound volume has been described here, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same control is possible as long as it adjusts the output mode of the effects such as the brightness of the display device 41, the lamp, and the LED. Furthermore, for example, by performing a predetermined operation such as performing a decreasing operation continuously for a prescribed time or longer, all output aspects of the presentation such as the brightness of the display device 41, the lamp, and the LED are set to predetermined values. You may do it.

  From the above, the game is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, the operation means (the operation means for receiving the operation in the special game state advantageous to the player) The presentation operation unit 550) and presentation control means (production control apparatus 300) for controlling the presentation of the game, the presentation control means can change the output mode of the presentation based on the input from the operation means, and the operation Based on the fact that the input from the means has continued for a prescribed time or more, the output mode can be set to a predetermined mode which has been determined in advance. This makes it possible to adjust the output mode of the effect in a simple manner.

  Further, the effect control means can change the volume as the output mode of the effect based on the input from the operation means, and the volume is predetermined as the predetermined mode based on the fact that the input from the operation means continues for a prescribed time or more. It is possible to set it to another value.

  Further, the effect control means is configured to increase or decrease the volume according to the operation mode of the operation means, and the operation to decrease the volume continues the input of the operation to decrease the volume for a prescribed time or more. For the operation to set the sound volume to the minimum value as a defined mode and increase the sound volume, the sound volume is gradually increased at predetermined intervals during the period in which the input of the operation to increase the sound volume continues. It will be done.

  Further, the effect control means can set a sound volume changeable period in which the sound volume can be changed by the operation of the operation means, and an operation to reduce the sound volume is started before the start of the sound volume changeable period. When continuing from the start of the possible period and continuing from the start of the operation for the specified time or more, the sound volume is set to the minimum value when the specified time elapses or the start of the sound volume changeable period is later It will be done.

[Process button input processing]
In order to perform the control as described above, in the effect button input process (step C9) in the main process shown in FIG. 20, the process shown in FIG. 40 is performed. In this effect button input process, first, the value of the current effect button state area is copied to the previous effect button state area (step C601), and the port state data of the effect operation unit (the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29) Copy to the effect button state area of (step C602). Then, state change data of the effect operation unit (effect button 25 or touch panel 29) is generated based on the value of the previous effect button state area, the value of the current effect button state area, etc., and saved in the effect button rising edge area (Step C603). Here, the reading of the input from the effect operation unit is performed, for example, in a timer interrupt process with a period of 1 millisecond, and chattering removal is performed to determine the state. Then, for example, in the effect button input process with a cycle of about 33.3 m seconds, the state of the input from the effect operation unit is confirmed, the input content is determined, and the process of switching the effect according to the result is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether the valid period of the touch sensor 29a is in progress (step C604). During the effective period of the touch sensor 29a is a period during which an input using the touch sensor 29a is possible, such as the above-described operation for adjusting the volume and other operations related to the effect. When it is determined that the valid period of the touch sensor 29a is not in progress (Step C604; N), the process proceeds to Step C611. On the other hand, when it is determined that the touch sensor 29a is in the effective period (step C604; Y), it is determined whether there is an input in any touch sensor (step C605).

  If it is determined that there is no input to any touch sensor (step C605; N), the process proceeds to step C611. On the other hand, when it is determined in step C605 that there is an input on any touch sensor (step C605; Y), touch sensor control processing (step C606) is performed. Then, as a result of the touch sensor control process (step C606), it is determined whether the input content of the touch sensor 29a has been determined (step C607).

  Specifically, for example, the effect control device 300 has to display an image or the like prompting the touch movement operation on the effect operation unit 550 on the display device 41, and monitor a plurality of inputs such as a flick operation or a circular tracing operation. For example, when an operation that can not be determined is requested, when it is determined that the requested operation has been performed based on a plurality of input results, it is determined that the input content is determined.

  Here, a plurality of input results are, for example, state change data of the effect operation unit generated in step C603 of the plurality of effect button input processing executed within a predetermined input content determination period. It is. Further, since the effect button input process is performed in a cycle of about 33.3 ms, for example, when the input content determination period is set to 333 m seconds, 10 effect button input processes are executed within the input content determination period. Ten state change data are generated. Further, for example, when the effect control device 300 displays an image or the like prompting a touch operation on the effect operation unit on the display device 41 and requests an operation that can be determined only by monitoring a single input such as a touch operation. When it is determined that the requested operation has been performed based on the current input result, it is determined that the input content is determined.

  When it is determined that the input content of the touch sensor 29a is not determined (step C607; N), the process proceeds to step C611. On the other hand, when it is determined that the input content of the touch sensor 29a is determined (step C607; Y), it is determined whether the operation is a volume adjustment operation which is an operation for increasing or decreasing the volume (step C608) .

  If it is not the volume adjustment operation (step C608; N), the input result information of the touch sensor 29a is stored (step C609), and the process proceeds to step C611. Corresponding processing such as changing the effect according to the input result information stored here is performed. If the volume adjustment operation is performed (step C608; Y), the volume control process is performed (step C610), and the process proceeds to step C611.

  In step C611, it is determined whether it is during the effective period of the PUSH sensor (effect button switch 25a) (step C611). If it is determined that the valid period of the PUSH sensor is not in progress (step C611; N), the process proceeds to step C614. On the other hand, when it is determined that the PUSH sensor is in the effective period (step C611; Y), it is determined whether there is an input on the PUSH sensor (effect button switch 25a), that is, a pressing operation on the effect operation unit 550 is detected. (Step C612).

  If it is determined that there is an input to the PUSH sensor (step C612; Y), input result information storage processing is performed (step C613), and the process proceeds to step C614. If it is determined that there is no input to the PUSH sensor (step C612; N), the process proceeds to step C614. Then, it is determined whether the button operation mode is the automatic mode (step C614). If the button operation mode is not the automatic mode (step C614; N), the effect button input process is ended. If the button operation mode is the automatic mode (step C614; Y), it is determined whether an operation reflection effect is being executed (step C615).

  If the operation reflection effect is not being executed (step C615; N), the effect button input process is ended. When the operation reflection effect is being executed (step C615; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined timing at which it is considered that the effect button has been operated (step C616). The predetermined timing is, for example, a timing at which a predetermined time for enabling the player to perform an operation has elapsed from the start of the operation reflection period. As a result, if it is before this timing, the operation can be performed by the player's intention even in the automatic mode, and the control can be made more in accordance with the player's intention. In addition, it is possible to enjoy an effect such as an operation promoting image, background, or lamp that urges the operation of the effect operation unit 550 in a fixed time.

  If it is not the predetermined timing (step C616; N), the effect button input process is ended. When the predetermined timing is reached (step C616; Y), the input result information corresponding to the effect is stored (step C617), and the effect button input process is ended. By storing the input result information corresponding to the effect, the operation of the effect operation unit 550 according to the effect is considered to be performed.

  Although the above-mentioned predetermined timing (step C 616) is assumed to be the timing at which a predetermined time for allowing the player to perform an operation has elapsed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be considered that the necessary operation is performed at the timing when the operation reflection period ends. In addition, in the operation reflection effect requiring a plurality of operations, it may be possible to show the player that the operation is gradually changed by the operation, assuming that the operation is performed at predetermined time intervals from the start of the operation reflection period. . In this case, it is assumed that the first operation is performed with the start of the operation reflection period, and the operation is performed at an interval such that the required number of operations is performed until the end of the operation reflection period. Do. In the same manner as described above, the first operation is considered to be performed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the operation reflection period, and the necessary number of operations is performed in the remaining operation reflection period. It is good also as processing to which operation was performed.

  In addition, it is also possible to indicate the timing at which it is considered that an operation has been performed in the automatic mode. For example, it is considered that an operation is performed in the operation reflection period display 93 which is a time bar in which a portion displayed in a specific color decreases with the passage of time to visually display a change in the remaining time of the operation reflection period. A mark may be displayed at the timing position, and it may be considered that the operation has been performed when the portion displayed in a specific color decreases to the position of the mark. In addition, a countdown display may be performed toward the timing at which it is considered that an operation has been performed.

[Volume control process]
FIG. 41 shows the volume adjustment process (step C610) in the effect button input process. In this volume adjustment process, first, it is determined whether it is an increase operation (step C621). If it is the increase operation (step C621; Y), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the volume changeable period (step C622).

  If it is the start timing of the sound volume changeable period (step C622; Y), 0 is set in the continuation operation timer (step C625), and the continuation operation timer is updated by +1 (step C626). The continuation operation timer when the increasing operation is performed is for clocking the predetermined time so as to gradually increase the sound volume at predetermined time intervals during a period in which the increasing operation is continued. On the other hand, when it is not the start timing of the volume changeable period (step C622; N), it is determined whether it is within the volume changeable period (step C623).

  If it is not within the volume changeable period (step C623; N), the volume control process is ended. If it is within the sound volume changeable period (step C623; Y), it is determined whether the touch sensor state has changed (step C624). If the touch sensor state is changed (step C624; Y), that is, if it is the timing at which the increase operation is started, 0 is set in the continuation operation timer (step C625), and the continuation operation timer is updated by +1 (step C 626). If the touch sensor state does not change (step C624; N), that is, if the increase operation is continued, the continuation operation timer is updated by +1 (step C626).

  Then, the continuation operation timer determines whether it is a predetermined value (step C627). If the continuation operation timer is a predetermined value (step C627; Y), it is determined whether the volume is the maximum value (step C628). If the volume is not the maximum value (step C628; N), the volume is updated by +1. (Step C629), and the volume control process ends. The predetermined value of the continuous operation timer includes the case of 1, and further includes a value corresponding to an interval for gradually increasing the sound volume. Thus, the volume is increased by one step at the start of the increase operation, and when the increase operation is continued, the volume is increased by one step each time the increase operation continues for a predetermined time.

