JP7020683B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

There is a gaming machine that enhances the interest of the player by the jackpot confirmation production.

JP-A-2015-159959

For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in the above-mentioned prior art document, the game may become boring due to the big hit confirmation effect, as the non-execution of the big hit confirmation effect can be selected.
In one aspect, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the sense of redundancy of a game after a winning determination effect.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine as shown below is provided. The gaming machine is a gaming machine capable of deriving a hit as a result of a variable display game, and is a means for displaying a first variable display pattern and a second variable display pattern for deriving a hit with an opportunity to execute a predetermined advance notice effect. It is provided with a control means for displaying on. The first variation display pattern deterministically executes the advance notice effect for notifying the derivation of the hit, and notifies that the advance notice effect has been executed, and the second variation display pattern executes the advance notice effect for announcing the derivation of the hit. There are cases where the advance notice effect for notifying the derivation of the hit is executed, and even if the advance notice effect for announcing the derivation of the hit is executed , the advance notice effect is not notified and the first variable display pattern is used. Also has a long fluctuation time.

According to one aspect, it is possible to reduce the sense of redundancy of the game after the hit confirmation effect.

It is a perspective view which shows an example of the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the game board of 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the control system of the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the effect control device of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the collective display device of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the flowchart of the main process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows the flowchart of the main process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows the flowchart of the main process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 4) which shows the flowchart of the main process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 5) which shows the flowchart of the main process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interrupt processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main processing in the effect control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display screen during the game of 1st Embodiment. It is a side view which shows an example of the board directing apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the board directing apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the variation display pattern and variation command of 1st Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the variation display pattern of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the display example of the 2nd variation display pattern of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows the display example of the 2nd variation display pattern of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows the display example of the 2nd variation display pattern of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 4) which shows the display example of the 2nd variation display pattern of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the display example of the 1st variation display pattern of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows the display example of the 1st variation display pattern of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows the display example of the 1st variation display pattern of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the effect example of the 1st variation display pattern of the modification 1 of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the game board of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows an example of the game production of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows an example of the game production of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows an example of the game production of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 4) which shows an example of the game production of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of lighting mode of the V lamp of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the icon of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the modification of the guidance display in the electric support game state of 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the timing of the V notice notification effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the display mode of the guidance display of 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of the push button effect in the electric support game state of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the effect mode selection screen in the modification 1 of the 2nd Embodiment, and the mode of the guidance display in each effect mode.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[First Embodiment]
First, the first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the gaming machine of the first embodiment.

The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is rotatably assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is housed in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame (transparent member holding frame) 15 provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

In addition, lamps, LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), etc. are built into the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, for decoration and production, and notification when an abnormality occurs (for example, if a payout abnormality occurs, the lamp, LED, etc. are abnormal. A frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (blinking) in a notification color (for example, red) and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effect) are provided. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is also provided in the lower part of the front frame 12. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the contents of the abnormality are notified by voice from the speakers 19a and 19b. A lamp for notifying the payout abnormality may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15.

Further, in the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate (storage plate) 21 for supplying a game ball to a hitting ball launching device (not shown) and a game ball paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the game machine 10 are provided. An outlet 22 for the upper plate to be discharged, a lower plate (receiver) 23 for storing the game balls discharged when the upper plate 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device, and the like are provided.

Further, the upper edge portion of the upper plate 21 is provided with an effect button 25 used for an intervention operation for a game effect or the like. The effect button 25 functions as an effect operation receiving unit that accepts an intervention operation for a game effect, and also serves as an effect unit that can produce an effect in a required mode (for example, a light emitting mode, an operation mode such as vibration or protrusion, etc.). Function. Further, on the left edge portion of the upper plate 21, an option setting unit 29 is provided in which the player sets various options. The option setting unit 29 has a cross cursor switch capable of accepting input operations in four directions, a central switch capable of accepting a decision operation in the center of the cross cursor switch, and a volume operation etc. in the peripheral portion of the cross cursor switch. There are two accessory switches used in. Further, on the lower right side of the lower part of the front frame 12, a keyhole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 is provided.

The gaming machine 10 intervenes with the player's operation based on the player's operation received from the effect button switch 25a (see FIG. 4) that detects the operation (for example, a pressing operation) of the effect button 25 (push button). It is possible to perform a production that has been made. For example, the effect in which the operation of the player is intervened includes the effect in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) in the display device (variable display device) 41 (see FIG. 2), and the gaming machine 10 is the display device. The character displayed on the 41 can be operated, and the identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 can be stopped. It should be noted that, for such an operation intervention of the player, not only the effect button 25 but also one or more of the switches (cross cursor switch, center switch, attached switch) of the option setting unit 29 are used. But it may be. In FIG. 4, which will be described later, each switch of the option setting unit 29 is collectively referred to as a setting switch 29a.

Further, on the right side of the effect button 25, there is a ball lending button 27 that is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and an ejection that is operated to eject the prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A button 28, a balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device transfers the gaming ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to the gaming area 32 on the front surface of the gaming board 30. Fire towards (see Figure 2). Further, by operating any one or more of the above-mentioned setting switches 29a (cross cursor switch, center switch, attached switch) of the option setting unit 29, the player radiates from the speakers 19a and 19b, for example. You can set the volume and the brightness of the game board 30.

Next, the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the first embodiment.
On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case (game effect component) 40 provided with a display device (variable display device) 41 is arranged substantially in the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 is formed so as to surround the periphery of the display area of the display device 41, project forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and make it difficult for the game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

The display device 41 is composed of, for example, a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) and a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube). In the area (display area) where the image on the display screen can be displayed, information related to the game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbol), a character that directs the special figure variation display game, and a background image that enhances the effect of the effect is displayed. .. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variablely displayed (variable display), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is performed. In addition, an image for producing an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

Further, the upper part of the center case 40 is provided with a board effect device 44 that produces a game by operating. The board effect device 44 can be operated from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

On the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (normal map start gate) 34 that gives a start condition for the normal map variation display game is provided. The game ball that has won the prize in the normal figure start gate 34 (the game ball that passes through the normal figure start gate 34) is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3).

Further, two general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40 and on the right side of the special variable winning device 38 described later. The winning opening 35 is arranged. The game balls that have won in these general winning openings 35 are detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 3).

Further, below the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is a start winning opening 36 forming a first starting winning opening (starting winning area) that gives a start condition for the first special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game). (Starting port 1) is provided. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3).

Further, below the starting winning opening 36, an out opening 30a for collecting game balls that did not win in the winning opening or the like is provided.
Further, a normal variable winning device 37 (a normal variable winning device 37) which is located below the normal figure start gate 34 and which gives a start condition for the second special figure variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) on the right side of the center case 40. A second start winning opening and a starting winning area) are provided. The normal variable winning device 37 (starting port 2) is provided with a movable member 37b that can be opened and converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side tilts to the right. 37b is always in a closed closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player) in which the game ball cannot flow in because it is almost vertical. Then, when the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) rotates so that the upper end side tilts to the right by the normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. The winning device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous for the player) in which the game ball easily flows into the winning device 37. The game ball that has won the ordinary variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). It should be noted that the normally variable winning device 37 may be able to win a prize even in the closed state, and it may be difficult to win a prize in the closed state than in the open state. The ordinary variable winning device 37 corresponds to an ordinary electric accessory (general electric).

A flow path 91 through which a game ball can flow down is formed on the right side of the normal variable winning device 37, and a game ball that has not won a prize in the normal variable winning device 37 flows downward through the flow path 91. A guide portion 93 is provided below the flow path 91. The guiding portion 93 has an inclined surface whose upper surface 94 descends to the left, and the upper surface 94 catches the game ball flowing downward and guides the game ball to the left where the special variable winning device 38 described later is present. ..

Further, in the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a special variable winning device (large winning opening) 38 that can be converted into a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which the game ball is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game is arranged. It is set up. The special variable winning device 38 has an opening / closing member (opening / closing door) 38c, and the opening / closing member 38c is in a closed state (disadvantageous to the player) depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The opening / closing member 38c retracts from the closed state) and converts the game ball flowing down the game area 32 into an open state (a state advantageous for the player) that can be accepted. That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening (large winning opening) opened and closed by an opening / closing member 38c driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and is provided with a special variable winning opening game. And during the big hit game state (first special game state) as a result of the special figure 2 variable display game, or during the small hit game state (second special game state) as a result of the special figure 2 variable display game, the big prize opening is opened. By converting from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of the game ball into the large winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. Inside the large winning opening (winning area), a large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is provided as a detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the large winning opening. ..

Further, the special variable winning device 38 includes a guiding flow path for guiding the winning game ball in the winning opening, and a V flow path formed by branching from the guiding flow path. The special variable winning device 38 is provided with a V door at a position that becomes an inflow portion of the V flow path. The V-door slides in the front-rear direction by the specific area solenoid 38d (see FIG. 3) to prevent the inflow of the game ball into the V flow path, and the V door retracts backward to prevent the game ball from flowing into the V flow path. It can be changed to a permissible state that allows inflow. Further, the special variable winning device 38 is provided with a specific area switch 38e (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball flowing into the V flow path.

In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the probability state after the end of the special gaming state is not determined by the jackpot symbol, but the gaming ball flows into the V flow path in the special gaming state and the specific area switch. Based on the fact that it is detected by 38e, it is set to be in a high probability state.

Further, the special variable winning device 38 may be provided with a plurality (for example, two) of large winning opening switches 38a. Further, the special variable winning device 38 is not limited to one, and may be provided by two, and when there are a plurality of large winning openings, the large winning opening switch 38a is about one or two for each. , X pieces (see FIG. 3) may be provided as a whole.

Further, a warp opening (warp entrance) 39a is provided on the left side portion of the center case 40. The game ball that has flowed into the warp flow path from the warp port 39a rolls on the stage in the center case 40, and a part of the game ball is guided to the warp exit 39b. The warp exit 39b is located directly above the starting winning opening 36, and the game ball guided to the warp exit 39b can easily win the starting winning opening 36.

In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, of the gaming areas 32 in which the gaming balls flow down, the left area of the center case 40 is the left gaming area, and the right area of the center case 40 is the right gaming area. It is said that. Then, the player adjusts the firing force and launches the game ball to the left game area (so-called left-handed) to start the starting winning opening 36 and the general winning opening 35 (general winning opening on the right side of the special variable winning device 38). You can aim to win a prize (excluding 35), and by launching a game ball to the right game area (so-called right-handed), you can win a prize in the normal figure start gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37, the special variable winning device 38, etc. You can aim at.

Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, the lower right of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the normal figure start gate 34, which form the special figure fluctuation display game, are reached. A batch display device 50 for displaying a normal map fluctuation display game triggered by a prize and displaying various information is provided.

The batch display device 50 includes a round display unit 51 composed of LEDs and the like, a special figure 1 hold display unit 52, a special figure 1 symbol display unit 53, a special figure 2 symbol display unit 54, and a normal symbol display unit. It includes 55, a normal drawing hold display unit 56, and a status display unit 57 (see FIG. 5). Details of the batch display device 50 will be described later.

Next, the control system of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the control system of the gaming machine of the first embodiment.
The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100, and the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that collectively controls a game, and is a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. The CPU (Central Processing Unit) unit 110, the input unit 120 having an input port, the output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130 are connected to each other. It consists of a data bus 140 and the like.

The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer 111 called an amusement chip (IC (Integrated Circuit)) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and serves as a reference for the operating clock, timer interrupt, and random number generation circuit of the gaming microcomputer 111. It has an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 or the like that generates a clock. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of direct current voltage such as DC (Direct Current) 32V, DC12V, DC5V generated by the power supply device 400. To be operational.

The power supply device 400 includes an AC (Alternating Current) -DC converter that generates a DC voltage of DC32V from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from a voltage of DC32V, and the like. A normal power supply unit 410 having a power supply unit 410, a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies a power supply voltage to the RAM (Random Access Memory) inside the game microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure in the game control device 100. It is provided with a control signal generation unit 430 and the like that generate and output control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal for notifying the occurrence and recovery of.

In the first embodiment, the power supply unit 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are on a separate board or integrated with the game control device 100, that is, , May be configured to be provided on the main board. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal are mounted on a board different from the power supply device 400 or the main board as in the first embodiment. By providing the generation unit 430, it is possible to exclude it from the target of replacement and reduce the cost.

The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured by one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or even after the power is cut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when it drops to 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, when the power is turned on or when the power is restored, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that point.

Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. When the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, the information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. Processing is done. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a setting value change switch 126 and a setting key switch 127. The set value change switch 126 is, for example, a push switch and detects a pressing operation. The setting key switch 127 inserts a setting key to enable switching between an ON state and an OFF state. The game control device 100 can change the settings related to the game performance, and the settings stored in the RAM are retained even during a power failure or after the power is cut off. For example, the game control device 100 makes it possible to change the hit probabilities of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game according to the setting of 6 stages.

The game control device 100 transitions to a setting change mode in which the setting of the game machine 10 can be changed by turning on the power while the setting key switch 127 is ON and the RAM initialization switch 112 is ON. For example, the game control device 100 makes it possible to cyclically change from setting 1 to setting 6 by detecting the pressing operation of the setting value change switch 126 while displaying the setting contents on the probability setting value display device 136 in the setting change mode. The probability set value display device 136 is a display device capable of displaying the set value, and is, for example, a one-digit 7-segment LED mounted on a substrate.

Further, the game control device 100 transitions to the setting confirmation mode in which the setting confirmation of the gaming machine 10 can be performed by turning on the power while the setting key switch 127 is ON and the RAM initialization switch 112 is OFF. .. For example, the game control device 100 displays the setting contents on the probability setting value display device 136 in the setting confirmation mode.

The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (Read Only Memory) 111B, and a RAM 111C that can be read and written at any time.

The ROM 111B non-volatilely stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, determination values of various random numbers, etc.) for game control, and the RAM 111C is a work area of the CPU 111A or a storage area of various signals and random numbers during game control. It is used as. As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM) may be used.

Further, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the effect content, the presence / absence of the occurrence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to refer to the variation pattern random number 1, the variation pattern random number 2, and the variation pattern random number 3 stored as the start storage to determine the variation pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a missed fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is missed, a jackpot fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is a jackpot, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a table for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), which is a fluctuation pattern after the reach state, and fluctuations before the reach state. A table for determining the first half fluctuation pattern, which is a pattern (first half fluctuation group table, first half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.) is included.

Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes an advantageous gaming state (special gaming state) for the player when the special result mode is adopted, a part of the plurality of display results has not yet been derived and displayed. Derived A display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the conditions for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is out of the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses to the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. Refers to a display mode that does not exist. Further, for example, a state in which variation display is performed by a plurality of variation display areas (so-called full rotation reach) while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are aligned is also included in the reach state. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. It refers to a display state when at least a part of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition of the special result mode.

Therefore, for example, the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure variation display game changes a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas of the display device. When the variable display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle after display and the result mode is displayed, the left and right variable display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode (for example). The state in which the variable display is stopped due to the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the fluctuation display of all the fluctuation display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition of the special result mode in any two of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display regions is satisfied (for example, the same). The state in which the identification information is used, except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variable-displayed from this reach state.

The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and as reach effects in which the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (expected value is different), normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), and so on. Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set. The expected value increases in the order of "no reach" <"normal reach" <"special 1 reach" <"special 2 reach" <"special 3 reach" <"premier reach". Further, this reach state is included in the variable display mode at least when the special result mode is derived (when it becomes a big hit) in the special figure variable display game. That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived (when it is out of order) in the special figure variable display game. Therefore, the state in which the reach state occurs is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, or generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device to output the game machine. 10 Control the entire system. Further, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a jackpot random number for determining a hit in a special figure variation display game, a jackpot symbol random number for determining a jackpot symbol, and a variation pattern in a special figure variation display game (various types). Random number generation circuit for generating fluctuation pattern random numbers for determining (including the execution time of the fluctuation display game in reach and non-reach fluctuation display), hit random numbers for determining the hit of the clock fluctuation display game, etc. And a clock generator that generates a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms (ms)) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. I have.

Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one of the variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (hit (big hit or small hit) or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game and the probability state (normal probability state or high probability) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state. A variable pattern table is selected from a plurality of variable pattern tables based on the state), the operating state (time saving operating state) of the normal variable winning device 37 as the current gaming state, the number of start memories, and the like. To get. Here, the CPU 111A serves as a variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when the special figure variation display game is executed.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, input interface, output interface, and the like, and is a payout motor of a payout unit provided in the game machine 10 in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. Is driven, and control is performed to pay out the prize ball. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball lending request signal from the card unit of the ball lending machine attached to the gaming machine 10, and controls to pay out the ball lending. ..

The input unit 120 of the game microcomputer 111 has a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the normal starting gate 34, and a winning port switch. Negative logic signals such as 35a, the large winning opening switch 38a of the special variable winning device 38, and the specific area switch 38e of the special variable winning device 38, where the high level is 11V and the low level is 7V supplied from these switches. Is input, and an interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 that converts the signal into a 0V-5V positive logic signal is provided. The detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine 10 is also input to the proximity I / F 121. Further, since the input range of the proximity I / F 121 is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the sensor or the proximity switch is illegally short-circuited, the sensor or the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state such as floating and output an abnormality detection signal.

Explaining the winning opening switch 35a, although the winning opening switch 35a is shown by one block in FIG. 3, a plurality of (n) winning opening switches 35a (three in the present embodiment) are actually used. Is provided on the game board 30, and each signal is input to the proximity I / F 121 with different signal lines. Further, although the large winning opening switch 38a is shown by one block in FIG. 3, a plurality of (x) large winning opening switches 38a (three in the present embodiment) are actually provided on the game board 30. Has been done. Then, these plurality of large winning opening switches 38a are connected by different signal lines, or are wired or on a relay board (not shown) existing between the switch and the game control device 100 (main board), for example. It is connected to the game control device 100 by a method called wired OR). The panel radio wave sensor 62 and the magnetic sensor 61 described later may also be connected by a plurality of different signal lines, or may be similarly connected to the game control device 100 by a method called a wired or.

The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, the large winning port switch 38a, and the specific area switch 38e are the second. It is input to the input port 123. The signal outputs (outputs from the proximity I / F 121) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, which are the start port switches of FIG. 1, are shown by one signal line in FIG. However, there are actually two.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. Further, the third input port 124 has a detection signal of a magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 or the like of the game machine 10, and a glass frame open detection switch provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10. 63 detection signal, detection signal of main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the game machine 10, detection signal of setting value change switch 126, detection signal of setting key switch 127, payout control A touch switch signal (a signal based on the input of the touch switch provided on the operation unit 24) from the device 200 is input.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the game control device 100 to the test firing test device (not shown) via the relay board 70. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

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

For the data held by the second input port 123, the gaming microcomputer 111 asserts the chip enable signal CE (Chip Enable) (effective level), which is not shown, by decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123. It can be read by changing to). The same applies to the third input port 124 and the first input port 122 described later.

Further, the input unit 120 has a detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 and a frame radio wave invalid signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 detecting the radio wave. ), Payout busy signal (signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept commands), payout abnormality status signal (status signal indicating payout abnormality), shoot ball out switch signal (game ball before payout). Insufficient signal), overflow switch signal (signal output when it is detected that more than a predetermined amount of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full)), out ball detection switch signal (out) A first input port 122 is provided which takes in (a signal output when a ball is detected) and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

The out ball detection switch signal is a signal output from the out sensor each time the out sensor (not shown) detects one out ball of the game machine 10. For example, the out ball detection switch signal is provided in the discharge flow path (not shown) between the discharge port (not shown) for discharging the game ball (out ball) from the game machine 10 and the out port 30a. The out-ball detection switch signal is used to calculate the game performance (for example, base) per predetermined operation (for example, 60,000 out-balls), and the calculated game performance is displayed on the performance display device 135. The out-ball detection switch signal may be input to the effect control device 300. In that case, the out-ball detection switch signal may be used for determining the operating state, which is a trigger for switching to the game effect or the customer waiting screen display. For example, the performance display device 135 is a 4-digit 7-segment LED, and can display the gaming performance in decimal or hexadecimal.

Further, the gaming machine 10 may be provided with a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration so that the detection signal of the vibration sensor switch is input to the first input port 122 or the third input port 124.

Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the game microcomputer 111 and the like, and the Schmidt buffer 125 is provided with these inputs. It has a function to remove noise from the signal. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because there is a limit to the number of terminals provided on the gaming microcomputer 111 that receive signals from the outside.

On the other hand, the reset signal RESET whose noise has been removed by the Schmidt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RESET is output directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, so that the test firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 is turned off in order to output to the test firing test device. It is configured to do. Further, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to the first to third input ports 122, 123, 124 of the input unit 120. The data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset in order to prevent the system from malfunctioning, but the input unit 120 is set immediately before the reset signal RESET is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from each port is discarded by resetting the gaming microcomputer 111.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 132 arranged in a communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. The serial communication from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 is a one-way communication in which a signal cannot be input to the game control device 100 from the effect control device 300 side.

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140, and data for notifying the special symbol information of the variable display game to the test firing test device of the accreditation body (not shown), a signal indicating the probability state of the jackpot, and the like are transmitted via the relay board 70. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. The buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass-produced product) installed in a game store. The detection signal of a switch such as a start port switch that does not need to be processed, which is output from the proximity I / F 121, is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

On the other hand, a detection signal that cannot be supplied to the test firing test device as it is, such as the magnetic sensor 61 and the panel radio wave sensor 62, is once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, the gaming machine plays a game. It is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test firing test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 as an error signal indicating that the state cannot be controlled. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test firing test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the switch detection signal that does not go through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE (not shown) output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selectively controlled by the chip enable signal CE is supplied to the test firing test device. It has become like.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with opening / closing data of the large winning opening solenoid 38b connected to the data bus 140 and opening / closing the opening / closing member 38c of the special variable winning device 38 (large winning opening), and the V door of the special variable winning device 38. A first output port 134a for outputting open / close data of the specific area solenoid 38d to be opened / closed, open / close data of the normal electric solenoid 37c for opening / closing the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37, and display data of the performance display device 135 is provided. Has been done.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a second output port 134b for outputting the display data of the probability setting value display device 136. Further, the output unit 130 has a third output port 134c for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content to be displayed on the batch display device 50, and the batch display device 50. A fourth output port 134d for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected is provided.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 134e for outputting information about the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, and can be connected to, for example, an external device (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in a game store, and information about the game machine 10. Can be supplied to an external device via a photo relay. A part of the information supplied to the external device is output from the fourth output port 134d. Further, a firing permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 134e to the payout control device 200 via the Schmidt buffer 132.

