JP7156681B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

There is a gaming machine that performs a suggestive effect suggesting the result of a game with a large pattern out of a large pattern and a small pattern.

JP 2018-069024 A

In one aspect, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving interest.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine is provided as described below. The gaming machine includes a display section, first display control means, and second display control means. The display unit can display a game in which symbols are variably displayed. The first display control means displays the game in the first display mode in the first display area of the display section. The second display control means displays the game in a second display mode different from the first display mode in a second display area larger than the first display area of the display unit. The first display control means can variably display the first pattern as the pattern. The second display control means is capable of variably displaying a second pattern as a pattern, a first display state in which the second pattern is displayed with a first visibility while the first pattern is displayed in a stopped state, and A second display state in which the second pattern during variable display is displayed with a second visibility lower than the first visibility by changing the transparency of the second pattern, and a second pattern while the first pattern is displayed in a variable manner. can be switched to a third display state in which is displayed with a third visibility lower than the first visibility and different from the second visibility, and the result of the game is displayed with the first suggested symbol among the second symbols It is possible to execute a first suggesting effect of suggesting, and a second suggesting effect of suggesting the result of the game with a second suggesting pattern different from the first suggesting pattern. The first display control means displays the first pattern while ensuring the visibility without changing the transparency of the first pattern even when the second pattern is in the second display state and the third display state.

According to one aspect, interest can be improved.

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. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main 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. It is a figure which shows an example of the command at the time of RAM initialization of 1st Embodiment, and the command at the time of power failure recovery. It is a game board front view showing the arrangement of each display device of the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the LED display device (2nd display means) of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation|movement aspect and alerting|reporting information of the special-figure 1 variable display part and the special-figure 2 variable display part (2nd variable display part) of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation|movement aspect and alerting|reporting information of the special figure 1 reservation display part and the special figure 2 reservation display part (2nd starting memory display part) of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display screen during a game in the 1st display means of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display during a game in the 2nd display means of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display which the production|presentation control apparatus of 1st Embodiment performs at the time of power failure recovery. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the display layer in the 1st display means of 1st Embodiment. 4 is a timing chart showing an example of the activation order of each device when power is turned on according to the first embodiment; It is a figure which shows the other example of the display screen at the time of power failure recovery in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the command at the time of RAM initialization in the modification 1 of 1st Embodiment, and the command at the time of power failure recovery. It is a figure which shows the example of the display screen at the time of power failure recovery in the modification 1 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the command at the time of power failure recovery in the modification 2 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen at the time of power failure recovery in the modification 2 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the power failure recovery setting process in the modification 3 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the 2nd display means in the modification 4 of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an operation mode and notification information of an LED display device (second display means) and a hitting method display section of the LED display device in modification 5 of the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of a display screen of the display device of the second embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arrangement|sequence of the large symbol group of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the large pattern of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of a display screen of the display device of the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 3) showing an example of a display screen of the display device of the second embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 4) showing an example of a display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (No. 5) showing an example of a display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (No. 6) showing an example of a display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram (No. 7) showing an example of a display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram (No. 8) showing an example of a display screen of the display device of the second embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (No. 9) showing an example of a display screen of the display device of the second embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the large pattern of the modification 1 of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of a display screen in the display device of the third embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of a display screen in the display device of the third embodiment; FIG. 13 is a diagram (part 3) showing an example of a display screen in the display device of the third embodiment; FIG. 14 is a diagram (part 4) showing an example of a display screen in the display device of the third embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the large-pattern group and small-pattern group of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the large-pattern group and small-pattern group of the modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen in the display apparatus of the modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a small symbol group fluctuation period and a roulette fluctuation period of the modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the small symbol group fluctuation speed and roulette fluctuation speed of the modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the roulette effect screen of the modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view showing an example of a front frame of a 4th embodiment. It is a top view which shows an example of the upper plate unit of 4th Embodiment. It is a perspective view showing an assembly example of the effect button of the fourth embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view showing an example of a top plate base unit of a 4th embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the production|presentation button unit of 4th Embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view which shows an example of the production|presentation button unit of 4th Embodiment. It is a top view which shows an example of the production|presentation button unit of 4th Embodiment. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing an example of an operation panel base according to the fourth embodiment; It is (1) a front view, (2) an AA cross-sectional view, and (3) a cross-sectional view of a main part showing an example of a top plate unit of a fourth embodiment. It is (1) a plan view, (2) a BB cross-sectional view, and (3) a water storage image diagram showing an example of the upper tray unit of the fourth embodiment. It is (1) a plan view, (2) a CC cross-sectional view, and (3) a main part cross-sectional view showing an example of a top plate unit of a fourth embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the water storage image of the upper plate unit of 4th 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 an outer frame (support frame)
11 is assembled 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 .

In addition, on the left and right of the glass frame 15, lamps, LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), etc. are built in to decorate and produce, and to notify when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a dispensing abnormality occurs, the lamp, LED, etc. A frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (blinking) in a notification color (eg, red) and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (eg, sound effect) 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.

Further, 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 dispensed when the upper tray 21 is full, and an operation section 24 for a ball shooting device are provided.

Furthermore, on the upper edge of the upper plate 21, a production button 25 used for intervening operations for game production, etc.
is provided. The production button 25 functions as a production operation reception unit that accepts an intervention operation to the game production, and also as a production unit that can produce in a desired manner (for example, a light emission mode, a vibration mode, a projection mode, etc.). Function. An option setting section 29 is provided at the left edge of the upper tray 21 for the player to set various options. The option setting unit 29 includes a cross cursor switch capable of accepting input operations in four directions, a central switch located in the center of the cross cursor switch capable of accepting decision operations and the like, and a switch located at the periphery of the cross cursor switch capable of operating volume and the like. There are two accessory switches used for Furthermore, 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 .

Note that the game machine 10 operates (for example, presses down) the effect button 25 (push button).
Based on the player's operation received from the effect button switch 25a (see FIG. 4) that detects , it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened. 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. It should be noted that such intervention by the player includes not only the effect button 25 but also switches of the option setting section 29 (cross cursor switch,
A central switch, an accessory switch) may be used. In FIG. 4, which will be described later, the switches of the option setting section 29 are grouped together into a setting switch 29a.
It represents.

Also, on the right side of the effect button 25, there is a ball lending button 27 operated by the player when receiving a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and an ejection button 27 operated to eject a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A 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). When the player operates one or more of the above-described setting switches 29a (cross cursor switch, center switch, accessory switch) of the option setting unit 29, for example, the signals emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b are emitted. It is possible to set the volume to be played and the brightness of the game board 30 .

Next, the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the first embodiment.
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 includes resin side cases 3 provided at the four corners of the game board 30.
3 and a guide rail 31. 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. In addition, on the display screen, images for effects based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image,
fanfare display image, ending display image, etc.) are displayed.

A board effect device 44 for effecting a game is provided on the upper part of the center case 40. - 特許庁This board effect device 44 changes the display device 4 from the state shown in FIG.
It is operable toward the center of 1.