  On the other hand, if it is not the increase operation (step C621; N), that is, if it is the decrease operation, it is determined whether the touch sensor state is changed (step C630). If there is no change in the touch sensor state (step C630; N), that is, if the decrease operation is continuously performed, the process proceeds to step C635. When the touch sensor state is changed (step C630; Y), that is, when the decrease operation is started, 0 is set in the continuous operation timer (step C631), and within the volume changeable period. It is determined whether there is any (step C632). When the decreasing operation is being performed, the continuous operation timer is for clocking the specified time so as to minimize the sound volume when the decreasing operation is continued for the specified time.

  Then, if it is not within the sound volume changeable period (step C632; N), the sound volume control processing is ended. If the volume change is possible (step C632; Y), the volume is updated by -1 (step C634) if the volume is not the minimum value (step C633; N). Thereafter, the continuation operation timer is updated by +1 (step C635), and it is determined whether it is within the sound volume changeable period (step C636).

  When the volume changeable period (step C636; Y), the continuation operation timer is equal to or more than the predetermined value (step C637), and the volume is not the minimum value (step C638; N), the volume is set to the minimum value. (Step C639), and the volume control process ends. As a result, when the reduction operation is continuously performed for the specified time, the volume decreases by one step at the start of the reduction operation and the volume becomes the minimum value with the lapse of the specified time. In addition, when the decreasing operation started outside the volume changeable period is continued after the start of the volume changeable period and continued for the specified time or more from the start of the operation, the lapse of the specified time or the volume changeable period The sound volume will be set to the minimum value at any later time of the start of.

[Input result information storage processing]
FIG. 42 shows the input result information storage process (step C613) in the effect button input process. In this input result information storage process, first, it is determined whether there is a change in the effect button state, that is, when the operation of the effect button 25 is started and whether the effect button switch 25a changes from OFF to ON (step C651). ). If the effect button state is changed (step C651; Y), it is determined whether it is within the operation reflection period (step C652).

  If it is not within the operation reflection period (step C652; N), the standby flag is set (step C659), and it is determined whether it is a switchable period in which the button operation mode can be switched (step C660). Then, when it is not the switchable period (step C660; N), the input result information storage process is ended. If it is the switchable period (step C660; Y), the mode change standby flag is set (step C661), and an initial value is set to the mode change timer for measuring the mode change time for changing the button operation mode. Then (step C662), the input result information storage process is ended. In this case, the pressing operation of the effect operation unit 550 is started before the start of the operation reflecting period, and when the operation reflecting period is started in the state where the pressing operation is continued, the operation reflecting period is The standby flag is set to set the effect reflection mode from the start to the state of continuous hitting. In addition, if it is a switchable period, clocking of the mode switching time is started.

  On the other hand, if it is within the operation reflection period (step C652; Y), a single hit is set in the input result information (step C653), and a first initial value is set in the interval timer (step C654). Thereby, a single hit is set as the operation reflection mode (t52 in FIG. 37). Further, the interval timer is for clocking an interval that is considered to be a pressing operation in the operation reflection mode. The first initial value is a predetermined time period during which it is determined that the pressing operation has not been performed after the single hit has been set as the operation reflecting mode based on the pressing operation being started within the operation reflecting period (t53 to FIG. 37 (a) It is a value corresponding to t54).

  Thereafter, if the interval timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step C655), and it is determined whether the interval timer has become 0 (step C656). Then, if the interval timer has not become 0 (step C656; N), the input result information storage processing is ended. If the interval timer becomes 0 (step C656; Y), a single hit is set in the input result information (step C657), and a second initial value is set in the interval timer (step C658). End the save process. The second initial value is a value corresponding to an interval (t55 to t56 in FIG. 37A) when setting a continuous hit as the operation reflection mode.

  If the effect button state is not changed (step C651; N), that is, if the effect button switch 25a is not changed while it is not changed, it is determined whether it is within the operation reflection period (step C663). If it is within the period (step C663; Y), it is determined whether there is a waiting flag (step C664). If there is a standby flag (step C664; Y), the standby flag is cleared (step C665), and the process proceeds to step C657. In this case, the pressing operation of the effect operation unit 550 is started before the start of the operation reflecting period, and the operation reflecting period is started in the state where the pressing operation is continued. In this case, the process shifts to step C657 to set a continuous hit as the operation reflection mode.

  If there is no standby flag (step C664; N), the process proceeds to step C655. In this case, the pressing operation of the effect operation unit 550 is started within the operation reflection period, and the pressing operation is continued. In this case, since the first initial value or the second initial value is set in the interval timer and clocking is performed, the process proceeds to step C657.

  On the other hand, if it is not within the operation reflection period (step C663; N), it is determined whether there is a mode change standby flag (step C666). If there is no mode change standby flag (step C666; N), input result information storage End the process. If the mode change standby flag is present (step C666; Y), the mode change timer is updated to -1 if the mode change timer is not 0 (step C667). If the mode change timer becomes 0 (step C668), the button The operation mode is changed (step C669), the mode change waiting flag is cleared (step C670), and the input result information storage process is ended. In this case, since the pressing operation is continued over the mode switching time, the button operation mode is switched.

  Although the operation in the operation reflection effect or the mode switching operation is the pressing operation of the effect operation unit 550, the operation may be performed by the touch operation on the touch panel 29. In this case, in the process related to the operation on the touch panel 29, the process is performed such that the operation mode as shown in FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 is obtained. In addition, although the volume change operation is performed by the touch operation of the touch panel 29, it may be performed by the press operation of a button different from that of the effect operation unit 550. In this case, an operation to increase the volume and an operation to decrease the volume can be determined. In addition to the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, a sensor for detecting the presence of an object in space may be provided, and the same processing as described above may be performed for an operation using this sensor.

  Next, the customer waiting state will be described. The game control device 100 transmits a customer waiting demo command to the effect control device 300 when there is no special view start memory at the end of the special view change display game and the next special view change display game can not be started. The effect control device 300 starts the customer waiting state based on the reception of the customer waiting demo command. In the customer waiting state, display of a customer waiting demonstration image and a specific effect to be described later are executed. That is, the waiting for customer demo command forms waiting information to be transmitted when the next game is not started continuously after the end of the game.

  In addition, there is no special drawing start memory at the end of the special drawing fluctuation display game, and it is a case where the next special drawing fluctuation display game can not be started, but the effect control device 300 can not receive the customer waiting demo command for some reason Is not waiting for customers, but is simply waiting for the start of the special view variation display game. In the following description, the customer waiting state and the start waiting state may be collectively referred to as a waiting state. Therefore, when there is no special drawing start memory at the end of the special drawing fluctuation display game and it is not possible to start the next special drawing fluctuation display game, transition to the standby state is made regardless of presence or absence of the customer waiting demo command. Become.

  FIG. 43 shows a demonstration for waiting for a customer while waiting for a customer. Here, a case will be described where there is no specific memory generated by the passage of the game ball of the specific gate 39, and the specific effect is not executed in the customer waiting state. When the variation display of the special view variation display game is finished and the stop time for displaying the result is reached, as shown in FIG. Then, if the special view start memory does not exist at the time when the stop time ends, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a customer waiting demo command.

  As shown in FIG. 43 (b), the state of displaying the result of the special view fluctuation display game is maintained for a predetermined period which is predetermined from the reception of the customer waiting demo command. Then, when a certain period of time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), a customer waiting demonstration image is started. While the customer waiting demonstration image is being displayed, the display of the storage display unit 83, the in-execution storage display unit 84, the special view variation display game display unit 85, the start storage number display unit 86 and the second decoration game display unit 88 is erased. The customer waiting demo image is displayed on the full screen.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined display time has elapsed since the display start of the customer waiting demonstration image, the customer waiting demonstration image ends, and the display returns to the display shown in FIG. Thereafter, the state of displaying the result of the previous special figure variation display game shown in FIG. 43 (b) for a predetermined period and the state of displaying the customer waiting demo image shown in FIG. 43 (c) for the display time are repeated. It has become. Furthermore, when a predetermined power saving mode transition time has elapsed since the reception of the customer waiting demo command, the power saving mode is entered. In this power saving mode, the volume and the brightness are set to minimum necessary values. As for the display content, the state in which FIGS. 43 (b) and (c) are repeated is continued.

  In the start standby state when the customer waiting demo command can not be received, the state of FIG. 43B is maintained without displaying the customer waiting demonstration image. Also, transition to the power saving mode is not performed. Therefore, the display mode becomes different between the customer waiting state and the start waiting state after a predetermined period of time in which the display of FIG. 43 (b) is displayed from the start of the standby state, and it becomes possible to distinguish both states. Further, both states can be determined by not shifting to the power saving mode. That is, the state shown in FIG. 43 (b) is in the first standby state started with the start of the standby state, and the display of the customer waiting demo image shown in FIG. 43 (c) or the power saving mode is the standby state. And a second standby state in which transition is made after the elapse of a predetermined period from the start of.

  In addition, since the function adjustable period starts with the reception of the customer waiting demo command, in the customer waiting state, the execution mode of the effects such as the volume and the brightness becomes adjustable. On the other hand, in the start standby state where the customer waiting demo command has not been received, the function adjustable period remains outside, and the execution mode of the effects such as the volume and the luminance becomes uncontrollable. Therefore, it is possible to distinguish between the customer waiting state and the start waiting state by performing the adjusting operation of the volume and the brightness even before the predetermined period for displaying in FIG. 43 (b) elapses from the start of the waiting state. Moreover, if it is not immediately after the start of the standby state, both states can be discriminated because the display of FIG. 43 (b) does not shift to the display of FIG. Even before the elapse of time, it is possible to distinguish between the customer waiting state and the start waiting state by performing the adjusting operation of the volume and the brightness. Therefore, it is possible to quickly determine the state of the gaming machine without waiting for a certain period.

  Next, the specific effect will be described. FIG. 44 shows an example of the specific effect. The specific effect is an effect executed when there is a specific memory in the customer waiting state. The specific storage is generated based on the game ball passing through the specific gate 39, and can store up to four specific storages. It is possible to execute one specific effect corresponding to one specific memory. The information of the stored specific storage is displayed on a specific storage display unit 49 provided at the lower left portion of the center case 40. In the specific storage display unit 49, storage displays corresponding to the specific storage and in one-to-one correspondence are displayed side by side in the order of storage, and FIG. 44 (a) shows that there are three specific storages. The memory display on the right end is a memory display corresponding to the specific memory stored first, and is shifted to the right each time it is digested.