Further, the output unit 130 is a first driver that generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal by receiving open / close data signals of the large winning opening solenoid 38b, the specific area solenoid 38d, and the peripheral electric solenoid 37c output from the first output port 134a. (Drive circuit) 138a, batch output from the second driver 138b and fourth output port 134d that output the on / off drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 output from the third output port 134c. External information signals supplied to external devices such as management devices from the third driver 138c, the fifth output port 134e, and the fourth output port 134d that output the on / off drive signal of the digit line on the current draw side of the display device 50 are external. A fourth driver 138d that outputs to the information terminal board 71 and a fifth driver 138e that receives the display data signal of the performance display device 135 output from the first output port 134a and generates and outputs a drive signal of the performance display device 135 are provided. Has been done.

To the first driver 138a, DC 32V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Further, DC12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment line of the batch display device 50. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit wire is for pulling out the digit wire corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

A dynamic drive system in which a current is passed through the anode terminal of the LED via the segment wire by the second driver 138b that outputs 12V, and a current is drawn from the cathode terminal via the segment wire by the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in, and the LEDs are turned on. The fourth driver 138d, which outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71, supplies the external information signal with a level of 12V, so that DC12V is supplied. The buffer 133, the first output port 134a, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board. Further, the performance display device 135, or the fifth driver 138e and the performance display device 135 may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the external board (not shown) side instead of the main board. ..

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to an external inspection device 490. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of bilateral communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can send and receive data to and from the inspection device 490 by serial communication. Since the transmission / reception of such data is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a normal general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the first to third input ports 122, 123, 124 are used. Not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the effect control device of the first embodiment.
The effect control device 300 is for displaying images on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 311 like the game microcomputer 111. It is equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 that controls sound output in order to reproduce various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

The main control microcomputer 311 has a PROM 321 composed of a PROM (programmable read-only memory) that stores programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and can hold stored contents even if power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. A FeRAM (Ferroelectric RAM) 323 and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a timing means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM 311a that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. Further, a WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command (effect command) from the game microcomputer 111, determines the effect content, instructs the VDP 312 about the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 of the playback sound, and decorates the lamp. Lights up, controls the drive of motors and solenoids, manages the production time, and so on.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a that provides a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging / reducing an image. Further, the VDP 312 is connected to an image ROM 325 in which character images and video data are stored, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM 326 used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. Has been done.

Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By sending and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be sent in a shorter time than in the case of serial.

From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the image of the display device 41 with the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30, and a synchronization signal for giving data transmission timing. STS is input. It should be noted that the VDP 312 informs the main control microcomputer 311 that it is in a state of waiting for reception of interrupt signals INT0 to n and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing to the VRAM. The wait signal for this purpose, such as WAIT, is also input.

The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) method. Video data, a horizontal sync signal HSYNC, and a vertical sync signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, and the video generated by the VDP 312 is sent to the display device 41 via the signal conversion circuit 313. Is displayed.

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

Further, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 100. An effect control command signal (effect command) such as a decorative special figure hold number command, a decorative special figure command, a variation command, a stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via this command I / F331. ). Since the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. There is.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 and a glass frame 15 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 46 having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 that drives and controls a frame decoration device (for example, a frame decoration device 18 or the like) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided in the game board 30, and a board provided in a game board 30 (including a center case 40). A panel effect movable body control circuit 334 for driving and controlling the effect device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41) is provided. These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via the address / data bus 340. Even if the glass frame 15 is provided with a frame effect device provided with a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for effect), and is provided with a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame effect device. good.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes an effect button switch 25a of the effect button 25, a setting switch 29a of the option setting unit 29, and an effect switch 47 (effect motor) for detecting the initial position of the motor in the board effect device 44. The function of detecting the on / off state of the switch) and inputting the detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300 are detected and detected by the main control microcomputer 311. A switch input circuit 336 having a function of inputting a signal is provided. In FIG. 4, each switch of the option setting unit 29 is collectively referred to as a setting switch 29a for convenience, but in detail, the state of each switch (cross cursor switch, center switch, attached switch) described above is a switch input circuit. Each of them is connected so as to be individually detected by 336, and a detection signal indicating each state of each switch is input to the main control microcomputer 311.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 drives a motor or a solenoid in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 300 having the above configuration and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 300. DC32V, display device 41 consisting of liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving motor and LED, DC5V for power supply voltage of command I / F331, DC15V for driving motor, LED and speaker It is configured to do. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, the DC- is used to generate DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V. A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device in the reset state. Further, it is supplied to the VDP 312 (VDP RESET signal), the sound source LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal), and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) for driving and controlling lamps, motors, etc., in the form of being output from the main control microcomputer 311. And put these in the reset state. Further, a cooling FAN 45 for cooling various parts of the gaming machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on. Further, the circuit board constituting the effect control device 300 corresponds to a sub control board (also referred to as a sub board).

Next, the game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, a random value for hit determination in the normal figure is extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B Compared with the judgment value stored in, the process of judging the hit / miss of the normal figure fluctuation display game is performed. Then, a process is performed in which the identification symbol (identification information) is variablely displayed for a predetermined time on the normal symbol display unit 55 of the batch display device 50, and then the normal symbol variation display game to be stopped and displayed is displayed. When the result of this normal figure fluctuation display game is a hit, a special result mode corresponding to each of the first hit stop symbol to the third hit stop symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 55, and the normal electric solenoid 37c is displayed. Is operated, and the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 is controlled to be opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). If the result of the normal map variation display game is out of sync, the normal map symbol display unit 55 is controlled to display the result mode of the out of alignment.

Further, the start winning prize (starting memory) is memorized based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting opening 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning opening 36, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure variation display game The random value for big hit determination is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and the process of determining the hit / miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. Further, the start memory is memorized based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, the jackpot determination of the second special figure variation display game is performed. The random value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and the process of determining the hit / miss of the second special figure variation display game is performed.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command, effect command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. do. Then, after displaying the identification symbol (identification information) on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 and the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the batch display device 50 for a predetermined time, a process of displaying a special symbol variation display game to be stopped and displayed. To do. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball flowing down the game area 32 into the starting winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37). ..

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

Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a special result mode or a small hit result mode on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54. Is displayed, and a process of generating a special game state or a small hit game state (that is, a process of executing a special game or a small hit game) is performed. In the process of generating a special gaming state due to the result of the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game being a big hit, the CPU 111A is, for example, a special variation winning device 38 by a large winning opening solenoid 38b. The opening / closing member 38c of the game is opened, and control is performed to allow the game ball to flow into the large winning opening. In this special gaming state, the CPU 111A is subject to either, for example, a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls winning a prize in the large winning opening, or a predetermined opening time elapses from the opening of the large winning opening. One round is to open the big winning opening until it is achieved, and this is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds, and control (cycle game) is performed. In addition, a small hit game state is generated due to the result of the first special figure variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) or the second special figure variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) being a small hit. In the process, the CPU 111A controls, for example, to open the opening / closing member 38c of the special variable winning device 38 by the large winning opening solenoid 38b so that the game ball can flow into the large winning opening.

The opening / closing operation pattern (opening / closing operation mode) of the large winning opening performed in these small hit game states is, for example, an operation of keeping the opening / closing member in the open state for 200 msec four times at 1500 msec intervals. As described above, the game control device 100 serves as a large winning opening opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing of the large winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the CPU 111A controls to display the result mode of the out of place on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 and the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the batch display device 50.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a game state after the end of the special game state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this high probability state, the probability of a hit result in the special figure fluctuation display game is higher than that in the normal probability state. Further, regardless of the high probability state based on the result mode of either the 1st special figure variation display game or the 2nd special figure variation display game, the 1st special figure variation display game and the 2nd special figure Both variable display games are in a high probability state.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a time saving state (specific game state, high probability state in the normal figure) as a game state after the end of the special game state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this time-saving state, the probability of hitting the result of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal figure probability) should be a high probability (normal figure high probability state) higher than 0, which is the normal probability (normal figure low probability state). Is possible. As a result, the opening time of the normal variable winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be longer than that in the case where the normal variable winning device 37 is in the low probability state of the normal figure. Here, in the normal variable winning device 37 in the present embodiment, the normal figure probability is set to "0" so as not to open the movable member 37b in the normal gaming state.

Further, in the time saving state, the execution time of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal map fluctuation time) is, for example, 500 msec, and the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is, for example, 600 msec. When the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time (normal power opening time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 500 msec x 1 time) of the first hit stop symbol, Opening time (for example, 1700 ms x 2 times) of the second hit stop symbol and opening time (for example, 1700 ms x 2 times), opening time (for example, 1700 ms x 2 times) of the third hit stop symbol It is possible to set it to be 3 times).

It should be noted that the execution time, the normal figure stop time, the normal electric opening number of times, and the normal electric opening time of the normal figure fluctuation display game are appropriately set so as to control the normal fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 in a time-saving operation state. For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (normal map fluctuation time) of the above-mentioned normal map fluctuation display game to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time. (For example, 10000 msec is 1000 msec). Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map fluctuation display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 msec). 704msec). Further, in the time saving state, when the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time (normal power opening time) is set to the normal state (normal figure low probability state). It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer than the first opening time (for example, 100 msec is 1352 msec). Further, in the time-saving state, the number of times the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened (the number of times the normal electric power is opened) is larger than the number of times the first opening (for example, twice) for the result of one hit of the normal fluctuation display game. It is possible to set the number of times (for example, 4 times) to the second opening number. Further, in the time saving state, the probability of hitting the result of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal figure probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal figure low probability state, for example, 1/251) in the normal operating state. It can be a probability (a high probability state in the normal map, for example, 250/251).

In the time saving state, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened by changing any one or more of the normal fluctuation time, the normal stop time, the number of times the normal power is opened, the normal power opening time, and the normal power probability. Try to extend the conversion time longer than usual. It is also possible to set multiple types of time saving states that change different things. Further, in the case of a hit, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first open mode and the second open mode may be different. Further, the high probability state and the time saving state can be generated independently, both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated. In addition, the time saving state can also be referred to as a normal electric support state (during normal electric support or electric support).

Next, the configuration of the batch display device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the batch display device of the first embodiment. The batch display device 50 includes a 7-segment LED_d1, a 7-segment LED_d2, and 16 LEDs from LED_d3 to LED_d18. The collective display device 50 displays various states according to the lighting modes of the 7-segment LED_d1, the 7-segment LED_d2, and the LEDs_d3 to the LED_d18.

The batch display device 50 distributes various status display functions from the 7-segment LED_d1 and the 7-segment LED_d2, and from the LED_d3 to the LED_d18, so that the round display unit 51, the special figure 1 hold display unit 52, and the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53. A special figure 2 symbol display unit 54, a normal symbol symbol display unit 55, a normal figure hold display unit 56, a status display unit 57, and a special figure 2 hold display unit 58 are provided. The round display unit 51 displays the number of rounds in the special figure game according to the lighting mode of the four LEDs from LED_d3 to LED_d6. The special figure 1 hold display unit 52 displays the number of holds in the special figure 1 game according to the lighting mode of the two LEDs, LED_d11 and LED_d12. The special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 displays the symbol in the special figure 1 game according to the lighting mode of eight LEDs (seven segment LEDs and one dot LED) of the seven-segment LED_d1. The special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 displays the symbol in the special figure 2 game according to the lighting mode of eight LEDs (seven segment LEDs and one dot LED) of the seven-segment LED_d2. The normal symbol display unit 55 displays a symbol in the normal symbol game according to the lighting mode of the three LEDs of LED_d8, LED_d10, and LED_d18. The normal figure hold display unit 56 displays the number of hold in the normal figure game according to the lighting mode of the two LEDs, LED_d15 and LED_d16. The state display unit 57 displays the gaming state in the special figure game according to the lighting mode of the three LEDs of LED_d7, LED_d9, and LED_d17. The special figure 2 hold display unit 58 displays the number of holds in the special figure 2 game according to the lighting mode of the two LEDs of LED_d13 and LED_d14.

Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the game microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process and a timer interrupt process performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 ms).

[Main processing]
First, the main processing of the game control device of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 10. FIG. 6 is a diagram (No. 1) showing a flowchart of the main process of the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram (No. 2) showing a flowchart of the main process of the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram (No. 3) showing a flowchart of the main process of the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram (No. 4) showing a flowchart of the main process of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (No. 5) showing a flowchart of the main process of the first embodiment.

The main process is started by the control unit (game microcomputer 111) when the power is turned on. In this main process, first, a process for disabling interrupts (step S1) is performed, and then a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack pointer, which is the start address of an area for saving values such as registers when an interrupt occurs. (Step S2) is performed. Next, register bank 0 is specified (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). The range of the address of the RAM 111C is 0000h to 01FFh, and the upper rank is 00h or 01h. In step S4, 00h, which is on the head side of the address range of the RAM 111C, is set.

Next, the firing stop signal is output and the firing permission signal is set to the prohibited state (step S5). The firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a firing stop signal, and the firing of the game ball is prohibited.

After that, the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) is read into the first register (for example, the B register) (step S6), and then the state of the input port 3 (third input port 124) is read into the second register (for example, the B register). Read into the C register) (step S7).

Here, the predetermined bit of the first register is masked and the other bits are cleared (step S8). For example, only the second bit of the B register corresponding to the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 is held, and the 0th bit, the 1st bit, and the 3rd bit to the 7th bit are cleared. Then, the predetermined bit of the second register is masked and the other bits are cleared (step S9). For example, only the 4th bit of the C register corresponding to the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 is held, and the 0th to 3rd bits and the 5th to 7th bits are cleared.

The information in the first register is integrated into the second register, and the information held in the second register is held as reference information that does not depend on the RAM 111C (step S10). For example, the logical sum of the B register and the C register is stored in the C register, and the C register is held as a status reference register.

For example, the value "00000000B" of the state reference register (C register) is "0" after the 0th bit and the 1st bit, the 3rd bit and the 5th bit to the 7th bit are cleared, and the second bit is. It indicates that it is “0” corresponding to the detection signal on from the RAM initialization switch 112, and that the fourth bit is “0” corresponding to the detection signal on from the setting key switch 127. That is, the value "0000000000B" of the status reference register indicates a setting change state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is ON (ON) and the setting key switch 127 is ON (ON).

Further, the value "00010000B" of the status reference register is "0" after the 0th bit and the 1st bit, the 3rd bit and the 5th bit to the 7th bit are cleared, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. It is "0" corresponding to the detection signal on from 112, and indicates that the 4th bit is "1" corresponding to the detection signal off from the setting key switch 127. That is, the value "00010000B" of the status reference register indicates a RAM initialization state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is ON (ON) and the setting key switch 127 is OFF (OFF).

Further, the value "00000100B" of the status reference register is "0" after the 0th bit and the 1st bit, the 3rd bit and the 5th bit to the 7th bit are cleared, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. It is "1" corresponding to the detection signal off from 112, and indicates that the 4th bit is "0" corresponding to the detection signal on from the setting key switch 127. That is, the value "00000100B" of the status reference register indicates a setting confirmation state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is OFF (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is ON (ON).

Further, the value "00010100B" of the status reference register is "0" after the 0th bit and the 1st bit, the 3rd bit and the 5th bit to the 7th bit are cleared, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. It is "1" corresponding to the detection signal off from 112, and indicates that the 4th bit is "1" corresponding to the detection signal off from the setting key switch 127. That is, the value "000010100B" of the status reference register indicates a power recovery (power failure recovery) state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is OFF (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is OFF (OFF).

As a result, the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 and the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 are held in the C register. Since the storage position (second bit) of the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 in the B register and the storage position (fourth bit) of the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 in the C register are different, the B register and C Even by the logical sum of the registers, the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 and the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 are stored without being lost.

After that, a process of setting the power-on delay timer is performed (step S11). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, a slave control means (for example, a payout control device 200, an effect control device 300, etc.) that performs various controls according to an instruction from the game control device 100 that is the main control means, etc. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for the program of the slave control device) to start normally is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the command is sent to the slave control means before the game control device 100 starts up first and the slave control means starts up, and it is possible to prevent the slave control means from missing the command. .. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a standby means for setting a predetermined waiting time for delaying the activation of the main control means and waiting for the activation of the slave control means when the power is turned on.

Further, the timing of the power-on delay timer is performed using a storage area (RAM area or register, etc. that is not subject to validity determination) that is not subject to validity determination (checksum calculation) of the data held in the RAM area. As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of a RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area for calculation, so that it is possible to prevent the control at the time of turning on the power from becoming complicated.

The detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is stored in the second register (C register), but the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is stored before the start of the standby time. You can reliably save the operation. That is, if the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the RAM initialization switch 112 can be operated after the standby time has elapsed, or the RAM initialization switch can be operated from the power-on to the standby time. It is necessary to continue to operate 112. However, by reading the state before the start of the standby time, it can be detected by performing the operation immediately after turning on the power without performing such annoying operations, and the initialization operation performed at the time of turning on the power. Can be prevented from being unacceptable.

Further, the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is stored in the second register (C register), but by storing it before the start of the standby time, the operation of the setting key switch 127 can be performed. It can be detected reliably. That is, if the state of the setting key switch 127 is read after the waiting time has elapsed, the setting key switch 127 can be operated after the waiting time has elapsed, or the setting key switch 127 can be operated from the power-on to the waiting time. You need to keep doing it. However, by reading the state before the start of the standby time, it can be detected by performing the operation immediately after turning on the power without performing such annoying operations, and the setting change operation performed at the time of turning on the power or It is possible to prevent the situation where the setting confirmation operation is not accepted.

Next, after performing a process of setting a power-on delay timer (for example, about 3 seconds) (step S11), a process of timing the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps S12 to S16). To do. First, the number of times (for example, twice) to read and check the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S12), and whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on or not is set. A determination is made (step S13).

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S13; Y), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks set in step S12 (step S14). Then, when the power failure monitoring signal is not continuously turned on for the number of checks (step S14; N), the process returns to the determination of whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S13). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks (step S14; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the power of the gaming machine 10 is waited to be cut off. .. In this way, by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal continues to be received for a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent false detection of a power failure due to noise or the like, and appropriately deal with problems when the power is turned on. be able to.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to deal with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the start of the game control device 100, which is the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of turning on the power. Note that access to the RAM 111C is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power cutoff are retained. Therefore, backup processing is performed when a power failure occurs here. There is no need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM 111C, and the burden of control can be reduced.

On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S13; N), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated to "-1" (step S15), and the timer value is "0". (Step S16). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S16; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the check count of the power failure monitoring signal (step S12). Further, when the value of the timer is "0" (step S16; Y), that is, when the waiting time ends, access permission of RWM (Read Write Memory) such as RAM111C and EEPROM that can be read and written is granted (step). S17), off-data is output to all output ports (set to a state where there is no output) (step S18).

Next, a serial port (a port previously mounted on the gaming microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200) is set (step S19).

In step S20, a process of activating a CTC circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

In step S21, a process of setting the RAM error flag is performed. It should be noted that the set of the RAM abnormality flag is provisional and may be updated in the process of inspecting the RAM abnormality which is executed later.

In step S22, it is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah). If the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is normal (step S22; Y), it is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step). S23), if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S23; Y), the checksum calculation process (step S24) for calculating the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is performed.

In the checksum calculation process, the sum of the data in the game control work area and the data in the status display work area may be calculated as a checksum, or the data in the game control work area and the status display work may be calculated. The checksum may be calculated separately from the data in the area, or the checksum may be calculated only from the data in the game control work area. The game control work area is a work area used for game control in the storage area in the RWM. The status display work area is a work area used for status display in the storage area in the RWM.

Next, it is determined whether or not the checksum calculated in step S24 and the checksum when the power is turned off match (step S25), and when it is determined that the checksums match (normal) (step S25; Y) clears the RAM abnormality flag tentatively set in step S21 (step S26).

If it is determined that the checksums do not match (not normal) (step S25; N), the RAM error flag tentatively set in step S21 is set by passing step S26 and moving to step S27. Be deterministic. Even if it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S22; N or step S23; N), it is tentatively set in step S21 by passing step S26 and moving to step S27. The RAM error flag is deterministic.

In step S27, it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on with reference to the second register (C register). If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on, the process proceeds to step S33, the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on, and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on. If it is not on, the process proceeds to step S28.

Since the game control device 100 holds the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 in the second register (C register), the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the RAM initialization The detection signal of the switch 112 can be determined at the same time. Further, since the game control device 100 holds the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 in the second register (C register), the setting before the validity determination of the RAM is performed. The detection signal of the key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 can be used as determination targets.

In step S28, the control unit determines whether or not the RAM abnormality flag is on. The control unit proceeds to step S30 when the RAM error flag is on (that is, when the RAM error flag is set), and when the RAM error flag is not on (that is, when the RAM error flag is cleared). ) To step S29.

In step S29, the control unit determines whether or not the setting change mode flag is on. The control unit proceeds to step S48 when the setting change mode flag is on, and proceeds to step S30 when the setting change mode flag is not on.

Steps S30 to S32 are processes executed when the RAM is abnormal or when the power is shut off during the setting and the RAM is restarted without being cleared. In step S30, the control unit transmits a command for notifying the main abnormality error to the effect control device 300. As a result, the effect control device 300 performs effect control corresponding to the command of the main abnormality error notification. For example, the effect control device 300 receives the command of the main abnormality error notification, displays a message instructing the restart accompanied by RAM clear on the display device 41, or outputs sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. Further, the effect control device 300 receives the command for notifying the main abnormality error, and notifies the main abnormality error by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44.

In step S31, the control unit outputs the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped to the performance display device 135. At this time, the control unit can display the status corresponding to the main abnormality error on the performance display device 135. Further, the control unit outputs the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped to the probability setting value display device 136. At this time, the control unit can display a numerical value or a character that is not in the probability set value on the probability set value display device 136. The control unit may output the 7-segment display data including the LED display data when the game is stopped to the batch display device 50. At this time, the control unit may turn off or turn on all the batch display devices 50.

In step S32, the control unit outputs the on-data of the security signal from the external information terminal board 71. At this time, the control unit turns off the output data of other signals output from the external information terminal board 71. The control unit repeatedly executes steps S31 and S32 and waits for the power to be cut off. That is, the gaming machine 10 outputs a security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until the power is cut off. Further, the gaming machine 10 does not output any signal other than the security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until the power is cut off.

The control unit does not prohibit RAM access in the repeated execution of steps S31 and S32 until the power is cut off. As a result, the gaming machine 10 makes it possible to store the return address in the RAM when NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt) occurs, reducing the risk of program runaway. In this way, the control unit does not protect the stored contents of the RAM during repeated execution of steps S31 and S32 until the power is cut off by prohibiting RAM access, but clearing the RAM at restart is a condition for starting game control. Therefore, the risk that the stored contents of the RAM are not protected is limited. That is, the gaming machine 10 obtains the effect of reducing the risk of program runaway while limiting the risk that the stored contents of the RAM are not protected. Further, the control unit does not prohibit RAM access in the repeated execution of steps S31 and S32 until the power is cut off, so that the subroutine can be called in steps S31 and S32 to improve the program efficiency. can.

