JP7108286B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

There is a game machine that shortens the symbol variation display time, that is, controls execution of a so-called time shortening game state limited to a predetermined number of variation display times.

JP-A-9-122315

However, in a gaming machine that can derive a big win through a small win, the big win can be postponed until a specific small win appears within a limited number of variable display times. Such a game method is not desirable because it may hinder the fairness of the game among the players.
In one aspect, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a wide and fair playing.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine is provided as described below. The gaming machine enables the derivation of a first win as a result of the first variable display game or the result of the second variable display game, the second win triggered by the first win, and the second win. A game control means is provided for setting the game state of the first variable display game and the game state of the second variable display game to a specific game state in which the game can proceed advantageously for the player after winning. The game control means includes preliminary determination means for determining the result of the first variable display game or the result of the second variable display game before executing the first variable display game or the second variable display game. The game control means determines that the result of the first variable display game or the result of the second variable display game is derived a first predetermined number of times in the specific game state, and the result of the second variable display game is the first variable display game. a second predetermined number of wins and a third predetermined number of times different from the second predetermined number of times as a result of the first variation display game; End condition .

According to one aspect, it is possible to play widely and fairly in a gaming machine.

It is a perspective view showing an example of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a front view showing an example of the game board of the first embodiment. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a control system for a gaming machine according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the production|presentation control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the batch display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating a flowchart of main processing of the first embodiment; FIG. 8 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of main processing of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 3) showing a flowchart of main processing of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 4) illustrating a flowchart of main processing of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 5) illustrating a flowchart of main processing according to the first embodiment; It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interruption process of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a flowchart of setting change/confirmation processing according to the first embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the memory map of the game control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. 4 is a diagram showing a flowchart of output processing according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a prize-winning switch / state monitoring process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the payout command transmission process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the starting opening switch monitoring process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of special figure starting entrance 1 switch processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of special figure starting entrance 2 switch processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special figure reservation information determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of special figure 1 game processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of special figure 2 game processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reception command check process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the receiving command analysis process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a performance display device as display means of the base of the first embodiment and a storage area for the base; It is a figure which shows the example of a display by the performance display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a display screen of a display device according to the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of a display screen of a display device according to the second embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of a display screen of a display device according to the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a correspondence relationship between setting values of a gaming machine and suggested content in the second embodiment; It is a figure which shows the modification of the content of suggestion in the suggestion production|presentation of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a flowchart of suggestive effect setting processing in the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing a flow of suggested setting values in the second embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the display apparatus in the modification 1 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the display apparatus in the modified example 2 of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a correspondence relationship between characters and suggested content in Modification 2 of the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of a display screen of a display device in modification 3 of the second embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of a display screen of a display device in modification 3 of the second embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the display apparatus in the modification 4 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the push button in the modification 5 of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram (Part 1) showing an example of a display screen of a display device in modification 6 of the second embodiment; FIG. 20 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of a display screen of a display device in modification 6 of the second embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram (part 3) showing an example of a display screen of a display device in modification 6 of the second embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram (part 4) showing an example of a display screen of a display device in modification 6 of the second embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a display device in modification 7 of the second embodiment; FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an active line in Modification 8 of the second embodiment; FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing a flow of suggested setting values in Modification 8 of the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a display device in modification 8 of the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram (Part 1) illustrating a configuration example of a display screen of a display device according to the third embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram (part 2) showing a configuration example of a display screen of a display device according to the third embodiment; FIG. 13 is a diagram (part 3) showing a configuration example of a display screen of a display device according to the third embodiment; FIG. 11 is a timing chart (part 1) showing the flow of setting value suggestion in the third embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a timing chart (Part 2) showing the flow of setting value suggestion in the third embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing a flow of suggested setting values in Modification 1 of the third embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting suggestion production|presentation group lottery table of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion intensity|strength of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the command at the time of RAM initialization of 4th Embodiment, and the command at the time of power failure restoration. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a variable command according to the fourth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a read-ahead variation-based command according to the fourth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a flowchart of setting suggestion effect group determination processing according to the fourth embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the suggested production opportunity criteria 1 and the suggested production opportunity criteria 2 of the fourth embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of setting suggestion mode of 4th Embodiment, and setting suggestion mode log|history alerting|reporting. It is a figure which shows an example of the character of 4th Embodiment, and a suggestion mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the game performance of the gaming machine of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the pending digestion example 1 of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the pending digestion example 2 of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the pending|holding digestion example 3 of the special-figure 1 game and the special-figure 2 game of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the pending|holding digestion example 4 of the special-figure 1 game and the special-figure 2 game of 5th Embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of whether or not a pending prefetch announcement can be executed according to the fifth embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows the pending digestion example of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game of the modification of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the advance notification target limitation process of the modification of 5th Embodiment.

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

The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11 so as to be openable and rotatable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is housed in a housing (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12 . A glass frame (transparent member holding frame) 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (body frame) 12 .

Also, on the left and right of the glass frame 15, lamps, LEDs, etc. A frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (flashing) in red) and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effects) are provided. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is also provided on the lower portion of the front frame 12. As shown in FIG. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the content of the abnormality is notified by voice from the speakers 19a and 19b. It should be noted that a lamp may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15 for announcing abnormal dispensing.

In the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper tray (storage tray) 21 for supplying game balls to a batted ball shooting device (not shown) and game balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 are stored. An upper tray ball outlet 22 for flowing out, a lower tray (receiving tray) 23 for storing game balls paid out when the upper tray 21 is full, and an operation section 24 for a ball shooting device are provided. Further, an option setting portion (push button) 25 for setting various options by the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21 . A plurality of selection button switches 25a are provided around the upper surface of the option setting section 25, and an enter button switch 25b is provided in the center of the upper surface of the option setting section 25. As shown in FIG. Note that the option setting unit 25 functions as an effect setting unit for the player to set the effect mode. In this case, the selection button switch 25a functions as an effect button switch for selecting the effect mode, and the determination button switch 25b functions as a determination button switch for determining the effect mode. Further, a keyhole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12 .

When the selection button switch 25a functions as an effect button switch, the gaming machine 10 creates an effect in which the player's operation is intervened based on the player's operation received from the selection button switch 25a and the determination button switch 25b. can be done. For example, an effect in which a player's operation is intervened is an effect in a variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device (variable display device) 41 (see FIG. 2). The character displayed on 41 can be operated, or the identification information in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device 41 can be stopped.

Also, on the right side of the option setting section 25, there is a ball lending button 27 operated by the player when receiving a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a ball lending button 27 operated to eject a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28, a balance display section (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 portion 24, the ball shooting device shoots the game ball supplied from the upper tray 21 into the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. (see Figure 2). By operating the selection button switch 25a and the enter button switch 25b, the player can set the volume emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b and the brightness of the game board 30, for example. .

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.
A substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by guide rails 31 is formed on the surface of the game board 30 . 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 structure) 40 having 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 recessed from the front surface of the center case 40 . That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 41 to prevent game balls from jumping into the surrounding game area 32 .

The display device 41 is composed of a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube). In the area where the image of the display screen can be displayed (display area), information related to the game such as multiple identification information (special symbols), characters that direct the special symbol fluctuation display game, and background images that enhance the performance effect are displayed. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game is performed. Also, on the display screen, an image (for example, a big win display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed based on the progress of the game.

Further, a board effect device 44 is provided on the upper part of the center case 40 for effecting a game by operating it. This board effect device 44 can operate toward the center of the display device 41 from the state shown in FIG.

On the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is provided a normal pattern start gate (normal pattern start gate) 34 that provides a starting condition for the normal pattern fluctuation display game. A game ball that has won the normal pattern starting gate 34 (a game ball passing through the normal pattern starting gate 34) is detected by a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3).

In addition, 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. A winning opening 35 is arranged. The game balls that have entered these general winning holes 35 are detected by a winning hole switch 35a (see FIG. 3).

In addition, below the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is a starting winning opening 36 that forms a first starting winning opening (starting winning area) that provides the starting condition for the first special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game). (start port 1) is provided. A game ball that has entered the starting winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3).

In addition, below the starting winning opening 36, an out opening 30a is provided for collecting game balls that have not won a winning opening or the like.
In addition, a normal variable winning device 37 ( A second starting prize opening, a starting prize winning area) are provided. The normal variable winning device 37 (starting port 2) is provided with a movable member 37b which can be converted into a state in which game balls can easily flow in by turning the upper end side in a direction in which it falls to the right. 37b is normally kept in a closed state (disadvantageous state for the player) in which game balls cannot flow in, being almost vertical. Then, when the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the upper end side is rotated to the right by the general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and the normal fluctuation is performed. The winning device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which game balls can easily flow. A game ball that has won the normal variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). In addition, it is also possible to make it possible to win prizes even when the normal variable prize winning device 37 is closed, and make it more difficult to win prizes in the closed state than in the open state. The normal fluctuation winning device 37 corresponds to a normal electric accessory (general electric).

A downflow path 91 through which game balls can flow down is formed on the right side of the normal variable winning device 37, and game balls that do not win the normal variable winning device 37 flow down through the downflow path 91. - 特許庁A guiding portion 93 is provided below the flow-down passage 91 . The upper surface 94 of the guide portion 93 is formed as an inclined surface that descends to the left, and the game balls flowing downward are received by the upper surface 94 and guided to the left where a special variable winning device 38 described later exists. .

In addition, at the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is a special variable winning device (big winning opening) 38 that can be converted between a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which it is easy to accept game balls depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. is set. The special variable winning device 38 has an opening and closing member (opening and closing door) 38c, and depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game, the opening and closing member 38c closes the big winning opening (disadvantageous for the player). The opening/closing member 38c retracts from the closed state) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the game ball flowing down the game area 32 can be received. That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening (large winning opening) that is opened and closed by an opening and closing member 38c driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. And during the big hit game state (first special game state) due to the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, or during the small hit game state (second special game state) due to the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, the big winning mouth By changing from the closed state to the open state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of game balls into the big winning opening, and to provide the player with a predetermined game value (prize balls). Inside the big winning hole (winning area), a big winning hole switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is arranged as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning hole. .

In addition, the special variable winning device 38 includes a guide channel for guiding the winning game ball into the winning opening and a V channel formed by branching from the guide channel. The special variable prize winning device 38 is provided with a V door at a position serving as an inflow portion of the V flow path. The V door is slid forward and backward by a specific area solenoid 38d (see FIG. 3) to block the inflow of game balls into the V channel, and retreats backward to prevent game balls from entering the V channel. It can be changed to an allowable state that allows inflow. In addition, the special variable winning device 38 is provided with a specific area switch 38e (see FIG. 3) for detecting game balls that have flowed into the V channel.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the probability state after the end of the special game state is not determined by the jackpot symbol, but the game ball flows into the V flow path in the special game state and the specific area switch is activated. A high probability state is set based on detection at 38e.

Also, the special variable winning device 38 may be provided with a plurality of (for example, two) large winning opening switches 38a. Also, the number of the special variable winning device 38 is not limited to one, and two may be provided. , x (see FIG. 3) may be provided as a whole.

A warp port (warp entrance) 39a is provided on the left side portion of the center case 40 . The game ball that has flowed into the warp channel from the warp port 39a rolls on the stage inside the center case 40, and part of it is guided to the warp exit 39b. The warp exit 39b is positioned directly above the start winning opening 36, and the game ball guided to the warp exit 39b easily enters the starting winning opening 36.例文帳に追加

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

In addition, outside the game area 32 (here, the lower right part of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that constitute the special figure fluctuation display game, and the normal figure start gate 34 A collective display device 50 is provided for displaying a general pattern variation display game triggered by winning a prize and for displaying various types of information.

The collective display device 50 includes a round display unit 51 composed of an LED or the like, a special figure 1 reserved display unit 52, a special figure 1 design display unit 53, a special figure 2 design display unit 54, and a general design design display unit. 55, a normal map reservation display section 56, and a state display section 57 (see FIG. 5). Details of the collective display device 50 will be described later.

Next, the control system of the gaming machine will be explained using FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the gaming machine control system of the first embodiment.
The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100 , which is a main control device (main board) for overall control of the game, and includes a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer) 111 . a CPU (Central Processing Unit) unit 110 having an input port, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, etc., and connecting between the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130 It consists of a data bus 140 and the like.

The CPU unit 110 includes a game microcomputer 111 called an amusement chip (IC (Integrated Circuit)) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator. 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 DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC (Direct Current) 32V, DC12V, DC5V generated by the power supply device 400. enabled by

The power supply device 400 includes an AC (Alternating Current)-DC converter that generates the DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V, DC5V, etc. from the DC32V voltage. a normal power supply unit 410, a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies power supply voltage during a power failure to the RAM (Random Access Memory) inside the gaming microcomputer 111, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure to the game control device 100 and a control signal generation unit 430 for generating and outputting a control signal such as a power failure monitor signal and a reset signal for notifying the occurrence and recovery of a power failure.

In the first embodiment, the power supply device 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 integrated on a separate board or with the game control device 100, that is, , may be provided on the main substrate. 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 provided 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, the cost can be reduced by removing it from the target of replacement.

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

Also, 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 game 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 . A reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

Also, the game control device 100 is provided with a setting value change switch 126 and a setting key switch 127 . Setting value change switch 126 is, for example, a push switch, and detects a pressing operation. The setting key switch 127 allows switching between an ON state and an OFF state by inserting a setting key. 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 can change the hit probability of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game according to the setting of 6 stages.

The game control device 100 transitions the control state to a setting change mode in which the setting of the game machine 10 can be changed when the power is turned on while the setting key switch 127 is in the ON state and the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the ON state. For example, the game control device 100 can cyclically change settings 1 to 6 by detecting a 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 set values, and is, for example, a 1-digit 7-segment LED mounted on the substrate.

Also, the game control device 100 shifts the control state to a setting confirmation mode in which the setting of the game machine 10 can be confirmed when the power is turned on while the setting key switch 127 is in the ON state and the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the OFF state. . 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 nonvolatilely stores immutable information for game control (programs, fixed data, judgment values of various random numbers, etc.), and the RAM 111C is a work area for the CPU 111A during game control or a storage area for various signals and random values. used as As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM) may be used.

Further, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the content of the effect, the occurrence of the ready-to-win state, and the like. The fluctuation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to refer to the fluctuation pattern random number 1, the fluctuation pattern random number 2, and the fluctuation pattern random number 3 stored as start memory to determine the fluctuation pattern. In addition, the variation pattern table includes a winning variation pattern table selected when the result is a loss, a big hit variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Furthermore, these pattern tables include tables for determining the second half fluctuation pattern, which is the fluctuation pattern after reaching the reach state (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), fluctuation before reaching the reach state Tables for determining the first half variation pattern (first half variation group table, first half variation pattern selection table, etc.) are included.

Here, reach (reach state) means that the display device has a display device whose display state can be changed, the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are determined in advance. In the gaming machine 10 in which the game state becomes a game state (special game state) advantageous to the player when the special result mode is set, at the stage where some of the plurality of display results have not yet been derived and displayed. A display state in which a display result that is derived and displayed satisfies the conditions for becoming a special result mode. In other words, the ready-to-reach state means that even when the variable display control of the display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, the display conditions for the special result mode are not met. It refers to a display mode that does not have And, for example, a state in which variable display is performed in a plurality of variable display areas while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are uniform (so-called all-rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. In addition, 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 means a display state when at least some of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas that are present satisfy the conditions for 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 the plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display device. After displaying, if the variable display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle to display the result mode, the condition for the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas satisfy the condition for the special result mode (for example, the same The state of the identification information (excluding the special result mode) may be set as the ready-to-win state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from this ready-to-win state.

This ready-to-reach state includes a plurality of ready-to-reach effects, and as ready-to-win effects with different possibilities of deriving special result modes (different expected values), normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set. The expected value is higher in the order of "no reach" < "normal reach" < "special 1 reach" < "special 2 reach" < "special 3 reach" < "premier reach". Further, this ready-to-win state is included in the variable display mode at least when the special result mode is derived in the special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variation display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game (when it becomes a loss). Therefore, the state in which the ready-to-win state occurs is a state with a higher possibility of winning a big hit than the case in which the ready-to-win 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 or the effect control device 300, or to generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device. 10 overall control. In addition, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 generates a jackpot random number for determining a hit in the special figure variation display game, a jackpot pattern random number for determining the jackpot pattern, and a variation pattern (various types) in the special figure variation display game. Random number generation circuit for generating variation pattern random numbers for determining reach and execution time of variation display game in variation display without reach, hit random numbers for determining hit of normal figure variation display game, etc. A clock generator for generating a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds (ms)) for the CPU 111A based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 and a clock that gives update timing for the random number generation circuit. I have.

In addition, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the processing relating to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result of the special figure variation display game (hit (big hit or small win) or loss) and the probability state of the special figure variation display game as the current game state (normal probability state or high probability state), the operating state of the normal variable winning device 37 as the current game state (time-saving operating state), the number of starting memories, etc., from among a plurality of variation pattern tables, select one variation pattern table. to get. Here, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure variation display game.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like. is driven to perform control for paying out prize balls. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on a ball request signal from the card unit of the ball lending machine attached to the game machine 10, and performs control for paying out the rented balls. .

The input unit 120 of the game microcomputer 111 includes a starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, a starting 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. 35a, the large winning opening switch 38a of the special variable winning device 38, the specific area switch 38e of the special variable winning device 38, and a negative logic signal with a high level of 11 V and a low level of 7 V supplied from these switches. is input and is provided with an interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 that converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. The proximity I/F 121 also receives a detection signal from a board radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine 10 . In addition, the proximity I/F 121 has an input range of 7V to 11V, which prevents the lead wires of sensors and proximity switches from being improperly shorted, removed from connectors, or lead wires cut. An abnormal state such as floating can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

In addition, when explaining the winning opening switch 35a, although the winning opening switch 35a is shown by one block in FIG. are provided on the game board 30, and the respective signals are input to the proximity I/F 121 through different signal lines. Also, in FIG. 3, the large winning opening switch 38a is shown as one block, but in reality, a plurality (x) of large winning opening switches 38a (three in this embodiment) are provided on the game board 30. It is Then, these plurality of large winning opening switches 38a are connected by different signal lines, or wired OR (or It is connected to the game control device 100 by a method called wired OR). The board radio wave sensor 62 and the later-described magnetic sensor 61 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 . In addition, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signals of the starting gate 1 switch 36a, the starting gate 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning gate switch 35a, the big winning gate switch 38a, and the specific area switch 38e are the second Input to the input port 123 . It should be noted that the signal output (output from the proximity I/F 121) of the starting port 1 switches 36a and 37a, which are the starting port switches of Special Figure 1, is indicated by one signal line in FIG. There are two

Among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121 , the detection signal of the board radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or switch is detected are input to the third input port 124 . Further, the third input port 124 receives the detection signal of the fraud detection magnetic sensor 61 provided on the front frame 12 of the game machine 10 or the like, and the 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 the main body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the game machine 10, detection signal of the setting value change switch 126, detection signal of the 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) is input from the device 200. FIG.

In addition, 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 through the relay board 70 to a test fire test device (not shown). Furthermore, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a are configured to be input to the game 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 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage of 5 V required for normal IC operation. It's becoming

The data held by the second input port 123 is obtained by asserting (effective level ), it can be read out. The same applies to the third input port 124 and the first input port 122 described later.

The input unit 120 also receives a detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112, a frame radio wave irregularity signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 detecting radio waves). ), a payout busy signal (a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 is ready to accept a command), a payout abnormality status signal (a status signal indicating a payout abnormality), a shot ball out switch signal (a game ball before payout signal indicating shortage), overflow switch signal (signal output when it is detected that game balls are stored in the lower tray 23 at a predetermined amount or more (filled)), out ball detection switch signal (out A first input port 122 is provided for taking in a signal output when a ball is detected and supplying it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 .

The out-ball detection switch signal is a signal output from an out-sensor (not shown) each time it detects one out-ball of the gaming machine 10 . For example, the out ball detection switch signal is provided in a discharge channel (not shown) between a discharge port (not shown) for discharging game balls (out balls) from the gaming machine 10 and the out port 30a. The out-ball detection switch signal is used to calculate the gaming performance (eg, base) per predetermined operation (eg, 60,000 out-balls), and the calculated gaming performance is displayed on the performance display device 135 . Note that 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 determination of an operating state that triggers switching to a game presentation or a customer waiting screen display. For example, the performance display device 135 is a 4-digit 7-segment LED, and can display game performance in decimal or hexadecimal.

Also, the gaming machine 10 may be provided with a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration, and the detection signal of this vibration sensor switch may be input to the first input port 122 or the third input port 124 .

In addition, the game control device 100 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as power failure monitoring signals and reset signals from the power supply device 400 to the game microcomputer 111 and the like. It has the function of removing noise from the signal. A power failure monitoring signal from the power supply 400 and an 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, they are treated as signals equivalent to the signals from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals for receiving signals from the outside provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the game microcomputer 111 and is also supplied to each port of the output section 130 . In addition, 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 apparatus. is configured to Also, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test-firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 . Note that the reset signal RESET is not supplied to the first to third input ports 122 , 123 and 124 of the input section 120 . The data set to each port of the output section 130 by the game microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input must be reset to prevent malfunction of the system. This is because the data read by the game microcomputer 111 from each port is discarded when the game microcomputer 111 is reset.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 132 arranged on 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. In addition, the serial communication from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 is 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 transmits data for notifying the special symbol pattern information of the variable display game to a trial shooting test device of an accredited organization (not shown), a signal indicating the probability state of the big hit, etc. via the relay board 70. A buffer 133 for output is configured to be mountable. This buffer 133 is a part that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko game machine as an actual machine (mass-produced product) installed in amusement arcades. It should be noted that detection signals of switches that do not need to be processed, such as starting switches, output from the proximity I/F 121 are supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133 .

On the other hand, detection signals such as those from the magnetic sensor 61 and board radio wave sensor 62, which cannot be directly supplied to the test-firing test device, are temporarily taken into the game microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, when the game machine is used as a game signal. An error signal indicating the uncontrollable state is supplied from the data bus 140 through the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 to the test-firing apparatus. The relay board 70 is provided with a port for taking in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplying it to the test firing test apparatus, a connector for relaying the signal line of the detection signal of the switch not via the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE (not shown) output from the game microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by this chip enable signal CE is supplied to the test firing tester. It's like

In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140, and the opening/closing data of the special winning opening solenoid 38b for opening and closing the opening/closing member 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 (large winning opening), and the V door of the special variable winning apparatus 38 are provided. A first output port 134a is provided for outputting opening/closing data for the specific area solenoid 38d to be opened/closed, opening/closing data for the general electric solenoid 37c for opening/closing the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37, and display data for the performance display device 135. It is

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a second output port 134b for outputting display data of the probability set value display device 136 . The output unit 130 also includes a third output port 134c for outputting ON/OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminals of the LEDs are connected according to the content to be displayed on the collective display device 50, and the collective display device 50. A fourth output port 134d is provided for outputting on/off data for the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

The output unit 130 is also provided with a fifth output port 134 e for outputting information regarding the gaming machine 10 such as big win information to the external information terminal board 71 . The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photorelay, and can be connected to, for example, an external device (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in the game parlor, and provides information on the game machine 10. can be supplied to an external device via a photorelay. Part of the information supplied to the external device is output from the fourth output port 134d. Also, a launch permission signal is output to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132 from the fifth output port 134e.

Further, the output unit 130 receives opening/closing data signals of the big winning opening solenoid 38b, the specific area solenoid 38d, and the general electric solenoid 37c output from the first output port 134a, and generates and outputs a solenoid driving signal. (Drive circuit) 138a, a second driver 138b for outputting an ON/OFF drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the display device 50 output from the third output port 134c, and a batch output from the fourth output port 134d An external information signal is supplied to an external device such as a management device from a third driver 138c, a fifth output port 134e, or a fourth output port 134d that outputs an on/off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the display device 50. A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the information terminal board 71 and a fifth driver 138e for receiving the display data signal of the performance display device 135 output from the first output port 134a and generating and outputting a drive signal for the performance display device 135 are provided. It is

DC 32V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage to the first driver 138a so as to drive a solenoid that operates at 32V. Also, the second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50 is supplied with DC 12V. The third driver 138c, which drives the digit lines, draws current from the digit lines according to display data, so the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

A second driver 138b that outputs 12 V supplies a current to the anode terminal of the LED through a segment line, and a third driver 138c that outputs a ground potential draws current from the cathode terminal through the segment line. A power supply voltage flows to the LEDs sequentially selected in , and the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71 is supplied with DC 12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 133, the first output port 134a, the first driver 138a, etc. may be provided on the output section 130 of the game control device 100, that is, not on the main board but on the relay board 70 side. Also, the performance display device 135, or the fifth driver 138e and the performance display device 135 may be provided on the output section 130 of the game control device 100, that is, not on the main substrate but on the side of an external substrate (not shown). .

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 allow two-way communication so that the game microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 490 by serial communication. In addition, since the transmission and reception of such data is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same way as a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the first to third input ports 122, 123, and 124 are Not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the production control device of the first embodiment.
The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) like the game microcomputer 111, and a command and data from the main control microcomputer 311 for displaying images on the display device 41. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor for performing image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling sound output for reproducing various melodies and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

The main control microcomputer 311 includes a PROM 321 consisting 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 a memory content that can be retained even if power is not supplied during a power failure. A FeRAM (Ferroelectric RAM) 323 and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 338 that constitutes timekeeping means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day of the week, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM 311a that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. FIG. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311 . The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes a command (effect command) from the game microcomputer 111, determines the content of the effect, instructs the VDP 312 on the contents of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 on the reproduction sound, and instructs the decoration lamp. , control the driving of motors and solenoids, and manage performance time.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a that provides a work area, and a scaler 312b that enlarges and reduces images. The VDP 312 is also connected to an image ROM 325 storing character images and video data, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM 326 used to develop and process image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. It is

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

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 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 entered. The VDP 312 notifies the main control microcomputer 311 that it is 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. A wait signal WAIT or the like for the purpose 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 the LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling: small amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC and a vertical synchronization 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 storing audio data is connected to the sound source LSI 314 . The main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 are connected via an address/data bus 340 . An interrupt signal INT is input from the tone generator LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311 . The performance control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier or the like for driving the upper speaker 19 a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19 b provided on the front frame 12 . The resulting voice is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b through the amplifier circuit 337. FIG.

Also, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I/F) 331 for receiving commands transmitted from the game control device 100 . Via this command I / F 331, the decoration special figure pending number command, decoration special figure command, variation command, stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 are transmitted to the production control command signal (production command ). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC3.3V, the command I/F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. there is

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

Furthermore, the effect control device 300 includes a selection button switch 25a and a determination button switch 25b of the option setting unit 25 provided on the glass frame 15, and a effect accessory switch for detecting the initial position of the motor in the board effect device 44. 47 (production motor switch) function to detect the on / off state and input a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311, and detect the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the production control device 300 for the main control A switch input circuit 336 having a function of inputting a detection signal to the microcomputer 311 is provided.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 supplies a desired level of DC voltage to the production control device 300 having the above configuration and the electronic components controlled by it, and drives a motor and a solenoid. DC 32 V, display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, DC 12 V for driving motors and LEDs, DC 5 V as power supply voltage for command I/F 331, and DC 15 V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers. is configured to Furthermore, when using an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V as the main control microcomputer 311, a DC- A DC converter is provided in the performance control device 300 . Note that the DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply section 410 .

The reset signal generated by the control signal generator 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to reset the device. In addition, in the form of output from the main control microcomputer 311, it is supplied to the VDP 312 (VDRESET signal), the sound source LSI 314 and amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal), and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) that drive and control lamps, motors, etc. and put them in the reset state. A cooling FAN 45 for cooling various parts of the game machine 10 is connected to the performance control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the performance control device 300 is powered on. Moreover, the circuit board which comprises the production|presentation control apparatus 300 is equivalent to a sub-control board (it is also called a sub-board).

Next, 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, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal game starting gate 34, the random number for determining the hit of the normal game is extracted and stored in the ROM 111B. is compared with the judgment value stored in , and the process of judging the hit/loss of the normal pattern fluctuation display game is performed. Then, after the identification pattern (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined period of time on the general pattern display unit 55 of the collective display device 50, processing is performed to display the normal pattern variation display game to be stopped and displayed. When the result of this normal pattern variation display game is a hit, the normal pattern display unit 55 displays a special result mode corresponding to each of the first to third hit stop symbols, and the general electric solenoid 37c. to open the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 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 conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the normal pattern variation display game is a loss, the normal pattern display unit 55 is controlled to display the result of the loss.

In addition, 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, the starting winning prize (starting memory) is stored, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure fluctuation display game A random number value for judging a big hit is extracted and compared with the judging value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process for judging a hit or miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. In addition, a starting memory is stored 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 second special figure variable display game is used for judging the big hit. The random value is extracted and compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B, and the process of judging the hit or 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 (production control command, production command) including the determination result of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game to the production control device 300. do. Then, after the identification pattern (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 and the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the collective display device 50, the process of displaying the special figure variation display game that is stopped and displayed. do In other words, the game control device 100 serves as 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 to the starting winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37). .

Also, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs processing for displaying a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the setting of the production state, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the processing of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. In other words, the effect control device 300 serves as effect control means for controlling effects related to games (such as variable display games).

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 the special result mode or the small win result mode in the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54. is displayed, and processing for generating a special game state or a small winning game state (that is, processing for executing a special game or a small winning game) is performed. In the process of generating a special game state when the result of the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game results in a big hit, the CPU 111A, for example, operates the special variation winning device 38 by the big winning opening solenoid 38b. The opening/closing member 38c is opened, and control is performed to enable the inflow of game balls into the big winning opening. In this special game state, the CPU 111A determines that either a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) win a prize in the big winning opening, or a predetermined openable time elapses after the opening of the big winning opening. It is assumed that one round is to open the big winning opening until it is achieved, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeated) this for a predetermined number of rounds. In addition, a small winning game state is generated when the result of the first special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game) or the second special figure variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game) is a small win. In the processing, the CPU 111A, for example, opens the opening/closing member 38c of the special variable winning device 38 by the big winning opening solenoid 38b, and performs control to enable the inflow of game balls into the big winning opening.

The opening/closing operation pattern (opening/closing operation mode) of the big winning opening performed in these small winning game states is, for example, to keep the opening/closing member open for 200 msec four times at intervals of 1500 msec. In this manner, the game control device 100 serves as a large winning opening opening/closing control means for controlling opening and 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 lost, the CPU 111A controls the special figure 1 symbol display portion 53 and the special figure 2 symbol display portion 54 of the collective display device 50 to display the result mode of the loss.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This high probability state is a state in which the probability of winning results in the special figure variation display game is higher than in the normal probability state. In addition, even if a high probability state is reached based on the result mode of either the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure Both of the variable display games are in a high probability state.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a time-saving state (specific game state, general-purpose 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 time-saving state, the probability of winning the normal pattern fluctuation display game (normal pattern probability) is set to a high probability (normal pattern high probability state) higher than 0, which is the normal probability (normal pattern low probability state). is possible. As a result, the opening time of the normal variable winning device 37 per unit time is increased more than when the normal variable winning device 37 is in the normal low probability state. Here, in the normal variable winning device 37 in this embodiment, the normal pattern probability is set to "0" so as not to open the movable member 37b in the normal game state.

In addition, in the time saving state, the execution time of the normal pattern fluctuation display game (normal pattern fluctuation time) is, for example, 500 ms, and the normal pattern stop time for displaying the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game is, for example, 600 ms, When the normal fluctuation display game results in a winning result and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (general electric opening time) and the number of openings (for example, 500 msec × 1 time) of the first winning stop pattern, The opening time of the second per stop pattern (general electric open time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 1700 ms × 2 times), the opening time of the third per stop design (electrical open time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 1700 m seconds × 3 times).