  In addition, it may be made to display clearly that it is specific memory by character information etc. so that the display of specific memory display part 49 may not be confused with special figure starting memory of a special figure change display game. Further, the specific storage display unit 49 may be disposed at an inconspicuous position such as the periphery of the game area 32 so as not to be confused with the special view start storage of the special view variation display game. Further, the information of the specific storage may be displayed on the display device 41 without providing the specific storage display unit 49. In this case, the information of the specific memory may be displayed only in the customer waiting state so as not to be confused with the special figure start memory of the special figure variation display game.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (a), when the special figure variation display game is ended and the result is displayed, and the special figure start memory does not exist when the stop time of the special figure variation display game is ended. , The customer control demonstration command is transmitted from the game control device 100. The presentation control device 300 starts the customer waiting state by receiving the customer waiting demo command. Then, based on the existence of the specific memory in the customer waiting state, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), one specific memory is digested to start a specific effect. The display of the specific storage display unit 49 is updated as one specific storage is digested. The specific effect may be started immediately after the customer waiting state, or may be started after a predetermined time has passed since the customer waiting state.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (b), the specific effect is a game in which the identification information is variably displayed as in the decorative special-image variation display game, and the result is stopped and displayed. When executing this specific effect, the memory display unit 83 which is a display related to the decoration special figure variation display game, the in-execution storage display unit 84, the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 and the start memory number display unit 86 Clear the display of. However, the display of the second decoration game display unit 88 is continued to indicate that the special figure variation display game is not being executed. Further, the start memory number display unit 86 may be displayed to indicate that the special view start memory is zero.

  Then, at the center of the display area of the display device 41, a specific game display unit 601 for displaying a specific game which is a game in a specific effect is provided. Here, the specific game is displayed by variably displaying identification information in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas and then displaying the identification information in a stopped state. In addition, the identification information of the specific game and the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game are different from each other so that they can be distinguished from the execution of the decoration special figure variation display game.

  In addition, above the specific game display unit 601, a game display unit 602 is provided to indicate that the specific game is being executed. The game display unit 602 informs that the specific game is being executed and the contents thereof, so that it can be distinguished from the execution of the decorative special feature variable display game. The specific game being executed here is a game in which points are given according to the stop result of the identification information, and the game display unit 602 displays a “point acquisition game” indicating the contents thereof.

  Further, at the lower right of the specific game display unit 601, a possessed point display unit 603 for displaying the number of points currently possessed is provided. Note that the owned point display unit 603 can be displayed even during the execution of the specific game. With the points acquired, customization of effects in the game is possible, and so on, it is possible to obtain benefits on effects according to the points.

  Further, below the specific game display unit 601, an instruction display unit 604 is provided which performs a display prompting the generation of the special view start storage. The instruction display unit 604 displays, for example, "Please aim at the starting opening" to notify that there is no special drawing start memory and the special drawing variation display game can not be executed, and the specific game being displayed is displayed. It is shown that it is not a decoration special figure variation display game.

  In the specific game, the identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then the identification information is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 44C, and the result is displayed. Here, a result mode in which the bell symbols are aligned is derived, and 10 points are given according to the result mode. Thus, one specific effect is ended by deriving the result mode. Here, since a specific memory still exists, a new specific effect is started. In addition, when the specific memory does not exist, the display in the customer waiting state described in FIGS. 43 (b) and (c) is started.

  FIG. 45 shows the identification information of the specific game and the result mode. As identification information, there are six kinds of symbols of "7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry", "bell" and "replay", and corresponding points are given by arranging them. In addition, when the replay symbols are aligned, the variable display is started again without digesting the specific memory.

  As for the result and content of the specific game, random numbers are extracted and stored at the time of generation of specific storage as in the special view variable display game, and the random numbers are determined at the time of consumption of specific storage to determine the result and content. Also good. In this case, it is possible to perform the prefetching effect similar to that of the special view variable display game on the display device 41 or the specific storage display unit 49. In addition, the result or the content may be determined when the specific memory is stored regardless of the random number. In this case, the random number may not be stored when the specific storage occurs. Further, the result or content of the specific game may be determined in consideration of the situation at the start of the specific game. For example, the longer the time from the start of the wait for customer state, the more advantageous the result or the content for the player may be.

  FIG. 46 shows the case where the special view start memory is generated during the execution of the specific game and the special view variation display game is started. The special view variation display game is a game controlled by the game control apparatus 100, and is started when the special view start memory is generated regardless of whether or not the specific game is executed. For this reason, a special figure variation display game may be started during execution of a specific game. In this case, the effect control device 300 ends the specific game and executes the decorative special view variable display game corresponding to the special view variable display game.

  As described above, when the special view variation display game is started during the execution of the specific game, a switching effect for switching the game to be displayed is set (see FIG. 26). 46 and 47 show an example of the effect for switching.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), a switching effect for temporarily displaying the result of the decoration special figure variation display game of the previous time is set, and the special figure start memory generated in the memory display portion 83 or the start memory number display portion 86 Is displayed, and then the decorative feature variation display game is started as shown in FIG. 46 (d). In this way, it is possible not to confuse the specific game with the decorative feature variation display game. In addition, in the specific game which has been forcibly ended, the player is not lost by giving one specific memory since the result is not derived. Of course, the display of FIG. 46 (b) may be switched from the display of FIG. 46 (a) to the display of (d) without being pinched. In addition, specific memory may not be provided.

  In addition, after the effect for switching to display the specific game and the decoration special figure variation display game so as to overlap as shown in FIG. 46 (c), the decoration special figure variation display game as shown in FIG. 46 (d) It is also possible to shift to display. In the state shown in FIG. 46C, the second decoration game display unit 88 performs variable display to indicate that the special view variable display game is being executed.

  Further, from the state where the specific game is being executed as shown in FIG. 47 (a), the execution time of the scheduled specific game is shortened as the special view start memory is generated as shown in FIG. 47 (b). After the effect for switching for deriving the result of the specific game being executed is performed, the display of the decoration special figure variation display game may be performed as shown in FIG. 47 (d). In this case, since the specific game derives the result and ends, the specific memory may not be provided but may be provided. Further, since the special figure variation display game is started at the time of FIG. 47 (b), the variation display may be performed on the second decoration game display unit 88. Furthermore, since the special view start memory is generated and the special view variable display game is started, the instruction display unit 604 may not be displayed to perform a display for prompting the generation of the special view start memory. Also, after the display of FIG. 47 (b) is followed by the display of the result of the previous decorative special view variable display game shown in FIG. 46 (b), the display of the decorative special view fluctuation display game shown in FIG. 47 (d) You may do it.

  Also, the specific game may be executed as scheduled without shortening. For example, as shown in FIG. 47, while the display of the specific game is continued, the variable display is performed on the second decoration game display unit 88. In this case, the instruction display unit 604 may not be displayed to perform a display for prompting the generation of the special view start storage. Then, the display of the result mode shown in FIG. 47 (b) is performed based on the end of the specific game, and the display of the decoration special view variable display game is performed as shown in FIG. 47 (d).

  In this case, when the scheduled end timing of the decoration special figure variation display game is earlier than the scheduled termination time of the specific game, the specific game display unit 601 is temporarily displayed to display the result of the decoration special figure variation display game. Instead of this, the decoration special figure variation display game display section 85 may be displayed, or the result of the decoration special figure variation display game may be displayed only in the second decoration game display section 88. Alternatively, the specific game may be ended prior to the scheduled end time of the decorative special figure variation display game, and result display as shown in FIG. 47 (b) may be performed.

  Although the display of FIG. 47 (c) is a state in which the decoration special view variable display game and the specific game are displayed in parallel, two games may be displayed more clearly. For example, the display area may be divided, and information on the decorative feature variation display game and the special feature start storage may be displayed on one of the regions, and a specific game may be displayed on the other region. Also, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), two games may be executed in parallel while being overlapped.

  FIG. 48 shows an example of the execution mode when entering the customer waiting state. In this example, first, the special figure variation display game is being displayed in a variable manner without the special figure start memory. In response to this, variable display is performed on the special view display (special view 1 display 51 or special view 2 display 52) of the batch display device 50. In addition, the variation display is performed also in the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 and the second decoration game display unit 88. During the variable display of the special view variable display game, it is within the function adjustable period in which the volume and the brightness can be adjusted. Also, no specific effect has been performed. The specific memory number is 2, and after the game ball passes through the specific gate 39, the specific memory is added to 3 (t151).

  When the variation time of the special figure variation display game ends and the stop time for displaying the result is reached (t 152), the special figure display, the special figure variation display game display unit 85 and the second decoration game display unit 88 perform variation display Exit and display the result. In addition, with the end of the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game, the function adjustable period ends and the volume and the luminance can not be adjusted. By thus ending the function adjustable period with the start of the stop time, it is prevented that the adjustment screen of the volume and the brightness is displayed on the display device 41 while displaying the stop result of the decorative feature variation display game. To ensure that the results are not impeded.

  Here, the special view start memory is not generated, and the guest control demonstration command is transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 with the end of the stop time (t153). The effect control device 300 starts the customer waiting state in response to the reception of the customer waiting demo command. Also, with the reception of the customer waiting demo command, the function adjustable period is started to allow adjustment of the volume and brightness. In addition, when the starting memory exists, the customer waiting demo command is not transmitted, the special figure fluctuation display game is started at this timing, the command of the special figure fluctuation display game is transmitted, and the function adjustable period is based on this. It is started and the volume and the brightness can be adjusted. In addition, when the customer waiting demo command can not be received, the start waiting state is set and the function adjustable period is not started, so the volume and the brightness can not be adjusted.