Steps S33 to S36 are processes related to preparation for setting change, and are processes executed when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on in step S27.

In step S33, the control unit determines whether or not the RAM abnormality flag is on. The control unit proceeds to step S34 when the RAM error flag is on, and proceeds to step S35 when the RAM error flag is not on.

In step S34, the control unit clears the set value because the RAM error flag is on. The setting value may be cleared by setting an invalid value as the setting value, or by setting the most disadvantageous value for the player from the viewpoint of fraud countermeasures.

In step S35, the control unit performs a process of setting the setting change mode flag. The setting change mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the game machine 10 is changing the setting. The setting change mode flag is set when the setting is being changed, and the setting change mode is in progress when the setting is not being changed. The flag is cleared (reset).

In step S36, the control unit transmits a command for which the setting is being changed to the effect control device 300. As a result, the effect control device 300 performs effect control corresponding to the command whose setting is being changed. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command during the setting change, displays a message indicating that the setting is being changed on the display device 41, or outputs sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. Further, the effect control device 300 receives the command during the setting change, and notifies the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44 that the setting is being changed.

Step S37 is a process executed after the setting change preparation (step S33 to step S36) or after the setting confirmation preparation (step S49, step S50). In step S37, the control unit sets the security signal control timer to 128 ms. As a result, the gaming machine 10 outputs a security signal at least until the security signal control timer is timed up.

Steps S38 to S40 are processes related to waiting for the end of setting change or waiting for the end of setting confirmation. By setting the output of the security signal in step S37, the gaming machine 10 makes it possible to grasp from the outside the execution of the process related to the setting change end waiting or the setting confirmation end waiting.

After enabling the interrupt (step S38), the control unit refers to the second register (C register) and determines whether or not the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off (step S39). The control unit proceeds to step S55 when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off, and proceeds to step S40 when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not off.

In step S40, the control unit determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. The control unit can determine the occurrence of a power failure by continuously detecting the power failure monitoring signal for a predetermined time. The control unit proceeds to step S41 when a power failure occurs, and proceeds to step S39 when a power failure does not occur. That is, the control unit waits for the setting key to be turned off until the power failure occurs, with the interrupt enabled in step S38.

When it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the control unit performs a process of prohibiting interrupts (step S41) and a process of outputting off-data to all output ports (step S42).
After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S43), and the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S44). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S45) for calculating the checksum when the power of the RWM is turned off and a process (step S46) for saving the calculated checksum in the checksum area, access to the RAM is prohibited. After performing the process (step S47), it waits for the power of the gaming machine to be cut off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is turned off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power is cut off is correctly backed up. It can be determined at the time of re-input.

Step S48 is executed when it is determined in step S29 that the setting change mode flag is on. In step S48, the control unit refers to the second register (C register) and determines whether or not the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on. The control unit proceeds to step S49 when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on, and proceeds to step S51 when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not on.

Step S49 and step S50 are processes related to preparation for setting confirmation. In step S49, the control unit performs a process of setting a flag in the setting confirmation mode. The setting confirmation mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming machine 10 is confirming the setting. The setting confirmation mode flag is set when the setting is being confirmed, and the setting confirmation mode is in progress when the setting is not being confirmed. The flag is cleared (reset). In step S50, the control unit transmits the command for which the setting is being confirmed to the effect control device 300. As a result, the effect control device 300 performs effect control corresponding to the command being confirmed for setting. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command during setting confirmation, displays a message indicating that the setting is being confirmed on the display device 41, or outputs sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. Further, the effect control device 300 receives the command during the setting confirmation, and notifies that the setting is being confirmed by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44. After this, the control unit proceeds to step S37.

On the other hand, when the control unit determines in step S48 that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not on, the control unit executes step S51. In step S51, the control unit refers to the second register (C register) and determines whether or not the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on. The control unit proceeds to step S52 when the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on, and proceeds to step S58 when the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is not on. That is, the gaming machine 10 proceeds to execute the process related to RAM initialization (RAM clear) by the activation detection accompanied by the pressing operation of the RAM initialization switch 112, and recovers from the power failure by the activation detection not accompanied by the pressing operation of the RAM initialization switch 112. Proceed to execute the processing related to.

Next, the process related to RAM initialization performed in step S52 and subsequent steps will be described. In the process related to RAM initialization, the control unit clears the RAM area other than the set value to 0 (zero clear) (step S52), and saves the initial value at the time of RAM initialization in the area to be initialized (step S53). For example, the control unit sets the RAM clear start address 2 as the start address at the time of RAM clear, and clears the target area (game control work) in the storage area (area not including the access prohibited area) of the RWM (for example, RAM111C). Clear the data in the area) to zero.

Since the setting change mode flag and the setting confirmation mode flag are included in the data in the clear target area, they are cleared by zero clearing the data in the clear target area.

In step S54, the control unit transmits a command at the time of RAM initialization to the effect control device 300. As a result, the effect control device 300 performs effect control corresponding to the command at the time of RAM initialization. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command at the time of RAM initialization, displays a message informing that the RAM has been initialized on the display device 41, or outputs sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. Further, the effect control device 300 receives a command for initializing the RAM, and notifies that the RAM has been initialized by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44.

Further, when the control unit detects that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off after executing the process related to the setting change end waiting or the setting confirmation end waiting (step S38 to step S40), the control unit performs step S55. Execute. After disabling interrupts (step S55), the control unit transmits a command to end the notification to the effect control device 300 (step S56).

As a result, the effect control device 300 ends the notification that the setting is being changed, which is started by receiving the command during the setting change, or the notification that the setting is being confirmed, which is started by receiving the command being confirmed. ..

Next, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag and determines whether or not the setting change mode is in progress (step S57). When the setting change mode is in progress, the control unit proceeds to step S52 and executes a process related to RAM initialization. On the other hand, when the setting change mode is not in progress, the control unit proceeds to step S58 and executes a process related to power failure recovery.

In step S58, the control unit executes a power failure recovery process. The power failure recovery process saves the initial value at the time of power failure recovery in the area to be initialized, determines whether or not the special figure game is in high probability by referring to the special figure status, and the special figure game is in high probability. In the case of, the process of saving the on-information in the high-probability notification flag area and saving the on-data of the high-probability notification LED in the segment area is included.

The area to be initialized in the power failure recovery process is a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, a setting change mode flag, a setting confirmation mode flag, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. In the power failure recovery process, the busy signal status area for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, and the state of the payout busy signal is confirmed. It is considered to be an indefinite state indicating that it has not been done. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area that stores the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared, and the state of the touch switch signal is set to an indefinite state indicating that the state has not been determined.

Next, the control unit transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game processing number to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S59), and proceeds to step S60. In step S59, a plurality of commands such as a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a probability setting value information command, and a screen designation command are transmitted. Further, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, information on the number of times of production and information on the number of times of high probability are transmitted. The screen-designated commands are the control states of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, both of which are normally being processed (during fluctuation, during big hit (first special game state), during small hit (first). 2 It is a command to instruct the display of the customer waiting demo screen in the case of (a state) that is neither of the two special game states), and it is a command to instruct the display of the recovery screen in other cases.

In step S60, the control unit performs a process of starting and setting the random number generation circuit. After that, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of turning on the power are extracted, and the corresponding initial value random numbers (big hit symbol initial value random number, small hit symbol initial value random number, hit initial) are extracted. After saving in a predetermined area of RWM as an initial value (start value) of a value random number and a hit symbol initial value random number (step S61), an interrupt is permitted (step S62).

Subsequently, the control unit performs an initial value random number update process (step S63) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers. This initial value random number update process is a process of updating (incrementing) each initial value random number by, for example, "+1". In this way, the gaming machine 10 makes it possible to increase the randomness of the random numbers by continuously updating the initial value random numbers as long as time permits in the main process.

Here, the control unit temporarily disables interrupts (step S64), executes the performance display editing process (step S65), and permits interrupts after executing the performance display editing process (step S66). The performance display editing process is a process related to base calculation and display. Since the processing load of the performance display editing process is relatively high, the control unit prohibits interrupts to derive the processing result more quickly. As a result, the gaming machine 10 guarantees the derivation of the processing result of the performance display editing process by the time the gaming state is updated by the timer interrupt.

In step S67, the control unit determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. The control unit can determine the occurrence of a power failure by continuously detecting the power failure monitoring signal for a predetermined time. The control unit proceeds to step S41 when a power failure occurs, and proceeds to step S63 when a power failure does not occur.

That is, the control unit repeatedly executes the processes from step S63 to step S67 unless a power failure occurs. Specifically, when a power failure has not occurred, the control unit repeatedly performs initial value random number update processing, performance display editing processing, and power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing).

Then, by permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S63) (step S66), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. It is possible to prevent the interrupt processing from being overwhelmed by waiting for the timer interrupt by the initial value random number update processing.

Similarly, by disabling interrupts before the performance display editing process (step S65) (step S64), the performance display editing process is executed in preference to the timer interrupt, which puts pressure on the performance display editing process. Can be avoided.

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) that comprehensively controls the game and the subordinate control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300) that perform various controls according to the instructions from the main control means. Etc.), and the main control means sets a predetermined waiting time for delaying the start of the main control means and waiting for the start of the slave control means (game control) when the power is turned on. The device 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined standby time are provided.

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

Further, in the main control means (game control device 100), the RAM 111C capable of storing data, the initialization operation unit (RAM initialization switch 112) capable of being operated from the outside, and the initialization operation unit are operated. Based on this, an initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C is provided, and the operation state of the initialization operation unit is read before the start of the standby time.

The game control device 100 has a function (second initialization process) of distinguishing between the initialization process (first initialization process) at the time of data abnormality and the initialization process (second initialization process) at the time of initialization operation. (1) Initialization means, 2nd initialization means), so that the optimum and lean initialization processing according to the situation can be realized.

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is operated by a RAM 111C that can store data, a setting operation unit (setting value change switch 126, setting key switch 127) that can be operated from the outside, and a setting operation unit. The setting change means (game control device 100) for changing the setting value stored in the RAM 111C based on the setting can be changed, and the setting display unit (probability setting value display device 136) is provided. This makes it possible to check the settings (set values). Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is configured to allow access to the RAM 111C after the waiting time has elapsed.

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) prohibits access to the RAM (RAM111C) (step S47) and waits for execution stop of all processes when a power failure occurs (loop after step S47). And the RAM error standby process (loop in step S31 and step S32) that waits for the execution of all processes to be stopped while permitting access to the RAM (RAM 111C) (step S17) can be executed.

Here, the standby process when a power failure occurs and the standby process when a RAM is abnormal will be described. The power failure standby process is a loop process that is executed after the access to the RAM is prohibited in step S47 of the main process and waits for the execution of all the processes to be stopped. Further, since the standby process at the time of power failure is executed after the interrupt is prohibited in step S41 of the main process, an interrupt (timer interrupt) that is not an NMI interrupt is prohibited. In the standby process when a power failure occurs, an NMI interrupt may occur because the interrupt cannot be disabled for the NMI interrupt. However, since the standby process when a power failure occurs is a process executed when a power failure occurs, there is little risk that an NMI interrupt will occur during the execution of the process. Further, the standby process when a power failure occurs is a standby process that does not accompany abnormality notification. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can allocate the electric power up to the power cutoff to the power failure processing. The gaming machine 10 prohibits access to the RAM during the standby process when a power failure occurs, thereby reducing the risk that the stored contents of the RAM will change due to an unstable voltage.

The RAM error standby process is a loop process that is executed after the access to the RAM (RWM) is permitted in step S17 of the main process, and waits for the execution of all the processes to be stopped. Further, since the RAM error standby process is executed after the interrupt is disabled in step S1 of the main process, an interrupt that is not an NMI interrupt (timer interrupt) is prohibited. In the standby process when a power failure occurs, an NMI interrupt may occur because the interrupt cannot be disabled for the NMI interrupt. Since the RAM error standby process is a process of waiting for the power to be cut off, the risk of an NMI interrupt occurring during the execution of the process is greater than that of the power failure standby process. However, in the RAM error standby process, since access to the RAM is permitted even if an NMI interrupt occurs, the return address can be stored in the RAM, and the risk of program runaway due to the occurrence of the NMI interrupt is small. Further, since the gaming machine 10 transmits the main abnormality error notification command to the effect control device 300 in step S30, the effect control device 300 performs the abnormality notification in parallel during the execution of the RAM abnormality standby process. Can be done. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can be expected to be restarted promptly.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing of the game control device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment. This timer interrupt process is performed in the above-mentioned main process from the time when the interrupt is enabled until the interrupt is disabled (step S38 to step S41, step S38 to step S55, step S66 to step S64, step S66). This is the interrupt processing that occurs from step S41 to step S41). The timer interrupt process is a process executed by the CPU 111A.

The timer interrupt process is started by inputting a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process is started.

When the timer interrupt process is started, first, the register bank 1 is specified (step S71). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing a register save process of transferring the value held in a predetermined register (for example, the register used in the main process) to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, the D register) (step S72). In step S72, the same processing as in step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register banks are different.

Next, input from various sensors and switches, capture of signals, that is, input processing (step S73) for reading the state of each input port is performed. In step S74, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag and the setting confirmation mode flag, and determines whether or not the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is in progress. The control unit proceeds to step S75 when the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is in progress, executes the setting change / confirmation process, and ends the timer interrupt process. On the other hand, the control unit proceeds to step S76 when neither the setting change mode nor the setting confirmation mode is in progress.

In step S76, the control unit executes an output process for controlling the drive of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 38b, normal electric solenoid 37c) based on the output data set in various processes.

When the firing stop signal is output in step S5 in the main processing, the firing permission signal is output by performing this output processing, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permitted state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, the signal is not processed. Further, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating the state of launch permission seen from the game control device 100, and a second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the state of launch permission seen from the payout control device 200. Is also generated in the payout control device 200 and output to the launch control device. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the game ball is configured to be ready to launch.

Next, the control unit outputs a payout command transmission process (step S77), a random number update process 1 (step S78), and a random number update process 2 (step S79) that output commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200. ) Is executed. Here, the random number update process 1 is a process for updating the initial value (start value) of the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number, which are the targets of the initial value random number update process. .. Further, the random number update process 2 is a process of updating the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display game of the special figures 1 and 2. In addition to the random number update process 1 or the random number update process 1, the random number update process 2 may stop the random number update during the setting change or change the update cycle.

Next, does the control unit receive a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a in the normal figure, the winning port switch 35a, the large winning port switch 38a, and the specific area switch 38e? Performs a winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step S80) for monitoring whether or not, and monitoring for errors (whether the front frame or the glass frame is open, etc.). In addition, a start port switch monitoring process (step S81) for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, if the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 forming the first starting winning opening or the normal variable winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) Is extracted, and the game result is determined in advance based on the prize at the stage before the start of the special figure variation display game. The game result is determined in advance.

Next, the control unit performs a special figure 1 game process (step S82) for processing the special figure 1 variable display game, a special figure 2 game process (step S83) for performing a process related to the special figure 2 variable display game, and a normal figure variation. The normal figure game process (step S84) for performing the process related to the display game is executed.

Next, a segment LED (for example, an LED of the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 of the batch display device 50) provided on the game machine 10 and displaying various information related to the display of the special figure variation display game and the game is desired. From the segment LED editing process (step S85) that drives to display, the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S86) that checks the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 and determines whether there is an abnormality, and the panel radio wave sensor 62. The panel radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S87), which checks the detection signal of the above and determines whether or not there is an abnormality, is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S88) and a performance display device control process (step S89) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer are performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

Here, in the first embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting interrupt) and the process of restoring the register bank designation (that is, the process of designating register bank 0) are interrupts. It is automatically performed at the time of return (at the end of timer interrupt processing). Depending on the CPU used, there are also gaming machines that need to be instructed to execute a process of restoring the interrupt disabled state or a process of restoring the register bank designation.

[Main processing]
Next, the main process of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the main process in the effect control device of the first embodiment.

The main process is a process executed by the control unit (CPU311) of the effect control device 300 when the power supply of the pachinko machine 1 is started.
[Step D11] The control unit disables interrupts.

[Step D12] The control unit performs initial settings of the CPU 311.
[Step D13] The control unit performs the initial setting of VDP312.
[Step D14] The control unit permits interrupts.

[Step D15] The control unit permits the generation of display data. That is, the control unit permits the display circuit (not shown) in the VDP 312 to access the VRAM (not shown) in the VDP 312 and generate display data.

[Step D16] The control unit sets a random number seed. This is a process of setting a pseudo-random number generation sequence using, for example, a sland function. Here, the control unit may use a fixed value such as 0 (zero) as an argument given to the sland function, or use a value created based on the ID value of the CPU or the like so as to be different for each gaming machine. You may.

[Step D17] The control unit is an area to be initialized in the RWM (for example, RAM 322) of the effect control device 300 (for example, an effect flag area (a storage area used as various flags described later in the control process of the effect control device 300)). ) Saves the initial value when the power is turned on.

[Step D18] The control unit clears the WDT (watchdog timer).
[Step D19] The control unit executes the effect button input process. The effect button input process is a process for editing when the effect button 25 (effect button switch 25a) is operated when it is enabled. Since the effect button does not turn on and off at high speed, the control unit may perform the process of detecting the input of the effect button in the effect button input process or in a short-cycle timer interrupt (not shown). good.

[Step D20] The control unit executes the hall / player setting mode process. The hall / player setting mode process is a process for accepting operations such as setting a range in which the brightness and volume of the LED and the display device 41 can be changed, and changing the brightness and volume of the LED and the display device 41 by the player.

[Step D21] The control unit executes a random number update process. The random number update process is a process of updating the pseudo-random number at least once in each control cycle of the main process by using, for example, the land function. Since the land function generates a random number based on the specified generation sequence each time the recalculation is performed, the control unit can obtain the random number only by executing the land function. A counter that increments by "1", such as the main board (game control device 100), may be used as a random number.

[Step D22] The control unit executes a received command check process. The received command check process is a process of analyzing a command received from the game control device 100 in units of a predetermined number.

[Step D23] The control unit executes the effect display editing process. The effect display editing process is a process of setting various commands and their parameters for instructing the VDP 312 of the drawing contents on the display device 41. For example, the control unit sets commands in a table shape in the effect display editing process.

[Step D24] The control unit executes the drawing command preparation end setting. The drawing command preparation end setting is a process for setting that all commands for the VDP 312 set in the effect display editing process have been prepared.

[Step D25] The control unit determines whether or not it is the frame switching timing, proceeds to step D26 if it is the frame switching timing, and waits for the frame switching timing if it is not the frame switching timing. Here, the frame switching timing is a time corresponding to a processing cycle (for example, 1/30 second ≈ 33.333 ms) created based on the cycle (for example, 1/60 second) of the V blank interrupt (also referred to as V sink interrupt). It is the timing to arrive at the target interval. The V blank interrupt is generated every time the VDP 312 completes one scan of the entire screen for drawing. As described above, the generation cycle of this V blank interrupt is, for example, 1/60 second. In the case of this embodiment, when the same drawing is repeated twice and a V blank interrupt occurs twice, frame switching is performed, and the frame switching timing cycle is twice the cycle of the V blank interrupt (for example, 1/60 second). (For example, 1/30 second ≈ 33.33 ms). However, the present invention is not limited to this mode, and the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed. For example, frame switching (image update) may be performed at a cycle of 1/30 second or more, or less than 1/30 second. Frame switching may be performed at intervals.

By the frame switching timing determination processing, the subsequent processing (steps D26 to D30, and subsequent steps D18 to D24) is executed at this frame switching timing for each processing cycle. The time management that needs to be synchronized with the effect content is performed in this frame unit (that is, the processing cycle unit). When the processing cycle is 1/30 second, for example, 3 frames have 100 ms. This is the same as the main board (game control device) managing the time value in units of 4 ms of the timer interrupt cycle.

[Step D26] The control unit instructs VDP312 to draw a screen according to the command set in step D23. For example, the control unit sequentially transmits commands set in a table shape and instructs VDP 312 to draw a screen.

[Step D27] The control unit executes the sound control process. The sound control process is a process related to volume control of the sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b).

[Step D28] The control unit executes the decoration control process. The decoration control process is a process for controlling various LEDs and the like such as the board decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18.
[Step D29] The control unit executes the movable body control process. The movable body control process is a process for controlling a movable body (for example, a board effect device 44) including various motors and SOLs (solenoids).

[Step D30] The control unit executes the launch information control process. The launch information control process sets launch-related information based on the launch status flag, and also produces a special map rotation state (the number of special map fluctuations per game for a predetermined amount of money (that is, a predetermined number of balls to be rented)). It is a process to perform mode correction of.

[Step D31] The control unit executes the information disclosure process. The information disclosure process is a process of disclosing performance information related to game performance to a player.
The control unit returns to step D18 after executing step D31, and thereafter repeatedly executes the processes of steps D18 to D31. That is, steps D18 to D31 constitute a loop process (sometimes referred to as a main loop process) that is repeatedly executed in the above process cycle after the effect control device 300 is started.

The control unit executes the processes of steps D27 to D29 in the main loop process in order to match the effect of the screen, and signals and data (particularly various LEDs and motors) generated or set by these control processes are used. The process of actually outputting the drive control signal, etc. to the port is performed in a short-cycle timer interrupt (not shown). However, when an IC specialized for controlling various devices is used, there is a case where a signal or the like is not output by a timer interrupt only by instructing by serial communication or the like.

Next, the display executed by the effect control device 300 during the game of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen during the game of the first embodiment. Here, the display screen (sometimes simply referred to as a "screen") is a screen composed of one or a plurality of images displayed in the display area of the display device 41, and in principle, a different code is used for each different display content. Is attached.

The display screen 500 shown in FIG. 13 (1) is a display screen in which the symbol is stopped, and a symbol which is a result mode of the variable display game is predetermined after the end of the variable display in the variable display game (before the start of the next variable display game). The period is stopped and displayed. The display screen 500 displays a large symbol group 501, a small symbol group 502, a special figure 1 hold number display 503, a special figure 2 hold number display 504, a hold display 505, and a hold digestion display 506.

The large symbol group 501 is in charge of game production for the purpose of improving the interest. Therefore, the large symbol group 501 is displayed in a large size by setting a variable display area in a substantially central portion of the display device 41. The large symbol group 501 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol.

On the display screen 500, the left symbol indicates that the symbol is stopped at "3", the middle symbol indicates that the symbol is stopped at "5", and the right symbol indicates that the symbol is "7". Indicates that it is stopped at. That is, on the display screen 500, the large symbol group 501 indicates that the special symbol variation display game is in the stopped state (the symbol is stopped).

The small symbol group 502 is in charge of notifying the variable display state for the purpose of improving the ease of grasping the game state of the player. Therefore, the small symbol group 502 is displayed small on the peripheral edge of the display device 41 so as to ensure visibility without interfering with the display effect by the large symbol group 501. The small symbol group 502 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol. On the display screen 500, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol constituting the small symbol group 502 all indicate that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in the stopped state.

