JP7079004B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

After the special symbol is variablely displayed, it is statically displayed, and the statically displayed special symbol displays a predetermined specific symbol, for example, the same 3-digit symbol such as "777", and the special electric accessory becomes the first jackpot state and is specified. There is a gaming machine in which a game ball jumps into the winning opening, and when the winning ball passes through the V passing opening as the winning ball rotates, the special electric accessory is set to the second big hit state.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2001-246088

In the proposed gaming machine, since the process of generating the first jackpot state and the process of generating the second jackpot state are independent, the game becomes a mere jumble of games, and the player's consciousness is dissipated and the interest is improved. Not enough to plan.

In one aspect, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that enhances the interest in games.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine as shown below is provided. The gaming machine includes a first hit derivation means, a second hit derivation means, a first distribution control means, a second distribution control means, and a selection control means. The first hit derivation means wins a prize in a specific area from the result of the first variable display game that can store the first execution right that can be acquired based on the prize in the first start winning area up to the first number. The first hit can be derived without any condition. The second hit derivation means can store the second execution right that can be acquired based on the winning in the second starting winning area different from the first starting winning area up to the second number smaller than the first number. 2 It is possible to derive the second hit from the result of the variable display game on condition that a prize is won in a specific area. The first distribution control means distributes the game state after the first hit to the first game state that is advantageous to the player at the first distribution rate, and the second game that is disadvantageous to the player at the second distribution rate. Allocate to the state. The second distribution control means distributes the game state after the second hit to the first gaming state at the third distribution rate, and distributes to the second gaming state at the fourth distribution rate. The selection control means facilitates selection of a smaller variable display time as the number of stored first execution rights is larger, regardless of the number of stored variable display times of the second execution right, in the selection of the variable display time of the first variable display game. Variable display A second number whose total is larger than the first number than when the total of the stored number of the first execution right and the stored number of the second execution right is the first number in the selection of the variable display time of the game. Makes it easier to select large variable display times when.

According to one aspect, the interest in the game is improved in the gaming machine.

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 staging 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 staging control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows an example of the display screen during a game of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the decorative pattern of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows an example of the display screen during a game of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the temporary stop display using the decorative symbol of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the rocking of the background part of the decorative symbol A during the temporary stop display of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the temporary stop mode of the decorative symbol A of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the highlighting and the ambiguous (non-highlighting) display of the outline of the design of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing of the highlighting and the ambiguous (non-highlighting) display of the outline of the design of the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing of the highlighting and the ambiguous (non-highlighting) display of the outline of the design of the modification of the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the temporary stop display using the decorative symbol of the modification of the 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the message display effect of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the outline display of the small symbol group of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the temporary stop mode of the decorative symbol of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the temporary stop mode of the decorative symbol of the modification of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the contour display switching target part in the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol of 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the game board of 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the control system of the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interrupt processing of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the gaming performance of the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the gaming state transition of the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows an example of the game sequence of the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows an example of the game sequence of the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a variable display pattern selection table of the special figure 2 game of the third embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the overview of the display device of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the overview of the symbol display area of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol to be displayed in the symbol display area in the special figure game of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the overview of the hold display area of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the occurrence animation of the hold display of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows an example of the symbol defect effect of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows an example of the symbol defect effect of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows an example of the symbol defect effect of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol defect effect of the modification of the 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows an example of the defect effect at the time of the hold display occurrence of the 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows an example of the defect effect at the time of the hold display occurrence of the 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the hold display part of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the highlighting display and the ambiguous (non-emphasis) display of the outline of the design during the defect effect of the modification of the third embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the temporary stop display using the decorative symbol in the defect effect of the modification of the 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the temporary stop mode of the decorative symbol during the defect effect of the modification of the 3rd Embodiment.

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 includes a crosshair cursor switch capable of accepting input operations in four directions, a central switch capable of accepting a decision operation in the center of the crosshair cursor switch, and a volume operation etc. in the peripheral portion of the crosshair cursor switch. There are two accessory switches used in the above. 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, pressing operation) of the effect button 25 (push button). It is possible to perform a staging effect. 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 a discharge 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, when the player operates any one or more of the above-mentioned setting switches 29a (cross cursor switch, center switch, attached switch) of the option setting unit 29, for example, the speakers 19a and 19b are radiated. 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 staging device 44 that plays 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) as a driving device rotates so that the upper end side tilts to the right and normally fluctuates. 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 may be more difficult to win in the closed state than in the open state. The ordinary variable winning device 37 corresponds to an ordinary electric accessory (Public 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) due to the result of the special figure 2 variable display game, or during the small hit game state (second special game state) due to the 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 outlet 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 an operating clock, a timer interrupt, and a 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 an AC power supply of 24V, 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, for example, the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, detects the occurrence of a power failure when it drops to 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and changes the power failure monitoring signal, and also 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 game 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 and the display result reaches the stage before the derivation display. 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 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 conditions for the special result mode in any two of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display regions are 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 variation pattern random numbers for determining (including the execution time of the variation display game in reach and variation display without reach), hit random numbers for determining the hit of the clock variation 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 storages, 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 shorted, the sensor or the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is cut off. 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 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 gaming 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, thereby turning off the test firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for 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 a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production 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 detection signal of the switch 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 the opening / closing data of the specific area solenoid 38d to be opened / closed, the opening / closing data of the normal electric solenoid 37c for opening / closing the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37, and the 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 port 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 plate 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 staging control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the staging control device according to 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 staging 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 board decoration LED control circuit 332 and a glass frame 15 for driving and controlling a board 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 of 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 staging 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 (VDPREST signal), the sound source LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal), and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) that drive and control 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 staging control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the power of the staging control device 300 is turned on. Further, the circuit board constituting the staging 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 starting memory is memorized based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variable winning device 37, and based on this starting 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 of 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 (gaming 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 are different. 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 timekeeping of the power-on delay timer is performed by using a storage area (RAM area or register, etc. that is not subject to the validity determination) that is not subject to the 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 to be 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 the effect control corresponding to the command of the main abnormality error notification. For example, the staging control device 300 receives a command for notifying a main abnormality error, displays a message informing the restart with 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 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 the command during the setting change to the effect control device 300. As a result, the effect control device 300 performs the 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 staging control device 300. As a result, the staging control device 300 performs staging control corresponding to the command being confirmed for setting. For example, the staging 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 it is determined 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 the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44 that the RAM has been initialized.

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. Run. After disabling interrupts (step S55), the control unit transmits a command to end the notification to the staging 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, the control unit proceeds to step S58 when the setting change mode is not in progress, 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 staging control board (staging 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 staging 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 command the display of the customer waiting demo screen in the case of a state) that is neither of the two special game states), and a command to command 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 the 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, 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 capable of storing data, a setting operation unit (setting value change switch 126, setting key switch 127) capable of being 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 the execution of all processes to be stopped (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 access to the RAM is prohibited in step S47 of the main process and waits for the execution of all 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 prohibited 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, there is a greater risk that an NMI interrupt will occur during the execution of the process than the power failure standby process. However, in the RAM error standby process, the return address can be stored in the RAM because access to the RAM is permitted even if an NMI interrupt occurs, and the risk of program runaway due to the occurrence of an 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, signal acquisition, 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, universal 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, is the control unit inputting a normal signal 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? The winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step S80) is performed to monitor whether or not the signal is present and whether or not the front frame or the glass frame is open. 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 staging control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the main process in the staging control device of the first embodiment.

The main process is a process executed by the control unit (CPU311) of the staging 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 staging control device 300 (for example, a staging flag area (a storage area used as various flags described later in the control process of the staging 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 random function. Since the random 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 random 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 correct the mode of.

[Step D31] The control unit executes the information disclosure process. The information disclosure process is a process of disclosing performance information regarding 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 staging 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 (No. 1) showing an example of the display screen during the game of the first embodiment. Here, the display screen (sometimes simply referred to as "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 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 of 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 in 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 “3”. 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 display 505 shows how the number of hold icons 507 corresponding to the number of holds of the special figure 1 game is displayed corresponding to the current game state (for example, the normal game state). The hold icon 507 is, for example, spherical, and the hold icon 507 can also produce a display accompanied by movement by animation (for example, deformation, color change, vertical movement, etc.). Further, the hold digestion display 506 shows how the hold digestion icon 508 corresponding to the hold digestion of the special figure game is displayed. The hold digestion icon 508 is, for example, spherical, and the hold digestion icon 508 can also produce a display accompanied by movement by animation (for example, deformation, color change, vertical movement, etc.).

For example, when the special figure 1 hold number display 503 displays "3" and the special figure 2 hold number display 504 displays "0" as shown on the display screen 500, the hold display 505 displays three hold storage displays. Indicates that the number of reserved storages is "3". 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.

In addition, the hold display 505 is supposed to display the hold number of either one of the hold number of the special figure 1 game and the hold number of the special figure 2 game according to the game state by the hold icon 507. The total number of holdings and the total number of holdings of the special figure 2 game may be displayed by the holding icon 507.

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 variation 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 "2", and the special figure 2 hold number display 504 indicates that the hold memory number of the special figure 2 game is "2". The hold display 505 indicates that the value is "0", and the hold display 505 is a gaming state that guides the number of holds for the special figure 1 game, and the hold storage number of the special figure variation display game (special figure 1 game) is "2". Show that. 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.

The display screen 500 or the display screen 510 may include an effect display element such as a background display, a character display, or a character display (not shown), and the effect display element also produces a display accompanied by movement by animation or the like. It may be possible.

Here, the decorative design (decorative design) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a decorative pattern according to the first embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 comprises a decorative symbol (large symbol group) described later with a left symbol, a right symbol, and a middle symbol, and stops the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol in this order in the symbol variation. The gaming machine 10 can display the decorative symbol A and the decorative symbol B as decorative symbols.

For example, the gaming machine 10 may use the decorative symbol A for the left symbol and the right symbol that can form the symbol combination that becomes the reach, and use the decorative symbol B for the middle symbol that can form the symbol combination that becomes the big hit after the reach is formed. can. Alternatively, the gaming machine 10 can use the decorative symbol A in the normal gaming state and the decorative symbol B in the high-probability gaming state or the electric support gaming state.

The decorative symbol A includes symbols 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527. The symbols 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527 can be distinguished from other symbols by different display modes. The decorative symbol A includes two or more symbol components, of which at least one symbol component has a discriminating power that can be distinguished from other symbols. The decorative symbol A is a decorative symbol that includes one character (number) and displays the character as a symbol component having discriminating power.

The symbol 521 is a symbol that displays the number "1". The symbol 521 includes a background portion 521d and a number portion 521n. The background portion 521d has a rectangular outer shape and has a design (for example, a white circle shape) having distinctiveness as a design. The number part 521n has distinctiveness as a symbol.

The symbol 522 is a symbol that displays the number "2". The symbol 522 includes a background portion 522d and a number portion 522n. The background portion 522d has a rectangular outer shape and has a design (for example, a white cross shape) having distinctiveness as a design. The number part 522n has distinctiveness as a symbol.

The symbol 523 is a symbol that displays the number "3". The symbol 523 includes a background portion 523d and a number portion 523n. The background portion 523d has a rectangular outer shape and has a design (for example, a white square shape) having distinctiveness as a design. The number part 523n has distinctiveness as a symbol.

The symbol 524 is a symbol that displays the number "4". The symbol 524 includes a background portion 524d and a number portion 524n. The background portion 524d has a rectangular outer shape and has a design (for example, a white double circle shape) having distinctiveness as a design. The number part 524n has distinctiveness as a symbol.

The symbol 525 is a symbol that displays the number "5". The symbol 525 includes a background portion 525d and a number portion 525n. The background portion 525d has a rectangular outer shape and has a design (for example, a white triangular shape) having distinctiveness as a design. The number part 525n has distinctiveness as a symbol.

The symbol 526 is a symbol that displays the number "6". The symbol 526 includes a background portion 526d and a number portion 526n. The background portion 526d has a rectangular outer shape and has a design (for example, a white rhombus shape) having distinctiveness as a design. The number part 526n has distinctiveness as a symbol.

The symbol 527 is a symbol that displays the number "7". The symbol 527 includes a background portion 527d and a number portion 527n. The background portion 527d has a rectangular outer shape and has a design (for example, a white star shape) having distinctiveness as a design. The number part 527n has distinctiveness as a symbol.

The decorative symbol B includes symbols 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537. The symbols 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537 can be distinguished from other symbols by different display modes. The decorative symbol B includes one symbol component, and the one symbol component has a discriminating power that can be distinguished from other symbols. The decorative symbol B is a decorative symbol that includes one character (number) and displays the character as a symbol component having discriminating power.

The symbol 531 is a symbol that displays the number "1". The symbol 532 is a symbol that displays the number "2". The symbol 533 is a symbol that displays the number "3". The symbol 534 is a symbol that displays the number "4". The symbol 535 is a symbol that displays the number "5". The symbol 536 is a symbol that displays the number "6". The symbol 537 is a symbol that displays the number "7".

Next, an example of variable display using the decorative symbol A and an example of variable display using the decorative symbol B will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of the display screen during the game of the first embodiment.

The display screen 512 shown in FIG. 15 (1) shows how the decorative symbol A is temporarily stopped and displayed. On the display screen 512, the large symbol group 501 swings the symbol 523 (left), the symbol 525 (middle), and the symbol 527 (right), and the left symbol "3", the middle symbol "5", and the right symbol "7". The combination of "" is displayed as a temporary stop.

The display screen 512 shows that 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 512, the special figure 1 hold number display 503 indicates that the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game is "2", and the special figure 2 hold number display 504 indicates the hold storage of the special figure 2 game. The hold display 505 indicates that the number is "0", and the hold display 505 is a gaming state for guiding the hold number of the special figure 1 game, and the hold storage number of the special figure variation display game (special figure 1 game) is "2". Indicates that. Further, on the display screen 512, 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 514 shown in FIG. 15 (2) shows how the decorative symbol B is temporarily stopped and displayed. On the display screen 514, the large symbol group 501 swings the symbol 533 (left), the symbol 535 (middle), and the symbol 537 (right), and the left symbol "3", the middle symbol "5", and the right symbol "7". The combination of "" is displayed as a temporary stop.

The display screen 514 shows that 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 514, 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 hold display 505 indicates that the number is "2", and the hold display 505 is a gaming state for guiding the hold number of the special figure 2 game, and the hold storage number of the special figure variation display game (special figure 2 game) is "2". Indicates that. Further, on the display screen 514, 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.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can perform a temporary stop display using the decorative symbol A and a temporary stop display using the decorative symbol B. Next, a more detailed display mode of the decorative symbols A and B during the temporary stop display will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a temporary stop display using the decorative symbol of the first embodiment.

FIG. 16 (1) shows a temporary stop display mode of the symbol 527 as an example of the decorative symbol A during the temporary stop display. In the temporary stop display mode of the symbol 527, (a), (b), (c), and (d) are periodically repeated.

In the symbol 527 during the temporary stop display, the background portion 527d is fixed, and the number portion 527n having distinctiveness as the symbol 527 swings in the left-right direction. The background portion 527d is not limited to a still image, and may display an animation accompanied by movement.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 emphasizes the swing of the number portion in comparison with the background portion, and realizes a temporary stop display that is easy for the player to grasp. The gaming machine 10 emphasizes the outline display of the number part in order to facilitate the comparison between the background part and the number part.

FIG. 16 (2) shows a temporary stop display mode of the symbol 537 as an example of the decorative symbol B during the temporary stop display. In the temporary stop display mode of the symbol 537, (a), (b), (c), and (d) are periodically repeated.

The symbol 537 in the temporary stop display rotates on the vertical axis (second temporary stop operation) within a predetermined angle range while swinging the entire symbol 537 in the left-right direction (first temporary stop operation). That is, the temporary stop display mode of the symbol 537 is a combination of two types of temporary stop operations.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 can easily grasp the temporary stop state for the player while emphasizing the temporary stop operation of the entire symbol and suppressing the obstacle to the game effect. The gaming machine 10 makes the outline display of the symbol ambiguous (non-emphasis) in order to emphasize the temporary stop operation of the entire symbol.

Although the temporary stop display mode of the symbol 537 is a combination of two types of temporary stop operations, it may be a combination of three types of temporary stop operations including a deformation operation or a combination of four or more types of temporary stop operations. good.

The swing in the entire symbol (for example, symbol 537) or the symbol component (for example, the number part 527n) is not limited to the swing motion in a narrow sense, but includes a periodic motion that can be perceived as a temporary stop motion. For example, vertical axis rotation performed within a predetermined angle range, deformation operation that repeats a predetermined pattern, and the like are included in swinging in the temporary stop operation.

Further, the temporary stop operation of the symbol 527 during the temporary stop display is a temporary stop operation in which the digit portion 527n swings in the left-right direction, but there are two types of temporary stop operations of the symbol 537 during the temporary stop display. It may be a temporary stop operation that rotates on the vertical axis within a range of a predetermined angle, which is one of the stop operations.

Further, the decorative symbol B (for example, symbol 537) during the temporary stop display rotates on the vertical axis within a predetermined angle range (second temporary stop operation) while swinging the entire symbol in the left-right direction (first temporary stop operation). However, it is not limited to this as long as it includes a temporary stop operation in a mode different from the symbol component (for example, the number part 527n) of the decorative symbol A (for example, symbol 527) during the temporary stop display. For example, when the temporary stop operation of the symbol 527 during the temporary stop display is a temporary stop operation in which the number portion 527n swings in the left-right direction, the temporary stop operation of the symbol 537 in the temporary stop display swings in the left-right direction. Anything that includes a temporary stop operation that rotates on the vertical axis within a predetermined angle range, which is different from the temporary stop operation, may be used. At this time, the temporary stop operation of the symbol 537 during the temporary stop display may include only the temporary stop operation that rotates on the vertical axis within a predetermined angle range, and in addition, the temporary stop operation that swings in the left-right direction. It may be the one including, and it may be the one including other temporary stop operations. Even in this way, the gaming machine 10 clearly distinguishes between the temporary stop operation of the decorative symbol A and the temporary stop operation of the decorative symbol B, and is easy for the player to understand even if the decorative symbol has various modes. Achieve a stop operation.

Further, the gaming machine 10 emphasizes the outline display of the number part of the decorative symbol A during the temporary stop display and obscures the outline display of the symbol of the decorative symbol B during the temporary stop display. This can be realized by making the outline display of the number part of the decorative symbol A thicker than the outline display of the symbol of the decorative symbol B during the temporary stop display. Further, the enhancement or non-emphasis of the outline display is not limited to the thickness of the outline display, but may be realized by the saturation or the lightness, and further, it may be realized by the combination of the thickness of the outline display and the saturation or the lightness. There may be. Further, the thickness of the outline display is not limited to the absolute thickness, and may be defined by the ratio to the pattern width (or the width of the number part).

