JP6857630B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

A gaming machine capable of playing a game, comprising a display means and a specific effect means for executing a specific effect that gives a common change to a plurality of displays displayed on the display means, and related to a predetermined state. As a related display, a game machine capable of displaying a display and displaying a related display that is not changed by a specific effect has been proposed. For example, in Patent Document 1, it is possible to play a game, and a CPU for effect control that executes an effect display device, a background image displayed on the effect display device, and a blackout effect that makes the effect symbol invisible. A pachinko gaming machine capable of displaying a visible chance zone telop even when a blackout effect is executed is disclosed in relation to a period in which the look-ahead specific effect is executed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-070743

It is desired to more preferably display the related display in the gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that more preferably displays related displays.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player.
A game control means (for example, CPU 103) that extracts a random number value and controls the progress of the game,
An effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 or the like) that controls the effect based on a command output from the game control means.
A display means (for example, an image display device 5 or the like) capable of displaying a related display related to a predetermined state, and
Includes a demonstration execution means to execute the Starring and out, the,
The game control means
Variable display can be executed based on the random number value (for example, S112 in FIG. 5).
A specific command (for example, commands 1 to 4 for transmitting a random number value) obtained by processing the random value (for example, 83FS031 in FIG. 8-4) is output to the effect control means (for example, 83FS031 in FIG. 8-4). S27 in FIG. 4),
The effect control means restores the random number value from the specific command output from the game control means (for example, 83FS042 in FIG. 8-5), and supports variable display based on the restored random number value. Control the effect (for example, look-ahead notice effect) (for example, 83FS066 in FIG. 8-6).
The effect executing means can execute a predetermined effect and a specific effect, and can execute the effect.
The display means
A first related display including character information indicating that the predetermined effect is being executed is displayed in a manner in which the character information moves in response to the execution of the predetermined effect.
When the display area in which the first related display is displayed is reduced and displayed in response to the execution of the specific effect while the first related display is displayed, the first related display is displayed. The first display area to be displayed and the second display area in which the first related display is not displayed and the color is different from the background color of the first display area are formed in the display area of the display means. The first related display is reduced and displayed, and the reduced character information is displayed in such a manner that the reduced character information of the first related display moves.
When an error occurs in the case where the display area in which the first related display is displayed is reduced and displayed in response to the execution of the specific effect while the first related display is displayed. The second related display related to the error is displayed across the first display area and the second display area, and the second related display is displayed in the same manner as when the specific effect is not executed.
The second related display displayed across the first display area and the second display area is displayed in the second display area together with the information related to the error displayed in the first display area. The information related to the error is displayed so as to have the same visibility.

According to such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more preferably. In addition, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity of the main side as a game control means.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The specific command is a command for specifying a variable display pattern for executing variable display by look-ahead (for example, commands 1 to 4 for transmitting a random number value).

According to such a configuration, the variable display pattern is specified by the look-ahead on the sub side as the effect control means without pre-reading the variable display pattern on the main side, so that the pressure on the capacity on the main side can be reduced. it can.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
The specific command is a command configured by converting the random number value extracted from the extraction means from a decimal number to a hexadecimal number and dividing the converted value into a plurality of commands (for example, FIG. 8-3).
The game control means collectively outputs the plurality of commands (for example, 83FS032 in FIG. 8-4 and S27 in FIG. 4).

According to such a configuration, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side as the effect control means by outputting a plurality of commands at once, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity on the main side.

(4) In the game machine of (3) above
The effect control means restores the random value by analyzing the plurality of commands in a predetermined order (for example, FIG. 8-3) (for example, 83FS042 in FIG. 8-5).
A storage means (for example, 83FS048 in FIG. 8-5) for storing a variable display pattern command based on the restored random number value is further provided.

According to such a configuration, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side by using the variable display pattern command based on the random value restored on the sub side, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity on the main side. ..

(5) In any of the game machines (2) to (4) above,
The game control means outputs a classification command (for example, a variable pattern distribution state designation command) capable of specifying a variable display pattern classification (for example, a category of a variable pattern table) to the effect control means (for example, FIG. 8-FIG. 8- 83FS022, 83FS023 of 4 and S27 of FIG. 4).

According to such a configuration, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side by outputting the classification command that can specify the division of the variable display pattern, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity on the main side.

(6) In any of the game machines (2) to (5) above,
The game control means uses an advantageous state command (for example, a symbol designation command) that can specify whether or not to control an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous for the player as a command different from the specific command. It is output to the effect control means (for example, 83FS027, 83FS029, 83FS030 in FIG. 8-4).

According to such a configuration, the information regarding the most important result of success or failure is specified on the main side and output to the sub side, so that the safety can be improved. Further, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side by transmitting the advantageous state command, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity on the main side.

(7) In the game machine of (5) or (6) above,
The effect control means sets a table for determining a variable display pattern based on the division command and the advantageous state command (for example, 83FS045 and 83FS047 in FIG. 8-5), and the set table. And the restored random value are used to control the effect corresponding to the variable display (for example, 83FS048 in FIG. 8-5 and 83FS066 in FIG. 8-6).

According to such a configuration, the effect corresponding to the variable display is controlled from the table set based on the division command and the advantageous state command and the restored random number value, so that the pressure on the capacity on the main side is reduced. can do.

(8) In any of the game machines (1) to (7) above,
As an effect corresponding to the variable display, a look-ahead effect related to the variable display that triggered the transmission of the specific command is executed (for example, 83FS066 in FIG. 8-6).

According to such a configuration, since the look-ahead effect related to the variable display is executed by specifying the variable display pattern on the sub side, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity on the main side.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command in the feature part 83F. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning a prize determination process in a feature part 83F. 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(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area), a variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of 7-segment LEDs and the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LED lights.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to the one provided with an electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), general winning openings 10 are provided, which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and has a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko game machine 1 by the player. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a common symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an open upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening becomes open. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in the time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in the probability variation state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in the normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there may be no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like, turning off the light, operating the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability change symbol becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination. The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). (A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing the program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, thereby causing the image display device 5 to display the effect image. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the game machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, the effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and the effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change state, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, refer to the details. See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure hit". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes the start winning prize determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead determination is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is set using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and open the big winning opening based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a jackpot game state when the maximum number of executions is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of the prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature 083F)
Next, the feature unit 083F of the present embodiment will be described.

On the side of the main board 11, as the random number values used by the CPU 103 for game control, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the normal figure display. The random value MR4 for determining the result, the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4, and the like are controlled so as to be countable. The random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters by the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104 as a counter. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The CPU 103 outputs the numerical data of the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result at the timing when the start winning prize to the first starting winning opening is detected and the timing when the starting winning to the second starting winning opening is detected. It is possible to extract from the counter and perform hit / fail judgments such as big hit judgment and small hit judgment (including the determination of the stop symbol at the time of small hit determination and the determination of the stop symbol at the time of loss determination) based on the extracted numerical data. is there. The CPU 103 outputs the numerical data of the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type from the counter at the timing when the start winning to the first start winning opening is detected and the timing when the starting winning to the second starting winning opening is detected. Based on the extracted numerical data, it is possible to perform a jackpot type determination or the like (including determination of a stop symbol for each jackpot type) in which a jackpot type is selected and determined from a plurality of types of jackpot types. The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern from the counter at the timing when the start winning to the first starting winning opening is detected and the timing when the starting winning to the second starting winning opening is detected. It is possible to process the extracted random number value MR3 and transmit it to the effect control CPU 120.

The random number value MR1, the random number value MR2, and the random number value MR3 extracted at the timing when the start winning prize is detected are held and stored in the RAM 102 as hold information (hold data). Then, in the CPU 103, the start winning prize was detected for each of the hit / fail determination by the random number value MR1 and the jackpot type determination by the random number value MR2 for the execution of the effect such as the hold look-ahead notice effect on the effect control CPU 120. It is executed at the timing. The fluctuation pattern determination by the random number value MR3 at the timing when the start winning is detected is not executed by the CPU 103, but is executed by the effect control CPU 120 after restoring the processed random number value MR3. After that, at the start timing of the variable display, in order to execute the variable display, based on the hold information of the random value MR1, the random value MR2, and the random value MR3, a hit / fail judgment, a jackpot type judgment, etc. Then, the fluctuation pattern determination is executed.

Regarding the feature unit 083F, the effect control CPU 120 on the effect control side (also referred to as the sub side) is based on the numerical data of the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern extracted by the CPU 103 on the game control side (also referred to as the main side). When the variable display can be executed, the CPU 103 outputs a specific command obtained by processing the numerical data of the random value MR3 to the effect control CPU 120, and the effect control CPU 120 outputs the numerical data of the random value MR3 from the received specific command. An example of controlling the effect corresponding to the variable display based on the restored numerical data of the restored random value MR3 will be mainly described.

First, the game state controlled by the game control of the feature unit 083F will be described. In the feature unit 083F, when it is decided to make a big hit, a setting in which the big hit type is selected and determined as either "non-probable change" (normal big hit) or "probable change" (probable change big hit) is explained as an example. To do.

In the case of a normal big hit, after the end of the big hit game state, the time is shortened (high base state) until the variable display of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed in the low probability state (non-probability change state). .. Such a gaming state is called a low accuracy high base state. After the end of such a time saving state, it is controlled to a low base state (a control state in which it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening) in a low probability state (non-probability change state). Such a gaming state is called a low probability low base state. The initial state at the time of turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is basically a low probability and low base state.

In the case of a probability variation jackpot, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, a high probability state (probability variation state) and a time saving state (high base state) are obtained until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display is executed. Such a gaming state is called a high-accuracy high-base state. After the end of such a high-accuracy high-base state, it is controlled to a low-accuracy low-base state. In the case of a small hit, the game state does not change before and after the end of the small hit game state.

FIG. 8-1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8-1 is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-1, the command 8001H is the first variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variablely displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXXH is a variation display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variation display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "miss", "big hit", or "small hit", or the variable display result becomes "big hit". Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (decision result of the jackpot type) of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used.

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to, for example, the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormal) designation command that specifies the occurrence of an error (abnormality) and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, by setting the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is specified which error (abnormality) has been determined on the effect control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) can be notified by the error notification process described later.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variation display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the notification command while the big winning opening is open and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, different EXT data is set according to the number of rounds executed (for example, "1" to "15") in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Will be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A has been satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B has been satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable on the image display device 5 or the like. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable on the image display device 5 or the like. The first hold storage number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage number notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The command C3XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not a jackpot will be achieved and the determination result of the type of jackpot among the winning determination results.

The command D0XXH is a setting value designation command for designating the newly set setting value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120).

The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (recovery of power failure, also referred to as hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has cleared the contents of the RAM 102 and started (cold start). The command E103H is a set value change start notification command for notifying that the operation for changing the set value has been started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in the set value changed state). The command E104H is a set value change end notification command for notifying that the set value change operation has been completed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The command E105H is a set value confirmation start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started the setting value confirmation operation (the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in the set value confirmation state). The command E106H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the confirmation operation of the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been completed.

The setting value described by the command D0XXH and the setting value change described by the commands E103H to E106H will be briefly described below.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of a big hit changes according to the set value by a setting change operation using a predetermined switch or other operating means by a person on the game hall side (a game hall clerk, etc.). It is composed. For example, in the game control CPU 103, a setting change process is executed so that the jackpot winning probability set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed according to the setting change operation. As a result, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, the setting change process that enables the jackpot winning probability to be changed is executed by using the display result determination table according to the set value. The set value consists of 6 stages (multiple stages) of 1 to 6, for example, and the winning probability of the jackpot is set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3 <set value 4 <set value 5 <set value 6 in that order. It gets higher. That is, when the set value 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the lowest for the player, and the advantage is gradually increased in the order of the set value 2 to the set value 6. The set value may be provided in a plurality of stages, and is not limited to the six stages. Since the ball ejection rate (the number of balls ejected per unit time (the number of prize balls)) changes according to the possibility of changing the winning probability of the jackpot in this way, changing the set value changes the ball ejection rate. It can be said that it does.

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability changes according to the selection of the set value by the setting change operation when the power is turned on. Of the six levels of setting values, for example, setting value 4, setting value 5, and setting value 6 are called high settings with a high probability of winning a jackpot. For example, setting value 1, setting value 2, and setting value 3 are jackpot hits. It is sometimes called a low setting with a low winning probability.

Further, the winning probability of the small hit may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 in the same manner as the winning probability of the big hit. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the probability variation control is executed, when the setting of the jackpot winning probability is changed, both the jackpot winning probability in the low probability state and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state are set. It can be changed by setting values 1 to 6 (for example, both jackpot winning probabilities may be set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3 <set value 4 <set value 5 <set value 6). ..

Further, the selection probability of the jackpot type may be changed by setting the setting values 1 to 6 as well as the winning probability of the jackpot. The selection probability of the variation pattern type may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big hit. The selection probability of the fluctuation pattern may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big hit.

The commands F0XX, command F1XX, command F2XX, and command F3XX are commands 1 to 4 for transmitting random value to notify (transmit) the random value information of the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern at the time of starting winning. The commands 1 to 4 for transmitting the random value are used to divide the numerical data of the random value MR3 into four and transmit it. The command F4XX is a variable pattern distribution state specification command (a division command that can specify the division of the variable display pattern) that specifies the distribution state of the variable pattern (variable display pattern) at the time of starting winning.

FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S101 of FIG. 5 (hereinafter, “step S” is abbreviated as “S” in the flowchart) as the start winning determination process.

In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 8-2, the CPU 103 first obtains a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (83FS001). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (83FS001; Yes), the number of reserved special figure reservations, which is the number of reserved special figure games using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value (83FS001; Yes). For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is "4") (83FS002). The CPU 103 may specify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit. When the number of reserved first special figures is not the upper limit value in 83FS002 (83FS002; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to "1" (83FS003).

When the first start port switch 22A is off at 83FS001 (83FS001; No), or when the first special figure hold storage number reaches the upper limit value at 83FS002 (83FS002; Yes), the normal variable winning ball device Based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on (83FS004). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (83FS004; Yes), the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value (83FS004; Yes). For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is "4") (83FS005). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit. When the number of reserved second special figures is not the upper limit value in 83FS005 (83FS005; No), for example, it is provided in the game control buffer setting unit, and either the "first special figure" or the "second special figure" is started. The stored value of the start port buffer that stores the data that can be distinguished whether it is a winning or not is set to "2" (83FS006).

After executing any of the processes of 83FS003 and 83FS006, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer, is updated to be added by 1 (83FS007). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the second hold storage count value is added by 1. In this way, the first hold memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of reserved storages is also updated to be added by 1 (83FS008). For example, the total hold storage count value which is the stored value of the total hold storage counter (counter for counting the total number of hold storage of the first special figure and the second special figure) provided in the game control counter setting unit is set. It may be updated so as to add one.

After executing the process of 83FS008, the CPU 103 uses the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is extracted (83FS009). Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (83FS010). Each of the first hold storage unit and the second special figure hold storage unit can store up to four hold data (four data entries are provided), and hold numbers "1" to "1" in order from the oldest data. "4" is given. The hold data of the hold number "1" in this case is the oldest data and is the data to be used for the new variable display. For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the first 2 Special figure hold storage unit Numerical data indicating random values MR1 to MR3 are set.

By executing the process of 83FS009, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol and the variable display mode including the variable display time. To do.

Following the processing of 83FS010, the transmission setting of the start opening winning designation command according to the start opening buffer value is performed (83FS011). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. The setting for transmitting the first start opening prize designation command to 12 is made. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, so that the effect control board 12 is contacted. Make settings to send the second start port winning designation command. The start port winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Will be done.

Following the process of 83FS011, the random value determination process at the time of winning is executed (83FS012). After that, the storage address of the hold storage number notification command table provided in, for example, ROM 101 for the hold storage number notification command such as the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command is sent to the send command pointer in the send command buffer. By storing in the buffer area specified by, etc., a setting for transmitting a hold storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is made (83FS013). The hold storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Will be done.

After executing the process of 83FS013, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is "1" or "2" (83FS014). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "1" (83FS014; "1"), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (83FS015), and then the process of 83FS004 is started. move on. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2" (83FS014; "2"), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (83FS016), and then the start prize is won. The judgment process ends. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid start prize for the game ball, the process based on the detection of both valid start prizes can be reliably completed.

When the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol is started, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set as "big hit" or "small hit" by the special symbol normal processing (S110 in FIG. 5). A decision is made as to whether or not to control the state or the small hit game state. Further, in the variation pattern setting process (S111 in FIG. 5), the variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening), the CPU 103 sets a random value at the time of winning in 83FS012 of FIG. 8-1. By executing the determination process, a big hit determination, a small hit determination, a large hit type determination, etc. as a special figure display result are performed. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning opening is started, the special symbol display result becomes a "big hit" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol. Is predicted to be in a predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the look-ahead advance notice effect by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side.

FIG. 8-3 is a diagram for explaining a process relating to conversion and restoration of the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 in the feature unit 83F in the present embodiment. In the feature unit 83F, in the processing on the main side by the CPU 103, the conversion processing of the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is executed. When the conversion process is executed by the CPU 103, a plurality of commands are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Then, in the processing on the sub side by the effect control CPU 120, the restoration processing of the random number value MR3 is executed from a plurality of commands. Specific examples of these processes will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, it is assumed that "60,000" is extracted as the variation pattern determination random value MR3 (range of 0 to 65535). In such a case, in the processing on the main side by the CPU 103, the _{decimal number is converted from (60,000) D} to (EA60) _H to the hexadecimal number. _{Then, the value of each digit of the random number value MR3, which became the 4-digit numerical data of (EA60) H} after conversion to the hexadecimal number, is divided into a plurality of (4) and transmitted as commands 1 to 4 for transmitting the random number value. To do. For example, by processing each digit of the random number value MR3, which is a 4-digit numerical data of _{(EA60) H, as F0-00h, F1-06h, F2-0Ah, F3-0Eh, a plurality (4)} ) Random value transmission commands 1 to 4 are divided and transmitted.

On the sub side that has received the plurality of random value transmission commands 1 to 4, the lower bit (underlined portion in FIG. 8-3) is taken out by the effect control CPU 120, and (EA60) _H is determined to be (60,000) _D. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-3, 0 × 16 ⁰ + 6 × 16 ¹ + A × 16 ² + E × 16 ³ = 0 × 1 + 6 × 16 + 10 × 256 + 14 × 4096 = 60000 from the extracted lower bit values. , The random value MR3 is restored as 60000 from the commands 1 to 4 for transmitting the random value. In this way, the random number value MR3 is restored by analyzing a plurality of random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 in a predetermined order.

When executing the look-ahead notice, it is possible to execute more types of look-ahead notices in the information related to the fine fluctuation pattern than in the coarse information of only the fluctuation pattern type. However, if the main side decides the detailed information for determining the fluctuation pattern, the capacity of the main side, which has a smaller capacity than that of the sub side, is compressed, and the processing load becomes high. Therefore, the extracted fluctuation pattern judgment random value is converted on the main side and then transmitted to the sub side, and after the fluctuation pattern judgment random value is restored on the sub side, the look-ahead notice is executed to reduce the capacity of the main side. Can be mitigated.

The variation pattern command is a command for specifying a variable display pattern for specifying the variation pattern. Therefore, since the fluctuation pattern command can be specified on the sub side, the pressure on the capacity on the main side can be reduced.

Further, the extracted random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is converted from a decimal number to a hexadecimal number, and the converted value is divided into a plurality of random number value transmission commands 1 to 4. Then, a plurality of random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 are collectively output from the main side to the sub side. As a result, the fluctuation pattern command can be specified on the sub side, so that the pressure on the capacity on the main side can be reduced.

FIG. 8-4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in 83FS012 of FIG. 8-2 as the winning random number value determination process. In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 8-4, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the probability variation flag or the like provided in the game control flag setting unit or the like, thereby confirming the current game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. (83FS021). The CPU 103 may specify that it is in the probability change state when the probability change flag is on.

Following the process of 83FS021, a process of specifying the fluctuation pattern distribution state is executed (83FS022). The fluctuation pattern distribution state refers to a state in which distribution of a fluctuation pattern as described below is selected.

When the CPU 103 executes the variable display, it uses a variable pattern table in which the numerical data of the random value MR3 for determining the variable pattern is distributed corresponding to each of a plurality of types of variable patterns, and is extracted at the time of starting winning and stored as pending data. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the numerical data of MR3 read at the start of the variable display is selected and determined as the variation pattern to be executed.

Regarding the variation pattern table, a plurality of tables having different data contents (selectable variation pattern types, allocation of variation pattern selection, etc.) based on predetermined table selection conditions such as variable display result and reserved storage number are stored in the RAM 102. It is provided in a memorized manner. For example, as the fluctuation pattern table, a probability variation jackpot table used at the time of jackpot determination and probability variation determination, a non-probability variation jackpot time table used at the time of jackpot determination and non-probability variation determination, a loss determination time and a small number of reserved memories (for example, special figure 1 or Hold minority loss table used for holding data of special figure 2 (1 to 3), hold majority loss used when losing is determined and holding storage number is large (for example, 4 holding data of special figure 1 or special figure 2) It includes a time table, a basic loss time table used when determining a loss regardless of the number of stored storages, and a small hit time table used when determining a small hit.

