JP6936504B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of displaying copyright information.

Conventionally, a gaming machine provided with a display means capable of displaying various images has been known. Further, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, a first image showing the title (name (including abbreviation)) of the gaming machine may be displayed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2000-354662

In recent years, an increase in the number of players who are dependent on games has become a problem. From the above circumstances, a configuration is adopted in which a second image for warning the player of game dependence is displayed on the display means.

However, depending on the time when the first image showing the title of the game machine is displayed and the time when the second image warning the game dependence is displayed, the impression that the main cause of the game dependence is the game machine. There is a problem of giving too much. The above problem is likely to become apparent when, for example, the first image and the second image are displayed together on the display means (at the same time).

In consideration of the above circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to suppress the problem of giving an excessive impression that the game machine is the main cause of the game dependence.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first control means for controlling the progress of the game, an in-game effect executed during the game period in which the game is executed, and a non-game in which the game is not executed. A gaming machine provided with a second control means for controlling an effect including a non-game effect to be executed during a period, and a display means capable of displaying a predetermined image related to the effect based on the second control means. Therefore, the second control means includes a warning image that warns the player of game dependence, a right information image that shows copyright information, and a game machine that is the target of the copyright information. There are a title image showing the title, a character image that is the target of copyright information, and a non-gaming image that can suggest that the game is in a non-game period. It is possible to execute a specific effect using an image and a title effect using a title image, and as a non-game effect, a non-game specific effect that is a part of the specific effect and a non-game specific effect using a title image The title effect can be executed, and the display means displays the title image and the right information image related to the title effect during the non-game in the first specific period of the non-game period, and the display means of the non-game period. In our second specific period, the warning image is displayed, but the right information image is not displayed, and in the third specific period of the non-game period, the character image related to the non-game specific effect and the non-game image. And, while displaying the right information image and executing a specific effect during the game period, while displaying the character image related to the specific effect, the right information image is not displayed and the title during the game period When the effect is executed, the title image related to the title effect is displayed, but the right information image is not displayed, and the lengths of the first specific period and the second specific period are different.

According to the above configuration, since the first image is not displayed at the same time as the second image, the above-mentioned inconvenience can be suppressed. Further, by displaying the first image and the third image together, the copyright information is emphasized, and the effect of suppressing the infringement of the copyright related to the gaming machine can be achieved.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress the problem of giving an excessive impression that the game machine is the main cause of the game dependence.

It is a front view which showed an example of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view which showed an example of the back surface side of a gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram of an image control board. It is a figure which showed an example of a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which showed an example of the symbol determination table. It is a figure which showed an example of the variation pattern determination table for the non-time saving game state. It is a figure which showed an example of the variation pattern determination table for the time saving game state. It is a figure which showed an example of the preliminary determination table. It is a flowchart of the main processing by a main CPU. It is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process by a main CPU. It is a flowchart of the input control process by a main CPU. It is a flowchart of the 1st start port detection switch input process by a main CPU. It is a flowchart of the pre-determination process by a main CPU. It is a flowchart of the special figure special electric control processing by a main CPU. It is a flowchart of the special symbol memory determination processing by a main CPU. It is a flowchart of the main processing by a sub CPU. It is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing by a sub CPU. It is a flowchart of the command analysis process 1 by a sub CPU. It is a flowchart of the command analysis process 2 by a sub CPU. It is a flowchart of the effect input control process by a sub CPU. It is a flowchart of the main processing by a host CPU. It is a flowchart of interrupt processing by a host CPU. It is a figure which showed an example of the variation effect pattern determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating each period provided in a game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the image displayed in each game. It is a figure for demonstrating the image displayed in a specific effect period. It is a figure for demonstrating the image displayed in the waiting period. It is a figure for demonstrating the image displayed in a title period. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific moving image. It is a figure for demonstrating the mode of the effect execution means in each period. It is a figure for demonstrating the period during which an adjustment image is displayed. It is a figure for demonstrating the period during which a small effect symbol is displayed in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the waiting period in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the image displayed in the title period of the modification.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings.
<Composition of gaming machines>
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the back surface side of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram of a game machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and an inner frame 3. The outer frame 2 is attached to the island structure of the game hall, and the inner frame 3 is attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. Further, a glass frame 4 is attached to the inner frame 3. Further, a game board 10 having a board surface on which the game ball is launched is mounted on the inner frame 3.

As shown in FIG. 1, a window 4a is formed in the glass frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b is attached to the window 4a. A game area 10a through which the game ball can move (flow down) is formed between the board surface of the game board 10 described above and the transparent plate 4b on the front side thereof. The transparent plate 4b is, for example, a glass plate, and is detachably fixed to the glass frame 4.

The glass frame 4 is connected to the outer frame 2 via the hinge mechanism portion 5 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine), and the other end side in the left-right direction (for example, with the hinge mechanism portion 5 as a fulcrum). The right side facing the gaming machine) can be rotated in the direction of opening from the outer frame 2. Specifically, the glass frame 4 covers the game board 10 together with the glass plate 4b, and rotates like a door with the hinge mechanism portion 5 as a fulcrum to open the inner portion of the outer frame 2 including the game board 10. can.

On the other end side of the glass frame 4 (for example, on the right side facing the gaming machine), a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 4 to the outer frame 2 is provided. The lock mechanism can be unlocked with a special key. Further, the glass frame 4 is provided with a door opening switch 136 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 4 is opened from the outer frame 2.

A plate unit 7 having storage plates 6 (upper plate 6a and lower plate 6b) for storing game balls is provided in the lower part of the glass frame 4 (lower portion of the window 4a). Further, the plate unit 7 has an effect button 8 that can be pressed and operated by the player, a cross key 40 that allows the player to execute various selection operations, and a game ball stored in the lower plate 6b to the outside of the game machine. It is equipped with a discharge button 9 for discharging.

As shown in FIG. 1, the effect button 8 is provided in the central portion of the dish unit 7. The effect button 8 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to advance and retreat over a normal operation position, a pressing position retracted below the normal operation position, and a protruding operation position protruding upward from the normal operation position. NS. In the specific example of FIG. 1, the effect button 8 at the normal operation position is shown.

The effect button 8 is configured to be able to be pressed from an arbitrary position including a normal operation position and a protruding operation position to a pressing position. In this specification, the detailed structure of the effect button 8 is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-116168, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

As will be described in detail later, an operation valid period during which the operation of the effect button 8 can be accepted (the operation of the effect button 8 becomes effective) is provided. The effect button 8 is provided with an effect button detection switch 8a (see FIG. 4), and when the effect button detection switch 8a detects a player's operation, a predetermined effect is executed.

The cross key 40 includes an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. Further, the cross key 40 is provided with cross key detection switches (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d). The cross key detection switches (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) are the upper button detection switch 40a for detecting the operation of the upper button, the lower button detection switch 40b for detecting the operation of the lower button, and the operation of the left button among the cross keys 40. The left button detection switch 40c for detecting the operation of the right button and the right button detection switch 40d for detecting the operation of the right button (see FIG. 3) are included.

As shown in FIG. 1, an operation handle 11 is provided on the lower right side of the glass frame 4. The operation handle 11 is provided with a touch sensor 11a (see FIG. 4). When the touch sensor 11a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 11, a touch signal is transmitted to the launch control board 160.

Upon receiving the touch signal from the touch sensor 11a, the launch control board 160 permits the firing solenoid 12a to be energized. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 11 changes, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 11 rotates, and the knob of the firing volume 11b (see FIG. 3) connected to the gear rotates.

During the period in which the touch signal is received, a voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 11b is applied to the firing solenoid 12a (see FIG. 3) provided in the game ball firing mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the launching solenoid 12a, the launching solenoid 12a operates according to the applied voltage, and the game ball moves to the game area 10a of the game board 10 with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 11. Be fired.

As shown in FIG. 1, an outer rail R1 and an inner rail R2 are provided around the game board 10 (game area 10a). The outer rail R1 and the inner rail R2 guide the game ball launched from the game ball launch mechanism to the upper part of the game area 10a. The game ball guided to the upper part of the game area 10a falls in the game area 10a. A plurality of nails and windmills are provided in the game area 10a, and the game ball falls unpredictably.

As shown in FIG. 1, a center member 12 is arranged substantially in the center of the game board 10. The center member 12 is provided with an image display device 31 including a liquid crystal display device and the like, and an effect movable body 32. The effect movable body 32 can move to the retracted position and the appearance position, and usually stops at the retracted position. A specific example of FIG. 1 shows a case where the effect movable body 32 stops at the retracted position. The effect movable body 32 may overlap with the image displayed by the image display device 31 in front view. Further, the effect movable body 32 is configured to include a light emitting body. The effect movable body 32 emits light by the light emitting body.

As shown in FIG. 1, a first starting port 13 into which a game ball can enter is provided in the game area 10a on the lower center side of the center member 12. Further, a second starting port 14 is provided below the first starting port 13. When the game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14, the game is started.

The opening / closing door 14b is provided at the second starting port 14. The opening / closing door 14b is movably controlled in a first mode in which the opening / closing door 14b is maintained in the closed state and a second mode in which the opening / closing door 14b is in the open state. According to the above-mentioned second starting port 14, the game ball is difficult to win in the first aspect (including the case where it is practically impossible), and the game ball is easy to win in the second aspect (first starting port). It will be easier to win from 13).

The second starting port 14 (opening / closing door 14b) of the present embodiment is configured so that the game ball cannot enter during the period controlled by the first aspect. However, if the period in which the second starting port 14 is controlled in the first aspect is easier for the game ball to enter than the period in which the second starting port 14 is controlled in the second aspect, the period in which the game ball is controlled in the first aspect is set. A game ball may enter the second starting port 14.

The game ball that has won the first start port 13 is detected by the first start port detection switch 13a (see FIG. 3). Further, the game ball that has won the second start port 14 is detected by the second start port detection switch 14a (see FIG. 3). When the game balls are detected by the first start port detection switch 13a, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls (prize balls) are paid out. Similarly, when the game balls are detected by the second start port detection switch 14a, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls (prize balls) are paid out.

In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 13 and the second start port 14, for example, three game balls are paid out. The number of payouts of the start port 13 may be three, the number of payouts of the second start port 14 may be one, and the number of payouts may be different for each start port.

When the first start port detection switch 13a or the second start port detection switch 14a detects the game ball, a lottery for acquiring the right to execute the big hit game described later (hereinafter, referred to as "big hit lottery") is executed.

As shown in FIG. 1, a gate 15 through which a game ball can pass is provided in the game area 10a on the right side of the center member 12. The gate 15 is provided with a gate detection switch 15a (see FIG. 3) that detects the passage of the game ball, and when the gate detection switch 15a detects the passage of the game ball, a lottery of ordinary symbols described later is executed.

The game area 10a on the right side of the center member 12 (hereinafter, may be referred to as a “right side area”) is provided with a first large winning opening 16 and a second large winning opening 17 into which a game ball can enter. A game ball can enter the above right region when the operation handle 11 is rotated more than a predetermined angle (so-called "right-handed"). On the other hand, when the operation handle 11 is rotated smaller than the angle (so-called "left-handed"), the game ball does not enter the right region. That is, in the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 provided in the right side region, a game ball can be won when the game is played with a right-handed hit, and a game ball can be won when the game is played with a left-handed hit. It is configured not to win a prize.

The first large winning opening 16 is normally maintained in a closed state by the opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to win a game ball. On the other hand, in the big hit game, the opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the opening / closing door 16b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball into the first big winning opening 16, so that the game ball can win the first big winning opening 16. .. The first prize opening detection switch 16a is provided in the first prize opening 16a, and when the first prize opening detection switch 16a detects a game ball, a preset number (for example, 15) of prize balls is paid out. Will be done.

The second large winning opening 17 is normally maintained in a closed state by the movable piece 17b, and it is impossible to win a game ball. On the other hand, in the big hit game, the movable piece 17b operates to open the second big winning opening 17, and the movable piece 17b functions as a guide path for guiding the game ball into the second big winning opening 17, so that the game ball becomes a taxiing ball. It is possible to enter the second major winning opening 17. A second prize opening detection switch 17a is provided in the second prize opening 17a, and when the second prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a preset number (for example, 15) of prizes is awarded. The ball is paid out.

As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of general winning openings 18 are provided in the game area 10a. When a game ball wins in each of the above general winning openings 18, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out. Further, at the bottom of the game area 10a, none of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 13, the second starting opening 14, the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 entered the ball. An out port 19 for discharging the game ball is provided.

The image display device 31 is controlled by the effect control board 120 (image control board 150) described later and displays various images. For example, during the non-game period when the game is not executed, the moving image of the demonstration is displayed on the image display device 31. Further, the image display device 31 variablely displays three effect symbols 35 (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) for notifying the lottery result of the big hit during the game in-game period in which the game is executed.

In the present embodiment, the combination of the specific effect symbols 35 (for example, 777, etc.) is stopped and displayed to notify that the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit. In addition, when a combination other than the specific effect symbol 38 (for example, 289 or the like) is stopped and displayed, it is notified that the result of the big hit lottery is lost.

The image display device 31 displays a fourth symbol (not shown) in addition to the effect symbol 35. The fourth symbol is an image showing a fluctuating state of the effect symbol 35 used for notifying the lottery result of the big hit lottery. However, a display lamp indicating the fluctuation state of the effect symbol 35 may be separately provided so that the fourth symbol is not displayed on the image display device 31.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pair of left and right lighting devices 33 for directing are mounted on the upper portion of the glass frame 4. The effect lighting device 33 is provided with a plurality of lights, and various effects are performed while changing the irradiation direction and emission color of the light of each light.

The gaming machine 1 is provided with an audio output device 34 (see FIG. 4) composed of speakers (not shown). The audio output device 34 outputs various sounds including BGM (background music) and SE (sound effect). For example, the audio output device 34 outputs BGM corresponding to the image displayed on the image display device 31.

As shown in FIG. 1, a main display 28 is provided on the lower left side of the game area 10a. The main display 28 described above is controlled by the main control board 110 described later. The main display 28 includes a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold display 23, a second special symbol hold display 24, and a normal symbol. Includes a hold indicator 25 and a round count indicator 26.

The first special symbol display device 20 notifies the result of a big hit lottery performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 13, and is composed of a plurality of LEDs. Specifically, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the result of the big hit lottery are provided, and by displaying the special symbol (lighting mode) corresponding to the result of the big hit lottery on the first special symbol display device 20, the lottery result is a game. Will be notified. The above special symbols are stopped and displayed after being displayed (blinking) for a predetermined time.

The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying the result of the big hit lottery performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 14, and is composed of a plurality of LEDs (the second special symbol display device 21). 1 Same as the special symbol display device 21). Specifically, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the result of the big hit lottery are provided, and by displaying the special symbol (lighting mode) corresponding to the result of the big hit lottery on the second special symbol display device 21, the lottery result is a game. Will be notified. The special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 is stopped and displayed after being displayed (blinking) for a predetermined time, similarly to the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 described above.

The ordinary symbol display device 22 notifies the lottery result of the ordinary symbol executed when the game ball passes through the gate 15. As will be described in detail later, when a lottery of ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol lottery”) is won, the ordinary symbol display device 22 lights up, and then the second starting port 14 is controlled in the second mode for a predetermined time. NS. The above-mentioned ordinary symbol display device 22 is displayed (blinks) for a predetermined time when the game ball passes through the gate 15, and is then stopped and displayed.

If a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 and the big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately, such as during the variable display of the special symbol or during the special game described later, the right to the big hit lottery under certain conditions. Is reserved. For example, the right of the big hit lottery in which the game ball enters the first starting port 13 and is reserved is reserved as the first hold, and the right of the big hit lottery in which the game ball enters the second starting port 14 and is reserved. Is reserved as a second hold.

The first special symbol hold indicator 23 displays the current value of the number of first hold. The first hold of the present embodiment is held up to a maximum of four. In addition, the second special symbol hold indicator 24 displays the current value of the number of second hold. Similar to the first hold, the second hold of the present embodiment is held up to four.

The maximum number of reservations for the general drawing lottery is set to 4, and the number of reservations for the general drawing lottery is displayed on the normal symbol reservation display 25. The round number display 26 is for notifying the number of rounds of the round game performed during the big hit (special game).

As shown in FIG. 2, on the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, and a game information output terminal board 27 are provided. The power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 and a power switch (not shown) for supplying power to the gaming machine.

<Configuration of game control device>
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a game control device that controls the progress of the game in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine 1 includes a lamp control board 140, an image control board 150, and a firing control board 160 in addition to the above-mentioned main control board 110, effect control board 120, payout control board 130, and power supply board 170. do.

The main control board 110 controls the basic operation of the game. As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 114 composed of a main CPU 111, a main ROM 112, and a main RAM 113, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control.

The main CPU 111 reads a program stored in the main ROM 112 and performs arithmetic processing based on an input signal from each detection switch (first start port detection switch 13a or the like). Various commands are transmitted from the output port to other boards according to the result of the above arithmetic processing. Further, the main CPU 111 controls each display including the above-mentioned main display 28. The main RAM 113 functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 111.

As shown in FIG. 3, on the input side of the main control board 110, there are a first start port detection switch 13a, a second start port detection switch 14a, a gate detection switch 15a, a first special winning opening detection switch 16a, and a second big winning. The mouth detection switch 17a and the general winning opening detection switch 18a are connected, and a game ball detection signal is input from the above detection switches.

Further, on the output side of the main control board 110, there is a start port opening / closing solenoid 14c that opens / closes the opening / closing door 14b of the second starting port 14, and a first winning opening that opens / closes the opening / closing door 16b of the first winning opening 16. The opening / closing solenoid 16c and the second winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c that opens and closes the movable piece 17b of the second winning opening 17 are connected.

Further, on the output side of the main control board 110, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold display 23, and a second special symbol hold display are displayed. 24, the normal symbol hold display 25 and the round count display 26 are connected. The main control board 110 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing a gaming machine in a hall computer or the like of a gaming store to a gaming information output terminal board 27.

The main ROM 112 stores a game control program described later and data necessary for various games. Further, the main RAM 113 has a plurality of storage areas. For example, the main RAM 113 includes a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and a determination storage area. , 1st special symbol storage area, 2nd special symbol storage area, high probability game count (X) storage area, time saving game count (J) storage area, round game count (R) storage area, open count (K) storage area , 1st prize-winning number of balls (C1) storage area, 2nd prize-winning number of balls (C2) storage area, game state storage area, game state buffer, stop symbol data storage area, transmission data storage area for production Etc. are provided. The game state storage area includes a time-saving game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special figure special electric processing data storage area, and a normal figure general electric processing data storage area. The above-mentioned storage area is only an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

The game information output terminal board 27 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated by the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of a game store. The game information output terminal board 27 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store. Further, a magnetic sensor 50 for detecting fraud is connected to the main control board 110.

The power supply board 170 converts the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply plug 171 into a predetermined voltage and supplies it to each control board. Further, the power supply board 170 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power failure detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value. Specifically, when the power failure detection signal reaches a high level, the main CPU 111 is in an operable state, and when the power failure detection signal becomes a low level, the main CPU 111 is in an operation stopped state.

In the present embodiment, the power supply board 170 is provided with a backup power supply including a capacitor. With the above backup power supply, the data stored in the main RAM 113 is maintained even when the operation is stopped. The backup power supply is not limited to the capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery. Further, the capacitor and the battery may be used in combination.

The effect control board 120 controls each effect. As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 121, a sub ROM 122, a sub RAM 123, and an RTC (real time clock) 124. The above-mentioned effect control board 120 is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be able to communicate in one direction.

The sub CPU 121 reads and calculates the program stored in the sub ROM 122 based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110 or the input signal from the effect button detection switch 8a input via the lamp control board 140. Execute the process. Further, the sub CPU 121 transmits the corresponding data to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150 based on the above-mentioned arithmetic processing. The sub RAM 123 functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 121.

The sub ROM 122 stores a program for controlling the effect and data necessary for various games. For example, a variation effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, and an effect symbol pattern determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 35 to be stopped and displayed (not shown). ) Etc. are stored in the sub ROM 122. In addition, a large number of tables and programs (not shown) are stored in the sub ROM 122.

The sub RAM 123 has a plurality of storage areas. Specifically, the sub RAM 123 includes a command reception buffer, a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a determination storage area (0th storage area), a first hold storage area, and the like. A second reserved storage area and the like are provided.

RTC124 outputs the current time. The RTC 124 of the present embodiment operates by the power source during the period when the game machine is supplied with the power source from the outside. On the other hand, during the period when the gaming machine is not supplied with power from the outside, it operates by the backup power supply mounted on the power supply board 170. The RTC 124 described above can measure the current date and time even during a period in which power is not supplied to the gaming machine from the outside.

A date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time are received from the RTC 124 by the sub CPU 121, and various processes according to the current date and time are executed. A battery may be provided on the effect control board 120 so that the RTC 124 can be operated by the battery.

The payout control board 130 executes launch control of the game ball and payout control of the prize ball. As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 130 includes a payout CPU 131, a payout ROM 132, and a payout RAM 133, and is bidirectionally connected to the main control board 110 so as to be communicable. Further, signals from the payout ball counting switch 135, the door opening switch 136, the dish full tank detection switch 51, and the ball jam detection switch 52 are input to the payout control board 130.

The payout ball counting switch 135 is a switch for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out. The plate full tank detection switch 51 is a switch for detecting that the storage plate (lower plate) of the game ball is full. Further, the ball clogging detection switch 52 is, for example, a switch for detecting clogging of a game ball in a passage in which the game ball to be paid out moves.

The payout CPU 131 reads the program stored in the payout ROM 132 and performs arithmetic processing based on the input signals from the various switches described above, and transmits data according to the result of the arithmetic processing to the main control board 110. ..

As shown in FIG. 3, a payout motor 134 of a prize ball payout device for paying a predetermined number of prize balls to a player from a storage portion of the game balls is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU 131 controls the payout motor 134 of the prize ball payout device based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110 to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. The payout RAM 133 functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the payout CPU 131.

In this embodiment, it is monitored whether or not a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 130. If the game ball lending device is connected to the payout control board 130, the launch control board 160 is allowed to launch the game ball. On the other hand, if the game ball lending device is not connected to the payout control board 130, it is prohibited to launch the game ball on the launch control board 160.

When the launch control board 160 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 130, the launch control board 160 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 11a and the input signal from the firing volume 11b are read out, the firing solenoid 12a and the ball feed solenoid 12b are energized and controlled to fire the game ball.

The firing solenoid 12a is composed of a rotary solenoid. A launching member (not shown) is directly connected to the launching solenoid 12a, and the launching member rotates when the launching solenoid 12a rotates. One game ball is fired for each rotation of the firing solenoid.

The rotation speed of the firing solenoid 12a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output cycle of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. With the above configuration, the number of launching game balls in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute). That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds. The ball feed solenoid 12b is composed of a straight-moving solenoid, and feeds the game balls on the upper plate 6a (see FIG. 1) one by one toward the launching member directly connected to the launch solenoid 12a.

The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 so that bidirectional communication is possible. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, an effect button detection switch 8a and a cross key detection switch (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) are connected to the input side of the lamp control board 140. The detection signals from the above detection switches are input to the effect control board 120 via the lamp control board 140.

Further, the effect movable body 32 and the effect lighting device 33 provided on the game board 10 are connected to the lamp control board 140. The lamp control board 140 controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 33 and controls the drive of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction based on the data transmitted from the effect control board 120. In addition, a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect movable body 32 is energized and controlled. In the present embodiment, since the effect button 8 is configured to protrude, the effect movable body 32 includes the effect button 8.

The image control board 150 is connected to the effect control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the image display device 31 and the audio output device 34 are connected to the output side thereof.

<Structure of image control board>
FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the image control board 150. As shown in FIG. 4, the image control board 150 includes a host CPU 151, a host RAM 152, a host ROM 153, a CGROM 154, a crystal oscillator 155, a VRAM 156, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 200 to control the image display of the image display device 31. It is composed.

The host CPU 151 gives an instruction to the VDP 200 to display various images on the image display device 31 based on the effect pattern designation command described later received from the effect control board 120. The above instructions are executed by setting data in the control register 201 of the VDP 200 and outputting a display list composed of drawing control commands.

The VDP 200 transmits a V blank interrupt signal and a drawing end signal to the host CPU 151. When each of the above signals is received, the host CPU 151 appropriately executes an interrupt process. The image data of the image displayed on the image display device 31 is stored in the CGROM 154.

The host CPU 151 gives an instruction to the VDP 200 to output a predetermined sound to the audio output device 34 based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120. The host RAM 152 is built in the host CPU 151 and functions as a work area for data generated by arithmetic processing of the host CPU 151. Further, the host RAM 152 temporarily stores the data read from the host ROM 153.

The host ROM 153 is composed of a mask ROM and stores a control processing program of the host CPU 151. Further, the host ROM 153 includes symbol arrangement information in which the symbol number of the effect symbol and the type of the effect symbol 35 are associated with each other, a display list generation program for generating a display list, and an animation pattern for displaying an animation of the effect pattern. Memorize animation scene information.

The animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and the combination of the animation scene information included in the production pattern, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like are specified. In addition, the animation scene information includes information such as weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and the like. Is done.

The CGROM 154 is composed of a flash memory, EEPROM, EPROM, mask ROM, etc., and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie), etc., which is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). .. The combination of the color number information that specifies the color number of each pixel and the α value indicating the transparency is specified from the pixel information.

Further, the CGROM 154 stores palette data in which display color information and color number information used when actually displaying colors are associated with each other without compression. The CGROM 154 may be configured to compress and store only a part of the image data. Further, as the movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used. Further, various voice data are stored in the CGROM 154.

The crystal oscillator 155 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 200. The clock generation circuit 205 of the VDP 200 divides the pulse signal from the crystal oscillator 155 and generates a system clock for the VDP 200 to control and a synchronization signal for synchronizing with the image display device 31.

The VRAM 156 is a storage device capable of writing and reading image data, and is composed of, for example, an SRAM. For example, palette data is stored in the above VRAM 156.

Further, the VRAM 156 draws or displays an image, a display list storage area 156a for temporarily storing the display list output from the host CPU 151, and an expansion storage area 156b for storing the image data expanded by the expansion circuit 206. A first frame buffer 156c and a second frame buffer 156d are provided. The two frame buffers 156c and 156d alternately switch between the "drawing frame buffer" and the "display frame buffer" at each start of drawing.

The VDP 200 is a so-called image processor, and reads image data from a frame buffer (display frame buffer) in response to an instruction from the host CPU 151. Further, the VDP 200 generates a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the read image data and outputs the video signal (RGB signal or the like) to the image display device 31.

As shown in FIG. 4, the VDP 200 of the present embodiment includes a control register 201, a CG bus I / F202, a CPUI / F203, a clock generation circuit 205, an extension circuit 206, a drawing circuit 207, and a display circuit 208. , The memory controller 209 and the voice control circuit 300.

The control register 201 is a register for the VDP 200 to control drawing and display, and drawing control and display control are executed by writing and reading data to the control register 201. The host CPU 151 writes and reads data to the control register 201 via the CPUI / F203.

Specifically, the control register 201 is a system control register for making basic settings necessary for the VDP 200 to operate, a data transfer register for making settings necessary for data transfer, and drawing control. A drawing register to set, a bus interface register to make settings necessary for bus access, an extension register to make settings necessary for decompressing a compressed image, and a display register to make settings to control the display. including.

The CG bus I / F202 is an interface circuit for communication with the CGROM 154. Image data from the CGROM 154 is input to the VDP 200 via the above CG bus I / F202.

The CPUI / F203 is an interface circuit for communication with the host CPU 151. For example, the display list output by the host CPU 151 is input to the VDP 200 via the CPUI / F203. Further, various interrupt signals output from the VDP 200 are input to the host CPU 151 via the CPUI / F203. The host CPU 151 can access the control register via the CPUI / F203.

The data transfer circuit 204 transfers data between various devices. Specifically, the data transfer circuit 204 performs data transfer between the host CPU 151 and VRAM 156, data transfer between CGROM 154 and VRAM 156, and data transfer between various storage areas (including frame buffers) of VRAM 156.

The clock generation circuit 205 receives a pulse signal from the crystal oscillator 155 and generates a system clock of the VDP 200. Further, a synchronization signal generation clock is generated, and the synchronization signal is output to the image display device 31 via the display circuit 208.

The decompression circuit 206 is a circuit for decompressing the image data compressed in the CGROM 154, and stores the decompressed image data in the expansion storage area 153b. The drawing circuit 207 is a circuit that performs sequence control by a display list composed of drawing control command groups.

The display circuit 208 generates an RGB signal (analog signal) indicating the color data of the image as a video signal from the image data (digital signal) stored in the "display frame buffer" in the VRAM 156. The video signal (RGB signal) generated by the display circuit 208 is output to the image display device 31.

Further, the display circuit 208 outputs a synchronization signal (vertical synchronization signal, horizontal synchronization signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the image display device 31 to the image display device 31. In the present embodiment, as the video signal, the RGB signal obtained by converting the digital signal into an analog signal is output to the image display device 31, but the video signal may be output as the digital signal.

When the host CPU 151 instructs the memory controller 209 to switch the frame buffer, the memory controller 209 switches between the “drawing frame buffer” and the “display frame buffer”.

The VDP 200 of the present embodiment has an audio data reproduction function in addition to an image data reproduction function. Specifically, the voice output in the gaming machine is controlled by the voice control circuit 300 of the VDP 200. The voice control circuit 300 reads a predetermined program based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 120, and controls the voice output in the voice output device 34.

The voice control circuit 300 outputs voice using the voice data stored in the CGROM 154. Instead of the configuration in which the audio data is stored in the CGROM 154, a sound source ROM in which the audio data is stored may be provided separately from the CGROM 154. Further, the voice control circuit 300 is not included in the VDP 200 and may be independently provided in the image control board 150. In the above case, the sound source ROM may be included in the voice control circuit 300.

<Explanation of game status>
Next, the gaming state in which the gaming machine 1 shifts will be described. In the present embodiment, the game proceeds in any of the "low-probability gaming state", "high-probability gaming state", "time-saving gaming state", and "non-time-saving gaming state". Specifically, a gaming state that is a "low-probability gaming state" and is a "short-time gaming state", a gaming state that is a "low-probability gaming state" and is a "non-short-time gaming state", and a "high-probability gaming state". It shifts to the game state which is the "state" and the "time saving game state".

In the above-mentioned low-probability gaming state, the jackpot winning probability is 1 / 299.5 in the jackpot lottery executed when the game ball wins the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14. Winning a jackpot means acquiring the right to perform a jackpot game. The jackpot game includes a "long hit game" and a "short hit game" described later.