Regarding the decorative symbol A during the temporary stop display, the background portion is fixed and the number portion swings in the left-right direction, but the background portion may swing. Next, an example of swinging the background portion of the decorative symbol A during the temporary stop display will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of swinging of the background portion of the decorative symbol A during the temporary stop display of the first embodiment. The swing shown below is not limited to the swing motion in one direction, but may be shaft rotation, deformation, or the like.

The symbol portion 527 shown in FIG. 17 (1) constitutes a background portion 527d including a base portion 527b having no distinctiveness as a symbol portion 527 and a symbol portion 527s having distinctiveness as a symbol portion 527. In the symbol 527 shown in FIG. 17 (1), the base portion 527b, the symbol portion 527s, and the number portion 527n are integrated, that is, they swing in the left-right direction with the same period, the same phase, and the same displacement.

In the symbol 527 shown in FIG. 17 (2), the base portion 527b is fixed, and the symbol portion 527s and the number portion 527n swing in the left-right direction. That is, in the symbol 527 shown in FIG. 17 (2), the symbol portion 527s and the number portion 527n swing in the left-right direction with the same period, the same phase, and the same displacement. The symbol portion 527s and the number portion 527n may both swing in the left-right direction, but may not be limited to the same period, the same phase, and the same displacement. For example, the symbol portion 527s and the number portion 527n may both swing in the left-right direction, but may have different periods, different phases, or different displacement amounts. Further, the symbol portion 527s and the number portion 527n may have two or more different periods, phases, and displacements. Further, the base portion 527b is not limited to a still image, and may display an animation accompanied by movement. Further, the base portion 527b may swing independently of the symbol portion 527s and the number portion 527n.

In the design 527 shown in FIG. 17 (3), the base portion 527b is fixed, the symbol portion 527s swings in the vertical direction, and the number portion 527n swings in the left-right direction. That is, in the symbol 527 shown in FIG. 17 (3), the symbol portion 527s and the number portion 527n swing in different modes. The symbol unit 527s and the number unit 527n may have the same period and the same phase, or may have different periods and different phases while swinging in different modes. Further, the base portion 527b is not limited to a still image, and may display an animation accompanied by movement. Further, the base portion 527b may swing independently of the symbol portion 527s and the number portion 527n.

Here, the temporary stop mode of the decorative symbol A will be illustrated with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a temporary stop mode of the decorative symbol A of the first embodiment. In the decorative symbol A temporary stop mode shown in FIG. 18 (1), the mutation direction of the numerical part is set to the left-right direction, the displacement period is set to 500 ms, and the displacement amount is 10% with respect to the symbol width (for example, the symbol width is 800 pixels). In the case of 80 pixels). Further, in the decorative symbol A temporary stop mode shown in FIG. 18 (1), the base portion and the symbol portion are fixed. The displacement amount of the number part is 10% with respect to the design width, but the displacement amount of the number part is 10% with respect to the width of the number part (for example, 20 pixels when the width of the number part is 200 pixels). It may be the one.

In another example of the decorative symbol A temporary stop mode shown in FIG. 18 (2), the variation direction is the left-right direction, the displacement period is 500 ms, and the displacement amount is 10% with respect to the symbol width for the numerical portion, the base portion, and the symbol portion. (For example, 80 pixels when the symbol width is 800 pixels).

In another example of the decorative symbol A temporary stop mode shown in FIG. 18 (3), the mutation direction of the number portion is set to the left-right direction, the displacement period is set to 500 ms, and the displacement amount is 10% with respect to the symbol width (for example, the symbol width is 10%). 80 pixels in the case of 800 pixels). Further, in another example of the decorative symbol A temporary stop mode shown in FIG. 18 (3), the mutation direction of the base portion and the symbol portion is set to the same left-right direction as that of the number portion, and the displacement period is different from that of the number portion (larger than the number portion). It is set to 1000 ms, and the displacement amount is set to 15% (for example, 120 pixels when the symbol width is 800 pixels) with respect to the symbol width different from the number part (larger than the number part).

In another example of the decorative symbol A temporary stop mode shown in FIG. 18 (4), the mutation direction of the number portion is set to the left-right direction, the displacement period is set to 500 ms, and the displacement amount is 10% with respect to the symbol width (for example, the symbol width is 10%). 80 pixels in the case of 800 pixels). Further, in another example of the decorative symbol A temporary stop mode shown in FIG. 18 (4), the mutation direction of the base portion is set to the same left-right direction as the number portion, and the displacement period is set to 1000 ms different from the number portion (larger than the number portion). The amount of displacement is set to 15% (for example, 120 pixels when the symbol width is 800 pixels) with respect to the symbol width different from the number part (larger than the number part). Further, in another example of the decorative symbol A temporary stop mode shown in FIG. 18 (4), the mutation direction of the symbol portion is set to the vertical direction different from the number portion, and the displacement period is set to 400 ms different from the number portion (smaller than the number part). The amount of displacement is 10% with respect to the same symbol width as the number part.

Next, the highlighting and the ambiguous (non-highlighting) display of the outline of the symbol will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing highlighting and ambiguous (non-highlighting) display of the outline of the design of the first embodiment.

The symbol width and contour line of the decorative symbol A and the decorative symbol B are shown in FIG. 19 (1), and the comparison of the thickness of the contour lines of the decorative symbol A and the decorative symbol B is shown in FIG. 19 (2). In the decorative symbol A, the symbol width is w1, the width of the number part is w2 (<w1), and the width (thickness) of the contour line of the number part is w3 (<w2). For the decorative symbol B, the symbol width is w4, and the width (thickness) of the outline of the symbol is w5 (<w4).

The gaming machine 10 emphasizes the contour display of the number part of the decorative symbol A and decorates it by making the width w3 of the contour line of the number part of the decorative symbol A larger than the width w5 of the contour line of the symbol of the decorative symbol B. It is possible to make the player feel that the outline display of the symbol of the symbol B is ambiguous.

Further, the gaming machine 10 may realize the enhancement and non-emphasis of the contour display by the ratio of the symbol width to the contour line thickness (contour line ratio). For example, the gaming machine 10 emphasizes the contour display of the number part of the decorative symbol A and decorates it by making the contour line ratio w3 / w2 of the decorative symbol A larger than the contour line ratio w5 / w4 of the decorative symbol B. It is possible to make the player feel that the outline display of the symbol of the symbol B is ambiguous.

The emphasis of the outline display of the number part of the decorative symbol A and the non-enhancement of the outline display of the symbol of the decorative symbol B may be fixed at all times, but can be switched according to the variable display state. May be. Next, switching of the enhanced state of the contour display according to the variable display state will be described with reference to FIG. 20. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of timing of highlighting and ambiguous (non-highlighting) display of the outline of the symbol of the first embodiment.

FIG. 20 (1) shows a comparison between the thickness of the outline display of the number part of the decorative symbol A and the thickness of the outline display of the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B according to the variation display state. In the variable display (non-temporary stop state), variable display (temporary stop state), and stop display, the number part of the decorative symbol A is decorated by emphasizing the outline display as compared with the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B. The outline of the entire symbol of the symbol B is ambiguous (non-emphasized) as compared with the number part of the decorative symbol A.

FIG. 20 (2) shows another example of comparison between the thickness of the outline display of the number part of the decorative symbol A and the thickness of the outline display of the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B according to the variation display state. In the variable display (non-temporary stop state) and the variable display (temporary stop state), the number part of the decorative symbol A is emphasized in contour display as compared with the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B, and the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B is emphasized. The outline display is ambiguous (non-emphasis) as compared with the number part of the decorative pattern A. Further, during the stop display, the number part of the decorative symbol A does not emphasize the outline display as compared with the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B, and the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B is compared with the number portion of the decorative symbol A. The outline display is not obscured (unemphasized). In this way, the gaming machine 10 can perform appropriate highlighting and non-highlighting according to the variable display state by switching the highlighted state of the contour display according to the variable display state. Further, the gaming machine 10 switches the enhanced state of the contour display according to the variable display state, thereby facilitating the player's perception of the change in the emphasized state of the contour display. Further, the gaming machine 10 can easily grasp the temporary stop state while suppressing the obstacle of the game effect, and can improve the visibility during the stop display.

FIG. 20 (3) shows another example of comparison between the thickness of the outline display of the number part of the decorative symbol A and the thickness of the outline display of the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B according to the variation display state. During the variable display (temporary stop state), the number part of the decorative symbol A is emphasized in contour display as compared with the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B, and the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B is compared with the number portion of the decorative symbol A. And the outline display is ambiguous (unemphasized). Further, in the variable display (non-temporary stop state) and the stop display, the contour display of the number part of the decorative symbol A is not emphasized as compared with the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B, and the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B is displayed. The outline display is not obscured (unemphasized) as compared with the number part of the decorative pattern A. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can easily grasp the temporary stop state while suppressing the obstacle to the game effect by setting the outline display to the emphasized state only during the variable display (temporary stop state). ..

Next, as a modification of the first embodiment, the gaming machine 10 will be described in which the outline display of the number portion of the decorative symbol A is not emphasized and the outline display of the symbol of the decorative symbol B is emphasized. Such a gaming machine 10 can strongly appeal to the player the temporary stop action of the decorative symbol B. Further, in such a gaming machine 10, the number portion of the decorative symbol A is prevented from being emphasized more than the base portion and the symbol portion, and the number portion of the decorative symbol A is provisionally integrated with the base portion and the symbol portion. The stop action can be more strongly appealed to the player.

The non-emphasis of the outline display of the number part of the decorative symbol A and the enhancement of the outline display of the symbol of the decorative symbol B may be fixed at all times, but can be switched according to the variable display state. May be. Next, switching of the enhanced state of the contour display according to the variable display state will be described with reference to FIG. 21. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the timing of highlighting and ambiguous (non-highlighting) display of the outline of the symbol of the modified example of the first embodiment.

FIG. 21 (1) shows a comparison between the thickness of the outline display of the number part of the decorative symbol A and the thickness of the outline display of the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B according to the variation display state. In the variable display (non-temporary stop state), variable display (temporary stop state), and stop display, the number part of the decorative symbol A has an ambiguous outline (non-emphasized) as compared with the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B. ), And the outline display of the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B is emphasized as compared with the number part of the decorative symbol A.

FIG. 21 (2) shows another example of comparison between the thickness of the outline display of the number part of the decorative symbol A and the thickness of the outline display of the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B according to the variation display state. In the variable display (non-temporary stop state) and the variable display (temporary stop state), the number part of the decorative symbol A has a vague (non-emphasis) outline display as compared with the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B, and is decorated. The outline display of the entire symbol of the symbol B is emphasized as compared with the number part of the decorative symbol A. Further, during the stop display, the number part of the decorative symbol A is not obscured (unemphasized) in outline display as compared with the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B, and the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B is the number of the decorative symbol A. The outline display is not emphasized compared to the part. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can perform appropriate highlighting and non-highlighting according to the variable display state by switching the highlighted state of the contour display according to the variable display state. Further, the gaming machine 10 switches the enhanced state of the contour display according to the variable display state, thereby facilitating the player's perception of the change in the emphasized state of the contour display. Further, the gaming machine 10 can easily grasp the temporary stop state while suppressing the obstacle of the game effect, and can improve the visibility during the stop display.

FIG. 21 (3) shows another example of comparison between the thickness of the outline display of the number part of the decorative symbol A and the thickness of the outline display of the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B according to the variation display state. During the variable display (temporary stop state), the contour display of the number part of the decorative symbol A is ambiguous (non-emphasis) as compared with the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B, and the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B is the decorative symbol A. The outline display is emphasized compared to the number part of. Further, in the variable display (non-temporary stop state) and the stop display, the number part of the decorative symbol A is not blurred (non-emphasized) in outline display as compared with the entire symbol of the decorative symbol B, and the decorative symbol B is not blurred. The outline of the entire symbol is not emphasized as compared with the number part of the decorative symbol A. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can easily grasp the temporary stop state while suppressing the obstacle to the game effect by setting the outline display to the emphasized state only during the variable display (temporary stop state). ..

Here, a modified example of a more detailed display mode of the decorative symbols A and B during the temporary stop display will be described with reference to FIG. 22. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a temporary stop display using a decorative symbol of a modified example of the first embodiment.

FIG. 22 (1) shows a temporary stop display mode of the symbol 527 as an example of the decorative symbol A during the temporary stop display. In the temporary stop display mode of the symbol 527, (a), (b), (c), and (d) are periodically repeated.

The symbol 527 during the temporary stop display has the background portion 527 fixed fixed, and the number portion 527n having distinctiveness as the symbol 527 expands and contracts in the vertical direction while swinging in the left-right direction (first temporary stop operation). Second temporary stop operation). That is, the temporary stop display mode of the symbol 527 is a combination of two types of temporary stop operations in the number part. The background portion 527d is not limited to a still image, and may display an animation accompanied by movement.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 can easily grasp the temporary stop state for the player while emphasizing the temporary stop operation of the number part and suppressing the obstacle of the game production. The gaming machine 10 makes the outline display of the number part ambiguous (non-emphasis) in order to emphasize the temporary stop operation of the number part.

The temporary stop display mode of the symbol 527 is a combination of two types of temporary stop operations in the numerical part, but a combination of three types of temporary stop operations including a deformation operation, or four or more types of temporary stop operations. It may be a combination.

FIG. 22 (2) shows a temporary stop display mode of the symbol 537 as an example of the decorative symbol B during the temporary stop display. In the temporary stop display mode of the symbol 537, (a), (b), (c), and (d) are periodically repeated. The symbol 537 during the temporary stop display swings the entire symbol 537 in the vertical direction. As a result, the gaming machine 10 emphasizes the swing of the entire symbol by emphasizing the contour display of the entire symbol, and realizes a temporary stop display that is easy for the player to grasp.

Further, the gaming machine 10 said that the outline display of the number part of the decorative symbol A during the temporary stop display is ambiguous (non-emphasis) and the outline display of the symbol of the decorative symbol B during the temporary stop display is emphasized. This can be realized by making the outline display of the symbol of the decorative symbol B being temporarily stopped displayed thicker than the outline display of the number part of the decorative symbol A being displayed.

Further, the enhancement or non-emphasis of the outline display is not limited to the thickness of the outline display, but may be realized by the saturation or the lightness, and further, it may be realized by the combination of the thickness of the outline display and the saturation or the lightness. There may be. Further, the thickness of the outline display is not limited to the absolute thickness, and may be defined by the ratio to the pattern width (or the width of the number part). Further, the enhancement and non-emphasis of the outline display may be performed by making the outline display of one of the decorative symbols to be compared thicker and thinner of the other, or the thickness of the outline display of one of the decorative symbols to be compared. It is also possible to change only the other without changing. Further, the enhancement of the contour display may be to set the contour display to the one that does not originally have the contour display. Further, the non-emphasis of the contour display may be the one in which the contour display is originally set.

Regarding the decorative symbol A during the temporary stop display, the background portion is fixed and the number portion swings in the left-right direction, but the background portion may swing. Further, the emphasis of the outline display of the number part of the decorative symbol A and the non-enhancement of the outline display of the symbol of the decorative symbol B may be fixed at all times, but can be switched according to the variable display state. In the modified example, the enhanced state of the contour display described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21 can be switched.

Next, the message effect in the variable display game will be described with reference to FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of the message display effect of the first embodiment. The gaming machine 10 enhances the effect of perceiving the message to the player by controlling the thickness of the outline display portion of the message display in the message production in the variable display game.

The display screen 600 shown in FIG. 23 (1) shows how the large symbol group 501 is in the reach mode. On the display screen 600, the large symbol group 501 shows a state in which the large symbol (left) and the large symbol (right) swing the symbol "3" to temporarily stop and display the large symbol (middle) in a variable manner. The display screen 600 shows that 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, the display screen 600 shows a state in which the message display effect is being executed in connection with the reach mode of the large symbol group 501. The display screen 600 displays the message display effect 603. The message display effect 603 includes a background unit 604 and a message unit 605. The background unit 604 is a display that serves as a background for the message unit 605, and makes it easy to distinguish it from other display units. The background portion 604 has, for example, a balloon shape, and is different in color and the like from the other display portions to facilitate the distinction between the background portion 604 and the other display portion. The message unit 605 displays a required message (for example, "chance!") And makes the player feel a predetermined sense of expectation.

The display screen 602 shown in FIG. 23 (2) is a display screen following the display screen 600. The message display effect 603 is a dynamically changing display, and the position and size of the background portion 604 are the same as those of the display screen 600. On the other hand, the message display effect 603 enlarges and displays the message unit 605 as compared with the display screen 600. The message display effect 603 thickens the outline display of the message unit 605 as the message unit 605 is enlarged and displayed. That is, the message display effect 603 fixes the position and size of the background portion 604 and enlarges and displays the message portion 605 to enhance the effect of perceiving the message to the player. Further, the message display effect 603 increases the thickness of the outline display of the message unit 605 while fixing the thickness of the outline display of the background unit 604, thereby further enhancing the effect of perceiving the message to the player. .. The enlargement of the thickness of the outline display of the message unit 605 may be the same as the enlargement ratio in the enlarged display of the message unit 605, but by making it larger than the enlargement ratio in the enlarged display of the message unit 605, the player It is possible to further enhance the feeling effect of the message. Although the case where the thickness of the outline display of the message unit 605 is enlarged is larger than the enlargement ratio in the enlarged display of the message unit 605 is not limited to this, it is made smaller than the enlargement ratio in the enlarged display of the message unit 605. As a result, the player may be alerted and the effect of perceiving the message may be enhanced.

Although the switching of the contour display of the gaming machine 10 has been described for the large symbol group 501 and the message display effect 603, the gaming machine 10 may switch the contour display of the small symbol group 502. Here, switching of the contour display of the small symbol group 502 will be described with reference to FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of contour display of the small symbol group of the first embodiment.

First, the normal display position (during stop display) of the small symbol (one of the small symbol group 502) is shown in FIG. 24 (1). The small symbol group 502 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, all of which have the same variable display. The variation display of the small symbol is a switching variation in which the symbols are sequentially switched according to the symbol arrangement. Since the small symbol facing from the display area 540 has no offset setting, it is always displayed at the normal display position where the entire symbol can be observed. For example, the symbol 544 is in the normal display position. The symbol 544 in the stop display is displayed with the outline of the entire symbol emphasized as compared with the symbol 544 in the variable display.