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, on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there are two general winning openings 3
5 is arranged, and one general prize winning port 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40 and on the right side of the special variable prize winning device 38 which will be described later. 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, on the right side of the center case 40 at a lower position than the normal figure start gate 34,
A normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning port, starting winning area) is provided to give a condition for starting the second special figure variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game). 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 guide 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 includes an opening/closing member (opening/closing door) 3
8c, and depending on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game as an auxiliary game, the opening and closing member 3
8 c closes the big winning opening (disadvantageous closed state for the player) to the open state (advantageous state for the player) in which the opening/closing member 38 c retreats and can receive the game balls flowing down the game area 32 . Convert. That is, the special variable prize winning device 38 is a large prize winning opening (
Equipped with a big winning mouth), during the big hit game state (first special game state) due to the results of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, and the small hit game state due to the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game ( During the second special game state), the closed state of the large prize winning port is changed to the open state, thereby facilitating the inflow of game balls into the large prize winning port and giving the player a predetermined game value (prize balls). is to be given. 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 a game ball that has won a prize in the winning hole, 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 prevent game balls from flowing 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 a part of it is guided to the warp exit 39b. The warp exit 39b is located directly above the start winning opening 36, and the game ball guided to the warp exit 39b is pushed to the starting winning opening 36.
It becomes easier to win a prize.

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 defined as the left area, and the area to the right of the center case 40 is defined as the right 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) can be aimed at, and by launching a game ball to the right game area (so-called right hitting), a normal figure start gate 34, a normal variable winning device 37,
It is possible to aim for a prize in the special variable prize winning device 38 or the like.

In addition, outside the game area 32 (here, the lower right part of the game board 30), there are 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 that displays a normal figure variation display game triggered by winning a prize and displays various information
is provided.

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 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, etc., and a CPU
It consists of a data bus 140 and the like connecting between the unit 110, the input unit 120 and the output unit 130. FIG.

The CPU unit 110 includes a game microcomputer 111 called an amusement chip (IC (Integrated Circuit)) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator. An oscillation circuit (
crystal oscillator) 113 and the like. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 are powered by DC (Di
rect current) 32 V, DC 12 V, DC 5 V, etc. are supplied to enable operation.

The power supply device 400 is an AC (
Alternating Current)-DC converter or DC32V voltage to DC12V, DC5V
A normal power supply unit 4 having a DC-DC converter or the like that generates a lower level DC voltage such as
10, a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies power supply voltage to the internal RAM (random access memory) of the game microcomputer 111 at the time of power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and the game control device 100 is provided with power failure occurrence and recovery. A control signal generator 430 or the like is provided for generating and outputting a control signal such as a power outage monitoring signal or a reset signal.

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. game board 30
And the game control device 100 is to be replaced when the model is changed. By providing the , it is possible to remove it from the object of replacement and to reduce the cost.

The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured with one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is the gaming microcomputer 111 (
In particular, the data is supplied to the built-in RAM), and the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or after the power is turned off. Control signal generating section 430 monitors the voltage of 32 V generated by normal power supply section 410, for example, and when it drops below 17 V, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and after a predetermined time, reset 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 . This R
When the AM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, based on which the information stored in the RAM 111C in the game microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. is performed. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is the gaming microcomputer 1
It is read repeatedly in the main loop of the main program executed by 11. 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 set value change switch 126 and a set key switch 127 . Setting value change switch 126 is, for example, a push switch, and detects a pressing operation. The setting key switch 127 enables 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 setting value display device 136 is a display device capable of displaying a setting value.
D and mounted on the board.

Also, the game control device 100 transitions 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 has a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A.
, a read-only ROM (Read Only Memory) 111B and an RA that can be read and written at any time
Equipped with M111C.

The ROM 111B nonvolatilely stores immutable information (programs, fixed data, judgment values of various random numbers, etc.) for game control, 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 ROM 111B or R
An electrically rewritable non-volatile memory such as EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM) may be used as the AM 111C.

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 variation pattern table stores variation pattern random number 1, variation pattern random number 2, and variation pattern random number 3 stored as starting memory in CPU 111A.
is a table for determining a variation pattern with reference to. 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.)
, Contains a table (first half fluctuation group table, first half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.) for determining the first half fluctuation pattern, which is the fluctuation pattern before reaching the reach state.

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 exist. 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, when 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 to this, when the variable display of all variable display areas is temporarily stopped, any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas satisfy the condition to become a 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"<"normalreach"<"special 1 reach"<"special 2 reach"<"special 3 reach"<"premierreach". 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 control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and to generate and output drive signals for solenoids and display devices to output the game machine. 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. and an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113
A clock generator is provided for generating a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds (ms)) for the CPU 111A and a clock for updating the random number generation circuit based on the above.

In addition, the CPU 111A uses the ROM 111B in processing related to the special figure variation display game.
Any one variation pattern table is acquired from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the . 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. where CP
U111A constitutes variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in ROM 111B when executing a 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 the ball lending request signal from the card unit of the ball lending machine attached to the gaming machine 10,
Perform control for paying out the rental balls.

The input unit 120 of the game microcomputer 111 includes the starting opening 1 switch 36 in the starting winning opening 36
a, starting port 2 switch 37a in normal variable winning device 37, gate switch 34a in normal starting gate 34, winning port switch 35a, special winning port switch 38 of special variable winning device 38
a, It is connected to the specific area switch 38e of the special variable prize winning device 38, and a negative logic signal such as 11 V at the high level and 7 V at the low level supplied from these switches is input, and 0
An interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 that converts to a positive logic signal of V-5V is provided. 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 . Also, the proximity I/F 121 has an input range of 7V-11
By setting V, it is possible to detect an abnormal state such as an improper short circuit in the lead wire of a sensor or proximity switch, disconnection of a sensor or switch from a connector, or a floating lead wire due to disconnection. and is configured to output an anomaly detection signal.

In addition, when explaining the winning opening switch 35a, the winning opening switch 35a is 1 in FIG.
, but actually a plurality of (n) winning opening switches 35a (three in this embodiment) are provided on the game board 30, and the respective signals are adjacent to each other through different signal lines. I
/F121. Also, in FIG. 3, the large winning opening switch 38a is shown as one block, but actually a plurality of (x) large winning opening switches 38a (three in this embodiment)
) are provided on the game board 30 . And these plurality of big winning opening switches 38a
Either connected by different signal lines, or, for example, the switch and the game control device 10
It is connected to the game control device 100 by a method called wired OR on a relay board (not shown) existing between 0 (main board). The board radio wave sensor 62 and a magnetic sensor 61 to be described later may also be connected by a plurality of different signal lines, or may be similarly connected to the game control device 100 by a method called wired OR.

The output of the proximity I/F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 . In addition, the proximity I/F
121 outputs, starting port 1 switch 36a, starting port 2 switch 37a, gate switch 34a, prize winning port switch 35a, big winning port switch 38a, and specific area switch 3
The detection signal of 8 e is input to the second input port 123 . It should be noted that the output of signals from the starter 1 switch 36a and the starter 2 switch 37a, which are the starter switches in Special Figure 1 (proximity I/F 12
1) is shown by one signal line in FIG. 3, but there are actually two lines.

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 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 of the game machine 10 or the like. 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 in the operation unit 24) from the device 200 is input.

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.

Further, the input unit 120 receives the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112, the payout control device 20
Frame radio wave illegal signal from 0 (signal output based on the detection of radio waves by the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12), payout busy signal (whether or not the payout control device 200 is in a state where it can accept commands signal), payout error status signal (status signal indicating payout error)
, Shoot ball break switch signal (signal indicating lack of game balls before payout), overflow switch signal (game balls are stored in the lower tray 23 at a predetermined amount or more (full)
A first input port 122 that takes in an out-ball detection switch signal (a signal that is output when an out-ball is detected) and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. is provided.

The out-ball detection switch signal is a signal output from the out-sensor (not shown) each time the out-sensor (not shown) detects one out-ball of the gaming machine 10 . For example, the out ball detection switch signal is provided in 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 a gaming performance per predetermined operation (eg, 60,000 out-balls) (eg
base), and the calculated game 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, etc., which is a trigger for 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 game 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 Schmidt buffer 125 is
It is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and 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 at the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test-firing test apparatus. is configured to again,
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. The game microcomputer 11 is connected to the port on the relay board 70.
A chip enable signal CE (not shown) output from 1 is also supplied, and signals of ports selectively controlled by this chip enable signal CE are supplied to the test-firing test apparatus.

