JP6923938B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of notifying the operation mode of the gaming operating means.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine provided with a gaming operating means operated by a player, a technique for notifying an operation mode of the gaming operating means has been adopted (for example, Patent Document 1). In the above-mentioned gaming machines, the mode of the gaming operation may be notified during the notification period by displaying a first image (for example, an image showing an arrow) indicating a specific direction. In addition, there is a case where a second image displaying a character string capable of grasping the mode of the game operation notified during the notification period is displayed during the notification period.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-179089

In the above-mentioned conventional technique, there is a problem that the display mode of the first image and the second image is monotonous, and the notification of the image is uninteresting. In consideration of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to improve the fun of an image.

In order to solve the above problems, the game machine according to the present invention comprises a game control means for controlling the progress of a game accompanied by a change display and a stop display of a symbol in the symbol display means, and a first image and characters not composed of characters. comprising a second image and displayable display means broadcasting period the notification image including, includes a light emission control means for causing the light-emitting region in various embodiments, a game operating means operated by a player, a notification image There are a plurality of types including a first notification image and a second notification image, each of which notifies a common mode of the game operation, and the notification period includes a first period and a second period following the first period. , The light emitting control means emits light in the light emitting region in a mode different between the first period and the second period, and the display means changes the modes of the first image and the second image displayed in the second period, and the first changing the mode of the first image and the second image displayed in one period, in a first period, to display both the first notification image and the second notification image, in the subsequent second period, the first notification image Is hidden, while the second broadcast image is continuously displayed, and in both the first period and the second period, one predetermined operation mode of the game operation means is notified by the broadcast image , and the first One period starts in the period when the symbol is stopped and displayed, and then ends before the time when the symbol can be displayed in a variable manner .

According to the above configuration, the display mode of the first image changes during the notification period. Therefore, for example, the fun of the image is improved as compared with the configuration in which the display mode of the first image does not change. Further, according to the configuration of the present invention, both the display mode of the first image and the display mode of the second image change in the first notification period. Therefore, for example, the effect of improving the fun of the image is particularly remarkable as compared with the configuration in which the display mode of the second image does not change.

According to the present invention, the fun of the image is improved.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows each symbol arranged in each reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol display area. It is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning area lottery table. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning combination determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of a symbol combination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning combination which stops in each stop operation order. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of an effect state. It is a conceptual diagram of an instruction determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating each command transmitted from a main control board. It is a figure for demonstrating each display information. It is a conceptual diagram of the notification effect determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st notification period. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd notification period. It is a figure for demonstrating the period in which each effect can be executed. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example of a light emitting mode of a light emitting region. It is a figure for demonstrating the image displayed at the time of an adjustment operation. It is a flowchart of the game control processing of a main CPU. It is a flowchart of the sub start processing of a sub CPU. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the effect state in 4th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the notification period in 4th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the notification screen in 4th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating another period of the notification period in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating 5th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the effect state in 6th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the broadcast image in a modification.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings.
<Structure of gaming machine>
The structure of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of the gaming machine 1. The player plays a game on the game machine 1 using a game medium (for example, a medal or a game ball). In the present embodiment, a game machine 1 (pachislot machine) in which a medal is used as a game medium is illustrated.

The gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet having an opening on the front side (player side) and a front door 3. The cabinet is equipped with a hinge mechanism. The front door 3 is pivotally supported by a hinge mechanism so that the opening of the cabinet can be opened and closed.

As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of housing lamps 5 (14 in the example of FIG. 1) are provided on the peripheral side of the front door 3. Each housing lamp 5 is composed of, for example, a light emitting body such as a light emitting diode and a light transmitting lens that covers the light emitting body. The housing lamp 5 emits light in a manner corresponding to each effect of the gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 3 is provided with a lumbar panel 6. On the waist panel 6, the name of the gaming machine 1 and the like are drawn. Further, a saucer unit 7 for storing medals is provided on the lower side of the waist panel 6. The saucer unit 7 is provided so that the player can freely take out the stored medals.

The front door 3 is provided with a medal insertion section 8 having an opening for inserting medals, and a medal payout outlet 9 for ejecting medals from the inside of the gaming machine 1. When a specified number (3 medals) of medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 8, the game can be started. The specified number of sheets is set according to the state of the game. The medals discharged from the medal payout outlet 9 are stored in the saucer unit 7.

A panel 10 is provided on the center side of the front surface of the front door 3. A substantially rectangular display window 11 is formed in the center of the panel 10. From the display window 11, a plurality of reels 12 (12L, 12C, 12R) inside the cabinet can be visually recognized.

Each reel 12 includes a drum portion having a substantially cylindrical shape and a strip-shaped seat member mounted on the outer peripheral surface of the drum portion. The seat member of the reel 12 is light-transmitting and has a plurality of types of patterns drawn on it. Each reel 12 is rotatably provided and is arranged horizontally so as to be adjacent to each other. Specifically, the reels 12 are arranged so that the rotation axes are located on the same straight line. Stepping motors 101 (101L, 101C, 101R) are provided on each of the reels 12 (not shown), and each reel 12 is rotated by each stepping motor 101.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing each symbol arranged on each reel 12 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the outer circumference of each of the plurality of reels 12 is divided into 21 frames. As shown in FIG. 2, one symbol is drawn in each frame. In the present embodiment, the Nth frame (N is an integer from the numerical value "0" to the numerical value "20") from the bottom of the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 2 may be described as the symbol position "N". As shown in FIG. 2, each reel 12 is arranged with a seven symbol, a red BAR symbol, a blue BAR symbol, a black BAR symbol, a bell symbol, a replay symbol, a watermelon x symbol, a watermelon y symbol, a cherry symbol, and a blank symbol. NS.

Specifically, the seven symbols are arranged at the symbol position "18" on the left reel 12L, the symbol position "18" on the middle reel 12C, and the symbol position "18" on the right reel 12R. The red BAR symbols are arranged at the symbol position "10" on the left reel 12L, the symbol position "12" on the middle reel 12C, and the symbol position "14" on the right reel 12R. The blue BAR symbol is arranged at the symbol position "3" on the left reel 12L, the symbol position "6" on the middle reel 12C, and the symbol position "9" on the right reel 12R. The black BAR symbol is arranged at the symbol position "5" on the left reel 12L, the symbol position "4" on the middle reel 12C, and the symbol position "11" on the right reel 12R.

The bell symbols are the symbol positions "1", "6", "11", "14", "19" on the left reel 12L, and the symbol positions "2", "7", "10", "15", and "20" on the middle reel 12C. The right reel 12R is arranged at the symbol positions "1", "4", "8", "13", and "17". The replay symbols are the symbol positions "2", "7", "12", "15", "20" on the left reel 12L, and the symbol positions "0", "3", "8", "11", and "16" on the middle reel 12C. The right reel 12R is arranged at the symbol positions "0", "3", "7", "12", and "16".

The watermelon x symbol is arranged at the symbol position "0" "4" "8" "13" on the left reel 12L, the symbol position "5" on the middle reel 12C, and the symbol position "15" on the right reel 12R. .. The watermelon y symbol is arranged at the symbol position "16" on the left reel 12L, the symbol position "9" on the middle reel 12C, and the symbol positions "2", "6", and "20" on the right reel 12R. The cherry symbols are arranged at the symbol positions "17" on the left reel 12L, the symbol positions "13" and "14" on the middle reel 12C, and the symbol positions "10" and "19" on the right reel 12R. The blank symbols are arranged at the symbol positions "9" on the left reel 12L, the symbol positions "1", "17" and "19" on the middle reel 12C, and the symbol positions "5" on the right reel 12R.

In FIG. 2, each symbol is shown in a color different from the actual color of each symbol. Further, each symbol of each reel 12 can be generally identified by the player even when the reel 12 is rotating. Therefore, the player can perform an operation (so-called push) to stop the reel 12 at the timing when the specific symbol passes through the display window 11. A symbol arrangement table (not shown) showing the arrangement of the symbols of each reel 12 is stored in the main ROM 302.

In the display window 11 of the front door 3 shown in FIG. 1, three symbols are stopped and displayed for each reel 12. That is, when all the reels 12 are stopped, a total of nine symbols are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. In the present embodiment, the area in which each symbol is displayed is referred to as a "symbol display area".

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a symbol display area. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol display area includes each unit area U (L, C, R). One symbol is displayed in each of the unit areas U. Each unit area U is each unit area UL in which each symbol of the left reel 12L is displayed, each unit area UC in which each symbol of the middle reel 12C is displayed, and each unit in which each symbol of the right reel 12R is displayed. It is configured to include the region UR. Each unit area UL includes a unit area UL1 located in the upper stage, a unit area UL2 located in the middle stage, and a unit area UL3 located in the lower stage. Further, each unit area UC includes a unit area UC1 located in the upper stage, a unit area UC2 located in the middle stage, and a unit area UC3 located in the lower stage, and each unit area UR includes a unit area UR1 located in the upper stage and a middle stage. The unit area UR2 located in is included and the unit area UR3 located in the lower stage is included.

When a predetermined number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion unit 8, an effective line is set. The effective line is composed of any one unit area U of the reel 12L, one unit area U of the reel 12C, and any one unit area U of the reel 12R in each unit area U. The area. The effective line of the present embodiment is a line connecting the unit area UL2 of the reel 12L, the unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the unit area UR2 of the reel 12R.

On the valid line, the combination of symbols as a result of the game is stopped and displayed. When a predetermined combination of symbols on the effective line is stopped, a profit is given to the player according to the combination of the stopped symbols. For example, if the combination of symbols related to winning is stopped and displayed on the valid line, a medal is given to the player. In addition, when the combination of symbols related to the re-game is stopped and displayed on the valid line, the player is given the right to re-game. Specifically, when the combination of symbols related to the re-game is displayed in this game, the next game can be started without the need to insert medals. The combination of symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the effective line is determined for each game according to the result of the internal lottery process described later.

In the present embodiment, the line connecting the upper unit area UL1 of the reel 12L, the upper unit area UC1 of the reel 12C, and the upper unit area UR1 of the reel 12R may be referred to as an "upper line". Similarly, the line connecting the middle unit area UL2 of the reel 12L, the middle unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the middle unit area UR2 of the reel 12R (effective line of the present embodiment) may be referred to as a "middle line". be.

The line connecting the lower unit area UL3 of the reel 12L, the lower unit area UC3 of the reel 12C, and the lower unit area UR3 of the reel 12R may be referred to as a “lower line”. Further, a line connecting the lower unit area UL3 of the reel 12L, the middle unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the upper unit area UR1 of the reel 12R may be referred to as an "upper right line". Similarly, a line connecting the upper unit area UL1 of the reel 12L, the middle unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the lower unit area UR3 of the reel 12R may be referred to as a “downward right line”.

Each reel 12 is provided with a backlight that illuminates the seat member of the reel 12 from the inside (not shown). Specifically, each of the reels 12 has a backlight that illuminates the unit area U of the upper line of the reel 12, a backlight that illuminates the unit area U of the middle line, and a backlight that illuminates the unit area U of the lower line. It is provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, on the panel 10, the insertable indicator lamp 13, the BET lamp 14 (14a, 14b, 14c), the start lamp 15, the instruction indicator 16, the stored number indicator 17, the replay indicator lamp 18, A plurality of indicators (hereinafter referred to as "indicator ML") including a weight lamp 19 and a stop lamp 20 are provided. Each lamp of the display ML is controlled by the main CPU 301 described later.

The insertable indicator lamp 13 notifies whether or not the medal from the medal insertion unit 8 can be accepted. The BET lamp 14 displays the number of betting medals. Further, the BET lamp 14 includes a single lamp 14a, a double lamp 14b, and a triple lamp 14c. When one betting medal is set, the one lamp 14a lights up, and when two betting medals are set, the one lamp 14a and the two lamps 14b light up, and three betting medals are set. And the 1-lamp 14a, the 2-lamp 14b and the 3-lamp 14c are lit. The start lamp 15 notifies whether or not it is possible to accept a game start operation (operation of the start lever 24 described later).

The instruction display 16 is controlled by the main CPU 301 and displays instruction information instructing the operation mode (pushtone) of the stop button 25. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information in each game in the ART state. Further, the instruction display 16 displays the number of medals given to the player when the symbol combination related to the winning combination is displayed on the effective line. For example, when the symbol combination "bell-bell-bell" is stopped and displayed on the effective line, nine medals are given to the player, and the instruction display 16 displays the number "9".

The number of medals given to the player can be electrically stored (stored) in the game machine 1 (main RAM 303 described later). In the present embodiment, the number of stored medals is referred to as "credit number". The number of credits will be added when a medal is awarded as a result of the game. Further, the number of credits is added when a predetermined number of betting medals are inserted and medals are further inserted from the medal insertion unit 8. The stored number display 17 displays the number of credits. Specifically, the stored number display 17 displays a numerical value "0" to a numerical value "50", which is an upper limit of the number of credits, variably according to the number of stored credits.

The re-game indicator lamp 18 notifies that the re-game is in progress. Specifically, the re-game display lamp 18 is lit from the time when the combination of symbols related to the re-game is stopped and displayed on the effective line in this game until the end of the next game. By turning on the re-game indicator lamp 18, the player is notified that the start operation of the next game can be performed without using the medal. The weight lamp 19 lights up during the wait period from the start operation of the game (operation of the start lever 24 described later) to the start of rotation of each reel 12. The wait period is provided so that the average time length required for one game is set to a predetermined value (about 4.1 seconds) or more. The stop lamp 20 notifies that the game is in a stop state where the game is impossible.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 3 includes a 1BET button 21, a MAX-BET button 22, a settlement button 23, a start lever 24, a plurality of stop buttons 25 (25L, 25C, 25R), and an effect button 26. A plurality of operation units including the button 27 are provided. Each operation unit is operated by a player.

The 1BET button 21 is operated when setting one betting medal using the stored medals. The MAX-BET button 22 is operated when setting a predetermined number of betting medals using the stored medals. The settlement button 23 is operated when the medals stored as the number of credits and the betting medals are settled. When the settlement button 23 is operated, the total number of medals including credits and betting medals is paid out from the medal payout outlet 9. In the present embodiment, the operation of the MAX-BET button 22 or the 1BET button 21 may be referred to as a BET operation.

The start lever 24 is operated by the player when starting the game. The player can instruct the start of the game by performing a start operation on the start lever 24 in a state where the game can be started. The start lever 24 of the present embodiment can be tilted in any direction of 360 degrees from a state substantially perpendicular to the front door 3. Further, the ball grip portion of the start lever 24 is formed of a translucent resin, and incorporates a lever effect lamp 42. The lever effect lamp 42 lights up in a predetermined effect.

The stop button 25 is operated by the player when the reel 12 is stopped. Further, the stop button 25 includes a stop button 25L, a stop button 25C, and a stop button 25R. The stop button 25L corresponds to the reel 12L, the stop button 25C corresponds to the reel 12C, and the stop button 25R corresponds to the reel 12R. When the stop button 25 corresponding to the reel 12 is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation") during the period in which the reel 12 is rotating, the reel 12 is stopped.

Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the first stop operation in each game is referred to as a first stop operation. Similarly, the second stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the third stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, the control in which the gaming machine 1 (main CPU 301 described later) stops the reel 12 based on the first stop operation is called the first stop control. Similarly, the stop control of the reel 12 based on the second stop operation is referred to as a second stop control, and the stop control of the reel 12 based on the third stop operation is referred to as a third stop control. Further, the symbol position of the reel 12 located on the middle line of the display window 11 at the time when the stop operation is performed is referred to as a stop operation position. The symbol position located on the middle line during the rotation of each reel 12 is stored in the symbol counter, and the symbol position of the symbol counter at the time of the stop operation is acquired as the stop operation position. The symbol counter is provided in, for example, the main RAM 303.

When all the reels 12 are stopped, the combination of symbols as a result of the game is displayed on the effective line, and the game ends. When the game is started, each reel 12 accelerates to a constant rotation speed. During a period in which each reel 12 has a constant rotation speed (a period in which the reel 12 is stationary), a stop operation for displaying the result of the game on the effective line is possible. On the other hand, during the acceleration period from the start of rotation of each reel 12 to the steady rotation, a stop operation for displaying the result of the game is not accepted even if the reel 12 is rotating.

The effect button 26 is operated by the player when giving an instruction regarding the effect. For example, the user can instruct the execution of a specific effect by operating the effect button 26. That is, the specific effect is executed triggered by the operation of the effect button 26. It is also possible to provide the MAX-BET button 22 with the function of the effect button 26. According to the above configuration, the effect button 26 is omitted, and the number of parts can be reduced.

Further, if the effect button 26 is operated during the period from the end of this game to the insertion of the betting medal for starting the next game, the menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. .. Hereinafter, for the sake of explanation, the period from the end of this game to the insertion of a betting medal for starting the next game is referred to as a "non-game period". The period from the insertion of the betting medal to the end of the game is called the "game period".

The operation of the effect button 26 is detected by the effect button switch 26SW. For example, when the effect button 26 is not pressed, the effect button switch 26SW outputs an OFF signal. On the other hand, when the effect button 26 is pressed, the effect button switch 26SW outputs an ON signal. When the effect button switch 26SW changes from the OFF state to the ON state during the non-game period, the menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

The direction designation button 27 is operated by the player, for example, when the menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. The direction designation button 27 includes an up button, a down button, a right button, and a left button. For example, by operating the direction designation button 27, the cursor for designating the options displayed on the menu image can be moved. Specifically, when the up button is operated, the cursor in the menu image moves upward. Similarly, when the down button is operated, the cursor moves downward, when the right button is operated, the cursor moves to the right, and when the left button is operated, the cursor moves to the left.

As shown in FIG. 1, a liquid crystal display device 30 for displaying various images is provided on the upper side of the display window 11 of the front door 3. The liquid crystal display device 30 displays a moving image and a still image according to the effect executed by the gaming machine 1. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 30 notifies information related to the result of the internal lottery process described later, information suggesting a game state, and the like.

In addition to the display ML (start lamp 15 and the like) described above, the panel 10 of the front door 3 is provided with an effect lamp 28. The effect lamp 28 is composed of, for example, a light emitting body such as a light emitting diode and a light transmitting lens that covers the light emitting body. As shown in FIG. 1, the effect lamp 28 is located around the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 (hereinafter, may be referred to as an “image display area”) in front view. Specifically, the effect lamp 28 is provided along the upper side, the left side, and the right side of the image display area. The position where the effect lamp 28 is provided can be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect lamp 28 may be provided along the lower side of the image display area. Each lamp of the display ML is controlled by the main CPU 301, while the effect lamp 28 is controlled by the sub CPU 412 described later.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 3 is provided with a movable body shielding portion 31. The movable body shielding unit 31 shields the effect movable body 29 (L, R) invisible to the player. Specifically, the effect movable body 29 can be moved to the retracted position (see FIG. 22 (a) described later) and the appearance position (see FIG. 22 (c) described later). The movable body shielding unit 31 shields the effect movable body 29 at the retracted position invisible to the player.

When the effect movable body 29 moves to the appearance position, the effect movable body 29 becomes visible to the player. Specifically, when the effect movable body 29 moves to the appearance position, the effect movable body 29 and the image display area overlap each other in front view. That is, the effect movable body 29 at the appearance position shields a part of the image display area. Further, the effect movable body 29 is configured to include a light emitting body. The effect movable body 29 emits light by the light emitting body.

As shown in FIG. 1, upper lamps 35 (L, R) are provided on the upper end side of the front door 3. The upper lamp 35 includes, for example, a light emitting diode capable of emitting light in each color (blue, yellow, green, red, etc.) and a lens covering the light emitting diode. For example, when the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the upper lamp 35 emits light in a mode (color) corresponding to the winning combination. In addition, the upper lamp 35 emits light in each effect in a manner corresponding to the effect.

As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the region including the housing lamp 5, the effect lamp 28, and the upper lamp 35 emits light. In the present embodiment, the area including the housing lamp 5, the effect lamp 28, and the upper lamp 35 may be collectively referred to as a “light emitting area”. The light emitting region is not limited to the above example. For example, the waist panel 6 may be configured to be capable of emitting light, and the waist panel 6 may be configured to be included in the light emitting region. Further, the panel 10 may be configured to be capable of emitting light, and the panel 10 may be configured to be included in the light emitting region.

As shown in FIG. 1, a speaker 32 (32L, 32R) is provided on the front door 3. The speaker 32 is provided on the lower end side of the front door 3, and includes a speaker 32L attached to the left side when viewed from the player side and a speaker 32R attached to the right side.

The speaker 32 outputs sound (music, sound, and sound effect) according to the effect. The speaker 32 outputs sound related to the effect executed by, for example, the liquid crystal display device 30. The speaker 32 is attached to the back surface of the front door 3, and a plurality of sound emitting holes are formed on the surface of the front door 3 at positions corresponding to the speaker 32.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 3 is provided with a return button 33. The return button 33 is operated to clear the medal clogging in the medal flow path inside the gaming machine 1. By operating the return button 33, the medals stuck in the medal flow path are ejected from the medal payout outlet 9.

The front door 3 is provided with a locking device 4 having a keyhole formed therein. The front door 3 is locked by engaging the locking device 4 of the front door 3 with the locking piece (not shown) of the cabinet. As shown in FIG. 1, the keyhole of the locking device 4 is located in front of the front door 3, and a key (not shown) for unlocking the front door 3 can be inserted. As will be described later, various operation units (for example, setting change button 37) are provided inside the cabinet. Each operation unit inside the cabinet is operated by a key manager (for example, a clerk at a game hall where the game machine 1 is installed) that unlocks the front door 3.

A main control board 300 is provided inside the cabinet. Specifically, the main control board 300 is housed in a transparent board case and attached to the back plate of the cabinet. Various electronic components including the main CPU 301 described later are mounted on the main control board 300. Further, the main control board 300 is electrically connected to various boards including the reel board 100, the relay board 200, the sub control board 400, and the power supply board 500, which will be described later, via a connector (not shown). The various substrates described above may be composed of a single substrate or a plurality of substrates.

A setting display unit 36 and a setting change button 37 are provided inside the cabinet. The setting display unit 36 displays the set value of the gaming machine 1. The set value is a numerical value related to the payout rate of the gaming machine 1, and various lottery is executed with a probability according to the set value in each game. For example, the set value is set from "1" to "6", and the set value "6" has the highest ball output rate. In the present embodiment, when the setting change key is inserted into the setting change keyhole and rotated, the setting display unit 36 displays the set value.

The setting change button 37 is operated when changing the numerical value of the setting display unit 36. The setting display unit 36 adds and displays a numerical value one by one each time the setting change button 37 is operated. For example, if the setting change button 37 is operated while the numerical value "1" is displayed on the setting display unit 36, the numerical value "2" is displayed on the setting display unit 36. However, if the setting change button 37 is operated while the numerical value "6" is displayed on the setting display unit 36, the numerical value "1" is displayed on the setting display unit 36. When the start lever 24 is operated during the period in which the set value is displayed on the setting display unit 36, the numerical value displayed on the setting display unit 36 at the time of the operation is stored as the set value.

A sub control board 400 is provided on the back surface of the front door 3. The sub-control board 400 includes various boards including an effect control board 410, an image control board 420, and a sound board 430.

A power supply 510 is provided inside the cabinet. The power supply device 510 includes an AC-DC converter and a DC-DC converter (both are not shown), generates a DC voltage from an AC voltage supplied from the outside of the game machine 1, and generates a plurality of types of the generated DC voltage. Generate a DC voltage. For example, the power supply device 510 has a DC voltage of 32 V used for driving a motor or a solenoid, a DC voltage of 12 V supplied to the liquid crystal display device 30, and 5 V supplied to an electronic circuit board (for example, a main control board 300). To generate a DC voltage.

The power supply 510 is provided with a power button 511 and a reset button 512. When the power button 511 is operated in the ON state, power is supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power button 511 is operated in the OFF state, the power is cut off. The reset button 512 is operated when resetting the gaming state or the like. Specifically, when the reset button is operated, a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 303, which will be described later, is reset to an initial value.

Various electronic components are provided on the main control board 300. Specifically, various electronic components including a main CPU 301, a main ROM 302, a main RAM 303, a resistor, a capacitor, a connector, a setting display unit 36, and a main display 40 are mounted on the main control board 300. The connector is used to electrically connect the main control board 300 to another control device.

The main CPU 301 calculates various game information (character ratio, continuous combination ratio, latest accessory ratio, latest continuous combination ratio, instruction-included accessory ratio) according to the progress of the game, and displays according to the game information. The information is displayed on the main display 40. The display information includes each identification information corresponding to each game information and ratio information indicating the size of the game information.

The main display 40 includes a first display unit 40X and a second display unit 40Y. The first display unit 40X displays the above-mentioned identification information. In addition, the second display unit 40Y displays the above-mentioned ratio information. The first display unit 40X is composed of two 7-segment displays, and the second display unit 40Y is composed of two 7-segment displays. When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the main display 40 starts displaying the display information, and then continues until the power is cut off. Although the details will be described later, the main display 40 displays a plurality of display information corresponding to various game information. Each display information is switched and displayed at predetermined time intervals (about 5 seconds).

<Circuit of gaming machine>
This concludes the description of the structure of the gaming machine 1. Hereinafter, the functions of the circuits included in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 1 includes a reel board 100, a relay board 200, a main control board 300, a sub control board 400, and a power supply board 500.

<Main control board>
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 300 includes a main CPU 301, a main ROM 302, a main RAM 303, a random number generator 304, and an I / F (interface) circuit 305. The main CPU 301, the main ROM 302, and the main RAM 303 may be provided as separate electronic devices, or may be provided as a one-chip type microcomputer in which each element is integrally configured.

The main ROM 302 non-volatilely stores a control program executed by the main CPU 301 and various data (for example, a winning area lottery table). The main RAM 303 stores various data used in each process executed by the main CPU 301.

The main CPU 301 reads the control program stored in the main ROM 302 and performs a predetermined process according to the progress of the game, thereby causing the sub control board 400, each reel 12, the hopper 520 for paying out medals, and the display ML. Control various devices including.

The random number generator 304 generates a random number value R1 used in the internal lottery process described later. The random number generator 304 of the present embodiment includes a counter circuit, a sampling circuit, and a pulse generation circuit (all not shown), and generates a hardware random number. Specifically, the pulse generation circuit outputs a signal to the counter circuit at a predetermined cycle. The numerical value of the counter circuit is incremented by "1" each time a signal is input from the pulse generation circuit. The sampling circuit stores the numerical value of the counter circuit as a random number value R1 when the player starts the game. The random number value R1 is generated in the range of the numerical values "0" to "65535". A software random number may be adopted as the random number value R1.

In this embodiment, a random number value R2 is generated in addition to the random number value R1. The random number value R2 is a software random number acquired from a register built in the main CPU 301, and is generated in the range of the numerical values "0" to "255". As will be described later, the random number value R2 is used in the rotating cylinder effect determination process. Further, the main CPU 301 generates a random number value R3. The random number value R3 is a software random number generated in the range of the numerical values "0" to "65535". The random number value R3 is used in the ART determination process described later. A hardware random number may be adopted as the random number value R3.

The I / F circuit 305 inputs signals from each switch SW (for example, start switch 24SW) of various operation units (for example, start lever 24) and signals from each sensor SE (for example, medal sensor 34SE) to the main CPU 301. The signal from each switch SW and each sensor SE is a high level or low level signal. In the present embodiment, for the sake of explanation, the first level (high level or low level) signal is referred to as an ON signal, and the second level (low level or high level) signal is referred to as an OFF signal. do. Whether the first level of the ON signal is a high level or a low level is set according to the type of the switch SW or the sensor SE.

The I / F circuit 305 outputs various signals for driving the display ML, the hopper 520, and each reel 12 to the outside of the main control board 300. Further, the I / F circuit 305 outputs various commands to the sub control board 400. In order to prevent an invalid command from being input to the main control board, the command from the sub control board 400 is not received by the main control board 300.

A signal from the main control board 300 is input to the reel board 100. The reel board 100 outputs a drive pulse to each reel 12 in response to a signal from the main control board 300. Each stepping motor 101 of each reel 12 is driven according to the drive pulse from the reel substrate 100.

The stepping motor 101 includes a plurality of (4) coils. The combination of the coils to be excited among the coils is sequentially switched each time a drive pulse is input from the reel substrate 100, and the combination of the coils to be excited is sequentially switched to rotate each reel 12. Specifically, when the combination of the excited coils of the stepping motor 101 is switched once, the reel 12 rotates by a predetermined angle. For example, when the pulse is applied 24 times, the reel 12 rotates by an angle of one frame (unit area U), and when the pulse is applied 504 times, the reel 12 rotates once. In the above configuration, the shorter the time interval in which the drive pulse is applied, the faster the rotation speed of the reel 12.

ON / OFF signals from a plurality of reel sensors 111 (111L, 111C, 111R) are input to the main control board 300 via the reel board 100. Of the reel sensors 111, the reel sensor 111L corresponds to the reel 12L, the reel sensor 111C corresponds to the reel 12C, and the reel sensor 111R corresponds to the reel 12R. Each reel sensor 111 outputs an ON signal when the rotation angle of the corresponding reel 12 is the reference position. On the other hand, when the rotation angle of each reel 12 is other than the reference position, each reel sensor 111 outputs an OFF signal. The main CPU 301 of the main control board 300 can determine the rotation angle of each reel 12 from the signal from each reel sensor 111 and the number of times the drive pulse is output to each stepping motor 101.

The relay board 200 relays a signal from the main control board 300 to the display ML. The display ML is driven according to the signal output from the main control board 300. Further, the relay board 200 relays an ON / OFF signal input to the main control board 300 from each sensor (start switch 24SW or the like described later) that detects the operation of each operation unit (start lever 24 or the like). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the relay board 200 relays ON / OFF signals from 1BET switch 21SW, MAX-BET switch 22SW, settlement switch 23SW, start switch 24SW, stop switch 25SW, and medal sensor 34SE. do. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the power supply board 500 relays ON / OFF signals of various sensors or switches including the reset switch 512SE and the payout sensor 112SE.

The 1BET switch 21SW detects the operation of the 1BET button 21 by the player. Further, the ON signal from the 1BET switch 21SW is input to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 via the relay board 200. When the ON signal from the 1BET switch 21SW is input, the main CPU 301 adds one medal to the betting medal.

The MAX-BET switch 22SW detects the operation of the MAX-BET button 22 by the player. Further, the ON signal from the MAX-BET switch 22SW is input to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 via the relay board 200. The main CPU 301 sets a predetermined number of medals as betting medals when an ON signal from the MAX-BET switch 22SW is input.

The settlement switch 23SW detects the operation of the settlement button 23 by the player. The ON signal from the settlement switch 23SW is input to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 via the relay board 200.

When the ON signal from the settlement switch 23SW is input, or when the combination of symbols related to winning is displayed on the valid line, the main CPU 301 outputs the hopper drive signal to the hopper 520. The hopper drive signal is input from the main control board 300 to the hopper 520 via the power supply board 500. When the hopper drive signal is input, the hopper 520 pays out medals.

The payout sensor 112SE outputs a payout signal to the main control board 300 each time one medal is paid out from the hopper 520. Specifically, the payout sensor 112SE is provided at a position where a medal passing through the discharge slit 521b of the hopper 520 is detected. When the payout sensor 112SE detects a medal, the payout sensor 112SE outputs a payout signal. The payout signal is input to the main control board 300 via the power supply board 500. The main CPU 301 can determine the number of medals paid out by counting the number of times the payout signal is input.

The power switch 511SW can be switched to an ON state or an OFF state by operating the power button 511. When the power switch 511SW is ON, power is supplied from the power supply device 510 to the gaming machine 1, and when the power switch 511SW is OFF, the power supply from the power supply device 510 to the gaming machine 1 is cut off. The power supply 510 generates a DC voltage when power is supplied. The DC voltage generated by the power supply device 510 is supplied to various devices including the hopper 520 via the power supply board 500.