Such a fluctuation pattern table is classified into a plurality of categories (divisions) and stored in the RAM 102 according to the game state such as the jackpot probability state, the base state, and the progress state of the time saving control. For example, the categories of the fluctuation pattern table include the first low probability low base category, the second low probability low base category, the first low probability high base category, the second low probability high base category, and the first high probability high base category. And the second high term accuracy base category is provided.

The first low-accuracy low-base category is when the number of variable impressions executed during the period during which the low-accuracy low-base state continues (the period that is initialized when a jackpot occurs) is less than a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times). This is the category of the variation pattern table used in. The second low-accuracy low-base category is when the number of variable impressions executed during the period during which the low-accuracy low-base state continues (the period that is initialized when a jackpot occurs) is a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times) or more. This is the category of the variation pattern table used in.

The first low probability high base category is a category of the fluctuation pattern table used when the low probability high base state (time saving state after non-probability change big hit) is less than a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times). The second low probability high base category is a category of the fluctuation pattern table used when the low probability high base state (time saving state after the non-probability change big hit) is a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) or more.

The first high-accuracy high-base category is a category of the fluctuation pattern table used when the high-accuracy high-base state (probability change state and time-saving state after the probability change big hit) is less than a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times). The second high-accuracy high-base category is a category of the fluctuation pattern table used when the high-accuracy high-base state (probability variation state and time-saving state after the probability variation jackpot) is a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) or more.

The feature unit 083F describes an example in which the tables set as selectable tables in the low base state (non-time saving state) and the high base state (time saving state) are different from the above-mentioned various fluctuation pattern tables. The table set as the table that can be selected in the low base state (non-time saving state) and the high base state (time saving state) may be the same.

Each of the first low probability low base category and the second low probability low base category is based on a combination of a table consisting of a probability variation jackpot table, a non-probability variation jackpot table, a hold minority loss table, and a small hit table. A table that is configured and used to determine the variation pattern is selected according to the gaming state.

The 1st low accuracy high base category, the 2nd low accuracy high base category, the 1st high accuracy high base category, and the 2nd high accuracy high base category are each of the probability variation jackpot table, the non-probability variation jackpot table, and the basic loss. It is composed of a combination of a time table and a table consisting of a small hit time table, and a table used for determining a fluctuation pattern is selected according to a gaming state.

As described above, the fluctuation pattern table used for selecting and determining the fluctuation pattern when executing the variable display is provided for each category according to the game state. Therefore, in order to select and determine the variation pattern when executing the variable display, the variation pattern table according to the gaming state classified (classified) as described above based on the gaming state when executing the variable display. Identify the category of. Then, from among the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored corresponding to the specified category, the fluctuation pattern according to the game state including the jackpot determination result, the jackpot type determination result, the small hit determination result, and the number of reserved storages. A table is selected, and the variation pattern used for the variable display is determined based on the numerical data of the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the reserved data using the selected variation pattern table.

In 83FS022, as a process for specifying the fluctuation pattern distribution state, it is included in the current gaming state specified in 83FS021, and the fluctuation pattern is based on the data of the gaming state used to specify the category of the fluctuation pattern table. The process of identifying the category of the table is performed.

Next, in order to specify the category of the fluctuation pattern table as the fluctuation pattern distribution state specified in 83FS022, a setting for transmitting the fluctuation pattern distribution state specification command to the effect control board 12 is made (83FS023). .. By receiving the variation pattern distribution state specification command at the time of starting winning, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the category of the variation pattern determination random value MR3 included in the hold data corresponding to the starting winning at the time of starting winning. can do.

Next, from the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table, special features are provided according to the start port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current gaming state. The table data for determining the special figure display result used for determining the figure display result is selected (83FS024). The first special figure display result determination table puts the variable display result into a big hit game state as a "big hit" before the definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure. In the table referred to for determining whether or not to control and whether or not to control the variable display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. is there. The second special figure display result determination table puts the variable display result into a big hit game state as a "big hit" before the definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure. In the table referred to for determining whether or not to control and whether or not to control the variable display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. is there.

In each of the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the random number value MR1 depending on whether or not the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probabilistic state. The range of value) is assigned to the special figure display results of "big hit", "small hit", and "miss".

In each of the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more than when the game state is the normal state (low probability state). The determined value is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, in the probabilistic state, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state is higher than in the normal state.

It is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 extracted by 83FS009 in FIG. 8-2 is within the range of the jackpot determination (within the jackpot determination range) (83FS025). As a result, it is determined whether or not to make a "big hit" based on the variable display based on the reserved data.

When it is determined by 83FS025 that it is not within the jackpot determination range (83FS025; No), the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 extracted by 83FS009 in FIG. 8-2 is within the small hit determination range (small hit). It is determined whether or not it is within the determination range (83FS026). As a result, it is determined whether or not to make a "small hit" based on the variable display based on the reserved data.

When the random number value MR1 is not within the small hit determination range in 83FS026 (83FS026; No), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result becomes "missing" is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Is set (83FS027). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to "00H". At the time of starting winning, the symbol designation command is based on the judgment result of the hit / fail judgment such as the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment, and in addition to the judgment result of the hit / fail judgment such as the big hit, the small hit, and the loss, the judgment result of the big hit type. Is a command that can indicate.

When the random number value MR1 is within the small hit determination range in 83FS026 (83FS026; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is transmitted to the effect control board 12. (83FS006). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to "03H".

If there is a big hit in 83FS025 (83FS025; Yes), the big hit type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type (83FS028). At this time, the CPU 103 corresponds to the start port buffer value, which is data that can distinguish which of the "first special figure" and the "second special figure" is the start prize at the time of storing the reserved data at the time of the start prize. Varies from the table data constituting the jackpot type determination table according to the variable special map (“1st special figure” corresponding to “1” or “2nd special figure” corresponding to “2”). Select the table data for determining the jackpot type corresponding to the special figure. The jackpot type determination table is a table that is referred to for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types such as "non-probability variation" and "probability variation" based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. The table data corresponding to "1 special figure" and the table data corresponding to "2nd special figure" are provided, and the variable special figure (special figure having variable display) specified corresponding to the "starting port buffer value" is provided. ), One of the data tables is selected and used for the jackpot type determination.

Next, a setting is made to transmit a symbol designation command according to the determination result of the processing of 83FS028 to the effect control board 12 (83FS029). As an example, when it is determined in 83FS028 that the jackpot type is determined to be a "probability variation" jackpot, the EXT data in the symbol specification command is set to "01H", and the jackpot type is determined to be a "non-probability variation" jackpot. If it is determined, the EXT data in the symbol designation command may be set to "02H".

After executing any of the processes of 83FS027, 83FS030, and 83FS029, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 is read from the hold data extracted by 83FS009, and the numerical data of the MR3 is 10 as described in FIG. 8-3. A process of converting a base number into a hexadecimal number and dividing the value of each digit of the converted hexadecimal number value data into a plurality of random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 (process of processing the numerical value data) is performed (83FS031). Then, the commands 1 to 4 for transmitting the random number values divided by 83FS031 are set to be collectively transmitted to the effect control board 12 (83FS032). As a result, the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 processed from the numerical data of MR3 are transmitted by the command control process of S27 in FIG.

FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S75 of FIG. 6 as the look-ahead fluctuation pattern command analysis process. Effect control CPU120, when the specific condition relating to prefetching effect is established, in prefetching variation pattern command analysis process, a process of CPU103 analyzes the random number transmission command 1-4 which is transmitted by 83FS0 32 in FIG. 8-4 To do.

The specific conditions related to the look-ahead effect for executing the look-ahead fluctuation pattern command analysis process are as follows. When a start winning is generated, among the effect control commands shown in FIG. 8-1, the first starting winning opening winning designation command or the second starting winning opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable pattern distribution state designation command, and the first A plurality of types of commands such as a hold storage number notification command, a second hold storage number notification command, and random value transmission commands 1 to 4 are transmitted at the same time. In the effect control CPU 120, in the command analysis process of S75 of FIG. 6, the effect control command indicates that at least one of a plurality of types of commands transmitted when such a start winning is generated is received. The look-ahead variation pattern command analysis process of FIG. 8-5 is executed on condition that the confirmation is made based on the command data stored in the reception buffer. As described above, the look-ahead fluctuation pattern command analysis process is an analysis process executed at the time when the start winning is generated.

In the look-ahead fluctuation pattern command analysis process, by checking the command data stored in the effect control command reception buffer, all commands for the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 collectively transmitted by 83FS032 are displayed. It is determined whether or not it has been received (83FS041). Random analysis that restores by analyzing the variation pattern commands divided and transmitted by the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 in a predetermined order when it is determined that all the commands 1 to 4 for random value transmission have been received. Execute the module (subroutine) (83FS042). In the random number analysis module, the random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 that have been separately transmitted by executing the restoration process described in FIG. 8-3 as the process of restoring the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern on the sub side. The random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can be restored from.

Next, the random number analysis module (83FS042) determines whether or not the random number value MR3 is normally restored (83FS043). In 83FS043, for example, when the numerical data of the restored random value MR3 becomes the numerical data of the predetermined possible numerical range (0 to 65535), it is determined that the numerical MR3 is normally restored. Will be done. That is, when the numerical value has an abnormal mode other than the predetermined possible numerical range, it is determined to be abnormal.

When it is determined by 83FS043 that the random number value MR3 has been restored normally, the variation pattern distribution set to be transmitted by 83FS023 in FIG. 8-4 is confirmed by checking the command data stored in the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not the status specification command has been received (83FS044). When it is determined in 83FS044 that the variation pattern distribution state specification command has been received, the category of the variation pattern table specified by the received variation pattern distribution state specification command is specified (83FS045). As a result, the categories of the fluctuation pattern table stored in the RAM 122 (first low accuracy low base category, second low accuracy low base category, first low accuracy high base category, second low accuracy high base category, first high accuracy). From the high base category and the second high term accuracy high base category), the category of the fluctuation pattern table used for selecting and determining the fluctuation pattern regarding the look-ahead effect is selected.

Next, by checking the command data stored in the effect control command reception buffer, it is determined whether or not the symbol designation command to be transmitted from the main board 11 has been received in response to the occurrence of the start winning prize. (83FS046). When it is determined that the symbol designation command has been received by 83FS046, the number of pending storages transmitted is confirmed, and the variation pattern related to the look-ahead effect is selected from the variation pattern tables in the variation pattern table category specified by 83FS045. The variation pattern table used for the selection decision is selected.

Next, using the fluctuation pattern table specified by 83FS046, the fluctuation pattern related to the look-ahead effect is selected and determined based on the numerical data of the random value MR3 restored by the random number value analysis module (83FS042) (83FS047). ). Then, the variation pattern specified by 83FS047 is set by storing the look-ahead variation command in the look-ahead variation command storage area of the RAM 122 as a command to specify the variation pattern related to the look-ahead effect to the effect control CPU 120 (83FS048). , End the process.

Further, when it is determined in 83FS041 that at least one of the commands 1 to 4 for transmitting random value is not received (when only some commands are received, when none of the commands are received, etc.) ( 83FS041), 83FS043 determines that the random value MR3 was not restored normally, and 83FS043 determines that the symbol specification command has not been received. Since this is the case when an abnormality occurs in the coming effect control command, the look-ahead fluctuation error command is stored in the look-ahead fluctuation error command storage area of the RAM 122 as a command for designating the occurrence of the abnormality to the effect control CPU 120. (83FS049) to end the process.

FIG. 8-6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S161 of FIG. 7 as the look-ahead advance notice process. In the look-ahead advance notice process shown in FIG. 8-6, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the command of the storage area of the RAM 122 set in the look-ahead fluctuation pattern command analysis process (step 83FS061). Then, the entire storage area set this time and the rest of the storage area of the RAM 122 are checked, and it is determined whether or not there is a read-ahead fluctuation error command (83FS062). The look-ahead fluctuation error command is a command set in 83FS049 of FIG. 8-5, and is a command set when the command cannot be received normally or the random number value cannot be restored normally. When there is a look-ahead fluctuation error command in the storage area of the RAM 122 (83FS062; Y), it is set so that the look-ahead notice is not executed until the variable display corresponding to the stored information of the look-ahead notice error command is completed (83FS067). , End the process.

When the look-ahead notice error command is stored, even if the stored information generated after the stored information is normal, the look-ahead notice is given until the variable display corresponding to the stored information of the look-ahead notice error command is completed. Should be set not to execute. Then, the look-ahead notice may be permitted by receiving a normal command after the variable display corresponding to the stored information of the look-ahead notice error command is completed. Further, instead of checking the entire storage area of the RAM 122, it may be determined only by whether or not the command set this time is an error. Even in that case, the pre-reading notice may be restricted until the variable display corresponding to the stored information of the command that causes an error is completed.

In 83FS062, when there is no look-ahead fluctuation error command (83FS062), it is determined whether or not the look-ahead notice can be executed (83FS063). For example, when the storage area of the RAM 122 is confirmed and the look-ahead notice effect has already been executed or the jackpot game state is in effect, it is determined that the look-ahead notice cannot be executed. In these cases as well, the look-ahead notice effect may be executed. If the look-ahead notice cannot be executed in 83FS063, the 83FS067 is set not to execute the look-ahead notice, and the process ends.

When it is determined in 83FS063 that the look-ahead notice can be executed (83FS063; Y), the look-ahead notice is drawn based on the look-ahead fluctuation command set by the look-ahead fluctuation pattern command analysis process described with reference to FIG. 8-5. (83FS064). For example, whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice by the look-ahead variation command, and when executing the look-ahead notice, the details of the effect content of the look-ahead notice effect are determined.

Next, in the process of 83FS065, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the read-ahead notice has been executed. When it is determined in 83FS065 that the read-ahead notice is not executed (83FS065; N), the process ends. When it is determined in 83FS065 that the look-ahead notice has been executed (83FS065; Y), the determined look-ahead notice is executed (83FS066), and the process ends. As a result, the effect control corresponding to the variable display is executed based on the random number value MR3 restored by 83FS042 from the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 in which the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is processed. In 83FS066, the determined look-ahead notice is not immediately executed, but is also included to be executed at a predetermined timing (for example, the timing at the start of fluctuation or the timing during fluctuation).

The case of setting not to execute the look-ahead notice when there is a look-ahead fluctuation error command in the storage area of the RAM 122 (83FS062; Y) has been described. However, after the look-ahead notice is drawn by lottery (83FS064), the look-ahead change error It may be determined whether or not there is a command, and if there is a look-ahead fluctuation error command, it may be set to limit the execution of the look-ahead notice determined by the lottery.

[Main configuration and effect of feature 083F]
Next, the main configuration and effects of the feature unit 083F described above will be described.

[1] The commands 1 to 4 for transmitting random values processed from the numerical data of the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern by 83FS031 in FIG. 8-4 are the command control processes of 83FS032 in FIG. 8-4 and S27 in FIG. Is sent by. Then, the random value MR3 is restored from the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 obtained by processing the MR3 by 83FS042 in FIG. 8-5, and is variable based on the restored random value MR3 by 83FS066 in FIG. 8-6. The effect control corresponding to the display is executed. As a result, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity of the main side as a game control means such as the CPU 103.

[2] The effect control command that is processed by the CPU 103 in 83FS031 in FIG. 8-4 and then transmitted, restored by the effect control CPU 120 in 83FS042 in FIG. 8-5, and used for the effect control corresponding to the variable display is disturbed. It is a command that can specify the fluctuation pattern of the numerical transmission commands 1 to 4. As a result, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity of the main side as a game control means such as the CPU 103.

[3] As shown in FIG. 8-3, the commands 1 to 4 for transmitting random number values are configured by converting the extracted random number value M3 from a decimal number to a hexadecimal number and dividing the converted value into a plurality of commands. A plurality of commands are collectively output by 83FS032 in FIG. 8-4 and S27 in FIG. In this way, by outputting a plurality of commands at once, the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side as the effect control means such as the effect control CPU 120, so that the pressure on the capacity on the main side such as the CPU 103 is reduced. can do.

[4] As shown in FIG. 8-3, the random number value MR3 is restored by analyzing a plurality of random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 in a predetermined order by 83FS043 in FIG. 8-5. Then, as shown in 83FS048 of FIG. 8-5, a look-ahead variation command corresponding to the variation pattern command based on the restored random number value M3 is stored. As a result, the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side by using the variable display pattern command based on the random number value MR3 restored on the sub side such as the effect control CPU 120, so that the capacity of the main side such as the CPU 103 The pressure can be reduced.

[5] According to 83FS022 and 83FS023 in FIG. 8-4 and S27 in FIG. 4, the main side such as the CPU 103 can specify the variable display pattern classification such as the category of the variable pattern table. The command is output to the sub side such as the effect control CPU 120. As a result, the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side by outputting a command that can specify the category (variable display pattern classification) of the variable pattern table, so that the pressure on the capacity on the main side can be reduced. ..

[6] As shown in 83FS027, 83FS029, and 83FS030 of FIG. 8-4, a symbol capable of specifying whether or not the main side such as the CPU 103 controls to an advantageous state advantageous to the player such as a jackpot game state. The specified command is output as a command different from the variable pattern distribution status specification command. As a result, the information regarding the most important hit / fail result (big hit judgment result, small hit judgment result) is specified on the main side such as the CPU 103 and output to the sub side such as the effect control CPU 120, so that the safety is improved. Can be done. Further, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side by transmitting the symbol designation command, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity on the main side.

[7] In the effect control CPU 120, as shown in 83FS045 and 83FS047 in FIG. 8-5, a table for determining the variable display pattern is specified based on the variable pattern distribution state specification command and the symbol specification command. As shown in 83FS048 of FIG. 8-5 and 83FS066 of FIG. 8-6, the effect corresponding to the variable display is controlled based on the specified table and the restored random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern. As a result, the effect corresponding to the variable display is controlled from the table set based on the variable pattern distribution state specification command and the symbol specification command and the restored random number value MR3, so that the pressure on the capacity on the main side is reduced. can do.

[8] As shown in 83FS066 of FIG. 8-6, the effect control CPU 120 executes a look-ahead effect related to the variable display that triggered the transmission of the variable pattern distribution state designation command as the effect corresponding to the variable display. As a result, the look-ahead effect related to the variable display is executed by specifying the variable display pattern on the sub side such as the effect control CPU 120, so that the pressure on the capacity on the main side such as the CPU 103 can be reduced.

[Main modifications of featured parts 092F and 093F]
[1] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the random value transmission commands 1 to 4 are collectively transmitted in 83FS032 of FIG. 8-4 has been described. However, the commands 1 to 4 for transmitting random values may be transmitted one by one instead of being transmitted all at once. Further, when some abnormality occurs in the middle of transmission and all the commands cannot be transmitted, the command related to the error information may be transmitted, or the process may be shifted to the process of stopping the game.

[2] In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the look-ahead variation command is set in 83FS048 of FIG. 8-5 and the look-ahead variation error command is set in 83FS049. However, by transmitting a look-ahead variation command based on the variation pattern analyzed in one device to another device, the execution of the look-ahead notice may be determined in the transmitted device.

[3] In the above-described embodiment, the case of determining whether or not the pre-reading notice can be executed in 83FS063 of FIG. 8-6 has been described. In 83FS063, if the hold information stored before the determination is executed includes the hold information of the variable display that becomes the reach, it may be determined not to execute the look-ahead notice. Further, even when the hold information of the variable display to be the reach is stored, the look-ahead notice may be executed depending on the type of the look-ahead notice to be executed. For example, if the pre-reading notice to be executed is due to the hold change, the look-ahead notice due to the hold change may be executed even when the hold information of the variable display to be reached is stored.

[4] In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of processing methods for the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 may be provided. Then, the MR3 may be restored by transmitting information on the processing method of the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 from the main side to the sub side.

[5] In the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 is set in the range of 0 to 65535. However, the range of the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern may be smaller or larger than this.

[6] In the above-described embodiment, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is processed in the special symbol normal processing in the same manner as in the start winning, and the random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 are transmitted from the main side. The fluctuation pattern may be specified by performing random number restoration processing on the sub side.

(Explanation 1 regarding feature 38SH)
Next, the feature portion 38SH of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the feature portion 38SH is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and includes display means. The display means can display a related display related to a predetermined state and a specific display. Then, even when the specific display is superimposed on the related display, the content of the related display can be recognized.

In the following description, a specific telop image will be described as an example of the related display for the purpose of preventing the explanation from becoming complicated. However, the related display is not limited to the illustrated telop image, and can be applied to various telop images related to a predetermined state.

Here, the telop is, in a narrow sense, an image in which character information moves within a band-shaped frame display as in the production operation example shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-43, and in a broad sense, a band-shaped image. There is no frame display and only character information is displayed. The telop in a broad sense may be a mode in which the character information moves, or a mode in which the character information does not move. Character information is information composed of character strings, characters, symbols, pictograms, etc., and is, for example, information displayed for the purpose of giving some notification to a player or information related to an effect. And so on. The character information is not limited to information composed of existing character strings, characters, symbols, pictograms, etc., and may include fictitious character strings, characters, symbols, pictograms, and the like.

In the production operation example shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-43, a telop including character information displayed for the purpose of giving some notification to the player will be mainly described. On the other hand, as an example of a telop containing character information related to the production, when the telop is displayed when the production to output the music is being executed, the telop including the character information indicating the lyrics of the output music is displayed. Can be displayed. That is, the character information indicating the lyrics of the music is not displayed for the purpose of giving some notification to the player, but is the character information related to the production.

