JP6518912B2 - Game console - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine (rolling machine) and a pachinko machine (ball-ball game).

  Conventionally, a slot machine, for example, is known as one of the game consoles. In this slot machine, the medal is inserted and the reel is rotated by operating the start lever, and the combination is internally determined by internal lottery, and when the reel is stopped by operating the stop button, the symbol display window is displayed. When a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed in accordance with the internal determination, the winning combination is established. Then, when a combination with medal payout is established, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established combination are dispensed.

  Such a game console displays a wide variety of information during the game. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a game stand that displays the payout number of medals together with the effect image on the screen of the effect image display device.

Patent No. 5392791 gazette (FIG. 10 etc.)

  However, when displaying information to be updated together with the effect image as described above, if the display of the effect image is distracted, it may be overlooked that the information has been updated.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming table which does not overlook updating of information during a game even if it is displayed together with a rendering image.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is, as one aspect thereof, a gaming machine provided with an image display means for displaying an image in an image display area, the image being in the first state A first background image that suggests that there is a second background image that suggests a second state that is more advantageous than the first state, and a second background from the first background image The image display means includes the first background image displayed in the image display area, including an insertion image inserted in the process of transition to an image, and a game information image indicating updatable game information. In the state where the first condition is satisfied, the insertion image is displayed in the image display area, and the second background image is displayed in the image display area after the insertion image is displayed. The first background image to the second background It is a means for performing transition to an image, and the image display means updates the game information when the second condition is satisfied in a state where the game information image is displayed in the image display area. The probability that the first condition is established is a probability lower than the probability that the second condition is established, and the image display unit is configured to change the image display area in the image display area. In the state where one background image and the game information image are displayed, when both the first condition and the second condition are satisfied, the display of the inserted image is started, and the inserted image is displayed. The game information is updated while the game information image is changed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game console which does not overlook updating of information in the game even if it is displayed together with the effect image.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a front view showing the inside of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a plan view showing an arrangement of symbols applied to each reel of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 40 shows a type of winning combination (including an operating combination) of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, a symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, the number of awards, etc. It is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the main control unit of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 shows a lottery table of winning combinations in each gaming state of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 51 is a time chart showing the execution timing of the effect of the slot machine of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 52 is a diagram for describing a notification mode of the operation condition notification effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 51 is a view for explaining a display mode of the operation correct image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 52 is a diagram for describing a notification mode of the operation condition notification effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining changes in display manner of the operation specific image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 52 is a diagram for describing a notification mode of the operation condition notification effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a notification mode of a state transition suggestion effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the full display time of the inserted image in the state transition suggestive effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 51 is a view for explaining a display mode of the effect image display device in the case where the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect are simultaneously executed in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 51 is a view for explaining a display mode of the effect image display device in the case where the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect are simultaneously executed in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a sequence diagram showing exchanges between the main control unit, the first sub-control unit, and the second sub-control unit when executing a state transition suggestion effect in the AT state of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 51 is a view for explaining a display mode of effects in the case of winning the AT addition lottery of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 51 is a view for explaining a display mode of effects in the case of winning the AT addition lottery of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 51 is a view for explaining a display mode of effects in the case of winning the AT addition lottery of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main-control part main processing of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main-control part timer interruption process of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the gaming state control process of step S111 of FIG. 22. FIG. (A) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of AT update processing in step S201 in FIG. 24, (b) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of AT addition lottery processing in step S304 in FIG. 25 (a). FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a flow of a first secondary control unit main process, a first secondary control unit command reception interrupt process, and a first secondary control unit timer interrupt process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. Second secondary control unit main processing, second secondary control unit command reception interrupt processing, second secondary control unit timer interrupt processing, and second secondary control unit image control processing of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention It is a flowchart which shows a flow. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of an effect control process of FIG.26 (a) step S3005. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of AT effect setting processing in step S3302 of FIG. 28; FIG. (A) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the normal effect setting process of step S3305 of FIG. 28; (b) is a flowchart showing the flow of the AT addition setting process of step S3304 of FIG. 28 in detail. FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining the overall display time of the insertion image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modification); FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining the overall display time of the insertion image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modification); FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining the full screen display timing of the insertion image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining the full screen display timing of the insertion image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining the full screen display timing of the insertion image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining the full screen display timing of the insertion image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). 45 is a time chart showing an execution timing of an effect of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining an execution period of a state transition suggestion effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining an execution period of a state transition suggestion effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 26 is a view for explaining the method of moving the inserted image of the state transition suggestion effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example); FIG. 26 is a view for explaining the method of moving the inserted image of the state transition suggestion effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example); It is a figure explaining the display position of the operation specific image in FIG. FIG. 51 is a view for explaining a display mode of an insertion image of a state transition suggestion effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modification); FIG. 51 is a view for explaining a display mode of an insertion image of a state transition suggestion effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modification); FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a correct operation image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a correct operation image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining an operation condition informing effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining an operation condition informing effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining an operation condition informing effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 35 is a view for explaining an operation specific image of operation condition notification effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modification); FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining an operation condition informing effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 35 is a diagram for describing an operation condition notification effect and a state transition indication effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 35 is a view for explaining an operation specific image of operation condition notification effect of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modification); It is an example of the game information updated during the game of the slot machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention (modification). It is an example of the game information updated during the game of the slot machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention (modification). It is an example of the game information updated during the game of the slot machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention (modification). It is an example of the game information updated during the game of the slot machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention (modification). FIG. 35 shows an update timing and an update mode in the case of updating the game information image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 35 shows an update timing and an update mode in the case of updating the game information image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 35 shows an update timing and an update mode in the case of updating the game information image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 35 shows an update timing and an update mode in the case of updating the game information image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 35 shows an update timing and an update mode in the case of updating the game information image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). It is a perspective view (perspective view seen from the front side) showing the appearance of the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure (figure seen from the back side) showing the appearance of the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a gaming board of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part of a pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. They are a special drawing display of a pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention, a decoration symbol display, and a figure which shows the kind of special drawing which a stop display of a common drawing display displays. It is a flowchart which shows the main-control part main process of the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main-control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows processing of the 1st sub control part of the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the 2nd sub control part of the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the decorative symbol display apparatus of the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the decorative symbol display apparatus of the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the decorative symbol display apparatus of the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described using the drawings.

  The slot machine described below starts rotation when a predetermined number of game media is inserted and a plurality of reels, each of which has a plurality of types of symbols, receives a predetermined rotation start instruction operation, and Based on the reception of the rotation start instruction operation, it is determined by lottery that the internal winning of a plurality of types of winnings is made by lottery, and each of the plurality of reels stops rotation individually by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation, If the condition determined by the combination based on the result of the lottery and the symbol combination when the plurality of reels is stopped matches the predetermined payout condition, the game medium is paid out and ends, and the game medium is not matched. It is a game stand that advances a series of games that ends without being paid out.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side).

  The slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of a game stand according to the present invention, and comprises a main body 101 and a front door 102 attached to the front of the main body 101 and openable and closable relative to the main body 101. . Three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) are accommodated inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), and a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface. It is configured to be able to. The reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of each symbol are printed on the belt-like members at equal intervals, and the belt-like members are attached to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member to constitute the reels 110 to 112. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed roughly three roughly in the vertical direction from the symbol display windows 113 provided in front of the respective reels 110 to 112, and a total of nine symbols can be seen. There is. Then, by rotating each of the reels 110 to 112, the combination of the symbols seen from the player is changed. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that variably displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols. Note that as such a display device, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can be adopted other than the reel. Further, although three reels are provided inside the center of the slot machine 100 in the present embodiment, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  At the back of each of the reels 110 to 112, a backlight (not shown) for illuminating the individual symbols displayed in the symbol display window 113 is disposed. It is desirable that the backlight be shielded for each pattern so that the individual patterns can be evenly illuminated. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit is provided near each of the reels 110 to 112. The light emitting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a fixed length provided on the reel passes between the two. The position in the rotational direction of the symbol on the reel is determined based on the detection result of the sensor, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the pay line.

  The pay line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating a pay line 114 to be activated. The pay lines to be activated are determined in advance by the number of medals betted as game media. There are five pay lines 114. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal pay line becomes effective, and when two medals are bet, the upper horizontal pay line and the lower horizontal pay line are added. When three medals are valid and three medals are bet, five lines to which the right down pay line and the upper right pay line are added become valid as the pay lines. The number of pay lines 114 is not limited to five, and for example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal pay line, upper horizontal pay line, lower horizontal pay line, right Five lines of the down pay line and the upper right pay line may be set as valid pay lines, or the same number of pay lines may be uniformly set as valid pay lines regardless of the bet number.

  The notification lamp 123 plays, for example, that an internal winning of a specific winning combination (specifically, a special combination 1 and a special combination 2) is made in an internal lottery to be described later, or a special gaming state to be described later. It is a lamp to inform people. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. Replaying lamp 122 is capable of replaying the current game (when the medal is not required to be played if the replaying lamp 122 wins the replaying combination (details will be described later) which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. ) To the player. The reel panel lamp 128 is a lamp for effect.

  The medal insertion buttons (also referred to as bet buttons) 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) electronically stored in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, one sheet is inserted each time the bet button 130 is pressed, two sheets are inserted when the bet button 131 is pressed, and three sheets are inserted when the bet button 132 is pressed. ing. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. In addition, the game medal insertion lamp 129 turns on a lamp of the number according to the inserted medal number, and when there is insertion of the specified number of medals, the game start is informed that it is possible to start the game. The lamp 121 lights up.

  The medal insertion slot 141 is an insertion slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medals can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or actual medals can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141, and the term "insertion" includes both. is there.

  The stored sheet number indicator 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout amount display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a prize. In the following, in the same meaning as being paid out to a player, it may be expressed as being awarded to a player. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the number-of-payouts display 127 are seven segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when the desired number of medals is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated to operate the start lever 135, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. An operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 configured of a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started to rotate by the operation of the start lever 135, and are associated with the respective reels 110 to 112. In this embodiment, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 is operated. Thus, the right reel 112 can be stopped.

  Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, a reel to be subjected to a first stop operation is referred to as a first stop reel, a reel to be subjected to a second stop operation is referred to as a second stop reel, and a reel to be subjected to a third stop operation is referred to as a third stop reel. Further, the order in which the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated to stop all the reels 110 to 112 being rotated is referred to as operation order or push order. The operation sequence of the stop operation in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110 is called “order press operation sequence” or simply “forward press”, and the operation sequence of the stop operation in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 111 is “middle press operation The operation sequence of stop operation in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 is referred to as “reverse push operation order” or simply “reverse push”. In the present embodiment, a light emitter is provided inside each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is possible, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 133 is a button for pressing and removing the medal when the inserted medal is clogged. The settlement button 134 is a button for settling the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging the medals from the medal payout port 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

  At the lower part of the stop button unit 136, a title panel 162 for displaying a model name and pasting various kinds of certificates is provided. At the bottom of the title panel 162, a medal payout port 155 and a medal receptacle 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. Side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for boosting the game.

  A rendering device 160 is disposed on the top of the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided on the top of the rendering device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and left shutters 163b which can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (effect image provided on the back side of the shutters 163 (effect image The display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears on the front (the player's side) of the slot machine 100 when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b open horizontally outward in front of the liquid crystal display device 157. It has become.

  The apparatus for displaying an image is not limited to a liquid crystal display apparatus, and any display apparatus capable of displaying various effect images and various game information may be used. For example, multi-segment display (7-segment display), dot matrix It may be a display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, a reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape, and the whole of the display screen can be viewed by the player. In the case of the present embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decoration (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen so that a part of the periphery of the display screen is hidden by the decoration so that the display screen looks like an odd shape. The display screen is a flat surface in the present embodiment, but may be a curved surface.

<Internal configuration>
FIG. 2 is a view showing an internal configuration of the slot machine 100, and is a front view showing the slot machine 100 in a state in which the front door 102 is opened.

  The main body 101 is a box which is surrounded by the upper surface plate 261, the left side surface plate 260, the right side surface plate 260, the lower surface plate 264 and the back surface plate 242 and which opens the front surface. A main control board storage case 210 containing a main control board (a board on which a main control unit 300 described later is mounted) housed inside the main body 101 at a position not overlapping the vent 249 provided at the top of the back plate 242 The three reels 110 to 112 are disposed below the main control board storage case 210. A side of the main control board storage case 210 and the reels 110 to 112, that is, on the left side plate 260, a first sub control board (a board for mounting a first sub control unit 400 described later) is housed inside A sub control board storage case 220 is provided. Further, an external concentrated terminal plate 248 connected to the main control board and outputting information of the slot machine 100 to an external device is attached to the side plate 260 on the right side.

  A medal payout device 180 (a device for paying out the medals accumulated in the bucket) is disposed on the lower surface plate 264, and a power supply board is provided above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reels 110 to 112. A power supply 252 is disposed, and a power switch 244 is disposed on the front of the power supply 252. The power supply device 252 converts AC power supplied externally to the slot machine 100 into DC, converts the DC power into a predetermined voltage, and supplies the voltage to each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 and each device. Furthermore, a storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 or the like of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) is provided. There is.

  On the right side of the medal payout device 180, a medal auxiliary storage case 240 for accommodating the medals overflowing from the medal payout device 180 is disposed, and an overflow terminal is disposed behind this (not shown). The power supply device 252 is provided with a power cord connecting portion for connecting the power cord 265, and the power cord 265 connected thereto extends outside through the power cord hole 262 opened in the back plate 242 of the housing 101. ing.

  The front door 102 is hinged to the side plate 260 on the left side of the main body 101 via the hinge device 276, and a rendering device 160 and a second control board for controlling the rendering device 160 are provided above the symbol display window 113. Not shown: A substrate on which a second sub-control unit 500 described later is mounted, and an upper speaker 272 are provided. A medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals is provided at the lower part of the symbol display window 113, and a passage 266 through which the medals pass when the medal selector 170 causes an illegal medal or the like to fall on the medal receiver 161. ing. Furthermore, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 181.

<Circuit configuration of control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a circuit block diagram of a control part.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be roughly divided into a main effect according to a main control unit 300 for controlling the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as a "command") transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on commands transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in internal lottery of winning combination, and symbols of reels. A ROM 306 storing an array etc., a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, etc., WDT (Watchdog timer) 314 is mounted. Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and the same applies to a first sub control unit 400 and a second sub control unit 500, which will be described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 315 b as a system clock. Furthermore, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the data for frequency division stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312, and the counter timer 312 generates an interrupt time based on the received data for frequency division. An interrupt request is sent to the CPU 304 at each interrupt time. The CPU 304 executes monitoring of each sensor or the like and transmission of driving pulses in response to the interrupt request. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b is 8 MHz, the dividing value of the counter timer 312 is 1/256, and the dividing data of the ROM 306 is 47, the reference time of the interrupt is 256 × 47 × 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 is activated when the power is turned on, and the random number value generation circuit 316 used as a hardware random number counter that varies numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 based on the clock signal input from the crystal oscillator 315a. The activation signal output circuit 338 which outputs a signal (reset signal) is provided, and the CPU 304 starts game control when an activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 338 (main control unit main processing described later) To start).

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 is inserted from the various sensors 318 (bet button 130 sensor, bet button 131 sensor, bet button 132 sensor, and medal insertion slot 141 for each interrupt time). Medal reception sensor of medal, start lever 135 sensor, left stop button 137 sensor, middle stop button 138 sensor, right stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor of medal paid out from medal payout device 180, left reel 110 The state of the index sensor, the index sensor of the middle reel 111, the index sensor of the right reel 112, etc.) is monitored.

  When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random value generation circuit 316. Upon receiving this signal, the random value generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing, and stores the value in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141, and detect the passage of medals. Two start levers 135 sensors are provided inside the start lever 135 and detect start operations by the player. The left stop button 137 sensor, the middle stop button 138 sensor, and the right stop button 139 sensor are provided on the corresponding stop buttons 137 to 139, respectively, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed on the corresponding medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and the medals electronically stored in the RAM 308 are inserted into the game. Detect the loading operation when loading as. The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the electronically stored medals are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal to be paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a noncontact sensor or a contact sensor.

  The index sensor of the left reel 110, the index sensor of the middle reel 111, and the index sensor of the right reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions of the mounts of the reels 110 to 112, and the light shielding pieces provided on the reel frame pass Every time I go to L level. The rotational position information indicating how much the reel is rotating from the reference position from the L level to the L level is calculated based on the value obtained by counting the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b. Be done. When detecting the L level signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero. The rotational position information is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in the drive circuit 322 for driving the stepping motor provided on the reels 110 to 112, the drive circuit 324 for driving the solenoid provided on the medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and the medal payout device 180 Drive circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 336 (notice lamp 123, game medal insertable lamp 124, replay lamp 122, game medal insert lamp 129, game start lamp 121, storage quantity indicator 125, game information indicator 126, a drive circuit 328 for driving the payout amount indicator 127).

  Further, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 has a slot for an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. Game information (for example, information indicating a game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power supply supplied from the power management unit (not shown) to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 330 is a voltage of the power supply. When the value is less than the predetermined value (9 v in the present embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400, and enables communication with the first sub-control unit 400. The information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400. However, the first sub control unit 400 can not transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first secondary control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first secondary control unit 400 receives the control command transmitted by the main control unit 300 via the input interface. The first sub control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub control unit 400 based on the control command. The basic circuit 402 and the CPU 404 temporarily store data. The RAM 408, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time, number of times, and the like are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by receiving a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub control unit 400, a lighting pattern of the backlight, data for controlling various displays, and the like.

  The CPU 404 transmits the data for frequency division stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines an interrupt time based on the received data for frequency division, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 every interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the timing of the interrupt request.

  In addition, the first sub control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272 and 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls the sound output from the amplifier and the speakers 272 and 277 in response to an instruction from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  In addition, the first auxiliary control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, game medal inserted to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface) The possible lamp 124, the bet button lamp, the reel backlight, the stop button 137 to 139 lamp, etc. are connected.

  Further, the first auxiliary control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 424 for driving the motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 424 is provided with the shutter 163 via an output interface. The drive circuit 424 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided on the shutter 163 in response to an instruction from the CPU 504.

  Further, a sensor circuit 426 is provided in the first auxiliary control unit 400, and a shutter sensor 428 is connected to the sensor circuit 426 via an input interface. The CPU 504 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 428 every interrupt time.

  The CPU 404 also transmits and receives signals to and from the second secondary control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub control unit 500 performs display control of the effect image display device 157.

  Next, the second auxiliary control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The second sub control unit 500 receives the control command transmitted by the first sub control unit 400 via the input interface, and controls the basic circuit 502 that controls the entire second sub control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter for measuring time, number of times, and the like. The timer 512 is mounted. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 504 transmits the data for frequency division stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received data for frequency division, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 every interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the timing of the interrupt request.

  Further, the second sub control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 516 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 518 are connected to the VDP 516 via a bus. The VDP 516 reads image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 518, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Design array>
Next, FIG. 4 will be used to explain the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 described above. In addition, the same figure is a figure which expand | deploys and shows planarly the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (the left reel 110, the inside reel 111, the right reel 112).

  On each of the reels 110 to 112, symbols of a plurality of types (10 types in this embodiment) shown on the right side of the figure are arranged for a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Moreover, the numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of the symbols on the respective reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the "watermelon pattern" is displayed on the frame of the number 19 of the left reel 110, the "bell pattern" is displayed on the frame of the number 20 of the middle reel 111, and the "seven 1" is displayed on the frame of the number 18 of the right reel 112. The symbols "" are arranged respectively.

<Type of winning combination>
Next, types of winning combinations for the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including a working combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

  The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include special roles (special role 1 and special role 2) and general roles (replay role and small roles 1 to 3). The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and may be arbitrarily selected.

  Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special combination 1 and the special combination 2 are roles to shift to a special gaming state in which the player is given a predetermined profit. Also, the replay player is a role that enables replaying without inserting a new medal. These winning combinations may be called "activators". In addition, the “winning” in the present embodiment includes the case where the symbol combination of the operator without medal payout (without medal payout) is displayed on the effective line, for example, special role 1, The special role 2 and the prize for the re-playing role are included.

  The special role 1 and the special role 2 are roles (operating roles) to shift to the special game state by winning. However, medals will not be paid out due to the winning of the role itself. The corresponding symbol combination is that the special character 1 is "seven 1-seven 1-seven 1 (BB1)" or "seven 2-seven 2-seven 2 (BB2)" and the special character 2 is "BAR-BAR-BAR (RB).

  When the special winning combination 1 or the special winning combination 2 is internally won, the special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the internally winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to a special combination internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT3). The flag remains on until the internal winning combination is won, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in the subsequent games. That is, even if the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 does not win the special combination in the game, the special combination will be internally won in the next and subsequent games, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination (for example, the special combination) In the case of internal winning in 1, the symbol combination of "seven 1-seven 1-seven 1 (BB1)" or "seven 2-seven 2-seven 2 (BB2)" is in a state in which it is easy to win. The special combination internal winning state (RT3) will be described later.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT4) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special role 1 or the special role 2. Furthermore, in this special game state, when a predetermined number of payouts are made, the game is shifted to a re-game low probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1). The special game state (RT4) and the re-game low probability state (RT1) will be described later.

  The re-playing combination is a winning combination (working combination) in which the player can play a game without inserting a medal (gaming medium) in the next game by winning, and the medal is not paid out. In addition, the corresponding symbol combination of the replay role is "Replay-Replay-Replay".

  The replay player may be any role as long as the player can play the next game without inserting a medal. Therefore, for example, the medal may be automatically inserted in the next game (when the medal insertion number is reset in the medal insertion number storage area to be described later) when winning in the re-game, or the winning in the re-game The medal inserted in the played game may be carried over to the next game and used.

  In “small part (small part 1 to small part 3)” (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “small part 1”, “small part 2” and “small part 3” respectively), a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. In the winning combination, the corresponding symbol combination, small part 1 is "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon (watermelon)", small part 2 is "ANY-cherry-ANY (cherry)", small part 3 is "bell-bell- "Bell" is. Also, the corresponding number of payouts is as shown in the figure. In the case of "ANY-Cherry-ANY", the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be "cherry", and the symbols of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  In addition, regarding small part 3 (bell), there are "small part 3a" which gets a prize when the order of the stop operation is the correct answer, and "small part 3b" which gets a prize regardless of the order of the stop operation. Later).

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the type and transition of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100.

  Main control unit 300 of slot machine 100 has, if roughly classified, a replay low probability state (RT1), a replay high probability state (RT2), a special winning combination internal winning state (RT3), and a special gaming state (RT4). . In this embodiment, the gaming state roughly divided into four is referred to as a gaming state of the RT system. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 300 also controls a state related to so-called AT (assist time) (hereinafter referred to as AT-based gaming state), according to the AT-based gaming state determined by the main control unit 300. The first sub control unit 400 is configured to set an effect. The AT system gaming state of the main control unit 300 has two gaming states, a normal state and an AT state, as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 7 is a view showing a lottery table of winning combinations in each gaming state. The horizontal axis represents each gaming state (RT system gaming state), and the vertical axis represents the lottery value of each winning combination. The internal winning probability of the winning combination in each gaming state to be described later is a random data acquired at the time of the internal lottery from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306, the numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data corresponding to each winning combination. It is obtained by dividing the value by numerical data (for example, 65535) of a range of numerical values. For example, in the re-game low probability state (RT1), the lottery value of the small winning combination 1 is 512, and the winning probability of the small winning combination 1 is 512/65536 × 100 ≒ 0.8%. The lottery data is divided in advance into several numerical ranges, and each numerical range is associated with each combination or loss. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is the value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. In this lottery data, settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probability of at least one combination is made different are prepared, and a clerk or the like of the game store can arbitrarily select and set any setting value. Note that the internal winning probability shown in this figure is an example, and is not limited to this probability.

  Hereinafter, the gaming state of the RT system of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

<Replay low probability state (RT1)>
The re-game low probability state is the lowest (unfavorable to the player) game state among the other game states (for example, the game state excluding the special game state) the internal winning probability of re-game, and is referred to as the normal game state. There is also. In the re-game low probability state, a winning combination for internally winning is drawn with reference to the drawing table in the column of “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the winning combination to be internally won in the re-play low probability state, special combination 1, special combination 2, special combination 1-small combination 1, special combination 1-small combination 2, special combination 2-small combination 1, special combination 2- There are a small role 2, a replay role, a small role 1, a small role 2, and a small role 3a. If the winning combination is not won, it is a loss, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. In addition, that the symbol combination which concerns on a prize is not stopped by a prize line may be called "it will be a loss". In addition, the fact that the player has not won the winning combination may be expressed as "the player has been won".

  Here, "special role 1-small role 1" indicates that the special role 1 and the small role 1 are internally elected at the same time. Similarly, "special role 1-small role 2" means that special role 1 and small role 2 were internally elected at the same time, and "special role 2-small role 1" was special role 2 and small role 1 at the same time "In special role 2-small role 2" indicates that the special role 2 and the small role 2 simultaneously have the internal win. In these cases, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to any one of the combinations is displayed in accordance with the operation of the player. More specifically, as long as it is not possible to win a prize in any of the winning lines in any of the pay lines, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the pay line are stopped.

  The "small part 3a" is set so that the player's advantage and disadvantage differ depending on the player's operation order. If the internal winning combination of "small winning combination 3a" is made, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination 3 is displayed on the pay line according to the operation order of the player (see remarks column in FIG. 7). . More specifically, when the stop operation is performed in accordance with the correct operation order which is a predetermined operation order, "bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" is displayed on the pay line, and eight medals are displayed. Be paid out. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed according to the correct operation order, the "bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" is not displayed on the pay line.

  In the present embodiment, one reel stop data is selected by lottery from among a plurality of types (specifically, six types) when the small winning combination 3a is internally won, and the reel stop data The correct operation order is provided for each. More specifically, when (1) reel stop data d-1 is selected, the first stop reel is the left reel 110, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the right reel 112, and so on. A stop operation according to the correct operation order (hereinafter referred to as a “left middle right” stop operation) according to the correct operation order, (2) when the reel stop data d-2 is selected, the first stop reel is left Stop operation according to the correct operation order, in which the stop operation (hereinafter also referred to as “stop operation in the left middle right”) in which the reel 110 and the second stop reel are the right reel 112 and the third stop reel is the middle reel 111 ) When the reel stop data d-3 is selected, a stop operation in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 111, the second stop reel is the left reel 110, and the third stop reel is the right reel 112 (hereinafter referred to as “middle Also referred to as "right and left" stop operation If the stop operation according to the correct operation order is selected, and (4) the reel stop data d-4 is selected, the first stop reel is the middle reel 111, the second stop reel is the right reel 112, and the third stop reel is A stop operation in which the left reel 110 is a stop operation (hereinafter also referred to as a “middle right left” stop operation) is a stop operation according to the correct operation order, and (5) the first stop when the reel stop data d-5 is selected The stop operation according to the correct operation order, in which the stop operation with the right reel 112 as the reel, the left reel 110 as the second stop reel, and the middle reel 111 as the third stop reel (6) When the reel stop data d-6 is selected, the stop operation for setting the first stop reel as the right reel 112, the second stop reel as the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel as the left reel 110 , "Right middle left Of also referred to as a stop operation) has become a stop operation in accordance with the correct operation order. That is, in the present embodiment, the correct operation order regarding the first to third stop operations is determined for each of the selected reel stop data.

As in the case of the "small role 3a", a combination in which a winning combination is determined by the operation order may be referred to as "operation order combination".
In the present embodiment, although there is a payout in the case of the operation sequence correct, there is no payout in the case of the incorrect answer, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of payouts may be different depending on whether the operation sequence is correct or not. That is, it is sufficient that the configuration in which the correct operation order is correct is more advantageous in the operation sequence than in the case of the incorrect answer. In the above description, the correct operation condition is the operation order, but the correct operation condition is not limited to the operation order. Not only the operation sequence but also the timing of the stop operation, or the combination of the operation sequence and the timing of the stop operation may be configured to cause advantages and disadvantages. In addition, about "small winning combination 3a" demonstrated here, it is the same also in the game state demonstrated below.

In addition, when the internal winning combination "small part 3a" is selected, the reel stop data is selected by lottery, but the reel stop data with different correct operation order correspond to each of a plurality of types of small parts, When an operation according to the correct operation order is performed, the small winning combination may be made to win. For example, the small winning combination 3a is divided into six types of low percentage 3a-1 to low percentage 3a-6, and eight medals are paid out even if any of the low percentage 3a-1 to low percentage 3a-6 wins. On the other hand, when the small winning combination 3a-1 is internally won, the reel stop data d-1 is selected, and when the small winning combination 3a-2 is internally selected, the reel stop data d-2 is selected. If the small winning combination 3a-3 is internally won, the reel stop data d-3 is selected, and if the small winning combination 3a-4 is internally selected, the reel stop data d-4 is selected, the small winning combination It is assumed that the reel stop data d-5 is selected when the internal winning of 3a-5 is made, and the reel stop data d-6 is selected when the internal winning of the small winning combination 3a-6 is made.
In the present embodiment, the correct operation order is set in the reel stop data when the small winning combination 3a is elected alone, but the correct operation order is set in the reel stopping data when a plurality of small winning combinations are simultaneously elected. May be For example, eight medals will be paid out when the small winning combination 3a is won, and the small winning combination 3a-1 and the small winning combination 3a-2 and the small winning combination 3a-3 are provided, and one winning combination is awarded The medal is to be paid out. When the small winning combination 3a and the small winning combination 3a-1 are internally won, the reel stop data d-1x is selected, and when the small winning combination 3a and the small winning combination 3a-2 are internally winning, the reel stop data d When -2x is selected and the small winning combination 3a and the small winning combination 3a-3 are internally won, it is assumed that the reel stop data d-3x is selected. In the reel stop data d-1x, d-2x and d-3x, eight medals are paid out when the operation according to the correct operation order for obtaining the largest payout is performed respectively, and the largest payout is given. If the operation according to the obtained correct operation order is not executed, one medal is paid out, or the payout of the medal becomes zero. Even if the operation in accordance with the correct operation order is not performed, there may be a payout, so it may be fun gameplay.

  FIG. 6 shows that when the AT lottery is won in the re-game low probability state (RT1), transition to a re-game high probability state (RT2) described later is made. Further, in the drawing, when the special winning combination 1 or the special winning combination 2 is internally won, transition to a special winning combination internal winning state (RT3) described later is shown. Furthermore, when the symbol combination corresponding to special combination 1 or special combination 2 is displayed on the activated line (when special combination 1 or special combination 2 wins), it shifts to the special game state (RT4) described later It is shown.