In addition, the execution time of the normal pattern fluctuation display game, the normal pattern stop time, the number of times the normal pattern is opened, and the normal pattern open time are set appropriately so as to control the normal pattern fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 to the time saving operation state. For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (ordinary figure fluctuation time) of the above-mentioned normal figure fluctuation display game to be the second fluctuation display time shorter than the first fluctuation display time. (eg 10000 ms is 1000 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the normal pattern stop time for displaying the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game to be a second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms 704 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, when the normal fluctuation display game results in a winning result and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (general electric open time) is set to the normal state (normal low probability state). It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer than one opening time (eg 100 ms to 1352 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, the number of openings of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 (the number of openings of the normal electric power) is greater than the first number of openings (for example, two times) for one winning result of the normal figure fluctuation display game. It is possible to set a second opening number of times (eg, four times). In addition, in the time-saving state, the probability of winning the normal pattern fluctuation display game (normal pattern probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal pattern low probability state, for example, 1/251) in the case of the normal operation state. It can be a probability (universal high probability state, eg, 250/251).

In the time saving state, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened by changing one or more of the normal pattern fluctuation time, the normal pattern stop time, the normal pattern opening number of times, the normal pattern opening time, and the normal pattern probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time-saving states with different things to be changed. Alternatively, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected when a win is achieved. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first open mode and the second open mode may be different. Moreover, the high probability state and the time saving state can be generated independently of each other, both can be generated at the same time, or only one of them can be generated. The time saving state can also be referred to as a general electricity support state (under general electricity support or during electricity support).

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

Collective display device 50, by allocating various status display functions to 7-segment LED_d1 and 7-segment LED_d2, and LED_d3 to LED_d18, round display unit 51, special figure 1 reserved display unit 52, and special figure 1 pattern display unit 53 , a special figure 2 pattern display part 54, a normal figure pattern display part 55, a general figure reservation display part 56, a state display part 57, and a special figure 2 reservation display part 58. The round display unit 51 displays the number of rounds in the special figure game by the lighting modes of four LEDs, LED_d3 to LED_d6. The special figure 1 pending display unit 52 displays the number of reservations in the special figure 1 game by the lighting mode of two LEDs, LED_d11 and LED_d12. The special figure 1 design display unit 53 displays the design in the special figure 1 game by the lighting mode of the 8 LEDs (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED) of the 7 segment LED_d1. The special figure 2 design display unit 54 displays the design in the special figure 2 game by the lighting mode of the 8 LEDs (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED) of the 7 segment LED_d2. The general pattern display unit 55 displays the patterns in the general pattern game by lighting modes of three LEDs, LED_d8, LED_d10, and LED_d18. The normal-pattern reservation display unit 56 displays the number of reserves in the normal-pattern game by the lighting modes of the two LEDs, LED_d15 and LED_d16. The state display unit 57 displays the game state in the special figure game by lighting modes of three LEDs, LED_d7, LED_d9, and LED_d17. The special figure 2 reservation display unit 58 displays the number of reservations in the special figure 2 game by the lighting mode of two LEDs, LED_d13 and LED_d14.

The control of the gaming machine that performs such games will be described below. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly consists of main processing and timer interrupt processing which is performed at predetermined time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds).

[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. FIG. 6 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating a flowchart of main processing according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram (part 3) showing a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram (part 4) showing a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (No. 5) illustrating a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment.

The main process is started by the control section (game microcomputer 111) when the power is turned on. In this main processing, first, processing for prohibiting interrupts (step S1) is performed, and then stack pointer setting processing for setting the stack pointer, which is the top address of the area where the values of registers and the like are saved when an interrupt occurs. (Step S2) is performed. Next, register bank 0 is specified (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM top address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). The range of addresses in the RAM 111C is 0000h to 01FFh, with 00h or 01h being the higher order. In step S4, 00h at the top of the address range of the RAM 111C is set.

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

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

Here, predetermined bits of the first register are masked and other bits are cleared (step S8). For example, only the 2nd bit of the B register corresponding to the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 is held, and the 0th and 1st bits and the 3rd to 7th bits are cleared. Then, predetermined bits of the second register are masked and 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 state reference register.

For example, the value "00000000B" of the state reference register (C register) is "0" with the 0th and 1st bits, the 3rd and 5th to 7th bits cleared, and the 2nd bit is It is "0" corresponding to the ON detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112, and indicates that the fourth bit is "0" corresponding to the ON detection signal from the setting key switch 127. FIG. That is, the value "00000000B" of the state reference register indicates the setting change state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (ON) and the setting key switch 127 is on (ON).

The value "00010000B" of the state reference register is "0" with the 0th and 1st bits, the 3rd and 5th to 7th bits cleared, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. 112 is "0" corresponding to the detection signal ON, and the fourth bit is "1" corresponding to the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 being OFF. That is, the value "00010000B" of the state reference register indicates the RAM initialization state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (ON) and the setting key switch 127 is off (OFF).

The value "00000100B" of the state reference register is "0" with the 0th and 1st bits, the 3rd and 5th to 7th bits cleared, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. 112 is "1" corresponding to the detection signal off and the fourth bit is "0" corresponding to the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 being on. That is, the value "00000100B" of the state reference register indicates the setting confirmation state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is on (ON).

The value "00010100B" of the state reference register is "0" with the 0th and 1st bits, the 3rd and 5th to 7th bits cleared, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. 112 indicates that the detection signal from 112 is off, and that the fourth bit is "1" corresponding to the detection signal from setting key switch 127 being off. That is, the value "00010100B" of the state reference register indicates the power recovery (recovery from power failure) 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 location (second bit) of the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 in the B register and the storage location (fourth bit) of the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 in the C register are different, the B register and C The detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 and the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 are preserved without being lost even by the logical sum of the registers.

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

In addition, the power-on delay timer is clocked using a storage area (RAM area not subject to validity determination, registers, etc.) that is not subject to validity determination (checksum calculation) of data held in the RAM area. As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of the RAM area, there is no need to exclude a part of the RAM area from the calculation, so control at power-on can be prevented from becoming complicated.

The detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is stored in the second register (C register). Operations can be saved reliably. That is, if the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the RAM initialization switch 112 may be operated after the standby time has elapsed, or the RAM initialization switch may be changed from power-on until the standby time has elapsed. It is necessary to continue to operate 112. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, even if you do not perform such a troublesome operation, it will be detected by performing an operation immediately after turning on the power, and the initialization operation performed at the time of turning on the power will be detected. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the

The second register (C register) stores the detection signal of the setting key switch 127. By storing the signal before the start of the standby time, the operation of the setting key switch 127 can be prevented. can be reliably detected. That is, if the state of the setting key switch 127 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the setting key switch 127 is operated after the standby time has elapsed, or the setting key switch 127 is operated from power-on until the standby time elapses. I have to keep doing it. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, even if you do not perform such a troublesome operation, it will be detected by performing an operation immediately after turning on the power. It is possible to prevent a situation in which a setting confirmation operation cannot be accepted.

Next, after performing a process (step S11) of setting a power-on delay timer (for example, about 3 seconds), a process of measuring the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps S12 to S16). do First, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 is read via the port and data bus and the number of times (for example, two times) to be checked is set (step S12). A determination is made (step S13).

If the power failure monitor signal is on (step S13; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitor signal has been on for the number of checks set in step S12 (step S14). If the power failure monitoring signal has not been turned on for the number of checks (step S14; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S13). If the power failure monitoring signal continues to be turned on for the number of checks (step S14; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, it waits until the game machine 10 is powered off. . In this way, by judging that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal continues to be received for a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent false detection of a power failure due to noise, etc., and appropriately deal with problems that occur when the power is turned on. be able to.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of power failure during a predetermined waiting time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100, which constitutes the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with troubles 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 memory contents at the time of the previous power shutdown are still retained. No need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, there is no need to back up the RAM 111C, and the burden of control can be reduced.

On the other hand, if the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S13; N), that is, if a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by "-1" (step S15), and the timer value changes to "0". ” (step S16). If the timer value is not 0 (step S16; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S12). If the timer value is "0" (step S16; Y), that is, if the waiting time has expired, access to a read/write memory (RWM) such as the RAM 111C or EEPROM is permitted (step S16; Y). S17), output OFF data to all output ports (set to no output state) (step S18).

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

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

In step S21, processing for setting a RAM abnormality flag is performed. It should be noted that the setting of the RAM abnormality flag is temporary and can be updated in the process of checking for RAM abnormality that will be executed later.

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

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

Next, it is determined whether or not the checksum calculated in step S24 and the checksum at the time of power failure match (step S25). If it is determined that the checksums match (normal) (step S25; Y) clears the RAM abnormality flag provisionally set in step S21 (step S26).

If it is determined that the checksums do not match (not normal) (step S25; N), the RAM abnormality flag provisionally set in step S21 is cleared by skipping step S26 and proceeding to step S27. become deterministic. Even when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S22; N or step S23; N), step S26 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S27. The RAM abnormality flag becomes definite.

In step S27, the second register (C register) is referenced to determine 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. When 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, and 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 change switch 112 can be determined at the same time. In addition, 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). A detection signal from the key switch 127 and a detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 can be used as determination targets.

In step S28, the controller determines whether or not the RAM abnormality flag is ON. The control unit proceeds to step S30 when the RAM abnormality flag is on (that is, when the RAM abnormality flag is set), and proceeds to step S30 when the RAM abnormality flag is not on (that is, when the RAM abnormality 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 the processing executed when the RAM is abnormal or when the power is turned off during setting and the RAM is not cleared and the system is restarted. In step S<b>30 , the control unit transmits a main abnormality error notification command to the effect control device 300 . Thereby, the production control device 300 performs the production control corresponding to the main abnormality error notification command. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command of main abnormality error notification, displays a message guiding a restart accompanied by RAM clearing on the display device 41, or outputs sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, the effect control device 300 receives a 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.例文帳に追加

In step S<b>31 , the control unit outputs 7-segment display data to the performance display device 135 when the game is stopped. At this time, the controller can display the status corresponding to the main abnormality error on the performance display device 135 . In addition, the control unit outputs the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped to the probability set value display device 136 . At this time, the control unit can display numerical values and characters that are not included in the probability setting values on the probability setting value display device 136 . Note that the control unit may output 7-segment display data including LED display data when the game is stopped to the collective display device 50 . At this time, the control unit may turn off all of the collective display device 50 or turn on all of them.

In step S<b>32 , the controller outputs the ON data of the security signal from the external information terminal board 71 . At this time, the control section turns off the output data of other signals output from the external information terminal board 71 . The control unit repeats steps S31 and S32 and waits for power shutdown. That is, the gaming machine 10 outputs the security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until it waits for power shutdown. Also, 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 turned off.

Note that the control unit does not prohibit RAM access in the repeated execution of steps S31 and S32 until power shutdown is awaited. As a result, the game machine 10 can store the return address in the RAM when an NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt) occurs, thereby reducing the risk of program runaway. In this way, the control unit does not protect the stored contents of the RAM during the repeated execution of steps S31 and S32 until the power is turned off by prohibiting access to the RAM. This limits the risk that the contents of the RAM will not be protected. That is, the gaming machine 10 obtains the effect of reducing the risk of program runaway while limiting the risk that the contents stored in the RAM are not protected. In addition, the control unit does not prohibit RAM access during the repeated execution of steps S31 and S32 until the power is turned off, thereby making it possible to call subroutines in steps S31 and S32, thereby improving program efficiency. can.

Steps S33 to S36 are processing related to setting change preparation, and are 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 controller determines whether or not the RAM abnormality flag is ON. The control unit proceeds to step S34 when the RAM abnormality flag is on, and proceeds to step S35 when the RAM abnormality flag is not on.

In step S34, the controller clears the set value since the RAM abnormality 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 standpoint of anti-fraud measures.

In step S35, the control unit performs a process of setting a setting change mode flag. The setting change mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the setting of the gaming machine 10 is being changed. The flag is cleared (reset).

In step S<b>36 , the control unit transmits a setting change command to the effect control device 300 . Thereby, the production control device 300 performs production control corresponding to the command during setting change. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a setting change command, displays a message indicating that the setting is being changed on the display device 41, or outputs sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, the effect control device 300 receives a setting change command 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 preparation for setting change (steps S33 to S36) or after preparation for setting confirmation (steps S49 and S50). In step S37, the controller sets the security signal control timer to 128 ms. As a result, the gaming machine 10 outputs the security signal at least until the security signal control timer times out.

Steps S38 to S40 are processes related to waiting for the end of setting change or waiting for the end of setting confirmation. The game machine 10 outputs and sets the security signal in step S37, thereby making it possible to externally recognize the execution of processing related to waiting for the end of setting change or waiting for the end of setting confirmation.

After permitting 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). If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off, the controller proceeds to step S55, and if the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not off, the controller proceeds to step S40.

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

When determining that a power failure has occurred, the control unit performs a process of prohibiting interruption (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). Furthermore, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S45) for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off, and a process (step S46) for saving the calculated checksum in the checksum area, access to the RAM is prohibited. After the processing (step S47) is performed, it waits until the power supply of the game machine is cut off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is shut off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shutoff has been correctly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-insertion.

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

Steps S49 and S50 are processes related to setting confirmation preparation. In step S49, the control unit performs a process of setting a setting confirmation mode flag. The setting confirmation mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming machine 10 is confirming the settings. The setting confirmation mode flag is set when the settings are being confirmed, and the setting confirmation mode is being set when the settings are not being confirmed. The flag is cleared (reset). In step S<b>50 , the control unit transmits a setting confirmation command to the effect control device 300 . Thereby, the production control device 300 performs production control corresponding to the command during setting confirmation. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command during setting confirmation, displays a message guiding that the setting is being confirmed on the display device 41, or outputs sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, the effect control device 300 receives a setting confirmation command, 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.例文帳に追加After that, the control unit proceeds to step S37.

On the other hand, when the controller determines in step S48 that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not on, it 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. If the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on, the controller proceeds to step S52, and if the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is not on, the controller proceeds to step S58. That is, the gaming machine 10 proceeds to execute processing related to RAM initialization (RAM clearing) upon detection of start-up involving pressing of the RAM initialization switch 112, and recovers from power failure upon detection of start-up without pressing of the RAM initialization switch 112. Proceed to the execution of the processing related to.

Next, a description will be given of the processing related to RAM initialization performed after step S52. In the RAM initialization process, the control unit clears the RAM areas other than the set values to zero (step S52), and saves the initial values 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 when clearing the RAM (see the memory map 111M in FIG. 13), and the RWM (for example, RAM 111C) storage area (area not including the access prohibited area). Zero clear the data of the area to be cleared (work area for game control).

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

In step S<b>54 , the control section transmits a command for RAM initialization to the effect control device 300 . Thereby, the production control device 300 performs production 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 guiding that the RAM has been initialized on the display device 41, or outputs sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, the effect control device 300 receives a RAM initialization command, and notifies that the RAM has been initialized by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44.例文帳に追加

Further, when the control unit detects that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is OFF after executing the process (steps S38 to S40) related to waiting for the end of setting change or waiting for the end of setting confirmation, step S55 is executed. Run. After prohibiting the interruption (step S55), the control unit transmits a notification end command to the effect control device 300 (step S56).

Thereby, the effect control device 300 terminates the notification that the setting is being changed started by receiving the setting change command, or the setting confirmation that is started by receiving the setting confirmation command. .

Next, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag to determine whether or not the setting change mode is in effect (step S57). If the control unit is in the setting change mode, the control unit proceeds to step S52 and executes processing related to RAM initialization. On the other hand, if the control unit is not in the setting change mode, the control unit proceeds to step S58 and executes processing related to recovery from power failure.

In step S58, the control unit executes power failure recovery processing. The power failure recovery process saves the initial value at the time of power failure recovery in the area to be initialized, refers to the special figure status to determine whether the special figure game is in the high probability, and determines whether the special figure game is in the high probability If , it includes a process of saving ON information in the high-probability notification flag area and saving ON-data of the high-probability notification LED in the segment area.

The areas to be initialized in the power failure recovery process are the power failure inspection area, the checksum area, the setting change mode flag, the setting confirmation mode flag, and the area related to error monitoring. In the power failure restoration 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 commands, is also cleared, and the state of the payout busy signal is determined. It is in an indeterminate state indicating that the Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area for storing the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared and set to an indeterminate state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal has not been determined.

Next, the control unit transmits a power failure recovery command corresponding to the special game processing number to the production control board (production control device 300) (step S59), and proceeds to step S60. In addition, in step S59, a plurality of commands such as a model designation command, a special figure 1 reservation number command, a special figure 2 reservation number command, a probability information command, a probability setting value information command, and a screen designation command are transmitted. Also, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, information about the number of presentations and high-probability number information is transmitted. In addition, the screen designation command means that the control state of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are both normal processing (during fluctuation, during big hit (first special game state), during small hit (second If the state is neither of the two special game states, it is a command to display a customer waiting demo screen, and if otherwise, it is a command to display a recovery screen.

In step S60, the control unit performs a process of starting and setting the random number generation circuit. After that, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit when the power is turned on is extracted, and the corresponding initial value random numbers (big hit design initial value random number, small hit design initial value random number, hit initial After saving in a predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) (value random number, winning design initial value random number) (step S61), 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 to break 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 can increase the randomness of the random numbers by continuing to update the initial value random numbers as long as time permits in the main processing.

Here, the control unit once prohibits the interrupt (step S64), executes the performance display editing process (step S65), and permits the interrupt after executing the performance display editing process (step S66). The performance display editing process is a process related to base calculation and display, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. FIG. Since the processing load of the performance display editing process is relatively high, the control unit prohibits interrupts to derive processing results more quickly. As a result, the gaming machine 10 guarantees derivation of the processing result of the performance display editing processing until the gaming state is updated by the timer interrupt.

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

That is, the control unit repeatedly executes the processes from step S63 to step S67 as long as power failure does not occur. Specifically, when a power failure has not occurred, the control unit repeatedly performs initial value random number updating processing, performance display editing processing, and power failure monitoring signal checking (loop processing).

By enabling the interrupt (step S66) before the initial value random number update process (step S63), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. It is possible to avoid pressure on the interrupt process due to the timer interrupt waiting for the initial value random number update process.

Similarly, by prohibiting the interrupt (step S64) before the performance display editing process (step S65), the performance display editing process is executed with priority over the timer interrupt, and the performance display editing process is put under pressure. can be avoided.

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) that controls the game overall, and the sub-control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to the instructions from the main control means etc.), the main control means delays the activation of the main control means and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the activation of the slave control means (game control Device 100) and power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of power failure during the predetermined waiting time.

Also, a power supply device 400 that supplies power to various devices is provided, and the power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when the occurrence of a power failure is detected, power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) , it is determined that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal continues to be received for a predetermined period of time.

In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) has a RAM 111C capable of storing data, an initialization operation section (RAM initialization switch 112) capable of being operated from the outside, and an initialization operation section. Initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C based on the above, and the operation state of the initialization operation unit is read before the start of the standby time.

It should be noted that the game control device 100 has a function (first 1 initialization means, second initialization means), it is possible to realize optimum and efficient initialization processing according to the situation.

In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) includes a RAM 111C capable of storing data, a setting operation section (set value change switch 126, setting key switch 127) capable of being operated from the outside, and a setting operation section operated. By providing a setting change means (game control device 100) for changing the setting value stored in the RAM 111C based on what has been done, it is possible to change the setting, and a setting display unit (probability setting value display device 136) is provided. This makes it possible to check the settings (set values). Also, the main control means (game control device 100) permits access to the RAM 111C after the waiting time has elapsed.

In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) prohibits access to the RAM (RAM 111C) (step S47) and waits for the execution stop of all the processes during power failure standby processing (loop after step S47) and a RAM abnormality standby process (loop of steps S31 and S32) that waits for the execution of all processes to stop while permitting access to the RAM (RAM 111C) (step S17).

Here, the power failure standby process and the RAM abnormality standby process 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 stop. Also, since the power failure standby process is executed after the interrupt is prohibited in step S41 of the main process, the interrupt (timer interrupt) other than the NMI interrupt is prohibited. It should be noted that the NMI interrupt may occur because the standby process at the time of power failure cannot prohibit the NMI interrupt. However, since the power failure waiting process is a process that is executed when a power failure occurs, there is little risk that an NMI interrupt will occur during the execution of this process. Also, the power failure standby process is a standby process that does not accompany an anomaly notification. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can allocate the power until the power shutdown to the power failure process. The gaming machine 10 inhibits access to the RAM during standby processing at the time of power failure, thereby reducing the risk that the stored contents of the RAM will change due to unstable voltage.

The RAM abnormality standby process is a loop process that is executed after access to the RAM (RWM) is permitted in step S17 of the main process, and waits for the execution of all processes to stop. In addition, since the RAM abnormality standby process is executed after interrupts are prohibited in step S1 of the main process, interrupts other than NMI interrupts (timer interrupts) are prohibited. It should be noted that the NMI interrupt may occur because the standby process at the time of power failure cannot prohibit the NMI interrupt. Since the RAM abnormality standby process is a process of waiting for power shutdown, the risk of an NMI interrupt occurring during execution of this process is greater than that of the power failure standby process. However, since access to the RAM is permitted even if an NMI interrupt occurs, the RAM abnormality standby process can store the return address in the RAM, and the risk of program runaway caused by the NMI interrupt is small. In addition, since the game machine 10 transmits the command of the main abnormality error notification to the effect control device 300 in step S30, the abnormality notification by the effect control device 300 can be performed 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 restart quickly.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing of the game control device 100 will be explained using 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-described main process from when the interrupt is permitted until when the interrupt is prohibited (from step S38 to step S41, from step S38 to step S55, from step S66 to step S64, from step S66). to step S41). The timer interrupt processing is processing executed by the CPU 111A.

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

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

Next, an input process (step S73) of reading inputs and signals from various sensors and switches, that is, 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 to determine whether the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is in progress. If the control unit is in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, the control unit proceeds to step S75, executes the setting change/confirmation process, and ends the timer interrupt process. The setting change/confirmation process will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, if the control unit is neither in the setting change mode nor in the setting confirmation mode, the process proceeds to step S76.

In step S76, the control unit executes output processing for driving control of actuators such as solenoids (large winning opening solenoid 38b, general electrical solenoid 37c) based on the output data set in various processing.

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 permission state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, signal processing and the like are not performed. Further, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating the state of launch permission viewed from the game control device 100, and a second signal (fire permission signal) indicating the state of firing permission viewed from the payout control device 200. is also generated within the payout control device 200 and output to the launch control device. In other words, two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device, and when both are permitted to launch, the game ball can be launched.

Next, the control unit performs payout command transmission processing (step S77) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, random number update processing 1 (step S78), random number update processing 2 (step S79). ). Here, the random number update process 1 is a process for updating the initial value (start value) of the jackpot pattern random number, the small hit pattern random number, the hit random number, and the hit pattern random number that are targets of the initial value random number update process. . The random number update process 2 is a process of updating the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the special figure 1 and special figure 2 variation display games. The random number update process 1 or the random number update process 2 in addition to the random number update process 1 may stop the random number update during the setting change or change the update cycle.

Next, the control unit checks whether normal signals are input from the starting gate 1 switch 36a, the starting gate 2 switch 37a, the normal gate switch 34a, the winning gate switch 35a, the big winning gate switch 38a, and the specific region switch 38e. A prize winning opening switch/state monitoring process (step S80) is performed to monitor whether or not there is any error and to monitor errors (whether the front frame or the glass frame is open, etc.). In addition, a starting opening switch monitoring process (step S81) for monitoring winning of the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a is performed. In the starting opening switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins in the starting 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 (such as a jackpot random number) is extracted, and a game result preliminary determination is performed to determine in advance the game result based on the winning at the stage before the start of the special figure fluctuation display game.

Next, the control unit performs special figure 1 game processing (step S82) for performing processing related to the special figure 1 variation display game, special figure 2 game processing (step S83) for performing processing relating to the special figure 2 variation display game, general figure variation A general-purpose game process (step S84) for performing processes related to the display game is executed.

Next, the segment LED (for example, the LED of the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 of the collective display device 50) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and displays various information about the display of the special figure variation display game and the game is changed to the desired content. Segment LED editing processing (step S85) to drive to display , magnet fraud monitoring processing (step S86) to check the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 and determine whether there is an abnormality, from the board radio wave sensor 62 A board radio fraud monitoring process (step S87) is performed to check the detection signal to determine whether or not there is an abnormality. Then, an external information editing process (step S88) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in an output buffer and a performance display device control process (step S89) are performed, and the timer interrupt process ends.

Here, in the first embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of enabling interrupts) and the process of restoring the specification of the register bank (that is, the process of specifying register bank 0) It is automatically performed at the time of return (at the end of timer interrupt processing). It should be noted that depending on the CPU used, there are game machines that require a command to execute a process for restoring the interrupt disabled state or a process for restoring the designation of the register bank.

[Setting change/confirmation process]
Next, the setting change/confirmation process executed by the controller in step S75 of the timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flowchart of setting change/confirmation processing according to the first embodiment.

In step S91, the control unit outputs setting value display data during setting change or setting confirmation. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can display the set value being changed or the set value being checked on the probability set value display device 136 . Note that the control unit may output set value display data for turning off the probability set value display device 136 when neither setting change nor setting confirmation is in progress, or may be set to indicate that neither setting change nor setting confirmation is in progress. Value display data may be output.

The control unit saves the set value display data in the probability set value display data area and saves the initial value (for example, 100 ms) in the probability set value extinguishing timer area, thereby outputting the set value display data. The probability setting value turn-off timer area is an area for providing a blank display on the probability setting value display device 136 . As a result, the probability set value display device 136 can perform blank display each time a set value change operation (input from the set value change switch 126) is performed.

In step S92, the controller determines whether or not the security signal control timer has timed out. The control unit proceeds to step S94 when the security signal control timer has timed out, and proceeds to step S93 when the security signal control timer has not timed out. In step S93, the control unit updates (decrements by "1") the security signal control timer. In step S94, the controller outputs ON data for the security signal and turns off other signal outputs. That is, the control unit updates the security signal control timer and outputs the security signal ON data during the update, but outputs the security signal ON data even if the security signal control timer times out. As a result, the control unit guarantees ON data output of the security signal until the security signal control timer times out. For example, the control unit sets the security signal control timer to 128 ms in step S37 of the main processing, thereby ensuring the ON data output of the security signal for 128 ms or longer. The security signal control timer is set to a value that is at least twice as long as the shortest output time during which the security signal can be detected by the external device. For example, when the shortest output time for which the security signal can be detected by an external device is 50 ms, the value that is more than twice the shortest output time is 100 ms at the shortest, and the security signal control timer is 128 ms by adding the extra time. is set.

In step S95, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag to determine whether or not the setting change mode is in progress. If the setting change mode is on, the control unit proceeds to step S96, and if the setting change mode is not on, the control unit ends the setting change/confirmation process.

In step S96, the control unit determines whether or not there is an operation input (switch input) of the set value change switch 126 read in the input processing of step S73 of the timer interrupt processing. The control unit proceeds to step S<b>97 when there is an operation input of the set value change switch 126 , and terminates the setting change/confirmation process when there is no operation input of the set value change switch 126 . The gaming machine 10 includes the set value change switch 126, but if the set value change switch 126 is not provided, the RAM initialization switch 112 may be used as the set value change switch instead of the set value change switch 126. good. In this case, in step S96, the control unit may determine whether or not there is an operation input (switch input) of the RAM initialization switch 112 read in the input processing of step S73 of the timer interrupt processing.

In step S97, the control unit increments the setting value by "1" and updates it cyclically within the range of "0" to "5". Although the set value is set in six steps from "0" to "5", it is not limited to this, and may be set in three steps, ten steps, or the like. After updating the setting value, the control unit terminates the setting change/confirmation process.

Next, the memory map of the RAM 111C will be explained using FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a memory map of the game control device of the first embodiment. A memory map 111M is a memory map of the RAM 111C. The RAM 111C sets a game control work area, a game control stack area, a state display work area, and a state display stack area in order from the top of the memory. In addition, the RAM 111C clearly separates the stack area for game control and the work area for status display by setting an unused area of 16 bytes or more between the stack area for game control and the work area for status display. In addition, although the RAM 111C sets an unused area after the status display stack area, the status display stack area may be set so as to include the end of the memory without providing the unused area. Also, the RAM 111C may set an unused area between the game control work area and the game control stack area, or between the state display work area and the state display stack area.

Since the game control work area places the probability setting value area at the beginning, the RAM clear top address 1 clears all of the game control work area (game control work area) and the game control stack area. do. In addition, the RAM clear leading address 2 is intended to clear the game control work area and the game control stack area excluding the probability setting value area. In addition, the RAM clear top address 3 is to clear the game control work area and the game control stack area excluding the probability setting value area, the fluctuation pattern random number area and the initial value random number area. Moreover, all of the RAM clear top address 1, the RAM clear top address 2, and the RAM clear top address 3 clear the area from the power failure inspection area 1 to the power failure inspection area 2 and the checksum area.

[Output processing]
Next, details of the output process (step S76) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a flowchart of output processing according to the first embodiment. In this output process, first, OFF data is output (reset) to the segment output port (third output port 134c) for outputting segment data of the collective display device 50 (step S101). Next, the data output to the solenoid output port (first output port 134a) that outputs the data of the general electric solenoid 37c and the big winning opening solenoid 38b is synthesized and output (step S102).

Then, the value of the digit counter for sequentially scanning the digit lines of the collective display device 50 is updated by "+1" within the range of "0" to "3" (step S103), and the digit of the LED corresponding to the value of the digit counter is displayed. Line output data is acquired (step S104). Here, as an example of dynamically lighting the LED_d1 to LED_d18 of the collective display device 50, the round display, the special figure 1 reserved display, the special figure 1 pattern display, the special figure 2 pattern display, the general pattern display, the general pattern reservation display, and There is a state display (game state display such as time saving state and high probability state).

Next, the acquired data and external information data are combined (step S105), and the combined data is output to the digit/external information output port (fourth output port 134d) for digit output and external information output (step S106). ). The external information synthesized in step S105 is "door/frame open" and "security signal".

After that, the segment line output data is loaded from the segment area in the RWM corresponding to the value of the digit counter (step S107), and the loaded data is output to the segment output port (third output port 134c) for segment output ( step S108).

Subsequently, various output data of external information to be output to the external information terminal board 71 are loaded and synthesized (step S109). The external information synthesized here includes "big win signal 1", "big win signal 2", "big win signal 3", "big win signal 4", "symbol determination number signal", "starting opening signal", and "main prize ball." signal”, etc. Next, the synthesized data and the launch permission output data are synthesized (step S110), and the synthesized data is sent to the external information/launch permission signal output port (fifth output port 134e) for external information output and firing permission signal output. (step S111).

Next, the OFF output data for probability set value display is set. That is, OFF data is output (reset) to the probability setting value display output port (second output port 134b) for outputting the probability setting value display data of the probability setting value display device 136 (step S112).

Next, it is determined whether or not the probability set value display permission flag is set (step S113). If the probability setting value display permission flag is set (step S113; Y), the process proceeds to step S114, and if the probability setting value display permission flag is not set (step S113; N), the process proceeds to step S115.

If the probability setting value display permission flag is set, the probability setting value display data corresponding to the probability setting value is loaded from the setting value display data area in the RWM (step S114).
In step S115, the probability setting value display data is output to the probability setting value display output port (second output port 134b).

Next, the data to be output to the test signal output port 1 on the relay board 70 for outputting the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test signal output port 1 on the relay board 70. (step S116). After that, the data to be output to the test signal output port 2 on the relay board 70 for outputting the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test signal output port 2 on the relay board 70. (Step S117).

Next, the data to be output to the test signal output port 3 on the relay board 70 for outputting the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test signal output port 3 on the relay board 70. (step S118). Furthermore, the data to be output to the test signal output port 4 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal of the test firing test device is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test signal output port 4 on the relay board 70 ( step S119). Then, the data to be output to the test signal output port 5 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test device is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test signal output port 5 on the relay board 70 ( step S120).

Next, the test signal output data of the probability setting values are loaded (step S121). As for the test signal output data, the probability setting value display data (for example, 7 segment data) corresponding to the probability setting value is loaded from the setting value display data area in the RWM, but the probability setting value can be confirmed. If present, it may be a set probability value (eg, a number from 1 to 6) or other form of data.

Next, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 127 is in the ON state from the state of the third input port 124 (step S122). If the setting key switch 127 is ON (step S122; Y), the process proceeds to step S123. If the setting key switch 127 is not ON (step S122; N), the process proceeds to step S124.

When the setting key switch 127 is in the ON state, the test signal output data of the loaded probability setting value and the setting key switch ON information are synthesized (step S123).
At step S124, the synthesized data is output to the test signal output port 6 on the relay board 70, and the output process is terminated.