(Example 1 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH)
FIG. 9-1 shows an example of an effect operation related to the feature portion 38SH. In this example, as a related display related to a predetermined state, a display of a telop image for notifying that the jackpot production is being executed will be described as an example. Further, in this example, as a specific display, a display of a right-handed instruction image instructing the game ball to be launched toward the game area on the right side will be described as an example.

The effect control CPU 120 can display a telop image notifying that the effect during the big hit is being executed on the image display device 5. For example, as shown in FIG. 9-1, the effect control CPU 120 displays the jackpot telop image 38SH10 extending to the left and right in the upper area of the display area of the image display device 5. The jackpot telop image 38SH10 is an image in which the character information 38SH11 with "Live BONUS" is displayed. In this example, since the character information 38SH11 of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 with "Live BONUS" can be recognized, it is notified that the jackpot during production is being executed.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can display a right-handed instruction image instructing the game ball to be launched toward the game area on the right side on the image display device 5. For example, as shown in FIG. 9-1, the effect control CPU 120 displays the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 in the upper right area of the display area of the image display device 5. The right-handed instruction image 38SH20 is an image in which the character information "right-handed" and the arrow "→" are alternately displayed in a ring and rotate clockwise. In this example, by displaying the right-handed instruction image 38SH20, it is instructed to launch the game ball toward the game area on the right side.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the jackpot telop image 38SH10, for example, on condition that the jackpot effect is being executed. Further, for example, when it is detected that the game ball is being launched toward the game area on the left side even though the game is in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 displays the right-handed instruction image 38SH20. .. Therefore, when it is detected that the game ball is being fired toward the game area on the left side despite the jackpot gaming state, the effect control CPU 120 uses the jackpot telop image 38SH10 and the right-handed instruction image 38SH20. Will be displayed at the same time.

Here, the display priority is set for each of the plurality of images displayed on the image display device 5. When displaying a plurality of images having different display priorities in an overlapping manner, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image having a higher display priority in front of an image having a lower display priority than the image. In this example, it is assumed that the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 has a higher display priority than the jackpot telop image 38SH10. In that case, since the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 is displayed overlapping the front of the jackpot telop image 38SH10, the character information 38SH11 of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is hidden behind the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 and becomes difficult or unrecognizable, resulting in a jackpot telop. The contents of the image 38SH10 may be difficult or unrecognizable. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), a part of the character string "BONUS" in the character string "Live BONUS" is hidden behind the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 and becomes difficult to recognize, and the content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is recognized. It has become difficult. In this way, when a part or all of the character information 38SH11 of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is difficult or unrecognizable, the content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is notified that the jackpot production is being executed. It becomes difficult or unrecognizable.

Therefore, in this example, the content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 can be recognized by moving the character information 38SH11 of the jackpot telop image 38SH10. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1, by moving the character information 38SH11 of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 from the right side to the left side from the state shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), as shown in FIG. 9-1 (B). The entire character string "Live BONUS" is moved to a position where it is not hidden by the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 and can be recognized, and the content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is to be notified that the jackpot production is being executed. Can be recognized.

When the characters of the character information 38SH11 reach the left end of the display area of the image display device 5, the characters are not displayed due to further movement. As a result of moving the character information 38SH11 from the right side to the left side in this way, when the character information 38SH11 is no longer displayed, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the character information 38SH11 from the right side to the left side of the display area of the image display device 5. Redisplay to move.

Further, the display position of the telop image such as the jackpot telop image 38SH10 may be any position in the display area of the image display device 5 as long as it is a display position that does not hinder the visibility of the jackpot effect or the effect during variable display. .. For example, the effect control CPU 120 can display a telop image extending vertically in a right or left area in the display area of the image display device 5. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can display a telop image extending in an oblique direction.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-1, the jackpot telop image 38SH10 for notifying that the jackpot during production is being executed and the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 can be displayed, and the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is hit right. Even when the instruction image 38SH20 is superimposed and displayed, the content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 can be recognized by moving the character information 38SH11 of the jackpot telop image 38SH10.

(Production operation example 2 related to the feature portion 38SH)
FIG. 9-2 shows another example of the effect operation related to the feature portion 38SH. In this example, the points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and the detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

In this example, by displaying a plurality of the same character information with "Live BONUS" on the jackpot telop image 38SH10, even if the content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is difficult or unrecognizable from one character information, The content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 can be recognized from a plurality of the same character information.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), the jackpot telop image 38SH10 displays two character information 38SH111 and character information 38SH112 with "Live BONUS", but the character information 38SH111 has the character string "Live". It is difficult to recognize the content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 from the character information 38SH111 because it does not fit in the display area of the image display device 5 and is partially cut off. Further, in the character information 38SH112, a part of the character string "BONUS" is hidden in the right-handed instruction image 38SH20, and it is difficult to recognize the content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 from the character information 38SH112. However, some recognizable characters of the character string "Live" of the character information 38SH111, the recognizable character string "BONUS" of the character information 38SH111, and the recognizable character string "Live" of the character information 38SH112. And, according to some recognizable characters of the character string "BONUS" of the character information 38SH112, it is possible to recognize that the character information "Live BONUS" is displayed on the jackpot telop image 38SH10. It becomes possible to recognize that the content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 notifies that the jackpot production is being executed.

Further, also in this example, by moving the character information 38SH111 and the character information 38SH112 of the jackpot telop image 38SH10, the contents of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 can be recognized more easily. In the example shown in FIG. 9-2, by moving the character information 38SH111 and the character information 38SH112 of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 from the state shown in FIG. 9-2 (A) from the right side to the left side, FIG. 9-2 (B) As shown in the above, the recognizable range of the character string "Live" of the character information 38SH111 and the recognizable range of the character string "BONUS" of the character information 38SH112 are different. That is, by moving the character information 38SH111 and the character information 38SH112, the range of the recognizable character string in each character information changes, so that the character information does not move and the difficult-to-recognize or unrecognizable characters do not change. Compared with a certain case, it becomes possible to more easily recognize that the content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is for notifying that the jackpot production is being executed.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-2, the jackpot telop image 38SH10 for notifying that the jackpot during production is being executed and the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 can be displayed, and the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is hit right. Even when the instruction image 38SH20 is displayed in an overlapping manner, the content of the telop image 38SH10 can be recognized by displaying a plurality of the same character information on the jackpot telop image 38SH10.

(Production operation example 3 related to the feature unit 38SH)
FIG. 9-3 shows another example of the effect operation related to the feature portion 38SH. In this example, the points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and the detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

The effect control CPU 120 can output the big hit middle music related to the big hit middle effect executed in the big hit game state from the speakers 8L and 8R. For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes a live effect in which the character performs a song or dance as a jackpot effect, and outputs a song corresponding to the song or dance as a jackpot song.

Here, the effect control CPU 120 can output different types of jackpot middle music depending on the jackpot type. In such an aspect, the music to be shown in the live production performed as the big hit middle production may be different depending on the big hit type. According to such an aspect, it is possible to make the player who listens to the music during the big hit easily recognize which type of big hit is in the big hit game state.

For example, the music during the jackpot may be different depending on whether it is a "probability variation jackpot" or a "non-probability variation jackpot". In particular, in the case of a "probability change jackpot", by adopting an impressive intro song as a jackpot middle song, a definite decorative pattern that becomes a jackpot combination or according to the start of the jackpot game state can be obtained. If the music during the big hit is output according to the derivation, the interest can be enhanced at once from the start of the big hit game state or when the definite decorative pattern to be the big hit combination is derived.

In addition, when performing a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved as the big hit medium effect, the big hit medium song corresponding to the "non-probable variable big hit" is adopted as the big hit medium song. At the start of the game state, or when a definite decorative symbol to be a jackpot combination is derived, it is sufficient not to notify that the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot". In such a mode, depending on the promotion effect being executed as the big hit medium effect, the big hit medium song is changed from the big hit medium song corresponding to the "non-probable change big hit" to the big hit medium song corresponding to the "probable change big hit". You may change it to. At that time, when outputting the music during the jackpot corresponding to the "probability variation jackpot", it may be output from the intro of the music or from the chorus part of the music. According to such an aspect, the effect of improving the interest of the player by the promotion effect can be further enhanced.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can output a right-handed instruction sound instructing the game ball to be launched toward the right game area from the speakers 8L and 8R. For example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a voice such as "Aim at the right" as a right-handed instruction voice.

The effect control CPU 120 outputs, for example, a big hit middle song on condition that the big hit middle effect is being executed. Further, for example, when it is detected that the game ball is being launched toward the game area on the left side even though the game is in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a right-handed instruction voice. Therefore, when it is detected that the game ball is being fired toward the game area on the left side even though the game is in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously performs the big hit middle song and the right-handed instruction voice. It will be output. In that case, both the big hit music and the right-handed instruction voice may be difficult or unrecognizable.

Further, as described above, when it is detected that the game ball is being launched toward the game area on the left side even though the game is in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 has the big hit telop image 38SH10 and the right side. The hitting instruction image 38SH20 is displayed at the same time, but the character information 38SH11 of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is hidden behind the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 and becomes difficult to recognize or recognize, and the content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is difficult to recognize or not recognized. It may become.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), since the character information 38SH11 of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is not hidden by the right-handed instruction image 38SH20, it is notified that the content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is executing the jackpot production. It is visually recognizable that it is something to do. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 makes it easier to aurally recognize the right-handed instruction voice by making the volume of the right-handed instruction voice louder than the volume of the music during the big hit. Here, in order to make the volume of the right-handed instruction voice louder than the volume of the big hit song, the method of lowering the volume of the big hit song and increasing the volume of the right-handed instruction sound, and the method of lowering the volume of the big hit song are right. There is a method of not increasing the volume of the hitting instruction voice and a method of increasing the volume of the right-handed instruction voice without lowering the volume of the music during the big hit.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), a part of the character string "BONUS" in the character string "Live BONUS" is hidden behind the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 and becomes difficult to recognize, and the content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is visually recognized. It is difficult to recognize. Therefore, in this example, the content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is produced during the jackpot by making the volume of the jackpot song louder than the volume of the right-handed instruction voice to make it easier to recognize the jackpot song. Makes it recognizable that it informs that is being executed. Here, in order to make the volume of the jackpot instruction voice louder than the volume of the right-handed instruction voice, the volume of the right-handed instruction voice is lowered to increase the volume of the jackpot instruction voice, and the volume of the right-handed instruction voice is lowered. There is a method of not raising the volume of the song during the big hit, and a method of raising the volume of the song during the big hit without lowering the volume of the right-handed instruction voice.

The effect control CPU 120 can specify the position of the character information 38SH11 based on, for example, the effect control pattern and the effect time elapsed since the display of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is started. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 displays the right-handed instruction image 38SH20, the character information 38SH11 gives the right-handed instruction based on the effect control pattern and the effect time elapsed since the display of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is started. It can be determined whether or not the image 38SH20 is hidden.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-3, the jackpot telop image 38SH10 and the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 for notifying that the jackpot production is being executed can be displayed, and the telop image 38SH10 is instructed to hit right. Even when the image 38SH20 is displayed in an overlapping manner, the content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 can be recognized by adjusting the volume of at least one of the volume of the music during the jackpot and the volume of the right-handed instruction voice.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 may notify that the jackpot game state is controlled by outputting the sound of "Live BONUS" from the speakers 8L and 8R, for example. In such an embodiment, as in the example shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), it is visually recognized that the content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is for notifying that the jackpot production is being executed. If possible, make the volume of the right-handed instruction voice louder than the volume of the voice of "Live BONUS", and visually the contents of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 as shown in the example shown in FIG. 9-3 (B). If it is difficult to recognize, the volume of the voice "Live BONUS" may be made louder than the volume of the right-handed instruction voice. At that time, the volume of the music during the big hit may or may not be changed.

(Explanation 2 regarding feature 38SH)
Further, the display means of the gaming machine having the feature unit 38SH can display a second related display different from the related display as a specific display displayed superimposed on the first related display. Then, even when the second related display is superimposed on the first related display, the content of the first related display can be recognized.

(Production operation example 4 relating to the feature portion 38SH)
FIG. 9-4 shows another example of the effect operation related to the feature portion 38SH. In this example, as the first related display, the display of a telop image for notifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed will be described as an example. Further, in this example, as the second related display, the display of a telop image that teaches the point of interest of the look-ahead zone effect will be described as an example.

As described above, the look-ahead zone effect is an effect of shifting to a plurality of zones having different background images and effect modes. The effect control CPU 120 becomes super reach in the variable display of the target corresponding to the hold information that is the target of the look-ahead judgment based on the judgment results such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of stored memories, and the look-ahead judgment. It is possible to perform a look-ahead zone effect that announces that the result will be a "big hit". The effect control CPU 120 can execute the look-ahead zone effect over a plurality of variable displays executed before the variable display of the target, including the variable display of the target.

The effect control CPU 120 can display a telop image notifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed on the image display device 5. For example, as shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 extending vertically in the right area of the display area of the image display device 5. The zone telop image 38SH30 is an image in which the character information 38SH31 with "Live ZONE" is displayed. In this example, since the character information 38SH31 with "Live ZONE" of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized, it is notified that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can display a telop image that teaches the point of interest of the look-ahead zone effect on the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 displays the attention point telop image 38SH40 in the lower area of the display area of the image display device 5. The point of interest telop image 38SH40 is an image in which the text information 38SH41 saying "Attention to the members of the center!" Is displayed. In this example, as a look-ahead zone effect, a live effect in which multiple characters perform songs and dances is executed, and a look-ahead zone effect is performed depending on which character is located in the center at the timing of the chorus of the music. The expected degree of jackpot of the variable display that is the target of the notice is different. In this example, the attention point of the look-ahead zone effect is taught by the fact that the character information 38SH41 of the attention point telop image 38SH40 "Attention to the members of the center!" Can be recognized.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30, for example, on condition that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the attention point telop image 38SH40 on condition that, for example, the music of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect shifts to the chorus. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously displays the zone telop image 38SH30 and the attention point telop image 38SH40 when the music of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect shifts to the chorus.

In this example, it is assumed that the attention point telop image 38SH40 has a higher display priority than the zone telop image 38SH30. In that case, since the attention point telop image 38SH40 is displayed on the front surface of the zone telop image 38SH30, the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is hidden behind the attention point telop image 38SH40 and becomes difficult or unrecognizable, and the zone telop. The contents of the image 38SH30 may be difficult or unrecognizable. In the example shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), a part of the character string "ZONE" in the character string "Live ZONE" is hidden behind the attention point telop image 38SH40 and becomes difficult to recognize, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is recognized. It has become difficult. In this way, when part or all of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable, it is recognized that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. It becomes difficult or unrecognizable.

Therefore, in this example, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30. In the example shown in FIG. 9-4, by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the lower side to the upper side from the state shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), as shown in FIG. 9-4 (B). , All of the character string "Live ZONE" moves to a position not hidden by the attention point telop image 38SH40 and can be recognized, and it is recognized that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. It will be possible.

When the characters of the character information 38SH31 reach the upper end of the display area of the image display device 5, the characters are not displayed due to further movement. When the character information 38SH31 is no longer displayed as a result of moving the character information 38SH31 from the lower side to the upper side in this way, the effect control CPU 120 displays the character information 38SH31 from the lower side of the display area of the image display device 5. Display again to move it upwards.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-4, the zone telop image 38SH30 for notifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed and the attention point telop image 38SH40 for teaching the attention point of the look-ahead zone effect can be displayed. Even when the attention point telop image 38SH40 is superimposed on the zone telop image 38SH30, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30.

(Production operation example 5 related to the feature portion 38SH)
FIG. 9-5 shows another example of the effect operation related to the feature portion 38SH. In this example, the points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and the detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

In this example, by displaying a plurality of the same character information with "Live ZONE" on the zone telop image 38SH30, even if the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable from one character information, The content of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized from a plurality of the same character information.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), the zone telop image 38SH30 displays two character information 38SH311 and character information 38SH312 with "Live ZONE", but the character information 38SH311 has the character string "Live". It is difficult to recognize the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the character information 38SH311 because it does not fit in the display area of the image display device 5 and is partially cut off. Further, in the character information 38SH312, a part of the character string "ZONE" is hidden in the attention point telop image 38SH40, and it is difficult to recognize the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the character information 38SH312. However, some recognizable characters of the character string "Live" of the character information 38SH311, a recognizable character string of "ZONE" of the character information 38SH311 and a recognizable character string of "Live" of the character information 38SH312. According to some recognizable characters of the character string "ZONE" in the character information 38SH312, it is possible to recognize that the character information "Live ZONE" is displayed in the zone telop image 38SH30. It becomes possible to recognize that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies the execution of the look-ahead zone effect.

Further, also in this example, by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312 of the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized more easily. In the example shown in FIG. 9-5, the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are moved from the lower side to the upper side from the state shown in FIG. ), The recognizable range of the character string "Live" in the character information 38SH311 and the recognizable range of the character string "ZONE" in the character information 38SH312 are different. That is, by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312, the range of the recognizable character string in each character information changes, so that the character information does not move and the difficult-to-recognize or unrecognizable characters do not change. Compared with a certain case, it becomes possible to more easily recognize that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies the execution of the look-ahead zone effect.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-5, the zone telop image 38SH30 for notifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed and the attention point telop image 38SH40 for teaching the attention point of the look-ahead zone effect can be displayed. Even when the attention point telop image 38SH40 is superimposed on the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized by displaying a plurality of the same character information on the zone telop image 38SH30.

(Example 6 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH)
FIG. 9-6 shows another example of the effect operation related to the feature portion 38SH. In this example, the points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and the detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute a telop effect as a look-ahead advance notice effect based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. As an example, the effect control CPU 120 can output zone music related to the look-ahead zone effect from the speakers 8L and 8R. For example, the production control CPU 120 outputs a music corresponding to a live production song or dance executed as a look-ahead zone production as a zone music.

Here, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a plurality of types of look-ahead zone effects having different jackpot expectations, and can output different types of zone music depending on the type of look-ahead zone effect. In such an aspect, the music to be performed in the live production executed as the look-ahead zone production may be different depending on the type of the look-ahead zone production. According to such an aspect, the player who listens to the zone music can easily recognize the jackpot expectation.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can output the attention point sound that teaches the attention point of the look-ahead zone effect from the speakers 8L and 8R. For example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a voice such as "attention to a member of the center" as a attention point voice.

The effect control CPU 120 outputs the zone music, for example, on condition that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the attention point sound, for example, on condition that the music of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect shifts to the chorus. Therefore, when the music of the live production executed as the look-ahead zone production shifts to the chorus, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously outputs the zone music and the attention point sound. In that case, both the zone music and the attention point voice may be difficult or unrecognizable.

Further, as described above, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously displays the zone telop image 38SH30 and the attention point telop image 38SH40 when the music of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect shifts to the chorus, but the zone. The character information 38SH31 of the telop image 38SH30 may be hidden behind the attention point telop image 38SH40 and become difficult to recognize or unrecognizable, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 may be difficult to recognize or unrecognizable.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), since the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is not hidden by the attention point telop image 38SH40, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. It is visually recognizable that there is. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 makes it easier to aurally recognize the attention point voice by making the volume of the attention point voice louder than the volume of the zone music. Here, in order to make the volume of the attention point voice louder than the volume of the zone music, one method is to lower the volume of the zone music to increase the volume of the attention point voice, and the other is to lower the volume of the zone music but to increase the volume of the attention point voice. There is a method of not raising the volume and a method of raising the volume of the attention point voice without lowering the volume of the zone music.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-6 (B), a part of the character string "ZONE" in the character string "Live ZONE" is hidden behind the attention point telop image 38SH40 and becomes difficult to recognize, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is visually recognized. It is difficult to recognize. Therefore, in this example, the content of the zone telop image 38SH40 is being executed for the look-ahead zone effect by making the zone music easier to recognize audibly by making the volume of the zone music louder than the volume of the attention point voice. Makes it recognizable that it is a notification of. Here, in order to make the volume of the zone music louder than the volume of the attention point voice, a method of lowering the volume of the attention point voice to increase the volume of the zone music, and a method of lowering the volume of the attention point voice but increasing the volume of the zone music There is a method of not raising the volume and a method of raising the volume of the zone music without lowering the volume of the attention point voice.

The effect control CPU 120 can specify the position of the character information 38SH31 based on, for example, the effect control pattern and the effect time elapsed since the display of the zone telop image 38SH30 is started. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 displays the attention point telop image 38SH40, the character information 38SH31 is the attention point telop based on the effect control pattern and the effect time elapsed since the display of the zone telop image 38SH30 is started. It can be determined whether or not the image 38SH40 is hidden.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-4, the zone telop image 38SH30 for notifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed and the attention point telop image 38SH40 for teaching the attention point of the look-ahead zone effect can be displayed. Yes, even when the attention point telop image 38SH40 is superimposed on the zone telop image 38SH30, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is adjusted by adjusting the volume of at least one of the volume of the zone music and the volume of the attention point voice. Becomes recognizable.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 may notify that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed by outputting the sound of "Live ZONE" from the speakers 8L and 8R, for example. In such an embodiment, as in the example shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), it is visually recognized that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is for notifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. If possible, make the volume of the attention point voice louder than the volume of the voice of "Live ZONE", and visually recognize the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 as shown in the example shown in FIG. 9-6 (B). If it is difficult, the volume of the voice of "Live ZONE" may be made louder than the volume of the voice of interest. At that time, the volume of the zone music may or may not be changed.

(Explanation 3 regarding feature 38SH)
Further, the display means of the game machine having the feature unit 38SH can display the related display in a mode in which the character display moves. Then, the moving speed of the character display in the first related display and the moving speed of the character display in the second related display are different.