<Replay high probability state (RT2)>
The replay high probability state (RT2) is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the replay role is higher than that of the replay low probability state (RT1). In the re-game high probability state (RT2), a winning combination to be internally won is drawn with reference to the drawing table in the column of “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the winning combination to be internally won in the re-game high probability state (RT2), special combination 1, special combination 2, special combination 1-small combination 1, special combination 1-small combination 2, special combination 2-small combination 1, special There are a combination 2-small combination 2, a re-play combination, a small combination 1, a small combination 2 and a small combination 3a. If the winning combination is not won, it is a loss, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  FIG. 6 shows transition to the above-described re-game low probability state (RT1) when the AT end condition is satisfied in the re-game high probability state (RT2). In the present embodiment, the operation condition notification effect (details will be described later) to be executed when the small winning combination 3a is internally elected is won a specified number of times (initial value is 20 times, AT addition lottery (details will be described later) The AT termination condition is satisfied when it is executed 10 times each time it is won. In the same figure, it is shown that when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is internally elected, it shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT3) described later, and further to the special combination 1 or special combination 2 When the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the activated line (when the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 is won), it is shown to shift to a special gaming state (RT4) described later.

<Special part internal winning state (RT3)>
The special combination internal winning state (RT3) is a state in which the internal selection flag corresponding to special combination 1 or special combination 2 is set to ON, and this flag is set by the player performing a stop operation at a predetermined timing. It is a gaming state in which a symbol combination corresponding to the corresponding special combination can be displayed. In the special combination internal winning state, a winning combination to be internally selected is drawn with reference to the drawing table in the column of “RT3” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The winning combinations that are internally won in the special combination internal winning state include a re-play combination, a small combination 1, a small combination 2, and a small combination 3a. If the winning combination is not won, it is a loss, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Further, FIG. 6 shows that, when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 is displayed in the special combination internal winning state (RT3), transition to a special gaming state (RT4) described later is made. It is done.

<Special game state (RT4)>
The special gaming state (RT4) is a gaming state that is most advantageous to the player in all the gaming states. In the special gaming state, a winning combination for internally winning is drawn with reference to the drawing table in the column of “RT4” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. In the special gaming state, only the small winning combination 3b is a winning combination for internal winning. In addition, if the winning combination is not won, it is a loss, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  When the internal winning combination of "small part 3b" is made, "bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" is displayed on the pay line regardless of the operation order, and eight medals are paid out. (Refer to the remarks column in Figure 7).

  FIG. 6 shows that, in the special game state (RT4), transition to the re-game low probability state (RT1) is made when the prescribed number of sheets is paid out. Specifically, when the game mode is shifted to the special game state based on the symbol combination corresponding to the special part 1 being displayed, the game is in the low game probability state (RT1) when the payout of 360 or more medals is finished. Transition. When the symbol combination corresponding to the special character 2 is displayed and the game mode is shifted to the special game state, when the payout of 96 or more medals is finished, the game mode is shifted to the re-game low probability state (RT1).

  In the present embodiment, the special gaming state ends when payout of a prescribed number of sheets is executed, but for example, it ends when a predetermined winning combination (for example, single bonus) is won, or a predetermined number of times (for example, For example, the game may be ended when there is a winning of eight times, or when a game is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, six times).

<Transition of AT-type game state>
As shown in FIG. 6, the AT-based gaming state is uniquely determined based on the RT-based gaming state. That is, in this embodiment, the replay low probability state (RT1), the special winning combination internal winning state (RT3), and the special gaming state (RT4) are normal states, and the replay high probability state (RT2) is AT It is a state.

  Here, in the case of the present embodiment, the AT state is a state in which notification effects relating to the operation sequence of the stop operation (hereinafter referred to as operation condition notification effects) are performed, and in the normal state, the operation condition notification effects are not performed. It is a state. In the present embodiment, (1) when the small winning combination 3a which is the operating order combination is internally won in the winning combination internal lottery processing, or (2) the winning combination internally in the winning combination internal lottery processing, and notification When the lottery is won, the operation condition notification effect is performed. The operation condition notification effect is executed not only when the small winning combination 3a, which is the operation order combination, is internally won, but also when the game winning combination is internally won, by executing the operation condition notification effect a greater number of times, This is to make the player get used to the stop operation according to the notification of the operation condition notification effect.

  More specifically, the AT state refers to a gaming state in which an operation condition notification effect including an operation timing or an operation sequence of a stop operation is executed so as to obtain an advantageous result for the player. In addition, the game in AT state is also called AT game. That is, the AT state is a gaming state in which it is possible to play a game while preventing a small winning combination from being missed by the player performing an operation in accordance with an effect. In addition, in the AT state, in the playability with promotion and demotion of the game state, the player can maintain the advantageous game state without lowering the advantageous game state by performing the operation according to the effect or It is also a gaming state where it is possible to promote from an adverse gaming state to an advantageous gaming state. And the effect which alert | reports the operation order is an effect in which the information regarding the operation order used as the correct answer of the stop operation for winning an operation order combination is alert | reported. Further, the effect of informing the operation timing is an effect of informing information on an operation order combination in which a so-called drop occurs. For example, it is an effect that an image of watermelon is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 as information on the small winning combination 1 winning. Of course, it may be an operation condition notification effect that notifies both of the operation timing and the order of the stop operation. Thus, the AT state is an advantageous gaming state for the player.

  Specifically, in the AT state, the effect of notifying the correct operation order is executed when the small winning combination 3a is internally won, so the player follows the effect when the small winning combination 3a is internally won. By performing the stop operation, medals can be acquired.

  In this embodiment, the AT state (replay high probability state) is obtained when the AT lottery executed when the small winning combination 1 is internally won in RT1 is selected, and the AT status is internally winning the small winning combination 3a in RT2. The operation condition notification effect to be executed is ended when all of the given number of times have been performed, and the transition to the normal state (replay low probability state) is made.

  In the present embodiment, when transitioning from the normal state to the AT state, a specified number of times of 20 is provided as an initial value. That is, the operation condition informing effect in the case where the small winning combination 3a is internally won in RT2 is performed 20 times. In addition, when winning the AT addition lottery which is executed when the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the AT state, 10 times is added to the current prescribed number. For example, when the AT-selected lottery is won at a point of 20 specified times, the specified number is 30 times. In this case, the AT state is ended when the operation condition informing effect is executed for the specified number of times of 30 times in the AT state. Of course, the AT state ends even when there is a transition of the gaming state of another RT system (when transitioning from RT2 to another gaming state), and the AT system corresponding to the gaming state of the RT system of the transition destination Transition to the game state.

  Note that the AT state of this embodiment ends when a plurality of games are executed, but may be ended when one game is executed.

  In the following description, for example, when the RT system gaming state of the main control unit 300 is in RT1 and the AT system gaming state is in the normal state, the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is RT1 (normal state If the gaming state of the RT system of the main control unit 300 is at RT2 and the gaming state of the AT system is at AT state, then the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is at RT2 (AT state) Sometimes it is abbreviated. Also, hereinafter, the number of times of operation condition notification effects executed when the internal winning combination is made to the small winning combination 3a in RT2 (AT state) may be simply abbreviated as “the number of ATs”. For example, it is written that "when the number of ATs reaches a specified number, the AT state is ended". That is, the AT number means the number of times the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the AT state, and does not include the number of times the replay is internally won in the AT state.

<Stop control of reel>
Next, an outline of stop control of the reels 110 to 112 will be described. The reel stop control selects one of a plurality of predetermined types of reel stop control data based on a predetermined condition (for example, the result of the above-mentioned winning combination internal winning process), and the selected reel is stopped. Based on control data.

  In the present embodiment, so-called pull-in control (coma slip control) is performed. With the pull-in control, the stop position of the reels 110 to 112 is shifted within a fixed number of symbols (number of symbols) range (maximum 4 frames here) after the player operates the stop buttons 137 to 139. I say control. Reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. Each reel stop data includes an allowable control that allows a predetermined combination of symbol combinations to be displayed on the pay line, and a prohibition control in which any combination of symbol combinations is not displayed on the pay line. It is divided roughly.

  An example in which the permission control is performed is, for example, when an internal winning is made for a certain winning combination, or during an internal winning for a special combination (while carrying a flag), and the timing at which the player operates the respective stop buttons 137 to 139. Even if it is bad, control is performed so that the symbol combination of the winning combination is uniformly displayed within the range of the number of frames. However, since only “permit” is made, the symbol combinations may not be aligned depending on the timing of operating each stop button 137-139.

  For example, when the internal winning combination is made to small part 1 (watermelon), since the watermelon pattern is arranged beyond 4 frames, if the timing for operating the stop buttons 137 to 139 is not suitable, the watermelon pattern is on the pay line Do not stop.

  However, depending on the arrangement of symbols on the reels 110 to 112 and the number of drawn-in frames, 100% may be aligned. For example, since the arrangement interval of the replay symbols corresponding to the replay role (replay) is 4 frames at maximum, when the replay role is internally won, 100% prize will be won regardless of the timing.

  On the other hand, as an example in which the prohibition control is performed, for example, there is a case where the internal lottery result is a loss and it is not during the internal winning of the special part (while carrying the flag), and the timing of operating each stop button 137 to 139 by the player. The control is performed so that the symbol combinations of the winning combinations are not uniformly displayed within the above-mentioned range of the number of frames even if

<Operation condition notification production, state transition suggestion production>
Next, the effects of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a time chart showing execution timings of effects performed in the case of transition of the AT system gaming state and in the AT state.

  Here, the normal effect means the overall effect that the AT-type gaming state is executed in the normal state, and, for example, the normal background image d1 displayed in many periods in the normal state as an effect image display device The background effect displayed on the screen 157 is one of the normal effects, and the continuous effect executed over a plurality of games in the normal state to increase the expectation of the bonus is also one of the normal effects. In addition, the AT effect means all effects that are executed in the AT state game state AT system, for example, operation condition notification to display the operation specific image d10, the operation correct image d20 on the effect image display device 157 In the effect image display device 157, the effect, the background effect that displays the AT background image d2 on the effect image display device 157, the AT frequency notification effect that displays the AT frequency image d40, etc. on the effect image display device 157, and the AT added frequency image d50 The AT addition frequency notification effect to be displayed is one of the AT effects.

  In the present embodiment, the AT effect is taken as an example of the effect executed in the state more advantageous to the player than the normal state, but the effect performed in the state advantageous to the player is limited to the AT effect is not. For example, it may be a bonus effect performed during a bonus, or may be configured to perform various effects described later during a bonus.

(Operation condition notification production)
First, the operation condition notification effect will be described. The operation condition notification effect is executed when the small winning combination 3a which is the operation order combination is internally won in the AT state as shown in FIG. 8 (see time points t1 and t2). The operation condition notification effect is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied even when the player is internally elected to the re-playing role correctly, but in the following, the operation condition notification is mainly performed when the small winning combination 3a is internally won. Explain the effects.

  FIG. 9A is a diagram showing a notification mode of the operation condition notification effect. The operation condition notification effect of the present embodiment displays the operation specifying image d10 indicating the order of the correct operation of stopping on the effect image display device 157, and uses the speakers 272 and 277 to execute the order of the correct operation of stopping the operation. A sound to be displayed (for example, a sound such as “left” if the next stop operation is the left stop button 137) is output, and various lamps 420 are used to turn on / blink (for example, to indicate the order of the correct stop operation) When the next stop operation is the left stop button 137, the left side lamp 144 is lighted / flickered).

  Further, although the operation condition notification effect will be described later with reference to FIG. 9B and the like, (1) when the player performs the stop operation of the correct answer, the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the performed stop operation is erased And while displaying the operation correct image d20 suggesting that each stop operation was the correct answer, (2) when the player performs an operation to stop the incorrect answer, the individual stop operations are incorrect The operation incorrect solution image d20a is displayed to indicate that it has been.

  FIG. 9B shows the case where the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the mid-game G3 in the AT state (the AT addition lottery is not won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected, and the player is correct The transition of the effect image of the operation condition notification effect is shown when the stop operation (the left middle right stop operation) is performed.

  Since the AT background image d2 is displayed as the background image in the AT state, the operation specific image d10 and the operation correct image d20 are displayed on the AT background image d2. In the present embodiment, an effect image in which two characters (ten and 侍) face each other in the middle of the night is the AT background image d2. In addition, on the AT background image d2, an AT frequency image d40 indicating the AT frequency is constantly displayed. For example, the “AT 05th” shown in FIG. 9 (b-1) to (b-5) and the “AT 06th” shown in FIG. 9 (b-6) to (b 7) Indicates that the number of ATs in the current game is 6. In this embodiment, the AT number image d40 with the number of ATs updated is displayed in response to the third stop operation. .

  FIG. 9 (b-1) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the start lever operation. The slot machine 100 displays the operation specific image d10 based on the start lever operation. Specifically, when the correct stop operation is "left middle right", an operation specific image d10 in which the number 1 is written in the square frame at the center lower position of the screen, inside the square frame The operation identification image d10 in which the number 2 is described, and the operation identification image d10 in which the number 3 is drawn in the rectangular frame are displayed from the left in alignment with the stop buttons 137 to 139. Thereby, the player operates the first stop operation on the left stop button 137, the second stop operation on the middle stop button 138, and the third stop operation on the right stop button 139 based on the arrangement of the numbers of the operation specific image d10. Understand that it is an operation for

  FIG. 9 (b-2) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the first stop operation. In FIG. 9 (b-2), since the player has made the operation on the left stop button 137 the first stop operation and the first stop operation is correct, the slot machine 100 performs the operation corresponding to the first stop operation. The specific image d10 is deleted, and the operation correct image d20 suggesting that the first stop operation is correct is displayed at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the first stop operation is displayed.

  Here, the operation correct image d20 is specifically a graphic image in which the character of OK is described in a frame of a shape representing explosion or rupture, and the predetermined time L1 from the display start (in the case of the present embodiment, about) It is an animation image which disappears with the lapse of one second (hereinafter also referred to as display time L1).

  FIG. 10A shows the change of the operation correct image d20 displayed based on the first stop operation. A correct operation image d20 of transparency 0 is displayed from time t11 of the first stop operation to time t12 when a predetermined time M1 (<L1) elapses, and a predetermined time L1 elapses from time t11 of the first stop operation from time t12. Until time t13, the operation correct image d20 in which the transparency gradually changes from 0 to 100 is displayed (the operation correct image d20 gradually disappears), and finally the operation correct image d20 is performed at time t13. Disappears.

  FIG. 10B is a diagram comparing the size of the operation correct image d20 after the first stop operation and the size of the operation specific image d10. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, the operation correct image d20 is larger than the operation specific image d10 and is displayed in front of the operation specific image d10. Is more noticeable than the operation specific image d10. This is for the player to highlight and notify that the correct operation has been made. Hereinafter, displaying the operation correct image d20 larger than the operation specific image d10 may be referred to as “enlarged display of the operation correct image d20”.

  In the present embodiment, the operation correct image d20 based on the second stop operation and the third stop operation is also the same animation image, and the operation is also the same. Of course, the operation correct image d20 is not limited to the shape, pattern, or color shown in FIG. 10, and may be, for example, an image without characters, or may be a moving image with movement in characters or the like. In addition, the operation correct image d20 based on the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation may be images corresponding to the respective operations. In some cases, it may be easier to grasp the progress of the operation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the transmittance of the operation correct image d20 is changed, but the transmittance of the operation correct image d20 may not be changed. For example, the operation correct image d20 may be displayed at the same transparency (for example, 50) from time t11 to time t13. In this case, the visibility of the background image d2 is not disturbed (the display area of the background image d2 is the same as before display and after display of the operation correct image d20).

  FIG. 9B shows a display mode of the operation condition notification effect when the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the AT state but the win is not won in the AT additional lottery. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the AT state, the AT addition lottery is executed, and when the win is performed, the AT number is added.

  FIG. 11 shows the display condition of the operation condition notification effect when the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the AT state and the AT addition lottery is won. As shown in FIG. 11, the operation specific image d10S and the operation correct image d20S in the case of winning the AT additional lottery are different from the operation specific image d10 and the operation correct image d20 in the case of not winning the AT additional lottery, respectively. There is. Specifically, the operation specifying image d10S is an image in which a flame image is added to the operation specifying image d10 and the color in the rectangular frame is changed. In addition, the operation correct image d20S is an image obtained by additionally emphasizing a plurality of frames having a shape representing explosion or rupture on the operation correct image d20. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, the operation condition notification effect when the AT addition lottery is not won is referred to as "normal operation condition notification effect", and the operation condition notification effect when the AT addition lottery is won is referred to as "special operation condition notification effect". There is a case.

  As described above, in the operation condition notification effect of the present embodiment, the player can determine whether or not the AT number has been added from the difference in the effect mode.

  Although only the display mode of the effect image display device 157 of the special operation condition notification effect is shown in FIG. 11, the normal operation condition is also applied to the sound (for example, stop operation sound etc.) outputted from the speakers 272 and 277. The notification effect and the special operation condition notification effect may be different. The operation specifying image d10S and the operation correct image d20S illustrated in FIG. 11 are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these images. The contents of the operation specific image d10S and the operation correct image d20S are particularly limited as long as they are different images that increase the color arrangement, become larger, etc., and give the player a sense of expectation compared to the operation specific image d10 and the operation correct image d20. I will not.

  Further, in the operation condition notification effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9B, the display mode of the operation specific image d10 is changed. FIG. 12 is a timing chart showing changes in the display mode of the operation specific image d10. 12 (a) shows the operation specific image d10 of the operation condition notification effect executed when the player is internally elected to the replay player in the AT state, and FIG. 12 (b) internally elected to the small winning combination 3a in the AT state. And the operation specific image d10 of the operation condition notification effect executed when the AT addition lottery is not won, Figure 12 (c), when internally elected to the small winning combination 3a in the AT state, and when the AT addition lottery is elected The operation specific information d10 and d10S of the operation condition alerting | reporting production performed to are shown.

  In the operation condition notification effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the display mode of the operation specific image d10 whose display has been started based on the start lever operation is changed based on the start of reel rotation. Specifically, when the player is internally elected to the replay role, the color within the rectangular frame of the operation specific image d10 changes from white to blue suggesting the symbol of replay role (replay), and the inside to the small role 3a If the player wins, and there is no AT addition, the color in the rectangular frame of the operation specific image d10 changes from white to yellow that suggests the symbol of the small part 3 (bell), and the small part 3a is internally elected and the AT is added If there is, the operation specifying image d10 is changed to the operation specifying image d10S having the above-mentioned feeling of expectation.

  In addition, since the timing of the reel rotation start is determined by the relationship with the time required for one game (one game requires at least 4.1 seconds), when there is no wait time until the reel rotation start, from the start lever operation The time until the reel rotation starts (referred to as the initial image display time) L11 is 0.8 seconds, and when there is a wait time until the reel rotation starts, the initial image display time L11 is 0.8 seconds plus the wait time Time. That is, the operation specific image d10 started to be displayed when the start lever is operated is displayed in the same display mode for at least 0.8 seconds.

  Returning to FIG. 9, FIG. 9 (b-3) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the operation correct image d20 displayed based on the first stop operation disappears (after the elapse of the display time L1). It shows. At this time, the slot machine 100 continues to display the operation specific image d10 regarding the remaining stop operations (second stop operation and third stop operation) as the operation condition notification effect.

  FIG. 9B shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the second stop operation. In FIG. 9 (b-4), since the player has made the operation on the middle stop button 138 the second stop operation and the second stop operation is correct, the slot machine 100 specifies the operation corresponding to the second stop operation. The image d10 is deleted, and the operation correct image d20 suggesting that the second stop operation is correct is displayed at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the second stop operation is displayed.

  FIG. 9B shows the display mode of the output image display device 157 after the operation correct image d20 displayed based on the second stop operation disappears (after the display time L1 has elapsed). At this time, the slot machine 100 displays the operation specific image d10 regarding the remaining stop operation (third stop operation) as the operation condition notification effect.

  FIG. 9 (b-6) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the third stop operation. In FIG. 9 (b-6), since the player has made the operation on the right stop button 139 the third stop operation and the third stop operation is correct, the slot machine 100 specifies the operation corresponding to the third stop operation. The image d10 is deleted, and the operation correct image d20 suggesting that the third stop operation is correct is displayed at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the third stop operation is displayed. The number of AT number image d40 is updated from 05 to 06 based on the third stop operation.

  FIG. 9B shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the operation correct image d20 displayed based on the third stop operation disappears (after the display time L1 has elapsed). Since the operation condition notification effect has ended, the slot machine 100 displays only the AT background image d2 and the AT frequency image d40.

  As described above, the operation condition notification effect of the present embodiment not only displays the operation specific image d10 to notify the player of advantageous operation content, but also when the correct operation is performed, the operation correct image is displayed each time Display d20 to notify that the operation was correct. In addition, since the operation correct image d20 is displayed larger than the operation specific image d10 and emphasized, the player can more easily recognize that the correct operation for stopping the correct operation is performed.

  Here, when the AT background image d2 is described, the AT background image d2 is a moving image with movement in the display content (for example, wild grass is moving from side to side, or a dead leaf or newspaper suddenly appears to be blown by the wind, It is an image that displays various information). Therefore, when the operation specific image d10 is displayed on the AT background image d2, the operation specific image d10 may be regarded as one of various information displayed by the AT background image d2 and not noticeable. That is, the AT background image d2 may be a factor which makes the operation correct image d20 inconspicuous. Even if it is possible to make the operation specific image d10 a huge image in order to make the operation specific image d10 as noticeable as possible, if it is a display mode different from the operation specific image d10 which has been conventionally adopted, There is a possibility of giving a sense of hopelessness, and it has been difficult to provide a display mode different from the operation specific image d10 employed conventionally.

  This problem is also common to the background image d1. Since the normal background image d1 is also an image for displaying various information, if the operation specific image d10 is displayed on the normal background image d1, the operation specific image d10 is the various information displayed by the normal background image d1. It may be considered as one and unnoticeable.

  In particular, in recent years, there is a tendency to enlarge the effect image display device 157 in order to enhance the effect of the effect. However, with the enlargement of the effect image display device 157, various new problems occur. The display of the background image (AT background image d2, normal background image d1) described above is one of them.

  Traditionally, the background image was displayed as a moving image (display of content with movement) rather than as a still image, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game. In this respect, when the effect image display device 157 is small, the player can first grasp at a glance the entire display content, and therefore, the impression of a moving image as long as the display of the content with movement is even in part. Given the.

  On the other hand, when the effect image display device 157 is increased in size, it is not easy for the player to grasp the entire display content at a glance, so a moving image is displayed when there is a display of moving content in part. There was a possibility that it would give an impression of being a still image without being given an impression. Therefore, in the display of the background image, the display of moving contents is performed at a large number of places.

  However, when displaying both the display of the background image and the display related to the player's operation (for example, the operation correct image d20 etc.), the display related to the player's operation is displayed on the background image. I sometimes get an unnoticeable impression as part of the display of moving content in places.

  As described above, in the display of the background image (AT background image d2, normal background image d1), there is a factor that makes the display (for example, the operation correct image d20) related to the player operation inconspicuous. There was a possibility that it would cause the operation sense to be upset.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the above problem is improved by displaying and emphasizing the operation correct image d20 larger than the operation specific image d10.

  FIG. 13 shows the case where the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the halfway game G3 in the AT state (the AT addition lottery is not won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected, and the player stops the incorrect answer. It shows the transition of the operation condition notification effect when (the first stop operation of the operation to the right stop button 139) is performed. Hereinafter, differences from the case of the stop operation of the correct answer will be mainly described.

  FIG. 13A-2 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the first stop operation. In FIG. 13 (a-2), since the player has made the operation on the right stop button 139 the first stop operation and the first stop operation is incorrect, the slot machine 100 performs the operation corresponding to the first stop operation. At the position where the specific image d10 has been displayed, an operation incorrect solution image d20a is displayed that suggests that the first stop operation is incorrect.

  Here, specifically, the operation incorrect solution image d20a is a graphic image in which the character of NO is written in a frame of a shape representing explosion and rupture, and has the same size as the operation correct image d20, As with the operation correct image d20, this is an animation image that disappears after a predetermined time L1 from the start of display. That is, the display change with the lapse of time of the operation incorrect image d20a involves the same process as the operation correct image d20 shown in FIG. 10A, and the size thereof is more than that of the operation specific image d10. Is also displayed in front of the operation specific image d10. Hereinafter, displaying the operation incorrectness image d20a larger than the operation specific image d10 may be referred to as “enlarged display of the operation incorrectness image d20a”.

  In the present embodiment, the operation incorrect solution image d20a based on the second stop operation and the third stop operation is also the same animation image, and the operation is also the same. Of course, the operation incorrect image d20a is not limited to the shape, pattern, or color shown in FIG. 13, and may be, for example, an image without characters, or may be a moving image with movement in characters, etc. . The operation correct image d20a based on the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation may be images corresponding to the respective operations. In some cases, it may be easier to grasp the progress of the operation.

  FIG. 13 (a-3) shows the display mode of the output image display device 157 after the operation incorrect solution image d20 displayed based on the first stop operation disappears. At this time, unlike the correct stop operation, the slot machine 100 displays an operation specific image d10 regarding all the stop operations (first stop operation, second stop operation, and third stop operation).

  13 (a-4) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the second stop operation, and FIG. 13 (a-6) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the third stop operation. There is. The operation sequence of the correct answer in the present embodiment is so-called "six choices". Therefore, when the first stop operation is an incorrect answer, the second stop operation and the third stop operation become an incorrect answer. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 13 (a-4) and 13 (a-6), in the slot machine 100, the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the second stop operation and the third stop operation is displayed at each of the positions: An operation incorrect solution image d20 indicating that the second stop operation and the third stop operation are incorrect is displayed.

  In addition, the operation specific image d10 related to all the stop operations (the first stop operation, the second stop operation, the third stop operation) is similarly performed even after the operation incorrectness image d20 displayed based on the second stop operation disappears. It is displayed (see FIG. 13 (a-5)).

  As described above, each time the operation condition notification effect of the present embodiment performs the correct operation, it not only displays the operation correct image d20 to notify that the operation is the correct solution, but also performs an incorrect operation. Also in this case, the operation incorrect answer image d20a is displayed each time to notify that the operation is incorrect. Then, since the operation incorrect solution image d20a is displayed larger than the operation specific image d10 and emphasized, the player can more easily recognize that the operation for stopping the incorrect solution has been performed.

(State transition indication production)
Next, the state transition suggestion effect will be described. The state transition suggestion effect is an image effect to be executed in the final game G1 in the normal state and the final game G2 in the AT state as shown in FIG. 8, and the game operation (start lever operation, first stop operation, second stop) This is an effect of displaying the insertion image d30 which gradually shields the background image (the normal background image d1 in the normal state and the AT background image d2 in the AT state) each time the operation or the third stop operation). Specifically, the insertion image d30 is an effect image that is inserted when the background image d1 changes to the AT background image d2 when transitioning from the normal state to the AT state, and changes from the AT state to the normal state In this case, it is an effect image that is inserted when the AT background image d2 changes to the background image d1. That is, in the present embodiment, the background image is changed through the display of the insertion image d30.

  In addition to the case where the background image changes with the transition of the gaming state of (1) AT system described above, the state transition suggestion effect of the present embodiment is (2) a game in which the AT winning lottery is won in the AT state, And (3) the game is executed in a game in which the predetermined number of ATs has been reached in the AT state (hereinafter, referred to as an AT state break game). Here, the predetermined number of ATs refers to the number of ATs at which the AT state may end, and in the case of this embodiment, the AT number is 20 times, 30 times, 40 times and so on. Indicates the number of 10 steps of 20 or more. That is, the insertion image d30 is displayed at the start and end of the AT state of (1), and in the middle of the AT state of (2) and (3).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the insertion image d30 is an image of “sliding”, and the “sliding” gradually drops from the top of the screen downward on the background image to insert the “sliding”. The display area (display area) of the image d30 is enlarged, and the display area (display area) of the background image is gradually shielded. Specifically, the slot machine 100 is also referred to as a moving time L2 for a predetermined time L2 (about 0.1 seconds in the present embodiment) in the wake of one game operation (start lever operation, first to third stop operations). To display an image of “sliding” falling at a constant speed, and after a predetermined time L 2, display the image of “sliding” whose movement has stopped until the next stop operation is performed. There is. In the case of the third stop operation, after the movement of the "sliding" is stopped, the display of the "sliding" is erased after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  FIG. 14A is a time chart showing a change of the inserted image d30 displayed on the effect image display device 157 in the state transition suggestion effect. FIG. 14A shows a state transition suggestion effect in the final game G1 in the normal state in which the normal background image d1 is displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, an effect image in which two characters (ten, 爺) appear is set as a normal background image d1.

  FIG. 14A-1 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the start lever operation. The slot machine 100 starts the display of the inserted image d30 based on the start lever operation, and enlarges and moves the area of the inserted image d30 from the upper side of the screen to the lower side. Then, after the start lever operation, when the predetermined time L2 has elapsed, the movement of the insertion image d30 is stopped, and the insertion image d30 is displayed on about 1/3 of the display area of the effect image display device 157. Thereafter, the insertion image d30 which has been stopped moving is continuously displayed.

  FIG. 14A-2 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the first stop operation. The slot machine 100 further zooms the area of the insertion image d30 downward based on the first stop operation. Then, after the first stop operation, when the predetermined time L2 has elapsed, the movement of the insertion image d30 is stopped, and the insertion image d30 is displayed on about 2/5 of the display area of the effect image display device 157. Thereafter, the insertion image d30 which has been stopped moving is continuously displayed.

  FIG. 14B is a view showing a display change of the insertion image d30 operated based on the first stop operation. Here, FIG. 14B shows a display change of the inserted image d30 when the left stop button 137 is operated as the first stop operation, and the inserted image d30 started to move downward with the left stop button 137 as a trigger. Indicates that the movement is continued thereafter and the movement is stopped when a predetermined time L2 (about 0.1 second) elapses.

  In this embodiment, since the time until the next stop operation becomes effective after the stop operation is about 0.2 seconds, the next stop operation is not effective during the movement of the blind, and the movement of the blind is not performed. The next stop operation becomes effective after the stop. That is, in the present embodiment, since the change of the insertion image d30 is completed quickly, the change of the insertion image d30 does not interfere with the stop operation.

  Referring back to FIG. 14 (a), FIGS. 14 (a-3) and 14 (a-4) show the display modes of the effect image display device 157 after the second stop operation and after the third stop operation, respectively. ing. Similar to the case of the first stop operation, the slot machine 100 further zooms the area of the insertion image d30 downward based on the second stop operation and the third stop operation. Then, after the second stop operation and the third stop operation, movement of the insertion image d30 is stopped when the predetermined time L2 has elapsed, and the insertion image d30 is displayed in about half of the display area of the effect image display device 157, It is displayed on about 3/4 of the display area of the effect image display device 157 or the like. Thereafter, the insertion image d30 which has been stopped moving is continuously displayed.