[Winning gate switch/state monitoring process]
Next, the winning opening switch/state monitoring process (step S80) in the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a flow chart of the winning opening switch/state monitoring process of the first embodiment. In this winning hole switch/state monitoring process, first, the probability setting value changing flag is referred to determine whether or not the probability setting value is being changed (step S131). If the probability setting value is being changed (step S131; Y), the process proceeds to step S139, and if the probability setting value is not being changed (step S131; N), the process proceeds to step S132. In step S132, the probability setting value confirmation mode flag is referred to determine whether or not the probability setting value confirmation mode is in progress. If the probability setting value confirmation mode is not in progress (step S132; N), the process proceeds to step S133.

Next, the winning opening monitoring table 1 (for example, the number of the port to which the detection signal from the counting switch is input and the corresponding data indicating the bit position in the signal port) is prepared (step S133). Next, a fraud & winning monitoring process (step S134) is executed to monitor whether there is fraudulent winning of a prize (unauthorized winning) even though the winning opening is not open, and to detect normal winning. .

After that, a winning opening monitoring table for the winning opening switch (starting opening 1 switch 37a) in the general electrical system is prepared (step S135), and fraud & winning monitoring processing ( Step S136) is executed.

Next, prepare a winning opening monitoring table for winning opening switches that do not require fraud monitoring processing, that is, winning opening switches that can always win (here, starting opening 1 switch 36a, winning opening switch 35a for general winning opening 35) (step S137), a winning number counter update process (step S138) for updating the winning number is performed.

Next, the value of the state scan counter for sequentially designating which of the plurality of switches and signals to be monitored for the error state of the gaming machine 10 is to be monitored this time is set to "0". to "3" (step S139). After that, depending on the value of the state scan counter, any of the switch abnormality 1 error output due to the occurrence of disconnection of the switch connector, the error of shoot ball failure from the payout control device 200, the overflow error from the overflow switch, and the payout abnormality error A gaming machine state monitoring table 1 is prepared for setting the monitoring of errors based on this (step S140). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step S141) is performed to determine whether or not an error has occurred.

Next, a gaming machine state monitoring table 2 is prepared for setting an error monitoring target based on one of glass frame opening, main body frame opening, frame radio wave fraud, and touch switch according to the value of the state scan counter. (Step S142). Then, gaming machine state check processing (step S143) is performed to determine whether or not an error has occurred.

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the state scan counter is "0" (step S144). End the process. In this case, there is no gaming machine status monitoring target in the gaming machine status monitoring table 3 to be referred to next. If the value of the state scan counter is "0" (step S144; Y), the game machine state based on the switch abnormality 2 error output due to the disconnection of the switch connector or the like is output according to the value of the state scan counter. A gaming machine state monitoring table 3 is prepared for setting the monitoring of the game machine (step S145). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step S146) for determining whether or not an error has occurred is performed, a payout busy signal check process (step S147) is performed, and the winning opening switch/status monitoring process is terminated. Note that the payout busy signal check process is not performed every time, but is performed once every four times, and the remaining three times are passed, so that the monitoring period is 16 ms.

[Payout command transmission process]
Next, details of the payout command transmission process (step S77) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a flowchart of payout command transmission processing of the first embodiment.

First, an example of the winning number counter area will be described. The winning number counter area includes a winning number counter area 1 and a winning number counter area 2 . Winning number counter area 1 is a storage area capable of storing a 2-byte counter. The winning number counter area 1 is composed of, for example, a 3 winning ball counter, a 10 winning ball counter, and a 14 winning ball counter, and each winning number counter can store up to 65,535 winning balls. Winning number counter area 2 is a storage area capable of storing a 1-byte counter. The winning number counter area 2 consists of a 3 winning ball counter, a 10 winning ball counter, and a 14 winning ball counter, and each winning number counter can store up to 255 winnings. In checking the count number of these winning number counter areas, the above-described counters are checked in order from the top (from the 3 winning ball counter) by updating the address of the winning number counter area in step S202 or the like which will be described later.

In FIG. 16, the left column is the process of updating (increasing) the number of output of the main prize ball signal, and the right column is the process of transmitting the payout command. In the payout command transmission process, among the counters in the winning number counter area 2 provided for each number of winning balls (for example, 3 winning balls, 10 winning balls, and 14 winning balls), a counter to be checked is selected. determines whether or not there is a count number that is not "0" (step S201). If there is no count (step S201; N), the address of the winning prize counter area 2 to be checked is updated (step S202), and the check of the count numbers of all the counters in the winning prize counter area 2 is completed. It is determined whether or not (step S203).

In step S201, if it is determined that there is a count (step S201; Y), the count of the target winning number counter area 2 is subtracted (updated by "-1") (step S204), and the winning number counter The number of payouts corresponding to the address of area 2 (for example, one of 3, 10, and 14 described above) is obtained (step S205). Next, the value of the remaining number of prize balls area and the number of payouts are added (step S206), the addition result is saved in the remaining number of prize balls area (step S207), 10 is subtracted from the addition result (step S208), and the It is determined whether the subtraction result is "0" or more (step S209). In step S209, if it is determined that the subtraction result is "0" or more (step S209; Y), the main prize ball signal output count is updated by "+1" (step S210), and the subtraction result is saved in the prize ball remaining number area. (step S211).

In the main prize ball signal editing process in the external information editing process described later, a process of outputting the main prize ball signal is performed based on the number of main prize ball signal output times updated in step S210. Here, as a prize ball signal (main prize ball signal), 1 pulse is output for every 10 payout schedules from the main board (game control device 100), and 10 payouts are issued from the payout board (payout control device 200). One pulse is output every time.

Next, in step S203, it is determined that all checks have been completed (step S203; Y), or in step S209, it is determined that the subtraction result is not greater than or equal to "0" (step S209; N). In this case, if the value of the payout command transmission timer is not "0", the value of the payout command transmission timer is updated by "-1" (step S212). If this payout command transmission process is the first timer interrupt process, the value of the payout command transmission timer is "0" because the initial value set in the last step S221 of this payout command transmission process is not set. , no subtraction will be performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the payout command transmission timer is "0" (step S213), and if it is determined that the value of the payout command transmission timer is "0" (step S213; Y), It is determined whether or not the payout busy signal is busy (step S214). Whether or not the payout busy signal is busy is determined by referring to the payout busy signal flag, not by referring to the state of the port. Here, the conditions for the payout busy signal to turn on (busy) are: "during payout operation", "during ball lending operation", "shot ball running out error", "overflow error", "framing radio wave illegal occurrence Medium", "Abnormality in payout ball detection switch (switch to monitor paid out balls)", "Insufficient payout error", "Excess payout error", "Award to be paid out in the memory of the payout control board When there is a count of the number of balls (the number of unpaid prize balls=the number of acquired game balls remaining) (=not 0).

Next, when the payout busy signal is not busy (step S214; N), it is determined whether or not the target counter of the winning number counter area 1 has a count (step S215), and the target counter of the winning number counter area 1 is determined. (step S215; N), the address of the winning number counter area 1 to be checked is updated (step S216), and it is determined whether or not all areas have been checked (step S217). If the check of all areas has not been completed (step S217; N), the process returns to step S215.

In step S215, if there is a count in the target counter of winning number counter area 1 (step S215; Y), the target winning number counter is updated by "-1" (step S218), and the address of winning number counter area 1 is changed. The corresponding payout number command is acquired (step S219), and the acquired command is written in the payout serial transmission buffer (step S220). Then, the initial value (for example, 200 ms) is saved in the payout command transmission timer area (step S221).

If it is determined in step S213 that the value of the payout command transmission timer is not "0" (step S213; N), if it is determined in step S214 that the payout busy signal is busy (step S214; Y) , When it is determined in step S217 that all areas have been checked (step S217; Y), or when the process of step S221 ends, this payout command transmission process ends.

It should be noted that, depending on the determination results of steps S213 and S214, the processing is terminated without executing steps S215 and subsequent steps. I am sending it from In addition, the transmission of the payout command is also conditional on the payout control board being in a state where the prize balls can be paid out.

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the starting port switch monitoring process (step S68) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the starting port switch monitoring process of the first embodiment.

In the starting opening switch monitoring process, first, a winning monitoring table for starting opening 1 (starting winning opening 36) is prepared (step A101), hardware random number acquisition processing (step A102) is performed, and there is a winning for starting opening 1. It is determined whether or not (step A103).

At step A103, when it is determined that there is no winning to the starting port 1 (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A109 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, in step A103, when it is determined that there is a winning prize to the starting port 1 (step A103; Y), the game state is a predetermined state (for example, normal electric support state, jackpot, etc.) that should be hit to the right. It is determined whether or not there is (step A104).

If it is determined in step A104 that the predetermined state for hitting to the right is not met (step A104; N), the process proceeds to step A107 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, in step A104, when it is determined that the predetermined state to hit to the right (step A104; Y), to prepare a right hitting instruction notification command (step A105), effect command setting processing (step A106) do That is, in the case of the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, except for the general electric power support state, unless the starting port 1 is hit to the left, there is almost no winning, and there was a prize in the starting port 1 in a predetermined state in which the player should hit to the right. In this case, since it can be estimated that it is hit left even though it is in a predetermined state to hit right, a right hit instruction notification command is transmitted to the production control device 300, and a notification (warning) instructing to hit right is given to the production control device 300 It is configured to be done by

Next, after preparing a table for setting the information of the hold by the starting port 1 (step A107), the special figure starting port 1 switch processing (step A108) is performed.
Next, prepare a prize-winning monitoring table for start-up 2 (normal variable prize-winning device 37) (step A109), perform hardware random number acquisition processing (step A110), and determine whether or not there is a prize for start-up 2 (step A111).

When it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning to the starting port 2 (step A111; N), the starting port switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, in step A111, if it is determined that there is a winning prize to the starting port 2 (step A111; Y), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is in the general electricity support state (time saving state) (step A112), if it is determined that it is not in the general electricity support state (step A112; N), it is determined whether or not the jackpot is in progress (step A113). Further, when it is determined at step A113 that the big hit is not in progress (step A113; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure variation display game is during the general electric support final variation (step A114).

At step A114, when it is determined that the general electric support is not in the final fluctuation (step A114; N), a left-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A115), and effect command setting processing (step A116) is performed. That is, if it is neither the general electric support state, the jackpot, or the general electric support final fluctuation, it should be hit to the left, so the process of transmitting the instruction notification command to the effect control device 300 is performed.

Then, if it is determined in step A112 that it is in the general electricity support state (step A112; Y), if it is determined that the jackpot is being hit in step A113 (step A113; Y), in step A114 the general electricity support final If it is determined to be fluctuating (step A114; Y), and if the process of step A116 is completed, the process proceeds to step A117.

If it moves to step A117, after preparing the table which sets the information of the hold by the starting mouth 2 (step A117), special figure starting mouth 2 switch processing (step A118) is performed, and starting mouth switch monitoring processing is complete|finished.

In addition, when it is determined that there is a prize to the starting port 2 in the above step A111, for example, before executing step A112, normal electric fraud (normal A step is provided for determining whether or not there has been fraud in which a winning to the variable prize winning device 37 is detected, and when it is determined that this electric fraud is occurring, the starting port switch monitoring process is terminated without executing step A112 and subsequent steps. As a configuration, if there is a general electric fraud, the second starting memory (starting memory of special figure 2) may not be generated any more.

In the hardware random number acquisition process (steps A102 and A110) in the start opening switch monitoring process described above, out of start opening 1 (start winning opening 36) and starting opening 2 (normal fluctuation winning opening 37), the starting opening to be monitored No winning information is set, and it is determined whether or not there is an input to the monitored starting switch of the starting 1 switch 36a and the starting 2 switch 37a, and there is an input to the monitored starting switch. In this case, the random number latch register status is read, the extracted jackpot random number is loaded into the hard random number latch register to be monitored, and the winning information of the starting gate to be monitored out of the starting gate 1 and the starting gate 2 is set. In the hardware random number acquisition process (steps A102 and A110), it is determined whether or not there is an input to the monitored starter switch of the starter 1 switch 36a and the starter 2 switch 37a. If there is no input, end the hard random number acquisition process.

[Special figure start gate 1 switch processing]
Next, the details of the special figure starting opening 1 switch process (step A108) in the starting opening switch monitoring process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a flowchart of special figure starting port 1 switch processing of the first embodiment.

The special figure starting opening 1 switch process is a process that is performed when there is an input of the starting opening 1 switch 36a which is the monitoring target (starting winning of the special figure 1 which is the monitoring target).
In the special figure starting port 1 switch processing, first, the starting port signal 1 output count, which is the number of times information regarding the number of winnings to the monitoring target starting port 1 switch 36a is output to the external management device of the game machine 10, is set. Load (step A131), update the loaded value by "+1" (step A132), and determine whether or not the number of outputs overflows (step A133). If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the RWM start signal 1 output number area (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, if the number of times of output overflows (step A133; Y), step A134 is skipped and the process proceeds to step A135. In the first embodiment, a value from "0" to "255" can be stored in the starting port signal 1 output frequency area. If the loaded value is "255", the updated value becomes "0" when updated by "+1", and it is determined that the output count overflows.

Next, it is determined whether or not the update target special figure 1 reservation number (special figure 1 start memory number) corresponding to the monitoring target start port 1 switch 36a is less than the upper limit (for example, less than 4 pieces) ( step A135). If the special figure 1 pending number to be updated is not less than the upper limit (step A135; N), the special figure start opening 1 switch process is terminated. If the special figure 1 pending number to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A135; Y), set the special figure 1 information setting flag used for setting the variation information (for example, for distributing the prefetch variation pattern) ( Step A136), update the special figure 1 pending number to be updated by "+1" (step A137).

Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area (random number storage area for special figure 1) corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved number is calculated (step A138), and the jackpot random number prepared in step A125 is stored in the RWM jackpot random number storage area. (step A139). Next, the special figure 1 jackpot pattern random number is extracted and prepared (step A140), and saved in the jackpot pattern random number storage area of RWM (step A141).

Next, extract the small hit pattern random number of special figure 1, prepare it, save it in the small hit pattern random number storage area of RWM (step A142), change the variation pattern random number 1, the variation pattern random number 2, and the variation pattern random number 3 It saves in the fluctuation pattern random number storage area of corresponding RWM (step A143), special figure reservation information decision processing (step A144) it does. After that, prepare a decoration special figure 1 reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation number to be monitored (step A145), perform the effect command setting process (step A146), and end the special figure start port 1 switch process .

Here, the RAM 111C of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game ball into the starting winning port 36 or the starting winning region of the normal variable winning device 37, and extracts a special figure variable display game. A starting winning memory means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a starting memory that is the right to execute. Further, the start winning memory means (RAM 111C) stores various random values extracted based on the winning of the game ball into the start opening 1 (start winning opening 36) as a first start memory up to a predetermined number.

[Special figure start gate 2 switch processing]
Next, the details of the special figure starting port 2 switch processing (step A118) in the above-described starting port switch monitoring processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a flowchart of special figure starting port 2 switch processing of the first embodiment.

The special figure starting opening 2 switch processing is a process that is performed when there is an input of the starting opening 2 switch 37a which is the monitoring target (starting winning of the special figure 2 which is the monitoring target).
In the special figure starting port 2 switch processing, first, the starting port signal 2 output count, which is the number of times the information about the number of winnings to the starting port 2 switch 37a is output to the external management device of the gaming machine 10, is loaded ( Step A151), update the loaded value by "+1" (step A152), and determine whether or not the output count overflows (step A153). If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A153; N), the updated value is saved in the RWM starting signal 2 output number area (step A154), and the process proceeds to step A155. On the other hand, if the number of times of output overflows (step A153; Y), step A154 is skipped and the process proceeds to step A155. In the first embodiment, a value from "0" to "255" can be stored in the starting port signal 2 output frequency area. If the loaded value is "255", the updated value becomes "0" when updated by "+1", and it is determined that the output count overflows.

Next, it is determined whether or not the update target special figure 2 pending (starting memory) number corresponding to the monitoring target start port 2 switch 37a is less than the upper limit (for example, less than 4 pieces) (step A155). If the special figure 2 reservation number to be updated is not less than the upper limit (step A155; N), the special figure start opening 2 switch processing is terminated. If the special figure 2 pending number to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A155; Y), set the special figure 2 information setting flag used for setting the variation information (for example, for distributing the prefetch variation pattern) ( Step A156), update the special figure 2 pending number to be updated by "+1" (step A157).

Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number (random number storage area for special figure 2) is calculated (step A158), and the jackpot random number prepared at step A125 is RWM's jackpot random number storage area (step A159). Next, the special figure 2 jackpot pattern random number is extracted and prepared (step A160), and saved in the jackpot pattern random number storage area of RWM (step A161).

Next, extract the small hit pattern random number of special figure 2, prepare it, save it in the small hit pattern random number storage area of RWM (step A162), change the variation pattern random number 1, the variation pattern random number 2, and the variation pattern random number 3 It saves in the fluctuation pattern random number storage area of corresponding RWM (step A163), special figure reservation information decision processing (step A164) it does. After that, prepare a decorative special figure 2 reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number to be monitored (step A165), perform the effect command setting process (step A166), and end the special figure start port 2 switch process .

Here, the RAM 111C of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game ball into the starting winning area of the normal variable winning device 37, and becomes the execution right of the special figure variable display game. It constitutes a starting winning memory means for storing a predetermined number as the upper limit as a starting memory. Further, the start winning memory means (RAM 111C) stores various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the starting port 2 (normal variable winning device 37) as a second start memory up to a predetermined number.

[Special Figure Reservation Information Judgment Process]
Next, the details of the special figure reservation information determination processing (step A144, step A164) in the above-mentioned special figure start opening 1 switch processing and special figure start opening 2 switch processing will be described using FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a flowchart of special figure reservation information determination processing of the first embodiment.

The special figure reservation information determination process is a look-ahead process that determines the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

In the special figure reservation information determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (high probability) (step A171). In step A171, when it determines with it being in high probability (step A171; Y), it complete|finishes special figure reservation information determination processing.

On the other hand, at step A171, when it is determined that it is not in the high probability (step A171; N), it is determined whether it is in the middle of a big hit (step A172). In step A172, when it determines with it being a big hit (step A172; Y), it complete|finishes special figure reservation information determination processing.

On the other hand, in step A172, if it is determined that the big hit is not in progress (step A172; N), the big hit determination process ( Step A173) is performed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (step A174). Then, if the determination result is a big hit (step A174; Y), the big hit pattern random number check table corresponding to the target starting switch (in other words, special figure type; special figure 1 or special figure 2) Set (step A175), acquire the stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number prepared in step A140 or A160 (step A176), move to the process of step A181, and perform the subsequent processes.

On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A174; N), a small hit determination process (step A177) that determines whether or not it is a small hit depending on whether the big hit random value matches the small hit determination value. Do. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the small hit determination process is a small hit (step A178). Then, if the judgment result is not a small hit (step A178; N), stop symbol information for losing is set (step A180), the process proceeds to step A181, and the subsequent processes are performed.

On the other hand, when the determination result is a small hit (step A178; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set, and the small hit stop symbol information corresponding to the small hit symbol random number prepared in step A142 or A162. is set (step A179), the process proceeds to step A181, and the subsequent processes are performed.

Then, when the process proceeds to step A181, step A176, step A179, or step A180 to prepare a look-ahead stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol information acquired or set (step A181), production command setting process (step A182) is performed. Next, a special figure information setting process (step A183) for setting special figure information, which is a parameter for setting a variation pattern, is performed, and a variation pattern setting process (step A184) for setting the variation mode of the special figure variation display game. do

After that, the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern (variation pattern until the start of the reach action) and the second half variation number indicating the second half variation pattern (the variation pattern after the start of the reach action) in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game Prefetching variation pattern corresponding to A command is prepared (step A185), effect command setting processing (step A186) is performed, and the special figure reservation information determination processing is terminated.

In addition, the special figure information setting process in step A183 and the variation pattern setting process in step A184 are performed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure normal process (special figure 1 normal process or special figure 2 normal process described later). is the same as the processing That is, when the special figure reservation information determination process is executed in step A144, the special figure type is special figure 1, so the processing of steps A183 and A184 is the special figure 1 information setting process and special figure 1 variation which will be described later. When the pattern setting process is the same and the special figure reservation information determination process is executed in step A164, the special figure type is special figure 2, so the processing of steps A183 and A184 is special figure 2 information to be described later. It is the same as the setting process and special figure 2 variation pattern setting process.

By the above processing, the look-ahead stop pattern command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead target and the look-ahead variation pattern command including the information of the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory are generated. It is prepared and transmitted to the production control device 300 . As a result, the judgment result (read-ahead result) of the result-related information (whether it is a big hit or the type of variation pattern) corresponding to the start memory is produced before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. It is possible to inform the device 300, especially by changing the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, etc., to the player before the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game. It is possible to notify.

That is, the game control device 100 determines the random number stored as the starting memory in the starting winning memory means (RAM 111C) before executing the variable display game based on the starting memory (for example, whether or not there will be a special result, etc.). Judgment) constitutes a preliminary judgment means. The random number value stored in correspondence with the starting memory is judged in advance not only when the starting memory is generated, but also at any time before the variable display game based on the starting memory is performed. good.

[Special figure 1 game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 game process (step S82) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a flowchart of special figure 1 game processing of the first embodiment.

In the special figure 1 game process, monitoring of the input of the big winning opening switch 38a, control of the entire processing related to the special figure 1 variable display game, display of the special figure 1 (identification information that is variably displayed in the special figure 1 variable display game) settings. In the special figure 1 game processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 is in the middle of a big hit or a small hit (a big hit game state or a small hit game state according to the result of the special figure 2 variation display game) (step A1). . If the special figure 2 is not during the big hit or the small hit (step A1; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this big winning opening switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the detection of a game ball by the big winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variable winning device 38 is performed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the special figure 2 is during the big hit or during the small hit (step A1; Y), and when the big winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is completed, the process proceeds to step A3, If the special figure 1 game processing timer is not "0", it is updated by "-1" (step A3). In addition, the minimum value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is "0" (step A4). If the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is "0" (step A4; Y), that is, if the time has expired or has already timed up, to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game process number Set the special figure 1 game sequence branch table to be referred to in the register (step A5), and obtain the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game process number using the table (step A6). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the special figure 1 game processing number (step A7).

In step A7, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "0", the start of variation of the special figure 1 variation display game is monitored, and the setting of the variation start of the special figure 1 variation display game, the setting of the effect, and the special Performs special figure 1 normal processing (step A8) for setting information necessary for performing processing during FIG. 1 fluctuation.

At step A7, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "1", the setting of the stop display time of the special figure 1, the setting of the information necessary for performing the special figure 1 display process, etc. 1 During fluctuation processing (step A9) is performed.

At step A7, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 1 variation display game is a big hit, the setting of the fanfare command according to the kind of big win and the size of each big win are performed. Fanfare time setting according to the winning opening opening pattern, processing during special figure 1 display (step A10) for setting information necessary for performing processing during fanfare / interval etc. is performed.

At step A7, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "3", the setting of the opening time of the big winning opening, the update of the number of times of opening, the setting of information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big winning opening, etc. Perform fanfare/interval processing (step A11).

In step A7, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "4", if the big hit round is not the final round, the interval command is set, and if it is the final round, the ending command is set, and the big winning opening is performed. A process (step A12) during the opening of the big prize winning opening, which performs a process of setting information necessary for performing the remaining ball process, etc., is performed.

At step A7, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "5", if the big hit round is not the final round, the fanfare/interval process is performed. For example, the process of setting the time for the remaining balls in the big winning hole to be discharged, and the big winning hole remaining ball processing (step A13) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure 1 jackpot end process. Do.

At step A7, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "6", the special figure 1 jackpot end processing (step A14) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 1 normal processing is performed.

At step A7, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "7", the setting of the opening time and opening pattern of the predetermined large winning opening when the small hit occurs, the setting of the fanfare command, and the processing during the small hit are performed. Processing (step A15) during a small hit fanfare for setting information necessary for performing is performed.

At step A7, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "8", the setting of the command for the transition process during the small hit, the command for the small hit end screen, the setting of information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball processing, etc. Perform small hit middle processing (step A16).

At step A7, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "9", small hit remaining ball processing (step A17) for setting information necessary for performing special figure 1 small hit end processing is performed.

At step A7, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "10", the special figure 1 small winning end processing (step A18) for setting information necessary for performing special figure 1 normal processing is performed.

Thereafter, after preparing a table for controlling the variation of the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 (step A19), the symbol variation control process (step A20) relating to the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 is performed, and the special figure game process. exit. On the other hand, in step A4, if the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is not "0" (step A4; N), that is, if the time has not expired, the process proceeds to step A19, and the subsequent processes do

Incidentally, a small hit is a result mode that does not involve the operation of a conditional device, and a big win is a special result that accompanies the operation of a conditional device. The condition device operates when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit pattern). It means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable prize winning device 38 is set (the character product continuous operating device is operated). The fact that the conditional device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small prize lottery, for example. The "condition device" may be software means such as a flag that is turned on and off by software as described above, or hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on and off. In addition, "conditional device" is a term commonly used in the field of pachinko machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of electric accessories, and the same applies in this specification. It is used as a term with a meaning.

[Tokuzu 2 game processing]
Next, details of the special figure 2 game process (step S83) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a flowchart of special figure 2 game processing of the first embodiment.

In the special figure 2 game processing, monitoring of the input of the big winning opening switch 38a, control of the entire processing related to the special figure 2 variable display game, display of the special figure 2 (identification information that is variably displayed in the special figure 2 variable display game) settings. In the special figure 2 game processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 is in the middle of a big hit or a small hit (a big hit game state or a small hit game state according to the result of the special figure 1 variation display game) (step A31). . If the special figure 1 is not during the big hit or the small hit (step A31; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring process (step A32) is performed. In this big winning opening switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the detection of a game ball by the big winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variable winning device 38 is performed.

Next, when it is determined that the special figure 1 is during the big hit or the small hit (step A31; Y) and when the big winning opening switch monitoring process (step A32) is completed, the process proceeds to step A33. If the special figure 2 game processing timer is not "0", it is updated by "-1" (step A33). In addition, the minimum value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is "0" (step A34). If the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is "0" (step A34; Y), that is, if the time has expired or has already timed up, the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is "0". It is determined whether or not there is (step A35). If the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not "0" (step A35; N), the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is updated by "-1" (step A36), and special figure 2 in RWM A long fluctuation timer value (for example, 60000 msec) is saved in a special figure 2 game processing timer area which is an area for storing the value of the game processing timer (step A37), and the process proceeds to step A59.

On the other hand, if the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is "0" (step A35; Y), the special figure 2 game sequence branch referred to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number The table is set in the register (step A38), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number is acquired using the table (step A39). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the special figure 2 game processing number (step A47).

At step A47, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "0", monitor the start of variation of the special figure 2 variation display game, set the variation start of the special figure 2 variation display game, set the effect, Performs special figure 2 normal processing (step A48) for setting information necessary for performing processing during FIG. 2 fluctuation.

At step A47, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "1", the setting of the stop display time of the special figure 2, the setting of the information necessary for performing the special figure 2 display process, etc. 2 Perform processing during fluctuation (step A49).

At step A47, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 2 variation display game is a big hit, the setting of the fanfare command according to the kind of big win and the size of each big win are performed. Fanfare time setting according to the winning opening opening pattern, processing during special figure 2 display (step A50) for setting information necessary for performing processing during fanfare / interval etc. is performed.

At step A47, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "3", the setting of the opening time of the large winning opening, the update of the number of times of opening, the setting of information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the large winning opening, etc. Perform fanfare/interval processing (step A51).

At step A47, if the special game processing number is "4", if the jackpot round is not the final round, an interval command is set, and if it is the final round, an ending command is set; A process (step A52) during the opening of the big prize winning opening, which performs a process of setting information necessary for ball processing, etc., is performed.

At step A47, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "5", if the big hit round is not the final round, the information necessary for fanfare/interval processing is set, etc. For example, the process of setting the time for the remaining balls in the big winning hole to be discharged, and the big winning hole remaining ball processing (step A53) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure 2 jackpot ending process. Do.

At step A47, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "6", special figure 2 big hit end processing (step A54) for setting information necessary for performing special figure 2 normal processing is performed.

In step A47, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "7", the setting of the opening time and opening pattern of the predetermined large winning opening when the small hit occurs, the setting of the fanfare command, and the processing during the small hit are performed. Processing (step A55) during a small hit fanfare for setting information necessary for performing is performed.

At step A47, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "8", the setting of the command for the operation transition processing during the small hit, the command for the small hit end screen, the setting of information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball processing, etc. Perform small hit middle processing (step A56).

At step A47, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "9", small hit remaining ball processing (step A57) for setting information necessary for performing special figure 2 small hit end processing is performed.

At step A47, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "10", the special figure 2 small hit end processing (step A58) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal processing is performed.

Thereafter, after preparing a table for controlling the variation of the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 (step A59), the symbol variation control process (step A60) related to the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 is performed, and the special figure 2 game End the process. On the other hand, in step A34, if the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not "0" (step A34; N), that is, if the time is not up, or if the process of step A37 is completed, step A59 Move to processing and perform subsequent processing.

[Main processing]
Next, the main processing of the production control device 300 will be explained using FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a flowchart of main processing in the effect control device of the first embodiment.

The main process is a process executed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300 when power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started.
[Step D11] The controller prohibits interrupts.

[Step D<b>12 ] The controller initializes the CPU 311 .
[Step D<b>13 ] The controller initializes the VDP 312 .
[Step D14] The controller permits an interrupt.

[Step D15] The controller permits 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 controller sets a random number seed. This is a process of setting a pseudo-random number generation sequence using, for example, the srand function. Here, the control unit may use a fixed value such as 0 (zero) as an argument given to the srand function, or use a value created based on the ID value of the CPU etc. so that it differs for each gaming machine. You may

[Step D17] The control unit initializes an area to be initialized in the RWM (for example, RAM 322) of the effect control device 300 (for example, a flag area for effect (storage area used as various flags described later in the control processing of the effect control device 300) ) to save the initial values at power-on.

[Step D18] The controller clears the WDT (watchdog timer).
[Step D19] The control unit executes effect button input processing. The effect button input process is a process of editing when the effect buttons (the selection button switch 25a and the decision button switch 25b) are operated when enabled. Since the effect button does not turn on and off at high speed, the control unit may perform processing for sensing the input of the effect button within the effect button input process, or may be performed within a short cycle timer interrupt (not shown). good.

[Step D20] The control section executes hall/player setting mode processing. The hall/player setting mode process is a process of setting the changeable range of the brightness and volume of the LEDs and the display device 41, and receiving an operation by the player to change the brightness and volume of the LEDs and the display device 41, and the like.

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

[Step D22] The controller executes a received command check process. The received command check processing will be described later with reference to FIG.
[Step D23] The control unit executes effect display editing processing. The effect display editing process is a process of setting various commands and their parameters for instructing the VDP 312 about the content of drawing on the display device 41 . For example, the control unit sets commands in a table in the effect display editing process.

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

[Step D25] The controller determines whether or not it is time to switch frames. If it is time to switch frames, the process proceeds to step D26. If it is time to switch frames, it waits for the time to switch frames. Here, the frame switching timing is a time corresponding to a processing cycle (eg, 1/30 sec ≈ 33.333 ms) created based on the cycle (eg, 1/60 sec) of V blank interrupt (also called V sync interrupt). It is the timing that arrives at the target interval. Note that the V blank interrupt occurs each time the VDP 312 completes one scan of the entire screen for drawing. The period of generation of this V blank interrupt is, for example, 1/60 second as described above. In this embodiment, when the same drawing is repeated twice and the V blank interrupt occurs twice, the frame is switched, and the cycle of the frame switching timing is twice the cycle of the V blank interrupt (for example, 1/60 second). (for example, 1/30 second≈33.33 ms). However, the frame switching timing is not limited to this mode, and the frame switching timing can be changed arbitrarily. Frame switching may be performed periodically.

By the frame switching timing determination process, subsequent processes (steps D26 to D30 and subsequent steps D18 to D24) are executed at the frame switching timing for each processing cycle. Note that the time management that needs to be synchronized with the content of the presentation is performed in units of frames (that is, in units of processing cycles). If the processing period is 1/30 second, for example, 3 frames will be 100 ms. This is the same as that the main board (game control device) manages the time value in units of 4ms of the timer interrupt period.