The reset switch 512SW is provided in the power supply device 510, and outputs a reset signal to the main control board 300 when the reset button 512 is operated. The reset signal is input to the main control board 300 via the power supply board 500. Upon receiving the reset signal, the main CPU 301 initializes a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 303, for example, cancels the error state. A plurality of reset switches 512SW (reset buttons 512) may be provided. For example, in addition to the reset switch 512SW provided in the power supply device 510, the locking device 4 may be provided with a reset switch. In the above configuration, for example, when the key is inserted into the keyhole of the locking device 4 and the key is rotated to the right, the front door 3 is unlocked, and when the key is rotated to the left, a reset signal is output from the reset switch. The output configuration is preferably adopted.

The setting change switch 37SW shown in FIG. 4 detects the operation of the setting change button 37. The ON signal from the setting change switch 37SW is input to the main control board 300. When the ON signal from the setting change switch 37SW is input, the main CPU 301 updates the display of the setting display unit 36. Further, when the ON signal from the setting change switch 37SW is input during the period when the set value is not displayed on the setting display unit 36, the main CPU 301 causes the stored number display 16 to display the indicated accessory ratio (described later). .. The medal sensor 34SE detects the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8.

ON / OFF signals from a plurality of stop switches 25SW (25SWL, 25SWC, 25SWR) are input to the main control board 300 via the relay board 200. Of the stop switches 25SW, the stop switch 25SWL corresponds to the stop button 25L, the stop switch 25SWC corresponds to the stop button 25C, and the stop switch 25SWR corresponds to the stop button 25R. The main CPU 301 controls the stop of the reel 12 corresponding to the stop switch 25SW to which the ON signal is input. Specifically, when an ON signal is input from the stop switch 25SWL, the reel 12L is stopped and controlled. Similarly, the main CPU 301 controls the stop of the reel 12C when the ON signal is input from the stop switch 25SWC, and controls the stop of the reel 12R when the ON signal is input from the stop switch 25SWR.

The start switch 24SW detects the operation of the start lever 24 by the player. The ON signal from the start switch 24SW is input to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 via the relay board 200. When the ON signal from the start switch 24SW is input, the main CPU 301 controls, for example, each stepping motor 101 to rotate each reel 12. Further, an ON signal from the setting change switch 37SW is input to the main control board 300.

The start switch 24SW of the present embodiment is formed so that the direction in which the start lever 24 is operated can be detected. Specifically, the start switch 24SW can individually detect any of a push-up operation for pushing up the start lever 24, a push-down operation for pushing down, a right-side operation for tilting to the right, and a left-side operation for tilting to the left when viewed from the player side. be. For example, the start switch 24SW is turned on when the start lever 24 is pushed up, the start switch 24SWU outputs an ON signal, the start switch 24SWD outputs an ON signal when the start lever 24 is pushed up, and the right side is operated. It is composed of a plurality of sensors including a start switch 24SWR that outputs a signal and a start switch 24SWL that outputs an ON signal when the left side is operated. According to the above configuration, for example, the effect to be executed can be different depending on whether the start lever 24 is pressed or pushed up.

<Sub control board>
The sub-control board 400 controls the liquid crystal display device 30, the speakers (31, 32), and each lamp (for example, the effect lamp 28). As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control board 400 is composed of a plurality of boards including the effect control board 410, the image control board 420, and the sound board 430. Further, the sub-control board 400 includes various sensors including an effect button switch 26SW and a direction designation switch 27SW, a housing lamp 5, an effect lamp 28, a stop operation sequence display lamp 29, a lever effect lamp 42, and an upper portion. Various lamps, including the lamp 35, are electrically connected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a volume control switch 44 is electrically connected to the sub control board 400. The volume adjustment switch 44 is used to adjust the volume value (master volume) of the gaming machine 1. As the volume control switch 44, for example, a DIP switch is preferably adopted. As described above, the volume value can also be adjusted by operating the direction designation button 27. That is, the volume value is adjusted by operating either the direction designation button 27 or the volume adjustment switch 44.

In the present embodiment, the adjustable volume value differs between the case where the direction designation button 27 is operated and the case where the volume adjustment switch 44 is operated. Specifically, when the direction designation button 27 is operated, the volume value can be adjusted from the numerical value "1" to any of the numerical values "5" (5 steps). On the other hand, when the volume adjustment switch 44 is operated, the volume value can be adjusted to any one of the numerical value "1", the numerical value "3" and the numerical value "5" (three steps). The adjustable volume value may be the same when the direction designation button 27 is operated and when the volume adjustment switch 44 is operated.

The above volume values can be adjusted by operating the direction designation buttons 27 (left button, right button) during a predetermined adjustable period. Specifically, the numerical value "1" is added to the volume value each time the right button of the direction designation buttons 27 is operated. Further, each time the left button of the direction designation button 27 is operated, the numerical value "1" is subtracted from the volume value. The above volume values are stored in, for example, the sub RAM 414.

As shown in FIG. 4, the effect control board 410 includes an I / F circuit 411, a sub CPU 412, a sub ROM 413, and a sub RAM 414. The effect control board 410 (sub CPU 412) controls various lamps including the housing lamp 5, the effect lamp 28, the stop operation sequence display lamp 29, and the lever effect lamp 42, and the sound board 430. Further, the effect control board 410 gives a command to the image control board 420 to display each image on the liquid crystal display device 30.

The sub ROM 413 stores a control program executed by the sub CPU 412 and various data. For example, an effect lottery table for determining the type of effect and lamp data indicating blinking patterns of various lamps are stored in the sub ROM 413. The sub CPU 412 of the present embodiment has a higher processing capacity (processing speed) than the main CPU 301.

The sub CPU 412 causes the above-mentioned light emitting region to emit light in a blinking pattern (light emitting mode) according to the lamp data. Further, the sub CPU 412 causes the light emitting region to emit light with a brightness (brightness) corresponding to the brightness value stored in the sub RAM 414. For example, even when the light emitting region emits light due to common lamp data, if the brightness values are different, the brightness of the light emitting region is different. The brightness value can be adjusted from, for example, the numerical value "1" to the numerical value "5" (5 steps).

In the above-mentioned adjustable period, the brightness value can be adjusted by operating the direction designation button 27 (up button, down button). Specifically, the numerical value "1" is added to the brightness value each time the upper button of the direction designation buttons 27 is operated. Further, each time the lower button of the direction designation button 27 is operated, the numerical value "1" is subtracted from the luminance value.

In the present embodiment, the volume value and the brightness value can be adjusted by appropriately operating the switch provided inside the gaming machine 1. In the following, for the sake of explanation, the operation for adjusting the volume value and the operation for adjusting the brightness value may be collectively referred to as "adjustment operation".

The sub RAM 414 functions as a work area for volatilely storing various types of data. The I / F circuit 411 receives a command from the main control board 300 (I / F circuit 305). However, the command from the sub control board 400 is configured so that the main control board 300 cannot receive the command. The command received in the I / F circuit 411 is supplied to the sub CPU 412. The command received by the I / F circuit 411 is, for example, a display winning combination command indicating the type of winning combination stopped on the valid line.

The sub CPU 412 executes a control program stored in the sub ROM 413 and controls various lamps (for example, the housing lamp 5) and the sound board 430 based on the data stored in the sub ROM 413. For example, the sub CPU 412 reads data indicating the blinking pattern of the housing lamp 5 from the sub ROM 413 and causes the housing lamp 5 to blink. Further, the sub CPU 412 generates a random number value R4 used in the effect control process or the like described later. As the random number value R4, for example, a random number in the range 0 to 65535 is preferably adopted. The sub ROM 413 may be composed of a single electronic component or a plurality of electronic components (storage devices).

The image control board 420 causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to display various images in response to a command from the effect control board 410. As shown in FIG. 4, the image control board 420 includes an image control CPU 421, an image control ROM 422, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 423, a CGROM 424, and a VRAM 425.

The image control CPU 421 executes a control program stored in the image control ROM 422, and gives an instruction according to a command from the effect control board 410 to the VDP 423. The CGROM 424 stores compression-encoded image data (for example, texture data). The VDP 423 includes an image decoder and a drawing circuit (both are not shown). When an instruction from the image control CPU 421 is input to the VDP 423, the image decoder reads the image data from the CGROM 424 in response to the instruction. The image decoder decompresses (decodes) the read image data and stores it in the RAM 425. The drawing circuit causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to display various images according to the image data stored in the RAM 425. Further, the RAM 425 stores various data generated by each process of the image control CPU 421. The RAM 425 is provided with a command storage area for storing sound control commands to be transmitted to the sound source IC 431.

The sound board 430 is controlled by the image control CPU 421 to generate an acoustic signal. The acoustic signal generated by the sound board 430 is supplied to the speaker 31 and the speaker 32, and is output as a sound wave. As shown in FIG. 4, the sound board 430 includes a sound source IC 431 and a sound source ROM 432. The image control CPU 421 controls the sound board 430 (sound source IC 431) in response to a command from the sub CPU 412.

The sound source ROM 432 compresses and stores a plurality of acoustic data. Each acoustic data is data indicating each of the acoustics including, for example, a music in a specific gaming state, a voice output each time the player operates the stop button 25, and an error sound output in the error state.

The sound source IC 431 generates an acoustic signal from the acoustic data of the sound source ROM 432. Further, the sound source IC 431 is configured to include a decoder, a control register, and an A / D converter (all not shown). The decoder of the sound source IC 431 reads the acoustic data from the sound source ROM 432 in response to the instruction from the sub CPU 412. Further, the decoder of the sound source IC 431 adjusts the volume of the read acoustic data, and then stores the acoustic data in the control register. A plurality of acoustic data are stored in the control register, and each acoustic data stored in the control register is supplied to the A / D converter in the stored order. The A / D converter generates an acoustic signal from the acoustic data and supplies it to the amplifier 433. The amplifier 433 amplifies the acoustic signal supplied from the sound source IC 431 (A / D converter) and supplies it to the speaker 31 and the speaker 32. The CPU that controls the sound source IC 431 may be provided separately from the sub CPU 412 and the image control CPU 421.

<Each data used by the main CPU>
The description of each circuit of the gaming machine 1 is as described above. Hereinafter, various data stored in the main ROM 302 will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram of the winning area lottery table. The main CPU 301 determines the winning area by using the winning area lottery table and the random number value R1 in the internal lottery process described later. As shown in FIG. 5, each winning area lottery table includes a plurality of winning areas and each lottery value corresponding to each winning area.

The winning area lottery table is stored in the main ROM 302 for each set value (1 to 6). FIG. 5 illustrates a winning area lottery table that is referred to when the set value is “1”. Winning area Each winning area of the lottery table designates each winning combination defined in the winning combination determination table shown in FIG.

For example, assume that the "batting order replay 1" of the winning area number "02" is determined by the internal lottery process. As shown in FIG. 6, the winning area number "02" designates the winning combination "RT0 transition replay" and the winning combination "RT2 transition replay A". That is, in the game in which the winning area "Batting Order Replay 1" is won, a plurality of types of winning combinations are designated in duplicate. The combination of the winning combination symbols specified in the winning area is allowed to stop at the valid line.

Each lottery value in the winning area lottery table is subtracted from the random number value R1 in the internal lottery process. Specifically, in the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 sequentially subtracts each lottery value corresponding to each winning area with respect to the random number value R1. In the internal lottery process, the winning area in which the result of subtracting the lottery value from the random number value R1 is a negative number is determined. Since the probability of becoming a negative number when subtracted from the random number value R1 increases as the lottery value increases, the probability of winning increases as the lottery value increases in the winning area.

As shown in FIG. 5, the winning area lottery table is configured to include each lottery value for each RT state. Each RT state includes an RT0 state, an RT1 state, and an RT2 state. Each RT state shifts when the RT transition symbol described later is stopped and displayed on the valid line. The main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value according to the RT state into the random number value R1. Therefore, the probability that each winning area will be won depends on the RT state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the winning area lottery table includes each lottery value in the bonus operating state. The bonus operating state shifts to the case where the blue same color bonus combination, the red same color bonus combination, the blue different color bonus combination, or the symbol combination related to the red different color bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line. In the present embodiment, the blue same color bonus combination, the red same color bonus combination, the blue different color bonus combination, and the red different color bonus combination may be collectively referred to as a "bonus combination". The specified number of betting medals in the bonus operating state is three, and the bonus operating state ends when 270 or more medals are paid out. When the bonus operating state ends, the main CPU 301 shifts to the RT0 state.

In each game in the bonus activated state, the winning area "Bonus Medium Bell" or the winning area "Bonus Medium Cherry" is won. In the game in which the winning area "Bonus Medium Bell" is won, the correct answer bell or the number adjustment combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line depending on the mode of the stop operation. In addition, in the game in which the winning area "Cherry in Bonus" is won, the confirmed cherry role or the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed on the valid line. The number of correct answer bells and the number of fixed cherry roles to be paid out is 9, and the number of sheets to be paid out for the number adjustment role is 8.

In the above configuration, if the symbol combination of the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "winning") in all the games in the bonus operating state, the bonus operating state is 270 (9 x 30). The medal is paid out and it ends. In the above case, the increased number of medals (total number of medals paid out-number of inserted medals) in the bonus operating state is 180 ((9-3) x 30). On the other hand, it is assumed that the number adjustment combination is won once in the bonus operating state, and the correct answer bell is won in all the subsequent games. In the above case, the number of payouts in the bonus operating state is 269 (8 + 9 × 29), and the correct answer bell is won in the next game, and the bonus operating state ends. That is, 278 medals are paid out and the bonus operating state ends, and the number of medals increased in the bonus operating state is 185 ((9-3) × 30 + (8-3) × 1).

As can be understood from the above explanation, in the bonus operating state, the increased number of sheets is maximized by winning the number adjusting combination once and winning the correct answer bell in all the subsequent games. Hereinafter, for the sake of explanation, the bonus operating state after winning the number adjustment combination may be referred to as a "notification period". Although the details will be described later, in the notification period of the present embodiment, the stop operation mode (reverse push) for winning the correct answer bell is notified in the image display area (liquid crystal display device 30) (see FIG. 14 described later). ..

When the bonus combination is not stopped and displayed on the effective line in the winning game, the main CPU 301 shifts to the internal medium state in which the winning state of the bonus combination is maintained. As shown in FIG. 5, the winning area lottery table includes each lottery value in the internal medium state. On the other hand, the winning combination other than the bonus combination will not be maintained in the winning state in the next and subsequent games. For example, the SB role is not maintained in the winning state in the next and subsequent games.

As can be understood from FIG. 5, each lottery value of RT0 middle replay, batting order replay (1 to 6), BAR matching replay, BAR matching replay, and seven matching replay (hereinafter referred to as "replay winning area") is the main CPU301. It differs depending on the state (RT state, internal medium state, bonus operating state). Specifically, in the RT0 state, as shown in FIG. 5, the lottery value "8976" is allocated to "RT0 middle replay" and the lottery value "4" is allocated to "Seven-Eleven replay" in the replay winning area. The lottery value of the other re-game winning area is a numerical value "0". That is, in the RT0 state, "replay during RT0" and "seven-matched replay" are won in the replay winning area.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the RT1 state, a lottery value "1796" is assigned to each winning area of "batting order replays 1 to 4" in the replay winning area, and each winning area of "batting order replays 5 and 6" is assigned. The lottery value "898" is assigned, the lottery value "4" is assigned to "Seven-Eleven Replay", and the lottery value of other re-game winning areas is a numerical value "0". That is, in the RT1 state, "batting order replays 1 to 6" and "seven-matched replay" are won in the replay winning area. In addition, the probability that any winning area of the re-game winning area will be determined is 8894/65536.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the RT2 state, a lottery value "4800" is assigned to each winning area of "batting order replays 1 to 4" in the replay winning area, and each winning area of "batting order replays 5 and 6" is assigned. The lottery value "2400" is assigned, the lottery value "4" is assigned to "Seven Matching Replay", the lottery value "8" is assigned to "BAR Out of Replay", and the lottery values of other replay winning areas are numerical values. It is "0". That is, in the RT2 state, "batting order replays 1 to 6", "BAR off replay", and "seven-matched replay" are won in the replay winning area. In addition, the probability that any winning area of the re-game winning area will be determined is 24012/65536. As can be understood from the above description, the winning probability of the re-game winning area in the RT2 state is higher than that in the re-game winning area in the RT0 state and the RT1 state.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the internal medium state, a lottery value "4000" is assigned to each winning area of "batting order replays 1 to 4" in the replay winning area, and each winning area of "batting order replays 5 and 6". The lottery value "2000" is assigned to, the lottery value "4012" is assigned to the "BAR matching replay", and the lottery value of the other re-game winning areas is a numerical value "0". That is, in the internal medium state, "batting order replays 1 to 6" and "BAR matching replay" are won in the replay winning area. In addition, the probability that any winning area of the re-game winning area will be determined is 24012/65536. As described above, in the internal medium state, the probability that the re-game winning area will be won is higher than in the RT0 state and the RT1 state.

FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram of a symbol combination table. The symbol combination table defines combinations of symbols that are allowed to stop at the effective line in the game in which each winning combination is won. For example, in a game in which the winning combination "blue same color bonus combination" is won, the symbol combination of "blue BAR-blue BAR-blue BAR" is allowed to stop at the valid line. In addition, for example, in the game in which the winning combination "RT2 Transition Replay A" is won, the symbol combination of "Bell-Bell-Black BAR", "Bell-Bell-Watermelon x", and "Bell-Bell-Watermelon y" becomes an effective line. It becomes possible to stop.

As shown in FIG. 7, the symbol combination table is configured to include the permission bit number of each symbol combination and the number of medals to be paid out when the symbol combination related to each winning combination stops at the valid line. FIG. 7 shows the number of payouts when the symbol combination related to each winning combination stops at the effective line in the game state where the specified number of cards is three. For example, when the symbol combination "Bell-Bell-Bell" of the correct answer Bell A is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the number of payouts is "9". Further, when the symbol combination of the bonus combination or the SB combination is stopped and displayed on the valid line, the number of payouts is "0".

As shown in FIG. 7, the symbol combination related to any of the winning combinations including the winning combinations "correct answer bells A and B", "failed roles A to D", "watermelon role" and "cherry role A and B" becomes the effective line. When displayed, the player is given the number of medals to be paid out according to each winning combination. In the present embodiment, the winning combination in which the medal is paid out when displayed on the valid line is referred to as a "winning winning combination". In addition, "RT0 transition replay", "RT2 transition replay A to C", "special replay A to C", "seven replay", "BAR replay", and "follow replay" (winning roles designated by the winning game in the replay winning area) When any of the above is displayed on the valid line, the next game is set as a re-game. In the present embodiment, the winning combination in which the next game is a re-game when it is displayed on the valid line may be collectively referred to as "replay". When a plurality of winning combinations are won in duplicate, the replay is stopped and displayed on the effective line in preference to the other winning combinations, and the bonus combination and the SB combination have a lower priority than the other winning combinations. However, the bonus combination may have a higher priority than the winning combination.

Each permission bit number of the symbol combination table specifies each display permission bit in the display permission bit storage area of the main RAM 303. The display permission bit storage area is configured to include a plurality of display permission bits, and each display permission bit corresponds to each winning combination. For example, it is assumed that the replay during RT0 of the winning area number "01" is won and the symbol combination of the winning combination "RT0 transition replay" is permitted to stop at the valid line. In the above case, the display permission bit specified by the permission bit number "1" of the display permission bit storage area is set to "1", and the others are set to "0".

The main RAM 303 stores a display combination storage area to be compared with the display permission bit storage area in the display determination process described later. The display combination storage area is configured to include a plurality of displayable bits, and each displayable bit corresponds to each winning combination (similar to the display permission bit storage area). In addition, each displayable bit is set to "1" when the symbol combination related to the winning combination corresponding to the displayable bit may stop at the valid line, and the symbol combination related to the corresponding winning combination is valid. Set to "0" if there is no possibility of stopping on the line. For example, at the time when each reel 12 starts rotating, all the displayable bits are set to "1" because the symbol combinations related to all the winning combinations may stop at the effective line. Further, each displayable bit in the display combination storage area is updated every time each reel 12 is stopped, and corresponds to a symbol combination related to the winning combination that actually stopped at the effective line when all the reels 12 are stopped. Only the displayable bits are "1".

The winning combination won in the internal lottery process stops at the effective line according to the operation mode of each stop button 25 of the player. Specifically, each winning combination stops at the effective line according to the stop operation position and the order of the stop operation of each stop button 25. For example, a symbol located within a range of 4 frames (5 frames including the stop operation position) (hereinafter referred to as "pull-in range") from the stop operation position can be stopped at the effective line, and a symbol located outside the pull-in range is , Even the symbols that make up the winning combination are not stopped at the effective line (so-called "missing" occurs). Further, as described above, in one game, a plurality of types of winning combinations may be won in duplicate. In a game in which a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, for example, the symbol combination related to the winning combination according to the order of the stop operations and the stop operation position is stopped at the effective line.

In the present embodiment, in addition to the symbol combination of each winning combination described above, a part of the lost stitches (special lost stitches) that are not the symbol combination of the winning combination is determined by the display determination process. Specifically, each loss eye including each special loss eye A (1, 2) and each special loss eye B (1, 2) shown in FIG. 7 is determined by the display determination process. When each special loss eye A or each special loss eye B is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the state shifts to the RT1 state. In addition, each special loss (A, B) is a game in which the batting order bells (L, C, R) are won, and if each winning combination (correct answer bell, failure combination) is missed, it is stopped and displayed on the valid line. ..

8 (a) and 8 (b) are explanatory diagrams of the correspondence relationship between the winning area, the stop operation order, and the winning combination (combination of symbols that stop at the effective line) that stops at the effective line. FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating a winning combination (replay) that stops at an effective line in each stop operation order in a game in which the re-game winning area is won. Note that FIGS. 8A and 8B show winning combinations that are stopped and displayed on the effective line in each stop operation mode in the non-internal medium state.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the replay during RT0 is won, the RT0 transition replay stops at the effective line regardless of the mode of the stop operation. When any of the winning areas "batting order replays 1 to 6" is won, "RT0 transition replay" or "RT2 transition replay" stops at the effective line depending on the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in the game in which the winning area "batting order replay 1" is won, the reel 12L is the first stop operation, the reel 12C is the second stop operation, and the reel 12R is the third stop operation. In the case of "stop operation order of" left, middle, right "), the symbol combination related to the winning combination" RT2 transition replay "is stopped and displayed on the valid line. On the other hand, in the game in which the winning area "Batting order replay 1" is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than "left middle right", the symbol combination related to the winning combination "RT0 transition replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line.

As shown in FIG. 8A, in the game in which the winning area "Batting order replay 2" is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of "left and right middle", the symbol combination related to the winning combination "RT2 transition replay" becomes the effective line. Stop is displayed. On the other hand, in the game in which the winning area "Batting order replay 2" is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than "left and right middle", the symbol combination related to the winning combination "RT0 transition replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Further, in the game in which the winning area "batting order replay 3" is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of "middle left and right", the symbol combination related to the winning combination "RT2 transition replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line. On the other hand, in the game in which the winning area "Batting order replay 3" is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than "middle left and right", the symbol combination related to the winning combination "RT0 transition replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line.

In the game in which the winning area "Batting order replay 4" is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of "middle right left", the symbol combination related to the winning combination "RT2 transition replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line. On the other hand, in the game in which the winning area "Batting order replay 4" is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than "middle right left", the symbol combination related to the winning combination "RT0 transition replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line. In the game in which the winning area "Batting Order Replay 5" or "Batting Order Replay 6" is won, if the stop operation is performed in the order of the first right stop, the symbol combination related to the winning combination "RT2 Transition Replay" is stopped and displayed on the valid line. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the first right stop, the symbol combination related to the winning combination "RT0 transition replay" is stopped and displayed on the valid line.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the winning area "BAR matching replay" is won, the symbol combination of "BAR replay", "follow replay" or "RT2 transition replay" becomes the effective line depending on the mode of the stop operation. Stop. Specifically, in the game in which the winning area "BAR matching replay" is won, each reel 12 is stopped in the pull-in range of each black BAR symbol in the case where the stop operation is performed in the order of the first right stop. In this case, the symbol combination of the winning combination "BAR replay" is stopped and displayed on the valid line. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the first right stop, the symbol combination of "RT2 transition replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Further, even if the stop operation is performed in the order of the first right stop, if each reel 12 is not stopped within the pull-in range of each black BAR symbol, the symbol combination of "follow replay" is stopped at the effective line. Is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the winning area “BAR off replay” is won, the symbol combination of the winning combination “follow replay” or “RT2 transition replay” is stopped at the valid line depending on the mode of the stop operation. .. Specifically, in the game in which the winning area "BAR out of replay" is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first right stop, the symbol combination of "follow replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Further, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the right first stop operation, the symbol combination of "RT2 transition replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the winning area "Seven Matching Replay" is won, the symbol combination of "Seven Replay" or "Special Replays A to C" stops at the effective line depending on the mode of the stop operation. .. Specifically, in the game in which the winning area "Seven Matching Replay" is won, when each reel 12 is stopped in the pull-in range of each Seven symbol, the symbol combination of "Seven Replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line. .. On the other hand, when each reel 12 is not stopped within the pull-in range of each seven symbol of each reel 12, any of the symbol combinations of "special replays A to C" is stopped and displayed on the effective line.

FIG. 8B shows each stop operation in the game in which the winning area “batting order bell” (L1 to L4, C1 to C4, R1 to R4), the winning area “common bell”, and the winning area “bonus middle bell” are won. It is a figure explaining the winning combination which stops at a valid line in order. When the winning area "batting order bell" is determined, either one of the winning combinations "failed combination A to D" and the winning combination "correct answer bells A and B" are won in duplicate. As can be understood from FIG. 8B, in the game in which the batting order bell is won, the symbol union related to the failed combination or the correct answer bell stops at the effective line according to the stop operation order. In the present embodiment, the stop operation order in which the symbol combination related to the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed on the effective line is referred to as the "correct answer pressing order" of the correct answer bell. In addition, the stop operation order other than the correct answer pressing order in this game is referred to as the "illegal pressing order" in the game.

As shown in FIG. 8B, in the game in which the batting order bells L (1 to 4) are won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the left first stop, the correct answer bell A is stopped and displayed on the valid line. That is, in the game in which the batting order bell L is won, the correct answer pressing order of the correct answer bell is the first stop on the left. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bells L (1 to 4) are won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left first stop order, a failed combination or a special loss is displayed as a stop depending on the stop operation position.

In the game in which the batting order bells C (1 to 4) are won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the middle first stop, the correct answer bell B is stopped and displayed on the effective line. That is, in the game in which the batting order bell C is won, the correct answer pressing order of the correct answer bell is the first stop in the middle. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bells C (1 to 4) are won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle first stop order, a failed combination or a special loss is displayed as a stop depending on the stop operation position. Similarly, in the game in which the batting order bells R (1 to 4) are won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first right stop, the correct answer bell B is stopped and displayed on the effective line. That is, in the game in which the batting order bell R is won, the correct answer pressing order of the correct answer bell is the first stop on the right. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bells R (1 to 4) are won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the right first stop order, a failed combination or a special loss is displayed as a stop depending on the stop operation position. In the game in which the common bell is won, the correct answer bells (A, B) are stopped and displayed on the effective line regardless of the stop operation mode.

As described above, in the game in which the batting order bells (L, C, R) are won, the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed when the stop operation is performed in the correct answer pressing order. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the incorrect release order, the failed combination or the special loss is displayed as a stop on the effective line depending on the stop operation position. The probability that the batting order bell will be won is the same for each set value. Therefore, in the instruction period, the probability that the correct batting order of the batting order bell is instructed is equal for each set value.

As shown in FIG. 8B, in the game in which the bonus middle bell is won, any of the failed combination, the correct answer bell B, and the number adjustment combination is stopped and displayed according to the stop operation mode. For example, in a game in which the bonus middle bell is won, if the stop operation is performed in the order other than the right first stop (left first stop, middle first stop), a failure combination or a number adjustment combination is performed depending on the stop operation position. Stop is displayed. Specifically, in the game in which the bell during the bonus is won, if the stop operation is performed in an order other than the first right stop within the pull-in range of the number adjustment combination, the number adjustment combination is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the game in which the bell during the bonus is won, if the stop operation is performed in an order other than the first right stop outside the pull-in range of the number adjustment combination, the failed combination is displayed as a stop.

As shown in FIG. 8B, in the game in which the bell during the bonus is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first right stop, the correct answer bell B is stopped and displayed regardless of the stop operation position. As described above, the number of medals acquired in the bonus operating state is maximum when the number adjustment combination is stopped and displayed only once and the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed in all subsequent games. Therefore, in the bonus operating state, the player stops and displays the number adjustment combination in the order other than the right first stop, and then plays in the order of the right first stop in all the subsequent games in the bonus operating state. Then, the maximum number of medals can be obtained in the bonus operating state.

As described above, each RT state includes the RT0 state, the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state, and shifts at a specific trigger. For example, the RT state shifts when the RT transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the valid line.

Each RT transition symbol includes an RT3 transition symbol, an RT2 transition symbol, an RT1 transition symbol, and an RT0 transition symbol. When the RT3 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the valid line, it shifts to the RT3 state. The RT3 transition symbol includes a symbol combination of the RT3 transition replay. That is, when the symbol combination of the RT3 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the next game is a replay and the RT3 state is entered. Further, when the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the valid line, the RT2 transition state is entered. The RT2 transition symbol includes a symbol combination of the RT2 transition replay. That is, when the symbol combination of the RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the next game is a replay and the RT2 state is entered.

The RT1 transition symbol includes a special missed eye. As described above, the special loss is not a combination of the winning combination symbols, but is displayed as a stop on the effective line when the batting order bell wins the game, the stop operation is performed in the incorrect release order, and each failed combination is missed. NS. Further, the RT0 transition symbol includes a symbol combination of a failed combination. The failed combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line when the batting order bell is stopped in the wrong release order in the winning game and the stop operation is performed within the pull-in range of the failed combination.

When the symbol combination of the SB combination described above is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the next game is in the single bonus operating state (not shown). In the single bonus operating state, the winning probability of the winning combination is higher than in the normal state. However, the winning probability of the winning combination in the single bonus operating state is lower than that in the bonus operating state. Specifically, among the lottery values of the winning area lottery table, the lottery value of the common bell in the single bonus operating state is larger than the lottery value of the common bell in the RT0 state by a numerical value "1". Further, the winning probability of the replay in the single bonus operating state is the same as the winning probability of the replay in the RT state at the time of transition to the single bonus operating state (the game in which the SB combination is won). That is, the probability of winning the replay does not change before and after the single bonus operating state. The single bonus operating state ends in one game.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. The main CPU 301 shifts to each effect state including a normal state, an ART state, and a bonus state. Each production state shifts at a predetermined opportunity. For example, when the bonus combination is stopped and displayed and the bonus operating state is entered, the effect state is shifted to the bonus state.

The effect executing means such as the liquid crystal display device 30 is controlled in an manner according to the effect state. An effect state flag indicating the current effect state is stored in the main RAM 303. In each game, the main CPU 301 transmits an effect state command indicating an effect state flag to the sub CPU 412. The sub CPU 412 determines the effect according to the effect state indicated by the effect state command.

In each game in the ART state, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information instructing the stop operation order. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information instructing a stop operation order that is advantageous to the player in the ART state. Specifically, in the ART state, in the game in which the batting order bell is won, the correct answer pushing order of the correct answer bell is instructed. Further, in the ART state, in the game in which the batting order replay is won, the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is instructed. On the other hand, in the normal state, the stop operation order that is advantageous to the player is not instructed.

The ART state ends at a predetermined trigger. Specifically, the ART state ends when the correct answer bell wins a predetermined number of times. For example, an ART counter is provided in which a numerical value "1" is added each time the correct answer bell wins in the ART state. The ART counter is provided in, for example, the main RAM 303. When the ART counter reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), the ART state ends. When the ART state ends, it shifts to the normal state ((E) in FIG. 9).

In the present embodiment, the RT state immediately after shifting to the ART state becomes the RT0 state. In the RT0 state, the correct batting order of the batting order bell is not notified. After the correct answer bell is dropped in the RT0 state and the state shifts to the RT1 state, the notification of the correct answer pressing order of the batting order bell is started. Further, the ART counter is not added until the RT state shifts to the RT2 state after the transition to the ART state. After shifting to the RT2 state, the ART counter is added every time the batting order bell wins.