  After the third stop operation, as shown in FIG. 14 (a-5), the effect image display device 157 is entirely covered with the insertion image d30. Then, when a predetermined time (hereinafter, also referred to as a full screen display time, about 0.5 seconds) L3 has elapsed from this state, the slot machine 100 erases the insertion image d30, as shown in FIG. 14 (a-6). , An AT background image d2 indicating an AT state on the effect image display device 157, and an AT-number image d40 (for example, a character image such as "00-th AT number") on the AT background image d2, Is displayed (eg, a character image such as "AT start"). As a result, the player can grasp that the AT state has been obtained from the change of the background image and the notification message.

  In the present embodiment, although the insertion image d30 is an image of "sliding", the insertion image d30 is not limited to this. As the insertion image d30, any image may be used as long as it is an unnoticeable sober pattern image (for example, a single color, uniform uniform pattern, etc.). This is because, in the present embodiment, it is desirable to make the player pay attention to the operation correct image d20 (the operation incorrect image d20a) described above.

  The insertion image d30 of the present embodiment is a so-called wipe image, and is an image displayed when the screen is switched. While the display of the next background image plays a leading role, the inserted image d30 plays a role of a supporting role, and therefore, generally has a simple configuration. In the present embodiment, the normal background image d1 and the AT background image d2 are moving images having motion in the display content as described above, and are images displaying various information, while the insertion image d30 is the display content It is an image that has no motion and does not display various information. In addition, when the insertion image d30 is expressed in another word, it can also be referred to as a background switching suggestion image that suggests background switching from the front background to the back background, and the entire area of the display area (partially displayed in a short time) It may also be referred to as a short-time full-area display image displayed on an area which may not be displayed, or as a curtain image because it plays the role of a curtain.

  In other words, normal background image d1 and AT background image d2 are images that take a first time (for example, 30 seconds) to be reproduced once and are repeatedly reproduced, and inserted image d30 is a portion that is repeatedly reproduced. Is a second time (for example, 0.033 seconds; in the case of a still image, the same frame image is continuously reproduced in the case of a still image, it takes a display time of one frame) to be reproduced once. The reproduction cycle of the repetitively reproduced portion of the inserted image d30 is shorter than the reproduction cycle of the normal background image d1 and the AT background image d2, and the normal background image d1 and the AT background image d2 are shorter than the inserted image d30. It is also a factor that gives an impression of displaying various information.

  Further, in the present embodiment, although the method of erasing the insertion image d30 in an instant is adopted, the present invention is not limited to this, and may gradually erase. Further, variations may be given to the time until the inserted image d30 displayed on the entire surface of the effect image display device 157 is deleted. For example, 3 seconds, 2 seconds, and 1 second are provided as the plurality of types of time, and one of the times is selected. When the gaming state after displaying the insertion image d30 is a gaming state advantageous to the player, 3 seconds which is a long time is easily selected, and the gaming state after displaying the insertion image d30 is a game against the player In the state, if it is easy to select 1 second which is a short time, it may be possible to change the player's sense of expectation depending on the time until the inserted image d30 displayed on the front is erased.

  Further, in the present embodiment, although it is preferable that the insertion image d30 is a low-profile image, an image employing a high-profile image (for example, a floral pattern, rainbow color, etc.) is also prepared. The display frequency may be increased, and the appearance display frequency of noticeable images (for example, floral pattern, rainbow color, etc.) may be set to be reduced. When an image that stands out rarely appears, you may be able to expect benefits.

  In addition, although the insertion image d30 of this embodiment started the display in response to the start lever operation, the display may be started based on another trigger, for example, the end of one game. The display may be started based on the insertion of the game medals. Further, although the case where the insertion image d30 is displayed in front of the normal background image d1 has been described in the present embodiment, the insertion image d30 and the normal background image d1 may not be displayed overlapping each other, for example The display of the normal background image d1 may be reduced along with the enlargement of the display of the inserted image d30 in a situation where the inserted image d30 and the normal background image d1 do not overlap.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the full display time L3 of the insertion image d30. In the present embodiment, the display time L3 of the inserted image d30 is determined based on the AT system gaming state before and after displaying the inserted image d30. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 15 (a) to 15 (c), when the inserted image d30 is in the AT state after display, that is, (1) when transitioning from the normal state to the AT state, and (2) AT state In the case of the normal state after displaying the inserted image d30, that is, (3) when transitioning from the AT state to the normal state, and (2) continuing the normal state Is longer than the full display time L3a of the insertion image d30 in the case of

  As described above, in the state transition suggestive effect of the present embodiment, when the later gaming state is in an advantageous state (specifically, when displaying the AT background image d2), the entire display time L3 of the inserted image d30 is long. It is set. As a result, the player can determine whether or not the next game state is in an advantageous state based on the full display time L3 of the inserted image d30. That is, it can be expected that the entire display time L3 is in an advantageous state when it has a long impression.

  When the entire image display time L3 of the insertion image d30 is increased, the display is performed on the insertion image d30 when the display is performed based on the fact that the player has advanced the game during the period in which the insertion image d30 is displayed. It is good to display. It is possible to make the display stand out and to prevent the information transmission omission to the player.

(When the operation condition notification effect and the state transition indication effect are executed in the same game)
Next, a case where the operation condition notification effect and the state transition indication effect are executed in the same game will be described. In the present embodiment, (1) when the operation order combination is internally won in the final game of the AT state, both the operation condition notification effect and the execution condition of the state transition suggestion effect are satisfied, so the operation condition notification effect and the state transition Suggestive staging will be performed at the same time. In addition, in the (2) game in which the operation order combination is internally won in the AT state and the AT winning lottery is won, and (3) in the break game of the AT state, the execution condition of the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect Because both are satisfied, the operation condition notification effect and the state transition indication effect are simultaneously executed.

  Here, since the state transition suggestion effect performed in the AT state is executed in a part of the game in which the operation order combination is internally won in the AT state, the execution probability of the state transition suggestion effect in the AT state is the AT state It is lower than the execution probability of the operation condition notification effect, and the probability that the insertion image d30 is displayed in the AT state is lower than the probability that the operation specific image d10 or the operation correct image d20 is displayed in the AT state .

  In the AT state, the operation condition notification effect is executed in the AT state because the operation condition notification effect is executed in the case where the internal winning combination is made to the small winning combination 3a and in some cases when the internal winning combination is made to the replay player combination. It is executed about once in 3 games in the state (the execution probability of the operation condition notification effect is about 1/3). On the other hand, since the state transition suggestion effect is executed when the number of times of execution of the operation condition notification effect reaches 20 or more and the number of 10 steps, approximately 1/3 × 1/20 = about even if the execution probability is estimated the highest. It becomes 1/60 (To be precise, because state transition suggestion effect is performed even in the game (wining probability is 1/30) winning the AT addition lottery, it becomes a probability slightly higher than this, but both execution probability There is no effect on the size relationship). Of course, this numerical comparison is an example of setting the execution probability of the operation condition notification effect and the execution probability of the state transition suggestion effect, and the execution probability of the state transition indication effect by the other setting method from the execution probability of the operation condition notification effect You may also lower it.

  Although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, even when the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect are simultaneously performed, the operation of each effect is the same as the case where it is independently performed. . In other words, in any of the operation condition notification effect and the state transition indication effect, the effect data in the case of executing independently and in the case of executing both effects are common, and the operations of the operation condition notification effect and the state transition indication effect Is set in consideration of the case where both effects are simultaneously executed.

  FIG. 16A shows the case where the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the final game G2 in the AT state (the AT addition lottery is not won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected, and the player is correct The change of the production image (the operation specific image d10, the operation correct image d20) of operation condition alerting | presentation effect when the stop operation (the left middle right stop operation) is performed, and the insertion image d30 of the state transition suggestion effect is shown.

  FIG. 16A-1 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 before the start lever operation. Since the slot machine 100 is in the AT state, the AT background image d2 is displayed as the background image.

  FIG. 16A-2 shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the start lever operation. After the start lever operation, the slot machine 100 displays the operation specific image d10 on the AT background image d2 and starts the display of the insertion image d30 based on the start lever operation, and starts the display of the insertion image d30 from the upper side of the screen Move down downward.

  Here, the operation specifying image d10 and the insertion image d30 shown in FIG. 16 (a-2) are the operation specifying image shown in FIG. 14 (a-1) and the operation specifying image shown in FIG. 9 (b-1). It is identical to d10. That is, the moving time of the "sliding" which is the insertion image d30, the moving mode such as the moving position (stop position), and the display mode of the operation specifying image d10 are exactly the same as those performed alone. Note that the insertion image d30 and the operation specifying image d10, which change based on the subsequent stop operation, are also the same as the insertion image d30 shown in FIG. 14 (a) and the operation specifying image d10 shown in FIG. 9 (b). .

  The slot machine 100 stops the movement of the inserted image d30 when the predetermined time L2 elapses after the operation of the start lever, and thereafter continuously displays the moved image d30.

  FIG. 16A shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the first stop operation. The slot machine 100 displays the operation correct image d20 at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the first stop operation was displayed based on the first stop operation and further zooms the area of the insertion image d30 downward. Let In addition, the display mode of the operation correct image d20 shown in FIG. 16 (a-3) is exactly the same as the display mode of the operation correct image d20 shown in FIG. 9 (b). That is, also in the case of simultaneously executing the operation condition notification effect and the state transition indication effect, the operation correct image d20 is displayed so as to be larger than the operation specific image d10.

  The slot machine 100 stops the movement of the insertion image d30 when the predetermined time L2 elapses after the first stop operation, and subsequently displays the movement stoppage of the insertion image d30.

  FIG. 16A shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the second stop operation. The slot machine 100 displays the operation correct image d20 at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the second stop operation was displayed based on the second stop operation and further zooms the area of the insertion image d30 downward. Let

  The slot machine 100 stops the movement of the insertion image d30 when the predetermined time L2 elapses after the second stop operation, and subsequently displays the movement-stopped insertion image d30.

  FIG. 16A-5 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the third stop operation. The slot machine 100 displays the operation correct image d20 at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the third stop operation was displayed based on the third stop operation and further zooms the area of the insertion image d30 downward. Let In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16 (a-5), when the operation correct image d20 and the insertion image d30 overlap, the operation correct image d20 is inserted in the insertion image d30 in order to make the operation correct image d20 noticeable. It is displayed in front of the. The AT frequency image d40 is updated based on the third stop operation.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, while the area of the AT background image d2 is being reduced, the player can recognize that there is no need to pay attention to the AT background image d2, and the area of the inserted image d30 During the enlargement movement of the image, it is possible to make the display area of the inserted image d30, which is an area that the player wants to pay attention to, smaller than when the inserted image d30 is displayed on the entire surface. Therefore, while both are compatible, the player only needs to pay attention to this limited area, so it becomes easy to recognize the update of the AT number image d40 in this attention area.

  The slot machine 100 stops the movement of the insertion image d30 when the predetermined time L2 has elapsed after the third stop operation, and subsequently displays the movement-stopped insertion image d30.

  FIG. 16 (a-6) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 when the movement of the insertion image d30 based on the third stop operation is completed, and the effect image display device 157 is an overall display image of the insertion image d30. Covered by Further, in a state where the inserted image d30 is displayed on the entire screen, a notification image d41 (for example, a character image such as "AT end") indicating that the AT state has ended is displayed. Then, when a predetermined time L3 has elapsed from the full display state of the inserted image d30, the slot machine 100 erases the inserted image d30, and as shown in FIG. 16 (a-7), indicates that it is in the normal state. The normal background image d1 is displayed on the effect image display device 157. As a result, the player can grasp that the normal state has been reached from the change of the background image. In the case where the special operation condition notification effect is not executed in the AT state break game and the operation specific image d10S is not displayed, since the AT additional lottery has not been won, the player is not required to select the operation specific image d10. It is possible to judge from the display mode that the AT state ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the operation condition notification effect and the state transition indication effect are simultaneously performed, as shown in FIG. 16B, the insertion image d30 goes to the operation specific image d10 and the operation correct image d20. Since the image is enlarged and moved, it is possible to give the impression that the peripheral region of the operation correct image d20 is narrowed, and the operation correct image d20 can be further emphasized. More specifically, the inserted image d30 is enlarged downward at approximately the same ratio every three stop operations (the AT background image d2 which may be a factor that makes the operation correct image d20 not noticeable) is reduced and displayed. Since the operation correct image d20 corresponding to each stop operation is enlarged and displayed, each operation correct image d20 can be made to stand out.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the insertion image d30 of the state transition suggestion effect is displayed, the display (for example, the operation correct image d20) related to the player operation is made to stand out.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the display time L1 (about 1 second) of the operation correct image d20 is longer than the movement time L2 (about 0.1 second) of the inserted image d30, the player moves the inserted image d30. The operation correct image d20 in the finished state can be shown for a longer time (about 0.9 seconds) than the operation correct image d20 being moved. As a result, the player can more easily understand that the stop operation is correct.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the area of the operation specific image d10 is not shielded while the insertion image d30 is enlarged and moved, so that the notification content of the operation specific image d10 is visually disturbed when the stop operation is performed. Absent. This will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a view showing the display position of the insertion image d30 and the operation specific image d10 immediately before the third stop operation of the game in which the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect are simultaneously executed. More specifically, FIG. 17A shows the case where the correct third stop operation is the operation for the right stop button 139, and FIG. 17B shows the case that the correct third stop operation is the operation for the middle stop button 138. FIG. 17C shows a case where the third stop operation of the correct answer is an operation on the left stop button 137. Here, “immediately before the third stop operation” means a time point between (a-4) and (a-5) in FIG. 16A, and the enlargement movement of the insertion image d30 based on the second stop operation is stopped. , When the inserted image d30 is in a stopped state. That is, just before the third stop operation, the lower end of the insertion image d30 is at the lower limit position P4 based on the second stop operation.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C, the insertion image d30 immediately before the third stop operation is the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the third stop operation, regardless of the correct stop operation. Since there is no concealment, even when any of the operation specific images d10 of the plurality of types of operation specific images d10 is selected, the content of the operation specific image d10 is surely ensured from the first stop operation to the third stop operation. Can be notified to the player. As a result, the player can perform the stop operation of the correct answer without being disturbed by the enlarged movement of the inserted image d30.

  As described above, in the game in which the operation condition notification effect and the state transition indication effect of the present embodiment are simultaneously executed, the enlargement movement of the insertion image d30 emphasizes the operation correct image d20 and makes the insertion correct image d20 The player is able to perform the stop operation with ease because he is moving in an enlarged manner in a manner not to hide d10.

  Further, in the game in which the operation condition notification effect and the state transition indication effect of the present embodiment are simultaneously executed, the AT frequency image d40 is displayed on the insertion image d30 (see FIGS. 16 (a-2) to (a-6)). It is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the update of the AT number before the inserted image d30 (there are the AT number image d40). That is, when the AT number image d40 including the update of the numerical value is displayed on the background image, since the background image is composed of various colors and patterns, the character information such as the AT number is less noticeable and the player Although the AT number of times may be overlooked, when displaying the AT number of times image d40 on a single-pattern sober insertion image d30, the character information such as the number of ATs will be made relatively conspicuous. It is possible to make the player recognize the update of the number more reliably.

  Further, the AT number notification effect is constantly executed in the AT state, and the AT number image d40 is updated in the game in which the small winning combination 3a is internally won, while the state transition suggestion effect performed in the AT state is the AT state Since the game is executed in the break game (in which the small winning combination 3a is internally won) or in the AT winning lottery (in the small winning combination 3a is internally elected), the state transition suggestion effect in the AT state is The frequency of execution is lower than the frequency of updating the AT frequency image d40 in the AT state. Therefore, when the player sees the update of the AT count image d40 in the AT state, the case in which the AT count image d40 is updated alone (case in which the insertion image d30 is not displayed) is overwhelmingly large. There are few cases where the AT frequency image d40 is updated on the insertion image d30. Therefore, when the AT frequency image d40 is updated when displaying the insertion image d30 having a low execution frequency, the player pays more attention to the AT frequency image d40, and the player is more likely to update the AT frequency. I can tell you surely. That is, the player's awareness can be directed to the AT-number image d40 which tends to forget to see through the inserted image d30.

  Although the case where the player performed the stop operation of the correct answer in the game in which the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect are simultaneously performed was described using FIGS. 16 and 17, the incorrect operation was stopped. Also in this case, the slot machine 100 performs substantially the same operation. That is, the slot machine 100 performs the same operation except that the operation incorrect answer image d20 a is displayed instead of the operation correct answer image d20, and the enlargement movement of the insertion image d30 emphasizes the operation incorrect answer image d20 and makes it stand out Then, the insertion image d30 is enlarged and moved so as not to hide the operation specific image d10.

  FIG. 18 is a sequence diagram showing exchanges between the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 when executing the state transition suggestion effect in the AT state, and shows the state in the AT state It shows the flow of the transition indication effect and the update timing of the AT number notification effect. The following description will be made in comparison with the image shown in FIG.

  First, when the player performs an operation on the start lever 135, the main control unit 300 transmits a start lever operation command and an internal lottery command to the first sub-control unit 400 based on the start lever operation. The first sub control unit 400 sets the insertion image 1 based on the command received from the main control unit 300 (step S1), and transmits an instruction to display the insertion image 1 to the second sub control unit 500. . As a result, the second subsidiary control unit 500 displays the insertion image 1 (specifically, the insertion image d30 after the start lever operation shown in FIG. 16A-2) on the effect image display device 157 (specifically, Step S2).

  Next, when the player performs a first stop operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139, the main control unit 300 transmits a stop button acceptance 1 command to the first sub control unit 400. The first sub control unit 400 sets the insertion image 2 based on the stop button reception 1 command received from the main control unit 300 (step S3), and displays the insertion image 2 to the second sub control unit 500. Send instructions As a result, the second sub control unit 500 displays the insertion image 2 (specifically, the insertion image d30 of the first stop operation shown in FIG. 16A-3) on the effect image display device 157 (specifically, Step S4).

  Next, when the player performs a second stop operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139, the main control unit 300 transmits a stop button acceptance 2 command to the first sub-control unit 400. The first sub control unit 400 sets the insertion image 3 based on the stop button acceptance 2 command received from the main control unit 300 (step S5), and displays the insertion image 3 to the second sub control unit 500. Send instructions As a result, the second sub control unit 500 causes the effect image display device 157 to display the insertion image 3 (specifically, the insertion image d30 of the second stop operation shown in FIG. 16 (a-4)) ( Step S6).

  Next, when the player performs a third stop operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139, the main control unit 300 transmits a stop button acceptance 3 command to the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 sets the insertion image 4 based on the stop button reception 3 command received from the main control unit 300 (step S7), and displays the insertion image 3 to the second sub-control unit 500. Send instructions As a result, the second sub control unit 500 displays the insertion image 3 (specifically, the insertion image d30 of the third stop operation shown in FIG. 16 (a-5)) on the effect image display device 157 (specifically, Step S8). Further, the first sub control unit 400 performs the update setting of the AT number image d40 based on the stop button acceptance 3 command received from the main control unit 300 (step S9), and transmits the AT to the second sub control unit 500. Send an instruction to display the number of times of image update. As a result, the second sub control unit 500 displays the updated AT number image d40 on the effect image display device 157 (specifically, the AT of the third stop operation shown in FIG. 16 (a-5). The number image d40) is displayed (step S10).

  Next, the main control unit 300 performs a prize determination process, and transmits a prize determination command to the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 sets the insertion image 5 based on the prize determination command received from the main control unit 300 (step S11), and instructs the second sub-control unit 500 to display the insertion image 5 Send. As a result, the second sub control unit 500 causes the effect image display device 157 to display the insertion image 5 (specifically, the insertion image d30 of the full screen display shown in FIG. 16 (a-6)) (step S6). ). Although not shown, the first sub-control unit 400 sets a notification image indicating that the AT state has ended based on the prize determination command received from the main control unit 300, and the second sub-control unit Send a notification image display instruction to 500. As a result, the second sub control unit 500 causes the effect image display device 157 to display a notice image (specifically, a notice image d41 shown in FIG. 16A-6).

  Next, when a predetermined time L3 has elapsed since the first sub-control unit 400 starts displaying the insertion image 5, the first sub-control unit 400 sets insertion image deletion (step S13) to the second sub-control unit 500. Send a delete instruction. As a result, the second sub-control unit 500 erases the insertion image d30 displayed on the entire surface of the effect image display device 157 (normal background image d1 shown in FIG. 16 (a-7)). In the present embodiment, the inserted image d30 is deleted based on the passage of time, but the inserted image d30 may be deleted based on the player's operation (for example, an insertion operation).

(Effect when winning the AT addition lottery)
Next, the effects (AT number notification effect, AT addition frequency notification effect) when an AT addition lottery is won in the AT state will be described using FIGS.

  The AT addition count notification effect is an effect set when the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the AT state and the AT addition lottery is won, and the number of ATs added (specifically, one AT addition) We announce 10) by winning of lottery. The notification time of the AT addition number notification effect is (1) at the time of winning determination of the game that has won the AT addition lottery, or (2) a break game of AT state (20 or more such as 20, 30, 40 ... etc. AT number The game is determined by the lottery at the time of winning determination of the 10-step game). As described above, the AT addition count notification effect is not necessarily executed in the game winning the AT addition lottery, and is also executed in the game in which the player pays attention to the end of the AT state. This is to give the player a sense of tension regarding whether or not the AT state continues.

  In both cases of (1) and (2), there is a game in which the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the AT state, and a game in which the AT addition lottery is won or a break game, the AT addition frequency notification effect is It is executed in a game in which the operation condition notification effect and the state transition indication effect are simultaneously executed.

  FIG. 19 shows the case where the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the halfway game G3 in the AT state (the sixth AT and the AT addition lottery is won by this win), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected. The transition of the effect image of the operation condition notification effect and the state transition indication effect is shown when the person performs the correct stop operation (the left middle right stop operation). FIG. 19 shows the case where the AT addition count notification effect is executed in the game in which the AT addition lottery is won.

  In this case, since the AT addition count notification effect is executed in the game that has won the AT addition lottery, as shown in FIG. 19 (a-6), the slot machine 100 inserts an image after the third stop operation. In a state where d30 is displayed on the entire screen of the effect image display device 157, the AT added frequency image d50 (for example, words such as "with addition +10 times") is displayed on the insertion image d30 for a predetermined time L4. . As a result, the player can grasp that the AT addition count of 10 has been awarded. The predetermined time L4 is shorter than the full display time L3 of the insertion image d30.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the AT addition count image d50 is displayed on the insertion image d30, the AT addition count can be made conspicuous, and the player can more surely recognize the AT addition count.

  Next, the slot machine 100 erases the AT added number image d50 after the predetermined time L4 has passed, and displays a notification image d42 (eg, “30th time”, etc.) indicating the specified number of times the AT added number is reflected. ) Is displayed on the insertion image d30 together with the AT number of times image d40. As a result, the player can know that the specified number of times has increased and the end of the AT state has moved away. In the subsequent AT state game, the notification image d42 indicating the specified number is always displayed together with the AT number image d40. That is, even when the inserted image d30 is erased and only the AT background image d2 is displayed, the notification image d42 indicating the specified number is displayed together with the AT number image d40 (see FIG. 19 (a-8)).

  In addition, since the halfway game G3 shown in FIG. 19 is also a game in which the AT addition lottery has been won, the special operation condition notification effect is executed (see FIG. 19 (a-2) to (a-5)).

  FIG. 20 shows the case where the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the halfway game G3 in the AT state (the 20th AT number and the AT addition lottery is not won by this win), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected, The transition of the effect image of the operation condition notification effect and the state transition indication effect is shown when the player performs the correct stop operation (the left middle right stop operation). Note that FIG. 20 shows a case where an AT addition count notification effect is executed in a game in which the AT addition lottery has already been won before the game and the AT addition lottery has been won. Therefore, in the halfway game G3 shown in FIG. 20, the AT number image d40 and the notification image d42 indicating the specified number are always displayed. As a result, although the player is a break game of the AT state, it has already grasped that the AT state continues.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 20 (a-7), the slot machine 100 erases the inserted image d30 displayed on the entire surface, and the AT state continues in the state where the display of the AT background image d2 is started again. A notification image d43 (for example, a wording image such as "still continues") is displayed on the effect image display device 157. That is, the notification image d43 is displayed in a state where the insertion image d30 is not displayed. As a result, the player can reconfirm the continuation of the AT state.

  FIG. 21 shows the case where the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the halfway game G3 in the AT state (the 20th AT and the AT addition lottery is not won by this win), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected, The transition of the effect image of the operation condition notification effect and the state transition indication effect is shown when the player performs the correct stop operation (the left middle right stop operation). FIG. 21 shows a case where an AT addition lottery is won in a game prior to the game, and an AT addition number notification effect is executed in the break game (20th AT number).

  In this case, since the AT addition count notification effect is executed in the break game, as shown in FIG. 21 (a-6), the slot machine 100 inserts the effect image display device after the third stop operation. In the state of being displayed on the entire screen of 157, the AT added number image d50 (for example, a word such as "with added +10 times") is displayed on the inserted image d30 for a predetermined time L4. As a result, the player can grasp that the AT addition count of 10 has been awarded.

  Next, the slot machine 100 erases the AT added number image d50 after the predetermined time L4 has passed, and displays a notification image d42 (eg, “30th time”, etc.) indicating the specified number of times the AT added number is reflected. ) Is displayed on the insertion image d30 together with the AT number of times image d40. As a result, the player can know that the specified number of times has increased and the end of the AT state has moved away. In the subsequent AT state game, the notification image d42 indicating the specified number is always displayed together with the AT number image d40. That is, even when the inserted image d30 is erased and only the AT background image d2 is displayed, the notification image d42 indicating the specified number is displayed together with the AT number image d40 (see FIG. 21 (a-8)).

  Note that, in the present embodiment, there may be cases where an AT additional lottery is won a plurality of times before the AT state break game. In such a case, when the notification image d42 indicating the specified number of times is displayed, the notification image d42 of the specified number of times reflecting the winning of the plurality of AT addition lotterys is displayed. For example, in the case of winning the AT addition lottery three times, as shown in FIG. 21 (b-8), the number of AT additions of three is reflected on the 20th AT number which is a break game of the AT state. A notice image d42 (for example, words such as "up to the 50th time") indicating the specified number of times and a notice image d43 (for example, wording images such as "congrats") indicating blessing are displayed on the effect image display device 157. Here, the timing of FIG. 21 (b-8) is the same as the timing of FIG. 21 (a-8), the inserted image d30 displayed on the entire surface is erased, and the display of the AT background image d2 is started. It is in the state of

<Operation of slot machine>
Hereinafter, processing of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 will be described using the drawings.

<Main control unit main processing>
First, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of main-control part main processing.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 which has received the start signal resets and starts by a reset interrupt, and executes main control main processing shown in FIG. 22 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are performed in step S101. In this initialization, setting of the stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt prohibition, initialization of the I / O 310, initialization of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation allowance to the WDT 314 and initialization Set the value etc.

  In step S102, a bet number setting / start operation acceptance process is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not the medal has been inserted, and preparation for the transmission of the insertion command indicating that the medal has been inserted is performed. In the case where the player plays a winning combination in the previous game, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is inserted, so that the player does not need to insert the medals. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 is operated, and if the start lever 135 is operated, the process proceeds to step S103. In step S102, when the start lever 135 is operated, preparation for transmitting a start lever operation command indicating that the start lever has been operated is sent to the first auxiliary control unit 400.

  In step S103, the number of inserted medals is determined, and a pay line determination process of determining a valid pay line is performed.

  In step S104, random number acquisition processing for acquiring the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is performed.

  In step S105, a winning combination internal lottery process is performed. In the internal winning combination lottery process, the internal winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and the internal lottery is performed using this and the random number value acquired in step S104, and Preparation for transmitting an internal lottery command indicating the result to the first sub control unit 400 is performed. As a result of the internal lottery, when the internal winning combination is made to any winning combination (including the operating combination), the flag of the winning combination is turned on. The internal lottery command includes, in addition to the result of the winning combination internal lottery process, information on the result of the AT lottery and the AT additional lottery. For example, when the small winning combination 1 is won as a result of the winning combination internal lottery processing and the AT lottery is selected, the internal lottery command includes information indicating the small winning combination 1 and the AT winning. When the small winning combination 3a is internally won in RT2 (AT state) and the AT addition lottery is won, the internal lottery command includes information indicating the small winning combination 3a winning and the AT additional winning.

  In step S106, reel stop data selection processing for selecting reel stop data is performed based on the internal lottery result of the winning combination internal lottery processing. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. Further, in step S106, preparation for transmitting a reel stop data command including information on the selected reel stop data to the first sub control unit 400 is performed. When the small winning combination 3a is internally won, the stop operation order of the reel stop data and the correct answer is in a one-to-one relationship, so the first sub control unit 400 stops the correct answer from the received reel stop data command. It is possible to grasp the operation order.

  In step S107, reel rotation start processing is executed to start rotation of all the reels 110-112. In addition, in this step S107, preparation for transmitting a reel rotation start command indicating that all the reels 110 to 112 have started to rotate is performed to the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S108, a reel stop control process is performed. In the reel stop control process, reception of the stop buttons 137 to 139 becomes possible, and when one of the stop buttons is pressed, the stop table of the reel stop data is stopped to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button. By referring to it, one of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped according to the number of drawn-in frames set in the stop table. When all the reels 110 to 112 stop, the process proceeds to step S110. In this step S108, stop button reception commands related to the stop buttons 137 to 139 subjected to the stop operation for each stop operation (specifically, for the first stop operation, the stop button reception 1 command, the second stop operation Prepares to transmit the stop button acceptance 2 command and the stop button acceptance 3 command) for the third stop operation to the first sub control unit 400, and the reels are stopped for the stop of each reel. Reel stop command related to the stop position of the reel (specifically, for the first stop reel, the reel stop 1 command, for the second stop operation, the reel stop 2 command, for the third stop operation, the reel stop) 3) are prepared to be transmitted to the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S109, a prize determination process is performed to determine a prize. In this winning determination process, when a symbol combination corresponding to any winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. For example, if "BELL-BELL-BELL" is aligned on the activated pay line, it is determined that the small winning combination 3 (BELL) is won. Further, in this step S109, preparation for transmitting a winning determination command indicating the result of the winning determination to the first sub control unit 400 is performed.

  In step S110, a medal giving process is performed. In the medal awarding process, if the player has won a winning combination with a payout, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of pay lines.

  In step S111, a game state control process (described in detail later) is performed. In the gaming state control process, processing regarding the transition of each gaming state of the RT system and the AT system is performed, and the gaming state is transitioned by the establishment of the start condition or the termination condition. In addition, preparation for transmitting a game state command including information (RT system and AT system) indicating the current game state is performed.

  One game ends by the above. Thereafter, the game proceeds by returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing.

  The various commands prepared in the above steps are transmitted in the command setting transmission process (step S1006 in FIG. 23) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described later.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, a main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described. In addition, the same figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of main-control part timer interruption processing.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (once in about 2 ms in this embodiment), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S1001, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving the value of each register of the CPU 304 in the stack area is performed.