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

[Step D27] The controller executes sound control processing. The sound control processing is processing related to volume control of sounds from the speakers (the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b).

[Step D28] The controller executes decoration control processing. The decoration control process is a process for controlling various LEDs of the board decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, and the like.
[Step D29] The controller executes a movable body control process. The movable body control process is a process of controlling a movable body (for example, board effect device 44) including various motors and SOL (solenoid).

[Step D30] The control section executes a firing information control process. The launch information control process sets the launch-related information based on the launch status flag, and the special figure rotation state (the number of special figure fluctuations per game for a predetermined amount (that is, a predetermined number of rental balls)). mode correction.

[Step D31] The control unit executes information disclosure processing. The information disclosure process is a process of disclosing performance information regarding game performance to the player.
After executing step D31, the control unit returns to step D18, and thereafter repeats the processing of steps D18 to D31. That is, steps D18 to D31 constitute loop processing (called main loop processing in some cases) that is repeatedly executed at the processing cycle after the effect control device 300 is activated.

Note that the control unit executes the processing of steps D27 to D29 in the main loop processing in order to match the screen effects. A signal for driving control, etc.) is actually output to the port in a short cycle timer interrupt (not shown). However, when an IC specialized for controlling various devices is used, there are cases in which signals, etc., are not output by timer interrupts, just by giving instructions through serial communication or the like.

[Receive command check processing]
Next, reception command check processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a flowchart of received command check processing in the effect control device of the first embodiment. The received command check process is a process executed by the control unit in step D22 of the main process.

In addition, the received command (effect command) has a configuration including MODE data (1 byte) and ACTION data (1 byte), and the effect command from the game control device (main board) 100 to the effect control device 300 are sent sequentially. Such data constituting a command is hereinafter referred to as command data or command data.

Processing for receiving commands from the main substrate is performed by "command reception interrupt processing" (not shown). That is, in the serial communication of this example, transmission and reception are automatically performed by the hardware (by the function of the CPU itself), and when the command reception is completed, an interrupt (command reception interrupt) is generated to notify the user. It is sufficient to just retrieve it from the buffer, but in the above "command reception interrupt processing", each time there is a command reception interrupt, the command is loaded from the serial reception buffer, and after checking whether there is an error in the loaded command data, the command is processed. Data (MODE and ACTION data) is stored in the command buffer, and the value of the command reception counter is incremented by "1" for the stored amount. In the description of the control process, simply "storing" means storing and storing in a readable manner in a predetermined storage area for later use in the control process (the same applies hereinafter). Also, the command buffer is, for example, a ring buffer. This command buffer is configured by a storage area in the RAM 311a (or RAM 322) of the CPU 311, for example. The capacity of the command buffer should be equal to or greater than the number of commands that can be transmitted from the main board in the system control period (the processing period described above; for example, 1/30 second).

[Step D41] The controller loads the value of the command reception counter as the command reception count. The command reception counter is set in the RWM (RAM 322 or RAM 311a). Since the command reception counter is cleared to "0" in principle at step D43, it stores the number of commands received during one frame (1/30 second) (time for one period of the processing period described above).

[Step D42] The controller determines whether or not the number of command receptions is "0 (zero)". terminates the received command check process. In the present application, "loading" data in the control process as in step D41 means taking out data from the RAM (RAM 322 or RAM 311a in the effect control device 300 of this example).

[Step D43] The controller decrements the contents of the command reception counter area (that is, the value of the command reception counter) by the number of received commands.
If A is the value of the command reception counter and B is the number of commands received, "A=B" immediately after execution of step D41. Then, immediately after the execution of step D43, "A = AB = 0" is a normal movement, but in the aspect of this example, the effect control device 300 command reception interrupt from the game control device (main board) 100 is given the highest priority without disabling the interrupt, there is a possibility that the value of A has increased between the processing of step D41 and the processing of step D43. Therefore, if the process of step D43 is set to "A←0" (that is, the process of setting the value of the command reception counter to zero), the command count will be shifted. I am doing it. However, when serial communication is used for sending and receiving commands from the main board as in this embodiment, interrupts are disabled so that the value of A does not increase during the processing from step D41 to step D153. Then, the processing content of step D43 may be set to "A←0".

[Step D44] The control section reads the contents of the receive command buffer (corresponding to the command buffer, hereinafter simply referred to as the command buffer) (that is, the command data stored at the address corresponding to the read pointer of the command buffer). Copy to command area (sometimes called command storage area). The command area is, for example, a storage area in the RAM 322 or the RAM 311a, and is a so-called FIFO type (first-in first-out type) buffer.

[Step D45] Since the control unit has read the data in the command buffer, it updates the value of the command read index, which is the read pointer of the command buffer, by increasing it by "1", for example, within the range of "0" to "31". Do. Note that the range from "0" to "31" here corresponds to the capacity of the command buffer (for example, "32").

[Step D46] The control section determines whether or not copying of the commands equal to the number of commands received has been completed (that is, whether steps D44 and D45 have been repeatedly executed for the number of commands received). The control unit advances to step D47 if copying of the commands for the number of received commands has been completed, and advances to step D44 if copying has not been completed.

[Step D47] The control unit loads (reads) the contents of the command area (the data stored first among the data in the command area that has not yet been read, i.e., the data to be read next). do.

[Step D48] The control section executes a received command analysis process. The received command analysis process is a process of analyzing the data of the loaded command (hereinafter referred to as the current command). The received command analysis processing will be described later using FIG.

[Step D49] The controller updates the address of the command area (the address of the data to be read next).
[Step D50] The controller determines whether or not the analysis of the commands equal to the number of commands received has been completed (that is, whether steps D47 to D49 have been repeatedly executed for the number of commands received). The control unit proceeds to step D47 if analysis of the commands equal to the number of commands received has not been completed, and ends the received command check processing if analysis has been completed.

[Receive command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG. 25 . FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a flowchart of received command analysis processing in the effect control device of the first embodiment. The received command analysis process is a process executed by the control unit in step D48 of the received command check process.

[Step D51] The control unit separates and stores the upper byte in MODE and the lower byte in ACT of the data of the current command loaded in step D47 of the received command check process. In the case of a variation command that commands a special figure variation pattern, the upper byte data stored as MODE commands the first half variation pattern, and the lower byte data stored as ACT commands the second half variation pattern. It is.

[Step D52] The controller determines whether the MODE value separated in step D51 is within the normal range. If the value of MODE is within the normal range, the control unit proceeds to step D53, and if the value of MODE is not within the normal range, ends the received command analysis process. Note that some MODE values are not defined and are not used, and if such an unused value is determined in step D52, it is determined that it is not within the normal range.

[Step D53] The controller determines whether the ACT value separated in step D51 is within the normal range. If the ACT value is within the normal range, the control unit proceeds to step D54, and if the ACT value is not within the normal range, ends the received command analysis process.

Further, determination in step D53 as to whether or not the value of ACT separated in step D51 is within the normal range is performed, for example, as follows. That is, the effective ACT value differs for each MODE, and the upper and lower limits of the effective ACT value are defined in a predetermined ACTION check table (not shown), and in step D53, the range is separated into the upper and lower limits. It is checked whether the obtained ACT value is within the normal range.

[Step D54] The control section determines whether or not the separated ACT values for the separated MODE values are a correct combination. The control unit proceeds to step D55 if the ACT values are a correct combination, and ends the received command analysis process if the combination is not correct. A match check table, for example, can be used to determine whether or not the ACT values are a correct combination. The match check table is a table in which all ACT values (ACTION values) valid for MODE values are registered in order from the leading address, and is provided for each MODE value. If there is a separated ACT value in this matching check table corresponding to the MODE value, it can be determined that the combination is correct, and if there is no separated ACT value in the matching check table, it is correct. It can be determined that it is not a combination.

It should be noted that the determination as to whether or not the ACT values are a correct combination is performed including a missing check to determine whether or not the MODE is a normal combination of ACT values. Although there are multiple valid ACTs for one MODE, their values are not necessarily continuous (that is, there are values that are not discontinuous and values that are missing), so the command is a valid value. Since only valid values are defined in the match check table, it is checked one by one to see if it matches any of them.

[Step D55] The controller determines whether or not the MODE data is within the range of the variable command. If the MODE value is within the variable command range, the control unit executes the variable command process (details omitted) (step D56), and proceeds to step D57 if the MODE data is not within the variable command range. .

Here, the MODE data is the MODE data separated and stored in step D51 (the same applies to step D57 and the like described later). Also, the variation command (sometimes referred to as variation command or variation pattern command) is a command to command the variation pattern of the special figure, and the range that the data of this variation command can take is the variation command range.

[Step D57] The controller determines whether or not the MODE data is within the jackpot command range. The control unit executes a jackpot command process (details omitted) when the MODE data is within the jackpot command range (step D58), and proceeds to step D59 when the MODE data is not within the jackpot command range. . The jackpot command is a command for commanding an operation (display of a fanfare screen, a round screen, etc.) during the jackpot effect, and the range of the jackpot command data is the jackpot command range.

[Step D59] The control section determines whether or not the MODE data is within the range of the symbol-based command. If the value of MODE is within the range of the symbol-based command, the control unit executes symbol-based command processing (details omitted) (step D60), and proceeds to step D61 if the data of MODE is not within the range of the symbol-based command. . Symbol system command (sometimes referred to as symbol command or decorative special figure command) is a command to command information about the special figure symbol (for example, what to do with the special figure stop symbol etc.), this symbol command The range that can be taken by the data of is the pattern system command range.

[Step D61] The control unit determines whether or not the MODE data is within the single-shot command range. If the MODE value is within the single-shot command range, the control unit executes single-shot command processing (details omitted) (step D62), and if the MODE data is not within the single-shot command range, proceeds to step D63. . In addition, unlike a command that makes sense in combination, such as a symbol command and a variable command, a command that is established independently is called a single-shot command. Single-shot commands (sometimes referred to as single-shot commands) include a customer waiting demo command, a pending number command, a pattern stop command, a probability information command, an error/illegal command, and a model designation command. The range that the data of this one-shot command can take is the one-shot system command range.

[Step D63] The control section determines whether or not the MODE data is within the range of the look-ahead symbol system command. The control unit executes the prefetching pattern system command processing (details omitted) when the MODE data is within the prefetching symbol system command range (step D64), and when the MODE data is not within the prefetching symbol system command range, step Go to D65.

[Step D65] The control unit determines whether or not the MODE data is within the prefetch variation command range. If the MODE data is within the prefetch variation command range, the control unit executes the prefetch variation command processing (details omitted) (step D66), and receives if the MODE data is not within the prefetch variation command range. End command analysis processing.

In addition, the look-ahead symbol system command and the look-ahead variation system command are commands for look-ahead production. Further, when any one of steps D56, D58, D60, D62, D64, and D66 ends, the received command analysis process ends.

Here, the look-ahead effect (also referred to as a look-ahead notice or a look-ahead notice effect) is a variable display game that corresponds to a start winning memory that has not been executed by the special figure variable display game (suspension of starting winning memory or simply suspension). In order to notify the player in advance with a predetermined degree of reliability whether or not the game will be a big hit (or what kind of variation pattern it will be) when is executed after that, the suspension display of the starting winning memory is performed in a manner different from usual. It is a production such as. And the look-ahead system command (look-ahead variation system command and look-ahead symbol system command) is a command to inform in advance the variation pattern and stop design corresponding to the holding of the start winning memory that is the target of the look-ahead effect, and the game at the time of start winning It is transmitted from the control device 100 to the effect control device 300 . It should be noted that normal variation-based commands and symbol-based commands that are not look-ahead are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of the variable display.

[Base calculation and display]
Here, the calculation and display of the base as game performance performed by the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. FIG. Here, the base is the payout rate in the normal game state. Here, the normal gaming state is neither a time-saving state nor a jackpot gaming state (jackpot state). state). The ball payout rate is the number of balls paid out per 100 out balls. Therefore, when the number of out balls in the normal game state is Nout and the number of payout balls in the normal game state is Nsafe, the base B is calculated by the formula B=(Nsafe÷Nout)×100. Note that the number of out balls is the number of balls that have been shot into the game area and entered the out hole or the winning hole (for example, the number of balls counted based on the above-described out ball detection switch signal), and the number of out balls, or simply Also called out. The number of payout balls is the number of prize balls paid out for winning a prize, and may also be referred to as the number of payouts, the number of safe balls, or simply safe.

As already described with reference to FIG. 3, the game control device 100 of the gaming machine 10 is provided with the performance display device 135 . 26A and 26B are diagrams showing the performance display device which is the display means of the base of the first embodiment and the memory area for the base. FIG. 26A shows the display section of the performance display device 135, and FIG. 2) indicates a storage area for the base. FIG. 27 shows a display example by the performance display device of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 26(1), the performance display device 135 consists of 4 digits of 7-segment LEDs arranged side by side, and dot points (small circular light-emitting part) is provided. Regarding the display of the base, of the 4-digit 7-segment LED, the 2 digits on the left are identification segments that display the measurement time of the base (whether or not it is being measured and the order in which it was measured), and the 2 digits on the right. is a ratio segment displaying the base value. Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 27, the 7-segment LED of the performance display device 135 actually displays "B" in the form of a small letter "b".

The game control device 100 (more specifically, the CPU 111A, which is a control unit) sets a storage area for the base in the RWM such as the RAM 111C as shown in FIG. use. That is, the game control device 100 sets the “number of out balls” for storing the accumulated value of the number of out balls and the “number of paid out balls” for storing the accumulated value of the number of paid out balls as the storage area for base calculation. Also, "base (BL)", "base (B1)", "base (B2)", and "base (B3)" are set as base storage areas for storing base calculated values.

Here, "base (BL)" is an area for storing the base being measured, "base (B1)" is an area for storing the base measured one time ago, and "base (B2)" is an area for storing two bases. This is an area for storing the base measured the last time, and "base (B3)" is an area for storing the base measured three times before. That is, it is an area for storing the oldest measured value (calculated value) of the base among the storage areas in which "base (B3)" is set.

The values stored in the base calculation storage area and the base storage area are backed up and stored when the power is turned off. It is desirable to have a configuration in which the memory is retained without being cleared to zero even when the data is stored.

The game control device 100 uses the performance display device 135 except for the case where the performance display device 135 displays the setting content of the probability setting (one of the five stages) in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode described above. Display the base. In the above-described first embodiment, the setting content of the probability setting is displayed by the probability setting value display device 136 . However, the probability setting value display device 136 may be deleted and the performance display device 135 may function as a probability setting value display device. mode, otherwise the performance display device 135 displays the base.

The game control device 100 performs calculation and display of the base as follows, for example. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 first blinks all segments (including dot points) of the 4-digit 7-segment LED of the performance display device 135 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) as confirmation.

After that, the game control device 100 displays the BL display state as shown in FIG. 27(1), the B1 display state as shown in FIG. 27(2), the B2 display state as shown in FIG. 4) is repeatedly performed to maintain the B3 display state for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). That is, in a steady state after power-on, the BL display state is maintained for a predetermined time, then the B1 display state is maintained for a predetermined time, then the B2 display state is maintained for a predetermined time, then the B3 display state is maintained for a predetermined time, and then the B3 display state is maintained for a predetermined time. The BL display state is maintained for a predetermined period of time, then the B1 display state is maintained for a predetermined period of time, and so on, and the four states are sequentially switched and repeated.

Here, in the BL display state, the game control device 100 displays "bL" (BL) indicating that the measurement time of the base is being measured (current time) in the identification segment, and the storage area for base "base" in the ratio segment. (BL)” value (or “--”). In addition, in the B1 display state, the game control device 100 displays "b1" (B1) indicating that the measurement time of the base is one time before in the identification segment, and the storage area for base "base (B1)" in the ratio segment. " value (or " - - "). In addition, in the B2 display state, the game control device 100 displays "b2" (B2) indicating that the measurement time of the base is two times before in the identification segment, and the base storage area "base (B2)" in the ratio segment. " value (or " - - "). In addition, in the B3 display state, the game control device 100 displays "b3" (B3) indicating that the base measurement time is three times before in the identification segment, and the base storage area "base (B3)" in the ratio segment. " value (or " - - ").

On the other hand, in order to calculate the base, the game control device 100 stores " The stored value of "number of out balls" is increased by a value corresponding to the number of detected out balls, and each time a game ball wins a prize in a prize winning opening in a normal game state (or payout of prize balls based on the win occurs). Equivalent to the number of balls put out (or the number of prize balls actually put out detected based on the signal from the payout control device 200) that generated the stored value of the "number of balls put out" in the storage area for base calculation. increase by the value In addition, the game control device 100 calculates the base B by the above-described formula each time the stored value of the "number of out balls" or the "number of payout balls" in the storage area for base calculation changes, for example. Overwrite "base (BL)" in the base storage area as the latest value.

Note that the game control device 100 assumes that one measurement is completed when the stored value of the "number of out balls" in the storage area for base calculation reaches a specified number of measurements (eg, 60,000), and the following measurements are performed. It is configured to perform processing at the time of termination. In this processing at the end of the measurement, the value of the base storage area "base (B2)" at that time is overwritten on the base storage area "base (B3)", and the value of the base storage area "base (B1)" at that time is overwritten. ' overwrites the value of the base storage area "base (B2)", overwrites the value of the base storage area "base (BL)" at that point in the base storage area "base (B1)", and further, Clears the stored values of "number of balls out" and "number of balls paid out" in the storage area for base calculation and resets them to zero. As a result, the base values up to three times before and the base value currently being measured are always stored.

Then, the game control device 100 sets the storage value of the base calculation storage area "number of out balls" to a predetermined calculation start number (for example, 300 (predetermined number less than 300)), in each display state, characters indicating the measurement timing of the base such as "bL", "b1", etc. are displayed blinking in the identification segment, and the ratio segment is shown in FIG. 27 (4 ), "--" (a state in which only the horizontally long segment in the center is illuminated) is displayed to notify that the measurement is not yet performed.

Next, when the stored value of the base calculation storage area "number of out balls" reaches a predetermined calculation start number (for example, a predetermined number less than 300), the game control device 100 stores the base calculation storage area and the base storage area. Initialize (clear to zero) and start the first measurement.

And the game control device 100, in the period B from the start of the first measurement until the storage value of the storage area for base calculation "out ball number" reaches the number of measurements (for example, 60000 pieces), in the BL display state, the identification segment 'bL' is displayed blinking or illuminated, and the value of the base storage area 'base (BL)' is displayed in the ratio segment. In the period B, in other display states (B1 to B3 display states), characters indicating the measurement time of the base such as "b1" are displayed blinking in the identification segment, and "- -" is displayed in the ratio segment, Notifies that it is in a non-measurement state.

In addition, the display of "bL" in the identification segment in the BL display state blinks when the storage value of the storage area for base calculation "number of out balls" is less than the number of measurements, and the storage area for base calculation "out" When the stored value of "number of balls" reaches the number of counts, it is lit up. Further, the blinking period of the blinking display in the identification seg and the ratio seg is, for example, 0.6 seconds, of which the lighting is 0.3 seconds and the lighting is 0.3 seconds. Also, when the stored value of "number of out balls" reaches the measured number (for example, 60,000) and the period B ends, the above-described processing at the end of measurement is performed, and the next second measurement is started.

After that, the game control device 100 performs a period C for performing the second measurement, a period D for performing the third measurement, a period E for performing the fourth measurement, and so on in the same manner as the period B for performing the first measurement. Measurements are made continuously as follows. After the completion of the third measurement, the base calculation values of the past three times are stored. Therefore, in all of the B1 to B3 display states, the identification segment indicates the base measurement time such as "b1". , and the ratio segment displays the value of the corresponding base storage area (one of "base (B1)", "base (B2)", and "base (B3)").

Note that FIGS. 27(1) to 27(4) show specific examples of display in each display state during the period D after the second measurement is completed. In this case, since there is no measurement result three times before, in FIG. 27(4), which is a specific example of the B3 display state, the display of the ratio segment is "--" (display indicating unmeasured state).

Further, in FIG. 27(1), which is a specific example of the BL display state, the display of the ratio segment is "5 8", indicating that the real-time base value currently being measured is 58. In addition, in FIG. 27 (2), which is a specific example of the B1 display state, the display of the ratio segment is "67", and the base value for the specified number of measurements measured one time before is 67. It is shown that. In addition, in FIG. 27 (3), which is a specific example of the B2 display state, the display of the ratio segment is "4 9", and the base value for the specified number of measurements measured two times before is 49. It is shown that. In addition, when the base value is 100 or more, the display of the ratio segment is set to " 9 9." to notify that

The normal range of the base value is, for example, about 25 to 35. If the base value is less than or greater than this range, it is abnormal, and this abnormality is called base abnormality. The display example of FIG. 27 described above shows, as an example, a state in which the measurement results of the base abnormality exceeding the normal range are continuous. is displayed.

The game control device 100 stores, for example, the past three base measurement values (the above B1 ∼ B3 display value of the ratio segment in the display state) are all out of the normal range and abnormal, it is determined that a base abnormality has occurred, and a signal indicating that the base abnormality has occurred is sent to an external device such as a game hall internal management device. (hall computer).

A signal (information) indicating this base abnormality is transmitted to the production control device 300 as a command, for example, and the base abnormality is notified to the display area of the display device 41 by the control of the production control device 300 that receives this signal. An image (for example, an image corresponding to the error notification image 807) may be displayed. Also, since there is a possibility that this base anomaly occurs when fraud is being carried out, it is desirable to set the above-mentioned strong error.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the base measurement values are stored and displayed up to the past three times, but by increasing the number of base storage areas, the past four or more times are stored and displayed. It may be configured to In addition, the storage area for base calculation is set only for those during measurement. good.

[Second embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be explained. The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment has a plurality of game performance settings (for example, the probability used in the lottery of the game (probability of deriving an advantageous state (jackpot) for the player)), and the game can be played by changing the setting. It is configured so that the performance can be changed. In the gaming machine 10, there are a plurality of levels of game performance settings (for example, six levels of "1" to "6"), and the settings are changed by setting (setting) a set value corresponding to each level. The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment suggests settings of game performance (set values) to the player.

First, a configuration example of the display screen in the display device 41 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 28 . FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a display screen of a display device according to the second embodiment.

The display screen 500 includes two sets of decorative patterns, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, a special figure 2 reserved number display 504, a reserved display area 505a, a reserved display 505b, a reserved digestion display area 506a, and a reserved digestion Display 506b is included in the display content.

The two sets of decorative patterns include a large pattern group 501 as a first decorative pattern and a small pattern group 502 as a second decorative pattern. The large pattern group 501 is in charge of game production for the purpose of improving interest. Therefore, the large pattern group 501 is displayed largely in the substantially central portion of the display device 41 . The large symbol group 501 includes a left symbol 501L, a medium symbol 501C and a right symbol 501R. The left symbol 501L, the middle symbol 501C and the right symbol 501R of the display screen 500 are all stopped, indicating that the corresponding special figure variation display game is in the symbol stop state.

In general, the large pattern group 501 starts to change in the order of the left pattern 501L, the right pattern 501R, and the middle pattern 501C (or the left pattern 501L, the right pattern 501R, and the middle pattern 501C at the same time), and the left pattern 501L and the right pattern 501R. , and the middle symbol 501C (including a temporary stop). Therefore, in many cases, the large symbol group 501 forms a ready-to-win mode with the left symbol 501L and the right symbol 501R, and waits for the stop of the medium symbol 501C to form a big win mode.

The patterns (the left pattern 501L, the middle pattern 501C, and the right pattern 501R) forming the large pattern group 501 are mainly decorative patterns with high design.
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 pattern group 502 is displayed in a small size on the periphery of the display device 41 so as to ensure visibility without interfering with the display performance by the large pattern group 501 . The small symbol group 502 includes left symbols, medium symbols and right symbols. The left, middle and right symbols in the small symbol group 502 on the display screen 500 are all stopped, indicating that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in the symbol stopped state.

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

As a result, the gaming machine 10 can ensure the visibility of the small symbol group 502 while ensuring the diversity of the display effects of the large symbol group 501, and can facilitate the player's grasp of the game state.

The special figure 1 reserved number display 503 displays the number of reserved memories (starting memory number) of the special figure 1 game. For example, the reserved memory of the special figure 1 game is triggered by winning the start winning opening 36 . The special figure 2 reserved number display 504 displays the number of reserved memories of the special figure 2 game. For example, the reserved storage of the special figure 2 game is triggered by the winning of the normal variable winning device 37 .

The reserved display area 505a is an area that clearly indicates the range in which the reserved display 505b is displayed. The pending display 505b can clearly indicate the number of pending memories (the number of pending starting memories) of the special figure fluctuation display game by its display mode, and can notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each pending memory. The number of reserved memories displayed by the reserved display 505b is either the number of reserved memories displayed by the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 or the number of reserved memories displayed by the special figure 2 reserved number display 504, or It corresponds to the total number of both.

The number of pending memories displayed by the pending display 505b is set to a value from "0" to "4", and the number of pending memories exceeding this value is excluded from display. Even if the reservation display 505b excludes some or all of the reserved memories from display, the game machine 10 can guarantee the display of the correct number of reserved memories by the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 and the special figure 2 reserved number display 504. .

The pending digestion display area 506a is an area that clearly indicates the range in which the pending digestion display 506b is displayed. The pending digestion display 506b can indicate, by its display mode, that the special figure fluctuation display game is in a fluctuation display state, and can notify the degree of expectation for the game result. That is, the gaming machine 10 can perform the suspension notice effect using the suspension display 505b and the suspension digestion display 506b. The pending advance notice effect is one aspect of the prefetch effect performed using the pending display 505b and the pending completion display 506b.

In the display screen 500, the reserved memory number of the special figure 1 game indicated by the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 is "3", and the reserved memory number of the special figure 2 game indicated by the special figure 2 reserved number display 504 is "0". Therefore, the number of pending memories indicated by the pending display 505b is also "3". Moreover, the display screen 500 shows that the special figure variation display game is in the process of design stop by the pending digestion display 506b.

In addition, the game machine 10 can make the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502 differ in variation mode during variation display. For example, the gaming machine 10 can easily distinguish between the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502 when the large symbol group 501 is vertically scrolled. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can reduce the sense of incongruity given to the player even when the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502 are updated asynchronously.

Next, suggestions for set values (game performance settings) set by the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. FIG. In the second embodiment, the gaming machine 10 executes an effect (suggestion effect) suggesting a set value when a predetermined condition is satisfied during execution of a special figure variation display game (for example, when reach occurs). 29 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a display screen of a display device according to the second embodiment; FIG. 30 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of a display screen of a display device according to the second embodiment; FIG.

The gaming machine 10 starts a special figure variation display game (symbol variation). A display screen 510 in FIG. 29(1) is a display screen after the display screen 500, and shows a display screen after starting the special figure variation display game. In the display screen 510, the large pattern group 501 (left pattern 501L, medium pattern 501C, and right pattern 501R) and small pattern group 502 (left pattern, medium pattern, and right pattern) are fluctuating patterns, and a special figure fluctuation display game. indicates that the is in the process of changing display (during the pattern change) (starting the change display).

Also, on the display screen 510, the special figure 1 pending number display 503 decreases the number of pending figures from the state of the display screen 500 by "1" and displays "2" as the special figure fluctuation display game is newly started. ing. In addition, on the display screen 510, the pending display 505b shows that the number of icons indicating pending memories to be displayed (starting memories pending) changes from the state of the display screen 500 to " 1", indicating that the number of pending stores is "2". Also, on the display screen 510, the pending digestion display 506b displays an icon indicating the pending memory being digested, indicating that the special figure variation display game is being displayed in variation.

Next, the gaming machine 10 temporarily stops the left symbol 501L and the right symbol 501R to form a reach. A display screen 511 in FIG. 29(2) is a display screen after the display screen 510, and shows a display screen in a state where reach is established (reach is formed) during the special figure variation display game. The display screen 511 includes a reach display 512 in its display content. A reach indicator 512 clearly indicates that a reach has occurred. On the display screen 511, the large symbol group 501 swings and temporarily stops with the left symbol 501L and the right symbol 501R displaying "7", and the middle symbol is displayed fluctuating, and the ready-to-win symbol is "7". Indicates that a reach has occurred.

Next, the game machine 10 notifies (announces) that the set value will be suggested when the ready-to-win situation occurs. A display screen 513 in FIG. 29(3) is a display screen after the display screen 511, and shows a display screen for notifying execution of setting value suggestion (display screen during suggestion execution foretelling). On the display screen 513, the large pattern group 501 swings and temporarily stops with the left pattern 501L and the right pattern 501R displaying "7", and the middle pattern 501C is the dedicated pattern "setting suggestion" (setting suggestion pattern). Indicates that the system is in the state of giving notice of temporary stop and execution of setting value suggestion. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can make it possible for the player to grasp that the setting value will be suggested by notifying that the setting value will be suggested.

In addition, the setting suggestion pattern is one of the identification information (design). Also, the setting suggestion pattern may be incorporated in the pattern array in advance, or may be added to the pattern array during the variable display. It should be noted that the setting suggesting symbol is not limited to being clearly indicated to the player by the temporary stop display, but may be clearly indicated to the player by the final stop display.

Next, the gaming machine 10 executes an effect (suggestion effect) suggesting a set value. A display screen 514 in FIG. 30(1) is a display screen after the display screen 513, and shows a display screen in a state where execution of the suggestive effect is started.

The display screen 514 includes a suggestive effect display 515 in its display contents. The suggestive effect display 515 displays a suggestive effect suggesting a set value. The suggestion effect display 515 is displayed in the center of the screen.
On the display screen 514 , as the suggestive effect display 515 is displayed, the large pattern group 501 is reduced in size from the state of the display screen 513 and displayed at the top. Also, on the display screen 514, each symbol of the large symbol group 501 starts to change again from the temporary stop state.

A suggestive effect display 515 on the display screen 514 indicates the start of an effect in which a team of tiger-like characters (team A) and a team of sunglasses-wearing tiger-like characters (team B) fight each other. On the display screen 514, a suggestive effect display 515 displays icons indicating set values "1", "3", and "5" in association with Team A, and icons indicating set values "2", "2" and "5" in association with Team B. An icon indicating "4" and "6" is displayed. That is, the suggestive effect display 515 on the display screen 514 suggests that the setting value of the gaming machine 10 is any one of "1", "3", and "5" when the team A wins, and the team B wins the match, it suggests that the set value of the gaming machine 10 is one of "2", "4" and "6".

Next, the gaming machine 10 suggests a set value as a result of the suggestion effect. A display screen 516 in FIG. 30(2) is a display screen after the display screen 514, and shows a display screen during suggestion of setting values. On the display screen 516, the suggestive effect display 515 displays the characters "Victory" in association with Team A, and also displays a character like a tiger wearing sunglasses with an expression corresponding to defeat, indicating that Team A is winning. indicate that That is, the suggestive effect display 515 on the display screen 516 suggests that the set value of the gaming machine 10 is one of "1", "3" and "5".

In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests the setting value (setting of game performance) set in the gaming machine 10 by means of the suggestion effect display 515 (by providing a clue of the setting value of the gaming machine 10). It is possible for the user to guess the setting value. Thereby, the game machine 10 can improve interest.

Note that the game machine 10 is not limited to the cases where the set values are "1", "3" and "5", and even when the set values are not "1", "3" and "5". It may suggest that the set value is one of '1', '3', or '5'. In this case, for example, the gaming machine 10 may indicate that the set value is "2", "4" or "6" rather than suggesting that the set value is "1", "3" or "5". By increasing the probability of occurrence of the suggestion that it is one of them, it is possible to suggest that the set value is not "1", "3", or "5" through a plurality of suggestion effects. Thus, by allowing suggestions other than the actual set values, the game machine 10 can adjust the difficulty level of guessing the set values.

Next, the gaming machine 10 terminates the suggestive effect. A display screen 517 in FIG. 30(3) is a display screen after the display screen 516, and shows a display screen in a state where the suggestive effect is finished. On the display screen 517, the suggestive effect display 515 displayed in the central part of the display screen 516 disappears as the suggestive effect ends, and the large pattern group 501 is enlarged from the state of the display screen 516 and extends from the central part to the upper part. The display screen 510 is returned to the state in which the display screen 510 is displayed.