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 1 for outputting on/off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of
34d is provided.

Also, the output unit 130 outputs information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 71 .
A fifth output port 134e is provided for outputting to. The external information terminal board 71 includes:
A photorelay is provided, and can be connected to, for example, an external device (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in a game parlor, and information about the game machine 10 is transmitted to the external device via the photorelay. can be supplied to 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 Schmidt 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 drive 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 a 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 operating 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 through 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. Note that the buffer 133, the first output port 134a, the first driver 138a, etc.
The output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, may be provided on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board. 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 identification codes and programs of each game machine to an external inspection device 490 . photo coupler 139
is configured so that the game microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 490 by serial communication. For the avoidance of doubt, the transmission and reception of such data shall be
Since the serial communication terminals of the gaming microcomputer 111 are used in the same manner 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 is an amusement chip (IC
), and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. , a sound source LSI 31 for controlling the output of sounds for reproducing various melodies and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.
4.

The main control microcomputer 311 stores programs executed by the CPU and various data.
PROM 321 consisting of ROM (programmable read only memory), RAM 322 providing a work area, and FeRAM (which can retain memory contents even if power is not supplied at the time of a power failure).
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. lighting, motor and solenoid drive control,
It also executes processing such as performance time management.

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 also contains 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.
is connected.

Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 are configured to transmit and receive data in parallel. Sending and receiving data in parallel allows commands and data to be sent in a shorter time than in serial mode.

From VDP 312 to main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronizing signal VSYN for synchronizing the image of display device 41 with lighting of decoration lamps provided on glass frame 15 and game board 30 is transmitted.
C. Synchronization signal STS that provides data transmission timing is input. Note that VDP312
to the main control microcomputer 311. Interrupt signals INT0 to n for notifying the processing status such as the end of drawing to the VRAM and a wait for notifying that the main control microcomputer 311 is in a state of waiting for reception of commands and data. Signals such as WAIT are 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. From the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, video data, horizontal synchronizing signal HSY
NC and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input, and the video generated by the VDP 312 is displayed on the display device 41 via the signal conversion circuit 313 .

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 . Also, an interrupt signal I
NT is to be input. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 comprising an audio power amplifier or the like for driving the upper speaker 19a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19b 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 ). Game microcomputer 111 of game control device 100
operates at DC5V, and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC3.3V, so the command I/F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function.

In addition, the effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LE 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 D control circuit 332, a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the glass frame 15, a game board 30 (a center case 40 is ) provided in the board production device 44 (for example, a movable accessory or the like that enhances the production effect in cooperation with the production 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 the effect button switch 25a of the effect button 25, the setting switch 29a of the option setting unit 29, and the effect accessory switch 47 (effect motor switch) to detect the on / off state of the main control microcomputer 311 and the function of inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311, and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the production control device 300 is detected and detected to the main control microcomputer 311 A switch input circuit 336 having a function of inputting a signal is provided. Note that in FIG. 4, the option setting unit 29
are collectively referred to as a setting switch 29a for the sake of convenience. , and a detection signal indicating each state of each switch is input to the main control microcomputer 311 .

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 is the production control device 300 having the configuration as described above.
32 VDC for driving motors and solenoids, 12 VDC for driving motors and LEDs, 32 VDC for driving motors and solenoids, and 12 VDC for driving motors and LEDs. DC5, which is the power supply voltage of the command I/F 331
In addition to V, it is configured to generate a voltage of DC 15V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers. Furthermore, when using an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V as the main control microcomputer 311, DC3.3V is used based on DC5V.
The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating DC 1.2V. 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, VDP 312 (VDRESET signal), tone generator LSI 314
and an amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal), and control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) for driving and controlling lamps, motors, etc., to reset them. 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. Also, the circuit board that constitutes the effect control device 300 corresponds to a sub-control board (also referred to as 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, the normal figure start gate 3
Based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in 4, the random number for the hit judgment of the normal pattern is extracted and compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B, and the normal pattern fluctuation display game is displayed. A process of judging hit or miss 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 of 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 That is, the game control device 100, starting winning area of the game ball flowing down the game area 32 (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37)
It constitutes game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on the winning of the game.

Further, 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 win 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, such that the opening/closing member is kept open for 200 msec four times at intervals of 1500 msec. In this way, 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. When the result of the special figure variation display game is lost, the CPU 111A controls the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 and the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the collective display device 50 to display the result mode of the difference.

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
It 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.

Further, 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 winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (normal electric open time) and the number of times of opening (for example,
500 ms x 1 time), the opening time of the second hit stop pattern (electrical open time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 1700 ms x 2 times), the open time of the third hit stop pattern (electrical open time) and opening number of times (
For example, it is possible to set it to be 1700 msec.times.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 70
4 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 changed to the normal probability in the case of the normal operation state (normal pattern low probability state, for example, 1/
251) can be set to a higher probability (normal pattern high probability state, eg, 250/251).

In the time saving state, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is in the open state 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. Also, 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. In addition, the time saving state is the normal electricity support state (under normal electricity support or during electricity support)
can also be called

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 and 7-segment LED_d2, and 16 LEDs from LED_d3 to LED_d18.
Have D. The collective display device 50 includes a 7-segment LED_d1 and a 7-segment LED_d
2, and LED_d3 to LED_d18 display various states.

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 includes four LEDs, LED_d3 to LED_d6.
The number of rounds in the special game is displayed by the lighting mode of . 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 pattern display unit 53 has 8 L of 7 segment LED_d1
The pattern in the special figure 1 game is displayed by the lighting mode of the ED (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED). 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 LED_d7, LE
The game state in the special figure game is displayed by the lighting modes of the three LEDs D_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. Figure 9
4 is a diagram (part 4) showing a flowchart of main processing of the first embodiment; FIG. 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 unit (game microcomputer 111) when the power is turned on. In this main process, first, a process of prohibiting interrupts (step S1) is performed, and then a stack pointer setting process of 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 designated (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM top address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). RAM11
The address range of 1C 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 to set the firing permission signal 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 by the second register is stored in RAM1.
11C is retained as reference information (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).

Also, the value "00010000B" of the state reference register is the 0th bit and the 1st bit,
The 3rd and 5th to 7th bits are cleared to '0' and the 2nd bit is RA
It is "0" corresponding to the ON detection signal from the M initialization switch 112, and indicates that the fourth bit is "1" corresponding to the OFF detection signal from the setting key switch 127. FIG. i.e.
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).

Also, the value "00000100B" of the state reference register is the 0th bit and the 1st bit,
The 3rd and 5th to 7th bits are cleared to '0' and the 2nd bit is RA
It is "1" corresponding to the OFF detection signal from the M initialization switch 112, and indicates that the fourth bit is "0" corresponding to the ON detection signal from the setting key switch 127. FIG. i.e.
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).

Also, the value "00010100B" of the state reference register is the 0th bit and the 1st bit,
The 3rd and 5th to 7th bits are cleared to '0' and the 2nd bit is RA
It is "1" corresponding to the OFF detection signal from the M initialization switch 112, and indicates that the fourth bit is "1" corresponding to the OFF detection signal from the setting key switch 127. FIG. i.e.
The value "00010100B" of the state reference register indicates the power restoration (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.) to perform various controls according to instructions from the game control device 100 forming 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, the game control device 10
It is possible to prevent the slave control means from failing to receive the command by sending the command to the slave control means before 0 rises first and the slave control means rises. 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 the power is turned on.