  In step S1002, the WDT 314 is periodically (this process is not performed) so that the WDT interrupt does not occur (the process error does not occur) because the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial set value (32.8 ms in this embodiment). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once in about 2 ms, which is the cycle of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S1003, an input port state update process is performed. In this input port state update process, detection signals of the sensor circuit 320 of the various sensors 318 are input through the input port of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and the RAM 308 is divided for each of the various sensors 318. It stores in the provided signal state storage area.

  In step S1004, various game processes are executed, and a process corresponding to the interrupt status is executed.

  In step S1005, a timer update process is performed. More specifically, the various timers are updated in each time unit.

  In step S1006, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission are transmitted to the first sub control unit 400. In the first sub-control unit 400, according to the command type included in the received output schedule information, determination of effect control according to a change in game control in the main control unit 300 becomes possible, and is included in the output schedule information The effect control content can be determined based on the information of the command data.

  In step S1007, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S1008, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S1003 are read out, and the presence or absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal discharge abnormality is monitored, and an error is detected. (Not shown) Execute error processing. Further, in accordance with the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (a medal blocker on which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 339, and various seven-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

  In step S1009, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the power is shut off is detected), the process proceeds to step S1011, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the power is not detected), the process proceeds to step S1010.

  In step S1010, various processes are performed to end the timer interrupt end process. In this timer interruption end processing, the values of the respective registers temporarily saved in step S1001 are set in the respective original registers. Thereafter, the process returns to the main control unit main process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S1011, the power saving process such as initialization of the I / O port is performed by saving a specific variable or stack pointer for restoring to the state upon power interruption at the time of power recovery as restoration data. Then, the process returns to the main control unit main process shown in FIG.

<Playing state control processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the gaming state control process will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the gaming state control process of step S111 of FIG.

  In step S201, AT update processing (details will be described later) is performed. In the AT update processing, processing is performed when the AT system gaming state of the main control unit 300 is the AT state (RT system gaming state is RT2).

  In step S202, it is determined whether the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 has been won. If the special role 1 or the special role 2 is won, the process proceeds to step S203. If not, the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S203, since the special role 1 or the special role 2 is won, the gaming state of the RT system is set to RT4, and the gaming state of the AT system is set to the normal state. After the process of step S203 ends, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S204, whether or not the number of ATs has reached a specified number, specifically, the number of operation condition notification effects executed when the small winning combination 3a is internally won in RT2 (AT state) has reached a specified number. It is determined whether it has been done. In the case of the present embodiment, the initial value of the prescribed number of times is 20 times, and 10 times is added to the prescribed number of times each time an additional lottery is won. If the number of ATs has reached the specified number, the process proceeds to step S205, and if not, the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S205, since the number of ATs has reached the specified number in the AT state, the gaming state of the RT system is set to RT1, and the gaming state of the AT system is set to the normal state. After the process of step S205 ends, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S206, it is determined whether AT is won in the current game. If AT is won in the game this time, the process proceeds to step S 707. If not, the process proceeds to step S 208.

  In step S207, since the AT lottery has been won in the current game of RT1, the RT system gaming state is set to RT2 and the AT system gaming state is set to the AT state. After the process of step S207 ends, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S208, it is determined whether or not the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 has been internally won. If the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 is internally won, the process proceeds to step S209. If not, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S209, since the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 is internally won, the gaming state of the RT system is set to RT3 and the gaming state of the AT system is set to the normal state. After the process of step S209 ends, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S210, other game state control processing is performed. For example, when the gaming state has won the special role 1 and shifts to RT4 (normal state), RT4 (normal state) is ended by the medal payout exceeding 360 sheets, and RT1 (normal state) is set. Further, when the gaming state has won the special role 2 and shifts to RT4 (normal state), RT4 (normal state) is ended by the medal payout exceeding 96 sheets, and RT1 (normal state) is set. In step S210, preparation is made to transmit a gaming state command indicating the gaming state of the RT system and the AT system of the main control unit 300. In the case of the AT state, information on the number of ATs is also included in the game state command.

<AT update process>
Next, AT update processing will be described using FIG. 25 (a). FIG. 25 (a) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the gaming state control process of step S201 of FIG.

  In step S301, it is determined whether the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is in RT2 (AT state). If the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is in the RT2 (AT state), the process proceeds to step S302. If not, the AT update process is ended.

  In step S302, it is determined whether or not the small winning combination 3a has been internally won in the current game. When the small winning combination 3a is internally won in this game, the AT number is counted. For example, in the case where the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the present game while the number of ATs is 10, the number of ATs is 11.

  In step S303, since the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the AT state, an AT-added lottery process (described in detail later) is executed.

<AT addition lottery process>
Next, the additional lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 (b) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the AT addition lottery process of step S304 of FIG. 25 (a).

  In step S401, an AT-added lottery is performed. In the AT-added lottery of the present embodiment, the winning probability is approximately 1/30, and when winning, 10 times is added to the specified number of AT states.

  In step S402, it is determined whether or not the AT addition lottery in step S401 is won. If the AT addition lottery in step S401 is won, the process proceeds to step S403. If the winning is not performed, the AT addition lottery process is ended.

  In step S403, the specified number of AT states is reset. Add 10 to the specified number of current AT states. For example, if the specified number of current AT states is 20 times (initial value), 30 if the specified number of current AT states is 30 times (if the AT winning lottery was won once in the past), 40 times It becomes. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the AT-added lottery is won, the special operation condition notification effect is executed in the game that has won the AT-added lottery, and the AT-added notification effect is won for the AT-added lottery. It runs in the game of the said game or the break of AT state.

<Process of first sub control unit>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 26A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 26B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 26C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first secondary control unit 400.

  First, the main processing of the first secondary control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is turned on, first, in step S3001, an initialization process is performed. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of storage areas in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this process, an area for storing internal winning information, which is information indicating the result of internal winning, and an area for storing RT update information, which is information indicating a gaming state, are respectively provided in the RAM 408.

  In step S3002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable is 10, and when the timer variable is 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S3003.

  In step S3003, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S3004, command processing which is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300 is executed.

  In step S3005, an effect control process (described in detail later) is performed. Here, preparation for rendering is performed in accordance with the rendering reservation information in the rendering reservation area provided in the RAM 408. This preparation includes, for example, processing such as reading out the effect data from the ROM 406, and performing processing of updating the effect data when it is necessary to update the effect data.

  In step S3006, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S3005. For example, when there is an instruction to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read out in step S3005, this instruction is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S3007, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S3005. For example, when there is an instruction for various lamps 420 in the effect data read out in step S3005, this instruction is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S3008, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S3005. For example, when a command for shutter control is included in the effect data read in step S3005, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S3009, information output processing is performed to set to transmit a command to the second sub control unit 500 based on the processing result in step S3005. For example, when there is a command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 in the effect data read out in step S3005, setting for outputting this control command is performed, and the process returns to step S3002.

  Next, a command reception interrupt process of the first secondary control unit 400 will be described using FIG. The command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first secondary control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output by the main control unit 300. In step S3101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, a first secondary control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first secondary control unit 400 will be described using FIG. 26C. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (once in 2 ms in this embodiment), and the timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Execute in the cycle of

  In step S3201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S3002 in the first secondary control unit main processing shown in FIG. 26A, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. Therefore, in step S3002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S3202, transmission of a command to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S3008, update processing of effect random number values, and the like are performed.

<Process of second sub control unit>
Next, processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described using FIG. FIG. 27A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 27B is a flowchart of a command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 27C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 27D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S5001 of FIG. 27A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, first, in step S5001, an initialization process is performed. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, initialization of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S5002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable is 10, and when the timer variable is 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S5003.

  In step S5003, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S5004, command processing is performed. In command processing, the CPU 504 of the second secondary control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first secondary control unit 400 or not.

  In step S5005, an effect control process is performed. Specifically, when there is a new command in step S5004, processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, processing is performed to read out from the ROM 506 effect data for performing image control on the background image and effect data for the shutter effect. Further, processing such as reading out effect data other than this from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, updating processing of the effect data is performed.

  In step S5006, image control processing (details will be described later) is performed based on the processing result of step S5005. For example, when an instruction for image control is included in the effect data read out in step S5005, image control corresponding to this instruction is performed. For example, image control regarding a display image (notice image, background image) is performed. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S5002.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second secondary control unit 500 will be described using FIG. 27 (b). The command reception interrupt process is a process that is executed when the second secondary control unit 500 detects a strobe signal output by the first secondary control unit 400.

  In step S5101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first secondary control unit 400 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508 as an unprocessed command.

Next, with reference to FIG. 27C, a second secondary control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second secondary control unit 500 will be described. The second secondary control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (once in 2 ms in the present embodiment), and the timer interrupt process is triggered when the timer interrupt is triggered. Execute in the cycle of

  In step S5201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S5002 in the second secondary control unit main processing shown in FIG. 27A, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. Therefore, in step S5002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S5202, an update process of the effect random number value is performed.

  Next, the image control processing of step S5007 in the main processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described using FIG. 27 (d). The figure is a figure which shows the flowchart which shows the flow of image control processing.

  In step S5301, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps designation of the display area A of the VRAM 536 and the drawing area of the display area B. Thereby, the image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), etc. in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table, etc. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on an instruction set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S5302, it is determined whether or not the transfer end interrupt signal from VDP 534 is input. If the transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S5303, otherwise the transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for

  In step S5303, parameter setting is performed based on the rendering scenario configuration table and the attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S421, the CPU 504 information of image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis of VRAM 536, image size , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates), transparency, etc. are indicated to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S5304, a drawing instruction is issued. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer according to the instruction of the CPU 504.

  In step S5305, it is determined whether or not the generation end interrupt signal from VDP 534 is input based on the end of image drawing, and if the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S5306; otherwise, the generation end interrupt signal Wait for the input.

  In step S5306, a scene display counter which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts the number of images of a scene is incremented (+1), and the process is ended.

<Effect control process>
Next, the effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of effect control processing in step S3005 of FIG. 26 (a).

  In step S3301, based on the content of the received game state command, it is determined whether the game state is in RT2 (AT state). If the gaming state is RT2 (AT state), the process proceeds to step S3302, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3305.

  In step S3302, since the gaming state is RT2 (AT state), AT effect setting processing (described in detail later) is executed.

  In step S3303, it is determined based on the received internal winning command whether or not the AT additional lottery has been won in the game. If the AT addition lottery is won in the game, the process proceeds to step S3304. If not, the process proceeds to step S3306.

  In step S3304, since the AT addition lottery is won, the AT addition setting process (to be described in detail later) regarding the AT addition is executed.

  On the other hand, in step S3305, since the AT system gaming state is in the normal state, the normal effect setting process (details will be described later) is executed. After the process of step S3305, the process proceeds to step S3306.

  In step S3306, other effect control processing is performed.

<AT production setting process>
Next, AT effect setting processing will be described using FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the AT effect setting process of step S3302 of FIG.

  In step S3401, it is determined whether it is an AT state break game. Since the first sub control unit 400 counts the number of ATs based on the game state command or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400 is a break game such as having 20 or 30 ATs in the game. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the break game is in the AT state, the process proceeds to step S3403, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3402.

  In step S3402, it is determined based on the internal lottery command whether or not the AT additional lottery has been won in the game. If the AT addition lottery is won in the game, the process proceeds to step S3403. If not, the process proceeds to step S3405.

  In step S3403, it is determined based on the reception of the start lever operation command whether or not the start lever operation has been performed. If the start lever operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step S3404. If not, the process proceeds to step S3305.

  In step S3404, since the start lever operation has been performed in the break game of the AT state or the game in which the AT addition win has been made, a state transition suggestion effect is set. Thereby, the state transition suggestion effect is started, and the insertion image d30 is displayed on the effect image display device 157 (FIG. 16 (a-2), FIG. 19 (a-2), FIG. 20 (a-2), 21 (a-2) reference).

  In step S3405, based on the contents of the received internal lottery command, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination has been won by the operation order combination (specifically, the small combination 3a). If the operation order combination is internally won, the process proceeds to step S3406. If not, the process proceeds to step S3409.

  In step S3406, in the AT state, since the operation order combination (specifically, the small combination 3a) is internally won, "normal operation condition notification effect" is set. Thus, the normal operation condition notification effect using the effect image display device 157, the speakers 272 and 277, the various lamps 420 and the like is executed, and the operation specific image d10 is displayed on the effect image display device 157 (FIG. b-1)). The operation order of the correct answer to be notified is set based on the content of the reel stop data command.

  In step S3407, it is determined based on the stop button reception command whether or not the third stop operation has been performed. If the third stop operation has been performed, the process advances to step S3408; otherwise, the process advances to step S3413.

  In step S3408, update setting of the AT number notification effect is performed. Thereby, the AT frequency notification effect using the effect image display device 157 etc. is executed, and the AT frequency image d40 with the AT frequency updated is displayed on the effect image display device 157 (FIG. 9 (b-6), Refer FIG. 13 (a-6), FIG. 16 (a-5) etc.).

  On the other hand, in step S3409, based on the content of the received internal lottery command, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination has been won as the re-playing combination based on the content of the received internal lottery command. If the player is internally elected to the re-play combination, the process proceeds to step S3410, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3413.

  In step S3410, since the player internally won the re-play combination in the AT state, a notification lottery is executed.

  In step S3411, it is determined whether or not the player has won the notification lottery in step S3410. If the informing lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S3412, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3413.

  In step S3412, in the AT state, since the internal winning combination has been made to the re-playing combination and the information drawing lottery has also been made, an operation condition notification effect is set. Thus, the operation condition notification effect using the effect image display device 157, the speakers 272 and 277, the various lamps 420, etc. is executed, and the operation specific image d10 is displayed on the effect image display device 157 (FIG. 12 (a )reference). The operation order to be notified is determined by a predetermined process of the first sub control unit 400 (for example, a lottery process of selecting any one of six options). After the process of step S3410, the process proceeds to step S3413.

  In step S 3413, other AT effect setting processing is performed. For example, when the state transition suggestion effect is being executed in the AT state, update processing of the state transition suggestion effect is performed based on the stop operation (first stop operation, second stop operation, third stop operation). By the update processing of the state transition suggestion effect, the effect image display device 157 displays the insertion image d30 which moves the area in an enlarged manner. In addition, when the stop operation of the correct answer is performed during execution of the operation condition notification effect in the AT state, the effect setting for displaying the operation correct image d20 is performed, and when the stop operation of the incorrect answer is performed, the operation incorrect answer The effect setting for displaying the image d20a is performed. As a result, the correct operation image d20 is displayed on the effect image display device 157, and the incorrect operation image d20a is displayed. Further, when transitioning from the normal state to the AT state, initial setting of the AT number notification effect is performed. By the initial setting of the AT number notification effect, the AT image d40 (see FIG. 14 (a-6)) and the like are displayed on the effect image display device 157. When the reel rotation start command is received during execution of the operation condition notification effect, the display mode of the operation specific image d10 is changed. As a result, the effect image display device 157 displays the operation specific image d10 whose display mode has been changed (see FIG. 12).

<Normal effect setting process>
Next, the normal effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the normal effect setting process of step S3305 of FIG.

  In step S3501, it is determined based on the received gaming state command whether or not the RT-based gaming state of the main control unit 300 is the re-game low probability state (RT1). If the RT system gaming state of the main control unit 300 is RT1, the process proceeds to step S3502, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3504.

  In step S3502, based on the received internal winning command, it is determined whether AT winning has been made in the current game. If the AT is won in the game this time, the process proceeds to step S3503, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3504.

  In step S3503, since the current game is the final game in the normal state, setting of state transition suggestion effect is performed. Thereby, the state transition suggestion effect is started, and the insertion image d30 is displayed on the effect image display device 157 (see FIG. 14 (a-1)).

  In step S3504, other normal effect setting processing is performed. For example, when the gaming state of the RT system is a special gaming state (RT4), setting of a bonus effect indicating that it is a bonus gaming state is performed.

<AT addition setting process>
Next, the AT addition setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30B is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the AT addition setting process of step S3304 of FIG.

  In step S3601, the operation condition notification effect is reset. That is, the "normal operation condition notification effect" set in step S3406 in FIG. 29 is changed to "special operation condition notification effect" and set. As a result, special operation condition notification presentation using the effect image display device 157, the speakers 272 and 277, the various lamps 420, etc. is executed, and the operation specific image d10S is displayed on the effect image display device 157 (FIG. 11, See Figure 19).

  In step S3602, a time to notify the AT addition number (specifically, ten times) is set. Specifically, it is set as the time when the number of additions is displayed by any of (1) the game that has won the AT addition lottery or (2) the AT state break game by lottery.

  In step S3603, the AT addition frequency notification effect is set based on the notification time of the AT addition frequency in step S3602. Thereby, in the game of (1) AT addition lottery won in the game or (2) AT state break game, the notification of the AT addition number using the effect image display device 157, the speakers 272 and 277, various lamps 420, etc. The effect is executed, and the AT added frequency image d50 is displayed on the effect image display device 157 (see (a-6) in FIG. 19 and (a-6) in FIG. 21).

<Other Modifications>
(Full display time of inserted image)
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the full display time L3b of the insertion image d30> the full display time L3a of the insertion image d30, but the full display time of the insertion image d30 according to the state is not limited thereto. In the switching time until the next background image appears after the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface, a difference may be provided when the state after the display of the insertion image d30 is in the AT state and in the normal state.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b), the switching time L3b-1 when the gaming state after displaying the insertion image d30 on the entire surface is the AT state, the game after displaying the insertion image d30 It may be longer than the switching time L3a-1 in the normal state. In this case, the entire display time L3 of the insertion image d30 is the same (for example, about one second), regardless of whether the gaming state after displaying the insertion image d30 is the AT state or the normal state. If the inserted image d30 is in the AT state after the entire display is in the AT state, another inserted image d31 is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 1 second), so that switching time L3b-1> switching time L3a-1. Thus, a difference may be provided in the time until the insertion image d30 switches to the background image. Similar to the above embodiment, the player's sense of expectation can be improved.

  In addition to the insertion image d30, a plurality of types of insertion images d31 suggesting the start of the AT background image d2 are prepared, one of the insertion images d31 is selected by lottery, and the entire display time is selected according to the selected insertion image d31. The length of L3 may be set. For example, as shown in FIG. 31C, when the AT start image 1 is selected as the insertion image d31, the length is as short as about 2 seconds, and when the AT start image 2 is selected, the normal about 2.5 seconds, When the AT start image 3 is selected, it may be as long as about 3 seconds.

  Also, separately from this, the length of the full display time L3 may be set according to the remaining number of ATs. In this case, it is desirable to lengthen the full screen display time L3 when the number of remaining ATs is large. In some cases, the player's sense of expectation can be improved based on the display time of the inserted image d30. On the other hand, conversely to this, when the number of remaining ATs is small, the full screen display time L3 may be extended. In some cases, it may be easier to grasp the end of the AT game based on the display time of the inserted image d30.

  It should be noted that the full display time L3b may be greater than the full display time L3a based on the player's game operation. For example, as shown in FIG. 32A, when the gaming state after displaying the entire surface of the insertion image d30 is the normal state, the display of the normal background image d1 is started based on the insertion operation, As shown in 32 (b), when the gaming state after displaying the entire surface of the insertion image d30 is the AT state, the display of the AT background image d2 may be started based on the start lever operation. . In this case, it is possible to determine the gaming state at the operation timing of the player. In addition, when the gaming state after displaying the entire surface of the insertion image d30 is the AT state, the display of the AT background image d2 is not started constantly based on the start lever operation, but a predetermined probability (for example, 60% The display of the AT background image d2 may be started based on the start lever operation (e.g., in the case of the remaining probability, the display of the AT background image d2 is started based on the closing operation).

  Further, the color of the insertion image d30 may be changed according to the length of the full display time L3. For example, in the case of the full display time L3a (in the normal state after displaying the insertion image d30 in the full state), in the case of blue in the insertion image d30 and in the full display time L3b (after the display of the insertion image d30 is in the AT state) And the insertion image d30 may be red. The player can enhance the expectation for the AT state based on the color of the insertion image d30.

  Although different from the purpose of the above embodiment, after displaying the insertion image d30 on the entire surface, after displaying the insertion image d30 on the entire surface, the entire display time L3a of the insertion image d30 in the gaming state (normal state) which is disadvantageous It may be set longer than the full screen display time L3 b of the inserted image d30 in the case of the advantageous gaming state (AT state). The player can be given a sense of security because it can be notified early that the advantageous gaming state (AT state) will be achieved. For example, in the case of the advantageous state, the full screen display time L3 when the inserted image d30 is displayed is set short in order to indicate that the advantageous state continues. It is preferable that the entire screen display time L3 be set short if the player desires to quickly advance to an advantageous state. In addition, when the advantageous state is ended and the disadvantageous state is started, the full display time L3 when the inserted image d30 is displayed is set long in order to indicate that the advantageous state is ended. It is preferable that the full display time L3 be set long in order to change the mood when starting the disadvantageous state.

  Further, the insertion image d30 may be displayed on the entire surface over a plurality of games, not during one game. In some cases, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained across multiple games.

(All-in-one display timing of inserted image)
In the above embodiment, the insertion image d30 is enlarged based on the operation of the player, and the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire effect image display device 157 after the third stop operation. However, differently from this, when the condition for performing the state transition suggestion effect is satisfied, the insertion image d30 may be displayed on the entire surface substantially over one game from the beginning to the end of the game. This variation will be described below with reference to FIGS. 33 to 35.

  FIG. 33 shows state transition suggestion effects in the final game G1 in the normal state in which the normal background image d1 is displayed, and is a time chart showing changes in the inserted image d30 displayed on the effect image display device 157.

  FIG. 33A-1 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 before the start lever operation, and FIG. 33A-2 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the start lever operation. The slot machine 100 starts the display of the inserted image d30 based on the start lever operation, and moves the area of the inserted image d30 while enlarging the area from the upper side of the screen to the lower side. Here, the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface of the effect image display device 157 when a predetermined time S1 (about 0.25 seconds) has elapsed since the insertion image d30 starts the enlargement movement (see FIG. a-2) to (a-6)).

  33 (a-7), 33 (a-8) and 33 (a-9) respectively show effect image display devices 157 after the second stop operation and after the third stop operation after the first stop operation. Is shown. After the third stop operation, the slot machine 100 moves the area of the inserted image d30 while reducing the area from the lower side of the screen to the upper side based on the end of one game (update of the gaming state). Then, the insertion image d30 is erased from the screen of the effect image display device 157 when a predetermined time S1 (about 0.25 seconds) has elapsed since the insertion movement d30 starts the reduction movement (FIG. 33 (FIG. a-10) to (a-15)).

  Since the next gaming state is the AT state, the AT background image d2 is gradually exposed and displayed as the area of the insertion image d30 is reduced. In addition, when the insertion image d30 is erased from the screen and the AT background image d2 is displayed on the entire surface, the slot machine 100 displays the AT frequency image d40 (for example, a character image such as "AT00 time") on the AT background image d2. And a notification image d41 (for example, a character image such as "AT start") d41 indicating that the AT state has been started.

  As described above, when the execution condition of the state transition suggestion effect is satisfied, the insertion image d30 may be displayed on the entire surface over one game of the corresponding game (for example, the final game G1 in the normal state). .

  FIG. 34 (a) shows the case where the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the halfway game G3 in the AT state (AT addition lottery is won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected, and the player stops the correct answer. The change of the production image (the operation specific image d10, the operation correct image d20) of the operation condition notification effect when the operation (the left middle right stop operation) is performed, and the insertion image d30 of the state transition suggestion effect is shown. FIG. 34 (a) shows the case where the special operation condition notification effect is executed since the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the AT state and the AT addition lottery is won.

  34 (a-1), 34 (a-2), 34 (a-7), 34 (a-8) and 34 (a-9) respectively show the start lever before the start lever operation and the start lever The display mode of the effect image display apparatus 157 is shown after operation after the 1st stop operation, after the 2nd stop operation, and after the 3rd stop operation. The slot machine 100 displays the operation specific image d10 on the AT background image d2 and starts the display of the insertion image d30 based on the start lever operation, and moves the area of the insertion image d30 while expanding the area of the insertion image d30 downward from the screen Let Here, when a predetermined time S1 (about 0.25 seconds) has elapsed since the insertion image d30 starts the enlargement movement, the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire effect image display device 157 (FIG. a-6)). In addition, the slot machine 100 displays the entire operation image d10S after displaying the insertion image d30, and displays the correct operation image d20S based on the operation (FIGS. 34 (a-7) to (a-9)). reference).

  As described above, in this modification, unlike the above embodiment (see FIG. 12), the operation specific image d10 is displayed for a predetermined time S1 after the insertion image d30 starts the enlargement movement, and the predetermined time S1 elapses. After that, the operation specifying image d10 is changed to the operation specifying image d10S, and the operation specifying image d10S is displayed.

  FIG. 34 (b) is a diagram showing how the operation specific image d10 changes. Specifically, FIG. 34 (b-1) shows the state of FIG. 34 (a-6), that is, the operation specific image d10 immediately before the predetermined time S1 elapses from the start of the display of the inserted image d30, FIG. 34 (b-2) Is the special operation specifying image d10S when a predetermined time S1 has elapsed from the start of displaying the inserted image d30, and FIG. 34 (b-3) shows the state of FIG. 34 (a-7), that is, the operation after the first stop operation The specific image d10S and the operation correct image d20S are shown.

  34 (a-2) to (a-5), the display of the operation specific image d10 is performed on the AT background image d2 while the area of the insertion image d30 is enlarged and moved. In (a-6), the display of the operation specific image d10 is performed on the insertion image d30. This is because the display period of the insertion image d30 is a period in which the background image to be displayed next is expected, and it is general not to pay attention to the insertion image d30 itself. This is for displaying the operation specific image d10 on the AT background image d2 and the insertion image d30 also in the display period of d30 and directing the user to the presentation image display device 157.

  The image displayed in the display period of the insertion image d30 is not limited to the operation specific image d10, and may be another image. For example, it may be an image explaining that the inserted image d30 has been displayed, an image related to a change in gaming state, or a person character image.

  As described above, when the state transition suggestion effect and the special operation condition notification effect are executed in the same game, the operation specific images d10 and d10S are displayed not only on the AT background image d2 but also on the full image displayed in the inserted image d30. Be done. That is, in this modification, first, the operation specific image d10 is displayed in a state in which the insertion image d30 is not displayed on the entire surface to inform the player of the operation content, and then in a state in which the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface. Since the operation specific image d10S is displayed to notify the AT addition winning and the timing of the two notification contents are shifted, the player can correctly recognize the two notification contents.

  FIG. 34 (a) is a case where the AT addition count is notified in the game winning the AT addition lottery, so the slot machine 100 displays the AT addition count image d50 in the process of reducing the insertion image d30. (Refer FIG. 34 (a-10)-(a-14)). In addition, when a predetermined time S1 (about 0.25 seconds) has elapsed since the reduction movement of the insertion image d30 starts and the insertion image d30 is erased from the screen, the slot machine 100 reflects the AT overlay count. A notification image d42 (for example, a word image such as "to the 30th time") d42 indicating the prescribed number of times is displayed on the AT background image d2 (see FIG. 34 (a-15)).

  As described above, in the present modification, when the operation specific image d10 is changed to the operation specific image d10S, the player pays attention to the operation specific image d10S. The timing at which the image d40 is updated is different from the timing at which the image d40 is updated. Also, in order to make it easier to recognize the update of the AT frequency image d40, the AT frequency image d40 is updated after the display of the operation specific image d10S is ended (see FIG. 34 (a-9)). The AT frequency image d40 is updated when the inserted image d30 is displayed on the entire surface (see FIG. 34 (a-9)), so that the player can easily recognize the update of the AT frequency image d40. In order to prioritize, the AT additional count image d50 is displayed after the AT count image d40 is updated. If these two are performed at the same time, the player may not be able to correctly recognize the notification content of both, so in order to solve this problem, the two are sequentially executed to obtain the AT frequency image d40. The update is performed when the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface.

  In FIG. 34 (a-9), the operation specifying image d10 is deleted, and then the operation correct image d20 is also deleted. Therefore, in FIG. 34 (a-9) to (a-10) and in FIG. 34 (a-10), the effect image display device 157 displays the insertion image d30 and the AT frequency image d40. That is, in the display period of the insertion image d30, the display period of the AT frequency image d40 is longer than the display period of the operation specific image d10 (see FIGS. 34 (a-2) to (a-10)).

  This may be any image as long as the operation specific image d10 is an image displayed for creating a trigger to turn the effect image display device 157, and even when it is not displayed in a long period, it is displayed even at the start of the display of the inserted image d30. If there is a role to play a role. In addition, when the AT background image d2 which is the next background image is displayed, displaying another image such as the operation specific image d10 gives the player a sense of discomfort and thus does not give the player a sense of discomfort. Furthermore, when another image such as the operation specific image d10 is displayed when the next background image is displayed, it interferes with the display mode of the reduction movement of the inserted image d30 which is the next operation and the display position of the AT frequency image d40. Therefore, other images do not interfere with the insertion image d30 or the AT number image d40.

  FIG. 35 (a) shows the case where the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the final game G2 in the AT state (the AT addition lottery is not won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected, and the player is correct The change of the production image (the operation specific image d10, the operation correct image d20) of operation condition alerting | presentation effect when the stop operation (the left middle right stop operation) is performed, and the insertion image d30 of the state transition suggestion effect is shown. FIG. 35 (a) shows the case where the operation condition notification effect is executed because the small winning combination 3a was internally won in the AT state and the AT addition lottery was not won.

  35 (a-1), 35 (a-2), 35 (a-7), 35 (a-8) and 35 (a-9) respectively show the start lever before the start lever operation and the start lever The display mode of the effect image display apparatus 157 is shown after operation after the 1st stop operation, after the 2nd stop operation, and after the 3rd stop operation.

  As described above, when the state transition suggestion effect and the normal operation condition notification effect are executed in the same game, the operation specific image d10 is displayed not only on the AT background image d2 but also on the full-displayed insertion image d30. .

  FIG. 35 (b) is a diagram showing how the operation specific image d10 changes. Specifically, FIG. 35 (b-1) shows the state of FIG. 35 (a-6), that is, the operation specific image d10 immediately before the predetermined time S1 has elapsed from the start of the display of the inserted image d30, FIG. 35 (b-2) Is the special operation specific image d10 when a predetermined time S1 has elapsed from the start of display of the inserted image d30, and FIG. 35 (b-3) shows the state of FIG. 35 (a-7), that is, the operation after the first stop operation The specific image d10 and the operation correct image d20 are shown. FIG. 35 shows the case where the normal operation condition notification effect is performed, so there is no change in the display mode of the operation specific image d10.

  In addition, when the normal operation condition notification effect is executed in the break game of the AT state, the player is informed that there is no AT addition win in the game from the display modes of the operation specific image d10 and the operation correct image d20. It can be grasped and it can also be predicted that the next gaming state is the normal state.