After that, the gaming machine 10 terminates the suggestive effect, stops the symbols (large symbols, small symbols) during variation, derives the result of the special figure variation display game, and terminates the special figure variation display game.
Next, the relationship between the setting value being set and the result of suggestive effect (suggestive content) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a correspondence relationship between setting values of a gaming machine and suggestion contents in the second embodiment.

The table shown in FIG. 31 shows that, in the gaming machine 10 with each set value, the aforementioned suggestive effect (team A associated with the set values “1”, “3” and “5” and the set values “2” and “4 , and team B's play against team B associated with ', '6') are generated.

The setting value set in the game machine 10 has six levels from "1" to "6". For example, the set value "1" is the lowest setting (lowest game performance), and the higher the set value, the higher the setting (higher game performance).

When the above-described suggestive effect occurs when the set value is "1", the suggested contents become the set values "1", "3", and "5" with a probability of Pa1 (>Pb1) (team A wins). ), the suggested content becomes the set values "2", "4", and "6" with a probability of Pb1 (<Pa1) (Team B wins). That is, when the set value is "1", the probability of deriving a result in which team A to which the set value "1" belongs wins is relatively high. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can guess to which team A or B the set value set in the gaming machine 10 belongs through a plurality of suggested effects. The game machine 10 may set the probability of Pb1 to be lower than Pa1, for example, the probability of occurrence may be 0%. In addition, it is also possible to adjust the difference in occurrence probability between Pb1 and Pa1 to adjust the guessing difficulty (for example, the larger the difference in occurrence probability, the lower the guessing difficulty).

When the above-described suggestive effect occurs when the set value is "2", the suggestive contents become the set values "1", "3", and "5" with a probability of Pa2 (<Pb2), and Pb2 (>Pa2). The suggested content becomes the set values "2", "4", and "6" with a probability of . That is, when the set value is "2", the probability of deriving a result in which team B to which the set value "2" belongs wins is relatively high. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can guess to which team A or B the set value set in the gaming machine 10 belongs through a plurality of suggested effects. The game machine 10 may set the probability of Pb2 to be lower than Pa2, for example, the probability of occurrence may be 0%. The gaming machine 10 can also adjust the guessing difficulty level by adjusting the difference in occurrence probability between Pb2 and Pa2.

When the above-described suggestive effect occurs when the set value is "3", the suggestive contents become the set values "1", "3", and "5" with a probability of Pa3 (>Pb3), and Pb3 (<Pa3). The suggested content becomes the set values "2", "4", and "6" with a probability of . That is, when the set value is "3", the probability of deriving a result in which team A to which the set value "3" belongs wins is relatively high. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can guess to which team A or B the set value set in the gaming machine 10 belongs through a plurality of suggested effects. The game machine 10 may set the probability of Pb3 to be lower than Pa3, for example, the probability of occurrence may be 0%. In addition, it is also possible to adjust the guessing difficulty level by adjusting the difference in occurrence probability between Pb3 and Pa3.

When the above-described suggestive effect occurs when the set value is "4", the suggestive contents become the set values "1", "3", and "5" with a probability of Pa4 (<Pb4), and Pb4 (>Pa4). The suggested content becomes the set values "2", "4", and "6" with a probability of . That is, when the set value is "4", the probability of deriving a result in which team B, to which the set value "4" belongs, wins is relatively high. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can guess to which team A or B the set value set in the gaming machine 10 belongs through a plurality of suggested effects. The game machine 10 may set the probability of Pb4 to be lower than Pa4, for example, the probability of occurrence may be 0%. The gaming machine 10 can also adjust the guessing difficulty level by adjusting the difference in occurrence probability between Pb4 and Pa4.

When the above-described suggestive effect occurs when the set value is "5", the suggestive contents become the set values "1", "3", and "5" with a probability of Pa5 (>Pb5), and Pb5 (<Pa5). The suggested content becomes the set values "2", "4", and "6" with a probability of . That is, when the set value is "5", the probability of deriving a result in which team A to which the set value "5" belongs wins is relatively high. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can guess to which team A or B the set value set in the gaming machine 10 belongs through a plurality of suggested effects. The game machine 10 may set the probability of Pb5 to be lower than Pa5, for example, the probability of occurrence may be 0%. In addition, it is also possible to adjust the guessing difficulty level by adjusting the difference in occurrence probability between Pb5 and Pa5.

When the above-described suggestive effect occurs when the set value is "6", the suggestive contents become the set values "1", "3", and "5" with a probability of Pa6 (<Pb6), and Pb6 (>Pa6). The suggested content becomes the set values "2", "4", and "6" with a probability of . That is, when the set value is "6", the probability of deriving a result in which team B to which the set value "6" belongs wins is relatively high. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can guess to which team A or B the set value set in the gaming machine 10 belongs through a plurality of suggested effects. The gaming machine 10 may set the probability of Pb6 to be lower than Pa6, for example, the probability of occurrence may be 0%. The gaming machine 10 can also adjust the guessing difficulty level by adjusting the difference in occurrence probability between Pb6 and Pa6.

Next, a modified example of suggestive content in the suggestive effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a modification of suggested content in the suggestive effect of the second embodiment.
A suggestive effect display 515a shown in FIG. 32(1) is a form in which the characters forming team B are changed from the suggestive effect display 515 (see FIG. 30) shown on the display screen 514. FIG. Specifically, the suggestive effect display 515a shows an effect in which a team of tiger-like characters (team A) and a team of pig-like characters (team B) compete against each other.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can change the impression of the suggestive effect given to the player by changing the aspect of the team (the character associated with the team) without changing the combination of the set values associated with each team. It is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the performance.

Note that in this case, the gaming machine 10 provides a case where a team of tiger-like characters and a team of sunglasses-wearing tiger-like characters play against each other (suggestive effect display 515 shown on the display screen 514) and a tiger-like character team. The probability of occurrence of each suggestive content may be changed in the case where a team of characters such as . According to this, the gaming machine 10 can change the estimation difficulty (suggestion reliability (certainty)) according to the presentation.

A suggestive effect display 515b shown in FIG. 32(2) is a form in which the combination of set values associated with each team is changed from the suggestive effect display 515 (see FIG. 30) shown on the display screen 514. FIG. Specifically, the suggestion effect display 515b associates team A with set values "1", "2" and "3", and associates team B with set values "4", "5" and "6". ing.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 changes the set values set in the gaming machine 10 step by step based on the suggested contents of the suggestive effects a plurality of times by changing the combination of the set values associated with each team according to the suggestive effects. It can also be made speculative in detail. The gaming machine 10 may have a different number of setting values associated with each team (for example, team A may be associated with five setting values and team B with one setting value).

A suggestive effect display 515c shown in FIG. 32(3) is a form in which the combination of setting values associated with each team is changed from the suggestive effect display 515 (see FIG. 30) shown on the display screen 514. FIG. Specifically, the suggestion effect display 515c associates team A with set values "2" and "3", and associates team B with set values "4", "5" and "6". That is, in the suggestive effect display 515c, the setting value "1" is not associated with any team.

In this manner, the gaming machine 10 may not associate some of the set values (set value “1” here) with each team in the suggestive effect display. Then, for example, only when the set value set in the game machine 10 is not "1", such a suggestive effect (a suggestive effect that has no possibility of suggesting the set value "1") can be generated. The gaming machine 10 can also provide clues (information that the setting value is not “1”) for guessing the setting value regardless of the suggestion result.

A suggestive effect display 515d shown in FIG. 32(4) is a mode obtained by changing the combination of set values associated with each team from the suggestive effect display 515 (see FIG. 30) shown on the display screen 514. FIG. Specifically, the suggestive effect display 515d associates team A with the set value "1", and team B with the set values "1" to "6". That is, in the suggestive effect display 515d, both teams are associated with the set value "1".

In this way, the gaming machine 10 may associate some of the set values (set value “1” here) with both teams in the suggestive effect display. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can increase the variation of combinations of setting values. Note that the gaming machine 10 may associate a plurality of identical set values with the same team (for example, team A may be associated with three icons indicating the set value "1").

Next, the suggestive effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a flowchart of suggestive effect setting processing in the second embodiment.
The suggestive effect setting process is performed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300. When a new pending memory (starting memory) is generated by the winning of the starting winning port 36 or the winning of the normal variable winning device 37, That is, this is a process that is performed when a prize winning command (effect command) indicating that a pending memory has newly occurred is received. The suggestive effect setting process is, for example, a process executed by the control section in step D23 of the main process.

[Step D71] The control unit acquires the setting value set in the gaming machine 10. FIG. The setting value is set, for example, when the gaming machine 10 is activated, and information on the setting value is stored in the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 .

[Step D72] The control unit selects a table used for setting suggestive effects according to the set value (a table in which the probability of occurrence of each suggestive effect and the probability of suggesting each suggestive content in each suggestive effect are set). do.

[Step D73] The controller obtains a random number.
[Step D74] Based on the random number and the table, the control unit determines the suggestive effect (composition of team A and team B, and which team wins), sets the determined suggestive effect, and performs the suggestive effect setting process. exit.

Next, the timing of executing the suggestive effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a timing chart showing the flow of suggested setting values in the second embodiment.
The timing chart shown in FIG. 34(1) is a timing chart when the suggestion effect is performed within the time of the special figure variation display game. The gaming machine 10 executes the N-th special figure variation display game. The gaming machine 10 gives a suggestion execution notice (display screen 513) immediately before timing t1. Then, the gaming machine 10 starts the suggestion effect in parallel with the special figure variation display game from the timing t1. After that, the gaming machine 10 ends the suggestion effect at timing t2, and ends the N-th special figure variation display game at timing t3.

The timing chart shown in FIG. 34(2) is a timing chart when the suggestive effect is performed beyond the time of the special figure variation display game. The gaming machine 10 executes the N-th special figure variation display game. The gaming machine 10 gives a suggestion execution notice (display screen 513) immediately before timing t1. Then, the game machine 10 starts the suggestive effect from the timing t1. Thereafter, the gaming machine 10 ends the N-th special figure variation display game at timing t3, and ends the suggestive effect at timing t4.

The above is an example of the timing for executing the suggestion effect. In this way, the gaming machine 10 may perform the suggestive effect only within the time of the special figure variation display game, or beyond the time of the special figure variation display game (independent of the special figure variation display game) ) can be performed.

Note that the gaming machine 10 is not limited to giving the suggestion execution notice on the display screen. For example, the gaming machine 10 may make a suggestive execution notice by sound or light in addition to or instead of the display screen. Incidentally, the suggestive effect is not limited to being performed in the variable display game in which the set suggestive symbols are temporarily stopped (stopped display). For example, the gaming machine 10 may perform a suggestive effect in a special figure variation display game subsequent to the special figure variation display game in which the set suggestion symbols are temporarily stopped.

[Modification 1 of Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of Modification 1 of the second embodiment will be described. In Modified Example 1 of the second embodiment, setting values are suggested using pending display.

Suggestion of set values by the gaming machine 10 in Modification 1 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of a display device according to modification 1 of the second embodiment.

A display screen 518 in FIG. 35(1) is a display screen after giving notice of execution of setting value suggestion (after display screen 513), and shows a display screen in a state where execution of the suggestion effect is started. The display screen 518 variably displays the numbers corresponding to the setting values in the pending display 505b and the pending digestion display 506b, and shows a state in which the setting value suggestive effect is performed in the pending display 505b and the pending digestion display 506b.

A display screen 519 in FIG. 35(2) is a display screen after the display screen 518, and shows a display screen during which setting values are suggested. On the display screen 519, the icon indicating the pending memory being displayed in the pending digestion display 506b displays "4", and the icon indicating the pending memory being displayed in the pending display 505b displays "2" and "6". there is That is, the display screen 519 suggests that the setting value of the gaming machine 10 is one of "2", "4" and "6".

By suggesting the setting value using the pending display 505b and the pending digestion display 506b in this way, the gaming machine 10 can set the value without interfering with the effect of the special figure fluctuation display game (without changing the screen layout). It is possible to perform a suggestive production of.

Note that the gaming machine 10 may suggest the set value by either the pending display 505b or the pending complete display 506b instead of suggesting the set value by the pending display 505b and the pending completed display 506b. For example, the gaming machine 10 repeatedly changes and stops the number of the icon shown in the pending completion display 506b (for example, change → stop at "4" → change → stop at "2" → change → stop at "6"). ), it may suggest that the set value of the gaming machine 10 is one of "2", "4", and "6".

Note that the gaming machine 10 may perform a pending notice effect (suggestive effect that also serves as a pending notice effect) including (combined with) the setting value suggestion (suggestive effect) in the pending display 505b and the pending digestion display 506b. good.

The above is an example of suggesting a set value using the hold display by the gaming machine 10 in Modification 1 of the second embodiment. The game machine 10 should set a relatively high probability of suggesting the set value set in the game machine 10 (it is sufficient if the set value set in the game machine 10 can be guessed through a plurality of suggestion effects). , the suggested setting does not necessarily include the actual setting.

In addition, the game machine 10 is not limited to suggesting setting values using the pending display alone, and may be performed in combination with other suggestive effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested by each suggestion effect.

[Modification 2 of Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of Modification 2 of the second embodiment will be described. In the modification 2 of the second embodiment, setting values are suggested using characters.

Suggestion of set values by the gaming machine 10 in Modification 2 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of a display device according to modification 2 of the second embodiment.

A display screen 520 in FIG. 36(1) is a display screen after giving notice of execution of setting value suggestion (after display screen 513), and shows a display screen during setting value suggestion. The display screen 520 includes a suggestive effect display 521 in its display contents.

The suggestive effect display 521 displays a suggestive effect suggesting a set value. The suggestive effect display 521 displays a character as a suggestive effect suggesting a set value. The suggestion effect display 521 suggests a set value set in the gaming machine 10 by its display mode (for example, the type of character to be displayed).

On the display screen 520 , the suggestive effect display 521 displays a tiger-like character, and indicates that the setting value associated with the tiger-like character is the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 . suggesting. Setting values associated with tiger-like characters will be described later with reference to FIG.

A display screen 522 in FIG. 36(2) is a display screen after giving notice of execution of setting value suggestion (after display screen 513), and shows a display screen during setting value suggestion. On the display screen 522 , the suggestive effect display 521 displays a pig-like character, and indicates that the setting value associated with the pig-like character is the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 . suggesting. Note that setting values associated with pig-like characters will be described later with reference to FIG.

Here, characters and setting values associated with the characters will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of correspondence between characters and suggested content in Modification 2 of the second embodiment.

The table shown in FIG. 37 contains characters, setting values (suggestion contents) associated with the characters, and probabilities of appearance of each character (suggestion contents) when the setting value of the gaming machine 10 is "1". It shows correspondence.

As shown in FIG. 37, characters used to suggest setting values include, for example, a tiger-like character, a pig-like character, and a sunglasses-wearing tiger-like character.

A tiger-like character suggests that the set values are "1", "3", and "5". A tiger-like character appears with a probability of Pa (>Pb) when the set value is "1".

Pig-like characters suggest settings of "2", "4", and "6". A pig-like character appears with a probability of Pb (<Pa) when the set value is "1".

A character like a tiger wearing sunglasses suggests that the setting value is "6". A character like a tiger wearing sunglasses appears only when the setting value is "6", and does not appear when the setting value is "1" (appears with a probability of 0%). That is, a character that looks like a tiger wearing sunglasses is a character that can uniquely determine that the setting value is "6" (a character whose suggested content has a reliability of 100%). By providing such a definite character, the gaming machine 10 can give sharpness to suggestion of set values.

The above is an example of suggesting setting values using a character by the gaming machine 10 in Modification 2 of the second embodiment. The game machine 10 should set a relatively high probability of suggesting the set value set in the game machine 10 (it is sufficient if the set value set in the game machine 10 can be guessed through a plurality of suggestion effects). , the suggested setting does not necessarily include the actual setting.

In addition, the game machine 10 is not limited to suggesting setting values using a character alone, and may be performed in combination with other suggestive effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested by each suggestion effect.

[Modification 3 of Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of Modification 3 of the second embodiment will be described. In the modification 3 of the second embodiment, the suggestion effect is performed within the reserved display area 505a.

Suggestion of set values by the game machine 10 in Modification 3 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a display screen of a display device in modification 3 of the second embodiment; FIG. 39 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of a display screen of a display device in modification 3 of the second embodiment; FIG.

A display screen 523 in FIG. 38(1) is a display screen after giving notice of execution of setting value suggestion (after display screen 513), and shows a display screen in a state in which execution of the suggestion effect is started.
The display screen 523 includes a suggestive effect display 524 in its display contents. The suggestive effect display 524 displays a suggestive effect suggesting a set value. The suggestion effect display 524 is displayed in the reserved display area 505a.

On the display screen 523, a suggestion effect display 524 displays a gacha (lottery machine) and indicates that a set value is suggested by a gacha game (lottery balls discharged from the gacha). On the display screen 523, a suggestive effect display 524 shows a state in which lottery balls are discharged from the lottery device.

A display screen 525 in FIG. 38(2) is a display screen after the display screen 523, and shows a display screen during suggestion of setting values. On the display screen 525, the suggestive effect display 524 displays "2" for the lottery ball ejected from the gacha. That is, the display screen 525 suggests “2” as the set value of the gaming machine 10 in the suggestive effect display 524 .

A display screen 526 in FIG. 38(3) is a display screen after the display screen 525, and shows a display screen during suggestion of setting values. On the display screen 526, the suggestion effect display 524 shows a state in which new lottery balls are being discharged from the lottery machine.

A display screen 527 in FIG. 39(1) is a display screen after the display screen 526, and shows a display screen during suggestion of setting values. On the display screen 527, the suggestion effect display 524 displays "3" as the lottery balls newly discharged from the gacha. That is, the display screen 527 suggests “2” and “3” as the set values of the gaming machine 10 in the suggestive effect display 524 .

A display screen 528 in FIG. 39(2) is a display screen after the display screen 527, and shows a display screen during which setting values are suggested. On the display screen 528, the suggestive effect display 524 shows a state in which new lottery balls are discharged from the lottery machine.

A display screen 529 in FIG. 39(3) is a display screen after the display screen 528 and shows a display screen during which setting values are suggested. On the display screen 529, the suggestive effect display 524 displays "5" as the lottery balls newly discharged from the gacha. That is, the display screen 529 suggests “2”, “3”, and “5” as the setting values of the gaming machine 10 in the suggestive effect display 524 .

The above is an example of suggestion of a set value in the reservation display area 505a by the gaming machine 10 in the modification 3 of the second embodiment. In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests the setting value in the reserved display area 505a, thereby performing the setting value suggestion effect without interfering with the effect of the special figure variation display game (without changing the screen layout). be able to.

Note that the gaming machine 10 may suggest a set value in the pending completion display area 506a instead of or in addition to the pending display area 505a.
The game machine 10 should set a relatively high probability of suggesting the set value set in the game machine 10 (it is sufficient if the set value set in the game machine 10 can be guessed through a plurality of suggestion effects). , the suggested setting does not necessarily include the actual setting.

In addition, the game machine 10 is not limited to suggesting the set value in the reserved display area 505a alone, and may be performed in combination with other suggestive effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested by each suggestion effect.

[Modification 4 of Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of Modification 4 of the second embodiment will be described. In the modification 4 of the second embodiment, the suggestive effect is performed using the background display while the special figure variation display game is being executed.

Suggestion of set values by the gaming machine 10 in Modification 4 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a display device in modification 4 of the second embodiment.

A display screen 530 in FIG. 40(1) shows a display screen (a display screen corresponding to the display screen 513) in a state of (announcement) execution of setting value suggestion. The display screen 530 includes display contents including a plurality of display elements 531a and a display element 531b. The display element 531a and the display element 531b are in charge of the background in the special figure variation display game. The display element 531a is a star-like character. The display element 531b is a character like a rocket.

In the display screen 530, the display elements 531a are displayed over the entire screen, and each display element 531a moves appropriately within the screen to produce an effect as if a shooting star is flowing, so that the special figure fluctuation display game does not become monotonous. give change to

For example, the game machine 10 causes the display element 531a to appear in a portion corresponding to the upper portion of the screen, and moves the display element 531a from the portion corresponding to the upper portion to the portion corresponding to the lower portion in an effect that looks like shooting stars are falling. Disappear after moving. The gaming machine 10 may display the display element 531a not only on the back side of the large pattern group 501, but also on both the front side and the back side of the large pattern group 501. FIG.

On the display screen 530, the display element 531b, for example, moves around the screen to change the first display effect so that it does not become monotonous.
A display screen 532 in FIG. 40(2) is a display screen after the display screen 530, and shows a display screen during suggestion of setting values. The display screen 532 includes a display element 531c in its display content. The display element 531c displays suggested setting values. A display element 531c on the display screen 532 is blank (blank display), indicating that there is no suggested set value. On the display screen 532, the display element 531a displays "2", suggesting "2" as the setting value of the gaming machine 10. FIG.

A display screen 533 in FIG. 40(3) is a display screen after the display screen 532 and shows a display screen during suggestion of setting values. On the display screen 533, the display element 531c displays “2”, indicating that “2” has been suggested as the setting value of the gaming machine 10. FIG. On the display screen 533, the display element 531a displays "4", suggesting "4" as the set value of the gaming machine 10. FIG.

That is, the display screen 533 suggests “2” and “4” as the setting values of the gaming machine 10 .
The above is an example of suggesting a set value using background display by the gaming machine 10 in Modification 4 of the second embodiment. In this way, the game machine 10 can suggest the setting value by using the background display to perform the setting value suggestion effect without interfering with the effect of the special figure variation display game.

Note that the gaming machine 10 may move only the display element 531a that displays the set value to the front side of the large symbol group 501. FIG. According to this, the gaming machine 10 allows the player to easily grasp the suggested content.

The game machine 10 should set a relatively high probability of suggesting the set value set in the game machine 10 (it is sufficient if the set value set in the game machine 10 can be guessed through a plurality of suggestion effects). , the suggested setting does not necessarily include the actual setting.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to suggesting the set value using the background display alone, and may be performed in combination with other suggestive effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested by each suggestion effect.

[Modification 5 of Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of Modification 5 of the second embodiment will be described. In the fifth modified example of the second embodiment, the push button (option setting unit) 25 performs a suggestion effect.

Suggestion of set values by the gaming machine 10 in Modification 5 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of a push button in modification 5 of the second embodiment.

FIG. 41(1) shows an arrangement example of push button LEDs and touch sensors in a push button.
Push button 25 includes a push button LED, a touch sensor, and a push button SW. The push button LEDs are nine full-color LEDs. The touch sensor can detect a player's touch operation at eight locations. The push button SW can detect the pressing operation of the push button 25 .

Note that the effect control device 300 and the push button 25 are electrically connected. The effect control device 300 outputs a push button LED control signal to the push button 25 and inputs a touch sensor detection signal and a push button SW detection signal from the push button 25 .

The push button 25 has a cylindrical shape with a substantially circular surface that is the upper surface when viewed from above by the player. The push button 25 has nine small circles 250 to 258 of about the size of a fingertip on its top surface. Two small circular portions 251-258 are arranged.

The small circle portion 250 has one system of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW4) arranged in its circumference. The small circle portion 251 is positioned to the left of the small circle portion 250, and has one system of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW1) arranged within its circumference. The small circle portion 252 is positioned diagonally to the upper left of the small circle portion 250, and has one system of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW2) arranged within its circumference. The small circle portion 253 is positioned above the small circle portion 250, and has one system of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW3) arranged in its circumference. The small circle portion 254 is positioned diagonally upward to the right of the small circle portion 250, and has one system of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW5) arranged within its circumference. The small circle portion 255 is positioned to the right of the small circle portion 250, and has one system of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW6) arranged within its circumference. The small circle portion 256 is positioned diagonally downward to the right of the small circle portion 250, and has one system of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW7) arranged within its circumference. The small circle portion 257 is located below the small circle portion 250, and has one system of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW8) arranged in its circumference. A small circle portion 258 is positioned diagonally to the left of the small circle portion 250, and one system of push button LEDs is arranged within its circumference. Since the small circle portion 258 does not have a touch sensor, it has a star-shaped polygonal design for easy distinction from the small circle portions 250 to 257 having touch sensors. In addition, since the small circle portion 258 does not have any touch sensors, it can serve as a home position when the player operates the eight touch sensors. This small circle portion 258 is located on the front left side of the small circle portions 251 to 258 when viewed from the player side when the push button 25 is located in the central portion of the game machine 10 and the operation portion 24 is located on the right side. , making it easier for the player to treat the small circle portion 258 as the home position.

Although the push button 25 does not have a touch sensor on the small circle portion 258, a touch sensor may be arranged on the small circle portions 250 to 257 as well. Also, the push button 25 may be provided with a touch panel capable of detecting the position coordinates of the player's touch operation instead of the touch sensor. In that case, the effect control device 300 can detect the touch operation of the small circle portions 250 to 258 from the coordinates corresponding to the small circle portions 250 to 258 and the position coordinates detected by the touch panel.

FIG. 41(2) shows an example of a mode in which setting values "2", "3", and "5" are being suggested. The push button 25 shown in FIG. 41(2) has a small circle portion corresponding to the set value "2" (here, the small circle portion 252 located at the second position clockwise from the home position (small circle portion 258)). , a small circle corresponding to the set value "3" (here, the small circle 253 located at the third position clockwise from the home position (small circle 258)), a small circle corresponding to the set value "5" (here, the small circle portion 255 located at the fifth position clockwise from the home position (small circle portion 258)) displays a predetermined effect, and the setting values of the gaming machine 10 are set to "2", "3 ” or “5”.

For example, after announcing the execution of the suggestion (after the display screen 513), the push button 25 sequentially turns on the small circles 251 to 257 clockwise from the small circle 258, and then the setting value is suggested. becomes.

The above is an example of suggesting a set value using the push button 25 by the game machine 10 in the modification 5 of the second embodiment. In this way, the game machine 10 can suggest the setting value by using the push button 25, thereby performing the setting value suggestion effect without interfering with the effect of the special figure variation display game on the display screen.

The game machine 10 should set a relatively high probability of suggesting the set value set in the game machine 10 (it is sufficient if the set value set in the game machine 10 can be guessed through a plurality of suggestion effects). , the suggested setting does not necessarily include the actual setting.

In addition, the game machine 10 is not limited to suggesting setting values using the push button 25 alone, and may be performed in combination with other suggestive effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested by each suggestion effect.

It should be noted that the setting value suggestion using the push button 25 is an example of the setting value suggestion other than the display screen, and is not limited to this. For example, the game machine 10 has a starting opening 1 (a starting winning opening 36 that is a starting winning opening of special figure 1, a normal variable winning device 37) and a starting opening 2 (a starting winning opening 92 that is a starting winning opening of special figure 2). ) may be used to suggest setting values.

Also, the gaming machine 10 may use the operating section 24 (handle) of the batted ball shooting device to suggest a set value by vibration. Also, the gaming machine 10 may use a speaker that emits SE, BGM, etc., to suggest setting values by voice. In addition, the game machine 10 may suggest a set value by a lighting mode using a frame lamp provided on the front frame (body frame) 12 or the like.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can increase the variation of effects by suggesting the setting value by sound or vibration instead of suggesting the setting value by the display screen. Thereby, the game machine 10 can improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the game machine 10 may use a plurality of notification units (for example, a speaker and a push button) to suggest setting values.
[Modification 6 of Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of Modification 6 of the second embodiment will be described. In the modification 6 of the second embodiment, the setting value is suggested by the variation mode of the large symbols in the special figure variation display game.

Suggestion of set values by the gaming machine 10 in Modification 6 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a display screen of a display device in modification 6 of the second embodiment; FIG. 43 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of a display screen of a display device in modification 6 of the second embodiment; FIG. 44 is a diagram (part 3) illustrating an example of a display screen of a display device in modification 6 of the second embodiment; FIG.

The gaming machine 10 starts a special figure variation display game (symbol variation). A display screen 534 in FIG. 42(1) is a display screen after the display screen 500 and shows a display screen after the special figure variation display game is started. On the display screen 534, the large pattern group 501 (left pattern 501L, medium pattern 501C, and right pattern 501R) and the small pattern group 502 (left pattern, medium pattern, and right pattern) are fluctuating patterns, and a special figure fluctuation display game. indicates that the is in the process of changing display (during the pattern change) (starting the change display).

In addition, on the display screen 534, the special figure 1 pending number display 503 decreases the number of pending figures from the state of the display screen 500 by "1" and displays "2" as the special figure fluctuation display game is newly started. ing. In addition, in the display screen 534, the pending display 505b shows that the number of icons indicating pending storage to be displayed is reduced by "1" from the state of the display screen 500 as the special figure variation display game is newly started. Indicates that the number is "2". Also, on the display screen 534, the pending digestion display 506b displays an icon indicating the pending memory being digested, indicating that the special figure variation display game is being displayed in variation.

Next, the gaming machine 10 starts an effect (suggestion effect) suggesting a set value. A display screen 535 in FIG. 42(2) is a display screen after the display screen 534, and shows a display screen in a state in which a setting value suggesting effect using a large pattern is started. The display screen 535 includes a suggestive effect display 536 in its display contents. The suggestive effect display 536 displays a suggestive effect suggesting a set value using a large pattern.

On the display screen 535, the suggestive effect display 536 includes a treasure box displaying "1", a treasure box displaying "2", a treasure box displaying "3", a treasure box displaying "4", and a treasure box displaying "4" as a suggestive effect suggesting the set value. A treasure box displaying "5" and a treasure box displaying "6" (treasure boxes associated with set values "1" to "6") are displayed. In other words, the suggestion effect display 364 on the display screen 535 indicates that one of the set values "1" to "6" is suggested. Also, on the display screen 535, each pattern (left pattern 501L, right pattern 501R, middle pattern 501C) constituting the large pattern group 501 rotates so as to turn inside out.

A display screen 537 in FIG. 42(3) is a display screen after the display screen 535, and shows a display screen during execution of setting value suggestion effects using large symbols. On the display screen 537, the symbols (the left symbol 501L, the right symbol 501R, and the middle symbol 501C) forming the large symbol group 501 are all turned over.

A display screen 538 in FIG. 43(1) is a display screen after the display screen 537, and shows a display screen during execution of setting value suggestion effects using large symbols. On the display screen 538, the symbols (the left symbol 501L, the right symbol 501R, and the middle symbol 501C) forming the large symbol group 501 are gathered in one place and overlapped to form a bundle. ing.

A display screen 539 in FIG. 43(2) is a display screen after the display screen 538, and shows a display screen during execution of setting value suggestion effects using large symbols. On the display screen 539, the symbols (the left symbol 501L, the right symbol 501R, and the middle symbol 501C) forming the large symbol group 501 move in a bundle while shrinking toward the treasure box associated with the set value. and stored in a treasure box (a treasure box suggesting a set value of "1"). As a result, the gaming machine 10 suggests “1” as the setting value of the gaming machine 10 .

A display screen 540 in FIG. 43(3) is a display screen after the display screen 539, and shows a display screen during execution of setting value suggestion effects using large symbols. On the display screen 540, the suggestion effect display 536 causes the treasure box to move at high speed.

A display screen 541 in FIG. 44(1) is a display screen after the display screen 540, and shows a display screen during execution of a setting value suggestion effect using a large pattern. On the display screen 541, the suggestion effect display 536 ends the high-speed movement of the treasure box, and the symbols (the left symbol 501L, the right symbol 501R, and the middle symbol 501C) forming the large symbol group 501 are released from the treasure chest in a bundle. It is taken out and is moving while expanding toward the center of the screen.

A display screen 542 in FIG. 44(2) is a display screen after the display screen 541, and shows a display screen during execution of setting value suggestion effects using large symbols. On the display screen 542, the patterns (the left pattern 501L, the right pattern 501R, and the middle pattern 501C) that make up the large pattern group 501 return to their original positions from the bundled state, and the surface displaying the patterns is displayed. rotate like

Next, the gaming machine 10 terminates the effect suggesting the set value (suggestion effect) and ends the variable display game. A display screen 543 in FIG. 44(3) is a display screen after the display screen 542, and shows a display screen in a state where the suggestion effect is finished and the special figure variation display game is finished. On the display screen 543, the symbols (the left symbol 501L, the right symbol 501R, and the middle symbol 501C) forming the large symbol group 501 have finished rotating and stopped with all the symbols displaying numbers. In addition, on the display screen 543, the left, medium and right symbols of the small symbol group 502 are all stopped, indicating that the corresponding special figure variation display game has ended. In addition, on the display screen 543, the pending digestion display 506b is blank display (state in which the icon indicating the start memory being digested is not displayed), indicating that the special figure variation display game has ended. .