Also, the timing of the power-on delay timer is used to determine the validity of the data held in the RAM area (
This is performed using a storage area not subject to checksum calculation (RAM area, registers, etc. not subject to validity determination). As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area from the calculation, so that the 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 troublesome operations, it will be detected by performing operations immediately after turning on the power, and initialization operations performed when 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 waiting time, the setting key switch 127 can be operated. can be reliably detected. That is, after the waiting time has elapsed, the setting key switch 12 is
If the state of 7 is read, the setting key switch 127 is operated after the waiting time has elapsed.
or continue to operate the setting key switch 127 from power-on until the standby time elapses. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, even if you do not perform such troublesome operations, it will be detected by performing operations immediately after turning on the power. It is possible to prevent a situation in which a setting confirmation operation cannot be accepted.

Next, processing for setting a power-on delay timer (for example, about 3 seconds) (step S11
), the process of measuring the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (
Steps S12 to S16) are performed. First, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read through the port and data bus and the number of times (for example, two times) is set (step S12) to determine whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. A determination is made (step S13).

If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S13; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal has been on for the number of checks set in step S12 (step S1
4). If the on state of the power failure monitoring signal has not continued for the number of checks (step S14; N), the process returns to the determination of whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S13). Further, when the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal continues for the number of checks (step S14;
Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, wait until the power supply of the gaming machine 10 is cut off. In this way, by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal continues to be received for a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent erroneous 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 problems that occur when the power is turned on. 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.
When a power failure occurs here, there is no need to perform backup processing or the like. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM 111C, and the burden of control can be reduced.

On the other hand, if the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S13; N), that is, if no power failure has 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 waiting time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S12). Also, if the timer value is "0
' (step S16; Y), that is, when the standby time is over, the RAM 11
Permission is granted to access a readable and writable RWM (Read Write Memory) such as 1C and EEPROM (step S17), and output off data to all output ports (set to no output state).
(step S18).

Next, the serial port (a port pre-installed in the game microcomputer 111,
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), blackout inspection area 2
is normal (step S23; Y), checksum calculation processing (step S24) is performed to calculate the checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM.

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) bypasses step S26 and proceeds to step S27, thereby making the RAM abnormality flag provisionally set in step S21 definite. 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 referred to and the setting key switch 12 is
7 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 not on, step S
Proceed to 28.

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 detects the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the RAM
Since the detection signal of the initialization switch 112 is held in the second register (C register),
The detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 before the validity of the RAM is determined can be used as objects of determination.

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 when the RAM abnormality flag is not on (that is, when the RAM abnormality flag is set).
If the abnormality flag is cleared), the process proceeds 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 shut off during setting and the RAM is not cleared and the system is restarted. step S3
At 0, the control unit transmits a command for main abnormality error notification 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 S31, the control section displays the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped on the performance display device 135.
output to 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 . It should be noted that the control unit, L when the game is stopped
The 7-segment display data including the ED display data may be output 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.

At step S32, the control section sends the ON data of the security signal to the external information terminal board 71.
Output from 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. In addition, the game machine 10 waits for the power shutdown,
No signal other than the security signal is output from the external information terminal board 71 .

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 gaming machine 10 can display the NMI (No
When an n-Maskable Interrupt occurs, the return address can be stored in RAM to reduce the risk of program runaway. In this way, the control unit waits for power shutdown in step S31.
And the storage contents of the RAM during the repeated execution of step S32 are not protected by RAM access prohibition, but since RAM clearing at the time of restarting becomes the condition for game control start, the danger that the storage contents of RAM are not protected is limited there is That is, the game machine 10 obtains the effect of reducing the risk of program runaway while limiting the risk that the contents stored in the RAM will not be protected. In addition, the control unit does not prohibit RAM access in the repeated execution of steps S31 and S32 until the power is turned off, so that steps S31 and S32
can call subroutines to improve program efficiency.

Steps S33 to S36 are processes related to setting change preparation.
27, the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on and the RAM initialization switch 11
This processing is executed when the detection signal of 2 is on.

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 command during setting change, displays a message guiding that the setting is being changed on the display device 41, or displays the speaker 19a, 1
Sound is output from 9b. 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) to determine whether or not the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off (step S
39). When the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off, the control section proceeds to step S5.
5, and when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not off, the process proceeds to step S40.

In step S40, the control unit determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. In addition, the control unit
Occurrence of a power failure can be determined 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 S if a power failure has not occurred.
Proceed to 39. 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 the control unit determines that a power failure has occurred, processing for prohibiting interruption (step S4
1), a process of outputting OFF data to all output ports (step S42) is performed.
After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S43
), the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S44).
Furthermore, checksum calculation processing (step S45) for calculating the checksum when the RWM is powered off, and processing for saving the calculated checksum in the checksum area (step S46).
) is performed, a process of prohibiting access to the RAM (step S47) is performed, and then the game machine waits for the power supply to be cut off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is 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. The control unit
If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on, the process proceeds to step S49, and if the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not on, the process proceeds to step S51.

Steps S49 and S50 are processes related to setting confirmation preparation. step S4
At 9, the control unit performs processing for 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, production control device 3
00 receives the 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. - 特許庁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 game machine 10 proceeds to execute processing related to RAM initialization (RAM clear) upon detection of start-up accompanied by pressing operation of the RAM initialization switch 112, and
Upon detection of start-up without pressing of the AM initialization switch 112, the execution of processing relating to recovery from a power failure proceeds.

Next, a description will be given of the processing related to RAM initialization performed after step S52. R.
In the process related to AM initialization, the control unit clears the RAM areas other than the set values to 0 (zero clear) (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 head address 2 as the head address when clearing the RAM, and clears the area (work for game control) of the storage area (area not including the access prohibited area) of the RWM (for example, the RAM 111C). area) is cleared to zero.

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 the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 4 that the RAM has been initialized.
6. Notify by the board effect device 44.

Further, when the control unit detects that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is OFF after executing the process (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 S
56).

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, step S5
Proceed to 2 to execute 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, model designation command, special figure 1 reservation number command, special figure 2 reservation number command,
A plurality of commands such as a probability information command, a probability setting value information command, a screen designation command, etc. 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 jackpot (first special game state),
In the case of a small win (a state that is neither of the second special game states), it is a command to display a customer waiting demo screen, and in other cases, it is a command to display a recovery screen. is a command to

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). Performance display editing processing is processing related to base calculation and display. Since the processing load of the performance display editing process is relatively high, the control unit prohibits interrupts to derive 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. In addition, the control unit
Occurrence of a power failure can be determined 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 S if a power failure has not occurred.
Proceed to 63.

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).

Then, interrupt is permitted (step S63) before the initial value random number update process (step S63).
66) Therefore, if a timer interrupt occurs during initial value random number update processing, the interrupt processing will be executed with priority, and interrupt processing will be put under pressure by waiting for the timer interrupt due to the initial value random number update processing. can be avoided.

Similarly, interrupts are prohibited (step S6) before the performance display editing process (step S65).
4) As a result, the performance display editing process is executed with priority over the timer interrupt,
It is possible to avoid pressure on the performance display editing process.

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) that controls the overall game, and the sub-control means (payout control device 200,
At the time of power-on, the main control means delays the activation of the main control means and waits for the activation of the sub-control means. Means (game control device 100) and power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a 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) includes a RAM 111C capable of storing data,
Initialization operation unit (RAM initialization switch 112) that can be operated from the outside, and initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing data stored in RAM 111C based on the operation of the initialization operation unit , and the operation state of the initialization operation unit is read before the standby time starts.