The switching variation of the small symbol is expressed by rewriting the small symbol in frame units (display switching time unit) in the display device 41. Here, the symbol display for each frame is shown in FIG. 24 (2).

For example, in the small symbol, when the symbol 543 (symbol "3") is displayed in the display area 540 in the normal display position in one frame, the symbol 544 (symbol "4") is displayed in the display area 540 in the next frame. Display with. In the same way, the small symbol displays the symbol 545 (symbol "5") in the display area 540 at the normal display position in the next frame. All of the symbols 543, 544, 545 in the normal display position can observe the entire symbol from the display area 511 and have sufficient discriminating power. The symbol 544 in the variable display is displayed with the outline of the entire symbol emphasized as compared with the symbol 544 in the stop display. The same applies to other small symbols including the symbol 543 and the symbol 545.

In this way, the variable display of the small symbol group 502 switches the symbols cyclically to "3", "4", "5", ... Every 1 frame time (33.3 ms). Therefore, in the variable display of the small symbol group 502, the display time per symbol is 33.3 ms, and the display time at the normal display position per symbol is 33.3 ms. In this way, since the variable display of the small symbol group 502 is always displayed in the normal display position even during the variable display, the outline display of the entire symbol is ambiguous (non-emphasized), and the player can use the small symbol. Assists in making it easier to feel during the fluctuation display of group 502. It should be noted that the ambiguous display during the variable display of the small symbol group 502 is limited to the contour, and the display mode at the time of the stop display is the same for other parts, so that a certain discriminating power of the entire symbol can be ensured.

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 display means (for example, display) capable of displaying a variable display game (for example, a special figure 1 game, a special figure 2 game) that variablely displays a symbol (for example, decorative symbol A, decorative symbol B). The device 41), a first identification component having a discriminating power capable of identifying a symbol by a character attribute (for example, a number (number part 527n)), and a second identification having a discriminating power capable of identifying a symbol by a non-character attribute. A first-class symbol (for example, decorative symbol A) including a component (for example, a symbol portion 527s) and a first identification component (for example, a number (for example, symbol 537)) are included to form a symbol, and a second identification is performed. A second-class symbol (for example, a decorative symbol B) that constitutes a symbol by eliminating components, and a control means (for example, a game control device 100, an effect control device 300) that can be switched and displayed on a display means. When the type 1 symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the control means sets the outline display of the first discriminating component to the first mode (for example, non-highlighting) and sets the first discriminating component to the first mode. Swing in one of the direction (for example, the vertical axis rotation direction) and the second direction (for example, the left-right direction) different from the first direction (for example, the left-right direction) to temporarily stop the second type symbol. When displaying, the contour display of the first discriminating component is set to a second aspect (for example, highlighting) that is thicker than the first aspect, and the first discriminating component is set in both the first direction and the second direction (for example, highlighting). For example, it is swung in the vertical axis rotation direction and the left-right direction) (see FIGS. 17, 19, and 20).

(2) The gaming machine 10 is a display means (for example, display) capable of displaying a variable display game (for example, a special figure 1 game, a special figure 2 game) that variablely displays a symbol (for example, decorative symbol A, decorative symbol B). The device 41), a first identification component having a discriminating power capable of identifying a symbol by a character attribute (for example, a number (number part 527n)), and a second identification having a discriminating power capable of identifying a symbol by a non-character attribute. A first-class symbol (for example, decorative symbol A) including a component (for example, a symbol portion 527s) and a first identification component (for example, a number (for example, symbol 537)) are included to form a symbol, and a second identification is performed. A second-class symbol (for example, a decorative symbol B) that constitutes a symbol by eliminating components, and a control means (for example, a game control device 100, an effect control device 300) that can be switched and displayed on a display means. When the type 2 symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the control means sets the outline display of the first discriminating component to the first mode (for example, non-highlighting) and sets the first discriminating component to the first mode. Swing in both directions (for example, vertical axis rotation direction and left-right direction) in a direction (for example, vertical axis rotation direction) and a second direction (for example, left-right direction) different from the first direction, and provisionally make a type 1 symbol. When the stop display is performed, the outline display of the first discriminating component is set to a second aspect (for example, highlighting) that is thicker than the first aspect, and the first discriminating component is set in the first direction and the second direction. Swing in one of the directions (for example, the left-right direction) (see FIGS. 17, 19, and 21).

(3) The gaming machine 10 is a display means (for example, display) capable of displaying a variable display game (for example, a special figure 1 game, a special figure 2 game) that variablely displays a symbol (for example, decorative symbol A, decorative symbol B). The device 41), a first identification component having a discriminating power capable of identifying a symbol by a character attribute (for example, a number (number part 527n)), and a second identification having a discriminating power capable of identifying a symbol by a non-character attribute. A first-class symbol (for example, decorative symbol A) including a component (for example, a symbol portion 527s) and a first identification component (for example, a number (for example, symbol 537)) are included to form a symbol, and a second identification is performed. A second-class symbol (for example, a decorative symbol B) that constitutes a symbol by eliminating components, and a control means (for example, a game control device 100, an effect control device 300) that can be switched and displayed on a display means. When the type 1 symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the control means sets the outline display of the first discriminating component to the first mode (for example, non-highlighting) and sets the first discriminating component to the first mode. Swing in both directions (for example, vertical axis rotation direction and left-right direction) in a direction (for example, vertical axis rotation direction) and a second direction (for example, left-right direction) different from the first direction, and provisionally make the second type symbol. When the stop display is performed, the outline display of the first discriminating component is set to a second aspect (for example, highlighting) that is thicker than the first aspect, and the first discriminating component is set in the first direction and the second direction. Swing in any one direction (for example, left-right direction) (see FIGS. 19, 20, and 22).

(4) The gaming machine 10 is a display means (for example, display) capable of displaying a variable display game (for example, a special figure 1 game, a special figure 2 game) that variablely displays a symbol (for example, decorative symbol A, decorative symbol B). The device 41), a first identification component having a discriminating power capable of identifying a symbol by a character attribute (for example, a number (number part 527n)), and a second identification having a discriminating power capable of identifying a symbol by a non-character attribute. A first-class symbol (for example, decorative symbol A) including a component (for example, a symbol portion 527s) and a first identification component (for example, a number (for example, symbol 537)) are included to form a symbol, and a second identification is performed. A second-class symbol (for example, a decorative symbol B) that constitutes a symbol by eliminating components, and a control means (for example, a game control device 100, an effect control device 300) that can be switched and displayed on a display means. When the type 2 symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the control means sets the outline display of the first discriminating component to the first mode (for example, non-highlighting) and sets the first discriminating component to the first mode. Swing in one of the direction (for example, the vertical axis rotation direction) and the second direction (for example, the left-right direction) different from the first direction (for example, the left-right direction) to temporarily stop the first type symbol. When displaying, the contour display of the first discriminating component is set to a second aspect (for example, highlighting) that is thicker than the first aspect, and the first discriminating component is set in both the first direction and the second direction (for example, highlighting). For example, it is swung in the vertical axis rotation direction and the left-right direction (see FIGS. 19, 21, and 22).

(5) The gaming machine 10 has a first display area (for example, a display area of a large symbol group 501) and a second display area (for example) capable of displaying a variable display game (for example, a special figure 1 game and a special figure 2 game). , A display means (for example, a display device 41) including a display area 540 of the small symbol group 502) and a control means capable of independently deriving the result mode of the variable display game in the first display area and the second display area. (For example, a game control device 100, an effect control device 300), and the control means variablely displays the first symbol group (for example, the large symbol group 501) in the first display area, and the first display area. When a second symbol group (for example, a small symbol group 502) smaller than one symbol group is displayed in a variable manner, the thickness of the contour display during the variable display for each symbol in the second symbol group is changed to the thickness of the contour display when the fluctuation is stopped. (See FIG. 24).

(6) The gaming machine 10 has a display means (for example, a display device 41) capable of displaying an effect related to a variable display game (for example, a special figure 1 game and a special figure 2 game) and a message display (message display effect 603) as the effect. ), The message display is configured to include the character part (message part 605) and the background part (background part 604) that is the background of the character part, and the character part is enlarged with the size of the background part fixed. It also includes a control unit (for example, a game control device 100, an effect control device 300) that changes the outline display of the character portion from the first thickness to a second thickness different from the first thickness (for example, a game control device 100, an effect control device 300). See FIG. 23).

(7) The gaming machine 10 is a display means (for example, display) capable of displaying a variable display game (for example, a special figure 1 game, a special figure 2 game) that variablely displays a symbol (for example, decorative symbol A, decorative symbol B). The device 41), a first identification component having a discriminating power capable of identifying a symbol by a character attribute (for example, a number (number part 527n)), and a second identification having a discriminating power capable of identifying a symbol by a non-character attribute. A first-class symbol (for example, decorative symbol A) including a component (for example, a symbol portion 527s) and a first identification component (for example, a number (for example, symbol 537)) are included to form a symbol, and a second identification is performed. A second-class symbol (for example, a decorative symbol B) that constitutes a symbol by eliminating components, and a control means (for example, a game control device 100, an effect control device 300) that can be switched and displayed on a display means. When the type 1 symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the control means sets the outline display of the first discriminating component to the first mode (for example, non-highlighting) and sets the first discriminating component to the first mode. Swing in one of the direction (for example, the vertical axis rotation direction) and the second direction (for example, the left-right direction) different from the first direction (for example, the left-right direction) to temporarily stop the second type symbol. When displaying, the contour display of the first discriminating component is set to a second aspect (for example, non-highlighting) thinner than the first aspect, and the first discriminating component is set in both the first direction and the second direction. (For example, the vertical axis rotation direction and the left-right direction) are swung (see FIGS. 17, 19, and 21).

(8) The game machine 10 is a display means (for example, display) capable of displaying a variable display game (for example, a special figure 1 game, a special figure 2 game) that variablely displays a symbol (for example, decorative symbol A, decorative symbol B). The device 41), a first identification component having a discriminating power capable of identifying a symbol by a character attribute (for example, a number (number part 527n)), and a second identification having a discriminating power capable of identifying a symbol by a non-character attribute. A first-class symbol (for example, decorative symbol A) including a component (for example, the symbol portion 527s) and a first identification component are included, and the second identification component is excluded to form the symbol. The second type symbol (for example, decorative symbol B) and the control means (for example, the game control device 100, the effect control device 300) that can be switched and displayed on the display means are included, and the control means is the first. When the seed symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the outline display of the first discriminating component is set to the first mode (for example, non-highlighting), and the first discriminating component is set to the first direction (for example, the vertical axis rotation direction). When swinging in one of the second directions (for example, the left-right direction) different from the first direction (for example, the left-right direction) and temporarily stopping and displaying the type 2 symbol, the first identification configuration The contouring of the element is set to a second aspect (eg, highlighting) that is thicker than the first aspect, and the first discriminating component is the other of the first direction and the second direction, which is different from at least one direction. It swings including a direction (for example, a vertical axis rotation direction) (see FIGS. 17, 19, and 20).

(9) The game machine 10 is a display means (for example, display) capable of displaying a variable display game (for example, a special figure 1 game, a special figure 2 game) that variablely displays a symbol (for example, decorative symbol A, decorative symbol B). The device 41), a first identification component having a discriminating power capable of identifying a symbol by a character attribute (for example, a number (number part 527n)), and a second identification having a discriminating power capable of identifying a symbol by a non-character attribute. A first-class symbol (for example, decorative symbol A) including a component (for example, the symbol portion 527s) and a first identification component are included, and the second identification component is excluded to form the symbol. The second type symbol (for example, decorative symbol B) and the control means (for example, the game control device 100, the effect control device 300) that can be switched and displayed on the display means are included, and the control means is the first. When the seed symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the outline display of the first discriminating component is set to the first mode (for example, highlighting), and the first discriminating component is set to the first direction (for example, the vertical axis rotation direction). The first discriminating component when swinging in one of the second directions (for example, the left-right direction) different from the first direction (for example, the left-right direction) to temporarily stop and display the type 2 symbol. In a second aspect (eg, non-highlighting) that is thinner than the first aspect, the first discriminating component is the other of the first direction and the second direction, which is different from at least one direction. It swings including a direction (for example, a vertical axis rotation direction) (see FIGS. 17, 19, and 21).

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, in which the thickness of the contour display of the decorative pattern can be different for each part, will be described. First, the outline display switching of the decorative symbol during the temporary stop display by rotating the vertical axis will be described with reference to FIG. 25. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a temporary stop mode of the decorative symbol of the second embodiment.

It is shown that "7" (symbol 537) of the decorative symbol B shown in FIG. 25 (1) is rotated on the vertical axis to temporarily stop and display. The symbol 550 shows a state in which "7" of the decorative symbol B is rotated to the left on the vertical axis by a predetermined angle. The symbol 551 shows how the "7" of the decorative symbol B is viewed from the front. The symbol 552 shows a state in which "7" of the decorative symbol B is rotated to the right on the vertical axis by a predetermined angle. For example, the gaming machine 10 can perform a temporary stop display by switching from the symbol 550 to the symbol 552 via the symbol 551 and from the symbol 552 to the symbol 550 via the symbol 551.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 25 (2), the gaming machine 10 can switch the thickness (emphasis degree) of the contour display for each switching target contour display portion (left half of the symbol, right half of the symbol). .. In the gaming machine 10, when the left half of the symbol 550 is the left portion 550L and the right half of the symbol 550 is the right portion 550R, the outline display of the left portion 550L that seems to move in the direction away from the symbol 550 is thinned (non-highlighted, non-highlighted). Ambiguous display), and the outline display of the right part 550R, which seems to move in the approaching direction, is displayed thickly (highlighted). In other words, the gaming machine 10 displays the contour display of the left portion 550L, which looks farther than the right portion 550R, thinner than the contour display of the right portion 550R, and displays the contour display of the right portion 550R, which looks closer than the left portion 550L, to the left portion. It is displayed thicker than the outline display of 550L.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the left half of the symbol 551 is the left portion 551L and the right half of the symbol 551 is the right portion 551R, the contour display of the left portion 551L and the contour display of the right portion 551R are standard thicknesses. (Standard display). In other words, the gaming machine 10 displays the contour display of the left portion 551L and the contour display of the right portion 551R, which appear at substantially the same depth position, with the same thickness (standard thickness).

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the left half of the symbol 552 is the left portion 552L and the right half of the symbol 552 is the right portion 552R, the outline display of the left portion 552L that seems to move in the approaching direction is thickened (highlighted display). ) Display and display the outline display of the right part 552R, which seems to move away, in a thin (non-highlighted, ambiguous display). In other words, the gaming machine 10 displays the contour display of the right portion 552R, which looks farther than the left portion 552L, more finely than the contour display of the left portion 552L, and displays the contour display of the left portion 552L, which looks closer than the right portion 552R, to the right portion. It is displayed thicker than the outline display of 552R.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 can easily grasp the temporary stop display state of the decorative symbol. The left or right part of the symbol may be uniformly highlighted or unhighlighted, but the degree of emphasis or non-highlighting differs depending on the distance from the vertical axis (central axis). You may do so. For example, when highlighting the contour display of the right portion 550R of the symbol 550, the gaming machine 10 can make the contour display thicker (change rate or amount) toward a position farther from the vertical axis (central axis). When the contour display of the left portion 550L of the symbol 550 is not highlighted, the contour display can be made thinner (change rate or amount of change) toward a position farther from the vertical axis (central axis).

Next, as another example of the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the contour display switching of the decorative symbol during the temporary stop display, which swings in the left-right direction, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of a temporary stop mode of the decorative symbol of the modified example of the second embodiment.

It is shown that "7" (symbol 537) of the decorative symbol B shown in FIG. 26 (1) swings in the left-right direction to temporarily stop and display. The symbol 560 indicates that the “7” of the decorative symbol B has moved from the normal position to the left by a predetermined amount. The symbol 561 indicates that the "7" of the decorative symbol B is in the normal position. The symbol 562 shows a state in which "7" of the decorative symbol B is moved from the normal position to the right by a predetermined amount. For example, the gaming machine 10 can perform a temporary stop display by switching from the symbol 560 to the symbol 562 via the symbol 561 and from the symbol 562 to the symbol 560 via the symbol 561.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 26 (2), the gaming machine 10 can switch the thickness (emphasis degree) of the contour display. When the left half of the symbol 560 is the left portion 560L and the right half of the symbol 560 is the right portion 560R, the gaming machine 10 has a left portion 560L that seems to move away from the center of the display position (broken line in the figure). The outline display is displayed thinly (non-highlighted display, ambiguous display), and the contour display of the right portion 560R, which seems to move in a direction approaching the center of the display position, is displayed thickly (highlighted display). In other words, the gaming machine 10 displays the contour display of the left portion 560L, which is seen farther from the center of the display position than the right portion 560R, more finely than the contour display of the right portion 560R, and is visible closer to the center of the display position than the left portion 560L. The contour display of the portion 560R is displayed thicker than the contour display of the left portion 560L.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the left half of the symbol 561 is the left portion 561L and the right half of the symbol 561 is the right portion 561R, the contour display of the left portion 561L and the contour display of the right portion 561R are standard thicknesses. (Standard display). In other words, the gaming machine 10 displays the contour display of the left portion 561L and the contour display of the right portion 561R, which can be seen at substantially the same position from the center of the display position, with the same thickness (standard thickness).

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the left half of the symbol 562 is the left portion 562L and the right half of the symbol 562 is the right portion 562R, the contour display of the left portion 562L that seems to move toward the center of the display position is displayed. It is displayed thickly (highlighted), and the outline display of the right portion 562R, which seems to move away from the center of the display position, is displayed thinly (non-highlighted, ambiguous display). In other words, the gaming machine 10 displays the contour display of the right portion 562R, which is seen farther from the center of the display position than the left portion 562L, more finely than the contour display of the left portion 562L, and is visible closer to the center of the display position than the right portion 562L. The contour display of the portion 562L is displayed thicker than the contour display of the right portion 562R.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 can easily grasp the temporary stop display state of the decorative symbol. The left or right part of the symbol may be uniformly highlighted or unhighlighted, but the degree of emphasis or non-highlighting differs depending on the distance from the vertical axis (central axis). You may do so. For example, when highlighting the contour display of the left portion 560L of the symbol 560, the gaming machine 10 can make the contour display thicker at a position farther from the vertical axis (central axis), and the contour display of the right portion 560R of the symbol 560. When non-highlighting, the contour display can be made thinner as the position is farther from the vertical axis (central axis).