It should be noted that, in the above effect, when suggesting a plurality of set values, the gaming machine 10 may suggest a plurality of set values by differentiating the treasure box that stores the symbols from the treasure box that discharges the symbols. good. Alternatively, the gaming machine 10 may suggest multiple setting values by associating multiple setting values with one treasure box (for example, using treasure boxes displaying “1” and “2”). Alternatively, the gaming machine 10 may indicate a plurality of set values by storing symbols in the treasure box (display screen 539) and ejecting symbols from the treasure box (display screen 541) a plurality of times.

Next, a modification of the suggestive effect of Modification 6 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 45 is a diagram (part 4) illustrating an example of a display screen of a display device in modification 6 of the second embodiment; FIG.

A display screen 544 shown in FIG. 45(1) is a display screen after the display screen 537, and shows a display screen during execution of setting value suggestion effects using large symbols. On the display screen 544, each symbol (left symbol 501L, right symbol 501R, medium symbol 501C) that constitutes the large symbol group 501 that has been turned over moves while shrinking toward the treasure box associated with the set value, It is stored in a treasure box (a treasure box suggesting a set value of "1", a treasure box suggesting "3", and a treasure box suggesting "5"). As a result, the gaming machine 10 suggests "1", "3", and "5" as the set values of the gaming machine 10. FIG. In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests a plurality of set values by storing each pattern in a treasure box instead of storing each pattern in a bundle in a treasure box. can also

A display screen 545 shown in FIG. 45(2) is a display screen after the display screen 534, and shows a display screen in a state where setting value suggesting effects using large symbols have started.
On the display screen 545, the suggestion effect display 536 includes one treasure box displaying "1", one treasure box displaying "2", one treasure box displaying "3", one treasure box displaying "3", and one treasure box displaying "3". A treasure box displaying "4", a treasure box displaying three "5", and a treasure box displaying one "6" (treasure boxes associated with setting values "1" to "6") are displayed.

In this way, by making a plurality of treasure boxes associated with some set values ("5" in this case), the gaming machine 10 can suggest a set value ("5") associated with the plurality of treasure boxes. You can raise the expectation that it will be done. In addition, according to this, the game machine 10 can increase the variation of effects.

A display screen 546 shown in FIG. 45(3) is a display screen after the display screen 534, and shows a display screen in a state where setting value suggesting effects using large symbols have started.
In the display screen 546, the suggestive effect display 536 includes a treasure box displaying "1", a treasure box displaying "2", a treasure box displaying "3", a treasure box displaying "4", and a treasure box displaying "4" as a suggestive effect suggesting the set value. In addition to treasure chests displaying "5" and treasure chests displaying "6" (treasure chests associated with set values "1" to "6"), treasure chests displaying "treasure" (expectations for special figure fluctuation display games Treasure chests suggesting degree (for example, treasure chests suggesting big hit determination) are displayed.

In addition to the treasure chest associated with the setting value in this way, by providing the treasure box associated with the expectation level of the special figure variation display game, the gaming machine 10 can suggest the set value and the expectation level of the special figure variation display game. can be done at the same time. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can increase the variation of the presentation.

The above is an example of suggesting a set value using the variation mode of the large symbols by the gaming machine 10 in Modification 6 of the second embodiment. The game machine 10 should set a relatively high probability of suggesting the set value set in the game machine 10 (it is sufficient if the set value set in the game machine 10 can be guessed through a plurality of suggestion effects). , the suggested setting does not necessarily include the actual setting.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to suggesting the set value using the variation mode of the large symbols of the special figure variation display game alone, and may be performed in combination with other suggestion effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested by each suggestion effect.

[Modification 7 of Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of Modification 7 of the second embodiment will be described. In the modification 7 of the second embodiment, the set value is suggested by the variation mode of the small symbols in the special figure variation display game.

Suggestion of set values by the gaming machine 10 in Modification 7 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a display device according to Modification 7 of the second embodiment.

The gaming machine 10 starts a special figure variation display game (symbol variation). A display screen 547 in FIG. 46(1) is a display screen after the display screen 500 and shows a display screen after starting the special figure variation display game.

In the display screen 547, the pending display 505b shows that the number of icons indicating pending to be displayed (starting memory pending) is reduced by "1" from the state of the display screen 500 as the special figure variation display game is newly started. , indicates that the number of reserved memories is "2". Further, on the display screen 547, the pending digestion display 506b displays an icon corresponding to the pending pending, indicating that the special figure variation display game is being displayed in variation. On the display screen 547, the symbols composing the small symbol group 502 change from the state in which "7", "6" and "7" are displayed (see the display screen 500) to "1", "3" and "5". It is displayed. As a result, the gaming machine 10 suggests "1", "3", and "5" as the set values of the gaming machine 10. FIG. By suggesting the set value at the start using the small symbols in this way, the gaming machine 10 can suggest the set value without detracting the player's attention from the effect executed in the special figure variation display game.

A display screen 548 in FIG. 46(2) is a display screen after the display screen 547 and shows a display screen after starting the special figure variation display game. On the display screen 548, the large pattern group 501 (left pattern 501L, middle pattern 501C and right pattern 501R) and small pattern group 502 (left pattern, middle pattern and right pattern) are fluctuating patterns, and special pattern fluctuation display. It indicates that the game is in the process of variable display (during symbol variation) (variable display has started).

The above is an example of suggesting a set value using the variation mode of the small symbols by the gaming machine 10 in Modification 7 of the second embodiment. The game machine 10 should set a relatively high probability of suggesting the set value set in the game machine 10 (it is sufficient if the set value set in the game machine 10 can be guessed through a plurality of suggestion effects). , the suggested setting does not necessarily include the actual setting.

Further, the suggestion of the set value using the fluctuation mode of the small pattern is not limited to the start of the fluctuation, and may be performed at the end of the fluctuation.
In addition, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to suggesting the setting value using the small symbol variation mode of the special figure variation display game alone, and may be performed in combination with other suggestive effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested by each suggestion effect.

[Modification 8 of Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of Modification 8 of the second embodiment will be described. In the eighth modification of the second embodiment, setting values are suggested using the mode of effective lines (lines capable of forming a reach) forming a large symbol group of the special figure variation display game.

First, a configuration example of the effective reach in Modification 8 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 47 . FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a configuration example of active lines in Modification 8 of the second embodiment.

A large symbol group 501 shown in FIG. 47(1) shows a symbol arrangement when the activated line is one. The large symbol group 501 includes a left symbol 501L, a medium symbol 501C, and a right symbol 501R. In the large symbol group 501, the combination of the left symbol 501L, the middle symbol 501C and the right symbol 501R becomes the effective line.

A large symbol group 5011 shown in FIG. 47(2) shows a symbol arrangement in the case where there are 2 activated lines. The large symbol group 5011 includes left symbols 501L1 and 501L2, a middle symbol 501C, and right symbols 501R1 and 501R2. In the large symbol group 5011, the combination of the left symbol 501L1, the middle symbol 501C and the right symbol 501R2 and the combination of the left symbol 501L2, the middle symbol 501C and the right symbol 501R1 are effective lines.

A large symbol group 5012 shown in FIG. 47(3) indicates a symbol arrangement in the case of 3 activated lines. The large symbol group 5012 includes left symbols 501L1, 501L2, 501L3, a middle symbol 501C, and right symbols 501R1, 501R2, 501R3. In the large symbol group 5012, a combination of a left symbol 501L1, a middle symbol 501C and a right symbol 501R1, a combination of a left symbol 501L2, a middle symbol 501C and a right symbol 501R2, a left symbol 501L3 and a middle symbol 501C. , and the combination with the right symbol 501R3 are effective lines.

A large symbol group 5013 shown in FIG. 47(4) indicates a symbol arrangement in the case of 4 activated lines. The large symbol group 5013 includes left symbols 501L1, 501L2, 501L3, 501L4, a middle symbol 501C, and right symbols 501R1, 501R2, 501R3, 501R4. In the large pattern group 5013, a combination of a left pattern 501L1, a middle pattern 501C and a right pattern 501R1, a combination of a left pattern 501L2, a middle pattern 501C and a right pattern 501R2, a left pattern 501L3 and a middle pattern 501C. , right symbol 501R3, left symbol 501L4, middle symbol 501C, and right symbol 501R4 are effective lines.

A large symbol group 5014 shown in FIG. 47(5) indicates a symbol arrangement in the case of 5 activated lines. The large symbol group 5014 includes left symbols 501L1, 501L2, 501L3, 501L4 and 501L5, a medium symbol 501C, and right symbols 501R1, 501R2, 501R3, 501R4 and 501R5. In the large pattern group 5014, a combination of a left pattern 501L1, a middle pattern 501C and a right pattern 501R1, a combination of a left pattern 501L2, a middle pattern 501C and a right pattern 501R2, a left pattern 501L3 and a middle pattern 501C. , right symbol 501R3, left symbol 501L4, middle symbol 501C and right symbol 501R4, left symbol 501L5, middle symbol 501C and right symbol 501R5 are effective lines. Become.

A large symbol group 5015 shown in FIG. 47(6) shows a symbol arrangement in the case of 6 effective lines. The large symbol group 5015 includes left symbols 501L1, 501L2, 501L3, 501L4, 501L5, 501L6, a medium symbol 501C, and right symbols 501R1, 501R2, 501R3, 501R4, 501R5, 501R6. In the large pattern group 5015, a combination of a left pattern 501L1, a middle pattern 501C and a right pattern 501R1, a combination of a left pattern 501L2, a middle pattern 501C and a right pattern 501R2, a left pattern 501L3 and a middle pattern 501C. , right symbol 501R3, left symbol 501L4, middle symbol 501C, right symbol 501R4, left symbol 501L5, middle symbol 501C, right symbol 501R5, and left symbol 501L6. , middle symbol 501C and right symbol 501R6 are effective lines.

It should be noted that the configuration example of the effective line is only an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. The game machine 10 can have a different form of the activated lines (for example, arranging two left symbols, two middle symbols, and two right symbols to form two activated lines), and the number of activated lines can be changed. You can do more.

Suggestion of set values using the number of valid lines will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 is a timing chart showing the flow of suggested setting values in Modification 8 of the second embodiment.

In the timing chart shown in FIG. 48(1), the setting values of the game machine 10 are "2", "3", and "5", with the number of effective lines changed after the suggestion execution notice as the set value (the number of effective lines=set value). A timing chart is shown in the case of suggesting that either

The gaming machine 10 starts the N-th variable display game with the large symbol group 501 having 1 activated line. Then, the gaming machine 10 gives the suggestion execution notice immediately before the timing t11 of the N-th variation display game. Then, the gaming machine 10 changes from the large symbol group 501 to the large symbol group 5011 from timing t11. By setting the number of active lines to “2” in this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests “2” as the set value of the gaming machine 10 .

After that, the gaming machine 10 changes from the large symbol group 5011 to the large symbol group 5012 from timing t12. By setting the number of active lines to “3” in this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests “3” as the set value of the gaming machine 10 .

After that, the gaming machine 10 changes from the large symbol group 5012 to the large symbol group 5014 from timing t13. By setting the number of active lines to “5” in this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests “5” as the set value of the gaming machine 10 . In this way, the gaming machine 10 uses the number of active lines to indicate that the set value is one of "2", "3" and "5".

Note that the game machine 10 may suggest a set value using the number of active lines, and is not limited to one-to-one correspondence between the number of active lines and the set value (number of active lines=set value). For example, the gaming machine 10 suggests a low setting (for example, set values “1”, “2”, “3”) when there are few activated lines, and a high setting (for example, , the set values are "4", "5", "6").

In the timing chart shown in FIG. 48(2), the setting value of the game machine 10 is "2", with the amount of change in the number of active lines changed after the suggestion execution notice as the set value (variation amount of the number of active lines=set value). A timing chart is shown when suggesting that.

The gaming machine 10 starts the N-th variable display game with the large symbol group 501 having 1 activated line. Then, the gaming machine 10 gives the suggestion execution notice immediately before the timing t11 of the N-th variation display game. Then, the gaming machine 10 changes from the large symbol group 501 to the large symbol group 5012 from timing t11. After that, the gaming machine 10 changes from the large symbol group 5012 to the large symbol group 5014 from timing t12. Thus, the gaming machine 10 suggests that the set value is "2" by increasing the number of active lines by +2 to "1", "3", "5".

The gaming machine 10 may suggest a set value by using the increased amount of activated lines, and the increased amount of activated lines and the set value are associated one-to-one (increase of activated lines=set value). not limited to For example, the gaming machine 10 suggests that the setting is low (for example, the set values are "1", "2", "3") when the pay line increase is 1, and the pay line increase is is 2, suggesting a high setting (eg, setting values '4', '5', '6').

It should be noted that even if the accuracy (suggestion reliability) of the suggested setting value is suggested by the pattern variation pattern (reach number) after suggesting the setting value of the gaming machine 10 using the number of active lines or the increase in the active line, good.

For example, the gaming machine 10 may suggest that the probability is low when the reach number is low, and suggest that the probability increases as the reach number increases. In this case, the gaming machine 10 sets the probability so that the reach number tends to increase when the actual set value is suggested, and the reach number tends to decrease when the actual set value is not suggested. Set the probability.

Note that the gaming machine 10 may suggest the accuracy of the suggested set value depending on the reach mode. Here, aspects of reach will be described. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a display device in modification 8 of the second embodiment.

A display screen 549 shown in FIG. 49(1) is a diagram showing an example in which the number of reach is three (triple reach) when the number of effective lines is three. On the display screen 549, the left symbol 501L1 and the right symbol 501R1 are temporarily stopped at "5", and the left symbol 501L1, the right symbol 501R1 and the middle symbol 501C form a ready-to-win symbol of "5". On the display screen 549, the left symbol 501L2 and the right symbol 501R2 are temporarily stopped at "7", and the left symbol 501L2, the right symbol 501R2 and the middle symbol 501C form a ready-to-win symbol of "7". On the display screen 549, the left symbol 501L3 and the right symbol 501R3 are temporarily stopped at "3", and the left symbol 501L3, the right symbol 501R3 and the middle symbol 501C form a ready-to-win symbol of "3". In this manner, the display screen 549 is in a mode in which three reaches are formed by three kinds of patterns. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 suggests the first probability as the probability that the set value is "3".

A display screen 550 shown in FIG. 49(2) is a diagram showing an example of a case where the number of reach is three (triple reach) when the number of effective lines is three. On the display screen 550, the left symbol 501L1 and the right symbol 501R1 are temporarily stopped at "7", and the left symbol 501L1, the right symbol 501R1 and the middle symbol 501C form a ready-to-win symbol of "7". On the display screen 550, the left symbol 501L2 and the right symbol 501R2 are temporarily stopped at "7", and the left symbol 501L2, the right symbol 501R2 and the middle symbol 501C form a ready-to-win symbol of "7". On the display screen 550, the left symbol 501L3 and the right symbol 501R3 are temporarily stopped at "7", and the left symbol 501L3, the right symbol 501R3 and the middle symbol 501C form a ready-to-win symbol of "7". In this manner, the display screen 550 has a mode in which three reach are formed by one type of pattern. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 suggests the second probability (>the first probability) as the probability that the set value is "3" (for example, the probability of 100%).

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can suggest the accuracy of the reach based on the number of types of symbols forming the reach.
The above is an example of suggesting a set value using the aspect of the activated line by the gaming machine 10 in the eighth modification of the second embodiment. The game machine 10 should set a relatively high probability of suggesting the set value set in the game machine 10 (it is sufficient if the set value set in the game machine 10 can be guessed through a plurality of suggestion effects). , the suggested setting does not necessarily include the actual setting.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to suggesting the setting value using the mode of the activated line of the special figure variation display game alone, and may be performed in combination with other suggestive effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested by each suggestion effect.

Note that the gaming machine 10 may suggest a setting value suggestion candidate based on the number of active lines, and may suggest a setting value based on the subsequent symbol mode. For example, the gaming machine 10 suggests that the number of available lines is "6", so that the set value suggestion candidate is "6" or less ("1" to "6"), and then the reach is three. Forming suggests that the set value is "3".

In addition, the gaming machine 10 may suggest a number suggesting a set value by the number of active lines, and then suggest a set value by the form of subsequent symbols. For example, the gaming machine 10 suggests that setting values of 5 or less are suggested by setting the number of active lines to "5", and then "1", "2", and "3" as ready-to-win symbols. It suggests that the set values are "1", "2", and "3" by forming a reach that

The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment (including modifications) described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The game machine 10 includes display means (eg, display device 41), setting means (eg, game control device 100, effect control device 300), and control means (eg, game control device 100, effect control device 300). ) and prepare. The display means can display the game. The setting means can set one game performance out of two or more different game performances. The control means executes a predetermined game effect in the game during a first period until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and controls the game performance set in parallel with the game effect during a second period after the predetermined condition is satisfied. Executes a suggestive effect to suggest.

(2) The gaming machine 10 includes display means (eg, display device 41), setting means (eg, game control device 100, effect control device 300), and control means (eg, game control device 100, effect control device 300). ) and The display means can display a variable display game that variably displays the identification information. The setting means can set one game performance out of two or more different game performances. The control means variably displays the identification information in the variable display game, and executes a suggestive effect suggesting the set game performance in response to the stop display of the predetermined setting suggestive symbol.

(3) The stop display of (2) includes a permanent stop and a temporary stop of the setting suggested symbols.
(4) The control means of (2) executes the suggestive effect while the set suggestive symbols are temporarily stopped (FIG. 36).

(5) The control means of (2) restarts the variable display of the identification information after stopping and displaying the setting suggestive pattern, and executes the suggestive effect until the restarted variable display of the identification information is finally stopped ( Figure 31).

(6) The control means of (2) performs a suggestive effect during the next and subsequent variable display games.
(7) The control means of (2) performs a suggestive effect that is executed independently of the variable display game, triggered by the stop display of the set suggestive symbols ((2) in FIG. 34).

(8) The control means of (2) performs a suggestive effect independent of the variable display game in parallel with the variable display game (FIG. 30).
(9) The control means of (2) carries out variable effects of the variable display game including suggestive effects (FIGS. 42, 43 and 44).

(10) The gaming machine 10 of (2) further includes operation means (push button 25) capable of accepting the operation of the player, and the control means uses the operation means to perform suggestive effects (FIG. 41).
(11) The gaming machine 10 of (2) further comprises background display means for displaying the background of the variable display game, and the control means performs suggestive effects using the background display by the background display means (FIG. 40).

(12) The game machine 10 includes display means (for example, display device 41), pending display means (for example, pending display 505b, pending digestion display 506b), and setting means (for example, game control device 100, effect control device 300 ), and control means (for example, the game control device 100, the effect control device 300). The display means can display the game. The pending display means can store a start memory as a right to execute the game, and can display a hold display according to the start memory. The setting means can set one game performance out of two or more different game performances. The control means executes a suggestion effect that suggests the set game performance by changing the display mode of the pending display (FIG. 35).

(13) The control means of (12) can change the display mode of the pending display in relation to the result of the game corresponding to the starting memory to execute the pending notice effect.
(14) The control means of (13) makes the suggesting effect also serve as the pending notice effect.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be explained. The gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment is used when alerting a player or notifying a company name (displaying a manufacturer identification display to guide a manufacturer or displaying a sales company identification display to guide a sales company). The set values set in the gaming machine 10 are suggested. The player's attention alert includes a card prevention display and a addiction prevention display.

First, a configuration example of the display screen in the display device 41 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 is a diagram (part 1) showing a configuration example of a display screen of a display device according to the third embodiment; FIG. FIG. 51 is a diagram (part 2) showing a configuration example of the display screen of the display device according to the third embodiment. FIG. 52 is a diagram (part 3) showing a configuration example of the display screen of the display device according to the third embodiment.

A display screen 551 shown in FIG. 50(1) is a display screen for calling attention to prevent forgetting to remove the card. The display screen 551 is a display screen (default screen) in a mode (basic mode) in which setting values are not suggested. The display screen 551 includes a display element 552 and a display element 553 in its display content. The display element 552 displays a warning character saying "Beware of forgetting to take out your card!". The display element 553 displays an image showing how the card is ejected from the ejection port.

A display screen 554 shown in FIG. 50(2) is a display screen (Part 1) for calling attention to prevent forgetting to take out a card in a mode of suggesting setting values (suggestion mode). On the display screen 554, the display element 553 displayed on the default screen is changed to a display element 553a. Specifically, in the display element 553a, the surface of the card has a different form from that of the display element 553 (the characters "tiger card" and a character like a tiger wearing sunglasses are added). and the display screen 554 suggests the setting value according to the changed aspect (suggesting the setting value corresponding to the changed aspect).

In this way, the game machine 10 can increase the player's interest by suggesting the set value in the display mode for calling attention to prevent forgetting to take out the card, and can improve the notification effect of calling attention to prevent forgetting to take out the card.

A display screen 555 shown in FIG. 50(3) is a display screen (part 2) for calling attention to prevent forgetting to remove a card in a mode of suggesting setting values (suggestion mode). In addition to the default screen, the display screen 555 further includes a display element 556 in its display contents. Display element 556 is a tiger-like character. Display screen 555 then suggests setting values corresponding to newly added display element 556 .

In this way, the game machine 10 can increase the player's interest by suggesting the set value in the display mode for calling attention to prevent forgetting to take out the card, and can improve the notification effect of calling attention to prevent forgetting to take out the card.

A display screen 557 shown in FIG. 50(4) is a display screen (part 3) for calling attention to prevent forgetting to remove a card in a mode of suggesting setting values (suggestion mode). On the display screen 557, the display element 552 displayed on the default screen is changed to a display element 552a. Specifically, in the display element 552a, the character mode is different from the mode of the display element 552, and the display screen 557 suggests the setting value corresponding to the changed mode.

In this way, the game machine 10 can increase the player's interest by suggesting the set value in the display mode for calling attention to prevent forgetting to take out the card, and can improve the notification effect of calling attention to prevent forgetting to take out the card.

A display screen 558 shown in FIG. 51(1) is a display screen (company name identification image display screen) for notifying the company name. A display screen 558 is a display screen (default screen) in which setting values are not suggested. The display screen 558 includes display elements 559 in its display content. A display element 559 displays the company name "Tora Tora Co., Ltd." and a tiger-like character (for example, the company's mascot character).

A display screen 560 shown in FIG. 51(2) is a display screen for notifying the name of the company in the mode (suggestion mode) of suggesting the set value (here, "3"). The display screen 560 includes, in its display contents, three display windows 561 for displaying corresponding to the display screen 558 . The display window 561 moves appropriately within the display screen. In this manner, the display screen 560 has a mode including a plurality of display screens 558 (display windows 561) within the screen, and suggests setting values corresponding to the mode (number).

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can increase the player's interest by suggesting the set value by the display mode of the attention call of the company name, and can improve the notification effect of the attention call of the company name.
Note that the game machine 10 may indicate the set value by the trajectory of the display window 561 that moves on the display screen 560 instead of the number.

A display screen 562 shown in FIG. 52(1) is a display screen for calling attention to preventing immersion. A display screen 562 is a display screen (default screen) in a mode in which setting values are not suggested. The display screen 562 includes display elements 563 in its display content. A display element 563 displays a warning character "Beware of addiction" and a tiger-like character.

A display screen 564 shown in FIG. 52(2) is a display screen for calling attention to prevention of immersion in the mode (suggestion mode) suggesting the set value (here, "2"). The display screen 564 includes two display windows 565 for displaying corresponding to the display screen 562 in the display contents. The display window 565 moves appropriately within the display screen. In this manner, the display screen 564 has a mode including a plurality of display screens 562 (display windows 565) within the screen, and suggests setting values corresponding to the mode (number).

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can increase the player's interest by suggesting the set value in the display mode for calling attention to addiction prevention, and can improve the notification effect of calling attention to addiction prevention.

Note that the game machine 10 may indicate the set value by the trajectory of the display window 565 that moves on the display screen 564 instead of the number.
Next, the flow of suggesting a set value by notification display for calling attention will be described with reference to FIG. 53 . FIG. 53 is a timing chart (No. 1) showing the flow of setting value suggestions in the third embodiment.

The timing chart shown in FIG. 53(1) is a timing chart showing the flow when the set value is not suggested. The gaming machine 10 starts alerting display for calling attention in a basic mode (default mode) from timing t1, and ends alerting display for calling attention at timing t4.

The timing chart shown in FIG. 53(2) is a timing chart showing the flow in the case of suggesting the set value throughout the period of the notification display from the start to the end. The gaming machine 10 starts alerting display for calling attention in a suggestive mode from timing t1, and ends alerting display for calling attention at timing t4.

The timing chart shown in FIG. 53(3) is a display screen timing chart showing the flow when setting values are suggested from the middle. The gaming machine 10 starts displaying an alert in a basic mode from timing t1. The gaming machine 10 gives a suggestion execution notice just before timing t2, switches the mode from the basic mode to the suggestion mode from timing t2, and terminates the notification display for calling attention at timing t4. Note that the suggestion execution notice (suggestion execution notification) is a notice of the start of the suggestion of the set value, and is executed using, for example, light, sound, or a display screen.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 draws attention by performing the suggestion execution notice immediately before the replacement from the basic mode to the suggestion mode, not after the replacement from the basic mode to the suggestion mode, thereby preventing overlooking of the suggestion of the setting value. It is possible to enable the player to grasp the changed part between the basic mode and the suggested mode. Note that the suggestion execution notice (suggestion execution notification) may be given not only at the start of the suggestion of the set value but also at the end of the suggestion.

The timing chart shown in FIG. 53(4) is a display screen timing chart showing the flow of suggesting setting values from the start to the middle. The gaming machine 10 starts displaying an alert in a suggestive manner from timing t1. The gaming machine 10 gives an advance notice of completion of suggestion execution immediately before timing t2, switches the mode from the suggestion mode to the basic mode from timing t2, and terminates the notification display for calling attention at timing t4. Note that the suggestion execution end notice (suggestion execution notification) is a notice that the suggestion of the setting value will end, and is executed using, for example, light, sound, or a display screen.

In this way, the game machine 10 draws attention by performing the suggestion execution notice immediately before the replacement from the suggestion mode to the basic mode, not after the replacement from the suggestion mode to the basic mode, thereby preventing overlooking of the suggestion of the set value. It is possible to allow the player to grasp the changed part between the suggested mode and the basic mode. Note that the suggestion execution notice (suggestion execution notification) may be given not only at the end of the suggestion of the setting value but also at the start of the suggestion.

The timing chart shown in FIG. 53(5) is a display screen timing chart showing the flow in the case of suggesting the setting values a plurality of times. The gaming machine 10 starts displaying an alert in a basic mode from timing t1. The gaming machine 10 replaces the mode from the basic mode to the suggestion mode (a mode that suggests that the set value is "2") from timing t2, and at timing t3, the suggestion mode (a mode that suggests that the set value is "2"). mode) is replaced with a suggestion mode (a mode that suggests that the set value is "5"), and the notification display of the alert is terminated.

Thus, the gaming machine 10 suggests that the set value is either "2" or "5". According to this, the gaming machine 10 can suggest a plurality of set values by performing a plurality of replacements of the suggestion modes. Also in this case, the gaming machine 10 may give a suggestion execution notice.

Although the gaming machine 10 has been described as suggesting a set value by replacing the basic mode and the suggesting mode, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 10 prepares a layer (notification display layer) for displaying the basic mode and a layer (setting suggestion layer) for displaying the difference between the basic mode, and turns on the setting suggestion layer to overlap the basic mode. The setting value may be suggested by displaying the difference to realize the suggestion mode.

Here, the flow of suggesting setting values by turning ON/OFF the setting suggestion layer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a timing chart (part 2) showing the flow of setting value suggestions in the third embodiment.

The timing chart shown in FIG. 54 is a display screen timing chart showing the flow when setting values are suggested from the middle, and is a timing chart corresponding to FIG. 53(3).

The gaming machine 10 turns on the notification display layer at timing t1 and starts notification display for calling attention in the basic mode. The gaming machine 10 gives an advance notice of suggestion execution just before timing t2, turns on the setting suggestion layer from time t2, starts notification display in the suggestion mode by overlapping the basic mode and the difference, and starts notification display in the suggestion mode at time t4. And the setting suggestion layer is turned off, and the notification display of the alert is terminated.

In this way, a setting suggestion layer that displays the difference from the basic mode is prepared, and the setting suggestion layer is turned ON to realize the suggested mode overlapping the basic mode. data to be prepared in advance can be reduced compared to the case of replacing the .

The above is an example of suggestion of a set value using notification display for calling attention by the gaming machine 10 in the third embodiment. The game machine 10 should set a relatively high probability of suggesting the set value set in the game machine 10 (it is sufficient if the set value set in the game machine 10 can be guessed through a plurality of suggestion effects). , the suggested setting does not necessarily include the actual setting.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to suggesting the set value using the notification display for calling attention of the special figure variation display game alone, and may be performed in combination with other suggestive effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested by each suggestion effect.

[Modification 1 of the third embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be explained. The gaming machine 10 of Modified Example 1 of the third embodiment suggests the set value set in the gaming machine 10 by continuously performing notification display for calling attention.

The flow of suggesting a setting value by notification display for calling attention in Modification 1 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 55 . FIG. 55 is a timing chart showing the flow of suggested setting values in Modification 1 of the third embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 55, the gaming machine 10 successively performs the forgetting-to-take prevention display, the company name notification display (company name identification display), and the addiction prevention display. Note that the order of the forgetting-to-take prevention display, the company name notification display, and the immersion prevention display is just an example, and is not limited to this. In addition, it is not limited to executing all of the forgetting-to-take prevention display, the company name notification display, and the immersion prevention display, and any two of them may be executed.

The gaming machine 10 performs display to prevent forgetting to remove from timing t11 to timing t12, performs display to notify the company name from timing t12 to timing t13, and performs immersion prevention display from timing t13 to timing t14.

The timing chart shown in FIG. 55(1) is a timing chart for suggesting "2", "4", and "6" as set values. The gaming machine 10 does not suggest the setting value during the card forgetting prevention display (timing t11 to timing t12), and the setting values are "2" and "4" during the company name notification display (timing t12 to timing t13). , "6", and does not suggest the set value during the immersion prevention display (timing t13 to timing t14). In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests "2", "4", and "6" as the set values in a series of warning displays.

In this way, when the game machine 10 suggests set values "2", "4", and "6" in a series of warning displays, the set value is set only at the time of one of the warning displays. may suggest. In this case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the degree of certainty of suggestion depending on which set value is suggested at the time of notification display for alerting. In addition, the gaming machine 10 determines the certainty of the suggestion based on how many of the series of alert notification displays suggest the set value (for example, it is performed in all rather than in any one). ) may be different. In this way, by suggesting a set value at the time of notification display for any alert, the gaming machine 10 can draw the player's attention to a series of alert notification displays. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can improve the notification effect of the notification display for calling attention.

The timing shown in FIG. 55(2) is a timing chart in the case of suggesting "2", "4", and "6" as set values. The gaming machine 10 suggests that the set value is one of "1", "2", "3", "4", and "6" during the card forgetting prevention display (timing t11 to timing t12). , suggesting that the set value is one of "1", "2", "4", and "6" during the company name notification display (timing t12 to timing t13), and during immersion prevention display (timing t13) , suggests that the set value is one of "2", "4", and "6" at timing t14). In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests "2", "4", and "6" as the set values in a series of warning displays.

In this way, the game machine 10 gradually changes the set value as the alert display progresses when the setting values "2", "4", and "6" are suggested in a series of alert alert displays. It is good also considering the content suggested last after decreasing as the suggestion content of the setting value in the alerting|reporting display of a series of alerts. By narrowing down the suggestive set values step by step in this way, the gaming machine 10 can make the player pay attention to the series of notification displays for calling attention. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can improve the notification effect of the notification display for calling attention.

The timing shown in FIG. 55(3) is a timing chart in the case of suggesting "2", "4" and "6" as set values. The game machine 10 suggests that the set value is "2" during the card forgetting prevention display (timing t11 to timing t12), and the set value is "4" during the company name notification display (timing t12 to timing t13). , and suggests that the set value is "6" during the immersion prevention display (timing t13 to timing t14). In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests "2", "4", and "6" as the set values in a series of warning displays.