(Production operation example 7 related to the feature unit 38SH)
9-7 and 9-8 show other production operation examples relating to the feature portion 38SH. In this example, as the first related display, the display of a telop image for notifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed will be described as an example. Further, in this example, as the second related display, the display of a pseudo-continuous telop image for notifying the number of variable displays restarted by the pseudo-continuous effect will be described as an example.

The effect control CPU 120 can display a telop image notifying the number of times of variable display restarted by the pseudo continuous effect on the image display device 5. For example, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 and 9-8, the effect control CPU 120 displays a pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 extending to the left and right in a lower area in the display area of the image display device 5. The pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 is an image in which the character information 38SH51 of "NEXT × N (N is the number of variable displays restarted by the pseudo-continuous effect)" is displayed. In this example, since the character information 38SH51 with "NEXT × N" of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 can be recognized, the number of variable displays restarted by the pseudo-continuous effect is notified.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30, for example, on condition that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 on condition that the pseudo-continuous effect is being executed. Therefore, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously displays the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50.

In this way, when telop images related to different states are displayed at the same time, the player's attention may be dissipated and none of the telop images may be noticed.

Therefore, in this example, when telop images related to different states are displayed at the same time, the moving speed of the character information of the telop image is made different depending on which state has a higher degree of attention. As an example, based on the technical idea that the faster the moving speed of the text information of the telop image is, the more noticeable it is, so that it is easier to attract the attention of the player. Increase the moving speed of the text information of the telop image related to the high degree state.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-7, the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 notifying that the number of variable displays resumed by the pseudo-continuous effect is one are displayed at the same time. Here, it is assumed that the jackpot expectation when the number of variable displays restarted by the pseudo continuous effect is one is lower than the jackpot expectation due to the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. In that case, it can be said that the look-ahead zone production has a higher degree of attention than the pseudo-continuous production. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 makes the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 with the “Live ZONE” of the zone telop image 38SH30 faster than the moving speed of the character information 38SH51 with the “NEXT × 1” of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50. ..

(Example 8 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH)
In the example shown in FIG. 9-8, the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 notifying that the number of variable displays resumed by the pseudo-continuous effect is three are displayed at the same time. Here, it is assumed that the jackpot expectation when the number of variable displays restarted by the pseudo continuous effect is three is higher than the jackpot expectation due to the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. In that case, it can be said that the pseudo-continuous production has a higher degree of attention than the look-ahead zone production. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 makes the moving speed of the character information 38SH51 with the “NEXT × 3” of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 faster than the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 with the “Live ZONE” of the zone telop image 38SH30. ..

For example, the movement of the character information of the telop image related to the state of low attention is based on the technical idea that the slower the movement speed of the character information of the telop image is, the easier it is to read the character string and thus attract the attention of the player. The moving speed of the text information of the telop image related to the state of high attention may be slower than the speed.

As described above, in the examples shown in FIGS. 9-7 and 9-8, the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 can be displayed in such a manner that the character information moves, and the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be displayed. By making the moving speed of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH51 different from each other, it is possible to make it easier to pay attention to any of the telop images.

(Example 9 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH)
On the other hand, when displaying telop images related to the same state at the same time, it may be better not to intentionally raise the attention to any of the telop images.

Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 9-9, when the telop images related to the same state are displayed at the same time, the moving speed of the character information of the telop image is set to the same level. Here, when the moving speed of the character information is about the same, the actual moving speed does not have to be exactly the same, and if the player can give the impression that the moving speed is the same when visually recognized, it is actually May have different moving speeds. For example, when the character information of large characters and the character information of small characters are moved at exactly the same movement speed, the character information of small characters can be seen in the back than the character information of large characters due to an illusion. It seems that the character information of the characters is moving fast. Therefore, based on such an illusion, are the movement speeds of the two characters about the same, such as by slowing the actual movement speed of the character information of the small characters to be slower than the actual movement speed of the character information of the large characters? You may make it look like. Also, for example, when the blurred character information and the unblurred character information are moved at the same movement speed, the character information without blurring is more blurred than the character information without blurring due to an illusion. Since the character information of the characters can be seen in the back, it seems that the character information of the blurred characters is moving quickly. Therefore, based on such an illusion, the movement speed of the character information of the unblurred character is slower than the movement speed of the character information of the unblurred character, and the movement speed of both is the same. You may make it look as if it were a degree.

For example, as a look-ahead zone effect, in a live effect in which a plurality of characters perform a song or dance as shown in FIG. 9-9, which character is located at the center at the timing of the chorus of the music. If the jackpot expectation of the variable display, which is the target of the advance notice of the look-ahead zone production, differs depending on the situation, the attention level of the look-ahead zone production at the timing of the chorus of the music is the look-ahead zone production at the timing other than the chorus of the music. It can be said that it is higher than the degree of attention of. In view of such a technical idea, even when the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously displays the zone telop image 38SH30 and the attention point telop image 38SH40 related to the same state, regardless of the timing of the chorus of the music. The text information of the zone telop image 38SH30 "Live ZONE" displayed on the condition that the look-ahead zone production is being executed The music of the live production executed as the look-ahead zone production is rusty rather than the movement speed of the 38SH31. The movement speed of the character information 38SH41 of the attention point telop image 38SH40 "Attention to the members of the center!" Displayed on condition of shifting to may be increased.

Further, for example, as a look-ahead zone effect, in a live effect in which a plurality of characters perform a song or dance as shown in FIG. 9-9, which character is located at the center at the timing of the chorus of the music. If the variable display jackpot expectation, which is the target of the advance notice of the look-ahead zone production, differs depending on the situation, the look-ahead zone production attracts a lot of attention when the character with the high jackpot expectation is located in the center. It can be said that the attention of the look-ahead zone effect is low when the character with low jackpot expectation is located in the center. In view of such a technical idea, even when the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously displays the zone telop image 38SH30 and the attention point telop image 38SH40 related to the same state, the character having a high expectation of big hit is located at the center. When doing so, the movement speed of the character information 38SH41 of the attention point telop image 38SH40 "Attention to the members of the center!" Is made faster than the movement speed of the character information 38SH31 with "Live ZONE" of the zone telop image 38SH30. When a character with a low expectation of big hit is located in the center, the character information 38SH41 of the attention point telop image 38SH40 "Attention to the members of the center!" The moving speed of the character information 38SH31 may be increased.

(Production operation example 10 relating to the feature portion 38SH)
Further, the moving speed of the character display of the related display at a certain timing may be different from the moving speed of the character display of the related display at another timing.

For example, the effect control CPU 120 changes the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 according to the tempo of the music of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-10, as a look-ahead zone effect, a live effect of a song that is a slow tempo afterword is executed after an uptempo chorus, and is decorated according to the timing when the slow tempo afterword ends. Shows a scene in which the fixed decorative symbol, which is the display result of the variable display of the symbol, is stopped and displayed. FIG. 9-10 (A) shows a scene at the timing when the up-tempo chorus is started, and FIG. 9-10 (B) shows a scene one second after the start of the up-tempo chorus. FIG. 9-10 (C) shows a scene at the timing when the slow tempo sequel is started, and FIG. 9-10 (D) shows a scene one second after the slow tempo sequel is started.

When the effect control CPU 120 executes such a look-ahead zone effect, the live effect song executed as the look-ahead zone effect is in the chorus period, as shown in FIGS. 9-10 (A) to 9-10 (B). Depending on the tempo of the chorus being up-tempo, the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is made faster than the reference speed. Here, the reference speed is a default speed in which the movement speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is not adjusted. It may be applied when the period is other than the aftermath.

On the other hand, in the effect control CPU 120, the tempo of the after-play is slow as shown in FIGS. 9-10 (C) to 9-10 (D) during the period of the after-play of the music of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect. Depending on the presence, the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is made slower than the reference speed.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 stops and displays the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol, at the timing when the slow tempo afterword ends. Here, the effect control CPU 120 determines the look-ahead zone effect based on the length of the look-ahead zone effect, the special figure fluctuation time, and the like so that the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at the timing when the slow tempo afterword ends. The execution start timing may be determined.

For example, when the fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 9-10 (E1), the effect control CPU 120 executes a live effect corresponding to the first of the music as a look-ahead zone effect, and is hitting the jackpot. As a production, a live production corresponding to the second of this song may be executed. On the other hand, when the fixed decoration symbol that is a lost combination is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 9-10 (E2), the effect control CPU 120 ends the look-ahead zone effect by stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative symbol. Just let me do it.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 produces a variable display result of the decorative pattern after the slow tempo interlude after the first chorus of the music is finished and the second verse or head chorus of the music is started. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed and the display result is "big hit", the live production corresponding to the second of the music may be seamlessly executed as the production during the big hit. By adopting such an aspect, it is possible to greatly improve the expectation that the display result will be a "big hit" before the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-10, the look-ahead zone effect is produced by changing the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 according to the tempo of the music of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect. It is possible to improve the interest in.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 executes another effect together with the display of the telop, the telop whose mode changes according to the change in the mode of the other effect and the mode changes even if the mode of the other effect changes. It is possible to display a telop that does not.

As an example, the effect control CPU 120 includes a telop image in which the moving speed of character information changes according to a change in the tempo of the music, and a telop image in which the moving speed of the character information does not change even if the tempo of the music changes. Can be displayed. Further, when the effect control CPU 120 displays a telop in a mode of updating the display to character information different from the displayed character information instead of moving the character information, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the change in the tempo of the music. It is possible to display a telop image in which the update timing of the character information changes and a telop image in which the update timing of the character information does not change even if the tempo of the music changes.

As another example, when the effect control CPU executes the reach effect and derives the final decoration symbol, the effect speed of the reach effect is changed, for example, the playback speed of the moving image played in the reach effect is slowed down. By doing so, it is possible to carry out a fanning effect that fuels the expectation that a definite decorative pattern that will be a jackpot combination will be derived. In executing the reach effect of such an aspect, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the slowdown of the playback speed of the moving image in the fanning effect as a telop whose aspect changes according to the change of the other effect modes. It is possible to display a telop image that slows down the movement speed of character information.

Further, as another example, the effect control CPU 120 is used as a telop whose mode changes according to a change in the mode of the other production, for example, the character information of "HEY!" A telop whose display jumps up, a telop whose text information display trembles according to the shooting sound of the battlefield, "Hit the button repeatedly!", And a telop that says "If you win, you have a chance!" It is possible to display a telop whose mode changes according to the sound effect in another production, such as a telop whose display is distorted.

Further, as another example, the effect control CPU 120 responds to, for example, a spotlight hitting a character image displayed in a live effect as a telop whose mode changes according to a change in the mode of another effect. Every time a building is destroyed, a telop with the text information "Attention to the members of the center!" Is shining, and a production display where the giant destroys the building, "Would you like to become a giant?" Other telops, such as a telop in which the display of the character information of It is possible to display a telop whose mode changes according to the movement of the display in the production.

(Explanation 4 regarding feature 38SH)
Further, the display means of the gaming machine having the feature unit 38SH can display the related display in different modes before and after the specific effect is displayed during the display of the related display. Then, even when the specific display is superimposed on the related display, the content of the related display can be recognized.

(Production operation example 11 relating to the feature unit 38SH)
FIG. 9-11 shows another example of the effect operation related to the feature portion 38SH. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 displays the jackpot telop image 38SH10, for example, on condition that the jackpot effect is being executed. Further, for example, when it is detected that the game ball is being launched toward the game area on the left side even though the game is in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 displays the right-handed instruction image 38SH20. ..

FIG. 9-11 (A) is a display example when it is detected that the game ball is being launched toward the game area on the right side in the big hit game state. When it is detected that the game ball is being launched toward the game area on the right side in the jackpot game state, the effect control CPU 120 displays the jackpot telop image 38SH10, but does not display the right-handed instruction image 38SH20. In this way, when the right-handed notification image 38SH20 is not displayed when the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is displayed, the contents of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 can be recognized.

FIG. 9-11 (B) is a display example in the case where it is detected that the game ball is being launched toward the game area on the left side immediately after the situation shown in FIG. 9-11 (A). When it is detected that the game ball is being launched toward the game area on the left side, the effect control CPU 120 displays the jackpot telop image 38SH10 and the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 superimposed. In this way, when the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 is superimposed on the jackpot telop image 38SH10, the content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 becomes difficult or unrecognizable. Therefore, in response to displaying the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 superimposed on the jackpot telop image 38SH10, the effect control CPU 120 right-hands the character information that is hidden behind the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 and becomes difficult to see or cannot be seen. It is displayed at a position not hidden by the instruction image 38SH20. In the example shown in FIG. 9-11 (B), the jackpot telop image 38SH10 with the balloon image 38SH60 showing the character information of "Live" hidden behind the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 and difficult to see is displayed. The position for displaying the balloon image 38SH60 may be a position away from the jackpot telop image 38SH10 as long as it is not hidden by the right-handed instruction image 38SH20.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-11, when the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 is superimposed while the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is displayed, it is hidden behind the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 and becomes difficult to see. By displaying the jackpot telop image 38SH10 in which the blowout image 38SH60 showing the character information of is attached to the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 at a position not hidden, the contents of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 can be recognized.

(Example 12 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH)
FIG. 9-12 (A) is a display example when it is detected that the game ball is being launched toward the game area on the right side in the big hit game state. When it is detected that the game ball is being launched toward the game area on the right side in the jackpot game state, the effect control CPU 120 displays the jackpot telop image 38SH10A, but does not display the right-handed instruction image 38SH20. As described above, when the right-handed notification image 38SH20 is not displayed when the jackpot telop image 38SH10A is displayed, the contents of the jackpot telop image 38SH10A can be recognized.

FIG. 9-12 (B) is a display example in the case where it is detected that the game ball is being launched toward the game area on the left side immediately after the situation shown in FIG. 9-12 (A). When it is detected that the game ball is being launched toward the game area on the left side, the effect control CPU 120 displays the jackpot telop image 38SH10A and the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 superimposed. In this way, when the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 is superimposed on the jackpot telop image 38SH10A, the content of the jackpot telop image 38SH10A becomes difficult or unrecognizable. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 displays a plurality of jackpot telop images in response to displaying the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 superimposed on the jackpot telop image 38SH10A. In the example shown in FIG. 9-12 (B), in addition to the jackpot telop image 38SH10A on which the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 overlaps, the jackpot telop image 38SH10B having the same content is displayed.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-12, when the right-handed instruction image 38SH20B is superimposed while the jackpot telop image 38SH10A is displayed, the jackpot telop image 38SH10B having the same contents as the jackpot telop image 38SH10A is newly displayed. By doing so, the content of the jackpot telop image can be recognized.

When displaying a plurality of telop images, the display mode of each telop image may be different.

(Production operation example 13 related to the feature unit 38SH)
In the example shown in FIG. 9-13, when the jackpot telop image 38SH10A and the jackpot telop image 38SH10B are displayed, the character information of each jackpot telop image moves in different directions.

(Example 14 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH)
In the example shown in FIG. 9-14, when the jackpot telop image 38SH10C, the jackpot telop image 38SH10D, and the jackpot telop image 38SH10E are displayed, the length of each jackpot telop image and the direction in which each jackpot telop image extends are different. I'm letting you.

(Production operation example 15 relating to the feature portion 38SH)
In the example shown in FIG. 9-15, when displaying the jackpot telop image 38SH10F and the jackpot telop image 38SH10G, the thickness of each jackpot telop image and the size of the character information of each jackpot telop image are different.

As described above, in the examples shown in FIGS. 9-13 to 9-15, when displaying a plurality of telop images, the effect is enhanced and the effect becomes monotonous by changing the display mode of each telop image. It is possible to prevent it from happening.

Further, when such a configuration is applied when displaying the telop image related to the notice effect, the display mode when a plurality of telop images are displayed may be different depending on the jackpot expectation of the notice effect. Good. For example, the higher the expectation of a big hit, the more flashy the display mode when displaying a plurality of telop images related to the notice effect, the more the display mode is used when displaying a plurality of telop images. Correspondingly, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of a big hit in the notice production, and it is possible not only to improve the interest but also to greatly improve the attention to the telop image.

Further, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the number of telops displayed at the same time, the combination of the types of telops displayed at the same time, and the like.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 provides either a success notification that notifies a player's advantageous result or a failure notification that does not notify the player's advantageous result as a result of the effect in a common mode of pre-production. It is possible to execute a specific effect to be executed later. The effect control CPU 120 can display a plurality of telops even during the execution of such a specific effect. In such an embodiment, the degree of expectation that success notification will be executed as a result of the specific effect may be different depending on the number of telops displayed at the same time, the combination of the types of telops displayed at the same time, and the like.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can display a plurality of telops of different types in the manner shown in FIGS. 9-13 to 9-15.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can display a plurality of telops having different moving speeds and updating speeds of character information in the manner shown in FIGS. 9-13 to 9-15.

(Additional notes regarding feature 38SH)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 38SH is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and includes a display means (for example, an image display device 5 or the like) and the display means. Can display a related display related to a predetermined state (for example, a jackpot telop image 38SH10 or the like notifying that a jackpot during production is being executed) and a specific display (for example, a right-handed instruction image 38SH20 or the like). The content of the related display can be recognized even when the specific display is superimposed on the related display (for example, when the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 is superimposed on the telop image 38SH10, the telop image 38SH10 is displayed. By moving the character information 38SH11, the contents of the telop image 38SH10 can be recognized, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more preferably.

(2) In the game machine of the above (1), the display means is a second display different from the related display as a specific display displayed superimposed on the first related display (for example, zone telop image 38SH30 or the like). A related display (for example, a point of interest telop image 38SH40, etc.) may be displayable.

According to such a configuration, the related display can be preferably displayed.

(3) In the game machine of the above (2), the display means can display the related display by moving the character display (for example, character information 38SH31, character information 38SH51, etc.), and in the first related display. The moving speed of the character display and the moving speed of the character display in the second related display may be different (for example, the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 and the moving speed of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH51. And so on).

According to such a configuration, the related display can be preferably displayed.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, the display means can display the related display in different modes before and after the specific effect is displayed during the display of the related display. (For example, when the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 is superimposed while the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is displayed, a balloon image showing the character information of "Live" that is hidden behind the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 and becomes difficult to see. Displaying the jackpot telop image 38SH10 in which the 38SH60 is attached to a position not hidden by the right-handed instruction image 38SH20, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(Explanation 1 regarding the feature portion 38SH (39SH))
Next, the feature portion 38SH (39SH) of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the feature portion 38SH (39SH) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and includes a display means and an movable movable body. The display means can display the related display related to the predetermined state in the predetermined display area. The movable body can operate at an operating position that overlaps with at least a predetermined display area. Then, even when the movable body is in the operating position during the display of the related display, the content of the related display can be recognized.

(Example 1 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-16 shows an example of the effect operation related to the feature portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, as a related display related to a predetermined state, a display of a telop image for notifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed will be described as an example.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute the movable body effect of operating the movable body 32 on the front surface of the image display device 5 during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. The movable body 32 that operates in such a movable body effect may be retracted to an initial position that does not cover the front surface of the image display device 5 when the movable body effect is not executed. In this example, as the movable body effect executed during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the movable body effect that operates the movable body 32 that imitates the stick light used by the audience in the live music will be described. In this example, by swinging the movable body 32 imitating a stick light to the left and right on the front surface of the image display device 5, a part of the image or the like displayed in the display area below the image display device 5 can be moved. It is hidden behind the body 32 and becomes difficult to see or invisible.

Further, the movable body 32 may include LEDs capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors so that the LEDs emit light in a predetermined color when the movable body 32 is operated. Further, the operating speed of the movable body 32 may be made different according to the tempo of the music of the live production executed as the look-ahead zone production.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 extending in the vertical direction in the left area of the display area of the image display device 5, for example, on condition that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether to execute the movable body effect according to the jackpot expectation of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect. Therefore, when it is decided to execute the movable body effect, the effect control CPU 120 operates the movable body 32 while displaying the zone telop image 38SH30.

Further, for example, the mode of the movable body effect may be different depending on the jackpot expectation of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect. For example, the emission color of the LED built in the movable body 32 is changed according to the jackpot expectation of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect.

Further, for example, when the movable body production is executed before the chorus of the music of the live production executed as the look-ahead zone production, the movable body depends on which character is located in the center in the chorus of the music. The mode of production may be different. For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 9-16, two movable bodies 32 are set as one set, and two sets of a total of four movable bodies 32 perform a movable body effect. Depending on whether it is located in the center, the combination of the LED emission colors of the two movable bodies 32 to be set is different. In that case, the combination of the emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 to be a set is, for example, if the favorite color of the character A is "white", the emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 to be a set are If the combination is "white" and "white" and the favorite color of character A is "red" and "green", the combination of the emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 in the set is "red" and "green". The color combination is based on the character settings of each character, such as "green". With such a configuration, depending on the color of the movable body 32 in the movable body production, any character is positioned at the center in the chorus of the music before the chorus of the music of the live production executed as the look-ahead zone production. Can suggest what to do.