Next, as another example of the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the outline display switching target portion of the symbol will be described with reference to FIG. 27. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a contour display switching target portion during the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol of the second embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the gaming machine 10 can divide the symbol into a left half and a right half along the vertical center line, and the two portions can be used as the switching target contour display portion. For example, the symbol 570 shown in FIG. 27 (1) is divided into a left portion 570a and a right portion 570b, and the contour display is highlighted and non-highlighted with each of the left portion 570a and the right portion 570b as the contour display switching target portion. Can be switched to display.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, a part of the symbol on one side (one side portion) and a part on the other side (other side portion) are set as the outline display switching target portion of the symbol, and the remaining portion is the outline display of the symbol. It may not be a switching target part. For example, in the symbol 571 shown in FIG. 27 (2), one side portion 571a and the other side portion 571b are set, and the contour display is highlighted with each of the one side portion 571a and the other side portion 571b as the contour display switching target portion. And can be switched to non-highlighting. Further, in the symbol 571 shown in FIG. 27 (2), the one-side portion 571a and the other portion not set as the other-side portion 571b are not set as the contour display switching target portion.

It is desirable that one side portion and the other side portion of the symbol have a symmetrical positional relationship with respect to the center of the symbol, but the positional relationship is not limited to this and may be arbitrary. Further, the one-side portion and the other-side portion of the symbol are preferably set in relation to the swing mode at the time of temporary stop of the symbol, but are not limited to this and are set in any positional relationship. You may.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, only a part of the symbol may be used as the contour display switching target portion of the symbol, and the remaining portion may not be used as the contour display switching target portion of the symbol. For example, in the symbol 572 shown in FIG. 27 (3), a part 572a is set, and the contour display can be switched between highlighted and non-highlighted with the part 572a as the contour display switching target portion. Further, in the symbol 572 shown in FIG. 27 (3), the remaining portion that is not set as a partial 572a is not set as the contour display switching target portion.

The outline display switching target portion of the symbol is not limited to one, but may be set to two or three or more, and is set in an arbitrary positional relationship that contributes to the feeling of the temporary stop display. It may be one.

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 is a display means (for example, a display device) capable of displaying a variable display game (for example, a special figure 1 game, a special figure 2 game) that variablely displays a symbol (for example, a symbol 570, 571, 572). 41), the first state (for example, standard thickness) in which the outline display of the symbol is the first thickness when the symbol is temporarily stopped, and the first portion (for example, the left portion 570a, one side portion) of the symbol. 571a (part 572a) is included as a control means for displaying the display means as a second thickness (for example, highlighting) thicker than the first thickness (see FIGS. 25 to 27).

(2) The control means of (1) has a third thickness that is thinner than the first thickness in the second portion (for example, the right portion 570b, the other side portion 571b) of the symbol (for example, the symbols 570 and 571). It is displayed on the display means as the second state (for example, non-highlighting) (see FIGS. 25 to 27).

[Third Embodiment]
In the description of the gaming machine of the first embodiment, the gaming machine including the gaming board 30 has been described, but the third embodiment will be described as a gaming machine having a gaming board 800 (see FIG. 28) different from the gaming board 30. .. FIG. 28 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the third embodiment. Regarding the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, the reference numerals may be the same and the description thereof may be omitted.

On the surface of the game board 800, 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 800, respectively. In the game area 32, a center case (game effect component) 820 provided with a display device (variable display device) 830 is arranged substantially in the center. The display device 830 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 820 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 820. That is, the center case 820 surrounds the periphery of the display area of the display device 830, protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 830, and is formed so that the game ball is less likely to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

The display device 830 is composed of a device having a display screen capable of displaying a dot matrix by LEDs. The display device 830 may be configured by, for example, a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) or 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 830, 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 820 is provided with a board staging device 44 that plays a game by operating. The board effect device 44 can be operated from the state shown in FIG. 28 toward the center of the display device 830.

On the lower right side of the center case 820 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (normal map start gate) 34 that gives a start condition of 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. 29).

Further, a general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower left side of the center case 820 in the game area 32, and a general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 820 and on the right side of the special variable winning device 95 described later. Have been placed. The game balls that have won in these general winning openings 35 are detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 29).

Further, below the center case 820 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 a prize in the start winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 29).

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 center case 820 and which gives a start condition for the second special figure variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) on the left side of the normal figure start gate 34. 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 at a position serving as an inflow portion. The movable member 37b slides in the front-rear direction by the solenoid solenoid 37c (see FIG. 29) to prevent the inflow of the game ball into the inflow portion, and the movable member 37b is retracted backward to prevent the inflow of the game ball into the inflow portion. Can be changed to an acceptable state. The movable member 37b is always kept in a closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player). Then, when the result of the normal map variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the game can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). The game ball that has won the ordinary variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 29). It should be noted that the normally variable winning device 37 may be able to win a prize even in the closed state, and may be more difficult to win in the closed state than in the open state. The ordinary variable winning device 37 corresponds to an ordinary electric accessory (Public electric).

Further, on the right side of the center case 820 in the game area 32, the game ball is not accepted or easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game and special figure 2 variation display game). A convertible special variable winning device (large winning opening 1) 38 is arranged. The special variable winning device 38 has an opening / closing member (movable piece) 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 1 solenoid 38b (see FIG. 29) as a driving device, and a large winning opening (large winning opening 1) opened and closed by an opening / closing member 38c. During the jackpot game state (special game state) due to the result of the display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, and during the jackpot game state (special game state) due to winning a prize in the specific area 96 described later, the jackpot is closed. By converting from 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. 29) is provided as a detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the large winning opening. ..

Further, on the lower right side of the center case 820 in the game area 32, 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 variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game and special figure 2 variable display game). A special variable winning device (large winning opening 2) 95 that can be converted to and is arranged. The special variable winning device 95 has an opening / closing member (opening / closing door) 95c, and the opening / closing member 95c is in a closed state (disadvantageous for the player) depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The opening / closing member 95c 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 95 includes a large winning opening 2 solenoid 95b (see FIG. 29) as a driving device, and a large winning opening (large winning opening 2) opened and closed by an opening / closing member 95c. During the small hit game state as a result of the display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, the game is made by converting the large winning opening from the closed state to the open state to facilitate the inflow of the game ball into the large winning opening. A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to a person. Inside the large winning opening (winning area), a large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 29) is provided as a detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the large winning opening. ..

Further, the special variable winning device 95 includes a V flow path that guides the winning game ball into the winning opening to the specific region 96. The special variable winning device 95 is provided with a specific area switch 38e (see FIG. 29) that detects a game ball that has flowed into the specific area 96. The detection of the game ball on the specific area switch 38e (winning to the specific area 96) is a big hit game state (special game state) in which the special variable winning device (large winning opening 1) 38 is converted from a closed state to an open state. ) Is one of the conditions for occurrence.

Further, although the center case 820 does not have a warp flow path, it may be provided with a warp flow path. For example, a warp opening (warp inlet) is provided on the left side of the center case 820, and a game ball that has flowed into the warp flow path from the warp opening is rolled on a stage in the center case 820, and a part of the game ball is used as a warp outlet. You may be guided. In that case, the warp exit may be located directly above the starting winning opening 36 so that the game ball guided to the warp exit can easily win the starting winning opening 36.

In the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment, of the gaming areas 32 in which the gaming balls flow down, the left area of the center case 820 is the left gaming area, and the right area of the center case 820 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), aiming to win a prize in the start winning opening 36 or the general winning opening 35 (located in the left gaming area). By launching a game ball into the right game area (so-called right-handed), the normal figure start gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37, the special variable winning device 38, 95, and the general winning opening 35 (located in the right game area). ) Etc. can be aimed at winning a prize.

Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, the lower right of the game board 800), the first special figure change display game, the second special figure change display game, and the normal figure start gate 34, which form a special figure change 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.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a right-handed guidance display device 91 on the right side in the vicinity of the special variable winning device (large winning opening 1) 38. The right-handed guidance display device 91 turns on when guiding the player to right-handed, and turns off in other states. The right-handed guidance display device 91 is included in the board decoration device 46.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a hit opportunity guidance display device 92 on the upper side in the vicinity of the special variable winning device (large winning opening 2) 95. The hit opportunity guidance display device 92 guides the player to a hit chance depending on the lighting mode. For example, the hit opportunity guidance display device 92 turns on the LED corresponding to the message "two more chances" when there are two hit chances, and turns off the rest. Further, the hit opportunity guidance display device 92 turns on the LED corresponding to the message "one more chance" when there is one hit chance, and turns off the rest. The hit opportunity guidance display device 92 turns on the LED corresponding to the message "flowering" and turns off the rest during the hit having a hit chance from the next time onward. The hit opportunity guidance display device 92 is included in the board decoration device 46.

The gaming machine 10 includes a special figure game variation display status display device 98 at the lower right of the center case 820 in the gaming area 32. The special figure game variation display state display device 98 is a so-called fourth symbol display device, and is composed of two LEDs. The special figure game variation display state display device 98 displays the variation display state of the special figure 1 variation display game by the left side LED, and displays the variation display state of the special figure 2 variation display game by the right side LED. For example, the special figure game variation display state display device 98 notifies the symbol stop state of the special figure variation display game by lighting, and notifies the symbol variation state of the special figure variation display game by blinking. The special figure game variation display state display device 98 is included in the board decoration device 46.

The gaming machine 10 includes a normal map variation display device 93 and a normal map hold display device 94 on the right side of the center case 820 in the game area 32. The normal map variation display device 93 is composed of two LEDs, and notifies the variable display state of the normal map game by alternating blinking, and notifies the variable display result of the normal map game by a combination mode of turning on or off. Further, the normal figure hold display device 94 is composed of two LEDs, and notifies the number of normal figure hold from 0 to 4 depending on the combination mode of turning off, turning on, and blinking. It should be noted that the normal figure variation display device 93 and the normal figure hold display device 94 are included in the board decoration device 46.

Next, the control system of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. 29. In the description of the gaming machine of the first embodiment, the gaming machine including the gaming control device 100 has been described, but the third embodiment includes a gaming control device 100a (see FIG. 29) different from the gaming control device 100. It will be described as a gaming machine. FIG. 29 is a block diagram showing an example of the control system of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment. Regarding the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, the reference numerals may be the same and the description thereof may be omitted.

The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100a, and the game control device 100a 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. From the CPU unit 110 having the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120 having the input port, the output unit 130 having the output port, the driver, etc., and the data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130. Become.

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 such as 35a, the large winning opening switch 38a of the special variable winning device 38, 95, and the specific area switch 38e of the special variable winning device 95, and the high level supplied from these switches is 11V and the low level is 7V. The interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided, to which the signal of 0V-5V is input and converted into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V.

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 to open / close the opening / closing member 38c of the special variable winning device 38 (large winning opening 1), the opening / closing data of the large winning opening 1 solenoid 38b, and the special variable winning device 95 (large). Opening / closing data of the large winning opening 2 solenoid 95b for opening / closing the opening / closing member 95c of the winning opening 2), opening / closing data of the normal electric solenoid 37c for opening / closing the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37, and display data of the performance display device 135. A first output port 134a for output is provided.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing of the game control device 100a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing according to the third embodiment. The timer interrupt process of the third embodiment is different from the timer interrupt process of the first embodiment in that step S830 is executed between steps S83 and S84.

The control unit has two types, following the special figure 1 game process (step S82) for processing the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 game process (step S83) for performing the special figure 2 variable display game. Two types of game processing (step S830) for performing processing related to the game is executed, and then the normal map game processing (step S84) for performing processing related to the normal map variation display game is executed.

Next, the gaming performance of the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of the gaming performance of the gaming machine of the third embodiment. The gaming machine 10 has a so-called type 1 + type 2 game property. The game property called type 1 makes it possible to derive a big hit as a result of a random number lottery in a special figure game (variable display game), and produces a notification of the result of the random number lottery by displaying the fluctuation of the symbol. The game property called type 2 makes it possible to derive a big hit by detecting a prize in a specific area 96 at a predetermined timing.

The gaming machine 10 can execute the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game as the special figure game. In the special figure 1 game, one variable display can be executed with one winning in the starting winning opening 36, and up to four execution rights of the variable display (maximum number of holdings) can be stored. In the special figure 1 game, the big hit probability is 1/199, the small hit probability is 0/199, and the remaining 198/199 is out of the question. In the special figure 1 game, 1/3 of the big hits are supported by the public electric power, and 2/3 of the big hits are not supported by the general electric power.

In the special figure 2 game, it is possible to execute one variable display with one winning to the normal variable winning device 37, and it is possible to store up to one execution right (maximum number of holdings) of the variable display. .. In the special figure 2 game, the big hit probability is 1/199, the small hit probability is 198/199, and the loss is 0/199. In the special figure 2 game, 1/3 of the big hits (probability of having support at the time of big hit) has the support of the public electric, and 2/3 of the big hits (probability of having no support at the time of the big hit) has no support of the electric power. The gaming machine 10 has the same jackpot probability in the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game, but may be different.

Due to the nature of the game, the two types of games do not have a maximum hold number, a big hit probability, or a small hit probability. In the two-type game, 1/3 of the jackpots will be supported by Fuden, and 2/3 of the jackpots will not be supported by Fuden. In addition, although the game machine 10 has the same probability of having support at the time of big hit and the probability of having no support at the time of big hit in the special figure 1 game, the special figure 2 game, and the type 2 game, it may be different in all games. However, it may be different in some games.

Next, the game characteristics of the gaming machine 10 having such gaming performance will be described with reference to FIG. 32. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of a gaming state transition of the gaming machine of the third embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 can be controlled by switching between a state with support with normal power support and a state without support with normal power support. Further, the gaming machine 10 can control the lottery probability of the special figure game by fixing it to a low probability. That is, the gaming machine 10 has a "no support / low probability" state in which the lottery probability of the special figure game is low without the normal electric support, and has a general electric support and the lottery probability of the special figure game is low. It is possible to switch between a certain "supported / low probability" state.

The "no support / low accuracy" state includes "normal mode" and "chance mode". The "normal mode" in the "no support / low accuracy" state is a gaming state in which the special figure 1 game is executed. The "chance mode" in the "no support / low accuracy" state is a gaming state in which the special figure 2 game is executed. The "supported / low accuracy" state includes the "normal mode". The "normal mode" in the "supported / low accuracy" state is a gaming state in which the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game is executed.

In the gaming machine 10, the "normal mode" in the "no support / low accuracy" state is the initial state when the player starts the game. The gaming machine 10 transitions from the "normal mode" in the "no support / low probability" state to the "supported / low probability" state when the transition condition "state transition A" is satisfied. The transition condition "state transition A" is the end of the jackpot with support derived in the special figure 1 game. The gaming machine 10 remains in the "no support / low accuracy" state when the transition condition "state transition B" is satisfied from the "normal mode" in the "no support / low accuracy" state. The transition condition "state transition B" is the end of the jackpot without support derived in the special figure 1 game.

The gaming machine 10 remains in the "supported / low probability" state when the transition condition "state transition C" is satisfied from the "normal mode" in the "supported / low probability" state. The transition condition "state transition C" is the end of the jackpot with support derived in the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game (including the two kinds of games executed in relation to the result of the special figure 2 game). The gaming machine 10 transitions from the "normal mode" in the "supported / low probability" state to the "no support / low probability" state when the transition condition "state transition D" is satisfied. The transition condition "state transition D" is the end of Fuden support.

The end condition (condition 1) of the Fuden support is the end of execution of one variable display in the special figure 2 game. Further, in addition to the condition 1, the Fuden support sets the end condition (condition 2) to be the end of execution of N times of variable display in the special figure 1 game (for example, 4 times larger than the end condition in the special figure 2 game). Further, in addition to the condition 1 and the condition 2, the Fuden support sets the end condition (condition 3) as one occurrence of a small hit.
In addition, when the jackpot without support is derived in the special figure 2 game (including the two kinds of games executed in relation to the result of the special figure 2 game), the end of the jackpot without support is the transition condition "state transition D". Is established.

The gaming machine 10 transitions from the "chance mode" in the "no support / low probability" state to the "supported / low probability" state when the transition condition "state transition E" is satisfied. The transition condition "state transition E" is the end of the jackpot with support derived in the special figure 2 game (including the two kinds of games executed in relation to the result of the special figure 2 game). The gaming machine 10 remains in the "no support / low probability" state when the transition condition "state transition F" is satisfied from the "chance mode" in the "no support / low probability" state. However, the "chance mode" becomes the "normal mode" when the transition condition "state transition F" is satisfied. The transition condition "state transition F" is the end of the jackpot without support derived in the special figure 2 game (including the two kinds of games executed in relation to the result of the special figure 2 game).

The game progress in such a game machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 33. FIG. 33 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of the game sequence of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment. Since the gaming machine 10 can be expected to win a prize in the start winning opening 36 and cannot be expected to win a prize in the normal variable winning device 37 in the "no support / low accuracy" state, the game progresses by the left-handed game instead of the right-handed game. To guide you. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the occurrence of the special figure 1 hold can be expected in the “no support / low accuracy” state, but the occurrence of the special figure 2 hold cannot be expected. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 is usually in a "normal mode" in which the variable display of the special figure 1 game is executed in the "no support / low accuracy" state.

Sequence 1 indicates that the game state is “big hit (with normal electric support)” derived as a variable display result in the special figure 1 game. The game state "big hit (with normal electric support)" is in the big hit operation, and the general electric support is "none", the probability fluctuation is "low probability", the special figure 1 hold number is "4", and the special figure 2 hold number is "0". Is. The game state "big hit (with normal electric support)" becomes "with public electric support" after the big hit ends. Since the gaming machine 10 can be expected to win a prize in the special variable winning device (large winning opening 1) 38 during the big hit, it guides the progress of the game by the right-handed game. Further, since the gaming machine 10 can be expected to win a prize in the normal variable winning apparatus 37 in the "supported / low accuracy" state after the big hit is completed, the gaming machine 10 guides the progress of the game by the right-handed game.

Sequence 2 shows the game state “special figure 1 symbol variation” after the end of the big hit. The gaming machine 10 executes the special figure 2 game in preference to the special figure 1 game, but since the special figure 2 hold number is still "0", the special figure 1 hold number "4" is changed to "3". Special Figure 1 Execute the game.

Sequence 3 shows the game state "special figure 1 symbol variation". When a prize is generated in the normal variable winning device 37 during the variable display of the special figure 1 game, the gaming machine 10 sets the special figure 2 hold number “0” to “1”. It should be noted that the gaming machine 10 has an upper limit of the special figure 2 hold number "1" according to the maximum number of the special figure 2 hold numbers even if two or more prizes are generated in the normal variable winning device 37.