  The specific effect based on the specific memory is started with the start of the customer waiting state (t153). Along with this, the specific memory number is subtracted to be 2. After that, the game ball passes through the specific gate 39, and the specific memory is added up to 3 (t154). Then, when the execution time scheduled from the start of the specific effect has passed, the specific effect ends (t155), and a new specific effect is started based on the specific storage (t156). Along with this, the specific memory number is subtracted to be 2.

  A special figure start memory is generated during execution of this specific effect (t157), and a special figure fluctuation display game is started based on the special figure start memory (t158). In the special view display, the change display is started with the start of the special view change display game. In addition, with the start of the special figure variation display game, variation control including information of the special figure variation display game is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300.

  In the decoration special view variation display game display unit 85 and the second decoration game display unit 88, the variation display is not immediately started, and the variation is performed from the timing (t159) when the switching effect as shown in FIG. It is designed to start the display. In addition, the specific effect ends with the start of the special figure variation display game (t159). Here, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the result of the specific effect is ended without being derived, and the specific storage is added at this timing.

  In addition, the timing of the change start in the special view display is always at the start of the special view change display game, but the change start timing or the specific effect of the decoration special view change display game display unit 85 and the second decoration game display unit 88 The end timing of the change is different depending on which of the display modes shown in FIG. 46 and FIG. For example, in the case of the display mode shown in FIG. 46C, the variation start timing of the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 and the second decoration game display unit 88 is the start time of the special figure variation display game (t158) It becomes. Further, the end timing of the specific effect is the end timing (t159) of the effect for switching.

  When the effect for switching shown in FIG. 46 (c) or FIG. 47 is performed, since the end timing of the specific effect is after the start of the special view change display game, the specific effect and the special view change display game are executed overlappingly. The Rukoto. Further, in these effect for switching, the effect in the customer waiting state is continued as a part of the effect of the special view variable display game. As described above, part or all of the effect in the customer waiting state is continued as a part of the effect of the special view change display game, so that the feeling of discomfort from the effect of the customer waiting state to the special view change display game It becomes possible to switch without.

  In addition, when continuing the presentation in a customer waiting state as a part of presentation of a special figure change display game, it is not restricted to the case where specific presentation is performed as mentioned above. For example, as shown in FIG. 49 (a), a state in which the result of the decoration special figure variation display game is stopped and displayed, or in the state where a customer waiting demo image is displayed as shown in FIG. 49 (b) The display 620 may be continued as part of the effect of the special view variable display game as shown in FIG. 49 (c) or (d). Further, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), the effect may be a mere effect of a special figure change display game, or as shown in FIG. 49 (d), it may be a advance effect of a special figure change display game.

  In addition, when performing continuous rendition which performs rendition continuously over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games, it is necessary to start from a state where there are a plurality of start memories, but the rendition of the customer waiting state is the first stage By performing the second stage effect in the special image variation display game started from the customer waiting state as an effect, it is possible to execute an effect equivalent to the continuous effect even when there is no plurality of start memories Become.

  That is, when the special figure variation display game is started from the customer waiting state, part or all of the effects in the customer waiting state can be executed as the special figure variation display game. In addition, the effect in the customer waiting state and the effect of the special view fluctuation display game started from the customer waiting state are related, and it is possible to execute continuous effects in the customer waiting state and the special view fluctuation display game It becomes.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 48, the function adjustable period is started upon receipt of the customer waiting demo command, so that the volume and brightness can not be adjusted even though the special figure variation display game is not executed. Can confirm that the demo command for waiting for customers has been dropped. Also, if the customer waiting demo command is not received, the specific effect is not executed even if there is a specific memory, the customer waiting demo image is not displayed, and the transition to the power saving mode is not performed. It becomes possible to surely grasp the drop of the customer waiting demo command.

  In addition, although the volume and brightness can not be adjusted although the special view variation display game is not executed, when the display of the customer waiting demo image or the transition to the power saving mode is performed, the customer waiting demo command is normal. However, it can be confirmed that the failure has occurred due to other reasons. That is, the state of the gaming machine can be grasped from the availability of the operation and the display mode. In recent years, the number of attendants at game arcades has decreased due to the introduction of each machine counter, etc., and it is possible to reduce the burden on the attendants by making it possible to quickly identify the state of failure of the gaming machine.

  The start and end timings of the function adjustable period can be set arbitrarily. For example, the effect control device 300 may be able to confirm the rotation operation of the operation unit 24 or the detection signal from the touch sensor provided in the operation unit 24 and start or end the function adjustable period on the basis of these. . Also, the function adjustable period may be started or ended upon receipt of a specific command. Further, during the variable display, the function adjustable period may be outside, and the stop time may be the function adjustable period. Also, the function adjustable period may be from the start of the variable display to a predetermined timing during the variable display.

  Also, the function adjustable period may be set in accordance with the progress of the special game variation display game. For example, in order to ensure visibility of reach effect in the reach state, a period in the reach state may be outside the function adjustable period. In addition, the operation reflection period in which the effect can be changed based on the operation of the effect operation unit 550 may be outside the function adjustable period. Furthermore, the predetermined period before the start of the operation reflection period or the predetermined period after the end of the operation reflection period may be outside the function adjustable period. In these periods, there is a possibility that the operation for the operation reflection effect and the operation for adjusting the function may be mixed, so that the unintended operation can be prevented by setting the function adjustable period. Further, a period during which menu display is available only in a customer waiting state such as browsing of a big hit history may be made outside the function adjustable period. That is, the function adjustable period may be started or ended according to the state of the game.

  In addition, when the volume and brightness etc are adjusted in the function adjustable period, the adjustment screen for showing these states is displayed on the display device 41, so the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is stopped and displayed. Although the adjustment screen is not displayed as being outside the function adjustable period in a period or a reach state, etc., if the adjustment screen does not reduce the visibility of the display regarding the game, the function is possible even in these periods. It may be within the adjustable period.

  In this case, for example, in a period in which the result of the special view variation display game is stopped and displayed, the adjustment screen is displayed at a position not overlapping the result display area. In addition, when in the reach state, the adjustment screen is displayed at a position not overlapping the display region of the reach effect. When the reach effect is displayed on the entire screen, the adjustment screen is displayed in the area where the display with low importance is performed in the effect. In addition, if these periods start while the adjustment screen is displayed, the adjustment screen is moved. For example, when the adjustment screen that has started to be displayed during the variable display is continuously displayed even during the stop display, the adjustment screen is moved to a position not overlapping the result display area with the start of the stop display. In addition, although the adjustment of the volume, the brightness, and the like is possible in these periods, the adjustment screen may not be displayed to prevent a decrease in the visibility of necessary information.

  In addition to the above period, the position of the adjustment screen may be determined according to the content of the other display, or the position of the adjustment screen may be moved according to the transition of the content of the other display. good. Further, it may be determined whether or not the adjustment screen is to be displayed on the front side of the other displays in accordance with the degree of importance of the other display overlapping with the adjustment screen.

  From the above, in the gaming machine, the game in which the identification information is variably displayed is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the gaming machine generates a state advantageous to the player. Display device 41 capable of displaying the display related to the object, effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display of the display device 41, and operation means (effect operation unit 550) operable by the player, The control means is switchable between a state in which the output mode of the effect in the game can be adjusted and a state in which the output mode can not be adjusted based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the operation means in the state in which the output mode of the effect is adjustable The output mode of the effect can be adjusted in accordance with the operation of, and when the output mode of the effect is adjusted by the operation means, an adjustment screen indicating the state of the output mode of the effect is displayed on the display device 41 Configured urchin, in a period for displaying the results of the game in the game, and it has to be an adjustment is not possible states of the effect of the output mode. Therefore, the fall of the visibility of required information can be prevented.

  Further, the effect control means is configured to be in a state in which adjustment of the output mode of the effect is impossible in a period in which a predetermined effect is executed in the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the decrease in the visibility of the required display.

  Further, the effect control means displays the adjustment screen indicating the state of the output mode of the effect so as not to overlap with the display of the result of the game in a period in which the result of the game is displayed in the game. . Further, in a period in which a predetermined effect is executed in the game, the adjustment screen indicating the state of the output mode of the effect is displayed so as not to overlap with the display of the result of the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the decrease in the visibility of the required display.

[Customer waiting demo setting process]
In order to perform the process in the customer waiting state as described above, the process shown in FIG. 50 is performed in the customer waiting demo setting process (step C268) in the one-shot system command process shown in FIG. In the customer waiting demo setting process, first, customer waiting scenario data is set (step C701). The customer waiting scenario data displays the result of the previous special feature variation display game for a predetermined period as shown in FIG. 43 (b), and displays the customer waiting demonstration image shown in FIG. 43 (c) for the display time It is scenario data that repeats the state of

  Next, the P machine state is set while waiting for a customer (step C702), and an initial value is set in the power saving mode transition timer (step C703). Then, the function adjustable period is started (step C704), and the customer waiting demo setting process is ended. Thereby, adjustment of the output aspect of effects such as volume and luminance becomes possible with the start of the customer waiting state. It should be noted that, in the start standby state in which transition is made when the customer waiting demo command can not be received, the customer waiting demonstration setting process is not performed, and the function adjustable period is ended along with the start of the stop time of the special view variation display game. Since it will be in the state as it is, it will be in the state which can not adjust the output aspect of an effect.

[Waiting for customers]
FIG. 51 shows customer waiting processing (step C20) in the main processing shown in FIG. In this customer waiting process, first, it is determined whether the P machine state is waiting for a customer (step C711), and if not waiting for a customer (step C711; N), the process proceeds to step C718. If the customer is waiting (step C711; Y), it is determined whether there is a power saving mode flag (step C712).

  If there is a power saving mode flag (step C712; Y), that is, if it is in the power saving mode, the process proceeds to step C717. If the power saving mode flag is not present (step C712; N), the power saving mode transition timer is not zero and it is updated by one (step C713), and it is determined whether the power saving mode transition timer is zero (step C714). .