Further, in that case, as shown in FIG. 9-16, the combination of the LED emission colors of the movable body 32 on the left side and the emission color combination of the LED of the movable body 32 on the right side may be different. With such a configuration, depending on the color of the movable body 32 in the movable body production, any character is positioned at the center in the chorus of the music before the chorus of the music of the live production executed as the look-ahead zone production. It is possible to suggest the possibility of being one of the two characters as to whether or not to do so, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, for example, the mode of the movable body production may be different depending on the music of the live production executed as the look-ahead zone production. For example, the combination of the LED emission colors of the two movable bodies 32 to be set is different depending on the music of the live production executed as the look-ahead zone production. In that case, the combination of the emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 to be a set is, for example, the combination of the emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 to be a set if the image color of the music A is "purple". If is set to "purple" and "purple" and the image colors of song B are "green" and "white", the combination of the LED emission colors of the two movable bodies 32 in the set is "green" and "white". The color combination is based on the image of each song. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest when a live production with a specific music having an image color is executed as a look-ahead zone production.

In that case, the movable body 32 moves to the front of the left display area where the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, so that the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is hidden behind the movable body 32 and is difficult or unrecognizable. Therefore, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 may be difficult or unrecognizable. In the example shown in FIG. 9-16 (A), a part of the character string "ZONE" of the character string "Live ZONE" is hidden by the movable body 32 and becomes difficult to recognize, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult to recognize. It has become. As described above, when a part or all of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult to recognize or cannot be recognized, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is notified that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. It becomes difficult or unrecognizable.

Therefore, in this example, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30. In the example shown in FIG. 9-16, by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the lower side to the upper side from the state shown in FIG. 9-16 (A), as shown in FIG. 9-16 (B). , The entire character string "Live ZONE" is moved to a position where it is not hidden by the movable body 32 and can be recognized, and it is notified that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is executing the look-ahead zone effect. It becomes recognizable.

As described above, in the example shown in FIGS. 9-16, the zone telop image 38SH30 notifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed can be displayed in the display area on the left side of the display area of the image display device 5. The movable body 32 can operate at least in front of the left display area where the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, and when the movable body 32 is in front of the left display area while the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed. Also, by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 has an operation cycle of the movable body 32 that repeats a specific operation and a cycle in which a specific part of the character information is displayed at a position hidden by the movable body 32 as the character information of the telop moves. Control may be performed to adjust at least one of the operating speed of the movable body 32 and the moving speed of the character information of the telop so as not to match. According to such control, it is possible to prevent only the same part of the character information from being hidden by the movable body 32 and becoming difficult to see or invisible.

(Example 2 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-17 shows another production operation example relating to the feature portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, the points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and the detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

In this example, by displaying a plurality of the same character information with "Live ZONE" on the zone telop image 38SH30, even if the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable from one character information, The content of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized from a plurality of the same character information.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-17 (A), the zone telop image 38SH30 displays two character information 38SH311 and character information 38SH312 with "Live ZONE", but the character information 38SH311 has the character string "Live". It is cut off because it does not fit in the display area of the image display device 5, and it is difficult to recognize the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the character information 38SH311. Further, in the character information 38SH312, a part of the character string "ZONE" is hidden in the movable body 32, and it is difficult to recognize the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the character information 38SH312. However, the recognizable character string "ZONE" of the character information 38SH311, the recognizable character string "Live" of the character information 38SH312, and some recognizable characters of the character string "ZONE" of the character information 38SH312. According to the above, it is possible to recognize that the character information "Live ZONE" is displayed on the zone telop image 38SH30, and notify that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is executing the look-ahead zone effect. It becomes possible to recognize that.

Further, also in this example, by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312 of the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized more easily. In the example shown in FIG. 9-17, the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are moved from the lower side to the upper side from the state shown in FIG. ), The recognizable range of the character string "ZONE" in the character information 38SH311 and the recognizable range of the character string "ZONE" in the character information 38SH312 are different. That is, by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312, the range of the recognizable character string in each character information changes, so that the character information does not move and the difficult-to-recognize or unrecognizable characters do not change. Compared with a certain case, it becomes possible to more easily recognize that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-17, the zone telop image 38SH30 notifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed can be displayed in the display area on the left side of the display area of the image display device 5. The movable body 32 can operate at least in front of the left display area where the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, and when the movable body 32 is in front of the left display area while the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed. Also, by displaying a plurality of the same character information on the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

(Example 3 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-18 shows another production operation example relating to the feature portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, the points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and the detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

The effect control CPU 120 can output the movable body-compatible voice corresponding to the operation of the movable body 32 from the speakers 8L and 8R during the execution of the movable body effect. For example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a sound that imitates the cheering of an audience such as "wa" as a movable body-compatible sound.

The effect control CPU 120 outputs the zone music, for example, on condition that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the movable body-compatible sound on condition that the movable body effect is being executed. Therefore, when the movable body effect is executed during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously outputs the zone music and the movable body corresponding sound. In that case, both the zone music and the movable body-compatible voice may be difficult or unrecognizable.

Further, as described above, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the movable body effect during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the movable body 32 is operated while the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, but the characters of the zone telop image 38SH30 are operated. The information 38SH 31 may be hidden behind the movable body 32 and become difficult or unrecognizable, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH 30 may be difficult or unrecognizable.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-18 (A), since the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is not hidden by the movable body 32, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is notified that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Is visually recognizable. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 makes it easier to aurally recognize the movable body-compatible voice by making the volume of the movable body-compatible voice louder than the volume of the zone music. Here, in order to make the volume of the movable body-compatible voice louder than the volume of the zone music, there is a method of lowering the volume of the zone music and increasing the volume of the movable body-compatible voice, and a method of lowering the volume of the zone music but the movable body-compatible voice. There is a method of not raising the volume of the music, and a method of raising the volume of the movable voice without lowering the volume of the zone music.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-18 (B), a part of the character string "ZONE" of the character string "Live ZONE" is hidden by the movable body 32 and becomes difficult to recognize, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is visually displayed. It is difficult to recognize. Therefore, in this example, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is executed as a look-ahead zone effect by making the zone music easier to recognize aurally by making the volume of the zone music louder than the volume of the movable body-compatible voice. Makes it recognizable that it is a notification that it is inside. Here, in order to make the volume of the zone music louder than the volume of the movable body-compatible voice, there is a method of lowering the volume of the movable body-compatible voice to increase the volume of the zone music, and a method of lowering the volume of the movable body-compatible voice, but the zone music. There is a method of not raising the volume of the zone music and a method of raising the volume of the zone music without lowering the volume of the movable voice.

The effect control CPU 120 can specify the position of the character information 38SH31 based on, for example, the effect control pattern and the effect time elapsed since the display of the zone telop image 38SH30 is started. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the movable body effect, the character information 38SH 31 is hidden in the movable body 32 based on the effect control pattern and the effect time elapsed since the display of the zone telop image 38SH 30 is started. Can be determined.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-18, the zone telop image 38SH30 notifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed can be displayed in the display area on the left side of the display area of the image display device 5. The movable body 32 can operate at least in front of the left display area where the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, and when the movable body 32 is in front of the left display area while the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed. However, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized by adjusting the volume of at least one of the volume of the zone music and the volume of the movable body compatible sound.

(Explanation 2 regarding the feature portion 38SH (39SH))
Further, the display means of the game machine having the feature portion 38SH (39SH) can display the corresponding display corresponding to the movement of the movable body. Then, even when the corresponding display is superimposed on the related display, the content of the related display can be recognized.

(Example 4 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-19 shows another example of the effect operation regarding the feature portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, the points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and the detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

The effect control CPU 120 can display a corresponding display corresponding to the operation of the movable body 32 on the image display device 52 during the execution of the movable body effect. In this example, when the movable body 32 imitating the stick light is in front of the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image 38SHE imitating the light of the stick light as the corresponding display of the movable body 32. Display around. At that time, the effect control CPU 120 moves the effect image 38SHE according to the operation of the movable body 32 so that the light can be seen around the movable body 32 imitating the stick light.

When the movable body 32 has an LED built-in and the LED is made to emit light, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect image 38SHE having the same color as the light emitting color of the LED of the movable body 32.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 extending in the vertical direction in the left area of the display area of the image display device 5, for example, on condition that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image 38SHE, for example, on condition that the movable body effect is being executed. Therefore, when the movable body effect is executed during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image 38SHE while the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed.

In that case, the movable body 32 moves to the front of the left display area where the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, so that the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed around the movable body 32. Hiding in 38SH, it may be difficult or unrecognizable, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 may be difficult or unrecognizable. In the example shown in FIG. 9-19 (A), a part of the character string "ZONE" in the character string "Live ZONE" is hidden behind the effect image 38SHE and becomes difficult to recognize, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult to recognize. It has become. As described above, when a part or all of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult to recognize or cannot be recognized, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is notified that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. It becomes difficult or unrecognizable.

Therefore, in this example, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30. In the example shown in FIG. 9-19, by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the lower side to the upper side from the state shown in FIG. 9-19 (A), as shown in FIG. 9-19 (B). , The entire character string "Live ZONE" is moved to a position where it is not hidden by the effect image 38SH and can be recognized, and it is notified that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is executing the look-ahead zone effect. It becomes recognizable.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-19, the effect image 38SHE corresponding to the operation of the movable body 32 can be displayed, and the zone telop image is also displayed when the effect image 38SHE is superimposed on the zone telop image 38SH30. By moving the character information 38SH31 of the 38SH30, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

(Example 5 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-20 shows another production operation example relating to the feature portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, the points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and the detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

In this example, by displaying a plurality of the same character information with "Live ZONE" on the zone telop image 38SH30, even if the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable from one character information, The content of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized from a plurality of the same character information.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-20 (A), the zone telop image 38SH30 displays two character information 38SH311 and character information 38SH312 with "Live ZONE", but the character information 38SH311 has the character string "Live". It is cut off because it does not fit in the display area of the image display device 5, and it is difficult to recognize the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the character information 38SH311. Further, in the character information 38SH312, a part of the character string "ZONE" is hidden in the effect image 38SHE, and it is difficult to recognize the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the character information 38SH312. However, the recognizable character string "ZONE" of the character information 38SH311, the recognizable character string "Live" of the character information 38SH312, and some recognizable characters of the character string "ZONE" of the character information 38SH312. According to the above, it is possible to recognize that the character information "Live ZONE" is displayed on the zone telop image 38SH30, and notify that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is executing the look-ahead zone effect. It becomes possible to recognize that.

Further, also in this example, by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312 of the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized more easily. In the example shown in FIG. 9-20, the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are moved from the lower side to the upper side from the state shown in FIG. ), The recognizable range of the character string "ZONE" in the character information 38SH311 and the recognizable range of the character string "ZONE" in the character information 38SH312 are different. That is, by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312, the range of the recognizable character string in each character information changes, so that the character information does not move and the difficult-to-recognize or unrecognizable characters do not change. Compared with a certain case, it becomes possible to more easily recognize that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-20, the effect image 38SHE corresponding to the operation of the movable body 32 can be displayed, and the zone telop image is also displayed when the effect image 38SHE is superimposed on the zone telop image 38SH30. By displaying a plurality of the same character information on the 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

(Example 6 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-21 shows another production operation example relating to the feature portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, the points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and the detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

As described above, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the zone music, for example, on condition that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the movable body-compatible sound on condition that the movable body effect is being executed. Therefore, when the movable body effect is executed during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously outputs the zone music and the movable body corresponding sound. In that case, both the zone music and the movable body-compatible voice may be difficult or unrecognizable.

Further, as described above, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the movable body effect during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the effect image 38SH30 is displayed while the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, but the characters of the zone telop image 38SH30 are displayed. The information 38SH 31 may be hidden behind the effect image 38SH and become difficult or unrecognizable, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH 30 may be difficult or unrecognizable.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-21 (A), since the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is not hidden by the effect image 38SH, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is notified that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Is visually recognizable. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 makes it easier to aurally recognize the movable body-compatible voice by making the volume of the movable body-compatible voice louder than the volume of the zone music. Here, in order to make the volume of the movable body-compatible voice louder than the volume of the zone music, there is a method of lowering the volume of the zone music and increasing the volume of the movable body-compatible voice, and a method of lowering the volume of the zone music but the movable body-compatible voice. There is a method of not raising the volume of the music, and a method of raising the volume of the movable voice without lowering the volume of the zone music.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-21 (B), a part of the character string "ZONE" of the character string "Live ZONE" is hidden behind the effect image 38SHE and becomes difficult to recognize, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is visually displayed. It is difficult to recognize. Therefore, in this example, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is executed as a look-ahead zone effect by making the zone music easier to recognize aurally by making the volume of the zone music louder than the volume of the movable body-compatible voice. Makes it recognizable that it is a notification that it is inside. Here, in order to make the volume of the zone music louder than the volume of the movable body-compatible voice, there is a method of lowering the volume of the movable body-compatible voice to increase the volume of the zone music, and a method of lowering the volume of the movable body-compatible voice, but the zone music. There is a method of not raising the volume of the zone music and a method of raising the volume of the zone music without lowering the volume of the movable voice.

The effect control CPU 120 can specify the position of the character information 38SH31 based on, for example, the effect control pattern and the effect time elapsed since the display of the zone telop image 38SH30 is started. Therefore, when the effect image 38SH is displayed, the effect control CPU 120 hides the character information 38SH 31 in the effect image 38SH based on the effect control pattern and the effect time elapsed since the display of the zone telop image 38SH30 is started. Can be determined.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-21, the effect image 38SHE corresponding to the operation of the movable body 32 can be displayed, and even when the effect image 38SHE is superimposed on the zone telop image 38SH30, the zone music By adjusting the volume of at least one of the volume and the volume of the movable body compatible sound, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

(Explanation 3 regarding the feature portion 38SH (39SH))
Further, the display means of the game machine having the feature portion 38SH (39SH) includes, as related displays, a first related effect that can be difficult to see due to the movement of the movable body and a second related effect that is not difficult to see due to the movement of the movable body. Can be displayed.

(Example 7 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-22 shows another production operation example relating to the feature portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, the points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and the detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

The effect control CPU 120 can display a first related effect that may be difficult to see due to the movement of the movable body and a second related effect that is not difficult to see due to the operation of the movable body as related displays related to the same state. For example, as shown in FIG. 9-22, the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30A, which may be difficult to see due to the operation of the movable body 32, as the first related display, and the movable body 32 as the second related display. The zone telop image 38SH30B that does not become difficult to see due to the operation of is displayed.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30A and the zone telop image 38SH30B, for example, on condition that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. In the example shown in FIG. 9-22 (A), both the zone telop image 38SH30A and the zone telop image 38SH30B are visible. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the content of the zone telop image is for notifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether to execute the movable body effect according to the jackpot expectation of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect. Therefore, when it is decided to execute the movable body effect, the effect control CPU 120 operates the movable body 32 while displaying the zone telop image 38SH30A and the zone telop image 38SH30B.

In that case, since the movable body 32 appears in front of the zone telop image 38SH30A displayed in the lower area in the display area of the image display device 5, the character information 38SH31A of the zone telop image 38SH30A is hidden by the movable body 32 and is difficult to recognize. Alternatively, it may become unrecognizable, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30A may become difficult to recognize or unrecognizable. In the example shown in FIG. 9-22 (B), a part of the character string "ZONE" of the character string "Live ZONE" is hidden by the movable body 32 and becomes difficult to recognize, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30A is difficult to recognize. It has become. As described above, when a part or all of the character information 38SH31A of the zone telop image 38SH30A is difficult to recognize or cannot be recognized, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30A is notified that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. It becomes difficult or unrecognizable. On the other hand, even in such a situation, since the movable body 32 does not overlap the zone telop image 38SH30B displayed in the upper area in the display area of the image display device 5, the contents of the zone telop image from the zone telop image 38SH30. Is recognizable to notify that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-22, it is possible to display the zone telop image 38SH30A which may be difficult to see due to the movement of the movable body 32 and the zone telop image 38SH30B which is not difficult to see due to the movement of the movable body 32. Even when the movable body 32 overlaps the zone telop image 38SH30A and is difficult or unrecognizable, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30B can be recognized because the movable body 32 does not overlap the zone telop image 38SH30B.

(Example 8 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-23 shows another example of the effect operation regarding the feature portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, the points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and the detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

The effect control CPU 120 can display a first related display that may be difficult to see due to the operation of the movable body 32 and a second related effect that is not difficult to see due to the operation of the movable body 32 as related displays related to different states. is there. For example, as shown in FIG. 9-23, the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30, which may be difficult to see due to the operation of the movable body 32, as the first related display, and the movable body 32 as the second related display. A pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 that does not become difficult to see due to the operation of is displayed.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30, for example, on condition that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50, for example, on condition that the pseudo-continuous effect is being executed. In the example shown in FIG. 9-23 (A), both the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 are visible. Therefore, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed, and the content of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 notifies the number of times of variable display restarted by the pseudo-continuous effect. It is recognizable.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether to execute the movable body effect according to the jackpot expectation of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect. Therefore, when it is decided to execute the movable body effect, the effect control CPU 120 may operate the movable body 32 during the display of the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50.

In that case, the movable body 32 appears in front of the zone telop image 38SH30 displayed in the right area of the display area of the image display device 5, so that the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is hidden behind the movable body 32 and recognized. It may be difficult or unrecognizable, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 may be difficult or unrecognizable. In the example shown in FIG. 9-23 (B), a part of the character string "ZONE" of the character string "Live ZONE" is hidden by the movable body 32 and becomes difficult to recognize, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult to recognize. It has become. As described above, when a part or all of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult to recognize or cannot be recognized, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is notified that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. It becomes difficult or unrecognizable. On the other hand, even in such a situation, since the movable body 32 does not overlap with the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 displayed in the upper area in the display area of the image display device 5, the content of the look-ahead telop image 38SH50 is pseudo-ream. It is possible to recognize that the number of variable displays resumed by the effect is notified.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-23, it is possible to display the zone telop image 38SH30 which may be difficult to see due to the movement of the movable body 32 and the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 which is not difficult to see due to the movement of the movable body 32. Even when the movable body 32 overlaps the zone telop image 38SH30 and is difficult or unrecognizable, the contents of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 can be recognized because the movable body 32 does not overlap the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50. is there.

(Example 9 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-24 shows another production operation example relating to the feature portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, the points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and the detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-24 (A), both the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 are visible. Therefore, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed, and the content of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 notifies the number of times of variable display restarted by the pseudo-continuous effect. It is recognizable.

As shown in the example shown in FIG. 9-24 (A), a zone telop image 38SH30 extending in the vertical direction is displayed in the right area of the display area of the image display device 5, and a pseudo-continuous telop extending in the horizontal direction is displayed in the lower area. When displaying the image 38SH50, when the movable body 32 appears, both the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 and the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 are hidden behind the movable body 32 and are difficult or unrecognizable. Therefore, the contents of both the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 may be difficult or unrecognizable.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-24 (B), a part of the character string "ZONE" of the character string "Live ZONE" is hidden by the movable body 32 and becomes difficult to recognize, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult to recognize. It has become. As described above, when a part or all of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult to recognize or cannot be recognized, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is notified that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. It becomes difficult or unrecognizable.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9-24 (B), the effect control CPU 120 hides the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 and hides the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 in response to the appearance of the movable body 32. In order to display the pseudo-continuous notification image 38SH70 that notifies the number of variable displays resumed by the pseudo-continuous production, the pseudo-continuous notification image 38SH70 has the same content as the hidden look-ahead telop image 38SH50. Can be recognized.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-24, the zone telop image 38SH30, which may be difficult to see due to the movement of the movable body 32, and the movable body 32 are hidden in response to the appearance, and as a result, the movement of the movable body 32 is performed. It is possible to display the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 that does not become difficult to see, and the pseudo-continuous notification image 38SH70 that informs the number of variable displays resumed by the pseudo-continuous production, which was the content of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50, is displayed. Therefore, the same content as the content of the hidden look-ahead telop image 38SH50 can be recognized.

(Explanation of Feature 38SH (39SH) 4)
Further, the display means of the gaming machine having the feature unit 38SH (39SH) can display the related display in different modes before and after the movable body moves to the operating position during the execution of the related display.

(Production operation example 10 relating to the feature portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-25 shows another production operation example relating to the feature portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 in the lower area of the display area of the image display device 5, provided that the pre-reading zone effect is being executed, for example. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether to execute the movable body effect according to the jackpot expectation of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect, and when executing the movable body effect, the zone telop. The movable body 32 is operated while the image 38SH30 is being displayed.

FIG. 9-25 (A) is a display example when the movable body effect is not started during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. If the movable body effect is not started during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30, but does not operate the movable body 32. In this way, when the movable body 32 does not operate when the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

FIG. 9-25 (B) is a display example when the movable body effect is started immediately after the situation shown in FIG. 9-25 (A). When executing the movable body effect, the effect control CPU 120 operates the movable body 32 in front of the zone telop image 38SH30 displayed in the lower area in the display area of the image display device 5. In this way, when the movable body 32 is operated in front of the zone telop image 38SH30, it becomes difficult or impossible to recognize the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30. Therefore, in response to operating the movable body 32 in front of the zone telop image 38SH 30, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the character information 38SH 31 hidden behind the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 so that it is difficult to see or cannot be seen. Display in a position that is not hidden. In the example shown in FIG. 9-25 (B), the zone telop image 38SH30 with the mini character image 38SH80 for notifying the character information 38SH31 of "Live ZONE" hidden behind the movable body 32 is displayed. The position for displaying the mini character image 38SH80 may be separated from the zone telop image 38SH30 as long as it is not hidden by the movable body 32.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-25, when the movable body 32 is operated in front of the zone telop image 38SH30, the character information 38SH31 with "Live ZONE" which is hidden behind the movable body 32 and becomes difficult to see is notified. By displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 with the mini character image 38SH80 attached, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized. (Production operation example 11 relating to the feature portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-26 (A) is a display example in the case where the movable body effect is not started during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. If the movable body effect is not started during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30A, but does not operate the movable body 32. In this way, when the movable body 32 does not operate when the zone telop image 38SH30A is displayed, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30A can be recognized.