The ART state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state. In the present embodiment, the period in which the stop operation mode advantageous to the player is instructed is referred to as an "instruction period". In addition, a period other than the indicated period (normal state, etc.) may be referred to as a "non-instructed period".

The bonus state includes a number adjustment period and a notification period (first notification period, second notification period). Immediately after shifting to the bonus state, the production state is the number adjustment period ((A) in FIG. 9). The number adjustment period is the period from the start of the bonus state to the winning of the number adjustment combination. When the number-of-sheet adjusting combination wins once in the number-of-sheet adjustment period, the effect state shifts to the notification period ((B) in FIG. 9).

During the notification period, the notification effect Z is executed, and it is notified that the stop operation should be performed in the order of the first right stop. As described above, in the bonus operating state after winning the number adjustment combination, the right first stop is the most advantageous stop operation mode for the player. The above notification period is included in the instruction period. In addition, a production lottery process is executed for each game during the notification period. In the above-mentioned production lottery process, one of a plurality of types of bonus productions is determined by lottery.

In the normal state, the ART lottery process is executed when the bonus combination is won. In the above ART lottery process, it is determined by lottery whether or not to shift to the ART state. If the transition to the ART state is not determined when the bonus combination is won, the transition to the normal state is performed after the bonus state ends ((C) in FIG. 9). On the other hand, when the transition to the ART state is decided when the bonus combination is won, the transition to the ART state is performed after the bonus state is completed ((D) in FIG. 9).

As shown in FIG. 9, the notification period of the bonus state includes the first notification period and the second notification period. Although the details will be described later, in the first notification period and the second notification period, various images (GA, GB, Ga, Gb, GX, GY) are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30, so that the first right Stop is commonly instructed. However, the display mode of each image for instructing the right first stop is different between the first notification period and the second notification period (see FIGS. 14 and 15 described later).

In the bonus state when the transition to the ART state is determined, both the first notification period and the second notification period are provided. On the other hand, in the bonus state when the transition to the ART state is not determined, only the first notification period is provided, and the second notification period is not provided.

In the present embodiment, a regulation period is provided in order to suppress the inconvenience that the effect state (ART state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player is excessively prolonged. The regulation period starts when the player shifts to a favorable production state. The regulation period is the first of the triggers when the net increase in the number of medals (the number of medals paid out-the number of betting medals) in the regulation period reaches 2400 and the number of games played in the regulation period reaches 1500 times. It ends when it is satisfied.

When the regulation period ends, the ART state is forcibly terminated even if the ART counter does not satisfy the termination condition. Specifically, when the bonus state is entered, the regulation period starts, and a series of games including the subsequent ART state becomes the regulation period. If the bonus combination is won in the ART state, it returns to the ART state after the bonus state ends. In the above case, the bonus state shifted from the ART state and the ART state are included in a series of regulation periods.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the bonus state and the ART state are the regulation periods. The net increase in the number of game medals during the regulation period is stored in the first regulation counter. When the first regulation counter reaches the numerical value "2400", the trigger for the end of the regulation period is satisfied. In addition, the number of games played during the regulation period is stored in the second regulation counter. When the second regulation counter reaches the numerical value "1500", the trigger for the end of the regulation period is satisfied.

Hereinafter, the first regulation counter and the second regulation counter may be collectively referred to as “regulation counter”. The regulation counter is provided in, for example, the main RAM 303. Further, the regulation counter is initialized under various conditions. For example, the regulation counter is initialized when the ART state ends. Further, when the production state shifts to the normal state when the end trigger of the regulation period is satisfied, the regulation counter is initialized.

FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram of each instruction determination table (A, B). In each game, the main CPU 301 determines an instruction number from the instruction determination table, and displays instruction information (“1” to “9”) corresponding to the instruction number on the instruction display 16. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits a command (second command described later) indicating an instruction number determined in each game to the sub control board 400 (sub CPU 412).

Each instruction determination table includes an instruction determination table A (FIG. 10 (a)) and an instruction determination table B (FIG. 10 (b)). The instruction determination table A is used to determine the instruction number of each game during the non-instruction period (normal state, etc.). Further, the instruction determination table B is used to determine the instruction number of each game in the instruction period (ART state, notification period). Further, as shown in FIG. 10, each instruction determination table is configured to include each instruction number for each winning area.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the instruction number "99" is determined regardless of which winning area is elected during the non-instruction period. When the instruction number "99" is determined, the instruction display 16 does not display the instruction information. Specifically, when the instruction number "99" is determined, the instruction display 16 is turned off during the period for displaying the instruction information. According to the above configuration, the stop operation mode is not instructed by the instruction display 16 during the non-instruction period.

As shown in FIG. 10B, when the batting order replay 1 is won in each game during the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “01”. When the instruction number "01" is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number "1" (hereinafter, referred to as "instruction information" 1 ") as instruction information). As described above, when the batting order replay 1 is won, the correct push order of the RT2 transition replay (the push order for promoting from the RT1 state to the RT2 state) is "left middle right". In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information "1" is displayed, the stop operation in the order of "left, middle, right" is more advantageous than the stop operation in the other order. Therefore, when the instruction information "1" is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of "left, middle, right". In the above configuration, by displaying the instruction information "1", it can be said that the player is instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of "left, middle, right".

As shown in FIG. 10B, when the batting order replay 2 is won in each game during the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “02”. When the instruction number "02" is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number "2" (hereinafter, referred to as "instruction information" 2 ") as instruction information). As described above, when the batting order replay 2 is won, the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is "left and right middle". In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information "2" is displayed, the stop operation in the order of "left and right middle" is more advantageous than the stop operation in the other order. Therefore, when the instruction information "2" is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of "left and right middle". In the above configuration, by displaying the instruction information "2", it can be said that the player is instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of "left and right middle".

As shown in FIG. 10B, when the batting order replay 3 is won in each game during the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “03”. When the instruction number "03" is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number "3" (hereinafter, referred to as "instruction information" 3 ") as instruction information). As described above, when the batting order replay 3 is won, the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is "middle left and right". In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information "3" is displayed, the stop operation in the order of "middle left and right" is more advantageous than the stop operation in the other order. Therefore, when the instruction information "3" is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of "middle left and right". In the above configuration, by displaying the instruction information "3", it can be said that the player is instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of "middle left and right".

As shown in FIG. 10B, when the batting order replay 4 is won in each game during the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “04”. When the instruction number "04" is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number "4" (hereinafter, referred to as "instruction information" 4 ") as instruction information). As described above, when the batting order replay 4 is won, the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is "middle right left". In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information "4" is displayed, the stop operation in the order of "middle right left" is more advantageous than the stop operation in the other order. Therefore, when the instruction information "4" is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of "middle right left". In the above configuration, by displaying the instruction information "4", it can be said that the player is instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of "middle right left".

As shown in FIG. 10B, when the batting order replay 5 is won in each game during the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “05”. When the instruction number "05" is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number "5" (hereinafter, referred to as "instruction information" 5 ") as instruction information). As described above, when the batting order replay 5 is won, the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is "right, left, middle". In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information "5" is displayed, the stop operation in the order of "right, left, middle" is more advantageous than the stop operation in the other order. Therefore, when the instruction information "5" is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of "right, left, middle". In the above configuration, by displaying the instruction information "5", it can be said that the player is instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of "right, left, middle".

As shown in FIG. 10B, when the batting order replay 6 is won in each game during the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “06”. When the instruction number "06" is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number "6" (hereinafter, referred to as "instruction information" 6 ") as instruction information). As described above, when the batting order replay 6 is won, the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is "right, middle, left". In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information "6" is displayed, the stop operation in the order of "right, middle, left" is more advantageous than the stop operation in the other order. Therefore, when the instruction information "6" is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of "right, middle, left". In the above configuration, by displaying the instruction information "6", it can be said that the player is instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of "right, middle, left".

As shown in FIG. 10B, when the batting order bells L (1 to 4) are won in each game during the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “07”. When the instruction number "07" is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number "7" (hereinafter, referred to as "instruction information" 7 ") as instruction information). As described above, when the batting order bell L is won, the correct answer push order of the correct answer bell is the first stop on the left. As can be understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information "7" is displayed, the stop operation at the left first stop is more advantageous than the stop operation at the other order. Therefore, when the instruction information "7" is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation at the first left stop. In the above configuration, by displaying the instruction information "7", it can be said that the player is instructed to perform the stop operation at the first left stop.

As shown in FIG. 10B, when the batting order bells C (1 to 4) are won in each game during the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “08”. When the instruction number "08" is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number "8" (hereinafter, referred to as "instruction information" 8 ") as instruction information). As described above, when the batting order bell C is won, the correct answering order of the correct answer bell is the first stop in the middle. As can be understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information "8" is displayed, the stop operation at the first middle stop is more advantageous than the stop operation at the other order. Therefore, when the instruction information "8" is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation at the first middle stop. In the above configuration, by displaying the instruction information "8", it can be said that the player is instructed to perform the stop operation at the first middle stop.

As shown in FIG. 10B, when the batting order bells R (1 to 4) are won in each game during the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “09”. When the instruction number "09" is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number "9" (hereinafter, referred to as "instruction information" 9 ") as instruction information). As described above, when the batting order bell R is won, the correct answer push order of the correct answer bell is the first stop on the right. As can be understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information "9" is displayed, the stop operation at the first right stop is more advantageous than the stop operation at the other order. Therefore, when the instruction information "9" is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation at the first right stop. In the above configuration, by displaying the instruction information "9", it can be said that the player is instructed to perform the stop operation at the first right stop.

As shown in FIG. 10B, when the bonus bell is won in each game during the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “09”. As described above, the bonus state after winning the number adjustment combination (after adjusting the number of sheets) becomes the instruction period (notification period). In the above instruction period, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first right stop in which the correct answer bell is always displayed as a stop, it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Further, when the instruction number "09" is determined, the player is instructed to perform the stop operation at the first right stop. That is, even during the instruction period in the bonus state, the instruction information indicating the stop operation order advantageous to the player is displayed. If a batting order replay, a batting order bell, or a bonus middle bell is won during the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number "99", and the instruction display 16 does not display the instruction information.

FIG. 10 (c) is a schematic view of the segment display D. The segment display D includes the above-mentioned instruction display 16. The instruction display 16 is a single-digit 7-segment display. In FIG. 10C, an instruction display 16 for displaying the instruction information “1” is illustrated.

As shown in FIG. 10 (c), the segment display D includes the period display 38. The period indicator 38 is provided to notify that the regulation period has started, and lights up when the regulation period starts. Specifically, the bonus combination is stopped and displayed, and the period indicator 38 lights up when the bonus state is started. In the present embodiment, the net increase in the number of game medals in the internal medium state is a negative number. However, the net increase in the number of game medals in the internal medium state may be a positive number. In the above configuration, it is preferable that the period indicator 38 lights up when the internal medium state is entered (before the bonus state is started). The period indicator 38 is turned off when the regulation period ends.

As described above, the instruction period (notification period in the ART state and bonus state) is included in the regulation period. The period indicator 38 described above functions as a notification lamp means that is turned off during a period in which the mode of the game operation is not notified and is turned on in both the first notification period and the second notification period. According to the period indicator 38 described above, it is possible to clearly notify the player that both the first notification period and the second notification period are included in the regulation period. The period indicator 38 may be configured to light up at the start of the notification period. In the above configuration, the start of the notification period is notified by the period display 38.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining each command (first command, second command) transmitted from the main CPU 301 to the sub CPU 412. The main CPU 301 transmits various commands including the first command and the second command to the sub CPU 412 during the period from the start operation of the game to the time when the stop operation becomes possible.

As shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 301 transmits a first command (“A00” or the like) to the sub CPU 412 according to the winning area. For example, if the winning area of this game is lost, the main CPU 301 transmits the command "A00" to the sub CPU 412. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits the command "A01" when the batting order replays (1 to 6) are won. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits the command "A04" when the batting order bells (L1 to L4, C1 to C4, R1 to R4) are won, and transmits the command "A05" when the common bell is won. The main CPU 301 transmits the command "A06" when the watermelon is won, and transmits the command "A07" when the cherry is won.

When the sub CPU 412 receives the above first command, the sub CPU 412 determines various effects according to the first command. For example, when the command "A06" when the watermelon is won is received, the sub CPU 412 determines the effect of notifying that the watermelon has been won.

In addition to the first command, the main CPU 301 transmits a second command (“B01” or the like) corresponding to the instruction number (instruction information) of this game to the sub CPU 412. Specifically, when the instruction number "99" (no instruction) is determined in this game, the main CPU 301 transmits the command "B99" to the sub CPU 412 as shown in FIG. As described above, the instruction number "99" is determined in each game in the normal state. Therefore, during the non-instruction period, the command "B99" is transmitted in each game. Further, the instruction number "99" is determined when a winning area (loss, etc.) other than the batting order replay and the batting order bell is won during the instruction period.

As shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 301 transmits the command "B01" when the batting order replay 1 is won and the instruction number "01" (the order of left, middle, and right) is determined in the instruction period. Further, when the batting order replay 2 is won and the instruction number "02" (the order in the left and right) is determined in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 transmits the command "B02", the batting order replay 3 is elected, and the instruction number. When "03" (middle left and right order) is decided, the command "B03" is transmitted, and when the batting order replay 4 is won and the instruction number "04" (middle right left order) is decided, the command "B04" is issued. When the batting order replay 5 is won and the instruction number "05" (order in the middle right and left) is determined, the command "B05" is transmitted, the batting order replay 6 is won, and the instruction number "06" (in the middle right and left) is transmitted. When the order of) is determined, the command "B06" is transmitted.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the batting order bell L (1 to 4) is won and the instruction number “07” (first stop on the left) is determined during the instruction period, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B07”. .. Further, when the batting order bells C (1 to 4) are won and the instruction number "08" (first stop in the middle) is determined in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 transmits the command "B08". Further, when the batting order bell R (1 to 4) is won and the instruction number "09" (first stop on the right) is determined in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 transmits the command "B09".

As shown in FIG. 11, when the batting order bell L (1 to 4) is won and the instruction number “07” (first stop on the left) is determined during the instruction period, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B07”. .. Further, when the batting order bells C (1 to 4) are won and the instruction number "08" (first stop in the middle) is determined in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 transmits the command "B08". Further, when the batting order bell R (1 to 4) is won and the instruction number "09" (first stop on the right) is determined in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 transmits the command "B09". As shown in FIG. 11, when the bell during the bonus is won and the instruction number “09” (first stop on the right) is determined during the instruction period, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B09”.

When the above second command is received by the sub CPU 412, the sub CPU 412 determines the notification effect for instructing the stop operation order of the instruction number specified by the second command. In the notification effect, for example, the liquid crystal display device 30 instructs the same stop operation order as the stop operation order instructed by the instruction information. As described above, the only second command transmitted during the non-instruction period is the command "B99" (no instruction). Therefore, in principle, the notification effect is not executed during the non-instruction period. However, the effect of instructing the stop operation order that does not affect the ball output rate (the effect is small) may be executed.

As described above, the main CPU 301 calculates various game information (continuous combination ratio, accessory ratio, latest consecutive combination ratio, latest accessory ratio, instruction-included accessory ratio, bonus game ratio) according to the progress of the game. , Display information corresponding to the game information is displayed on the main display 40.

FIG. 12A is a diagram for explaining each storage area (G1 to G3, g1, g2) of the main RAM 303. Each of the above storage areas is provided to store each of the above-mentioned game information (continuous combination ratio, etc.), and includes a storage area G1, a storage area G2, a storage area G3, a storage area g1, and a storage area g2. For example, one byte of information can be stored in each of the storage areas.

Specifically, game information including the consecutive combination ratio, the accessory ratio, the latest consecutive combination ratio, the latest accessory ratio, the indicated accessory ratio, and the bonus game ratio is calculated. The continuous role ratio is the number of medals acquired in the BB state (hereinafter referred to as "total number of medals A") out of the number of medals acquired from the time the power is first turned on to the present (hereinafter referred to as "total game period") (hereinafter referred to as "total number of medals A"). This is the ratio of the number of consecutive medals B ”) (continuous combination ratio = B / A). As shown in FIG. 12A, the continuous combination ratio is stored in the storage area G1.

The main CPU 301 calculates the continuous combination ratio for every 400 games, and stores the calculation result in the storage area G1. If the calculation result includes a decimal part, the main CPU 301 truncates the decimal part and stores only the integer part as a continuous combination ratio in the storage area G1.

The bonus ratio is the ratio of the total number of medals A to the number of medals acquired in the bonus state (hereinafter referred to as "the number of medals C") (feature ratio = C / A). In this embodiment, since all the bonus states are in the BB state, the bonus ratio and the continuous combination ratio are the same. As shown in FIG. 12A, the accessory ratio is stored in the storage area G2.

The main CPU 301 calculates the accessory ratio for every 400 games, and stores the calculation result in the storage area G2. If the calculation result includes a decimal part, the main CPU 301 truncates the decimal part and stores only the integer part as the accessory ratio in the storage area G2.

The instruction-included accessory ratio is the total number of medals (hereinafter referred to as "instructed game medal number D") and the total number of medals (D + E) obtained in the game in which the instruction display 16 indicates the batting order. Is the ratio of the total number of medals to A (instruction-included accessory ratio = ((D + C) / A). In this embodiment, the batting order bell is won in the game during the instruction period (ART state, etc.) in the regulation period. In this case, the correct answer pressing order of the correct answer bell is indicated by the instruction display 16, and when the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed, nine medals are paid out.

The number of indicated game medals D of the above embodiment is also referred to as the total number of medals acquired in the game during the indicated period in which the batting order bell is won. In the present embodiment, in the game in which the instruction display 16 indicates the push order, the failed combination may be stopped and displayed even when the stop operation is performed in a game other than the push order (when the push order is missed). In addition, when the failed combination is stopped and displayed, one medal is paid out. In the above case, the numerical value "1" is added to the number of indicated game medals D. In the above cases, the number of indicated game medals D may not be added. Further, in the game in which the correct answer pressing order of the batting order bell is instructed, the number of game medals to be paid out when the game is played in the correct answer pressing order is the number of indicated game medals D regardless of the number of game medals actually paid out. It may be configured to be added to.

The main CPU 301 calculates the instruction-included accessory ratio for every 400 games, and stores the calculation result in the storage area G3. If the calculation result includes a decimal part, the main CPU 301 truncates the decimal part and stores only the integer part in the storage area G3 as the designated accessory ratio.

The most recent consecutive combination ratio is the number of medals acquired in the BB state (hereinafter referred to as "the number of most recent consecutive medals b") out of the number of medals acquired in the last 6000 games (hereinafter referred to as "the latest total number of medals a"). It is the ratio (most recent consecutive combination ratio = b / a). As shown in FIG. 12A, the most recent continuous combination ratio is stored in the storage area g1. When the number of games played in the total game period is 6000 or less, the continuous combination ratio and the latest continuous combination ratio match (B / A = b / a).

The main CPU 301 calculates the most recent consecutive combination ratio for every 400 games, and stores the calculation result in the storage area g1. If the calculation result includes a decimal part, the main CPU 301 truncates the decimal part and stores only the integer part in the storage area g1 as the nearest consecutive combination ratio.

The most recent accessory ratio is the ratio of the number of medals acquired in the bonus state (hereinafter referred to as "the number of accessory medals c") to the latest total number of medals a (role ratio = c / a). As shown in FIG. 12A, the most recent accessory ratio is stored in the storage area g2. When the number of games played during the total game period is 6000 or less, the bonus ratio and the latest bonus ratio match (C / A = c / a). Further, in the present embodiment, since all the bonus states are in the BB state, the latest accessory ratio and the latest consecutive combination ratio match.

The main CPU 301 calculates the latest accessory ratio for every 400 games, and stores the calculation result in the storage area g2. If the calculation result includes a decimal part, the main CPU 301 truncates the decimal part and stores only the integer part as the nearest accessory ratio in the storage area g2.

The bonus game ratio is the ratio of the number of games F in the bonus state to the number of games E in the total game period (bonus game ratio = F /) E. As shown in FIG. 12A, the bonus game ratio is stored in the storage area G4. The main CPU 301 calculates the bonus game ratio for every 400 games, and stores the calculation result in the storage area G4. If the calculation result includes a decimal part, the main CPU 301 truncates the decimal part and stores only the integer part as a bonus game ratio in the storage area G4.

FIG. 12B-1 is a simulated view of the main display 40 that displays the display information HA. When the display information HA is displayed, the character string "6A" corresponding to the continuous combination ratio is displayed on the first display unit 40X of the main display 40, and the current ratio storage area G1 is displayed on the second display unit 40Y. The value (the magnitude of the continuous combination ratio) is displayed. When the display information HA is displayed and the ratio information of the second display unit 40Y is a number “60” or more (G1 ≧ 60), the second display unit 40Y blinks the ratio information and displays it. Further, when the display information HA is displayed and the number of games played during the total game period is less than 175,000, the first display unit 40X blinks and displays the identification information.

FIG. 12B-2 is a simulated view of the main display 40 that displays the display information HB. When the display information HB is displayed, the character string "7A" corresponding to the accessory ratio is displayed on the first display unit 40X of the main display 40, and the current ratio storage area G2 is displayed on the second display unit 40Y. The value is displayed. When the display information HB is displayed and the ratio information of the second display unit 40Y is a number “70” or more (G2 ≧ 70), the second display unit 40Y blinks the ratio information and displays it. Further, when the display information HB is displayed and the number of games played during the total game period is less than 6000 times, the first display unit 40X blinks the identification information and displays it.

FIG. 12 (b-3) is a simulated view of the main display 40 that displays the display information HC. When the display information HC is displayed, the character string "7P" corresponding to the designated accessory ratio is displayed on the first display unit 40X of the main display 40, and the ratio storage area G3 is displayed on the second display unit 40Y. The current value of is displayed. When the display information HC is displayed and the ratio information of the second display unit 40Y is a number “70” or more (G3 ≧ 70), the second display unit 40Y blinks the ratio information and displays it. Further, when the display information HC is displayed and the number of games played during the total game period is less than 6000 (E <6000), the first display unit 40X blinks the identification information and displays it.

FIG. 12 (b-4) is a simulated view of the main display 40 for displaying the display information HD. When the display information HD is displayed, the character string "6Y" corresponding to the most recent continuous combination ratio is displayed on the first display unit 40X of the main display 40, and the ratio storage area g1 is displayed on the second display unit 40Y. The current value is displayed. When the display information HD is displayed and the ratio information of the second display unit 40Y is a number “60” or more (g1 ≧ 60), the second display unit 40Y blinks the ratio information and displays it. Further, when the display information HD is displayed and the number of games played during the total game period is less than 175,000, the first display unit 40X blinks the identification information and displays it.

FIG. 12 (b-5) is a simulated view of the main display 40 for displaying the display information HE. When the display information HE is displayed, the character string "7Y" corresponding to the nearest accessory ratio is displayed on the first display unit 40X of the main display 40, and the ratio storage area g2 is displayed on the second display unit 40Y. The current value is displayed. When the display information HE is displayed and the ratio information of the second display unit 40Y is a number “70” or more (g2 ≧ 70), the second display unit 40Y blinks the ratio information and displays it. Further, when the display information HE is displayed and the number of games played during the total game period is less than 175,000, the first display unit 40X blinks and displays the identification information.

FIG. 12 (b-6) is a simulated view of the main display 40 for displaying the display information HF. When the display information HF is displayed, the character string "5F" corresponding to the bonus game ratio is displayed on the first display unit 40X of the main display 40, and the current ratio storage area G4 is displayed on the second display unit 40Y. The value is displayed. When the display information HF is displayed and the ratio information of the second display unit 40Y is a number “50” or more (G4 ≧ 50), the second display unit 40Y blinks the ratio information and displays it. Further, when the display information HF is displayed and the number of games played during the total game period is less than 175,000, the first display unit 40X blinks and displays the identification information.

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Hereinafter, various data stored in the sub ROM 413 will be described with reference to the drawings. The sub ROM 413 stores various data including the notification effect determination table.

When the sub CPU 412 receives the second command indicating the instruction number (instruction information), the sub CPU 412 determines one of the notification effects from the notification effect determination table. When the notification effect is determined, the sub CPU 412 transmits an effect control command indicating the notification effect to the image control board (image control CPU 421) 420. When the image control CPU 421 receives an effect control command indicating the notification effect, the image control CPU 421 causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to display each image of the notification effect. In the present embodiment, when the sub control board (sub CPU 412) 400 receives the second command (when the main CPU 301 transmits the second command), the stop operation mode (stop operation order) corresponding to the second command is used. The notification is always executed by the sub CPU 412.

FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram of the notification effect determination table. When the sub CPU 412 receives any of the commands "B01" to "B09" as the second command, the sub CPU 412 determines the notification effect by the notification effect determination table. As described above, the commands "B01" to "B09" are transmitted during the instructed period and not in the non-instructed period. That is, in the sub CPU 412, the main CPU 301 determines the notification effect by the notification effect determination table in the game during the instruction period.

Specifically, in the game in which the first command "A01" is received (the winning game of batting order replay), when the second command "B01" is received, the notification effect X1 is determined. In the notification effect X1, the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like notifies the stop operation order of “left, middle, right”. Further, in the game in which the first command "A01" is received, when the second command "B02" is received, the notification effect X2 is determined, and when the second command "B03" is received, the notification effect X3 is set. When determined and the second command "B04" is received, the notification effect X4 is determined, and when the second command "B05" is received, the notification effect X5 is determined and the second command "B06" is received. If so, the notification effect X6 is determined. In the notification effect X2, the stop order of "left and right middle" is notified, in the notification effect X3, the stop order of "middle left and right" is notified, and in the notification effect X4, the stop order of "middle right left" is notified. In X5, the stop order of "right, middle, left" is notified, and in the notification effect X6, the stop order of "right, middle, left" is notified. In each of the above notification effects X (1 to 6), it is notified that the batting order replay has been won. In each of the above notification effects X, the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is notified.

In the game in which the first command "A01" is received, when the second command "B07" is received, the notification effect X7 is determined. In the notification effect X7, the order of the left first stop is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like. Further, in the game in which the first command "A01" is received, when the second command "B08" is received, the notification effect X8 is determined, and when the second command "B09" is received, the notification effect X9 is set. It is determined. In the notification effect X8, the stop order of the middle first stop is notified, and in the notification effect X9, the stop order of the right first stop is notified. In each of the above notification effects X (7 to 9), it is notified that the batting order replay has been won. In each of the above notification effects X, the correct answer pressing order of the RT3 transition replay is notified.

When the second command "B07" is received in the game in which the first command "A04" is received (the winning game of the batting order bell), the notification effect Y1 is determined. In the notification effect Y1, the order of the left first stop is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like. Further, in the game in which the first command "A04" is received, when the second command "B08" is received, the notification effect Y2 is determined, and when the second command "B09" is received, the notification effect Y3 is set. It is determined. In the notification effect Y2, the stop order of the middle first stop is notified, and in the notification effect Y3, the stop order of the right first stop is notified. Further, in each notification effect Y, it is notified that the batting order bell has been won. In each of the above notification effects Y (1 to 3), the correct answer pressing order of the correct answer bell is notified.

When the second command "B09" is received in the game in which the first command "A08" is received (the winning game of the bell during the bonus), the notification effect Z is determined. In the notification effect Z, the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like notifies the first right stop. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of notification effect Z including the notification effect Z1, the notification effect Z2, and the notification effect Z3 are provided. In each of the notification effects Z, various images for notifying the order of the first right stop (for example, the arrow image GA shown in FIG. 14 (b-2) described later) are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

FIG. 14A is a time chart for explaining each screen (M1 to M3) displayed in each period of the notification period (bonus state). FIG. 14A shows the display period of each screen (M1 to M3) at the beginning of the notification period. Each screen (M4, M5) displayed after the beginning of the notification period will be described with reference to FIG. 15 described later.

As described above, the number-of-sheet adjustment period is immediately after the start of the bonus state, and the notification period is started when the number-of-sheet adjustment combination (8-sheet combination) is stopped and displayed in the number-of-sheet adjustment period. Further, the notification period includes the first notification period and the second notification period, and immediately after the notification period is started, the notification period shifts to the first notification period. Although the details will be described later, the display mode of the image (arrow image and character image described later) for notifying the stop operation mode is different between the first notification period and the second notification period.

In the specific example of FIG. 14A, it is assumed that the number adjustment combination is stopped and displayed at the time point t1 and the first notification period is started. As shown in FIG. 14A, when the first notification period is started, the start screen M1 (see FIG. 14B-1 described later) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Further, after the start screen M1 is displayed, the first notification screen M2 (see FIG. 14 (b-2)) and the bonus middle screen M3 (see FIG. 14 (b-3)) are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in this order. Will be done.

As shown in FIG. 14A, the freeze period occurs immediately after the notification period is started. The freeze period continues for a predetermined time length (for example, about 5 seconds), and the operation for advancing the game (medal insertion operation) becomes invalid. The start screen M1 and the first notification screen M2 described above are displayed during the freeze period. The bonus middle screen M3 is displayed after the freeze period ends.

During the notification period, a plurality of types of arrow images indicating a specific direction (for example, Ga in FIG. 14 (b-1) described later) are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As will be described in detail later, the liquid crystal display device 30 can notify the mode of the game operation (stop operation order) during the notification period by displaying the above arrow images. Further, during the notification period, a character image (for example, Gb in FIG. 14 (b-1) described later) representing a character string capable of grasping the mode of the game operation notified by the arrow image is displayed on the liquid crystal display together with the arrow image. It is displayed at 30.

The display mode of the image (arrow image and character image) for notifying the stop operation order is different between the first notification period and the second notification period. Specifically, in the first notification period, both the display mode of the arrow image and the display mode of the character image change. On the other hand, in the second notification period, the display mode of the arrow image changes, and the display mode of the character image does not change.

As a specific example of the above configuration, in the present embodiment, both the arrow image and the character image are moved (change the display position) and displayed in the first notification period, and the arrow image is displayed in the second notification period. The configuration in which the character image is moved and displayed and the character image is stopped (without changing the display position) is described.

For example, on the start screen M1, the first notification screen M2, and the bonus middle screen M3 described above, both the arrow image and the character image are moved and displayed. That is, the period in which the start screen M1 is displayed, the period in which the first notification screen M2 is displayed, and the period in which the bonus middle screen M3 is displayed are included in the first notification period. Although the details will be described later, on the second notification screen M4 described later, the arrow image is moved and displayed, and the character image is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 15 (b-1)). The period during which the second notification screen M4 is displayed is included in the second notification period.

FIG. 14 (b-1) is a simulated view of the start screen M1. The start screen M1 is provided to notify that the notification period has started. For the sake of explanation, FIG. 14 (b-1) shows an X-axis substantially parallel to the image display area of the liquid crystal display device 30 (FIGS. 14 (b-2) and 15 (b-1) described later). ) The same applies).

As shown in FIG. 14 (b-1), a start image GS representing a message for notifying that the notification period has started is displayed in the area Rx on the start screen M1. In the specific example of FIG. 14 (b-1), the message "Notification period start!" Is displayed on the start image GS. The area Rx is, for example, an area including the center of the image display area.

The configuration for notifying that the notification period has started is not limited to the above examples. For example, it may be configured to notify that the notification period has started by notifying that the number-of-sheet adjusting combination has been stopped and displayed. As the above configuration, for example, a configuration in which the message "Congratulations!" Is displayed when the number adjustment combination is stopped and displayed can be considered.

In the present embodiment, the notification effect Z1 is executed during the period when the start screen M1 is displayed. When the notification effect Z1 is executed, the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As shown in FIG. 14 (b-1), the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb are displayed outside the region Rx. For example, the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb are displayed near the lower side of the image display area. However, the area for displaying the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb can be changed as appropriate.

The arrow image Ga on the start screen M1 notifies the order of the stop operations of the stop buttons 25 (L, C, R). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1 described above, each stop button 25 is provided in the order of the stop button 25R, the stop button 25C, and the stop button 25L in the left direction (in order from the right). In the above configuration, the arrow image Ga indicating the left direction in the front view notifies the order of the first right stop. As described above, the right first stop is an advantageous stop operation order in the notification period. As understood from the above description, the arrow image Ga notifies the player of the mode of the game operation advantageous to the player during the notification period.