  If the power saving mode transition timer is not 0 (step C714; N), that is, if the power saving mode transition time has not elapsed from the reception of the customer waiting demo command, the process proceeds to step C717. If the power saving mode transition timer is 0 (step C714; Y), that is, if the power saving mode transition time has elapsed since the reception of the customer waiting demo command, the power saving mode is entered (step C715) and the power saving mode flag is After setting (step C716), the process proceeds to step C717.

  Next, a specific effect control process of performing control relating to the execution of the specific effect is performed (step C717), and it is determined whether there is a detection at the specific gate (step C718). If there is no detection at the specific gate (step C718; N), the customer waiting process is ended. Also, if there is detection at the specific gate (step C 718; Y), the specific storage is updated by +1 (step C 720) if the specific storage is not the upper limit (step C 719; N) and the customer waiting process is ended. Do.

  Although a dedicated specific gate 39 for generating the specific memory is provided here, the specific memory may be generated based on winning of the start winning hole 36 or the like. Further, for example, as in the case of winning on the special variation winning device 38 in a small hit, the specific memory may be generated based on the winning in a predetermined gaming state.

[Specific effect control process]
FIG. 52 shows the specific effect control process (step C717) in the customer waiting process shown in FIG. In this specific effect control process, first, it is determined whether or not a specific effect is being executed (step C731). If the specific effect is not being executed (step C731; N), the process moves to step C734. When the specific effect is being executed (step C731; Y), if the specific effect timer for managing the execution time of the specific effect is not 0, -1 is updated (step C732), and the specific effect timer is 0. It is determined (step C733).

  Then, when the specific effect timer is not 0 (step C733; N), the specific effect control process ends. If the specific effect timer is 0 (step C733; Y), it is determined whether there is a specific memory (step C734). If there is no specific storage (step C734; N), it is determined whether customer waiting scenario data has been set (step C735).

  If the customer waiting scenario data has not been set (step C735; N), the customer waiting scenario data is set (step C736), and the specific effect control process is ended. In this case, it is the timing when the specific effect is finished without the specific memory, and the customer waiting scenario data is set to start the customer waiting demonstration effect. When the customer waiting scenario data is already set (step C735; Y), the specific effect control process is ended. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration effect is being executed continuously, not at the timing when the specific effect ends.

  On the other hand, when there is a specific memory (step C734; Y), scenario data for specific effect corresponding to the specific memory to be digested is set (step C737). Then, the time value corresponding to the set specific effect is set in the specific effect timer (step C738), the specific memory is updated by -1 (step C739), and the specific effect control process is ended. Thereby, a new specific effect corresponding to the specific memory is started.

  In addition, the information of the specific memory and the specific effect may be displayed on a display device other than the display device 41 so as not to be confused with the special figure change display game or the special figure start memory of the special figure change display game. . Also, the specific effect may be forcibly terminated based on the operation of the effect operation unit 550. In this case, the process may be ended without deriving the result, or the process may be ended after deriving the result. Further, based on the operation of the effect operation unit 550, it may be set in advance not to execute the specific effect.

  Also, in order to prevent the specific effect from being executed when the player ends the game or leaves the game temporarily, the specific effect is performed by monitoring the presence of the player and only when the player is present. Also good. For example, the effect control device 300 can check the rotation operation of the operation unit 24 and the detection signal from the touch sensor provided in the operation unit 24 so that the presence or absence of the player can be detected. In addition, when the specific effect is started for the first time after the start of the customer waiting state, a display for confirming whether the specific effect is to be performed is displayed to the player, and the intention of the specific effect can be confirmed by the operation of the effect operation unit 550 or the like. The specific effect may be started when it occurs.

  Further, although the specific effect is performed in the customer waiting state in which the special image variation display game is not executed, the specific effect may be performed in other cases. For example, when the common drawing variation display game is ended in the absence of the common drawing start memory in the time saving state, or the common drawing hit state (the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is open) is ended in the absence of the common drawing start memory. In some cases, a specific effect may be performed.

  In addition, the specific effect may be executed even in a state other than the customer waiting state. For example, the special effect may be executed in parallel with the special figure fluctuation display game while the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed, or the special effect may be executed in the special game state. In particular, in the gaming machine where the special view start memory occurs continuously, there are few opportunities to be in the customer waiting state, so if the customer waiting state has not occurred for a certain period of time, the specific effect is not in the customer waiting state. May be performed.

  Although the specific effect is a specific game in which points are given according to the result, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, rendering benefits other than points, such as an increase in the number of characters appearing according to the result and the display of bonus images, may be provided. In addition, without performing a game such as a specific game, a benefit on presentation may be provided corresponding to the specific memory.

  Further, the game may be described as the specific effect instead of the game such as the specific game. FIG. 53 shows an example of display in the case of performing game explanation as a specific effect. As shown in FIG. 53 (a), when the special figure variation display game is ended and the result is displayed, and the special figure start memory does not exist when the stop time of the special figure variation display game is ended. , The customer control demonstration command is transmitted from the game control device 100. Further, three specific memories exist here, and the specific memory display unit 49 displays that effect.

  The presentation control device 300 starts the customer waiting state by receiving the customer waiting demo command. Then, based on the existence of the specific memory in the customer waiting state, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), one specific memory is digested to start a specific effect. The display of the specific storage display unit 49 is updated as one specific storage is digested. The specific effect may be started immediately after the customer waiting state, or may be started after a predetermined time has elapsed since the customer waiting state.

  As shown in FIG. 53 (b), in the specific effect, an explanation display 605 for explaining the game is displayed. Here, it is explained that there is a high possibility that a special result will be obtained when red display is made on the storage display unit 83 and the in-execution storage display unit 84 in the explanation display 605. The instruction display 605 ends after being displayed for a predetermined time. Here, since the specific memory exists, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), the specific memory is digested and a new explanation display 605 is started.

  In the explanatory display shown in FIG. 53C, a demonstration image of the SP3 reach is displayed, and it is explained that there is a high possibility that a special result will be obtained if this reach is developed. In addition, although it is possible to end also halfway concerning game explanation with the operation of production operation section 550, when it is seen to the end without making the end on the way, it is possible to offer the profit for presentation such as grant of point good. Here, 10 points are given before shifting to FIG. 53 (c) because the game explanation of FIG. 53 (b) is not ended halfway.

  FIG. 54 shows a case where the special view start memory is generated during the execution of the specific effect for explaining the game and the special view variation display game is started. As shown in FIG. 54 (a), when the special view start memory is generated and the special view variation display game is started while the game explanation is performed as the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), the decoration is displayed. It shifts to the display of the special figure variation display game. In this case, the explanation display 605 is continued until the scheduled predetermined time has elapsed. At this time, the explanation display 605 may be moved to a position which does not disturb the visual recognition of the display of the information necessary for the game such as the display of the decorative special view variation display game.

  The instruction display 605 may be ended with the start of the special view variation display game. Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), a switching effect may be set to temporarily display the result of the previous decoration special figure variation display game. Further, when the explanation display 605 including the demonstration image as shown in FIG. 53C is performed as the explanation display 605, the decoration special drawing is displayed on the second decoration game display unit 88 until the end of the demonstration image. It is also possible to display only the variable display game.

  Further, as a specific effect, a notice may be given not to a game such as a specific game but to a special figure variation display game to be executed next. FIG. 55 shows an example of the case of giving a notice. As shown in FIG. 55 (a), in the game control apparatus 100, a fluctuation pattern to be selected in advance is determined in accordance with the number of games from the end of the special game state. That is, the number of games from the end of the special gaming state is counted, and when the number of games reaches a predetermined number, a table capable of selecting only a predetermined variation pattern is used, and predetermined regardless of the value of the variation pattern random number Let the selected fluctuation pattern be selected. For example, in the 150th special map variation display game after the end of the special game state, it always becomes the SP1 reach.

  Further, even in the effect control device 300, the number of games from the end of the special gaming state is counted, and as shown in FIG. 55, when the specific effect is executed before the predetermined variation pattern becomes the number of selected games. In the specific effect, the player gives an advance notice of the fluctuation pattern.

  The advance notice can be made in stages according to the progress of the specific effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 55 (b) in the first specific effect, the notice is not notified clearly until reaching the reach, and in the second specific effect following this, as shown in FIG. 55 (c). Report that it will be reach. Further, in the third specific effect following this, it is informed that it is the SP reach as shown in FIG. 55 (d). By thus setting the notification in stages, it is possible to provide the player with more advantageous information as the period in which the special view start memory does not occur is longer, and to suppress the dissatisfaction that the special view start memory does not occur. Can.

  55 (b) to (d) show an example in which the special view variation display game based on the special view start memory to be generated next has a predetermined variation pattern, but it occurs two or more ahead. If the special view variation display game based on the special view start memory to be displayed has a predetermined variation pattern, that effect may be notified.

  From the above, in the gaming machine, the game in which the identification information is variably displayed is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the gaming machine generates a state advantageous to the player. The effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect of the effect, the effect control means can store the specific memory which becomes the right to execute the specific effect based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and continuously after the game is over When the next game is not started, when there is a specific memory, the specific effect is performed based on the specific memory. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced even in the state where the starting memory does not exist.

  In addition, the game area 32 where the game ball can flow down is provided with a detection unit (specific gate 39) capable of detecting the game ball, and the effect control means establishes predetermined conditions based on the detection unit detecting the game ball. As a specific memory is generated. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced even in the state where the starting memory does not exist.

  The game control means (game control device 100) which controls the game generally, the game control means is the start memory means which can store the start memory which becomes the right to execute the game based on the establishment of the start condition up to a predetermined upper limit number. The game control apparatus 100 is provided, and if there is no start memory after the end of the game, the waiting information (customer waiting demo command) is transmitted to the effect control means after the game is over, and the effect control means is the waiting information In the case where a specific memory exists, the specific effect is performed based on the specific memory. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced even in the state where the starting memory does not exist. Also, it can be easily confirmed that the standby information has been received.