In general, the large symbol group 501 is displayed larger than the small symbol group 502, the degree of freedom of the display position is high, and the display mode can be greatly changed. On the contrary, the small symbol group 502 is displayed smaller than the large symbol group 501, and the degree of freedom of the display position is low (for example, the position is fixed).

The special figure 1 hold number display 503 displays the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game. On the display screen 500, the special figure 1 hold number display 503 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game is “4”. The special figure 2 hold number display 504 displays the hold storage number of the special figure 2 game. On the display screen 500, the special figure 2 hold number display 504 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 2 game is “0”. The hold storage number displayed by the hold display 505 corresponds to the sum of the hold storage number displayed by the special figure 1 hold number display 503 and the hold storage number displayed by the special figure 2 hold number display 504.

For example, when the special figure 1 hold number display 503 displays "4" and the special figure 2 hold number display 504 displays "0" as shown on the display screen 500, the hold display 505 displays four hold storage displays. Indicates that the number of reserved storages is "4". The number of holdings or the number of holding storages means the number of starting memories in which the variable display game of the special figure has not been executed.

The hold display 505 can clearly indicate the number of hold storages of the special figure variation display game and notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each hold storage according to the display mode (hold storage display displayed on the hold display 505).

The hold digestion display 506 can indicate whether or not the special figure variable display game is in the variable display state and notify the degree of expectation for the game result depending on the display mode. On the display screen 500, the hold digestion display 506 sets a blank in the frame to indicate that the special figure variation display game is in the stopped state. After this, the gaming machine 10 starts the variable display.

The display screen 510 shown in FIG. 13 (2) is a display screen after the variable display is started. The display screen 510 is a screen after the display screen 500, and shows a screen during variable display (during three symbols changing). On the display screen 510, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the large symbol group 501 are fluctuating, indicating that the special symbol variable display game is being displayed in a variable manner. Further, on the display screen 510, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the small symbol group 502 are fluctuating, indicating that the special symbol variation display game is being displayed in a variable manner.

On the display screen 510, the special figure 1 hold number display 503 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game is "3", and the special figure 2 hold number display 504 indicates that the hold memory number of the special figure 2 game is "3". It indicates that it is "0", and the hold display 505 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure variation display game is "3". Further, on the display screen 510, the hold digestion display 506 displays the hold storage display during digestion, indicating that the special figure variation display game is in the variable display.

Next, the board effect device 44 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. 14 is a side view showing an example of the board effect device of the first embodiment. FIG. 15 is a front view showing an example of the board effect device of the first embodiment. In these figures, reference numeral 41a indicates a display area of the display device 41. Further, FIGS. 14 (1) and 15 (1) show a state in which both the first effect unit 511 and the second effect unit 512, which will be described later, are in the initial positions, and FIGS. 14 (2) and 15 (2) show. The first effect unit 511 described later is in the initial position and the second effect unit 512 is in the descending position, and FIGS. 14 (3) and 15 (3) show that the second effect unit 512 described later is in the initial position. It shows a state in which the first effect unit 511 is in the descending position.

As shown in FIG. 14, the board effect device 44 has a first effect unit 511 arranged on the front side (front side) of the gaming machine 10 with respect to the display area 41a of the display device 41, and the first effect unit 511. Further has a second effect unit 512 arranged on the front side.

The first effect unit 511 is an effect assembly (effect unit) whose main part has a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front, and is supported vertically in the center case 40 by a support mechanism (not shown). It is driven by a drive source (not shown) and can move up and down under the control of the effect control device 300, and can change the stop position in the vertical direction. As shown in FIG. 15 (2), the first effect unit 511 has a needle-shaped movable portion 511a that can rotate in front of the first effect unit 511. The movable portion 511a is driven by a drive source (not shown) and rotates along the front surface of the first effect unit 511 under the control of the effect control device 300 to rotate along the front surface (posture viewed from the front surface, with respect to the vertical direction and the horizontal direction). Angle) can be changed. In the case of this example, like the hands of a general clock, the base end portion of the movable portion 511a is rotatably centered on the front surface of the first effect portion 511 by a rotation axis (not shown) arranged in the front-rear direction. It is supported and the tip end portion of the movable portion 511a is arranged so as to extend toward the outer edge of the front surface of the first effect portion 511.

The movable portion 511a can rotate about the above-mentioned rotation axis that supports the base end portion of the movable portion 511a, and as the movable portion 511a rotates, the tip portion of the movable portion 511a becomes the first effect unit. It orbits along the outer edge of the front surface of the 511. The front surface of the first effect unit 511 is decorated so that the first effect unit 511 can be seen as a clock or a meter, and the first effect unit 511 can be called a clock accessory or a meter accessory. The decoration on the front surface of the movable portion 511a (that is, the movable portion corresponding to the hands of the clock or the meter) and the first effect unit 511 is not a substantive configuration, but is displayed by the display function on the front surface of the first effect unit 511. It may be a configuration realized by the image to be made. That is, the whole or a part of the front surface of the first effect unit 511 is a display area of a display device such as a liquid crystal display (a display device different from the display device 41), and is movable by the display function of this display device. The decoration on the front surface of the unit 511a or the first effect unit 511 may be displayed.

The second effect unit 512 is an effect assembly (effect unit) whose main part has a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front, and is supported vertically in the center case 40 by a support mechanism (not shown). It is driven by a drive source (not shown) and can move up and down under the control of the effect control device 300, and can change the stop position in the vertical direction. The second effect unit 512 is independent of the first effect unit 511 and can move up and down separately from the first effect unit 511. However, the second effect unit 512 has the same center position in the left-right direction as the first effect unit 511 so that it can cover substantially the entire front surface of the first effect unit 511, and the range of vertical movement is also, for example. It is the same as the first production unit 511.

The second effect unit 512 is a kind of display device composed of a light guide plate (a display device capable of allowing the back side (back side) to be seen through), and at least the main part (for example, for example) of the second effect unit 512. The portion (excluding the frame portion and the like constituting the outer peripheral portion) is a display unit (perspective portion) composed of one light guide plate or a plurality of light guide plates arranged in layers.

The light guide plate has a plate-like body made of acrylic or the like as a main element, and light from a light emitting element such as an LED is incident on the plate-like body from one side surface, and the light is surfaced by the unevenness formed on the plate-like body. By guiding it to the side (front side), it is a device that can emit light almost uniformly on the front side and display specific characters and figures according to unevenness on the front side. As this light guide plate, when the light emitting element is not emitting light, the entire back side can be seen through from the front with high transparency, and when the light emitting element is emitting light, characters and figures corresponding to the unevenness are partially displayed. There is something that is displayed so that it emerges.

The second effect unit 512 of the present embodiment is a display unit made of such a light guide plate, and is, for example, a main portion of the first effect unit 511 (a portion including a region in which the movable portion 511a rotates and representing a clock or the like). It has a display unit (a portion that becomes transparent or translucent in the off state) having a size equal to or larger than the size of the above, and as shown in FIGS. 14 (1) and 15 (1), the display of the second effect unit 512 is displayed. It is possible for the portion to cover the main portion of the first production portion 511. Here, the illustration of the light emitting element and the like attached to the light guide plate constituting the second effect unit 512 is omitted.

The movable range (range that can be moved up and down) of the first effect unit 511 and the second effect unit 512 is not particularly limited, but the first effect unit 511 is, for example, in FIGS. 14 (1) and 15. It can move up and down in the range from the state in the initial position shown in (1) (initial state) to the state in the descending position shown in FIGS. 14 (3) and 15 (3) (descent state). It is possible to stop at any position in this range. Similarly, the second effect unit 512 is, for example, from the state (initial state) in the initial position shown in FIGS. 14 (1) and 15 (1) to the descending position shown in FIGS. 14 (2) and 15 (2). It is possible to move up and down in the range up to the state in (downward state), and it is possible to stop at any position in this range.

According to the first effect unit 511 and the second effect unit 512, various effects can be produced by the respective operations and their combinations, and by the combination (cooperation) with the display of the display area 41a of the display device 41. Will be.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 14 (1) and 15 (1), both the first effect unit 511 and the second effect unit 512 are maintained at the same initial position, and the second effect unit 512 maintains the first effect unit 511. (A state in which the main part of the first effect unit 511 is overlapped on the back side of the display unit of the second effect unit 512), and the function of the light guide plate of the second effect unit 512 makes the first effect unit 511. Characters, figures, characters, etc. are displayed on the front of the screen so that they appear to appear, the light emission state and color development state of the front of the first production unit 511 are different, and the first production unit 511 is in a good visibility state. 1 The effect unit 511 can be made difficult to see. At this time, substantially the entire display area 41a of the display device 41 is exposed to the front side, and substantially the entire display (display screen) in the display area 41a of the display device 41 is shown to the player as it is, for example, the first. It is linked with the state of the effect unit 511 (rotational state of the movable part 511a and the state of the stop position of the movable part 511a) and the state of the second effect unit 512 (display state by the light guide plate, light emission state, color development state, fluoroscopic state). The effect display can be performed in the display area 41a to improve the interest.

Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 14 (2) and 15 (2), the display device 41 is displayed by the second effect unit 512 with the first effect unit 511 as the initial position and the second effect unit 512 as the descending position. A state in which a part including the central portion of the area 41a is covered (a state in which a part of the display area 41a is seen through to the back side of the display unit of the second effect unit 512) is set, and the light guide plate of the second effect unit 512 is used. Depending on the function, characters, figures, characters, etc. may be displayed on the front surface of the display area 41a so that the light emission state or color development state on the front surface of the display area 41a may be different, or a part of the display area 41a may be difficult to see. Can be. At this time, in the display area 41a of the display device 41, for example, an effect display related to the state of the second effect unit 512 can be performed to improve the interest.

Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 14 (3) and 15 (3), the display device 41 is displayed by the first effect unit 511 with the second effect unit 512 as the initial position and the first effect unit 511 as the descending position. It is possible to cover a part including the central portion of the region 41a and perform an effect by the operation of the first effect unit 511 on the front side of the display area 41a of the display device 41. At this time, in the display area 41a of the display device 41, for example, an effect display related to (or corresponding to) the state of the first effect unit 511 can be performed to improve the interest.

The state in which the first effect unit 511 is overlapped (or partially overlapped) on the back side of the second effect unit 512 is the initial position shown in FIGS. 14 (1) and 15 (1). It can be realized at any position within the operating range. For example, the first effect unit 511 and the second effect unit 512 are both maintained at the same descending position, and the first effect unit 512 is used by the second effect unit 512. The same effect can be performed with the 511 covered. At this time, the display area 41a of the display device 41 is partially shielded from the front side by the first effect unit 511 and the second effect unit 512, and cannot be seen. The effect display related to (or corresponding to) the state can be performed in the display area 41a to improve the interest.

Further, the second effect unit 512 and the first effect unit 511 may be arranged so as to be entirely overlapped as shown in FIGS. 14 (1) and 15 (1), but are partially overlapped with each other. It can also be produced as (for example, half overlapped).

Further, the first effect unit 511 and the second effect unit 512 may be maintained in a stopped state at a predetermined position during the effect, but for example, in a specific effect, the display device 41 corresponds to the effect display of the display area 41a ( (Or related or interlocked), it may descend, ascend, or move to oscillate up and down.

Next, the variation display pattern and the variation command will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a variation display pattern and a variation command according to the first embodiment. FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing a variation display pattern of the first embodiment.

The variation display pattern is a variation mode that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the content of the effect, the presence / absence of the reach state, and the like, and may be referred to as a variation pattern. The variation command is a command for instructing a variation display pattern among various commands transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. The fluctuation display pattern (divided into the first half fluctuation display pattern and the second half fluctuation display pattern) is specified by the data of this fluctuation command, and at least the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game (time until the special figure starts and stops fluctuation). (Generally, it includes the display period of the stop symbol), and it is also called the fluctuation time). The variable command may also be referred to as a variable pattern command or a variable system command.

The effect control device 300 analyzes the received variation command in the reception command check process of step D22 in the above-mentioned main process, and the variation specified by the received variation command by the process after step D23 in the above-mentioned main process. The effect corresponding to the display pattern (including the effect display by the display device 41, the main voice from the speakers 19a and 19b, the effect by the operation of the board effect device 44, and the like) is executed. At this time, the details of the effect to be executed (for example, the type of the character appearing in the effect display by the display device 41, the mode of this character, the type and mode of the background, etc.) are the variable display specified by the received variable command. Within a range that does not deviate from the pattern, it is determined by other commands received by the effect control device 300, the game state at that time, a random number lottery, and the like. The variation command can be said to be a command for specifying the variation display pattern and at least designating the variation time for the effect control device 300.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16 (1), there are a first variation display pattern and a second variation display pattern as types of variation display patterns when a hit (big hit or small hit) occurs. The first variation display pattern includes a notification period for notifying that a hit has been reported (that is, a winning effect (hit confirmation effect) has been performed) in the notice effect during the change, and preferably, the notification period of this notification period. It is a variable display pattern that immediately shifts to the changing fanfare after the lapse of time.

Here, the changing fanfare includes, for example, a production to congratulate the hit, and is different from the first fanfare (big hit fanfare) performed during the big hit after the end of the fluctuation. Immediately after the end of this changing fanfare, or at the time of execution or end of this changing fanfare, the stop symbol of the decorative special figure is displayed, the special figure change ends, and the state shifts to the hit state (for example, during a big hit). In addition, after the end of the notification period, only the stop symbol of the decorative special figure may be displayed to shift to the hit state (a configuration in which the effect of congratulating the hit during the fluctuation is not performed) may be used.

Further, the winning effect (hit confirmation effect) is, for example, a big hit confirmation effect for reporting the big hit occurrence confirmation, and may be a small hit occurrence confirmation report. Further, the correct effect is, specifically, an effect of changing the color scheme of characters, backgrounds, and the like on the display screen of the display device 41 to, for example, a rainbow color. It should be noted that the correct effect can be interpreted as different from the general notice effect that suggests the expected degree (generally less than 100%), but it is a kind of advance notice effect that the expectation degree is 100%. It can also be thought of as. Further, the above-mentioned notification period is preferably a period for executing an effect of notifying that the hit has been confirmed in an easy-to-understand manner (hereinafter, may be referred to as a correct notification effect). The correct notification effect performed during this notification period may include the correct effect.

On the other hand, the second variation display pattern is a variation display pattern that does not include the above-mentioned notification period, and the variation time is longer than that of the first variation display pattern. Conversely, the first variation display pattern has a shorter variation time than the second variation display pattern. However, among the many variation display patterns, the variation display pattern that does not belong to the first variation display pattern or the second variation display pattern and has a shorter variation time than the first variation display pattern (for example, no reach state). There may be a variable display pattern in the case of deviating from the above, or a variable display pattern that hits after a short reach state without a correct effect).

Further, since the first variation display pattern always performs the accuracy effect, the variation command for designating the first variation display pattern has a character of substantially instructing the effect control device 300 to execute the accuracy effect. On the other hand, since the second variation display pattern may or may not perform the accuracy effect, the variation command for specifying the second variation display pattern determines whether or not the accuracy effect is executed. Has the character of entrusting processing.

The variable commands in the case of a big hit include, for example, commands A to D shown in FIG. 16 (2) (A to D are tentative names). Command A specifies 180 seconds as the fluctuation time. The variation display pattern designated and executed by the command A (hereinafter referred to as the variation display pattern by the command A) is the second variation display pattern, for example, as shown in the uppermost row (first row from the top) of FIG. This is a variable display pattern in which a changing fanfare (described as "changing fan" in the figure) is performed after the advance notice effect 1, the advance notice effect 2, and the advance notice effect 3 are sequentially performed. The detailed aspects (types of characters appearing, etc.) of the advance notice effect 1, the advance notice effect 2, and the advance notice effect 3 may differ even if the same command A is used.

In the variable display pattern by the command A, there is an opportunity to perform the correct effect (the correct effect point 1, the correct effect point 2, and the correct effect point 3) in each of the advance notice effect 1, the advance notice effect 2, and the advance notice effect 3, and the actual effect is achieved. A lottery for whether or not to perform the correct effect is performed by the effect control device 300 for each of the advance notice effect 1, the advance notice effect 2, and the advance notice effect 3. The correct effect may be performed immediately after the start of each advance notice effect, may be performed during the execution of each advance notice effect, or may be performed at the end of each advance notice effect. Further, with respect to the advance notice effect 1, the advance notice effect 2, and the advance notice effect 3, a lottery for determining a detailed mode is performed by the effect control device 300.

Next, the command B specifies 150 seconds as the fluctuation time. The variation display pattern designated and executed by the command B (hereinafter referred to as the variation display pattern by the command B) is the first variation display pattern, for example, as shown in the second row from the top of FIG. 17, the notice effect 1 This is a variable display pattern in which a changing fanfare (changing fan) is performed after a notification period after the advance notice effect 2 and the advance notice effect 3 are sequentially performed. The detailed aspects (types of characters appearing, etc.) of the advance notice effect 1, the advance notice effect 2, and the advance notice effect 3 may differ even if the same command B is used.

The variable display pattern by the command B is subjected to the correct effect in the advance notice effect 3, and at the same time as the start of the correct effect, or after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds to 1 second) from the start of the correct effect. The notification period (simply described as "notification" in FIG. 16 (2)) starts, and as soon as this notification period (for example, a period of about 1 to 4 seconds) elapses, the fanfare is changing (changing fan). Move to. Also in the case of the variable display pattern by this command B, a lottery for determining a detailed mode for each notice effect may be performed by the effect control device 300, but for the advance notice effect 3, the lottery is performed as shown in FIG. 16 (2). It may be a configuration that is not performed. In the case of the variable display pattern by this command B, since it is decided to perform the correct effect in the advance notice effect 3, at least the lottery for whether or not to perform the correct effect in the effect control device 300 is not performed.

Next, the command C specifies 120 seconds as the fluctuation time. The variation display pattern designated and executed by the command C (hereinafter referred to as the variation display pattern by the command C) is the first variation display pattern, and for example, as shown in the third row from the top of FIG. 17, the notice effect 1 This is a variable display pattern in which a changing fanfare (changing fan) is performed after a notification period after the advance notice effect 2 is sequentially performed. The detailed aspects (types of characters appearing, etc.) of the advance notice effect 1 and the advance notice effect 2 may differ even if the same command C is used.

The variable display pattern by the command C is subjected to the correct effect in the advance notice effect 2, and at the same time as the start of the correct effect, or after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds to 1 second) from the start of the correct effect. The notification period starts, and as soon as this notification period (for example, a period of about 1 second to 4 seconds) elapses, the process shifts to the changing fanfare (changing fan). Also in the case of the variable display pattern by this command C, a lottery for determining a detailed mode for each notice effect may be performed by the effect control device 300, but for the advance notice effect 2, the lottery is performed as shown in FIG. 16 (2). It may be a configuration that is not performed. In the case of the variable display pattern by this command C, since it is decided to perform the correct effect in the advance notice effect 2, at least the lottery for whether or not to perform the correct effect in the effect control device 300 is not performed.

Next, the command D specifies 90 seconds as the fluctuation time. The variation display pattern designated and executed by the command D (hereinafter referred to as the variation display pattern by the command D) is the first variation display pattern, for example, as shown in the fourth row (bottom row) from the top of FIG. This is a variable display pattern in which a changing fanfare (changing fan) is performed after the notification period is performed after the advance notice effect 1 is performed. The detailed aspects of the advance notice effect 1 (types of characters appearing, etc.) may differ even if the same command D is used.

The variation display pattern by the command D is performed in the advance notice effect 1, and at the same time as the start of the correct effect, or after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds to 1 second) from the start of the correct effect. The notification period starts, and as soon as this notification period (for example, a period of about 1 second to 4 seconds) elapses, the process shifts to the changing fanfare (changing fan). Also in the case of the variable display pattern by this command D, a lottery for determining the detailed mode of the advance notice effect 1 may be performed by the effect control device 300, but for the advance notice effect 1, the lottery is performed as shown in FIG. 16 (2). It may be a configuration that is not performed. In the case of the variable display pattern by this command D, since it is decided to perform the correct effect in the advance notice effect 1, at least the lottery for whether or not to perform the correct effect in the effect control device 300 is not performed.

It should be noted that the variation commands and variation display patterns described above are only some specific examples, and there may be various modes in which the number of advance notice effects, the variation time, and the like are different.
Further, the final advance notice effect (the one in which the correct effect is performed) in the first variable display pattern may be the one in which the correct advance effect is performed at the end of the same advance notice effect (or the same type of advance notice effect) as the second variable display pattern. In order to further reduce the sense of redundancy, during the notification period, the advance notice effect is interrupted at the beginning or in the middle of the same advance notice effect (or the same type of advance notice effect) as the second variable display pattern (a mode in which the advance notice effect is terminated in the middle). A migration configuration is preferred. For example, the final advance notice effect 3 in the first variation display pattern (variation display pattern by command B) shown in the second row from the top of FIG. 17 is the second variation display pattern (variation by command A) shown in the top row of FIG. Execution of only the first part in time (or only the part halfway in time) of the same effect as the last notice effect 3 in the display pattern) (the type and mode of the characters appearing may be different) It is preferable to use a configuration that shifts to the notification period. By doing so, it is possible to shift to the hit state (for example, during a big hit) faster without performing redundant production as much as possible.

Next, a display example of the second variation display pattern (variation display pattern by command A) will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 21. FIG. 18 is a diagram (No. 1) showing a display example of the second variation display pattern of the first embodiment. FIG. 19 is a diagram (No. 2) showing a display example of the second variation display pattern of the first embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram (No. 3) showing a display example of the second variation display pattern of the first embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram (No. 4) showing a display example of the second variation display pattern of the first embodiment.

The display screen 515 shown in FIG. 18 (1) is a display screen in which the advance notice effect 1 is being executed while the variable display is not in the reach state. The symbol group 502, the special figure 1 hold number display 503, the special figure 2 hold number display 504, the hold display 505, and the hold digestion display 506 are displayed, and in addition, the character display 516 and 517 for the advance notice effect 1 are displayed. The character display 518 is displayed. The display screen 515 is, for example, a screen after the above-mentioned display screen 510, and the large symbol group 501 is varied so that the character display 516, 517 and the character display 518 do not overlap with the large symbol group 501 and are easy to see. The area to be displayed (decorative special figure variation display area) is reduced to a narrow area at the top of the screen and displayed.

In addition, by processing the large symbol group 501 to be transparent and displaying it, the visibility of the character display 516, 517 etc. is ensured even if it overlaps with the character display 516, 517 etc. The area may be displayed without being reduced. Further, on the display screen 515, in addition to the display elements such as the character display 516 and 517 described above, for example, a background image arranged on the inner side of the entire display screen 515 may be displayed (other display screens described later). The same is true).