In the above-mentioned high-probability gaming state, the winning probability of the jackpot in the jackpot lottery is higher than that in the low-probability gaming state. Specifically, in the high-probability gaming state of the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability is 1 / 29.95. However, the jackpot winning probability in each game state may be changed as appropriate.

In the non-time-saving game state, the winning probability is 1/20 in the general drawing lottery executed when the game ball passes through the gate 15. Further, in the non-time saving game state, the time length from the start of the variable display of the normal symbol (normal symbol display device 22) to the stop display is set to about 10 seconds. Further, when winning in the general drawing lottery, the total opening time of the second starting port 14 when the long opening symbol described later is determined is about 4.2 seconds, and the second starting opening when the short opening symbol is determined. The total opening time of 14 is set to about 0.2 seconds.

In the time-saving game state, the probability of winning a hit is improved as compared with the non-time-saving game state in the general drawing lottery executed when the game ball passes through the gate 15. Further, in the time-saving game state, the time length from the start of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol to the stop display is shorter than in the non-time-saving game state, and the total opening time of the second starting port 14 tends to be longer. ..

Specifically, in the time-saving game state, the winning probability in the general drawing lottery is 19/20. Further, in the time-saving game state, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed about 1 second after the variable display. Further, in the time-saving game state, the total opening time of the second starting port 14 when the long opening symbol is determined is set to 5 seconds, and the total opening time of the second starting port 14 when the short opening symbol is determined. Is set to 3 seconds.

In the above configuration, in the time-saving game state, the second starting port 14 is more likely to be controlled in the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the gate 15 than in the non-time-saving game state. Therefore, in the time-saving game state, the player can proceed with the game while suppressing the consumption of the game ball.

Next, the details of the various tables stored in the main ROM 112 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 10.

<Big hit judgment table>
5 (a-1) and 5 (a-2) are examples of a jackpot determination table referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of special symbol fluctuation is a jackpot (during a jackpot lottery). It is a conceptual diagram.

Specifically, FIG. 5A-1 is a jackpot determination table A referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the special symbol variation in the first special symbol display device 20 is a jackpot. Further, FIG. 5B-2 is a jackpot determination table B referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the special symbol variation in the second special symbol display device 21 is a jackpot. In the tables of FIGS. 5 (a-1) and 5 (a-2), the odds of winning a small hit are different, but the odds of a big hit are the same.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14 (hereinafter, may be collectively referred to as “starting port”), a random value for determining a special symbol is acquired. The random number range of the special symbol determination random number value of the present embodiment is a numerical value "0 to 598".

In the big hit determination table, a special symbol determination random value that becomes a "big hit" and a special symbol determination random value that becomes a "small hit" are defined. In the big hit lottery, the special symbol judgment random value acquired when the game ball wins at the start opening is compared with the special symbol judgment random value specified in the big hit judgment table, and if both match, the big hit or Win a small hit.

The jackpot determination table (A, B) shown in FIGS. 5 (a-1) and 5 (a-2) is composed of a low-probability random number determination table and a high-probability random number determination table. The main CPU 111 refers to the gaming state, selects the low-probability random number determination table in the low-probability gaming state, and selects the high-probability random number determination table in the high-probability gaming state. Further, the main CPU 111 determines any one of "big hit", "small hit", and "loss" based on the selected table and the extracted special symbol determination random value.

For example, according to the low-probability random number determination table shown in FIG. 5 (a-1), the two special symbol determination random number values are determined to be "big hits". On the other hand, according to the high-probability random number determination table, 20 special symbol determination random number values are determined to be "big hits". Further, in the jackpot determination table of FIG. 5 (a-1), four special symbol determination random number values are "small hits" regardless of whether the low probability random number determination table is used or the high probability random number determination table is used. Is determined. Temporarily, a random number value that is neither determined as "big hit" nor "small hit" is determined as "missing".

As described above, the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is the numerical value "0 to 598". Therefore, in the jackpot determination table A (at the time of winning the first start opening), the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is 1 / 299.5 in the low probability gaming state. In addition, the probability of being judged as a big hit in a high probability gaming state is 10 times, which is 1 / 29.95. Further, the probability of being determined as a small hit is 1 / 149.75 in both the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state.

On the other hand, in the jackpot determination table B (at the time of winning the second starting opening) shown in FIG. Although it is the same as Table A, the random value for special symbol determination determined to be a small hit is different. For example, in the big hit determination table B, "small hit" is determined only when the random value for special symbol determination is "50".

In the above configuration, the probability of being judged as a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1/299 when the game ball wins in the first starting port 13 and when the game ball wins in the second starting port 14. It is 5, and the probability of being judged as a big hit in a high probability gaming state is 1 / 29.95. On the other hand, the probability that a small hit is determined when a game ball wins in the first starting port 13 is 1 / 149.75 in both the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, but the second starting port 14 The probability that a small hit will be determined when a game ball wins is 1/599 in both the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state.

<Hit judgment table>
FIG. 5B is a conceptual diagram of an example of a hit determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the normal symbol variation is a hit in the ordinary figure lottery. The hit determination table shown in FIG. 5B is composed of a non-time-saving game state random number determination table and a time-saving game state random number determination table.

The main CPU 111 acquires a normal symbol determination random number when the game ball passes through the gate 15. The random number range of the random number value for hit determination is a numerical value "0 to 19". The main CPU 111 refers to the game state, selects the random number determination table in the non-time-saving game state in the non-time-saving game state, and selects the random number determination table in the time-saving game state in the time-saving game state. Further, the main CPU 111 determines whether the table is "hit" or "missed" based on the selected table and the acquired random number value for hit determination.

Specifically, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the acquired hit determination random number value and the hit determination random number value defined in the hit determination table match. In the hit determination table shown in FIG. 5B, the probability that the normal symbol is determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving game state is 1/20, and the probability that the normal symbol is determined to be a hit in the time-saving game state is 19/20. Is.

<Design determination table>
6 (a-1) to 6 (a-3) are conceptual diagrams of a special symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol.

The special symbol determination table includes a big hit symbol determination table, a small hit symbol determination table, and a lost symbol determination table. The jackpot symbol determination table is referred to when determining the stop symbol when the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery. The small hit symbol determination table is referred to when determining the stop symbol when a small hit is won in the big hit lottery. The lost symbol determination table is referred to when determining the stop symbol in the case of loss in the jackpot lottery.

As shown in FIGS. 6 (a-1) to 6 (a-3), each symbol determination table is provided for each special symbol display device, and a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device and a second special symbol display are provided. It is composed of a design determination table for the device.

FIG. 6A-1 is a conceptual diagram of an example of a jackpot symbol determination table. When the big hit is won, the main CPU 111 acquires the random value for the big hit symbol. The random number range of the random number value for the jackpot symbol is a numerical value "0 to 99". For example, when a big hit is won with the winning of the first starting port 13, if the acquired random number value for the big hit symbol is "0" to "59", the main CPU 111 is set to "01" (stop symbol data). Determine the special symbol A1). In the above case, as shown in FIG. 6A-1, the special symbol A1 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20.

Further, the main CPU 111 generates an effect symbol designation command capable of specifying the stop symbol data (type of the special symbol) at the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol. For example, when the stop symbol data "01" is determined, the effect symbol designation commands "E0H" and "01H" are generated as shown in FIG. 6 (a-1).

As shown in FIG. 6 (a-1), if the jackpot is won with the winning of the first starting port 13 and the acquired random number value for the jackpot symbol is "60" to "69", the game is stopped. "02" (special symbol A2) is determined as the symbol data, and the effect symbol designation commands "E0H" and "02H" are generated. In the above case, the special symbol A2 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20.

Similarly, if the jackpot is won with the winning of the first starting port 13 and the random number value for the jackpot symbol is "70" to "99", the stop symbol data is "03" (special symbol A3). Is determined, and the effect symbol designation commands "E0H" and "03H" are generated. In the above case, the special symbol A3 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20.

If the jackpot is won with the winning of the second starting port 14 and the random number value for the jackpot symbol is "0" to "69", "04" (special symbol B1) is determined as the stop symbol data. , The effect symbol designation commands "E1H" and "01H" are generated. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 6A-1, the special symbol B1 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 21.

Further, if the jackpot is won with the winning of the second starting port 14 and the random number value for the jackpot symbol is "70" to "99", "05" (special symbol B2) is used as the stop symbol data. It is determined, and the effect symbol designation commands "E1H" and "02H" are generated. In the above case, the special symbol B2 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 21.

When the above special symbol A1, special symbol A2, special symbol A3, special symbol B1 or special symbol B2 (hereinafter, may be collectively referred to as "big hit special symbol") is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is started thereafter. NS. As described above, the jackpot game includes a long hit game and a short hit game. In the big hit game, the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 (hereinafter, may be collectively referred to as "big winning opening") are opened. In the long-hit game, the opening time of the large winning opening is set longer than in the short-hit game.

The type of the jackpot game corresponds to the jackpot special symbol that is stopped and displayed when the jackpot game is started. Specifically, when the special symbol A1, the special symbol A3, the special symbol B1 or the special symbol B1 among the big hit special symbols is stopped and displayed, the long hit game is started. On the other hand, when the special symbol A2 is stopped and displayed, the short hit game is started.

In addition, the game state after the jackpot game is completed is determined according to the special symbol that is stopped and displayed when the game shifts to the jackpot game. For example, when the special symbol A1, the special symbol A2, or the special symbol B1 is stopped and displayed, the game shifts to the time-saving game state of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter, simply referred to as “high-probability time-saving gaming state”). On the other hand, when the special symbol A3 or the special symbol B2 is stopped and displayed, the game shifts to the time-saving game state of the low-probability gaming state (hereinafter, simply referred to as "low-probability time-saving gaming state"). The time-saving game state ends after a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 times), and the game shifts to the non-time-saving game state.

Hereinafter, for the sake of explanation, a jackpot game in which the gaming state after the end is a high-probability gaming state may be described as "probability variation jackpot". In addition, a jackpot game in which the gaming state after the end is a low-probability gaming state may be described as "normal jackpot".

FIG. 6A-2 is a conceptual diagram of an example of a small hit symbol determination table. When the small hit is won, the main CPU 111 acquires a random value for the small hit symbol. The random number range of the random number value for the small hit symbol is a numerical value "0 to 99". However, when a small hit is won with the winning of the first starting port 13, the main CPU 111 determines "11" (special symbol K) as the stop symbol data regardless of the acquired random number value for the small hit symbol. do. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 6A-2, the special symbol K is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20. In addition, the effect symbol designation commands "E0H" and "0AH" are generated.

Similarly, when a small hit is won with the winning of the second starting port 14, the main CPU 111 sets "12" (special symbol K) as the stop symbol data regardless of the acquired random number value for the small hit symbol. decide. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 6A-2, the special symbol K is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 21. In addition, the effect symbol designation commands "E1H" and "0AH" are generated.

FIG. 6A-3 is a conceptual diagram of a lost symbol determination table. If it is determined that there is a loss in the big hit lottery at the time of winning the first starting port 13, "00" (special symbol H) is determined as the stop symbol data. In the above case, the effect symbol designation commands "E0H" and "00H" are generated. Similarly, in the big hit lottery at the time of winning the second starting port 14, if it is determined that there is a loss, "00" (special symbol H) is determined as the stop symbol data. In the above case, the effect symbol designation commands "E1H" and "00H" are generated.

6 (b-1) and 6 (b-2) are conceptual diagrams of an example of a normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination table is used when determining a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22.

The ordinary symbol determination table of the present embodiment includes the ordinary symbol determination table X and the ordinary symbol determination table Y. The ordinary symbol determination table X is used when the ordinary symbol lottery is won (when the second starting port 14 is opened). On the other hand, the ordinary symbol determination table Y is used in the case of a loss in the ordinary drawing lottery (when the second starting port 14 is not opened).

FIG. 6 (b-1) is a conceptual diagram of the ordinary symbol determination table X. The main CPU 111 acquires a random value for a normal symbol when determining the normal symbol. The random number range of the random number value for ordinary symbols is a numerical value "0 to 10". For example, if the player wins the lottery for ordinary symbols and the random number value for the ordinary symbol is the numerical value "0" or the numerical value "1", the long open symbol is determined as the ordinary symbol. On the other hand, when the random number value for the ordinary symbol is any of the numerical values "2 to 10", the short open symbol is determined as the ordinary symbol.

When the long open symbol is determined as the normal symbol, the main CPU 111 determines the stop symbol data "01" and generates the normal symbol designation commands "E8H" and "01H" at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the short open symbol is determined, the stop symbol data "02" is determined, and the normal symbol designation commands "E8H" and "02H" are generated at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol.

FIG. 6 (b-2) is a conceptual diagram of the ordinary symbol determination table Y. As described above, the ordinary symbol determination table Y is used in the case of a loss in the ordinary drawing lottery. In the case of a loss in the ordinary drawing lottery, as shown in FIG. 6 (b-2), the lost symbol is determined regardless of the random value for the normal symbol of "0" to "10". When the main CPU 111 determines the lost symbol as the normal symbol, it determines "00" as the stop symbol data, and generates the normal symbol designation commands "E8H" and "00H" when the fluctuation of the normal symbol starts.

<Variation pattern determination table>
7 and 8 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table. The variation pattern determination table is used to determine the variation pattern of a special symbol. The above fluctuation pattern determination table is provided for each gaming state.

In the present embodiment, for each special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 20, second special symbol display device 21), a random value for determining a special symbol (winning or losing a jackpot) and a random number value for a jackpot symbol (big hit). The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the symbol), the time-saving game state or the non-time-saving game state, the number of special symbol reservations, the reach determination random value, and the special symbol variation random value.

The main CPU 111 determines the fluctuation pattern at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. Further, the main CPU 111 generates a fluctuation pattern designation command capable of specifying the determined fluctuation pattern. The above variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 in the output control process.

7 and 8 show an effect (reach or the like) executed by the effect executing means (for example, the image display device 31) when each variation pattern is determined. The "reach" referred to in the present embodiment refers to the remaining part of the effect symbols 35 after a part of the combination of the effect symbols 35 for notifying the transition to the special game (big hit game) is stopped and displayed. Means that the variable display continues. For example, it is assumed that a combination of three effect symbols 35 of "777" is set as a combination of effect symbols 35 for notifying the shift to the jackpot game. In the above case, the state in which the two effect symbols 35 are stopped and displayed at "7" and the remaining effect symbols 35 are displayed in a variable manner is "reach".

Although detailed description will be omitted, the variation pattern designation command of the present embodiment includes a first telegram indicating MODE and a second telegram indicating DATA. The first telegram (MODE) of the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern determined at the start of the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 is "E6H". On the other hand, the first telegram (MODE) of the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern determined at the start of the variation display of the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 is "E7H". The second telegram (DATA) of the variation pattern specification command indicates a specific variation pattern number.

<Variation pattern determination table for non-time saving game state>
FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram of an example of a variation pattern determination table used in a low-probability non-time-saving game state (a non-time-saving game state and a low-probability game state). In the above fluctuation pattern determination table, fluctuation patterns a (1x to 3x), fluctuation patterns b (1x to 9x), and fluctuations are used as the fluctuation patterns of the special symbols of the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21. Any of the pattern c (1x to 9x), the variation pattern dx, the variation pattern ex, the variation pattern fx, and the variation pattern g is determined.

The main CPU 111 uses the type of the special symbol display device, the type of the special symbol (combination of the random value for the special symbol determination and the random value for the jackpot symbol), the number of reserved special symbols, the random value for the reach determination, and the random value for the special symbol variation. Depending on the situation, one of the fluctuation patterns is determined. The reach determination random number value has a random number range of "0 to 99" and is acquired before the fluctuation pattern is determined. Further, the random number value for special figure fluctuation has a random number range of "0 to 99" and is acquired before the fluctuation pattern is determined.

However, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the reach effect is always executed in the variation pattern in which the special symbol corresponding to the big hit or the small hit is stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the special symbol corresponding to the big hit or the small hit is stopped and displayed, the reach determination random value is not used when determining the fluctuation pattern.

FIG. 7 shows an effect executed by an effect executing means such as an image display device 31 when the special symbol display device is variedly displayed in each variation pattern. For example, in the fluctuation pattern a (1x to 3x), the "normal reach effect" is executed. The above-mentioned "normal reach effect" is a reach effect in which the left symbol and the right symbol of the effect symbols 35 displayed on the image display device 31 are temporarily stopped, and the middle symbol fluctuates, and the expectation of winning a big hit is relatively low.

In the fluctuation pattern b (x1 to x9), the "SP reach effect" is executed. The above-mentioned "SP reach effect" is a reach effect in which the left symbol and the right symbol of the effect symbols 35 displayed on the image display device 31 are temporarily stopped, similarly to the above-mentioned normal reach effect. However, in the SP reach effect, a specific moving image (reach movie) that is not displayed in the normal reach effect is displayed on the image display device 31. When the above SP reach effect is executed, there is a higher possibility that the winning of the big hit will be notified (the same three effect symbols 35 will be displayed) than in the normal reach effect.

In the fluctuation pattern c (x1 to x9), the "SPSP reach effect" is executed. The above "SPSP reach effect" is a reach effect in which the left symbol and the right symbol of the effect symbols 35 displayed on the image display device 31 are temporarily stopped, as in the case of other reach effects. However, in the SPSP reach effect, a specific moving image that is not displayed in the other reach effect is displayed on the image display device 31. When the above SPSP reach effect is executed, there is a higher possibility that the jackpot winning will be notified after that than the SP reach effect.

In the present embodiment, in the game in which the SP reach effect is executed, the normal reach effect is executed before the SP reach effect. That is, it develops from a normal reach production to an SP reach production. Further, in a game in which the SPSP reach effect is executed, the normal reach effect develops into the SP reach effect, and the SP reach effect develops into the SPSP reach effect. However, there may be a case where the normal reach production directly develops into the SPSP reach production.

For example, it is assumed that the special symbol A1 (big hit) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 7, if the random number value for special figure variation is any of the numerical values "0 to 3", the variation pattern a1x is determined. In the above fluctuation pattern a1x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed over about 40,000 ms. Further, in the fluctuation pattern a1x, the image display device 31 executes a normal reach effect, and an effect of notifying the probability variation jackpot is executed.

When the special symbol A1 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20, the variation pattern b1x is determined if the random number value for special symbol variation is any of the numerical values "4 to 10". Further, if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "11 to 21", the fluctuation pattern b2x is determined, and if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "22 to 34", the fluctuation pattern b2x is determined. The pattern b3x is determined. Further, if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "35 to 50", the fluctuation pattern c1x is determined, and if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "51 to 71", the fluctuation pattern c1x is determined. If the pattern c2x is determined and the random number value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "72 to 98", the fluctuation pattern c3x is determined, and if the random number value for special figure fluctuation is the numerical value "99", the fluctuation pattern g is determined.

In the fluctuation pattern b1x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 60,000 ms. Further, in the fluctuation pattern b1x, the SP reach 1 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the probability variation jackpot is notified. Similarly, in the variation pattern b2x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 60,000 ms, the SP reach 2 effect is executed in the image display device 31, and the probability variation jackpot is notified. In the variation pattern b3x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 60,000 ms, the SP reach 3 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the probability variation jackpot is notified.

In the fluctuation pattern c1x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 70,000 ms. Further, in the fluctuation pattern c1x, the SPSP reach 1 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the probability variation jackpot is notified. Similarly, in the fluctuation pattern c2x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 70,000 ms, the SPSP reach 2 effect is executed by the image display device 31, and the probability variation jackpot is notified. In the variation pattern c3x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 70,000 ms, the SPSP reach 3 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the probability variation jackpot is notified. In the variation pattern g, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 80,000 ms, the image display device 31 executes the full rotation reach effect, and the probability variation jackpot is notified.

When the special symbol A2 (short hit probability variation) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20, the variation pattern dx is determined regardless of the random value for special symbol variation. In the above fluctuation pattern dx, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed over about 20000 ms. Further, in the variation pattern dx, the short hit effect is executed in the image display device 31. The above short hit effect is an effect of notifying that a small hit or a short hit (probability variable big hit) has been won.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the special symbol A3 (big hit) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20, if the random value for special symbol fluctuation is any of the numerical values "0 to 3", the fluctuation pattern a2x Is determined. In the above fluctuation pattern a2x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed over about 40,000 ms. Further, in the fluctuation pattern a2x, the image display device 31 executes a normal reach effect, and normally performs an effect of notifying a big hit.

When the special symbol A3 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20, if the random number value for special symbol variation is any of the numerical values "4 to 10", the variation pattern b4x is determined. Further, if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "11 to 21", the fluctuation pattern b5x is determined, and if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "22 to 34", the fluctuation pattern b5x is determined. The pattern b6x is determined. Further, if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "35 to 50", the fluctuation pattern c4x is determined, and if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "51 to 71", the fluctuation pattern c4x is determined. If the pattern c5x is determined and the random value for special figure variation is any of the numerical values "72 to 99", the variation pattern c6x is determined.

In the fluctuation pattern b4x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 60,000 ms. Further, in the fluctuation pattern b4x, the SP reach 1 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the jackpot is usually notified. Similarly, in the fluctuation pattern b5x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 60,000 ms, the SP reach 2 effect is executed in the image display device 31, and a normal jackpot is notified. In the variation pattern b6x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 60,000 ms, the SP reach 3 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and a normal jackpot is notified.

In the fluctuation pattern c4x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 70,000 ms. Further, in the fluctuation pattern c4x, the SPSP reach 1 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and a normal jackpot is notified. Similarly, in the fluctuation pattern c5x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 70,000 ms, the SPSP reach 2 effect is executed in the image display device 31, and a normal jackpot is notified. In the variation pattern c6x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 70,000 ms, the SPSP reach 3 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and a normal jackpot is notified.

When the special symbol K (small hit) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20, the special symbol A2 (probability variation short hit) is stopped and displayed regardless of the random value for special symbol variation. The variation pattern dx is determined.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the special symbol H is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20, the variation pattern is changed according to the combination of the first special symbol hold number, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value. Is determined.

For example, assume that the number of first special symbol reservations is "0 to 2". In the above case, if the reach determination random number value is "0 to 69", the reach effect is not executed and the fluctuation pattern ex is determined. In the above fluctuation pattern ex, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 3000 ms. Further, in the variation pattern ex, an effect of notifying the loss is executed after the normal effect (normal variation) is executed.

On the other hand, when the number of the first special symbol reserved is "0 to 2" and the reach determination random number value is "70 to 99", the reach effect corresponding to the special symbol variation random value is executed. Specifically, if the random value for special figure variation is any of the numerical values "0 to 27", the variation pattern a3x is determined. Further, if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "28 to 48", the fluctuation pattern b7x is determined, and if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "49 to 64", the fluctuation pattern b7x is determined. If the pattern b8x is determined and the random value for special figure variation is any of the numerical values "65-77", the variation pattern b9x is determined. Further, if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "78 to 88", the fluctuation pattern c7x is determined, and if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "89 to 94", the fluctuation pattern c7x is determined. If the pattern c8x is determined and the random value for special figure variation is any of the numerical values "95 to 99", the variation pattern c9x is determined.

In the fluctuation pattern a3x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 35,000 ms. Further, in the fluctuation pattern a3x, the image display device 31 executes the normal reach effect, and the loss is notified. In the fluctuation pattern b7x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 55,000 ms.

In the variation pattern b7x, the SP reach 1 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the loss is notified. Similarly, in the fluctuation pattern b8x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 55,000 ms, the SP reach 2 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the loss is notified. In the variation pattern b9x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 55,000 ms, the SP reach 3 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the loss is notified.

In the fluctuation pattern c7x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 65,000 ms. Further, in the fluctuation pattern c7x, the SPSP reach 1 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the loss is notified. Similarly, in the fluctuation pattern c8x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 65,000 ms, the SPSP reach 2 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the loss is notified. In the variation pattern c9x, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 65,000 ms, the SPSP reach 3 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the loss is notified.

Further, it is assumed that the number of first special symbols held is "3" when the special symbol H is stopped and displayed. In the above case, if the reach determination random number value is "0 to 89", the reach effect is not executed, and the variation pattern fx is determined regardless of the special figure variation random value. In the above fluctuation pattern fx, the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed for about 2000 ms. Further, in the fluctuation pattern fx, an effect of notifying the loss is executed after the normal effect is executed.

On the other hand, when the number of the first special symbol reserved is "3" and the reach determination random number value is "90 to 99", the reach effect corresponding to the special symbol variation random value is executed. Specifically, if the random value for special figure variation is any of the numerical values "0 to 27", the variation pattern a3x is determined. Further, if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "28 to 48", the fluctuation pattern b7x is determined, and if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "49 to 64", the fluctuation pattern b7x is determined. If the pattern b8x is determined and the random value for special figure variation is any of the numerical values "65-77", the variation pattern b9x is determined.

Further, if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "78 to 88", the fluctuation pattern c7x is determined, and if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "89 to 94", the fluctuation pattern c7x is determined. If the pattern c8x is determined and the random value for special figure variation is any of the numerical values "95 to 99", the variation pattern c9x is determined. Although detailed description will be omitted, the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol display device 21 in the non-time-saving gaming state is determined by the same method as the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol display device 20 described above.

<Variation pattern determination table for time-saving game state>
FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram of an example of a variation pattern determination table used in a low-probability gaming state (hereinafter, simply referred to as “low-probability time-saving state”) in the time-saving gaming state. In the above fluctuation pattern determination table, fluctuation patterns a (1y to 3y), fluctuation patterns b (1y to 9y), and fluctuations are used as the fluctuation patterns of the special symbols of the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21. Any of the pattern c (1y to 9y), the variation pattern dy, the variation pattern ey, the variation pattern f (1y, 2y), and the variation pattern g is determined.

In the time-saving game state, the fluctuation pattern is determined in the same manner as in the non-time-saving game state described above. For example, when the special symbol B1 (big hit) is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 21, the variation pattern a1y is determined if the random number value for special symbol variation is any of the numerical values "0 to 3". .. In the above fluctuation pattern a1y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 20000 ms. Further, in the variation pattern a1y, the image display device 31 executes a normal reach effect, and an effect of notifying the probability variation jackpot is executed.

When the special symbol B1 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 21, the variation pattern b1y is determined if the random number value for special symbol variation is any of the numerical values "4 to 10". Further, if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "11 to 21", the fluctuation pattern b2y is determined, and if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "22 to 34", the fluctuation pattern b2y is determined. The pattern b3y is determined. Further, if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "35 to 50", the fluctuation pattern c1y is determined, and if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "51 to 71", the fluctuation pattern c1y is determined. If the pattern c2y is determined and the random number value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "72 to 98", the fluctuation pattern c3y is determined, and if the random number value for special figure fluctuation is the numerical value "99", the fluctuation pattern g is determined.

In the fluctuation pattern b1y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 30,000 ms. Further, in the variation pattern b1y, the SP reach 1 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the probability variation jackpot is notified. Similarly, in the fluctuation pattern b2y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 30,000 ms, the SP reach 2 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the probability variation jackpot is notified. In the variation pattern b3y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 30,000 ms, the SP reach 3 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the probability variation jackpot is notified.

In the fluctuation pattern c1y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 60,000 ms. Further, in the fluctuation pattern c1y, the SPSP reach 1 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the probability variation jackpot is notified. Similarly, in the fluctuation pattern c2y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 60,000 ms, the SPSP reach 2 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the probability variation jackpot is notified. In the variation pattern c3y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 60,000 ms, the SPSP reach 3 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the probability variation jackpot is notified. In the variation pattern g, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 70,000 ms, the image display device 31 executes the full rotation reach effect, and the probability variation jackpot is notified.

When the special symbol B2 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 21, the variation pattern a2y is determined if the random number value for special symbol variation is any of the numerical values "0 to 3". Further, if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "4 to 10", the fluctuation pattern b4y is determined, and if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "11 to 21", the fluctuation pattern b4y is determined. The pattern b5y is determined, and if the random number value for special figure variation is any of the numerical values "22 to 34", the variation pattern b6y is determined. Further, if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "35 to 50", the fluctuation pattern c4y is determined, and if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "51 to 71", the fluctuation pattern c4y is determined. The pattern c5y is determined, and if the random number value for special figure variation is any of the numerical values "72 to 99", the variation pattern c6y is determined.

In the fluctuation pattern a2y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 20000 ms. Further, in the fluctuation pattern a2y, the image display device 31 executes a normal reach effect, and a normal jackpot is notified. In the variation pattern b4y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 30,000 ms, the SP reach 1 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and a normal jackpot is notified. Similarly, in the fluctuation pattern b5y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 30,000 ms, the SP reach 2 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and a normal jackpot is notified. In the variation pattern b6y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 30,000 ms, the SP reach 3 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and a normal jackpot is notified.

In the fluctuation pattern c4y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 60,000 ms. Further, in the fluctuation pattern c4y, the SPSP reach 1 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and a normal jackpot is notified. Similarly, in the fluctuation pattern c5y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 60,000 ms, the SPSP reach 2 effect is executed in the image display device 31, and a normal jackpot is notified. In the variation pattern c6y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 60,000 ms, the SPSP reach 3 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and a normal jackpot is notified. When the special symbol K (small hit) is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 21, the fluctuation pattern dy is determined regardless of the random value for special symbol variation.

When the special symbol H is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 21, the variation pattern is determined according to the combination of the second special symbol hold number, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value. For example, assume that the number of second special symbol reservations is "0 or 1". In the above case, if the reach determination random number value is "0 to 69", the reach effect is not executed, and the variation pattern f1y is determined regardless of the special figure variation random value. In the above fluctuation pattern f1y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 2000 ms. Further, in the fluctuation pattern f1y, an effect of notifying the loss is executed.

On the other hand, when the number of first special symbol reservations is "0 or 1" and the reach determination random number value is "70 to 99", the reach effect corresponding to the special symbol variation random value is executed. Specifically, if the random value for special figure variation is any of the numerical values "0 to 27", the variation pattern a3y is determined. Further, if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "28 to 48", the fluctuation pattern b7y is determined, and if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "49 to 64", the fluctuation pattern b7y is determined. The pattern b8y is determined, and if the random number value for special figure variation is any of the numerical values "65-77", the variation pattern b9y is determined. Further, if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "78 to 88", the fluctuation pattern c7y is determined, and if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "89 to 94", the fluctuation pattern c7y is determined. The pattern c8y is determined, and if the random value for special figure variation is any of the numerical values "95 to 99", the variation pattern c9y is determined.