FIG. 9-26 (B) is a display example when the movable body effect is started immediately after the situation shown in FIG. 9-25 (A). When executing the movable body effect, the effect control CPU 120 operates the movable body 32 in front of the zone telop image 38SH30A displayed in the lower area in the display area of the image display device 5. In this way, when the movable body 32 is operated in front of the zone telop image 38SH30A, it becomes difficult or impossible to recognize the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30A. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 displays a plurality of zone telop images in response to operating the movable body 32 in front of the zone telop image 38SH30A. In the example shown in FIG. 9-26 (B), in addition to the zone telop image 38SH30A on which the movable bodies 32 overlap, the zone telop image 38SH30B having the same contents is displayed.

As described above, in the example shown in FIGS. 9-26, when the movable body 32 is operated in front of the zone telop image 38SH30A, the zone telop image 38SH30B having the same contents as the zone telop image 38SH30A is newly displayed to form a zone. The content of the telop image becomes recognizable.

(Additional notes regarding the feature section 38SH (39SH))
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 38SH (39SH) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and includes display means (for example, an image display device 5 or the like). The display means displays a related display related to a predetermined state (for example, a jackpot telop image 38SH10 or the like that notifies that the jackpot during production is being executed) and a specific display (for example, a right-handed instruction image 38SH20 or the like). It is possible, and the content of the related display can be recognized even when the specific display is superimposed on the related display (for example, when the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 is superimposed on the telop image 38SH10, the telop is displayed. By moving the character information 38SH11 of the image 38SH10, the content of the telop image 38SH10 can be recognized, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more preferably.

(2) In the game machine of the above (1), the display means is a second display different from the related display as a specific display displayed superimposed on the first related display (for example, zone telop image 38SH30 or the like). A related display (for example, a point of interest telop image 38SH40, etc.) may be displayable.

According to such a configuration, the related display can be preferably displayed.

(3) In the game machine of the above (2), the display means can display the related display by moving the character display (for example, character information 38SH31, character information 38SH51, etc.), and in the first related display. The moving speed of the character display and the moving speed of the character display in the second related display may be different (for example, the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 and the moving speed of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH51. And so on).

According to such a configuration, the related display can be preferably displayed.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, the display means can display the related display in different modes before and after the specific effect is displayed during the display of the related display. (For example, when the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 is superimposed while the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is displayed, a balloon image showing the character information of "Live" that is hidden behind the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 and becomes difficult to see. Displaying the jackpot telop image 38SH10 in which the 38SH60 is attached to a position not hidden by the right-handed instruction image 38SH20, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(Explanation 1 regarding the feature portion 38SH (40SH))
Next, the feature portion 38SH (40SH) of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the feature unit 38SH (40SH) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and includes a first display means and a second display means, and the first display means and the second display means can be used. It is possible to display the related display related to the predetermined state across the screen.

FIG. 9-27 shows an example of the effect operation related to the feature portion 38SH (40SH).

(Example 1 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH (40SH))
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the example shown in FIG. 9-27 (A) includes an image display device 5 as a first display means and a sub-image display device 38SH5A as a second display means.

The sub-image display device 38SH5A is provided adjacent to the right side of the image display device 5, for example. The sub-image display device 38SH5A is composed of, for example, an LCD, an organic EL, or the like, and displays various effects images. The sub-image display device 38SH5A may be composed of a projector and a screen. The display control unit 123 supplies the sub-image display device 38SH5A with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, thereby displaying the effect image on the sub-image display device 38SH5A. ..

The effect control CPU 120 straddles the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, and extends in the left-right direction from the right end in the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A to the left end in the display area of the image display device 5 in the zone telop image 38SH30. Is displayed.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 so as to move from the right end to the left side in the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A. When the characters of the character information 38SH31 reach the left end of the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the characters are not displayed due to further movement. As a result of moving the character information 38SH31 from the right side to the left side by the sub-image display device 38SH5A in this way, when the character information 38SH31 is no longer displayed on the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the effect control CPU 120 is the sub-image display device. Character information that is no longer displayed on the 38SH5A The characters of the 38SH31 are displayed so as to be moved from the right end to the left side of the display area of the image display device 5. Then, when the characters of the character information 38SH31 reach the left end of the display area of the image display device 5, they are not displayed with further movement. As a result of moving the character information 38SH 31 from the right side to the left side on the image display device 5 in this way, when the character information 38SH 31 is no longer displayed on the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120 is displayed on the image display device 5. The characters of the character information 38SH31 that is no longer displayed are displayed again so as to move from the right end to the left side of the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A.

The sub-image display device 38SH5A does not have to be provided adjacent to the right side of the image display device 5 at all times. For example, the sub-image display device 38SH5A is provided at a position different from the right side of the image display device 5, and moves so as to line up on the right side of the image display device 5 in response to executing a predetermined effect such as a look-ahead zone effect. It may be a thing.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-27 (A), the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A are provided, and the look-ahead zone effect is produced across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. By displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 that notifies that the image is being executed, it is possible to perform suitable display by the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A.

(Example 2 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH (40SH))
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the example shown in FIG. 9-27 (B) includes an image display device 5 as a first display means and a dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B as a second display means.

The dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B is provided adjacent to the right side of the image display device 5, for example. The dot-matrix LED display device 38SH5B is a dot-matrix type display in which LEDs are arranged in a two-dimensional array. For example, the cathodes are connected in columns and the anodes are connected in rows. The effect control CPU 120 lights each LED individually by designating rows and columns to allow current to flow, and by designating columns and rows by a raster scan method, the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B. Display various production images. The display control unit 123 supplies the effect image to the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B by supplying a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. Display it.

The effect control CPU 120 controls the brightness of each dot by changing the number of pulses for each LED. Further, if an RGB color LED is used for the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B, a full color display can be realized. Further, if an OLED is used instead of the LED, dots smaller than the LED can be formed.

The effect control CPU 120 straddles the image display device 5 and the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B, and extends in the left-right direction from the right end in the display area of the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B to the left end in the display area of the image display device 5. The image 38SH30 is displayed.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 so as to move from the right end to the left side in the display area of the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B. When the characters of the character information 38SH31 reach the left end of the display area of the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B, the characters are not displayed due to further movement. As a result of moving the character information 38SH31 from the right side to the left side by the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B, when the character information 38SH31 is no longer displayed on the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B, the effect control CPU 120 uses the dot matrix. The characters of the character information 38SH31 that are no longer displayed on the LED display device 38SH5B are displayed so as to be moved from the right end to the left side of the display area of the image display device 5. Then, when the characters of the character information 38SH31 reach the left end of the display area of the image display device 5, they are not displayed with further movement. As a result of moving the character information 38SH 31 from the right side to the left side on the image display device 5 in this way, when the character information 38SH 31 is no longer displayed on the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120 is displayed on the image display device 5. The characters of the character information 38SH31 that is no longer displayed are displayed again so as to move from the right end to the left side of the display area of the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B.

The dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B does not have to be provided adjacent to the right side of the image display device 5 at all times. For example, the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B is provided at a position different from the right side of the image display device 5, and moves so as to line up on the right side of the image display device 5 in response to executing a predetermined effect such as a look-ahead zone effect. It may be something to do. As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-27 (B), the image display device 5 and the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B are provided, and the look-ahead zone straddles the image display device 5 and the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B. By displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 that notifies that the effect is being executed, suitable display can be performed by the image display device 5 and the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B.

(Production operation example 3 relating to the feature portion 38SH (40SH))
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the example shown in FIG. 9-27 (C) includes an image display device 5 as a first display means and a versa writer 38SH5C as a second display means.

The Versa Writer 38SH5C is a display device that utilizes the afterimage effect of the human eye. The versa writer 38SH5C utilizes the afterimage of the LED light generated by rotating the plate 38SH5C1 while blinking a plurality of LEDs arranged on the longitudinal side surface of the plate 38SH5C1 at a short cycle according to a specific pattern, and various effects are produced. Display the image.

Based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, the display control unit 123 supplies the versa writer 38SH5C with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed, thereby performing rotation control of the versa writer 38SH5C and LED lighting control. , The effect image is displayed on the Versa Writer 38SH5C. The Versa Writer 38SH5C has a display area in which various effect images can be displayed by the LED during the rotation operation. In this example, the plate body 38SH5C1 of the Versa Writer 38SH5C is provided so that the display area of the Versa Writer 38SH5C is arranged on the right side of the image display device 5.

The effect control CPU 120 straddles the image display device 5 and the versa writer 38SH5C, and displays a zone telop image 38SH30 extending in the left-right direction from the right end in the display area of the versa writer 38SH5C to the left end in the display area of the image display device 5.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 so as to move from the right end to the left side in the display area of the versa writer 38SH5C. When the characters of the character information 38SH31 reach the left end of the display area of the versa writer 38SH5C, the characters are not displayed due to further movement. As a result of moving the character information 38SH31 from the right side to the left side by the Versa Writer 38SH5C, when the character information 38SH31 is no longer displayed on the Versa Writer 38SH5C, the effect control CPU 120 does not display the character information on the Versa Writer 38SH5C. The characters of 38SH31 are displayed so as to be moved from the right end to the left side of the display area of the image display device 5. Then, when the characters of the character information 38SH31 reach the left end of the display area of the image display device 5, they are not displayed with further movement. As a result of moving the character information 38SH 31 from the right side to the left side on the image display device 5 in this way, when the character information 38SH 31 is no longer displayed on the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120 is displayed on the image display device 5. The characters of the character information 38SH31 that is no longer displayed are displayed again so as to move from the right end to the left side of the display area of the versa writer 38SH5C.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-27 (A), the image display device 5 and the Versa Writer 38SH5C are provided, and the look-ahead zone effect is being executed across the image display device 5 and the Versa Writer 38SH5C. By displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 to be notified, a suitable display can be performed by the image display device 5 and the versa writer 38SH5C.

(Explanation 2 regarding the feature portion 38SH (40SH))
Further, the gaming machine having the feature unit 38SH (40SH) can display characters as the related display, and when the related display is displayed across the first display means and the second display means, the first display means. It is possible to display characters larger than the size of the non-display area between the display area of the above and the display area of the second display means.

(Example 4 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH (40SH))
FIG. 9-28 is an enlarged view of a main part in which the portion where the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A are adjacent to each other is enlarged. In the image display device 5 of this example, a display area is formed inside the frame portion 38SH5F. Similarly, in the sub-image display device 38SH5A, a display area is formed inside the frame portion 38SH5AF.

When the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are the display area of the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. It will be displayed across the display area of. When displaying the characters of the character information 38SH31 in this way, when the display mode is such that a part of the characters is hidden in the portion corresponding to the frame portion 38SH5F and the frame portion 38SH5AF, the display area of the image display device 5 Characters displayed across the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A may be difficult or unrecognizable.

Here, the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 and the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5AF of the sub-image display device 38SH5A are known dimensions. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 has a length obtained by adding the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5F and the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5AF when displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 straddling the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. The character information 38SH31 having a font size longer in length L2 in the width direction of each character is displayed than in L1.

However, even if the length L2 in the width direction of each character is longer than the length L1 obtained by adding the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5F and the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5AF, as a result, the image display device Characters displayed across the display area of 5 and the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A may be difficult or unrecognizable. Therefore, at the design stage of the pachinko game machine 1, it is simulated whether humans can discriminate characters when the character information of a telop image such as the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. The font size of the character information may be determined by such a method. Further, even if the font size is the same, when the characters are displayed across the display area of the image display device 5 and the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A due to the shape of the characters, the visible characters and the difficult or recognized characters are recognized. Some characters are impossible. For example, even if the character "Z" is visible, the character "I" tends to be difficult or unrecognizable if the vertical line is hidden. Therefore, when displaying a character string in which characters that are difficult to recognize or easily unrecognizable are mixed as character information, it is sufficient to make the characters bold or italic so that the characters are not difficult to recognize or cannot be recognized.

For example, when the sub-image display device 38SH5A is moved to the front of the display area of the image display device 5 so that a part of the display area of the image display device 5 is hidden by the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the image display device 5 Since the frame portion 38SH5F of the sub-image display device 38SH5A is hidden by the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the character information 38SH31 of the font size in which the length L2 in the width direction of each character is longer than the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5AF of the sub-image display device 38SH5A. It may be shown.

Similarly, when the image display device 5 is moved to the front of the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A so that a part of the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A is hidden by the image display device 5, the sub-image display device 38SH5A Since the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 is hidden by the image display device 5, the character information 38SH31 of the font size in which the length L2 in the width direction of each character is longer than the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 is displayed. Just do it.

As described above, in the example shown in FIGS. 9-28, the character information 38SH31 can be displayed as the zone telop image 38SH30, and when the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. The length L2 in the width direction of each character is larger than the length L1 which is the sum of the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 and the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5AF of the sub-image display device 38SH5A. By displaying the character information 38SH31 having a long font size, the zone telop image 38SH30 can be preferably displayed.

(Explanation 3 regarding the feature portion 38SH (40SH))
Further, when the gaming machine having the feature unit 38SH (40SH) displays the related display across the first display means and the second display means, the content of the related display can be recognized only by one of the display means. It can be displayed.

(Example 5 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH (40SH))
In the example shown in FIG. 9-29 (A), when the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 51, all the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are images. Since it is displayed in the display area of the display device 5, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized only by the image display device 5.

(Example 6 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH (40SH))
In the example shown in FIG. 9-29 (B), when the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 51, all the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are subordinate. Since it is displayed in the display area of the image display device 38SH5A, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized only by the sub-image display device 38SH5A.

Here, the width dimension of the display area of the image display device 5 and the width dimension of the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A are known dimensions. Therefore, at the design stage of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the font size capable of displaying all the characters of the character information of the telop image such as the zone telop image 38SH30 in the image display device 5 display area, or the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A. It suffices to determine the font size that can be displayed in.

As described above, in the example shown in FIGS. 9-29, when the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, all the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are displayed. It is preferable to display the image in the display area of the image display device 5 or to display all the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 in the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A. The zone telop image 38SH30 can be displayed on the screen. For example, even if the characters displayed across the display area of the image display device 5 and the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A are difficult to recognize or cannot be recognized, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be displayed. It becomes recognizable.

(Explanation 4 regarding the feature portion 38SH (40SH))
In addition, the gaming machine having the feature unit 38SH (40SH) has, as related displays, a first related display capable of displaying characters across the first display means and the second display means, and a first display means and a second display. It is possible to display a second related display that can display characters without straddling means, and the characters displayed in the first related display and the characters displayed in the second related display are the characters. The size is different.

(Example 7 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH (40SH))
In the example shown in FIG. 9-30 (A), the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 extending to the left and right so that the characters straddle the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 extending vertically on the image display device 5. Therefore, the characters of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 of this example are not displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A.

Here, when displaying a plurality of telop images such as the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50, it is easier to recognize the content of each telop image if the size of the characters in each telop image is different.

On the other hand, as described above, when the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 and the frame of the sub-image display device 38SH5A. The zone telop image 38SH30 is preferably displayed by displaying the character information 38SH31 of the font size in which the length L2 in the width direction of each character is longer than the length L1 which is the sum of the width dimensions of the part 38SH5AF. be able to.

For this reason, the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A tends to be large. Therefore, in making the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 different from the character size of the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50, the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is larger than the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30. Character information of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 If the character size of the 38SH51 is increased, the visibility is improved simply because the characters are large, but the display area for displaying the effect image of the look-ahead zone effect is narrowed. Or, it looks awkward as a whole.

Therefore, when displaying such a zone telop image 38SH30 and a pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50, the effect control CPU 120 makes the characters smaller than the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30. By displaying the character information 38SH51 of the telop image 38SH50, in other words, by displaying the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 so that the characters are larger than the size of the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50. , It is possible to secure a sufficient display area for displaying the effect image of the look-ahead zone effect, and to prevent the appearance from being unpleasant as a whole.

(Example 8 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH (40SH))
In the example shown in FIG. 9-30 (B), the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 extending to the left and right so that the characters straddle the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 extending vertically on the sub-image display device 38SH5A. Therefore, the characters of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 of this example are not displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A.

Also in the case of this example, when displaying such a zone telop image 38SH30 and a pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50, the effect control CPU 120 has a character smaller than the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30. In other words, by displaying the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50, in other words, the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is larger than the size of the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50. By displaying, it is possible to secure a sufficient display area for displaying the effect image of the look-ahead zone effect and to prevent the appearance from being unpleasant as a whole.

As shown in FIGS. 9-30 (A) and 9-30 (B), the zone telop image 38SH30 extending to the left and right is displayed so that the characters straddle the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, and the image display device 5 Alternatively, when displaying the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 extending vertically on the sub-image display device 38SH5A, if a sufficient display area for displaying the effect image of the look-ahead zone effect can be secured, or the appearance is awkward as a whole. If this is not the case, the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 may be displayed so that the characters are larger than the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-30, the zone telop image 38SH30 capable of displaying the character information 38SH31 straddling the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, and the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. It is possible to display the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 that can display the character information 38SH51 without straddling the above, and the characters of the character information 38SH31 displayed in the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 are displayed. Since the size of the character is different from that of the character information 38SH51, the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 can be preferably displayed.

Regarding the telop image in which characters do not straddle the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 and the width of the frame portion 38SH5AF of the sub-image display device 38SH5A. Character information of a font size in which the length in the width direction of each character is shorter than the total length of the dimensions may be displayed.

(Example 9 of production operation related to the feature portion 38SH (40SH))
As shown in FIG. 9-31, the gaming machine having the feature portion 38SH (40SH) can also be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A are vertically adjacent to each other. .. That is, the effect control CPU 120 can display, for example, a zone telop image 38SH30 that notifies that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed, straddling the vertically arranged image display devices 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. ..

In such an embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines the height dimension of the lower frame of the image display device 5 and the height dimension of the frame below the image display device 5 when displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 straddling the image display device 5 and the sub image display device 38SH5A. The character information 38SH31 of the font size may be displayed in which the length in the height direction of each character is longer than the total length of the height dimension of the upper frame of the sub-image display device 38SH5D.

Regarding the telop image 38SH50 in which characters do not straddle the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5D, the height dimension of the lower frame of the image display device 5 and the upper frame of the sub-image display device 38SH5D The character information 38SH51 of the font size in which the length in the height direction of each character is shorter than the length obtained by adding the height dimensions of the characters may be displayed.

(Additional notes regarding the feature section 38SH (40SH))
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 38SH (40SH) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and is a first display means (for example, an image display device 5 or the like). A second display means (for example, a sub-image display device 38SH5A or the like) is provided, and a related display related to a predetermined state can be displayed across the first display means and the second display means (for example, an image). A zone telop image 38SH30 for notifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed is displayed across the display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A).

According to such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more preferably.

(2) In the game machine of the above (1), characters (for example, character information 38SH31, etc.) can be displayed as related displays (for example, zone telop image 38SH30, etc.), and the first display means and the second display When displaying the related display across the means, it is possible to display characters larger than the size of the non-display area between the display area of the first display means and the display area of the second display means (for example,). , The length in the width direction of each character is longer than the sum of the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 and the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5AF of the sub-image display device 38SH5A. Displaying character information 38SH31, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the related display can be preferably displayed.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), when displaying a related display (for example, zone telop image 38SH30 or the like) straddling the first display means and the second display means, one of them is displayed. The contents of the related display may be recognizable only by the display means (for example, all the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 may be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 or may be displayed. , Character information of zone telop image 38SH30 All characters of 38SH31 are displayed in the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the related display can be preferably displayed.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, characters (for example, character information 38SH31, etc.) can be displayed as related displays across the first display means and the second display means. First related display (for example, zone telop image 38SH30, etc.) and second related display capable of displaying characters (for example, character information 38SH51, etc.) without straddling the first display means and the second display means. (For example, pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50, etc.) can be displayed, and the size of the characters differs between the characters displayed in the first related display and the characters displayed in the second related display. (For example, the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 is displayed so that the characters are smaller than the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30).

According to such a configuration, the related display can be preferably displayed.

(Explanation 1 regarding the feature portion 38SH (41SH) and the feature portion 38SH (42SH))
Next, the feature portion 38SH (41SH) and the feature portion 38SH (42SH) of the present embodiment will be described.

A gaming machine having a feature unit 38SH (41SH) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is specified to execute a specific effect that gives a common change to a display means and a plurality of displays displayed on the display means. It is possible to display the related display related to the predetermined state by providing the effect means, and as the related display, it is possible to display the first related display that is changed by the specific effect and the second related display that is not changed by the specific effect. Is.

Further, in the gaming machine having the feature unit 38SH (41SH), the first related display is the related display related to the effect state, and the second related display is the related display related to the game state.

Further, in the gaming machine having the feature portion 38SH (41SH), the first related display is displayed in a mode accompanied by an operation, and is displayed in a mode accompanied by an operation even when the specific effect is changed due to execution. ..

On the other hand, the gaming machine having the feature portion 38SH (42SH) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and executes a specific effect that gives a common change to the display means and a plurality of displays displayed on the display means. The display means can display the related display related to the predetermined state in a mode accompanied by an operation, and the related display operates even when the specific effect is changed due to the execution of the specific effect. It can be displayed in the accompanying manner.