The character image Gb displays the character string "reverse push" as shown in FIG. 14 (b-1). The character string "reverse push" means the first right stop. From the character string of the above character image Gb, the pressing order of the right first stop is grasped. As described above, the arrow image Ga notifies the pressing order of the first right stop. That is, it is also said that the character image Gb displays a character string in which the stop operation order notified by the arrow image Ga is grasped.

The above character image Gb is displayed in the vicinity of the arrow image Ga. In the present embodiment, the timing at which the arrow image Ga is displayed and the timing at which the character image Gb is displayed are substantially simultaneous. The character string displayed by the character image Gb is not limited to the above example. For example, the character image Gb may display the character string "press from the right".

By the way, depending on the display position of the arrow image Ga, there may be a problem that the arrow image Ga is mistakenly recognized as not notifying the stop operation order. The inverse proportions in which the above inconveniences are likely to occur will be described below.

FIG. 14 (c) is a diagram for explaining the above-mentioned inverse proportion. In addition, in FIG. 14C, the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb displayed in the image display area are excerpted and shown. However, the positional relationship between the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb in inverse proportion is as shown in FIG. 14 (c). As shown in FIG. 14C, the inversely proportional character image Gb is displayed in the vicinity of the arrow image Ga (similar to the present embodiment).

However, in the inverse proportion shown in FIG. 14 (c), characters are displayed in the direction indicated by the arrow image Ga (to the left in the specific example of FIG. 14 (c); hereinafter referred to as "instruction direction") from the end Ta. The image Gb is located. The arrow image Ga in the above inverse proportion is not an image for notifying the stop operation order, but is easily misidentified as an image for paying attention to the character image Gb.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in the first notification period of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14 (b-1), the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb are on the instruction direction side (left side) of the arrow image Ga. The end Ta is close to the end Tb on the instruction direction side of the character image Gb, and the end Ta of the arrow image Ga is located on the instruction direction side from the end Tb on the instruction direction side of the character image Gb. Is displayed.

According to the above configuration, for example, as compared with the above-mentioned inverse proportion, the misidentification that the arrow image Ga is an image for drawing attention to the character image Gb is suppressed. That is, the inconvenience that the arrow image Ga is not an image for notifying the stop operation order is suppressed.

As described above, the display mode of the arrow image Ga and the display mode of the character image Gb on the start screen M1 change. Specifically, the display position of the arrow image Ga and the display position of the character image Gb on the start screen M1 change. That is, the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb are moved and displayed. The above configuration will be described in detail below.

At the start of display of the arrow image Ga, the position of the end Ta in the X-axis direction becomes the position P1. After that, the arrow image Ga moves at a predetermined speed until the end Ta reaches the position P2 on the instruction direction side from the position P1. That is, the arrow image Ga shifts to the instruction direction side and is displayed in the period immediately after the display is started.

Further, the arrow image Ga is displayed so that the end Ta moves to the position P1 after the end Ta moves to the position P2. That is, the arrow image Ga is displayed so that the end Ta reciprocates between the positions P1 and P2. After that, the arrow image Ga is displayed so that the end Ta repeatedly reciprocates between the positions P1 and P2. In the above configuration, the arrow image Ga is oscillated and displayed.

Further, the character image Gb moves and is displayed as the arrow image Ga moves. In the present embodiment, the character image Gb is oscillated and displayed as in the arrow image Ga. Specifically, the character image Gb is displayed so that the position of the end portion Tb in the X-axis direction is the position P3 at the start of display. After that, the character image Gb moves at a predetermined speed until the end Tb reaches the position P4 on the instruction direction side from the position P3. That is, the character image Gb shifts to the instruction direction side and is displayed in the period immediately after the display is started.

Further, the character image Gb is displayed so that the end portion Tb moves to the position P3 after the end portion Tb moves to the position P4. That is, the character image Gb is displayed so that the end portion Tb reciprocates between the position P3 and the position P4. After that, the character image Gb is displayed so that the end portion Tb repeatedly reciprocates between the positions P3 and P4. In the above configuration, the character image Gb is oscillated and displayed.

In the present embodiment, the time length required for the arrow image Ga to reciprocate between the positions P1 and P2 is substantially equal to the time length required for the character image Gb to reciprocate between the positions P3 and P4. Further, the distance from the position P1 to the position P2 where the arrow image Ga moves and the distance from the position P3 to the position P4 where the character image Gb moves are substantially equal. However, the moving speed and the moving distance of the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb can be changed as appropriate. For example, the moving speeds of the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb may be different. Further, in the present embodiment, the direction in which the arrow image Ga moves and the direction in which the character image Gb moves are common. However, the moving direction of each image may be different.

The above start screen M1 is displayed for a predetermined period after the notification period is started. In the present embodiment, the start screen M1 is displayed for about 3 seconds after the notification period is started. When about 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the notification period, the first notification screen M2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 instead of the start screen M1. However, the period during which the start screen M1 is displayed can be changed as appropriate.

FIG. 14 (b-2) is a simulated view of the first notification screen M2. During the period when the first notification screen M2 is displayed, the notification effect Z2 is executed. When the notification effect Z2 is executed, the arrow image GA and the character image GB are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

The arrow image GA of the first notification screen M2 notifies the player of the stop operation sequence that is advantageous to the player, similarly to the arrow image Ga of the start screen M1 described above. Specifically, the arrow image GA represents an arrow indicating the left direction. In the above arrow image GA, the order of the first right stop is notified.

The arrow image GA of the first notification screen M2 is displayed (larger) in a wider range of the image display area than the arrow image Ga of the start screen M1. However, the arrow image GA may be displayed smaller than the arrow image Ga, or the images may be displayed in substantially the same size.

The character image GB of the first notification screen M2 displays a character string that can grasp the stop operation order notified by the arrow image GA. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14 (b-2), the character image GB displays the character string “reverse push” meaning the order of the first right stop (similar to the character image Gb on the start screen M1). ..

The character image GB of the first notification screen M2 is displayed (larger) in a wider range of the image display area than the character image GB of the start screen M1. However, the character image GB may be displayed smaller than the character image GB, or the images may be displayed in substantially the same size.

As described above, the display position of the arrow image GA and the display position of the character image GB on the first notification screen M2 change. In the present embodiment, the arrow image GA and the character image GB are moved and displayed. Specifically, the arrow image GA is displayed so that the position of the end TA in the X-axis direction is the position P5 at the start of display. After that, the arrow image GA moves (goes straight) at a predetermined speed toward the instruction direction side. However, the display start position of the arrow image GA can be changed as appropriate.

The character image GB is displayed so that the position of the end TB in the X-axis direction is the position P6 at the start of display. After that, the character image GB moves (goes straight) at a predetermined speed toward the instruction direction side. In the present embodiment, the moving speeds of the arrow image GA and the character image GB are substantially the same. However, the moving speeds of the arrow image GA and the character image GB may be different. The display start position of the character image GB can be changed as appropriate.

The first notification screen M2 is displayed for a predetermined period. In the present embodiment, the first notification screen M2 is displayed for about 2 seconds. When about 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the display of the first notification screen M2, the bonus middle screen M3 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 instead of the first notification screen M2. However, the period during which the first notification screen M2 is displayed is not limited to the above example.

FIG. 14 (b-3) is a simulated view of the bonus middle screen M3. During the period in which the bonus middle screen M3 is displayed, the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb are oscillated and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 as in the period in which the start screen M1 is displayed. Further, during the period when the bonus middle screen M3 is displayed, the image related to the bonus middle effect is displayed in the area Rx of the liquid crystal display device 30. The effect during the bonus is an effect to suggest the degree of expectation of winning the ART state. One of the plurality of types of bonus productions is determined by lottery and executed during the notification period (see FIG. 16 described later).

The bonus middle screen M3 is displayed for a predetermined period. In the present embodiment, the bonus middle screen M3 is displayed in the bonus state after the display of the first notification screen M2 is completed. However, in the bonus state, there is a case where a period in which the second notification screen M4 described later is displayed is provided (when the ART state is won).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the arrow images (GA, Ga) and the character images (GB, Gb) are displayed in the first notification period, and the stop operation order (right first stop) that is advantageous for the player is determined. Be notified. Further, the arrow image GA on the first notification screen M2 displayed with the start of the notification period is larger than the arrow image Ga on the subsequent bonus middle screen M3. Further, the character image GB on the first notification screen M2 is larger than the character image GB on the bonus middle screen M3.

The larger the arrow image is displayed, the easier it is for the player to recognize it. Therefore, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, for example, the arrow image GA on the first notification screen M2 is compared with the configuration having the same size as the arrow image Ga on the bonus middle screen M3, and the player is notified at the beginning of the notification period. It is easy to recognize the arrow image. That is, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, there is an advantage that at the beginning of the notification period, it is possible to clearly notify by the arrow image that the stop operation should be performed in the order of the first right stop.

Further, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, for example, the character image GB on the first notification screen M2 is compared with the configuration having the same size as the character image Gb on the bonus middle screen M3, and the player is notified at the beginning of the notification period. Easy to recognize character images. That is, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, the effect of being able to clearly notify that the stop operation should be performed in the order of the first right stop is particularly remarkable at the beginning of the notification period.

In the present embodiment, the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb are displayed on the start screen M1, but the arrow image GA and the arrow image GB may be displayed on the start screen M1. However, in the configuration in which the arrow image GA and the character image GB are displayed on the start screen M1, the start image GS (for example, in the present embodiment) is compared with the configuration in which the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb are displayed on the start screen M1. There is a circumstance that the area in which the above-mentioned FIG. 14 (b-1) can be displayed is narrowed.

In the present embodiment, by displaying the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb on the start screen M1, the start image GS is wider than the configuration in which the arrow image GA and the character image GB are displayed on the start screen M1. Can be displayed in the area. Therefore, there is an advantage that the player can be surely notified that the notification period has started by the start image GS.

In the present embodiment, the period in which the start screen M1 is displayed and the period in which the first notification screen M2 is displayed are set as the freeze period, but each of the above screens may not be displayed in the freeze period. Further, the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb on the start screen M1 and the bonus middle screen M3 were oscillated and displayed, and the arrow image GA and the character image GB on the first notification screen M2 were displayed in a straight line. The display mode is not limited to the above examples.

The above is a description of each screen displayed from the start of the notification period to the display of the bonus middle screen M3. Hereinafter, each screen displayed in the notification period after the bonus middle screen M3 is displayed will be described.

FIG. 15A is a time chart for explaining each screen (M4, M5) displayed in the notification period after the bonus middle screen M3 is displayed. FIG. 15 (a) shows the time point t1 at which the notification period starts, as in FIG. 14 (a) described above. As described above, immediately after the notification period is started, the start screen M1 is displayed, and after the first notification screen M2 is displayed, the bonus middle screen M3 is displayed.

If it is decided to shift to the ART state when the bonus combination is won, both the first notification period and the second notification period are provided in the bonus state. FIG. 15A shows a specific example when the transition to the ART state is determined when the bonus combination is won. As described above, the first notification period includes the start screen M1, the first notification screen M2, and the bonus middle screen M3. Further, in addition to the above screens (M1 to M3), the first notification period includes a notification screen M5 (see FIG. 15 (b-2) described later) for notifying the winning of the ART state.

In the second notification period, the second notification screen M4 (see FIG. 15 (b-1) described later) is displayed. As described above, in the first notification period and the second notification period, the display mode (movement, movement,) of the image (arrow image and character image) for notifying the mode of the game operation (right first stop) advantageous to the player is Stop) is different.

FIG. 15A shows a time point t2 at which the second notification period starts. The trigger for starting the second notification period can be established only after the transition to the first notification period. In the present embodiment, when the freeze period after shifting to the first notification period ends and the number of games played in the first notification period reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), the second notification period is started. Transition.

The opportunity to shift to the second notification period can be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be configured to shift to the second notification period when the time length of the first notification period reaches a predetermined length (for example, about 30 seconds). Further, the second notification period may be started when the number of times the correct answer bell has won a prize in the first notification period reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times). Further, among the triggers when the time length of the first notification period reaches a predetermined length and the triggers when the number of times the correct answer bell has won a prize in the first notification period reaches a predetermined number of times, it is established first. The configuration may be such that the second notification period is started at the same time.

As described above, the second notification screen M4 is displayed during the second notification period. On the second notification screen M4, the stop operation order of the right first stop is notified in the same manner as each screen (M1, M2, M3, M5) displayed in the first notification period. When the game is played in the stop operation order notified by the second notification screen M4, the notification screen M5 is displayed instead of the second notification screen M4 (shifting from the second notification period to the first notification period). On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the order of notification in the second notification period (for example, the first left stop), the second notification period continues and the display of the second notification screen M4 is maintained. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the notification order in the notification period (first notification period and second notification period), the player is notified to that effect. Specifically, when a stop operation is performed other than the first right stop during the notification period, an image for notifying that fact is displayed, and a voice for notifying that fact is output.

If the games are not played in the stop operation order notified in the second notification period by the time the number of games after the transition to the second notification period reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), the second notification period Is finished. In the above case, the notification screen M5 is not displayed. If the game is not played in the stop operation order notified in the second notification period until the time length of the second notification period reaches a predetermined length, the second notification period may end. In addition, the time length of the second notification period reaches a predetermined length, and the number of times the correct answer bell wins in the second notification period reaches a predetermined number of times, which is established first. The second notification period may end at the same time. Further, even when the second notification period is entered, if the notification screen M5 is not displayed, the configuration may be such that the ART state is not changed after the end of the bonus state.

The notification screen M5 is displayed for a predetermined period. Specifically, the display of the notification screen M5 ends when the number of games played after the notification screen M5 is displayed reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times). The timing at which the display of the notification screen M5 ends can be changed as appropriate. For example, the display of the notification screen M5 may be terminated when the time length after the notification screen M5 is displayed reaches a predetermined length (for example, about 10 seconds). When the display of the notification screen M5 is finished, the bonus middle screen M3 is displayed again.

FIG. 15 (b-1) is a simulated view of the second notification screen M4. During the period when the second notification screen M4 is displayed, the notification effect Z3 is executed. When the notification effect Z3 is executed, the arrow image GX and the character image GY are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

The arrow image GX, like the other arrow images (GA, Ga), notifies the player of the mode of the game operation that is advantageous to the player. That is, the arrow image GX notifies the pressing order of the first right stop in which the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed. The character image GY displays a character string in which the mode of the game operation notified by the arrow image GX is grasped. Specifically, the character image GY displays the character string "reverse push". In the present embodiment, the character image GA on the first notification screen M2 and the character image GY on the second notification screen M4 are configured to display a common character string (reverse push), but each arrow image is a different character. It may be configured to display columns. For example, the character image GA may display the character string "reverse push", and the character image GY may display the character string "press right to win the bell".

As described above, on the second notification screen M4 displayed in the second notification period, the display mode (display position) of the arrow image GX changes, and the display mode of the character image GY does not change. Specifically, the display position of the character image GY does not change on the second notification screen M4. Further, on the second notification screen M4, the color (contrast) and shape of the character image GY do not change.

However, the display position of the character image GY may change during the period when the second notification screen M4 is displayed. Further, the color of the character image GY may be changed during the period when the second notification screen M4 is displayed. In the above configuration, the color of a part of the character image GY may be changed, or the color of the entire character image GY may be changed. For example, a configuration is conceivable in which the character image GY is displayed as if it is shining by changing the color of the character image GY. Further, the outer edge of the character image GY may be deformed during the period when the second notification screen M4 is displayed.

The arrow image GX is displayed so that the position of the end TX in the X-axis direction becomes the position P7 at the start of the display of the second notification screen M4. After that, the arrow image GX moves toward the instruction direction side at a predetermined speed until the end TX reaches the position P8 on the instruction direction side from the position P7. When the end TX reaches the position P8, the arrow image GX moves to the opposite side in the indicated direction at a predetermined speed until the end TX reaches the position P7. After that, the arrow image GX is displayed so that the end TX repeatedly reciprocates between the positions P7 and P8. In the above configuration, the arrow image GX is oscillated and displayed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the notification period is provided in the configuration provided with the liquid crystal display device 30 capable of notifying the mode of the game operation during the notification period by displaying the arrow image (first image) indicating a specific direction. Can display a character image (second image) representing a character string that includes a first notification period and a second notification period and can grasp the mode of the game operation notified in the first notification period in the first notification period. In the second notification period, the display mode (display position) of the arrow image GX is changed, and in the first notification period, the display mode (display position) of the arrow image GA and the display mode (display position) of the character image GB. ) Both are changed. The above configuration has an advantage that the effectability is improved as compared with the configuration in which the display mode of the arrow image and the character image does not change, for example.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to shift to the second notification period after the first notification period. Further, on the condition that the privilege (ART state) is granted, it is notified that the privilege has been granted in the period after the second notification period. In the above configuration, both the display mode of the arrow image and the display mode of the character image change in the first notification period, and the display mode of the arrow image changes in the subsequent second notification period, while the character image is displayed. The aspect does not change.

The above configuration of the present embodiment is also paraphrased that when the change in the display mode of the character image is stopped (when the bonus middle screen M3 is switched to the second notification screen M4), the grant of the privilege is notified thereafter. NS. In the above configuration of the present embodiment, the player plays while paying attention to the character image. According to the above configuration, there is an advantage that the fun of the image for notifying the mode of the game operation is improved.

FIG. 15 (b-2) is a simulated view of the notification screen M5. As shown in FIG. 15 (b-1), in the period in which the notification screen M5 is displayed, the arrow image Ga and the characters are displayed in the same manner as in the period in which the start screen M1 is displayed and the period in which the bonus middle screen M3 is displayed. The image Gb is oscillated and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (b-2), the notification screen M5 displays a winning notification image GH for notifying that the ART state has been won.

The arrow image Ga displayed on the notification screen M5 is smaller than the arrow image GX displayed on the second notification screen M4. Similarly, the character image Gb displayed on the notification screen M5 is smaller than the character image GY displayed on the second notification screen M4. The notification screen M5 may display an arrow image larger than the arrow image Ga and an arrow image larger than the character image Gb. For example, the arrow image GX and the character image GY may be displayed on the notification screen M5. However, in the configuration in which the relatively large arrow image and the character image are displayed on the notification screen M5, it is assumed that the area in which the winning notification image GH can be displayed becomes excessively narrow. According to this embodiment, there is an advantage that the above inconvenience is suppressed.

FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining a period during which the above-mentioned bonus effect can be executed. In the following, for the sake of explanation, images for notifying the mode of the game operation may be collectively referred to as "notification images". For example, the arrow image and the character image described above are broadcast images. FIG. 16A shows the broadcast images displayed on the screens M (1 to 5). Further, FIG. 16A shows whether or not the effect during the bonus can be executed during the period in which each screen M is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 16A, during the period when the start screen M1 is displayed, the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb are displayed in the image display area, and the effect during the bonus is not executed. Further, during the period when the first notification screen M2 is displayed, the arrow image GA and the character image GB are displayed in the image display area, and the effect during the bonus is not executed. During the period when the bonus middle screen M3 is displayed, the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb are displayed in the image display area, and the bonus middle effect is executed. The above configuration is also referred to as a configuration in which the effect during the bonus is controlled so as not to be executed immediately after the notification period is started, and then the effect during the bonus can be executed.

As shown in FIG. 16A, during the period when the second notification screen M4 is displayed, the arrow image GX and the character image GY are displayed in the image display area, and the effect during the bonus is not executed. Further, during the period when the notification screen M5 is displayed, the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb are displayed in the image display area, and the effect during the bonus is not executed. However, the effect during the bonus may be executed during the period when the second notification screen M4 is displayed.

FIG. 16B is a conceptual diagram of a bonus production determination table. In the present embodiment, n kinds of bonus medium effects E (1 to n) (n is a positive integer) are provided. In each game during the period in which the bonus middle screen M3 is displayed, the bonus middle effect determination table is referred to, and one of the bonus intermediate effects E is determined. Although the details will be described later, various images are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 according to the effect E during the bonus determined in each game, and the housing lamp 5, the effect lamp 28, and the upper lamp 35 (light emitting area). Lights up, and various sounds are reproduced from the speaker 32. In addition, the effect movable body 29 operates depending on the effect E during the bonus.

FIG. 16B shows the probability P that the effect E is determined during each bonus. As shown in FIG. 16B, the probability P that the effect E is determined during each bonus changes depending on whether or not the ART state is won in the ART determination process. In the above configuration, it is suggested that the ART state may be won according to the type of the effect E during the bonus determined in the notification period (bonus state). For example, it is assumed that the bonus production En is more likely to be determined when the ART state is won than when the ART state is not won (probability Ph <probability Pd). In the above case, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the ART state has been won when the effect En during the bonus is executed.

According to the above-mentioned bonus medium effect E, the fun of the effect during the notification period is improved. However, when the bonus effect E is executed during the notification period, the player pays attention to the bonus effect E. In the above configuration, if the effect E during the bonus is executed immediately after the start of the notification period, some players may not be able to recognize that the push order is notified by the notification image at the beginning of the notification period. In the above case, the inconvenience of playing a game other than the notified push order is likely to occur.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, the effect during the bonus is not executed immediately after the notification period is started (the period in which the start screen M1 is displayed and the period in which the first notification screen M2 is displayed). A configuration is adopted that controls and then enables the effect during the bonus. According to the above configuration, as compared with the configuration in which the bonus during effect E is executed in the period immediately after the start of the notification period, the player is surely notified immediately after the start of the notification period that the game should be played at the first right stop. Can be recognized. Therefore, the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed.

FIG. 16C shows a light emitting mode (control of each LED) of the housing lamp 5, the effect lamp 28, and the upper lamp 35 (light emitting area) during the period in which each screen M (1 to 5) of the notification period is displayed. It is a figure for demonstrating the pattern) and the sound output from a speaker 32. Further, FIG. 16C shows whether or not the effect movable body 29 operates during the period in which each screen M (1 to 5) is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 16C, during the period when the start screen M1 is displayed, the light emitting region emits light in the start mode. In the starting mode, the brightness of the light emitting region is relatively high. Specifically, the brightness of the light emitting region displayed in the start mode is higher than that in the light emission mode before the start screen M1 is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 16C, the start sound effect is output during the period when the start screen M1 is displayed. The start sound effect is a sound for notifying the start of the notification period. According to the above configuration, it is possible to notify the player that the notification period has started by the light emitting mode of the light emitting region and the sound output from the speaker 32.

As described above, the start screen M1 displays a start image GS (see FIG. 14 (b-1) above) for notifying the start of the notification period. In the above configuration, if the effect movable body 29 operates during the period when the start screen M1 is displayed, the start image GS becomes difficult to see (including the case where it is substantially impossible) due to the effect movable body 29. Inconvenience can occur.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, the effect movable body 29 does not operate during the period when the start screen M1 is displayed. In the above configuration, the start image GS is not shielded by the effect movable body 29. Therefore, the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed. However, the effect movable body 29 may be operated during the period when the start screen M1 is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 16C, during the period when the first notification screen M2 is displayed, the light emitting region is displayed in the push order notification mode. In the push order notification mode, the brightness of the light emitting region is relatively low. Specifically, the brightness of the light emitting region in the push order notification mode is lower than the period immediately before the first notification screen M2 is displayed (the period immediately before the end of the light emission in the above-mentioned start mode). Become.

As shown in FIG. 16C, the voice "reverse push" is output during the period when the first notification screen M2 is displayed. By outputting the above voice "reverse push", the first right stop is notified. Although the details will be described later, when the light emitting region emits light in the push order notification mode, the stop operation order notified on the first notification screen M2 is notified (FIGS. 17 (b-1) to 17 (b-1) to be described later). b-2)).

As shown in FIG. 16C, in the present embodiment, the effect movable body 29 does not operate during the period when the first notification screen M2 is displayed. In the above configuration, the inconvenience that the arrow image GA and the character image GB are hidden by the effect movable body 29 and the stop operation sequence advantageous to the player is not appropriately notified by the arrow image GA and the character image GB is suppressed.

As shown in FIG. 16C, during the period when the bonus middle screen M3 is displayed, the light emitting region emits light in a mode corresponding to the bonus middle effect E. As described above, the effect E during the bonus is determined according to whether or not the ART state is correct. For example, in the bonus medium effect E, which is easily determined when the ART state is won, the brightness of the light emitting region becomes relatively high. On the other hand, in the bonus medium effect E, which is easily determined when the ART state is not won, the brightness of the light emitting region is relatively low. Further, during the period when the bonus middle screen M3 is displayed, the sound corresponding to the bonus middle effect E is output. Further, during the period when the bonus middle screen M3 is displayed, the effect movable body 29 operates depending on the bonus medium effect E.

As shown in FIG. 16C, the light emitting region is displayed in the special notification mode during the period when the second notification screen M4 is displayed. In the special notification mode, the brightness of the light emitting region is relatively low. In the above configuration, for example, in the special notification mode, the image display area is more easily focused than the light emitting area during the period when the second notification screen M4 is displayed, as compared with the configuration in which the brightness of the light emitting region is relatively high.

As shown in FIG. 16C, during the period when the second notification screen M4 is displayed, the voice "press from the right" is output. The above-mentioned voice "press from the right" notifies the pressing order of the first right stop, similarly to the voice "reverse push" output during the display period of the first notification screen M2 described above.

During the period when the second notification screen M2 is displayed, the effect movable body 29 does not operate. In the above configuration, the inconvenience that the arrow image GX and the character image GY are hidden by the effect movable body 29 and the stop operation sequence advantageous to the player is not appropriately notified by the arrow image GX and the character image GY is suppressed.

As shown in FIG. 16C, during the period when the notification screen M5 is displayed, the light emitting region is displayed in the winning notification mode. In the winning notification mode, the brightness of the light emitting region is relatively high. Specifically, the brightness of the light emitting region in the special notification mode is higher than the brightness of the light emitting region in the special notification mode. With the above configuration, it is possible to effectively notify that the ART state has been won during the period when the notification screen M5 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 16C, during the period when the notification screen M5 is displayed, the notification sound effect is output and the effect movable body 29 does not operate. However, the effect movable body 29 may be operated during the period when the notification screen M5 is displayed.

17 (a) to 17 (c) are diagrams for explaining a specific example of the light emitting mode of the light emitting region. Note that FIGS. 17 (a) to 17 (c) show excerpts of the effect lamp 28 from the light emitting region. Further, in FIGS. 17 (a) to 17 (c), the brightness of each region of the effect lamp 28 is shown by the color of the region. Specifically, the region where the brightness of the effect lamp is high is indicated by a light color (color close to white), and the region where the brightness is low is indicated by a dark color (color close to black).

FIG. 17A is a diagram for explaining a start mode. As described above, during the period when the start screen M1 is displayed, the light emitting region emits light in the start mode. As shown in FIG. 17A, in the starting mode, the overall brightness of the effect lamp 28 is relatively high. In the starting mode, the brightness of the light emitting region other than the effect lamp 28 is also relatively high.

17 (b-1) to 17 (b-3) are diagrams for explaining the push order notification mode. As described above, during the period in which the first notification screen M2 is displayed, the light emitting region emits light in the push order notification mode. Further, the first notification screen M2 is displayed following the start screen M1. That is, the light emitting mode of the light emitting region is switched from the starting mode to the push order notification mode.

As shown in FIGS. 17 (b-1) to 17 (b-3), the overall brightness of the effect lamp 28 is lower in the push order notification mode than in the start mode. Specifically, the area of the effect lamp 28 excluding the area Rh is substantially turned off. Further, the brightness of the light emitting region other than the effect lamp 28 is also lower in the push order notification mode than in the start mode.

When the brightness of the light emitting region is relatively low, the player can easily pay attention to the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 as compared with the case where the brightness of the light emitting region is relatively high. According to the present embodiment, the brightness of the light emitting region is smaller in the first notification period as compared with the period immediately before the start of the first notification period, so that the brightness of the light emitting region in the first notification period is smaller, for example. It is easier for the player to pay attention to the first notification screen M2 as compared with the configuration in which the first notification screen is not set. Therefore, the inconvenience that the player overlooks the notification of the stop operation order (first right stop) by the arrow image GA and the character image GB of the first notification screen M2 is suppressed.

In addition, the configuration of the present invention that "the brightness of the light emitting region becomes smaller in the first notification period as compared with the period immediately before the start of the first notification period" is "immediately before the start of the first notification period". It suffices if the player perceives that the brightness of the light emitting region in the "first notification period" is smaller than that in the "period" (hereinafter referred to as "immediately preceding period"). Therefore, even if the brightness of a part of the light emitting region is larger in the first notification period than in the immediately preceding period, the player perceives that the entire light emitting region becomes dark when the light emitting region shifts from the immediately preceding period to the first notification period. , Can be included in the present invention.

FIG. 17 (b-1) is a diagram for explaining a light emitting region (effect lamp 28) immediately after starting light emission in the push order notification mode. As shown in FIG. 17 (b-1), immediately after the light emission is started in the push order notification mode, the areas other than the region Rh1 of the effect lamp 28 are substantially turned off. The region Rh1 is a region near the right end of the effect lamp 28.

FIG. 17 (b-2) describes a light emitting region at a time when a predetermined time length (for example, about 0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the light emitting region was displayed in the manner shown in FIG. 17 (b-1) described above. It is a figure for doing. At the time shown in FIG. 17 (b-2), the area other than the area Rh2 of the effect lamp 28 is substantially turned off. The region Rh2 is, for example, a region near the center of the effect lamp 28 in the left-right direction.

FIG. 17 (b-3) describes a light emitting region at a time when a predetermined time length (for example, about 0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the light emitting region was displayed in the manner shown in FIG. 17 (b-2) described above. It is a figure for doing. At the time shown in FIG. 17B-3, the production lamp 28 other than the area Rh3 is substantially turned off. The area Rh3 is an area near the left end of the effect lamp 28.

As understood from the above description, in the push order notification mode, the relatively bright region Rh (1 to 3) moves from the right side to the left side of the effect lamp 28. In the above push order notification mode, the right first stop (reverse push) is notified. That is, during the period in which the first notification screen M2 is displayed, the light emitting region (effect lamp 28) corresponds to grasping the mode (reverse push) of the game operation notified by the arrow image Ga displayed in the period. It is also paraphrased as emitting light. In the above configuration, for example, the stop operation order is reliably notified to the player as compared with the configuration in which the stop operation order is notified only by the images (arrow image Ga, character image Gb) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. There is an advantage that it is done.

FIG. 17C is a diagram for explaining a light emitting region that emits light in a mode corresponding to the effect E during the bonus. During the period during which the effect E is executed during the bonus, the brightness of the light emitting region becomes higher than the period during which the first notification screen M2 is displayed. However, depending on the type of the bonus effect E that is executed immediately after the period when the first notification screen M2 is displayed, the bonus effect E is executed as compared with the period when the first notification screen M2 is displayed. The brightness of the light emitting region may decrease during the period.

As described above, the loudness of the sound output from the speaker 32 is determined by the volume value (master volume). The above volume values can be adjusted during the adjustable period. The brightness of the light emitting region is determined by the brightness value. The above brightness values can be adjusted during the adjustable period. If the adjustment operation is accepted during the adjustable period, the volume and brightness values are changed. In the present embodiment, the adjustment operation can be performed in each period including the notification period. Further, the adjustment operation can be performed during both the non-gaming period and the gaming period described above.

FIG. 18A is a diagram for explaining a specific example when the adjustment operation is performed during the period when the first notification screen M2 is displayed. As described above, the arrow image GA and the character image GB for notifying the mode of the game operation are displayed on the first notification screen M2. If the adjustment operation is performed during the period in which the first notification screen M2 is displayed, the adjustment image Gc (1, 2) is displayed. However, in the adjustable period, the adjusted image Gc may be displayed regardless of the presence or absence of the adjustment operation. The positions of the arrow image GA and the character image GB on the first notification screen M2 do not change before and after the adjustment image Gc is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 18A, the adjusted image Gc includes a volume image Gc1 and a luminance image Gc2. The volume image Gc1 displays the current volume value (1 to 5). The luminance image Gc2 displays the current luminance values (1 to 5). According to the above configuration, the player can perform the adjustment operation while checking the current volume value and the brightness value.

As described above, during the period in which the first notification screen M2 is displayed, the pressing order is notified by the light emitting region emitting light in the pressing order notification mode. In the above configuration, depending on the player, it may be desired to adjust the brightness value so that the pressing order notified in the light emitting region can be most easily grasped during the period when the first notification screen M2 is displayed. In the present embodiment, since the brightness value can be adjusted during the period in which the first notification screen M2 is displayed, it is possible to meet the above wishes.