  A game in which identification information is variably displayed based on the establishment of the start condition is executed, and in the gaming machine which generates an advantageous state for the player when the result of the game is a special result, the game is controlled in an integrated manner. Game control means (game control device 100), effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect of the game based on the information from the game control means, and operation means (effect operation unit 550) operable by the player And the game control means transmits standby information (customer wait demo command) to the effect control means after the game is over when the next game is not started continuously after the game is over, and the effect control means Is capable of adjusting the output mode of the effect according to the operation of the operation means, and is switchable between a state in which the output mode of the effect can be adjusted and a state in which the output mode can not be adjusted. Transition to the standby state to wait for the start of the next game regardless of the reception of the standby information from when the next game is started, and the wait information is received after the end of the game that is the trigger for the start of the standby state If yes, it is possible to adjust the output mode of the effect in the standby state, and if the standby information is not received after the end of the game that triggers the start of the standby state, the output of the effect in the standby state This means that adjustment of the aspect is impossible. Therefore, the presence or absence of reception of the standby information can be determined based on whether or not the output mode of the effect can be adjusted, and the status of the gaming machine can be easily grasped.

  In addition, the effect control means starts the first standby state with the start of the standby state, and can distinguish that it is different from the first standby state from the outside of the gaming machine after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the standby state. (2) It is configured to shift to the standby state, and when the standby information is received after the end of the game which triggers the start of the standby state, the transition to the second standby state is made after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the standby state. If the standby information is not received after the end of the game that triggers the start of the standby state, the second standby state is not transitioned even if a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the standby state. Therefore, the presence or absence of reception of the standby information can be determined by the presence or absence of the transition to the second standby state, and the state of the gaming machine can be easily grasped.

  Next, a display mode of effects on the display device 41 will be described. In the display device 41, various displays such as display of information on starting memory and display of a decorative special view variable display game, background display and effect display according to the progress of the game are performed. Information on starting memory and decoration special view variation display game is displayed to be superimposed on the front side of the background display and the effect display so that the player can always check it, but by overlapping with the background display and the effect display May decrease. Therefore, in order to always be able to clearly and clearly see the information on the special view start memory and the predetermined specific display such as the decorative special view variation display game, the specific area surrounding these is provided to enhance the visibility .

  FIG. 56 (a) shows an example of the display mode during execution of the special figure variation display game. The effect display according to the progress of the background display or the special view variation display game can be displayed in the effect display area shown by hatching in the drawing. A memory display unit 83, a start memory number display unit 86, an in-execution memory display unit 84, a special feature variation display game display unit 85, and a second decoration game display unit 88 are provided so as to overlap the front side of the effect display area.

  Among them, the storage display unit 83, the start storage number display unit 86, the in-execution storage display unit 84, and the second decoration game display unit 88, a specific area 610 indicated by hatching in the figure so as to surround information displayed by them. Is provided. The background display and the effect display are not displayed in the specific area 610, and the visibility of the information is prevented from being lowered by the background display and the effect display. In addition, although the specific area 610 is not provided about the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85, the identification information displayed here is sufficiently large, and the visibility is ensured even if it overlaps with the background display and the effect display. The specific area 610 is not provided because it can be done. Of course, the specific area 610 may be provided.

  Further, the color of the specific display and the color of the specific area 610 are different colors in each display unit, and the visibility of the specific display arranged in the specific area 610 is ensured. For a specific display color, for example, when a plurality of types of displays are included in the specific display that can be displayed like identification information that makes a specific display in the second decorative game display unit 88, all the colors of each display are specified display And the color of When a plurality of colors are included in one display, such as identification information, for each display color at this time, the color with the largest area occupied in the display is the color of the display. Then, the color of the specific area 610 is different from the color of the specific display determined in this way.

  For example, the identification information for specific display in the second decoration game display unit 88 includes a red odd pattern and a blue normal pattern, and the color of the specific area 610 is green, which is a color other than red and blue, By setting it as black or white, the visibility of the specific display can be secured.

  If such a color relationship is defined in a pure color hue ring, a color in a range excluding at least the range of +30 degrees to -30 degrees from the color of the specific display in the hue ring is the color of the specific region 610, preferably the specific display The color excepting the range of +60 degrees to -60 degrees from the color of is designated as the color of the specific area 610. In particular, if the color of the specific area 610 is a complementary color of the color of the specific display, high visibility can be ensured. Alternatively, one of the specific area 610 and the specific display may be colored, and the other may be white, black, or gray.

  If it is defined using the HLS color space which is one of the color spaces which define a color in three dimensions, the visibility will be set if the other is set on the basis of the value of the color of the specific display and the color of the specific area Can be secured. An example of the setting range of a preferable value is shown below.

  When the S value is in the range of 60 to 100 and the L value is in the range of 20 to 70 for one color value, the H value of the other color is at least +30 to -30 from the H value of one color It is outside, preferably outside the range of +60 to -60 from the color of the specific indication. When the S value is in the range of 15 to 60 and the L value is in the range of 30 to 60 for one color value, the H value of the other color is at least +60 to −60 from the H value of one color. The H value of one color is preferably out of the range of +100 to -100. When the S value is in the range of 15 or less and the L value is in the range of 35 or less for one of the color values, the L value of the other color is in the range of 65 or more.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 56 (b), in order to visually display the change in the remaining time of the operation reflection period, the operation reflection period display is a time bar in which the portion displayed in a specific color decreases with the passage of time. In 93, a specific area 610 surrounding the operation reflection period display 93 may be set. In the operation reflection period display 93, the maximum value of the operation reflection period is indicated by the first area 611, and the current value is indicated by the ratio of the second area 612 to the first area 611. In the drawing, the second area 612 is an area shown by hatching, and the first area 611 is an area obtained by combining the second area 612 shown by hatching and the area shown in white. Then, a specific area 610 indicated by hatching is provided so as to surround the first area 611. The visibility of the operation reflection period display 93 can be enhanced by setting the first area 611, the second area 612, and the specific area 610 to different colors.

  If the color relationship of each region is defined in a pure color hue ring, the colors of each region are separated from each other by 30 degrees or more in the color hue ring. Also, one area may be achromatic in white, black or gray, or only one area may be chromatic, and the remaining two areas may be achromatic in different colors.

  When defined using the HLS color space, which is one of color spaces that three-dimensionally define colors, the S value is in the range of 60 to 100 for each region, and the L value is in the range of 20 to 70. The H values are separated by at least 30 or more, preferably 60 or more. When the S value is in the range of 15 to 60 and the L value is in the range of 30 to 60 for each region, the H values are separated by at least 60 or more, preferably 100 or more.

  In FIG. 56 (b), the display showing the time value is taken as an example, but it may be a display for showing the value regarding the game other than the time, such as the number of points and the height of the expectation. That is, if it is a value display for showing the value regarding a game, it can display similarly. Also in this case, the maximum value of the values is indicated by the first area 611, and the current value is indicated by the second area 612, which indicates the ratio to the first area 611.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 56C, a second specific area 613 may be provided so as to surround the specific area 610, and the visibility of the specific display may be further enhanced by securing the visibility of the specific area 610. . In this case, the relationship between the specific display and the color of the specific region 610 and the relationship between the color of the specific region 610 and the second specific region 613 are the same as the relationship between the specific display and the color of the specific region 610 in FIG. Do. The color of the specific display and the second specific area 613 may be the same color or different colors because the specific area 610 is sandwiched.

  The specific area 610 may be always provided, or may be displayed only during a predetermined period. The predetermined period is, for example, a period in which the result of the special view variation display game is stopped and displayed. In this period, the result is also stopped and displayed for the decorative feature variation display game, but the display of the result is important information for the player, and the specific area 610 is provided so that the visibility of the result is not reduced.

  In addition, a predetermined period in which the specific area 610 is provided may be a period in which an effect to be executed independently is performed regardless of the progress of the special view variation display game. With regard to the effects that are related to the progress of the special view variation display game, it is possible to set in advance the display content of the effects so that the visibility of the specific display does not decrease for the effects. For example, when the identification information stops, it can be set in advance so as not to perform the effect display such that the visibility of the identification information is lowered in the portion displaying the identification information. In addition, when the result is displayed, the effect is completed, and in many cases, the effect that the visibility of the result is reduced is not performed.

  However, in the case of the effect to be executed regardless of the progress of the special view variation display game, since the above consideration is not made, for example, the effect that the visibility of the identification information is lowered in the portion displaying the identification information There is a possibility that the display will be performed. Therefore, by setting a predetermined period for providing the specific area 610 as a period in which effects are performed regardless of the progress of the special view variation display game, it is possible to identify the effect display at any timing. It is possible to prevent the decline in the visibility of information. In addition, the above two conditions may be combined to be a period in which an effect to be executed regardless of the progress of the special view variable display game is performed in the period in which the result of the special view change display game is stopped and displayed. Further, the predetermined period may be a period in which the effect display for reducing the visibility of the specific display is displayed in the portion where the specific display is displayed regardless of the type of the effect.

  Further, although the specific display is the information on the special drawing start memory and the decoration special drawing variation display game, it may be other than this. For example, an abnormality notification display 616 for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality as shown in FIG. 57 (a), or a notice display for suggesting or notifying the prefetch result of the special view variation display game under execution or the special view start memory It may be a specific display. Further, as shown in FIG. 57 (b), when the recommended launch direction is changed due to the change of the gaming state, the launch direction indication display 617 displayed to indicate the launch direction and the recommended launch direction A specific area 610 may be set around the launch direction warning display displayed when the launch of the game ball in the different direction is detected as the specific display. Further, as shown in FIG. 57 (c), a specific area 610 may be set around the notice effect 618 as a specific display. In addition, the second specific region 613 may or may not be provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 57 (d) to (g), the color of the specific area 610 may be changed according to the contents of the specific display. For example, in FIG. 57, the display on the second decoration game display unit 88 is taken as an example, FIG. 57 (d) is in a variable display, FIG. 57 (e) is in reach, and FIG. FIG. 57 (g) shows the hit result. The color of the specific area 610 in these displays is different. Note that the colors that can be used as the colors of the specific area 610 are all different from the specific display.