Further, in the gaming machine having the feature unit 38SH (42SH), as the related display, it is possible to display a first related display that is changed by the specific effect and a second related display that is not changed by the specific effect.

Further, in the gaming machine having the feature unit 38SH (42SH), the first related display is the related display related to the effect state, and the second related display is the related display related to the game state.

(Example 1 of production operation relating to the feature portion 38SH (41SH) and the feature portion 38SH (42SH))
FIG. 9-32 shows an example of the effect operation related to the feature unit 38SH (41SH) and the feature unit 38SH (42SH). In this example, as a specific effect that gives a common change to a plurality of displays displayed on the display means, a reduction effect that reduces the plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction rate will be described as an example. Further, in this example, a jackpot telop image for notifying that the jackpot during the jackpot production is being executed will be described as an example of the display that receives the change due to the specific effect and is the first related display related to the effect state. Further, in this example, an error telop image for notifying an error will be described as an example of a display that is not changed by a specific effect and is a second related display related to a gaming state.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute a reduction effect that reduces a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction rate.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can display an error telop image for notifying an error. In the example shown in FIGS. 9-32, an example of displaying an error telop image 38SH90 that notifies an abnormality that the lower plate is full by the character information 39SH91 "Pull out the ball" will be described.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the jackpot telop image 38SH10, for example, on condition that the jackpot effect is being executed. Further, for example, when it is detected that the lower plate is full, the effect control CPU 120 displays the error telop image 38SH90. Therefore, when it is detected that the lower plate is full in the jackpot game state, the effect control CPU 120 has the jackpot telop image 38SH10 and the error telop image 38SH90 as shown in FIG. 9-32 (A). Will be displayed at the same time.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the reduction effect on condition that the execution timing of the reduction effect is reached, and reduces the plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction rate. Therefore, when the execution timing of the reduction effect is reached in the jackpot game state, the effect control CPU 120 may display, for example, a character image or a display indicating the number of rounds in the jackpot game state, as shown in FIG. 9-32 (B). , The multiple displays displayed during the jackpot production are reduced at a common reduction rate. Then, by executing the reduction effect, a black display area outer region 38SHBK is formed around the changed display. By executing such a reduction effect, the interest of the effect can be improved.

At that time, as shown in FIG. 9-32 (B), the effect control CPU 120 also displays the jackpot telop image 38SH10 at a common reduction ratio. That is, the jackpot telop image 38SH10 related to the effect state of the effect during the jackpot undergoes a change due to the reduction effect.

Here, if the situation where the lower plate is full continues to be left unattended, the error telop image 38SH90 will continue to be displayed and the warning sound will continue to sound until the situation is resolved, which will be a nuisance to the surrounding players. It ends up.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9-32 (B), the effect control CPU 120 does not reduce the error telop image 38SH90 even when the reduction effect is executed. That is, the error telop image 38SH90 related to the game state of error is not changed by the reduction effect.

As described above, in the example shown in FIGS. 9-32, it is possible to execute a reduction effect of reducing a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction rate, and the jackpot telop image 38SH10 that is changed by the reduction effect. Since it is possible to display the error telop image 38SH90 that is not changed by the reduction effect, the telop image 38SH10 can improve the interest of the effect by receiving the change due to the reduction effect, while the error telop image 38SH90 is reduced. By not receiving changes due to the production, it is possible to properly notify that the lower plate is full.

In the example shown in FIGS. 9-32, a jackpot telop image is used as a display that receives a change due to a specific effect and notifies that the jackpot middle effect is being executed as the first related display related to the effect state. As explained for, a telop containing text information displayed for the purpose of notifying the player, such as a jackpot telop image, is a display that is not changed by a specific effect and is related to the game state. It may be displayed as a second related display.

On the other hand, a telop containing character information related to an effect that is not intended to notify the player of something, such as a telop containing character information indicating the lyrics of a musical piece, is a display that is subject to change due to a specific effect. Therefore, it is a telop that can be displayed as a first related display related to the effect state, but is a display that is not changed by the specific effect and cannot be displayed as a second related display related to the game state.

Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 30-32, an error telop image that notifies an abnormality that the lower plate is full as a second related display related to the game state, which is a display that is not changed by the specific effect. As an example, so-called controller connection error, vibration motor error, magnet error, switch error, illegal winning error, payout error, main control board communication error, sub board mismatch error, ball burnout error, card unit error A telop image that notifies various errors such as, is also a display that is not changed by a specific effect, and can be displayed as a second related display related to the gaming state.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 is, for example, a telop that notifies the game state such as a telop that notifies that the state is controlled to a probability change state or a time saving state, and a telop that is displayed together with an effect having a high expectation of a big hit. A telop that is executed together with an important effect can also be displayed as a telop that is not changed by a specific effect.

(Example 2 of production operation relating to the feature portion 38SH (41SH) and the feature portion 38SH (42SH))
FIG. 9-33 shows other production operation examples relating to the feature unit 38SH (41SH) and the feature unit 38SH (42SH). In this example, as a specific effect that gives a common change to a plurality of displays displayed on the display means, an enlargement effect that enlarges a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common enlargement ratio will be described as an example.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute an enlargement effect that enlarges a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common enlargement ratio.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the jackpot telop image 38SH10, for example, on condition that the jackpot effect is being executed. Further, for example, when it is detected that the lower plate is full, the effect control CPU 120 displays the error telop image 38SH90. Therefore, when it is detected that the lower plate is full in the jackpot game state, the effect control CPU 120 has the jackpot telop image 38SH10 and the error telop image 38SH90 as shown in FIG. 9-33 (A). Will be displayed at the same time.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the enlargement effect on condition that the execution timing of the enlargement effect is reached, and enlarges a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common enlargement ratio. Therefore, when the execution timing of the enlarged effect is reached in the jackpot game state, the effect control CPU 120 may display, for example, a character image or a display indicating the number of rounds in the jackpot game state, as shown in FIG. 9-33 (B). , Enlarge multiple displays displayed during the jackpot production at a common magnification. Then, when the enlargement effect is executed, the plurality of displays changed by the enlargement effect do not fit in the display area of the image display device 5. By executing such an enlarged production, it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

At that time, as shown in FIG. 9-33 (B), the effect control CPU 120 also displays the jackpot telop image 38SH10 at a common enlargement ratio. That is, the jackpot telop image 38SH10 related to the effect state of the jackpot medium effect is subject to change due to the enlarged effect.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-33 (B), the effect control CPU 120 does not enlarge the error telop image 38SH90 even when the enlargement effect is executed. That is, the error telop image 38SH90 related to the game state of error is not changed by the enlargement effect.

As described above, in the example shown in FIGS. 9-33, it is possible to execute an enlargement effect for enlarging a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common enlargement ratio, and the jackpot telop image 38SH10 that is changed by the enlargement effect. Since it is possible to display the error telop image 38SH90 that is not changed by the enlargement effect, the telop image 38SH10 can improve the interest of the effect by receiving the change due to the enlargement effect, while the error telop image 38SH90 is enlarged. By not receiving changes due to the production, it is possible to properly notify that the lower plate is full.

(Example 3 of production operation relating to the feature portion 38SH (41SH) and the feature portion 38SH (42SH))
FIG. 9-32 shows an example of the effect operation related to the feature unit 38SH (41SH) and the feature unit 38SH (42SH). In this example, as a specific effect that gives a common change to a plurality of displays displayed on the display means, an image blur effect that vibrates a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 together will be described as an example.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute an image blur effect that collectively vibrates a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the jackpot telop image 38SH10, for example, on condition that the jackpot effect is being executed. Further, for example, when it is detected that the lower plate is full, the effect control CPU 120 displays the error telop image 38SH90. Therefore, when it is detected that the lower plate is full in the jackpot game state, the effect control CPU 120 has the jackpot telop image 38SH10 and the error telop image 38SH90 as shown in FIG. 9-34 (A). Will be displayed at the same time.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the image blur effect on condition that the execution timing of the image blur effect is reached, and vibrates the plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 together. Therefore, when the execution timing of the image blur effect is reached in the jackpot game state, the effect control CPU 120 displays, for example, a character image or the number of rounds in the jackpot game state, as shown in FIG. 9-34 (B). Such as, multiple displays displayed during the jackpot production are vibrated together. Then, by executing the image blur effect, a black display area outer region 38SHBK is formed around the changed display. By executing such an image blur effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect.

At that time, as shown in FIG. 9-34 (B), the effect control CPU 120 also vibrates the jackpot telop image 38SH10 together with other displays. That is, the jackpot telop image 38SH10 related to the effect state of the jackpot medium effect is subject to a change due to the image blur effect.

Here, if the situation where the lower plate is full continues to be left unattended, the error telop image 38SH90 will continue to be displayed and the warning sound will continue to sound until the situation is resolved, which will be a nuisance to the surrounding players. It ends up.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9-34 (B), the effect control CPU 120 does not vibrate the error telop image 38SH90 even when the image blur effect is executed. That is, the error telop image 38SH90 related to the game state of error is not changed by the image blur effect.

As described above, in the example shown in FIGS. 9-34, it is possible to execute the image blur effect that vibrates the plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at once, and the jackpot telop image 38SH10 that is changed by the image blur effect. Since the error telop image 38SH90 that is not changed by the image blur effect can be displayed, the telop image 38SH10 can improve the effect of the effect by receiving the change due to the image blur effect, while the error telop image 38SH90 can be displayed. It is possible to properly notify that the lower plate is full by not receiving the change due to the image blur effect.

(Example 4 of production operation relating to the feature portion 38SH (41SH) and the feature portion 38SH (42SH))

As described above, as shown in FIGS. 9-35, the effect control CPU 120 vibrates the jackpot telop image 38SH10 together with other displays when the image blur effect is executed.

Here, as described above, the effect control CPU 120 can display the jackpot telop image 38SH10 notifying that the jackpot during effect is being executed in such a manner that the character information 38SH11 moves. In the effect control CPU 120 of this example, as shown in FIG. 9-35 (B) showing the state immediately after the state shown in FIG. 9-35 (A), when the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is changed by the image blur effect. Also, the character information 38SH11 of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is moved.

As described above, in the example shown in FIGS. 9-35, the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is displayed in a mode in which the character information 38SH11 moves, and the character information 38SH11 moves even when the character information 38SH11 changes due to the execution of the image blur effect. By displaying in a mode, it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect when the image blur effect is executed.

(Explanation 2 regarding the feature portion 38SH (41SH) and the feature portion 38SH (42SH))
Further, in the gaming machine having the feature unit 38SH (41SH) or the feature unit 38SH (42SH), an area outside the display area appears according to the execution of the specific effect, and the second related display straddles the area outside the display area. The content is recognizable even when it is displayed across an area outside the display area.

(Example 5 of production operation relating to the feature portion 38SH (41SH) and the feature portion 38SH (42SH))
FIG. 9-36 shows a state in which the image blur effect is executed. In the example shown in FIGS. 9-36, an error telop image 39SH90 in which the black character information 38SH91, which is mostly black, is displayed in front of the translucent strip-shaped background image will be described as an example.

As described above, the error telop image 38SH90 is not changed by the image blur effect. Therefore, for example, when the error telop image 38SH90 extending from the left end to the right end in the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed, the image blur effect is executed, so that the error telop image 38SH90 is the black display area outside the display area. It will be displayed across 38SHBK.

In that case, as shown in FIG. 9-36 (A), when the character information 38SH91 of the error telop image 38SH90 is displayed in the display area corresponding to the area outside the display area 38SHBK, it can be seen through the translucent background image. Assimilated into the black display area outside area 38SHBK, the black character information 38SH91 is difficult to see, and the content of the error telop image 38SH90 becomes difficult to recognize.

Therefore, in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-36 (B), the character information 38SH91 of the error telop image 38SH90 is moved, and all the characters of the character information 38SH91 are displayed in the display changed by the image blur effect. By doing so, the content of the error telop image 38SH90 can be recognized.

It should be noted that all the characters of the character information 38SH91 do not have to be displayed at the same time in the display changed by the image blur effect. For example, if the character information 38SH91 of the error telop image 38SH90 is moved so that the characters of the character information 38SH91 are sequentially displayed in the display changed by the image blur effect, and as a result, all the characters can be visually recognized in order, the character information. Even when all the characters of the 38SH91 cannot be displayed at the same time in the display changed by the image blur effect, the contents of the error telop image 38SH90 can be recognized.

(Example 6 of production operation relating to the feature portion 38SH (41SH) and the feature portion 38SH (42SH))
FIG. 9-37 shows a state in which the image blur effect is executed. In the example shown in FIGS. 9-37, an error telop image 39SH90 in which the outline character information 38SH91, which is mostly white, is displayed on the front surface of the translucent strip-shaped background image will be described as an example.

In the case of this example, as shown in FIGS. 9-37 (A) and 9-37 (B), even if the character information 38SH91 of the error telop image 38SH90 is displayed in the display area corresponding to the area outside the display area 38SHBK, it is translucent. Since it is not assimilated into the black display area outside area 38SHBK that can be seen through the background image, the outline character information 38SH91 can be visually recognized, and the content of the error telop image 38SH90 can be recognized.

As described above, in the examples shown in FIGS. 9-36 and 9-37, the area outside the display area 38SHBK appears in response to the execution of the image blur effect, and the error telop image 38SH90 straddles the area 38SHBK outside the display area. The error telop image 38SH90 can be preferably displayed because the content is recognizable even when the image is displayed over the area 38SHBK outside the display area.

(Additional notes regarding the feature section 38SH (41SH))
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 38SH (41SH) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and includes a display means (for example, an image display device 5 or the like) and the above. Specific effect means for executing a specific effect that gives a common change to a plurality of displays displayed on the display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 reduces a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction ratio. The display means includes a related display related to a predetermined state (for example, a jackpot telop image 38SH10 for notifying that the jackpot medium effect is being executed, and a lower plate). It is possible to display an error telop image 38SH90 or the like that notifies an abnormality that the tank is full, and as a related display, a first related display that is changed by the specific effect (for example, a jackpot telop image that is changed by a reduced effect). 38SH10, etc.) and a second related display that is not changed by the specific effect (for example, an error telop image 38SH90, etc. that is not changed by the reduction effect) can be displayed.

According to such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more preferably.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above, the first related display is a related display related to the effect state (for example, the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is a telop image for notifying the effect during the jackpot, etc.). 2 The related display may be a related display related to the gaming state (for example, the error telop image 38SH90 is a telop image that notifies an abnormality that the lower plate is full).

According to such a configuration, the related display can be preferably displayed.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above, the first related display is displayed in a mode accompanied by an operation (for example, the jackpot telop image 38SH11 is displayed in a mode in which the character information 38SH11 moves, etc. ), It may be displayed in a mode accompanied by an operation even when the specific effect is changed due to the execution of the specific effect (for example, a mode in which the character information 38SH11 moves even when the change is caused by the execution of the image blur effect). It should be displayed with, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, an area outside the display area (for example, an area outside the display area 38SHBK) is executed in response to the execution of the specific effect (for example, an image blur effect). Etc.), and the second related display can be displayed across the area outside the display area, and the content may be recognizable even when the display is displayed across the area outside the display area (for example). , The error telop image 38SH90 can be displayed across the display area outside area 38SHBK, and the content can be displayed so as to be recognizable even when the error telop image 38SH90 is displayed over the display area outside area 38SHBK).

According to such a configuration, the related display can be preferably displayed.

(Additional notes regarding the feature section 38SH (42SH))
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 38SH (42SH) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and includes a display means (for example, an image display device 5 or the like) and the above. Specific effect means for executing a specific effect that gives a common change to a plurality of displays displayed on the display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 reduces a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction ratio. The display means can display the related display related to the predetermined state in a mode accompanied by an operation (for example, the big hit medium effect is being executed). The jackpot telop image 38SH10 for notifying the above is displayed in a mode in which the character information 38SH11 moves, etc.), and the related display can be displayed in a mode accompanied by an operation even when the specific effect is changed. (For example, the character information 38SH11 is displayed in a moving manner even when the image blur effect is changed due to execution).

According to such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more preferably.

(2) In the game machine of the above (1), as the related display, the first related display (for example, the jackpot telop image 38SH10 that receives the change due to the reduced effect) and the change due to the specific effect are displayed. It may be possible to display a second related display that is not received (for example, an error telop image 38SH90 that is not changed by the reduction effect).

According to such a configuration, the related display can be preferably displayed.

(3) In the game machine of (2) above, the first related display is a related display related to the effect state (for example, the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is a telop image for notifying the effect during the jackpot, etc.). 2 The related display may be a related display related to the gaming state (for example, the error telop image 38SH90 is a telop image that notifies an abnormality that the lower plate is full).

According to such a configuration, the related display can be preferably displayed.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, an area outside the display area appears in response to the execution of the specific effect, and the second related display straddles the area outside the display area. The content may be recognizable even when it is displayed over an area outside the display area.

According to such a configuration, the related display can be preferably displayed.

(Explanation 1 regarding feature 38SH (63IW))
Next, the feature portion 38SH (63IW) of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the feature unit 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine that plays a game, and includes a display means capable of displaying a related display relating to a predetermined state, and the display means is a relation formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions. The display can be displayed.

(Explanation 2 regarding the feature portion 38SH (63IW))
Further, the gaming machine having the feature portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine that plays a game, and includes a display means capable of displaying a related display relating to a predetermined state, and the display means displays the related display formed in a curved shape. It can be displayed.

(Example 1 of production operation related to the feature unit 38SH (63IW))
Next, a display mode when displaying a related display relating to a predetermined state will be described. FIG. 9-38 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a right-handed instruction image. In FIGS. 9-38, the modes of the display screen transition in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

In this embodiment, in the high base state (that is, the probabilistic change state or the time saving state), as a related display, an operation instruction effect of displaying a right-handed instruction image instructing right-handed on the image display device 5 is performed (for example,). , Corresponds to the processing of steps S673 and S676).

In the example shown in FIGS. 9-38, the image display device 5 displays a right-handed instruction image 38SH200a composed of a curved region. In this embodiment, when the right-handed operation is performed, the game ball launched from the ball-launching device moves in an arc along the ball-striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7. After that, it descends to the area on the right side of the game area 7. That is, the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a composed of the curved region has a shape similar to the trajectory of the game ball when the right-handed operation is performed. Further, the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a is configured to include the character string “→ right-handed →” in the curved region. With such an aspect, the player can intuitively recognize the instruction content and can effectively instruct right-handed strike.

As shown in FIGS. 9-38 (1) to (4), in the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a, the character string "→ right-handed →" moves from the left end to the right end in the curved region. It is displayed in such an manner. With such an aspect, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the instruction content, and it is possible to instruct the right-handed strike more effectively.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 9-38 (5) to (6), the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a is erased by reaching the right end of the curved region. Is displayed in such a manner that a part of "" is displayed again from the left end portion.

Regarding the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a, not limited to the mode shown in FIGS. 9-38, for example, a plurality of character strings “→ right-handed →” move from the left end to the right end in the curved region. It may be displayed in such an manner. Further, the character string is not limited to the mode of moving at a constant speed, and may be a character string whose moving speed changes or stops in the middle. Specifically, in the region from the left end to the center of the curved region, even if the moving speed of the character string is faster than the region from the center to the right end. Good. Further, when the character string is displayed from the left end portion, the stop display is displayed for a predetermined period, and then the stop display is displayed for a predetermined period even after moving to the right end portion. Further, the movement speed may change a plurality of times (for example, high speed → low speed → high speed, high speed → medium speed → low speed, etc.), or the movement speed changes and the stop display is displayed at a predetermined position. It may be.

FIG. 9-39 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a left-handed instruction image. In FIGS. 9-39, the modes of the display screen transition in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

In this embodiment, when the high base state (that is, the probabilistic change state or the time saving state) is changed to the low base state (that is, the normal state), the image display device 5 displays a left-handed instruction image that instructs left-handed as a related display. The operation instruction effect to be displayed in is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) (for example, it corresponds to the process of step S671).

In the example shown in FIGS. 9-39, the left-handed instruction image 38SH200b composed of a curved region is displayed on the image display device 5. Further, the left-handed instruction image 38SH200b is configured by including the character string "← left-handed ←" in the curved region.

As described above, the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a has a shape similar to the trajectory of the game ball when the right-handed operation is performed, and the character string "→ right-handed →" is displayed in the curved region. It is displayed in such a manner that it moves from the left end to the right end. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 9-39 (1) to (4), the left-handed instruction image 38SH200b instructing to return from right-handed to left-handed has the same shape as the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a. However, in the curved area, the character string "← left-handed ←" is displayed in such a manner that it moves from the right end to the left end. That is, the shape of the left-handed instruction image 38SH200b and the display mode of the character string indicate how to change the trajectory of the game ball at the time of right-handed hitting. With such a mode, the player can easily recognize the instruction content and can more effectively instruct the left-handed strike.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 9-39 (5) to (6), the left-handed instruction image 38SH200b is the character string "← left-handed ←" erased by reaching the left end of the curved region. Is displayed in such a manner that a part of "" is displayed again from the right end.

The right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the left-handed instruction image 38SH200b shown in FIGS. 9-38 and 9-39 are, for example, display positions of character strings (“→ right-handed →” or “← left-handed ←”) in the area. Consists of multiple images with different values. By reproducing the moving image data, the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the left-handed instruction image 38SH200b as shown in FIGS. 9-38 and 9-39 may be realized.