Further, during the period when the first notification screen M2 is displayed, the pressing order is notified by the sound (voice "reverse pressing") from the speaker 32. Therefore, some players may wish to adjust the volume value so that the pressing order notified by sound can be most easily grasped during the period when the first notification screen M2 is displayed. In the present embodiment, the volume value can be adjusted during the period in which the first notification screen M2 is displayed, so that the above wishes can be met.

As described above, the arrow image GA and the character image GB are displayed by moving (straight ahead) to the left. That is, the area in which the arrow image GA and the character image GB are displayed is variable. In the above configuration, it is assumed that the adjusted image Gc is displayed in the area (passing area) where the arrow image GA and the character image GB can be displayed. In the above configuration, it is assumed that the adjustment image Gc overlaps with the arrow image GA and the character image GB, and the visibility of each image is lowered.

In consideration of the above circumstances, the adjusted image Gc of the present embodiment is displayed outside the area (passing area) where the arrow image GA and the character image GB can be displayed. In the above configuration of the present embodiment, the arrow image GA and the character image GB do not overlap with the adjusted image Gc. Therefore, the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed.

FIG. 18B is a diagram for explaining a specific example when the adjustment operation is performed during the period when the second notification screen M4 is displayed. As described above, the arrow image GX and the character image GY for notifying the mode of the game operation are displayed on the second notification screen M4. When the adjustment operation is performed in the above second notification period, the above-mentioned adjustment image Gc is displayed on the second notification screen M4. The position where the arrow image GX and the character image GY are displayed does not change before and after the adjustment image Gc is displayed.

As described above, during the period when the second notification screen M4 is displayed, the pressing order is notified by the sound (voice "press from the right") output from the speaker 32. Therefore, some players may wish to adjust the volume value during the period in which the second notification screen M4 is displayed so that the sound for notifying the pressing order can be easily heard. In the present embodiment, the volume value can be adjusted during the period in which the second notification screen M4 is displayed, so that the above wishes can be met.

Further, if the brightness of the light emitting area during the period in which the second notification screen M4 is displayed is excessively bright, the visibility of the image display area (arrow image GX, character image GY) deteriorates, and the stop operation order in the image display area. May cause inconvenience that is not properly notified. According to the present embodiment, since the brightness value can be adjusted during the period when the second notification screen M4 is displayed, there is an advantage that the above inconvenience is suppressed.

The adjusted image Gc of the present embodiment is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the arrow image GX and the character image GY. Specifically, the arrow image GX is displayed by moving (swinging) as described above. That is, the area where the arrow image GX is displayed is variable. The adjusted image Gc is displayed outside the area where the arrow image GX moves. In the above configuration, the adjustment image Gc does not overlap with the arrow image GX during the period when the second notification screen M4 is displayed. Therefore, for example, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the visibility of each image is lowered as compared with the configuration in which the adjusted image Gc overlaps with the arrow image GX.

In the present embodiment, the position where the adjusted image Gc is displayed is common in all periods (including the first notification period and the second notification period). However, the position where the adjusted image Gc is displayed may be changed according to the display position of the image (for example, the arrow image) displayed together with the adjusted image Gc. Further, the display position of the adjusted image Gc may overlap with the display position of the arrow image or the character image (notification image). When the above configuration is adopted, it is preferable that the adjusted image Gc is preferentially displayed in the region where the adjusted image Gc and the broadcast image overlap.

<Each process executed by the main CPU>
The main CPU 301 executes various processes using each of the above-mentioned data. When the reset signal from the reset circuit is input, the main CPU 301 executes the start-up process. The reset signal is output when the power supply voltage supplied to the main control board 300 exceeds a predetermined threshold value. For example, when the supply of the power supply voltage to the main control board 300 is started by turning on the power switch 511SW, the start-up process is executed. In the startup process, the main CPU 301 initializes each register and the like of the main control board 300.

Further, in the startup process, the main CPU 301 executes various processes (process for shifting to a game-enabled state) including a process for changing the set value. The main CPU 301 may execute a security check process for determining the validity of the control program stored in the main ROM 302 before the start-up process. After finishing the start-up process, the main CPU 301 shifts to the game control process.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the game control process of the main CPU 301. The game control process is executed every time the player plays one game. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 301 executes the interrupt process at a predetermined time interval (for example, 1.49 ms) during the period when the game control process is executed. That is, the main CPU 301 alternately executes the game control process and the interrupt process. For example, the command transmitted to the sub control board 400 is set in the game control process and transmitted to the sub control board 400 in the interrupt process. Commands indicating the results of various lottery executed by the main CPU 301 or the numerical values of various counters provided in the main RAM 303 are appropriately transmitted to the sub control board 400. Further, each timer (for example, a wait timer) set in the game control process is subtracted in the interrupt process.

When the main CPU 301 starts the game control process, the main CPU 301 executes the initial setting process (S101). The initial setting process is executed every time one game is completed. In the initial setting process, the main CPU 301 initializes the storage area of the main RAM 303 that is initialized for each game. For example, the winning area storage area in which the winning area (winning area number) of the previous game is stored is initialized by the initial setting process.

After the initial setting process, the main CPU 301 shifts to the automatic input process (S102). By the automatic insertion process, when the result of the previous game is that the symbol combinations related to the replay are aligned on the effective line, the main CPU 301 sets the same number of betting medals as the previous game as the betting medals of the current game.

The main CPU 301 shifts to the game start pre-processing (S103) after the automatic input processing. In the game start pre-processing, the main CPU 301 detects medals from the medal insertion unit 8 and detects the operation of the settlement button 23. When the insertion of medals is detected in the game start pre-processing, the main CPU 301 adds betting medals or credits. Further, when the operation of the clearing button 23 is detected in the game start pre-processing, the main CPU 301 refunds the betting medal or the credit. Further, the main CPU 301 detects the operation of the start lever 24 (that is, the game start operation) in the game start pre-processing.

When the main CPU 301 detects the game start operation in the game start pre-process, it shifts to the set value confirmation process (S104). In the set value confirmation process, the main CPU 301 determines the suitability of the set value. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines in the set value confirmation process whether or not the set value is within the range of the numerical value "1" to the numerical value "6". When it is determined that the set value is not within the range of the numerical value "1" to the numerical value "6", the main CPU 301 stores the set value abnormality command indicating the abnormality of the set value in the command storage area, and shifts to the set value error processing. ..

When the main CPU 301 determines in the set value confirmation process that the set value is appropriate, the main CPU 301 acquires the random number value R1, the random number value R2, and the random number value R3 (S105). The random number value R1 is a hardware random number generated by the random number generator 304, and is used in the internal lottery process. The random number value R2 is a software random number acquired from a register built in the main CPU 301, and is used in a rotation cylinder effect determination process or the like. The random number value R3 is used in the ART determination process. The main CPU 301 stores the acquired random number value R1 in the random number value R1 storage area of the main RAM 303. Similarly, the main CPU 301 stores the acquired random number value R2 in the random number value R2 storage area of the main RAM 303, and stores the random number value R3 in the random number value R3 storage area of the main RAM 303.

The main CPU 301 stores the random number value R1, the random number value R2, and the random number value R3 in the main RAM 303, and then shifts to the lottery execution process (S106). The lottery execution process is an internal lottery process for determining the winning area by the random number value R1, an ART determination process for determining the transition to the ART state by the random number value R3, and a rotation effect is determined by the random number value R2. It is composed of each process including the process of determining the rotation effect for the machine. In addition, the lottery execution process includes an instruction number determination process for determining an instruction number.

The main CPU 301 executes the wait process (S107) after executing the lottery execution process. The wait process is a process for making the time length of each game longer than a predetermined length. In the wait process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the wait period has elapsed, and if it determines that the wait period has not elapsed, the main CPU 301 does not shift from the wait process to the pre-stop process described later.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the wait period has elapsed, the main CPU 301 shifts to the pre-stop processing (S108). In the pre-stop processing, various data (priority and the like described later) are stored in the main RAM 303 according to the winning area determined by the internal lottery processing. In the stop control process described later, each reel 12 is stopped according to each data stored in the pre-stop process, so that the symbol combination related to the winning combination designated in the winning area is stopped and displayed on the valid line.

After executing the pre-stop processing, the main CPU 301 shifts to the stop control processing (S109). By the stop control process, the main CPU 301 stops the reel 12 corresponding to the stop button 25 each time each stop button 25 is operated. Each reel 12 stops at a symbol position corresponding to each data set in the above-mentioned pre-stop processing.

When all the reels 12 are stopped by the stop control process, the main CPU 301 shifts to the display determination process (S110). In the display determination process, the main CPU 301 determines the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. Further, the main CPU 301 sets various data according to the type of the combination of the symbols displayed on the effective line. For example, when it is determined that the symbol combination related to the replay is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the main CPU 301 sets the replay operation flag to the ON state. Further, when the main CPU 301 determines that the symbol combination related to the winning winning combination is stopped on the valid line, the main CPU 301 adds the number of medals corresponding to the type of the winning winning combination to the number of credits.

The main CPU 301 executes the state control process (S111) after executing the display determination process. In the state control process, the main CPU 301 shifts the game state. Further, in the state control process, the main CPU 301 starts or ends the regulation period with the transition of the gaming state. When the main CPU 301 finishes the state control process, the process returns to step S101.

<Each process executed by the sub CPU>
FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the sub activation process of the sub CPU 412. The sub CPU 412 executes the sub start process when the reset signal from the reset circuit is input. The reset circuit outputs a reset signal when the power supply voltage supplied to the sub-control board 400 exceeds a predetermined threshold value. For example, when the supply of the power supply voltage to the sub control board 400 is started, the sub start process is executed.

When the sub-start process is started, the sub CPU 412 executes the start-up initialization process (S301). In the startup initialization process, the sub CPU 412 initializes various registers of the sub control board 400, for example.

In the startup initialization process, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not there is a backup abnormality in the sub RAM 414. If there is a backup error, the sub CPU 412 initializes the backup data. Further, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the data stored in various ROMs including the CGROM 424 is appropriate in the startup initialization process. For example, the data stored in a specific address of each ROM is read out, and it is determined whether or not the data is appropriate. When an abnormality is found in various ROMs, the sub CPU 412 shifts to a predetermined error processing.

In the sub activation process, the sub CPU 412 activates the lamp control task (S302), the acoustic control task (S303), the image control board communication task (S304), the main control board communication task (S305), and the effect. Start the button input task (S306).

The sub CPU 412 controls various lamps including the housing lamp 5 and the effect lamp 28 by the lamp control task. Further, the sub CPU 412 controls the speakers (31, 32) by the acoustic control task. Further, the sub CPU 412 transmits a command to the image control board 420 by the image control board communication task, receives a command from the main control board 300 in the main control board communication task, and receives the effect button 26 and the direction in the effect button input task. Accepts the operation of the designated button 27.

A timer interrupt signal is input to the sub CPU 412 at predetermined time intervals. Upon receiving the timer interrupt signal, the sub CPU 412 executes one of the tasks. That is, each peripheral device including various lamps and speakers (31, 32) is controlled in a time division manner.

<Second Embodiment>
Other embodiments of the present invention will be described below. For the elements whose actions and functions are the same as those of the first embodiment in each of the embodiments exemplified below, the reference numerals referred to in the description of the first embodiment will be diverted and detailed description of each will be omitted as appropriate.

In the second embodiment, when the game operating means (stop button 25) is operated in the first aspect, a specific period is provided, which is more likely to be more advantageous than when the game operating means (stop button 25) is operated in the second aspect. In the second embodiment shown below, it is assumed that the correct answer bell wins when playing in the push order of the right first stop, and the correct answer bell does not win when playing in the push order other than the right first stop in a specific period. As the above specific period, for example, a bonus state is assumed.

In the specific period of the second embodiment, it is possible to shift to the low probability state and the high probability state. The high-probability state is more likely to be given benefits than the low-probability state. For example, in the high-probability state, a privilege image (for example, an image suggesting a set value) is more likely to be displayed than in the low-probability state. It is decided by lottery whether or not to shift to the high probability state in each game in the low probability state. The high probability state is not limited to the above example. For example, a state in which a game medal as a privilege is more likely to be given than a low probability state may be set as a high probability state.

In the low probability state for a specific period, various effects including a normal effect and a special effect are executed on the liquid crystal display device 30. The sub CPU 412 determines either the normal effect or the special effect depending on whether or not the transition to the high probability state is determined in the low probability state. The special effect is more likely to be determined when the transition to the high-probability state is determined than when the transition to the high-probability state is determined. In the above normal and special effects, it is notified (suggested) whether or not the transition to the high probability state is decided.

21 (a) to 21 (c) show aspects of the liquid crystal display 30, the effect lamp 28, and the segment display D (instruction display 16, period display 38) at each time point in the specific period. It is a figure of. A simulated view of the liquid crystal display device 30 and the effect lamp 28 and a simulated view of the segment display D are shown in each of FIGS. 21 (a) to 21 (c).

The segment display D instructs the right first stop in which the correct answer bell wins a prize in a specific period. Specifically, in the specific period, the instruction information "9" (first stop on the right) is displayed on the instruction display 16 of the segment display D. Further, in the second embodiment, the specific period becomes the regulation period (regulation period = specific period). Therefore, the period indicator 38 lights up during a specific period. In the above configuration, it is also said that the segment display D notifies that the specific period (regulation period) is reached.

By the way, the segment display D controlled by the main CPU 301 is smaller than the liquid crystal display device 30 and the effect lamp 28 controlled by the sub CPU 412. Therefore, the segment display D is less likely to be noticed as compared with the liquid crystal display device 30 and the effect lamp 28.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in the second embodiment, when the segment display D notifies that the specific period is reached, the sub CPU 412 controls the means to notify that the specific period is in effect. .. In the above configuration, for example, as compared with the configuration in which the fact that it is a specific period is notified only by the segment display D, the player is surely notified that it is a specific period. The above configuration will be described in detail below.

FIG. 21A is a diagram for explaining a first period in which the normal effect is executed in the specific period. In the first period, an image (moving image or the like) corresponding to the normal effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb are displayed in the same manner as in the notification period in which the bonus in-bonus effect E is executed in the above-described first embodiment (see FIG. 14 (b-1)). Displayed in the first period.

The above arrow image Ga and character image Gb are displayed only in a specific period. In the above configuration, it is also said that the liquid crystal display device 30 can notify that it is a specific period by displaying the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb (notification image G). The arrow image Ga and the character image Gb in the second embodiment are oscillated and displayed as in the first embodiment. However, the display mode of the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb in the second embodiment can be appropriately changed.

The effect lamp 28 emits light in a push order notification mode for notifying the push order of the first right stop during a specific period. In the push order notification mode, the effect lamp 28 substantially turns off the area other than the area Rh, and displays the area Rh with relatively bright brightness. Further, in the push order notification mode, the relatively bright region Rh repeatedly emits light in a manner in which the effect lamp 28 moves from the right end portion to the left end portion in the front view. In the present embodiment, the effect lamp 28 can emit light in the push order notification mode only during a specific period. In the above configuration, when the effect lamp 28 emits light in the push order notification mode, the player is notified that it is a specific period.

As understood from the above description, in the second embodiment, in the first period (the period during which the normal effect is executed) of the specific period, both the liquid crystal display device 30 and the effect lamp 28 controlled by the sub CPU 412 You will be notified that it is a specific period. Therefore, for example, as compared with the configuration in which the segment display D controlled by the main CPU 301 only notifies the player that the specific period is in effect, the player can be reliably notified that the specific period is in effect.

FIG. 21B is a diagram for explaining a second period in which the special effect is executed in the specific period. In the second period, a determination image (moving image or the like) corresponding to the special effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As the above determination image, for example, a moving image in which a friendly character fights with an enemy character can be considered. For example, in the special effect when the high probability state is won, the determination image in which the ally character wins is displayed. On the other hand, in the special effect when the high probability state is not won, a judgment image in which the ally character is defeated is displayed.

In the above special effect, the player pays attention to the judgment image in which the success or failure of the high probability state is notified. Therefore, in the special effect, it is preferable that the determination image can be displayed in a wide range of the image display area. In consideration of the above circumstances, in the second embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the broadcast image G is hidden in the second period in which the special effect is executed. According to the above configuration, the space in which the determination image can be displayed becomes wider than, for example, as compared with the configuration in which the broadcast image G is displayed in the second period.

However, in the configuration in which the notification image G is hidden in the second period, there is a period in which the liquid crystal display device 30 does not notify that it is a specific period. Assuming a configuration in which only the liquid crystal display device 30 among the means controlled by the sub CPU 412 notifies that the specific period is reached. In the above configuration, there is an inconvenience that the fact that the specific period is set is not notified in the second period by any means controlled by the sub CPU 412.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in the second period of the second embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the effect lamp 28 notifies that the specific period is reached. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21B, the effect lamp 28 emits light in a pressing order notification mode in which the pressing order of the right first stop is notified in the second period, as in the first period described above. do. According to the above configuration, even when the notification image G is hidden in the second period, the fact that it is a specific period by the means controlled by the sub CPU 412 (effect lamp 28) is also in the second period. Be notified.

It should be noted that a configuration in which the effect lamp 28 notifies the specific period only in the second period (hereinafter referred to as “inverse proportion”) is also conceivable. In the above inverse proportion, as in the second embodiment, while expanding the space in which the determination image can be displayed, the effect that the sub CPU 412 controls means that the specific period is notified even in the second period. Is played.

However, in the above inverse proportion, the effect lamp 28 does not notify that it is a specific period in the first period. Therefore, it is difficult to pay attention to the production lamp 28 in the first period. If it is difficult for the production lamp 28 to attract attention in the first period, even if it is notified in the second period that the production lamp 28 is in a specific period (when the transition from the first period to the second period is performed, the production lamp 28 is used for production. Even if the lamp 28 starts notifying that it is in a specific period), it is assumed that the player is hard to notice the notification.

In the second embodiment described above, since the effect lamp 28 notifies the specific period in both the first period and the second period, the player can easily pay attention to the effect lamp 28 also in the first period. Therefore, there is an advantage that the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed.

FIG. 21C is a diagram for explaining a third period of the specific period at the start of the high-probability state (immediately before or immediately after the start of the high-probability state). In the special effect of the second period described above, the third period is started after the transition to the high probability state is notified. If the transition to the high probability state is not notified in the special effect of the second period, then the first period is started (the normal effect is executed again).

As shown in FIG. 21C, the high-probability state start screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the third period. On the high-probability state start screen, various images for notifying that the high-probability state is started are displayed. Further, in the third period, as in the first period and the second period, the effect lamp 28 notifies the pressing order of the right first stop (indicating that it is a specific period). Further, in the third period, the broadcast image G is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 as in the first period. That is, in the above-mentioned second period, the notification that the liquid crystal display device 30 is in the specific period is stopped, but in the third period, the notification is restarted.

In the third period, the broadcast image G may be hidden as in the second period. However, there is a circumstance that the liquid crystal display device 30 is easier for the player to pay attention to as compared with other means controlled by the sub CPU 412. Therefore, in the third period after the second period in which the special effect is executed is completed, it is preferable that the liquid crystal display device 30 restarts the notification of the specific period.

<Third Embodiment>
FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, as in the second embodiment described above, when the game operating means (stop button 25) is operated in the first aspect, there is a specific period in which it is more likely to be more advantageous than when the game operating means (stop button 25) is operated in the second aspect. It will be provided. In the specific example shown in FIG. 22, it is assumed that the correct answer bell wins when playing in the push order of the right first stop, and the correct answer bell does not win when playing in the push order other than the right first stop in a specific period (No. 1). 2 Same as the embodiment). As the above specific period, for example, a bonus state is assumed.

In the specific period of the third embodiment, the segment display D notifies that the specific period is the same as in the second embodiment described above. Specifically, in the specific period of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, the instruction information "9" is displayed on the instruction display 16, and the period display 38 lights up. Further, in the specific period of the third embodiment, as in the second embodiment, the effect lamp 28 notifies that the specific period is in effect. Specifically, during the specific period of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, the effect lamp 28 emits light in a push order notification mode for notifying the push order of the first right stop.

Further, in the specific period of the third embodiment, as in the second embodiment, by displaying the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb (notification image G) on the liquid crystal display device 30, it is notified that the specific period is reached. NS. The arrow image Ga and the character image Gb in the third embodiment are oscillated and displayed as in the first embodiment. However, the display mode of the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb in the third embodiment can be appropriately changed.

In the specific period of the third embodiment, it is decided by lottery whether or not to give a predetermined privilege. As the above privilege, for example, the right to shift to the high probability state described in the second embodiment can be adopted. If the privilege is won, one of multiple types of notification effects will be executed. The plurality of types of notification effects include a combination effect in which the above-mentioned effect movable body 29 (L, R) moves.

FIG. 22A is a diagram for explaining a specific period in which the winning combination effect is not executed. During the period in which the role-mono effect is not executed, the effect movable body 29 stops at the retracted position shielded by the movable body shielding unit 31. The effect movable body 29 is configured to include the effect movable body 29L and the effect movable body 29R. In FIG. 22A, the effect movable body 29L and the effect movable body 29R shielded by the movable body shielding unit 31 are shown by broken lines.

As shown in FIG. 22 (a), when the role mono effect is executed, the effect movable body 29L rotates clockwise around the end TL, and the effect movable body 29R rotates counterclockwise around the end TR. Rotate (directing operation). In the specific example of FIG. 22A, it is assumed that the end TL of the effect movable body 29L and the end TR of the effect movable body 29R are located at the position P. In FIG. 22A, the outer edge of the moving region A through which the effect movable body 29 passes from the retracted position to the appearance position is shown by a chain double-dashed line.

As shown in FIG. 22A, the effect movable body 29 does not overlap with the broadcast image G (image display area) in front view during the period when the combination mono effect is not executed. Therefore, during the period in which the winning combination effect is not executed, the mode of the game operation is surely notified to the player by the notification image G. For example, the broadcast image G is displayed on the lower left side of the center of the image display area. However, the area where the broadcast image G is displayed can be changed as appropriate. Further, a part of the effect movable body 29 that stops at the retracted position may overlap with the notification image G in front view. In the above case, the portion of the effect movable body 29 that overlaps with the notification image G is preferably formed of a transparent member. According to the above configuration, even when the broadcast image G overlaps with the effect movable body 29, the broadcast image G can be visually recognized.

FIG. 22B is a diagram for explaining a period during which the winning combination effect is executed. In the specific example of FIG. 22B, the effect movable body 29 on the way from the retracted position to the appearance position is shown. When the role mono effect is started, the effect movable body 29 moves from the retracted position to the appearance position at a predetermined speed. For example, the effect movable body 29 moves from the retracted position to the appearance position in about 1 second. However, the speed at which the effect movable body 29 moves can be changed as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 22B, a part of the broadcast image G overlaps with the moving area A in front view. Therefore, a part of the broadcast image G is shielded by the effect movable body 29 during the period when the role mono effect is executed. In the period in which the above-mentioned combination effect is executed, there is a possibility that the notification image G does not appropriately notify that the specific period is in effect.

Suppose that, among the means controlled by the sub CPU 412, only the liquid crystal display device 30 (notification image) notifies that the specific period is reached. In the above configuration, in the period in which the segment display D controlled by the main CPU 301 notifies that the specific period is in effect, the period in which the specific period is not appropriately notified by any means controlled by the sub CPU 412 is The inconvenience that occurs is expected.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in the third embodiment, the effect lamp 28 is provided at a position that does not overlap with the moving area A in the front view, and the effect that the role mono effect is executed is a specific period. The configuration is such that the lamp 28 is used for notification. According to the above configuration, during the period in which the segment display D controlled by the main CPU 301 notifies that it is a specific period, the notification is transmitted by the means (effect lamp 28, liquid crystal display device 30) controlled by the sub CPU 412. Be sure to be notified.

In addition, the effect lamp 28 of the third embodiment notifies that it is a specific period in both the period in which the role mono effect is executed and the period in which the role mono effect is not executed. Assuming that the effect lamp 28 does not notify that it is a specific period during the period when the role mono effect is not executed, and the effect lamp 28 starts the notification with the start of the role mono effect. In the above inverse proportion, it is assumed that the player pays attention to the start of the role mono production, and it is difficult to notice that the production lamp 28 has started the notification for a specific period. According to the configuration of the third embodiment, the effect that the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed as compared with the inverse proportion because the effect lamp 28 notifies that it is a specific period even during the period when the combination mono effect is not executed. Is played.

By the way, if the position of the tip (end Ta) of the arrow in the arrow image Ga (whether it is on the right side or the left side of the center) can be grasped, there is a circumstance that the direction indicated by the arrow image Ga can be grasped. That is, if the position of the end Ta in the arrow image Ga can be grasped, it can be said that the mode of the game operation notified by the arrow image Ga can be grasped. For example, assume that the end Ta is located on the left side of the center of the arrow image Ga. The above arrow image Ga indicates the left direction and notifies the stop operation order of the first right stop.

As described above, in the third embodiment, a part of the broadcast image G is displayed at a position where it overlaps with the moving area A, and the other part is displayed at a position where it does not overlap with the moving area A. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22B, a part of the broadcast image G including the end Ta of the arrow image Ga is displayed outside the moving area A.

According to the configuration of the third embodiment described above, the end portion Ta of the arrow image Ga is not shielded by the effect movable body 29 at any time of the execution period of the combination mono effect. Therefore, there is an advantage that the stop operation order notified in the specific period can be grasped from the notification image G (arrow image Ga) at any time of the execution period of the winning combination effect. However, the entire broadcast image G (including the end Ta) may overlap with the moving region A.

FIG. 22 (c) is a diagram for explaining a period during which the winning combination effect is executed, as in FIG. 22 (b) described above. In the specific example of FIG. 22C, the effect movable body 29 that has moved to the appearance position is shown. In the role mono production, the production movable body 29 stops at the appearance position for, for example, about 3 seconds. After that, the effect movable body 29 moves from the appearance position to the retracted position in, for example, about 3 seconds. However, the time length for the effect movable body 29 to stop at the appearance position and the time length required for moving from the appearance position to the evacuation position can be appropriately changed.

As shown in FIG. 22C, during the period when the effect movable body 29 stops at the appearance position, a part of the broadcast image G is shielded by the effect movable body 29, and the other part is not shielded. Specifically, during the period when the effect movable body 29 stops at the appearance position, a part of the character image Gb in the broadcast image G is shielded by the effect movable body 29, and the arrow image Ga is not shielded. According to the above configuration, during the period when the effect movable body 29 is stopped at the appearance position, the player is notified of the stop operation order of the first right stop by the arrow image Ga.

As described above, in the third embodiment, the broadcast image G is temporarily shielded (becomes difficult to see) when the winning combination effect is executed. In the above configuration, when the role mono effect is executed, the player's attention deviates from the notification image G, and even when the role mono effect is completed, the notification image G is not noticed by the player again. is assumed. In consideration of the above circumstances, in the third embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which it is easy to pay attention to the broadcast image G again after the role mono production is executed.

FIG. 22D is a diagram for explaining a screen displayed by the liquid crystal display device 30 after the winning combination effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 22D, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays the arrow image GX and the character image GY in addition to the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb in the period after the winning combination effect is executed. That is, in the period after the winning combination effect is executed, the liquid crystal display device 30 displays a plurality of broadcast images. Further, the arrow image GX is larger than the arrow image Ga, and the character image GY is larger than the character image Gb.

According to the third embodiment described above, for example, the role mono effect is completed as compared with the configuration in which the arrow image GX and the character image GY (large notification image) are not displayed in the period after the role mono effect is executed. Later, the player can easily pay attention to the notification image (notification by the liquid crystal display device 30 for a specific period). The arrow image GX in the third embodiment is oscillated and displayed in the same manner as the arrow image GX in the first embodiment described above. Further, the character image GY in the third embodiment is stopped and displayed in the same manner as the character image GY in the first embodiment described above (see FIG. 15 (b-1)). However, the display mode of the arrow image GX and the character image GY can be changed as appropriate.

The timing for displaying the above arrow image GX and character image GY can be appropriately set. For example, after the role mono production is completed, an image notifying that the privilege is given is displayed for a predetermined time length, and then the image is hidden and the arrow image GX and the character image GY are displayed. Is conceivable. Further, it is conceivable that the arrow image GX and the character image GY are displayed for a predetermined time length (for example, about 2 seconds) and then hidden. The arrow image Ga and the character image Gb may be hidden at the time when the arrow image GX and the character image GY are displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect movable body 29 does not operate during the period when the arrow image GX and the character image GY are displayed. Specifically, the effect during the period in which the arrow image GX and the character image GY are displayed is predetermined. In the above effect, the effect movable body 29 does not operate. In the above configuration, any one of a plurality of types of effects may be executed during the period in which the arrow image GX and the character image GY are displayed.

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FIG. 23A is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state in the fourth embodiment. The gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment shifts to various gaming states including a non-precursor state, a precursor state, a pseudo-bonus state, and an AT state. Further, in the fourth embodiment, the game is executed in the internal medium state, and the bonus combination cannot be stopped and displayed in principle.

In the non-precursor state, it is decided by lottery whether or not to shift to the pseudo bonus state. When the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is determined in the non-precursor state, the transition to the precursor state is performed ((A) in FIG. 23 (a)). In the precursor state, for example, an effect suggesting that the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is likely to be determined is executed, and then a winning notification effect for notifying the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is executed. When the winning notification effect is executed, the state shifts to the pseudo-bonus state ((B) in FIG. 23 (a)). The precursor state ends, for example, in a maximum of eight games.

In the pseudo-bonus state, the correct answer order of the correct answer bell is notified. In addition, the pseudo-bonus state ends when the correct answer bell wins a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). However, the trigger for ending the pseudo-bonus state can be changed as appropriate.

In the present embodiment, when the transition to the pseudo bonus state is determined, whether or not to shift to the AT state is determined by lottery. When the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is determined, if the transition to the AT state is determined, the transition to the AT state is performed after the pseudo-bonus state is completed ((D) in FIG. 23 (a)).

As shown in FIG. 23A, the pseudo-bonus state is divided into each period including the start period, the special navigation period, and the normal navigation period. Of the above periods, the start period and the special navigation period are freeze periods during which the game cannot proceed. Specifically, for example, the freeze period is a period of about 5 seconds, the first about 3 seconds of the freeze period is the start period, and the subsequent about 2 seconds is the special navigation period. During the above freeze period, the stop operation of each stop button 25 is invalid. The normal navigation period starts after the freeze period (special navigation period) ends. However, the freeze period may end in the middle of the special navigation period.

Although the details will be described later, in the fourth embodiment, the stop operation order is notified by displaying any of the navigation images (Gx, Gy, Gz) on the liquid crystal display device 30. Each navigation image G includes a normal navigation image Gx, a special navigation image Gy (special notification image), and a special navigation image Gz (special notification image).

In the start period of the pseudo-bonus state, the stop operation order is notified by the normal navigation image Gx, and an image for notifying the start of the pseudo-bonus state is displayed (see FIG. 25 (a) described later). The special navigation period is a period in which the stop operation order is notified by the special navigation image Gy (see FIG. 25 (b) described later), and it is emphasized that the pressing order notified by the navigation image G should be followed in the subsequent notification period. It is provided to do. The normal navigation period is a period in which the stop operation order is notified by the normal navigation image Gx, similarly to the start period (see FIG. 25 (c) described later).

In the fourth embodiment, in addition to the pseudo-bonus state, the stop operation order is notified even in the special navigation period in the non-precursor state. In the above special navigation period, the stop operation order is notified by displaying the above-mentioned special navigation image Gz (see FIG. 26 (b) described later). Specifically, the non-precursor state immediately after the end of the pseudo bonus state is the special navigation period. In the special navigation period, the left first stop, which is the stop operation order in which the BAR-aligned replay is not stopped and displayed, is notified by the special navigation image Gz. The special navigation period ends, for example, with a predetermined number of games. Further, in the special navigation period, the first left stop is notified by the special navigation image Gz regardless of the winning area.