  That is, the operation specification may be displayed when the gaming state is changed from the AT state to the normal state (in other words, from the advantageous state to the disadvantageous state for the player). The image d10 is not the operation specific image d10S. The operation specific image d10S is an example of an effect producing an expectation of a change to an advantageous state, and the operation specific image d10 has an expectation of a change to an advantageous state as compared to the operation specific image d10S. It is an example of no effect. Therefore, in the AT state, there is a possibility that both an effect giving the expectation of the change to the advantageous state and an effect without the expectation of the change to the advantageous state may be executed, and further, it is advantageous. The execution frequency of the rendition which gives the expectation of the change to the normal state is lower than the execution frequency of the rendition which does not give the expectation of the change to the advantageous state. As described above, when the AT state is changed to the normal state, it is possible that only the rendition without the expectation of the change to the advantageous state is performed.

  In the above modification (FIGS. 32 to 35), when the AT-based gaming state changes, the state transition suggestion effect is executed in the final game G1 in the normal state and the final game G2 in the AT state. However, instead of this, the state transition suggestion effect may be executed in the first game G4 in the AT state and the first game G5 in the normal state. Such a modified example will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 36 (a) is a time chart showing the execution timing of the effects executed when the AT type gaming state shifts from the normal state to the AT state, and FIG. 36 (b) is the first game in the AT state. The player was internally elected to the small role 3a in G4 (AT addition lottery is elected), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected, and the player has performed the correct stop operation (stop operation on the left middle right). It shows changes in effect images (operation specific images d10 and d10S, operation correct images d20 and d20S) of the special operation condition notification effect at the time, and the inserted image d30 of the state transition suggestion effect.

  As described above, when executing state transition suggestion effects in the first game G4 in the AT state, there are cases where both state transition suggestion effects and special operation condition notification effects are executed as shown in FIG. 36 (b). .

  In such a case, as shown in (b-7) to (b-9) in FIG. 36, the operation specifying image d10S and the operation correct image d20S are displayed on the inserted image d30 displayed on the entire surface. That is, in the state transition suggestion effect executed when transitioning to an advantageous gaming state, the player can display the operation specific image d10S and the operation correct image d20S before the inserted image d30 that is displayed on the entire surface. In the above, it can be grasped from the display mode of the operation specifying image d10S and the operation correct image d20S that the AT addition winning has been made, and the feeling of expectation can be improved.

  That is, when the gaming state is changed from the normal state to the AT state (in other words, when it is changed from the disadvantageous state to the advantageous state for the player), the operation specification may be They are both the image d10 and the operation specific image d10S. The operation specific image d10S is an example of an effect producing an expectation of a change to an advantageous state, and the operation specific image d10 has an expectation of a change to an advantageous state as compared to the operation specific image d10S. It is an example of no effect. Therefore, when changing from the normal state to the AT state, as in the AT state, an effect that gives the expectation of the change to the advantageous state and a effect that does not give the expectation of the change to the advantageous state Both may be implemented.

(Execution period of state transition indication effect)
In the above embodiment, the state transition suggestion effect is executed over one game, but the execution period of the state transition suggestion effect is not limited to this. For example, the state transition suggestion effect may be performed in a minute time Δt (for example, 0.5 seconds) in one game. This variation will be described below with reference to FIGS. 37 to 39.

  FIG. 37 is a time chart showing the execution timing of the effect executed in the case where the AT system gaming state transitions and in the AT state. In this modification, as shown in FIG. 37, when the AT-based gaming state changes, the state transition suggestion effect is executed in the first game G4 in the AT state and the first game G5 in the normal state. (The execution condition is the same as the modification shown in FIG. 36).

  FIG. 38A shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157 before and after the start lever operation in the first game G4 in the AT state. In this modification, the slot machine 100 starts displaying the inserted image d30 based on the start lever operation and displays the inserted image d30 for a minute time Δt (about 0.5 seconds) (FIG. 38 (a-2) (Refer to FIG. 38 (a-3)) and erase the insert image d30 and display the AT background image d2 As described above, the insertion image d30 may be displayed on the entire surface for a minute time Δt based on the start lever operation, and the background image may be changed before and after the start lever operation. As the AT frequency image d40, as shown in FIG. 38 (a-2), the AT frequency is updated when the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface. It can be made conspicuous that the AT number image d40 has been updated.

  FIG. 38B is a diagram illustrating in detail the display change of the insertion image d30. From the display start of the inserted image d30 to the full display Δt / 2 (about 0.25 seconds; see FIGS. 38 (b-1) to (b-6)), from the full display of the inserted image d30 to the deletion of the inserted image Δt / 2 (about 0.25 seconds; see FIGS. 38 (b-7) to (b-12)).

  FIG. 39A shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 before and after the start lever operation when the small winning combination 3a is internally won and the AT addition lottery is not won in the first game G4 in the AT state. FIG. 39B shows the effect image display device 157 before and after the start lever operation when the small winning combination 3a is internally won and the AT addition lottery is won in the first game G4 in the AT state. The display mode is shown.

  In this modification, the operation specific image d10 is displayed on the insertion image d30, and even if the image is changed from the insertion image d30 to the AT background image d2, the display of the operation specific image d10 is maintained and the AT background image d2 is displayed. Also show. Thus, with regard to the operation specific image d10, it can be impressed that the long display period is set. Therefore, during the period in which the insertion image d30 is displayed, the AT frequency image d40 is displayed instead of the operation specific image d10. The player's attention can be drawn. It should be noted that if only the AT frequency image d40 is displayed on the insertion image d30, the display content may be too simple and the player may not even see the AT frequency image d40. Is also displayed on the insertion image d30, the motivation for the player to look at the effect image display device 157 during the display period of the insertion image d30 can be enhanced.

  Further, in this modification, since the micro time Δt (approximately 0.5 seconds) <the initial image display time L11 (approximately 0.8 seconds or more, see FIG. 12), the inserted image d30 is displayed. The display mode of the operation specific image d10 does not change during that time. That is, after the inserted image d30 is displayed, the display mode of the operation specific image d10 is changed on the AT background image d2. As described above, in this modification, the update timing of the AT number image d40 (when the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface) and the change timing of the display mode of the operation specific image d10 (when the entire display of the insertion image d30 is finished). Therefore, it is possible to make the player reliably recognize the operation content of the stop operation and the internally winning combination.

  Since the AT frequency image d40 is updated when the inserted image d30 is displayed on the entire surface (see FIG. 39 (b-2)), it is easy for the player to recognize the update of the AT frequency image d40. Then, after updating the AT number image d40, the display mode of the operation specific image d10 is changed. There was a possibility that the player would pay attention only to the change of the display mode of the operation specific image d10 if these two were performed at the same time, but it is possible for the player to execute these two in sequence. To distribute the attention of

  In addition, since the insertion image d30 starts to be displayed in response to the start lever operation, the image is ended to be displayed until the reception of the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is started (until the stop button operation becomes valid). It is preferable to When about 0.8 seconds is set as the minimum time until the stop button operation becomes effective, it is preferable to set the image to be displayed in less than about 0.8 seconds.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display of the insertion image d30 is started in response to the start lever operation, but a cut-in image may be displayed separately from the start lever operation to enhance the player's sense of expectation. Since this cut-in image has a role of unexpectedly hitting the player, it is displayed on the entire area of the display area (an area not partially displayed may be present) immediately after the start lever operation. Therefore, the cut-in image and the insertion image d30 have different roles. However, it is preferable that the cut-in image and the insertion image d30 be images that have different impressions given to the player, and although both display starts immediately after the start lever operation, this cut-in display is immediately after the start lever operation. It is preferable to set the time until the inserted image d30 is displayed in the entire area of the display area immediately after the start lever operation is longer than the time from when the image is displayed to the entire area of the display area . In some cases, it may be possible to give the impression that the insertion image d30 is an image that is not a role to make a sudden strike.

(How to move the insert image)
In the above embodiment, the insertion image d30 gradually expands and moves the region from the top to the bottom of the screen to narrow the region in which the AT background image d2 and the operation correct image d20 are displayed. The method of enlarging and moving the area of the image d30 is not limited to this.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 40A, the AT background image d2 and the operation correct image d20 are displayed by moving the insertion image d30 gradually from the four sides of the screen toward the center of the screen and enlarging and moving the region. The area may be narrowed. Also in this case, the operation correct image d20 can be emphasized and made to stand out. In FIG. 40, A20 indicates a region where the operation correct image d20 is displayed. Since the display area ratio between the AT background image d2 and the operation correct image d20 increases the ratio of the operation correct image d20 for each operation, the player does not show a sudden change, and the player prefers In some cases, the operation can be interrupted when the area ratio becomes, so that it is possible to achieve an effect that does not give the player a sense of discomfort.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), first, the inserted image d30 is gradually enlarged and moved from the four sides of the screen toward the center of the screen to move the AT background image d2 and the operation correct image d20. By gradually enlarging and moving the next background image, the area of the normal background image d1 from the top to the bottom of the screen, the insertion image d30 and the operation correct image d20. You may make it narrow the area | region where is displayed. That is, in the above embodiment, the AT background image d2 and the normal background image d1 are not simultaneously displayed on the same screen, but the AT background image d2 and the normal background image d1 may be simultaneously displayed. . Of course, while the area of the AT background image d2 is gradually reduced, the area of the normal background image d1 is gradually expanded, and the normal background image d1 is finally displayed. Also in this case, the operation correct image d20 can be emphasized and made noticeable.

  As mentioned above, as long as the insertion image d30 contains the image which moves toward area | region A20 in which the operation correct image d20 is displayed in the one part, you may employ | adopt any movement aspect. This is because the background image outside the display area A20 of the operation correct image d20 narrows, and the operation correct image d20 can be emphasized and highlighted.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the "sliding" moving downward from the top of the screen is used as the insertion image d30, but it goes without saying that another image may be used as the insertion image d30. For example, as shown in FIG. 41, “Shoji” may be used as the insertion image d30.

  FIG. 41 shows the case where the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the final game G2 in the AT state in which the AT background image d2 is displayed (AT winning lottery is not won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected. The state transition indication effect and the operation condition notification effect are shown when the player performs the correct stop operation (the left middle right stop operation).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 41, “shoji” as the insertion image d30 moves from the left side to the right side of the screen, but moves only from the left end of the screen to the distance W11. Then, the operation specific image d10 and the operation correct image d20 of the operation condition notification effect are displayed further to the right than the position of the distance W11 from the left end of the screen as shown in FIG. Even when the effect is simultaneously executed, the insertion image d30 does not disturb the operation specific image d10 and the operation correct image d20.

  Although not shown, when only the operation condition notification effect is executed in the AT state, the operation specific image d10 and the operation correct image d20 are displayed in the center of the screen with a predetermined size B1 (operation condition notification When the insertion image d30 is not displayed, the operation specifying image d10 for effect and the operation correct image d20 are displayed at the position (reference display position) shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the case of simultaneously executing the operation condition notification effect and the operation condition notification effect in the AT state, as shown in FIG. 41, the operation specific image d10 and the operation correct image d20 have predetermined sizes B1 on the right side of the screen. A smaller size B2 is displayed (the operation specific image d10 of the operation condition notification effect and the operation correct image d20 are displayed without overlapping with the insertion image d30 when the insertion image d30 is displayed) It is displayed at the position (the evacuation display position) .Furthermore, the display is reduced in an integrated manner so as not to change the visual impression).

  As described above, even if the movement direction of the insertion image d30 is the horizontal direction, the region of the insertion image d30 is enlarged and moved to approach the operation correct image d20, and the operation correct image d20 is displayed larger than the operation specific image d10. As a result, the operation correct image d20 can be emphasized and highlighted. The moving direction of the insertion image d30 is not limited to the vertical direction or the horizontal direction, and may be an oblique direction. Also in this case, the same display can be performed to emphasize the operation correct image d20 and make it stand out.

  In the game in which the state transition suggestion effect and the operation condition notification effect shown in FIG. 41 are simultaneously executed, the operation specific image d10 is displayed at the right end of the screen from the beginning (after the start lever operation) (FIG. 41) (See (a-1).) In this case, it may be difficult to grasp the contents of the operation specific image d10. Therefore, as shown in FIG. (See FIG. 42 (a-1)), and when the minute time Δt (for example, about 0.05 seconds) elapses, the display is displayed small (displayed with the size B2) at the right end of the screen (FIG. 5) See also). In this case, the player can easily grasp the content of the stop operation of the correct answer.

  In addition, it is preferable to set it as the moving image which changes small gradually during micro time (DELTA) t as change of the operation specific image d10 (refer FIG. 42 (a-2)-(a-4)). This is to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

(Mixing of inset images)
In the above embodiment, the insertion image d30 is displayed on one background image, and the area of one background image is gradually shielded to reduce the size and enlarge its own display area, and finally the entire screen After changing to the insertion image d30, it is switched to another background image and displayed. However, in this modification, one background image is gradually made difficult to be recognized by gradually mixing the insertion image into one background image (an image in which one background image and the insertion image are mixed is displayed on the screen). Finally, the percentage of one background image is 0%, the percentage of the insertion image d30 is 100%, and the entire screen is the insertion image d30, and then the display is switched to another background image and displayed. As described above, also in the method of gradually making the one background image unclear and gradually clarifying the insertion image d30, the display area (display area) of the one background image is gradually reduced and the insertion image d30 is made. It can be considered as one method of gradually enlarging the display area (display area) of. While switching from the background image to the insertion image d30, there are cases in which both the background image of the entire screen and the insertion image d30 of the entire screen can be recognized.

  FIG. 43 shows the case in which the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the final game G2 in the AT state of the present modification (the AT addition lottery is not won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected. Shows the changes in the effect images of the operation condition notification effect (the operation specific image d10, the operation correct image d20) and the inserted image d30 of the state transition suggestion effect when the user performs the stop operation (the left middle right stop operation) . Here, specifically, the insertion image d30 is an image like a sandstorm shown in FIG. 43 (a-6).

  In this variation, the inserted image d30 is mixed each time a game operation (start lever operation, first stop operation, second stop operation, third stop operation). As a method of this mixing, a method of increasing the insertion image d30 at a constant rate each time the operation is suitable, for example, increasing the mixing ratio of the insertion image d30 from 0% to 25% based on the start lever operation (AT The mixing ratio of background image d2 is reduced from 100% to 75%), and the mixing ratio of inserted image d30 is increased from 25% to 50% based on the first stopping operation (the mixing ratio of AT background image d2 is 75% to 50%) Up to 50% to 75% of the mixing ratio of the inserted image d30 based on the second stopping operation (reducing the mixing ratio of the AT background image d2 from 50% to 25%), and the inserting image based on the third stopping operation There is a method of increasing the mixing ratio of d30 from 75% to 100% (reducing the mixing ratio of AT background image d2 from 25% to 0%).

  In this modification, a mixed image d2 & d30 in which the AT background image d2 and the insertion image d30 are mixed is displayed on the entire screen, but only the area of the effect image of the operation condition notification effect (operation specific image d10, operation correct image d20) Is an exception. That is, as shown in FIG. 43, since the operation specific image d10 and the operation correct image d20 are clearly displayed, the player should accurately grasp the operation content to be notified and whether or not the operation performed was correct. Can.

  As described above, according to the present modification, the content of the background image d2 gradually becomes difficult to visually recognize by gradually increasing the mixing ratio of the insertion image d30. You can emphasize it gradually and make it stand out.

  Of course, also in this modification, the operation correct image d20 is displayed larger than the operation specific image d10 and the operation correct image d20 is displayed in front of the operation specific image d10. You can

  Further, as shown in FIG. 44, the mixed image d2 & d30 may not be displayed in the entire rectangular area A20 including the areas of the operation specific image d10 and the operation correct image d20 (third stop operation after the start lever operation) Until the display of the operation correct image d20 based on Also in this case, the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct image d20 can be emphasized gradually and made to stand out. Here, FIG. 44A shows the case where the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the final game G2 in the AT state (AT winning lottery is won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected, and the player is Showing changes in the effect image (operation specific image d10, operation correct image d20) of the operation condition notification effect and the inserted image d30 of the state transition suggestion effect when the correct stop operation (left middle right stop operation) is performed There is. Further, FIG. 44 (b) is a diagram showing in detail the positional relationship between the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct image d20 and the rectangular region A20.

  The fact that the third stop operation is the correct operation in FIG. 44 is determined by the fact that both the first stop operation and the second stop operation are correct operations. That is, it can be determined that the operation correct image d20 after the first stop operation and the operation correct image d20 after the second stop operation are images that suggest the operation correct of the third stop operation. Therefore, in the entire rectangular area A20 including the areas of the operation specific image d10 and the operation correct image d20, the mixed image d2 & d30 is not displayed after the third stop operation (without waiting for the end of the display of the operation correct image d20) You may

  In recent years, with the evolution of the processing capability of the VDP 534, etc., diversification of video expression has been achieved. For example, in the above embodiment, the background image (AT background image d2, normal background image d1) and the insertion image d30 are assumed to be separate images, but the insertion image d30 is generated from the background image due to the evolution of processing power or the like. It is possible to do. Therefore, if an image different from the background image in appearance is displayed, it may be considered that the insertion image d30 is displayed.

(Operation correct image, operation specific image)
FIG. 45 is a view showing a modified example of the operation correct image d20. In the above embodiment, the size of the operation correct image d20 is the same over the display time L1, and the image is larger than the operation specific image d10. However, the size of the operation correct image d20 does not have to be the same over the entire display time L1, and may be displayed larger than the operation specific image d10 in at least a part of the display time L1.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 45A, the operation correct image d20 displayed smaller than the operation specific image d10 at the display start time t11 is gradually enlarged from the time t11 to the middle time t12 of the display time L1. It may be enlarged to be larger than the operation specific image d10, and the same size may be displayed after time t12. There are cases where the operation correct image d20 can be made more prominent than the operation specific image d10. Note that the display mode of the operation correct image d20 may be changed while maintaining or enlarging the mode that indicates that the user has made the correct operation.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the transmittance of the operation correct image d20 is changed from 0% from time t11 to time t12 and from 0% to 100% from time t12 to time t13. However, the change (the appearance) of the transmittance of the operation correct image d20 is not limited to this, and the operation correct image d20 is clearly (at a transmittance of 0%) in at least a part of the display time L1. Display it. The display mode of the operation correct image d20 may be changed while changing the degree of transparency while maintaining the mode in which it is possible to know that the user has made the correct operation.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), it is changed from 100% to 0% from time t11 at the start of display to time t12 at the middle, and changed from 0 to 100% from time t12 to time t13 at the end of display. May be displayed most clearly at time t12. This is because the operation correct image d20 can be made more prominent than the operation specific image d10.

  Further, the enlargement process of the operation correct image d20 shown in FIG. 45 (a) and the change process of the transmittance of the operation correct image d20 shown in FIG. 45 (b) may be combined.

  FIG. 46 is a view showing another modified example of the operation specifying image d10. In the present embodiment, the operation specifying image d10 using numbers is used, but it is not necessary to use numbers for the operation specifying image d10 as long as the player can grasp the order of the stop operation.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the operation order may be notified by the size of the operation specific image d10, and the size of the operation specific image d10 (hereinafter referred to as d10a) corresponding to the next stop operation The order of the stop operation may be notified by making the size larger than the size of the operation specific image d10 (hereinafter referred to as d10b) corresponding to the remaining stop operation. Specifically, when the correct stop operation is “left middle right”, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), the operation specific image d10a corresponding to the left stop button 137 is middle-stopped before the first stop operation. The operation specific image d10b corresponding to the button 138 and the operation specific image d10b corresponding to the right stop button 139 are displayed larger, and after the first stop operation, the operation specific image d10a corresponding to the middle stop button 137 is right-stopped It is displayed larger than the operation specific image d10b corresponding to the button 139.

  In the modified example shown in FIG. 46, although the sizes are different, the contents of the operation identification image d10a and the operation identification image d10b are the same (for example, an image of a lady like sitting and thinking) is not limited to this. The contents may be different.

  Also in the modification shown in FIG. 46, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the operation correct image d20 is larger than the operation specific image d10a in order to make the operation correct image d20 stand out. It should be noted that the operation correct image d20 of the modified example shown in FIG. 46 is an image that suggests that each operation is correct (for example, an image of a tousame standing up and doing a gossip). Specifically, an animation image from when a sitting and thinking lady stands up and performs a gossip is displayed, and the final display image is an image larger than the start display image. Of course, the size of the operation correct image d20 may be made larger than the size of the operation specific image d10 in the middle of the animation. This is because the operation correct image d20 can be made to stand out.

  Further, the change from the operation specific image d10a to the operation correct image d20 is not limited to the above. For example, an option image is added to the operation specific image d10a (such as a flame or aura around a sitting you The operation correct image d20 may be generated by adding an image, and the operation correct image d20 larger than the operation specific image d10 a may be displayed. In addition, numbers may be written on the operation specifying image d10a using such characters to further clarify the operation order.

(Operation condition notification production)
In the above embodiment, the operation order of the correct answer when the internal winning combination is won is set as the first stop operation to the third stop operation, but the correct operation order is set only for the first stop operation. May be Then, when the operation order combination in which the operation condition is set to such first stop operation is internally won, the operation condition notification effect indicating the content of the correct first stop operation may be executed. .

  For example, when the first stop operation on the right stop button 139 is the correct operation, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), an operation specific image d10 (for example, right to left) indicating the contents of the first stop operation While displaying the image of the headed arrow, using the speakers 272 and 277, an audio (for example, an audio such as “press from the right”) indicating the content of the first stop operation is output, and various lamps 420 are used. Lighting and blinking (for example, lighting and blinking the right side lamp 144, etc.) indicating the content of the first stop operation are performed. Then, if the first stop operation is correct, the operation specific image d10 is erased, and the operation correct answer indicating that the first stop operation is correct in the area where the operation specific image d10 was displayed An image d20 (for example, an image in which a character such as OK is written in a frame of a predetermined shape) is displayed. Also in this case, since the operation correct image d20 is displayed larger than the operation specific image d10, the operation correct image d20 can be emphasized and highlighted.

  Further, in the above embodiment, although the operation condition notification effect for notifying the order of the stop operation is described, the operation condition notification effect may be for notifying the symbol of the small winning combination that has been internally elected.

  For example, in the case of executing the operation condition informing effect when the internal winning combination is made to small part 1 (watermelon) or small part 2 (cherry) in the AT state, as shown in FIG. While displaying the operation specific image d10 (for example, an image of cherries) showing the symbol, using the speakers 272 and 277, output a sound (for example, a sound such as "cherry") representing the symbol of the winning combination. The various lamps 420 are used to light a color (for example, red) indicating the symbol of the internally winning combination. Then, when the operation timing is suitable and the cherry symbol is displayed on the pay line, the operation specific image d10 is deleted and the operation timing is correct in the area where the operation specific image d10 is displayed. An operation correct image d20 (for example, an image in which a character such as OK is written in a frame of a predetermined shape) indicating the image is displayed. Also in this case, since the operation correct image d20 is displayed larger than the operation specific image d10, the operation correct image d20 can be emphasized and highlighted. In this case, in addition to the small part 3a, the number of times the small part 1 (watermelon) and the small part 2 (cherry) are internally elected is also added to the AT number, and this AT number is a prescribed number. The AT state shall be terminated when reached.

  FIG. 48 is a view showing a modified example of the operation incorrect answer image d20a displayed when the operation is incorrect in the operation condition notification effect. Specifically, the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the halfway game G3 in the AT state (the AT addition lottery is not won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected, and the player stops the incorrect answer operation ( It shows the transition of the operation condition notification effect when the operation to the right stop button 139 is the first stop operation).

  As shown in FIG. 48, the operation incorrect solution image d20a may be displayed smaller than the operation specific image d10 (not shown, but in the present modification as well, the operation correct image d20 is larger than the operation specific image d10). Is displayed). Here, FIG. 48 (a-2) is a display when the first stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 138 or the right stop button 139 instead of the left stop button 137, and FIG. 48 (a-4) Is a display when the second stop operation is performed on the remaining stop buttons, and FIG. 48 (a-6) is a display when the third stop operation is performed on the remaining stop buttons.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 48, instead of displaying all the operation specific images d10, only the operation specific images d10 corresponding to the remaining stop operations may be displayed. In this modification, since the operation specific image d10 is displayed relatively larger than the operation incorrect image d20a, the remaining stop operation of the game is used as a practice for preventing operation failure for the next game and thereafter. be able to.

(Size of operation specific image)
In the above embodiment, the operation correct image d20 is displayed larger than the operation specific image d10 to make the operation correct image d20 more noticeable. However, apart from this, the operation specific image d10 is displayed from the operation correct image d20. The operation specific image d10 may be made more noticeable by

  FIG. 49 (a) is a diagram showing a notification mode of the operation condition notification effect of the present modification. In the operation condition notification effect of the present modification, the operation specific image d10 indicating the order of the correct stop operation is displayed on the effect image display device 157, and the order of the correct stop operation is displayed using the speakers 272 and 277. A sound to be displayed (for example, a sound such as “left” if the next stop operation is the left stop button 137) is output, and various lamps 420 are used to turn on / blink (for example, to indicate the order of the correct stop operation) When the next stop operation is the left stop button 137, the left side lamp 144 is lighted / flickered).

  In this modification, the operation specifying image d10 for the next stop operation is displayed larger than the operation specifying image d10 for the remaining stop operations so as to stand out. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, the operation specifying image displayed in a large size is denoted as d10B, and the operation specifying image having a normal size is denoted as d10.

  Further, in the operation condition notification effect, (1) when the player performs the correct stop operation, the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the performed stop operation is erased, and the individual stop operations are correct (2) When the player performs an operation to stop the incorrect answer while displaying the operation correct image d20 that suggests the operation incorrect image d20a that suggests that each stop operation is incorrect. indicate. In the present embodiment, the operation specifying image d10B is displayed larger than the operation correct image d20.

  FIG. 49 (b) shows the case where the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the halfway game G3 in the AT state (the AT addition lottery is not won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected, and the player is correct The transition of the effect image of the operation condition notification effect is shown when the stop operation (the left middle right stop operation) is performed.

  FIG. 49 (b-1) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the start lever operation. The slot machine 100 displays the operation specific image d10 based on the start lever operation. Specifically, when the correct stop operation is “left middle right”, the operation specific image d10B in which the number 1 is written in the square frame at the center lower position of the screen, inside the square frame The operation identification image d10 in which the number 2 is described, and the operation identification image d10 in which the number 3 is drawn in the rectangular frame are displayed from the left in alignment with the stop buttons 137 to 139. As described above, the operation specifying image d10b in which the numeral 1 is written is displayed larger than the operation specifying image d10 in which 2 and 3 are written. Thereby, the player operates the first stop operation on the left stop button 137, the second stop operation on the middle stop button 138, and the third stop operation on the right stop button 139 based on the arrangement of the numbers of the operation specific image d10. Understand that it is an operation for

  FIG. 49 (b-2) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the first stop operation. In (b-2) in FIG. 49, the player has made the operation on the left stop button 137 the first stop operation, and the first stop operation is correct. Therefore, the slot machine 100 performs the operation corresponding to the first stop operation. The specific image d10B is deleted, and the operation correct image d20 suggesting that the first stop operation is correct is displayed at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the first stop operation was displayed. Specifically, the operation correct image d20 is a graphic image of a shape representing explosion or rupture. In the present embodiment, the size of the operation correct image d20 is substantially the same as the size of the operation specific image d10. Further, since the next stop operation is the second stop operation, the slot machine 100 enlarges and displays the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the second stop operation as the operation specific image d10B.

  FIG. 49 (b-3) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the operation correct image d20 displayed based on the first stop operation disappears (after the display time L1 has elapsed). At this time, the slot machine 100 continues to display operation specific images d10B and d10 regarding the remaining stop operations (second stop operation and third stop operation) as the operation condition notification effect.

  FIG. 49 (b-4) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the second stop operation. In (b-4) in FIG. 49, the player has made the operation on the middle stop button 138 the second stop operation, and the second stop operation is correct. Therefore, the slot machine 100 specifies the operation corresponding to the second stop operation. The image d10B is deleted, and the operation correct image d20 suggesting that the second stop operation is correct is displayed at the position where the operation specific image d10B corresponding to the second stop operation is displayed. Further, since the next stop operation is the third stop operation, the slot machine 100 enlarges and displays the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the third stop operation as the operation specific image d10B.

  FIG. 49 (b-5) shows a display mode of the output image display device 157 after the operation correct image d20 displayed based on the second stop operation disappears (after the display time L1 elapses). At this time, the slot machine 100 displays the operation specific image d10 regarding the remaining stop operation (third stop operation) as the operation condition notification effect.

  FIG. 49 (b-6) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the third stop operation. In (b-6) in FIG. 49, the player has made the operation to the right stop button 139 the third stop operation, and the third stop operation is correct, so the slot machine 100 specifies the operation corresponding to the third stop operation. The image d10B is deleted, and the operation correct image d20 suggesting that the third stop operation is correct is displayed at the position where the operation specific image d10B corresponding to the third stop operation is displayed.

  FIG. 49 (b-7) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the operation correct image d 20 displayed based on the third stop operation disappears (after the display time L 1 elapses). At this time, since the operation condition notification effect has ended, the slot machine 100 displays only the AT background image d2.

  FIG. 50 (a) is a time chart summarizing the relationship between the game operation and the operation specific image d10 and d10B described above. As described above, when the correct answer to the first stop operation is the operation to the left stop button 137, the operation specific image d10 marked “1” to the left stop button 137 is largely displayed as d10B from time t21 of the start lever operation. If the correct answer to the second stop operation is the operation on the middle stop button 138, the operation specific image d10 marked as "2" for the middle stop button 138 is largely displayed as d10B from time t22 of the first stop operation. If the correct answer to the third stop operation is an operation on the right stop button 139, the operation specific image d10 marked "3" for the right stop button 139 is largely displayed as d10B from time t24 of the second stop operation. Do.

  As a result, since the content of the correct stop operation is enlarged and displayed, the player can easily grasp the content of the next stop operation.

  Further, FIG. 50 (b) is a diagram showing how the operation specific image d10 marked 2 corresponding to the second stop operation changes to d10B. Specifically, based on the first stop operation, the operation specifying image d10 described as 2 starts from the center coordinates of the operation specifying image d10 for a predetermined time L4 (about 0.1 seconds in this embodiment). The operation specific image d10B is enlarged.

  As described above, the operation condition notification effect of the present modification not only displays the operation specific image d10 to notify the player of advantageous operation content, but also performs another operation specific image d10B corresponding to the next stop operation. Since the display is made larger than the specific image d10 and the operation correct image d20 for emphasis, the player can more easily recognize the recommended next stop operation.