In the fluctuation pattern a3y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 15,000 ms. Further, in the fluctuation pattern a3y, the image display device 31 executes the normal reach effect, and the loss is notified. In the fluctuation pattern b7y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 25,000 ms. Further, in the fluctuation pattern b7y, the SP reach 1 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the loss is notified. Similarly, in the fluctuation pattern b8y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 25,000 ms, the SP reach 2 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the loss is notified. In the variation pattern b9y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 25,000 ms, the SP reach 3 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the loss is notified.

In the fluctuation pattern c7y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 55,000 ms. Further, in the fluctuation pattern c7y, the SPSP reach 1 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the loss is notified. Similarly, in the fluctuation pattern c8y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 55,000 ms, the SPSP reach 2 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the loss is notified. In the variation pattern c9y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 55,000 ms, the SPSP reach 3 effect is executed on the image display device 31, and the loss is notified.

Further, it is assumed that the number of first special symbols held is "2 or 3" when the special symbol H is stopped and displayed. In the above case, if the reach determination random number value is "0 to 89", the reach effect is not executed, and the variation pattern f2y is determined regardless of the special figure variation random value. In the above fluctuation pattern f2y, the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed for about 2000 ms. Further, in the fluctuation pattern f2y, an effect of notifying the loss is executed.

On the other hand, when the number of the first special symbol reserved is "2 or 3" and the reach determination random number value is "90 to 99", the reach effect corresponding to the special symbol variation random value is executed. Specifically, if the random value for special figure variation is any of the numerical values "0 to 27", the variation pattern a3y is determined. Further, if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "28 to 48", the fluctuation pattern b7y is determined, and if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "49 to 64", the fluctuation pattern b7y is determined. The pattern b8y is determined, and if the random number value for special figure variation is any of the numerical values "65-77", the variation pattern b9y is determined.

Further, if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "78 to 88", the fluctuation pattern c7y is determined, and if the random value for special figure fluctuation is any of the numerical values "89 to 94", the fluctuation pattern c7y is determined. The pattern c8y is determined, and if the random value for special figure variation is any of the numerical values "95 to 99", the variation pattern c9y is determined. Although detailed description will be omitted, the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol display device 20 in the time-saving gaming state is determined by the same method as the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol display device 21 described above.

<Preliminary judgment table for special symbols>
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a pre-determination table for preliminarily determining the result of the jackpot lottery. In the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 9, the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the start port detection switch that detects that the game ball has won the start port), the type of the special symbol, the game state, and the reach determination Based on the random number value and the random number value for changing the special figure, winning information for determining the result of the big hit lottery in advance is generated. Then, based on the generated prize information, a start prize designation command for determining the result of the big hit lottery in advance is generated.

In the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 9, prize information a (1, 2), prize information b (1 to 6), prize information c (1 to 6), and prize are used as prize information for the first special symbol display device 20. The winning information including the information d1 and the winning information e1 is set. Further, as prize information about the second special symbol display device 21, prize information a (3, 4), prize information b (7 to 12), prize information c (7 to 12), prize information d (1, 2) , Winning information e (1, 2), winning information f, and winning information g are set.

For example, the winning information a1 and a3 will be a long hit after the normal reach effect is executed in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of about 40,000 ms when the winning information is selected. Corresponds to.

Further, for the winning information b1 and b7, when this winning information is selected, SP reach 1 is executed after executing the normal reach effect in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of about 60,000 ms. However, it corresponds to a long-running production.

Further, for the winning information b2 and b8, when the winning information is selected, the SP reach 2 is executed after the normal reach effect is executed in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of about 60,000 ms. However, it corresponds to a long-running production.

Further, for the winning information b3 and b9, when the winning information is selected, the SP reach 3 is executed after the normal reach effect is executed in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of about 60,000 ms. However, it corresponds to a long-running production.

Further, when the winning information is selected, the winning information c1 and c7 are subjected to the normal reach effect and then via the SP reach effect in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of about 70,000 ms. Alternatively, the SPSP reach effect 1 is directly executed to correspond to a long-hit effect.

Further, when the winning information is selected, the winning information c2 and c8 are subjected to the normal reach effect and then the SP reach effect in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of about 70,000 ms. Alternatively, the SPSP reach effect 2 is directly executed to correspond to a long-hit effect.

Further, when the winning information is selected, the winning information c3 and c9 are subjected to the normal reach effect and then via the SP reach effect in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of about 70,000 ms. Alternatively, the SPSP reach effect 3 is directly executed to correspond to a long-hit effect.

Further, the winning information d1 and d2 correspond to a small hit or short hit effect performed by the effect control board 120 using a fluctuation time of about 20,000 ms when the winning information is selected.

The winning information e1, a2, b4 to b6, c4 to c6, e2, a4, b10 to b12, c10 to c12, and f correspond to the case of loss.

Further, during the time-saving game, regardless of whether the special symbol determination random value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss, when the game state is the time-saving game state, the first start port 13 is used. The winning information corresponding to the winning of the game ball and the start winning designation command are not generated.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a type of gaming machine that gives priority to symbol variation corresponding to the second special symbol display device 21. In this type of gaming machine, as a result of prior determination as to whether or not the random value for special symbol determination in the first special symbol display device 20 in which the symbol variation is non-priority during the time-saving game is a big hit, the target is When the player is notified that it is a big hit and that it is a big hit by a preliminary determination effect, the player is notified that there is a big hit in the first special symbol display device 20 in which the symbol variation is not prioritized. By winning a game ball at the second starting port where the symbol variation is prioritized, the jackpot lottery in the second special symbol display device 21 is held while the jackpot of the first special symbol display device 20 is continuously held. Can receive. In this case, the gambling of the gaming machine becomes extremely high, which is not appropriate.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the setting of the winning information corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 13 which is the non-priority side during the time saving game and the generation of the starting winning designation command are generated. I try not to do it.

By the start prize designation command indicating the above prize information, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot, the fluctuation pattern, and the presence or absence of reach before the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. In addition, since a big hit always involves a "reach", it can be determined that a reach occurs because of the big hit.

Next, the progress of the game in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
<Main processing of main control board>
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the main process by the main control board. When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 111, and the main CPU 111 performs the following main processing.

First, in step S10, the main CPU 111 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the main CPU 111 executes a boot program and initializes a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 113. After executing the initialization process, the main CPU 111 updates the special figure variation random value and the reach determination random value in the game random value update process (S20).

After that, in the initial random number value update process (S30), the main CPU 111 updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for the big hit symbol, and the initial random number value for the small hit symbol. The above game random number value update process and initial random value update process are repeatedly executed until a predetermined interrupt occurs.

<Timer interrupt processing on the main control board>
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process by the main control board. The reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110 generates clock pulses at predetermined intervals (4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as "4 ms"), so that the timer interrupt process described below can be performed. Will be executed.

When the above timer interrupt process is executed, in step S101, the main CPU 111 saves the information stored in the register in the stack area. The main CPU 111 executes the time control process (S102) after executing the step S101. In the above time control processing, the main CPU 111 updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, updates the normal electric opening time counter, and the like. Update various timer counters. Specifically, the main CPU 111 subtracts 1 from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, and the normal power opening time counter.

In step S103, the main CPU 111 performs random number update processing of the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the hit determination random number value. Specifically, 1 is added to each random number counter to update the random number counter. If the result of the addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and if the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the value of the initial random number at that time.

In step S104, the main CPU 111 performs an initial random number counter update process for updating the random number counter by adding 1 to the initial random number counter for special symbol determination, the initial random number counter for the big hit symbol, and the initial random number counter for the small hit symbol. conduct.

In step S105, the main CPU 111 performs an input control process. In this input control process, the main CPU 111 includes a first start port detection switch 13a, a second start port detection switch 14a, a gate detection switch 15a, a large winning opening detection switch (16a, 17a), and a general winning opening detection switch 18a. Determine if there was an input to the switch. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14.

In step S106, the main CPU 111 performs a special figure special electric control process for controlling a special symbol and a special electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. In step S107, the main CPU 111 performs a normal symbol normal electric control process for controlling a normal symbol and a normal electric accessory.

In step S108, the main CPU 111 performs a payout control process. In this payout control process, the main CPU 111 checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 16, the first starting opening 13, the second starting opening 14, and the general winning opening 18, and if there is a winning. Sends a payout quantity designation command corresponding to each to the payout control board 130.

Specifically, the general winning opening prize ball counter, the large winning opening winning ball counter, and the starting opening winning ball counter are checked, and the payout number designation command corresponding to each winning opening is transmitted to the payout control board 130. After that, predetermined data is subtracted from the prize ball counter corresponding to the transmitted number of payouts specification command and updated.

In step S109, the main CPU 111 performs data creation processing of external information data, starting port opening / closing solenoid data, winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, ordinary symbol display device data, and storage number designation command.

In step S110, the main CPU 111 performs output control processing. In this output control process, the main CPU 111 outputs signals of the external information data, the start opening opening / closing solenoid data, and the winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in step S109 via the port.

Further, the main CPU 111 uses the special symbol display device data and the ordinary symbol created in step S109 to light the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the ordinary symbol display device 22. Performs display device output processing that outputs display device data. Further, the main CPU 111 also performs a command transmission process for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 113. In step S111, the main CPU 111 restores the information saved in step S101 to the register of the main CPU 111.

<Input control processing>
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an input control process by the main control board. First, in step S121, the main CPU 111 is a general winning opening detection switch for determining whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the general winning opening 18. Execute input processing. When the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the main CPU 111 adds predetermined data to the general winning opening winning ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it.

In step S122, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the detection signal from the large winning opening detection switch (16a, 17a) has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the large winning opening (16, 17). Executes the large winning opening detection switch input process for. When the detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch, the main CPU 111 adds and updates predetermined data to the large winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball, and at the same time, the game that wins the large winning opening. Large winning opening ball entry counter (C1) for counting balls The counter in the storage area is added and updated.

In step S123, the main CPU 111 inputs the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a, that is, the first start port for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 13. Executes the detection switch input process. When it is determined in the above first start port detection switch input process that the game ball has entered the first start port 13, predetermined data for determining the jackpot is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S124, the main CPU 111 has input a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 14a, that is, has a second start port for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 14. Executes the detection switch input process. When it is determined in the above second start port detection switch input process that the game ball has entered the second start port 14, the same process as in step S123 is performed.

However, in this second start port detection switch input process, "1" is added to the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and the extracted special symbol determination random value, big hit symbol random value, and small hit The symbol random value and the reach determination random value are stored in the second special symbol storage area. That is, the first start port detection switch input process and the second start port detection switch input process differ only in the storage area for storing various data, and all other processes are the same. In step S125, the main CPU 111 executes a gate detection switch input process for determining whether the gate detection switch 15a has input a signal, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 15.

<First start port detection switch input process>
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a first start port detection switch input process by the main control board. First, in step S131, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a has been input. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a is input (Yes in step S131), the process is transferred to step S132, and when the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a is not input, the process is transferred to step S132. (No in step S131), the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

In step S132, the main CPU 111 performs a process of adding and updating predetermined data to the start port prize ball counter used for the prize ball. Next, in step S133, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the number of reservations set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the number of holds set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process is transferred to step S134, and the process is set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area. If the number of holdings is not less than 4, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

In step S134, the main CPU 111 acquires a random value for determining a special symbol, searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and sets the vacant storage unit into the vacant storage unit. The acquired random value for determining a special symbol is stored. In step S135, the main CPU 111 acquires a random value for the jackpot symbol, searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and acquires the vacant storage unit in the vacant storage unit. Stores the random value for the jackpot symbol.

In step S136, the main CPU 111 acquires a random number value for the small hit symbol, searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and sets the vacant storage unit into the vacant storage unit. The acquired random number value for the small hit symbol is stored. In step S137, the main CPU 111 acquires the game random value (the special figure variation random value and the reach determination random value), and is a storage unit that is vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. Is searched, and the acquired random number values for games (random value for special figure fluctuation and random value for reach determination) are stored in a vacant storage unit.

In step S138, the main CPU 111 adds "1" to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores it. In step S139, the main CPU 111 performs a pre-determination process (FIG. 14) for determining each random number value acquired in steps S134 to S137 based on the pre-determination table corresponding to the current gaming state.

<Preliminary judgment processing>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a pre-determination process by the main control board. First, in step S151, the main CPU 111 executes a jackpot tentative determination process for determining the special symbol determination random value newly written in the special symbol reservation storage area based on the pre-determination table shown in FIG. do. Next, in step S152, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the jackpot determination as a result of the jackpot determination in step S151 has been tentatively determined as a jackpot.

If it is tentatively determined to be a big hit (Yes in step S152), the main CPU 111 shifts the process to step S153, and if it is not tentatively determined to be a big hit (No in step S152), it shifts the process to step S156. When it is tentatively determined as a big hit in step S152, the main CPU 111 determines in step S153 a newly written random number value for the big hit symbol, and tentatively determines the type of special symbol (stop symbol data). The jackpot symbol provisional judgment process is executed.

Next, in step S154, the main CPU 111 determines the newly written random number value for special symbol variation, and executes the variation pattern tentative determination process for tentatively determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Next, in step S155, the main CPU 111 generates a start prize designation command corresponding to the tentatively determined special symbol type and the tentatively determined variation pattern, sets the command in the transmission data storage area for effect, and performs pre-determination processing. To finish.

The start prize designation command is provided so as to be identifiable in the same manner as the fluctuation pattern designation command showing the fluctuation patterns shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, and each information of big hit, small hit, and loss is associated with each other. If it is not tentatively determined as a big hit in step S152 (No in step S152), the main CPU 111 makes a tentative determination as to whether or not it is determined as a small hit in step S156.

If it is not tentatively determined as a small hit in step S156 (No in step S156), the main CPU 111 determines the random number value for special symbol variation in step S159 to tentatively determine the variation pattern of the special symbol. The fluctuation pattern provisional determination process of is executed. Then, in step S160, the main CPU 111 sets a start winning designation command (including a tentatively determined variation pattern) indicating that the command is lost in the production transmission data storage area, and ends the pre-determination process.

On the other hand, when it is tentatively determined as a small hit (Yes in step S156), the main CPU 111 determines the random value for special symbol variation in step S157, and the variation for tentatively determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Execute pattern provisional judgment processing. In step S158, a start winning designation command (including a tentatively determined variation pattern) indicating that it is a small hit, that is, a chance effect is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the pre-determination process is terminated. In the second start port detection switch input process shown in step S124 (FIG. 12), the main CPU 111 also refers to the pre-judgment table to generate prize information, and controls the start prize designation command based on the prize information. A pre-determination process for transmitting to the substrate 120 is performed.

By the above pre-determination process, when the game ball enters the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14, the winning information can be transmitted to the effect control board 120 as a starting winning designation command. Therefore, the sub CPU 121 of the effect control board 120 that has received the start prize designation command analyzes the start prize command and starts the change of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first start port this time. It is possible to execute a predetermined effect in advance from the front.

However, this pre-determination process is determined according to the game state at the time when the game ball enters the starting ports 13 and 14, respectively. Therefore, if the game state changes before processing the first hold or the second hold reserved by the ball entry, the result of the jackpot determination process described later may differ from the result of the advance determination process. There is.

<Special figure special electric control processing>
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a special figure special electric control process by the main control board. First, the main CPU 111 loads the value of the special figure special electric processing data in step S181, and refers to the branch address from the special figure special electric processing data loaded in step S182. If the special symbol special electric processing data = 0 in step S183 (Yes in step S183), the main CPU 111 shifts the process to the special symbol storage determination process (step S184).

When the special figure special electric processing data = 0 in step S183 (No in step S183), the main CPU 111 determines in step S185 whether the special figure special electric processing data = 1. If the special symbol special electric processing data = 1 in step S185 (Yes in step S185), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing (step S186).

In the special symbol variation process of step S186, when the variation time of the special symbol set in the special symbol memory determination process has elapsed, the special symbol set in the special symbol memory determination process is designated on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21. The symbol stop time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is stopped and displayed. When the special figure special electric processing data = 1 is not set in step S185 (No in step S185), the main CPU 111 determines whether the special figure special electric processing data = 2 in step S187.

If the special symbol special electric processing data = 2 in step S187 (Yes in step S187), the main CPU 111 shifts the process to the special symbol stop processing (step S188).
In the special symbol stop processing in step S188, when the predetermined symbol stop time set in the special symbol variation processing has elapsed, if the special symbol displayed as stopped is a big hit symbol, "3" is set in the special symbol special electric processing data. After that, set the opening command and opening time for the big hit, and if the special symbol displayed as stopped is the small hit symbol, set "4" in the special figure special electric processing data, and then set the opening command and opening for the small hit. Set the time.

When the special figure special electric processing data = 2 is not set in step S187 (No in step S187), the main CPU 111 determines whether the special figure special electric processing data = 3 in step S189. If the special figure special electric processing data = 3 in step S189 (Yes in step S189), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing (step S190). In the big hit game process of step S190, when the opening of the big hit is completed, the big winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined period according to the opening mode determination table (not shown) for the big hit. After the opening of the large winning opening 16, the ending is performed for a predetermined period, and after the ending is completed, "5" is set in the special figure special electric processing data.

When the special figure special electric processing data = 3 is not set in step S189 (No in step S189), the main CPU 111 determines whether the special figure special electric processing data = 4 in step S191. If the special figure special electric processing data = 4 in step S191 (Yes in step S191), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the small hit game processing (step S192).

In the small hit game process of step S192, when the opening of the small hit is completed, the large winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined period according to the opening mode determination table (not shown) for the small hit. After the opening of the large winning opening 16, the ending is performed for a predetermined period, and after the ending is completed, "5" is set in the special figure special electric processing data. If the special figure special electric processing data = 4 is not set in step S191 (No in step S191), the main CPU 111 determines that the special figure special electric processing data = 5, and shifts the process to the special game end process (step S193). In the special game end process of step S193, after the game state after the big hit game is set to the probability change game state or the time-saving game state at the end of the big hit, "0" is set in the special figure special electric processing data.

<Special symbol memory judgment processing>
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol memory determination process by the main control board.
In step S201, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. Here, if the variation of the special symbol is being displayed, that is, if the special symbol time counter ≠ 0 (Yes in step S201), the special symbol storage determination process ends. Further, if the fluctuation display of the special symbol is not in progress, that is, if the special symbol time counter = 0 (No in step S201), the main CPU 111 shifts the process to step S202 and stores the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area. Is 1 or more.

If the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is not 1 or more (No in step S202), the main CPU 111 shifts the process to step S204, and the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is "1". If it is determined that the number is equal to or greater than that (Yes in step S202), the process is transferred to step S203. As a result, the second special symbol storage area is processed with priority over the first special symbol storage area. In step S203, the main CPU 111 subtracts "1" from the value stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area and stores it.

In step S204, the main CPU 111 determines whether the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area is 1 or more. If the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more (No in step S204), the process is transferred to step S215, and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is “1” or more. If it is determined that (Yes in step S204), the process is transferred to step S205.

In step S205, the main CPU 111 subtracts "1" from the value stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores it. In step S206, the main CPU 111 uses a predetermined random number value (random value for special symbol determination, which is stored in the special symbol hold storage area corresponding to the special symbol hold number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S202 to S205. Random value for big hit symbol, random value for small hit symbol, random value for reach judgment, random value for special symbol fluctuation) and start prize designation command shift processing. Specifically, a predetermined random value stored in the first to fourth storage units in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area and the start prize designation command are stored in the previous storage unit. Shift to.

Here, the predetermined random number value stored in the first storage unit and the start winning designation command are shifted to the determination storage area (0th storage unit). At this time, the predetermined random number value stored in the first storage unit and the start winning designation command are written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) and already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit). The stored data will be deleted from the special symbol hold storage area. As a result, the predetermined random number value used in the previous game and the start prize designation command are deleted. Further, after the shift, the MODE of the start prize designation command is processed so as to correspond to the storage area after the shift.

In step S207, the main CPU 111 uses the data (special symbol determination random value, big hit symbol random value, small hit symbol) written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S206. The jackpot determination process is executed based on the random value). In the jackpot determination process of step S207, when it is determined that the jackpot has been won, the special symbol for the jackpot to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 is determined. If it is determined that the small hit has been won, the special symbol for the small hit to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 is determined, and in the case of the loss, the special symbol for the loss is determined.

In step S208, the main CPU 111 performs the fluctuation pattern determination process.
In the variation pattern determination process, first, the variation pattern determination table based on the current gaming state is determined with reference to the game state storage area of the main RAM 113. Specifically, the variation pattern determination table for the time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. 8 is determined in the case of the time-saving gaming state, and the variation of the non-time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. 7 is determined in the non-time-saving gaming state. Determine the pattern determination table. After that, the variation pattern is determined based on the determined variation pattern determination table with reference to the special symbol determination random value, the jackpot symbol random value, the reach determination random value, and the special symbol variation random value.

In step S209, the main CPU 111 sets the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the production transmission data storage area. In step S210, the main CPU 111 confirms the game state at the start of the fluctuation, and sets the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the production transmission data storage area.

In step S211 the main CPU 111 starts the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21. That is, the variable display data of the special symbol is set in the processing area. As a result, when the information written in the processing area is related to the first hold (U1), the first special symbol display device 20 is blinked, and when the information is related to the second hold (U2), the second special symbol display is displayed. The device 21 will be blinked.

In step S212, when the main CPU 111 starts the fluctuation display of the special symbol as described above, the fluctuation time (counter value) based on the fluctuation pattern determined in step S208 is set to the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. set. The special symbol time counter is subtracted about every 4 ms in S110.

In step S213, the main CPU 111 sets the customer waiting determination flag to 00H. That is, the customer waiting determination flag is cleared. The customer waiting determination flag = "00H" indicates that the special symbol is currently being displayed in a variable manner or a special game is being played. On the other hand, when neither the variable display of the special symbol nor the special game is in progress, the customer waiting determination flag "01H" is stored. When the customer waiting determination flag = "01H" is stored, the customer waiting command is set in step S217 described later, and it is transmitted to the effect control board 120 that the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner or in a special game.

In step S214, the main CPU 111 sets the special symbol special electric processing data = 1 and ends the special symbol storage determination process. In step S204, when it is determined that the first hold (U1) is "0", that is, when neither the first hold (U1) nor the second hold (U2) is reserved, the main CPU 111 Determines whether or not 01H is set in the customer waiting determination flag in step S215.

When 01H is set in the customer waiting determination flag (Yes in step S215), the special symbol memory determination process is completed, and when 01H is not set in the customer waiting determination flag (No in step S215). , The process is transferred to step S216. In step S216, the main CPU 111 sets 01H to the customer waiting determination flag so that the customer waiting command is not set many times in step S217 described later. In step S217, the main CPU 111 sets the customer waiting command in the production transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol storage determination process.

Next, the process executed by the sub CPU 121 of the effect control board 120 will be described.
As described above, when the effect control board 120 receives the variation pattern designation command from the main control board 110, the effect corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command is determined and executed by lottery.

<Main processing of production control board>
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the main process by the effect control board. In step S510, the sub CPU 121 performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 121 reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 122 and initializes and sets the flags stored in the sub RAM 123 in response to the power being turned on. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S520.

In step S520, the sub CPU 121 performs the effect random number value update process. In this process, the sub CPU 121 performs a process of updating various random value values stored in the sub RAM 123. After that, the process of step S510 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

<Timer interrupt processing of production control board>
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process by the effect control board. Although not shown, a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 120 generates a clock pulse at predetermined intervals (2 milliseconds), reads a timer interrupt processing program, and reads the effect control board 120. The timer interrupt process is executed. First, in step S601, the sub CPU 121 saves the information stored in its own register to the stack area.

In step S602, the sub CPU 121 updates various timer counters used in the effect control board 120. In step S603, the sub CPU 121 performs a command analysis process. In this process, the sub CPU 121 performs a process of analyzing the command stored in the receive buffer of the sub RAM 123. A specific description of the command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20.

When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. After that, the analysis process of the command received in step S603 is performed.

In step S604, the sub CPU 121 checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 8a input via the lamp control board 140, and performs the effect input control process related to the effect button 8. A specific description of the effect input control process will be described later with reference to FIG. In step S605, the sub CPU 121 executes a data output process for transmitting various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123 to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. In step S606, the sub CPU 121 restores the information saved in step S601 to the register of the sub CPU 121.

<Command analysis processing>
19 and 20 are flowcharts for explaining the command analysis process by the effect control board. The command analysis process 2 shown in FIG. 20 is performed following the command analysis process 1 shown in FIG. In step S611, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not there is a command in the receive buffer, and confirms whether or not the command has been received. If there is no command in the receive buffer (No in step S611), the sub CPU 121 ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the receive buffer (Yes in step S611), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S621.

In step S621, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a customer waiting command. If the command stored in the receive buffer is a customer waiting command (Yes in step S621), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S622, and if it is not a customer waiting command (No in step S621), the sub CPU 121 processes in step S631. To move.

In step S622, the sub CPU 121 performs a customer waiting effect pattern determination process for determining the customer waiting effect pattern. Specifically, the customer waiting effect pattern is determined, the determined customer waiting effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the information of the determined customer waiting effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. Therefore, the data based on the determined customer waiting effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.

In step S631, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a start winning designation command. If the command stored in the receive buffer is a start prize designation command (Yes in step S631), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S632, and if it is not a start prize designation command (No in step S631), the sub CPU 121 moves to step S641. Move the process to.

In step S632, the sub CPU 121 analyzes the received start winning designation command and executes the hold storage process corresponding to the starting winning designation command. The start prize designation command is associated with information related to a large hit, a small hit, a loss, and a fluctuation pattern that are tentatively determined by the preliminary determination process. Therefore, here, the information about the newly reserved first hold (U1) or second hold (U2) is stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 123.

In step S633, the sub CPU 121 analyzes the start winning designation command and performs a hold display mode determination process of transmitting the hold display command to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in order to perform the hold display in a predetermined mode. As a result, the image display device 31 displays the current number of reserved items of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2).

In step S641, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a variation pattern specification command. If the command stored in the receive buffer is a variation pattern specification command (Yes in step S641), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S642, and if it is not a variation pattern specification command (No in step S641), the sub CPU 121 moves to step S651. Move the process to.

In step S642, the sub CPU 121 performs a variation effect pattern determination process for determining one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns based on the received variation pattern designation command, based on FIG. 24, which will be described later.

In step S643, the sub CPU 121 shifts the hold display data stored in the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area and the data corresponding to the start winning designation command, and the information of the hold display data after the shift. Is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, and the hold display mode update process is performed.

The sub CPU 121 executes the timer effect determination process in step S644. In the timer effect determination process, it is determined whether or not to execute the timer effect in this game. Specifically, in the timer effect determination process, it is determined by lottery whether or not to execute the timer effect according to the variation effect pattern determined in the immediately preceding step S642. Further, in the timer effect determination process, the time when the execution of the timer effect is started and the time length until the timer effect ends are determined by lottery. The timer effect starts to be displayed at any time before the start of the specific effect period, substantially at the same time as the start of the specific effect period, or after the start of the specific effect period.

The sub CPU 121 executes the display mode change process in step S645. In the display mode change process, it is determined whether or not to change the display mode (for example, color) of each image (for example, a character image) displayed in the above-mentioned specific effect. Specifically, in the display mode change process, whether or not to change the color of the image normally displayed in the first color (for example, white) to the second color (for example, red) is a variable effect pattern (big hit). It will be decided by lottery according to the result). Further, in the display mode change process, it is easier to determine the color change of the image when the jackpot is won, as compared with the case where the jackpot is not won.

In step S651, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is the effect symbol designation command (Yes in step S651), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S652, and if it is not the effect symbol designation command (No in step S651), the sub CPU 121 moves to step S661. Move the process to.

In step S652, the sub CPU 121 performs an effect symbol determination process for determining the effect symbol 35 to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command. Specifically, the effect symbol designation command is analyzed to determine the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 35 according to the presence or absence of the jackpot and the type of the jackpot, and the symbol command based on the determined effect symbol data is executed. Set in the production symbol storage area.

In step S661, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a symbol confirmation command. If the command stored in the receive buffer is a symbol confirmation command (Yes in step S661), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S662, and if it is not a symbol confirmation command (No in step S661), the sub CPU 121 processes in step S671. To move. In step S662, the sub CPU 121 performs the effect symbol stop process of setting the symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.

In step S671, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a command for specifying a fluctuation pattern of a normal figure. If the command stored in the receive buffer is a normal map fluctuation pattern specification command (Yes in step S671), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S672, and if it is not a normal map fluctuation pattern specification command (No in step S671). ), The process is transferred to step S681. In step S672, the sub CPU 121 performs a normal map variation effect pattern determination process for determining one normal map variation effect pattern from a plurality of normal map variation effect patterns based on the received normal map variation pattern designation command.

In step S681, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a long release start command. If the command stored in the receive buffer is a long release start command (Yes in step S681), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S682, and if it is not a long release start command (No in step S681), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S681. Move the process to. In step S682, the sub CPU 121 performs the effect processing during the long opening. Here, a notification effect is executed in order to notify the player that the second start port 14 will be opened for a long time (4.2 seconds) in the non-time saving game state.

In step S691, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a normal symbol confirmation command. If the command stored in the receive buffer is a normal symbol confirmation command (Yes in step S691), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S692, and if it is not a normal symbol confirmation command (No in step S691), the sub CPU 121 moves to step S700. Move the process to. In step S692, the sub CPU 121 sends the effect symbol data corresponding to the received normal symbol confirmation command and the symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the normal symbol effect symbol in the sub RAM 123 in order to stop and display the normal symbol effect symbol. Performs normal symbol fluctuation stop processing to be set in the transmission buffer.

In step S700, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a game state designation command. If the command stored in the receive buffer is a game state specification command (Yes in step S700), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S701, and if it is not a game state specification command (No in step S700), the sub CPU 121 moves to step S711. Move the process to.

In step S701, the sub CPU 121 executes a game state setting process for setting the game state based on the received game state designation command in the game state storage area in the sub RAM 123. In step S711, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is an opening command. If the command stored in the receive buffer is an opening command (Yes in step S711), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S712, and if it is not an opening command (No in step S711), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S721. ..

In step S712, the sub CPU 121 performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern. Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the information of the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the board 140, the data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.

In step S721, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a big winning opening opening designation command indicating the start of a big hit round game. If the command stored in the receive buffer is a command for specifying the opening of the winning opening (Yes in step S721), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S722, and if it is not the command for specifying opening of the winning opening (No in step S721). ), The process is transferred to step S731.