It should be noted that the special navigation period may end when a predetermined time length has elapsed since the transition to the special navigation period. In the above case, the special navigation period may end after the special navigation period starts and before the first game ends. Further, in the non-precursor period or the precursor period after the special navigation period ends, if the stop operation is performed in a push order other than the pressing order notified in the special navigation period, the configuration may be such that the transition to the special navigation period is resumed. That is, when the reverse push is performed outside the notification period, the left first stop may be notified again.

In the AT state, the correct answer pressing order of the correct answer bell is notified as in the pseudo bonus state. Specifically, in the AT state, the correct answer pressing order of the correct answer bell is notified by the above-mentioned normal navigation image Gx. The AT state of the present embodiment has a different advantage from the pseudo bonus state. Specifically, in the pseudo-bonus state, the correct answer push order of the correct answer bell is notified in all the games in which the batting order bell is won. On the other hand, in the AT state, the correct answer push order of the correct answer bell is notified in a part of the games in which the batting order bell is won. For example, in the AT state, the correct answer push order of the correct answer bell is notified with a probability of about 1/2 when the batting order bell is won. In the above configuration, the expected value of the number of game medals obtained in one game in the AT state is smaller than the expected value of the number of game medals obtained in one game in the pseudo-bonus state. Specifically, the expected value of the number of game medals obtained in one game in the AT state is less than three (the number of betting medals).

In each game in the AT state, it is decided by lottery whether or not to shift to the pseudo bonus state. If the pseudo-bonus state is won in the AT state, the state shifts to the pseudo-bonus state again ((E) in FIG. 23 (a)). Further, when the transition to the pseudo bonus state is determined in the AT state, it is determined by lottery whether or not to shift to the AT state again after the pseudo bonus state ends.

As will be described in detail later, the pseudo-bonus state shifted from the AT state is composed of each period including the start period and the normal navigation period, and does not include the above-mentioned special navigation period. Further, the freeze period of the pseudo-bonus state shifted from the AT state is shorter than the freeze period of the pseudo-bonus state shifted from the normal period (precursor state) (for example, about 3 seconds).

If the pseudo-bonus state is won in the AT state and it is determined to shift to the AT state again, the state shifts to the AT state after the pseudo-bonus state ends. On the other hand, when it is determined not to shift to the AT state, it shifts to the non-precursor state after the pseudo-bonus state ends ((C) in FIG. 23 (a)). The end trigger of the AT state can be set as appropriate. For example, it is conceivable that the AT state ends when the number of games played in the AT state reaches a predetermined number of times, and the state shifts to the non-precursor state. Further, a fall lottery may be executed in each game in the AT state, and the AT state may be terminated when the fall is determined in the fall lottery.

FIG. 23B is a diagram for explaining a period during which each navigation image G is displayed. As shown in FIG. 23B, the normal navigation image Gx is displayed in the start period in the pseudo-bonus state, the normal navigation period in the pseudo-bonus state, and the AT state. The special navigation image Gy is displayed during the special navigation period in the pseudo-bonus state. The special navigation image Gz is displayed during the special navigation period in the non-precursor state.

In the present embodiment, the period during which the normal navigation image Gx is displayed and the period during which the special navigation image Gy is displayed (pseudo-bonus state, AT state) among the navigation images G may be described as the "notification period". In addition, a period other than the notification period (non-precursor state, precursor state) may be described as a "normal period". The special navigation period in which the special navigation image Gz is displayed is included in the normal period.

As shown in FIG. 23 (c), the period indicator 38 described in the first embodiment lights up during the notification period. On the other hand, in the normal period, the period indicator 38 is turned off. In the above configuration, the period display 38 notifies that the notification period is reached. Although the details will be described later, the fact that the period display 38 controlled by the main CPU 301 is turned on is notified by the navigation image (special navigation image Gy) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 controlled by the sub CPU 412.

The main CPU 301 of the present embodiment is configured to be capable of transmitting various signals including a period signal to the outside of the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 23 (c), the period signal changes to the ON state during the notification period and changes to the OFF state during the normal period. The above period signal is transmitted to, for example, a hall computer installed in the amusement park.

By monitoring the state of the period signal, the hall computer can determine whether or not the gaming machine 1 has shifted to the notification period. Although the details will be described later, the fact that the main CPU 301 has changed the period signal to the ON state is notified by the navigation image (special navigation image Gy) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 controlled by the sub CPU 412. The above configuration is also paraphrased as notifying the start of the notification period by the navigation image.

A configuration for notifying the start of the notification period by a navigation image will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 (a), 24 (b), and 25 (a) to 25 (c).

FIG. 24A is a time chart from the determination of the transition to the pseudo-bonus state in the non-precursor state to the transition to the AT state. FIG. 24A shows the state of the period signal (ON state, OFF state) and the state of the period indicator 38 (lighting state, extinguishing state) at each time point of the normal period and the notification period. Further, FIG. 24A shows each image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 at each time point. Further, FIG. 24A shows the gaming state at each time point.

In the specific example of FIG. 24A, it is assumed that the pseudo-bonus state is won at the time point t1. In the above case, the gaming state shifts from the non-precursor state to the precursor state at the time point t1. As shown in FIG. 24A, the period indicator 38 is in the extinguished state during the precursory period, as in the non-precursor state. Further, in the precursory period and the non-precursor state, the normal medium image is commonly displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. The normal medium image includes, for example, various images for improving the expectation for the pseudo-bonus state.

With the above configuration, it is not possible to clearly grasp from the period display 38 and the liquid crystal display device 30 whether it is in a precursory state or a non-precursor state. According to the above embodiment, a period in which the expectation that the pseudo-bonus state may be changed is improved as compared with the configuration in which the player is notified that the pseudo-bonus state is changed when the pseudo-bonus state is won. It has the advantage of being extendable.

In the specific example of FIG. 24A, it is assumed that the state shifts to the pseudo-bonus state at the time point t2. In the present embodiment, the notification period is started with the transition to the pseudo-bonus state. However, the notification period may be started at a timing other than the transition to the pseudo-bonus state. For example, the configuration may be such that the transition from the precursor state to the AT state can be performed without going through the pseudo bonus state. In the above configuration, the notification period is started when the state shifts to the AT state. As shown in FIG. 24A, when the notification period is started, the period signal changes from the OFF state to the ON state. Further, the period indicator 38 changes from the off state to the on state.

According to the above period indicator 38, the start of the notification period is notified. However, the period display 38 controlled by the main CPU 301 is inconspicuous as compared with the liquid crystal display device 30 and the like controlled by the sub CPU 412. In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the fact that the period display 38 is lit can be grasped from the image (navigation image) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24A, the special navigation period T2 is started with the start of the notification period, and the special navigation image Gy is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the special navigation period T2. .. As described above, the special navigation image Gy is not displayed in the normal period. According to the above configuration, when the special navigation image Gy is displayed, it is notified that the notification period has started.

Further, the special navigation image Gy is an image for notifying the stop operation order. Therefore, according to the special navigation image Gy of the present embodiment, it is possible to notify the stop operation order in addition to the fact that the notification period has started. In the above embodiment, for example, an image for notifying the start of the notification period and an image for notifying the stop operation order are separately provided, and both images are displayed in the special navigation period T2, as compared with the configuration. There is an advantage that an image for notifying the start of the notification period (special navigation image Gy of the present embodiment) can be displayed in a large size in the image display area. As shown in FIG. 24 (a), in the special navigation period T2, an auxiliary image GQ (see FIG. 25 (b) described later) is displayed in addition to the special navigation image Gy.

As described above, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, the special navigation image Gy notifies that the notification period has started. In other words, the above configuration means that the special navigation image Gy notifies that the period display 38 has changed from the off state to the on state. Further, as described above, when the period indicator 38 is lit, the period signal changes from the OFF state to the ON state. Therefore, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, it is also said that the special navigation image Gy notifies that the period signal has changed from the OFF state to the ON state.

In the configuration in which the notification period is started with the transition to the pseudo-bonus state (for example, in the present embodiment), in addition to the transition notification to the pseudo-bonus state, the start notification of the notification period is executed when the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is triggered. The configuration is suitable. For example, a configuration is conceivable in which an image for notifying the transition to the pseudo-bonus state (for example, the specific image GP shown in FIG. 25 (a) described later) is displayed at the same time as the special navigation image Gy.

However, in the configuration in which the image for notifying the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is displayed at the same time as the special navigation image Gy, the image for notifying the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is compared with the configuration in which the image for notifying the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is not displayed at the same time as the special navigation image Gy. Therefore, it is assumed that the space in which the special navigation image Gy can be displayed becomes narrow.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which an image for notifying the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is not displayed at the same time as the special navigation image Gy. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24A, the start period T1 is provided before the special navigation period T2 in which the special navigation image Gy is displayed. In the start period T1, a specific image GP is displayed in addition to the normal navigation image Gx. The specific image GP is an image for notifying the transition to the pseudo-bonus state. In the special navigation period T2 after the start period T1 ends, the special navigation image Gy for notifying that the notification period has started is displayed.

According to the above configuration, the special navigation image Gy for notifying that the notification period has started and the specific image GP for notifying the transition to the pseudo-bonus state are displayed in separate periods. Therefore, for example, the space for displaying the special navigation image Gy can be widened so that the special navigation image Gy and the specific image GP are displayed in the same period. Therefore, there is an advantage that the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed.

Further, according to the above configuration, the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is notified in the start period T1, and the start of the notification period is notified in the subsequent special navigation period T2. That is, the timing of notifying the transition to the pseudo bonus and the timing of notifying the transition to the notification period are different. In the above configuration, for example, the start of the pseudo-bonus state and the start of the notification period are compared with the configuration in which the timing of notifying the transition to the pseudo-bonus state and the timing of notifying the transition to the notification period are simultaneous. There is an advantage that it is easy for the player to distinguish and recognize it.

As shown in FIG. 24A, the normal navigation period T3 is started after the special navigation period T2 is completed. In the normal navigation period T3, the normal navigation image Gx is displayed as described above. Further, in the normal navigation period T3, in addition to the normal navigation image Gx, the bonus image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. As the image during the bonus, for example, a moving image that notifies whether or not to shift to the AT state after the pseudo-bonus state ends can be considered.

In the specific example of FIG. 24A, it is assumed that the AT state is won when the transition to the pseudo bonus state is determined. In the above case, the state shifts to the AT state after the pseudo bonus state ends. In the AT state, the stop operation order is notified by the normal navigation image Gx as in the normal navigation period T3 in the pseudo bonus state. The navigation image G in the normal navigation period T3 and the navigation image G in the AT state may be different from each other. As shown in FIG. 24A, in the AT state, the AT-in-AT image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in addition to the normal navigation image Gx. The image during AT is an image showing the degree of expectation of winning the pseudo-bonus state.

FIG. 24B is a time chart for explaining a specific example when the pseudo bonus state is won in the AT state. In the specific example of FIG. 24B, it is assumed that the pseudo-bonus state is won in the AT state, and the fact that the pseudo-bonus state is won is notified at the subsequent time point t3, and the state shifts to the pseudo-bonus state.

As shown in FIG. 24B, the start period is started in the same manner as in the case of shifting from the AT state to the pseudo-bonus state and the transition from the precursor state (normal state) to the pseudo-bonus state (that is, at the time of the first hit). , The start of the pseudo-bonus state is notified by the specific image GP. It should be noted that a configuration may be configured in which different specific image GPs are displayed depending on whether the AT state is changed to the pseudo-bonus state or the precursor state is changed to the pseudo-bonus state.

As described in FIG. 24A described above, when the transition from the precursor state to the pseudo-bonus state is performed, the special navigation image Gy is displayed in the special navigation period T2. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24B, when the AT state is changed to the pseudo-bonus state, the special navigation period is omitted and the special navigation image Gy is not displayed in the pseudo-bonus state.

As described above, the liquid crystal display device 30 of the present embodiment displays the special navigation image Gy with the start of the first pseudo-bonus state in the notification period, and the pseudo-bonus state is started in the subsequent notification period. Even if there is, the special navigation image Gy is not displayed. It is assumed that the special navigation image Gy is displayed every time the pseudo-bonus state is entered during the notification period. In the above inverse proportion, it is assumed that some players mistakenly recognize the special navigation image Gy as an image for notifying the transition to the pseudo-bonus state. Further, in the above inverse proportion, depending on the player, there may be an inconvenience that the special navigation image Gy is annoying. According to this embodiment, the above inconvenience is suppressed.

FIG. 25A is a diagram for explaining the screen Ma displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 during the start period of the pseudo-bonus state. As mentioned above, the start period is a period of about 3 seconds included in the freeze period.

In the start period, as described above, the normal navigation image Gx for instructing the stop operation order is displayed. The normal navigation image Gx is composed of a number image displaying the number "1", a number image displaying the number "2", and a number image displaying the number "3". Each of the above numerical images has a substantially circular outer edge. However, the normal navigation image Gx is not limited to the above example. For example, the normal navigation image Gx composed of the arrow image and the character image described in the first embodiment may be adopted.

The number image displaying the number "1" of the normal navigation image Gx is displayed at the position corresponding to the stop button 25 to be the first stop operation. Similarly, the number image displaying the number "2" is displayed at the position corresponding to the stop button 25 to be operated for the second stop, and the number image displaying the number "3" is the stop button for the third stop operation. It is displayed at the position corresponding to 25. For example, in the normal navigation image Gx shown in FIG. 25 (a), the stop operation order of "left, middle, right" is notified. In the above normal navigation image Gx, a number image displaying the number "1", a number image displaying the number "2", and a number image displaying the number "3" are arranged and displayed in the left-right direction in order from the left. ..

As shown in FIG. 25A, the specific image GP is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 during the start period. The specific image GP is an image for notifying the start of the pseudo-bonus state. In the specific example of FIG. 25A, a specific image GP representing the character string "BONUS!" Is adopted. Further, the specific image GP is displayed in a wider range of the image display area as compared with the normal navigation image Gx.

If the normal navigation image Gx and the specific image GP have substantially the same size, the normal navigation image Gx is noticed, but the specific image GP is not paid attention, and the start of the pseudo-bonus state is not properly notified. is assumed. In the present embodiment, since the specific image GP is displayed larger than that of the normal navigation image Gx, the specific image GP is easily noticed, and the above inconvenience can be suppressed. The specific image GP is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 25 (a).

FIG. 25B is a diagram for explaining the screen Mb displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 during the special navigation period in the pseudo-bonus state. As described above, the special navigation period is a period following the start period, and is a period of about 2 seconds included in the freeze period.

In the special navigation period, as described above, the special navigation image Gy for notifying the stop operation order is displayed. The special navigation image Gy is configured to include a number image displaying the number "1", a number image displaying the number "2", and a number image displaying the number "3", similarly to the above-mentioned normal navigation image Gx. NS. Each of the above numerical images has a substantially circular outer edge. However, the special navigation image Gy is not limited to the above example. For example, the special navigation image Gy composed of the arrow image and the character image described in the first embodiment may be adopted.

In the above special navigation image Gy, the same stop operation order as the normal navigation image Gx is notified. However, the special navigation image Gy is larger than the normal navigation image Gx. According to the above configuration, for example, the size of the normal navigation image Gx displayed in the start period and the special navigation image Gy displayed in the special navigation period are different from those in the common configuration, and it is easy to draw attention to the special navigation image Gy. .. As described above, since the special navigation image Gy is an image for notifying the start of the notification period, it is easy for the player to know that the notification period has started according to the above configuration. In other words, the above configuration makes it easy for the player to know that the period indicator 38 has changed from the off state to the on state. In other words, it is easy for the player to know that the period signal has changed from the OFF state to the ON state.

As shown in FIG. 25B, the auxiliary image GQ is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 during the special navigation period. The auxiliary image GQ can be displayed at the start of the notification period, similarly to the special navigation image Gy described above. In the above configuration, the auxiliary image GQ also notifies that the notification period is started. Therefore, for example, as compared with the configuration in which the auxiliary image GQ is not displayed at the start of the notification period, there is an advantage that the notification that the notification period has started is clearly notified.

As shown in FIG. 25B, the auxiliary image GQ includes the operation unit image GQ1 and the character image GQ2. The operation unit image GQ1 represents a part of the gaming machine 1 including the stop button 25 in a manner in which the stop operation order notified by the special navigation image Gy can be grasped. For example, in the specific example of FIG. 25B, the special navigation image Gy notifies the stop operation order of "left, middle, right". In the above case, the operation unit image GQ1 is displayed so that it can be grasped that each stop button 25 should be stopped in the order of the left stop button 25L, the middle stop button 25C, and the right stop button 25R.

The character image GQ2 displays a predetermined character. In the special navigation period of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), a part of the character image GQ2 is displayed overlapping with the special navigation image Gy. In the above configuration, for example, the special navigation image Gy can be easily noticed as compared with the configuration in which the character image GQ2 and the special navigation image Gy are displayed separately. Therefore, there is an advantage that the fact that the notification period has started can be reliably notified by the special navigation image Gy. The character image G2 is not limited to the above example. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 25B, the character image G2 is preferentially displayed in the area where the character image G2 and the special navigation image Gy overlap (the area where the character's hand is displayed). However, in the area where the character image G2 and the special navigation image Gy overlap, the special navigation image Gy may be displayed with priority.

FIG. 25C is a diagram for explaining the screen Mc displayed in the normal navigation period in the pseudo-bonus state. As mentioned above, the normal navigation period is the period after the freeze period ends. As shown in FIG. 25C, during the normal navigation period, the normal navigation image Gx is displayed, and the bonus image is displayed in the area Rx. Also, in the normal navigation period, the remaining number of winnings of the correct answer bell in the pseudo bonus state is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the normal navigation image Gx is not displayed in the special navigation period among the series of the start period, the special navigation period, and the normal navigation period. However, in the special navigation period, both the special navigation image Gy and the normal navigation image Gx may be displayed. That is, the normal navigation image Gx may be continuously displayed over the start period, the special navigation period, and the normal navigation period. When the above configuration is adopted, it is preferable that the normal navigation image Gx is displayed at a common position over the start period, the special navigation period, and the normal navigation period. However, in each of the above periods, the display position of the normal navigation image Gx may be appropriately changed.

The above is the description of the configuration for notifying the start of the notification period by the navigation image (special navigation image Gy). In this embodiment, in addition to the above configuration, a configuration for notifying the end of the notification period by a navigation image (special navigation image Gz) is provided.

A configuration for notifying the end of the notification period by a navigation image will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 (a) to 26 (c). FIG. 26A is a time chart in the period from immediately before the end of the pseudo-bonus state to immediately after the transition to the non-precursor state. As described above, when the pseudo bonus state is won in the AT state, whether or not to shift to the AT state again (whether or not the AT state is continued) is determined by lottery. In the specific example of FIG. 26A, it is assumed that the transition to the AT state is not determined (when the discontinuation of the AT state is determined) when the pseudo bonus state is won in the AT state.

FIG. 26A shows the state of the period signal (ON state, OFF state) and the state of the period indicator 38 (lighting state, extinguishing state) at each time point. In the specific example of FIG. 26A described above, it is assumed that the pseudo-bonus state ends at the time point t4 and the state shifts to the non-precursor state. In the above case, the notification period ends at the time point t4 and shifts to the normal period, the period signal changes from the ON state to the OFF state, and the period indicator 38 changes from the lit state to the extinguished state.

FIG. 26A shows each image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 at each time point. As described above, in the pseudo-bonus state, the image during the bonus is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. It should be noted that the image during the bonus may be changed depending on whether the pseudo-bonus state ends and then shifts to the AT state again, or the pseudo-bonus state ends and then does not shift to the AT state.

As shown in FIG. 26A, the normal period immediately after the end of the notification period is the special navigation period T4. As described above, in the special navigation period T4, the left first stop, which is the stop operation order in which the BAR-aligned replay is not stopped and displayed, is notified. Specifically, in the special navigation period T4, the left first stop is notified by the special navigation image Gz. The normal navigation image Gx displayed in the notification period (normal navigation period) is hidden when the special navigation period T4 is entered. The special navigation image Gz can be displayed when the normal period is entered, and is not displayed during the notification period.

In the above configuration, when the special navigation image Gz is displayed, the player is notified that the notification period has ended. That is, the liquid crystal display device 30 can notify that the period display 38 has changed from the lit state to the off state by displaying the special navigation image Gz, and the period signal has changed from the ON state to the OFF state. In other words, it is possible to notify the fact.

FIG. 26B is a simulated diagram of the screen Md displayed during the special navigation period. The screen Md displays the special navigation image Gz. As shown in FIG. 26B, the special navigation image Gz is a number image displaying the number "1", a number image displaying the number "2", and a number image displaying the number "2", similarly to the above-mentioned normal navigation image Gx and the special navigation image Gy. It is configured to include a number image displaying the number "3". In the special navigation image Gz of FIG. 26B, the stop operation order of "left, middle, right" is notified.

The design of the special navigation image Gz is different from that of the normal navigation image Gx. Specifically, the special navigation image Gz is different from the normal navigation image Gx in the shape and color of the outer edge. However, the special navigation image Gz is not limited to the above example. For example, the special navigation image Gz composed of the arrow image and the character image described in the first embodiment may be adopted.

As shown in FIG. 26B, the screen Md displays a normal medium image in addition to the special navigation image Gz. The normal medium image is displayed in a normal period (non-precursor state, premonition state). Specifically, the normal medium image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 is determined from a plurality of types depending on whether it is in a non-precursor state or a precursor state. For example, in the precursory state, a normal medium image having a higher expectation of transitioning to the pseudo-bonus state is determined as compared with the non-precursor state.

In the second embodiment, a light emitting region (effect lamp 28, etc.) is provided as in the first embodiment described above. The above light emitting region emits light in a manner corresponding to the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. For example, the light emitting region may emit light in a manner corresponding to the navigation image G. Further, even during the period in which the navigation image G is displayed, the light emitting region may emit light in a manner corresponding to another image displayed together with the navigation period G.

Although the details will be described later, in the second embodiment, the light emitting region emits light or corresponds to another image in a mode corresponding to the navigation image G during the period in which both the navigation image G and the other image are displayed. Whether or not the light emitting region emits light in the mode changes according to each period (start period, special navigation period, normal navigation period, special navigation period).

In the second embodiment, "the light emitting region emits light in the light emitting mode corresponding to one image" means that the light emitting region emits light in the light emitting mode in principle during the period when the image is displayed. do. As the light emitting mode corresponding to one image, a light emitting mode that emphasizes the image or a light emitting mode that creates a sense of unity between the image and the light emitting region is assumed. Of the light emitting modes of the light emitting region in the above-described first embodiment (see FIG. 16C), the starting mode corresponds to the starting image GS. Further, the push order notification mode corresponds to the arrow image GA and the character image GB, the special notification mode corresponds to the arrow image GX and the character image GY, and the winning notification mode corresponds to the winning notification image GH.

In the second embodiment, various sounds are output from the speaker 32 as in the first embodiment. For example, the sound corresponding to the navigation image G may be output. Further, even during the period when the navigation image G is displayed, the sound corresponding to another image displayed together with the navigation period G may be output. Although the details will be described later, in the second embodiment, the sound corresponding to the navigation image G is output or the sound corresponding to the other image is output during the period when both the navigation image G and the other image are displayed. Whether to do it depends on each period.

In addition, in the second embodiment, "sound corresponding to one image" means that the sound is output in principle during the period when the image is displayed. As the sound corresponding to one image, a sound effect for emphasizing the image or a sound meaning game information transmitted by the image is assumed. Of the output sounds (see FIG. 16C) in the first embodiment described above, the start sound effect corresponds to the start image GS. Further, the voice "reverse push" corresponds to the arrow image GA and the character image GB, the voice "press from the right" corresponds to the arrow image GX and the character image GY, and the notification sound effect corresponds to the winning notification image GH.

FIG. 26C is a diagram for explaining the light emitting mode of the light emitting region in the start period, the special navigation period, the normal navigation period and the special navigation period, and the sound output in the period. FIG. 26 (c) shows screens M (a to d) displayed in each period, in addition to the light emitting mode and sound of the light emitting region in each period.

As shown in FIG. 26 (c), a screen Ma (see FIG. 25 (a) above) including the normal navigation image Gx and the specific image GP is displayed during the start period. Further, in the start period, the light emitting region emits light in a mode corresponding to the specific image GP among the normal navigation image Gx and the specific image GP, and the sound corresponding to the specific image GP is output. As the sound corresponding to the specific image GP, for example, the sound "bonus start" may be adopted.

As described above, the start period is provided to notify the start of the pseudo-bonus state. Further, the specific image GP is an image for notifying the start of the pseudo-bonus state. In the start period of the present embodiment, since the light emitting region emits light in a mode corresponding to the specific image GP, for example, the light emitting region emits light in a mode corresponding to an image different from the specific image GP (for example, a normal navigation image Gx). There is an advantage that the player is effectively notified that the pseudo-bonus state has started.

Further, in the start period of the present embodiment, since the sound corresponding to the specific image GP is output, the sound corresponding to an image different from the specific image GP (for example, the normal navigation image Gx) is reproduced, for example, as compared with the configuration in which the sound corresponding to the specific image GP is reproduced. Then, the effect that the player is effectively notified that the pseudo-bonus state has been started is particularly remarkable.

As shown in FIG. 26 (c), the screen Mb (see FIG. 25 (b) described above) including the special navigation image Gy and the auxiliary image GQ is displayed during the special navigation period. Further, in the special navigation period, the light emitting region emits light in a mode corresponding to the special navigation image Gy, and the sound corresponding to the special navigation image Gy is output. As the sound corresponding to the special navigation image Gy, for example, a voice of "reverse push" can be adopted.

As described above, the special navigation period is provided to notify the start of the notification period. Further, the special navigation image Gy is an image for notifying the start of the notification period. In the special navigation period of the present embodiment, the light emitting region emits light in a mode corresponding to the special navigation image Gy. Therefore, as compared with a configuration in which the light emitting region emits light in a mode corresponding to an image different from the special navigation image Gy, for example. , There is an advantage that the player is effectively notified that the notification period has started.

Further, in the special navigation period of the present embodiment, the sound corresponding to the special navigation image Gy is output. In the above configuration, for example, the effect of effectively notifying the player that the notification period has started is exceptional as compared with the configuration in which the sound corresponding to the image different from the special navigation image Gy is reproduced. Is remarkable.

As shown in FIG. 26 (c), the screen Mc (see FIG. 25 (c) above) including the normal navigation image Gx and the bonus medium image is displayed during the normal navigation period. Further, in the normal navigation period, the light emitting region emits light in a mode corresponding to the bonus medium image among the normal navigation image Gx and the bonus medium image, and the sound corresponding to the bonus medium image is output.

As shown in FIG. 26 (c), the screen Md (see FIG. 26 (b) described above) including the special navigation image Gz and the normal medium image is displayed during the special navigation period. Further, in the special navigation period, the light emitting region emits light in a mode corresponding to the normal medium image among the special navigation image Gz and the normal medium image. As described above, the special navigation period is provided to notify the end of the notification period, and the special navigation image Gz is an image for notifying the end of the notification period.

As understood from the above description, in the special navigation period for notifying the start of the notification period, the light emitting region emits light in a mode corresponding to the navigation image (special navigation image Gy) for notifying the start of the notification period. .. On the other hand, in the special navigation period for notifying the end of the notification period, the light emitting region does not emit light in a manner corresponding to the navigation image (special navigation image Gz) for notifying the end of the notification period.

Suppose that in the special navigation period for notifying the end of the notification period, the light emitting region emits light in a mode corresponding to the special navigation image Gz for notifying the end of the notification period. In the above configuration, the end of the notification period, which is relatively advantageous for the player, is emphasized as compared with the configuration in which the light emitting region does not emit light in the mode corresponding to the special navigation image Gz in the special navigation period (for example, the second embodiment). NS. In other words, it is also said that the transition to the normal period, which is relatively disadvantageous for the player, is emphasized. With the above configuration, depending on the player, there may be a disadvantage that the motivation to continue the game is likely to decrease. According to the second embodiment, the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed.

Further, in the second embodiment, in the special navigation period for notifying the end of the notification period, the light emitting region emits light in a mode corresponding to the normal medium image. As described above, the normal medium image includes an image that raises the expectation that the next pseudo-bonus state may be entered. According to the above configuration, in the special navigation period for notifying the end of the notification period, the end of the notification period can be notified by the special navigation image Gz, and the expectation for the next pseudo bonus state is improved. Normally, the medium image can be emphasized. Therefore, the effect of suppressing the decrease in the player's motivation for playing when the notification period ends is particularly remarkable.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sound corresponding to the normal medium image is output in the special navigation period for notifying the end of the notification period. According to the above configuration, for example, the normal medium image in which the expectation for the next pseudo-bonus state is improved is emphasized as compared with the configuration in which the sound corresponding to the special navigation image Gz is output during the special navigation period. The effect of suppressing the decrease in the player's motivation for the game when the notification period ends is particularly remarkable.

<Fifth Embodiment>
FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the fifth embodiment. In the fifth embodiment, the notification period is provided as in the first embodiment described above. In the above notification period, the period display 38 lights up, and the instruction information "9" (first stop on the right) is displayed on the instruction display 16. Further, during the notification period, the effect lamp 28 emits light in a push order notification mode for notifying the first right stop. The notification period of the fifth embodiment includes the first notification period and the second notification period, similarly to the notification period of the first embodiment.

The main CPU 301 of the fifth embodiment functions as an abnormality detecting means capable of detecting various abnormalities (errors). For example, the main CPU 301 can detect that the front door 3 is open (hereinafter, "first error"). Further, the main CPU 301 can detect that the medal sensor 34SE is in the ON state (hereinafter, “second error”) for a predetermined time length. As a case where the medal sensor 34SE is in the ON state for a predetermined time length, it is assumed that an illegal instrument is inserted into the medal insertion unit 8.

In the non-detection state in which none of the various abnormalities is detected, the main CPU 301 shifts to the first detection state when the first error is detected, and shifts to the second detection state when the second error is detected. Further, when the release condition of the first error is satisfied in the first detection state, the main CPU 301 ends the first detection state. The first error ends, for example, when the front door 3 is closed. Further, the first error ends when a predetermined time length has elapsed. Similarly, when the condition for canceling the second error is satisfied in the second detection state, the second detection state is terminated. The second error ends, for example, when the reset button 512 is operated. However, the second error does not end even when a specific time length has elapsed.

The main CPU 301 of the fifth embodiment can transmit the period signal to the outside of the gaming machine 1. When the main CPU 301 shifts to the notification period (first notification period), the main CPU 301 changes the period signal from the OFF state to the ON state. Further, when the notification period ends, the main CPU 301 changes the period signal from the ON state to the OFF state. In the notification period, the period signal is maintained in the ON state regardless of whether the error is detected or not detected. However, for example, depending on the type of detected error, the period signal may be changed to the OFF state or maintained in the ON state.

The main CPU 301 can transmit an error signal to the outside of the gaming machine 1. When the main CPU 301 shifts to the second detection state, the main CPU 301 changes the error signal from the OFF state to the ON state. Further, the main CPU 301 changes the error signal from the ON state to the OFF state when the second detection state ends. On the other hand, when the state shifts to the first detection state, the error signal is maintained in the OFF state. The above error signal is transmitted to, for example, a hall computer installed in the amusement park. By monitoring the state of the error signal, the hall computer can determine whether or not the gaming machine 1 has shifted to the second detection state.

In the fifth embodiment, in the detection state that shifts when a specific error is detected, the game control process (see FIG. 19 described above) is interrupted and the progress of the game is stopped (for example, the start operation and the stop operation are performed). It will not be accepted). On the other hand, in the detection state that shifts when another error is detected, the game control process is continuously executed and the game can proceed. In the detection state in which the game can proceed, the instruction information is displayed on the instruction display 16 and the period display 38 lights up during the notification period. Further, in the detection state in which the game can proceed, the effect lamp 28 emits light in the push order notification mode during the notification period. In the above-mentioned first detection state and second detection state, the game can proceed.

FIG. 27 (a-1) is a simulated diagram of the screen Mx displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the first notification period immediately after the notification period is started. The screen Mx in the fifth embodiment corresponds to the first notification screen M2 (see FIG. 14 (b-2)) in the first embodiment. The screen Mx displays the arrow image GA and the character image GB (similar to the first notification screen M2). The arrow image GA and the character image GB in the fifth embodiment are displayed by moving to the left (similar to the first embodiment). However, the display mode of the arrow image GA and the character image GB in the fifth embodiment can be appropriately changed.