  The operation specific image d10 is displayed as a moving image (for example, the operation specific image d10 is displayed as an enemy character as part of the effect of defeating the enemy character), and the moving image before enlargement and the enlarged movement are differentiated. (For example, it may be a movie in which an enemy character prepares a weapon before enlargement, and a movie in which an enemy character wears a weapon after enlargement. It may be easier to recognize that there has been a change in size.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the enlarged operation specific image d10B is displayed so as not to overlap with the adjacent operation specific image d10, but may be displayed so as to overlap. However, in this case, in order to make the operation specific image d10B stand out, the operation specific image d10B is displayed in front of the operation specific image d10.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the enlarged operation specific image d10B is displayed as it is while maintaining the size, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation-specific image d10B that has once increased may be reduced, and the enlargement / reduction between the operation-specific image d10 and the operation-specific image d10B may be repeated. That is, it is sufficient that the operation specifying image d10B is displayed in at least a part of the display time L1. This is because it is possible to make the operation specific image d10B noticeable.

  FIG. 51 shows the case where the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the halfway game G3 in the AT state (the AT addition lottery is not won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected, and the player stops the incorrect answer. It shows the transition of the operation condition notification effect when (the first stop operation of the operation to the right stop button 139) is performed. Hereinafter, differences from the case of the stop operation of the correct answer will be mainly described.

  FIG. 51 (a-2) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the first stop operation. In FIG. 51 (a-2), since the player has made the operation to the right stop button 139 the first stop operation and the first stop operation is incorrect, the slot machine 100 is positioned above the operation specific images d10B and d10. In addition, an operation incorrect solution image d20a indicating that the first stop operation is incorrect is displayed at the center of the screen, and the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the first stop operation is continuously displayed.

  Here, the operation incorrectness image d20a is a graphic image in which a character of failure is described in a rectangular frame, and is an image which disappears after a predetermined time L1 from the start of the display, like the operation correct image d20. That is, in the present embodiment, the operation incorrect image d20a is displayed at a position different from the position where the operation correct image d20 was displayed, that is, the position where the operation specific image d10B corresponding to the first stop operation was displayed. .

  FIG. 51 (a-3) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the operation incorrect solution image d20 displayed based on the first stop operation disappears (after the display time L1 elapses). At this time, the slot machine 100 displays the operation specific images d10B and d10 regarding all the stop operations (first stop operation, second stop operation, third stop operation).

  51 (a-4) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the second stop operation, and FIG. 51 (a-6) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the third stop operation. There is. The operation sequence of the correct answer in the present embodiment is so-called "six choices". Therefore, when the first stop operation is an incorrect answer, the second stop operation and the third stop operation become an incorrect answer. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 51 (a-4) and (a-6), the slot machine 100 does not perform the second stop operation and the third stop operation after the second stop operation and after the third stop operation, respectively. The operation incorrect solution image d20a indicating that it is the correct solution is displayed above the operation specific images d10B and d10 and at the center of the screen.

  As described above, the operation condition notification effect of the present modified example displays the operation incorrect solution image d20a every time when performing an incorrect operation, and notifies that the operation is incorrect, so that the player Can easily recognize that an incorrect operation has been performed.

  In the above-mentioned embodiment, although the same operation incorrect answer picture d20a was displayed to each stop operation, it is not limited to this. A different operation incorrect image d20a may be displayed for each stop operation. For example, when the first stop operation fails, the largest operation incorrect image d20a among the three operation incorrect images d20a is displayed, and when the second stop operation fails, the three operation incorrect images The second largest operation incorrect image d20a of d20a is displayed, and when the third stop operation fails, the smallest operation incorrect image d20a of the three operation incorrect images d20a is displayed. Good. This is because the first stop operation is most important for the player.

  Further, in the present modification, the deletion timings of the operation incorrect solution image d20a and the operation specific image d10 based on the third stop operation are the same (FIG. 51 (a-6), (a-7)). I will not. For example, the operation identification image d10 may be deleted prior to the operation incorrect image d20a. In this case, even if the operation specifying image d10 is deleted, since the operation incorrect answer image d20a is displayed, it may be impressed that the player has operated the incorrect answer. Also, for example, the operation incorrect image d20a may be deleted before the operation specific image d10. In this case, since the operation specific image d10 is displayed even if the operation incorrect image d20a is erased, it is possible to strongly impress the player on the correct operation stop operation sequence, and attention to the next operation condition notification effect is given. In some cases, it may be possible to

  Next, a case where the operation condition notification effect and the state transition indication effect are executed in the same game will be described. In the present modification, as in the above embodiment, when the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect are simultaneously performed, the operation of each effect is the same as the case where it is independently performed. In other words, in any of the operation condition notification effect and the state transition indication effect, the effect data in the case of executing independently and in the case of executing both effects are common, and the operations of the operation condition notification effect and the state transition indication effect Is set in consideration of the case where both effects are simultaneously executed.

  FIG. 52 shows the case where the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the halfway game G3 in the AT state (AT winning lottery is won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected, and the player performs the stop operation of the correct answer (left The change of the production image (operation specific image d10, d10B, the operation correct image d20) of operation condition alerting | presentation effect when the middle right stop operation is performed, and the insertion image d30 of a state transition suggestion effect is shown.

  FIG. 52 (a-1) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the start lever operation. After the start lever operation, the slot machine 100 displays the operation specific image d10B corresponding to the first stop operation and the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the remaining stop operations on the AT background image d2 based on the start lever operation. . In addition, after the start lever operation, the slot machine 100 starts displaying the inserted image d30 based on the start lever operation, and moves the area of the inserted image d30 downward from the upper side of the screen.

  The slot machine 100 stops the movement of the inserted image d30 when the predetermined time L2 elapses after the operation of the start lever, and thereafter continuously displays the moved image d30.

  FIG. 52 (a-2) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the first stop operation. The slot machine 100 displays the operation correct image d20 at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the first stop operation was displayed based on the first stop operation and further zooms the area of the insertion image d30 downward. Let In addition, the slot machine 100 enlarges and displays the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the second stop operation as the operation specific image d10B.

  The slot machine 100 stops the movement of the insertion image d30 when the predetermined time L2 elapses after the first stop operation, and subsequently displays the movement stoppage of the insertion image d30.

  FIG. 52 (a-3) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the operation correct image d20 displayed based on the first stop operation disappears (after the display time L1 elapses).

  FIG. 52 (a-4) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the second stop operation. The slot machine 100 displays the operation correct image d20 at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the second stop operation was displayed based on the second stop operation and further zooms the area of the insertion image d30 downward. Let In addition, the slot machine 100 enlarges and displays the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the third stop operation as the operation specific image d10B.

  The slot machine 100 stops the movement of the insertion image d30 when the predetermined time L2 elapses after the second stop operation, and subsequently displays the movement-stopped insertion image d30.

  FIG. 52 (a-5) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the operation correct image d20 displayed based on the second stop operation disappears (after the elapse of the display time L1).

  FIG. 52 (a-6) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the third stop operation. The slot machine 100 displays the operation correct image d20 at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the third stop operation was displayed based on the third stop operation and further zooms the area of the insertion image d30 downward. Let

  The slot machine 100 stops the movement of the insertion image d30 when the predetermined time L2 has elapsed after the third stop operation, and subsequently displays the movement-stopped insertion image d30.

  FIG. 52 (a-7) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 when the enlargement movement of the insertion image d30 based on the third stop operation is finished. The effect image display device 157 displays the insertion image d30 on the entire surface, and also displays the AT added frequency image d50 on the insertion image d30 displayed on the entire surface.

  Also in this modification, as in the above embodiment, the insertion image d30 (see FIG. 17) immediately before the third stop operation does not hide the operation specific image d10B for the third stop operation, so the operation is stopped next. It is possible to reliably inform the player of the content of the operation specifying image d10 regarding the operation.

  Thus, in the present modification, in the case of simultaneously executing the operation condition notification effect and the state transition indication effect, as shown in FIG. 52, the insertion image d30 is directed to the operation specific image d10, d10B and the operation correct image d20. As the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the next stop operation is enlarged and displayed as the operation specific image d10B while giving the impression that the peripheral area of the operation specific image d10 and d10B is narrowed by moving and expanding. The specific image d10B can be emphasized and highlighted.

  In this modification, the operation specific images d10 and d10B and the operation correct image d20 are images of different materials. However, the operation specific images d10 and d10B and the operation correct image d20 may be expressed using the same material. For example, as shown in FIG. 53A, an image in which the operation specific image d10B is reduced while being rotated may be used as the operation correct image d20. In this case, the display time L1 of the operation correct image d20 is a time during which the operation specific image d10B is reduced while being rotated. Since the operation specific images d10 and d10B and the operation correct image d20 are expressed using the same material, the data volume of the image can be reduced.

  FIG. 53 (b) shows the case in which the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the halfway game G3 in the AT state of this modification (AT winning lottery is won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected. Shows the changes of the effect images d10 and d10B of the operation condition notification effect and the inserted image d30 of the state transition suggestion effect when the correct stop operation (the left middle right stop operation) is performed.

  53 (b-2) shows the effect image display apparatus 157 after the third stop operation after the first stop operation, FIG. 53 (b-4) shows the second stop operation, and FIG. 53 (b-6) shows the third stop operation. Are respectively shown. As shown in FIGS. 53 (a-2), (a-4) and (a-6), the operation specific image d10B corresponding to the performed stop operation is reduced while being rotated and is also made an operation correct image d20. Good. The player can grasp that the stop operation is correct from the aspect of the display change of the operation specifying image d10B.

  The configurations of the above embodiment and this modification may be combined. That is, both of the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct image d20 may be displayed large to make both the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct image d20 stand out.

(Variation of game information)
In the above embodiment, the AT number image d40 is displayed on the effect image display device 157 as the effect image for updating the numerical value. However, the effect image for updating the numerical value is not limited to the AT number image d40. Any game information may be displayed as long as it indicates the numerical value during the game. Hereinafter, variations of the game information will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 54 to 57.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 54, the number of ATs, the number of remaining ATs (= the number of prescribed times-the number of ATs), and the number of medals acquired may be displayed. FIG. 54 (a) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157, displaying the AT number image d40, the AT remaining number image d40A showing the AT remaining number, and the acquired number image d40B showing the number of medals acquired. Is an example. In FIG. 54 (a), the display of the background image is omitted. In practice, the AT number image d40, the AT remaining number image d40A, and the acquired number image d40B are displayed on the background image. FIG. 54B shows update timings of numerical values of the AT number image d40, the AT remaining number image d40A, and the acquired number image d40B. In the case of this modification, each of the number of ATs, the number of remaining ATs, and the number of obtained sheets is updated based on the third stop operation. In this manner, images indicating a plurality of pieces of game information may be displayed, and the values of the plurality of pieces of game information may be updated simultaneously at a predetermined timing.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 55, the number of stored medals may be displayed. FIG. 55 (a) shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157, and is an example in which a stored number image d40C indicating the stored number of medals is displayed. Also in FIG. 55 (a), the display of the background image is omitted, and the stored number image d40C is actually displayed on the background image. FIG. 55 (b) shows the update timing of the numerical value of the stored number image d40C. In the case of this modification, the storage number is updated based on the charging operation. Further, FIG. 55 (b) shows a case where a predetermined condition is satisfied and the insertion image d30 is displayed (for example, when transition of a gaming state is expected), and in such a case, storage is performed. The insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface in accordance with the update timing of the numerical value of the several image d40C. That is, as shown in FIG. 55 (b-2), the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface based on the insertion operation, and the stored number image d40C is displayed on the insertion image d30 displayed on the entire surface. The player is more likely to notice the update of the storage number.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 56, the number of medals paid out may be displayed. FIG. 56 (a) shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157, and is an example displaying a number-of-payouts image d40D indicating the number of medals paid out. Also in FIG. 56A, the display of the background image is omitted, and in actuality, the payout number image d40D is displayed on the background image. FIG. 56 (b) shows the update timing of the numerical value of the number-of-payouts image d40D. In the case of this modification, the number of payouts is updated based on the third stop operation.

  Specifically, the number-of-payouts image d40D showing the number of payouts 0 during the game is changed the number of payouts (for example, 8 etc.) according to the number of payouts of the winning combination, based on the third stop operation, When the payout of medals according to the number of payouts is completed, the number of payouts is changed to zero. In addition, during the period displaying the number-of-payouts image d40D showing the number of payouts of the winning combination, it is variable according to the number of payouts of the small combination (the larger the number of payouts of medals, the more the updated number of payouts) The period during which the image d40D is displayed is long).

  Further, FIG. 56 (b) shows a case where a predetermined condition is satisfied and the insertion image d30 is displayed (for example, in the case of expecting a transition of a gaming state, etc.), and in such a case, payout The insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface according to the update timing of the numerical value of the several image d40D. That is, as shown in FIG. 56 (b-2), the player can display the insertion image d30 on the entire surface based on the third stop operation and displays the payout number image d40D on the insertion image d30 displayed on the entire surface. It becomes easy to notice the renewal of the number of payouts. In this modification, the insertion image d30 is displayed such that the display time of the insertion image d30> the updated payout amount image d40D is displayed.

  In addition, for example, as shown in FIG. 57, the number of acquired effect items may be displayed. FIG. 57A shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157, and is an example in which an item image d40E indicating the number of obtained effect items is displayed. The effect item is acquired when a predetermined acquisition condition is established, and when the number of effect items reaches a predetermined value (for example, five), a predetermined benefit (for example, transition to the AT state, addition of the AT number, etc.) ) Is given. Also in FIG. 57A, the display of the background image is omitted, and in actuality, the item image d40E is displayed on the background image. FIG. 57 (b) shows the update timing of the numerical value of the item image d40E. In the case of this modification, the item is updated (added) based on the start lever operation, when the predetermined condition is satisfied (internal winning for a predetermined small winning combination, etc.). In the case shown in FIG. 57 (b), there are five acquired items, and thus the case where the AT system gaming state has shifted from the normal state to the AT state is shown. Further, since the number of acquired items is five, the inserted image d30 is displayed on the entire surface in accordance with the update timing of the numerical value of the item image d40E to indicate the transition of the gaming state. Also in this case, since the insert image d30 is displayed on the entire surface based on the start lever operation and the item image d40E is displayed on the inserted image d30 displayed on the entire surface, the player notices the update of the number of effect items acquired It will be easier.

  In the above embodiment and the present modification, the game information is described as being displayed on the effect image display device 157, but instead of or in addition to this, the game information is displayed in another display device (for example, 7 segments (SEG ) May be displayed on a display etc.). Of course, also in this case, it is preferable to update the game information in a state where the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface.

  Further, in the above embodiment and this modification, when the game information is updated once in the display of one insertion image d30, that is, when the update timing of the game information is one in the display of one insertion image d30. Although explained, it is not limited to this. The game information may be updated a plurality of times in the display of one insertion image d30. That is, the update timing of the game information may be multiple times in the display of one insertion image d30. It is possible to more impress the player with the update of the game information.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the update frequency of the game information (the number of ATs) is higher than the display frequency of the insertion image d30. However, conversely to this, the display frequency of the insertion image d30 may be higher than the update frequency of the game information. Also in this case, it is possible to impress the update of the game information.

(Update timing and update mode of game information)
Next, in the state of displaying the inserted image d30 using FIGS. 58 to 62, a game information image d40 (for example, the AT frequency image d40, etc.) showing game information (for example, AT frequency etc.) that can be updated during the game A modified example in the case of updating) will be described. 58 to 62 show the update timing and the update mode in the case where the game information image d40 is updated when the display of the insertion image d30 is started.

  In FIG. 58, after the insertion image d30 moves from the left to the right of the screen to enlarge the image area on the background image d2 and the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface, the insertion image d30 is from the right of the screen The case of moving toward the left to reduce the image area (hereinafter, referred to as “full screen display of pattern 1 of inserted image d30”) is shown. In the modification shown in FIG. 58, as shown in FIGS. 58 (a-9) and (a-10), at the timing when the inserted image d30 deletes the background image d2 from the screen and the inserted image d30 is fully displayed. The game information of the game information image d40 is updated. As described above, the game information may be updated at the timing when the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire screen. Since the numerical value of the game information image d40 is updated on the inserted image d30 displayed on the entire surface, it is possible to make the player aware of the update of the game information.

  In this modification, the time from the start of display of the insertion image d30 to the entire display and the time from the display of the entire insertion image d30 to the deletion of the insertion image d30 are respectively about 0.2. Since the time required to update the game information in the game information image d40 (the time required from the update start to the update end) is approximately 0.05 seconds, the update time of the game information is less than the display time of the inserted image. ing.

  In the case of FIG. 59, in the case of full display according to pattern 1 of the inserted image d30, the update timing of the game information is the same as in the case of the modification shown in FIG. The display mode of is different. More specifically, the game information image d40 is an animation image, and as shown in FIGS. 59 (a-2) to (a-9), the game information image is displayed from the start of the display of the inserted image d30 to the entire display. The display mode of d40 continues to change (for example, the numerical value moves, etc. The content (numerical value) of the gaming information is not updated), and when the inserted image d30 is displayed on the entire surface, the gaming information image d40 with updated gaming information is displayed Be done. As described above, the display mode of the game information image d40 may be changed with the start of the display of the insertion image d30, and the game information may be updated at the timing when the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface. Since the player can be notified in advance that there is a change in the game information, and the player pays attention to the game information, it is easy to notice that the game information has been changed.

  In this modification, the time during which the insertion image d30 is displayed is about 0.4 seconds (about 0.2 seconds from the start of the display of the insertion image d30 until the entire display is performed, the entire display of the insertion image d30 is The time required for updating the game information of the game information image d40 (the time required from the update start to the update end) is about 0.2 seconds until the inserted image d30 is deleted from The update time is less than the display time of the inserted image.

  FIG. 60 shows the case where the update timing of the game information is different from that of the modification shown in FIG. 58 in the case of full display according to pattern 1 of the insertion image d30. In the modification shown in FIG. 60, as shown in FIG. 60 (a-5), when the image area of the inserted image d30 overlaps the area of the game information image d40 of the game information image d40, the game information is updated. . More specifically, the game information is not updated until the image area of the inserted image d30 overlaps the area of the game information image d40 of the game information image d40 (FIGS. 60 (a-2) to (a-4)). When the image area of the insertion image d30 overlaps the area of the game information image d40 of the game information image d40 (FIG. 60 (a-5)), the game information is updated. In other words, when the insertion image d30 moves over the background image d2 to enlarge the image area, the game information image d40 is not updated until the edge of the insertion image d30 reaches the area of the game information image d40, When the edge of the inserted image d30 reaches the area of the game information image d40, the game information image d40 is updated. As described above, the game information may be updated at the timing when the insertion image d30 and the game information image d40 overlap. When the movement of the insertion image d30 (the boundary between the insertion image d30 and the background image d2) is chased with eyes, there is an effect that it is easy to notice the update of the game information.

  FIG. 61 is inserted when the image area of the effect image display device 157 is divided into an area S1 for displaying the game information image d40 and an area S2 for displaying effect images such as the background image d2 and the insertion image d30. The case where the image d30 is displayed on the whole area S2 by the pattern 1 is shown. By dividing the area, it is possible to prevent misidentification of the numerical value of the game information image d40.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 61, the game information image d40 and the insertion image d30 do not overlap, but as shown in FIG. 61 (a-5), the display position of the game information image d40 and the traveling direction of the insertion image d30 The game information of the game information image d40 is updated at the timing when the display positions of the boundary lines overlap with each other. More specifically, when the insertion image d30 moves over the background image d2 to enlarge the image area, the game information image d40 is not updated until the edge of the insertion image d30 approaches the area of the game information image d40 the most. The game information image d40 is updated when the edge of the inserted image d30 comes closest to the area of the game information image d40. As described above, even when the game information image d40 and the insertion image d30 are displayed in different areas, the game is performed at the timing when the boundary line in the advancing direction of the insertion image d30 approaches the vicinity of the game information by the enlarged display of the insertion image d30. Information may be updated. When the movement of the insertion image d30 (the boundary between the insertion image d30 and the background image d2) is chased with eyes, there is an effect that it is easy to notice the update of the game information.

  In addition, although the game information image d40 is displayed in the approximate center in the horizontal direction of the screen in FIGS. 58 to 61, the display position of the game information is not limited to this. For example, it may be displayed on the right end of the screen as shown in FIG. 62 (a), or may be displayed on the left end of the screen as shown in FIG. 62 (b). In the case of the modification shown in FIG. 62, the insertion information d30 is moved and enlarged from the direction opposite to the display position of the game information in the direction of the game information, and the insertion information d30 is displayed on the entire surface Update game information at the specified timing.

  For example, in the case of the modified example shown in FIG. 62A, the insertion image d30 moves from the left to the right of the screen on the background image d2 to enlarge the image area, and the insertion image d30 is entirely The game information of the game information image d40 is updated at the displayed timing, and in the case of the modification shown in FIG. 62 (b), the insertion image d30 moves from the right to the left of the screen on the background image d2. The image area is enlarged and the game information of the game information image d40 is updated at the timing when the inserted image d30 is displayed on the entire surface. Since the timing at which the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface is also the timing at which the game information image d40 is displayed on the insertion image d30, there is an effect that the player can easily confirm the update of the game information.

  More specifically, when the insertion image d30 moves on the background image d2 to enlarge the image area, the display start position of the insertion image d30 and the display position of the game information image d40 are distant from each other, and on the background image d2 The insert image is d30. In FIG. 62 (a), when the effect image display device 157 is a device provided with a rectangular display area, the display of the insertion image d30 starts from the left edge, and the game information image d40 is displayed near the right edge facing the left edge. displayed. In FIG. 62 (b), when the effect image display device 157 is a device having a rectangular display area, the display of the insertion image d30 starts from the right edge, and the game information image d40 is displayed near the left edge facing the right edge. displayed.

  In addition, it is applicable also about the relationship of an up-down direction. When the effect image display device 157 is a device having a rectangular display area, the display of the insertion image d30 may be started from the upper edge and the game information image d40 may be displayed near the lower edge facing the upper edge, The display of the insertion image d30 may be started from the edge, and the game information image d40 may be displayed in the vicinity of the upper edge facing the lower edge. As a result, since it is possible to secure as much time as possible until the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface after starting to display the insertion image d30, it is possible for the player to miss the update of the game information of the game information image d40. It can be lowered.

  The game information of the game information image d40 may be updated when the display area of the background image d2 or the like remains in part (in other words, immediately before the inserted image d30 is fully displayed). Also in this case, it is possible to secure as much time as possible up to the update of the game information of the game information image d40.

<Other game consoles>
In the above embodiment, the slot machine 100 using medals (coins) as a game medium is shown as an example of a game console, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball (for example, pachinko ball) is played The present invention is applicable to a slot machine as a medium, a pachinko machine, an arrange ball game machine, a ball game machine, a smart ball, a casino machine and the like.

  The slot machine may be a slot machine that only exchanges electronic data without using a medal, and in this case, the game medium includes computerized data corresponding to the medal, and the game medium The insertion includes the input of digitized data from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device), and the payout of game media is the conversion of digitized data to a predetermined external device (electronic storage device) Including output. Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine will be described in detail.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko machine 1100 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described using FIG. The figure is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine 1100 as viewed from the front side (player side).

  The pachinko machine 1100 has an outer frame 1102, a main body 1104, a front frame door 1106, a door 1108 with a ball storage tray, a launcher 1110, and a game board 1200 on its front surface as an external structure.

  The outer frame 1102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation place (such as an island facility) provided in a game machine installation sales shop.

  The main body 1104 is a member called an inner frame, provided inside the outer frame 1102, and is a member serving as a vertical rectangular gaming machine main shaft rotatably mounted on the outer frame 1102 via a hinge portion 1112. In addition, the main body 1104 is formed in a frame shape, and has a space 1114 inside. Moreover, when the main body 1104 is open | released, the inner frame open | release sensor not shown which detects opening of the main body 1104 is provided.

  The front frame door 1106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 1104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 1100 via a hinge portion 1112 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape to be inside It is a door member which made the opening part. In the front frame door 1106, a transparent plate member 1118 made of glass or resin is provided at the opening, and a speaker 1120 and a frame lamp 1122 are attached on the front side. A game area 1124 is defined by the rear face of the front frame door 1106 and the front face of the game board 1200. Moreover, when the front frame door 1106 is open | released, the front frame door open sensor (not shown) which detects opening of the front frame door 1106 is provided.

  The ball storage plate-attached door 1108 is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 1104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1100 so as to be able to open and close with a lock function. The ball storage dish-equipped door 1108 is capable of storing a plurality of gaming balls (hereinafter may be referred to simply as "balls") and is provided with an upper tray 1126 provided with a passage for guiding the gaming balls to the launcher 1110. A lower plate 1128 for storing game balls that can not be stored in the upper plate 1126, a ball removal button 1130 for discharging the game balls stored in the upper plate 1126 by the operation of the player to the lower plate 1128, A ball discharge lever 1132 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower plate 1128 by operation to the game ball collection container (commonly called a dollar box), and the game balls guided to the launch device 1110 by the operation of the player A ball emission handle 1134 for launching into the 1200 game area 1124, a chance button 1136 for changing the effect mode of the various effect devices 1206 by the operation of the player, A chance button lamp 1138 for making the sus button 1136 emit light, a ball lending operation button 1140 for instructing to lend a ball to a card unit (CR unit) installed in a game arcade, and an instruction to return the player's balance to the card unit And a ball lending display unit 1144 for displaying the balance of the player and the state of the card unit. The lower tray 1128 is also provided with a lower tray full sensor (not shown) for detecting that the lower tray 1128 is full.

  The launcher 1110 is mounted below the main body 1104 and is pivoted by the player operating the ball launch handle 1134. The launcher 1148 strikes the gaming ball at the tip of the launcher 1146. And.

  The game board 1200 has a game area 1124 on the front, and is detachably mounted on the main body 1104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space portion 1114 of the main body 1104. The game area 1124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 1200 is attached to the main body 1104.

  FIG. 64 is an external view of the pachinko machine 1100 of FIG. 63 viewed from the back side.

  A ball tank 1150 having an opening opened upward at the top of the back of the pachinko machine 1100 and located below the ball tank 1150 for temporarily storing gaming balls, and at the bottom of the ball tank 1150 A tank rail 1154 is disposed to guide the ball falling through the formed communication hole to the dispensing device 1152 located on the back right side.

  The dispensing device 1152 is formed of a tubular member, and includes therein a dispensing motor, a sprocket, and a dispensing sensor (not shown).

  The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by the payout motor, and temporarily holds the gaming ball that has flowed down the tank rail 1154 into the payout device 1152, and drives the payout motor to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the game balls temporarily accumulated are configured to be sent out one by one below the payout device 1152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket, and when the game ball is passing, either the high or low signal is not passed, the game ball is not passing. The other signal of high or low is output to the payout control unit 1600. The gaming ball having passed through the payout sensor is configured to pass through a ball rail (not shown) and reach the upper plate 1126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 1100, and the pachinko machine 1100 has this configuration. The player pays out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 1152 in the figure, a main board case 1158 for storing a main board 1156 constituting a main control section 1300 which performs control processing of the entire game, and control related to rendering based on processing information generated by the main control section 1300 A first sub-board case 1162 for storing a first sub-substrate 1160 that constitutes a first sub-control unit 1400 that performs processing, and a second sub-control processing related to rendering based on processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 1400 The second sub-board case 1166 which houses the second sub-board 1164 that constitutes the control portion 1500, and the payout control portion 1600 that performs control processing relating to the payout of gaming balls, and an error release switch that clears an error by the operation of a game clerk A payout substrate case 1172 for housing a payout substrate 1170 provided with 1168, and control processing relating to the launch of gaming balls A launch board case 1176 housing a launch board 1174 constituting the launch control unit 1630, a power control unit 1660 for supplying power to various electric game machines, and a power switch 1178 and a power supply for turning on / off the power by operation of a game clerk A power board case 1184 containing a power board 1182 having an RWM clear switch 1180 for outputting an RWM clear signal to the main control unit 1300 by being operated at the time of input, and sending and receiving signals between the payout control unit 1600 and the card unit A CR interface unit 1186 is provided.

FIG. 65 is a schematic front view of the game board 1200 as viewed from the front.
An outer rail 1202 and an inner rail 1204 are provided on the game board 1200, and a game area 1124 in which game balls can roll is defined.

  A rendering device 1206 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 1124. In this effect device 1206, a decorative symbol display device 1208 is disposed substantially at the center, and around that, a normal symbol display device 1210, a first special symbol display device 1212, a second special symbol display device 1214, and an ordinary A symbol holding lamp 1216, a first special symbol holding lamp 1218, a second special symbol holding lamp 1220, and a high certainty lamp 1222 are provided. In addition, an ordinary symbol may be hereinafter referred to as a "common figure" and a special symbol as a "special symbol".

  The rendering device 1206 operates the rendering movable body 1224 to perform rendering, and the details will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 1208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects, and in the present embodiment, is configured by a liquid crystal display device. The decorative symbol display device 1208 is divided into four display areas of a left symbol display area 1208a, a middle symbol display area 1208b, a right symbol display area 1208c, and an effect display area 1208d, and a left symbol display area 1208a and a middle symbol display area 1208b. The right symbol display area 1208c displays different decoration symbols, and the effect display area 1208d displays an image used for effect. Furthermore, the positions and sizes of the display areas 1208a, 1208b, 1208c, and 1208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 1208. Although a liquid crystal display device is adopted as the decorative symbol display device 1208, it may be configured to be able to display various effects and various game information even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf type display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The common drawing display device 1210 is a display device for displaying a common drawing, and in the present embodiment, is configured of a 7-segment LED. The first special view display device 1212 and the second special view display device 1214 are display devices for displaying a special view, and are configured by seven segment LEDs in the present embodiment.

  The common drawing holding lamp 1216 is a lamp for indicating the number of holding common drawing fluctuation games (details will be described later). In this embodiment, the common drawing fluctuation games are held to a predetermined number (for example, two). It is possible to do. The first special view holding lamp 1218 and the second special view holding lamp 1220 are lamps for indicating the number of the special view fluctuation games (details will be described later) which are being held, and in the present embodiment, the special view fluctuation game It is possible to hold up to a predetermined number (for example, four). The high probability medium lamp 1222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur, or a high probability state, and the gaming state is high from a low probability state in which a big hit hardly occurs. It lights up when it is in the probability state and it is off when it is in the low probability state from the high probability state.

  In addition, a predetermined ball entrance, for example, a general winning opening 1226, a general drawing start opening 1228, a first special view starting opening 1230, and a second special view starting opening 1232 around the effect device 1206; A variable winning hole 1234 is provided.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning openings 1226 are arranged on the game board 1200, and when a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects the ball entering the general winning opening 1226 (general winning opening 1226). In the case of winning), the payout device 1152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls as a winning ball to the upper tray 1126. The balls discharged to the upper tray 1126 can be freely taken out by the player, and with these configurations, the winning balls are paid out to the player based on the winning. The ball entering the general winning opening 1226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharged to the gaming island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to the player as compensation for winning may be called a "winning ball", and a ball to be lent to the player may be referred to as a "rental ball". And call it "ball (game ball)".