As shown in FIGS. 9-38 and 9-39, the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the left-handed instruction image 38SH200b are formed into a uniform rectangular shape by being able to be displayed in a curved shape. These images can be displayed more effectively than when they can be displayed only in the above-mentioned mode, and the effect of effect can be enhanced.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-38 and 9-39, the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the left-handed instruction image 38SH200b can be displayed by moving the character string within a predetermined area. The image can be displayed effectively, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-38 and 9-39, the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the left-handed instruction image 38SH200b are erased in a mode in which all of the character strings can be recognized (for example, when the left end is reached). By displaying the character string (a part of the character string is displayed again from the right end portion), these images can be effectively displayed, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-38 and 9-39, the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the left-handed instruction image 38SH200b can be displayed in an manner according to the game state (for example, a high base state (that is, that is). When right-handed is enabled), the character string "→ right-handed →" is displayed by moving from the left end to the right end in the area, and when the base state is low (that is, left-handed is enabled), it is displayed. By displaying the character string "← left-handed ←" in a manner of moving from the right end to the left end in the area), these images can be effectively displayed, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

FIG. 9-40 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of an effect commentary image relating to the development effect. In FIGS. 9-40, the modes of the display screen transition in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

In this embodiment, it is possible to perform a development effect that suggests that the reach will be more reliable during the reach. FIG. 9-40 shows a development effect in which the character challenges the passage of the minefield, and if it can pass through, it develops into a more reliable reach, and if it cannot pass through, the detachment is confirmed.

When the development effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 9-40 (1) and 9-40, the land mines 38SH201a to 38SH201c are displayed on the image display device 5, and the development effect is explained as a related display. The production commentary image 38SH200c of is displayed. The production commentary image 38SH200c is configured by an aspect including a zigzag-shaped arrow-shaped region indicating a route to avoid the land mines 38SH201a to 38SH201c. Specifically, the arrow-shaped region includes an arrowhead portion and an arrowhead portion, and the arrowhead portion has two bent portions to form a zigzag shape. That is, the effect explanatory image 38SH200c has a bent portion and includes a region formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions (in other words, a region formed from a plurality of linear regions extending in different directions). It is configured.

In addition, the production commentary image 38SH200c is configured by an aspect including a character string "progress avoiding landmines" indicating that the development production challenges the passage of the minefield in the arrow-shaped region formed in a zigzag shape. .. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-40 (1) and 9-40, in the effect commentary image 38SH200c, the character string "Proceed while avoiding land mines" is displayed from the lower end to the upper end in the arrow-shaped region formed in a zigzag shape. It is displayed in such a way that it moves to the part. Also, when the character string "Proceed avoiding land mines" reaches the upper end, it is erased one by one, and the erased characters are displayed again from the lower end. That is, the series of displays shown in FIGS. 9-40 (1) and 9-40 (1) and (2) are repeatedly displayed for a predetermined period. By adopting such an aspect, it is possible to effectively show that the effect is aimed at avoiding land mines from the lower side of the display area of the image display device 5 toward the upper side, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced. Can be done.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 9-40 (1) and 9-40 (2), a part of the character string "Proceed avoiding land mines" is displayed in the arrow-shaped area formed in a zigzag shape in the effect explanation image 38SH200c. After that, the whole is gradually displayed, but the whole character string "Proceed while avoiding land mines" may always be displayed. In addition to the production commentary image 38SH200c, a detailed explanation of the production (specifically, if the character challenges the passage of the minefield and can pass it, it will develop into a more reliable reach, and if it cannot pass, it will be missed. It is also possible to display an effect commentary image showing (confirmation). Further, in addition to the display of the effect commentary image 38SH200c, the sound "advance while avoiding land mines" may be output from the speaker 27. In this case, for example, this voice is output at the timing when the character string shown in FIG. 9-40 (1) is started to be displayed. Further, the production commentary image 38SH200c is provided with, for example, a mode in which the shape, color, size, etc. of the area are different, and a mode in which the font, color, size, movement mode (for example, speed, number of pauses) of the character string are different. Depending on which aspect is displayed, the degree of expectation of successful passage through the minefield may differ.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-40 (3), the effect commentary image 38SH200c is erased in the image display device 5, and the character 38SH202 that challenges the passage of the minefield is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 9-40 (4A) to (5A), when the character succeeds in avoiding the land mines 38SH201a to 38SH201c, it is notified that the character will develop into a more reliable SP reach. Is done. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 9-40 (4B) to (5B), when the character comes into contact with the land mine 38SH201c and explodes (that is, the character fails to pass through the land mine 38SH201a to 38SH201c). Then), the effect of confirming the loss is performed.

As shown in FIG. 9-40, the effect explanatory image 38SH200c has a bent portion and is formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions (in other words, formed from a plurality of linear regions extending in different directions. By making it possible to display in a uniform rectangular shape, it is possible to display more character strings than in the case where it can be displayed only in a uniform rectangular shape, and the content of the development effect can be displayed. It can be displayed effectively, and the effect of production can be enhanced. In the example shown in FIG. 9-40, an arrow-shaped region having two bent portions is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment, and an embodiment having one bent portion may be used. It may be an embodiment having one or more bent portions. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9-40, an arrow-shaped region having a bent portion that bends at a right angle is shown, but the bending angle may be other than a right angle, and the bending angle is different for each bent portion. It may be different.

In addition, the example shown in FIGS. 9-38 to 9-39 and the example shown in FIG. 9-40 are combined so as to have a curved region and a bent portion and extend in a plurality of directions. It is also possible to use the association display configured by the aspect including the formed region. For example, the effect commentary image may be configured to include a region formed in an “Ω” shape, and a character string for explaining the effect content may be moved within the region.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9-40, the effect commentary image is configured by an aspect including a region formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions in a plane, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration and is three-dimensional. It may be configured by an embodiment including a region formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions.

FIG. 9-41 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of an effect commentary image relating to the accessory effect. Here, it is assumed that it is possible to perform an accessory effect in which the movable member is operated in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction.

As shown in FIG. 9-41 (A1), in the image display device 5, the effect commentary image 38SH200e suggesting that the character effect is executed is displayed as a related display before the character effect is executed. The production commentary image 38SH200e shows a region extending in the vertical direction and a region extending in the horizontal direction (strictly speaking, on a plane that seems to extend in the horizontal direction) indicating the operating direction of the movable member. (That is, the area depicted on the display screen of the image display device 5) is included in the configuration. That is, the effect commentary image 38SH200e is configured by an aspect including a region formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions three-dimensionally.

Further, the effect commentary image 38SH200e includes the character string "falling" indicating the operation content of the movable member in the region extending in the vertical direction, and shows the operation content of the movable member in the region extending in the horizontal direction. It is composed of modes including the character string "jump out". With such an aspect, it is possible to effectively suggest the content of the accessory effect in which the movable member operates three-dimensionally, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced. In the example shown in FIGS. 9-41, a mode having one bent portion that bends from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode and has two or more bent portions. It may be. For example, it may have a bent portion that bends from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction and a bent portion that bends from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction. Further, a region formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions in a plane as shown in FIG. 9-40 and a region formed so as to extend three-dimensionally in a plurality of directions as shown in FIG. 9-41. It may be an aspect including.

As shown in FIGS. 9-41 (B1) to (B4), the shape of the region shown by the effect explanatory image 38SH200e may be changed. In the example shown in FIGS. 9-41 (B1) to (B4), the effect explanatory image 38SH200e is horizontally extended when the character string "falling" reaches the lower end from the upper end in the region extending in the vertical direction. An extended area is added (Fig. 9-41 (B3)). Then, the character string "jumping out" is displayed in a mode in which the character string "jumps out" moves from the upper end portion to the lower end portion (that is, a mode in which the character string "jumps out" appears to move from the game machine side toward the player side) (that is, a mode in which the character string "jumps out" appears to move from the game machine side toward the player side). 9-41 (B4) to (B5)).

Further, the configuration of the present embodiment can be applied to the operation instruction notification for instructing the player to perform a predetermined operation.

FIG. 9-42 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of an operation instruction image. Here, it is assumed that a jog dial that can be rotated is provided. As shown in FIGS. 9-42, the operation instruction notification for instructing the rotation operation of the jog dial is performed by displaying the jog dial image 204 imitating the jog dial and the operation instruction image 38SH200d.

In the example shown in FIGS. 9-42, in the image display device 5, the operation instruction image 38SH200d including the annular arrow-shaped region surrounding the periphery of the jog dial image 204 is displayed as a related display. Specifically, the arrow-shaped region includes an arrowhead portion and an arrowhead portion, and the arrowhead portion is formed in an annular shape. Further, the operation instruction image 38SH200d is configured to include the character string "Turn the jog!" In the arrow-shaped area.

As shown in FIGS. 9-42 (1) to (3), in the operation instruction image 38SH200d, the character string "Turn the jog!" Is clocked in the arrow-shaped area formed in a ring shape surrounding the circumference of the jog dial image 204. It is displayed in such a way that it moves around. With such an aspect, it becomes easy to recognize the content of the operation instruction of rotating the jog dial clockwise, and the operation can be instructed more effectively.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 9-38 to 9-42, a single related display is displayed, but a plurality of related displays having different modes can be displayed in parallel and may be displayed in an overlapping manner. ..

FIG. 9-43 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a right-handed instruction image and an error notification image. In the example shown in FIGS. 9-43, the image display device 5 displays a right-handed instruction image 38SH200a composed of a curved region. Further, the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a is configured to include the character string “→ right-handed →” in the curved region.

Here, when a full tank error state occurs, as shown in FIGS. 9-38 (2) to (4), the error notification image 38SH200g is displayed as a related display in a manner of being superimposed on the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a. The error notification image 38SH200g is displayed in such a manner that the character string "Please pull out the full error ball" moves from the right end to the left end in the rectangularly formed area. Regarding the error notification image 38SH200g, the visibility may be improved so that the error content can be easily recognized as a mode in which the character string does not move.

In the example shown in FIGS. 9-43, of the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the error notification image 38SH200g, the error notification image including information having a higher priority is preferentially displayed (that is, in the upper layer). With such a configuration, the related display can be preferably displayed.

In the example shown in FIGS. 9-43, when the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the error notification image 38SH200g are displayed in parallel, the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the error notification image 38SH200g are superimposed without being changed. However, one or both of the shapes may be deformed or the display position may be changed to display the image. For example, when displaying related displays having a circular shape and similar shapes, such as the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the operation instruction image 38SH200d, one of them may be changed to a rectangular shape. However, the display positions of either or both may be changed so that they do not overlap. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier to recognize.

Further, FIG. 9-43 shows an example in which the error notification image 38SH 200 g is superimposed and displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the images shown in FIGS. 9-38 to 9-42 are superimposed and displayed. You may do so. For example, the jog dial image 204 may be superimposed and displayed on the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a.

Further, not limited to the example shown in FIGS. 9-43, it may be allowed to superimpose and display three or more images. For example, if an error occurs while the jog dial image 204 is superimposed on the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a, the error notification image 38SH200g is superimposed and displayed on the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the jog dial image 204. You may do so. When a plurality of images are superimposed and displayed, they are superimposed and displayed according to a predetermined display priority (for example, the error notification image 38SH200g having a high priority as the content to be notified has a high display priority. It may be set and displayed in the upper layer), or the display priority may be higher in ascending order of display time (that is, the image having the shorter display time is displayed in the upper layer). , The display priority may be higher in the order of the most recent display (that is, the image displayed later is displayed in the upper layer), or the display priority is higher in the order of the smaller display size (that is, the image displayed later). , An image with a small display size may be displayed in a higher layer so as to overlap with a large image).

(Additional notes regarding feature 38SH (63IW))
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine that plays a game, and is a display means (for example, an effect commentary image 38SH200c or an effect commentary image 38SH200e) capable of displaying a related display related to a predetermined state. An image display device 5) is provided, and the display means can display related displays formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions (for example, an effect commentary image 38SH200c configured by an aspect including a zigzag arrow-shaped region). , A production commentary image 38SH200e and the like composed of an aspect including a vertically extending region and a horizontally extending region (strictly speaking, a region depicted on a plane that appears to extend horizontally). -40, see Figure 9-41).

According to such a configuration, the related display can be effectively displayed, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(2) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine that plays a game, and displays related displays related to a predetermined state (for example, a right-handed instruction image 38SH200a, a left-handed instruction image 38SH200b, and an operation instruction image 38SH200d). A possible display means is provided, and the display means can display a curved related display (see, for example, FIGS. 9-38, 9-39, 9-42).

According to such a configuration, the related display can be effectively displayed, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(Explanation 1 regarding the feature portion 38SH and the feature portion 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine related to the feature unit 38SH and the feature unit 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and includes display means, and the display means is formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions and is in a predetermined state. The related display and the specific display related to the above can be displayed, and the content of the related display can be recognized even when the specific display is superimposed on the related display.

(Explanation 2 regarding the feature portion 38SH and the feature portion 38SH (63IW))
Further, the gaming machine related to the feature unit 38SH and the feature unit 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and includes display means, and the display means is formed in a curved shape and is related to a predetermined state. The related display and the specific display can be displayed, and the content of the related display can be recognized even when the specific display is superimposed on the related display.

(Explanation 1 regarding the feature portion 38SH (39SH) and the feature portion 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine related to the feature unit 38SH (39SH) and the feature unit 38SH (63IW) is a game machine capable of playing a game, includes a display means and an movable movable body, and has a plurality of display means. The related display related to the predetermined state can be displayed in the predetermined display area, and the movable body can move at least in the operating position overlapping the predetermined display area, and the related display can be displayed. Even when the movable body is in the operating position, the contents of the related display can be recognized.

(Explanation 2 regarding the feature portion 38SH (39SH) and the feature portion 38SH (63IW))
Further, the game machine related to the feature unit 38SH (39SH) and the feature unit 38SH (63IW) is a game machine capable of playing a game, and includes a display means and an movable movable body, and the display means is , The related display formed in a curved shape and related to a predetermined state can be displayed in a predetermined display area, and the movable body can operate at an operating position that overlaps with at least a predetermined display area, and the related display can be displayed during the display of the related display. Even when the movable body is in the operating position, the contents of the related display can be recognized.

(Explanation 1 regarding the feature portion 38SH (40SH) and the feature portion 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine related to the feature unit 38SH (40SH) and the feature unit 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and includes a first display means and a second display means, and is a first display means. It is possible to display a related display related to a predetermined state by being formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions across the and the second display means.

(Explanation 2 regarding the feature portion 38SH (40SH) and the feature portion 38SH (63IW))
Further, the game machine related to the feature unit 38SH (40SH) and the feature unit 38SH (63IW) is a game machine capable of playing a game, and includes a first display means and a second display means, and is the first. It is possible to display a related display related to a predetermined state, which is formed in a curved shape across the display means and the second display means.

(Explanation 1 regarding the feature portion 38SH (41SH) and the feature portion 38SH (63IW))
The game machine related to the feature unit 38SH (41SH) and the feature unit 38SH (63IW) is a game machine capable of playing a game, and changes common to the display means and the plurality of displays displayed on the display means. A specific effect means for executing a specific effect to be given is provided, and the display means can be formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions to display a related display related to a predetermined state, and the related display is changed by the specific effect. It is possible to display a first related display and a second related display that is not changed by a specific effect.

(Explanation 2 regarding the feature portion 38SH (41SH) and the feature portion 38SH (63IW))
Further, the game machine related to the feature unit 38SH (41SH) and the feature unit 38SH (63IW) is a game machine capable of playing a game, and is common to the display means and the plurality of displays displayed on the display means. The display means is provided with a specific effect means for executing a specific effect that gives a change, and the display means can display a related display related to a predetermined state formed in a curved shape. It is possible to display a related display and a second related display that is not changed by a specific effect.

(Explanation 1 regarding the feature portion 38SH (42SH) and the feature portion 38SH (63IW))
The game machine related to the feature unit 38SH (42SH) and the feature unit 38SH (63IW) is a game machine capable of playing a game, and changes common to the display means and the plurality of displays displayed on the display means. The display means is formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions, and can display a related display related to a predetermined state in a mode accompanied by an operation. Even if it changes due to the execution of a specific effect, it can be displayed in a mode accompanied by an operation.

(Explanation 2 regarding the feature portion 38SH (42SH) and the feature portion 38SH (63IW))
Further, the game machine related to the feature unit 38SH (42SH) and the feature unit 38SH (63IW) is a game machine capable of playing a game, and is common to the display means and the plurality of displays displayed on the display means. The display means is provided with a specific effect means for executing a specific effect that gives a change, and the display means can display a related display formed in a curved shape and related to a predetermined state in a mode accompanied by an operation, and the related display is a specific effect. Even if it changes due to the execution of, it can be displayed in a mode accompanied by an operation.

Further, the following configuration may be provided.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and includes display means (for example, an image display device 5 or the like) and the display means. A specific effect means for executing a specific effect that gives a common change to a plurality of displayed displays (for example, a reduction effect in which the effect control CPU 120 reduces a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction rate. The display means includes a related display related to a predetermined state (for example, a jackpot telop image 38SH10 for notifying that a jackpot during production is being executed, and a lower plate is full. It is possible to display an error telop image 38SH90 or the like that notifies the abnormality of the above, and as a related display, a first related display that is changed by the specific effect (for example, a jackpot telop image 38SH10 or the like that is changed by the reduced effect). And a second related display that is not changed by the specific effect (for example, an error telop image 38SH90 that is not changed by the reduction effect) can be displayed.

According to such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more preferably.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above, the first related display is a related display related to the effect state (for example, the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is a telop image for notifying the effect during the jackpot, etc.). 2 The related display may be a related display related to the gaming state (for example, the error telop image 38SH90 is a telop image that notifies an abnormality that the lower plate is full).

According to such a configuration, the related display can be preferably displayed.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above, the first related display is displayed in a mode accompanied by an operation (for example, the jackpot telop image 38SH11 is displayed in a mode in which the character information 38SH11 moves, etc. ), It may be displayed in a mode accompanied by an operation even when the specific effect is changed due to the execution of the specific effect (for example, a mode in which the character information 38SH11 moves even when the change is caused by the execution of the image blur effect). It should be displayed with, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, an area outside the display area (for example, an area outside the display area 38SHBK) is executed in response to the execution of the specific effect (for example, an image blur effect). Etc.), and the second related display can be displayed across the area outside the display area, and the content may be recognizable even when the display is displayed across the area outside the display area (for example). , The error telop image 38SH90 can be displayed across the display area outside area 38SHBK, and the content can be displayed so as to be recognizable even when the error telop image 38SH90 is displayed over the display area outside area 38SHBK).

According to such a configuration, the related display can be preferably displayed.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above, the display means may be capable of displaying a related display formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions as a related display (for example, zigzag). An effect commentary image 38SH200c composed of an aspect including an arrow-shaped region, a region extending in the vertical direction and a region extending in the horizontal direction (strictly speaking, a region drawn on a plane that seems to extend in the horizontal direction). ), Etc., which is an effect explanatory image 38SH200e and the like. See FIGS. 9-40 and 9-41).

According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above, the display means may be able to display a curved related display as the related display (for example, FIGS. 9-38, FIG. 9-38, 9-39 and 9-42).

(Explanation related to the association of feature parts)
Each configuration relating to the feature portion may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration relating to the other feature portion. The feature portions thus combined or the individual feature portions that are not combined may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to the other feature portions.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game machine frame, 4A, 4B special symbol display device, 5 image display device, 6A winning ball device, 6B variable winning ball device, 7 special variable winning ball device, 8L, 8R speaker , 9 game effect lamp, 10 general winning opening, 11 main board, 12 production control board, 13 voice control board, 14 lamp control board, 15 relay board, 20 ordinary symbol display, 21 gate switch, 22A, 22B start port switch , 23 count switch, 30 ball hitting operation handle, 31A stick controller, 31B push button, 32 movable body, 100 game control microcomputer, 101,121 ROM, 102,122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104,124 random number circuit, 105, 125 I / O, 120 production control CPU, 123 display control unit.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player.
A game control means that extracts a random number value and controls the progress of the game,
An effect control means that controls the effect based on a command output from the game control means,
A display means capable of displaying a plurality of related displays related to a predetermined state, and
Includes a performance execution means for executing the Starring and out, the,
The game control means
Variable display can be executed based on the random number value.
A specific command obtained by processing the random value is output to the effect control means.
The effect control means restores the random number value from the specific command output from the game control means, and controls the effect corresponding to the variable display based on the restored random number value.
The effect executing means can execute a predetermined effect and a specific effect, and can execute the effect.
The display means
A first related display including character information indicating that the predetermined effect is being executed is displayed in a manner in which the character information moves in response to the execution of the predetermined effect.
When the display area in which the first related display is displayed is reduced and displayed in response to the execution of the specific effect while the first related display is displayed, the first related display is displayed. The first display area to be displayed and the second display area in which the first related display is not displayed and the color is different from the background color of the first display area are formed in the display area of the display means. The first related display is reduced and displayed, and the reduced character information is displayed in such a manner that the reduced character information of the first related display moves.
When an error occurs in the case where the display area in which the first related display is displayed is reduced and displayed in response to the execution of the specific effect while the first related display is displayed. The second related display related to the error is displayed across the first display area and the second display area, and the second related display is displayed in the same manner as when the specific effect is not executed.
The second related display displayed across the first display area and the second display area is displayed in the second display area together with the information related to the error displayed in the first display area. A gaming machine that displays information related to the error so that it has the same visibility.

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