In step S722, the sub CPU 121 performs the effect pattern determination process during the round to determine the jackpot effect pattern. Specifically, the effect pattern during the round is determined for each round to be started, based on the large winning opening opening designation command having information on how many round games are to be started. Then, the determined effect pattern during the round is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the corresponding data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123 in order to transmit the information of the effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. ..

In step S731, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a round end designation command. If the command stored in the receive buffer is a round end specification command (Yes in step S731), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S732, and if it is not a round end specification command (No in step S731), the sub CPU 121 moves to step S7341. Move the process to. In step S732, the sub CPU 121 performs a paused effect pattern determination process for determining an effect pattern between each round.

In step S741, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is an ending command. If the command stored in the receive buffer is the ending command (Yes in step S741), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S742, and if it is not the ending command (No in step S741), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S751. ..

In step S742, the sub CPU 121 performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern. Specifically, the hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the information of the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the board 140, the data based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.

In step S751, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a big winning opening ball entry command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a large winning opening ball entry command (Yes in step S751), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S752, and if it is not a large winning opening entry ball command (No in step S751). ), Ends the command analysis process. In step S752, the sub CPU 121 executes a large winning opening command transmission process for transmitting the large winning opening command to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. In the above-mentioned large winning opening ball entry command transmission process, the large winning opening ball entry command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.

<Production input control processing>
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the effect input control process by the effect control board. First, in step S831, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not there is a valid effect button detection signal from the effect button detection switch 8a based on the effect button detection command from the lamp control board 140. Here, if the sub CPU 121 determines that there is no effect button detection signal (No in step S831), the process ends, and if it determines that there is an effect button detection signal (Yes in step S831), step S832 Move to processing.

In step S832, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not the button operation effect execution enable flag = 01 is set in the storage area of the sub RAM 123 (whether or not the operation is valid). Here, if the button operation effect execution enable flag = 01 is not set (No in step S832), the sub CPU 121 ends the process and if the button operation effect execution enable flag = 01 is set (step). Yes) in S832, the process proceeds to step S833.

The button operation effect execution enable flag determines whether or not the effect corresponding to the operation can be executed based on the button operation, and the flag "01". ", It is possible to execute the effect corresponding to the operation, and the flag" 00 "indicates that it is impossible to execute the effect corresponding to the operation, and the operation validity period of the effect button 8 The flag "01" is set at the start of the operation, or the flag "00" is set when the effect button 8 is operated or the operation valid period ends without the effect button 8 being operated.

In step S833, the sub CPU 121 sets the button operation effect execution command in the transmission buffer. This command is a command for causing the image control board 150 to execute an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 8. Here, the sub CPU 121 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in step S605 (see FIG. 18) after the effect input control process. The image control board 150 operates the image display device 31 and the sound output device 34 based on the received command, and the lamp control board 140 operates the effect movable body 32 and the effect lighting device 33 based on the received command.

Next, the image control board 150 will be described. In the image control board 150, when a command for effect is received from the effect control board 120, the host CPU 151 reads the audio output device control program from the host ROM 153 based on the received command for effect, and the sound in the audio output device 34. The host CPU 151 reads the animation control program from the host ROM 153 to control the image display on the image display device 31.

Here, the processing executed by the host CPU 151 on the image control board 150 will be described.

<Host CPU main processing>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating the main process by the image control board. When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the host CPU 151, and the host CPU 151 performs the following main processing. First, in step S901, the host CPU 151 performs the initialization process. In this process, the host CPU 151 reads the main processing program from the host ROM 153 and instructs the initial settings of various modules of the host CPU 151 and the VDP 200 in response to the power being turned on.

In step S902, the host CPU 151 performs an effect pattern specification command analysis process for analyzing the effect pattern specification command (command stored in the receive buffer of the host RAM 152) transmitted from the effect control board 120. When the image control board 150 receives a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, a command reception interrupt process of the image control board 150 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer.

The effect pattern specification command analysis process confirms whether or not the effect pattern specification command (+ effect control command) is stored in the reception buffer. If the effect pattern specification command is not stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S903 as it is. If the effect pattern specification command (+ effect control command) is stored in the reception buffer, a new effect pattern specification command is read, and one or more animation groups to be executed are determined based on the read effect pattern specification command. At the same time, the animation pattern is decided from each animation group. Then, when the animation pattern is determined, the read effect pattern specification command is deleted from the transmission buffer.

In step S903, the host CPU 151 performs animation control processing. In this process, the addresses of various animation scenes are updated based on the "scene switching counter", "weight frame", and "frame counter" updated in step S921 described later and the animation pattern determined in step S902. do.

In step S904, the host CPU 151 sets the display list from the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. Will be generated. Then, when the generation of the display list is completed, the host CPU 151 outputs the display list to the VDP 200. The display list output here is stored in the display list storage area 156a of the VRAM 156 via the CPUI / F203 in the VDP 200.

In step S905, the host CPU 151 determines whether or not the FB switching flag = 01. Here, as will be described later in FIG. 23B, the FB switching flag will be set if the previous display list drawing is completed in the V blank interrupt every 1/60 second (about 16.6 ms). The FB switching flag = 01. That is, in step S905, it is determined whether or not the previous drawing is completed. If the FB switching flag = 01 (Yes in step S905), the host CPU 151 shifts the process to step S906, and if the FB switching flag = 00 (No in step S905), waits until the FB switching flag = 01. do.

In step S906, the host CPU 151 sets the FB switching flag = 00 (turns off the FB switching flag), and shifts the process to step S906. In step S907, the host CPU 151 performs the drawing execution start process. In this process, in order to instruct the VDP 200 to execute drawing on the already output display list, drawing execution start data is set in the drawing register. That is, the execution of drawing on the display list output in step S904 is instructed. After that, the processes of steps S902 to S907 are repeated until the predetermined interrupt shown in FIG. 23 occurs.

<Interruption processing of image control board>
The interrupt process of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG. 23. The interrupt process of the image control board 150 includes at least a drawing end interrupt process performed by inputting a drawing end interrupt signal and a V blank interrupt process performed by inputting a V blank interrupt signal. There is.

<Host CPU drawing end interrupt processing>
FIG. 23A is a flowchart illustrating a drawing end interrupt process by the image control board. When the drawing of a frame (1 frame) of a predetermined unit is completed, the VDP 200 outputs a drawing end interrupt signal to the host CPU 151 via the CPUI / F203. When the drawing end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 200, the host CPU 151 executes the drawing end interrupt process. In the drawing end interrupt process, in step S911, the host CPU 151 sets the drawing end flag = 01 (turns on the drawing end flag), and ends the current drawing end interrupt process. That is, the drawing end flag is turned on each time the drawing is completed.

<Host CPU V blank interrupt processing>
FIG. 23B is a flowchart illustrating the V blank interrupt process by the image control board. The VDP 200 outputs a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) to the host CPU 151 via the CPUI / F203 every 1/60 second (about 16.6 ms). When the host CPU 151 inputs a V blank interrupt signal from the VDP 200, the host CPU 151 executes the V blank interrupt process.

In step S921, the host CPU 151 performs a process of updating various counters of the "scene switching counter", the "wait frame", and the "frame counter". In step S922, the host CPU 151 determines whether or not the drawing end flag = 01. That is, it is determined whether or not the drawing of the frame of the predetermined unit is completed. If the drawing end flag = 01 (Yes in step S922), the host CPU 151 shifts the process to step S923, and if the drawing end flag = 01 (No in step S922), the host CPU 151 ends the current V blank interrupt process. do. That is, even if the V blank interrupt signal is input, if the drawing is not completed, the processing after step S923 is not performed.

In step S923, the host CPU 151 sets the drawing end flag = 00 (turns off the drawing end flag). In step S924, the host CPU 151 gives an instruction to the memory controller 209 of the VDP 200 to switch between the “display frame buffer” and the “drawing frame buffer”. In step S925, the host CPU 151 sets the FB switching flag = 01 (turns on the FB switching flag), cancels the standby state in step S905 (see FIG. 22), and ends the current V blank interrupt process. do.

Next, the outline of the lamp control board 140 will be briefly described. When the effect control board 120 receives the effect command, the lamp control board 140 reads out the effect movable body operation program based on the received effect command, controls the operation of the effect movable body 32, and receives the command. The effect lighting device control program is read out based on the effect command to control the effect lighting device 33 and the light guide body 60. Further, in the lamp control board 140, when a command for the effect button is received from the image control board 150 via the effect control board 120, the effect button operation program is read out based on the received command for the effect button, and the effect button is read. 8 is controlled.

FIG. 24 is a conceptual diagram of an example of a variation effect pattern determination table. In the above-mentioned variation effect pattern determination process, the sub CPU 412 refers to the variation effect pattern determination table and determines the variation effect pattern.

In the present embodiment, a variation pattern determination table is provided for each game state (low-probability non-time-saving game state, low-probability time-saving game state, high-probability time-saving game state). In a specific example of FIG. 24, a variation effect pattern determination table referred to in the low-probability non-time-saving gaming state is shown. That is, the variation effect pattern determination table of FIG. 24 is referred to by the sub CPU 121 when the variation pattern is determined by the main CPU 111 using the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7 described above.

Specifically, in the variation effect pattern determination process, the variation effect pattern is determined by lottery according to the variation pattern (variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command) determined by the main CPU 111 and the random value for effect. NS. The random number value for effect has a random number range of "0 to 99" and is acquired by the sub CPU 121 when the variable effect pattern determination process is started. For example, when the main CPU 111 determines the variation pattern a1x and any of the numerical values "0 to 50" is acquired as the effect random value, the variation effect pattern 1 is determined.

FIG. 24 shows an outline of the effect configuration of each variation effect pattern. For example, in the variable effect pattern 1, when the game is started, the normal effect is executed, and then the normal reach is executed. On the other hand, in the variable effect pattern 2, the normal effect is executed when the game is started, and then the normal reach is executed after the pseudo continuous effect is executed. In the above pseudo-continuous effect, the image display device 31 temporarily stops (temporarily stops) the effect symbol 35 that has been variable-displayed, and causes the variable display again. The above pseudo-continuous production may be executed a plurality of times in one game (variation). For example, in the variable effect pattern 5, two pseudo-continuous effects are executed, and in the variable effect pattern 14, three pseudo-continuous effects are executed.

In the present embodiment, various effects (such as specific effects described later) are executed in the image display device 31. In the above effect, various images including a character image (character image GC shown in FIG. 27, which will be described later) are displayed. The copyright of the copyright holder of the character extends to the character displayed on the image display device 31. Further, various images other than the characters displayed on the image display device 31 (for example, the suggested image GW described later) are also covered by the copyright of the copyright holder of the image.

If a gaming video of the gaming machine 1 is photographed and published (secondarily used) on the Internet, it is necessary to obtain permission from the copyright holder of the image displayed on the image display device 31. However, there are many cases in which a person who has shot a game video of the game machine 1 publishes the game video on the Internet without permission.

From the above circumstances, it is desired to suppress unauthorized secondary use of the image displayed on the image display device 31. In consideration of the above circumstances, the present embodiment includes a configuration capable of suppressing unauthorized secondary use of the image displayed on the image display device 31. Specifically, it has a configuration capable of displaying a right information image (GB of FIG. 28B described later) for displaying copyright information (name of copyright holder, etc.) related to the image displayed on the image display device 31. bottom.

25 (a) to 25 (c) are diagrams for explaining each period in the present embodiment. The image display device 31 displays an image according to each period.

For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), the present embodiment is provided with a during-game period Ta and a non-game period Tb. The in-game period Ta is a period in which the special symbol fluctuates. However, during the period when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the period when the first special symbol hold number or the second special symbol hold number (hereinafter collectively referred to as "special symbol hold number") is a numerical value "1" or more (the game starts). The period during which the right to play is reserved) is included in the in-game period Ta.

In the following, the fact that the total value of the first special symbol hold number and the second special symbol hold number is a numerical value "N" may be described as "the special symbol hold number is a numerical value" N "". For example, the fact that both the first special symbol hold number and the second special symbol hold number are numerical values "0" (the total is a numerical value "0") may be described as "the special symbol hold number is a numerical value" 0 "". be.

During the above game period Ta, various effects including the effects (reach effect, pseudo-continuous effect) according to the above-mentioned variable effect pattern are executed. For example, during the game period Ta, the above-mentioned reach effect (normal reach effect, SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect) and button effect are executed. In addition, during the game period Ta, a notification effect is executed in which an image for notifying the result of the jackpot determination process is displayed. In the above notification effect, for example, a specific combination of effect symbols 35 (for example, "777") is displayed.

The non-gaming period Tb is a period during which the player is not playing. Specifically, during the non-game period Tb, the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner, the number of special symbol reservations is the numerical value "0", and the game can be started immediately when the game ball is won at the starting port ( It is a period during which the variable display of special symbols can be started). That is, the big hit game and the small hit game are not included in the non-game period Tb during the period in which the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner. The period during which the operation handle 11 is operated may or may not be included in the non-gaming period Tb.

As shown in FIG. 25 (a), the non-gaming period Tb may include a waiting period Tc. During the standby period Tc, a demonstration effect (see FIG. 28A described later) in which a predetermined moving image (specific moving image described later) is displayed on the image display device 31 is executed. Further, in the non-gaming period Tb other than the waiting period Tc (hereinafter referred to as "normal screen period Td"), for example, the image displayed at the end of the immediately preceding game (during game period Ta) is continuously displayed.

In the specific example of FIG. 25 (a), it is assumed that the in-game period Ta starts at the time point ts and ends at the time point te. That is, in the specific example of FIG. 25A, it is assumed that the game is completed at the time point te and the number of special symbol reservations is the numerical value "0". Further, in the specific example of FIG. 25A, it is assumed that the non-gaming period Tb (normal screen period Td) continues from the time point te to the time point tx1 when a predetermined time length (for example, about 30 seconds) elapses. .. In the above case, the time shift from the time point tx1 to the waiting period Tc (the period during which the demo effect or the like is executed).

In the present embodiment, the waiting period Tc (predetermined period) is repeatedly shifted to the waiting period Tc (predetermined period) at predetermined time intervals. Further, in the waiting period Tc, each predetermined image (such as the title image GA described later) is sequentially displayed (see FIG. 28 described later), and the waiting period Tc ends with a predetermined time length. In the specific example of FIG. 25A, the time point tx1 to the time point ty1 is the first waiting period Tc. When the waiting period Tc ends, the screen period shifts to the normal screen period Td again, and then, when a predetermined time length (for example, about 30 seconds) elapses, the process shifts to the next waiting period Tc.

In the present embodiment, the time length (te to tx1) from the end of the in-game period Ta to the transition to the first waiting period Tc and the next waiting period Tc after the end of the waiting period Tc are calculated. The time length until the start (ty1 to tx2, ty2 to tx3 ...) Is common, but may be different. For example, the time length from the end of the in-game period Ta to the transition to the first waiting period Tc is the time length from the end of the first waiting period Tc to the start of the second waiting period Tc. It may be longer.

FIG. 25B is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the in-game period Ta. The in-game period Ta includes a normal production period Ta1, a specific production period Ta2, and a notification production period Ta3. The normal effect period Ta1 is a period during which the normal effect (normal variation) is executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect may be executed in a state where the three effect symbols 35 are displayed in a variable manner and then the two effect symbols 35 are stopped and displayed. The normal effect is an effect performed before the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect. For example, the normal effect includes an effect in which all the effect symbols 35 are displayed in a variable manner. In addition, the normal effect may include the above-mentioned pseudo-continuous effect.

The specific effect period Ta2 is a period during which the specific effect is executed. The specific effect in the present embodiment includes the above-mentioned SP reach effect and SPSP reach effect. As described above, the specific effect is executed when the expectation of winning a big hit is high. Therefore, it can be said that the specific production period Ta2 is a period in which the player's expectation for the big hit is increased. However, as described above, the fluctuation pattern is determined by lottery. Further, for example, in the fluctuation pattern ex (normal fluctuation) described with reference to FIG. 7 above, the specific effect is not executed. In the above configuration, the specific effect period Ta2 may not be provided during the game period Ta.

In the specific effect, the specific moving image is displayed on the image display device 31. The specific moving image is, for example, a moving image in which a ally character fights with an enemy character, and the degree of expectation of winning a big hit is suggested. Further, in the specific effect period Ta, various images (GW, GX, GY in FIG. 27, which will be described later) may be displayed together with the specific moving image.

The notification production period Ta3 is a period during which the notification production is executed. The notification effect is executed after the specific effect, and an image (for example, an effect symbol 35 displaying "777") for notifying that the jackpot has been won is displayed. The above notification production period Ta3 is not provided when the jackpot is not won. In addition, a period other than each of the above periods (Ta1 to 3) may be provided in the in-game period Ta.

FIG. 25C is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the waiting period Tc. As described above, in the waiting period Tc, each predetermined image is sequentially displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25 (c), the waiting period Tc includes a demo production period Tc1, a title period Tc2, a buffer period Tc3, and a dependency suppression period Tc4.

In the demonstration effect period Tc1, the above-mentioned specific moving image (moving image displayed in the specific effect) is displayed on the image display device 31. That is, the image display device 31 of the present embodiment displays the specific moving image displayed in the specific effect period Ta2 of the game in-game period Ta as a demonstration image in the demo effect period Tc1 of the non-game period Tb (standby period Tc).

As described above, in the configuration of the present embodiment, the specific moving image is displayed in the game in which the expectation of winning the big hit is high. Therefore, by displaying the specific moving image displayed in the during-game period Ta as a demonstration image in the demo production period Tc1, the player's motivation for the game can be improved.

In the demo production, another image (for example, an image displaying a sentence for explaining a predetermined story) is displayed once in the middle of the specific moving image, and then the continuation of the specific moving image is displayed. May be good. Further, in the demonstration effect, the image in the normal effect may be displayed on the image display device 31 in addition to the specific moving image.

In the title period Tc2 following the demo production period Tc1, the title image GA (see FIG. 28 (b) described later) is displayed. The above title image GA displays the title (name) of the gaming machine. The above title image GA is displayed relatively large in the substantially center of the screen of the image display device 31 during the title period Tc2.

Further, in the title period Tc2, the right information image GB is displayed on the image display device 31 together with the title image GA. The right information image GB is an image for suppressing unauthorized secondary use of each image displayed on the image display device 31. As will be described in detail later, the rights information image GB displays information relating to the copyright of each image displayed on the image display device 31.

The title image GA may be registered as a trademark. In the above case, the image representing the registered trademark mark (enclosing character of R) may be displayed in the vicinity of the title image GA in the title period Tc2. Further, the image other than the above-mentioned images may be displayed in the title period Tc2.

In the buffer period Tc3 following the title period Tc2, a buffer image GE (see FIG. 28 (d)) is displayed. Further, in the dependency suppression period Tc4 following the buffer period Tc3, the dependency suppression image GS (see FIG. 28C) is displayed on the image display device 31. Dependence suppression image GS is an image for suppressing game dependence.

As will be described in detail later, if the dependency suppression image GS is displayed immediately after the title image GA, there is a circumstance that the inconvenience of giving a bad impression to the gaming machine 1 indicated by the title image GA is likely to occur. For example, if the dependence suppression image GS is displayed immediately after the title image GA, there may be a disadvantage that the player is likely to be overly given the impression that the cause of the game dependence is the game machine 1. Similarly, if the dependency suppression image GS is displayed immediately after the right information image GB, there is a circumstance that the inconvenience of giving a bad impression to the author indicated by the right information image GB is likely to occur.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, a buffer period Tc3 is provided between the title period Tc2 and the dependence suppression period Tc4. In the buffer period Tc3, an image for suppressing game dependence (for example, dependence suppression image GS) is not displayed. Therefore, for example, as compared with the configuration in which the buffer period T3 is not provided between the title period Tc2 and the dependency suppression period Tc4, from the display of the title image GA and the right information image GB until the dependency suppression image GS is displayed. The above-mentioned inconvenience can be suppressed by extending the period of.

As understood from the above description, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, the title image GA showing the title of the gaming machine 1, the dependency suppression image GS warning the player of the game dependence, and the gaming machine 1 The rights information image GB showing the copyright information is displayed in a predetermined order in the waiting period Tc. Specifically, the dependency suppression image GS is displayed in the waiting period Tc after the title image GA.

The waiting period Tc may be configured to be other than the above-mentioned periods (Tc1 to 4). For example, another period may intervene between the demo production period Tc1 and the title period Tc2. Further, the order of each period of the waiting period Tc may be changed as appropriate.

26 (a), 26 (b), 26 (c), 26 (d-1), and 26 (d-2) show simulated screens displayed on the image display device 31 during each period. The figure is shown. Of the figures described below, some of the simulated screen views (FIGS. 26, 27, 28, 29. 32, 33, 35) of the screen displayed on the image display device 31 are shown. Images are excerpted and displayed, and other images are omitted. For example, an image displaying the number of the first hold and the second hold may be displayed, but the above images are omitted in each figure.

FIG. 26A is a diagram for explaining each image displayed in the normal screen period of the non-gaming period. Although the details will be described later, when the non-game period is changed to the in-game period (when the game ball wins the starting port), the effect symbol 35 is scrolled downward. The method of variable display of the effect symbol 35 is not limited to the above example. For example, the effect symbol 35 may be displayed by side-scrolling.

As shown in FIG. 26A, the effect symbol 35 is stopped and displayed during the normal screen period. The effect symbol 35 of the present embodiment is composed of a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol. In the specific example of FIG. 26A, the number "7" is stopped and displayed on the left symbol, the number "8" is displayed on the middle symbol, and the number "2" is displayed on the right symbol among the effect symbols 35. Although omitted in FIG. 26A, various images including a background image are displayed in the area R during the normal screen period.

FIG. 26B is a diagram for explaining each image immediately after the start of the in-game period. Hereinafter, in each figure, the effect symbol 35 to be variablely displayed is indicated by a white arrow. As described above, immediately after the start of the in-game period, the normal production period is set (see FIG. 25 (b)). As shown in FIG. 26B, during the normal effect period, all (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) effect symbols 35 are displayed in a variable manner. Specifically, in each of the production symbols 35, the numbers "1" to the numbers "9" scroll from the upper side to the lower side in the order of "... 1 → 2 → 3 ... 8 → 9 → 1 ...". Is displayed in. Although omitted in FIG. 26B, various images including a background image are displayed in the area R during the normal effect period.

When a predetermined time length elapses from the start of the in-game period, the normal production period ends. The length of the normal production period is determined for each variable production pattern. When the normal effect period ends, the effect symbol 35 is stopped and displayed in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol. However, when a specific effect period is provided after the normal effect period (such as when the SP reach effect is executed), the variable display of the middle symbol continues even after the end of the normal effect period. Further, depending on the variation effect pattern (for example, the variation effect pattern when the variation pattern fx of the shortened variation is determined), each symbol of the effect symbol 35 is stopped and displayed substantially at the same time.

In addition, in this embodiment, "the symbol is stopped and displayed" means that the scroll display of the symbol is stopped. That is, "the symbol is stopped and displayed" in the present embodiment includes not only the case where the symbol is completely stopped and displayed, but also the case where the symbol is displayed (temporarily stopped) so as to shake. It is a concept.

FIG. 26C is a diagram for explaining each image in the specific effect period. As described above, in the specific effect period, the specific effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect) is executed, and the specific moving image (reach movie, etc.) corresponding to the specific effect is displayed. Specifically, a specific moving image is displayed in the area R of the image display device 31. Further, as shown in FIG. 26C, during the specific effect period, the symbols common to the left and right symbols of the effect symbol 35 are stopped, and the variable display of the middle symbol is continued. In addition, the effect symbol 35 is displayed in a reduced size in the specific effect period as compared with the above-mentioned non-game period and the normal effect period.

In the specific example of FIG. 26C, the character image GC is extracted and displayed from the images displayed as the specific moving images. The above-mentioned specific moving image is composed including the scenes from the early stage to the final scene (see FIGS. 30 (b-1) and 30 (b-2) described later). The image displayed in the specific effect period will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 27, which will be described later.

For example, the variable display of the effect symbol 35 (middle symbol) continues until immediately before the scene where the specific motion image is settled during the specific effect period. During the period in which the variable display of the effect symbol 35 continues, the success or failure of the jackpot is not notified by the effect symbol 35. Further, in the final scene of the specific moving image, the winning or failing of the big hit is notified, but the winning or not of the big hit is not grasped from the specific moving image before the final scene. However, in the period before all the effect symbols 35 are stopped and displayed (before the final scene), the success or failure of the big hit may be notified.

FIG. 26 (d-1) is a diagram for explaining a specific example of each image displayed at the end of the specific effect period. That is, FIG. 26 (d-1) is a diagram for explaining each image displayed during the period in which the final scene of the specific moving image is displayed. In the specific example of FIG. 26 (d-1), it is assumed that the jackpot is not won. In the above case, the effect symbol 35 corresponding to the loss (“787” in the specific example of FIG. 26 (d-1)) is stopped and displayed, and the player is notified that the jackpot is not won.

FIG. 26 (d-2) is a diagram for explaining another specific example of each image displayed at the end of the specific effect period. In the specific example of FIG. 26 (d-1), it is assumed that a big hit is won. In the above case, the effect symbol 35 corresponding to the big hit (“777” in the specific example of FIG. 26 (d-2)) is stopped and displayed, and the player is notified that the big hit has been won.

In the present embodiment, during the period in which the specific moving image is displayed, the effect symbol 35 is preferentially displayed (on the front side) over the specific moving image (character image GC). Further, the effect symbol 35 is provided inside the area R where the specific moving image is displayed. In the above configuration, a part of the specific moving image is hidden by the effect symbol 35.

27 (a), 27 (b), 27 (c-1), 27 (c-2), 27 (d-1) and 27 (d-2) are the specific production periods described above. (Ta2 of FIG. 25B) is a diagram for explaining each image displayed on the image display device 31.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of specific effects (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect) are provided (see FIG. 30A described later). One of the above-mentioned plurality of types of specific effects is determined by lottery, and the specific effects are executed during the specific effects period. Specifically, as described above, when the fluctuation pattern (see FIGS. 7 and 8 above) in which the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect (specific effect) is executed is determined by lottery at the start of the change of the special symbol. , SP reach effect or SPSP reach effect is executed in the variation.

Further, in the specific effect period, a specific moving image corresponding to the specific effect executed in the specific effect period is displayed on the image display device 31. Further, during the specific effect period, various other images (GC, GW, GX, GY) may be displayed on the image display device 31 in addition to the specific moving image.

The above-mentioned specific moving image is displayed in the area R of the image display device 31 shown in FIG. 27 (a). FIG. 27A is an excerpt of a character image GC representing a ally character from various images (objects) displayed as a specific moving image.

The specific moving image of FIG. 27A is a moving image in which a friendly character fights with an enemy character. For example, when the jackpot is won, a specific moving image in which the ally character finally wins the enemy character is displayed. On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won, a specific motion image in which the enemy character finally escapes is displayed. That is, in the SP reach effect or SPSP reach effect in the fluctuation (game) in which the jackpot is won, a specific moving image in which the ally character finally wins the enemy character is displayed, and the SP reach effect or SPSP in the variation in which the jackpot is not won is displayed. In the reach effect, a specific motion image in which the enemy character finally escapes is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 27 (a), the ally character possesses a sword. In the following, the part representing the sword in the character image GC may be described as the item image GI. Although the details will be described later, the item image GI may be displayed in a different mode (color) for each specific effect period. That is, the color of the item image GI displayed in one game can be different (changeable) from the color of the item image GI displayed in another game. The color of the item image GI described above may suggest that the expectation of winning a big hit is high.

As shown in FIG. 27A, the suggested image GW is displayed on the image display device 31 in addition to the specific moving image (character image GC or the like) during the specific effect period. The suggestion image GW is an image that can suggest that there is a high possibility that the jackpot has been won. Specifically, the suggestion image GW is an image representing a sphere, and the color changes with a probability according to the success or failure of the jackpot. In FIG. 26 described above, the suggested image GW is omitted.

The image used as the suggestion image GW can be changed as appropriate. For example, a substantially rectangular image may be used as the suggestion image GW. Further, the period during which the suggested image GW is displayed is not limited to the specific effect period. For example, the suggestion image GW may be displayed from the normal effect period before the start of the specific effect period during the game period. Further, the suggestion image GW may be displayed during the game during the game in which the specific effect period is not provided. Further, in the configuration in which the suggestion image GW is displayed in the normal effect period, the suggestion image GW may be hidden immediately after the start of the specific effect period.

As shown in FIG. 27 (a), the suggested image GW of the present embodiment is usually displayed in a predetermined color (for example, white), but as shown in FIG. 27 (b), a color other than the predetermined color (for example). May change to red). Further, in the present embodiment, the suggestion image GW is configured to be more likely to change from a predetermined color when the jackpot is won than when the jackpot is not won. Specifically, in the above-mentioned display mode change process, it is determined by lottery whether or not to change the display mode of the suggested image GW according to the success or failure of the big hit (variation effect pattern).

In the above configuration, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the jackpot is won by changing the color of the suggestion image GW from a predetermined color. The time when the color of the suggested image GW changes may be changed as appropriate. For example, the color of the suggestion image GW may change during the normal production period, or the color of the suggestion image GW may change during the specific production period. Further, the time point at which the color of the suggested image GW changes may be variable (for example, determined by lottery).

Further, in the present embodiment, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the jackpot is won by changing the display mode of the character image GC of the specific moving image. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27 (a), the item image GI (a part of the character image GC) of the present embodiment is displayed in a specific color (for example, white, hereinafter referred to as "normal color") in principle. However, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), it may be displayed in a color other than the normal color (for example, red, hereinafter referred to as "special color").

In the present embodiment, the color of the item image GI is determined by lottery. Further, the item image GI is more easily displayed in the above-mentioned special color when the jackpot is won than when the jackpot is not won. Specifically, in the above-mentioned display mode change process, it is determined by lottery whether or not to change the display mode of the item image GI according to whether or not the jackpot is successful (variable effect pattern). In the above configuration, by displaying the item image GI in a special color, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the jackpot has been won.

In the above-mentioned specific example, the color of the character image GC (item image GI) in the image of the specific moving image is changed, but the color of another image may be changed. For example, by changing the color (including the pattern) of a part of the background image displayed behind the character in the specific moving image to a special color (zebra pattern, etc.), it is highly possible that the jackpot was won. It may be the suggested configuration.

As described above, in the specific effect period (the period during which the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect is executed) of the present embodiment, the suggestion image GW is displayed on the image display device 31 in addition to the specific moving image. Further, during the specific effect period, in addition to the above images, the timer image GX1 (described later in FIG. 27 (c-1)) and the operation instruction image GY1 (described later in FIG. 27 (d-1)) are displayed on the image display device 31. It may be displayed.