The types and modes of the character display 516, 517 and the character display 518 (or, further, the background image, etc.) are a large number of still images and moving images registered in advance in the storage means of the effect control device 300 according to the effect theme of the game machine 10. The effect control device 300 determines from among those that can be displayed based on the data of the above, within a range that does not deviate from the variation display pattern specified by the received variation command. Then, at least for the advance notice effect (effect that suggests the degree of expectation to be hit) and the display content related to the correct effect (for example, the type and color of the character, the color of the character, the size to be displayed, etc.), the received variable command is used. A random number lottery distribution table registered in the storage means of the effect control device 300 is selected from a plurality of random number lottery distribution tables registered in the storage means of the effect control device 300 according to the designated variable display pattern, other received commands, and the game state at that time. It is determined and displayed for each display content by random number lottery using a minute table. Then, this distribution table is set so that the setting range of the random number judgment value is biased depending on whether it is a hit or a miss, which suggests the degree of expectation that the player will win depending on the displayed content. A notice production and a correct production will be realized.

For example, in the case of a distribution table that determines the color of the character display related to the advance notice effect, the range of judgment values appears wider in yellow than in blue and in red than in yellow when it hits. The rate is set to be high, and conversely, the distribution table is set to have a narrower judgment value range and a lower appearance rate for yellow than blue and red than yellow. .. As a result, the player can presume that the color of the character display is more likely to be yellow than blue and red is more likely than yellow (high expectation), and the player is hit. A notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation is realized.

In addition, for example, when performing the correct effect with the color of the character display, the color (for example, rainbow color) for which the correct effect is performed is set so that there is no range of judgment values in the setting of the distribution table when the color is out of alignment. It is set that the appearance rate is zero when it is out of order. That is, for the color (for example, rainbow color) for which the correct effect is performed, the judgment value is set only by setting the distribution table in the case of hitting, and only the appearance rate in the case of hitting becomes a predetermined value larger than zero. It is set. That is, the distribution table is set in advance so that the color (for example, rainbow color) for which the correct effect is performed appears only when it hits. As a result, the player can recognize that if the color of the character display becomes the color (for example, rainbow color), it will be a hit, and the correct effect for the player will be realized.

It should be noted that the same applies not only to the color of the character display but also to the case where the advance notice effect (the effect suggesting the expected degree of hit) and the correct effect (the effect of notifying the hit) are performed by other display contents. In addition, although the above has explained the advance notice effect and the correct effect by the display, the advance notice effect and the correct effect by the operation of the voice output and the accessory (effect device) for the effect may be performed, and the contents of these effects are determined. The processing is also performed by the effect control device 300 in the same manner.

In the case of the display screen 515 shown in FIG. 18 (1), the advance notice effect is performed depending on the type and mode of the character display 516 and 517, or the type and mode of the character display 518. The character display 516, 517 and the character display 518 may change in mode such as display position, display size, shape, posture, and color with the passage of time, and the display screen 515 shown in FIG. 18 (1) may be displayed. Only one scene (one frame) is illustrated. The character display 518 is initially displayed relatively small in order to make it appear as if it is moving from the back side to the front side, and is displayed larger as time passes. Further, in this case, the character display 518 integrally displays the character image "Karate-do" and the effect image for decoration and effect located around the character image. When the expectation degree is suggested by the color of the character display 518, the color of the character image or the effect image of the character display 518 is determined and displayed by the above-mentioned random number lottery.

The display screen 520 shown in FIG. 18 (2) is a screen after the display screen 515, and is a display screen during which the correct effect is being executed in the advance notice effect 1. Similar to the display screen 515, the display screen 520 also displays the character display 516, 517 and the character display 518 for the advance notice effect 1. On the display screen 520, the effect control device 300 uses the effect image of the character display 518 as a rainbow color and the band color of the character display 516 (a person wearing karategi) as a rainbow color to perform the correct effect.

The display screen 523 shown in FIG. 19 (1) is a screen after the display screen 520, and is a display screen immediately after the reach state is reached and the advance notice effect 2 is started. The display screen 523 displays the left symbol image 524 with the symbol "3" and the right symbol image 525 with the symbol "3" as the left symbol and the right symbol in the large symbol group in the upper left and right corners of the display area, respectively. Display in the stopped state. Further, the display screen 523 displays a plurality of medium symbol images 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d as medium symbols in the large symbol group. The middle symbol images 526a, 526b, 526c, and 526d are images in which the symbols are "3", "4", "5", and "6", respectively. The effect control device 300 displays the middle symbol images 526a, 526b, 526c, and 526d in a row from the upper right side to the lower left side of the display area so as to appear and move in order. Further, the display screen 523 displays the character display 527 in the center of the display area. The character display 527 integrally displays an image of a character (a person wearing karategi) and an effect image for decoration and effect located around the image.

The display screen 529 shown in FIG. 19 (2) is a screen after the display screen 523, and is a display screen in which the advance notice effect 2 in the reach state is slightly advanced. Similar to the display screen 523, the display screen 529 displays the left symbol image 524, the right symbol image 525, and the character display 527. Further, the display screen 529 displays a plurality of medium symbol images 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d, 526e, 526f as medium symbols in the large symbol group. The middle symbol images 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d, 526e, and 526f are images in which the symbols are "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", and "8", respectively. The effect control device 300 displays these middle symbol images 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d, 526e, and 526f in a row from the upper right side to the lower left side of the display area so as to appear and move in order.

The notice effect 2 displays the images of each symbol (medium symbol image 526a, etc.) in order as the display of the decorative special symbol of the medium symbol that is changing in the reach state in this way, and the player's expectation. It is a production that enhances (the expectation that the middle design should also stop at "3"). At the final stage of the advance notice effect 2, for example, an effect display in which the middle symbol image 526a or the like circulates in a circular shape around the character display 527 may be performed. Then, when the effect control device 300 performs the correct effect in the advance notice effect 2, for example, the effect image of the character display 527 is colored in rainbow colors.

The display screen 532 shown in FIG. 20 (1) is a screen after the display screen 529, and is a display screen immediately after the advance notice effect 3 is started in the reach state. On the display screen 532, the left symbol image 524 with the symbol "3" and the right symbol image 525 with the symbol "3" are stopped at the upper left and right of the display area as the left symbol and the right symbol in the large symbol group, respectively. Display with. Further, the display screen 532 displays a plurality of medium symbol images 533a and 533b in a partially overlapped state as the medium symbol in the large symbol group. The middle symbol images 533a and 533b are images in which the symbols are "2" and "3", respectively. Further, the display screen 532 displays the character display 534 on the right side of the center of the display area. The character display 534 displays an image of a character (a person wearing karategi), an image of the dialogue of the character, and an effect image showing the action of the character.

At the time of this advance notice effect 3, in the effect control device 300, the character of the character display 534 acts on the middle symbol image 533a (symbol "2") (specifically, the karate is thrust or kicked). The state in which the middle symbol operates so as to become the symbol "3" of the middle symbol image 533b is displayed. Further, the effect image of the character display 534 is an image (an image expressing a collision of a fist or the like) displayed at the tip of the fist (or the tip of the kicked foot) of the character, for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (1). ).

Further, the effect control device 300 displays an image prompting the player to operate the effect button 25 (push button) on the display screen 532, and executes the advance notice effect 3 as a so-called push button effect (effect of accepting the intervention operation). You may.

The display screen 536 shown in FIG. 20 (2) is a screen after the display screen 532, and is a display screen in which the advance notice effect 3 in the reach state has advanced to the final stage. Similar to the display screen 532, the display screen 536 displays the left symbol image 524, the right symbol image 525, and the character display 534. Further, the display screen 536 displays the middle symbol image 533a, which is the symbol "2", as the middle symbol in the large symbol group by moving the position in the left-right direction from the center to the left in a distorted manner, and using the symbol "3". A certain middle symbol image 533b is displayed at the center position in the left-right direction in a state where the main portion (the portion displaying the symbol "3") can be visually recognized. At this time, in the effect control device 300, the character of the character display 534 acts on the middle symbol image 533a (symbol "2") (specifically, the karate is thrust or kicked), and the middle symbol is in the middle. The state in which the symbol image 533b has become the symbol “3” (or the state in which the symbol “3” is likely to be reached) is displayed.

The notice effect 3 displays an image in which the character acts on the changing middle symbol in the reach state in this way, and raises the player's expectation (the expectation that the middle symbol also stops at "3"). , It is a production that informs the player of what has (or is likely to be) a hit in the end. When the effect control device 300 performs the correct effect in the advance notice effect 3, for example, the effect image of the character display 534 is made rainbow-colored.

The display screen 539 shown in FIG. 21 (1) is a screen after the display screen 536, and is a display screen during the effect of the changing fanfare. This display screen 539 is a display screen for congratulating that the hit has been confirmed, and displays the character display 516, 517 and the character display 540. The display screen 539 is not limited to the character display 516, 517, and may be configured to display, for example, all the various characters appearing in the effect of the gaming machine 10. The display screen 539 does not display a large symbol group in order to make the character display 516, 517 and the character display 540 easy to see. It should be noted that the large symbol group (for example, each symbol on the left, middle, and right) is configured to ensure the visibility of the character display 516, 517, etc. by processing the large symbol group to be transparent and displaying it. ") May be displayed. Further, in this case, the character display 540 integrally displays the character image "Congratulations!" And the effect image for decoration and effect located around the character image.

The display screen 542 shown in FIG. 21 (2) is a screen after the display screen 539, and the effect period shown in FIG. 17 is a display screen during the changing fanfare period. This display screen 542 is a display screen for displaying the stop symbol performed at the end of the period of the changing fanfare, and is the same as the display screen 500 of FIG. 13 (1) described above except for the mode of the stop symbol. be. The difference from the display screen 500 is that the display screen 500 is a stop symbol that is off, whereas the display screen 542 has a mode in which the stop symbol is a hit (the symbol on the left middle right of the large symbol group 501 is, for example, "3". 3, 3 ”). On the display screen 542, the symbols of the small symbol group 502 are also stopped and displayed in the same manner as the large symbol group 501, and the hold digestion display 506 is displayed as a stopped state.

As can be seen from the display example of the second variable display pattern described above, in the second variable display pattern, even if the correct effect is performed, it is changing only after all the other notice effects after that are executed. Since the variable display game does not end without shifting to the fanfare, the game after the correct production becomes boring for the player who recognizes that the game will be a hit due to the correct production, and there is a risk that the game may feel redundant. Further, in the second variation display pattern, only the correct effect is temporarily performed, and since there is no period for notifying the occurrence of the hit other than this correct effect, the player does not notice that the hit is correct. There is a risk that the production will be useless.

In the display example of the second variation display pattern described above, the effect display by the display device 41 has been described, but the effect performed by the effect control device 300 based on the variation display pattern or the like specified by the variation command is described above. A production by the operation of an accessory for production such as the board production device 44, a production by voice output from the speakers 19a and 19b (for example, a production in which the voice "Congratulations" is output at the above-mentioned display screen 539), a board. There is also an effect by the light emitting operation of the LED of the decoration device 46. The advance notice effect or the correct effect may be performed in the effect by these effect means (or the effect by the combination of the effect by these effect means and the effect display by the display device 41).

Next, a display example of the first variation display pattern (variation display pattern by command D) will be described with reference to FIG. 22. FIG. 22 is a diagram (No. 1) showing a display example of the first variation display pattern of the first embodiment.

The display screen 545 shown in FIG. 22 (1) is a display screen in the notification period immediately after the same accuracy effect (the accuracy effect in the notice effect 1) as that of the display screen 520 described above is performed. During this notification period, basically the same display as the above-mentioned display screen 520 (display screen of the correct effect in the advance notice effect 1) is displayed as in the display screen 545, but the display screen 520 is displayed in the following points. (That is, it is different from the correct effect in the advance notice effect 1).

That is, for the second display element excluding the first display element, which is a non-freeze display element (object), the display is stopped (frozen) in the same state as, for example, the correct effect during the notification period. Freezing the display means displaying it so that it looks like a still image, at least in appearance, and if the display element is a moving image, one scene (one frame) of the moving image is in the same state (same). Keep displayed in the same state (display position, same display size, etc.), and if the display element is a still image, keep the still image displayed in the same state (same display position, same display size, etc.) Means to do.

Here, the non-freeze first display element is a display element that is not controlled to be stationary during the notification period, and the first display element has a small symbol as shown in FIG. 22 (1), for example. The group 502, the special figure 1 hold number display 503, the special figure 2 hold number display 504, the hold display 505, and the hold digestion display 506 are included. Even if it is the first display element, it may be originally displayed as a still image during the notification period. However, with respect to the display element that is originally displayed as a moving image and the display element that is displayed as a still image whose display position and the like change, if it is the first display element, a moving display is performed as it is even during the notification period. For example, the small symbol group 502 does not stop until the end of the variable time (it does not stop until the stopped symbol is displayed as in the display screen 542 described above), so that the small symbol group 502 is variablely displayed even during this notification period. In addition, when a moving display (for example, playing a moving image for pre-reading notice effect) is performed as the hold display 505 or the hold digestion display 506, the moving display is continued even during the notification period. .. The look-ahead notice is an effect of suggesting or notifying in advance the degree of expectation for the game result for each hold memory (that is, for each start memory).

Further, as shown in FIG. 22 (1), the second display element to be stationary during the notification period includes display elements (large symbol group 501, character display 516, 517, character display 518, excluding the first display element. (Background image, etc. omitted from the illustration) is included. The large symbol group 501 may be configured not to be displayed during this notification period. When displaying the large symbol group 501, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (1), it is displayed in the form of a hit stop symbol.

In addition, during this notification period, the second display element is made stationary, and a voice output that suggests or notifies the player that a hit has been made (output of a confirmation voice that suggests or notifies that the confirmation effect has been performed). May be done. For example, a voice such as "Janjakajaan" as shown in FIG. 22 (1) or a voice such as "Pampakapan" (a voice suggesting a hit) may be output. Further, instead of such a voice output, or in addition to such a voice output, a voice such as "a big hit is confirmed" (a voice that clearly notifies the hit) may be output. It should be noted that a part of these voices (probable notification voice) may be output at the time of the correct effect immediately before the notification period (when the second display element is not frozen).

In addition, during this notification period, the second display element is stopped, and the BGM (background music) that has been continuously output until then is stopped (output is stopped or the volume is set to zero), or the volume is set to zero. You may try to lower it.

If the configuration is such that the production during the notification period (correct notification production) having the production content not found in the conventional correct production is performed following the correct production, it is possible that the player does not notice that the hit has been achieved. Gender is significantly reduced. In the case of the present embodiment, most of the displays of the display device 41 are stationary during the notification period, and the above-mentioned accuracy notification voice (in other words, a hit) is suggested or notified. Since the output of voice) is performed, the possibility that the player does not notice that the hit has been made is further reduced. Further, if the BGM is stopped or the volume is turned down during the notification period, the above-mentioned correct notification voice becomes conspicuous, and this effect is enhanced.

The display screen 547 shown in FIG. 22 (2) is a screen after the display screen 545, and is a display screen during the effect of the changing fanfare. Similar to the above-mentioned display screen 539, the display screen 547 is a display screen for congratulating that the hit has been confirmed, and displays the character display 516, 517 and the character display 540. The effect control device 300 outputs a voice "Congratulations" corresponding to the character display 540 in the effect of the changing fanfare displaying the display screen 547. Further, when the notification period for displaying the display screen 545 ends, the effect control device 300 immediately shifts to the effect of the changing fanfare displaying the display screen 547. For this reason, the player who recognizes that he / she will be hit by the correct effect and the effect of the subsequent notification period does not feel redundant and bored. In other words, it is possible to eliminate the feeling of extension that has to wait until the end for the remaining production of a long fluctuation time while knowing that it will hit.

After the display screen 547, for example, the display screen 542 shown in FIG. 21 (2) is displayed as a display screen during the period of the changing fanfare (the effect period shown in FIG. 17).

Further, in the second variable display pattern, when the correct effect appears at the beginning or in the middle of the advance notice effect 1, the remaining effect of the advance notice effect 1 and other effects (notice effect 2, advance notice effect) even after the correct effect. After performing 3), the fluctuating fanfare is finally produced. However, this first variable display pattern has a configuration in which, for example, the same advance notice effect 1 as the second variable display pattern is discontinued at the time when the correct effect appears and immediately shifts to the changing fanfare after the notification period. After the production and the production of the subsequent notification period are performed, the second variable display pattern is configured so that the remaining production of the preview production 1 executed is not performed, and further other productions (notice production 2, notice production). 3) is also not performed. Therefore, the fluctuation time is extremely short as compared with the second fluctuation display pattern, and the player does not feel a sense of redundancy.

Next, a display example of the first variation display pattern (variation display pattern by command C) will be described with reference to FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a diagram (No. 2) showing a display example of the first variation display pattern of the first embodiment.

The display screen 550 shown in FIG. 23 (1) is a display screen in the notification period immediately after the correct effect is performed at the first time of the same advance notice effect 2 as the display screen 523 described above. During this notification period, the display is basically the same as the display screen 523 (display screen of the advance notice effect 2) described above, as in the display screen 550, but the effect of displaying the display screen 523 at the following points (that is, the effect of displaying the display screen 523). It is different from the notice production 2), which does not perform the correct production.

First, the effect image of the character display 527 and the color of the band of the character are set to rainbow colors, and the frame-shaped background display 551 that extends over the entire display area is displayed, and the frame-shaped background display 551 is also set to rainbow colors. .. As described above, the display for this correct effect (display in which the effect image of the character display 527 is rainbow-colored) is performed, for example, immediately before the notification period or from the start of the notification period.

Then, as with the display screen 545 described above, the display of the second display element excluding the first display element, which is a non-freeze display element (object), is stopped during the notification period, for example, in the same state as the correct effect. (Freeze).

As shown in FIG. 23 (1), the second display element to be stationary during the notification period includes display elements (large symbol group, character display 527, frame-shaped background display 551, etc.) excluding the first display element. Is done. If the medium symbol images 526a, 526b, 526c, and 526d of the large symbol group are the second variable display pattern, they are arranged in order from the upper right side to the lower left side of the display area as described above. This movement is stopped at the beginning of the notification period, and is maintained in the stopped state during the notification period. In the case of the first variable display pattern, the effect of the advance notice effect 2 is terminated here, so that the subsequent effect display of the advance notice effect 2 (for example, the above-mentioned display screen 529) is played as in the second variable display pattern. No one sees.

Further, during this notification period, the second display element may be stationary and the above-mentioned accuracy notification voice may be output. For example, the voice "Janjakajaan" as shown in FIG. 23 (1) may be output. Further, instead of such an audio output, or in addition to such an audio output, an audio such as "big hit is confirmed" may be output. It should be noted that a part of these voices (probable notification voice) may be output at the time of the correct effect immediately before the notification period (when the second display element is not frozen). Further, during this notification period, the second display element may be stationary, and the BGM that has been continuously outputting may be stopped or the volume thereof may be lowered.

If the configuration is such that the production during the notification period (correct notification production) having the production content not found in the conventional correct production is performed following the correct production, it is possible that the player does not notice that the hit has been achieved. Gender is significantly reduced. In the case of the present embodiment, most of the display of the display device 41 is stationary during the notification period, and the above-mentioned accuracy notification voice is output, so that the possibility that the player does not notice that the hit has been made is further reduced. do. Further, if the BGM is stopped or the volume is turned down during the notification period, the above-mentioned correct notification voice becomes conspicuous, and this effect is enhanced.

The display screen 553 shown in FIG. 23 (2) is a screen after the display screen 550, and is a display screen during the effect of the changing fanfare. Similar to the above-mentioned display screen 539, the display screen 553 is a display screen for congratulating that the hit has been confirmed, and displays the character display 516, 517 and the character display 540. The effect control device 300 outputs a voice "Congratulations" corresponding to the character display 540 in the effect of the changing fanfare displaying the display screen 553. Further, when the notification period for displaying the display screen 550 ends, the effect control device 300 immediately shifts to the effect of the changing fanfare displaying the display screen 553. For this reason, the player who recognizes that he / she will be hit by the correct effect and the effect of the subsequent notification period does not feel redundant and bored.

After the display screen 553, for example, the display screen 542 shown in FIG. 21 (2) is displayed as a display screen during the period of the changing fanfare (the effect period shown in FIG. 17).

Further, in the second variable display pattern, when the correct effect appears at the beginning or in the middle of the advance notice effect 2, the remaining effect of the advance notice effect 2 and other effects (notice effect 3) are performed even after the correct effect. After that, the production of the fluctuating fanfare is finally performed. However, this first variable display pattern has a configuration in which, for example, the same advance notice effect 2 as the second variable display pattern is discontinued at the time when the correct effect appears and immediately shifts to the changing fanfare after the notification period. After the production and the production of the subsequent notification period are performed, the second variable display pattern is configured so that the remaining production of the preview production 2 executed is not performed, and another production (notice production 3) is also performed. There is no configuration. Therefore, the fluctuation time is much shorter than that of the second fluctuation display pattern, and the player does not feel a sense of redundancy.

Next, a display example of the first variation display pattern (variation display pattern by command B) will be described with reference to FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a diagram (No. 3) showing a display example of the first variation display pattern of the first embodiment.

The display screen 556 shown in FIG. 24 (1) is a display screen in the notification period immediately after the correct effect is performed at the first time of the same advance notice effect 3 as the display screen 532 described above. During this notification period, basically the same display as the display screen 532 (display screen of the advance notice effect 3) described above is performed as in the display screen 556, but the effect of displaying the display screen 532 in the following points (that is, the effect of displaying the display screen 532). It is different from the notice production 3), which does not perform the correct production.

First, the effect image of the character display 534 and the color of the band of the character are set to rainbow colors, and the frame-shaped background display 557 that extends over the entire display area is displayed, and this frame-shaped background display 557 is also set to rainbow colors. .. As described above, the display for this correct effect (display in which the effect image of the character display 534 is rainbow-colored) is performed, for example, immediately before the notification period or from the start of the notification period.

Then, as with the display screen 545 described above, the display of the second display element excluding the first display element, which is a non-freeze display element (object), is stopped during the notification period, for example, in the same state as the correct effect. (Freeze).

As shown in FIG. 24 (1), the second display element to be stationary during the notification period includes display elements (large symbol group, character display 534, frame-shaped background display 557, etc.) excluding the first display element. Is done. In the case of the second variable display pattern, the character of the character display 534 acts on the middle symbol image 533a (symbol "2") as described above (specifically, the karate is thrust or kicked). ), But this movement is stopped at the beginning of the notification period, and is maintained in the stopped state during the notification period. In the case of the first variable display pattern, the effect of the advance notice effect 3 is terminated here, so that the subsequent effect display of the advance notice effect 3 (for example, the above-mentioned display screen 536) is played as in the second variable display pattern. No one sees.