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,
Externally operable setting operation unit (setting value change switch 126, setting key switch 12
7), and a setting change means (game control device 100) for changing the setting value stored in the RAM 111C based on the operation of the setting operation unit to enable setting change, and a setting display unit ( The setting (setting value) can be confirmed by providing the probability setting value display device 136). In addition, the main control means (game control device 100), RAM after the elapse of the standby time
111C access is permitted.

In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) prohibits access to the RAM (RAM 111C) (step S47) and waits for the execution of all processes to stop during power failure standby processing (
a 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). making it executable.

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 standby process at the time of power failure is NMI
NMI interrupts can occur because interrupts cannot be disabled for interrupts. 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. In addition, since the standby process at the time of power failure cannot prohibit interrupts for NMI interrupts, N
An MI interrupt can occur. 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. Figure 1
1 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment. This timer interrupt process is performed during the period 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)
This is the interrupt processing that occurs in 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 specified (step S7
1). 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 section 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. In addition, the launch permission signal is the game control device 1
00, and a second signal (fire permission signal) indicating the state of fire permission viewed from the payout control device 200 is also generated in the payout control device 200 and fired. Output to the control device. In other words, two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device,
It is configured such that the game ball can be shot when both are allowed to be shot.

Next, the control unit sends commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 20.
Payout command transmission processing for outputting 0 (step S77), random number update processing 1 (step S7
8), Random number update process 2 (step S79) is executed. 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. . Also, the random number update process 2 is
It is a process of updating the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display game of special figure 1 and special figure 2. 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 controls the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the normal gate switch 34a, the prize winning port switch 35a, the big winning port switch 38a, and the specific area switch 38.
Winning hole switch/state monitoring processing (step S80) is performed to monitor whether or not there is a normal signal input from e and monitor errors (whether the front frame or glass frame is open, etc.). In addition, a starting port switch monitoring process (step S81) for monitoring the winning of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 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 General-purpose game processing (step S
84).

Next, the segment LED provided in the gaming machine 10 to display the display of the special figure variation display game and various information related to the game (for example, the LE of the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 of the collective display device 50
D) segment LED editing process (step S85) to drive to display the desired content
), the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 is checked to determine whether or not there is an abnormality (step S86), and the detection signal from the board radio wave sensor 62 is checked to determine whether or not there is an abnormality. A board radio fraud monitoring process (step S87) is performed. 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.

[Main processing]
Next, the main processing of the production control device 300 will be explained using FIG. FIG. 12 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
A display circuit (not shown) in the DP 312 is permitted 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 uses the RWM of the effect control device 300 (for example, the RAM 322)
The initial value at the time of power-on is saved in an area to be initialized (for example, a flag area for production (storage area used as various flags described later in the control processing of the production control device 300)).

[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 for performing editing when the effect button 25 (effect button switch 25a) is 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. Hall/player setting mode processing includes setting the changeable range of the brightness of the LEDs and the display device 41, volume, etc.,
This is a process of accepting an operation such as changing the brightness of the LED or the display device 41 and the sound volume by the player.

[Step D21] The control unit executes random number update processing. For example, the random number update process is performed by r
This is a process of updating the pseudo-random numbers at least once in each control cycle of the main process using an and 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 process is a process of analyzing commands received from the game control device 100 in units of a predetermined number.

[Step D23] The control unit executes effect display editing processing. The effect display editing process is performed by V
This is processing for setting various commands and their parameters for instructing the DP 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 determined by the V blank interrupt (
It is timing that arrives at a time interval corresponding to a processing cycle (for example, 1/30 second≈33.333 ms) created based on the cycle (for example, 1/60 second) of V sync interrupt). 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 sec ≈ 33.33 ms
)become. 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 controls VDP3 according to the command set in step D23.
12 is instructed to draw the screen. 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 returns to step D1.
8 to step D31 are repeatedly executed. That is, step D18 to step D
31 is a loop process (
Sometimes referred to as main loop processing).

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.

[Base calculation and display]
Here, the calculation and display of the base as the gaming performance performed by the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
, will be described with reference to 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, the number of out balls in the normal game state is Nout, and the number of payout balls in the normal game state is Ns
In the case of afe, 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 in the description of FIG. 3, the game control device 100 of the game machine 10
5 is provided. 13A and 13B are diagrams showing the performance display device which is the display means of the base of the first embodiment and the storage area for the base. FIG. 13A shows the display section of the performance display device 135, and FIG. 2) indicates a storage area for the base. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a display example by the performance display device of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 13(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. 4-digit 7-segment LED for base display
Of these, the two digits on the left are an identification segment that displays the base measurement time (whether or not it is being measured and the order in which it was measured), and the two digits on the right are a ratio segment that displays the value of the base. ing. As shown in FIG. 14, 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) has a RAM 111C
In such RWM, a storage area for base is set as shown in FIG. 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, and "base (B1
)” is an area for storing the base measured once before, “Base (B2)” is an area for storing the base measured twice before, and “Base (B3)” is an area for storing the base measured three times before. This is an area for storing the base that has been created. 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.
5, the setting contents are displayed in each of the above modes, and the performance display device 135 displays the base in other modes.

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 confirms all segments (including dot points) of the four-digit seven-segment LED of the performance display device 135 for a predetermined time (for example, five
seconds).

After that, the game control device 100 displays the BL display state as shown in FIG.
), the B2 display state shown in FIG. 14(3), and the B3 display state shown in FIG. 14(4) are each maintained for a predetermined time (eg, 5 seconds). do. That is, in a steady state after power-on, the BL display state is maintained for a predetermined time, the B1 display state is maintained for a predetermined time, the B2 display state is maintained for a predetermined time, and then the B3 display state is maintained for a predetermined time.
The display state is maintained for a predetermined time, then the BL display state is maintained for a predetermined time, then the B1 display state is maintained for a predetermined 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 base measurement time is one time before the identification segment.
is displayed, and the value of the base storage area "base (B1)" (or "--") is displayed in the ratio segment
display. 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 the identification segment.
is displayed, and the value of the base storage area "base (B3)" (or "--") is displayed in the ratio segment
display.

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 amount 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 process at the end of the measurement, the value of the base storage area "base (B2)" at that time is stored in the base storage area "base (B3)".
, and the value of the base storage area "base (B1)" at that time is changed to 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)”, further overwrites the base calculation storage area “out ball Clears the stored values of "number" and "number of balls paid out" 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.

When the power is turned on for the first time, the game control device 100 (base calculation storage area “number of out balls”
is zero) to the storage value of the base calculation storage area "number of out balls" is less than a predetermined calculation start number (for example, a predetermined number less than 300), in each display state, in the identification segment Blinking characters such as "bL", "b1", etc. indicating the measurement time of the base are displayed, and in the ratio segment, as shown in FIG. display to inform that it is in a non-measurement state.

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 period B, other display states (
In the B1 to B3 display state), characters such as "b1" .

In addition, the display of "bL" in the identification segment in the BL display state is the storage area for base calculation "
If the stored value of the "number of out balls" is less than the counted number, it is displayed blinking, and if the stored value of the base calculation storage area "number of out balls" reaches the counted number, 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)").

FIGS. 14(1) to 14(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 from the previous 3 times,
In FIG. 14(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. 14(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. 14 (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 counts measured one time before is 67. It is shown that. In addition, in FIG. 14(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 shows 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. 14 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, for example, the past three base measurement values (above B
1 to B3 display values of the ratio segments) are all out of the normal range and abnormal,
Assuming that a base abnormality has occurred, 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 error notification image) may be displayed. Also, since this base error may occur when fraud is being carried out, it is desirable to set it to a strong error.

In the example shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, 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.