Sequence 4 shows the game state "Special Figure 1 symbol stop (missing)". Sequence 5 shows the game state "special figure 2 symbol variation". Since the gaming machine 10 has the special figure 2 hold number “1”, the special figure 2 hold number “1” is set to “0” and the special figure 2 game is executed in preference to the special figure 1 game.

Sequence 6 shows the game state "special figure 2 symbol variation". When a prize is generated in the normal variable winning device 37 during the variable display of the special figure 2 game, the gaming machine 10 sets the special figure 2 hold number “0” to “1”.

Sequence 7 shows the game state "Special Figure 2 symbol stop (small hit / big hit)". When the game machine 10 derives a big hit as a variable display result in the special figure 2 game, it directly shifts to a big hit operation (type 1 game big hit operation), and when a small hit is derived as a variable display result in the special figure 2 game. The special variable winning device (large winning opening 2) 95 is opened, and the game shifts to the big hit operation (type 2 game big hit operation) on condition that the specific area 96 is won (type 2 game).

Sequence 8 indicates that the game state is "big hit (without Fuden support)" derived as a result of the special figure 2 game (including the two kinds of games executed in connection with the result of the special figure 2 game). .. The game state "big hit (without normal electric support)" is in the big hit operation, and the general electric support is "none", the probability fluctuation is "low probability", the special figure 1 hold number is "3", and the special figure 2 hold number is "1". Is. The game state "Big hit (without Fuden support)" will continue to be "None" after the end of the jackpot. Although the gaming machine 10 cannot be expected to win a prize in the normal variable winning device 37 in the "no support / low accuracy" state, there is an opportunity to execute the special figure 2 game (special figure 2 hold number "1"), and special figure 2 Since a big hit can be expected as a result of the game (including the two types of games executed in relation to the result of the special figure 2 game), the game progress by the right-handed game is guided.

Sequence 9 shows the game state "special figure 2 symbol variation". Since the gaming machine 10 has the special figure 2 hold number “1”, the special figure 2 hold number “1” is set to “0” and the special figure 2 game is executed in preference to the special figure 1 game.

Sequence 10 shows the game state "Special Figure 2 symbol stop (small hit / big hit)". When the game machine 10 derives a big hit as a variable display result in the special figure 2 game, it directly shifts to a big hit operation (type 1 game big hit operation), and when a small hit is derived as a variable display result in the special figure 2 game. The special variable winning device (large winning opening 2) 95 is opened, and the game shifts to the big hit operation (type 2 game big hit operation) on condition that the specific area 96 is won (type 2 game).

Sequence 11 indicates that the game state is a game state "big hit (without Fuden support)" derived as a result of the special figure 2 game (including the two kinds of games executed in connection with the result of the special figure 2 game). .. The game state "big hit (without normal electric support)" is in the big hit operation, and the general electric support is "none", the probability fluctuation is "low probability", the special figure 1 hold number is "3", and the special figure 2 hold number is "0". Is. The game state "Big hit (without Fuden support)" will continue to be "None" after the end of the jackpot. The gaming machine 10 cannot be expected to win a prize in the normal variable winning device 37 in the "no support / low accuracy" state, and there is no opportunity to execute the special figure 2 game (special figure 2 hold number "0"), and special figure 2 Since the occurrence of a big hit cannot be expected as a result of the game (including the two types of games executed in relation to the result of the special figure 2 game), the game progress by the left-handed game is guided.

Sequence 12 shows the game state “special figure 1 symbol variation” after the end of the big hit. The gaming machine 10 executes the special figure 2 game in preference to the special figure 1 game, but since the special figure 2 hold number is “0”, the special figure 1 hold number “3” is set to “2”. Figure 1 Run the game. After that, the gaming machine 10 advances the game by executing the special drawing 1 game unless a big hit is derived as a variation display result in the special drawing 1 game.

That is, the gaming machine 10 has a game property in which when a jackpot (with a normal electric support) is derived as a variable display result in the special figure 1 game, the chances of generating a jackpot two times later are obtained. If the gaming machine 10 further derives a jackpot (with support from a public electric machine) out of the two more jackpot occurrence opportunities, the gaming machine 10 obtains two more jackpot occurrence opportunities from the jackpot.

Here, in the case of deriving a big hit (with a normal electric support) out of the two big hit occurrence opportunities, it is assumed that the big hit without the normal electric support in the sequence 11 has the normal electric support. Will be described with reference to FIG. 34. FIG. 34 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of the game sequence of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment.

Sequence 11a is a gaming state "small hit / big hit (with Fuden support)" derived as a result of the special figure 2 game (including two kinds of games executed in connection with the result of the special figure 2 game). Show that. The game state "small hit / big hit (with normal power support)" is in the big hit operation, normal power support "none", probability fluctuation "low probability", special figure 1 hold number "3", special figure 2 hold number It is "0". The game state "big hit (with normal electric support)" becomes "with public electric support" after the big hit ends. Since the gaming machine 10 can be expected to win a prize in the special variable winning device (large winning opening 1) 38 during the big hit, it guides the progress of the game by the right-handed game. Further, since the gaming machine 10 can be expected to win a prize in the normal variable winning apparatus 37 in the "supported / low accuracy" state after the big hit is completed, the gaming machine 10 guides the progress of the game by the right-handed game.

Sequence 12a shows the game state "special figure 1 symbol variation" after the end of the big hit. The gaming machine 10 executes the special figure 2 game in preference to the special figure 1 game, but since the special figure 2 hold number is still "0", the special figure 1 hold number "3" is changed to "2". Special Figure 1 Execute the game.

The sequence 13a shows the game state "special figure 1 symbol variation". When a prize is generated in the normal variable winning device 37 during the variable display of the special figure 1 game, the gaming machine 10 sets the special figure 2 hold number “0” to “1”.

The sequence 14a indicates the gaming state "Special Figure 1 symbol stop (missing)". The sequence 15a shows the game state "special figure 2 symbol variation". Since the gaming machine 10 has the special figure 2 hold number “1”, the special figure 2 hold number “1” is set to “0” and the special figure 2 game is executed in preference to the special figure 1 game.

The sequence 16a shows the gaming state “special figure 2 symbol variation”. When a prize is generated in the normal variable winning device 37 during the variable display of the special figure 2 game, the gaming machine 10 sets the special figure 2 hold number “0” to “1”.

Sequence 17a shows the game state "Special Figure 2 symbol stop (small hit / big hit)". When the game machine 10 derives a big hit as a variable display result in the special figure 2 game, it directly shifts to a big hit operation (type 1 game big hit operation), and when a small hit is derived as a variable display result in the special figure 2 game. The special variable winning device (large winning opening 2) 95 is opened, and the game shifts to the big hit operation (type 2 game big hit operation) on condition that the specific area 96 is won (type 2 game).

Sequence 18a is a gaming state "small hit / big hit (without Fuden support)" derived as a result of the special figure 2 game (including two kinds of games executed in connection with the result of the special figure 2 game). Show that. The game state "small hit / big hit (without normal electric support)" is in the big hit operation, and the general electric support "none", probability fluctuation "low probability", special figure 1 hold number "2", special figure 2 hold number It is "1". The game state "Big hit (without Fuden support)" will continue to be "None" after the end of the jackpot. Although the gaming machine 10 cannot be expected to win a prize in the normal variable winning device 37 in the "no support / low accuracy" state, there is an opportunity to execute the special figure 2 game (special figure 2 hold number "1"), and special figure 2 Since a big hit can be expected as a result of the game (including the two types of games executed in relation to the result of the special figure 2 game), the game progress by the right-handed game is guided.

Sequence 19a shows the game state "special figure 2 symbol variation". Since the gaming machine 10 has the special figure 2 hold number “1”, the special figure 2 hold number “1” is set to “0” and the special figure 2 game is executed in preference to the special figure 1 game.

The sequence 20a indicates the game state "Special Figure 2 symbol stop (small hit / big hit)". When the game machine 10 derives a big hit as a variable display result in the special figure 2 game, it directly shifts to a big hit operation (type 1 game big hit operation), and when a small hit is derived as a variable display result in the special figure 2 game. The special variable winning device (large winning opening 2) 95 is opened, and the game shifts to the big hit operation (type 2 game big hit operation) on condition that the specific area 96 is won (type 2 game).

Sequence 21a is a gaming state "small hit / big hit (with Fuden support)" derived as a result of the special figure 2 game (including two kinds of games executed in connection with the result of the special figure 2 game). Show that. The game state "small hit / big hit (with normal power support)" is in the big hit operation, normal power support "none", probability fluctuation "low probability", special figure 1 hold number "2", special figure 2 hold number It is "0". The game state "big hit (with normal electric support)" becomes "with public electric support" after the big hit ends. Since the gaming machine 10 can be expected to win a prize in the normal variable winning apparatus 37 in the "supported / low accuracy" state, the gaming machine 10 guides the progress of the game by the right-handed gaming.

The sequence 22a shows the gaming state “special figure 1 symbol variation” after the end of the big hit. The gaming machine 10 executes the special figure 2 game in preference to the special figure 1 game, but since the special figure 2 hold number is “0”, the special figure 1 hold number “2” is set to “1”. Figure 1 Run the game. After that, the gaming machine 10 advances the game by executing the special drawing 1 game unless a big hit is derived as a variation display result in the special drawing 1 game.

The sequence 23a shows the gaming state "special figure 1 symbol variation". When a prize is generated in the normal variable winning device 37 during the variable display of the special figure 1 game, the gaming machine 10 sets the special figure 2 hold number “0” to “1”.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 has a game property that it is possible to obtain a large number of big hit occurrence opportunities by repeatedly obtaining the big hit occurrence chances two times later. At this time, the number of reserved special figures 1 can be gradually reduced by repeatedly obtaining the chance of a big hit. However, the number of reserved special figures 1 can be increased if there is a prize in the starting winning opening 36, but while the chances of big hits can be repeated, the gaming machine 10 guides the progress of the right-handed game, so that the number is left-handed. As such, we cannot expect to get a chance to win a prize in the starting prize opening 36.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 that has obtained a large number of big hit occurrence opportunities can converge to the special figure 1 hold number “0” as shown in the sequence m. Even in such a case, as shown in the sequence m + 1, it is possible to continue the occurrence of a large number of big hits while obtaining the opportunity to generate the reserved number in Special Figure 2.

In addition, after the special figure 1 hold number "0", as shown in the sequences n to n + 1, a large number of big hits continue to occur while obtaining the occurrence opportunity of the special figure 2 hold number without accompanying the special figure 1 symbol change. can do.

Of the sequences shown in FIG. 33, the sequence 12 corresponds to the "normal mode" in the "no support / low accuracy" state shown in FIG. 32, and the sequences 2 to 7 correspond to the "support" shown in FIG. 32. The sequences 9 and 10 correspond to the "normal mode" in the "yes / low probability" state, and the sequences 9 and 10 correspond to the "chance mode" in the "no support / low probability" state shown in FIG. 32.

Further, among the sequences shown in FIG. 34, the sequences 12a to 17a, 22a, 23a, m, m + 1, n to n + 3 correspond to the "normal mode" in the "supported / low accuracy" state shown in FIG. 32. , Sequences 19a and 20a correspond to the "chance mode" in the "no support / low accuracy" state shown in FIG. 32.

Next, the variation display pattern selection of the special figure 2 game will be described with reference to FIG. 35. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of a variation display pattern selection table of the special figure 2 game of the third embodiment.

The special figure 2 game prepares a variation display pattern pt1 having a time value of 10000 ms (variation time), a variation display pattern pt2 having a time value of 20,000 ms, a variation display pattern pt3 having a time value of 30,000 ms, and a variation display pattern pt4 having a time value of 50,000 ms. That is, the fluctuation time increases in the order of the fluctuation display patterns pt1, pt2, pt3, and pt4.

The gaming machine 10 refers to the total value of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number in the selection of the variable display pattern of the special figure 2 game. When the total value of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number is 2 or less, the variable display pattern pt1 is selected with the probability pr1 and the variable display pattern pt2 is selected with the probability pr2 smaller than the probability pr1. pt3 is selected with a probability pr3 smaller than the probability pr2, and the variation display pattern pt4 is selected with a probability pr4 smaller than the probability pr3. Further, when the total value of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number is 3 or more, the variation display pattern pt1 is selected with the probability pr5, and the variation display pattern pt2 is selected with the probability pr6 larger than the probability pr5 and changes. The display pattern pt3 is selected with a probability pr7 greater than the probability pr6, and the variable display pattern pt4 is selected with a probability pr8 greater than the probability pr7.

As described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34, the gaming machine 10 can only take a value of “0” or “1” for the special figure 2 hold number, and the special figure 1 hold number is a large number of jackpot occurrence opportunities. Is obtained, gradually decreases, and converges to "0". That is, as for the total value of the number of special figure 1 hold and the number of special figure 2 hold, the larger the value, the higher the probability that the number of big hits will be small, and the smaller the value, the higher the probability that the number of big hits will occur.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 makes it easy for the player to select a variation display pattern having a larger variation time in a period when the excitement does not cool down from the first hit, and secures time for executing an interesting production. Be sex. On the other hand, the gaming machine 10 makes it easy for the player to select a variation display pattern having a smaller variation time at a time when the player repeats a large number of big hits from the first hit, thereby ensuring rapid game progress. And.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can appropriately distribute the execution of an interesting production and the rapid progress of the game according to the time. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can achieve both suppression of a decrease in motivation for playing when a large number of big hits occur and improvement of interest by various productions.

In the gaming machine 10, the selection probability of the variable display pattern was different depending on whether the total value of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number was 2 or less and 3 or more, but the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number. The larger the total value of the special figure 2 hold number, the easier it is to select a variable display pattern with a larger fluctuation time, and the smaller the total value of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, the smaller the variable time display pattern. It is not limited to this as long as it is easy to select.

The ease of selecting a variable display pattern with a small fluctuation time or the ease of selecting a variable display pattern with a large fluctuation time can be defined by comparing the magnitudes of the expected values of the fluctuation time.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 refers only to the special figure 1 hold number in the variable display pattern selection of the special figure 1 game, and the larger the special figure 1 hold number is, the easier it is to select the variable display pattern having a smaller fluctuation time. ..

The gaming machine 10 performs four temporary stop displays and one main stop display by four pseudo fluctuations in the variation display pattern pt1 with a time value of 10000 ms, and 14 times in the variation display pattern pt2 with a time value of 20000 ms. 14 temporary stops and 1 main stop display due to the pseudo-variation of the above, and 24 temporary stop displays and 1 main stop display due to 24 pseudo-variations in the variation display pattern pt3 with a time value of 30,000 ms In the fluctuation display pattern pt4 having a time value of 50,000 ms, 34 temporary stop displays and 1 main stop display are performed by 34 pseudo fluctuations. The gaming machine 10 produces a feeling of expectation in the main stop display by the number of appearances of a specific symbol (for example, the symbol “3” and the symbol “7”) in the temporary stop display in each variation display pattern. For example, in the gaming machine 10, as the number of appearances of the symbol "3" and the symbol "7" increases in the temporary stop display in each variation display pattern, the jackpot in the combination of the symbols "3" or the combination of the symbols "7" is used. Produce a sense of expectation to derive a big hit. Further, the gaming machine 10 may change the feeling of expectation depending on the appearance position of a specific symbol and the display mode (for example, a defect display described later).

In the gaming machine 10, the jackpot with the combination of the symbol "3" and the jackpot with the combination of the symbol "7" are the jackpots (with the Fuden support), and the jackpot with the combination of other symbols is the jackpot (the Fuden support). None) to create a sense of expectation. If the gaming machine 10 makes it possible to distinguish between a big hit and a small hit in the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the batch display device 50, the decorative symbol expresses the big hit and the small hit with the same symbol combination. It may be.

Next, an overview of the display device 830 will be described with reference to FIG. 36. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of an overview of the display device according to the third embodiment. The display device 830 is provided in the concave chamber formed by the center case 820, and includes a symbol display area 700, a hold display area 701, and a decorative display area 702 and 703.

The symbol display area 700 is located in the central portion of the display device 830. The symbol display area 700 can display a symbol in the special symbol game. The symbol display area 700 can notify the occurrence of a hit or the like by a message, and has an aspect of a message display area in addition to the aspect of the symbol display area. Further, the symbol display area 700 can display a decorative display such as a blizzard of cherry blossoms, and has an aspect of a decorative display area in addition to the aspect of the symbol display area. Details of the symbol display area 700 will be described later with reference to FIG. 37.

The hold display area 701 is adjacent to the symbol display area 700 and is located below the symbol display area 700. The hold display area 701 can display the hold display in the special figure game. The hold display area 701 can display decorations such as a snowstorm, and has a side called a decoration display area in addition to the side of the hold display area. Details of the reserved display area 701 will be described later with reference to FIG. 39.

The decorative display area 702 is adjacent to the hold display area 701 and is located below the hold display area 701. The decorative display area 702 can display decorative items such as a snowstorm. The decorative display area 703 is located adjacent to the symbol display area 700 and above the symbol display area 700. The decorative display area 703 can display decorative items such as a snowstorm. The decorative display areas 702 and 703 can perform decorative display in cooperation with the symbol display area 700 and the hold display area 701.

Next, an overview of the symbol display area 700 will be described with reference to FIG. 37. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of an overview of the symbol display area of the third embodiment. In the symbol display area 700, the left symbol area 704, the middle symbol display area 705, and the right symbol display area 706 are arranged in the horizontal direction. In the symbol display area 700, the symbol "7" is displayed in the left symbol area 704, the symbol "7" is displayed in the middle symbol display area 705, and the symbol "7" is displayed in the right symbol display area 706.

In the left symbol area 704, the middle symbol display area 705, and the right symbol display area 706, segment display units 707 and 708, which can independently control light emission, are arranged in a matrix of 10 rows and 7 columns. The segment display units 707 and 708 are each shaped like a cherry blossom petal, and can be lit in cherry blossom color by controlling the light emission of the LED. The segment display unit 707 has a petal shape with the end facing the lower left, and the segment display unit 708 has a petal shape with the end facing the upper right. In the left symbol area 704, the middle symbol display area 705, and the right symbol display area 706, the segment display unit 707 and the segment display unit 708 are alternately arranged in the row direction and the column direction, respectively.

Next, the symbol of the special figure game displayed by the gaming machine 10 in the symbol display area 700 will be described with reference to FIG. 38. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example of a symbol to be displayed in the symbol display area in the special figure game of the third embodiment.