Further, during this notification period, the second display element may be stationary and the above-mentioned accuracy notification voice may be output. For example, the voice "Janjakajaan" as shown in FIG. 24 (1) may be output. Further, instead of such an audio output, or in addition to such an audio output, an audio such as "big hit is confirmed" may be output. It should be noted that a part of these voices (probable notification voice) may be output at the time of the correct effect immediately before the notification period (when the second display element is not frozen). Further, during this notification period, the second display element may be stationary, and the BGM that has been continuously outputting may be stopped or the volume thereof may be lowered.

If the configuration is such that the production during the notification period (correct notification production) having the production content not found in the conventional correct production is performed following the correct production, it is possible that the player does not notice that the hit has been achieved. Gender is significantly reduced. In the case of the present embodiment, most of the display of the display device 41 is stationary during the notification period, and the above-mentioned accuracy notification voice is output, so that the possibility that the player does not notice that the hit has been made is further reduced. do. Further, if the BGM is stopped or the volume is turned down during the notification period, the above-mentioned accurate notification voice becomes conspicuous, and this effect is enhanced.

The display screen 559 shown in FIG. 24 (2) is a screen after the display screen 556, and is a display screen during the effect of the changing fanfare. Similar to the above-mentioned display screen 539, the display screen 559 is a display screen for congratulating that the hit has been confirmed, and displays the character display 516, 517 and the character display 540. The effect control device 300 outputs a voice "Congratulations" corresponding to the character display 540 in the effect of the changing fanfare displaying the display screen 559. Further, when the notification period for displaying the display screen 556 ends, the effect control device 300 immediately shifts to the effect of the changing fanfare displaying the display screen 559. For this reason, the player who recognizes that he / she will be hit by the correct effect and the effect of the subsequent notification period does not feel redundant and bored.

After the display screen 559, for example, the display screen 542 shown in FIG. 21 (2) is displayed as a display screen during the period of the changing fanfare (the effect period shown in FIG. 17).

Further, in the second variable display pattern, when the correct effect appears at the beginning or in the middle of the advance notice effect 3, the effect of the changing fanfare is finally performed after the remaining effect of the advance notice effect 3 is performed even after the correct effect. It is carried out. However, this first variable display pattern has a configuration in which, for example, the same advance notice effect 3 as the second variable display pattern is discontinued at the time when the correct effect appears and immediately shifts to the changing fanfare after the notification period. After the effect and the effect of the subsequent notification period are performed, the second variable display pattern is configured so that the remaining effect of the notice effect 3 executed is not performed. Therefore, the fluctuation time is shorter than that of the second fluctuation display pattern, and the player does not feel a sense of redundancy.

The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above has a second variable display pattern effect that may perform only the correct effect without the above-mentioned notification period, and a variable time (effect time) than the second variable display pattern. ) Is short, and the control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) for executing the effect of the first variable display pattern for performing the above-mentioned accuracy effect and the effect of the notification period (correct notification effect) is provided. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the sense of redundancy of the game after the hit is confirmed (after the big hit is confirmed or the small hit is confirmed) by the correct effect, and the player does not notice that the correct effect is performed but the player is correct. Problems such as wasted production can be improved.

In the gaming machine 10, selection of the content of the variation command to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the game control device 100 (for example, selection by random number lottery based on the variation pattern random numbers 1, 2, 3 described above, step S82 and the like described above, etc. Depending on the result of the selection process performed in (1), for example, the above-mentioned first variable display pattern may be produced, or the above-mentioned second variable display pattern may be produced. Not only the first variable display pattern in which the advance notice effect is not performed is executed.

However, in the case of the second variable display pattern, since the above-mentioned notification period is not provided and clear accurate notification is not performed, a rainbow-colored display is displayed somewhere in this production while enjoying a long-time production. I'm looking forward to discovering whether or not the correct production will be performed. On the other hand, the player can also play a game without a sense of redundancy by occasionally appreciating the effect of the first variable display pattern, and at this time, the player is notified of the first variable display pattern regarding the correct effect by displaying the rainbow color or the like. You will definitely notice it during the period and learn without being aware of the correct production. For this reason, it is necessary to firmly learn the mode of the correct effect in the first variable display pattern and utilize the learning result when enjoying the effect of the second variable display pattern as described above (that is, when discovering the correct effect). Can be done.

Therefore, in the case of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment in which both the first variable display pattern and the second variable display pattern are selected, if the player notices the correct effect, the first variable display pattern is used. Subsequent redundant effects are not performed, and even if the second variable display pattern is used, the player can enjoy the remaining effects without any discomfort.

On the other hand, if there is no first variable display pattern (a configuration in which only the second variable display pattern is performed for the correct effect), the player notices the correct effect and the remaining long time is left each time. It is necessary to watch the production, and the player may feel uncomfortable, but in the present embodiment, such a problem is remarkably improved.

Next, a modification 1 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 25. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an effect example of the first variation display pattern of the first variation display pattern of the first embodiment. The gaming machine 10 of the first modification uses the board effect device 44 as shown in FIG. 25 (1) or FIG. 25 (2) after the effect of the above-mentioned notification period in the effect of the first variation display pattern. It is characterized in that it performs the effect (movable effect unit collaborative effect), and other than that, it has the same configuration as the first embodiment. This movable production unit collaborative production may be performed as a production different from the changing fanfare immediately before the changing fanfare, or may be performed as a production of the previous stage portion of the changing fanfare production.

Reference numerals 511b and 511c in FIGS. 25 (1) and 25 (2) indicate an arm-shaped support portion that supports the first effect unit 511 of the board effect device 44. Through these support portions 511b and 511c, the first effect unit 511 is supported in the center case 40 so as to be vertically movable. Further, in FIG. 25 (1) or FIG. 25 (2), reference numerals 512b and 512c are arm-shaped support portions that support the second effect unit 512 of the board effect device 44. Through these support portions 512b and 512c, the second effect unit 512 is supported in the center case 40 so as to be vertically movable.

In the movable effect unit collaborative effect shown in FIG. 25 (1), the effect control device 300 moves the first effect unit 511 to the descending position while maintaining the second effect unit 512 of the board effect device 44 described above in the initial position. The first effect unit 511 is stopped at the descending position until it is lowered and returned to the initial position at the end of this effect. Further, the needle-shaped movable portion 511a of the first effect unit 511 is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise at high speed, for example, and is rotated many times during the period (that is, it is rotated round and round). The effect control device 300 may include a period in which the first effect unit 511 is stopped at the descending position (or a period in which the first effect unit 511 is lowered to the descending position or a period in which the first effect unit 511 is returned to the initial position). , The display screen 565 corresponding to the operation of the board effect device 44 is displayed in the display area 41a of the display device 41. As shown in FIG. 25 (1), the display screen 565 includes, for example, a rainbow-colored background image 566 and an effect image 567 in which light appears to spread radially around the first effect unit 511 and move radially. Is displayed. Further, during this effect period, the effect control device 300 may display characters and images according to the effect theme by the display function of the light guide plate of the second effect unit 512.

In the movable effect unit collaborative effect shown in FIG. 25 (2), the effect control device 300 lowers both the second effect unit 512 and the first effect unit 511 of the board effect device 44 to the descending position. At the end of the production, these are stopped in the descending position until they are returned to the initial position. Further, the needle-shaped movable portion 511a of the first effect unit 511 is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise at high speed, for example, and is rotated many times during the period (that is, it is rotated round and round). The effect control device 300 may include a period in which the first effect unit 511 and the like are stopped at the descending position (or a period in which the first effect unit 511 and the like are lowered to the descending position and a period in which the first effect unit 511 and the like are returned to the initial position. ), The above-mentioned display screen 565 corresponding to the operation of the board effect device 44 is displayed in the display area 41a of the display device 41. Further, during this effect period, the effect control device 300 may display characters and images according to the effect theme by the display function of the light guide plate of the second effect unit 512 so as to overlap the front surface of the first effect unit 511. good.

The display screen 565 shown in FIGS. 25 (1) and 25 (2) includes a small symbol group 502, a special figure 1 hold number display 503, and a special figure 2 hold number display 504 as display contents. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can guide the game progress to the player even when the display function of the light guide plate of the second production unit 512 is used to display characters and images according to the production theme during this production period. can. For example, the display screen 565 shown in FIGS. 25 (1) and 25 (2) indicates that the special figure variable display game corresponding to the small symbol group 502 is in the variable display state, and is specially indicated by the special figure 1 hold number display 503. FIG. 1 indicates that the number of reserved storages of the game is “3”, and the special figure 2 holding number display 504 indicates that the number of reserved storages of the special figure 2 game is “0”.

According to the above-mentioned effects illustrated in FIG. 25, for example, the flow of time (flow of time returning, flow of time advancing) or something similar to the flow of time (retrospective of memory, daily progress of karate training, etc.) ) Can be partially jumped over (warped) to the player, and the interest is improved. In particular, in this case, for example, between the effect of the correct effect and the effect of the notification period (effect of displaying the display screen 545) described with reference to FIG. 22 and the effect of the subsequent changing fanfare (effect of displaying the display screen 547). Movable production unit By the intervention of the collaborative production, the notice production 1 is cut off in the middle, skips the other notice productions (notice production 2, notice production 3), shifts to the changing fanfare at once, and then hits (the hit state). For example, shifting to (for example, during a big hit) is accepted by the player without discomfort, and at the same time, it is possible to obtain an effect of further enhancing the excitement of the player who shifts to the big hit state by skipping the redundant production.

Next, another modification of the first embodiment will be described.
In the above-mentioned display example, the one with the training of karate as a directing theme is given as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an image of a character that makes a female character appear and represents a production theme, an image that decorates the character (effect image or background image), an image of a female character, or an image of a female character's costume (ribbon, etc.). Or the like may be configured to perform the correct effect by making a specific color (for example, rainbow color).

Further, the control means of the gaming machine 10 may perform an effect of making the image a color other than rainbow color (for example, gold or silver), or an effect of displaying a special character, a pattern, or a mark as a correct effect. You may. Generally, in the field of gaming machines, the rainbow color is easy to understand, but even in other modes of accurate production, if the first variable display pattern of the present invention is used, a notification that the correct effect has been performed is notified. Since the production of the period is performed together with the correct production, the player can surely recognize that the correct production has been performed, and can learn without being aware of the mode of the correct production. Further, the control means of the game machine 10 is not the entire image but a part of the image (for example, a part of a character, a part of a character, a part of a character's costume, a part of an effect image, and a background image) as a correct effect. A part of the image may be made into a specific color (for example, rainbow color, gold color, silver color, etc.).

Further, the above-mentioned movable effect unit collaborative effect performed by the control means of the gaming machine 10 is not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 25, for example, the first effect unit 511 is maintained at the initial position, and only the second effect unit 512 is maintained. May be produced by lowering the slingshot to a descending position so that the display by the second effect unit 512 (light guide plate) is superimposed on the display on the display screen of the display device 41. Alternatively, the control means of the gaming machine 10 may perform an effect of moving the first effect unit 511 or the second effect unit 512 so as to vibrate up and down or changing the stop position during the effect period.

Further, the control means of the gaming machine 10 operates an effect (effect device) for effect such as the board effect device 44 at the time of the accuracy effect in the first variation display pattern and the effect of the notification period (probability notification effect). Therefore, the operation of the accessory and the display of the display device 41 may be coordinated with each other. In this case, the movement of the accessory (for example, the position change of the accessory, the operation of the movable portion in the accessory such as the movable portion 511a described above) is not stopped (freezing), and the display device 41 is used. The display (for example, the display that becomes the background around the accessory) may be configured to be stationary (freeze). As a result, it is possible to realize an accurate production and an interesting production during the notification period.

Further, the control means of the gaming machine 10 sets the appearance rate of the first variation display pattern to a normal gaming state (a state that is not a specific gaming state such as a normal electric support state or a high probability state, and the hit probability of the special figure is low probability. It may be configured to be set higher in a specific gaming state such as a normal electric support state or a high probability state (a state in which the hit probability of the special figure is high probability) as compared with the state).

The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment is a gaming machine capable of executing the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, and is a gaming machine capable of executing a so-called type 1 game. It may be a gaming machine capable of executing a type 1 game + a type 2 game as described in the second embodiment, or may be a gaming machine capable of executing other games.

The gaming machine 10 (including a modified example) of the first embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 is a gaming machine capable of deriving a hit as a result of a variable display game, and displays a first variable display pattern and a second variable display pattern having an opportunity to execute a predetermined advance notice effect (display). A control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) to be displayed on the device 41) is provided. The first variation display pattern includes a notification period for notifying that a hit has been reported in the advance notice effect following the advance notice effect, and the second variation display pattern does not include the notification period and is more than the first variation display pattern. The fluctuation time is long.

(2) In the first variation display pattern of (1), the same type of advance notice effect performed in the second variation display pattern is terminated when an effect of reporting the occurrence of a hit (correct effect, that is, a hit confirmation effect) appears. It is a configuration that shifts to the notification period.

(3) When the gaming machine 10 of (1) derives a hit, the effect of the changing fanfare immediately before deriving the result of the variable display game (or the effect of deriving the result of the variable display game) is included. (Direction). The first variation display pattern of (1) is configured to shift to the changing fanfare after the notification period.

(4) The control means of (1) makes the second display element excluding the first display element stationary during the notification period in the first variation display pattern. The first display element includes a hold display which is a display about the start memory of the variable display game.

(5) The control means of (1) outputs the correct notification voice that suggests or notifies that the correct effect has been performed (in other words, it is a hit) during the notification period in the first variation display pattern. ..

(6) The control means of (5) either stops the sound output (for example, BGM) excluding the probable notification voice during the notification period in the first variation display pattern, or probabilistically notifies the volume of the sound output excluding the probable notification voice. Lower than voice.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment is a gaming machine capable of executing a so-called type 1 game, but the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment is a gaming machine capable of executing a type 1 game + a type 2 game. be. The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment is provided with a gaming board capable of executing a type 1 game + a type 2 game in place of the gaming board 30 capable of executing a so-called type 1 game. Is different from.

First, a game board capable of executing a type 1 game + a type 2 game will be described with reference to FIG. 26. FIG. 26 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the second embodiment. In the description of the game board 30x, the same components as those of the game board 30 of the first embodiment will have the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

Below the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is a start winning opening 36 (starting winning opening 36) forming a first starting winning opening (starting winning area) that gives a start condition for the first special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game). A mouth 1) is provided. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3).

On the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (normal map start gate) 34 that gives a start condition for the normal map variation display game is provided. The game ball that has won the prize in the normal figure start gate 34 (the game ball that passes through the normal figure start gate 34) is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3).

Further, a normal variable winning device 37 (a normal variable winning device 37) which is located below the normal figure start gate 34 and which gives a start condition for the second special figure variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) on the right side of the center case 40. A second start winning opening and a starting winning area) are provided. The normal variable winning device 37 (starting port 2) is provided with a movable member 37b that can be opened and converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side tilts to the right. 37b is always in a closed closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player) in which the game ball cannot flow in because it is almost vertical. Then, when the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) rotates so that the upper end side tilts to the right by the normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. The winning device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous for the player) in which the game ball easily flows into the winning device 37. The game ball that has won the ordinary variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). It should be noted that the normally variable winning device 37 may be able to win a prize even in the closed state, and it may be difficult to win a prize in the closed state than in the open state. The ordinary variable winning device 37 corresponds to an ordinary electric accessory (general electric).

A flow path through which the game ball can flow down is formed on the right side of the normal variable winning device 37, and the game ball that has not won the normal variable winning device 37 flows downward through the flow path. A guide portion 93 is provided below the flow path. The guiding portion 93 has an inclined surface whose upper surface 94 descends to the left, and is received by the upper surface 94 so as to be guided to the left where the first special variable winning device 75 and the second special variable winning device 76, which will be described later, are present. It has become.

Further, in the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is a first special variable winning device (large winning opening 1) that can be converted into a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which the game ball is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. 75 is arranged. The first special variable winning device 75 has an opening / closing member (opening / closing door) 75c, and the opening / closing member 75c is in a closed state (game) in which the opening / closing member 75c is closed depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The opening / closing member 75c retracts from the closed state (which is disadvantageous to the player) and converts the game ball flowing down the game area 32 into an open state (a state which is advantageous to the player) which can be accepted. That is, the first special variable winning device 75 includes a large winning opening 1 opened and closed by an opening / closing member 38c driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and includes a special drawing 1 variation display game and a special drawing 1. Fig. 2 During the big hit game state (first game state) as a result of the variable display game, the game ball can easily flow into the big prize opening 1 by converting the big winning opening 1 from the closed state to the open state. It is designed to give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player. Inside the large winning opening 1 (winning area), a large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is provided as a detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 1. ing. The first special variable winning device 75 may be provided with a plurality (for example, two) of large winning opening switches 38a.

Further, in the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32, on the left side of the first special variable winning device 75, the game ball is converted into a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which the game ball is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. A possible second special variable winning device (large winning opening 2) 76 is arranged. The second special variable winning device 76 has an opening / closing member (opening / closing door) 76c, and the opening / closing member 76c is in a closed state (game) in which the opening / closing member 76c is closed depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The opening / closing member 75c retracts from the closed state (which is disadvantageous to the player) and converts the game ball flowing down the game area 32 into an open state (a state which is advantageous to the player) which can be accepted. That is, the second special variable winning device 76 includes a large winning opening 2 opened and closed by an opening / closing member 76c driven by a large winning opening solenoid (corresponding to the large winning opening solenoid 38b, not shown) as a driving device. 1 During the small hit game state (third game state) as a result of the variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, the large winning opening 2 is changed from the closed state to the open state to enter the large winning opening 2. The inflow of the game ball is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. Inside the large winning opening 2 (winning area), a large winning opening switch (count switch) (equivalent to the large winning opening switch 38a) as a detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the large winning opening is not shown. ) Is arranged. Further, a special area is arranged inside the large winning opening 2 (winning area), and a special area switch (not shown) is arranged as a detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special area. There is. The special area switch may be provided also as a count switch, or may be provided independently of the count switch. The gaming machine 10 can guide the gaming ball received by the large winning opening 2 to the special area, and derive a big hit (first gaming state) based on the winning in the special area.

Further, a V lamp 77 is provided below the second special variable winning device 76 at the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32. The V-lamp 77 is a light-emitting device that is in charge of producing a prize in a special area, and realizes various light-emitting modes by, for example, a full-color LED.

Here, the game progress of the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, of the gaming areas 32 in which the gaming balls flow down, the left area of the center case 40 is the left gaming area, and the right area of the center case 40 is the right gaming area. It is said that. Then, the player adjusts the firing force and launches the game ball to the left game area (so-called left-handed), so that the start winning opening 36 and the general winning opening 35 on the left side can be aimed at winning, and the right side. By launching a game ball into the game area (so-called right-handed), it is possible to aim for a prize in the normal fluctuation winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 75, the second special variable winning device 76, etc. You can do it.

In a normal time, the gaming machine 10 controls the progress of the game by the first special figure variation display game, which guides the player to hit left and obtains a starting opportunity by winning a prize in the starting winning opening 36. When the gaming machine 10 derives a big hit (first gaming state) based on the result of the first special figure variation display game, it guides the player to hit right and has an opportunity to win a prize ball by winning a prize in the first special variation winning device 75. To control. When the big hit is completed, the gaming machine 10 shifts to the normal power support state (first normal power support state, second game state). The first normal electric support state continues the normal electric support state until the special figure 2 variable display game displays the variable for the first predetermined number of times (for example, once).

The gaming machine 10 shortens the fluctuation display time of the normal fluctuation display game in the normal electric support state, increases the winning probability of the normal fluctuation display game, and changes the opening mode of the normal fluctuation winning device 37. Therefore, the chances of winning a prize in the ordinary variable winning device 37 are increased.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 has four upper limit of the special figure 2 start memory until the special figure 2 variable display game fluctuates and displays the first predetermined number of times (for example, once) in the normal electric support state. It makes it easy to store up to. That is, when the first predetermined number of times is once in the first normal electric support state, the gaming machine 10 has five times for the special figure 2 variable display game (one game during digestion + four games for reserved memory). It is possible to secure the opportunity to display fluctuations in the game.

The gaming machine 10 makes it possible to derive a big hit and a small hit in the special figure 2 variable display game, and when the big hit is derived, the first special variable winning device 75 is opened in the first gaming state (so-called type 1). (Game), when a small hit is derived, the second special variable winning device 76 is opened in the third gaming state (so-called two-type game). Further, the gaming machine 10 can derive a big hit (first gaming state) even when a winning prize in the special area is detected in the third gaming state. That is, the gaming machine 10 can derive the first gaming state from both the so-called type 1 game and the so-called type 2 game.

Further, when the first gaming state is derived through the special figure 2 variation display game, the gaming machine 10 shifts to the normal power support state (second normal power support state, second game state) when the big hit ends. The second normal power support state continues the normal power support state until the special figure 2 variable display game changes and displays the second predetermined number of times (for example, 7 times).

Further, the gaming machine 10 stores up to four special figure 2 start memories from beginning to end while the special figure 2 variable display game changes and displays a second predetermined number of times (for example, 7 times) in the normal electric support state. It facilitates the state of being. That is, when the second predetermined number of times is 7 times in the second normal electric support state, the gaming machine 10 has 11 times for the special figure 2 variable display game (7 times of the game being digested + 4 times of the game for the reserved memory). It is possible to secure the opportunity to display fluctuations in the game.

In addition, the second normal electric support state is said to continue the normal electric support state until the special figure 2 variable display game changes and displays the second predetermined number of times, but the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game May continue the normal power support state until the second predetermined number of fluctuations is displayed in total.

Normally, if it is a right-handed game instructed by the gaming machine 10, even if the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game continue to display the fluctuations a predetermined number of times in total, the normal electric support state is continued. Special Figure 2 11 fluctuation display opportunities are secured for the fluctuation display game. Further, if the special figure 2 start memory does not occur even in the right-handed game instructed by the game machine 10, the special figure 1 variation display game is executed within the range of the start memory first, and the special figure 1 variation is performed from the 11th time. The display game is excluded by the number of start memories, and the variation display opportunity for the special figure 2 variation display game is secured. For example, when the second predetermined number of times is 7 times in the second normal electric support state, the gaming machine 10 has 4 times for the special figure 1 variable display game (game being digested) and 7 times for the special figure 2 variable display game. A variable display opportunity for (game being digested + game for pending memory) is secured.

Further, if the left-handed game is continued contrary to the right-handed game instructed by the game machine 10, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are displayed in a second predetermined number of times in total. Even if the normal power support state is continued, the fluctuation display opportunity is not secured for the special figure 2 variable display game, and the variable display opportunity of the special figure 1 variable display game becomes 11 times. In addition, when the variation display opportunity for the special figure 2 variation display game is not secured and the final (for example, 11 times) special figure 1 variation display game is executed in the second game state, the variation of the special figure 1 variation display game is executed. The display pattern may be a predetermined fixed-time variable display pattern, or may be a variable display pattern having the same variable display time as the variable display pattern selected in the special figure 2 variable display game, or a special figure. 2. The variable display pattern may be a variable display pattern having a shorter variable display time than the variable display pattern selected in the variable display game, or may be a variable display pattern having a predetermined shortest time.