In the specific example of FIG. 27 (a-1), it is assumed that the first error is detected before the first notification period is started. In the above case, the first notification period becomes the first detection state. As shown in FIG. 27 (a-1), in the first detection state, the first error image GE1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. The first error image GE1 is displayed near the upper side of the screen Mx, for example. Further, the first error image GE1 is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the arrow image GA and the character image GB.

As described above, in the first detection state, operations for advancing the game including the stop operation can be accepted. Suppose that the first error image GE1 is displayed at a position where it overlaps with the arrow image GA and the character image GB. In the above configuration, when the first error image GE1 is displayed in front of the other images (priority), the arrow image GA and the character image GB for notifying the stop operation order are shielded by the first error image GE1. NS. Therefore, there may be an inconvenience that the stop operation order is not properly notified during the period when the stop operation is possible.

Since the first error image GE1 of the present embodiment is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the arrow image GA and the character image GB, the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed. Further, in the first detection state, the effect lamp 28 continues to notify the stop operation order. Therefore, the effect of suppressing the above-mentioned inconvenience is particularly remarkable. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the first error image GE1 is displayed at a position where it overlaps with the arrow image GA and the character image GB. Further, in the above configuration, the first error image GE1 may be displayed in front of the other images.

FIG. 27 (a-2) is a time chart for explaining each sound reproduced in the first notification period of the first detection state. The sound source IC 431 of the fifth embodiment includes a plurality of channels Ch including channel Chx and channel Ch. Different sounds can be reproduced in parallel on each of the channels Ch. In the first notification period, the voice "reverse push" is reproduced on the channel Chx and output from the speaker 32. Further, in the first detection state, the first error sound is reproduced on the channel Cy and output from the speaker 32.

In the specific example of FIG. 27 (a-2), it is assumed that the first error is detected at the time point t1 and the state shifts to the first detection state. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 27 (a-2), it is assumed that the first notification period is started at the time point t2 in the first detection state. In the above first notification period, the voice "reverse push" is reproduced on the channel Chx, and the first error sound is reproduced on the channel Chy. That is, both the voice "reverse push" and the first error sound are reproduced in parallel. In the above case, the player can grasp in the first notification period that the first error has occurred and that the stop operation should be performed by pressing the reverse button.

FIG. 27 (b-1) is a simulated view of the screen My displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 during the second notification period. The screen My in the fifth embodiment corresponds to the second notification screen M4 (see FIG. 15 (b-1)) in the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 27 (b-1), the screen My displays the arrow image GX and the character image GY (similar to the second notification screen M4). In the fifth embodiment, the arrow image GX is oscillated and displayed, and the character image GY is stopped and displayed (similar to the first embodiment). However, the display mode of the arrow image GX and the character image GY in the fifth embodiment can be appropriately changed.

In the specific example of FIG. 27 (b-1), it is assumed that the first error is detected before the second notification period is started. In the above case, the second notification period becomes the first detection state. As described above, in the first detection state, the first error image GE1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. The first error image GE1 of the present embodiment is displayed at a position common to the above-mentioned first notification period in the second notification period. As shown in FIG. 27 (b-1), the above first error image GE1 is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the arrow image GX and the character image GY. With the above configuration, the inconvenience that the arrow image GX and the character image GY are shielded by the first error image GE1 and the stop operation order is not properly notified is suppressed.

FIG. 27 (b-2) is a time chart for explaining each sound reproduced in the second notification period of the first detection state. In the second notification period, the voice "press from the right" is reproduced on the channel Chx and output from the speaker 32. In the specific example of FIG. 27 (b-2), it is assumed that the first error is detected at the time point t3 and the second notification period is started at the subsequent time point t4. In the above case, both the voice "press from the right" and the first error sound are reproduced in parallel in the second notification period. With the above configuration, the player can grasp that the first error has occurred and that the stop operation should be performed by pressing the reverse button in the second notification period of the first detection state.

If each voice for notifying the pressing order ("reverse push" and "press from the right"; hereinafter referred to as "notification voice") and the first error sound are played in parallel, the volume of each sound is Can be changed as appropriate. For example, the first error sound and the notification sound may be reproduced at substantially the same volume. Further, the first error sound may be reproduced at a louder volume than the notification sound, or the notification sound may be reproduced at a louder volume than the first error sound. Further, the volume of the first error sound may be reduced when the reproduction of the notification voice is started, and the volume of the first error sound may be returned to the original volume when the reproduction of the notification voice is completed.

FIG. 27 (c-1) is a diagram for explaining an image (GE2) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the second detection state. As shown in FIG. 27 (c-1), the second error image GE2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the second detection state. The second error image GE2 is displayed in a wider range of the image display area as compared with the first error image GE1 described above.

For example, when the above second error image GE2 is displayed on the screen Mx of the first notification period, the arrow image GA and the character image GB are shielded by the second error image GE2. Further, when the second error image GE2 is displayed on the screen My of the second notification period, the arrow image GX and the character image GY are shielded by the second error image GE2. That is, in the second detection state in which the second error image GE2 is displayed, the arrow image (GA, GX) and the character image (GB, GY) are hidden.

According to the above configuration, as compared with the configuration in which the second error image GE2 has the same size as the first error image GE1, for example, the administrator of the gaming machine 1 discovers the gaming machine 1 in the second detection state. It will be easier. As described above, when the gaming machine 1 is cheated, the second detection state is entered. By adopting a configuration in which the gaming machine 1 in the second detection state is easily detected, there is an advantage that the fraudulent activity is suppressed.

However, in the configuration in which the arrow image GX and the character image GY are hidden when the second error image GE2 is displayed, it is assumed that the stop operation order is not properly notified during the period when the second error image GE2 is displayed. NS. In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, the effect lamp 28 emits light in the push order notification mode during the notification period including the period in which the second error image GE2 is displayed. With the above configuration, even during the period when the arrow image GX and the character image GY are hidden, the stop operation order notified by the arrow image GX and the character image GY can be grasped by the light emitting mode of the effect lamp 28. be. Therefore, the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed.

FIG. 27 (c-2) is a time chart for explaining each sound reproduced in the second detection state. In the specific example of FIG. 27 (c-2), it is assumed that the second error is detected at the time point tx and the state shifts to the second detection state. Further, it is assumed that the first notification period or the second notification period is started at the time point ty after the time point tx. In the above case, at the time point tx, the error signal changes from the OFF state to the ON state, and the second error sound is reproduced on the channel Cy of the sound source IC 431. Further, in the second detection state, the volume of the channel Ch (including Chx) other than the channel Ch on which the second error sound is reproduced is maintained at a numerical value "0".

In the above configuration, the voice "reverse push" is not output from the speaker 32 in the first notification period of the second detection state. Similarly, in the second notification period of the second detection state, the voice "press from the right" is not output from the speaker 32. In the above configuration, for example, as compared with a configuration in which the second error sound and other sounds are reproduced in parallel, the inconvenience that the second error sound becomes difficult to hear in the other sounds is suppressed.

<Sixth Embodiment>
FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the sixth embodiment. In the sixth embodiment, similarly to the second and third embodiments described above, when the game operating means (stop button 25) is operated in the first aspect, it is more advantageous than when the game operating means (stop button 25) is operated in the second embodiment. There is a specific period during which it is easy to become. In the specific example shown in FIG. 28, it is assumed that the correct answer bell wins when playing in the push order of the right first stop, and the correct answer bell does not win when playing in the push order other than the right first stop in a specific period. As the above specific period, for example, a bonus state is assumed.

In the specific period of the sixth embodiment, the segment display D notifies that the specific period is the same as in the second embodiment and the third embodiment described above. Specifically, in the specific period of the third embodiment, the period indicator 38 lights up. Further, in the specific period of the sixth embodiment, as in the third embodiment, by displaying the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb (notification image G) on the liquid crystal display device 30, it is notified that the specific period is reached. NS. The arrow image Ga and the character image Ga in the sixth embodiment are oscillated and displayed (similar to the first embodiment). However, the display mode of the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb in the sixth embodiment can be appropriately changed.

In the specific period of the sixth embodiment, it is decided by lottery whether or not to give a predetermined privilege. As the above privilege, for example, the right to shift to the high probability state described in the third embodiment can be adopted. If it is decided to grant the privilege, one of a plurality of types of notification effects is executed. Similar to the third embodiment, the plurality of types of notification effects include a combination effect in which the effect movable body 29 (L, R) moves.

FIG. 28A is a diagram for explaining a specific period in which the winning combination effect is not executed. In the third embodiment described above, a specific example in which the effect movable body 29 is shielded by the movable body shielding unit 31 when the combination mono effect is not executed has been described (see FIG. 22 (a) above). In the sixth embodiment, a specific example in which the movable body shielding portion 31 is not provided will be described. In the above specific example, as shown in FIG. 28A, the player can visually recognize the effect movable body 29 at the retracted position during the period when the combination object effect is not executed.

The effect movable body 29 is formed of a light-transmitting member and is provided with a light emitting body (for example, an LED) inside. The above-mentioned effect movable body 29 emits light in a predetermined manner during the period in which the combination mono effect is executed. Further, the effect movable body 29 emits light in a mode corresponding to the effect even during a period (a period in which the effect is stopped at the retracted position) other than the effect mono effect. According to the above configuration, for example, there is an advantage that the effectability is improved as compared with the configuration in which the effect movable body 29 does not emit light other than the role mono effect.

In the specific period of the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28A, the information image Gr and the arrow image Gw are displayed in addition to the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb. The arrow image Gw notifies the stop operation order notified by the arrow image Ga. The above arrow image Gw shows the same direction as the arrow image Ga (left direction in the example of FIG. 28). The information image Gr displays predetermined game information. The information image Gr shown in FIG. 28A displays the current value of the betting medal. However, the game information displayed on the information image Gr is not limited to the above example. For example, the number of remaining games in a specific period may be displayed on the information image Gr.

As shown in FIG. 28A, the arrow image Gw is displayed in the vicinity of the information image Gr. The above configuration has an advantage that it is easy to check the game information displayed by the information image Gr and the stop operation order notified by the arrow image Gw at once. The above information image Gr is displayed at a common position at each time point in a specific period. Similarly, the arrow image Gw is displayed at a common position at each time point in a specific period. However, the display position of the information image Gr may be changed in each period. Further, the display position of the arrow image Gw may be changed in a specific period.

FIG. 28B is a diagram for explaining each configuration immediately before the effect movable body 29 moves in the role mono effect. When the role mono effect is executed, the effect movable body 29L rotates clockwise around the end TL, and the effect movable body 29R rotates counterclockwise around the end TR, as in the third embodiment. do. In the specific example of FIG. 28, it is assumed that the end TL of the effect movable body 29L and the end TR of the effect movable body 29R are located at the position P. In FIG. 28B, the outer edge of the moving region A through which the effect movable body 29 passes from the retracted position to the appearance position is shown by a chain double-dashed line (similar to the third embodiment).

As shown in FIG. 28B, in addition to the broadcast image G, the information image Gr, and the arrow image Gw, the arrow image Gv is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the combination production. The arrow image Gv is an image for notifying the stop operation order notified by the arrow image Ga, similarly to the arrow image Gw. Further, the arrow image Gv is an image that is temporarily displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 when the winning combination effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 28B, the arrow image Gv is displayed outside the moving area A. Further, the arrow image Gw is displayed outside the moving area A in the same manner as the arrow image Gv. The above arrow image Gv has substantially the same size as the arrow image Ga. Further, the arrow image Gw is smaller than the arrow image Ga. However, the size of each arrow image can be changed as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 28B, a part of the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb overlaps with the moving region A in front view. Therefore, a part of the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb is shielded by the effect movable body 29 during the period in which the combination mono effect is executed. In the above case, it is assumed that the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb do not properly notify that the specific period is in effect.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the arrow image Gv is started to be displayed at a position that does not overlap with the moving area A in the front view immediately before the effect movable body 29 moves. According to the above configuration, even if the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb are shielded by the effect movable body 29, the stop operation order notified by the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb can be grasped by the arrow image Gv. ..

Further, in a specific period, a configuration is adopted in which the arrow image Gw is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the moving area A in the front view. According to the above configuration, even if the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb are shielded by the effect movable body 29, the stop operation order notified by the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb can be grasped by the arrow image Gw. ..

By the way, there is a circumstance that the player can easily pay attention to the liquid crystal display device 30 during the period when the effect movable body 29 is turned off as compared with the period when the effect movable body 29 emits light. In consideration of the above circumstances, the effect movable body 29 of the sixth embodiment is temporarily turned off before the movement is started (before the notification image G is shielded). According to the above configuration, there is an advantage that the player can easily notice the arrow image Gv that is displayed and started immediately before the effect movable body 29 starts moving.

FIG. 28C is a diagram for explaining a specific example when the effect movable body 29 is moved to the appearance position. As described above, the effect movable body 29 is temporarily turned off immediately before moving. Further, when the effect movable body 29 starts moving, it emits light in a mode corresponding to the role mono effect. The period during which the effect movable body 29 is turned off can be appropriately changed. For example, the effect movable body 29 may be extinguished during the period from the start of the movement to the appearance position.

<Modification example>
Each of the above forms is variously transformed. A specific mode of modification is illustrated below. Two or more embodiments arbitrarily selected from the examples below can be merged as appropriate.

(1) In each of the above configurations, the "first image" in the "first notification period" (for example, the arrow image GA shown in FIG. 14 (b-2)) and the "first image" in the "second notification period". (For example, the arrow image GX shown in FIG. 15 (b-1)) shows a specific example in which they are different. However, the "first image" in the "first notification period" and the "first image" in the "second notification period" may have a common configuration.

(2) In each of the above configurations, the mode of the broadcast image may be appropriately changed. FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining an example of the broadcast image in the modified example. FIG. 29A shows a simulated diagram of the arrow image G1 as the broadcast image. The arrow image G1 is a substantially triangular image as shown in FIG. 29 (a). Specifically, the arrow image G1 is an isosceles triangle with the line segment B as the base. However, a triangle other than an isosceles triangle (for example, an equilateral triangle) may be used as the broadcast image. In the arrow image G1, the line segment B, which is the base, is displayed substantially parallel to the right side (left side) of the image display area. Further, in the arrow image G1, the vertex T is located on the right side of the line segment B. The arrow image G1 described above indicates a specific game operation mode (for example, “right-handed” described later) by indicating the right direction.

FIG. 29B shows a simulated view of the arrow image G2 in another modified example. As shown in FIG. 29B, the arrow image G2 is composed of a plurality of partial images g2. In the specific example of FIG. 29B, the arrow image G2 composed of three partial images g2 is shown, but the arrow image G2 may be composed of two partial images g2, or four or more. The arrow image G2 may be configured by the partial image g2 of. Each of the partial images g2 has the vertices T displayed so that the right direction is shown, and is arranged close to each other in the left-right direction. The arrow image G2 described above indicates a specific game operation mode by indicating the right direction.

FIG. 29 (c) shows a simulated view of the arrow image G3 in another modified example. As shown in FIG. 29 (c), the arrow image G3 is composed of three-dimensionally represented arrows (three-dimensional images). The arrow image G3 described above indicates a specific game operation mode by indicating the right direction. Further, in the modified example shown in FIG. 29 (c), the display mode of the arrow image G3 changes. Specifically, the arrow image G3 rotates in the direction indicated by the arrow attached to the straight line A shown in FIG. 29 (c) with the straight line A that divides the arrow image G3 into two equal parts in the horizontal direction as the rotation axis.

FIG. 29 (d-1) shows a simulated view of the arrow image G4 in another modified example. In the modified example of FIG. 29 (d-1), the additional image Gf is superimposed and displayed on the arrow image G4. The additional image Gf is displayed with priority (on the front side) over the arrow image G4. In the above configuration, a part of the arrow image G4 is shielded by the additional image Gf.

FIG. 29 (d-2) is a diagram for explaining a specific example when a predetermined time has elapsed since the additional image Gf was displayed at the position shown in FIG. 29 (d-1). As can be seen from FIGS. 29 (d-1) and 29 (d-2), the position of the additional image Gf changes with the passage of time. Specifically, the additional image Gf is displayed by moving at a predetermined speed in a predetermined direction. However, even if the additional image Gf is displayed at a predetermined position, the additional image Gf is temporarily hidden, and then the additional image Gf is displayed at a position different from the predetermined position. good.

As described above, in the modified examples shown in FIGS. 29 (d-1) and 29 (d-2), the region of the arrow image G4 shielded by the additional image Gf changes. That is, in the above modified example, it can be said that the non-display area in the arrow image G4 changes. In the modified examples of FIGS. 29 (d-1) and 29 (d-2), a plurality of additional images Gf are displayed, but one additional image Gf may be displayed. good.

The configuration of "changing the display mode of an image" in the present invention includes, for example, the configuration of "changing the display position of an image" by moving (straightening, swinging) the image described in the first embodiment. And, the configuration of "changing the color (contrast) of the image" is included. Further, the configuration of "changing the display mode of the image" in the present invention includes the configuration of "rotating and displaying the image" shown in FIG. 29 (c) described above. Further, in the configuration of "changing the display mode of the image" in the present invention, the "region in which the image is not displayed" shown in FIGS. 29 (d-1) and 29 (d-2) described above is changed. ”Is included.

(3) In each of the above-described forms, the broadcast image is composed of the arrow image and the character image, and the arrow image and the character image are displayed at positions where they do not overlap each other. However, the arrow image and the character image may be displayed at positions where they overlap each other. As the above configuration, a configuration in which a character image is displayed on the front side of the arrow image can be considered.

Further, in each of the above forms, the character image is composed of one image (for example, the image Gb of FIG. 14 (b-1)), but the character image may be composed of a plurality of images. Specifically, a character image representing the character string "right-handed" is assumed. The above character image may be composed of an image representing the character "right", an image representing the character "hit", and an image representing the character "chi".

(4) In each of the above-described forms, a plurality of types of special notification images (notification images) for notifying the start of the notification period (specific period) may be provided. For example, a plurality of types of effect modes during the non-notification period are provided. In the non-notification period, the effect according to the effect mode is executed. In the above configuration, it is conceivable that a special notification image is displayed according to the effect mode at the time of transition to the notification period. In addition, a predetermined character image may be displayed along with the display of the special notification image, and a plurality of types of the character image may be provided. In the above configuration, the character image corresponding to the effect mode at the time of transition to the notification period may be displayed. The above production modes may be configured so that the player can select them. Further, a plurality of types of special notification images for notifying the end of the notification period may be provided.

(5) In each of the above-described modes, a notification image for notifying the game operation mode may be selected from a plurality of types according to the set value. The above notification image suggests the set value. Therefore, for example, it becomes easier to draw attention to the broadcast image as compared with a configuration in which the set value is not suggested by the broadcast image. According to the above configuration, the mode of the game operation can be reliably notified to the player by the notification image. It should be noted that the sound for notifying the game operation mode may be selected from a plurality of types according to the set value.

(6) In the above-mentioned first embodiment, it is possible to shift to the second notification period on condition that the transition to the first notification period has occurred. However, the conditions for shifting to the second notification period are not limited to the above examples. For example, if a predetermined condition is satisfied in the first notification period, the configuration may be such that the transition to the second notification period is possible. As a specific example of the above modified example, for example, when a game is played in the mode of the game operation notified in the first notification period from the start of the first notification period to the elapse of a predetermined time, the second It is possible to shift to the notification period, and when a game is not performed in the mode of the game operation notified in the first notification period between the start of the first notification period and the elapse of a predetermined time, the second notification is performed. The configuration may not shift to the period. With the above configuration, the conditions for shifting to the second notification period are rich in variety, and the fun of the game is improved.

(7) In the sixth embodiment described above, the mode of the game operation is notified by the arrow image Ga, the character image Gb, the arrow image Gv, and the arrow image Gw in a specific period. However, at any time of the specific period, it is sufficient if the mode of the game operation is notified by the image displayed by the liquid crystal display device 30, and any of the above images may be omitted. For example, the arrow image Gv may not be displayed.

Further, at any time of the specific period, it is sufficient if the mode of the game operation is notified by the image displayed by the liquid crystal display device 30, and the arrow image Ga, the character image Gb, the arrow image Gv, and the arrow image Gw are displayed. The position and timing may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the sixth embodiment described above, the arrow image Gw is displayed outside the moving region A in front view during a specific period. However, the arrow image Gw may be displayed in an area that overlaps with the moving area A. Further, the arrow image Gw may be displayed in the first gaming state of the specific period, and the arrow image Gw may be hidden in the second gaming state. The arrow image Gw may not be displayed in the vicinity of the information image Gr. Further, a plurality of arrow images Gw may be displayed at the same time in a specific period.

By the way, the arrow image Gw is displayed when the specific period is started, and is hidden in the period before the specific period is started. Therefore, for example, it is assumed that a player who plays for the first time in a specific period has difficulty in grasping the position where the arrow image Gw is displayed in the specific period.

In consideration of the above circumstances, the position where the information image Gr is displayed in the period before the start of the specific period is the same as the position where the information image Gr is displayed in the specific period, and the information image Gr is displayed. It is preferable that the arrow image Gw is displayed in the vicinity of. The above configuration has an advantage that the position of the information image Gr can be easily grasped as compared with the configuration in which the position of the information image Gr changes before and after the start of the specific period, for example. Further, since the arrow image Gw is displayed in the vicinity of the information image Gr, the player who has confirmed the information image Gr has an advantage that the position where the arrow image Gw is displayed can be grasped. Therefore, according to the modification, the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed.

The above modification may be adopted in the second embodiment or the third embodiment. Further, in the first embodiment or the fourth embodiment, the position where the information image Gr is displayed in the period before the notification period is started is the same as the position where the information image Gr is displayed in the notification period. , The arrow image Gw may be displayed in the vicinity of the information image Gr.

(8) In each of the above-described modes, the notification image composed of the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb is displayed in a specific period (notification period). However, in the first period of the specific period, the broadcast image composed of the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb is displayed, and in the second period, another broadcast image is displayed instead of the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb. It may be a display configuration. For example, in the period when the specific effect is not executed in the specific effect, the notification image composed of the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb is displayed, and in the period when the specific effect is executed, the arrow image is included instead of the notification image. A notification image that does not include a character image (for example, the arrow image Gw shown in FIG. 28) may be displayed.

(9) In the fourth embodiment described above, a special navigation period is provided at the start of the first special gaming state (pseudo-bonus state) in the notification period, and the special navigation period is set in the second and subsequent special gaming states of the notification period. Omitted. In the above configuration, when the second and subsequent special gaming states of the notification period are started, a period for notifying the total number of transitions to the special gaming state in the notification period may be provided.

At the start of the first special gaming state of the notification period, a period may be provided to notify the total number of times (1 time) of transition to the special gaming state during the notification period. However, at the start of the first special gaming state in the notification period, the total number of transitions to the special gaming state is provided in a configuration in which a start period for notifying the transition to the special gaming state and a special navigation period for notifying the transition of the notification period are provided. If a period for notifying the number of times is further provided, there may be a problem that the number of types of information to be notified at the start of the special gaming state becomes excessive.

In consideration of the above circumstances, at the start of the first special gaming state in the notification period, the period for notifying the total number of transitions to the special gaming state in the notification period is omitted, and the second and subsequent special gaming states are omitted. At the start of the above, it is preferable that a period is provided for notifying the total number of times the game has transitioned to the special gaming state during the notification period.

(10) Specific examples of the pachinko machine of the present invention will be illustrated below. The above-mentioned pachinko machine is provided with a game area provided with a game nail and various winning openings, and is provided with a game handle corresponding to the game operation means of the present invention. By operating the game handle, the game ball is launched into the game area, and when the game ball enters any of the winning openings (when the ball enters), the game ball is paid out to the player.

Further, in the above pachinko machines, operating the game handle in the first aspect is more advantageous than operating the game handle in the second aspect (for example, a jackpot state), and the game handle is operated in the second mode. A configuration is adopted in which the game handle can be shifted to each game state including a normal game state (for example, a non-time saving state), which is more advantageous than the case where the game handle is operated in the first mode.

As a specific example of the above pachinko machine, a first winning opening that enables a ball to be entered when the game handle is operated in the first aspect (for example, a large winning opening and a special starting opening that allows winning in a short time state). , And a second winning opening (for example, a normal starting opening) that enables entry when the game handle is operated in the second aspect is provided in the game area. In addition, a member is provided to close the first winning opening in the normal gaming state (make it impossible to enter the ball) and to facilitate the entry into the first winning opening in the special gaming state.

In the above pachinko machines, in the normal gaming state, it is easy to enter the ball from the first winning opening to the second winning opening. Therefore, operating the game handle in the second mode is more advantageous than operating in the first mode. Is. On the other hand, in the special gaming state, it is easier to enter the ball from the second winning opening into the first winning opening. Therefore, operating the game handle in the first aspect is more advantageous than operating in the second aspect.

As the above-mentioned first winning opening, a large winning opening that enables a ball to be entered in a big hit state can be considered. As the second winning opening, for example, a normal starting opening in which a big hit lottery is executed when a ball is entered can be considered. Further, as the first winning opening, in addition to the above-mentioned big winning opening, a special starting opening in which the ball can be entered in a short time state and a big hit lottery is executed when the ball is entered can be considered. If the big winning opening that enables the ball to enter in the big hit state is adopted as the first winning opening and the normal starting opening is adopted as the second winning opening, the special gaming state (specific period, notification period) of the present invention is set. , The jackpot condition can be equivalent. Further, when the special starting port is adopted as the first winning opening and the normal starting opening is adopted as the second winning opening, the ball enters the special starting opening in the special gaming state (specific period, notification period) of the present invention. A time-saving state that facilitates can be equivalent. In addition, in the time saving state, the winning probability in the big hit state may be improved. Further, as the second winning opening, a V winning opening in which a big hit state is generated according to the winning ball may be adopted. Further, when the ball is entered into the V winning opening as the second winning opening, the winning probability of the big hit state may be improved in the period after the big hit state is completed.

The above pachinko machine is provided with a main CPU that controls the progress of the game and a sub CPU that controls the effect. It also includes a liquid crystal display device that is controlled by a sub CPU and can display various images.

The specific configuration of the above pachinko machine is controlled by a first lamp that is controlled by the main CPU, turns off in a normal gaming state (other than a specific period), and emits light in a special gaming state (specific period), and is controlled by a sub CPU. A configuration is conceivable in which a second lamp that turns off the lights in the normal gaming state and emits light in the special gaming state is provided, and a predetermined notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device in the special gaming state. In the above configuration, the notification image indicates that the first lamp is lit.

Further, in the first period of the special gaming state, the second lamp is turned on and the notification image is displayed, and in the second period of the special gaming state, the second lamp is turned on while the notification image is hidden. According to the above configuration, there is an advantage that the space in which an image other than the broadcast image can be displayed becomes wider in the second period as compared with the configuration in which the broadcast image is displayed in the second period. In addition, the second lamp lights up during the first period and the second period. In the above configuration, in the second period when the notification image is hidden, the second lamp notifies that the special gaming state (the first lamp is lit).

For example, in a pachinko machine, it is decided by lottery whether or not to shift to the jackpot state in each game in the time saving state. In addition, in each game in the time saving state, various effects including a normal effect and a reach effect are executed depending on whether or not the jackpot state is successful. The normal effect and the reach effect suggest or notify that the jackpot state has been won. The normal effect is more likely to be executed in the case of non-winning than in the case of winning the jackpot state. The reach effect is more likely to be executed when the jackpot state is won than when the player is not won. Further, in the reach effect, a determination image for notifying the success or failure of the jackpot state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device.

As an example of applying the present invention to the above pachinko machine, in the period (first period) in which the normal effect of the time saving state (specific period) is executed, the second lamp is turned on and the notification image is displayed, and the time saving state is displayed. During the period in which the reach effect of the above is executed (second period), it is conceivable that the second lamp is turned on and the notification image is hidden.

In the above pachinko machines, if the jackpot state is won, the pachinko machine shifts to the jackpot state after the reach effect is executed. In the above configuration, the broadcast image may be displayed again before shifting to the jackpot state. Specifically, in the reach effect, the jackpot symbol combination (for example, "777") is finally displayed. In the above configuration, the broadcast image may be displayed during the period from the display of the jackpot symbol combination to the transition to the jackpot state. Further, in the above configuration, a notification image larger than the notification image displayed in the period from the display of the jackpot symbol combination to the transition to the jackpot state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device with the start of the jackpot state. May be good.

The above pachinko machine is provided with an effect movable body capable of performing an effect operation of moving a moving area located on the front side of the image display area of the liquid crystal display device, and the liquid crystal display device can perform the effect operation in a special gaming state. Both when it is executed and when the effect operation is not executed, the broadcast image can be displayed at a position where at least a part overlaps with the moving area in front view, and the second lamp is set at a position where it does not overlap with the moving area in front view. In addition to being provided, in the special gaming state, the lighting may be configured during both the period in which the effect operation is executed and the period in which the effect operation is not executed.

As an example of applying the present invention to the above pachinko machine, a game in which the second lamp lights up and a notification image is displayed in the time saving state (specific period), and when the jackpot state is won in the time saving state, the game shifts to the jackpot state. In the above, a configuration is conceivable in which the winning of the jackpot state is notified by operating the effect movable body. In the above configuration, the broadcast image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device and the second lamp is turned on during both the period in which the effect movable body operates and the period in which the effect movable body does not operate.

In the above pachinko machine, an image for notifying the operation mode of the game handle may be adopted as the notification image. For example, by launching a game ball into the area on the right side of the center of the game area (hereinafter, "right area"), the game ball can enter the above-mentioned first winning opening (large winning opening, special starting opening). , It is assumed that the game ball can enter the above-mentioned second winning opening (normal starting opening) by launching the game ball into the area on the left side from the center of the game area (hereinafter, “left area”).

In the above configuration, for example, an arrow image indicating the left side region (an arrow image indicating the left direction when viewed from the player) may be adopted as the notification image. In the above arrow image, the operation mode of the game handle in which the game ball is launched to the left side region is notified. Similarly, an arrow image indicating the right side region (an arrow image indicating the right direction when viewed from the player) may be adopted as the notification image. In the above arrow image, the operation mode of the game handle in which the game ball is launched to the right side region is notified.

An arrow image indicating the first winning opening may be adopted as the notification image. In the above arrow image, the operation mode of the game handle in which the game ball is launched to the right side region is notified. Further, a character image displaying a character string instructing the game ball to be inserted into the first winning opening (for example, a character string "Aim at the big winning opening") may be adopted as the notification image. Even in the above character image, the operation mode of the game handle in which the game ball is launched to the right side region is substantially notified.

In the above configuration, when the game handle is rotated to the first angle, the game ball is launched into the left region, and the game handle is rotated to a second angle larger than the first angle. It is assumed that the game ball is launched into the right area. In the above configuration, as a notification image for notifying the operation mode of the game handle in which the game ball is launched to the right side region, an image for notifying that the operation for rotating the game handle to the second angle should be adopted may be adopted. good. Further, as a notification image for notifying the operation mode of the game handle in which the game ball is launched to the left side region, an image for notifying that the game handle should be returned from the second angle to the first angle may be adopted.

As a notification image for notifying the operation mode of the game handle (hereinafter referred to as "left-handed") in which the game ball is launched into the left-hand area, for example, a character image displaying a character string "left-handed" may be adopted. Similarly, even if a character image displaying a character string of, for example, "right-handed" is adopted as a notification image for notifying the operation mode of the game handle (hereinafter referred to as "right-handed") in which the game ball is launched into the right-hand area. good. Further, the broadcast image may be composed of a combination of an arrow image and a character image.

In the above pachinko machines, when the jackpot state is won in the non-time saving state, the pachinko machine shifts to the time saving state after the jackpot is completed. In addition, when the big hit state is won in the time saving state, the state shifts to the big hit state again. In the above jackpot state, it is possible to enter the big winning opening (first winning opening) by playing right-handed, and in the short-time state, playing right-handing makes it possible to enter the special starting opening (other first winning opening). ) Can be entered. In the above configuration, a notification image for notifying a right-handed hit is displayed in a series of periods including a jackpot state and a time saving state. Hereinafter, the period during which the notification image is displayed is referred to as a "notification period". In the normal game state (non-time saving state) other than the notification period, it is not possible to enter the special start opening and the big winning opening even if you play right-handed, but it starts normally by playing left-handed. It is possible to enter the ball into the mouth.