The symbol 711 indicates the symbol "1" of the special symbol game to be displayed in the symbol display area 700. The symbol 712 indicates the symbol "2" of the special symbol game to be displayed in the symbol display area 700. The symbol 713 indicates the symbol "3" of the special symbol game to be displayed in the symbol display area 700. The symbol 714 indicates the symbol "4" of the special symbol game to be displayed in the symbol display area 700. The symbol 715 indicates the symbol "5" of the special symbol game to be displayed in the symbol display area 700. The symbol 716 indicates the symbol "6" of the special symbol game to be displayed in the symbol display area 700. The symbol 717 indicates the symbol "7" of the special symbol game to be displayed in the symbol display area 700. The symbol 718 indicates the symbol "8" of the special symbol game to be displayed in the symbol display area 700. The symbol 719 indicates the symbol "9" of the special symbol game to be displayed in the symbol display area 700. The symbol 720 indicates a symbol “0” of the special symbol game to be displayed in the symbol display area 700. The symbol 721 indicates the symbol "Sakura" of the special symbol game to be displayed in the symbol display area 700. The symbol 722 indicates a symbol "flower" of the special symbol game to be displayed in the symbol display area 700. The symbol 723 indicates the symbol "treasure" of the special symbol game to be displayed in the symbol display area 700. The symbol 724 indicates the symbol "month" of the special symbol game to be displayed in the symbol display area 700. The symbol 725 indicates the symbol "light" of the special symbol game to be displayed in the symbol display area 700.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can display 15 types of symbols of the special symbol game in the symbol display area 700. These 15 types of symbols have different display modes so that they can be distinguished from the other symbols even if any one of the segment display units 707 and 708 has a different lighting mode.

For example, when a symbol is displayed on a 7-segment display unit having 7 segments from a segment to g segment, the symbol "8" can be represented by all lighting from a segment to g segment, and g segment (center horizontal). The symbol "0" can be represented by lighting from the a segment to the f segment excluding, and the symbol "9" can be represented by lighting the d segment, f segment, and g segment from the a segment excluding the e segment (lower left vertical). Can be done. On the other hand, if the e-segment is turned on and off differently for decorative purposes, the distinctiveness of the design will be lost. However, in the 15 types of symbols displayed in the symbol display area 700, any one of the segment display units 707 and 708 has a different lighting mode for decorative purposes and does not lose its discriminating power. Of the 15 types of symbols displayed in the symbol display area 700, the most similar symbols are the symbol "8" and the symbol "0", and the specific five lighting modes of the segment display units 707 and 708 are the symbols "8". "And the design" 0 ". Therefore, the 15 types of symbols displayed in the symbol display area 700 have a configuration in which the discriminating power as a symbol is not easily lost even if some of the segment display units have different lighting modes as in the 7-segment display unit. There is.

Of the 15 types of symbols displayed in the symbol display area 700, the symbol "3" and the symbol "7" are specific symbols that are big hits (with Fuden support) by combining the same types of symbols. Further, among the 15 types of symbols displayed in the symbol display area 700, the symbols other than the symbol "3" and the symbol "7" are non-specific symbols that are big hits (without Fuden support) by combining the same types of symbols. ..

Next, an overview of the reserved display area 701 will be described with reference to FIG. 39. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of an overview of the reserved display area of the third embodiment. The hold display area 701 has a first hold display unit 731 that can display the first hold display, a second hold display unit 732 that can display the second hold display, and a third hold display that can display the third hold display. It includes a number hold display unit 733, a number 4 hold display unit 734 capable of displaying the fourth hold display, and a decorative display unit 735,736,737.

The 1st hold display unit 731, the 2nd hold display unit 732, the 3rd hold display unit 733, and the 4th hold display unit 734 are centered on one flower core-shaped segment display unit 731a and the segment display unit 731a, respectively. It is provided with five petal-shaped segment display units 731b to be arranged. The segment display unit 731a and the segment display unit 731b can be lit in cherry blossom color by controlling the light emission of the LED, and can independently control the light emission.

The hold display area 701 can display the hold display of the special figure 1 game or the hold display of the special figure 2 game according to the game state. In the hold display area 701, since the maximum number of holds for the special figure 1 game is "4", the first hold display unit 731, the second hold display unit 732, and the third hold display are displayed when the special figure 1 game is held. The hold display is performed using the unit 733 and the 4th hold display unit 734, but since the maximum number of holds for the special figure 2 game is "1", only the 1st hold display unit 731 is used for the hold display of the special figure 2 game. Hold display using.

The decorative display units 735, 736, 737 are each shaped like a cherry blossom petal, and can be lit in cherry blossom color by controlling the light emission of the LED. Each of the decorative display units 735,736,737 has a petal shape with its ends oriented in random directions, and is responsible for the decorative display of the reserved display area 701 and cooperates with the pattern display area 700 and the decorative display area 702,703. Decorative display can be performed.

Next, the animation of the holding display performed when the holding storage occurs will be described with reference to FIG. 40. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of the generation animation of the hold display according to the third embodiment.

The 1st hold display unit 731, the 2nd hold display unit 732, the 3rd hold display unit 733, and the 4th hold display unit 734 sequentially switch the display state of the corresponding hold display unit when the hold storage occurs using a predetermined time. Animate the occurrence of hold display with.

When the hold storage occurs, the hold display unit sequentially switches the display state with the display state 738 as the initial state, the display state 739 as the intermediate state following the display state 738, and the display state 790 as the final state following the display state 739.

The display state 738 is a display state (initial display state) in which the segment display unit 731a and the segment display unit 731b are turned off. The display state 739 is a display state (intermediate display state) in which the segment display unit 731a is turned on and the segment display unit 731b is turned off. The display state 790 is a display state (final display state) in which the segment display unit 731a and the segment display unit 731b are lit.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can perform a hold display generation effect when the hold storage occurs. As a result, the gaming machine 10 clearly indicates the generation of the reserved memory to the player, and aims to improve the interest in the generation of the reserved memory.

Next, as one of the display effects using the symbols of the special symbol game displayed in the symbol display area 700, the symbol defect effect that can be executed by the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 to 43. FIG. 41 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of the symbol defect effect of the third embodiment. FIG. 42 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of the symbol defect effect of the third embodiment. FIG. 43 is a diagram (No. 3) showing an example of the symbol defect effect of the third embodiment.

The symbol defect effect is a display effect in which a part of the symbol of the special symbol game is deleted and displayed. As described above, the 15 types of symbols of the special figure game have different display modes so that they can be distinguished from the other symbols even if any one of the segment display units 707 and 708 has a different lighting mode. The 15 types of symbols in the special figure game can be distinguished from other symbols even if any two of the segment display units 707 and 708 are different in lighting mode, and there are three or more lighting modes depending on the position. Even if they are different, they can be easily distinguished from other symbols.

The symbol defect effect can give the player a surprising feeling and can arouse attention to the symbol. Further, in the design defect effect, the display data to be prepared does not become excessive and the display control burden is lighter than that of displaying a decorative element such as a character separately.

The symbol 713 shown in FIG. 41 (1) is a display state in which there is no partial defect in the symbol "3" of the special figure game. The symbol 713 is suitable as the symbol "3" because all of the segment display units 707 and 708 at the position to be lit are turned on and all of the segment display units 707 and 708 at the position to be turned off are turned off. Has discriminating power.

The symbol 713a shown in FIG. 41 (2) is a display state in which there is one partial defect in the symbol "3" of the special figure game. In the symbol 713a, all of the segment display units 707 and 708 at the position to be lit except the segment display unit 741 are turned on, and all of the segment display units 707 and 708 at the position to be turned off are turned off. The segment display unit 741 produces a partially missing display as the symbol "3" by turning off the part that should be lit as the symbol "3". The symbol 713a has sufficient discriminating power as the symbol "3" although it has a partial defect as the symbol "3".

The symbol 713b shown in FIG. 41 (3) is a display state in which there is one partial defect in the symbol "3" of the special figure game. In the symbol 713b, all of the segment display units 707 and 708 at the position to be lit except the segment display unit 743 are turned on, and all of the segment display units 707 and 708 at the position to be turned off are turned off. The segment display unit 743 produces a partially missing display as the symbol "3" by turning off the part that should be lit as the symbol "3". The symbol 713b has sufficient discriminating power as the symbol "3" although it has a partial defect as the symbol "3".

As shown in the symbols 713a and 713b, the gaming machine 10 can produce a partially defective display in which the partially defective positions are different. In this case, the gaming machine 10 may produce a feeling of expectation of the game depending on where the partially defective position is. For example, in the matrix arrangement of 10 rows and 7 columns, the gaming machine 10 may produce a higher expectation as the defect position located in the upper left and a lower expectation as the lower right position. .. As for the expectation of the game, it is possible to produce various expectations regarding the game. For example, it is possible to produce the expectation of hitting, the expectation of distribution with or without the support of the public train, the expectation of reach production, and the like.

The symbol 713c shown in FIG. 41 (4) is a display state in which a plurality (for example, two) are partially missing in the symbol “3” of the special figure game. In the symbol 713c, all of the segment display units 707 and 708 at the position to be lit except for the segment display units 744 and 745 are turned on, and all of the segment display units 707 and 708 at the position to be turned off are turned off. The segment display units 744, 745 turn off the parts that should be turned on as the symbol "3", thereby producing a partially missing display as the symbol "3". The symbol 713c has sufficient discriminating power as the symbol "3" although it has a partial defect as the symbol "3".

As shown in the symbol 713c, the gaming machine 10 can produce a partial defect display in which the number of partial defects is different. In this case, the gaming machine 10 may produce a feeling of expectation of the game depending on how many partial defects there are. For example, in the matrix arrangement of 10 rows and 7 columns, the gaming machine 10 may produce a high expectation as the number of defects increases, and may produce a low expectation as the number of defects decreases.

Further, the gaming machine 10 may produce a feeling of expectation of the game by combining not only the number of partial defects but also the position of the partial defects. For example, in the matrix-like arrangement of 10 rows and 7 columns, the gaming machine 10 produces a high expectation as it is concentrated in a specific position and is defective, and it produces a low expectation as it is scattered and defective as a whole. You may do it.

The symbol 713d shown in FIG. 41 (5) is a display mode that is a modification of the third embodiment, and the segment display units 744 and 745 are in either a transparent state or an opaque state (cherry-colored). It is displayed by. The symbol 713d is a display mode that can be realized by using a transflective LCD display device or an LCD display device instead of the display device 830. The symbol 713d arranges the symbol 713d in front of the background display 746 so that the background display 746 can be visually recognized from the segment display units 744 and 745 that are in the transparent state.

The symbol 713d is a display state in which there is no partial defect in the symbol "3" of the special symbol game. In the design 713d, all of the segment display units 707 and 708 in the position where the transparent state should be (cherry color) are in the opaque state (cherry color), and all of the segment display units 707 and 708 in the position where the transparent state should be. By being in the transparent state, the background display 746 is transparently displayed and has a suitable discriminating power as the design "3".

The symbol 713e shown in FIG. 41 (6) is a display state in which there is one partial defect in the symbol "3" (symbol 713d) of the special figure game. In the symbol 713e, all of the segment display units 707 and 708 that should be in the opaque state (cherry color) except the segment display unit 747 are in the opaque state (cherry color), and the segment display is in the position that should be in the transparent state. All of the parts 707 and 708 are in a transparent state. The segment display unit 747 produces a partially defective display as the symbol "3" by changing the portion that should be opaque (cherry-colored) as the symbol "3" to the transparent state. The symbol 713e has sufficient discriminating power as the symbol "3" although it has a partial defect as the symbol "3". Further, the symbol 713e expands the visible range of the background display 746 through a partial defect of the symbol "3". In addition, the symbol 713e may also have a different position and number of partial defects to produce a feeling of expectation of the game. Further, the symbol 713e may produce a feeling of expectation of the game by the display mode of the background display 746 facing from the partially defective position. In such a case, the background display 746 may have a fixed display mode or may change.

The symbol 713d shown in FIG. 41 (5) is displayed when the segment display units 744 and 745 are in one of three states: a transparent state, an opaque state (white), and an opaque state (cherry color). May be. The symbol 713f shown in FIG. 41 (7) is a display state in which there is one partial defect in the symbol "3" (symbol 713d) of the special figure game. In the symbol 713f, all of the segment display units 707 and 708 that should be in the opaque state (cherry color) except the segment display unit 748 are in the opaque state (cherry color), and the segment display is in the position that should be in the transparent state. All of the parts 707 and 708 are in a transparent state. The segment display unit 748 produces a partially defective display as the symbol "3" by changing the portion that should be opaque (cherry-colored) as the symbol "3" to the opaque state (white). The symbol 713f has sufficient discriminating power as the symbol "3" although it has a partial defect as the symbol "3". Further, the symbol 713f facilitates the distinction between the partial defect of the symbol "3" and the background display 746. In addition, the symbol 713f may also have a different position and number of partial defects to produce a feeling of expectation of the game. Further, the symbol 713f may be a mixture of a defect due to an opaque state (white) and a defect due to a transparent state when there are two or more defects. In such a case, the symbol 713f may produce a feeling of expectation of the game by changing the mixed state of the defect due to the opaque state (white) and the defect due to the transparent state.

The symbol 713g shown in FIG. 41 (8) is a display state in which there is one partial defect in the symbol "3" of the special figure game. In the design 713g, all of the segment display units 707 and 708 in the position to be lit in cherry blossom color are lit in cherry blossom color except for the segment display unit 794, and all of the segment display units 707 and 708 in the position to be turned off are extinguished. .. The segment display unit 749 produces a partially defective display as the symbol "3" by blinking in the cherry blossom color where the symbol "3" should be lit in cherry blossom color. The symbol 713g has sufficient discriminating power as the symbol "3" although it has a partial defect as the symbol "3". In addition, the segment display unit 749 is said to blink in cherry blossom color where it should be lit in cherry blossom color as the symbol "3", but by blinking or lighting in a color different from cherry blossom color, a partial defect as symbol "3" is produced. May be. In such a case, the symbol 713g may produce a feeling of expectation of the game depending on the blinking mode (blinking pattern, cycle, etc.) and the lighting color. Further, the symbol 713g may produce a sense of expectation of the game by combining it with the defect position and the number of defects in addition to the blinking mode and the lighting color.

The symbol 713h shown in FIG. 42 (1) is a display state in which there is one partial defect in the symbol “3” of the special figure game. In the symbol 713h, all of the segment display units 707 and 708 at the positions to be turned on are turned on, and all of the segment display units 707 and 708 at the positions to be turned off except the segment display unit 750 are turned off. The segment display unit 750 produces a partial missing display (margin missing display, base missing display) as the symbol "3" by turning on the part that should be turned off as the symbol "3". The symbol 713h has sufficient discriminating power as the symbol "3" although it has a partial defect as the symbol "3". According to another viewpoint, the symbol 713h has sufficient discriminating power as the symbol "3" although there is a partial surplus display as the symbol "3".

The symbol 713i shown in FIG. 42 (2) is a display state in which there is one partial defect in the symbol “3” of the special figure game. In the design 713i, all of the segment display units 707 and 708 in the positions to be turned on in cherry blossom color are turned on in cherry blossom color, and all of the segment display units 707 and 708 in the positions to be turned off except the segment display unit 751 are turned off. .. The segment display unit 751 produces a partial defect display (margin defect display, base defect display) as the symbol “3” by blinking in cherry blossom color where the symbol “3” should be turned off. The symbol 713i has sufficient discriminating power as the symbol "3" although it has a partial defect as the symbol "3". According to another viewpoint, the symbol 713i has sufficient discriminating power as the symbol "3" although it has a partial surplus display as the symbol "3". In addition, the segment display unit 749 is said to blink in cherry blossom color where it should be lit in cherry blossom color as the symbol "3", but by blinking or lighting in a color different from cherry blossom color, a partial defect as symbol "3" is produced. May be.

The symbol 713j shown in FIG. 42 (3) is a display state in which a plurality (for example, two) are partially missing in the symbol “3” of the special figure game. In the symbol 713j, all of the segment display units 707 and 708 in the position to be lit except the segment display unit 753 are lit, and all of the segment display units 707 and 708 in the position to be turned off except the segment display unit 752 are lit. Turns off. In the segment display units 752 and 753, the part that should be turned off as the symbol "3" is turned on, and the part that should be turned off is turned off, so that the part that should be turned off is displayed as the symbol "3" (lighting part missing display, extinguished part missing display). To produce. The symbol 713j has sufficient discriminating power as the symbol "3" although it has a partial defect as the symbol "3". According to another viewpoint, the symbol 713j has sufficient discriminating power as the symbol "3" although the lighting portion defect display and the extinguishing portion defect display as the symbol "3" are mixed.

The symbol 713k shown in FIG. 42 (4) is a display state in which a plurality of (for example, two) partial defects are present in the symbol “3” of the special figure game. In the design 713k, all of the segment display units 707 and 708 that should be lit in cherry blossom color except the segment display unit 755 are lit in cherry blossom color, and the segment display unit of the segment display units 707 and 708 that should be turned off is All but 754 are turned off. In the segment display units 754 and 755, the part that should be turned off as the symbol "3" blinks, and the part that should be turned on blinks, so that the part that should be turned off is displayed as the symbol "3". To produce. The symbol 713k has sufficient discriminating power as the symbol "3" although it has a partial defect as the symbol "3". According to another viewpoint, the symbol 713k has sufficient discriminating power as the symbol "3" although the lighting portion defect display and the extinguishing portion defect display as the symbol "3" are mixed. Although the segment display units 754 and 755 are supposed to blink in cherry blossom color, they may blink or light up in a color different from the cherry blossom color to produce a partial defect as the symbol "3".

The symbol 713m shown in FIG. 42 (5) is a modified example of the symbol 713j shown in FIG. 42 (3). The position of the segment display unit that lights up at the position where the symbol 713m should be turned off can be changed. In the symbol 713m, the initial position of the segment display unit that lights up at the position to be turned off is the segment display unit 752, but such a display mode is switched to the adjacent segment display units 707 and 708. As a result, the symbol 713m is produced so that the segment display unit that lights up at the position where it should be turned off moves and displays on the pass 756. By moving the segment display unit that lights up at the position where it should be turned off to the segment display unit 753, the symbol 713m cancels out the partial defect that lights up at the position that should be turned off and the partial defect that lights up at the position where it should be turned off. Then, it can be a symbol 713 (see FIG. 23 (1)). In this way, the symbol 713m moves and displays the position of the light-off portion defect display that lights up at the position to be turned off or the position of the lighting portion defect display that turns off at the position that should be turned off in the symbol display area. In such a case, the symbol 713m may produce a sense of expectation of the game by the movement path of the lighting portion defect display and the movement route of the extinguishing portion defect display.