FIG. 27 (c-1) is a diagram for explaining a specific example in which the timer image GX1 is displayed during the specific effect period. The above timer image GX1 is displayed on the image display device 31 when the execution of the timer effect is determined in the above-mentioned timer effect determination process. Further, the time when the display of the timer image GX1 is started is variably set by lottery. For example, the timer image GX1 starts to be displayed at any time before the start of the specific effect period, substantially at the same time as the start of the specific effect period, or after the start of the specific effect period.

The timer image GX1 changes to a specific mode when a predetermined time length elapses from the start of display. When the timer image GX1 changes to a specific mode, a predetermined image (chance image GX2 described later) is displayed on the image display device 31.

Specifically, the timer image GX1 immediately after the display is started displays the message "10 seconds left" as shown in FIG. 27 (c-1). After that, every time about 1 second elapses, the number of the timer image GX1 is subtracted and displayed. That is, the display mode of the timer image GX1 changes in the order of "9 seconds left", "8 seconds left" ... "1 second left", and "0 seconds left" (specific mode) every time about 1 second elapses.

As shown in FIG. 27 (c-1), the above timer image GX1 is displayed in the area R where the specific moving image is displayed. That is, the display area of the timer image GX1 overlaps with the display area of the specific moving image. Further, the timer image GX1 is displayed (on the front side) with priority over the specific moving image (including the character image GC). In the above configuration, a part of the specific moving image is hidden by the timer image GX1.

The time length from the start of display of the timer image GX1 to the change to a specific mode may be determined by lottery. For example, a configuration in which the time length until the timer image GX1 changes to a specific mode is determined depending on whether or not the jackpot is successful is preferable.

As a specific example of the above configuration, it is conceivable that when the jackpot is won, the time length until the timer image GX1 changes to a specific mode tends to be longer than when the jackpot is not won. .. The timer image GX1 having the above configuration can be included in the "suggestion image suggesting that there is a high possibility of winning in the internal lottery" of the present invention.

FIG. 27 (c-2) is a diagram for explaining each image displayed immediately after the timer image GX1 changes to "0 seconds left" (specific mode). As shown in FIG. 27 (c-2), when the timer image GX1 changes to "0 seconds left" (specific mode), the chance image GX2 is displayed on the image display device 31 in place of the timer image GX1. In the specific example of FIG. 27 (c-2), the chance image GX2 for displaying the character string "CHANGE" is shown.

A plurality of types of chance images GX2 of the present embodiment are provided, and one of the chance images GX2 is displayed depending on whether or not the jackpot is successful. Specifically, when the execution of the timer effect is determined in the above-mentioned timer effect determination process, the chance image GX2 displayed following the timer image GX1 is determined by lottery according to the variation effect pattern. The chance image GX2 described above includes a chance image GX2 suggesting that there is a high possibility that a big hit has been won. The above chance image GX2 can be included in the suggestion image of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 27 (c-2), the above chance image GX2 is displayed in the area R where the specific moving image is displayed, similarly to the timer image GX1 described above. That is, the display area of the chance image GX2 overlaps with the display area of the specific moving image. Further, the chance image GX2 is displayed with priority over the specific moving image. In the above configuration, a part of the specific moving image is hidden by the chance image GX2.

The posture of the character image GC of the above-mentioned specific moving image changes at each time point of the specific effect period (reach effect). Therefore, the posture of the character image GC during the period in which the timer image GX1 is displayed is variable. For example, the posture of the character image GC is different between the time when the timer image GX1 shown in FIG. 27 (c-1) is displayed and the time when the chance image GX2 shown in FIG. 27 (c-2) is displayed. Can be done. However, in the present embodiment, for the sake of explanation, the posture of the character image GC at each of the above time points is shown in common.

FIG. 27 (d-1) is a diagram for explaining a specific example in which the operation instruction image GY1 is displayed during the specific effect period. In the present embodiment, the button effect in which the operation of the effect button 8 is instructed may be executed in the specific effect period. The above button effect is an operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button 8 is accepted.

Whether or not the button effect is executed in the specific effect period and the time when the button effect is executed in the specific effect period are predetermined for each variable effect pattern. For example, in a variable effect pattern in which the SPSP reach effect is executed as a specific effect, the button effect is executed immediately before the final scene of the SPSP reach effect is displayed.

However, whether or not the button effect is executed may be determined by lottery depending on whether or not the jackpot is successful. For example, it is preferable that the button effect is more easily executed when the jackpot is won than when the jackpot is not won. However, depending on the type of specific effect, the configuration may be executed regardless of the lottery. Further, the button effect may be executed a plurality of times in one specific effect period.

During the period in which the above button effect is executed, the operation instruction image GY1 is displayed on the image display device 31. As shown in FIG. 27 (d-1), the operation instruction image GY1 is an image that encourages the operation of the effect button 8. When the effect button 8 is operated during the period in which the operation instruction image GY1 is displayed, the cut-in image GY2 described later is displayed on the image display device 31 in place of the operation instruction image GY1.

If the effect button 8 is not operated for a predetermined time after the display of the operation instruction image GY1 is started, the operation instruction image GY1 is hidden. In the above case, the display of the cut-in image GY2 is omitted. However, even if the effect button 8 is not operated for a predetermined time after the display of the operation instruction image GY1 is started, the cut-in image GY2 may be displayed.

The image displayed when the effect button 8 is operated by the instruction of the operation instruction image GY1 is not limited to the cut-in image GY2. Further, in the button effect of the present embodiment, the effect button 8 is instructed to be operated once, but the effect button 8 may be instructed to be operated (continuously hit) a plurality of times.

As shown in FIG. 27 (d-1), the above operation instruction image GY1 is displayed in the area R where the specific moving image is displayed. Further, the operation instruction image GY1 is displayed with priority over the specific moving image. In the above configuration, a part of the specific moving image is hidden by the operation instruction image GY1. It should be noted that a plurality of types of operation instruction image GY1 may be provided, and the operation instruction image GY1 may be determined according to the success or failure of the big hit. The above operation instruction image GY1 can be included in the suggestion image of the present invention.

FIG. 27 (d-2) is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the cut-in image GY2. A plurality of types of cut-in image GY2 of the present embodiment are provided, and one of the cut-in image GY2 is displayed according to the variation effect pattern (whether or not the jackpot is successful). The cut-in image GY2 described above includes a cut-in image GY2 suggesting that there is a high possibility that a big hit has been won. The cut-in image GY2 can be included in the suggestion image of the present invention.

In the specific example of FIG. 27 (d-2), the cut-in image GY2 displaying the character string “CHANGE” is shown. The cut-in image GY2 is displayed on the image display device 31 for a predetermined time length, for example. The cut-in image GY2 is not limited to the above example.

As shown in FIG. 27 (d-2), in the above cut-in image GY2, the specific moving image and the display area overlap as in the above-mentioned operation instruction image GY1. Further, the cut-in image GY2 is displayed with priority over each image of the specific moving image. In the above configuration, a part of the specific moving image is hidden by the cut-in image GY2.

As described above, the posture of the character image GC of the specific moving image changes at each time point of the specific effect period. Therefore, the posture of the character image GC at the time when the operation instruction image GY1 shown in FIG. 27 (d-1) is displayed and the time when the cut-in image GY2 shown in FIG. 27 (d-2) is displayed. Can be different. However, in the present embodiment, for the sake of explanation, the posture of the character image GC at each of the above time points is shown in common.

As understood from the above description, in the specific effect period, in addition to the specific moving image (character image GC, etc.), various images (suggested image GW, etc.) are displayed and displayed on the image display device 31. It improves the fun of the image. The copyright of the copyright holder of the image extends to each of the above images.

The above is a description of each image displayed during the game. Hereinafter, each image displayed during the non-game period will be described.

28 (a) to 28 (d) show each image (GA, GB, GC, GD, GE,) displayed in the waiting period (Tc) of the non-gaming period (Tb in FIG. 25 (a) described above). It is a figure for demonstrating GS). As described above, the waiting period includes the demo production period (Tc1), the title period (Tc2), the buffer period (Tc3), and the dependence suppression period (Tc4) (see FIG. 25 (c) above). 28 (a) to 28 (d) are simulated views of the screen of the image display device 31 in each period of the standby period.

FIG. 28A is a diagram for explaining each image (GC, GD) displayed on the image display device 31 during the demonstration effect period. In the demonstration effect period, as described above, the specific moving image displayed in the specific effect period during the game is displayed on the image display device 31. That is, a demonstration (demo production) is executed during the demonstration production period. By providing the above demo production period, it is possible to introduce the image displayed in the specific production (SP reach production, SPSP reach production) to the player. The demonstration production period of this embodiment is a period of about 10 seconds.

However, in the above configuration of the present embodiment, the specific moving image in the specific effect period during the game period is displayed even in the demo effect period during the non-game period. Therefore, depending on the player, there may be an inconvenience that the demo production period is mistaken for a specific production period.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in this embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which it is possible to intuitively grasp that the demonstration production period is in effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28A, a configuration is adopted in which the image GD during the demonstration is displayed on the image display device 31 in addition to the specific moving image during the demonstration production period.

The above demo image GD is an image that is not displayed during the specific production period. Therefore, the player can intuitively grasp that the period during which the demo image GD is displayed among the periods during which the specific moving image is displayed is not the specific effect period (the demo effect period). The configuration in which the image GD during the demonstration is displayed has an advantage that the inconvenience of misidentifying the demo production period as the specific production period is suppressed.

As shown in FIG. 28A, the demo image GD of the present embodiment represents a substantially rhombic figure and is displayed in the area R of the image display device 31. In addition, the image GD during the demonstration is displayed semi-transparently. With the above configuration, even if the display areas of the specific moving image and the demo image GD overlap, the specific moving image can be visually recognized via the demo image GD. The entire demo image GD may be displayed semi-transparently, or a part of the demo image GD may be displayed semi-transparently.

The demo image GD of FIG. 28 (a) does not display a character string (for example, the character string "demo") indicating that the demo is being produced. That is, the demo image GD does not directly indicate that the demo is being produced. On the other hand, as the demo image GD, a modified example in which a character string indicating that the demo is being produced is displayed is assumed. In the above modified example, the inconvenience that the demo effect period is mistaken for the specific effect period is suppressed, as in the present embodiment described with reference to FIG. 28 (a).

However, in the modified example in which the character string meaning that the demo production is in progress is directly displayed during the demo production period, some players are overly aware that it is not an actual specific production but a mere demo production. It may end up. In the above case, there may be a disadvantage that it is difficult to improve the player's motivation for the game by the demonstration production.

According to the image GD during the demonstration shown in FIG. 28A of the present embodiment, the character string indicating that the demonstration is being produced is not displayed, so that the above inconvenience is suppressed. As can be understood from the above explanation, according to the image GD during the demonstration shown in FIG. 28 (a), it is possible to grasp that the demonstration is being performed, and at the same time, the inconvenience of making the demo production excessively conscious is suppressed. There is an advantage that it is done.

As shown in FIG. 28 (a), the suggestion image GW (see FIGS. 27 (a) and 27 (b) described above) displayed in the specific effect period is not displayed in the demo effect period. With the above configuration, the number of types of images displayed during the demo production period is reduced. Therefore, for example, there is an advantage that the character image GC can easily attract attention as compared with the configuration in which the suggestion image GW is displayed during the demonstration production period.

Further, as described above, during the specific effect period, the timer image GX1, the chance image GX2, the operation instruction image GY1 and the cut-in image GY2 that can be displayed in the specific moving image are not displayed. With the above configuration, the effect that the character image GC is easily attracted attention during the demonstration production period is particularly remarkable.

Suppose that the timer image GX1 is displayed during the demo production period. With the above configuration, depending on the player, there is a possibility that the timer image GX1 is expected to change to a specific mode (display of "0 seconds left") and the chance image GX2 is displayed during the demonstration production period.

However, as described above, since the chance image GX2 is displayed according to the result of the jackpot determination process, it cannot be displayed during the demo production period during the non-game period. Therefore, in the above configuration, the player's expectation is betrayed, and there may be a disadvantage that the player's motivation for the game is lowered. In the present embodiment, since the timer image GX1 is not displayed during the demo effect period, the above inconvenience is suppressed. However, the timer image GX1 may be configured to be displayed during the demo production period.

Further, it is assumed that the operation instruction image GY1 is displayed during the demo production period. With the above configuration, depending on the player, there is a possibility that the effect button 8 is operated in the expectation that the cut-in image GY2 will be displayed during the demo effect period.

However, as described above, since the cut-in image GY2 is displayed according to the result of the jackpot determination process, it cannot be displayed during the demo production period during the non-game period. Therefore, in the above configuration, the player's expectation is betrayed, and there may be a disadvantage that the player's motivation for the game is lowered. Further, when the effect button 8 is operated during the non-game period, there is an inconvenience that the menu image is displayed and the demo effect is interrupted. In the present embodiment, since the operation instruction image GY1 is not displayed during the demo production period, the above inconvenience is suppressed. However, the operation instruction image GY1 may be configured to be displayed during the demo production period.

In the above-mentioned specific production period, the color of the image of the specific moving image (item image GI shown in FIG. 27 (b)) is changed from a normal color to a special color to improve the expectation of winning a big hit. There was a case. However, during the demonstration production period, the specific moving image is displayed in normal colors.

Suppose that in the demo production period, the item image GI can be displayed in a special color as in the specific production period. With the above configuration, there may be a disadvantage that the player pays attention only to the item image GI during the demonstration production period, and the entire specific moving image is not paid attention to. In the configuration of the present embodiment, the above inconveniences are suppressed.

Further, during the demo production period, the production symbol 35 is hidden. That is, the effect symbol 35 displayed when the specific moving image is displayed during the game period is not displayed when the specific moving image is displayed during the non-game period. With the above configuration, the inconvenience that the character image GC is hidden by the effect symbol 35 is suppressed. The effect symbol 35 is hidden even in a waiting period (for example, a title period) other than the demo effect period.

FIG. 28B is a diagram for explaining each image (GA, GB) displayed on the image display device 31 during the title period (Tc2). The title period of this embodiment is a period of about 5 seconds. As shown in FIG. 28B, the title image GA and the right information image GB are displayed on the image display device 31 during the title period.

The title image GA is an image showing the title of the gaming machine 1. Specifically, the title image GA displays a character string (character string "ABC" in the example of FIG. 28B) indicating the title (name) of the gaming machine 1. However, the character string represented by the title image GA may be a part (abbreviation) of the name of the gaming machine 1. That is, the "title of a gaming machine" of the present invention is a concept including both a character string representing the entire name of the gaming machine and a character string representing a part of the name of the gaming machine.

The right information image GB shows the copyright information (copyright) related to the gaming machine 1. For example, the right information image GB displays the copyright information related to the character displayed on the image display device 31. Specifically, the rights information image GB displays the copyright holder of the character (an example of copyright information). According to the above-mentioned right information image GB, it is emphasized that the character displayed on the image display device 31 (for example, the character displayed by the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect) is protected by copyright.

According to the right information image GB of the present embodiment, the secondary use of the character displayed on the image display device 31 (for example, the act of publishing the game video of the game during the game period on the Internet) is performed without the permission of the copyright holder. The inconvenience that occurs is suppressed. In the following, the copyright holder indicated by the right information image GB may be simply referred to as the “right holder”. In addition, the copyright of the right holder may be simply referred to as "right".

As shown in FIG. 28B, the title image GA and the right information image GB are displayed together during the title period. Specifically, the right information image GB is displayed in the vicinity of the title image GA and below the title image GA. In the above configuration, for example, as compared with the configuration in which the right information image GB is not displayed at the same time as the title image GA (each image is displayed at different times), the right related to the right information image GB is the game machine 1. There is an advantage that it is easy to emphasize that each image of (a game machine whose name is displayed by the title image GA) is covered.

As described above, the title period in which the right information image GB is displayed is provided in the non-gaming period. In the above configuration, the inconvenience that the right information image GB is not displayed at all is suppressed as compared with the configuration in which the right information image GB is displayed only during the game period (provided that the game is played). The right information image GB is not an image for improving the fun of the game (for example, the above-mentioned suggestion image GW). Therefore, from the viewpoint of facilitating the attention of the image for improving the fun of the game, it is preferable that the right information image GB is not displayed during the game.

In addition, the waiting period including the title period is repeated at predetermined time intervals. That is, the right information image GB is repeatedly displayed during the non-game period. The above configuration has an advantage that the right information image GB can be easily confirmed by the player as compared with the configuration in which the right information image GB is displayed only once during the non-game period.

Further, as described above, the title period is a period following the demo production period. In the above configuration, immediately after the character is displayed in the demo production period, the right information image GB indicating the right holder of the character is displayed in the title period. Therefore, for example, there is an advantage that it is easy to emphasize that the character is protected by the right as compared with the configuration in which the right information image GB is not displayed immediately after the character is displayed.

By the way, as another configuration for emphasizing that the character displayed during the demo production period is protected by the right, a configuration in which the right information image GB is displayed during the demo production period instead of the title period can be considered. However, during the demonstration production period, as described above, a specific moving image in which the ally character fights with the enemy character (each character moves) is displayed. Therefore, in the configuration in which the right information image GB is displayed during the demo production period, when the character (moving image) passes in the vicinity of the right information image GB, it is assumed that the right information image GB becomes difficult to see with the character.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, the right information image GB is displayed in the title period after the demo production period ends. Further, during the period in which the right information image GB is displayed, the title image GA located in the vicinity of the right information image GB is stopped and displayed (details will be described with reference to FIG. 29).

The configuration of the present embodiment described above has an advantage that the inconvenience that the rights information image GB becomes difficult to see in other images is suppressed as compared with the configuration in which the rights information image GB is displayed together with the moving image. However, the moving image may be displayed on the image display device 31 during the period when the right information image GB is displayed.

It is assumed that the timer image GX1, the chance image GX2, the operation instruction image GY1 and the cut-in image GY2 displayed in the specific effect period are displayed in the demo effect period. In the above inverse proportion, the character of the specific moving image may be hidden by the timer image GX1, the chance image GX2, the operation instruction image GY1 or the cut-in image GY2 during the demonstration production period (FIG. 27 (c-1) above. ) Etc.).

In the above case, even if the title period in which the right information image GB is displayed is provided after the demo effect period in which the character is displayed, the character may be hidden by another image during the demo effect period. Therefore, it is assumed that it is difficult to grasp that the character is protected by the right related to the right information image GB. That is, there may be a disadvantage that it is difficult to grasp the image (character) to which the right related to the right information image GB extends.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, as described above, the timer image GX1, the chance image GX2, the operation instruction image GY1 and the cut-in image GY2 are displayed in the specific effect period, but are not displayed in the demo effect period. Adopted the configuration. According to the above configuration, the above-mentioned inconvenience when the character is hidden by another image during the demonstration effect period is suppressed.

Further, as described above, during the demonstration production period of the present embodiment, the suggestion image GW that can suggest that there is a high possibility that the jackpot has been won is not displayed. Furthermore, during the specific production period, the color of the predetermined image of the specific moving image (the item image GI shown in FIG. 27 (b)) is changed from a normal color to a special color to increase the expectation of winning a big hit. On the other hand, during the demonstration production period, the specific moving image is displayed in normal colors. That is, the image (excluding the specific moving image itself) suggesting that the big hit is likely to be won is not displayed during the demonstration production period.

Suppose that an image suggesting that there is a high possibility that a big hit has been won is displayed during the demonstration production period. In the above configuration, some players may pay attention to the image and not the character (whole). In the above case, it is assumed that it becomes difficult to properly recognize that the right relating to the right information image GB during the title period extends to the character. In the present embodiment, since an image suggesting that there is a high possibility that the jackpot has been won is not displayed during the demonstration production period, there is an advantage that the above inconvenience is suppressed.

Further, in the demonstration production period of the present embodiment, a scene in which the character is zoomed up is extracted and displayed from the specific moving image. In addition, a scene in which the character attacks is extracted from the specific moving image and displayed. With the above configuration, the player's impression of the character can be improved during the demonstration production period.

As mentioned above, the title period is immediately after the demo production period. In the above configuration, immediately after the impression of the character is improved during the demonstration production period, the right information image GB indicating the right holder of the character is displayed during the title period. The above configuration has an advantage that it is easy to improve the impression of the right holder of the character in addition to the impression of the character. Further, as described above, since the title image GA representing the name of the gaming machine 1 is displayed during the title period, there is an advantage that the impression of the gaming machine 1 can be easily improved in addition to the right holder of the character.

FIG. 28 (c) is a diagram for explaining an image (GS) displayed during the dependence suppression period. In this embodiment, a dependency suppression period is provided after the title period. However, as described above, a buffer period is provided between the title period and the dependence suppression period (see FIG. 25 (c) above). The dependence suppression period is a period of about 10 seconds.

As shown in FIG. 28 (c), the dependency suppression image GS is displayed on the image display device 31 during the dependency suppression period. Dependence suppression image GS is an image for suppressing game dependence. Specifically, the dependence suppression image GS displays a message for suppressing game dependence. In the specific example of FIG. 28 (c), the message "Be careful of immersiveness" and the message "Pachinko is a play to enjoy moderately" are displayed on the dependence suppression image GS.

According to the above dependence suppression image GS, game dependence is suppressed. However, the message for suppressing the game dependence displayed on the dependency suppression image GS is not limited to the above example. For example, when the present invention is adopted in a pachinko machine, the message "Pachislot is a play to enjoy moderately" or the message "Pachinko / pachislot is a play to enjoy moderately" is displayed on the dependency suppression image GS. The configuration is conceivable.

By the way, depending on the player, the dependence suppression image GS in which a message for suppressing the game dependence is displayed may reduce the motivation for the game. Therefore, it is preferable that the specific moving image and the dependence suppression image GS for improving the motivation for the game are not displayed at the same time. In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, the specific moving image is not displayed during the dependency suppression period in which the dependency suppression image GS is displayed.

Further, depending on the player, if the title image GA and the dependence suppression image GS are displayed together, there is a disadvantage that the gaming machine 1 indicated by the title image GA may give an impression that game dependence is likely to occur. Similarly, depending on the player, if the right information image GB and the dependency suppression image GS are displayed together, there may be a problem that the impression of the right holder related to the right information image GB is deteriorated.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in the dependency suppression period of the present embodiment, only the dependency suppression image GS of the title image GA (first image), the dependency suppression image GS (second image), and the right information image GB is displayed. NS. The above configuration has an advantage that the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed as compared with a configuration in which the title image GA or the right information image GB and the dependency suppression image GS are displayed at the same time, for example.

Further, in the present embodiment, the time length of the title period (about 5 seconds) and the time length of the dependence suppression period (about 10 seconds) are different. In the above configuration, for example, each period can be set to an appropriate time length as compared with a configuration in which the time length of the title period and the time length of the dependence suppression period are uniformly (commonly) set. In the above-described embodiment, a specific example in which the time length of the title period is shorter than the time length of the dependence suppression period is shown, but the time length of the title period may be longer than the time length of the dependence suppression period.

In the dependency suppression period of the present embodiment, only the dependency suppression image GS is displayed on the image display device 31. However, an image other than the dependency suppression image GS may be displayed on the image display device 31. For example, an image for suppressing fraudulent activity against the gaming machine 1 may be displayed during the dependence suppression period.

FIG. 28 (d) is a diagram for explaining an image (GE) displayed during the buffer period. The buffer period of the present embodiment is a period provided between the above-mentioned title period and the dependence suppression period. The buffer period is about 10 seconds.

In the above buffering period, the buffered image GE is displayed on the image display device 31. The buffered image GE is an image different from the image for suppressing the game dependence (for example, the dependence suppression image GS). As shown in FIG. 28 (d), the buffer image GE of the present embodiment is an image representing a predetermined landscape.

By the way, if the dependency suppression image GS is displayed immediately after the title image GA, there is a circumstance that the inconvenience of giving a bad impression to the gaming machine 1 indicated by the title image GA is likely to occur. For example, if the dependence suppression image GS is displayed immediately after the title image GA, there may be a disadvantage that the player is likely to be overly given the impression that the cause of the game dependence is the game machine 1. Similarly, if the dependency suppression image GS is displayed immediately after the right information image GB, there is a circumstance that the inconvenience of giving a bad impression to the author indicated by the right information image GB is likely to occur.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, a buffer period Tc3 in which the buffer image GE is displayed is provided between the title period Tc2 and the dependence suppression period Tc4. In the above configuration, for example, the dependency suppression image GS is displayed after the title image GA and the right information image GB are displayed, as compared with the configuration in which the buffer period T3 is not provided between the title period Tc2 and the dependence suppression period Tc4. The period until the above-mentioned inconvenience is extended, and the above-mentioned inconvenience can be suppressed.

In addition, the title period is a period in which the player's motivation to play is improved by the immediately preceding demo production period. On the other hand, the dependence suppression period is a period in which the player's motivation for playing may decrease. Therefore, if the dependence suppression period is started immediately after the title period, the player's willingness to play, which is improved during the demo production period, tends to decrease immediately after the title period. With the above configuration, it is assumed that the player's willingness to play, which has been improved during the demonstration production period, will decrease in a short period of time.

In the present embodiment, by adopting a configuration in which a buffer period is provided between the title period and the dependence suppression period, the player's game is improved in the demo production period as compared with the configuration in which the buffer period is not provided. It made it easier to maintain motivation for a long period of time. Specifically, as described above, during the buffering period, a buffered image GE different from the image for suppressing game dependence is displayed. In the buffer period in which the buffer image GE is displayed, the player's willingness to play is more likely to be maintained as compared with the dependence suppression period in which the dependency suppression image GS is displayed. Therefore, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, it becomes easier to maintain the player's willingness to play for a long period of time, which is improved during the demonstration production period, as compared with the configuration in which the buffer period is not provided.

Further, the buffered image GE of the present embodiment is different from an image (for example, a specific moving image) for improving the game motivation (expectation for a big hit) during a game period (normal effect period, specific effect period), and is usually In the game (variation) of, it is not displayed on the image display device 31.

In the buffer period in which the above buffer image GE is displayed, the player's willingness to play (gambling spirit) raised during the demonstration production period can be gradually reduced. Therefore, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, after the gambling spirit enhanced in the demonstration production period is gradually lowered in the buffer period, the dependence suppression period for suppressing the game dependence can be started. The above configuration has an advantage that the game dependence can be effectively suppressed as compared with the configuration in which the dependence suppression period is started in a state where the gambling spirit is enhanced.

In the present embodiment, the demo production period is about 30 seconds after the non-game period starts, and then the title period, the buffer period, and the dependency suppression period are started in this order, and the demo production period is about 10. The second, the title period was about 5 seconds, the buffer period was about 10 seconds, and the dependence suppression period was about 10 seconds. That is, the title period starts about 40 seconds (30 + 10 seconds) after the non-game period starts, and the dependency suppression period starts about 55 seconds (30 + 10 + 5 + 10 seconds) after the non-game period starts. The configuration was set.

In the above configuration, the time length from the start of the non-game period to the start of the title period and the time length from the start of the dependence suppression period may be appropriately changed. Moreover, the time length of each of the above periods may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the time length of the buffer period is longer than the title period, but the title period may be longer than the buffer period. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the time length of the dependency suppression period is longer than the title period, but the title period may be longer than the title period.

29 (a) and 29 (b-1) to 29 (b-6) are diagrams for explaining the details of the method of displaying each image in the title period (Tc2).

In the present embodiment, during the title period, the title image GA and the right information image GB are displayed on the image display device 31 by a special method (zoom-in, slide-in). Specifically, the title image GA is stopped and displayed after performing a predetermined operation. In addition, the right information image GB is gradually displayed visually from a mode that is difficult to see (including a mode that cannot be seen).

As shown in FIG. 29 (a), the title period of the present embodiment includes the period T1 to the period T7. During the period T1 to T3 of the title period, the title image GA is displayed so as to operate. Further, in the period T4 of the title period, the title image GA is stopped and displayed.

In the period T5 of the title period, the right information image GB is displayed so as to be gradually visible from a mode that is difficult to see (details will be described later). After that, in the period T6, the title image GA and the right information image GB are displayed together on the image display device 31. As understood from the above description, in the present embodiment, the right information image GB is displayed after the title image GA is displayed during the title period.

29 (b-1) to 29 (b-3) are diagrams for explaining a method of displaying the title image GA during the title period. 29 (b-1) to 29 (b-3) are simulated views of the screen displayed by the image display device 31 at each time point from the display of the title period to the stop display of the title image GA. ..

The title image GA of the present embodiment displays the character string "ABC". Hereinafter, for the sake of explanation, the portion of the title image GA that displays the character "A" is referred to as the first partial image Ga1. Similarly, the portion of the title image GA that displays the character "B" is referred to as the second partial image Ga2, and the portion of the title image GA that displays the character "C" is referred to as the third partial image Ga3 (FIG. 29 described later). (B-6)).

FIG. 29 (b-1) is a diagram for explaining an image displayed in the period T1 immediately after the title period is started. In the title period of the present embodiment, each of the partial images Ga (1 to 3) of the title image GA is displayed so as to zoom in. As shown in FIG. 29 (b-1), in the period T1, the first partial image Ga1 is zoomed in to a predetermined size.

FIG. 29 (b-2) is a diagram for explaining an image displayed in the period T2 following the period T1. In the period T2, as shown in FIG. 29 (b-2), the second partial image Ga2 of the title image GA is zoomed in and displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (b-3), when the second partial image Ga2 is zoomed in to a predetermined size, the third partial image Ga3 reaches a predetermined size in the subsequent period T3. It is displayed by zooming in.

FIG. 29 (b-4) is a diagram for explaining an image displayed in the period T4 immediately after the operation of the title image GA (Ga1 to Ga3) is completed. In the period T4, the title image GA is stopped and displayed. The above period T4 is, for example, a period of about 1 second. As shown in FIGS. 29 (b-1) to 29 (b-4), the title image GA is displayed and the right information image GB is not displayed during the period T1 to T4.

FIG. 29 (b-5) is a diagram for explaining an image displayed in the period T5 immediately after the display of the right information image GB is started. As described above, the right information image GB is gradually displayed visually from a mode that is difficult to see (including a mode that cannot be seen).

In the present embodiment, "the right information image GB is difficult to see" means that the copyright information (right holder, etc.) shown in the right information image GB is difficult to grasp (including the case where it cannot be grasped). means. Similarly, "the right information image GB is visible" in the present embodiment means that the copyright information shown in the right information image GB can be grasped.

For example, in the specific example of FIG. 29 (b-5), the right information image GB is displayed by sliding in from the outside of the screen of the image display device 31 to the vicinity of the title image GA. In the above specific example, only the upper end portion of the right information image GB is visible in the period T5 immediately after the display of the right information image GB is started. During the above period T5, it is difficult for the right information image GB (right holder) to visually recognize (grasp).