Further, the variation display pattern of the special figure 1 variation display game other than the final round (for example, 1 to 10 times) in the second game state may be a predetermined fixed time variation display pattern, or the variation display pattern of the special figure 2 variation. It may be a variable display pattern having the same variable display time as the variable display pattern selected in the display game, or a variable display pattern having a shorter variable display time than the variable display pattern selected in the special figure 2 variable display game. It may be a variable display pattern of a predetermined shortest time.

The gaming machine 10 sets the jackpot probability of the special figure 1 variable display game to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/200), and sets the small hit probability of the special figure 2 variable display game to a relatively high probability (for example, 1/200). Set to 1/8). As a result, the gaming machine 10 can make small hits exist at an appropriate frequency in the special figure 2 start memory in the normal electric support state. Similarly, the gaming machine 10 can have small hits at an appropriate frequency in the special figure 2 starting memory in the first gaming state.

The gaming machine 10 can detect a small hit existing in the special figure 2 start memory by pre-reading, and the display device 41, the V lamp 77, or other effect device notifies the pre-reading result at a predetermined timing. Can be done.

Next, a series of effects performed by the gaming machine 10 from the big hit effect to the electric support gaming state after the big hit (the gaming state during the normal electric support state) will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 30. In the electric support game state, electric support (general electric support) is performed a predetermined number of times (1 time or 7 times) according to the type of big hit. The electric support gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

FIG. 27 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of the game effect of the second embodiment. FIG. 28 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of the game effect of the second embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram (No. 3) showing an example of the game effect of the second embodiment. FIG. 30 is a diagram (No. 4) showing an example of the game effect of the second embodiment. The same display contents as the display screen 500 shown in FIG. 13 will be described with appropriate reference numerals.

The display screen 700 shown in FIG. 27 (1) is a display screen during a big hit. The display screen 700 includes a round display 701, a round acquisition value display 702, a total acquisition value display 703, and a guidance display 704 as display contents.

The round display 701 displays the number of rounds of the big hit. In the round, the gaming machine 10 wins a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls in the large winning opening 1 (first special variable winning device 75), or is predetermined from the opening of the large winning opening 1. It is a period in which the big winning opening 1 is opened until any of the conditions that the openable time elapses is achieved, and in the big hit, the control (cycle game) that continues (repeats) a predetermined number of rounds is performed. On the display screen 700, the round display 701 displays "1 round", indicating that it is the first round of the big hit.

The round acquisition value display 702 displays the cumulative value (points: Pt) acquired during the round. The points (Pt) are obtained by subjecting the required unit conversion to the number of prize balls obtained by winning the prize in the large winning opening 1. That is, the point (Pt) is also referred to as the number of unit conversion prize balls. For example, the gaming machine 10 multiplies the number of prize balls by 10 and converts it into "Pt". On the display screen 700, the round acquisition value display 702 displays "0Pt", indicating that there are no points acquired in the round so far.

The total acquired value display 703 displays the cumulative value acquired during the jackpot. On the display screen 700, the total acquisition value display 703 displays "0Pt", indicating that there are no points acquired in the jackpot so far.

The guidance display 704 displays various guidance related to the game production depending on the mode. The guidance display 704 guides the player to information according to the game state (during the big hit, during the ending, during the electric power support game state).

On the display screen 700, the guidance display 704 displays a boy-like character and ten round-shaped icons displayed around the boy-like character. The round-shaped icons can be switched between a lighting state and an extinguishing state, and all 10 icons are extinguished on the display screen 700. The round shaped icon is the default (normal) aspect of the icon, for example white.

The guidance display 704 indicates that the upper limit (design upper limit) of the game ball to the large winning opening 1 in the current round is "10" by the number of these icons (10 icons) (guidance). is doing. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can make the guidance display 704 function as a means for suggesting a winning upper limit (information regarding the number of winnings in the big winning opening 1) during the big hit.

Further, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that the game ball that has won the grand prize opening 1 in the current round is "0" by the mode of this icon (10 icons in the off state). .. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can make the guidance display 704 function as a means for suggesting the winning situation (information regarding the number of winnings in the big winning opening 1) during the big hit. For example, when a prize is won in the large winning opening 1, the gaming machine 10 turns on the icons in the off state in a clockwise order from the lower left.

In the display screen 700, the hold digestion display 506 sets a blank in the frame to indicate that the special figure variation display game is in the stopped state. Further, on the display screen 700, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol constituting the small symbol group 502 all indicate that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in the stopped state. Further, on the display screen 700, the special figure 1 hold number display 503 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game is "0", and the special figure 2 hold number display 504 indicates the hold storage of the special figure 2 game. The number is "3", and the hold display 505 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure variation display game is "3".

The V lamp 77 shown in FIG. 27 (1) shows an aspect in which the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 700. As shown in FIG. 27 (1), while the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 700, the V lamp 77 is in the off state (non-lighting state).

The display screen 705 shown in FIG. 27 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 700, and is a display screen after the game ball has won the big prize opening 1 in one round.
On the display screen 705, the round acquisition value display 702 displays "150Pt", indicating that "150Pt" has been acquired in the round. Further, on the display screen 705, the total acquisition value display 703 displays "150Pt", indicating that "150Pt" has been acquired so far in the jackpot.

Further, on the display screen 705, the guidance display 704 has a boy-like character, nine round-shaped icons in the off state and one round-shaped icon in the on-state state displayed around the character like a boy. The icon and is displayed. The guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that the winning upper limit (design upper limit) of the game ball to the big winning opening 1 in the current round is "10" by these ten icons. In addition, the guidance display 704 indicates that the game ball that has won the grand prize opening 1 in the current round is "1" by the nine icons in the off state and the icon in the one on state (guidance). is doing.

Further, on the display screen 705, the guidance display 704 changes the mode of a part (here, a quarter) of the background (part) surrounded by 10 icons from the start of one round (state of the display screen 700). It is displayed by changing it according to the passage of time. As a result, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that a quarter of the time of one round has elapsed (elapsed time of the round). In this way, the gaming machine 10 can make the guidance display 704 function as a means for suggesting the elapsed time of the round (round end condition (information regarding the time of the big hit effect)) during the big hit. The gaming machine 10 may guide the elapsed time by changing the mode of the character of the guidance display 704 or by additionally displaying a gauge in place of or in addition to the change of the background display of the guidance display 704.

The V lamp 77 shown in FIG. 27 (2) shows an aspect in which the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 705. As shown in FIG. 27 (2), while the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 705, the V lamp 77 is in the off state (non-lighting state).

The display screen 706 shown in FIG. 28 (1) is a display screen after the display screen 705 and is a display screen after the start of the final round.
On the display screen 706, the round display 701 displays the "final round", indicating that it is the final round of the big hit. Further, on the display screen 706, the round acquisition value display 702 displays "0Pt", indicating that "0Pt" has been acquired in the round. Further, on the display screen 706, the total acquisition value display 703 displays "13500Pt", indicating that "13500Pt" has been acquired so far in the jackpot.

Further, on the display screen 706, the guidance display 704 has a boy-like character, nine round-off round icons displayed around the boy-like character, and one star-like shape. Icon and is displayed. The guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that the winning upper limit (design upper limit) of the game ball to the big winning opening 1 in the current round is "10" by these ten icons. Further, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that the game ball that has won the grand prize opening 1 in the current round is "0" by the ten icons in the off state.

Further, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that the V notice notification effect is scheduled to be performed in the round by the icon in the shape of a star. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can make the guidance display 704 function as a suggestion means for implementing the V notice notification effect during the big hit. In this way, the gaming machine 10 summarizes the suggestion of the implementation of the V notice notification effect in addition to the winning upper limit and the current number of prizes on the guidance display 704, so that the player suggests the implementation of the V notice notification effect. The risk of overlooking can be suppressed, and the visual opportunity of the production can be secured (the loss of the visual opportunity can be suppressed). As a result, the gaming machine 10 can improve the interest.

The V notice notification effect is an effect of notifying the existence (existence of V hold) of a big hit and a small hit (a small hit from which a big hit can be derived) in the reserved start memory (hold memory). In the V notice notification effect, the gaming machine 10 notifies the existence of the V hold depending on the lighting state / extinguishing state of the V lamp 77.

In addition, the guidance display 704 has a large V notice notification effect in the round due to the position of the star-shaped icon (the star-shaped icon is placed at the sixth position counting clockwise from the lower left). It indicates (guidance) that it will be held when 6 game balls are won in the winning opening 1 (triggered by the lighting of the star-shaped icon). As described above, the gaming machine 10 can make the guidance display 704 function as a means for suggesting the execution timing of the V notice notification effect during the big hit. In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests the execution timing of the V notice notification effect, and by performing the V notice notification effect, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming redundant (it is possible to reduce the sense of redundancy due to the mannerism), and further. You can improve your interest. Further, since the gaming machine 10 performs the V notice notification effect according to the game operation of the player (the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 1), the player can be actively involved in the effect. Even with this, the gaming machine 10 can improve the interest.

Further, the guidance display 704 has an expectation degree (V hold) that the star-shaped icon informs that there is a big hit or a small hit (a small hit from which a big hit can be derived) in the V notice notification effect. It indicates (guidance) that the notified expectation) is the required expectation. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can make the guidance display 704 function as a means for suggesting the degree of expectation of the V notice notification effect during the big hit.

Further, on the display screen 706, the guidance display 704 displays the message "Attention to the stars!" In association with a character such as a boy to call attention. As a result, the guidance display 704 prevents the player from overlooking the occurrence of the star-shaped icon (the V notice notification effect is performed). As a result, the gaming machine 10 can prevent the player from missing the V notice notification effect and prevent the player from losing his or her interest.

The V lamp 77 shown in FIG. 28 (1) shows an aspect in which the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 706. As shown in FIG. 28 (1), while the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 706, the V lamp 77 is in the off state (non-lighting state).

The display screen 707 shown in FIG. 28 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 706, and is a display screen during the execution of the V notice notification effect (timing when the sixth game ball wins in the large winning opening 1). be.

On the display screen 707, the round acquisition value display 702 displays "900Pt", indicating that "900Pt" has been acquired in the round. Further, on the display screen 707, the total acquisition value display 703 displays "14400Pt", indicating that "14400Pt" has been acquired so far in the jackpot.

Further, on the display screen 707, the guidance display 704 has a boy-like character and four off-state round icons displayed around the boy-like character, and five on-state round icons. An icon and one lit star-shaped icon are displayed. The guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that the winning upper limit (design upper limit) of the game ball to the big winning opening 1 in the current round is "10" by these ten icons. In addition, the guidance display 704 indicates that the game ball that has won the grand prize opening 1 in the current round is "6" by the four off-state icons and the six on-state icons (guidance). is doing.

Further, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that the V notice notification effect is scheduled to be performed in the round by the icon in the shape of a star. In addition, the guidance display 704 has a large V notice notification effect in the round due to the position of the star-shaped icon (the star-shaped icon is placed at the sixth position counting clockwise from the lower left). It indicates (guidance) that it will be held when 6 game balls are won in the winning opening 1 (triggered by the lighting of the star-shaped icon). Further, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that the expected degree of notifying the existence of the V hold in the V advance notice notification effect is the required expectation degree by the icon in the shape of a star.

Further, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that it is time to perform the V notice notification effect because the star-shaped icon is switched from the off state to the on state. Further, on the display screen 707, the guidance display 704 is a part of the background (part) surrounded by 10 icons (here, half) from the start of the final round (state of the display screen 706). It is displayed changing according to the passage of time. As a result, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that half the time of the final round has elapsed (elapsed time in the round).

The V lamp 77 shown in FIG. 28 (2) shows an aspect in which the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 707 (V notice notification effect is being executed). As shown in FIG. 28 (2), the V lamp 77 is in the lit state by executing the V notice notification effect. As a result, the gaming machine 10 informs the player that there is a big hit or a small hit (a small hit from which a big hit can be derived) in the hold memory (there is a V hold).

Even if the V hold exists, the gaming machine 10 may leave the V lamp 77 in the off state in the V notice notification effect and do not notify that the V hold exists (existing V hold). Can also be kept secret). According to this, the gaming machine 10 has a feeling of expectation that the hold memory derives a big hit or a small hit (a small hit from which a big hit can be derived) even if the presence of the V hold is not notified by the V notice notification effect. It can be maintained by the player (preventing the hold memory from being lost and confirmed when the V hold is not notified), and the sense of redundancy can be reduced. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can prevent the hobby from deteriorating.

The display screen 708 shown in FIG. 29 (1) is a display screen after the display screen 707 and is a display screen during the ending. The display screen 708 includes an ending effect display 709 as a display content. The ending effect display 709 displays various effects performed in the ending. The ending effects include, for example, design display, model name display, movie display, maker logo display, and warning display (for example, warning display to prevent immersiveness and forgetting to remove the prepaid card). There is.

On the display screen 708, the ending effect display 709 displays an image showing how the prepaid card is ejected from the ejection port and a message "Caution for forgetting to remove the card!" To alert the user to prevent forgetting to remove the prepaid card. I'm doing it.

Further, on the display screen 708, the guidance display 704 is displayed by inheriting the mode (shape, lighting state) of the icon of the final round of the big hit as it is, and the character like a boy and the surroundings of the character like a boy. Nine lit round icons and one lit star-shaped icon displayed in are displayed.

Further, on the display screen 708, the guidance display 704 is a part of the background (part) surrounded by 10 icons (here, half), and the time from the start of calling attention to prevent forgetting to take the prepaid card. It is displayed by changing it according to the progress. As a result, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that half of the time for displaying the warning for preventing forgetting to take the prepaid card has elapsed. As described above, the gaming machine 10 can make the guidance display 704 function as a means for suggesting the elapsed time of various effects performed in the ending (the end condition of the effect (information regarding the time of the ending effect)) during the ending. The guidance display 704 may indicate the elapsed time of the entire ending in place of or in addition to the elapsed time of various effects.

The display screen 710 shown in FIG. 29 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 708 and is a display screen during the ending.
On the display screen 710, the ending effect display 709 displays a character like a tiger and a message "Be careful about getting stuck" to call attention to prevent getting stuck.

Further, on the display screen 710, the guidance display 704 is displayed by inheriting the mode (shape, lighting state) of the icon of the final round of the big hit as it is, and the character like a boy and the surroundings of the character like a boy. Nine lit round icons and one lit star-shaped icon displayed in are displayed.

Further, on the display screen 710, the guidance display 704 changes the mode of a part (here, a quarter) of the background (part) surrounded by 10 icons according to the passage of time from the start of alerting to prevent entanglement. It is displayed after being changed. As a result, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that a quarter of the time for displaying the warning for preventing entanglement has elapsed.

The display screen 711 shown in FIG. 30 (1) is a display screen after the display screen 710 and is a display screen in a state where the game after the big hit is started.
The display screen 711 includes a mode display 712, an effect explanation display 713, an operation timing display 714, and an effect symbol group 715 as display contents.

The mode display 712 displays the current effect mode. On the display screen 711, the mode display 712 displays "○ × mode", indicating that the current effect mode is the 〇 × mode. For example, the 〇 × mode is an example of the effect mode in the electric support game state.

The effect explanation display 713 displays an explanation regarding the effect in the effect mode. The effect explanation display 713 displays the explanation "Push the button to align the symbols !!", and the push button effect (the symbol is stopped by the operation of the push button) accompanied by the operation of the push button (effect button 25) by the player. It shows (guidance) that the production) will be performed. The push button effect is an effect of accepting an intervention operation by a push button up to the number of times that the guidance display 704 displays (guidance).

The operation timing display 714 displays (guidance) that the timing is such that the operation of the push button can be accepted (the player can intervene). The operation timing display 714 is displayed at each timing at which the push button operation can be accepted. The operation timing display 714 displays an image of the hand operating the push button, and indicates that the timing is such that the operation of the push button can be accepted.

The effect symbol group 715 is a symbol group for effect that displays a symbol change and a symbol stop in accordance with the operation of the push button in the push button effect. The effect symbol group 715 can display the symbol variation and the symbol stop independently of the small symbol group 502 (special symbol variation display game). That is, the effect symbol group 715 can display a plurality of symbol fluctuations and symbol displays during one special symbol variation display game, and one symbol during a plurality of special symbol variation table games. It is also possible to display fluctuations and symbol stops. The effect symbol group 715 displays a push button effect that displays the symbol stop, up to the number of times that the guide display 704 displays (guidance).

The effect symbol group 715 may display one push button effect until the electric support game state ends, or may display a plurality of push button effects until the electric support game state ends. May be displayed.

The effect symbol group 715 displays a symbol stop when the operation of the push button by the player is accepted while the operation timing display 714 is displayed. The effect symbol group 715 is a combination of big hits (for example, "777") only when the running special figure variation display game (holding memory during digestion) derives a big hit or a small hit (a small hit from which a big hit can be derived). The symbol can be stopped and displayed with "), and when the running special figure fluctuation display game (holding memory during digestion) derives the deviation, the symbol is stopped and displayed only by the combination of the deviation.

When the effect symbol group 715 stops and displays the symbols in a combination of big hits, the small symbol group 502 (running special symbol variation display game) is also synchronized and the big hit or small hit (big hit can be derived) at that timing. The symbol is stopped and displayed by the combination of (small hit), and the 〇 × mode is terminated to transition to the big hit state.

On the display screen 711, the effect symbol group 715 displays the symbols in a variable manner, indicating that the timing is such that the push button operation (intervention operation) by the player is not executed.

Further, on the display screen 711, the guidance display 704 is displayed by inheriting the mode (shape, lighting state) of the icon of the final round of the big hit as it is, and is displayed around the character like a boy and the character like a boy. Nine lit round icons and one lit star-shaped icon are displayed.

The guidance display 704 has a limit of "10" times for the number of times the remaining push buttons can be operated (the number of times the effect symbol group 715 can be stopped) in one push button effect due to the 10 icons in the lit state. It is shown (guidance). In this way, the gaming machine 10 can make the guidance display 704 function as a means for suggesting the number of operations (information about the gaming effect) in the push button effect during the electric support gaming state. For example, when the push button is operated, the gaming machine 10 turns off the lit icons in a clockwise order from the lower left.

Further, on the display screen 711, the guidance display 704 is displayed by the player due to the star-shaped icon and its position (the star-shaped icon is arranged at the sixth position counting clockwise from the lower left). It is shown (guidance) that the expected degree at which a big hit or a small hit (a small hit from which a big hit can be derived) is derived with the execution of the second push button operation is the required expected degree. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can make the guidance display 704 function as a suggestion means for suggesting the degree of expectation (information on the gaming effect (operation result)) of the jackpot derivation by the push button effect at the specific operation timing during the electric support gaming state. can.

Further, on the display screen 711, the guidance display 704 displays the message "Attention to the stars!" In association with a character such as a boy to call attention. As a result, the guidance display 704 prevents the player from overlooking the occurrence of the star-shaped icon.

On the display screen 711, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the small symbol group 502 are fluctuating, indicating that the special symbol variation display game is being displayed in a variable manner. On the display screen 711, the special figure 1 hold number display 503 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game is "0", and the special figure 2 hold number display 504 indicates that the hold memory number of the special figure 2 game is "0". It indicates that it is "2", and the hold display 505 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure variation display game is "2". Further, on the display screen 711, the hold digestion display 506 displays the hold storage display during digestion, indicating that the special figure variation display game is in the variable display.

The display screen 716 shown in FIG. 30 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 711 and is a display screen in a state where the third push button operation is executed.
On the display screen 716, the guidance display 704 has a boy-like character, three turned-off round icons displayed around the boy-like character, and six lit round icons. One lit star-shaped icon and is displayed.

The guidance display 704 has a limit of "7" times for the number of times the remaining push buttons can be operated (the number of times the effect symbol group 715 can be stopped) in one push button effect due to the seven lit icons. It is shown (guidance). In addition, the guidance display 704 is a sixth push button by the player due to the star-shaped icon and its position (the star-shaped icon is arranged at the sixth position counting clockwise from the lower left). It is shown (guidance) that the expected degree at which a big hit or a small hit (a small hit from which a big hit can be derived) is derived with the execution of the operation is the required expected degree.

In addition, the guidance display 704 has already executed the push button operation three times by the three off-state icons located clockwise from the lower left (the symbol stop of the effect symbol group 715 has been executed three times). Is shown. As described above, the gaming machine 10 can make the guidance display 704 function as a means for suggesting the operation status (information about the gaming effect) in the push button effect during the electric support gaming state.

Further, on the display screen 716, the guidance display 704 displays a part of the background (part) surrounded by 10 icons (here, half) in a changed manner according to the passage of time. .. As a result, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that half of the time for performing the push button effect has elapsed. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can make the guidance display 704 function as a means for suggesting the elapsed time of the push button effect (the end condition of the push button effect) during the electric support gaming state. The guidance display 704 may guide the elapsed time of the effect mode (elapsed time of the electric support game state) in place of or in addition to the elapsed time of the game effect. Further, the guidance display 704 may function as a suggestion means for suggesting information regarding the operation validity period per operation of the push button in place of or in addition to the elapsed time of the game effect.

On the display screen 716, the effect symbol group 715 is stopped and displayed in the combination of "743" (combination of outliers) as the player operates the push button. On the other hand, on the display screen 716, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the small symbol group 502 are fluctuating, indicating that the special symbol variation display game is being displayed in a variable manner. Further, on the display screen 716, the hold digestion display 506 displays the hold storage display during digestion, indicating that the special figure variation display game is in the variable display. That is, it is shown that the effect symbol group 715 displays the symbol stop independently of the special symbol variation display game.

Then, on the display screen 716, the special figure 1 hold number display 503 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game is "0", and the special figure 2 hold number display 504 indicates the hold storage of the special figure 2 game. The number is "2", and the hold display 505 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure variation display game is "2". That is, it is shown that the special figure variation display game being executed continues in the state of the display screen 711.

The above is a series of effects that the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment performs from the big hit effect to the electric support game state after the big hit.
As described above, the gaming machine 10 can display the guidance display 704 straddling the jackpot, ending, and electric support gaming states, and can function as a suggestion means for suggesting different information in each state. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can secure the time for displaying the guidance display 704 and can effectively use the guidance display 704 in each state. In addition, the gaming machine 10 creates a sense of unity (a sense of unity) between the jackpot, ending, and electric support gaming states by displaying the guidance display 704 straddling each of them (as a whole, a unified effect). Can be done), and the sense of redundancy can be reduced. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can synergistically improve the interest.

Further, the gaming machine 10 uses the mode of the icon of the final round of the jackpot of the guidance display 704 as it is to display the game state after the jackpot, and uses the number of lighting of the icon as the operation upper limit of the push button effect. Therefore, the sense of unity (unity) between the big hit and the electric support game state can be further enhanced, and the sense of redundancy can be reduced. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can synergistically improve the interest.