The symbol 713n shown in FIG. 42 (6) is a modified example of the symbol 713m shown in FIG. 42 (5). The symbol 713n moves and displays the position of the light-off portion defect display that lights up at the position to be turned off or the position of the lighting portion defect display that turns off at the position to be turned off beyond the symbol display area. The symbol 713n moves and displays the segment display unit 752 that lights up at the position to be turned off by the path 757, and moves the symbol display unit 752 out of the symbol display area to correct the lighting mode of the segment display unit 752 to be turned off. Further, in the symbol 713n, the segment display unit 753 that is turned off at the position where it should be turned on is moved and displayed by the pass 759, and the segment display unit 758 that is turned on outside the symbol display area is moved and displayed so as to move inside the symbol display area. , The lighting mode of the segment display unit 753 is corrected to lighting. In this way, the symbol 713n moves and displays the position of the light-off portion defect display that lights up at the position where it should be turned off, or the position of the lighting portion defect display that turns off at the position where it should be turned off, beyond the symbol display area. In such a case, the symbol 713n may produce a sense of expectation of the game by the movement path of the lighting portion defect display and the movement route of the extinguishing portion defect display.

The symbol 713p shown in FIG. 42 (7) and the symbol 713q shown in FIG. 42 (8) are temporary stop display modes of the symbol 713 (see FIG. 23 (1)). The symbol 713p shows a state in which the symbol 713 is moved upward by one row in the matrix-shaped symbol display area of 10 rows and 7 columns, and the symbol 713q is a row of the symbol 713 in the matrix-shaped symbol display area of 10 rows and 7 columns. Shows how it has moved downward. By switching and displaying the symbol 713p, the symbol 713, the symbol 713q, the symbol 713, ..., The gaming machine 10 can produce a temporary stop operation in which the symbol "3" swings in the vertical direction.

At this time, the symbol 713p partially displays the segment display unit 762 in the top row 760. Further, the symbol 713q partially displays the segment display unit 763 in the lowest row 761. That is, the gaming machine 10 switches and displays the symbol 713 without a partial defect and the symbols 713p and 713q with a partial defect in the temporary stop operation of the symbol "3", thereby discriminating the symbol "3". Is secured by the symbol 713. As a result, the gaming machine 10 realizes a temporary stop operation having the discriminating power as the symbol "3" even if the symbols 713p and 713q are partially defective until they lose the discriminating power to some extent. Further, the gaming machine 10 can alert the player to the symbol during the temporary stop by performing a partial defect effect at a partial timing of the temporary stop operation. It should be noted that the gaming machine 10 is intended to perform a partial defect effect at a partial timing of the temporary stop operation, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the partial defect effect is performed at a partial timing in the moving display or the deformed display. You may.

In the left symbol area 704, the middle symbol display area 705, and the right symbol display area 706 shown in FIG. 43 (1), the left symbol and the right symbol temporarily stop and display the symbol "7", and the middle symbol is in a variable display. Indicates the state. The symbol "7" displayed by the left symbol area 704 partially lacks the segment display unit 765, and the symbol "7" displayed by the right symbol area 706 partially lacks the segment display unit 766. The segment display unit 765 and the segment display unit 766 have the same positional relationship in the matrix-shaped pattern display area of 10 rows and 7 columns. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can perform a symbol defect effect in a plurality of symbol regions, and in that case, the positions and numbers of the partially defective displays can be made the same. Such a gaming machine 10 reduces the burden of control processing for the symbol defect effect.

In the left symbol area 704, the middle symbol display area 705, and the right symbol display area 706 shown in FIG. 43 (2), the left symbol and the right symbol temporarily stop and display the symbol "7", and the middle symbol is in the variable display. Indicates the state. The symbol "7" displayed by the left symbol area 704 partially lacks the segment display unit 765, and the symbol "7" displayed by the right symbol area 706 partially lacks the segment display unit 766,767. The segment display unit 765 and the segment display unit 766 have the same positional relationship in the matrix-shaped symbol display area of 10 rows and 7 columns, but the segment display unit 765 and the segment display unit 767 have a matrix-shaped symbol of 10 rows and 7 columns. Not in the same positional relationship in the display area. As described above, when the gaming machine 10 performs the symbol defect effect in a plurality of symbol regions, the positions and numbers of the corresponding partial defect displays can be different. In such a gaming machine 10, the symbols displayed in different symbol display areas can supplement the mutual discriminating power. In such a case, the gaming machine 10 may produce a feeling of expectation of the game by combining a plurality of missing symbols.

In the left symbol area 704, the middle symbol display area 705, and the right symbol display area 706 shown in FIG. 43 (3), the left symbol and the middle symbol temporarily stop and display the symbol "7", and the right symbol temporarily displays the symbol "3". Shows how to stop and display. In the symbol "7" displayed by the left symbol area 704, the segment display unit 768 is displayed as a lighting unit defect, the defect display unit is moved and displayed by the path 769, and the segment display unit 770 is displayed as a light-off portion defect display. In the symbol "7" displayed by the middle symbol area 705, the segment display unit 771 is displayed as a lighting unit defect, the defect display unit is moved and displayed by the path 772, and the segment display unit 773 is displayed as a light-off unit defect.

Since the segment display unit 770 is outside the area of the left symbol area 704, it may be used as a decorative display unit 735,736,737 in the hold display area 701 or a segment display unit included in the decorative display area 702,703. can.

In this way, in the left symbol area 704, the middle symbol display area 705, and the right symbol display area 706, the defect display unit can be moved and displayed within each display area, and the defect display unit can be moved and displayed beyond each display area.

In the left symbol area 704, the middle symbol display area 705, and the right symbol display area 706 shown in FIG. 43 (4), the left symbol and the middle symbol temporarily stop and display the symbol "7", and the right symbol temporarily displays the symbol "3". Shows how to stop and display. The symbol "3" displayed by the right symbol display area 706 displays the segment display unit 774 as a lighting unit defect, and moves and displays the defect display unit to the segment display unit 771 of the middle symbol display area 705 by the path 775. As a result, the segment display unit 771 in the middle symbol display area 705 restores the lighting unit defect display to a normal display mode.

Further, in the symbol "7" displayed by the middle symbol display area 705, the segment display unit 773 that had been displayed as missing in the extinguished portion is restored to a normal display mode, and the defect display portion is displayed in the segment of the left symbol area 704 with the path 778. Move and display up to section 768. As a result, the segment display unit 773 of the middle symbol display area 705 restores the display mode of the light-off portion to the normal display mode, and the segment display unit 768 of the left symbol area 704 restores the display mode of the light-off portion to the normal display mode. do.

In this way, the left symbol area 704, the middle symbol display area 705, and the right symbol display area 706 can move and display the missing display unit between the display areas. Further, in the left symbol area 704, the middle symbol display area 705, and the right symbol display area 706, the defect display portion can be moved and displayed between symbols of the same type (for example, the left symbol "7" and the middle symbol "7"), and they are different from each other. The defect display unit can be moved and displayed between the symbols of (for example, the right symbol "3" and the middle symbol "7").

Next, in the symbol defect effect of the modified example of the third embodiment, the segment display of the regular shape is deleted by changing the segment display which is a part of the symbol to a different shape display instead of the regular shape display. The symbol defect effect of the modified example will be described with reference to FIG. 44. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of a symbol defect effect of a modified example of the third embodiment.

The display device 830a is, for example, an LCD display device, and displays a symbol in a segment by an LCD. The left symbol area 704a, the middle symbol display area 705a, and the right symbol display area 706a each display a symbol by a set of segment displays having a regular petal shape.

In such a display device 830a, the shape of the segment display units 780 and 781 is changed and a part of the design is deleted. For example, the segment display unit 780 is different in size and lacks one petal-shaped segment display having a regular size. Further, the segment display unit 781 changes the shape to the shape of a single flower, and lacks one segment display of the petal shape, which is a regular shape.

Similar to the left symbol area 704a, the middle symbol display area 705a, and the right symbol display area 706a, the display device 830a can perform a hold display defect effect in the hold display area 701a.

Next, the missing effect of the hold display will be described. Since the hold display is also displayed as a set of a plurality of segment displays like the symbol, it is possible to perform a defect effect in which a part thereof is deleted. First, the defect effect when the hold display occurs will be described with reference to FIG. 45. FIG. 45 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of a defect effect when a hold display occurs according to the third embodiment.

As described with reference to FIG. 40, the gaming machine 10 performs a hold display generation animation when the hold storage occurs. When the defect effect is not performed, the generated animation changes the display state 738 to the initial state, the display state 739 to the intermediate state following the display state 738, and the display state 790 to the display state 739 for the hold display unit corresponding to the hold storage when the hold storage occurs. The display state is sequentially switched as the subsequent final state.

On the other hand, when performing the defect effect, the generation animation displays the display state 738 as the initial state, the display state 739 as the intermediate state following the display state 738, and the display state 791 for the hold display unit corresponding to the hold storage when the hold storage occurs. The display state is sequentially switched as the final state following 739. Alternatively, the generation animation sequentially displays the display state 738 as the initial state, the display state 739 as the intermediate state following the display state 738, and the display state 792 as the final state following the display state 739 for the hold display unit corresponding to the hold storage when the hold storage occurs. Switch states.

The display state 790 is a display state (final display state) in which the segment display unit 731a and the segment display unit 731b are lit, and is a display state without any defects. The display state 791 is a display state (final display state) in which the segment display unit 731a is turned on and the segment display unit 731b is turned off, and is a display state with some defects. The display state 792 is a display state (final display state) in which the segment display unit 731a is turned off and the segment display unit 731b is turned on, and is a display state with some defects. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can perform a defect effect when the hold display occurs. Further, since the gaming machine 10 can perform a different mode of defect effect when the hold display occurs, the game machine 10 may produce a feeling of expectation of the game depending on the hold display defect mode.

Further, the game machine 10 is branched into three final states (display states 790, 791, 792) with the display state 739 as an intermediate state, but three final states (display states 790, 791) with the display state 790 as an intermediate state. , 792) may be branched. Further, the gaming machine 10 may branch from the display state 738, which is the initial state, to three final states (display states 790, 791, 792) by omitting the intermediate state.

Here, a defect effect of a different development form will be described with reference to FIG. 46. FIG. 46 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of a defect effect when a hold display occurs according to the third embodiment.
For example, in the defect pattern 1 shown in FIG. 46 (1), the display state 738 is the initial state, the display state 739 is the intermediate state following the display state 738, and the display state 791 is the final state following the display state 739. Since such a developed form (defective pattern 1) does not include the display state 790 without a defect display in the intermediate state, it is possible to strongly produce an unexpected feeling.

Further, in the defect pattern 2 shown in FIG. 46 (2), the display state 738 is set as the initial state, the display state 739 is set as the intermediate state following the display state 738, and the display state 790 is set as the intermediate state following the display state 739, and the display state is set. 791 is the final state following the display state 790. In such a developed form (defective pattern 2), the display state 790, which is an intermediate state, can be held for a predetermined time, and a time lag can be provided to perform a defective display effect. can.

For example, in the defect pattern 3 shown in FIG. 46 (3), the display state 738 is the initial state, the display state 739 is the intermediate state following the display state 738, and the display state 792 is the final state following the display state 739. Since such a developed form (defective pattern 3) does not include the display state 790 without a defect display in the intermediate state, it is possible to strongly produce an unexpected feeling.

Further, in the defect pattern 4 shown in FIG. 46 (4), the display state 738 is set as the initial state, the display state 739 is set as the intermediate state following the display state 738, and the display state 790 is set as the intermediate state following the display state 739, and the display state is set. 792 is the final state following the display state 790. In such a developed form (defective pattern 4), the display state 790, which is an intermediate state, can be held for a predetermined time, and a time lag can be provided to perform a defective display effect. can.

As described above, since the gaming machine 10 can perform the defect effect in a different development form when the hold display occurs, the expectation of the game is produced by the development form up to the defect mode when the hold display occurs. May be good.

Next, the display mode of the hold display unit will be described with reference to FIG. 47. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing an example of a display mode of the hold display unit according to the third embodiment. FIG. 47 (1) shows a state in which the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game is “0” when the hold display of the special figure 1 game is performed in the hold display area 701 (special figure 1 hold 0). At this time, the hold display area 701 includes the first hold display unit 731, the second hold display unit 732, the third hold display unit 733, the fourth hold display unit 734, and the decorative display unit 735,736,737. Is displayed in the off state.

In FIG. 47 (2), when the hold display of the special figure 1 game is performed in the hold display area 701, the hold storage number of the special figure 1 game is “3”, and the third hold display is missing and displayed. The state of being (Special Figure 1 Hold 3 (No. 3 missing)) is shown. At this time, the hold display area 701 displays the first hold display unit 731 and the second hold display unit 732 in the display state 790, displays the third hold display unit 733 in the display state 791, and displays the fourth hold display unit 731. The 734 and the decorative display unit 735,736,737 are displayed in the off state.

The hold display area 701 of FIG. 47 (3) shows a state in which the hold shift is performed from the state of FIG. 47 (2) due to the start of fluctuation. Therefore, FIG. 47 (3) shows a state in which the number of reserved memories of the special figure 1 game is “2” and the second reserved display is missing (special figure 1 reserved 2 (second missing)). .. At this time, the hold display area 701 displays the first hold display unit 731 in the display state 790, the second hold display unit 732 in the display state 791, and the third hold display unit 733 and the fourth hold display unit 734. And the decorative display units 736 and 737 are displayed in the off state. The decorative display unit 735 lights up in a display mode indicating that variable display is in progress. In the hold display area 701, the decorative display unit 735 also serves as the hold digestion display, instead of providing the hold digestion display indicating that the hold digestion is in progress.

The hold display area 701 of FIG. 47 (4) shows a state in which hold occurs from the state of FIG. 47 (3). Therefore, in FIG. 47 (4), the number of reserved memories of the special figure 1 game is "3", the second reserved display is missing, and the third reserved display is displaying the animation. (Special figure 1 hold 3 (No. 2 defect, No. 3 occurrence animation)) is shown. At this time, in the hold display area 701, the first hold display unit 731 is displayed in the display state 790, the second hold display unit 732 and the third hold display unit 733 are displayed in the display state 791, and the fourth hold display unit 734 is displayed. And the decorative display unit 736 is displayed in the off state. The decorative display unit 735 is lit in a display mode indicating that variable display is in progress, and the decorative display unit 737 is lit in a display mode indicating that a hold has occurred. The hold display area 701 indicates that the hold display unit 737 indicates that the hold has occurred, so that the third hold display unit 733 in which the hold is occurring is not confirmed as a missing display.

The hold display area 701 of FIG. 47 (5) shows a state in which the generation animation performed in the state of FIG. 47 (4) is completed. Therefore, FIG. 47 (5) shows a state in which the number of reserved memories of the special figure 1 game is “3” and the second reserved display is missing (special figure 1 reserved 3 (second missing)). .. At this time, in the hold display area 701, the first hold display unit 731 and the third hold display unit 733 are displayed in the display state 790, the second hold display unit 732 is displayed in the display state 791, and the fourth hold display unit 734 is displayed. And the decorative display units 736 and 737 are displayed in the off state. The decorative display unit 735 lights up in a display mode indicating that variable display is in progress. The hold display area 701 guides that the third hold display unit 733, which has been put on hold due to the decorative display unit 737 being turned off, does not display a defect. It should be noted that the No. 3 hold display unit 733 may display the defect at a different time such as when shifting.

FIG. 47 (6) shows a state in which the hold storage number of the special figure 2 game is “1” when the hold display of the special figure 2 game is performed in the hold display area 701 (special figure 2 hold 1). At this time, the hold display area 701 displays the first hold display unit 731 in the display state 790, the second hold display unit 732, the third hold display unit 733, the fourth hold display unit 734, and the decorative display unit 735,737. Is displayed in the off state. The decorative display unit 736 is lit in a display mode indicating that the special figure 2 game is on hold. In the hold display area 701, the decorative display unit 736 also serves as a distinction display, instead of providing a distinction display for distinguishing between the hold display of the special figure 1 game and the hold display of the special figure 2 game.

It should be noted that the gaming machine 10 can perform another effect (special effect) in addition to the defect effect when performing the defect effect of the symbol or the hold display. For example, the special effect includes a moving display effect of the defect display unit performed together with the defect effect of the symbol, a decorative effect performed by the decorative display unit 735, 736, 737 together with the defect effect of the hold display, and the like. In addition, the special effect includes an effect related to a hold display during a symbol defect effect, an effect related to a symbol during a hold display defect effect, and the like. In addition, special effects include light-dark reversal effects in the pattern display area 700, hold display area 701, and decorative display areas 702 and 703, petal scatter effects using a segment display unit that imitates petals, and other effect effects. be. In addition to other display effects performed by the display device 830 and the like, the special effects include sound output effects performed by the sound output devices 19a and 19b, operation effects performed by using the push buttons 25, and the board decoration device 46. There are a light emitting effect performed by using the frame decoration device 18 and the like, a movable effect performed by using the board effect device 44 and the like.

Next, as a modified example of the third embodiment, a defect effect for a symbol for highlighting and ambiguous (non-highlighting) the outline of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 48. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing highlighting and ambiguous (non-highlighting) display of the outline of the symbol during the defect effect of the modified example of the third embodiment.

The symbol width and contour line of the decorative symbol A and the decorative symbol B during the defect effect are shown in FIG. 48 (1). A comparison is shown in FIG. 48 (2).

The decorative symbol A and the decorative symbol B can each perform a defect effect in which a part of the symbol is deleted. In each of the decorative symbol A and the decorative symbol B, when a partial defect of the symbol causes the contour line to be deleted, the defect portion contour line is displayed corresponding to the partial defect of the symbol.

In the decorative symbol A, the pattern width is w1, the width of the number part is w2 (<w1), the width (thickness) of the contour line of the number part is w3 (<w2), and the thickness of the contour line of the missing part is w10. And. In the decorative symbol B, the symbol width is w4, the width (thickness) of the outline of the symbol is w5 (<w4), and the thickness of the contour line of the defective portion is w11.

The gaming machine 10 emphasizes the contour display of the number part of the decorative symbol A and decorates it by making the width w3 of the contour line of the number part of the decorative symbol A wider than the width w5 of the contour line of the symbol of the decorative symbol B. It is possible to make the player feel that the outline display of the symbol of the symbol B is ambiguous.

Further, the defect contour line thickness w10 is thinner than the contour line width w3 of the number portion of the decorative symbol A, thereby assisting the perception of the thickness of the contour line width w3 of the number portion of the decorative symbol A. be able to. Further, the defect contour line thickness w11 is thinner than the width w5 of the contour line of the decorative symbol B, so that the thickness of the contour line width w5 of the symbol of the decorative symbol B can be assisted. can.