FIG. 29 (b-6) is a diagram for explaining an image displayed in the period T6 after the change (slide movement) of the display mode of the right information image GB is completed. In the above period T6, as shown in FIG. 28B described above, the right information image GB is displayed together with the title image GA.

As described above, in the demo production period immediately before the title period, a specific moving image in which the character is displayed is displayed. With the above configuration, there is an advantage that it is easy for the player to recognize that the name of the gaming machine on which the specific moving image is displayed is the name of the gaming machine 1 displayed on the title image GA. Further, the right holder of the character of the specific moving image has an advantage that the player can easily recognize that he / she is the right holder displayed on the right information image GB.

However, depending on the display method of the title image GA and the right information image GB during the title period, there may be a problem that the player pays attention to only one of the above images and the player does not pay attention to the other. When the above problems occur, there may be a disadvantage that the above-mentioned advantages are lost.

For example, it is assumed that the title image GA and the right information image GB are displayed at the same time in inverse proportion. In the above inverse proportion, some players pay attention to the title image GA, which is larger than the right information image GB, but may not pay attention to the right information image GB. Therefore, in the inverse proportion, the above-mentioned inconvenience is likely to become apparent.

In consideration of the above circumstances, the present embodiment adopts a configuration in which each image is displayed by a display method in which both the title image GA and the right information image GB are easily noticed. Specifically, as described above, a configuration is adopted in which the title image GA is displayed and then the right information image GB is displayed.

In the above configuration, as compared with the configuration in which the title image GA and the right information image GB are started to be displayed at the same time, it becomes easier to first pay attention to the title image GA and then to pay attention to the right information image GB during the title period. Therefore, there is an advantage that the above-mentioned inconvenience in which only one of the title image GA and the right information image GB is noticed is suppressed. The title image GA may be displayed after the right information image GB is displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the title image GA is displayed by zooming in and the right information image GB is displayed by sliding in. That is, a configuration is adopted in which the display method of the title image GA and the display method of the right information image GB are different.

In the above configuration, for example, as compared with the configuration in which the display method of the title image GA and the display method of the right information image GB are common, it is easy to pay attention to both the title image GA and the right information image GB separately. Therefore, the effect of suppressing the inconvenience that one of the title image GA and the right information image GB is noticed and the other is not paid attention is particularly remarkable.

FIG. 29 (b-7) is a diagram for explaining an image displayed in the period T7. The period T7 is a period after the period T6 in which the right information image GB is displayed together with the title image GA described above. As shown in FIG. 29 (b-7), in the period T7, the title image GA is hidden from the title image GA and the right information image GB, and the right information image GB is continuously displayed.

By the way, in the configuration in which the two images are started to be displayed with a time lag, the image that is started to be displayed first is more likely to be noticed than the image that is started to be displayed later. Therefore, in the configuration in which the right information image GB is displayed after the title image GA, the title image GA is more likely to be noticed than the right information image GB. That is, it can be said that the right information image GB that is started to be displayed after the title image GA is less noticeable than the title image GA.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, when the title image GA and the right information image GB are displayed together, the title image GA and the right information GB are displayed after the title image GA. After displaying the image GB together, the title image GA is hidden before the right information image GB. With the above configuration, the right information image GB can be focused on during the period (period T7) after the title image GA is hidden.

In the present embodiment, the right information image GB is displayed and the title image GA is hidden in the period T7, but instead of the above configuration, the title image GA is changed to a mode that is difficult to see in the period T7. May be good.

For example, when the period T7 is started, the transparency of the title image GA may be increased as compared with the period T6. Further, when the period T7 is started, the contrast (brightness) of the title image GA may be lowered (darkened) as compared with the period T6. With the above configuration, it becomes easier to pay attention to the right information image GB than the title image GA in the period T7. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, the right information image GB can be focused on during the period T7.

Further, in the present embodiment, the period T4 in which only the title image GA is displayed among the title image GA and the right information image GB is provided, but the period T4 may not be provided. That is, the display of the right information image GB may be started substantially at the same time (following the period T3) as the operation of the title image GA ends. Further, the display of the right information image GB may be started from a period before the operation of the title image GA is completed (for example, in the middle of the period T3).

Further, in the specific example shown in FIG. 29, the slide-in display of the right information image GB was started from the period T5 after the zoom-in display of the title image GA was completed. Instead of the above configuration, the slide-in display of the right information image GB may be started before the zoom-in display of the title image GA is completed. For example, the slide-in display of the right information image GB may be started from the period T4. In the above configuration, for example, the title image GA and the right information image GB are compared with the configuration in which the slide-in display of the right information image GB is started after the zoomed-in display of the title image GA is completed (for example, the present embodiment). There is an advantage that the time until both are stopped and displayed can be shortened.

FIG. 30A is a diagram for explaining a specific effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect) executed in the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state. The specific effect executed in each game state is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 30 (a).

As described above, in the low-probability gaming state, SPSP reach effect 1 to SPSP reach effect 3, SP reach effect 1 to SP reach effect 3, and full rotation reach are executed by lottery (see FIGS. 7 and 8). ). Of the above specific effects, the SPSP reach effect 3, the SP reach effect 3, and the full rotation reach are executed even in the low-probability gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 30A, in the high-probability gaming state, the SPSP reach effect 4 to the SPSP reach effect 6, the SP reach effect 4 to the SP reach effect 6, and the full rotation reach are executed by lottery. Of the above specific effects, the SPSP reach effect 6 and the SP reach effect 6 are executed even in the high-probability gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 30A, among the above reach effects, the SPSP reach effect 1, the SPSP reach effect 2, the SP reach effect 1 and the SP reach effect 2 are executed only in the low probability gaming state. Hereinafter, for the sake of explanation, SPSP reach effect 1 may be referred to as “specific effect A1”. Similarly, the SPSP reach effect 2 may be described as "specific effect A2", the SP reach effect 1 may be described as "specific effect A3", and the SP reach effect 2 may be described as "specific effect A4". In addition, the specific effects A1 to the specific effects A4 that are executed only in the low-probability gaming state may be collectively referred to as "specific effects A".

As shown in FIG. 30A, of each reach effect, the SPSP reach effect 4, the SPSP reach effect 5, the SP reach effect 4 and the SP reach effect 5 are executed only in the high-probability gaming state. Hereinafter, for the sake of explanation, the SPSP reach effect 4 may be described as “specific effect B1”. Similarly, the SPSP reach effect 5 may be described as "specific effect B2", the SP reach effect 4 may be described as "specific effect B3", and the SP reach effect 5 may be described as "specific effect B4". In addition, the specific effects B1 to the specific effects B4, which are executed only in the high-probability gaming state, may be collectively referred to as "specific effects B".

As described above, among the reach effects, the SPSP reach effect 3, the SP reach effect 3, the SPSP reach effect 6 and the SP reach effect 6 can be executed in both the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state. Hereinafter, for the sake of explanation, the SPSP reach effect 3 may be referred to as a “specific effect C1”. Similarly, the SP reach effect 3 may be described as "specific effect C2", the SPSP reach effect 6 may be described as "specific effect C3", and the SP reach effect 6 may be described as "specific effect C4". Further, the specific effect C1 to the specific effect C4 executed in both the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state may be collectively referred to as "specific effect C".

Also, full rotation reach can be performed in both low-probability and high-probability gaming states. Hereinafter, for the sake of explanation, the full rotation reach will be described as "specific effect P". The specific effect P is a specific effect that can be determined only when a big hit is won. In addition, the specific effect P is less likely to be determined by lottery than other specific effects. That is, the specific effect P is a so-called premier effect. In addition to the specific effect P, a specific effect that is determined only when a big hit is won may be provided. Further, the specific effect P may be determined by the game in which the big hit is not won.

As described above, in the specific effect, the specific moving image is displayed on the image display device 31. The above specific moving image is different for each specific effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30A, in the specific effect A1 to the specific effect A4, the specific moving image Da1 to the specific moving image Da4 are displayed on the image display device 31. Further, in the specific effect B1 to the specific effect B4, the specific motion image Db1 to the specific motion image Db4 is displayed on the image display device 31, and in the specific effect C1 to the specific effect C4, the specific motion image Dc1 to the specific motion image Dc4 are displayed. It is displayed on the device 31. In the specific effect P, the specific moving image Dp is displayed.

30 (b-1) and 30 (b-2) are diagrams for explaining the details of the specific moving images (Da1, Da2) of the specific effects (A1, A2). As described above, the result of the jackpot determination process is suggested (notified) in the specific moving image.

FIG. 30 (b-1) is a diagram for explaining the specific moving image Da1 of the specific effect A1. As shown in FIG. 30 (b-1), the specific moving image Da1 includes a scene Sa11 displayed in the early stage, a scene Sa12 (x, y) displayed in the middle stage, a scene Sa13 displayed in the final stage, and a scene Sa13. Includes the scene Sa14 (x, y) that is finally displayed after. For example, in the early scene Sa11, a state in which a friendly character and an enemy character confront each other is displayed.

In the scene Sa12 displayed in the middle of the specific moving image Da1, for example, a fighting ally character and an enemy character are displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 30 (b-1), the scene Sa12 of the specific moving image Da1 includes the scene Sa12x and the scene Sa12y. In the present embodiment, either scene Sa12x or scene Sa12y is selected according to the result of the jackpot determination process.

Specifically, the scene Sa12x is more likely to be determined when the jackpot is won than when the jackpot is not won. For example, in the scene Sa12x, a friendly character who fights predominantly over an enemy character is displayed. On the other hand, in the scene Sa12y, a ally character who fights inferior to the enemy character is displayed. In the above configuration, by displaying the scene Sa12x in the specific moving image Da1, it is suggested that the expectation that the big hit is won is high.

In the scene Sa13 displayed at the end of the specific moving image Da1, for example, a ally character and an enemy character who are trying to settle the battle are displayed. Similar to the above-mentioned scene Sa12, a plurality of types of scenes Sa13 may be provided. Further, similarly to the scene Sa12, a plurality of types of scenes Sa11 may be provided.

In the scene Sa14 of the specific moving image Da1, for example, the victory or defeat of the battle between the ally character and the enemy character is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 30 (b-1), the scene Sa14 of the specific moving image Da1 includes the scene Sa14x and the scene Sa14y.

The scene Sa14x is displayed when the jackpot is won, and for example, the ally character who won the battle is displayed. Further, the scene Sa14y is displayed when the jackpot is not won, and for example, an enemy character escaping from a ally character is displayed.

In the above scene Sa14, the success or failure of the big hit is substantially notified. Even if the jackpot is won, the scene Sa14y may be displayed once, and then the scene Sa14x may be displayed (the ally character wins in reverse). Further, even when the big hit is won and the specific effect A1 is determined, the scene Sa14y may be displayed and the scene Sa14x may not be displayed. In the above case, the scene Sa14y is displayed once, and then an image different from the specific moving image (for example, an image in the normal screen period) is displayed, and then the reversal effect is executed.

FIG. 30 (b-2) is a diagram for explaining the specific moving image Da2 of the specific effect A2. As shown in FIG. 30 (b-2), the specific moving image Da2 is finally displayed after the scene Sa21 displayed in the early stage, the scene Sa22 displayed in the middle stage, the scene Sa23 displayed in the final stage, and the scene Sa23. Includes the displayed scene Sa24 (x, y).

In the scene Sa21 at the beginning of the specific moving image Da2, for example, a ally character who discovers an enemy character who escapes is displayed. Further, in the scene Sa22 displayed in the middle of the specific moving image Da2, for example, a ally character that tracks an enemy character is displayed. In the scene Sa23 displayed at the end of the specific moving image Da2 after that, for example, a ally character who tries to reach out and catch an enemy character is displayed.

Similar to the above-mentioned scene Sa12 of the specific moving image Da1, a plurality of types of scenes Sa21 of the specific moving image Da2 may be provided. Further, a plurality of types of scenes Sa22 may be provided. Similarly, a plurality of types of scenes Sa23 may be provided.

The scene Sa24 of the specific moving image Da2 includes the scene Sa24x and the scene Sa24y. The scene Sa24x is displayed when a big hit is won, and for example, a ally character who has caught an enemy character is displayed. Further, the scene Sa24y is displayed when the jackpot is not won, and for example, a ally character who misses an enemy character is displayed.

In the above scene Sa24, the success or failure of the big hit is substantially notified. Even if the jackpot is won, the scene Sa24y may be displayed once, and then the scene Sa24x may be displayed. Further, even when the big hit is won and the specific effect A1 is determined, the scene Sa24y may be displayed and the scene Sa24x may not be displayed. In the above case, the scene Sa24y is displayed once, and then an image different from the specific moving image (for example, an image in the normal screen period) is displayed, and then the reversal effect is executed.

FIG. 30C is a diagram for explaining the details of the moving image displayed in the demo effect during the non-game period (demo effect period). As described above, in the demo effect, a specific moving image of the specific effect is displayed.

In the demonstration effect of the present embodiment, the specific moving image Da displayed in the low-probability gaming state is displayed among the specific moving images (Da, Db, Dc, Dp), and the specific moving image displayed only in the high-probability gaming state. Db is not displayed. Specifically, in the demonstration effect, the specific moving image Da1 (specific effect A1) and the specific moving image Da2 (specific effect A2) are displayed among the specific moving images. As described above, the specific moving image Da1 and the specific moving image Da2 are displayed in the low-probability gaming state among the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state.

Suppose that the specific moving image Db displayed in the high-probability gaming state is displayed in the demonstration effect. With the above configuration, the player can appreciate the specific moving image Db without actually playing the game. However, some players may play the game for one purpose of viewing the specific moving image Db.

However, in the configuration in which the specific moving image Db displayed in the above-mentioned high-probability gaming state is displayed in the demonstration effect, the purpose of the player is achieved without playing. Therefore, there may be a disadvantage that the player's willingness to play is reduced.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the specific moving image Db displayed only in the high-probability gaming state is not displayed in the demo effect. Therefore, in order to appreciate the specific moving image Db, it is necessary to actually play the game and shift to the high-probability gaming state. The above embodiment has an advantage that the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed.

In addition, some players may play a game for one purpose of viewing a specific moving image Dp (premier production). Assuming that the specific moving image Dp is displayed in the demonstration effect, the player can appreciate the specific moving image Db without actually playing the game.

However, in the configuration in which the specific moving image Dp is displayed in the demonstration effect, the above-mentioned purpose of the player is achieved without playing a game, so that there may be a disadvantage that the player's motivation to play is reduced. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the specific moving image Dp is not displayed in the demonstration effect, it is necessary to actually play a game in order to appreciate the specific moving image Dp. Therefore, there is an advantage that the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed.

By the way, during the game period, the final scene Sa13 of each scene of the specific moving image Da1 is displayed immediately before the notification time (scene Sa14) of whether or not the jackpot is successful. Therefore, the final scene Sa13 tends to improve the player's motivation to play as compared with other scenes (for example, the early scene Sa11).

Temporarily, in the demo effect, each scene of the specific moving image Da1 (Sa11 to Sa14) is continuously displayed (similar to the specific effect during the game period), and then each scene of the specific moving image Da2 (Sa21 to Sa24) is displayed. Is assumed to be in inverse proportion to the continuous display of. That is, in the demonstration production, it is assumed that the scene Sa11, the scene Sa12, the scene Sa13, the scene Sa14, the scene Sa21, the scene Sa22, the scene Sa23, and the scene Sa24 are displayed in this order.

In the above inverse proportion, the scene Sa13 at the end of the specific moving image Da1 is displayed in the first half of the demonstration effect. That is, the time length from the display of the scene Sa13 at the end of the specific moving image Da1 to the end of the demo effect is longer than that of the configuration in which the scene Sa13 is displayed at the end of the demo effect (for example, the present embodiment). Become.

As described above, the scene Sa13 at the end of the specific moving image Da1 tends to improve the player's motivation to play. However, in the above inverse proportion, the demonstration effect continues for a long period of time even after the motivation for playing is improved by the scene Sa13 at the end of the specific moving image Da1. Therefore, there may be a problem that the game motivation improved by the scene Sa13 is reduced by the end of the demonstration effect.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in the demonstration production of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), after the scene Sa11 at the beginning of the specific moving image Da1 is displayed, the scene of another specific moving image (Da2) is displayed. (Sa21, Sa22) is displayed, and then the scene Sa13 and the scene Sa14 at the end of the specific moving image Da1 are displayed.

According to the above configuration, the scene at the beginning of the specific moving image Da1 is reproduced at the beginning of the demo production, and the scene at the end of the specific moving image Da1 is reproduced at the end of the demo production. Therefore, for example, as compared with the above-mentioned inverse proportion, the inconvenience that the game motivation improved by the scene Sa13 is reduced by the end of the demonstration effect is suppressed.

In the demonstration effect, a specific moving image different from the specific moving image Da1 and the specific moving image Da2 may be displayed. Further, in the above-mentioned specific example, the scene Sa14y displayed when the big hit is not won among the final scenes of the specific moving image Da1 is not displayed in the demo effect, but may be displayed. Further, in the demo production of the present embodiment, the final scene Sa14x is displayed, but the final scene (the scene in which the success or failure of the big hit is notified) in each specific moving image may not be displayed in the demo production.

Similarly, among the final scenes of the specific moving image Da2, the scene Sa24y displayed when the jackpot is not won may be configured to be displayed although it is not displayed in the demo production. In the above-mentioned specific example, the scene Sa24 at which the specific moving image Da2 is settled is not displayed in the demo effect, but the scene Sa24x may be displayed in the demo effect.

In the above-mentioned demo effect, the scene Sa12x of the scene Sa12 displaying the scene in the middle of the specific moving image Da1 is displayed, but the scene Sa12y may be displayed instead of the scene Sa12x. Further, in the demonstration effect, both the scene Sa12x and the scene Sa12y may be displayed. The above configuration has the advantage of improving the color rendering of the demo effect.

The above is a description of each image displayed on the image display device 31 in each period. In the present embodiment, each effect executing means (speaker, effect lamp, effect movable body 32) is controlled according to the image (variable effect pattern) displayed on the image display device 31.

Specifically, various sounds are output from the speaker according to the image displayed on the image display device 31. For example, the background sound B (BGM) corresponding to the image displayed on the image display device 31 is output. Further, the effect lamp is controlled in the light emitting mode L according to the image displayed on the image display device 31. In addition, the effect movable body 32 may operate during the period in which each image is displayed. The above-mentioned effect lamps are provided on the above-mentioned game board 10 in a manner that can be visually recognized by the player, for example.

FIG. 31 (a-1) is a diagram for explaining the mode of each effect executing means in the specific effect A1 during the game period. In addition, "execution" in the column of "movable body" in FIG. 31 (a-1) means that the effect movable body 32 operates, and "-" in the column of "movable body" means the effect movable body 32. Means that does not work.

Further, in the present embodiment, whether or not the effect movable body 32 operates is determined by lottery. The "lottery" in the "movable body" column in FIG. 31 (a-1) means that the effect movable body 32 may or may not operate according to the result of the above-mentioned lottery. The same applies to FIGS. 31 (a-2), 31 (b-1) and 31 (b-2) described later.

As described above, in the specific effect A1, the specific moving image Da1 displaying the scenes Sa14 from the scenes Sa11 is displayed on the image display device 31. As shown in FIG. 31 (a-1), in the scene Sa11 of the specific moving image Da1, the background sound B11 is output from the speaker. Further, in the specific moving image Da1, the background sound B12x is output in the scene Sa12x, the background sound B12y is output in the scene Sa12y, the background sound B13 is output in the scene Sa13, the background sound B14x is output in the scene Sa14x, and the scene Sa14y. Then, the background sound B14y is output.

Further, in the specific moving image, sounds other than the above-mentioned background sound are appropriately output. For example, as described above, the timer image GX1 may be displayed by lottery in the specific effect. In the above case, the sound effect when the timer image GX1 is displayed may be output in parallel with the background sound described above. Further, in the specific effect, the operation instruction image GY1 may be displayed by lottery. In the above case, the sound effect when the operation instruction image GY1 is displayed may be output in parallel with the above-mentioned background sound.

As shown in FIG. 31 (a-1), in the scene Sa11 of the specific moving image Da1, the effect lamp is controlled in the light emitting mode L11. Further, in the scene Sa12x of the specific moving image Da1, the effect lamp is controlled in the light emitting mode L12x, in the scene Sa12y, the effect lamp is controlled in the light emitting mode L12y, and in the scene Sa13, the effect lamp is controlled in the light emitting mode L13. ..

Further, in the scene Sa14x of the specific moving image Da1, the effect lamp is controlled by the light emitting mode L14x, and in the scene Sa14y, the effect lamp is controlled by the light emitting mode L14y. As described above, in the scene Sa14x (the scene in which the ally character wins), the fact that the jackpot has been won is substantially notified. In the present embodiment, when controlled by the light emitting mode L14x in the scene Sa14x, the player recognizes that the effect lamp is emitting light in a special mode.

Specifically, when controlled by the light emitting mode L14x, the player recognizes that the effect lamp is emitting light in rainbow colors (special mode). In the present embodiment, during the game period, the effect lamp is controlled in a special manner on condition that the jackpot is won.

In the above configuration, during the game period, the player is notified that the jackpot has been won by controlling the effect lamp in a special manner. As will be described in detail later, in the non-game period (title period), the effect lamp may be controlled in a special manner when the big hit is not won.

As shown in FIG. 31 (a-1), in the scene Sa14x (at the time of winning the big hit) of the specific moving image Da1, the effect movable body 32 operates. Further, in the scene Sa14y (when the big hit is not won) in the specific moving image Da1, the effect movable body 32 does not operate. However, in the scene Sa14y, the effect movable body 32 may be configured to operate. Further, in the scene Sa14x, the effect movable body 32 may not operate.

In the scene Sa11 of the specific moving image Da1, the effect movable body 32 operates according to the result of the lottery. Similarly, in the scene Sa12x, the scene Sa12y, and the scene Sa13 of the specific moving image Da1, the effect movable body 32 operates according to the result of the lottery. However, in each of the above scenes (Sa11 to Sa13), the effect movable body 32 may be configured to operate regardless of the result of the lottery, or the effect movable body 32 may be configured not to operate.

FIG. 31 (a-2) is a diagram for explaining each effect execution means in the specific effect A2 during the game period. As described above, in the specific effect A2, the specific moving image Da2 that displays the scene Sa24 from the scene Sa21 is displayed on the image display device 31. As shown in FIG. 31 (a-2), the background sound B21 is output in the scene Sa21 of the specific moving image Da2.

Further, in the specific moving image Da2, the background sound B22 is output in the scene Sa22, the background sound B23 is output in the scene Sa23, the background sound B24x is output in the scene Sa24x, and the background sound B24y is output in the scene Sa24y. Further, in the specific effect A2, sound effects other than the background sound are appropriately reproduced as in the above-mentioned specific effect A1.

As shown in FIG. 31 (a-2), in the scene Sa21 of the specific moving image Da2, the effect lamp is controlled in the light emitting mode L21. Further, in the scene Sa22 of the specific moving image Da2, the effect lamp is controlled in the light emitting mode L22, and in the scene Sa23, the effect lamp is controlled in the light emitting mode L23.

Further, in the scene Sa24x of the specific moving image Da2, the effect lamp is controlled in the light emitting mode L24x, and in the scene Sa24y, the effect lamp is controlled in the light emitting mode L24y. As described above, in the scene Sa24x (a scene in which a ally character catches an enemy character), the fact that the jackpot has been won is substantially notified.

In the present embodiment, when the light emitting mode L24x in the scene Sa24x of the specific moving image Da2 is controlled, the effect lamp is a special mode as in the case of being controlled by the light emitting mode L14x in the scene Sa14x of the specific moving image Da1 described above. It is recognized by the player that it is emitting light (it emits rainbow colors). That is, when the effect lamp is controlled in the light emitting mode L24x, it is substantially notified that the jackpot has been won. Specifically, the light emitting mode L24x and the light emitting mode L14x are the same or similar.

As shown in FIG. 31 (a-2), in the scene Sa24x (at the time of winning the big hit) of the specific moving image Da2, the effect movable body 32 operates. Further, in the scene Sa24y (when the big hit is not won) in the specific moving image Da2, the effect movable body 32 does not operate. However, in the scene Sa24y, the effect movable body 32 may be configured to operate. Further, in the scene Sa24x, the effect movable body 32 may not operate.

In the scene Sa21 to the scene Sa23 of the specific moving image Da2, the effect movable body 32 operates according to the result of the lottery. However, in each of the above scenes (Sa21 to Sa23), the effect movable body 32 may be configured to operate regardless of the result of the lottery, or the effect movable body 32 may be configured not to operate.

The above is a description of the mode of each effect executing means in the specific effect A1 and the specific effect A2 during the game period. Hereinafter, modes of each production execution means in the demonstration production during the non-game period will be described. As described above, in the demonstration effect, the specific moving image Da1 of the specific effect A1 and the specific moving image Da2 of the specific effect A2 are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 31 (b-1), when each scene (Sa11, Sa12x, Sa13, Sa14x) of the specific moving image Da1 is displayed in the demonstration effect, the background sound is not output. Further, when each scene (Sa21, Sa22, Sa23) of the specific moving image Da2 is displayed in the demonstration effect, the background sound is not output. Specifically, in the demo production of this embodiment, in principle, no sound is output (however, except when the adjustment operation described later is accepted).

If the specific moving image Da1 is displayed during the non-game period (demo effect), the background sound B (B11, etc.) when the specific moving image Da1 is displayed during the game period (specific effect A1) is output. Assume inverse proportion. Further, in the above inverse proportion, the background sound B (B21) when the specific moving image Da2 is displayed during the non-game period (demo effect) and when the specific moving image Da2 is displayed during the game period (specific effect A2). Etc.) is played.

In the above inverse proportion, the background sound is common between the case where the specific moving image is displayed during the non-game period and the case where the specific moving image is displayed during the game period. Therefore, there is an inconvenience that the non-gaming period is easily mistaken for the in-game period. In the present embodiment, various background sounds are output when the specific moving image is displayed during the game period, but no sound is output during the non-game period (including the title period and the dependency suppression period). Therefore, there is an advantage that the above inconvenience is suppressed as compared with the above-mentioned inverse proportionality.

In the present invention, "no sound is output during the first specific period (title period) and the second specific period (dependency suppression period)" usually means that sound is output during the first specific period and the second specific period. It means that it does not, and may include a technique in which sound is exceptionally reproduced in each of the above periods. For example, a configuration in which a predetermined confirmation sound is output when an operation for adjusting a volume value or a light amount value is accepted in the first specific period or the second specific period can be included in the present invention.

Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (b-1), when each scene of the specific moving image Da1 is displayed in the demonstration effect, the effect movable body 32 does not operate. Further, when each scene of the specific moving image Da2 is displayed in the demonstration effect, the effect movable body 32 does not operate. As understood from the above description, the effect movable body 32 does not operate in the demonstration effect (non-gaming period) of the present embodiment.

For example, when the specific moving image Da1 is displayed during the non-game period, the effect movable body 32 operates in the same manner as when the specific moving image Da1 is displayed during the game period (specific effect A1), and is specified during the non-game period. When the moving image Da2 is displayed, it is assumed that the effect movable body 32 operates in the same manner as when the specific moving image Da2 is displayed during the game period (specific effect A2). With the above configuration, there is an inconvenience that the non-gaming period is easily mistaken for the in-game period. In the present embodiment, since the effect movable body 32 does not operate in the demonstration effect, the effect of suppressing the above inconvenience is particularly remarkable.

In addition, in the configuration of the present invention that "the movable accessory means does not operate in the first specific period (title period) and the second specific period (dependency suppression period)", the effect movable body is in the title period and the dependence suppression period. A configuration in which 32 does not operate in principle and operates exceptionally may be included. For example, a configuration in which the effect movable body 32 does not normally operate during the title period and the dependency suppression period, but the effect movable body 32 operates when the player appropriately operates the effect button 8 can be included in the present invention. ..

As shown in FIG. 31 (b-1), when the scene Sa11 is displayed in the demonstration effect, the effect lamp is controlled in the light emitting mode L31. As shown in FIG. 31 (a-1) described above, when the scene Sa11 is displayed in the specific effect A1, the effect lamp is controlled in the light emitting mode L31. That is, the light emitting mode of the effect lamp when the scene Sa11 is displayed differs between the demo effect (L31) and the specific effect A1 (L11).

Similarly, the light emitting mode of the effect lamp when the scene Sa12x is displayed differs between the demo effect (L32) and the specific effect A1 (L12x). Further, the light emitting mode of the effect lamp when the scene Sa13 is displayed differs between the demo effect (L33) and the specific effect A1 (L13), and the light emission mode of the effect lamp when the scene Sa14x is displayed is different. , The demo effect (L14x) and the specific effect A1 (L34) are different.

Further, the light emitting mode of the effect lamp when the scene Sa21 of the specific moving image Da2 is displayed differs between the demo effect (L35) and the specific effect A2 (L21). Further, the light emitting mode of the effect lamp when the scene Sa22 is displayed differs between the demo effect (L36) and the specific effect A2 (L22), and the light emission mode of the effect lamp when the scene Sa23 is displayed is different. , The demo production (L23) and the specific production A2 (L37) are different.

As understood from the above description, in the present embodiment, the specific moving image (Da1, Da2) is displayed in the specific effect (A1, A2) during the game period, and the specific effect is specified in the demo effect during the non-game period. The light emitting mode of the effect lamp differs between the case where the moving image is displayed and the case where the moving image is displayed. With the above configuration, the effect of suppressing the inconvenience that the non-game period is easily mistaken for the in-game period is particularly remarkable.

FIG. 31 (b-2) is a diagram for explaining each effect executing means during the title period. As described above, during the title period, the title image GA and the right information image GB are displayed on the image display device 31. Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), in the title period, the sound is not output from the speaker as in the period in which the above-mentioned demo effect is executed (demo effect period) (however, when the adjustment operation described later is accepted). except for). Further, in the title period, the effect movable body 32 does not operate as in the demonstration effect period. However, during the title period, the sound may be output from the speaker, or the effect movable body 32 may operate.

As shown in FIG. 31 (b-2), during the title period, the effect lamp is controlled in the light emitting mode L40. When controlled by the above light emitting mode L40, the player recognizes that the effect lamp emits light (lights in rainbow color) in a special mode. The above-mentioned light emitting mode L40 is the same or similar to the above-mentioned light emitting mode L14x.