Also, the display unit of the performance display device 135 may be arranged on the front surface of the gaming machine so that the player or the like can visually recognize it from the front surface. In this case, the position on the front surface of the game machine where the display unit of the performance display device 135 is provided may be a position inside the game board 30 (inside the game area 32 or outside the game area 32), or a position outside the game board 30 ( that is, the front surface of the frame).

[RAM initialization command and power failure recovery command]
Next, the command at the time of RAM initialization which the game control apparatus 100 notifies to the production control apparatus 300, and the command at the time of power failure restoration are demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 15 shows R of the first embodiment.
It is a figure which shows an example of the command at the time of AM initialization, and the command at the time of power failure recovery.

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" is MODE "A1H" and ACTIO corresponding to no pending
N "01H" is included. Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command of transmission order "3" (command name "number of special figures 2 pending"). Command name "Special figure 2 pending number" is MODE "A2H"
and an ACTION "01H" corresponding to no hold. Next, the game control device 100
A command (command name "probability information") with a transmission order of "4" is transmitted. This command name "probability information" corresponds to MODE "A0H" and ACTION "01H" to AC
includes any of TION "07H".

Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command (command name “set value”) of transmission order “5”. The command name "setting value" consists of MODE "AFH" and ACTIO corresponding to the setting value.
N includes "01H" to "06H". 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 “power on”). The command name "power on" consists of the MODE "AAH" and the corresponding ACTION "
55H”.

As a result, the game control device 100 can change the setting values (1 to 6
range) can be notified to the effect control device 300 .
(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 sends a command with a transmission order of “1” (command name “specify model”).
). The command name "Specify model" is MODE "ACH" and ACT depending on the model.
Contains any of ION "10H" to ACTION "30H". Next, the game control device 1
00 transmits a command (command name "special figure 1 pending number") of transmission order "2". The command name "Special figure 1 pending number" is MODE "A1H" and ACT
Contains any of ION "01H" to ACTION "05H". Next, the game control device 1
00 transmits a command (command name "special figure 2 reservation number") of transmission order "3". The command name "Special figure 2 pending number" is MODE "A2H" and ACT
Contains any of ION "01H" to ACTION "05H". Next, the game control device 1
00 transmits a command (command name "probability information") of transmission order "4". command name "
The command "probability information" (hereinafter referred to as "probability information command") 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" consists of MODE "AFH" and ACTIO corresponding to the setting value.
N includes "01H" to "06H". ACTION "01H" to "06H" correspond to setting values "1" to "6".

Next, the game control device 100, as the command of transmission order “6”, the command of transmission order “6-1” (command name “customer waiting demo”) or the command of transmission order “6-2” (command name “
power outage recovery"). The command name "customer waiting demo" is
Includes MODE "80H" and corresponding ACTION "55H". The command name "power outage recovery" includes MODE "ABH" and corresponding ACTION "55H".

Thereby, the game control device 100 can notify the effect control device 300 of information such as the setting value (range of 1 to 6) set at the time of power failure restoration, and the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number.

Next, two display devices (display device 41 and LED display device 520) controlled by the effect control device 300 (effect control means) in the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 16
1] is a front view of a game board showing the arrangement of display devices according to the first embodiment. [FIG. FIG. 16 shows the game board 3
0 is a schematic illustration of the front side (front side). As described above, on the surface of the game board 30, the game area 32 surrounded by the guide rails 31 is formed. A production structure) 40 is arranged, and an out port 30 a is provided at the bottom of the game area 32 . A collective display device 50 controlled by the game control device 100 is provided outside the game area 32 on the game board 30 .

The display device 41 is composed of a device such as an LCD as described above, and under the control of the production control device 300, the display area performs a variable display of a decorative special figure, which is identification information for production, etc.
, and is the main display device for effects that the player pays the most attention to. The display area of the display device 41 is arranged inside the center case 40 (approximately in the center of the game area 32) as described above.

On the other hand, although the LED display device 520 is not shown in FIG. 2, for example, FIG.
A second display means that is arranged on the front surface of the game board 30 as shown in , and performs display (so-called fourth symbol display) that notifies the execution state of the variable display of the special figure under the control of the effect control device 300 It is a sub-display device for production.

The LED display device 520 is arranged inside the game area 32 (for example, outside the center case 40) on the front surface of the game board 30, and is provided at a position closer to the display area of the display device 41 than the collective display device 50 is. Note that the collective display device 50 is arranged outside the game area 32 , whereas the LED display device 520 is arranged inside the game area 32 . As a result, the LED display device 520 is clearly different from the collective display device 50, which is a special figure display means for displaying a so-called special figure (a special figure that is not a decorative special figure for production) under the control of the game control device 100. distinguished.

In addition, the display device 41 is a decoration special figure display means for displaying a decoration special figure for the effect for the player, and the LED display device 520 can be said to assist the display of the display device 41, so-called fourth It is the fourth design display means for displaying the design (information indicating the fluctuation state of the special figure). In this embodiment, the LED display device 520, which is the fourth pattern display means, also has a function of displaying information on the number of reservations (information on starting memory).

LED display device 520, in the configuration related to the production control device shown in FIG.
It corresponds to the board decoration device 46 driven and controlled by the ED control circuit 332, and is one display device (display unit) among a plurality of devices constituting this board decoration device 46. FIG.

The LED display device 520 is always visible from the front side even when the movable part of the character moves so that the display of the LED display device 520 (display as the fourth pattern, etc.) can always be visually recognized by the player. It is placed in a position (for example, a position where the front surface is not covered by other elements on the game board or movable parts of accessories).

From the viewpoint of reducing the moving distance of the line of sight from the display device 41, the LED display device 520 is desirably arranged at a position closer to the display area of the display device 41. For example, FIG.
) may be arranged on the front surface of the center case 40 as shown in FIG. As a result, the display device 41
, and the display of the LED display device 520 can be easily seen by the player. In addition, the LED display device 520 is preferably positioned at a position where the game ball flowing down in the game area 32 does not flow on the front side of the display surface of the LED display device 520, that is, the display of the LED display device 520 is temporarily displayed by the game ball. It is desirable to arrange it in a position where it will not be blocked by the This allows this LE
The display of the D display device 520 (display as the fourth pattern, etc.) can always be easily viewed by the player.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the LED display device 520 (second display means) arranged at a different position separately from the display device 41 (first display means) as described above displays the fourth symbol. display, etc. Therefore, regardless of the display state of the display device 41 and the operation state of the movable part of the character having a movable range covering the display area of the display device 41, the display as the fourth pattern by the LED display device 520 is always reliably displayed. It can be shown to an observer (such as a player).

In the conventional game machine, the fourth symbol is sometimes displayed in part of the display area of the main display device 41 (part of the display screen). It is necessary to control to display the fourth pattern preferentially over other images displayed in the area, and to move the movable part of the character in front of the part of the display area where the fourth pattern is displayed. There was a problem that it was not possible to However, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the LED display device 520 arranged at a position different from the display device 41 displays the fourth symbol. It is no longer necessary to display the fourth pattern in , and the flexibility of display on the display device 41 is improved, and the entire display area of the display device 41 is temporarily blocked by the movable part of the character. It becomes possible.

Next, the configuration of the LED display device 520 will be described with reference to FIG. 17. FIG. FIG. 17 shows the first
It is a figure which shows an example of the LED display apparatus (2nd display means) of embodiment of this. FIG. 17 shows the display surface of the LED display device 520 that is exposed on the front surface of the game board 30 and is arranged to be viewed from the front side. The LED display device 520 in this example includes LED_d21 to LED_d26.
with 6 LEDs up to . The LED display device 520 displays LED_d21 to LED_d
26 lighting modes are used to display various states (notify various types of information).