Further, since the defect portion contour line thickness w10 is thicker than the width w3 of the contour line of the number portion of the decorative symbol A, it is possible to assist the perception of the defect in the number portion of the decorative symbol A. Further, since the defect portion contour line thickness w11 is thicker than the width w5 of the contour line of the symbol of the decorative symbol B, it is possible to assist the perception of the defect of the symbol of the decorative symbol B.

In the gaming machine 10, the width of the contour line of the number portion of the decorative symbol A is set by making the defect portion contour line thickness w10 of the decorative symbol A and the defect portion contour line thickness w11 of the decorative symbol B the same thickness. It can be used as a reference when the width w5 of the contour line of the symbol of w3 or the decorative symbol B is perceived.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the defect portion contour line thickness w10 of the decorative symbol A and the defect portion contour line thickness w11 of the decorative symbol B may be different. In this case, the gaming machine 10 determines the defect portion contour line thickness w10 of the decorative symbol A according to the ratio or difference with the symbol width w1, the width w2 of the number portion, or the width w3 of the contour line of the number portion. It may be a thing. Further, the gaming machine 10 may determine the defect portion contour line thickness w11 of the decorative symbol B according to the ratio or difference with the symbol width w4 or the width w5 of the contour line of the symbol.

Further, the gaming machine 10 makes the size of the defect contour line thickness w10 of the decorative symbol A variable, and guides the expectation of the game according to the size of the defect contour line thickness w10 of the decorative symbol A. It may be a thing. Further, the gaming machine 10 makes the size of the defect contour line thickness w11 of the decorative symbol B variable, and guides the expectation of the game according to the size of the defect contour line thickness w11 of the decorative symbol B. It may be a thing.

Further, the defect contour line thickness w10 of the decorative symbol A and the defect contour line thickness w11 of the decorative symbol B may be fixed at all times, but can be switched according to the variable display state. It may be a thing. For example, the emphasis of the outline display of the number part of the decorative symbol A and the non-enhancement of the outline display of the symbol of the decorative symbol B may be fixed at all times, but can be switched according to the variable display state. In that case, from the viewpoint of facilitating the feeling of emphasizing the outline display of the number part of the decorative symbol A and not emphasizing the outline display of the symbol of the decorative symbol B, the decorative symbol A may be used. It is desirable that the defect contour line thickness w10 and the defect contour line thickness w11 of the decorative pattern B are fixed.

The non-emphasis of the outline display of the number part of the decorative symbol A and the enhancement of the outline display of the symbol of the decorative symbol B may be fixed at all times, but can be switched according to the variable display state. In that case, from the viewpoint of facilitating the non-emphasis of the outline display of the number part of the decorative symbol A and the emphasis of the outline display of the symbol of the decorative symbol B, the missing portion of the decorative symbol A It is desirable that the contour line thickness w10 and the defect contour line thickness w11 of the decorative pattern B are fixed.

Next, a modified example of a more detailed display mode of the decorative symbols A and B during the temporary stop display will be described with reference to FIG. 49. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an example of a temporary stop display using a decorative symbol during the defect effect of the modified example of the third embodiment. Regarding the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, the reference numerals may be the same and the description thereof may be omitted.

FIG. 49 (1) shows a temporary stop display mode of the symbol 527 as an example of the decorative symbol A during the temporary stop display while performing the defect effect. In the temporary stop display mode of the symbol 527, (a), (b), (c), and (d) are periodically repeated.

In the symbol 527 during the temporary stop display, the background portion 527d is fixed, and the number portion 527n having the distinctiveness as the symbol 527 while the background portion 527d is missing is oscillated in the left-right direction (first temporary stop operation). While doing so, it expands and contracts in the vertical direction (second temporary stop operation).

The number portion 527n expands and contracts in the vertical direction while fixing the relative position, relative size, and (relative) thickness w10 of the defect portion contour line and swinging in the left-right direction. Further, the number portion 527n expands and contracts in the vertical direction while fixing the absolute position, absolute size, and (absolute) thickness w10 of the defect portion contour line and swinging in the left-right direction. In addition, the relative here means the relationship between the number part 527n and the defective part, and the absolute means the relationship between the display area of the display device 830 and the display position of the defective part.

Further, the number portion 527n may display the temporary stop by making at least one of the position, size, and the thickness w10 of the contour line of the defective portion variable (third temporary stop operation). Further, instead of expanding and contracting in the vertical direction while swinging in the left-right direction, the number portion 527n makes at least one of the position, size, and contour line thickness w10 of the defective portion variable. It may be the one that performs the temporary stop operation with.

FIGS. 49 (2) and 49 (3) show a temporary stop display mode of the symbol 537 as an example of the decorative symbol B during the temporary stop display while performing the defect effect. In the temporary stop display mode of the symbol 537, (a), (b), (c), and (d) are periodically repeated. The symbol 537 during the temporary stop display swings the entire symbol 537 in the vertical direction while losing a part of the symbol 537.

In the symbol 537, at least one of the position, the size, and the thickness w11 of the defect portion contour line may be changed to change the position, the size, and the temporary stop display. Further, the symbol 537 performs a temporary stop operation by changing at least one of the position, size, and contour line thickness w11 of the defective portion, instead of swinging in the vertical direction. There may be.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 49 (2), the decorative symbol B during the temporary stop display while performing the defect effect is a display mode in which the relative position of the defect portion is fixed (not variable) with respect to the symbol 537, and is displayed. This is a display mode in which the absolute position is variable (not fixed) with respect to the display area of the device 830. In such a defect display, the symbol 537 and the defect portion can be displayed integrally, and the display range on the back side facing from the defect portion can be increased by swinging the symbol 537.

Further, as shown in FIG. 49 (3), the decorative symbol B during the temporary stop display while performing the defect effect is a display mode in which the relative position of the defect portion is variable (not fixed) with respect to the symbol 537, and is displayed. This is a display mode in which the absolute position is fixed (not variable) with respect to the display area of the device 830. Such a defect display can be displayed without a sense of unity between the symbol 537 and the defect portion, and even if the symbol 537 swings, the display range on the back side facing from the defect portion can be fixed.

Next, as a modification of the third embodiment, FIG. 50 is used to apply the defect effect to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, in which the thickness of the contour display can be different for each part of the decorative pattern. explain. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing an example of a temporary stop mode of a decorative symbol during a defect effect of a modified example of the third embodiment.

FIG. 50 (1) shows a state in which the partially missing “7” (symbol 537) of the decorative symbol B is rotated on the vertical axis to temporarily stop and display. The symbol 550 shows a state in which "7" of the decorative symbol B is rotated to the left on the vertical axis by a predetermined angle. The symbol 551 shows how the "7" of the decorative symbol B is viewed from the front. The symbol 552 shows a state in which "7" of the decorative symbol B is rotated to the right on the vertical axis by a predetermined angle. For example, the gaming machine 10 can perform a temporary stop display by switching from the symbol 550 to the symbol 552 via the symbol 551 and from the symbol 552 to the symbol 550 via the symbol 551.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 50 (2), the gaming machine 10 can switch the thickness (emphasis degree) of the contour display for each switching target contour display portion (left half of the symbol, right half of the symbol). .. Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (2), the gaming machine 10 can switch the thickness (degree of emphasis) of the defect outline display.

In the gaming machine 10, when the left half of the symbol 550 is the left portion 550L and the right half of the symbol 550 is the right portion 550R, the outline display of the left portion 550L that seems to move in the direction away from the symbol 550 is thinned (non-highlighted, non-highlighted). The outline display of the right part 550R and the outline display of the missing part, which appear to move in the approaching direction, are displayed thickly (highlighted). In other words, the gaming machine 10 displays the contour display of the left portion 550L, which looks farther than the right portion 550R, more finely than the contour display of the right portion 550R and the contour display of the defective portion, and displays the contour of the right portion 550R, which looks closer than the left portion 550L. The contour display and the contour display of the defective portion are displayed thicker than the contour display of the left portion 550L.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the left half of the symbol 551 is the left portion 551L and the right half of the symbol 551 is the right portion 551R, the contour display of the left portion 551L, the contour display of the right portion 551R, and the contour display of the defective portion are performed. Is the standard thickness (standard display). In other words, the gaming machine 10 displays the contour display of the left portion 551L, the contour display of the right portion 551R, and the contour display of the defective portion, which appear at substantially the same depth position, with the same thickness (standard thickness).

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the left half of the symbol 552 is the left portion 552L and the right half of the symbol 552 is the right portion 552R, the outline display of the left portion 552L that seems to move in the approaching direction is thickened (highlighted display). ) Display and display the outline display of the right part 552R and the outline display of the missing part that appear to move in the direction away from each other in a thin manner (non-highlighted, ambiguous display). In other words, the gaming machine 10 displays the contour display of the right portion 552R and the contour display of the missing portion, which are seen farther than the left portion 552L, more finely than the contour display of the left portion 552L, and is closer to the right portion 552R and the defect portion contour display. The visible contour display of the left portion 552L is displayed thicker than the contour display of the right portion 552R.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 can easily grasp the temporary stop display state of the decorative symbol and the defect effect. The left or right part of the symbol may be uniformly highlighted or unhighlighted, but the degree of emphasis or non-highlighting differs depending on the distance from the vertical axis (central axis). You may do so.

Further, the gaming machine 10 may divide one defect display into two regions in the temporary stop display state of the decorative symbol, and control the thickness of the defect outline display in each region. 2 It is also possible to control the thickness of the defect outline display in each defect display by displaying one or more defects. For example, the gaming machine 10 narrows the outline display of the defect portion (non-highlighting, non-highlighting) for the left defect portion of the symbol 550 (the left region when one defect display is divided into two, or the left defect display of the two defect displays). (Vague display) is displayed, and the defect outline display is thickened (highlighted) for the right side defect (the right area when one defect display is divided into two, or the right side defect display of the two defect displays). Further, the gaming machine 10 uses a standard thickness for the defect portion outline display for the left-side defect portion and the right-side defect portion of the symbol 551 (standard display). Further, the gaming machine 10 displays the defect outline display thick (highlighted) for the left-side defect portion of the symbol 552, and thins the defect portion outline display (non-highlighted, ambiguous display) for the right-side defect portion.

Further, the gaming machine 10 may display the defect contour display as no contour display in the temporary stop display state of the decorative symbol.
Further, the gaming machine 10 may display the defect outline display with a thickness in the depth direction in the temporary stop display state of the decorative symbol, and in that case, one defect display may be displayed at the front position and the depth position, respectively. The thickness of the defect outline display may be controlled. For example, the gaming machine 10 displays the defect outline thinly (non-highlighted, ambiguous display) in front of the defective portion with depth of the symbol 550, and thickens (highlighted) the defect outline display in the back of the defective portion with depth. do. Further, the gaming machine 10 uses a standard thickness for the defect portion outline display for the front of the defective portion with depth and the back of the defective portion with depth of the symbol 551 (standard display). Further, the gaming machine 10 displays the defect outline display thickly (highlighted) in front of the defective portion with depth of the symbol 552, and thins the defective portion outline display (non-highlighted, ambiguous display) in the back of the defective portion with depth. ..

The gaming machine 10 may perform a defect effect on the message effect in the variable display game described with reference to FIG. 23, and may perform a defect effect on the message display in which the thickness of the outline display portion of the message display is controlled. You can do it. At this time, the gaming machine 10 can control the position, number, size, and contour line thickness of the defective portion with respect to the message display.

The gaming machine 10 (including a modified example) of the third embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect. In addition, there is a tendency for the display contents to be diversified, such as the conventional gaming machines displaying characters in addition to the symbols, and the value of each display content is reduced, and the inflation of the display effect is progressing. Has. The gaming machine 10 (including a modification) of the third embodiment has an effect of countering the inflation of the display effect and improving the interest in the display element of the game.

(1) The gaming machine 10 is a first staging means (for example, a first staging means (for example) capable of displaying a display element (for example, a special symbol, a hold display) related to a game (for example, a special figure 1 game and a special figure 2 game) to produce a game. A game control device 100a, an effect control device 300, and a display device 830) for performing a defect effect, and a second effect means (for example, a special effect) capable of producing a game in an effect mode different from that of the first effect means at the same time as the first effect means. The game control device 100a, the effect control device 300, and the display device 830) are provided, and when the display element is displayed, the first effect means displays all of the display elements in the first state (for example, the symbol 713, It can be displayed in the display state of the hold display (790) and the second state (for example, the symbol 713a, the display state of the hold display 791) in which a part of the display element is missing (see FIGS. 41 and 47). ..

(2) The gaming machine 10 is a first staging means (for example, a first staging means (for example) capable of displaying a display element (for example, a special symbol, a hold display) related to a game (for example, a special figure 1 game, a special figure 2 game) and directing the game. A game control device 100a, an effect control device 300, and a display device 830) for performing a defect effect, and a second effect means (for example, a special effect) capable of producing a game in an effect mode different from that of the first effect means at the same time as the first effect means. The game control device 100a, the effect control device 300, and the display device 830) are provided, and the first effect means lights up the display element among two or more display components (for example, the segment display units 707 and 708). ), The first state (for example, symbol 713, display state 790 of the hold display) in which the display element is displayed by all of the display components, and the display element with a part of the display component missing. Can be displayed in the second state (for example, symbol 713a, display state of hold display 791) (see FIGS. 41 and 47).

(3) The display element of (1) or (2) is a symbol that is variablely displayed in the game (see FIGS. 41 to 43).
(4) The display element of (1) or (2) is a hold display for displaying the execution right of the game in the game (see FIGS. 45 to 47).

(5) The gaming machine 10 has an execution time (for example, variable display time) exclusively predetermined for the first game (for example, the special figure 1 game) and the second game (for example, the special figure 2 game). It includes an executable control unit (for example, a game control device 100a, an effect control device 300). The control unit determines the execution time of the first game based on the total value of the storage number of the execution right of the first game and the storage number of the execution right of the second game (see FIG. 35).

(6) In the control unit of (5), the larger the total value of the stored number of the execution right of the first game and the stored number of the execution right of the second game, the longer the execution time of the first game. (See FIG. 35).

(7) The control unit of (5) expects the execution time of the first game as the total value of the storage number of the execution right of the first game and the storage number of the execution right of the second game is larger. Determine to increase the value (see FIG. 35).

(8) The gaming machine 10 has an execution time (for example, variable display time) exclusively predetermined for the first game (for example, the special figure 1 game) and the second game (for example, the special figure 2 game). It includes an executable control unit (for example, a game control device 100a, an effect control device 300). The control unit determines the execution time of the first game based on the number of stored execution rights of the first game and the number of stored execution rights of the second game, and determines the execution time of the second game. It is determined based only on the number of stored execution rights of the second game, not on the number of stored execution rights of the first game (see FIG. 35).

(9) The maximum storage number of the execution right of the second game in (5) to (8) is smaller than the maximum storage number of the execution right of the first game (see FIG. 31).
(10) The maximum storage number of the execution right of the second game of (9) is 1 (see FIG. 31).

Further, the gaming machine 10 (including a modified example) of the third embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect. It should be noted that the conventional gaming machine displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then displays it still, and the statically displayed special symbol displays a predetermined specific symbol, for example, the same 3-digit symbol such as "777", and the special electric accessory is the first. When the game ball jumps into the specific winning opening and the prize ball passes through the V passage opening, the special electric accessory is set to the second big hit state, and the process of generating the first big hit state and the first Since it is independent of the process of generating the big hit state of 2, it becomes a mere jumble of games, and the player's consciousness is dissipated, and there is a problem that it is not enough to improve the interest. The gaming machine 10 (including a modified example) of the third embodiment has an effect of improving the interest in the game.

(1) The gaming machine 10 has a first hit derivation means (for example, a game control device 100a, an effect control device 300, a display device 830) and a second hit derivation means (for example, a game control device 100a, an effect control device 300, etc.). The display device 830), a first distribution control means (for example, a game control device 100a), and a second distribution control means (for example, a game control device 100a) are included. The first hit derivation means obtains the first execution right (for example, the start memory of the special figure 1 game) that can be acquired based on the winning in the first start winning area (for example, the start winning opening 36, the starting opening 1). From the result (for example, the jackpot of the special figure 1 game) of the first variable display game (for example, the special figure 1 game) that can be stored up to the number of 1 (for example, 4), the specific area (for example, the specific area 96) It is possible to derive the first hit (for example, special game state, opening of special variable winning device 38 (large winning opening 1)) without the condition of winning a prize (for example, detection of a game ball by a specific area switch 38e). The second hit derivation means is a second execution right (for example, a special figure) that can be acquired based on a prize in a second start winning area (for example, a normal variable winning device 37, a starting port 2) different from the first starting winning area. The result (for example, special figure 2) of the second variable display game (for example, special figure 2 game) that can be stored up to a second number (for example, one) smaller than the first number (for example, the start memory of two games). Small hit of the game, opening of the special variable winning device 95 (large winning opening 2)) to the second hit (for example, special gaming state, special variable winning device 38 (large winning opening 1)) on condition that a prize is entered in a specific area. Open) can be derived. The first fraction control means distributes the game state after the first hit to the first game state (for example, with Fuden support) which is advantageous to the player at the first fraction rate (for example, 1/3). , The second distribution rate (for example, 2/3) is used to distribute to the second gaming state (for example, no Fuden support) which is disadvantageous to the player. The second fraction control means distributes the game state after the second hit to the first game state at the third fraction rate (for example, 1/3), and the fourth fraction rate (for example, 2/3). Is assigned to the second gaming state (see FIGS. 28 to 35).

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.

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The first execution right that can be obtained based on the winning in the first starting winning area is memorable up to the first number. Derivable first hit derivation means and
The second variable display game in which the second execution right that can be acquired based on the winning in the second starting winning area different from the first starting winning area can be stored up to the second number smaller than the first number. A second hit derivation means capable of deriving a second hit on condition that a prize is won in the specific area from the result,
The first swing after the first hit is distributed to the first game state which is advantageous to the player at the first distribution rate, and to the second game state which is disadvantageous to the player at the second distribution rate. Parts per notation and
A second distribution control means for distributing the gaming state after the second hit to the first gaming state at the third distribution rate and to the second gaming state at the fourth distribution rate.
In the selection of the variable display time of the first variable display game, the larger the stored number of the first execution right is, the easier the selection of the smaller variable display time is, regardless of the storage number of the second execution right, and the second variation. In the selection of the variable display time of the display game, the total is larger than the first number than when the total of the stored number of the first execution right and the stored number of the second execution right is the first number. A selection control means that facilitates the selection of large variable display times for the second number,
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