  As described above, by making the colors of the specific area 610 and the second specific area 613 different according to the contents of the specific display, the contents of the specific display can be easily grasped. In particular, the identification information is difficult to see in a small display such as the second decoration game display unit 88, but the display content can be seen at a glance by making it possible to discriminate the display content by the color of the specific area 610 or the second specific area 613. You will be able to understand

  Such a display method can be applied to other than the second decoration game display unit 88. For example, in the case of the storage display unit 83 or the start memory number display unit 86, the color of the specific area 610 may be made different depending on the content of the advance notice effect, or the color of the specific area 610 may be made different depending on the start memory number. Also good. In the case of the in-execution storage display unit 84, the color of the specific area 610 may be made different depending on the content indicated by the in-execution storage display. Further, in the case of the abnormality notification display 616, the color of the specific area 610 is made to differ depending on the degree of importance of the content of the abnormality. Further, in the case of the notice effect 618, the color of the specific area 610 is made to differ depending on the degree of importance or reliability of the notice.

  In addition, although the specific area 610 is an area clearly separated from the background or the like, the specific area 610 may be set so that the display around the specific display has a color different from that of the specific display. It is not necessary for the peripheral edge of the to be clearly divided. For example, it may be a gradation display in which the color gradually changes toward the periphery. In this case, with regard to the color of the predetermined range close to the specific display, the visibility of the specific display is ensured by giving the difference between the specific display color and the color as described above. Further, the specific area 610 and the second specific area 613 are not limited to single colors, and may have a plurality of colors and patterns.

  Further, background display may be displayed in the specific area 610 without displaying effect display. In this case, in the effect display displayed on the front side of the background display, it is possible to form the specific area 610 by displaying a hole in the part of the specific area 610.

  In addition, the value display is not limited to the one displayed in the first area 611 and the second area 612 as shown in FIG. 56 (b). For example, as shown in FIG. 57 (h), the character 630 remains. By eating the remaining value display 631 indicating the remainder of the value such as the length of time, the remaining value display 631 may be displayed so as to decrease as the value decreases. That is, by the effect display such as the character 630 acting on the remaining value display 631, the remaining value display 631 may be displayed so as to decrease as the value decreases.

  From the above, in the gaming machine, the game in which the identification information is variably displayed is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the gaming machine generates a state advantageous to the player. And the effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display on the display device 41, wherein the effect control means displays a specific display which is a predetermined specific display When doing this, the specific area 610 is set so as to surround the specific display, and the effect concerning the game is not displayed in the specific area 610. Therefore, the visibility of the specific display can be enhanced.

  Further, the effect control means sets the second specific area 613 so as to surround the specific area 610, and makes the display color of the specific display and the display color of the specific area 610 different display colors. The display color and the display color of the second specific area 613 are different from each other. Therefore, the visibility of the specific display can be enhanced.

  Further, the effect control means can display on the display device 41 a first decoration game corresponding to the game and a second decoration game corresponding to the game and smaller than the first decoration game, and the second decoration It means that the game is to be specified display.

  Further, based on the establishment of the start condition, a game in which the identification information is variably displayed is executed, and when the result of the game is a special result, information about the game is generated in the gaming machine that generates a state advantageous to the player. The display device 41 to be displayed and effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display on the display device 41 are provided, and the effect control means causes the display device 41 to display a value display for indicating a value related to the game. In the case of displaying the value display, the value display includes the first area 611 indicating the maximum value and the second area 612 indicating the current value as a ratio to the first area 611. The specific area 610 is set so as to surround the value display, and the effect on the game is not displayed in the specific area 610. Therefore, the visibility of value display can be improved.

  In addition, the effect control means can be displayed by value display as a value relating to the effect of the game.

  Further, the effect control means sets the display color of the first area 611, the display color of the second area 612, and the display color of the specific area 610 to different display colors.

First Modification
Next, a first modified example of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described first embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numeral is given to the part having the same configuration, and the description is mainly omitted. I will explain the part. In the gaming machine of this modification, the content of the specific effect is made to differ depending on the occurrence time of the right to execute the specific effect.

  In FIG. 58, an example of the execution aspect of the specific effect in this modification was shown. In this example, first, the special figure variation display game is being displayed in a variable manner without the special figure start memory. In response to this, variable display is performed on the special view display (special view 1 display 51 or special view 2 display 52) of the batch display device 50. In addition, the variation display is performed also in the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 and the second decoration game display unit 88. During the variable display of the special view variable display game, it is within the function adjustable period in which the volume and the brightness can be adjusted. In addition, the specific effect is not being executed. In addition, in this modification, the specific memory which suspends the execution right of the specific effect is not stored.

  When the variation time of the special figure variation display game is over and the stop time for displaying the result is reached (t161), the special figure display, the special figure variation display game display unit 85 and the second decoration game display unit 88 perform variation display Exit and display the result. In addition, with the end of the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game, the function adjustable period ends and the volume and the luminance can not be adjusted. By thus ending the function adjustable period with the start of the stop time, it is prevented that the adjustment screen of the volume and the brightness is displayed on the display device 41 while displaying the stop result of the decorative feature variation display game. To ensure that the results are not impeded.

  Here, the special view start memory is not generated, and the guest control demonstration command is transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 with the end of the stop time (t162). The effect control device 300 starts the customer waiting state in response to the reception of the customer waiting demo command. Also, with the reception of the customer waiting demo command, the function adjustable period is started to allow adjustment of the volume and brightness. In addition, when the starting memory exists, the customer waiting demo command is not transmitted, the special figure fluctuation display game is started at this timing, the command of the special figure fluctuation display game is transmitted, and the function adjustable period is based on this. It is started and the volume and the brightness can be adjusted. In addition, when the customer waiting demo command can not be received, the start waiting state is set and the function adjustable period is not started, so the volume and the brightness can not be adjusted.

  After the start of the customer waiting state, the gaming ball passes the specific gate 39 and is detected by the specific gate switch 39a (t163). Based on this, the right to execute the specific effect is generated, and the specific effect is started based on this right to execute (t164). The right to execute the specific effect generated here is generated between the end of the special figure variation display game and the start of the next special figure variation display game. In this case, a specific game as shown in FIG. 44 is executed as the specific effect. The specific effect in this case is not limited to the specific game shown in FIG. 44, and may be another effect.

  A special figure start memory is generated during execution of this specific effect (t165), and a special figure fluctuation display game is started based on the special figure start memory (t166). In the special view display, the change display is started with the start of the special view change display game. In addition, with the start of the special figure variation display game, variation control including information of the special figure variation display game is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300.

  In the decoration special view variation display game display unit 85 and the second decoration game display unit 88, the variation display is not started immediately, and the variation is performed from the timing (t 167) when the switching effect as shown in FIG. It is designed to start the display. In addition, the specific effect ends with the start of the special figure variation display game (t167). Note that the effect for switching may be any of the display modes shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, and the fluctuation of the decorative feature variation display game display unit 85 and the second decorative game display unit 88 by the effect for switching to be executed. The start timing and the end timing of the specific effect are different.

  After that, the gaming ball passes the specific gate 39 and is detected by the specific gate switch 39a in a state in which the special view variation display game is being executed and there is no starting memory (t168). Based on this, the right to execute the specific effect is generated, and the specific effect is started based on this right to execute (t169). The right to execute the specific effect generated here is generated in a state in which the special figure variation display game is being executed and there is no start memory. In the present modification, the specific effect can be executed even in the non-waiting state, and in this case, the game related effect related to the special figure fluctuation display game being executed as the specific effect is performed. In the game-related effect, the variation pattern or the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is suggested or notified.

  The start memory is newly generated during the execution of the specific effect, and the number of start memories is 1 (t170). After this, the specific effect under execution ends (t171), and then the game ball is newly passed through the specific gate 39 and detected by the specific gate switch 39a (t172). Based on this, the right to execute the specific effect is generated, and the specific effect is started based on this right to execute (t173). The right to execute the specific effect generated here is generated in a state in which the special figure variation display game is being executed and there is a start memory. In this case, a start memory related effect related to the start memory is performed as a specific effect. In the start memory related presentation, suggestion or notification of pre-read information about the start memory is performed.

  In FIG. 59, when the right to execute the specific effect is generated while the special view variation display game is being executed and there is no start memory (t 168 in FIG. 58), the specific effect to be executed based on this execution right An example of t169 to t171) in FIG. 58 is shown. In this case, a game-related presentation related to the special view variation display game being executed as the specific presentation is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 59 (a), when an execution right of a specific effect is generated in a state in which a decorative special view variable display game accompanying a special view variable display game is being executed, a specific effect is started. As this specific effect, as shown in FIG. 59 (b), a fluctuation pattern suggestion display 641 for suggesting or notifying a fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed, or as shown in FIG. 59 (c). A result indication display 642 may be made to indicate or notify the result of the special view variation display game. In addition, as shown in FIG. 59 (d), the effect display 643 of a character or the like may be performed, and the contents of the effect display 643 may indicate or notify the change pattern or result of the special view change display game being executed. . Further, as shown in FIG. 59 (e), the change pattern or result of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed may be suggested or notified by changing the display mode of the in-execution storage display unit 84.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 59 (f) and (g), it is also possible to indicate or notify the change pattern and the result of the special figure change display game being executed by the specific game. As shown in FIG. 59 (f), the specific game display unit 601 is displayed instead of the decorative special view variable display game display unit 85 to play a specific game. Further, in the game display unit 602, a "notice game" indicating the contents is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (g), the variation pattern or the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is suggested or notified by the result of the specific game. Here, a result mode in which the bell symbols are aligned is derived, and as a result, notification that the possibility of reach, which is the content of the notification according to the mode, is high is made.

  In FIG. 60, when the right to execute a specific effect is generated while the special view variation display game is being executed and there is a start memory (t172 in FIG. 58), the specific effect to be executed based on this execution right (t172). An example of t173 to t174 of FIG. 58 is shown. In this case, a start memory related effect associated with the start memory is performed as a specific effect.