As described above, during the game period, the effect lamp is controlled in a special manner on condition that the jackpot is won. Therefore, when the effect lamp emits light in a special mode during the game, it is substantially notified that the jackpot has been won. For example, during the notification effect period in which the winning of the jackpot is announced, the effect lamp is controlled in a special manner.

When the production lamp is controlled in the above special mode, the player's feelings are likely to be uplifted. Further, in the title period, a title image GA displaying the title of the gaming machine 1 is displayed. In the above embodiment, the title image GA can be displayed after raising the player's feelings with the effect lamp controlled in a special mode. Therefore, there is an advantage that it is easy to give a good impression to the title of the gaming machine 1.

The effect lamp of the present embodiment is an example of the "light emitting means (light emitting unit)" in the present invention. For example, the "light emitting means" may include a lamp (frame lamp) provided on the glass frame 4, a lamp provided on the effect movable body 32, and a lamp provided on the effect button 8. That is, during the title period, each of the above lamps may emit light in a special mode. Further, a part of the above lamps may be configured to emit light in a special mode during the title period.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the amount of light (brightness) in the light emitting region including the effect lamp and the volume of the sound output from the speaker can be adjusted by performing the adjustment operation on the cross key 40. The above configuration will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 32 (a) and 32 (b) below.

FIG. 32A is a simulated screen of the image display device 31 on which the adjusted image GF is displayed. The adjustment image GF is displayed during a period during which the adjustment operation can be accepted. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), the adjusted image GF is displayed in the area R of the screen of the image display device 31.

The above-mentioned adjustment image GF shows, for example, an image showing the current light intensity value and a cross key 40 (up button, down button) to be operated for adjusting the light intensity value, as shown in FIG. 32 (a). Consists of including images. Further, the adjustment image GF is composed of an image showing the current volume value and an image showing the cross key 40 (left button, right button) to be operated for adjusting the volume value.

In the present embodiment, the adjusted image GF is displayed in the normal screen period (the period before the transition to the standby period; see FIG. 25 (a)) in the non-gaming period. As described above, in the normal screen period, the image displayed at the end of the immediately preceding game (during the game) is continuously displayed in the area R. In the above configuration, the display area of the adjusted image GF may overlap with the display area of another image (for example, the effect symbol 35) in the normal screen period.

However, since the adjusted image GF is displayed with priority over other images, the adjusted image GF is not hidden by other images. In the period when the adjustment operation is not performed, it is preferable to display the adjusted image GF with a higher transparency than other images. With the above configuration, another image whose display area overlaps with the adjusted image GF can be visually recognized.

FIG. 32B is a diagram for explaining the period during which the adjusted image GF is displayed. In FIG. 32B, the in-game period Ta, the waiting period Tc, and the normal screen period Td are shown on the time axis. Further, FIG. 32 (b) shows whether the adjusted image GF is displayed or hidden at each time point.

As shown in FIG. 32 (b), the adjusted image GF is hidden during the game period. In the specific example of FIG. 32 (b), it is assumed that the in-game period ends at the time point te and the normal screen period Td (non-game period) starts. As shown in FIG. 32 (b), the adjusted image GF is hidden immediately after the start of the normal screen period Td. That is, the state in which the adjusted image GF is not displayed continues for the period during the game and the period immediately after the end of the game period.

When a predetermined time length (for example, about 10 seconds) has elapsed since the end of the in-game period, the adjusted image GF is displayed on the image display device 31. In the present embodiment, the adjusted image GF is normally started to be displayed in the screen period Td.

In the specific example of FIG. 32B, it is assumed that the display of the adjusted image GF is started from the time point tz. In the period from the end of the in-game period until the adjustment image GF is displayed (the period from the time point te to the time point tz), the adjustment image GF may not be displayed, but the adjustment operation may be accepted. , The adjustment operation may not be accepted during the period.

Sound (BGM, etc.) is not reproduced from the speaker during the above normal screen period. Therefore, when the volume is changed by the adjustment operation, there is a disadvantage that the sound output at the changed volume cannot be confirmed.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, when the volume is changed by the adjustment operation in the normal screen period, the confirmation sound notifying that the adjustment operation has been accepted is reproduced at the changed volume. According to the above configuration, the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed. If the adjustment operation is accepted during the game, the sound is usually output during the game, so that the confirmation sound may not be output.

In the specific example of FIG. 32 (b), it is assumed that the normal screen period Td ends at the time point tx and the standby period Tc (demo effect period) starts. As shown in FIG. 32 (b), the adjusted image GF is hidden during the waiting period Tc.

In the above configuration, each image displayed in the waiting period Tc (specific moving image in the above-mentioned demo production, title image GA and right information image GB in the title period, dependency suppression image GS in the dependency suppression period, buffer image in the buffer period). The inconvenience that GE) is hidden by the adjusted image GF is suppressed.

In the waiting period Tc of the present embodiment, the adjustment operation can be accepted as in the other period (normal screen period Td) in which the adjustment image GF is displayed. In the above configuration, the convenience of the player is improved as compared with the configuration in which the adjustment operation cannot be accepted during the waiting period Tc, for example.

The adjusted image GF may be displayed at all times during the waiting period Tc. However, the above-mentioned right information image GB (see FIG. 28 (b) above) is displayed only in the title period of the waiting period Tc, and is not displayed in other periods. Therefore, it is preferable that the right information image GB is displayed in a manner that is easily noticed by the player during the waiting period Tc.

However, in the configuration in which the adjusted image GF is displayed in the title period, the number of images displayed in the title period increases as compared with the configuration in which the adjusted image GF is not displayed in the title period, for example. Since one image is more likely to be noticed as the number of images displayed at the same time as the one image is smaller, it is difficult for the player to pay attention to the right information image GB in the configuration in which the adjusted image GF is displayed during the title period. There is a problem.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in the configuration in which the adjusted image GF is displayed in the waiting period Tc, the configuration in which the adjusted image GF is hidden in the title period is preferable. For example, the adjusted image GF is displayed during the demo production period of the waiting period Tc, the adjusted image GF is hidden at the start of the title period, and the adjusted image GF is kept hidden during the subsequent buffering period and dependence suppression period. The configuration is conceivable.

In the specific example of FIG. 32 (b), it is assumed that the waiting period Tc (dependency suppression period) ends at the time point ty and the normal screen period Td starts. As shown in FIG. 32 (b), in the present embodiment, the adjusted image GF is displayed on the image display device 31 after the period Tf elapses after the waiting period Tc ends. The period Tf is, for example, a period of a time length (for example, about 0.5 seconds) in which each image (excluding the adjusted image GF) displayed in the normal screen period Td can be visually recognized by the player.

As described above, a part of each image displayed in the normal screen period Td is hidden by the adjusted image GF. By providing the period Tf, the image hidden by the adjusted image GF is displayed once before the adjusted image GF is displayed, so that there is an advantage that the image can be visually recognized by the player. However, a configuration in which the period Tf is not provided may be adopted. That is, the adjusted image GF may be displayed on the image display device 31 substantially at the same time as the end of the standby period Tc (the start of the normal screen period Td).

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

(1) In each of the above forms, the copyright information displayed by the right information image GB can be changed as appropriate. For example, it is assumed that the permission of the first copyright holder and the second copyright holder is required for the secondary use of the image displayed on the image display device 31. In the above case, it is preferable that the rights information image GB indicating both the first copyright holder and the second copyright holder is displayed during the title period.

In addition, depending on the music played on the gaming machine 1, it is necessary to obtain the permission of the copyright holder of the music when making secondary use. For example, in a jackpot game, it is assumed that a specific musical piece is output. In addition, it is assumed that the copyright extends to the specific music.

In the above cases, the permission of the copyright holder of the music is required when publishing the game video (accompanied by the music) of the jackpot game on the Internet. However, there are many cases in which the above-mentioned game videos are published on the Internet without the permission of the copyright holder of the music. In consideration of the above circumstances, it is preferable that the right information image GB for displaying the information related to the copyright of the music is displayed on the image display device 31.

In the configuration in which the right information image GB relating to the copyright of the music played in the jackpot game is displayed, a configuration in which the right information image GB related to the copyright is displayed in the jackpot game can be considered. That is, it is conceivable that the right information image GB related to the music is displayed at the time when the music is actually played. The right information image GB related to the music displays, for example, the name of the music, the composer of the music, and the lyricist (copyright holder) of the music.

In addition, the right information image GB related to the music may be displayed in the non-gaming period. For example, in the title period, the right information image GB related to the music may be displayed. With the above configuration, the name of the music played during the game period (big hit game) can be notified to the player during the non-game period. Therefore, there is an advantage that the motivation for the game can be improved during the non-game period for the purpose of listening to the music.

(2) As described above, depending on the player, the motivation to play may be reduced by the dependency suppression image GS in which a message for suppressing the game dependence is displayed. Therefore, it is preferable that the specific moving image (for example, the character) and the dependence suppression image GS for improving the player's motivation to play are not displayed at the same time. In consideration of the above circumstances, in the first embodiment, the image in the specific moving image is not displayed during the dependency suppression period in which the dependency suppression image GS is displayed.

However, the dependency suppression image GS may be displayed during the period in which the character appearing in the specific moving image is displayed. For example, in the in-game period, there is a period in which the dependence suppression image GS should be displayed from the viewpoint of effectively suppressing the game dependence even during the period in which the above-mentioned character is displayed. For example, during the period immediately after the jackpot game is completed, it is preferable that the dependency suppression image GS is displayed even when the character is displayed.

Further, in each of the above-described forms, the length of time that the dependency suppression image GS is displayed and the size of the dependency suppression image GS (the size of the area in which the dependency suppression image GS is displayed) can be appropriately changed. For example, assume a configuration in which the dependency suppression image GS is displayed during both the in-game period and the non-game period. In the above configuration, it is preferable to display the dependency suppression image GS in a larger size during the non-game period than during the game period. Further, it is preferable to display the dependency suppression image GS for a longer period than during the gaming period during the non-gaming period.

(3) In each of the above-described forms, the period for displaying the image during the demonstration (GD in FIG. 28A described above) that makes it possible to grasp that the demonstration is being produced is not limited to the demonstration production period. However, in the image displayed in both the non-game period and the in-game period, it is difficult to intuitively grasp that the period in which the image is displayed is the non-game period (the image is a demo image). Does not work). Therefore, it is preferable that the demo image is displayed only during the non-gaming period of the during-game period and the non-gaming period.

For example, assume a configuration in which the title image GA can be displayed during the game period. With the above configuration, even if the title image GA is displayed during the non-game period (title period), it may be mistaken for the during-game period depending on the player. In consideration of the above circumstances, in the configuration in which the title image GA can be displayed during the game period, the configuration in which the demo image is displayed during the title period is preferable.

Further, it is assumed that the buffered image GE displayed in the non-gaming period (buffering period) can be displayed in the in-game period. In the above configuration, it is preferable that the image being demoed is displayed during the buffer period. Similarly, when the dependency suppression image GS displayed in the non-game period (dependency suppression period) is configured to be displayed during the game period, the configuration in which the demo image is displayed during the dependency suppression period is preferable.

(4) The above-mentioned "image during demonstration" is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 28 (a) above, as long as it is an image that can be grasped that the demonstration is being produced.

For example, an image showing information that is not displayed during the game period (specific effect period) may be displayed on the image display device 31 as a demo image during the demo effect. As the above information, for example, a character string explaining the game performance of the gaming machine 1 (for example, the jackpot probability and the number of gaming media that can be acquired by the jackpot) is suitable. Further, an image representing a message (for example, the character string "demo") that directly indicates that the demo effect is being executed may be adopted as the image GD during the demo.

In the configuration in which the adjusted image GF is displayed in the demo effect, if the adjusted image GF is not displayed during the game period, the adjusted image GF functions as the demo image. However, in the above modification, when the adjusted image GF is displayed during the game period, it is necessary to make the adjusted image GF displayed in the demo effect different from the adjusted image GF displayed during the game period.

(5) In the first embodiment described above, a specific example in which the effect symbol 35 (see FIG. 26 described above) is displayed on the image display device 31 is shown. Hereinafter, another specific example (modification example) in which the effect symbol 35 is displayed will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 (a) to 33 (c). 33 (a) to 33 (c) are simulated views of the screen displayed on the image display device 31 at each time point in the modified example.

In the modified example, a plurality (three) effect symbols 35x are displayed on the image display device 31. Similar to the effect symbol 35 in the first embodiment, the above effect symbols 35x are displayed in a variable manner during the game period, and the combination of effect symbols 35x according to the result of the jackpot determination process is stopped and displayed. Further, the above-mentioned effect symbol 35x is stopped and displayed during the normal screen period.

Further, in the modified example, in addition to the effect symbol 35x, the small effect symbol 35y is displayed on the image display device 31. As will be described in detail later, the small effect symbol 35y is displayed in a variable manner during the game period, and is stopped and displayed in a mode according to the result of the jackpot determination process, similarly to the effect symbol 35x. Further, the above small effect symbol 35y is stopped and displayed during the normal screen period.

FIG. 33A is a diagram for explaining each image displayed in the normal screen period in the modified example. In the modified example, the display is stopped and displayed in the immediately preceding game as in the first embodiment described above. The effect symbol 35x is displayed during the normal screen period of the non-gaming period.

As shown in FIG. 33A, the small effect symbol 35y in the modified example is composed of three symbols and is displayed smaller than the effect symbol 35x. The above-mentioned small effect symbol 35y is displayed near the right side of the area R of the screen of the image display device 31, for example. However, the area for displaying the small effect symbol 35y may be appropriately changed.

Further, in the normal screen period of the non-game period, the small effect symbol 35y is displayed in the mode of being stopped and displayed in the immediately preceding game. In the modified example, only "246" is provided as a symbol combination corresponding to the loss of the small effect symbol 35y. In the above configuration, when the effect symbol 35x displays the symbol combination corresponding to the loss, the small effect symbol 35y displays the symbol combination of "246" regardless of the symbol combination. Similarly, a symbol combination corresponding to a small hit of the small effect symbol 35y and a symbol combination corresponding to a large hit are provided.

Further, each symbol of the effect symbol 35x is arranged in the left-right direction, while each symbol of the small effect symbol 35y is arranged in the vertical direction. The above configuration has an advantage that, for example, the inconvenience of confusing the effect symbol 35x and the small effect symbol 35y is suppressed as compared with the configuration in which the directions in which the effects symbol 35x and the small effect symbol 35y are arranged are common. There is. That is, it is easy to distinguish the small effect symbol 35y from the effect symbol 35x and recognize it.

FIG. 33B is a diagram for explaining each image displayed during the game in the modified example. In the specific example of FIG. 33 (b), each image in the specific effect period in the game period is shown. In the modified example, as in each of the above-described forms, it is determined by lottery whether or not to execute the specific effect according to the result of the jackpot determination process. When the execution of the specific effect is decided, the specific effect period is started after the normal effect period.

In the specific effect period, as described above, the effect symbol 35x is displayed in the reach state (see FIG. 27 described above). Further, in the specific effect period of the modification, the specific moving image is displayed in the area R of the image display device 31 as in the specific effect period in each of the above-described forms. In the specific example of FIG. 33B, it is assumed that the specific moving image on which the character image GC is displayed is displayed on the image display device 31.

As shown in FIG. 33 (b), the small effect symbol 35y is displayed in a variable manner during the game period. After that, as all the effect symbols 35x are stopped and displayed, the variable display of each of the small effect symbols 35y is stopped at substantially the same time. In the modified example, as in the first embodiment described above, for example, when the effect symbol 35x shortens and fluctuates, each symbol of the effect symbol 35x is stopped and displayed substantially at the same time. In the above case, the variable display of each symbol of the effect symbol 35x and the small effect symbol 35y is stopped substantially at the same time.

However, the variation display of each symbol of the small effect symbol 35y may end with a time lag. For example, when the left symbol of the effect symbol 35x is stopped, the left symbol of the small effect symbol 35y is stopped, and when the right symbol of the effect symbol 35x is stopped, the right symbol of the small effect symbol 35y is stopped, and the middle symbol of the effect symbol 35x is stopped. The medium symbol of the small effect symbol 35y may be stopped when the small effect symbol 35y is stopped.

In the modified example, a waiting period is provided in the non-gaming period as in each of the above-described forms. In addition, a demonstration production period will be provided during the waiting period. Specifically, the waiting period of the modified example is provided with a demo production period, a title period, a buffer period, and a dependency suppression period, as in each of the above-described forms. Further, the order of each period in the waiting period of the modified example is the same as that of each of the above-described forms (see FIG. 25 (c) described above). In the demo effect period of the modified example, a specific moving image of the specific effect is displayed as in the demo effect period of each form described above.

FIG. 33 (c) is a diagram for explaining each image displayed on the image display device 31 during the demonstration effect period of the modified example. FIG. 33 (c) corresponds to FIG. 28 (a) in the above-described first embodiment.

In the specific example of FIG. 33 (c), the character image GC is excerpted and shown as an image of the specific moving image. Further, in the modified example, the image GD during the demonstration is displayed in order to make it possible to grasp that the demonstration production period is in progress, as in each of the above-described forms. However, the image GD during the demonstration may not be displayed during the demonstration production period.

As shown in FIG. 33 (c), in the demo effect period of the modified example, the effect symbol 35x is hidden as in the demo effect period of the first embodiment described above. That is, in the normal screen period (immediately after the end of the in-game period) of the non-game period, the effect symbol 35x is displayed, and then, with the start of the waiting period (demo effect period), the effect symbol 35x is hidden. Become. With the above configuration, the inconvenience that the specific moving image displayed during the demonstration effect period is hidden by the effect symbol 35x is suppressed. In the modified example, the effect symbol 35x is hidden until the waiting period ends.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), the small effect symbol 35y is displayed during the demonstration effect period of the modified example. That is, the small effect symbol 35y is continuously displayed during the normal screen period and the demo effect period in the non-game period. With the above configuration, it is possible to confirm the combination of the small effect symbols 35y that were stopped and displayed in the previous game during the demo effect period.

For example, the combination “246” of the small effect symbol 35y in FIG. 33 (c) described above is displayed when a big hit or a small hit is not announced in the previous game. Therefore, there is an advantage that it is possible to grasp during the demonstration production period by the small production symbol 35y that the winning notification of the big hit or the small hit was not made in the previous game.

In the modified example, in addition to the above-mentioned demo effect period, the small effect symbol 35y is displayed on the image display device 31 in the subsequent title period, buffer period, and dependence suppression period. That is, the small effect symbol 35y is continuously displayed over the non-game period including the normal screen period and the waiting period. With the above configuration, there is an advantage that it is possible to grasp from the small effect symbol 35y that the winning notification of the big hit or the small hit was not made in the previous game during the title period, the buffering period and the dependence suppression period.

By the way, depending on the player, in a configuration in which both the effect symbol 35x and the small effect symbol 35y are displayed, if a waiting period during which the effect symbol 35x is hidden is provided, the small effect symbol 35y displayed in the waiting period is provided. May be inconvenient to misidentify as the effect symbol 35x. In consideration of the above circumstances, in the modified example, the direction in which the symbols of the effect symbol 35x are arranged (horizontal direction) and the direction in which the symbols of the small effect symbol 35y are arranged (vertical direction) are different.

In the above configuration, for example, the effect symbol 35x and the small effect symbol 35y can be easily distinguished from each other as compared with the configuration in which the arrangement direction of each symbol is common to the effect symbol 35x and the small effect symbol 35y, which causes the above-mentioned inconvenience. It has the advantage of being suppressed. In addition, as a configuration in which the arrangement direction of each symbol is different between the effect symbol 35x and the small effect symbol 35y, one symbol is arranged diagonally and the other symbol is arranged in the left-right direction or the up-down direction. You may. Further, the number of symbols may be different between the effect symbol 35x and the small effect symbol 35y. Even with the above configuration, the inconvenience of misidentifying the small effect symbol 35y as the effect symbol 35x can be suppressed.

In the modified example, the position where the small effect symbol 35y is displayed does not change, but the position where the small effect symbol 35y is displayed may change as appropriate. Further, in the modification, the small effect symbol 35y is displayed during the waiting period, but the small effect symbol 35y may be hidden during the waiting period.

Further, the effect symbol 35x is variablely displayed in both the case where the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed and the case where the second special symbol display device 21 is variablely displayed. In the above configuration, the small effect symbol 35y (hereinafter, "first small effect symbol 35y") that is variablely displayed when the first special symbol display device 20 is variablely displayed and the second special symbol display device 21 are variablely displayed. In this case, a small effect symbol 35y (hereinafter, “second small effect symbol 35y”) that is variablely displayed may be provided separately. In the above configuration, both the first small effect symbol 35y and the second small effect symbol 35y are displayed during the waiting period in which the effect symbol 35x is hidden.

(6) The waiting period in each of the above-described forms can be appropriately changed. 34 (a) and 34 (b) are diagrams for explaining a modification of the waiting period.

In the modified example of FIG. 34 (a), the waiting period Tc includes a demo production period Tc1, a title period Tc2, a buffer period Tc3, and a dependency suppression period Tc4, as in each of the above-described embodiments. However, in the waiting period Tc of each of the above-described forms, the demo production period Tc1, the title period Tc2, the buffering period Tc3, and the dependence suppression period Tc4 are provided in this order. , The title period Tc2, the demo production period Tc1, the buffer period Tc3, and the dependence suppression period Tc4 are provided in this order.

That is, in each of the above-described embodiments, the demo effect period Tc1 is provided immediately before the title period Tc2, but in the modified example, the demo effect period Tc1 is provided immediately after the title period Tc2. In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), another period (demo production period Tc1 and buffer period Tc3) is interposed between the title period Tc2 and the dependence suppression period Tc4.

As described above, in the configuration in which the dependency suppression image GS is displayed immediately after the title image GA and the right information image GB are displayed, there is an inconvenience that the impression of the title image GA and the right information image GB tends to be deteriorated. In the modified example of FIG. 34 (a), there is an advantage that the above inconvenience is suppressed as in each of the above-described forms (a configuration in which a buffer period Tc3 is provided between the title period Tc2 and the dependence suppression period Tc4). ..

FIG. 34 (b) is a diagram for explaining a modification different from that of FIG. 34 (a) described above. In the modified example of FIG. 34 (b), the waiting period Tc includes the demo production period (Tc11, Tc12), the title period Tc2, the buffer period Tc3, and the dependence suppression period Tc4, as in each of the above-described forms. .. However, the demo production period of the modified example is divided into a plurality of periods including the first demo production period Tc11 and the second demo production period Tc12, and is not a series of periods. Is different.

As shown in FIG. 34 (b), the first demo production period Tc11 of the demo production period is the period immediately before the title period Tc2. The second demo production period Tc12 is a period immediately after the title period Tc2. In the above modified example, the demonstration effect is executed in both the period immediately before and immediately after the title period Tc2 in which the title image GA and the right information image GB are displayed. That is, the specific moving image is displayed immediately before and after the title period Tc2.

During the demonstration effect period (Tc11, Tc12) of the modified example, each image including the specific moving image Da1 described in the first embodiment is displayed. Specifically, as described above, the specific moving image Da1 displays each scene including the scene Sa11 at the beginning to the scene Sa13 at the end. Of the above scenes, the early scene Sa11 is displayed in the first demo production period Tc11. In addition, the final scene Sa13 is displayed in the second demo production period Tc12.

As understood from the above description, in the modified example of FIG. 34B, the scene Sa11 of the specific moving image Da1 is displayed, the right information image GB is displayed, and the scene Sa13 of the specific moving image Da1 is displayed. That is, the specific moving image Da1 is temporarily interrupted, the right information image GB is displayed, and the specific moving image Da1 is restarted. Therefore, there is an advantage that it is emphasized that the right relating to the right information image GB extends to the specified moving image Da1.

As can be understood from FIG. 34 (b), in the modified example, the second demo production period is interposed between the title period Tc2 and the dependence suppression period Tc4. Therefore, even if the buffer period Tc3 is omitted, the dependence suppression period Tc4 does not immediately after the title period Tc2, so that the above-mentioned inconvenience is unlikely to occur when the dependence suppression period Tc immediately after the title period Tc2. .. For the above reasons, the buffer period Tc3 may be omitted in the modified example of FIG. 34 (b).

(7) In each of the above forms, the timing at which the title image GA is displayed can be appropriately changed. Specifically, the title image GA may be displayed during the normal production period. Further, the title image GA may be displayed during the specific effect period. In the above configuration, it is preferable that the title image GA is displayed or not is determined by lottery depending on whether or not the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process.

For example, it is preferable that the title image GA is more easily displayed in the normal screen period or the specific game period in the game in which the jackpot is won than in the game in which the jackpot is not won. In the above configuration, the title image GA functions as a suggestion image suggesting that the expectation of winning a big hit is high.

However, in the configuration in which the title image GA is displayed during the specific game period (during the game), there may be a problem that the period during which the title image GA is displayed is mistaken as the title period (non-game period). Similarly, in the configuration in which the title image GA is displayed during the normal production period (during the game), there may be a problem that the period during which the title image GA is displayed is mistaken as the title period (non-game period). ..

In consideration of the above circumstances, it is preferable to adopt a configuration in which the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed in the configuration for displaying the title image GA during the game period. As the above configuration, for example, the title image GA and the right information image GB are displayed together during the title period, but the right information image GB is not displayed when the title image GA is displayed during the game period. Conceivable. In the above configuration, it is possible to distinguish between the title period and the in-game period depending on the presence or absence of the right information image GB.

Further, it is assumed that the title image GA is displayed as a suggestion image suggesting that the expectation of winning a big hit is high during the normal production period. Further, in the above configuration, it is assumed that the effect lamp is not controlled in principle in a special mode (emission in rainbow color) during the normal effect period.

In the above configuration, when displaying the title image GA during the title period, a configuration in which the effect lamp is controlled in a special mode (similar to the above-described first embodiment) can be adopted. According to the above configuration, it is possible to distinguish between the normal production period and the title period depending on whether or not the production lamp is controlled in a special mode.

The title image GA may be displayed on the image display device 31 in a big hit game. In addition, the right information image GB is not displayed in a part of the in-game period in which the title image GA is displayed (for example, a specific production period), and the other part of the in-game period in which the title image GA is displayed (for example, a big hit game). ) May be configured to display the right information image GB.

(8) In each of the above-described forms, a suggestion image suggesting that the jackpot winning expectation is high is displayed, but a configuration may be adopted in which the jackpot winning is substantially notified by the suggestion image.

For example, in the first embodiment described above, the color of the suggestion image GW is changed to a specific color (for example, red) in order to suggest that the expectation of winning the jackpot is high (FIGS. 27 (a) and 27 (FIG. 27). b) See). In the above configuration, the color of the suggestion image GW may be changed to a special color (for example, rainbow color) on condition that the jackpot is won. In the above configuration, when the suggestion image GW changes to the special color, the winning of the jackpot is substantially notified.

Further, when the above-mentioned timer image GX1 (see FIG. 27 (c-1) above) is displayed as a suggestion image, the timer image GX1 may be configured to notify the winning of a big hit. For example, it is assumed that the remaining time (time until the change to a specific mode) first displayed on the timer image GX1 is determined by lottery.

In the above configuration, "7 seconds" may be determined as the remaining time initially displayed on the timer image GX1 on condition that the jackpot is won. In the above configuration, when the remaining time "7 seconds" is first displayed on the timer image GX1, the winning of the big hit is substantially notified.

Similarly, the above-mentioned chance image GX2 (see FIG. 27 (c-2)) can be determined from a plurality of types, and the chance image GX2 determined on the condition that the jackpot is won is provided. The image GX2 may be configured to substantially notify the winning of the big hit.

Further, the above-mentioned operation instruction image GY1 (see FIG. 27 (d-1)) can be determined from a plurality of types, and the operation instruction image GY1 determined on the condition that the jackpot is won is provided. The operation instruction image GY1 may be configured to substantially notify the winning of the big hit.

The cut-in image GY2 (see FIG. 27 (d-2)) described above can be determined from a plurality of types, and the cut-in image GY2 determined on the condition that the jackpot is won is provided to cut in. The image GY2 may be configured to substantially notify the winning of the jackpot.

(9) In each of the above-described modes, a plurality of types of timer images GX1 may be provided, and a part of the timer images GX1 may be displayed and the other timer images GX1 may not be displayed during the demonstration effect period. For example, during the demo production period, the timer image GX1 having a relatively low expectation of winning a big hit may be displayed, and the timer image GX1 having a relatively high expectation of winning a big hit may not be displayed.

(10) In each of the above-described modes, a plurality of types of operation instruction image GY1 may be provided, and a part of the operation instruction image GY1 may be displayed during the demonstration effect period, and the other operation instruction image GY1 may not be displayed. For example, during the demo production period, the operation instruction image GY1 having a relatively low expectation of winning a big hit may be displayed, and the operation instruction image GY1 having a relatively high expectation of winning a big hit may not be displayed.

(11) In each of the above-described forms, the buffered image GE (see FIG. 28 (d) described above) can be appropriately changed. For example, an image indicating that the game of a person under the age of 18 is prohibited may be adopted as the buffer image GE. In addition, an image indicating that fraudulent activity against the gaming machine 1 is a crime may be adopted as a buffer image GE, or an image indicating that fraud pretending to be a strategy for the gaming machine 1 should be noted is buffered. It may be adopted as an image GE.

The above image may be configured to be continuously displayed even during the dependence suppression period after the buffer period ends. For example, after the title period ends and the title image GA and the right information image GB are hidden, a buffer image GE indicating that the game of a person under the age of 18 is prohibited is displayed, and then the buffer image GE is displayed. It is conceivable that the dependency suppression image GS is displayed together with the image GE.

Further, an image displaying the name of the manufacturer of the gaming machine 1 may be displayed as a buffered image GE during the buffered period. Similarly, an image displaying the name of the creator of the image displayed on the image display device 31 may be displayed as a buffer image GE during the buffer period.

Each image described as a buffer image GE in the modification is not an image that warns of game dependence, like the buffer image GE (image that displays a landscape) in the above-described first embodiment, and is not an image that warns of game dependence, and the gambling of the player. It's not a fanning image. Therefore, during the buffer period in which the image is displayed, the player's willingness to play is not excessively reduced, and the player's gambling spirit can be gradually reduced (similar to the buffer period of the first embodiment). ..

(12) In each of the above-described buffer periods, a plurality of types of screens may be switched and displayed in a predetermined order.

For example, both the image displaying the name of the manufacturer of the game machine 1 and the image displaying the name of the creator of the image displayed on the image display device 31 are displayed as the buffer image GE. Suppose. In the above configuration, in the buffer period, after the image displaying the name of the manufacturer of the gaming machine 1 is displayed, the name of the creator of the image displayed on the image display device 31 is displayed instead of the image. A configuration in which an image is displayed is conceivable.