In this way, when the gaming machine 10 suggests set values "2", "4", and "6" in a series of warning displays, the contents suggested at the time of each warning display are combined. may be used as suggested contents of set values in a series of warning displays. In this way, by combining the content suggested at the time of notification display of each attention call as the suggestion content of the set value in the notification display of the series of attention calls, the game machine 10 can provide the player with a series of attention calls. It is possible to draw attention to the notification display. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can improve the notification effect of the notification display for calling attention.

The above is an example of suggesting a set value using continuous alert notification display by the gaming machine 10 in the first modification of the third embodiment. The game machine 10 should set a relatively high probability of suggesting the set value set in the game machine 10 (it is sufficient if the set value set in the game machine 10 can be guessed through a plurality of suggestion effects). , the suggested setting does not necessarily include the actual setting.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to suggesting the setting value using the notification display of the continuous alerting of the special figure variation display game alone, and may be performed in combination with other suggestive effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested by each suggestion effect.

By the way, when a player wins big as a result of a game, there is a possibility that he/she cannot forget the fun at that time and gradually becomes absorbed in the game. Therefore, the ratio of executing the suggestion of the set value in the alert notification display is the number of occurrences of big hits, the number of difference balls (number of out balls - number of safe balls), and the ball output rate ((number of out balls / number of safe balls) x 100 ) may be changed accordingly. In particular, regarding the suggestion of setting values to be performed during the immersion prevention display, the number of occurrences of big hits is greater than the standard value (e.g. 20 times), the number of difference balls is greater than the standard value (e.g. 10000 balls) (number of difference balls) is negative), the ball payout rate is higher than the reference value (e.g. 110%), or both are met to increase the appearance rate of the suggestive effect (e.g., 10%). % increase). By doing so, it is possible to appropriately call attention to players who are likely to become addicted, and prevent them from becoming addicted players.

The gaming machine 10 of the above-described third embodiment (including modifications) has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The game machine 10 includes display means (for example, display device 41), attention calling means (for example, display device 41), setting means (for example, game control device 100, effect control device 300), and control means. (For example, the game control device 100, the effect control device 300). The display means can display the game. The attention calling means performs a game-related attention (display to prevent forgetting to take out a card (FIG. 50), display to prevent addiction (FIG. 52)). The setting means can set one game performance out of two or more different game performances. The control means causes the attention calling means to call attention including a suggestive effect suggesting the game performance set by the setting means.

(2) The gaming machine 10 includes display means (for example, display device 41), attention calling means (for example, display device 41), company name display means (for example, display device 41), and setting means (for example, game Control device 100, production control device 300) and control means (for example, game control device 100, production control device 300). The display means can display the game. The attention calling means performs a game-related attention call (display for preventing forgetting to take out a card, display for preventing addiction). The company name display means displays a company name identification display that guides the company name before or after the alert (FIG. 51). The setting means can set one game performance out of two or more different game performances. The control means causes the company name display means to display the company name identification display including the suggestion effect suggesting the game performance set by the setting means (FIG. 55).

(3) The control means of (2) displays the company name identification display between the first and second alerts by the alerting means (FIG. 55).
[Fourth embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment can perform a suggestive effect suggesting a set value. At this time, the gaming machine 10 groups a plurality of suggestive effects into a set suggestive effect group for each suggestive level. The gaming machine 10 executes a suggestive effect corresponding to the current set suggestive effect group. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can perform a suggestive effect with a different suggestive intensity for each set suggestive effect group.

In addition, the game machine 10 detects the game amount in the game machine 10 and switches the suggested effect setting group according to the game amount. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can perform the suggestive effects with different suggestive strengths according to the amount of games played.

Note that the suggestion strength is an index indicating the strength of suggestion, and corresponds to the reliability of suggestion in one aspect and the clarity of suggestion in another aspect. Further, the amount of games played is, in a broad sense, the amount of operation of the gaming machine 10, and can be quantitatively measured by the number of outs, for example. The number of outs is the number of game balls discharged from the game area, and matches the number of game balls entering the game area.

First, the setting-suggestion effect group lottery table used for switching the setting-suggestion effect group will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing an example of a setting suggestion effect group lottery table according to the fourth embodiment.

First, FIG. 56(1) shows a setting suggestion effect group lottery table (initial state). The setting suggestion effect group lottery table (initial state) is a table used when the game amount is initialized.

The setting suggestion effect group lottery table (initial state) defines the selection probabilities of the three setting suggestion effect groups C, B, and A for each of the six setting values. For example, when the set value is “1”, the gaming machine 10 selects setting suggestion effect group C with probability P(C1), selects setting suggestion effect group B with probability P(B1), and selects setting suggestion effect group B with probability P(B1). A setting suggestion effect group A is selected in A1). It is assumed that the setting suggestion effect group B has a higher suggestion strength than the setting suggestion effect group C, and the setting suggestion effect group A has a higher suggestion strength than the setting suggestion effect group B. It is also assumed that probability P(B1) is smaller than probability P(C1), and probability P(A1) is smaller than probability P(B1). The set value "2" to the set value "6" are the same as the set value "1".

In this manner, the gaming machine 10 makes it possible to select one of the three setting suggestion effect groups C, B, and A for each set value in the initial state. In addition, the gaming machine 10 makes it easier for a setting suggestion effect group having a lower suggestion strength in the initial state to be selected. Note that the gaming machine 10 may not necessarily make all of the three setting suggestion effect groups selectable in the initial state. For example, the gaming machine 10 may disable selection of the setting suggestion effect group A, which has the highest suggestion strength in the initial state, or may allow only the setting suggestion effect group C, which has the lowest suggestion strength in the initial state, to be selectable. . Also, the gaming machine 10 may vary the selection probability of the setting suggestion effect group for each set value. For example, the gaming machine 10 divides the selection probability P(A1) of the setting suggestion effect group A at the setting value "1" and the selection probability P(A6) of the setting suggestion effect group A at the setting value "6" into the selection probability P (A6)>selection probability P(A1).

Next, FIG. 56(2) shows a setting suggestion effect group lottery table (intermediate state). The setting suggestion effect group lottery table (intermediate state) is a table that is used each time the game amount reaches a predetermined amount.

The setting suggestion effect group lottery table (intermediate state) defines the selection probabilities of the two setting suggestion effect groups B and A for every six set values. For example, when the set value is "1", the gaming machine 10 selects setting suggestion effect group B with probability P(B1') and selects setting suggestion effect group A with probability P(A1'). It is assumed that probability P(A1') is smaller than probability P(B1'). The set value "2" to the set value "6" are the same as the set value "1". In addition, the game machine 10 aims to improve the expectation for the setting suggestion effect in the intermediate state rather than the initial state by excluding the setting suggestion effect group C from the options.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 makes it possible to select one of the two setting suggestion effect groups B and A for each set value in the intermediate state. In addition, the game machine 10 makes it easier for a setting suggestion effect group having a lower suggestion strength in the intermediate state to be selected. Note that the gaming machine 10 may not necessarily make all of the two setting suggestion effect groups selectable in the intermediate state. For example, the gaming machine 10 may disable selection of the set suggestion effect group A with the highest suggestion strength in the intermediate state, or may allow only the set suggestion effect group B with the lowest suggestion strength in the intermediate state to be selectable. . Also, the gaming machine 10 may vary the selection probability of the setting suggestion effect group for each set value. For example, the gaming machine 10 selects the selection probability P(A1′) of the setting suggestion effect group A at the setting value “1” and the selection probability P(A6′) of the setting suggestion effect group A at the setting value “6”. It can be different such that probability P(A6')>selection probability P(A1').

The set suggestion effect group lottery table (intermediate state) is a table used when the game amount reaches a predetermined amount. It may be a table used for

Next, FIG. 56(3) shows a setting suggestion effect group lottery table (final state). The setting suggestion effect group lottery table (final state) is a table that is used when the game amount reaches an upper limit amount set in advance as an upper limit.

The setting suggestion effect group lottery table (final state) defines the selection probability "1" of one setting suggestion effect group A for every six setting values. That is, the gaming machine 10 selects the setting suggestion effect group A when the game amount reaches the upper limit regardless of the set value. The game machine 10 guarantees the selection of the setting suggestion performance group A when the game amount reaches the upper limit, thereby improving the expectation for the setting suggestion performance in the final state rather than in the initial state or the intermediate state.

Although the game machine 10 has three setting suggestion effect groups C, B, and A, it may have two or four or more setting suggestion effect groups. In addition, although the game machine 10 has the setting suggestion effect group lottery table (intermediate state), it may not have the setting suggestion effect group lottery table (intermediate state), or two or more setting suggestion effects. It may have a group lottery table (intermediate state).

Next, the strength of suggestion is an index that indicates the strength of suggestion, and corresponds to the reliability of suggestion in one aspect and the clarity of suggestion in another aspect. More specific description will be given. FIG. 57 is a diagram showing an example of suggestion strength according to the fourth embodiment.

First, FIG. 57(1) shows the correspondence of suggestion reliability for each setting suggestion effect group. The suggestion reliability of setting suggestion effect group C is "low". The suggestion reliability of setting suggestion effect group B is "middle". The suggestion reliability of setting suggestion effect group A is "high". That is, among the three setting suggestion effect groups C, B, and A, the setting suggestion effect group C has the lowest suggestion reliability, and the setting suggestion effect group A has the highest suggestion reliability.

Next, FIG. 57(2) shows the confirmed/false alarm probability for each suggestion reliability. With the "low" suggestion reliability, 1/6 of the reported content is confirmed and 5/6 of the reported content is false. In other words, when the suggestion reliability is "low", the proportion of confirmed reports included in the notification contents is low, and the proportion of false reports included in the notification contents is high. With a suggestion reliability of "medium", 3/6 of the reported content is confirmed, and 3/6 of the reported content is erroneous. In other words, the "middle" suggestion reliability is such that the ratio of correct reports included in the report content and the ratio of false reports included in the report content are about the same. With a suggestion reliability of "high", 6/6 of the reported contents are confirmed reports, and 0/6 of the reported contents are false reports. In other words, when the suggestion reliability is "high", the proportion of confirmed reports included in the notification contents is high, and the proportion of false reports included in the notification contents is low. Therefore, among the three setting suggestion performance groups C, B, and A, the setting suggestion performance group C has the lowest probability of suggestion, and the setting suggestion performance group A has the highest probability of suggestion reliability.

Next, the number of suggestions for each suggestion reliability is shown in FIG. 57(3). The suggestion reliability "low" assumes that the selection probability of notification suggesting one to four setting values is 1/6, and the selection probability of notification suggesting five setting values is 2/6. That is, when the suggestion reliability is "low", the number of setting values suggested by notification is large as an expected value, and as a result, the degree of ambiguity as the content of notification is high. Suggestion reliability "medium" is 1/6 for the selection probability of notification suggesting 1 to 3 setting values, 3/6 for selection probability of notification suggesting 4 setting values, and 5 settings. Let the selection probability of annunciation suggesting a value be 0/6. In other words, the "medium" suggestion reliability means that the number of setting values suggested by the notification is a medium expected value. In other words, when the suggestion reliability is "medium", the number of set values suggested by the notification is neither large nor small as an expected value, and as a result, the ambiguity of the content of the notification is moderate. Suggestion reliability "high" means that the selection probability of a notification suggesting one setting value is 1/6, the selection probability of a notification suggesting two setting values is 2/6, and the notification suggesting three setting values. is 3/6. That is, when the suggestion reliability is "high", the number of setting values suggested by the notification is small as an expected value, and as a result, the ambiguity of the notification content is low.

Examples of notification when the number of suggested setting values is "1" include "setting 6 confirmed", "setting 6?", and the like. Examples of notification when the number of suggested setting values is "2" include "settings 5 and 6 confirmed" and "settings 5 and 6?". Examples of notification when the number of suggested setting values is "3" include "Settings 4, 5, 6 confirmed", "Even number setting?", and the like.

Further, the certainty of the suggestion reliability may be suggested by the display color (background, characters, frame, etc.) or characters of the notification message. For example, the accuracy of the suggestion reliability indicated by the character colors of the notification message may increase in the order of blue characters, red characters, and gold characters.

Next, the probability information and the number of out balls that the game control device 100 notifies the effect control device 300 will be described. The game control device 100 notifies the effect control device 300 of the probability information and the number of out balls at the time of RAM initialization and at the time of power failure recovery. Here, the game control device 100 notifies the effect control device 300 of the RAM initialization command and the power failure recovery command with reference to FIG. 58 . FIG. 58 is a diagram showing an example of a RAM initialization command and a power failure recovery command according to the fourth embodiment.

The game control device 100 transmits a command for RAM initialization to the production control device 300 in step S54 (see FIG. 9) of the main process, and sends a command for power failure recovery to the production control device 300 in step S59 (see FIG. 9). Send to

(1) RAM initialization command indicates a command that the game control device 100 transmits at the time of RAM initialization. First, the game control device 100 transmits a command (command name "specify model") with a transmission order of "1". The command name "specify model" includes MODE "ACH" and one of ACTION "10H" to ACTION "30H" depending on the model. Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command of transmission order "2" (command name "special figure 1 pending number"). The command name "special figure 1 pending number" includes MODE "A1H" and ACTION "01H" corresponding to no pending. Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command of transmission order "3" (command name "number of special figures 2 pending"). Command name "number of special figures 2 pending" includes MODE "A2H" and ACTION "01H" corresponding to no pending. Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command (command name “probability information”) of transmission order “4”. The command name "probability information" includes MODE "A0H" and ACTION "01H" corresponding to the initial state.

Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command (command name “set value”) of transmission order “5”. The command name "setting value" includes MODE "AFH" and ACTION "01H" to "06H" corresponding to the setting value. ACTION "01H" to "06H" correspond to setting values "1" to "6".

Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command with a transmission order of “6” (command name “number of out balls (lower)”). The command name "number of out-balls (lower)" includes MODE "D3H" and ACTIONs "00H" to "FFH" corresponding to the number of out-balls (lower). The game control device 100 transmits a command with a transmission order of “7” (command name “number of out balls (high rank)”). The command name "number of out-balls (higher)" includes MODE "D4H" and ACTIONs "00H" to "FFH" corresponding to the number of out-balls (higher).

Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command with a transmission order of “8” (command name “power on”). The command name "power on" includes MODE "AAH" and corresponding ACTION "55H".

Thereby, the game control device 100, the setting value (range of 1 to 6) that is set at the time of RAM initialization, and the number of out balls (range of 0 to 65535) at the time of RAM initialization to the effect control device 300 I can notify you.

(2) The power failure restoration command indicates a command that the game control device 100 transmits at the time of power failure restoration. First, the game control device 100 transmits a command (command name "specify model") with a transmission order of "1". The command name "specify model" includes MODE "ACH" and one of ACTION "10H" to ACTION "30H" depending on the model. Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command of transmission order "2" (command name "special figure 1 pending number"). The command name "special figure 1 number of reservations" includes either MODE "A1H" and ACTION "01H" corresponding to the number of reservations 4 from no reservation to ACTION "05H". Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command of transmission order "3" (command name "number of special figures 2 pending"). The command name "special figure 2 reservation number" includes either MODE "A2H" and ACTION "01H" to ACTION "05H" corresponding to the number of reservations 4 from no reservation. Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command (command name “probability information”) of transmission order “4”. The command name "probability information" includes MODE "A0H" and any of ACTION "01H" to ACTION "07H" corresponding to various game states.

Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command (command name “set value”) of transmission order “5”. The command name "setting value" includes MODE "AFH" and ACTION "01H" to "06H" corresponding to the setting value. ACTION "01H" to "06H" correspond to setting values "1" to "6".

Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command with a transmission order of “6” (command name “number of out balls (lower)”). The command name "number of out-balls (lower)" includes MODE "D3H" and ACTIONs "00H" to "FFH" corresponding to the number of out-balls (lower). The game control device 100 transmits a command with a transmission order of “7” (command name “number of out balls (high rank)”). The command name "number of out-balls (higher)" includes MODE "D4H" and ACTIONs "00H" to "FFH" corresponding to the number of out-balls (higher).

Next, the game control device 100, as the command of transmission order "8", the command of transmission order "8-1" (command name "customer waiting demo") or the command of transmission order "8-2" (command name " power outage recovery"). The command name "customer waiting demo" includes MODE "80H" and corresponding ACTION "55H". The command name "power outage recovery" includes MODE "ABH" and corresponding ACTION "55H".

As a result, the game control device 100 notifies the effect control device 300 of the set value (range of 1 to 6) set at the time of power failure restoration and the number of out balls (range of 0 to 65535) at the time of RAM initialization. can.

The game control device 100 also notifies the effect control device 300 of the probability information and the number of out-balls during the variable display. Here, when the game control device 100 notifies the effect control device 300 of the change command will be described with reference to FIG. 59 . FIG. 59 is a diagram showing an example of a variable command according to the fourth embodiment.

The game control device 100 sets an effect command in the special figure 1 game process (see FIG. 21) or the special figure 2 game process (see FIG. 22) and transmits it to the effect control device 300.
Command at the time of fluctuation (variation system command) indicates a command that the game control device 100 transmits when the special figure game starts to fluctuate. First, the game control device 100 transmits a command with a transmission order of “1” (command name “decorative design designation”). The command name "decorative design designation" includes MODE "85H" and ACTION "11H" to ACTION "7FH" depending on the decorative design. Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command with a transmission order of “2” (command name “specify variation pattern”). The command name "variation pattern specification" includes any of MODE "C0H" to MODE "D2H" and any of ACTION "01H" to ACTION "7FH" corresponding to each variation pattern. Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command with a transmission order of “3” (command name “special figure 1 pending number”). The command name "special figure 1 number of reservations" includes either MODE "A1H" and ACTION "01H" corresponding to the number of reservations 4 from no reservation to ACTION "05H". Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command of transmission order "4" (command name "number of special figures 2 pending"). The command name "special figure 2 reservation number" includes either MODE "A2H" and ACTION "01H" to ACTION "05H" corresponding to the number of reservations 4 from no reservation.

Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command with a transmission order of “5” (command name “number of out balls (lower)”). The command name "number of out-balls (lower)" includes MODE "D3H" and ACTIONs "00H" to "FFH" corresponding to the number of out-balls (lower). The game control device 100 transmits a command with a transmission order of “6” (command name “number of out balls (upper rank)”). The command name "number of out-balls (higher)" includes MODE "D4H" and ACTIONs "00H" to "FFH" corresponding to the number of out-balls (higher).

Thereby, the game control device 100 can notify the production control device 300 of the number of out balls (range of 0 to 65535) at the start of the variation in addition to the required information at the start of the variation.
The game control device 100 notifies the effect control device 300 of the probability information and the number of out-balls even at the time of predictive fluctuation display. Here, the game control device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 60 about the command at the time of prefetching fluctuation which the effect control device 300 is notified of. FIG. 60 is a diagram showing an example of a read-ahead variation-related command according to the fourth embodiment.

The game control device 100 sets an effect command in the special figure 1 game process (see FIG. 21) or the special figure 2 game process (see FIG. 22) and transmits it to the effect control device 300.
Prefetching fluctuation time command (prefetching fluctuation system command) shows the command which game control control equipment 100 transmits at the time of prefetching fluctuation start of special figure game (special figure 1 game or special figure 2 game). First, the game control device 100 transmits a command with a transmission order of “1” (command name “specify prefetched decoration symbol”). The command name "prefetching decorative design designation" includes MODE "FDH" and one of ACTION "11H" to ACTION "7FH" depending on the prefetching decorative design. Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command with a transmission order of “2” (command name “prefetching variation pattern specification”). The command name "prefetching variation pattern specification" includes any of MODE "EOH" to MODE "F2H" and any of ACTION "01H" to ACTION "7FH" corresponding to each prefetching variation pattern. Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command with a transmission order of “3” (command name “special figure 1 pending number”). The command name "special figure 1 number of reservations" includes either MODE "A1H" and ACTION "01H" corresponding to the number of reservations 4 from no reservation to ACTION "05H". Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command of transmission order "4" (command name "number of special figures 2 pending"). The command name "special figure 2 reservation number" includes either MODE "A2H" and ACTION "01H" to ACTION "05H" corresponding to the number of reservations 4 from no reservation.

Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command with a transmission order of “5” (command name “number of out balls (lower)”). The command name "number of out-balls (lower)" includes MODE "D3H" and ACTIONs "00H" to "FFH" corresponding to the number of out-balls (lower). The game control device 100 transmits a command with a transmission order of “6” (command name “number of out balls (upper rank)”). The command name "number of out-balls (higher)" includes MODE "D4H" and ACTIONs "00H" to "FFH" corresponding to the number of out-balls (higher).

Thereby, the game control device 100 can notify the production control device 300 of the number of out balls (range of 0 to 65535) at the time of the look-ahead variation in addition to the required information at the time of the look-ahead variation.
In addition, the game control device 100 is not limited to this, and when transmitting a command to the effect control device 300, the number of out balls may be added and transmitted. Thereby, the production control device 300 can grasp the number of out balls at any time.

[Setting Suggestion Effect Group Decision Processing]
Next, setting-suggestion effect group determination processing for determining a setting-suggestion effect group will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a flowchart of setting suggestion effect group determination processing according to the fourth embodiment. The setting suggestion effect group determination process is a process executed by the control unit of the effect control device 300 . The production control device 300 executes setting suggestion production group determination processing when a command including the number of out balls is acquired from the game control device 100 .

[Step D91] The control unit acquires the number of out-balls from the command including the number of out-balls.
[Step D92] The control section determines whether or not it is time to initialize the setting suggestion effect group (setting suggestion initialization). The setting suggestion initialization timing is a timing set in advance, and includes, for example, RAM initialization timing, setting change timing, every end of a big win, every end of general electric support after a big win, and every detection of a predetermined game amount.

The control unit proceeds to step D93 if it is the timing for setting suggestion initialization, and proceeds to step D96 if it is not the timing for setting suggestion initialization.
[Step D93] The control unit sets the suggestion production opportunity standard 1. The suggesting production opportunity standard 1 is a standard for determining setting suggesting production group lottery opportunities. For example, the suggestive performance opportunity standard 1 is the increment "100" of the out ball.

[Step D94] The control unit sets the suggestion production opportunity standard 2. The suggestive effect opportunity standard 2 is a standard for determining the opportunity to switch to the set suggestive effect group lottery table (final state). For example, the suggestive performance opportunity standard 2 is the increment "20000" of the out ball.

[Step D95] The control unit initializes the setting suggestion effect group. For example, the control unit sets setting suggestion effect group C. Further, the control unit initializes the setting suggestion effect group and sets the setting suggestion effect group lottery table (initial state) as the setting suggestion effect group lottery table. After initializing the setting-suggestion effect group, the control unit ends the setting-suggestion effect group determination process. In addition, the control unit determines the number of out-balls notified from the game control device 100 as the number of out-balls at the time of initialization, the number of out-balls at the time of reaching the suggested performance opportunity standard 1, and the number of out-balls at the time of reaching the suggested performance opportunity standard 2. Keep as a number. This allows the control unit to grasp the increment of out balls.

[Step D96] The control section determines whether or not the increase in the number of out-balls has reached the suggestion performance opportunity standard 1. If the increment of the number of out balls reaches the suggestion performance opportunity standard 1, the control unit proceeds to step D97, and if the increment of the number of out balls does not reach the suggestion performance opportunity standard 1, it ends the setting suggestion performance group determination processing.

[Step D97] The control section determines whether or not the increase in the number of out-balls has reached the suggestion performance opportunity standard 2 or not. If the increase in the number of out-balls has reached the suggested performance opportunity criterion 2, the control unit proceeds to step D101, and if the increase in the number of out-balls has not reached the suggested performance opportunity criterion 2, it proceeds to step D98.

[Step D98] The control unit acquires the setting suggestion effect group lottery table being set.
[Step D99] The control section draws lots for setting suggestion effect groups according to the setting suggestion effect group lottery table being set.

[Step D100] The control unit updates the setting-suggestion effect group to a setting-suggestion effect group according to the lottery result, and ends the setting-suggestion effect group determination process.
[Step D101] The control unit updates the setting-suggestion effect group to the setting-suggestion effect group A, and ends the setting-suggestion effect group determination process.

In this way, the control part provides an opportunity to update the set suggestion performance group every time the number of out balls reaches the suggestion performance opportunity standard 1, and can update the set suggestion performance group according to the lottery result. Further, the control unit can update the setting suggestion effect group to the setting suggestion effect group A when the number of out balls reaches the suggestion effect opportunity standard 2. - 特許庁Therefore, the control unit provides an opportunity to update the setting suggestion effect group in accordance with the number of out balls (game amount), so that it is possible to expect an increase in operation by the player who is interested in obtaining the opportunity to update the setting suggestion effect group. In addition, the control unit can enhance the interest of the player who has contributed to the operation by producing an increase in suggestion performance opportunities with a high suggestion strength according to the number of out balls (upper limit game amount). In such a gaming machine 10, the effects based on the set values contribute to the improvement of the operation of the gaming machine.

Next, the suggested production opportunity standard 1 and the suggested production opportunity standard 2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 62 is a diagram showing an example of suggestive effect opportunity criteria 1 and suggestive effect opportunity criteria 2 of the fourth embodiment.

The suggestive effect opportunity standard 1 and the suggestive effect opportunity standard 2 shown in FIG. 62(1) are based only on the number of out balls. For example, the suggested production opportunity standard 1 is the number of out-balls "100", and the suggested production opportunity standard 2 is the number of out-balls "20000".

Suggestive presentation opportunity criteria 1 and suggested presentation opportunity criteria 2 shown in FIG. 62(2) are based on the number of out balls and the base, respectively. For example, the suggested production opportunity standard 1 is the number of out-balls "100" and the base "25-35", and the suggested production opportunity standard 2 is the number of out-balls "20000" and the base "25-35". As a result, the control unit can limit the reaching opportunities of the suggested performance opportunity standard 1 and the suggested performance opportunity standard 2 based on the base. For example, the control unit can limit the opportunity to reach the suggested performance opportunity standard 1 or the suggested performance opportunity standard 2 in a game state with general electric support or an illegal game state such as an abnormality.

Suggestive performance opportunity standard 1 and suggestive performance opportunity standard 2 shown in FIG. 62(3) are based on the number of out balls and the amount of operation per minute, respectively. For example, the suggested production opportunity standard 1 is the number of out balls "100" and the amount of operation per minute "50 or more", and the suggested production opportunity standard 2 is the number of out balls "20000" and the amount of operation per minute " 45 or more”. As a result, the control section can limit the reaching opportunity of the suggestive performance opportunity standard 1 and the suggestive performance opportunity standard 2 by the amount of operation per minute. For example, the control unit can limit the reaching opportunities of the suggested performance opportunity standard 1 and the suggested performance opportunity standard 2 in games including breaks, games with player changes, and irregular games such as stopping shots.

It should be noted that the limitation of the reaching opportunity of the suggested production opportunity standard 1 and the suggested production opportunity standard 2 may use parameters other than the base and the amount of operation per minute.
Next, setting suggestion mode and setting suggestion mode history notification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 63 is a diagram showing an example of setting suggestion mode and setting suggestion mode history notification according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 63(1) shows an example of setting suggestion mode and setting suggestion content. The game machine 10 gives a definite report under a predetermined condition even if the accuracy of each suggested setting mode is uncertain. For example, the game machine 10 does not make a definite setting suggestion when the decoration symbol "7" stops to the left only, but when the decoration symbol "7" stops to the left three times in a row, the setting "4" or more is confirmed. Confirmed notification. Further, the game machine 10 does not make a definite setting suggestion only when the normal reach occurs, but when the normal reach occurs three times in a row, the game machine 10 gives a definite notification that the even number setting is confirmed. In addition, the game machine 10 does not make a reliable setting suggestion only when the superheated role is activated, but when the superheated role is activated three times in a row, the settings "1" to "4" are denied. Confirmed notification. It should be noted that the superheated accessory includes, for example, a predetermined action in the board effect device 44 .

It should be noted that if the decorative symbol "7" stops to the left three times in a row, it will be a definite notification that the setting "4" or more is confirmed. In some cases, the notification may be given with a predetermined suggestive strength, albeit with uncertainty. The same can be applied to other setting suggestion modes and setting suggestion contents. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can produce multiple levels of suggestion strength for one setting suggestion mode.

FIG. 63(2) shows an example of setting suggestion mode history notification. The game machine 10 may be able to detect specific settings from a plurality of setting suggestion modes, even if it may not be possible to detect specific settings from one setting display content. For example, if the decorative pattern "7" stops to the left three times in a row, we can only know that the setting "4" or more is confirmed, but if the normal reach occurs three times in a row, the even number setting is confirmed and the set value is "4". ” or “6”. Furthermore, when the superheat role works three times in a row, the settings "1" to "4" are denied, so that the setting value "6" can be detected.

Such insight into setting values can be realized by grasping past setting suggestions. Therefore, the game machine 10 notifies the setting suggestion mode in the past as a history by the notifying means. For example, the gaming machine 10 displays a history of past setting suggestion modes on the display device 41 . The notification means is not limited to the display device 41, and may be another display device, a light emitting device such as an LED, or a sound output device such as the speakers 19a and 19b. Alternatively, the presentation means provided in the gaming machine 10 can also serve as the notification means.

For example, in the gaming machine 10, the number of occurrences of the setting suggestion mode "decorative symbol '7' stops to the left three times in a row" is two times, and the occurrence of the setting suggestion mode "Normal reach occurs three times in a row". It is notified as a history that the number of times is 1 and that the number of occurrences of the setting suggestion mode "the super hot character works three times in a row" is 0 times. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can present the interest of seeing through the settings to the player.

The timing for initializing the history of the setting suggesting mode is a timing set in advance, for example, RAM initialization timing, setting change timing, every time a big win ends, every time a general electric support after a big win ends, and a predetermined amount of game is detected. There are things. Also, the history target of the setting suggestion mode may be the entire period after the history initialization, or may be a predetermined period (for example, the past 1 hour, the period of the last 1000 outs, etc.).

FIG. 63(3) shows another example of setting suggestion mode history notification. Since the game machine 10 can produce multi-level suggestion strengths based on the number of appearances of one setting suggestion mode, that is, the appearance history, the game machine 10 notifies the player of the appearance history to produce the suggestion strength presentation. You can increase the effect. For example, the game machine 10 determines how many times the setting suggestion mode "decorative symbol "7" stops on the left" has occurred in succession, and how many times the setting suggestion mode "normal reach has occurred" has occurred in succession. , the number of consecutive occurrences of the setting suggestive mode "the superheated character is moving" can be reported as a history.

For example, the gaming machine 10 confirms that the current number of consecutive occurrences of the setting suggestion mode “decorative symbol “7” stops on the left” is the second, and that the current number of consecutive occurrences of the setting suggestion mode “normal reach occurs” is 1. The notification means can notify that it is the first time, and that the current number of consecutive occurrences of the setting suggestion mode "the hot character is moving" is 0 times.

As a result, the game machine 10 will be able to set the setting suggestion mode "decorative symbol "7" stops on the left" one more time and the number of consecutive occurrences will be the third, and set suggestion mode "normal reach will occur" two times later. It can guide that the number of consecutive occurrences reaches the third time.

In addition, the game machine 10 can produce a suggestion strength corresponding to the number of consecutive occurrences of two even if the number of consecutive occurrences does not reach three for the setting suggestion mode "decoration symbol '7' stops on the left". can. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can produce a suggestion strength corresponding to the number of consecutive occurrences of one, even if the number of consecutive occurrences of the setting suggestion mode "normal reach occurs" does not reach three times.

In this way, the game machine 10 can share the same presentation mode between a suggestion performance with a high suggestion strength and a suggestion performance with a low suggestion strength by differentiating the suggestion strength for each appearance condition for a predetermined presentation mode. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can frequently cause suggestion effects with low suggestion strength to appear. For example, the gaming machine 10 can perform setting suggesting effects by frequent effects called liveliness.

[Modification of the fourth embodiment]
Next, a modified example of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 64. FIG. FIG. 64 is a diagram showing an example of a role product and a suggestive aspect of the fourth embodiment. The gaming machine 10 of the modified example of the fourth embodiment can perform setting suggestion effects using accessories.