In the above pachinko machine, the broadcast image (for example, the arrow image) includes the first broadcast image and the second broadcast image larger than the first broadcast image, and the liquid crystal display device has started the special gaming state (big hit state). In the first period immediately after that, an image for notifying the start of the special gaming state (an example of a specific image) and the first notification image are displayed, and in the second period thereafter, the second notification image is displayed. good.

In the above configuration, a relatively large second broadcast image is displayed as the first lamp controlled by the main CPU is turned on. Therefore, for example, with the lighting of the first lamp controlled by the main CPU, it is surely notified that the first lamp has changed to the lit state as compared with the configuration in which the relatively large second notification image is not displayed. Further, in the first period in which the image for notifying the start of the special gaming state is displayed, a relatively small first notification image is displayed, so that, for example, a relatively large second notification image is displayed in the first period. The image for notifying the start of the special gaming state can be conspicuous in the first period as compared with the configuration. If the above pachinko machine adopts a configuration that can output a signal that changes to the ON state with the transition to the special gaming state to the outside, the second notification image indicates that the signal has changed to the ON state. The effect of being reliably notified can be achieved.

In the above pachinko machine, when adopting a configuration in which a specific image and a first broadcast image are displayed in the first period immediately after the special gaming state is started, and a second broadcast image is displayed in the subsequent second period. , The sound corresponding to the second broadcast image can be output during the period when the second broadcast image is displayed, and other images displayed together with the first broadcast image during the period when the first broadcast image is displayed. It is preferable to further adopt a configuration capable of outputting sound corresponding to (for example, a specific image).

For example, it is possible to shift to the time saving state after the end of the big hit state, and the big hit state and the time saving state assume a pachinko machine which is a notification period in which a right-handed hit is notified. In the above pachinko machines, the jackpot state is won in a non-time saving state (normal period) in which the right-handed hit is not notified, and in the first period immediately after the jackpot state is started, a relatively small first notification that notifies the right-handed hit is made. An image and a specific image notifying the start of the jackpot state may be displayed, and a relatively large second notifying image notifying the right-handed hit may be displayed in the second period after the first period. Further, in the above pachinko machine, during the period when the second broadcast image is displayed, the sound corresponding to the second broadcast image (for example, the sound of "right-handed") can be output, and the first broadcast image is displayed. During this period, the sound corresponding to the specific image displayed together with the first broadcast image may be output.

In the above configuration, the notification image includes a special notification image (for example, an arrow image that can be distinguished from other notification images), displays the special notification image with the start of the first jackpot state in the notification period, and then displays the special notification image. In the notification period, it is preferable that the special notification image is not displayed even when the big hit state is started. According to the above configuration, the start of the notification period is substantially notified by the special notification image. Further, according to the above configuration, the fact that the first lamp controlled by the main CPU is turned on is substantially notified by the special notification image. Furthermore, when the above pachinko machine adopts a configuration in which a signal that changes to the ON state during the notification period (big hit state, time saving state) can be transmitted to the outside, the special notification image indicates that the signal has changed to the ON state. Substantially notified.

For example, with the start of the first jackpot state in the notification period, a special notification image larger than the notification image displayed in the time saving state is displayed, and in the subsequent notification period, even if the jackpot state is started, the said The special notification image may not be displayed. With the start of the second and subsequent jackpot states in the notification period, a notification image larger than the notification image displayed in the time saving state and different from the special notification image may be displayed.

In the above pachinko machines, it is preferable that when the notification period for notifying right-handed hits has expired, a special notification image for notifying left-handed hits is displayed on the liquid crystal display device. According to the above special notification image, it is notified that the notification period has ended (the first lamp is turned off, the signal that turns ON during the notification period has changed to the OFF state). Further, in the above configuration, the light emitting region composed of the effect lamp emits light in a mode corresponding to the special notification image during the period in which the special notification image for notifying the start of the notification period is displayed, and also emits special notification. In the non-time saving state in which the image is displayed, it is preferable that the light is emitted in a mode corresponding to the image (effect image) related to the effect (design variation effect, etc.) executed in the non-time saving state.

In addition, a first notification period and a second notification period are provided as notification periods for right-handed notification, the display mode of the arrow image and the character image changes in the first notification period, and the arrow image is displayed in the second notification period. The configuration may change in mode. In the above configuration, the display mode of the character image may not change during the second notification period.

As a specific example of the above configuration, the first notification effect in which both the display mode of the arrow image and the display mode of the character image change with the start of the jackpot state is executed, and in the first notification effect, the winning opening is reached. It is conceivable that the mode (right-handed) of the game operation in which the game ball enters is notified. Further, on condition that the above first notification effect is executed, a second notification effect is executed in which the display mode of only the arrow image among the arrow image and the character image is changed at a predetermined timing in the jackpot state. Will be done. In the above second notification effect, the mode (right-handed) of the game operation in which the game ball enters the V winning opening is notified. The above V winning opening can be entered at the above-mentioned predetermined timing, and when a game ball is entered, the period after the jackpot state ends is the probability fluctuation state. In the probability fluctuation state, the jackpot state is won with a high probability.

As a specific example of the above pachinko machine, a pachinko machine provided with a normal starting port capable of entering a ball by hitting left, a special starting port capable of entering a ball by hitting right, a large winning opening, and a V winning opening is assumed. In the above pachinko machines, a big hit state is won by an internal lottery executed in response to a ball entering the normal starting port, and the ball can be entered into the big winning opening in the big hit state. In addition, after the jackpot state is completed, the time is shortened and the ball can enter the special starting port. A small hit state is won by an internal lottery executed in response to a ball entering the special starting port, and the ball can be entered into the V winning opening in the small hit state. Further, a series of periods including the big hit state, the time saving state, and the small hit state are the notification periods in which the right-handed hit is notified by the notification image.

In the above pachinko machine, the above-mentioned first notification effect is executed in order to notify the right-handed hit at the start of the big hit. In addition, the above-mentioned second notification effect is executed in order to notify the right-handed hit at the start of the small hit. In the above configuration, the first lamp controlled by the main CPU and the second lamp controlled by the sub CPU are lit during the notification period including each period in which the first notification effect and the second notification effect are executed. Suitable.

Further, the arrow image and the character image of the first notification effect are the same as the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb (see FIG. 14 (b-1) above) in the first notification period of the first embodiment described above. The end of the arrow image on the instruction direction side (the tip of the arrow) is close to the end of the character image on the instruction direction side, and the end of the arrow image is instructed from the end of the character image on the instruction direction side. A configuration that is displayed so as to be located on the directional side is preferable.

In the above pachinko machine, it is preferable that the brightness of the light emitting region (for example, the game region) around the image display region is relatively low during the period when the first notification effect is executed. For example, it is preferable that the brightness of the light emitting region in the period in which the first notification effect is executed is lower than that in the period immediately before the first notification effect is executed. During the period in which the first notification effect is executed, the light emitting region may be configured to emit light in a manner of notifying the right-handed strike. Further, it is preferable that the volume value and the brightness value can be adjusted during the period in which the first notification effect is executed and the period in which the second notification effect is executed.

In the above pachinko machine, if a left-handed game is played during the notification period (including the period during which the first notification effect is executed), the right-handed game should be played (that is, the left-handed game is played). ) May be notified. Further, in the first notification effect, it is preferable that the effect movable body does not operate. Further, during the period when the first notification effect is executed, it may be controlled so that a specific effect is not executed.

In the above pachinko machine, a plurality of combinations of arrow images and character images for notifying right-handed strokes may be displayed during the period in which the first notification effect is executed. Further, during the period in which the first notification effect is executed, a plurality of arrows may be displayed and one character image may be displayed. Further, during the period in which the first notification effect is executed, a plurality of arrows may be displayed and a character image may not be displayed.

In each of the above configurations, the sound output in the first notification effect (for example, the sound "right-handed") and the sound output in the second notification effect (for example, the sound "aim at the right") may be different. .. Similarly, the light emitting mode of the light emitting region in the first notification effect and the light emitting mode of the light emitting region in the second notification effect may be different.

A magnetic sensor that changes to an ON state when a magnet that illegally manipulates the trajectory of an iron game ball is detected may be provided. In addition, a dish member capable of storing the paid-out game balls may be provided, and a full tank sensor that changes to the ON state when it is detected that the game balls stored in the dish member are full may be provided. When the full tank sensor changes to the ON state, it shifts to the first detection state, and when the magnetic sensor changes to the ON state, it shifts to the second detection state.

In the above pachinko machine, when the first notification effect is executed, the first signal is transmitted to the outside, in the second notification effect, the first signal is not started to be transmitted to the outside, and when the second detection state is entered, the second signal is transmitted. It is further provided with an external signal transmitting means that does not start transmitting the second signal to the outside when the signal is transmitted to the outside and shifts to the first detection state. In the non-detection state, the first notification period and the second notification period are provided. In the first detection state, in the first notification effect and the second notification effect, any of the various effect sounds among the various sounds and the first warning are output. In the second detection state, both the sound and the sound may be output, and the second warning sound among various sounds may be output in the first notification effect and the second notification effect. The above pachinko machines are included in the present invention.

(11) In each of the above configurations, the notification period ends when the special notification image (the special navigation image Gz that notifies the left first stop in the normal period and the image that notifies the left strike in the non-time saving state) is displayed. It is not limited to immediately after doing. For example, when the game is started in a non-time saving state after the power is turned on, a special notification image may be displayed. Immediately after the notification period ends, a special notification image is used to notify the mode of the game operation, and when the game is started after the power is turned on, the special notification image is not displayed and the mode of the game operation is performed only by voice. May be configured to notify.

(12) In the first period of the specific period (see FIG. 21 (a)) in the second embodiment described above, both the lamp means controlled by the sub CPU and the liquid crystal display device are notified that the specific period is in effect. In the second period of the specific period (see FIG. 21B), in the configuration in which only the lamp means among the lamp means and the liquid crystal display means is notified that the specific period is set, each configuration in the above-described fourth embodiment is configured. May be adopted.

For example, in the first period (start period) immediately after the notification period (pseudo-bonus state) is started in the fourth embodiment, the first notification image (normal navigation image Gx) and a specific image different from the notification image ( The configuration of the second embodiment adopts a configuration in which the specific image GP) is displayed and the second broadcast image (special navigation image Gy) larger than the first broadcast image is displayed in the subsequent second period (special navigation period). You may. That is, in the second embodiment, immediately after the start of the specific period, the first broadcast image (for example, the arrow image GA and the character image GB shown in FIG. 14) and the specific image different from the broadcast image are displayed, and then the specific image is displayed. , The second broadcast image (for example, the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb shown in FIG. 21A) may be displayed. Similarly, in the third embodiment, the configuration of the fourth embodiment described above may be adopted.

In the configuration of the second embodiment described above, in the period after the notification period ends (special navigation period) in the fourth embodiment, the specific notification image (normal navigation image Gx) is hidden and the special notification image (special) is displayed. A configuration capable of displaying the navigation image Gz) may be adopted. That is, in the second embodiment, in the period after the end of the specific period, the game operation mode may be notified by a notification image different from the notification image displayed in the specific period. Similarly, in the third embodiment, the configuration of the fourth embodiment described above may be adopted.

Further, in the above configuration of the second embodiment, both the effect image and the special notification image in the fourth embodiment are displayed after the end of the notification period, and in the period when the effect image and the special notification image are displayed, A configuration in which the light emitting region emits light may be adopted in a manner corresponding to the effect image. That is, in the second embodiment, both the effect image and the special notification image are displayed after the end of the specific period, and during the period when the effect image and the special notification image are displayed, the light emitting region corresponds to the effect image. A configuration that emits light may be adopted. Similarly, in the third embodiment, the configuration of the fourth embodiment described above may be adopted.

In the configuration of the second embodiment described above, it is possible to shift to a plurality of types of gaming states having different advantages in the notification period in the notification period, and a special notification image is displayed at the start of the notification period. In the notification period of the above, a configuration may be adopted in which the special notification image is not displayed even when the gaming state shifts. That is, in the second embodiment, it is possible to shift to the high-probability state and the low-probability state in a specific period, and the special notification image (for example, the arrow image GA and the character image GB shown in FIG. 14) is displayed with the start of the specific period. A configuration may be adopted in which the special notification image is not displayed even when the gaming state shifts during the specific period thereafter. Similarly, in the third embodiment, the configuration of the fourth embodiment described above may be adopted.

Further, the configuration in the second embodiment may be adopted in the fourth embodiment. For example, in the fourth embodiment, during a specific period in the notification period (for example, a period in which a specific effect is executed), only the lamp means among the liquid crystal display means and the lamp means notifies the game operation mode, and the liquid crystal display means. The notification image in the above may be hidden. Similarly, in the fourth embodiment, the configuration of the third embodiment described above may be adopted. Further, in the fourth embodiment, the configuration of the sixth embodiment described above may be adopted. Similarly, the configuration of the first embodiment may be adopted for other embodiments, or the configuration of another embodiment may be adopted for the first embodiment.

(13) The operation unit image GQ1 (auxiliary image GQ) in each of the above-described pachislot machines represents a part of the game machine 1 including the stop button 25 in a manner in which the stop operation order notified by the navigation image can be grasped. When the present invention is carried out on a pachinko machine, an image displaying the game handle may be adopted as an image of the operation unit in a manner in which the rotation angle that is advantageous to the player can be grasped.

(14) In the second embodiment described above, the period during which the game operation mode is notified by both the liquid crystal display device and the lamp controlled by the sub CPU and the period during which the game operation mode is notified only by the lamp are described above. It is not limited to the example of. That is, the period during which the broadcast image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device and the period during which the broadcast image is not displayed are not limited to the above examples.

For example, in a configuration in which it is possible to shift to a plurality of types of gaming states in a specific period, a configuration in which a notification image is displayed for a predetermined time length when the gaming state shifts, and then the notification image is hidden. Conceivable. Further, in the above configuration, the notification image may be displayed when the game state shifts to a specific game state among a plurality of types of game states in a specific period, and the notification image may not be displayed when the game state shifts to another game state. ..

(15) In each of the above configurations, the mode of the broadcast image at the start of display can be appropriately changed. For example, assume a broadcast image composed of an arrow image and a character image. When the above notification image is started to be displayed, the arrow image and the character image may be started to be displayed with a time lag. For example, the character image may be displayed after the arrow image is displayed. In the above configuration, for example, it is easier to draw attention to the arrow image as compared with the configuration in which the arrow image and the character image are displayed substantially at the same time.

Further, among the broadcast images including the arrow image and the character image, the tip portion of the arrow represented by the arrow image (for example, the end Ta of the arrow image Ga in FIG. 14 described above) is displayed first, and then. The entire broadcast image may be displayed. As described above, according to the tip portion of the arrow represented by the arrow image of the notification image, the game operation mode notified by the notification image can be grasped. Therefore, according to the modification, it is possible to grasp the game operation mode notified by the notified image before the entire notified image is displayed.

(16) In each of the above configurations, the accessory ratio, the consecutive combination ratio, the latest accessory ratio, the latest consecutive combination ratio, and the indicated accessory ratio are displayed on the main display 40. The game information to be displayed is not limited to the above example. For example, in the second embodiment, the total number of betting medals and the total number of payout medals in a period other than the specific period (the period in which the period indicator 38 is lit) (hereinafter referred to as “non-specific period”) are counted. Further, the value obtained by dividing the total number of payout medals in the non-specific period by the total number of betting medals multiplied by the numerical value 100 is calculated as the "base value". The above base value may be displayed on the main display 40.

If, in the second embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the start of the specific period is notified by the special notification image that notifies the game operation mode, and the end of the specific image is notified by the special notification image that notifies the game operation mode. Is assumed. In the above configuration, it is also said that the start and end of the specific period, which is not the target of the calculation of the base value described above, is notified by the broadcast image.

In the pachinko machine, in the normal game state in which the right-handed hit is not notified, the total number of the launched game balls and the total number of the paid out game balls are counted, and the total number of the paid out game balls is counted. The value divided by the total number and multiplied by the numerical value 100 may be calculated as the base value. The above base values are displayed on the main display controlled by the main CPU. In the above pachinko machine, if the start of the notification period in which the right-handed hit is notified is notified by the special notification image and the end of the notification period is notified by the special notification image, the base value is not calculated. The start and end of the notification period will be notified by the notification image.

(17) In the specific period (notification period) when the period indicator 38 (first lamp) is turned on, the game operation mode is notified by a relatively small normal notification image (for example, arrow image Ga and character image Gb). In the configuration in which the special notification image that is not displayed in the specific period is displayed in the period immediately after the end of the specific period, the configuration in which the special notification image is displayed larger than the normal notification image is preferable. According to the above configuration, the inconvenience of overlooking the special notification image is suppressed. Further, in the period immediately after the end of the specific period, for example, in addition to the special notification image of the arrow image, the operation unit image capable of grasping the operation mode notified by the arrow image may be displayed.

(18) In the special notification period immediately after the specific period (notification period) in which the period indicator 38 (first lamp) is lit, which is described above, the special notification image that is not displayed in the specific period and the next specific period are displayed. In a configuration in which a normal medium image is displayed on one screen to improve the expectation to be started, during the special notification period, the sound corresponding to the special notification image (for example, voice "please left-hand") and normal medium It is preferable that the sound corresponding to the image (for example, the effect sound effect) is reproduced in parallel.

Further, it is preferable that the volume of the sound corresponding to the normal medium image is made smaller than a predetermined reference value during the period in which the sound corresponding to the above special broadcast image is reproduced. In the above configuration, the volume of the sound corresponding to the normal medium image is returned to the reference value after the reproduction of the sound corresponding to the special broadcast image is completed. However, in the above configuration, there may be a problem that the fact that the specific period has ended is overemphasized. Therefore, during the period in which the sound corresponding to the above special broadcast image is reproduced, it is preferable that the light emitting region emits light in a manner corresponding to the normal medium image.

(19) In the specific period (notification period) in which the above-mentioned notification image for notifying the game operation mode is displayed, the period in which the effect movable body is located at the appearance position (hereinafter referred to as "appearance period") is referred to as the image display area. In a configuration in which the movable body and the movable body are overlapped in a front view, the image displayed in the image display area during the appearance period can be appropriately set.

Specifically, the above-mentioned CGROM 424 stores a plurality of types of image data indicating a plurality of types of images. The above image data includes background image data indicating a background image displayed in the entire image display area, and character image data displayed in front of the background image (priority over the background image). Further, the character image data includes image data indicating a broadcast image and image data indicating a character other than the broadcast image. A plurality of types of characters are usually displayed at the same time on the front surface of the background image.

In the above configuration, a specific background image and a broadcast image may be displayed during the appearance period, and characters other than the broadcast image may be hidden. According to the above configuration, for example, there is an advantage that the broadcast image can be easily visually recognized even during the appearance period as compared with the configuration in which a character other than the broadcast image is displayed during the appearance period. However, in the above configuration, among the characters other than the broadcast image, for example, the above-mentioned information image Gr (see FIG. 28 above) may be displayed during the appearance period.

For example, in each game of a specific period, it is assumed that one of a plurality of types of effects is determined by lottery, and various images corresponding to the effects are displayed in the image display area. Further, in the above configuration, the broadcast image and the information image Gr are displayed in a specific period regardless of the effect determined by the lottery. In the above configuration, in the appearance period, each image displayed in the image display area is continuously displayed regardless of the effect determined by the lottery, and each image (background) displayed according to the effect determined by the lottery. (Excluding images) may be hidden. In the above configuration, only each image and the background image to be displayed may be displayed over the entire appearance period regardless of the effect determined by the lottery, or a part of the appearance period may be displayed. In the configuration, only each image and the background image to be displayed may be displayed regardless of the effect determined by the lottery.

(20) By displaying a special notification image that is not displayed in the notification period (specific period) in the special notification period immediately after the end of the notification period, the end of the notification period can be notified, and the special notification image is dedicated to the special notification period. The background image may be displayed. Further, in the above special notification period, the number of game media acquired during the notification period may be displayed.

(21) In each of the above-described embodiments, a configuration has been described in which a plurality of types of notification images for notifying a plurality of types of game operation modes can be displayed, and an effect movable body that can be moved to a position that shields the notification images is provided. .. In the above configuration, during the period in which the notification image for notifying one specific type of game operation mode is displayed, the effect movable body can move to the position where the notification image is shielded, while the other game operation mode is displayed. During the period in which the notification image to be notified is displayed, a configuration may be adopted in which the effect movable body does not block the notification image. According to the above configuration, even if the broadcast image is shielded by the effect movable body, the game operation mode notified by the shielded broadcast image is the same every time. Therefore, even if the broadcast image is shielded by the effect movable body, the player can perform the game operation in a manner in which the shielded broadcast image notifies.

(22) In the above-mentioned second to sixth embodiments and each modification, the volume value and the brightness value may be adjustable during the period in which the broadcast image is displayed, as in the first embodiment. .. For example, in the configurations of the second embodiment to the sixth embodiment and each modification, the period from the start to the end of the game in which the broadcast image is displayed may be an adjustable period. If the volume value or the brightness value is changed during the game in which the broadcast image is displayed, the display of the adjusted image Gc may be omitted.

(23) In the above-described first embodiment, the first notification period and the second notification period are provided in a common gaming state, but the first notification period and the second notification period may be provided in separate gaming states. As the above modification, a configuration in which the first notification period is provided in the first gaming state (for example, the bonus state) and the second notification period is provided in the second gaming state (for example, the ART state) can be considered.

In addition, it is assumed that a pachinko machine is provided with a time-saving state and a small hit state, and can enter the special starting port when hitting right in the time-saving state, and can enter the V winning opening when hitting right in the small hit state. do. When the ball enters the above V winning opening, it becomes possible to shift to the big hit state. In the above pachinko machine, one of the first notification period and the second notification period may be provided in the time saving state, and the other of the first notification period and the second notification period may be provided in the small hit state. Further, one of the first notification period and the second notification period may be provided in the big hit state, and the other of the first notification period and the second notification period may be provided in the small hit state. Further, one of the first notification period and the second notification period may be provided in the time saving state, and the other of the first notification period and the second notification period may be provided in the jackpot state.

(24) In each of the above-described embodiments, the color (contrast) of the broadcast image may be changed during a predetermined change period of the broadcast period in which the broadcast image is displayed. Specifically, the color of the broadcast image may be changed to a color that is less likely to be noticed during the change period as compared with the notification period other than the change period. In the above-mentioned change period, an effect that it is easier to pay attention to other images displayed at the same time as the broadcast image can be obtained from the broadcast image as compared with the notification period other than the change period. As the above change period, for example, a period during which the above-mentioned determination image is displayed is assumed. Further, the period in which the image for notifying the start of the jackpot state is displayed may be set as the change period, or the period in which the image for notifying the notification period is displayed may be set as the change period.

(25) In the above-described first embodiment, one arrow image (GA) is displayed on the first notification screen M2. Instead of the above configuration, a plurality of arrow images may be displayed on the first notification screen M2.

For example, as in the first embodiment, it is assumed that the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb are displayed on the start screen M1 and then the arrow image GA and the character image GB are displayed on the first notification screen M2. In the above configuration, in addition to the arrow image GA and the character image GB, the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb may be displayed in the first notification period M2. That is, even when the start screen M1 is switched to the first notification screen M2, the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb may be continuously displayed.

In the above configuration, the effect that the mode of the game operation is clearly notified is particularly remarkable as compared with the configuration in which one arrow image is displayed on the first notification screen M2. In the above modified example, the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb may be continuously displayed over the start screen M1, the first notification screen M2, and the bonus middle screen M3. Further, the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb may be displayed on the second notification screen M4 as well. In the above configuration, it is preferable that the arrow image Ga and the character image Gb have the same display position on each screen.

(26) In the above-described first embodiment, the effect during the bonus is not executed on the second notification screen M4. Instead of the above configuration, the bonus during effect may be executed on the second notification screen M4.

For example, as in the first embodiment, in the bonus state, the bonus middle screen M3, the second notification screen M4, the notification screen M5, and the bonus middle screen M3 are displayed in this order (see FIG. 15A above). Is assumed. In the above configuration, it is preferable that one moving image related to the effect during the bonus is displayed in a series of periods in which each of the above screens is displayed. According to the above configuration, there is an advantage that the period in which the moving image can be reproduced is extended as compared with the configuration in which the moving image related to the effect during the bonus is not displayed on the second notification screen M4, for example.

However, in the configuration in which the bonus during effect is executed on the second notification screen M4, the player pays attention to the bonus during effect and notifies the mode of the game operation (for example, the arrow in FIG. 15 (b-1)). It is assumed that there is an inconvenience that the image GX) cannot be noticed. In consideration of the above circumstances, in the configuration in which the bonus during effect is executed on the second notification screen M4, a configuration in which it is easy to pay attention to the image that notifies the mode of the game operation on the second notification screen M4 is preferable.

For example, the modifications shown in FIGS. 29 (e-1) and 29 (e-2) can be considered. In the modified example, in the configuration in which the bonus middle screen M3, the second notification screen M4, the notification screen M5, and the bonus middle screen M3 are displayed in this order, the moving images related to the bonus middle effect are continuously displayed on each of the above screens. Further, the arrow image Ga is continuously displayed on each of the above screens. In the above arrow image Ga, a specific mode of the game operation is notified.

On the second notification screen M4 of the modified example, a moving image related to the effect during the bonus is displayed in the area Rx shown in FIG. 29 (e-1). Further, the window image W is displayed on the second notification screen M4 of the modified example. The window image W is a substantially rectangular image, and is displayed for notifying the mode of the game operation for shifting to the game state advantageous to the player. For example, in the specific example of FIG. 29 (e-1), the message "Press from the right!" Notifying the first right stop and the arrow notifying the first right stop are displayed on the window image W. The window image W is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 when the second notification screen M4 is displayed.

According to the above modification, the image related to the effect during the bonus displayed in the area Rx and each image displayed in the window image W (an image notifying the mode of the game operation) can be easily recognized separately. .. That is, it becomes easier for the player to pay attention to the image of the window image W separately from the image related to the effect during the bonus. Therefore, for example, as compared with the configuration in which the window image W is not displayed, the notification of the mode of the game operation is more likely to be appropriately executed during the display period of the second notification screen M4.

FIG. 29 (e-2) is a simulated view of the notification screen M5 in the modified example. When the game is played in the mode of the game operation notified on the second notification screen M4, the notification screen M5 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 29 (e-2), the window image W is displayed on the notification screen M5. That is, the window image W is continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 even when the second notification screen M4 is switched to the notification screen M5.

On the window image W of the notification screen M5, an image notifying the transition to an advantageous gaming state after the end of the bonus state is displayed. For example, in the specific example of FIG. 29 (e-2), the character "V" is displayed in the window image W. In the above notification screen M5, the image related to the effect during the bonus displayed in the area Rx and the image displayed in the window image W (the image notifying the transition to the gaming state) are recognized separately. It will be easier. It is preferable that the window image W is hidden when the notification screen M5 is switched to the bonus middle screen M3.

(26) In the above-described first embodiment, the period during which the first notification screen M2 (see FIG. 14 (b-1)) is displayed is exemplified as the first notification period, and the second notification screen M4 is used as the second notification period. The period during which (see FIG. 14 (b-2)) is displayed is illustrated. Further, in the first embodiment, the arrow image GA and the arrow image GX are exemplified as the "first image not composed of characters". However, the "first image" of the present invention is not limited to the above images. Further, although the character image GB is exemplified as the "second image not composed of characters", the "second image" of the present invention is not limited to the above images.

For example, in the first notification period, a character image displaying an arrow image notifying the mode of the game operation as the first image and displaying a character string indicating the mode of the game operation notified by the arrow image is a second image. It is assumed that the configuration is displayed as an image (similar to the first embodiment).

In the above configuration, a character image representing a specific character may be displayed as the first image in the second notification period. The display mode of the above character image changes. Further, in the second notification period, a character string irrelevant to the notification of the mode of the game operation may be displayed as the second image. As the above second image, for example, a character image representing a sentence introducing the above-mentioned character can be considered. In the above configuration, it is preferable that the second notification period can be started only when the first notification period ends.

(27) In the present invention, "in the first period immediately after the start of the special gaming state, a specific image different from the first broadcast image and the broadcast image is displayed, and in the second period thereafter, from the first broadcast image. The configuration of "displaying a large second broadcast image" is not limited to the above example. For example, assume a configuration in which the state shifts to the specific game state after the special game state ends. In the above configuration, the first notification image may be displayed immediately after the special gaming state is started, and then the second notification image may be displayed immediately after the specific gaming state is started. As a specific example of the above configuration, a pachislot machine in which the push order is notified by the first broadcast image immediately after the bonus state is started, and then the push order is notified by the second broadcast image immediately after the AT state is started. The machine is assumed. Further, as another specific example, a pachinko machine in which the first notification image notifies the right-handed hit immediately after the bonus state is started, and then the second notification image notifies the right-handed hit immediately after the time saving state is started. Is assumed.

The gaming machine of the present invention is, for example, the following gaming machine.

The game machine according to the present invention is the game machine according to the present invention, which is composed of a game control means (game control process) for controlling the progress of a game accompanied by a change display and a stop display of a symbol in the symbol display means, and a first character not composed of characters. image and (arrow image) and consisting of characters from the second image (character image) display capable of displaying means the notification image to the notification period including the (liquid crystal display device 30), the light emission control means for causing the light-emitting region to emit light in various aspects There are a plurality of types of notification images including a first notification image and a second notification image , each of which notifies a common mode of the game operation , and includes a game operation means operated by the player, and a notification period. Has a first period and a second period following the first period, the light emitting control means emits light in a light emitting region in a mode different between the first period and the second period, and the display means emits light in the second period. changing the mode of the first image and the second image displayed on, changing the mode of the first image and the second image displayed in the first period, the first period, the first notification image and the second notification Both of the images are displayed, and in the second period thereafter, the first broadcast image is hidden, while the second broadcast image is continuously displayed, and the game operation means is displayed in both the first period and the second period. predetermined single operation mode is the is notified by the notification image, the first period is started in the period in which the symbol is stopped and displayed, thereafter, ends before the time when the symbol is enabled variable display To do .

According to the above configuration, the display mode of the first image changes during the notification period. Therefore, for example, the fun of the image is improved as compared with the configuration in which the display mode of the first image does not change. Further, according to the configuration of the present invention, both the display mode of the first image and the display mode of the second image change in the first notification period. Therefore, for example, the effect of improving the fun of the image is particularly remarkable as compared with the configuration in which the display mode of the second image does not change.

1 ... Game machine, 300 ... Main control board, 301 ... Main CPU, 302 ... Main ROM, 303 ... Main RAM, 304 ... Random generator, 305 ... I / F circuit, 400 ... Sub control board, 410 ... Production control board 411 ... I / F circuit, 412 ... Sub CPU, 413 ... Sub ROM, 414 ... Sub RAM, 420 ... Image control board, 421 ... Image control CPU, 422 ... Image control ROM, 423 ... VDP, 424 ... CG ROM, 425 ... RAM, 430 ... Sound board, 431 ... Sound source IC, 432 ... Sound source ROM.

Claims (1)

A game control means for controlling the progress of a game accompanied by a change display and a stop display of a symbol in the symbol display means,
A display capable of displaying means the notification image to the notification period and a second image comprising a first image and a character which is not a character,
A light emission control means that causes the light emission region to emit light in various modes,
Game operation means operated by the player,
With
There are a plurality of types of the notification images, including a first notification image and a second notification image, each of which notifies a common mode of the game operation.
The notification period includes a first period and a second period following the first period.
The light emitting control means causes the light emitting region to emit light in a mode different between the first period and the second period.
The display means
By changing the mode of the first image and the second image displayed in the second period,
By changing the mode of the first image and the second image displayed in the first period ,
In the first period, both the first broadcast image and the second broadcast image are displayed, and in the subsequent second period, the first broadcast image is hidden, while the second broadcast image continues. And display
In both the first period and the second period, one predetermined operation mode of the game operation means is notified by the notification image .
The first period is a gaming machine that starts in a period in which the symbol is stopped and displayed, and then ends before the time when the symbol can be displayed in a variable manner.

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