  The drawing start port 1228 is configured with a device called a gate or through chucker for determining whether or not the ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 1124. In the present embodiment, the left side of the game board 1200 is used. There is one in the house. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 1226, the ball that has passed through the common drawing start opening 1228 is not discharged to the gaming island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that the ball has passed through the drawing start port 1228, the pachinko machine 1100 starts a common drawing change game by the common drawing display device 1210.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special view starting opening 1230 is disposed at the center of the game board 1200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects entry of the ball into the first special view starting opening 1230, the payout device 1152 described later is driven to drive the predetermined number (for example, three) of balls as a prize ball and the upper plate 1126. The first special view display device 1212 starts a special view fluctuation game. The ball entering the first special view starting opening 1230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and discharged to the gaming island side.

  The second special view start opening 1232 is called an electric tulip (electric chew), and in the present embodiment, only one is disposed immediately below the first special view start opening 1230. The second special view starting opening 1232 has a wing member 1232a which can be opened and closed from side to side, and while the wing member 1232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and it is elected to a common drawing fluctuating game, and a common drawing display device When 1210 hits and the symbol is stopped and displayed, the blade member 1232 a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special view starting opening 1232, the payout device 1152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls as a winning ball to the upper tray 1126. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 1214 is started. The ball entering the second special view starting opening 1232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and discharged to the gaming island side.

  The variable winning opening 1234 is called a special winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one is provided below the central portion of the game board 1200. The variable winning hole 1234 has a door member 1234a that can be opened and closed. A ball can not be inserted while the door member 1234a is closed. When displayed, the door member 1234a opens and closes at predetermined time intervals (for example, opening time 29 seconds, closing time 1.5 seconds) and predetermined times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects entry of the ball into the variable winning opening 1234, the payout device 1152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15) of balls as a winning ball to the upper tray 1126. The ball entering the variable winning opening 1234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharged to the gaming island side.

  Further, in the vicinity of the winning opening and the starting opening, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 1236 called windmills and game nails 1238 are disposed, and at the lowermost part of the inner rail 1204, After guiding a ball which has not won a prize to any winning opening or starting opening to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100, an out opening 1240 for discharging the ball to the gaming island side is provided.

  This pachinko machine 1100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 1126 to the launch position of the launch rail by the player, drives the launch motor with the strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, and launches the launch rod 1146 Then, the outer rail 1202 and the inner rail 1204 are passed by the launch rod 1148 and hit into the game area 1124. Then, the ball reaching the upper part of the game area 1124 falls downward while changing the traveling direction by the hitting direction conversion member 1236, the game nail 1238, etc., and the winning opening (general winning opening 1226, variable winning opening 1234) and starting opening (1st special figure starting port 1230, 2nd special figure starting port 1232) Whether it wins, does not win any winning opening and starting port, or only by passing the common view starting port 1228 the out port 1240 To reach.

<Demonstration equipment>
Next, the rendering device 1206 of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described.

  The warp device 1242 and the stage 1244 are disposed in the rollable area of the game ball on the front side of the effect apparatus 1206, and the effect movable body 1224 is disposed in the area in which the game ball can not roll. . In addition, on the back side of the rendering device 1206, a decorative symbol display device 1208 and a shielding device 1246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door) are disposed. That is, in the effect device 1206, the decorative symbol display device 1208 and the shielding means are positioned behind the warp device 1242, the stage 1244, and the effect movable body 1224.

  The warp device 1242 discharges the gaming ball, which has entered the warp inlet 1242a provided on the upper left of the rendering device 1206, from the warp outlet 1242b to the lower stage 1244 of the front surface of the rendering device 1206.

  The stage 1244 can be rolled by a ball discharged from the warp outlet 1242 b or by a nail of the game board 1200, etc. In the central part of the stage 1244, the passed ball passes the first special view starting opening 1230. There is a special route 1244a that makes it easy to enter the

  The effect movable body 1224 comprises an upper arm 1224a and a forearm 1224b which imitates the upper arm and the forearm of a human right arm in the present embodiment, and rotates the upper arm 1224a to the position of the shoulder. A forearm motor (not shown) for pivoting the forearm 1224b to a position is provided. The effect movable body 1224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 1208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

  The shielding device 1246 comprises a grid-like left door 1246a and a right door 1246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 1208 and the front stage 1244. A belt wound around two pulleys (not shown) is fixed to the upper part of the left door 1246a and the right door 1246b, respectively. That is, the left door 1246a and the right door 1246b respectively move to the left and right with the operation of the belt driven by the motor via the pulley. When the left door 1246a and the right door 1246b are closed, the shielding means has its inner end portions overlapped, and shields the decorative symbol display device 1208 so that the player does not easily see it. When the left door 1246a and the right door 1246b are opened, the respective inner ends slightly overlap the outer ends of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 1208, but the player can view all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 1208 It is. In addition, the left door 1246a and the right door 1246b can be stopped at any positions, for example, only a part of the decorative symbol to the extent that the player can identify which decorative symbol the displayed decorative symbol is. It is possible to shield the The left door 1246a and the right door 1246b may allow a portion of the decorative symbol display device 1208 in the rear to be visible through the holes of the grid, or the shutters in the holes of the grid may be closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 1208 may be vaguely viewed by the player, or the shoji portion of the hole of the lattice may be completely blocked (shielded), and the rear decorative symbol display device 1208 may not be visible at all. It is also good.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure shows the circuit block diagram of a control part.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 1100 can be roughly divided into a main control unit 1300 for controlling the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as a "command") transmitted by the main control unit 1300. According to the commands transmitted by the main control unit 1300, and the second sub control unit 1500 that controls various devices based on the commands sent from the first sub control unit 1400. It consists of a payout control unit 1600 that mainly controls the payout of game balls, a launch control unit 1630 that controls launch of the game balls, and a power control unit 1660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 1100. There is.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 1300 of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described.

  The main control unit 1300 includes a basic circuit 1302 that controls the entire main control unit 1300. The basic circuit 1302 includes a CPU 1304, a ROM 1306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. A RAM 1308 for storing data, an I / O 1310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a counter timer 1312 for measuring time and number of times, and a WDT 1314 for monitoring an abnormality in program processing . Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 1306 and the RAM 1308, and the same applies to the first sub control unit 1400 described later. The CPU 1304 of the basic circuit 1302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 1316 as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 1302 uses a counter circuit 1318 that is used as a hardware random number counter that changes numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 each time the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 1316 is received. And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor for detecting game balls passing through each start opening, winning opening, variable winning opening, front frame door opening sensor, inner frame opening A sensor circuit 1322 for receiving signals output from the various sensors 320 including the sensor and the bottom plate full-tank sensor, and outputting the comparison result with the amplification result and the reference voltage to the counter circuit 1318 and the basic circuit 1302, and predetermined symbol display Drive circuit 1324 for performing display control of the device, for example, the first special view display device 1212 and the second special view display device 1214; A display device, for example, a drive circuit 1326 for performing display control of the common view display device 1210, and various status display units 1328 (eg, a common view hold lamp 216, a first special view hold lamp 1218, a second special view hold lamp 1220 Drive control circuit 1330 for performing display control of the lamp 1222 etc.) and predetermined movable members, for example, the blade member 1232a of the second special view start port 1232 and the door member 1234a of the variable winning port 1234 etc. A drive circuit 1334 for controlling various solenoids 1332 is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 1320 detects that the ball is won in the first special view starting opening 1230, the sensor circuit 1322 outputs a signal indicating that the ball is detected to the counter circuit 1318. The counter circuit 1318 that has received this signal latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the first special view start port 1230, and the latched value is stored in the built-in counter value storage corresponding to the first special view start port 1230. Store in the register for Also, even when a signal indicating that the ball is won is received at second special view start opening 1232, counter circuit 1318 similarly latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to second special view start opening 1232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to second special view start port 1232.

  Further, an information output circuit 1336 is connected to the basic circuit 1302, and the main control unit 1300 is connected to an information input circuit 1350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 1336. The game information (for example, the game state) of the machine 1100 is output.

  Further, the main control unit 1300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 1338 that monitors the voltage value of the power supply supplied from the power supply control unit 1660 to the main control unit 1300, and this voltage monitoring circuit 1338 Outputs a low voltage signal to the basic circuit 1302, which indicates that the voltage has dropped if the voltage is less than a predetermined value (9 v in the present embodiment).

  Further, the main control unit 1300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 1340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 1304 receives the start signal output circuit 1340 from the start signal output circuit 1340. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control main processing described later is started).

  In addition, the main control unit 1300 is provided with an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 1400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 1600. Communication with the sub control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1600 is enabled. Note that the information communication between the main control unit 1300 and the first sub control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1600 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 1300 sends commands to the first sub control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1600. The configuration is such that signals can be transmitted, but the first sub control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1600 can not transmit signals such as commands to the main control unit 1300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first auxiliary control unit 1400 of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described. The first sub control unit 1400 mainly includes a basic circuit 1402 that controls the entire first sub control unit 1400 based on commands transmitted by the main control unit 1300. The basic circuit 1402 includes a CPU 1404 and , ROM 1406 for storing control programs and various effect data, RAM 1408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 1410 for controlling input / output of various devices, time and number of times, etc. The counter timer 1412 is mounted. The CPU 1404 of the basic circuit 1402 operates by receiving a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 1414 as a system clock. The ROM 1406 may store the control program and the various effect data in separate ROMs.

  In addition, the basic circuit 1402 includes a sound source IC 1416 for controlling the speaker 1120 (and the amplifier), a drive circuit 1420 for controlling the various lamps 1418 (for example, the chance button lamp 1138), and a rendering movable body 1224 A drive circuit 1422 for performing drive control, an effect movable body sensor 1424 for detecting the current position of the effect movable body 1224, a chance button detection sensor 1426 for detecting depression of the chance button 1136, and a predetermined detection sensor, for example A sensor circuit 1428 that outputs detection signals from the effect movable body sensor 1424 and the chance button detection sensor 1426 to the basic circuit 1402, and a second sub for controlling the decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 1208 and the shielding device 1246. The control unit 1500 is connected.

<Payout control unit, launch control unit, power supply control unit>
Next, the payout control unit 1600, the emission control unit 1630, and the power supply control unit 1660 of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 1600 mainly controls the payout motor 1602 of the payout device 1152 based on a signal such as a command transmitted by the main control unit 1300, and also based on the control signal output from the payout sensor 1604 It detects whether or not the payout has been completed, and communicates with a card unit 1608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 1100 via the interface unit 1606.

  The launch control unit 1630 outputs a control signal instructing discharge permission or stop output from the payout control unit 1600, and an operation of the ball launch handle 1134 by the player output from the launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 1134. Control of the firing motor 1632 for driving the firing rod 1146 and the firing rod 1148 based on the control signal indicating the firing intensity according to the amount, and control of the ball feeding device 1634 for feeding the ball from the upper tray 1126 to the launching device 1110 I do.

  The power supply control unit 1660 converts AC power supplied to the pachinko machine 1100 from the outside into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 1300 and the first sub control unit 1400 or the payout device 1152 Supply to each device. Furthermore, power supply control unit 1660 is a storage circuit (eg, for example, 10 days) for supplying power to a predetermined component (eg, RAM 1308 of main control unit 1300) for a predetermined period (eg, 10 days) after external power is turned off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 1660 to the payout control unit 1600 and the second sub-control unit 1500, and the main control unit 1300, the second sub-control unit 1500, and the firing control unit from the payout control unit 1600. Although the predetermined voltage is supplied to the 1630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit or each device through another power supply path.

<Type of symbol>
Next, the first special symbol display device 1212 of the pachinko machine 1100, the second special symbol display device 1214, the decorative symbol display device 1208, and the ordinary symbol display device 1210 are stopped using FIGS. 67 (a) to 67 (c). The types of special drawing and common drawing will be described. FIG. 67 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol form of the special view.

  A special figure 1 fluctuation game is started on condition that the first starting opening sensor detects that the ball has entered the first special drawing starting opening 1230, and the ball has entered the second special drawing starting opening 1232 The special figure 2 fluctuation game is started on condition that the 2nd starting opening sensor detects. When the special figure 1 change game is started, the first special symbol display device 1212 performs “full change display of the special figure 1” which repeats lighting of all the seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Also, when the special figure 2 variation game is started, the second special symbol display device 1214 repeats "full variation display of seven segments, and lighting of one central segment", "variation display of special figure 2" Do. These "variation display of special figure 1" and "variation display of special figure 2" correspond to an example of the fluctuation indication of the pattern said to the present invention. Then, when the fluctuation time (corresponding to fluctuation time according to the present invention) determined before the start of fluctuation of the special figure 1 elapses, the first special symbol display device 1212 stops and displays the stop symbol aspect of the special figure 1, and the special figure When the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of 2 (this also corresponds to the fluctuation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 1214 stops and displays the stop symbol aspect of the special view 2. Therefore, from the start of "variation display of special figure 1" to the stop display of the stop symbol aspect of special drawing 1 or the start of "variation display of special figure 2", the stop symbol aspect of special drawing 2 Until the stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol fluctuation stop display according to the present invention, and after this “variable display of the special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol aspect of the special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed A series of displays up to is referred to as a symbol change stop display. As described later, the symbol fluctuation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times. In FIG. 67 (a), ten types of special drawings from "special drawing A" to "special drawing J" are shown as stop symbol modes in symbol fluctuation stop display. In FIG. 67 (a), the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments to be turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments to be lit.

  "Special figure A" is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and "special figure B" is a 15R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 1100 of the present embodiment, as described later, the determination of whether a big hit in the special figure variation game is made by drawing a hardware random number, and the determination of whether it is a special big hit is made by drawing a software random number. The difference between a big hit and a special big hit is whether the probability of winning a big hit is high (special big hit) or low (big hit) in the next special feature fluctuation game. Hereinafter, the state in which the probability of winning in the jackpot is high is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and the state in which the probability is low is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In addition, after the end of the 15R special jackpot game and after the end of the 15R jackpot game, both transition to the time saving state. Although the time saving will be described in detail later, the state transitioning to the time saving state is referred to as a common drawing high probability state, and the state not transitioning to the time shortening state is referred to as a common drawing low probability state. "Special figure A" which is a 15R special jackpot symbol is a special figure high probability common figure high probability state, and "special figure B" which is a 15R big hit symbol is a special figure low probability common figure high probability state. The “special figure A” and the “special figure B” are symbols that make the amount of profit given to the player relatively large.

  "Special figure C" is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden change, and is a special figure high probability spread figure high probability state. That is, "special figure C" differs in the point which is 2R compared with "special figure A" which is 15R. "Special figure D" is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden time, and is a special figure low probability spread figure high probability state. That is, "special figure D" differs in 2R compared with "special figure B" which is 15R.

  “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability variation, and is a special figure high probability spread figure low probability state. "Special figure F" is a 2R jackpot symbol which is suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability spread figure low probability state. The "special figure E" and the "special figure F" are both 2R and are in a state of not transitioning to the time saving state.

  "Special figure G" is a 1st small hitting design, "special figure H" is a 2nd small hitting design, and all are special figure low probability common figure low probability state. The small hit here is equivalent to the same thing as a 2R hourless short jackpot. That is, although the "special figure G" and the "special figure H" are in the same state as the "special figure F", the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 1208 are different between the two, even in the same state. By providing G "," Special figure H "and" Special figure F ", the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In addition, “Special figure I” is a first out-of-order symbol, and “special figure J” is a second out-of-pattern, and the amount of profit given to the player is a relatively small amount of profit.

  In the pachinko machine 1100 of the present embodiment, a symbol other than “Special Figure A” is also prepared as the 15R special jackpot symbol, and the same applies to other symbols such as the 15R jackpot symbol.

  FIG. 67 (b) shows an example of a decorative symbol. There are ten types of "decoration 1" to "decoration 10" in the decorative design of the present embodiment. The fact that the ball has won in the first special view start opening 1230 or the second special view start opening 1232, that is, the first start opening sensor has detected that the ball has entered the first special view start opening 1230, or The left symbol display area 1208a, the middle symbol display area 1208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 1208 on the condition that the second start aperture sensor detects that the ball has entered the second special drawing start aperture 1232 Displayed in the order of "decoration 1" → "decoration 2" → "decoration 3" → ... "decoration 9" → "decoration 10" → "decoration 1" → ... in each symbol display area of the area 1208c. Change the "display of variation of decoration pattern". And when notifying 15R jackpot of "special figure B", the symbol combination (for example, "decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration" corresponding to 15R jackpot corresponding to 15R jackpot in the symbol display areas 1208a to 1208c) Stop display of 1) and "decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2". When informing 15R special jackpot of "special figure A", the symbol combination (for example, "decoration 3-decoration 3-decoration 3" or "decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7") where the same odd decorative pattern is lined three To stop.

  In addition, the 2R jackpot called "special figure E" hidden probability variation, the 2R jackpot called "special figure F" sudden normal, or the first small hit for "special figure G" or "special figure H" In the case of notifying the second small hit, "decoration 1-decoration 2-decoration 3" is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in the case of notifying 2R jackpot called sudden definite variation of "special figure C" or 2R jackpot called sudden time reduction of "special figure D", "decoration 1-decoration 3-decoration 5" Stop display.

  On the other hand, when notifying the first out of "special figure I" and the second out of "special figure J", stop the symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 67 (b) in the symbol display areas 1208a to 1208c. indicate.

  FIG. 67 (c) shows an example of the stop display symbol of the common drawing. There are two types of stop display modes of the common drawing of the present embodiment, "common drawing A", which is a hit symbol, and "common drawing B", which is a disconnected design. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor detects that the ball has passed through the common drawing start port 1228, the normal symbol display device 1210 repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Perform "Variable display of common map". Then, when notifying that the popular game variation game is won, the "general game A" is stopped and displayed, and when it is informed that the regular game fluctuating game is disconnected, the "general game B" is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 67 (c), the white parts in the figure indicate the locations of the segments to be extinguished, and the black parts indicate the locations of the segments to be lit.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 1304 of the main control unit 1300 will be described using FIG. In addition, the same figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of main-control part main processing.

  As described above, the main control unit 1300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 1340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 1304 of the basic circuit 1302 having received the start signal performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control main processing shown in FIG. 68 according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 1306.

  In step S6001, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, setting (temporary setting) of the stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of CPU 1304, setting of interrupt mask, initial setting of I / O 1310, initial setting of various variables stored in RAM 1308, WDT 1314 Permission of operation and setting of initial value. In the present embodiment, a value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in the WDT 1314 as an initial value.

  In step S6003, the value of the counter of the WDT 1314 is cleared, and the time measurement by the WDT 1314 is restarted.

  In step S6005, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage value of the power supplied by the voltage monitoring circuit 1338 from the power control unit 1660 to the main control unit 1300 is a predetermined value (in this embodiment) If it is less than 9 v), monitor whether or not it outputs a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped. When the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 1304 detects that the power is shut off), the process returns to step S6003. When the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 1304 does not detect the shut off of the power), the step is performed. Go to S6007. Even when the power does not reach the predetermined value (9 V) immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S6003 and step S6005 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S6007, initialization 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process of setting in the counter timer 1312 a numerical value that determines a cycle for periodically executing a main control unit timer interrupt process described later, a predetermined port of the I / O 1310 (for example, a test output port, A process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 1400, setting for permitting writing to the RAM 1308, and the like are performed.

  In step S6009, it is determined whether or not to restore the state before power interruption (before power interruption), and when not returning to the state before power interruption (when the basic circuit 1302 of the main control unit 1300 is in the initial state) In step S6013)).

  Specifically, first, whether a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of a game arcade operates the RWM clear switch 1180 provided on the power supply substrate is ON (indicating that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not RAM clear is necessary, and if the RAM clear signal is on (if RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S6013 to initialize the basic circuit 1302. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is off (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the information of the power supply status stored in the power supply status storage area provided in the RAM 1308 is read, and the information of the power supply status is the information indicating the suspension. It is determined whether or not. If the power supply status information is not the information indicating the suspend, the process proceeds to step S6013 to put the basic circuit 1302 in the initial state, and if the power supply status information is the information indicating the suspend, the predetermined area of the RAM 1308 A checksum is calculated by adding all 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the result of the calculated checksum is a specific value (for example, 0) It is determined whether or not (whether the result of the checksum is normal). If the checksum result is a specific value (for example, 0) (if the checksum result is normal), the process advances to step S6011 to return to the state before power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If it is other than the value (for example, 0) (if the checksum result is abnormal), the process advances to step S6013 to initialize the pachinko machine 1100. Similarly, if the power supply status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S6013.

  In step S6011, a power recovery process is performed. In the power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 1308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset (set) to the stack pointer. Further, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 1308 at the time of power interruption is read out, and after resetting in each register, the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 1304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and register, the pachinko machine 1100 returns to the state at the time of power-off. That is, the process is resumed from the instruction following the instruction (predetermined in step S6015) immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power failure. A transmission information storage area is provided in the RAM 1308 mounted on the basic circuit 1302 in the main control unit 1300 shown in FIG. In step S6011, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. The power recovery command is a command representing that the power has been turned off, and is transmitted to the first sub control unit 1400 in step S6133 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 1300 described later.

  In step S6013, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization processing, setting of interrupt prohibition, setting of a stack initial value to a stack pointer (main setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 1308 and the like are performed. Further, at this point, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 1308 of the main control unit 1300. This normal recovery command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S6013) of the main control unit 1300 has been performed, and, like the power recovery command, in step S6133 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 1300, It is transmitted to the 1 sub-control unit 1400.

  In step S6015, after the setting of interrupt prohibition is performed, basic random number initial value update processing is performed. In this basic random number initial value updating process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating initial values of a common drawing win random number counter and a special drawing random number counter, a common drawing timer random number value, and a special drawing timer Update two random number counters to generate each random number value. For example, assuming that the numerical range that can be taken as a common drawing timer random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from the random number counter storage area for generating the common drawing timer random number value provided in the RAM 1308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the obtained value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. The other initial value generation random number counters and the random number counters are similarly updated. The initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step S6107 described later.

  The main control unit 1300 repeatedly executes the process of step S6015 except while performing the timer interrupt process which starts every predetermined cycle.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 69, a main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 1304 of the main control unit 1300 will be described. In addition, the same figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of main-control part timer interruption processing.

  The main control unit 1300 includes a counter timer 1312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (once in about 2 ms in this embodiment), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S6101, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving the value of each register of the CPU 1304 in the stack area is performed.

  In step S6103, the WDT is periodically (this process is not detected) so that the WDT interrupt does not occur because the count value of the WDT 1314 exceeds the initial set value (32.8 ms in this embodiment). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once in about 2 ms, which is the cycle of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S6105, input port status update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, detection signals of various sensors 1320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower bowl full tank sensor, various ball detection sensors are input through the input port of I / O 1310 It is input to monitor the presence or absence of a detection signal, and is stored in a signal state storage area provided separately for each of various sensors 1320 in the RAM 1308. Taking the detection signal of the ball detection sensor as an example, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each ball detection detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is performed in the RAM 1308 for each ball detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area provided in the previous section and stored in the RAM 1308 in the previous second detection signal storage area provided separately for each ball detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms ago Information of the presence or absence of the detection signal of each ball detection sensor detected in the above is read out from the current detection signal storage area provided separately for each ball detection sensor in the RAM 1308, and this information is stored in the previous detection signal storage area Remember to In addition, the detection signal of each ball detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-mentioned current detection signal storage area.

  In step S6105, the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each ball detection sensor stored in each storage area of the previous-previous detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor of the above-described item matches the winning determination pattern information. The main control unit timer interrupt process is activated several times while the activation is repeated at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes through one ball detection sensor. Therefore, every time the main control unit timer interrupt processing is activated, in the above-mentioned step S6105, a detection signal indicating that the same gaming ball has passed through the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, detection signals indicating that the same gaming ball has passed through the same ball detection sensor are stored in each of the previous-previous detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the gaming ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal, the previous detection signal, and the current detection signal. In the present embodiment, it is determined that there is a winning when the detection signal is continuously stored twice twice after the absence of the detection signal in consideration of the erroneous detection of the ball detection sensor and noise. In the ROM 1306 of the main control unit 1300 shown in FIG. 66, winning determination pattern information (in the present embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, the previous detection signal, and the current detection signal) is stored. In this step S6105, the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times in each ball detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in the present embodiment, no detection signal last before, presence of previous detection signal, present detection signal) Information to indicate that the general prize opening 1226, the variable winning opening 1234, the first special view start opening 1230, and the second special view start opening 1232 entering the ball, or the common view start opening 1228 It is determined that there was a passage of That is, it is determined that there is a winning on these winning openings 1226 and 1234 and the starting openings 1230, 1232 and 1228. For example, when information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times in the general winning opening sensor for detecting entry into the general winning opening 1226 matches the above-mentioned winning determination pattern information, the general winning opening 1226 has a prize. Is determined, and processing is performed in connection with the subsequent winning in the general winning opening 1226, but if the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-mentioned winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winning Processing is branched to the subsequent processing without performing processing associated with the winning of the mouth 1226. In the ROM 1306 of the main control unit 1300, there are stored winning determination clear pattern information (in the present embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal last before, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). Once it has been determined that a prize has been made once, it is not determined that there has been a prize until the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times in each ball detection sensor matches the prize determination clear pattern information. If it matches with the pattern information, it will be determined from the next whether or not it matches with the above-mentioned winning determination pattern information.

  In steps S6107 and S6109, basic random number initial value updating processing and basic random number updating processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the random value counter for initial value generation performed in step S6015 is updated, and then the common control winning random value used in the main control unit 1300 The two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value respectively are updated. For example, assuming that the numerical value range that can be taken as a common drawing win random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from the random number counter storage area for generating the common drawing win random number provided in the RAM 1308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the obtained value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Also, as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, when it is determined that the random number counter has made a round, the value of the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a common drawing win random number value which fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and the result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 1308 If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), a value is obtained as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for the common drawing win random number value generation. The initial value set this time is stored in the above-mentioned initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the common random number for making a round next turns while setting it to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning. Keep it. In addition to the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the common drawing win random number value has made one revolution next, it is determined that the random number counter for special figure random number generation has made one revolution. An initial value storage area for the purpose is provided in the RAM 1308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of Special Figure 1 and the counter for acquiring the random number value of Special Figure 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S6111, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number updating process, the random number counter for generating the effect random number used by the main control unit 1300 is updated.

  In step S6113, a timer update process is performed. In this timer update process, a common figure display symbol update timer for measuring the time for displaying the fluctuation / stop display of the symbol on the normal symbol display device 1210, the time for displaying the fluctuation / stop display for the symbol on the first special symbol display device 1212 Special figure 1 display symbol update timer to do, special figure 2 display symbol update timer for clocking time to display the variation and stop display on the second special figure display device 1214, predetermined winning effect time, predetermined opening time And various timers including a timer for counting a predetermined closing time, a predetermined ending effect period, and the like.

  In step S6115, a winning opening counter update process is performed. In this winning opening counter update process, when the winning openings 1226 and 1234 and the starting openings 1230 1232 and 1228 have a winning, the RAM 1308 has a winning ball number storage area provided for each winning opening or for each starting opening. The value is read out, 1 is added, and it is set in the original winning sphere number storage area.

  Also, in step S6117, a winning reception process is performed. In this winning reception process, it is determined whether or not there is a winning on the first special view starting opening 1230, the second special view starting opening 1232, the common drawing starting opening 1228 and the variable winning opening 1234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result as to whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S6103. When there is a winning to the first special figure starting port 1230 and the corresponding hold number storage area provided in the RAM 1308 is not full, the value from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 1318 is a special figure 1 random number value The value is acquired as a special figure 1 random number value from the random number counter for special figure 1 random number value generation and stored in the corresponding random number value storage area. If there is a winning to the second special figure starting port 1232 and the corresponding number of storage areas provided in the RAM 1308 is not full, the special figure 2 winning random number value from the register for winning counter value storage of the counter circuit 1318 The value is acquired as a special figure 2 random number value from the random number counter for special figure 2 random number value generation and stored in the corresponding random number value storage area. If the common drawing start port 1228 has a prize and the corresponding storage number storage area provided in the RAM 1308 is not full, a value is obtained as a common drawing selection random value from a random number counter for common drawing selection random number generation. Store in the corresponding random number storage area. When there is a prize in the variable prize opening 1234, information indicating that the ball has entered the variable prize opening 1234 is stored in the prize storage area for the variable prize opening.

  In step S6119, a payout request number transmission process is performed. The output schedule information and the payout request information to be output to the payout control unit 1600 are, for example, 1 byte, and bit 7 is strobe information (in the case of ON, it indicates that data is set), bit 6 Power-on information (in the case of ON, it indicates that it is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4 to 5 this processing type for encryption (0 to 3), and bits 0 to 3 The number of withdrawal requests after chemical processing is indicated.

  In step S6121, a common drawing state update process is performed. The common drawing state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the common drawing state. For example, in the common drawing state update process in the middle of the common drawing fluctuation display (the value of the common drawing display symbol update timer described above is 1 or more), the 7 segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 1210 is repeatedly turned on and off Turn off drive control. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 1210 performs variable display (common drawing fluctuation game) of the common drawing.

  Also, in the common drawing state update process at the timing when the common drawing fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the common drawing display symbol update timer changes from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the display of the hit symbol The 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 1210 is turned on / off drive control so as to be an aspect, and when the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 1210 is configured to be the display pattern of the detached symbol. Performs on / off drive control of the 7-segment LED. Further, the RAM 1308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with setting areas for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the general drawing state update process. Here, while performing the said lighting * extinguishing drive control, the setting which shows that common view stop display is performed to the setting area is performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 1210 determines either one of the hit symbol (a common figure A shown in FIG. 67 (c) and the distracted symbol (a common figure B shown in FIG. 67 (c)). Display. Thereafter, information indicating a stop period is set in a storage area of a common drawing stop time management timer provided in the RAM 1308 in order to maintain the predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). By this setting, the symbol which has been fixedly displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the common drawing fluctuation game.

  Further, if the result of the common drawing change game is a hit, the common drawing hit flag is turned on as described later. When the flag for the drawing is on, in the drawing state update processing at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the timer for management of the drawing stop time changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area, while setting the general drawing operation, the blade member 1232a is opened to the solenoid (1332) for opening / closing driving of the blade member 1232a of the second special drawing start port 1232 for a predetermined opening period (for example 2 seconds) And outputs information indicating an open period in a storage area of a blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 1308.

  Further, in the general drawing state update process starting at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 500 ms), the blade member A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the solenoid 1332 for driving the opening and closing of the above, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 1308.