LED display device 520, by distributing various status display functions from LED_d21 to LED_d26, a special figure 1 variation display unit 521 (second variation display unit of special figure 1) and a special figure 2 variation display unit 522 (special figure 2 2nd fluctuation display part), special figure 1 reservation display part 523 (second start memory display part of special figure 1), and special figure 2 reservation display part 524 (second start memory display part of special figure 2) Prepare.

Here, the special figure 1 variation display unit 521 displays the variation state of the symbol in the special figure 1 game (meaning the variation display game of special figure 1. The same applies hereinafter) by the operation mode of one LED of LED_d21. . The special figure 2 variation display unit 522 displays the variation state of the symbol in the special figure 2 game (meaning the variation display game of special figure 2. The same applies hereinafter) by the operation mode of one LED of LED_d22. The special figure 1 pending display unit 523 displays the number of reservations in the special figure 1 game (the special figure 1 variation display game remaining unexecuted starting memory It is the number of , and may be called the number of reserved memories or the number of starting memories of Special Figure 1). Special figure 2 reservation display unit 524, LED_d25 and LED_d2
6 Depending on the operation mode of the two LEDs, the number of reservations in the special figure 2 game (the number of starting memories of special figure 2 in which the variation display game of special figure 2 remains unexecuted, and the number of starting memories of special figure 2) number or starting memory number).

In addition, while the part that displays the special figure variation in the display area of the display device 41 is the first variation display section, the special figure 1 variation display section 521 and the special figure 2 variation display section 522 in the LED display device 520 are This is the second variable display section. In addition, while the part that performs the pending display in the display area of the display device 41 is the first starting memory display portion, the special figure 1 pending display portion 523 and the special figure 2 pending display portion 524 in the LED display device 520 are the first 2 is the starting memory display section.

Next, the operation of the second variable display section of the LED display device 520 will be explained using FIG. FIG. 18 shows the special figure 1 variation display section and the special figure 2 variation display section (second variation display section) of the first embodiment
It is a figure which shows an example of the operation|movement aspect and alerting|reporting information.

As shown in FIG. 18 (1), the special figure 1 variation display unit 521 has an operation mode in which the LED_d21 is turned off (indicated by black filling in the figure, the same applies hereinafter). It indicates that it is stopped, and the operation mode in which LED_d21 is blinking (indicated by gray filling in the figure, the same applies hereinafter) indicates that the variable display game of special figure 1 is being displayed in variable mode, and LED_d21 lights up. It shows that the variable display game of special figure 1 is stopped by winning by the operation mode (indicated by white filling in the figure, the same applies hereinafter).

As shown in FIG. 18 (2), the special figure 2 variation display unit 522 indicates that the special figure 2 variation display game is stopped due to the operation mode in which LED_d22 is turned off, and LED_
The operation mode in which d22 is blinking indicates that the variation display game of special figure 2 is in the process of variation display, and the operation mode in which LED_d22 is lit indicates that the variation display game of special figure 2 is being hit and stopped. indicates

Next, the operation of the second start memory display section of the LED display device 520 will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 19 is a diagram showing an example of the operation mode and notification information of the special figure 1 pending display section and the special figure 2 pending display section (second start memory display section) of the first embodiment.

Special figure 1 pending display unit 523, as shown in FIG. 19 (1), LED_d23 and LED_d
24 indicate that the number of pending special figures 1 is "0" due to the operation mode in which both are turned off, L
The operation mode in which one of ED_d23 and LED_d24 is lit and the other is turned off indicates that the number of pending special figures 1 is "1", and the operation mode in which both LED_d23 and LED_d24 are lit Special figure 1 indicates that the pending number of is "2", LED_d23 and LE
Due to the operation mode in which one of D_d24 is blinking and the other is lit, the number of pending special figures 1 is "3"
, indicating that the number of pending special figures 1 is "4" by the operation mode that both LED_d23 and LED_d24 are blinking.

Special figure 2 pending display unit 524, as shown in FIG. 19 (2), LED_d25 and LED_d
26 indicate that the number of pending special figures 2 is "0" due to the operation mode in which both are turned off, L
The operation mode in which one of ED_d25 and LED_d26 is lit and the other is turned off indicates that the number of pending special figures 2 is "1", and the operation mode in which both LED_d25 and LED_d26 are lit Special figure 2 is "2", LED_d25 and LE
Due to the operation mode in which one of D_d26 is blinking and the other is lit, the number of pending special figures 2 is "3"
, indicating that the number of pending special figures 2 is "4" by the operation mode that both LED_d25 and LED_d26 are blinking.

Next, the display executed by the effect control device 300 during the game of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 2.
1 will be used for explanation. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen during a game on the first display means of the first embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a display example during a game on the second display means of the first embodiment. Here, the display screen is a screen consisting of one or more images displayed in the display area of the display device 41, and in principle different reference numerals are assigned to different display contents. Also, as described above, in this embodiment, the first display means is the display device 41 and the second display means is the LED display device 520 .

A display screen 500 shown in FIG. 20(1) is a display screen when the symbols are stopped. It is used for period stop display. The display screen 500 includes a large pattern group 501, a small pattern group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, a special figure 2 reserved number display 504, and a reserved display 505.
, and a pending digestion display 506 are displayed.

The large pattern group 501 is in charge of game production for the purpose of improving interest. Therefore, large pattern group 5
01 is displayed in a large size by setting a variable display area in the approximate center of the display device 41 . The large symbol group 501 includes left symbols, middle symbols and right symbols.

In the display screen 500, the left symbol indicates that the symbol is stopped at "3", and the middle symbol indicates that
It shows that the symbol is stopped at "5", and the right symbol shows that the symbol is stopped at "7". That is, the large symbol group 501 on the display screen 500 indicates that the special symbol variation display game is in a stopped state (symbols are stopped).

The small symbol group 502 is in charge of notifying the variable display state for the purpose of improving the ease of grasping the game state of the player. Therefore, the small 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 pattern group 502 is
It includes a left symbol, a middle symbol and a right symbol. On the display screen 500, the left, medium and right symbols that constitute the small symbol group 502 all indicate that the corresponding special figure variation display game is in a 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
Compared to the large pattern group 501, it is displayed in a smaller size and has a lower degree of freedom of display position (for example, fixed position).

The special figure 1 reserved number display 503 displays the number of reserved memories of the special figure 1 game. On the display screen 500, the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 1 game is "4".
The special figure 2 reserved number display 504 displays the number of reserved memories of the special figure 2 game. In the display screen 500, the special figure 2 reserved number display 504 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 2 game is "0". The number of pending storage that the pending display 505 displays corresponds to the sum of the number of pending storage that the special figure 1 pending number display 503 displays and the number of pending storage that the special figure 2 pending number display 504 displays.

For example, as shown in the display screen 500, when the special figure 1 pending number display 503 displays "4" and the special figure 2 pending number display 504 displays "0", the pending display 505 is four pending storage display indicates that the number of reserved memories is "4".

Suspension display 505, depending on its display mode (suspension storage display displayed in suspension display 505),
The number of reserved memories of the special figure fluctuation display game can be specified, and the degree of expectation for the game result for each reserved memory can be notified.

The pending digestion display 506 can indicate whether or not the special figure variable display game is in a variable display state and inform the degree of expectation for the game result by its display mode. In the display screen 500, the pending digestion display 506 has a blank (blank) inside the frame to indicate that the special figure variation display game is in a stopped state. After that, the gaming machine 10 starts the variable display.

A display screen 510 shown in FIG. 20(2) is a display screen after the start of the variable display. A display screen 510 is a screen subsequent to the display screen 500 and shows a screen during variable display (during three-symbol variation). On the display screen 510, the left, medium and right symbols of the large symbol group 501 are fluctuating, indicating that the special figure fluctuation display game is being fluctuated. Also, on the display screen 510, the left, medium and right symbols of the small symbol group 502 are fluctuating, indicating that the special figure fluctuation display game is being fluctuated.