  As shown in FIG. 60 (a), when an execution right of a specific effect is generated in a state in which a decorative special view variable display game accompanying a special view variable display game is being executed, a specific effect is started. As this specific effect, as shown in FIG. 60 (b), a fluctuation pattern suggestion display 641 for suggesting or notifying a fluctuation pattern of the special view fluctuation display game based on the start memory, or as shown in FIG. 60 (c) The result suggestion display 642 may be performed to suggest or notify the result of the special view variation display game based on the above.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 60 (d), the effect display 643 of a character or the like is performed, and the contents of the effect display 643 suggest or notify the change pattern and the result of the special view change display game based on the start memory. good. Further, as shown in FIG. 60 (e), the change pattern or the result of the special view change display game based on the start storage may be suggested or notified by changing the display mode of the storage display unit 83.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 60 (f) and 60 (g), it is also possible to indicate or notify the change pattern and the result of the special view change display game based on the starting memory by the specific game. As shown in FIG. 60 (f), the specific game display unit 601 is displayed instead of the decorative special view variable display game display unit 85 to play a specific game. Further, in the game display unit 602, “pre-read advance notice game” indicating the contents is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 60 (g), the variation pattern or the result of the special view variation display game based on the start memory is suggested or notified by the result of the specific game. Here, a result mode in which the bell symbols are aligned is derived, and as a result, notification that the possibility of reach, which is the content of the notification according to the mode, is high is made. In the start memory related rendition shown in FIGS. 60 (b) to (g), it may be shown or not shown which start memory is the target of the notification. In (b) to (g) of FIG. 60, the starting memory of the object is indicated by the arrows.

[Waiting for customers]
In this modification, in place of the customer waiting process shown in FIG. 51, a customer waiting process shown in FIG. 61 is performed. In the customer waiting process, the specific effect control process (step C717) is performed regardless of whether or not the customer waiting state. If the specific gate has been detected (step C718; Y), the specific storage is updated by +1 (step C720) if the specific effect is executable (step C721; Y). The specific effect executable state is not a special game state here, and is a state in which the specific effect is not executed.

  That is, the specific memory is generated only when the specific effect can be started immediately. The specific memory is immediately digested in the specific effect control process. Therefore, the specific memory here is not for holding the execution of the specific effect, but is temporarily generated to perform the processing necessary for performing the specific effect.

[Specific effect control process]
Further, the specific effect control process shown in FIG. 62 is performed instead of the specific effect control process shown in FIG. In this specific effect control process, when there is a specific memory (step C734; Y), a process for determining the content of the specific effect is performed.

  First, it is determined whether or not a customer waiting state is in progress (step C751). If a customer waiting state is in progress (step C751; Y), a specific game is set as a specific effect (step C752). Next, it is determined whether the special figure variation display game is in progress and there is no start memory (step C753), and the special figure variation display game is in progress and there is no start memory (step C753) Y) sets a game-related effect as a specific effect (step C754). Then, it is determined whether the special figure variation display game is being executed and the start memory is in a state (step C755), and the special figure variation display game is being performed and the start memory is in the state (step C755). Y) sets start memory related presentation as a specific presentation (step C756).

  Thereafter, scenario data for specific effect corresponding to the set specific effect is set (step C737), and a time value corresponding to the set specific effect is set as the specific effect timer (step C738). Further, the specific memory is updated by -1 (step C739), and the specific effect control process is ended.

  Thereby, the specific effect is set in accordance with the state of the game. In addition, generation of the right to execute the specific effect is performed in the customer waiting process shown in FIG. 61, and the setting of the specific effect is performed in the subsequent specific effect control process, but both processes are continuously performed in a short time It is a process to be executed, and it can be said that the type of the specific effect is determined in the state of the game when the right to execute the specific effect is generated.

  On the other hand, if there is no specific memory (step C734; N), it is determined whether or not a customer waiting state is in progress (step C761). If it is not in a customer waiting state (step C761; N), the specific effect control process is ended. . In this case, the scenario data of the special view variation display game and the special gaming state are already set and being executed, so the processing is ended as it is.

  It should be noted that only one of FIGS. 59 (b) to (g) may be executed as a game-related effect, or a selection can be made from a plurality of effects at the start of the specific effect, and selection is made. You may make it perform the produced | generated presentation. Further, the effects shown in FIGS. 59 (b) to (g) may be combined and executed. Similarly, only one of FIGS. 60 (b) to 60 (g) may be executed for the start memory related effect shown in FIG. 60, or from among a plurality of effects at the start of the specific effect. A selection may be made to execute the selected effect. Further, the effects shown in FIG. 60 (b) to (g) may be combined and executed.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 58, the specific effect (t169 to t171) in which the right to execute the specific effect is generated while the special view variation display game is being executed and there is no start memory, the specific effect is being executed. Startup memory is occurring (t170). In this case, the game-related effect for the special view variation display game being executed may be changed to the start-memory-related effect for the start memory, or both the game-related effect and the start-memory-related effect may be performed. It is good. In addition, although it is stated that a start memory related effect is performed for a specific effect (t173 to t174) in which the right to execute a specific effect is generated while the special view variation display game is being executed and there is start memory. A game related effect related to the special figure variation display game being executed may be performed, or both a game related effect and a start memory related effect may be performed.

  Further, the specific effect may be executed even when the right to execute the specific effect is generated in the special gaming state. As the specific effect in this case, for example, a start memory related effect relating to the start memory is performed. In addition to this, if it is not clearly notified whether or not the high probability state is to be reached after the end of the special gaming state, an effect of suggesting or notifying whether or not to become the high probability state as a specific effect is performed Also good. Further, in the case of the special gaming state in which the upper limit value of the number of rounds is notified in stages, an effect of suggesting or notifying information about the number of rounds may be performed as a specific effect.

  Also, although the content of the specific effect is determined based on the presence or absence of the execution of the special view variation display game and the start memory when the right to execute the specific effect is generated, the special view variation display at the start of the specific effect The content of the specific effect may be determined based on the presence or absence of the game execution and the presence or absence of the start memory. Further, as in the first embodiment, the specific storage can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit value, and is selected based on the presence or absence of execution of the special view variation display game at the start of the specific effect based on the specific storage A specific effect may be performed.

  Further, in the case of executing the game-related effect related to the special figure fluctuation display game being executed, the content may be determined according to the remaining fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed. For example, since it does not make sense to indicate or reach the reach state if the reach state has occurred, it is possible to perform the suggestion or the notification on the result. In addition, when the remaining execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is equal to or less than a predetermined time, it is not effective to perform suggestion or notification about the special figure fluctuation display game, so game related rendition is performed. You may not want to. In this case, if there is a start memory, a start memory related effect is performed, and if there is no start memory, another specific effect such as a specific game for giving points is performed.

  From the above, in the gaming machine, the game in which the identification information is variably displayed is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the gaming machine generates a state advantageous to the player. The effect control means (the effect control device 300) for controlling the effect of the effect can generate the right to execute the specific effect based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the next game is started after the end of the game. If the right to execute the specific effect has been generated until then, the specific effect can be performed. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, based on the establishment of the start condition, the game is executed to variably display identification information, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is integrated in the gaming machine that generates a state advantageous to the player. The game control means (game control device 100) which controls to, and the production control means (production control device 300) which controls the production of the game, the game control means is the start which becomes the execution right of the game based on the establishment of the start condition A start storage means (game control apparatus 100) capable of storing memory up to a predetermined upper limit number is provided, and the effect control means can generate the right to execute a specific effect based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. If the condition is satisfied and the start memory is present, it is possible to execute the effect on the start memory as the specific effect. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of the game, the effect control means can execute the effect on the game being executed as the specific effect. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, the game area 32 where the game ball can flow down is provided with a detection unit (specific gate 39) capable of detecting the game ball, and the effect control means establishes predetermined conditions based on the detection unit detecting the game ball. As a result, the right to execute the specific effect is generated. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine shown in the above embodiment as a gaming machine, and, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, ball ball gaming machines, etc. The present invention is applicable to all gaming machines that use the game ball of. Also, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine. The slot machine is not limited to a slot machine using medals, and includes, for example, all slot machines such as slot machines using game balls. In addition, the configurations of the above-described modified examples can be combined appropriately and applied.

  Further, it should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all the modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

41 Display Device 300 Effect Control Device (Effect Control Means)

Claims (3)

Based on the establishment of starting conditions, executing the game identification information you fluctuation in grantable gaming machine game values to the player according to the result of the game,
A display device for displaying information about a game;
An effect control unit that controls display on the display device;
The effect control means is
A first decoration game in which identification information of a predetermined number of digits is variably displayed on the display device according to the execution of the game, and a display smaller than the first decoration game and having the same digit as the first decoration game It is possible to simultaneously display a second decoration game in which the identification information of the number is displayed variably,
Wherein the second decoration game, the second specific area is a display area where decorative game is displayed while setting so as to surround the second decoration game, the the first decoration game the first decoration game Do not set a specific area surrounding
The effect display can be displayed according to the execution of the first decoration game, and at least the background can be displayed around the specific area,
While the effect display is not displayed in the specific area displayed simultaneously with the first decoration game ,
A game machine characterized by displaying the color of the background and the color of the specific area in different colors so that the background around the specific area and the specific area can be distinguished . In a gaming machine capable of executing a game in which identification information fluctuates based on establishment of a start condition, and providing a player with a gaming value according to the result of the game,
A display device for displaying information about a game;
An effect control unit that controls display on the display device;
The effect control means is
While being able to display the specific display which is a predetermined specific display without being related with execution of the said game, the said specific display and the presentation related to the said game are simultaneously displayed on the said display apparatus It is possible to
In the specific display, a specific area which is a display area in which the specific display is displayed can be set, and at least a background can be displayed around the specific area,
While the effect display is not displayed in the specific area,
Wherein as the background and the specific area around the specific region is distinguishable, Yu Technical Machine you and displaying the color of the said specific region of the background in a different color. The gaming machine according to claim 2 , wherein the specific display is an abnormality notification display for notifying occurrence of an abnormality .

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