  Also, in the general drawing state update process starting at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (the timing when the value of the blade closing time management timer changes from 1 to 0), setting the general drawing non-operation in the setting area of the RAM 1308 Do. Furthermore, if the result of the common drawing fluctuation game is out, the common drawing deviation flag is turned on as described later. When the flag for drawing out is set to ON, the normal drawing state update processing at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (when the value of the timer for managing the drawing stop time changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 1308, the non-operational view is set. In the common drawing state update processing in the case where the common drawing is not in operation, the process proceeds to the next step S6123 without doing anything.

  In step S6123, a common drawing related lottery process is performed. In this common drawing related lottery process, the common drawing fluctuation game and the second special drawing start opening 1232 are not controlled (the state of the common drawing is not in operation) and the holding of the common drawing fluctuation game When the number is 1 or more, it is determined whether the result of the common drawing change game is to be won or not to be won by the random number lottery based on the common drawing win random number stored in the above random number storage area. In the case of winning, the hit flag provided in the RAM 1308 is set to ON. In the case of failure to win, the hit flag is set to off. Also, regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the common drawing timer random number value described above is acquired as the common drawing timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are calculated based on the acquired common drawing timer random number value Among them, one time for fluctuating and displaying a common drawing on the common drawing display device 1210 is selected, and this fluctuation display time is stored as a common drawing fluctuation display time in a common drawing fluctuation time storage area provided in the RAM 1308. In addition, the number of common drawing fluctuation games held is stored in the common drawing reservation number storage area provided in the RAM 1308, and from the number of common drawing fluctuation games held each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is stored again in this common drawing reserve number storage area. Also, the random number value used for hit determination is deleted.

Next, special figure status update processing is performed for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, but first, the special figure status update process (special figure 2 status update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S6125). This special view 2 state update process performs one of the following eight processes according to the special view 2 state. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), with lighting of 7 segment LED which constitutes the 2nd special symbol display device 1214 Repeatedly turn off and turn on and off drive control. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 1214 performs the variable display of the special view 2 (the special view 2 change game).
Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S6133) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and then the process is ended.

  Also, in the RAM 1308 of the main control unit 1300, a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first missed flag, a second missed flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and a drawing Flags for each of the probability fluctuation flags are prepared. In the special figure 2 status update process which starts at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has passed (the timing when the value of special figure 2 display symbol renewal timer becomes 1 from 0), 15R big hit flag is on, special figure probability fluctuation In the case where the flag is on and the common drawing probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special drawing A shown in FIG. 67A, the 15R jackpot flag is on, the special drawing probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common drawing probability fluctuation flag is on. The special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, the common figure When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, the 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability variation flag is also on, the special figure E, the 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on. Probability fluctuation flag is off, If the probability fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, if the first small hitting flag is on, the special figure G, if the second small hitting flag is on, the special figure H, the first off flag is on In such a case, the special segment I and the second outlier flag are on so that the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 1214 is turned on and off so that the respective special symbol I is configured, In the setting area of the RAM 1308, setting is performed to indicate that the special view 2 stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 1214 is a 15R special jackpot symbol (special figure A), 15R jackpot symbol (special figure B), a sudden odd symbol (special figure C), a sudden short time symbol (special figure) D), hidden probability variation symbol (special figure E), sudden normal symbol (special figure F), first small hitting symbol (special figure G), second small hitting symbol (special figure H), first missing symbol (special figure) I), and the final display of any one symbol of the first out-of-pattern (special image J) is performed. Thereafter, information indicating a stop period is set in the storage area of the special view 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 1308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). As a result of this setting, the special view 2 that has been fixedly displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special view 2 fluctuation game is notified to the player. Also, if the time saving number stored in the time saving number storage unit provided in the RAM 1308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time saving number, and if the subtraction result changes from 1 to 0, the special figure probability is fluctuating If it is not (details will be described later), the time saving flag is turned off. Furthermore, also during the big hit game (during special game state), the time saving flag is turned off.

  Moreover, while additionally storing predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S6133) in the above transmission information storage area, the symbol for stopping the fluctuation display is the special view 2 The processing is terminated after additionally storing the special view 2 identification information indicating that there is a specific information in the RAM 1308 as information to be included in command data described later.

  In addition, if the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation game is a big hit, as described later, the big hit flag is turned on. When the big hit flag is on, in the special figure 2 status update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the special timer 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 1308 In addition to setting the special figure 2 in the setting area, it stands by for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, for a period displaying an image notifying the player that the decorative symbol display device 1208 starts a big hit. For this purpose, information indicating a winning presentation effect period is set in the storage area of the special view 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 1308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning a prize setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S6133) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 status update process starting at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the timer for the standby time management changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined opening period (for example, 29 seconds) The door member 1234a is opened to the solenoid (1332) for driving the opening and closing of the door member 1234a of the variable winning hole 1234 until the variable winning hole 1234 detects a game ball having a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls). And outputs information indicating the open period in the storage area of the door open time management timer provided in the RAM 1308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening opening setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S6133) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special view 2 status update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (when the value of the door opening time management timer changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 1234a in the closed state is output to the solenoid (1332) for opening and closing the door member 1234a of the variable winning opening 1234, and a closing period is stored in the memory area of the door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 1308. Set the information indicating. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S6133) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area.

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process which starts opening / closing control of this door member a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment) and ends at the end timing, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) That is, in the storage area of the effect waiting time management timer provided in the RAM 1308 in order to set to wait for the period displaying the image notifying the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 1208 is ended Set the information indicating. In addition, if the common drawing probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the big hit game, 100 time saving times are set in the time saving number storage unit provided in the RAM 1308, and the time saving flag provided in the RAM 1308 Turn on. If the common drawing probability fluctuation flag is set to OFF, the time saving number is not set in the time saving number storage unit, and the time saving flag is not turned on. The term "time reduction" as used herein means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variation game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a common drawing high probability state. It is highly possible that the common drawing change game will be a big hit in the common drawing high probability state compared to the common drawing low probability state. In addition, in the case of the common drawing high probability state, the fluctuation time of the common drawing fluctuation game and the fluctuation time of the special drawing fluctuation game are shorter than in the common drawing low probability state. Furthermore, in the general drawing high probability state, compared with the general drawing low probability state, the open time in one opening of the pair of blade members 1232a of the second special start port 1232 tends to be long. In addition, in the general drawing high probability state, the pair of blade members 1232a is more likely to open compared to the general drawing low probability state. Further, as described above, the time saving flag is set to off during the big hit game (during the special game state). Therefore, during the jackpot game, the general drawing low probability state is maintained. This is a regular game high probability state during the jackpot game, a predetermined number in the variable winning opening 1234 during the jackpot game, a number of games in the second special view starting slot 1232 until the game ball enters the ball There is a problem that the ball enters the ball and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases and the euphorism increases, which is to solve this.

  Furthermore, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S6133) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 status update process starting at the timing when the predetermined end effect period ends (the timing when the value of the production waiting time management timer changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 non-operation is made in the setting area of the RAM 1308 Set to medium. Furthermore, if the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation game is off, as described later, the off flag is turned on. When the out flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the above-mentioned predetermined stop display period ends (the special value 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 1308, the special figure 2 non-operation is set. In the special figure 2 state update process in the case where the special figure 2 is not in operation, the process proceeds to the next step S6127 without doing anything.

  Subsequently, special figure status update processing (special figure 1 status update processing) for the special view 1 is performed (step S6127). In the special view 1 state update process, each process described in the special view 2 state update process described above is performed according to the state of the special view 1. Each process performed in this special view 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” of the content described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”, so I omit it. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update processing in step S6125 and step S6127 is finished, special figure related lottery processing for special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed this time. Here too, the special figure related lottery process (special figure 2 related lottery process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S6129), and thereafter, the special figure related lottery process for the special figure 1 (special figure 1 related lottery process) ) (Step S6131). With regard to these special drawing related lottery processing, the main control unit 1300 performs the special drawing 2 related drawing processing prior to the special drawing 1 related drawing processing so that the start condition of the special drawing 2 fluctuation game and the special drawing 1 fluctuation Even when the game start condition is established at the same time, the special figure 2 fluctuation game is moving first, so the special figure 1 fluctuation game does not start fluctuation. In addition, the notification of the result of the big hit determination of the special figure fluctuation game by the decorative symbol display device 1208 is done by the 1st sub control unit 400, the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning of the 2nd special figure starting opening 1232 However, priority is given to notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning of the first special drawing start port 1230.

  In step S6133, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub control unit 1400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub control unit 1400 is, for example, 16 bits, bit 15 is strobe information (in the case of ON, it indicates that data is set), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (In this embodiment, specify the type of command such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number specification command, power recovery command, FRAM clear command Possible information) and bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to a command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the above-described command transmission process. In addition, if the command type is the symbol variation start command, information indicating the value of the 15R big hit flag or 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability change flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, etc. In the case of the symbol fluctuation stop command, the value of the 15R big hit flag or the 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability change flag, etc., and in the case of the prize effect command and the end effect start command, In the case of the jackpot round number designation command, the value of the probability fluctuation flag, the number of jackpot rounds, and the like are included in the case of the jackpot round number designation command. If the command type indicates a basic command, the device data in the command data, presence or absence of winning to the first special view starting opening 1230, presence or absence of winning to the second special view starting opening 1232, winning of the variable winning opening 1234 Including presence or absence.

  Further, in the above-mentioned rotation start setting transmission process, the values of the 15R big hit flag and 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the special figure 1 related lottery process and the special figure 2 relation stored in the command data in the RAM 1308 Information indicating the timer number selected in the lottery process, the number of the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation game, etc. which are held is set. In the above-described rotation stop setting transmission process, information indicating the values of the 15R big hit flag and the 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 1308 is set as command data. In the above-described winning effect setting transmission process, command data is stored in the RAM 1308, including effect control information to be output to the decorative symbol display device 1208, various lamps 1418, and the speaker 1120 during the winning effect period, and the special view probability fluctuation flag The information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation game, etc. which are held is set. In the above-described termination effect setting transmission process, the command data is stored in the RAM 1308, including effect control information to be outputted to the decorative symbol display device 1208, various lamps 1418, and the speaker 1120 during the effect waiting period, and special view probability fluctuation flag The information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation game, etc. which are held is set. In the above-mentioned special winning opening open setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 1308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation game of pending Set the information that shows the number etc. In the above-mentioned special winning opening closing setting transmission process, the number of big hit round stored in the RAM 1308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation game of pending Set the information that shows the number etc. In addition, general command special view reservation increase processing is also performed in step S6133. In this general command special view reserve increase processing, special view identification information (information indicating special view 1 or special view 2) stored in command data in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 1308, notice information (previous notice information, false) Set prior advance notice information or any prior notice nothing information).

  In the first sub-control unit 1400, according to the command type included in the received output schedule information, determination of effect control according to a change in game control in the main control unit 1300 becomes possible, and is included in the output schedule information The effect control content can be determined based on the information of the command data.

  In step S6135, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 1308 is output to the information input circuit 1350 separate from the pachinko machine 1100 via the information output circuit 1336.

  In step S6137, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S6105 are read out to monitor the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or a bottom full error. When the front frame door opening error or the bottom plate full error is detected, the transmission information to be sent to the first sub control unit 1400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the bottom plate full error. Set In addition, various solenoids 1332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special view starting opening 1232 and the variable winning opening 1234, or through the display circuits 1324, 1326 and 1330, the normal symbol display device 1210, the first special symbol display Display data to be output to the device 1212, the second special symbol display device 1214, the various state display unit 1328, etc. is set in the output port of the I / O 1310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S6119) is output to the first sub control unit 1400 via the output port (I / O 1310).

  In step S6139, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. Then, if the low voltage signal is on (the power is shut off is detected), the process proceeds to step S6143, and if the low voltage signal is off (the power is not detected), the process proceeds to step S6141.

  In step S6141, a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the values of the registers temporarily saved in step S6101 are set in the original registers, and the interrupt permission setting is performed, and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to

  On the other hand, in step S6143, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state upon power recovery is saved as recovery data in a predetermined area of the RAM 1308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output port is performed. Then, the process returns to the main control unit main process shown in FIG.

<Process of first sub control unit>
The process of the first secondary control unit 1400 will be described using FIG. 70. FIG. 11A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 1404 of the first sub control unit 1400. FIG. 11B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first secondary control unit 1400. FIG. 11C is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first secondary control unit 1400. FIG. 6D is a flowchart of image control processing of the first sub control unit 1400.

  First, various initial settings are performed in step S6201 of FIG. When power is turned on, first, initialization processing is executed in S6201. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of storage areas in the RAM 1408, and the like are performed.

  In step S6203, it is determined whether the timer variable is 10 or more, this process is repeated until the timer variable is 10, and when the timer variable is 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S6205.

In step S6205, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.
In step S6207, command processing is performed. The CPU 1404 of the first secondary control unit 1400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 1300 or not.

  In step S6209, an effect control process is performed. For example, if there is a new command in S6207, processing such as reading out effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 1406 is performed, and if it is necessary to update the effect data, effect data update processing is performed.

  In step S6211, when pressing of the chance button is detected, processing is performed to change the effect data updated in step S6209 into effect data according to pressing of the chance button.

  In step S6213, when there is a command to VDP 1434 in the effect data read out in S6209, this command is output to VDP 1434 (details will be described later).

  In step S6215, when there is a command to the sound source IC 1416 in the effect data read out in S6209, this command is output to the sound source IC 1416.

  In step S6217, when there is an instruction to the various lamps 1418 in the effect data read out in S6209, this instruction is output to the drive circuit 1420.

In step S6219, when there is an instruction to the shielding device 1246 in the effect data read out in S6209, this instruction is output to the drive circuit 1432.
In step S 6221, when there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 1500 in the effect data read out in S 6209, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to S 6203.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first secondary control unit 1400 will be described using FIG. The command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first secondary control unit 1400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 1300. In step S6301 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 1300 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 1408.

  Next, the first secondary control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 1404 of the first secondary control unit 1400 will be described using FIG. The first secondary control unit 1400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (once in 2 ms in the present embodiment), and the timer interrupt process is triggered when the timer interrupt is triggered. Execute in the cycle of

  In step S6401 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt processing, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 1408 described in step S6203 in the first sub control unit main processing shown in FIG. 70A. In the timer variable storage area of Therefore, in step S6203, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S6403 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt processing, transmission of a control command to the second sub control unit 1500 set in step S6221 and update processing of the effect random number value are performed.

  Next, the image control process of step S6213 in the main process of the first auxiliary control unit 1400 will be described using FIG. The figure is a diagram showing a flowchart showing the flow of the image control process.

  In step S6501, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, first, the CPU 1404 swaps designation of the display area A of the VRAM 1436 and the drawing area of the display area B. Thereby, the image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 1208. Next, the CPU 1404 sets ROM coordinates (the transfer source address of the ROM 1406), VRAM coordinates (the transfer destination address of the VRAM 1436), etc. in the attribute register of the VDP 1434 based on the position information table, and then the image from the ROM 1406 to the VRAM 1436 Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 1434 transfers image data from the ROM 1406 to the VRAM 1436 based on an instruction set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 1436 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 1404.

  In step S6503, it is determined whether or not the transfer end interrupt signal from VDP 1434 is input. If the transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S6505, otherwise the transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for

  In step S6505, parameter setting is performed based on the rendering scenario configuration table and the attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 1436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 1436 in step S6501, the CPU 1404 information of the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes of the VRAM 1436, image size , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates), etc.) to the VDP 1434. The VDP 1434 performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S6507, a drawing instruction is issued. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 1404 instructs the VDP 1434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 1434 starts image drawing in the frame buffer according to the instruction of the CPU 1404.

  In step S6509, it is determined whether or not the generation end interrupt signal from VDP 1434 is input based on the end of image drawing, and if the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S6511, otherwise the generation end interrupt signal Wait for the input.

  In step S6511, a scene display counter, which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 1408 and counts the number of images of a scene, is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

  The process of the second auxiliary control unit 1500 will be described using FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 1504 of the second sub control unit 1500. FIG. 11B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 1500. FIG. 7C is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 1500.

  First, various initial settings are performed in step S6601 of FIG. When power is turned on, first, initialization processing is executed in S6601. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of storage areas in the RAM 1508, and the like are performed.

  In step S6603, it is determined whether the timer variable is 10 or more, this process is repeated until the timer variable is 10, and when the timer variable is 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S6605.

  In step S6605, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S6607, command processing is performed. The CPU 1504 of the second secondary control unit 1500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 1404 of the first secondary control unit 1400 or not.

  In step S6609, an effect control process is performed. For example, if there is a new command in S6607, processing such as reading out effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 1506 is performed, and if it is necessary to update effect data, effect data update processing is performed.

  In step S6611, when there is an instruction to the game board lamp 1532 or the game stand frame lamp 1542 from the first sub control unit 1400, this instruction is output to the serial communication control circuit 1520.

  In step S6613, when there is a command from the first sub-control unit 1400 to the effect movable body 1224, this command is output to the drive circuit 1516, and the process returns to S6603.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second secondary control unit 1500 will be described using FIG. The command reception interrupt process is a process that is executed when the second secondary control unit 1500 detects a strobe signal output by the first secondary control unit 1400. In step S6701 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first secondary control unit 1400 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 1508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 1504 of the second sub control unit 1500 will be described using FIG. The second secondary control unit 1500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (once in 2 ms in the present embodiment), and the timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Execute in the cycle of

  In step S6801 of the second sub control unit timer interrupt processing, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 1508 described in step S6603 in the second sub control unit main processing shown in FIG. In the timer variable storage area of Accordingly, in step S6603, it is every 20 ms (2 ms × 10) that the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more.

  In step S6803 of the second sub control unit timer interrupt processing, update processing or the like of the effect random number value is performed.

<Effect image in decorative symbol display device>
Next, effects using the decorative symbol display device 1208 will be described using FIGS. 72 to 74. FIG.

  FIG. 72 is a diagram showing a background image of the special figure low probability state and the special figure high probability state. In the present embodiment, the background image is different between the special figure low probability state and the special figure high probability state. Specifically, in the special figure low probability state game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game), a background image d3 (for example, an image in which two characters (ten, hina) are sitting) is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 1208 In the special figure high probability state game (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation game), the probability variation background images d4 to d6 are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 1208. FIG. 72 (a) shows a normal background image d3, and FIGS. 72 (b) to 72 (d) show probability variation background images d4 to d6.

  In the definite variation game of the present embodiment, the background image is changed every ten games. More specifically, FIG. 72 (b) shows the probable variation background image d4 of 1 to 10 games (wilderly stage), FIG. (C) shows a probability variation background image d5 of 11 to 20 games (sand beach stage), and FIG. 72 (d) shows a probability variation background image d6 of 21 to 30 games (lunar stage). Here, one game means that the ball enters the special figure starting openings 1230 and 1232 and variable display of the decorative symbol is started and fluctuation of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, when the odd game of 30 games is ended, the odd game is ended and the normal game is started, and the remaining number of games is displayed during the odd game .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the insertion image d30 is displayed in the break game. Here, the break game is a game in which the background image changes, and more specifically, one game of odd variation gaming (a game in which the background image d3 normally changes to the probable variation background image d4), 11 games (positive variation background image A game changing from d4 to a probable variation background image d5), 21 games (a game changing from a probable variation background image d5 to a probable variation background image d6), and 30 games (a game changing from a probable variation background image d6 to a normal background image d3). Here, the insertion image d30 is an effect image to be inserted when the background image changes, and the background image changes through the display of the insertion image d30. The insertion image d30 is preferably a low-profile image (for example, a single color, a uniform pattern, etc.).

  FIG. 73 shows the display mode of the decorative symbol display device when a ball enters the special figure starting port 1230 or 1232 and the 11th game starts after the 10th game of the probability variation game is over. In the definite variation game of this embodiment, the remaining number image d40 indicating the number of remaining games is always displayed on the upper left of the screen. Although not shown, when the fourth decorative symbol (fourth decorative symbol) is to be displayed, it is displayed at the lower right of the screen.

  FIG. 73 (a-1) shows a state where the variation display of the decorative symbol in the tenth game is finished. In addition, since it is the 10th game of the odd variation game, the odd variation background image d4 is displayed on the background image. FIG. 73 (a-2) shows a state in which the variation display of the decorative symbol in the eleventh game is started. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 73 (a-2), the display of the insertion image d30 is started when the break game is started, that is, when the variation display of the decorative symbol is started in the break game. .

  As shown in FIGS. 73 (a-2) to (a-4), the insertion image d30 moves from the left to the right of the screen while enlarging the area (image area), so that As a result, the background image d4 gradually reduces its area (image area). Finally, as shown in FIG. 73 (a-4), the inserted image d30 entirely covers the screen of the decorative symbol display device 1208. The state of FIG. 73 (a-4) is also referred to as a state in which the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface. In the present embodiment, the image d <b> 40 is updated the remaining number of times while the insertion image d <b> 30 is fully displayed. Specifically, the number of the remaining number image d40 is updated from 20 to 19.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the remaining number of times image d40 is updated on the fully displayed insertion image d30, the player can easily notice a change in the number of remaining games of the probability variation game.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 73 (a-5) to (a-7), the inserted image d30 displayed on the entire surface is moved while reducing the area (image area) from the left side to the right side of the screen. Since the background image d4 appears gradually on the screen, the area (image area) is enlarged. Finally, the insertion image d30 disappears from the screen, and the probability variation background image d5 is displayed on the entire surface. Then, as shown in FIG. 73 (a-8), in the state where the probability variation background image d5 is displayed on the entire surface, the variation display of the decorative symbol is stopped. When the fourth decorative symbol is to be displayed, it is continued to be displayed on the insertion image d30 in the same manner as the remaining number image d40 in FIG. 73 (a-4). The player is made to recognize that the game has not ended.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation display of the decorative symbol is stopped after the inserted image d30 disappears from the screen, so that the player can pay attention to the symbol combination of the decorative symbol which has been stopped.

  FIG. 74 shows the display mode of the decorative symbol display device when the 30th game of the probability variation game is over.

  FIG. 74 (a-1) shows a state in which the decorative symbol in the 30th game is variably displayed, and FIG. 74 (a-2) shows a state in which the variable display of the decorative symbol in the 30th game is finished. It shows. Since it is in the final game of the odd game, the odd background image d6 is displayed on the background image, and the character "last" is displayed on the remaining number image d40.

  After the variation display of the decorative symbol is finished, as shown in FIGS. 74 (a-3) to (a-5), the insertion image d30 has its area (image area) from the left side to the right side of the screen. As it moves while expanding, as a result, the background image d6 gradually reduces its area (image area). Finally, as shown in FIG. 74 (a-5), the background image d6 disappears from the screen, and the inserted image d30 completely covers the screen of the decorative symbol display device 1208.

  In the present embodiment, the image d <b> 40 is updated the remaining number of times while the insertion image d <b> 30 is fully displayed. Specifically, the last character of the image d40 is deleted.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the remaining number of times image d40 is erased on the fully displayed insertion image d30, the player can easily notice that the probability variation game has ended.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 74 (a-6) to (a-8), the inserted image d30 displayed on the entire surface is moved while reducing the area (image area) from the left to the right of the screen Since the background image d3 usually appears gradually on the screen, the area (image area) is enlarged. Finally, as shown in FIG. 74 (a-8), the inserted image d30 disappears from the screen, and the normal background image d3 is displayed on the entire screen.

<Summary of the embodiment>
As described above, according to the gaming table (for example, slot machine 100) of the above embodiment, an image display means (for example, main control) for displaying an image on an image display area (for example, screen of effect image display device 157) A game console provided with the unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, the second sub control unit 500, etc.), and the image indicates a first state (for example, a normal state). Background image (e.g., normal background image d1) and a second background image (e.g., AT background image d2) indicating that the second state (e.g., AT state) is more advantageous than the first state. ), An insertion image (for example, an insertion image d30) inserted in the transition process from the first background image to the second background image, and gaming information indicating updatable gaming information (for example, the number of ATs) Image (eg, AT times An image d40), and the image display means displays the first background image in the image display area when the first condition is satisfied (for example, the final game in the normal state) G1, first game G4 in AT state, etc.), the inserted image is displayed in the image display area, and the second background image is displayed in the image display area after the inserted image is displayed; It is a means for performing transition from one background image to the second background image, and the image display means holds the second condition while the game information image is displayed in the image display area. In a case (for example, a game in which the operation order combination is internally won in the AT state), the game information is updated to change the game information image, and the probability that the first condition is satisfied is the second Article In the state where the image display means displays the first background image and the game information image in the image display area, the first condition and the second condition are lower than the probability that When both of the conditions are satisfied, the display of the inserted image is started, and while the inserted image is displayed, the game information is updated to change the game information image (for example, as shown in FIG. 36). Etc.) to be the basic configuration.

  According to the game stand of this basic configuration, since the game information is updated while the inserted image is displayed, the update of the game information can be made conspicuous, and even if it is displayed together with the effect image, the information during the game Never miss an update.

  In addition, in the above-mentioned basic configuration, when the third condition is satisfied in a state where the second background image is displayed in the image display area, the image display means (for example, the final game G2 in the AT state) Means for displaying the inserted image in the image display area, and displaying the first background image in the image display area after displaying the inserted image, the image display means in the image display area In the state where the second background image and the game information image are displayed, when both the second condition and the third condition are satisfied, the display of the inserted image is started, and the inserted image is displayed. The game information is updated while being displayed to change the game information image, and the image display means is displaying the first background image in the image display area. first When the condition is satisfied, or when both the first condition and the second condition are satisfied, the display of the inserted image is started, and the inserted image is displayed for a first time (for example, full display time L3b). , And means for displaying, when the third condition is satisfied in a state where the second background image is displayed in the image display area, or the image display means, or When both of the third conditions are satisfied, the display of the inserted image is started, and the inserted image is displayed for a second time (for example, full display time L3a) shorter than the first time. , In a first preferred configuration.

  According to the gaming machine of the first preferred configuration, when transitioning to an advantageous state, updating of gaming information can be made more noticeable.

  Further, in the first preferable configuration, the image display unit is configured to display the first background image in the image display area when the first condition is satisfied or the first condition is satisfied. And displaying the inserted image in the image display area so as to enlarge the display area of the inserted image while reducing the display area of the first background image when both of the conditions of and the second condition are satisfied. (Hereinafter referred to as “first enlarged display”) means for displaying the second background image in the image display area after the first enlarged display of the inserted image, the image display means being the image display area In the state where the second background image is displayed in the display area, when the third condition is satisfied, or when both the second condition and the third condition are satisfied, the second While reducing the display area of the background image The inserted image is displayed in the image display area so as to enlarge the display area of the inserted image (hereinafter referred to as “second enlarged display”), and the image display area is displayed after the second enlarged display of the inserted image. Means for displaying the first background image, and the image display means displays the first condition and the game information image in the image display area. It is means for changing the game information image on the insertion image while displaying the insertion image in the first enlarged display when both of the second conditions are satisfied, and the image display means is configured to In a state where the second background image and the game information image are displayed in the image display area, the second enlarged display of the inserted image is performed when both the second condition and the third condition are satisfied. Said insertion while doing A means for changing the game information image on the image, a second preferred arrangement that.

  According to the gaming machine of the second preferred configuration, the game information is updated on the insertion image while the enlarged display of the insertion image and the reduction display of the background image are performed, so the game information can be updated more reliably to the player It can be made to recognize.

  Further, in the above-described basic configuration and the first and second preferred configurations, the third preferred configuration is that the insertion image is an image having a single pattern or color.

  According to the third aspect of the gaming machine, the insertion image is an inconspicuous image, so that it is possible to make the gaming information relatively noticeable.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention. It is to be understood that variations and modifications of the invention can be made, and those accompanied by such variations and changes are also within the technical scope of the present invention. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention merely list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

100 Slot machine 110, 111, 112 Reel 113 Symbol display window 130, 131, 132 Medal insertion button 135 Start lever 137, 138, 139 Stop button 157 Effect image display 272, 277 Speaker 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 420 Various lamps 500 Second sub-control unit d1, d2 Background image d10 Operation specific image d20 Operation correct image d30 Insert image d40 AT frequency image d41, d42, d43 notification image d50 AT overlay frequency image

Claims (4)

A game console comprising image display means for displaying an image in an image display area,
In the image,
A first background image that suggests a first state;
A second background image indicating a second state that is more advantageous than the first state;
An inserted image inserted in the process of transition from the first background image to the second background image;
A game information image showing updatable game information;
Is included,
The image display means displays the inserted image in the image display area when the first condition is satisfied in a state where the first background image is displayed in the image display area, and the inserted image is displayed. Displaying the second background image in the image display area after the display, thereby performing transition from the first background image to the second background image;
The image display means is means for updating the game information and changing the game information image when a second condition is satisfied in a state where the game information image is displayed in the image display area.
The probability that the first condition holds is a probability lower than the probability that the second condition holds,
The image display means inserts the image when both the first condition and the second condition are satisfied in a state where the first background image and the game information image are displayed in the image display area. It is a means for starting display of an image and updating the gaming information while changing the inserted image while changing the gaming information image.
A game stand characterized by The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein
The image display means displays the inserted image in the image display area when a third condition is satisfied in a state where the second background image is displayed in the image display area, and the inserted image is displayed. Means for displaying the first background image in the image display area after being displayed;
The image display means inserts the image when both the second condition and the third condition are satisfied in a state where the second background image and the game information image are displayed in the image display area. It is a means for starting display of an image and updating the gaming information while changing the inserted image while changing the gaming information image,
When the first condition is satisfied while the image display means is displaying the first background image in the image display area, or both of the first condition and the second condition are satisfied. Means for starting display of the inserted image and displaying the inserted image for a first period of time,
In the state where the image display unit displays the second background image in the image display area, the third condition is satisfied, or both the second condition and the third condition are satisfied. When it is established, the display of the inserted image is started, and the inserted image is displayed for a second time shorter than the first time.
A game stand characterized by The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein
When the first condition is satisfied while the image display means is displaying the first background image in the image display area, or both of the first condition and the second condition are satisfied. If satisfied, the inserted image is displayed in the image display area so as to enlarge the display area of the inserted image while reducing the display area of the first background image (hereinafter referred to as "first enlarged display" Means for displaying the second background image in the image display area after the first enlarged display of the inserted image,
In the state where the image display unit displays the second background image in the image display area, the third condition is satisfied, or both the second condition and the third condition are satisfied. If satisfied, the inserted image is displayed in the image display area so as to enlarge the display area of the inserted image while reducing the display area of the second background image (hereinafter referred to as “second enlarged display” A means for displaying the first background image in the image display area after the second enlarged display of the inserted image,
The image display means inserts the image when both the first condition and the second condition are satisfied in a state where the first background image and the game information image are displayed in the image display area. Means for changing the game information image on the inserted image while displaying the image in the first enlargement,
The image display means inserts the image when both the second condition and the third condition are satisfied in a state where the second background image and the game information image are displayed in the image display area. Changing the game information image on the inserted image while the image is displayed in the second enlargement,
A game stand characterized by A game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is:
The inset image is an image having a single pattern or color,
A game stand characterized by