The game machine 10 of the modified example of the fourth embodiment provides a game board with accessories as shown in FIG. 64(1). The role includes an out-out role 600 and a sorting role 602 . The out-hole accessory 600 is an out-hole provided in the game area, and a game ball entering the out-hole accessory 600 becomes an out ball. The outlet accessory 600 has a movable piece 601 that can be opened and closed by a driving device (for example, a solenoid) (not shown) so that a game ball entering the outlet accessory 600 can be guided to a distribution accessory 602 .

The distribution accessory 602 has a dish shape in which the guided game ball 610 can roll, and has three distribution holes 603 , 604 , 605 . All of the distribution holes 603, 604, 605 can receive game balls 610, and the received game balls are discharged as out balls. Also, each of the distribution holes 603, 604, 605 has a detection device capable of detecting the game ball 610 and a light emitter such as an LED.

The distribution accessory 602 rolls the game ball 610 which is guided by the distribution accessory 602 and has rolling momentum in the circumferential direction of the distribution accessory 602. It is received by one of the three distribution holes 603,604,605. The game machine 10 performs a setting suggesting effect by the light emission mode of one of the distribution holes 603, 604, 605 into which the game ball 610 has entered.

In addition, since the distribution accessory 602 cannot control which of the three distribution holes 603, 604, 605 receives the game ball 610, the lighting modes of the distribution holes 603, 604, 605 are switched in a time division manner to play the game. The lighting mode of one sorting hole containing the sphere 610 is matched with the setting suggestion effect.

For example, as shown in FIG. 64(2), the light emission modes of the distribution holes 603, 604, and 605 are suggested mode 1 at the first timing, suggested mode 2 at the second timing, and third mode. The timing is suggestive mode 3, and these suggestive modes are cycled.

For example, suggestion mode 1 suggests setting "1" to setting "3" with the distribution hole 603 (hole A) emitting blue light (illustrated by diagonal hatching). Suggestion mode 1 suggests a setting of "4" or a setting of "5" with the distribution hole 604 (hole B) emitting yellow light (illustrated by hatching with crossed diagonal lines). In addition, suggestion mode 1 suggests a setting of "6" with the distribution hole 605 (hole C) emitting red light (illustrated in a dark color).

Suggestion mode 2 suggests setting "6" with hole A emitting red light. Suggestion mode 2 suggests setting "1" to setting "3" with hole B emitting blue light. Suggestion mode 2 suggests setting "4" or setting "5" with C hole emitting yellow light.

Suggestion mode 3 suggests setting "4" or setting "5" with hole A emitting yellow light. Suggestion mode 3 suggests setting "6" with hole B emitting red light. Suggestion mode 3 suggests setting "1" to setting "3" with the C hole emitting blue light.

The gaming machine 10 of the modification of the fourth embodiment stops the suggesting mode that has been circulated and switched so that the lighting mode of one sorting hole into which the game ball 610 enters matches the setting suggesting effect. do.

In this manner, the gaming machine 10 of the modification of the fourth embodiment can perform effects based on the set values so as to contribute to the improvement of the operation of the gaming machine.
Note that the gaming machine 10 of the modification of the fourth embodiment displays the display device 41 in order to clarify the correspondence relationship between the light emission modes of the sorting holes 603, 604, and 605 and the set values suggested by the light emission modes. For example, the correspondence relationship may be specified.

In the gaming machine 10 of the modification of the fourth embodiment, the setting suggesting effect is performed using the out ball, but the setting suggesting effect is performed using the enclosed ball enclosed in the accessory in advance. may

In addition, in order to match the lighting mode of one sorting hole into which the game ball 610 enters and the setting suggesting effect, the sorting holes 603, 604, and 605 are provided with a closing device, and the sorting holes 603, 605 in the open state are provided with closing devices. The game ball 610 may enter only in 604,605.

Note that the outlet accessory 600 and the sorting accessory 602 are examples of accessories capable of executing setting suggestion effects, and may be other types of accessories. In addition, the distribution accessory 602 performs the setting suggestion effect by the lighting mode of one distribution hole into which the game ball 610 is inserted, but one or all of the distribution holes 603, 604, 605 A setting suggestion effect may be performed according to the number of game balls 610 accepted in . Also, the accessory that can execute the setting suggesting effect may be a movable accessory, and in that case, the action mode of the movable accessory is controlled in accordance with the setting suggesting effect.

The gaming machine 10 of the above-described fourth embodiment (including modifications) has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 includes detection means (payout control device 200, out-ball detection switch signal) capable of detecting the number of game balls entering the game area (for example, the number of out-balls), and two or more different game performances. Setting means (game control device 100, set value change switch 126, setting key switch 127) capable of setting one of the game performances, and production means (production control device 300 , display device 41, board decoration device 46, frame decoration device 18, board effect device 44, upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b, outlet accessory 600 and distribution accessory 602, etc.). One suggestive performance group is selected from two or more suggestive performance groups based on the number of game balls entered, and a suggestive performance of the set game performance is selected from the one suggestive performance group and executed by a performance means. (See FIGS. 61 and 64).

(2) The control means of (1) notifies the execution history of the suggestive effect by the notifying means (see FIG. 63).
(3) The control means of (1) changes the suggestion strength for each appearance condition for a predetermined presentation mode (see FIG. 63).

(4) The control means of (1) determines the action mode of the character in response to the suggestive effect (see FIG. 64).
[Fifth Embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment can alternatively execute the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game. A big hit is derived when it matches the value, and a small hit is derived when it matches the small hit determination value.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the probability state after the end of the special game state is not determined by the jackpot symbol, but the game ball flows into the V flow path in the special game state and the specific area switch is activated. 38e, the high probability state is set, but the gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment differs from the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment in that a small win is triggered. A game ball that has won a prize in the prize-winning port of the special variable prize-winning device 38 flows into the V channel and is detected by the specific area switch 38e, thereby making it possible to derive a big hit.

First, the game performance of the gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment will be explained using FIG. FIG. 65 is a diagram showing an example of game performance of the gaming machine of the fifth embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 alternatively executes the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game while giving priority to the special figure 2 game out of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game. FIG. 65(1) shows the win generation condition of the game machine 10. FIG. In the special figure 1 game, the probability of occurrence of a big hit that the random number of big wins matches the judgment value of big wins is 1/200, and the probability of occurrence of a small win that the random number of big wins matches the judgment value of small wins is 1/30. In the special figure 2 game, the probability of occurrence of a big win when the random number of big wins matches the determination value of big wins is 1/200, and the probability of occurrence of a small win of occurrence of the random number of big wins with the determination value of small wins is 1/7. Therefore, although the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game have the same big hit occurrence probability, the special figure 2 game has a higher small win occurrence probability than the small win occurrence probability of the special figure 1 game.

In addition, in the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game, a game ball that has won a prize in the prize opening of the special variable prize winning device 38 with a small hit as a trigger flows into the V flow path and is detected by the specific area switch 38e ( It is also possible to derive a big hit by V winning). However, unlike the V door opening mode (opening time, opening timing, etc.) at the time of the special game 1 game and the V door opening mode at the time of the special game 2 game, it is more than the V prize of the special game 1 game. The V prize of the special figure 2 game is easier to win. For example, in the special figure 1 game, it is difficult for a game ball that has entered the winning opening of the special variable winning device 38 to flow into the V flow path triggered by a small win, and in the special figure 2 game, a small win is triggered. It is easy for the game balls that have entered the winning opening of the special variable winning device 38 to flow into the V channel.

The gaming machine 10 transitions to the general electricity support state (time-saving game) after the jackpot of the special figure 1 game or after the jackpot of the special figure 2 game is finished. The time saving performance of the game machine 10 is shown in FIG. 65(2).
The condition for generating the general electricity support state is after the end of the big hit in both the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game. One of the termination conditions of the general electricity support state (termination condition A) is reaching a predetermined variable display count. For example, the number of variable display times, which is the termination condition of the general electric support state, is 7 rotations or 100 rotations, which is the total number of the number of variable display times of the special figure 1 game and the number of variable display numbers of the special figure 2 game.

It should be noted that the variable display count, which is the termination condition of the general electric support state, can be determined by the design displayed in the special figure 1 design display portion 53 or the design displayed in the special figure 2 design display portion 54. In addition, although it may be possible to distinguish by the decorative design displayed on the display device 41, it may be impossible to distinguish depending on the decorative design displayed on the display device 41.例文帳に追加

Another end condition (end condition B) of the general electric support state is reaching a predetermined number of small hits. For example, the number of small hits, which is the end condition of the general electric support state, is 4 times for the special figure 1 game and 1 time for the special figure 2 game.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 prevents the player from winning V by aiming for the type of small hit of the special figure 2 game (symbol displayed in the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54) in the general electricity support state ( It is possible to prevent games that are advantageous to specific players. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can prevent a disadvantage (loss of a big win opportunity) of terminating the general electric support state without being able to win a V prize due to the occurrence of a small hit in the special figure 1 game in the general electric support state.

The prevention of games advantageous to a specific player and the loss of a chance to win a big win will be described with reference to FIGS. 66 to 69. FIG. FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a pending digestion example 1 of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game of the fifth embodiment. FIG. 67 is a diagram showing a pending digestion example 2 of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game of the fifth embodiment. FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a pending digestion example 3 of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game of the fifth embodiment. FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a pending digestion example 4 of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game of the fifth embodiment.

First, FIG. 66 shows an example 1 of pending consumption, which is frequently seen in normal games. The special figure 1 reservation after the end of the big hit shown in FIG. 66 (1) has four reserved memories, which do not include the hit (big hit, small hit). A non-hit pending memory is indicated by "x". The special figure 2 suspension after the end of the big hit shown in FIG. 66 (1) has no suspension memory. Note that "-" indicates that there is no reserved memory. In addition, it is assumed that the reserved memory is digested from the left side for both special figure 1 reservation and special figure 2 reservation, and each time it is digested, it is sequentially shifted to the left.

The game machine 10 transitions to the time saving state after the end of the big hit, and digests the special figure 1 suspension and the special figure 2 suspension while giving priority to the special figure 2 suspension. The special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation shown in FIG. 66(2) show how all the reserved memories are digested.

The game machine 10 tends to increase the special figure 2 suspension more than the special figure 1 suspension due to the general electric support in the time saving state. Special figure 1 suspension during the time saving shown in FIG. 66 (3) does not have storage storage. Special figure 2 suspension during time saving shown in FIG. 66 (3) has four suspension memories, and does not include hits.

The game machine 10 digests the special figure 1 suspension and the special figure 2 suspension while giving priority to the special figure 2 suspension in the time saving state. The special figure 1 suspension during the time saving shown in FIG. 66 (4) does not have a suspension memory. The special figure 2 suspension during time saving shown in FIG. 66 (4) has four retention memories, the first one of which contains a hit, and the remaining three do not contain a hit. It should be noted that the holding memory that becomes a small hit is indicated by "○".

As a result, the game machine 10 generates a small hit of the special figure 2 game with the first one reserved memory of the special figure 2 reservation, and generates a big hit by a V prize triggered by the small hit of the special figure 2 game. In this way, the game machine 10 makes the occurrence of a big hit triggered by the small hit of the special figure 2 game in the time saving state one of the game properties.

Next, FIG. 67 shows a pending digestion example 2, which is an example of deterring the disadvantage (loss of a chance to win a big win) of terminating the general electric support state without being able to win a V prize due to the occurrence of a small win in the special figure 1 game. The special figure 1 suspension after the end of the big hit shown in FIG. 67 (1) has four suspension memories, the third of which includes the suspension memory that becomes a small hit, and the other suspension memories do not include hits. The special figure 2 suspension after the end of the big hit shown in FIG. 67 (1) has no suspension memory.

The game machine 10 transitions to the time saving state after the end of the big hit, and digests the special figure 1 suspension and the special figure 2 suspension while giving priority to the special figure 2 suspension. The special figure 1 reserve shown in FIG. 67 (2) shows how two reserved memories have been digested from the special figure 1 reserve shown in FIG. It does not include hits.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 generates a small hit of the special figure 1 game in the first one reserved memory of the special figure 1 reservation, but it is not easy to win a V prize triggered by the small win of the special figure 2 game. miss a big chance. However, the number of small hits, which is the condition for ending the general electric support state, is 4 times in the special game 1, so the end condition of the general electric support state is not satisfied and the general electric support state continues. do.

The game machine 10 tends to increase the special figure 2 suspension more than the special figure 1 suspension due to the general electric support in the time saving state. Special figure 1 suspension during time saving shown in FIG. 67 (3) does not have storage storage. Special figure 2 suspension during time saving shown in FIG. 67 (3) has four suspension memories, and does not include hits.

The game machine 10 digests the special figure 1 suspension and the special figure 2 suspension while giving priority to the special figure 2 suspension in the time saving state. Special figure 1 suspension during time saving shown in FIG. 67 (4) does not have storage storage. The special figure 2 suspension during time saving shown in FIG. 67 (4) has four retention memories, the first one of which contains a hit, and the remaining three do not contain a hit.

As a result, the game machine 10 generates a small hit of the special figure 2 game with the first one reserved memory of the special figure 2 reservation, and generates a big hit by a V prize triggered by the small hit of the special figure 2 game. In this way, the game machine 10 makes the occurrence of a big hit triggered by the small hit of the special figure 2 game in the time saving state one of the game properties. In addition, the gaming machine 10 suppresses the disadvantage of ending the general electricity support state due to the occurrence of a small hit in the special figure 1 game.

Next, FIG. 68 shows a pending digestion example 3 in which, even if there is a pending memory that becomes a hit in the special figure 1 reserve, the pending memory that becomes a hit in the special figure 2 reserve is digested first. The special figure 1 suspension after the end of the big hit shown in FIG. 68 (1) has four suspension memories, the third of which includes the suspension memory that becomes a small hit, and the other suspension memories do not include hits. The special figure 2 suspension after the end of the big hit shown in FIG. 68 (1) has no suspension memory.

The game machine 10 transitions to the time saving state after the end of the big hit, and digests the special figure 1 suspension and the special figure 2 suspension while giving priority to the special figure 2 suspension. At this time, the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation in which the special figure 2 reservation occurred before digestion of the special figure 1 reservation are shown in FIG. 68 (2). The special figure 1 suspension during the time saving shown in FIG. 68 (2) remains the special figure 1 suspension shown in FIG. 68 (1). The special figure 2 suspension during time saving shown in FIG. 68 (2) has four suspension memories, the fourth of which includes the suspension memory that becomes a small hit, and does not include hits in the other suspension memories.

The game machine 10 digests the special figure 1 suspension and the special figure 2 suspension while giving priority to the special figure 2 suspension in the time saving state. The game machine 10 includes hits in both the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation, but since the special figure 2 reservation is digested first, the special figure 2 reservation hit occurs first. The special figure 1 suspension during the time saving shown in FIG. 68 (3) remains the special figure 1 suspension shown in FIG. 68 (1). The special figure 2 suspension during time saving shown in FIG. 68 (3) has four retention memories, the first one of which contains a hit, and the remaining three do not contain a hit.

As a result, the game machine 10 generates a small hit of the special figure 2 game in the first one reserved memory of the special figure 2 reservation, and can generate a big hit by V winning triggered by the small hit of the special figure 2 game. do. In addition, the gaming machine 10 makes the player forgo the V prize depending on the type of the small hit of the special figure 2 game only by setting the end condition of the general electric support state to the end condition A, that is, the special variable winning device 38 There is a risk of giving motivation to avoid winning a prize in the prize winning opening. Therefore, the game machine 10 prepares the termination condition B in addition to the termination condition A as the termination condition of the general electric support state.

For example, when the player discerns the type of small hit of the special figure 2 game and avoids winning into the winning opening of the special variable winning device 38, the gaming machine 10 shortens the working time due to the establishment of the end condition B (general electric support) exit the state.

In the normal state, the gaming machine 10, as shown in FIG. 68(4), digests the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation while giving priority to the special figure 2 reservation. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 treats the avoidance of winning into the winning opening of the special variable winning device 38 as a loss of a chance to win a big hit, and can prevent a game advantageous to a specific player. In addition, the gaming machine 10 secures a big win opportunity and provides a fair gaming opportunity to a player who does not try to avoid winning a prize into the winning opening of the special variable prize winning device 38 . That is, the gaming machine 10 makes it possible to play games broadly and fairly.

Next, FIG. 69 shows another example of pending digestion in which, even if there is a pending memory that is a hit for special figure 1 pending, the pending memory that is a hit for special figure 2 is digested first, and pending digestion example 4 is shown in FIG. . The special figure 1 suspension after the end of the big hit shown in FIG. 69 (1) has four suspension memories, the third of which includes the suspension memory to be a small hit, and the other suspension memories do not include hits. The special figure 2 suspension after the end of the big hit shown in FIG. 69 (1) has no suspension memory.

The game machine 10 transitions to the time saving state after the end of the big hit, and digests the special figure 1 suspension and the special figure 2 suspension while giving priority to the special figure 2 suspension. At this time, the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation in which the special figure 2 reservation occurred before digestion of the special figure 1 reservation are shown in FIG. 69 (2). The special figure 1 suspension in the time saving shown in FIG. 69 (2) remains the special figure 1 suspension shown in FIG. 69 (1). The special figure 2 suspension during time saving shown in FIG. 69 (2) has four suspension memories, the fourth of which includes the suspension memory that becomes a small hit, and does not include hits in the other suspension memories.

The game machine 10 digests the special figure 1 suspension and the special figure 2 suspension while giving priority to the special figure 2 suspension in the time saving state. The game machine 10 includes hits in both the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation, but since the special figure 2 reservation is digested first, the special figure 2 reservation hit occurs first. The special figure 1 suspension in the time saving shown in FIG. 69 (3) remains the special figure 1 suspension shown in FIG. 69 (1). The special figure 2 suspension during time saving shown in FIG. 69 (3) has four retention memories, the first one and the last one of which contain hits, and the remaining two do not contain hits.

As a result, the game machine 10 generates a small hit of the special figure 2 game in the first one reserved memory of the special figure 2 reservation, and can generate a big hit by V winning triggered by the small hit of the special figure 2 game. do. In addition, the game machine 10 generates a small hit of the special figure 2 game with the last one reserved memory of the special figure 2 reservation, and makes it possible to generate a big hit by V winning triggered by the small win of the special figure 2 game. .

Therefore, when the game machine 10 notifies the player that two hits are included in the special figure 2 hold by the hold prefetch notice, the game machine 10 enters the prize opening of the special variable prize winning device 38 invalidated in the hold digest example 3. There is a risk of giving motivation to avoid winning a prize.

For example, the game machine 10 generates a small hit of the special figure 2 game in the first one reserved memory of the special figure 2 reservation, and makes it possible to generate a big hit by V winning triggered by the small win of the special figure 2 game. . Here, if the player discerns the type of small hit of the special figure 2 game and avoids winning a prize in the prize winning opening of the special variable prize winning device 38, the gaming machine 10 shortens the time due to the establishment of the end condition B (Electrical support ) exit the state.

However, the normal (after the end of time saving) special figure 2 suspension shown in FIG. 69 (4) has one suspension memory and includes hits. The game machine 10 generates a small win of the special figure 2 game by the reserved memory of the special figure 2 reservation, and makes it possible to generate a big win by V winning triggered by the small win of the special figure 2 game.

That is, the gaming machine 10 cannot prevent a game advantageous to a specific player, even though the time saving (general/electrical support) state is terminated due to the fulfillment of the termination condition B. Therefore, the game machine 10 does not notify the player that a plurality of hits are included in the special figure 2 reserve by the reserve prefetch notice, thereby preventing a game advantageous to the specific player.

Next, execution permission/inhibition control of the pending prefetch announcement will be described with reference to FIG. 70 . FIG. 70 is a diagram showing an example of execution propriety of pending prefetch announcement according to the fifth embodiment.
FIG. 70 (1) shows the pending state classification of special figure 2 pending. There are eight pending state categories of special figure 2 pending, from pending state 1 to pending state 8. Hold state 1 includes a big hit in the special figure 2 hold, and d for a small hit. c. (don't care). The pending state 2 does not include a hit (big hit, small hit) in the special figure 2 hold. The pending state 3 does not include the big hit and the small win (small win B) of 100 times of time saving in the special figure 2 pending, but includes one small win (small win A) of 7 times of time saving. The pending state 4 does not include the big hit and the small hit A in the special figure 2 pending, but includes one small hit B. The pending state 5 does not include a big hit in the special figure 2 pending, but includes one small hit A and one small hit B. - 特許庁The suspension state 6 does not include the big hit and the small hit B in the special figure 2 suspension, but includes two or more small hits A. - 特許庁The pending state 7 does not include the big hit and the small hit A in the special figure 2 pending, but includes two or more small hits B. The suspension state 8 does not include a big hit in the special figure 2 suspension, and includes at least one small hit A and one small hit B, totaling three or more.

FIG. 70 (2) shows the state of the pending state-specific production state of the special figure 2 pending. It should be noted that the big hit notice is a look-ahead notice effect that notifies with a certain degree of certainty that the special figure 2 reserve includes a big hit. The small hit notice 1 is a look-ahead notice performance for notifying that the special figure 2 reserve includes the small win A or the small win B with a certain degree of certainty. The small hit notice 2 is a look-ahead notice performance for notifying that the special figure 2 reservation includes the small hit A with a certain degree of certainty. The small hit notice 3 is a look-ahead notice performance for notifying that the special figure 2 reservation includes the small win B with a certain degree of certainty.

Therefore, the small win notice 3 that predicts the small win B that is more advantageous to the player than the small win A avoids the player from entering the prize winning port of the special variable prize winning device 38 with the small win A in the reserved digest example 4. can provide motivation to do so.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 sets the big hit notice "yes", the small win notice 1 "no", the small win notice 2 "no", and the small win notice 3 "no" in the holding state 1. - 特許庁In addition, the game machine 10 sets the big hit notice "none", the small win notice 1 "none", the small win notice 2 "none", and the small win notice 3 "none" in the holding state 2. - 特許庁The game machine 10 has a big hit notice "no", a small win notice 1 "present", a small win notice 2 "present", and a small win notice 3 "no" in the holding state 3, the holding state 5, the holding state 6 and the holding state 8. ”. The game machine 10 sets the big hit notice "no", the small win notice 1 "yes", the small win notice 2 "no", and the small win notice 3 "yes" in the holding state 4 and the holding state 7. - 特許庁

In this way, the game machine 10 does not select the small hit notice 3 when the small win A and the small win B overlap in the special figure 2 reservation. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can hide the presence of the small hit B from the player when deriving the small win A in the special figure 2 reservation. On the other hand, since the game machine 10 does not hide the presence of the small win A from the player when deriving the small win B in the special figure 2 reservation, the player is expected to receive consecutive wins. can.

The gaming machine 10 limits the selection of the small win notice 3 and does not limit the selection of the small win notice 1, but limits the selection of the small win notice 1 which does not distinguish between the small win A and the small win B. It may be something to do. In addition, the gaming machine 10 restricts the selection of the small-hit announcement 3 and does not restrict the selection of the big-hit announcement, but it may limit the selection of the big-hit announcement.

Further, the gaming machine 10 may limit the advance notice when there are two or more small wins in the special figure 2 reservation without distinguishing between the small win A and the small win B. In addition, the game machine 10 may limit the advance notice when there are two or more hits in the special figure 2 reserve without distinguishing between the big wins A and B in addition to the small wins A and B.

[Modified example of the fifth embodiment]
Next, a modified example of the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 71 and 72. FIG. The gaming machine 10 of the modified example of the fifth embodiment limits the pre-reading notice based on the order of occurrence of the reserved memory that will be the winning, instead of the winning type.

First, FIG. 71 shows an example of holding digestion in which there are a plurality of holding memories that hit the special figure 2 holding. FIG. 71 is a diagram showing an example of pending digestion of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game of the modification of the fifth embodiment.

The special figure 1 suspension before the occurrence of the big hit shown in FIG. 71 (1) and during the time saving has no suspension memory. Before the big hit shown in FIG. 71 (1), and during the time saving special figure 2 suspension, there are four suspension memories, of which the first one and the last one include the two hits, Does not include hits in other pending storage. At this time, the gaming machine 10 does not perform the pre-reading advance notice for any of the winning reserved memories.

After that, the game machine 10 generates a big hit based on the first one reserved memory of the special figure 2 reserved. It does not matter whether this big win is due to the V winning at the time of the small win or the big win without going through the small win.

The special figure 1 suspension in the big hit shown in FIG. 71 (2) has two suspension memories, and none of the suspension memories includes a hit. The special figure 2 suspension in the big hit shown in FIG. 71(2) has four suspension memories, and includes the third hit suspension memory. This third winning pending storage corresponds to the last pending storage of the special figure 2 pending shown in FIG. 71 (1).

The game machine 10 selects the reserved memory which is the third hit as the target of the pre-reading advance notice, and issues the pre-reading notice at the required timing by required advance notice means (for example, the display device 41, the speakers 19a and 19b, etc.). Do. Note that the reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading advance notification is indicated by "⊚".

The game machine 10 selects one reserved memory from the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation as the target of the pre-reading advance notice, thereby restricting the selection of the other reserved memories as the objects of the pre-reading notice. . For example, as shown in FIG. 71(3), there are four pending memories of the special figure 1 pending during the big hit, and even if the fourth pending memory is a hit, it is not subject to pre-reading notice notification.

Similarly, as shown in FIG. 71 (4), the reservation memory of the special figure 2 reservation during the time saving after the end of the big hit is shifted by digestion, and even if the fourth reservation memory is a hit, the target of the pre-reading notice notification does not become Also, even if the fourth holding memory of the special figure 1 holding during time saving after the end of the big hit is a hit, it is not subject to the pre-reading notice notification.

As a result, the game machine 10, when there are two or more hits in the special figure 1 suspension and the special figure 2 suspension, limits the target of the pre-reading advance notice to one suspension storage, using FIG. It is possible to prevent games that are advantageous to a specific player, such as Example 4 of Suspension Completion explained above.

In addition, the game machine 10 can simplify the processing related to the pre-reading advance notice by limiting the target of the pre-reading notice notification to one reserved storage, thereby reducing the load of game control processing. In addition, the gaming machine 10 reduces the occurrence rate of pre-reading advance notice when there are two or more hits in the special figure 1 suspension and the special figure 2 suspension. That is, the gaming machine 10 can relatively increase the rate of occurrence of pre-reading advance notice in normal times. Also, the gaming machine 10 can secure a certain sense of expectation for a win even if the occurrence rate of pre-reading advance notice is low when there are no two or more wins in the special figure 1 suspension and the special figure 2 suspension.

[Preliminary notice target limitation processing]
Next, advance notice target limiting processing for limiting the target of prefetch notice notice will be described with reference to FIG. 72 . FIG. 72 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing for limiting the target of advance notification according to the modification of the fifth embodiment. The advance notification target limitation process is a process executed by the control unit of the effect control device 300 . The production control device 300 executes the advance notice notification target limitation processing when a command of the prediction notice notification system (for example, the command at the time of prediction fluctuation) is acquired from the game control device 100 .

[Step D111] The control unit determines whether or not the target of advance notice (target of pre-reading notice) is being set. The control unit proceeds to step D112 if the advance notification target is not being set, and terminates the advance notice target limiting process if the advance notification target is being set. That is, the control unit restricts the setting of a new advance notification target when the advance notification target is being set.

[Step D112] The control unit determines whether or not the number of pending memories to be candidates for the advance notification is one. The control unit proceeds to step D114 when the number of pending memories to be the candidates for preliminary notification is one, and proceeds to step D113 when not one.

[Step D113] The control unit selects one of the reserved memories that are candidates for the announcement notification as the announcement notification target. In addition, the advance notification target candidate is selected according to predetermined selection criteria such as the type of hit, the order of occurrence of reservation storage, the distinction between special figure 1 reservation and special figure 2 reservation, or a combination thereof. Note that the control section may select the advance notification target using different selection criteria depending on the game state.

[Step D114] The control section sets the selected target of advance notification and terminates the processing for limiting the target of advance notification. Note that the setting of the set advance notice target is canceled by canceling the reservation of the reservation memory.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can limit the target of pre-reading advance notice. In the game machine 10, the controller of the effect control device 300 executes the advance notice notification target limitation process, but the game control device 100 may realize it. In that case, the game control device 100 may transmit a prefetching notice notification system command (for example, a prefetching fluctuation command) to the effect control device 300 in a state where the target of the prefetching notice notification is limited.

The gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment (including modifications) described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 wins the first hit (for example, small A win) can be derived, a second win (for example, a big win) can be derived with the first win as a trigger, and after the second win, the game state of the first variation display game and the second variation display are displayed. The game state of the game is set to a specific game state (for example, general electricity support game state, time saving game state) in which the game can be progressed advantageously for the player, and in the specific game state, the result of the first variation display game or the second variation is displayed. The end condition of the specific game state is that the result of the display game is derived a predetermined number of times (for example, the number of times of time reduction), and the result of the first variable display game or the result of the second variable display game is the first. It includes a game control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) that makes it a condition for ending the specific game state that a predetermined number of hits (for example, the number of small wins) is derived (see FIG. 65).

(2) The gaming machine 10 wins the first hit (for example, small A win) can be derived, a second win (for example, a big win) can be derived with the first win as a trigger, and after the second win, the game state of the first variation display game or the second variation display is displayed. The game state of the game is set to a specific game state (for example, general electricity support game state, time saving game state) in which the game can be progressed advantageously for the player, and in the specific game state, the result of the first variation display game or the second variation is displayed. The end condition of the specific game state is that the result of the display game is derived a predetermined number of times (for example, the number of times of time reduction), and the result of the first variable display game or the result of the second variable display game is the first. It includes a game control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) that makes it a condition for ending the specific game state that a predetermined number of hits (for example, the number of small wins) is derived (see FIG. 65).

(3) The game control means of (1) or (2) prefers the second variable display game to derivation of the second winning triggered by the first winning as a result of the first variable display game. Facilitates the derivation of the second win triggered by the resulting first win (see FIG. 65).

(4) The game control means of (1) or (2) sets the second variation display more than the number of times the first hit is derived as a result of the first variation display game among the conditions for ending the specific game state. The number of times the first hit is derived as a result of the game is reduced (see FIG. 65).

(5) The game control means of (4) sets the number of times the first win is derived as a result of the second variation display game to one (see FIG. 65).
(6) The game control means of (4) or (5) can derive two or more first wins having different values for the player as a result of the second variable display game (see FIG. 65).

According to one aspect, it is possible to play widely and fairly in a gaming machine.
Note that the processing functions described above 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 functions are realized on the computer. A program describing the processing content can be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium. Computer-readable recording media include magnetic storage devices, optical disks, magneto-optical recording media, semiconductor memories, and the like. Magnetic storage devices include hard disk devices (HDD), flexible disks (FD), magnetic tapes, and the like. Optical disks include DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), DVD-RAM, CD (Compact Disk)-ROM/RW (ReWritable), and the like. Magneto-optical recording media include MO (Magneto-Optical disk) and the like.

When distributing a program, for example, portable recording media such as DVDs and CD-ROMs on which the program is recorded are 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.

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

At least part of the above processing functions can also be implemented by electronic circuits such as DSPs (Digital Signal Processors), ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits), and PLDs (Programmable Logic Devices).

It should be noted that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine shown in the disclosed embodiment as a gaming machine. It can be applied to all game machines using game balls and slot machines which are game machines using medals.

Also, the disclosed embodiments should be considered as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. Also, the configurations of the above-described embodiment and modifications may be combined and applied. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and range of equivalents of the scope of the claims.

10 Game Machine 41 Display Device 100 Game Control Device 300 Effect Control Device

Claims (1)

making it possible to derive the first win as the result of the first variable display game or the result of the second variable display game;
Triggered by the first win, a second win can be derived;
game control means for setting the game state of the first variable display game and the game state of the second variable display game after the second hit to a specific game state in which the game can be played advantageously for the player;
The game control means is
Prior determination means for determining the result of the first variation display game or the result of the second variation display game before executing the first variation display game or the second variation display game;
In the specific game state, the result of the first variable display game or the result of the second variable display game is derived a first predetermined number of times, and the result of the second variable display game is the first variable display game. said winning is derived a second predetermined number of times , and said first winning is derived a third predetermined number of times different from said second predetermined number of times as a result of said first variation display game; As a condition for ending the specific game state ,
game machine.

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