It should be noted that the gaming machine 10 is lit clockwise in order from the icon at the lower left according to the winning of the big winning opening 1 during the big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the order in which the icons are turned on at random may be determined from the icons in the off state. By deciding the order of lighting at random and making the timing of performing the V notice notification effect irregular in this way, it is possible to prevent the game during the period until the V notice notification effect is performed from becoming redundant.

Further, for example, the gaming machine 10 is set so that the V notice notification effect is set to the 10th winning timing until the remaining time becomes a quarter, and the V notice notification effect is not performed. When the remaining time is reduced to 1/4, the V notice notification effect may be set at the next winning timing (the timing of the V notice notification effect may be determined according to the remaining time). .. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can improve the interest by adjusting the execution timing just before the end of the round and impatiently, and can suppress the loss of the execution opportunity.

The gaming machine 10 may change the position of the star-shaped icon (during the big hit and during the electric support gaming state) or change the number of icons (during the big hit and during the electric support gaming state). For example, the icon that was turned off during the big hit during the electric support game state is hidden). Further, the gaming machine 10 may change the icon (star-shaped icon) suggesting the required degree of expectation during the big hit and the electric support gaming state to an icon suggesting another degree of expectation. Further, the gaming machine 10 may change the aspect of the icon in the middle of the round during the big hit or in the middle of the electric support gaming state. By making it possible to change the icon in this way, the gaming machine 10 can create a new interest and reduce the sense of redundancy.

Further, the gaming machine 10 may add the number of icons and increase the operation upper limit of the push button operation when a new holding storage (special figure 2 holding storage) occurs during the electric support gaming state.
Further, the gaming machine 10 may suggest (notify) a change in the function of the guidance display 704 (change in the content to be guided) when the state is changed (transition to the ending or the electric support gaming state). Further, the gaming machine 10 may suggest (guide) the current state by the guidance display 704 by changing the mode (for example, pose) of the character between the big hit, the ending, and the electric support gaming state. .. Further, the gaming machine 10 may change the mode of the character of the guidance display 704 at the timing when the lighting state / extinguishing state of the icon changes, so that it is easy to grasp that the lighting state / extinguishing state has changed.

Further, the gaming machine 10 may separately notify whether the V hold is a big hit or a small hit (a small hit for deriving a big hit) in the V notice hold effect. Further, the gaming machine 10 is derived by making the stop symbol of the effect symbol group in the electric support gaming state different between the big hit and the small hit (the small hit that derives the big hit), and whether the derived symbol is the big hit or the small hit (the small hit). It may be possible to distinguish whether it is a small hit that derives a big hit).

Next, a lighting mode for notifying the V hold of the V lamp 77 will be described with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a lighting mode of the V lamp of the second embodiment.
The table of FIG. 31 (1) is an example of a table in which the lighting mode of the V lamp 77 is set. In the table shown in FIG. 31 (1), different lighting modes are set for each number of V hold.

The gaming machine 10 sets the V lamp 77 as a “rainbow-colored” lighting mode when it is suggested that the V hold is “4”, and the V lamp when it is suggested that the V hold is “3”. When 77 is set as a "purple" lighting mode and it is suggested that the V hold is "2", the V lamp 77 is set as a "red" lighting mode and it is suggested that the V hold is "1". The V lamp 77 is set to a "yellow" lighting mode. In this way, by changing the lighting mode according to the V hold, the gaming machine 10 can also suggest (guide) the number of V hold to the player.

It should be noted that the gaming machine 10 may indicate that the number of V-holds is equal to or less than the actual number of V-holds in the notification of V-holds. For example, the gaming machine 10 is lit even when the V-holds are actually "4". The embodiment may be "yellow". As a result, the gaming machine 10 allows the player to maintain the expectation that the hold memory derives a big hit or a small hit (a small hit from which a big hit can be derived). It can be prevented) and the feeling of redundancy can be reduced. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can prevent the hobby from deteriorating.

The table of FIG. 31 (2) is an example of a table in which the lighting mode of the V lamp 77 is set. In the table shown in FIG. 31 (2), different lighting modes are set for each number of V hold.

The gaming machine 10 has a lighting mode in which the V lamp 77 is “blinking from beginning to end” when it is suggested that the V hold is “4”, and the V lamp is set when it is suggested that the V hold is “3”. 77 is set as a lighting mode that "blinks twice periodically", and when it is suggested that V hold is "2", the V lamp 77 is set as a lighting mode that "blinks once periodically", and V hold is set. When it is suggested that it is "1", the V lamp 77 is set to the "always on" lighting mode. In this way, by changing the lighting mode according to the V hold, the gaming machine 10 can also suggest (guide) the number of V hold to the player.

Next, the aspect of the icon will be described with reference to FIG. 32. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of the aspect of the icon of the second embodiment.
The table of FIG. 32 (1) is a table in which an icon mode for notifying the degree of expectation (other than the default) and the degree of expectation are set. There are four iconic modes: a star-shaped mode, a hexagonal mode, a diamond-shaped mode, and an elliptical mode.

The star-shaped icon suggests (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation (expectation to be notified that V hold exists) is 100% during the big hit, and during the electric support game state. Suggests (guidance) that the expectation for derivation of big hits is 100%.

The hexagonal icon suggests (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation (expectation to be notified that V hold exists) is 60% during the big hit, and during the electric support game state. Suggests (guidance) that the expectation for derivation of big hits is 60%.

The diamond-shaped icon suggests (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation (expectation to be notified that V hold exists) is 30% during the big hit, and during the electric support game state, it suggests (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation is 30%. It is suggested (guidance) that the expectation for derivation of big hits is 30%.

The icon in the form of an ellipse suggests (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation (expectation to be notified that V hold exists) is 10% during the big hit, and during the electric support game state, it suggests (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation is 10%. It is suggested (guidance) that the expectation of jackpot derivation is 10%.

The table of FIG. 32 (2) is a table in which an icon mode for notifying the degree of expectation (other than the default) and the degree of expectation are set. There are four iconic modes: a rainbow-colored mode, a purple-colored mode, a red-colored mode, and a yellow-colored mode.

The rainbow-colored icon suggests (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation (expectation to be notified that V hold exists) is 100% during the big hit, and is in the electric support game state. Suggests (guidance) that the expectation for derivation of big hits is 100%.

The icon in the purple form suggests (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation (expectation to be notified that V hold exists) is 60% during the big hit, and during the electric support game state, it is suggested (guidance). It is suggested (guidance) that the expectation of jackpot derivation is 60%.

The icon in the red mode suggests (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation (expectation to be notified that V hold exists) is 30% during the big hit, and is in the electric support game state. It is suggested (guidance) that the expectation of jackpot derivation is 30%.

The icon in the yellow mode suggests (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation (expectation to be notified that V hold exists) is 10% during the big hit, and is in the electric support game state. It is suggested (guided) that the expectation of jackpot derivation is 10%.

The gaming machine 10 may have a different mode of guiding the expected degree of V lamp lighting during the big hit and a mode of guiding the expected degree of derivation of the big hit during the electric support gaming state. For example, the gaming machine 10 may display an icon in the form of a purple star, guide the V lamp lighting expectation by the star shape (shape), and guide the jackpot derivation expectation by the purple (color). good. In this case, for example, a white (default color) star-shaped icon may be displayed at the time of appearance, and may be displayed in purple when lit. Note that the shape and color are examples of a method for notifying the degree of expectation, and are not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 10 may notify the degree of expectation by displaying a predetermined effect on a round icon.

Next, a modified example of the icon of the guidance display 704 in the electric support gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. 33. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a modified example of the guidance display in the electric support gaming state of the second embodiment.

The guidance display 704 shown in FIG. 33 (1) indicates that the push button operation has been executed "3" times when the operation upper limit of the push button effect is "10" times during the electric support game state. The mode of guidance is shown.

In FIG. 33 (1), in the guidance display 704, the push button operation has been executed three times by changing the three icons located clockwise from the lower left to the off state and hiding them. The symbol stop of the group 715 was executed three times). By hiding the icon according to the operation status in this way, the gaming machine 10 may suggest (guide) the remaining number of operations.

The guidance display 704 shown in FIG. 33 (2) is a modification of the aspect of FIG. 33 (1). That is, in the guidance display 704 shown in FIG. 33 (2), the push button operation has been executed "3" times when the operation upper limit of the push button effect is "10" times during the electric support game state. An aspect of guiding the fact is shown.

In FIG. 33 (2), the guidance display 704 uses an icon imitating a push button as a default icon instead of a round icon, and is accompanied by a predetermined effect instead of a star-shaped icon for predicting the degree of expectation. Display an icon that imitates a push button.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests that the icon notifies the information related to the push button effect by replacing the round icon with the icon having a shape imitating the push button in the electric support gaming state (guidance). ), And the display can be easily understood by the player.

Next, the timing of the V notice notification effect during the big hit will be described with reference to FIG. 34. FIG. 34 is a timing chart showing an example of the timing of the V notice notification effect of the second embodiment.

FIG. 34 is a timing chart during a big hit. In the timing chart shown in FIG. 34, the first round is performed between timing t1 and timing t2, the second round is performed between timing t2 and timing t3, and the third round is performed between timing t3 and timing t4. The fourth round is performed between timing t4 and t5, and the final round is performed between timing t6 and timing t7.

FIG. 34 (1) shows an example of the execution timing of the V notice notification effect. In FIG. 34 (1), the V notice notification effect is performed only in the final round. As described above, the gaming machine 10 may perform the V notice notification effect in the final round.

FIG. 34 (2) shows an example of the execution timing of the V notice notification effect. In FIG. 34 (2), the V notice notification effect is performed only in the first round. As described above, the gaming machine 10 may perform the V notice notification effect in the first round.

FIG. 34 (3) shows an example of the execution timing of the V notice notification effect. In FIG. 34 (3), the V notice notification effect is performed in all rounds from the first round to the final round. As described above, the gaming machine 10 may perform the V notice notification effect in all rounds.

FIG. 34 (4) shows an example of the execution timing of the V notice notification effect. In FIG. 34 (4), the V notice notification effect is performed in the first round, the fourth round, and the final round (predetermined round (for example, every fixed round)). As described above, the gaming machine 10 may perform the V notice notification effect in a predetermined round.

When the gaming machine 10 performs the V notice notification effect a plurality of times in a big hit, the notification content (V hold number) to be notified in each V notice notification effect may be different (for example, V as the round elapses). Increase the number of holds). As a result, the gaming machine 10 can reduce the sense of redundancy even when the V notice notification effect is performed a plurality of times.

Next, the display mode of the guidance display during the ending will be described with reference to FIG. 35. FIG. 35 is a timing chart showing an example of the display mode of the guidance display of the second embodiment.
FIG. 35 is a timing chart during the ending. As shown in FIG. 35, the gaming machine 10 performs four different ending effects of effects 1 to 4 during the ending.

In the timing chart shown in FIG. 35, the ending effect 1 is performed between the timing t11 and the timing t13, the ending effect 2 is performed between the timing t13 and the timing t15, and the ending effect 3 is performed between the timing t15 and the timing t17. The ending effect 4 is performed between timing t17 and timing t20.

FIG. 35 (1) shows an example of the display mode of the guidance display 704 during the ending. In FIG. 35 (1), the guidance display 704 is always displayed at the ending. As described above, the gaming machine 10 may always display the guidance display 704 during the ending.

FIG. 35 (2) shows an example of the display mode of the guidance display 704 during the ending. In FIG. 35 (2), the guidance display 704 is the first half portion of the ending effect 1 (between timing t11 and timing t12) and the second half portion of the ending effect 4 (between timing t19 and timing t20), that is, immediately after the start of the ending. Is displayed immediately before the end, and is hidden at other timings (between timing t12 and timing t19). As described above, the gaming machine 10 may display the guidance display 704 immediately after the start of the ending and immediately before the end, and may hide it at other timings. According to this, the gaming machine 10 hints to the player that the display of the guidance display 704 continues even at the ending, creates a sense of unity (a sense of unity), and visually recognizes the content of the effect display in the ending effect. You can improve your sex.

FIG. 35 (3) shows an example of the display mode of the guidance display 704 during the ending. In FIG. 35 (3), the guidance display 704 is displayed in the ending effect 2 and the ending effect 4, and is hidden in the ending effect 1 and the ending effect 3. As described above, the gaming machine 10 may hide the guidance display 704 in the predetermined ending effect. For example, the gaming machine 10 sets the display priority (importance) for each ending effect, and determines the ending effect for displaying the guidance display 704 based on the priority. In addition, the gaming machine 10 may change the visibility (for example, size, transmittance) of the guidance display 704 according to the priority instead of displaying / hiding. The gaming machine 10 may hide the guidance display 704 in the entire period depending on the priority of the ending effect constituting the ending.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 hints to the player that the guidance display 704 continues to be displayed even at the ending, and creates a sense of unity (unity) to reduce the sense of redundancy. It is possible to improve the visibility of the effect display content in a predetermined ending effect (ending effect in which the guidance display 704 is hidden).

FIG. 35 (4) shows an example of the display mode of the guidance display 704 during the ending. In FIG. 35 (4), the guidance display 704 is the first half of each ending effect (between timing t11 and timing t12, between timing t13 and timing t14, between timing t15 and timing t16, and between timing t17 and timing t18. ), And is hidden in the latter half of each ending effect. As described above, the gaming machine 10 may display the guidance display 704 in a part of each ending effect and hide it in the other part. According to this, the gaming machine 10 hints to the player that the guidance display 704 is continuously displayed in each ending effect, and creates a sense of unity (unity) to reduce the sense of redundancy. , The visibility of the effect display content in each ending effect can be improved.

Next, the timing at which the push button effect is performed will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the push button effect in the electric support gaming state of the second embodiment.

FIG. 36 is a timing chart of the electric support gaming state. In the timing chart shown in FIG. 36, the gaming machine 10 executes electric support (general electric support) seven times during the electric support gaming state.
In the timing chart shown in FIG. 36, the first electric support is performed between the timing t31 and the timing t32, the second electric support is performed between the timing t32 and the timing t33, and the third electric support is the timing. It is performed between t33 and timing t34, the fourth electric support is performed between timing t34 and timing t35, the fifth electric support is performed between timing t35 and timing t36, and the sixth electric support is performed. It is performed between timing t36 and timing t37, and the seventh electric support is performed between timing t37 and timing t38.

FIG. 36 (1) shows an example of the execution timing of the push button effect in the electric support gaming state. In FIG. 36 (1), the push button effect (PB effect) is performed once between the timing t31 and the timing t38 (over the electric support gaming state). As described above, the gaming machine 10 may perform the push button effect once over the electric support gaming state.

FIG. 36 (2) shows an example of the execution timing of the push button effect in the electric support gaming state. In FIG. 36 (2), the push button effect is performed between the timing t31 and the timing t32 (while the first electric support is performed). As described above, the gaming machine 10 may perform the push button effect for the first electric support in the electric support gaming state.

FIG. 36 (3) shows an example of the execution timing of the push button effect in the electric support gaming state. In FIG. 36 (3), the push button effect is performed between the timing t31 and the timing t33 (while the first electric support and the second electric support are performed). As described above, the gaming machine 10 may perform the push button effect between the first electric support and the second electric support in the electric support gaming state.

FIG. 36 (4) shows an example of the execution timing of the push button effect in the electric support gaming state. In FIG. 36 (4), the push button effect is between timing t31 and timing t32 (first electric support), between timing t34 and timing t35 (fourth electric support), and between timing t37 and timing t38 (electric support). It will be done in the 7th time) respectively. As described above, the gaming machine 10 may perform the push button effect at the time of the predetermined electric support (the first electric support, the fourth electric support, and the seventh electric support) in the electric support gaming state.

[Modification 1 of the second embodiment]
Next, a modification 1 of the second embodiment will be described. In the first modification of the second embodiment, the gaming machine 10 can select the effect mode (the effect mode of the push button effect) to be performed in the electric support game state during the ending or the big hit. The selection screen of the pressing mode of the push button effect will be described with reference to FIG. 37. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an effect mode selection screen and a mode of guidance display in each effect mode in the first modification of the second embodiment.

The display screen 716 shown in FIG. 37 (1) shows a selection screen of the effect mode (effect mode of the push button effect). The display screen 716 includes a mode selection display 717 as a display content.
The mode selection display 717 displays the effect mode in the electric support game state in a selectable manner. On the display screen 716, the mode selection display 717 displays three options as a selectable effect mode: a normal mode, a continuous hit mode, and a one-shot mode.

The normal mode is a mode for executing a push button effect in which the push button is pressed at predetermined timings. In the normal mode, the gaming machine 10 accepts an operation up to the number of times corresponding to the icon in the lit state.

The continuous hitting mode is an effect mode for executing a push button effect of continuously pressing the push button. In the continuous striking mode, the gaming machine 10 accepts a continuous striking operation up to the number of times corresponding to the icon in the lit state.

The one-shot mode is an effect mode for executing a push button effect in which the push button is pressed once. In the one-shot mode, the gaming machine 10 accepts one operation regardless of the icon in the lit state.

On the display screen 716, the mode selection display 717 is in a state where the normal mode is selected as an option, and the guidance display 704 is a display mode corresponding to the normal mode selected in the mode selection display 717. Specifically, the guidance display 704 suggests (guidance) that the push button operation is performed 10 times by displaying the 10 icons in a separated (independent) state.

The display screen 718 shown in FIG. 37 (2) shows a selection screen of the effect mode (effect mode of the push button effect). On the display screen 718, the mode selection display 717 is in a state where the continuous striking mode is selected as an option, and the guidance display 704 is a display mode corresponding to the continuous striking mode selected in the mode selection display 717. Specifically, the guidance display 704 displays a state in which 10 icons are combined (integrated) (a state in which 10 icons are connected in a row), so that a push button operation of 10 consecutive hits is performed. It is suggested (guidance) that it is.

The display screen 719 shown in FIG. 37 (3) shows a selection screen of the effect mode (effect mode of the push button effect). On the display screen 719, the mode selection display 717 is in a state where the one-shot mode is selected as an option, and the guidance display 704 is a display mode corresponding to the one-shot mode selected in the mode selection display 717. .. Specifically, the guidance display 704 suggests (guidance) that the push button operation is performed once by displaying the ten icons in a single state.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 can function as a suggestion means for suggesting the operation method of the push button by changing the mode of the icon of the guidance display 704 according to the mode of the push button effect. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can make the display easier for the player to understand.

The gaming machine 10 (including a modified example) of the second embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 executes a game according to the condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the first gaming state (big hit) can be generated, and the first gaming state is set. A display means (display device) capable of displaying a predetermined image on a gaming machine capable of transitioning to a second gaming state (normal power support state (first normal power support state, second normal power support state), electric support game state). 41), an operation means that can accept operations by the player (effect button 25 (push button)), and a variable winning device that can operate in the first gaming state (first special variable winning device 75 (large winning opening 1)). ), And in the first gaming state, it is possible to notify the number of winnings to the variable winning device in a predetermined period, and in the second gaming state, the execution timing of the specific effect for notifying in advance that the result of the game will be a special result. It is provided with a first guidance means (effect control device 300) for displaying a specific image (guidance display 704) capable of suggesting the above on the display means.

(2) The gaming machine 10 of (1) can guide the operation restriction by the operating means by the specific image in the second gaming state, and can display the display related to the specific effect on the display means in relation to the operation result by the operating means. 2 Guidance means (effect control device 300) is provided.

(3) The specific image of (1) includes a suggestion image that can suggest information regarding the elapsed time of the first gaming state.
(4) The second guiding means of (2) sets the operation limit to the number of times corresponding to the number of winnings to the large winning opening in the first gaming state.

(5) The first guiding means of (1) can execute a plurality of specific effects in the first gaming state, and can notify different notification contents in each specific effect.
(6) In the second specific effect performed after the first specific effect, the first guidance means of (5) provides a notification content that is more advantageous to the player than the notification content notified in the first specific effect. Notify.

(7) The gaming machine 10 executes a game according to the condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied, enables a special gaming state (big hit) to be generated when the result of the game becomes a special result, and is specified through the special gaming state. With a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying a predetermined image in a gaming machine capable of transitioning to a gaming state (normal power support state (first normal power support state, second normal power support state), electric support game state). , An operation means (effect button 25 (push button)) capable of accepting operations by the player, and a specific image capable of guiding the operation restriction by the operation means in the specific game state and executing notification related to the operation result by the operation means. A specific image display means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying (guidance display 704) on the display means is provided.

The above processing function can be realized by a computer. In that case, a program describing the processing contents of the functions that the gaming machine of the embodiment should have is provided. By executing the program on a computer, the above processing function is realized on the computer. The program describing the processing content can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. The recording medium that can be read by a computer includes a magnetic storage device, an optical disk, a photomagnetic recording medium, a semiconductor memory, and the like. The magnetic storage device includes a hard disk device (HDD), a flexible disk (FD), a magnetic tape, and the like. Optical discs include DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), DVD-RAM, CD (Compact Disk) -ROM / RW (ReWritable), and the like. The magneto-optical recording medium includes MO (Magneto-Optical disk) and the like.

When a program is distributed, for example, a portable recording medium such as a DVD or a CD-ROM in which the program is recorded is sold. It is also possible to store the program in the storage device of the server computer and transfer the program from the server computer to another computer via the network.

The computer that executes the program stores, for example, the program recorded on the portable recording medium or the program transferred from the server computer in its own storage device. Then, the computer reads the program from its own storage device and executes the processing according to the program. The computer can also read the program directly from the portable recording medium and execute the processing according to the program. Further, the computer can sequentially execute the processing according to the received program each time the program is transferred from the server computer connected via the network.

Further, at least a part of the above processing functions can be realized by an electronic circuit such as a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), or a PLD (Programmable Logic Device).

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the disclosed embodiment as a gaming machine, and is not limited to, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, and the like. It is applicable to all gaming machines that use the game balls of the above, and slot machines that are gaming machines that use medals.

It should also be considered that the disclosed embodiments are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. Further, each configuration of the above-described embodiment and modification may be applied in combination. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

10 Game machine 25 Direction button 41 Display device 100 Game control device 300 Production control device

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can derive a hit as a result of a variable display game.
The display means is provided with a control means for displaying the first variation display pattern and the second variation display pattern for deriving the hit with an opportunity to execute a predetermined advance notice effect.
The first variation display pattern deterministically executes the advance notice effect for notifying the derivation of the hit, and notifies that the advance notice effect has been executed .
In the second variation display pattern, there is a case where the advance notice effect for notifying the derivation of the hit is executed and a case where the advance notice effect for notifying the derivation of the hit is not executed, and the advance notice effect for notifying the derivation of the hit is executed. Even if it does not notify that the advance notice effect has been executed, the fluctuation time is longer than that of the first fluctuation display pattern .
Pachinko machine.

Images