In the above configuration, the position where the image displaying the name of the manufacturer of the gaming machine 1 is displayed and the position where the image displaying the name of the creator of the image displayed on the image display device 31 is displayed. Is preferably configured to be substantially common. Further, it is preferable that each of the above images is displayed in substantially the same size.

(13) In FIG. 29 of the first embodiment described above, as an example of the display method of the title image GA, a display method for displaying the title image GA in a zoomed-in manner is shown (FIGS. 29 (b-1) to (b-4). )reference). Further, as an example of the display method of the right information image GB, a display method of displaying the right information image GB by sliding in is shown (see FIGS. 29 (b-5) and 29 (b-6)). However, the display method of the title image GA and the display method of the right information image GB are not limited to the above examples.

35 (a) to 35 (f) are diagrams for explaining a method of displaying the title image GA and a method of displaying the right information image GB in the modified example. 35 (a) to 35 (f) are simulated views of the screen displayed by the image display device 31 at each time point in the title period.

In the modification, the title image GA and the rights information image GB (see FIG. 29 (b-6) above) described in the first embodiment are displayed during the title period. The title image GA of the modification is the first partial image Ga1 displaying the character "A", the second partial image Ga2 displaying the character "B", and the title image GA displaying the character "B", similarly to the title image GA of the first embodiment described above. , A third partial image Ga3 displaying the character "C" is included.

By the way, in recent years, a sequel to the gaming machine may be produced (serialized) after the gaming machine is manufactured. It is assumed that the gaming machine 1 of the modified example is made into a series. Although the details will be described later, in the modified example, the identification image GS (see FIG. 35 (d) described later) is displayed on the image display device 31 together with the title image GA and the right information image GB. The identification image GS is an image for identifying which of the gaming machines belonging to the common series.

FIG. 35A is a diagram for explaining each image immediately after the title period is started. As shown in FIG. 35A, immediately after the title period is started, the title image GA is displayed larger than the area R of the image display device 31. In the above case, immediately after the title period is started, a part of the title image GA is displayed on the image display device 31, and the other part is not displayed on the image display device 31.

In the specific example of FIG. 35A, it is assumed that the left end of the first partial image Ga1 and the right end of the third partial image Ga3 of the title image GA are not displayed (protruded) in the area R. However, the entire title image GA may be displayed in the area R immediately after the title period has started.

As shown in FIG. 35 (a), the right information image GB is not displayed on the image display device 31 immediately after the title period is started. Further, the identification image GS is not displayed immediately after the title period is started. However, the right information image GB may be displayed immediately after the title period starts. Similarly, the identification image GS may be displayed immediately after the title period starts. In the modified example, an image different from the title image GA, the right information image GB, and the identification image GS may be displayed during the title period. The same applies to the first embodiment described above.

Immediately after the title period is started, the title image GA of the modification is displayed larger than the area R (see FIG. 35 (a) above), and has a predetermined time length (for example, about 2 seconds) (hereinafter, about 2 seconds). It continues to shrink for a period of time), after which it is displayed in a predetermined size.

FIG. 35B is a diagram for explaining each image at the end of the reduction period of the title image GA. As shown in FIG. 35B, when the reduction period of the title image GA ends, the entire title image GA is displayed in the area R. Further, as shown in FIG. 35B, when the reduction period of the title image GA ends, the right information image GB and the identification image GS are not displayed on the image display device 31.

FIG. 35 (c) is a diagram for explaining each image immediately after the display of the identification image GS is started. As shown in FIG. 35 (c), the identification image GS of the modified example represents the number “2”. In the above identification image GS, it is possible to identify that the gaming machine 1 is the second work in the series. Immediately after the identification image GS is displayed, the identification image GS is enlarged and displayed at substantially the center of the screen of the image display device 31.

Similar to the title image GA, the identification image GS of the modification continues to be reduced for a predetermined time length (for example, about 2 seconds) period (reduction period), and then is displayed in a predetermined size. .. In the modified example, the display of the identification image GS is started after the reduction period of the title image GA is completed, but the display of the identification image GS is also started in the middle of the reduction period of the title image GA. good.

FIG. 35D is a diagram for explaining each image immediately after the reduction period of the identification image GS ends. The identification image GS is displayed on the right side of the title image GA. As shown in FIG. 35 (d), the right information image GB is not displayed immediately after the reduction period of the identification image GS ends. The display method of the identification image GS may be changed as appropriate. For example, the identification image GS may be displayed as a slide-in. Moreover, the display position of the identification image GS may be changed as appropriate.

The right information image GB of the modified example starts to be displayed after the reduction period of the identification image GS ends. Specifically, the right information image GB of the modified example is gradually and visually displayed from a mode that is difficult to see (including a mode that is not visible), as in the first embodiment described above.

However, in the above-mentioned first embodiment, the right information image GB is displayed as a slide-in (see FIG. 29 (b-5) above), whereas in the modified example, the right information image GB is faded in. Is displayed. Hereinafter, for the sake of explanation, the period from the start to the end of the fade-in display of the right information image GB is referred to as a “fade period”.

FIG. 35 (e) is a diagram for explaining each image immediately after the fade period is started. As shown in FIG. 35 (e), immediately after the fade period is started, the right information image GB is displayed semi-transparently (highly transparent). Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (e), the right information image GB is displayed near the lower side of the title image GA. However, the display position of the right information image GB in the modified example can be changed as appropriate.

FIG. 35 (f) is a diagram for explaining each image in the title period after the fade period ends. During the fade period, the rights information image GB gradually changes from a translucent mode to a non-transparent mode. The length of the fade period is set appropriately. For example, the fade period is set to about 1 second.

In the modified example, the title period continues for a predetermined time length (for example, about 2 seconds) after the fade period ends. In the title period after the fade period ends, the title image GA, the right information image GB, and the identification image GS are displayed together on the image display device 31.

In the above modified example, the right information image GB is displayed after the title image GA is displayed, as in the first embodiment described above. Therefore, for example, as compared with the configuration in which the title image GA and the right information image GB are started to be displayed at the same time, it becomes easier to first pay attention to the title image GA and then to pay attention to the right information image GB during the title period. Therefore, there is an advantage that the inconvenience that only one of the title image GA and the right information image GB is noticed is suppressed.

Further, in the modified example, a configuration is adopted in which the display method of the title image GA (reduced display) and the display method of the right information image GB (fade-in) are different. In the above configuration, for example, as compared with the configuration in which the display method of the title image GA and the display method of the right information image GB are common, it is easy to pay attention to both the title image GA and the right information image GB separately. Therefore, the effect of suppressing the inconvenience that one of the title image GA and the right information image GB is noticed and the other is not paid attention is particularly remarkable.

Further, in the modified example, the time when the display of the identification image GS is started is different from the time when the display of other images (title image GA, etc.) is started. Therefore, for example, it is easier to draw attention to the identification image GS as compared with the configuration in which the identification image GS is started to be displayed at the same time as the title image GA. According to the above configuration, the inconvenience of confusing the gaming machine 1 with another gaming machine (a gaming machine belonging to a common series) can be suppressed.

In the modified example, a configuration is adopted in which the fade period of the right information image GB is started after the reduction period of the identification image GS is completed. That is, a configuration is adopted in which the reduction period of the identification image GS and the fade period of the right information image GB do not overlap. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the fade period of the right information image GB is started before the reduction period of the identification image GS ends. The above configuration has an advantage that the inconvenience that the time length of the title period becomes excessively long can be suppressed as compared with the configuration in which the reduction period of the identification image GS and the fade period of the right information image GB do not overlap.

Further, the identification image GS is not limited to the above example, as long as it is possible to identify which of the gaming machines belongs to the common series. For example, suppose that even game machines belonging to a common series are given different subtitles. In the above case, the identification image GS may be configured to display the subtitle given to the gaming machine 1.

(14) In each of the above-described forms, the period for displaying the image protected by the right related to the right information image GB can be appropriately set. For example, it is assumed that when the power is turned on to the gaming machine 1, the power-on image is displayed during the period until the activation process of each control device is normally completed. In the above power-on image, for example, the message "Power is turned on" is displayed.

In the above configuration, it is conceivable to display an image protected by the right related to the right information image GB (for example, the character image GC) on the power-on image. According to the above configuration, there is an advantage that the type of the gaming machine can be easily grasped at the time of power-on image, as compared with the configuration in which only the above-mentioned message is displayed on the power-on image, for example.

Further, it is assumed that the gaming machine 1 is configured to be able to shift to an error state when a processing failure occurs, and to display a predetermined error image in the error state. In the above error image, a message for notifying that a processing omission has occurred is displayed. In the above configuration, it is conceivable to display an image protected by the right related to the right information image GB on the error image.

Further, in the configuration including the effect movable body 32, it is assumed that the effect movable body 32 executes a predetermined confirmation operation when the power is turned on. By the above confirmation operation, it can be confirmed whether or not the effect movable body 32 can operate normally. In the above configuration, the image protected by the right related to the right information image GB (for example, the character image GC) may be displayed on the image display device 31 during the period in which the above-mentioned confirmation operation is executed.

In the above configuration, the type of the gaming machine 1 can be intuitively grasped by confirming the character displayed on the image display device 31 during the period when the confirmation operation is executed. The character may be displayed on the image display device 31 for the entire period from the start to the end of the confirmation operation, or the character may be displayed for a part of the period.

(15) In each of the above-described modes, the effect lamp is controlled in a special mode (rainbow color) during the title period of the non-game period. However, the non-gaming period controlled by the special aspect is not limited to the above examples. For example, the effect lamp may be configured to emit light in a special mode during the normal screen period. Further, the production lamp may be configured to emit light in a special mode during the demonstration production period. Similarly, the effect lamp may be configured to emit light in a special mode during the buffering period or the dependence suppression period.

(16) In each of the above-described forms, the period during which the adjusted image GF is displayed can be appropriately changed. For example, in the above-described first embodiment, the adjusted image GF is displayed in the normal screen period from the start of the non-gaming period to the start of the waiting period after the elapse of a predetermined time length (10 seconds). bottom. Further, in the first embodiment, the adjusted image GF was hidden during the waiting period (see FIG. 32 (b) described above).

Instead of the above configuration, the adjusted image GF may be hidden in the normal screen period from the start of the non-gaming period to the start of the first waiting period. In the above configuration, the adjusted image GF is hidden during the waiting period, as in the first embodiment. Further, in the above configuration, the adjusted image GF is displayed immediately after the waiting period ends.

Further, it is assumed that the normal screen period is started immediately after the power is turned on to the gaming machine 1, and the standby period is started after a predetermined time length (for example, about 30 seconds) elapses. In the above configuration, the adjustment image GF is hidden during the normal screen period from when the power is turned on until the first standby period is started, and the adjustment image GF is also hidden during the subsequent standby period, and the standby period ends. A configuration may be adopted in which the adjusted image GF is displayed immediately after the adjustment is performed. In the above configuration, since the adjustment image GF is not displayed in the normal screen period after the power is turned on, the entire image displayed in the normal screen period (the image displayed at the end of the previous game) can be confirmed. There is an advantage. Further, in the configuration in which the adjusted image GF is hidden during the waiting period, the adjusted image GF may be displayed for a predetermined time length when the adjustment operation is performed during the waiting period. In the above configuration, when the volume adjustment operation is accepted during the standby period, only the portion of the adjustment image GF related to the volume adjustment may be displayed, and the portion related to the light amount adjustment may be hidden. Similarly, when the light intensity adjustment operation is accepted during the standby period, only the portion of the adjusted image GF related to the light intensity adjustment may be displayed, and the portion related to the volume adjustment may be hidden.

(17) In each of the above-described forms, a configuration capable of displaying a three-dimensional stereoscopic image may be adopted. As a method for displaying a three-dimensional stereoscopic image, for example, a parallax barrier method based on left-right parallax is preferably adopted (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-149156). Further, a mode in which the predetermined image is displayed as a three-dimensional stereoscopic image (hereinafter, "first display mode") and a mode in which the predetermined image is not displayed as a three-dimensional stereoscopic image (hereinafter, "second display mode") are selected. It may be a possible configuration.

For example, it is conceivable that a predetermined scene in the specific moving image (hereinafter referred to as “specific scene”) is displayed as a three-dimensional stereoscopic image in the first display mode. The above configuration has the advantage of improving the color rendering of the specific moving image. However, in the second display mode, the specific scene is not displayed as a three-dimensional stereoscopic image. In addition, the image displayed in the specific scene during the game may be different between the first display mode and the second display mode.

By the way, some players are not good at three-dimensional stereoscopic images because they hurt their eyes. In a configuration in which a three-dimensional stereoscopic image is displayed during the waiting period, it is assumed that a player who is not good at the three-dimensional stereoscopic image intentionally diverts his / her line of sight from the image display device 31 during the waiting period.

In the above case, the various images displayed during the waiting period are not visually recognized by the player. That is, the right information image GB is not visually recognized by the player. Therefore, in a configuration in which a three-dimensional stereoscopic image is displayed during the waiting period, there may be a disadvantage that the rights information image GB does not appropriately suppress unauthorized secondary use.

In consideration of the above circumstances, even if the configuration is such that the three-dimensional stereoscopic image can be displayed, the configuration in which the three-dimensional stereoscopic image is not displayed during the waiting period is preferable. Specifically, it is preferable that the three-dimensional stereoscopic image is not displayed during the standby period even during the period when the first display mode is selected. According to the above configuration, the above-mentioned inconvenience can be suppressed.

For example, it is assumed that the above-mentioned specific scene is displayed on the image display device 31 during the demonstration effect period of the standby period. In the above configuration, when the specific scene is displayed during the game period in which the first display mode is selected, the specific scene is displayed as a three-dimensional stereoscopic image. On the other hand, during the demo effect period, the specific scene is not displayed in the three-dimensional stereoscopic image regardless of whether the first display mode is selected or the second display mode is selected.

Further, in the above configuration, the three-dimensional stereoscopic image is not displayed even in the standby period other than the demo production period, regardless of whether the first display mode is selected or the second display mode is selected. It should be noted that, among the scenes of the specific moving image, the scene in which the three-dimensional stereoscopic image is displayed in the first display mode (for example, the above-mentioned specific scene) is not included in the scene displayed in the specific production period. good.

(18) In each of the above-described modes, the fact that an error state has occurred may be notified during the waiting period. For example, it is assumed that the ball clogging inside the gaming machine 1 can be detected, and when the ball clogging is detected, the state shifts to an error state. In the above configuration, when the error state is entered during the waiting period, for example, an image displaying the character string "error is occurring" (hereinafter referred to as "error notification image") may be displayed on the image display device 31. ..

However, the right information image GB is usually an image representing a predetermined character string (name of the copyright holder, etc.). Therefore, if both the right information image GB and the error notification image are displayed in the title period, it is assumed that the character string of one image is easily confused with the character string of the other image.

In consideration of the above circumstances, in the configuration in which the error notification image is displayed during the title period, the configuration in which the title image GA is located in the region between the error notification image and the right information image GB is preferable. For example, in the configuration in which the right information image GB is displayed on the lower side of the title image GA, the configuration in which the error notification image is displayed on the upper side of the title image GA is preferable.

In the above configuration, the area where the right information image GB is displayed and the area where the error notification image is displayed are separated by the title image GA, so that the character string of the right information image GB is confused with the character string of the error notification image. Inconvenience can be suppressed.

(19) In each of the above-described modes, a plurality of suggested images (suggested image GW, timer image GX1, etc.) may be displayed during a specific effect period. Further, in the above configuration, some of the suggested images among the plurality of suggested images may not be displayed in the demo effect, and some other suggested images may be displayed in the demo effect. The above configuration may be included in the present invention.

(20) In the above-described first embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the effect symbol 35 is not displayed during the demonstration effect period. However, the effect symbol 35 may be displayed during a part of the demo effect period.

For example, it is assumed that the specific moving image of the first specific effect and the moving image of the second specific effect are displayed during the demonstration effect period. In the above configuration, in the demo effect period, the effect symbol 35 is hidden during the period when the specific motion image of the first specific effect is displayed, and the effect symbol is displayed during the period when the specific motion image of the second specific effect is displayed. A configuration in which 35 is displayed is conceivable. In the above configuration, the effect symbol 35 displayed in the immediately preceding normal screen period may be displayed in the specific effect period, or another predetermined effect symbol 35 may be displayed.

(21) In each of the above modes, it is possible to shift to a low-probability non-time-saving game state, a low-probability time-saving game state, and a high-probability time-saving game state. The configuration is not displayed in the demo production. In the above configuration, a specific effect that is executed only in the low-probability time-saving game state may be provided, and the specific motion image of the specific effect may not be displayed in the demo effect.

Further, in addition to the low-probability non-time-saving game state, the low-probability time-saving game state, and the high-probability time-saving game state, a high-probability non-time-saving game state (hereinafter, “high-probability non-time-saving game state”) may be provided. In the above configuration, a specific effect that is executed only in the high-probability non-time-saving game state may be provided, and the specific motion image of the specific effect may not be displayed in the demo effect.

In each of the above embodiments, as an example of the configuration of the present invention, which does not include the in-game effect executed only in the high-probability state among the low-probability state and the high-probability state, the "low-probability gaming state and high-probability state and high probability state". Of the stochastic gaming states, the in-game effect that is executed only in the high-probability gaming state is not included. " However, the "low-probability state" and the "high-probability state" of the present invention are not limited to the "low-probability gaming state" and the "high-probability gaming state". For example, the "non-time-saving game state" and the "time-saving game state" may be adopted as the "low-probability state" and the "high-probability state". Specifically, in a configuration in which a time-saving game state and a non-time-saving game state are provided, it is conceivable that the specific motion image of the specific effect executed only in the time-saving game state is not displayed in the demo effect.

For example, in a so-called one-kind-two-kind pachinko machine (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-64930), the jackpot probability (probability per kind) in the jackpot determination process is divided into a time-saving gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state. Is almost common. However, it is possible to easily win a small hit when winning from the first starting port to the second starting port, and to enter the V winning opening (per two types) in the small hit game. With the above configuration, it becomes easier to shift to the big hit game in the time-saving game state from the non-time-saving game state. In the above configuration, the specific motion image of the specific effect executed only in the time-saving game state may adopt a configuration that is not displayed in the demo effect.

It should be noted that the specific motion image in the above-mentioned specific effect (in-game effect) and the specific motion image in the demo effect (non-game effect) need only have the same content (actions of the characters appearing), and are completely complete. It does not have to be the same. For example, during the specific production, the number of images (suggestion images, etc.) to be displayed tends to increase as compared with the demonstration production. Therefore, during the specific effect, a configuration may be adopted in which the specific moving image (rough specific moving image) is displayed at a lower resolution than during the demonstration effect. Further, during the demonstration effect, a part of the characters displayed in the specific moving image during the specific effect may be extracted and displayed. Similarly, during the specific effect, a part of the characters displayed in the specific moving image during the demo effect may be extracted and displayed.

(23) The gaming machine of the present invention is, for example, the following pachinko machine.
Assume a pachinko machine equipped with a liquid crystal display device capable of displaying various images including a character image. In the above pachinko machine, a title image (first image) showing the title (name) of the pachinko machine, a dependency suppression image (second image) that warns the player of game dependence, and a title of the pachinko machine. It is possible to display a right information image (third image) showing the copyright information (information about the copyright of characters and the like displayed on the pachinko machine) related to the above.

Further, in the above pachinko machine, the right information image is displayed and the title image is displayed in the first specific period of the non-game period, and the right information image is displayed in the second specific period of the non-game period. Display the dependency suppression image without doing. With the above configuration, the same effect as that of the above-described first embodiment can be obtained. For example, in a pachinko machine, when the non-gaming period reaches a predetermined time length, the pachinko machine is configured to shift to a waiting period, and the above-mentioned first specific period (title period) and second specific period (dependence suppression period) are applicable. A configuration provided during the waiting period is conceivable.

In the above pachinko machines, it is preferable that no sound is output during the first specific period and the second specific period described above. Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko machine, it is preferable that the effect movable body does not operate during the first specific period and the second specific period. With the above configuration, as in the first embodiment described above, the inconvenience of misidentifying the non-gaming period as the in-game period is suppressed.

In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, during the game period (during the game period), the production lamp is controlled in a special mode (a mode that looks like a rainbow) on condition that the player has won the internal lottery, and during the non-game period, the internal lottery is performed. Even if the player does not win the prize, it is preferable that the effect lamp is controlled in a special manner. For example, it is preferable that the effect lamp is controlled in a special mode during the first specific period (title period) of the non-gaming period.

In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, it is preferable that the time length of the first specific period and the time length of the second specific period are different. For example, a configuration in which the time length of the second specific period is longer than the time length of the first specific period is preferable. In the above configuration, since the dependency suppression image for suppressing the game dependence is displayed for a relatively long period of time, there is an advantage that the game dependence can be easily suppressed. However, the time length of the first specific period may be longer than the time length of the second specific period.

In the first specific period of the above-mentioned pachinko machine, it is preferable that the right information image is displayed below the title image. In the above configuration, as in the first embodiment described above, the right relating to the right information image extends to each image of the gaming machine 1 as compared with the configuration in which the right information image is not displayed at the same time as the title image. Has the advantage of being easily emphasized

In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, a configuration capable of accepting an adjustment operation for adjusting the volume of the sound output from the speaker may be adopted. Further, in the above configuration, while the sound is not output in the first specific period and the second specific period, the adjustment operation for adjusting the volume in the first specific period and the second specific period can be accepted. good.

In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, a configuration capable of accepting an adjustment operation for adjusting the amount of light of the effect lamp may be adopted. Further, in the above configuration, an adjustment operation for adjusting the amount of light in the first specific period and the second specific period may be accepted.

In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, the first specific period may be started before the second specific period. In the above configuration, the title image displayed in the first specific period is more likely to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device than the dependency suppression image displayed in the second specific period.

However, when the above configuration is adopted, the configuration in which the dependency suppression image is displayed during the game period is preferable in order to suppress the inconvenience that the dependency suppression image is not displayed at all. For example, a configuration is conceivable in which a dependency suppression image is displayed after the jackpot ends.

In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, the demonstration effect may be executed during the non-game period. In the above demo effect, a specific motion image of a specific effect (for example, reach effect) executed during the game is displayed. However, as in the first embodiment described above, another image (for example, an image displaying a sentence for explaining a predetermined story) is displayed once in the middle of the specific moving image, and then the continuation of the specific moving image. May be displayed.

In a pachinko machine that adopts the above configuration, a configuration in which a demonstration effect is executed (a specific moving image is displayed) immediately before the first specific period is preferable. In the above configuration, since the title image is displayed immediately after the player's feelings are raised by the demonstration production, there is an advantage that it is easy to give a good impression to the gaming machine indicated by the title image.

Further, the demo effect may be executed immediately after the first specific period. Further, the demo effect may be executed both immediately before and after the first specific period. In the above configuration, the modified example shown in FIG. 34 (b) described above is applied, the scene at the beginning of the specific moving image is displayed in the demo production immediately before the first specific period, and the demo immediately after the first specific period is displayed. In the production, the scene at the end (middle) of the specific moving image may be displayed.

In the non-gaming period of the above pachinko machine, the first specific period may be repeated at predetermined time intervals. In the above pachinko machine, the right information image is repeatedly displayed during the non-game period. Therefore, for example, the number of times the right information image is displayed is increased as compared with the configuration in which the right information image is displayed only once during the non-game period, and unauthorized secondary use of the image displayed on the pachinko machine is suppressed. It has the advantage of being easy to use.

In the above non-gaming period of the pachinko machine, it is preferable that each image (the above-mentioned demo production image, title image and right information image, dependence suppression image) is displayed in a predetermined order. Further, in the above pachinko machine, it is preferable that a buffer period is interposed between the first specific period and the second specific period, as in the first embodiment described above.

In the above pachinko machines, it is preferable that the in-game effect to be executed during the in-game period is determined by lottery from a plurality of types. Further, in the demonstration effect during the non-game period, the image of the specific in-game effect (for example, super reach effect) in the above-mentioned in-game period is displayed on the liquid crystal display device during the period when the demo effect is executed (third specific period). The indicated configuration is preferred.

Further, in the above pachinko machine, it is preferable that the specific in-game effect displayed in the demo effect does not include the in-game effect (premier effect) having the minimum probability of being determined by the above-mentioned lottery. It is conceivable that the above-mentioned production during the game is determined only when a big hit is won. However, if the jackpot is not won, the effect during the game may be determined.

The above pachinko machine may be configured to be able to shift to a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state (probability variation state). In the above high-probability gaming state, the jackpot winning probability is improved as compared with the low-probability gaming state. Further, in the above configuration, it is preferable that the specific in-game effect displayed in the demo effect does not include the in-game effect that is executed only in the high-probability gaming state among the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state. Is.

In the above pachinko machines, when displaying the image of the specific in-game effect among the in-game effects in the demonstration effect during the non-game period, and displaying the image of the specific in-game effect in the in-game period, a plurality of specials After the images are displayed in a variable manner, a part of the plurality of special images is displayed in a variable manner and the other part is stopped and displayed, and then the plurality of special images are stopped and displayed in a manner according to the result of the lottery (so-called). In the non-game period, it is preferable that the special image is not displayed when the image of the effect during the specific game is displayed.

In the above pachinko machines, when displaying the image of the specific in-game effect among the in-game effects in the demonstration effect during the non-game period, and displaying the image of the specific in-game effect in the in-game period, a big hit by an internal lottery. It is possible to display an image including a suggestion image suggesting that there is a high possibility that the player has won, and it is preferable that the suggestion image is not displayed when displaying the image of the effect during the specific game during the non-game period. ..

For example, in a pachinko machine, when the right to start a game is reserved, a configuration may be adopted in which a reserved image is displayed for each reserved right. In the above configuration, the same number of reserved images as the number of reserved rights is displayed. Further, in the above configuration, a configuration that changes the mode of the reserved image may be adopted. For example, when a big hit is won, the mode of the reserved image is likely to change. The above reserved image corresponds to the suggested image of the present invention. By applying the present invention to the above-mentioned pachinko machine, the reserved image may be displayed during the game period, and the reserved image may be hidden in the demonstration effect.

In the above pachinko machine, the display is started when the image of the specific in-game effect is displayed in the demonstration effect during the non-game period and the image of the specific in-game effect is displayed in the in-game period. It is possible to display an image of a timer image that changes to a specific mode when a predetermined time elapses, and to display a predetermined image when the timer image changes to a specific mode. When displaying the image of the medium effect, it is preferable that the timer image is not displayed.

In the above pachinko machine, when displaying the image of the specific in-game effect among the in-game effects in the third specific period of the non-game period and displaying the image of the specific in-game effect in the game period, It is possible to display an operation instruction image instructing the operation of the effect operation means during the operation valid period, and it is preferable that the operation instruction image is not displayed when displaying the image of the effect during the specific game during the non-game period. ..

In each of the above-described embodiments, a specific example in which the present invention is adopted for a pachinko machine is shown, but the present invention may be adopted for a pachislot machine.

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

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first control means (main CPU 301) that controls the progress of the game, an in-game effect that is executed during the game period in which the game is executed, and a non-game that is executed in the non-game period in which the game is not executed. A display means (image display device 31) capable of displaying a predetermined image related to the effect based on the second control means (sub CPU 412, image control CPU 421) for controlling the effect including the effect during the game and the second control means. ), And the second control means includes a warning image (dependency suppression image GS) that warns the player of game dependence and copyright information (image display) in the predetermined image. A rights information image (right information image GB) indicating information related to the copyright of the image displayed on the device 31 and information related to the copyright of the music output from the speaker, and a game machine that is the target of the copyright information. There are a title image (title image GA) indicating the title of the above, a character image that is the target of copyright information, and a non-gaming image that can suggest that the game is in the non-gaming period. As the in-game effect, a specific effect using a character image and a title effect using a title image can be executed, and as a non-game effect, a non-game specific effect that is a part of the specific effect and a title image. It is possible to execute the non-game title production using the above, and the display means is the title image and the right information image related to the non-game title production in the first specific period (title period) of the non-game period. If, displays, in the second specific time period of the non-game period (dependent inhibition period), while displaying a warning image, without displaying the right information image, in the third specific time period of the non-game period, When the character image related to the non-game specific effect and the non-game image are displayed, but the right information image is not displayed and the specific effect is executed during the game period, the character image related to the specific effect is displayed. On the other hand, when the title effect is executed during the game period without displaying the right information image, the title image related to the title effect is displayed, but the right information image is not displayed, and the first specific period and the second specific period are displayed. It is characterized by different lengths.

According to the above configuration, since the first image is not displayed at the same time as the third image, the above-mentioned inconvenience can be suppressed. Further, by displaying the first image and the second image together, the copyright information is emphasized, and the effect of suppressing the infringement of the copyright related to the gaming machine can be achieved.

1 ... Game machine, 10 ... Game board, 13 ... 1st start port, 14 ... 2nd start port, 31 ... Image display device, 35 ... Directional design, 110 ... Main control board, 111 ... Main CPU, 112 ... Main ROM , 113 ... Main RAM, 120 ... Production control board, 121 ... Sub CPU, 122 ... Sub ROM, 123 ... Sub RAM, 140 ... Lamp control board, 150 ... Image control board, 151 ... Host CPU, 152 ... Host RAM, 152 … Host ROM.

Claims (1)

The first control means for controlling the progress of the game,
A second control means for controlling an effect including an in-game effect executed during the game period in which the game is executed and a non-game effect executed in the non-game period in which the game is not executed.
Based on the second control means, a display means capable of displaying a predetermined image related to the effect, and a display means.
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The second control means
In the predetermined image,
A warning image that warns the player of game dependence, and
A rights information image showing copyright information and
A title image that is the subject of copyright information and shows the title of the gaming machine,
Character images that are the subject of copyright information and
There is a non-game image that can suggest that it is in the non-game period,
The second control means
As the effect during the game, a specific effect using a character image and a title effect using a title image can be executed.
As the non-gaming effect, a non-game specific effect that is a part of the specific effect and a non-game title effect using a title image can be executed.
The display means
In the first specific period of the non-game period, the title image related to the title production during the non-game and the right information image are displayed.
In the second specific period of the non-gaming period, the warning image is displayed, but the right information image is not displayed.
In the third specific period of the non-game period, the character image related to the non-game specific effect and the non-game image are displayed, but the right information image is not displayed.
When the specific effect is executed during the game period, the character image related to the specific effect is displayed, but the right information image is not displayed.
When the title effect is executed during the game period, the title image related to the title effect is displayed, but the right information image is not displayed.
A gaming machine characterized in that the lengths of the first specific period and the second specific period are different.

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