On the display screen 510, the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 indicates that the number of reserved memories of the special figure 1 game is "3".
, the special figure 2 pending number display 504 indicates that the number of reserved memories of the special figure 2 game is "0", and the pending display 505 shows that the number of reserved memories of the special figure fluctuation display game is "3 ”. In addition, on the display screen 510, a pending digestion display 506 displays a pending memory display that is being digested, indicating that the special figure variation display game is in the process of variation display.

Note that the above-described display screen 500 and display screen 510 displayed in the display area of the display device 41
In the part that displays the special figure fluctuation (large symbol group 501, small symbol group 502, pending digestion display 5
06) corresponds to the first variable display unit, and the part that displays the pending display (display of the number of pending) (special figure 1 pending number display 503, special figure 2 pending number display 504, pending display 505) is the first start memory display equivalent to the department.

Next, a display example of the LED display device 520 shown in FIG. 21(1) is performed during display of the display screen 500 shown in FIG. 20(1), for example. In this display example, the LED display device 52
0, the LED_d21 of the special figure 1 variation display unit 521 is turned off to inform that the special figure 1 variation display game is stopped due to loss, and the LED_d22 of the special figure 2 variation display unit 522 is turned off and the special figure 2 to inform that the variable display game is out and stopped, and the special figure 1 reservation display unit 523
LED_d23 and LED_d24 both blink to notify that the number of reservations for special figure 1 (number of reservations for special figure 1 game) is "4", LED_d25 and L of special figure 2 reservation display unit 524
Both ED_d26 are turned off to inform that the number of reservations of special figure 2 (the number of reservations of special figure 2 game) is "0".

Next, a display example of the LED display device 520 shown in FIG. 21(2) is performed during display of the display screen 510 shown in FIG. 20(2), for example. In this display example, the LED display device 52
0, LED_d21 of the special figure 1 variation display unit 521 flashes to inform that the variation display game of special figure 1 is changing, LED_d22 of the special figure 2 variation display unit 522 turns off and the special figure 2 Notifies that the variable display game is stopped due to loss, and the LED of the special figure 1 pending display unit 523
One of _d23 and LED_d24 blinks and the other lights up to notify that the number of reservations of special figure 1 (number of reservations of special figure 1 game) is "3", LED_d25 of special figure 2 reservation display unit 524
and LED_d26 are both turned off and the number of pending special figures 2 (number of pending memories of special figure 2 games) is "0
”.

Next, the display executed by the effect control device 300 when the game machine 10 recovers from power failure will be described with reference to FIG. 22 . Drawing 22 is a figure showing an example of the display which the production control device of a 1st embodiment performs at the time of power failure recovery.

As described in step S59 of the main process of the game control device 100, a plurality of commands shown in FIG.

The plurality of commands include the above-mentioned transmission order "2" command (special figure 1 reservation number command) and the transmission The order "3" command (special figure 2 pending number command) is included.

In addition, among the above-mentioned plurality of commands, the command of transmission order "6-1" (hereinafter referred to as customer waiting demo screen command) and the command of transmission order "6-2" (hereinafter referred to as power failure recovery screen command) are This corresponds to the screen designation command described above. Then, when the control states of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game at the time of power failure are both in normal processing (the state is neither during variation, during big hit, or during small hit). , a customer waiting demo screen command is sent to instruct the display of the customer waiting demo screen, and in other cases, a power failure recovery screen command is sent to instruct the display of the power failure recovery screen (the screen to be displayed when the power failure is restored). .

For this reason, when a power failure occurs during a game (during a special figure change, etc.) and the power is restored, a power failure recovery screen command is sent as a screen designation command instead of a customer waiting demo screen command. Thereby, the production control device 300 receives each command (especially power failure recovery screen command) transmitted at the time of power failure recovery, and displays a display screen 530 shown in FIG.

A display screen 530 shown in FIG. 22(1) is a power failure recovery screen displayed when a power failure occurs during a game and is restored, and includes a power failure recovery display 531 in the display content. The power failure recovery display 531 is "
Display an image (information notifying that the power is being restored) that includes the words "Power is being restored". A power failure restoration display 531 notifies the player or the like that the power failure is being restored.

Note that the display screen 530 is different from the display screen (for example, the display screen 500, etc.) during the game that is not at the time of power failure recovery, and displays related to the variable display game, such as the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502, and special symbols. The display of the number of reservations (the number of starting memories) such as 1 reservation number display 503 and special figure 2 reservation number display 504 is not included. That is, at the time of power failure recovery, the effect control device 300 causes the first variable display unit of the display device 41 to display predetermined information regarding power failure recovery instead of displaying the variable display game, and displays the power failure instead of displaying the start memory. Display device 4 displays predetermined information about recovery
1 is displayed on the first start memory display section. The predetermined information includes at least information notifying that the power failure is being restored.

In addition, the production control device 300 performs the display shown in FIG. 22 (1) on the display device 41, and receives each command (especially special figure 1 pending number command and special figure 2 pending number command) transmitted at the time of power failure recovery. Then, for example, the LED display device 520 displays the display shown in FIG. 22(2).

The display example of the LED display device 520 shown in FIG. 22 (2) is when the power failure occurs when the number of reservations of special figure 1 is "3" and the number of reservations of special figure 2 is "0" and then restored In addition, it is performed at the same time as the display of the power failure restoration screen (for example, the display screen 530 shown in FIG. 22(1)).
In this display example, the LED display device 520 is such that the LED_d21 of the special figure 1 variation display unit 521 is in a predetermined state (for example, the off state), and the LED_d of the special figure 2 variation display unit 522
22 becomes a predetermined mode (for example, extinguished state), one of the LED_d23 and LED_d24 of the special figure 1 reservation display unit 523 blinks and the other lights up, and the number of reservations of the special figure 1 is "3"
It notifies that it is, and both LED_d25 and LED_d26 of the special figure 2 reservation display unit 524 are turned off to inform that the number of reservations of special figure 2 is "0".

That is, when the power failure is restored, the effect control device 300 causes the second variable display unit of the LED display device 520 to display a predetermined mode (for example, a light-off state) instead of the variable display game, and sets the starting memory to LE.
It is displayed on the second start memory display section of the D display device 520 . As a result, it is possible to provide information with enhanced content when the power is restored. Specifically, in the case of this embodiment, in addition to the information that the power failure is being restored, the number of pending special figures 1 and 2, which is information indicating the presence and number of remaining start memories, is notified. be For this reason, even though many execution rights remain (that is, the number of reservations is, for example, the upper limit value of "4" or a value close to the upper limit value of "4"), the player inserts a game medium (or shoots a game ball). operation) is not restarted immediately, and the player is not disadvantaged.

Next, the configuration of the display layer of the display device 41 will be described with reference to FIG. 23 . Figure 23 shows
It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the display layer in the 1st display means of 1st Embodiment. The display layer is a control process that roughly classifies the relative anteroposterior relationship between images, such as whether the image is preferentially displayed as being in the foreground or, conversely, is being displayed as being in the background. It is the upper layer (layer). For example, if two images with different display positions are placed in different display layers and drawn, the image placed in the lower priority display layer in the back is placed in the front display layer with higher priority. If the transparency of the image on the front side is zero, the image on the back side in the overlapped part is not visible at all to the observer of the display device 41 even if it is drawn for control reasons. .

In the case of this embodiment, as the display layer, for example, as shown in FIG.
Display layer L1 for arranging the image of the power failure recovery screen, display layer L2 for arranging the image of the error notification, display layer L3 for arranging the image of the large hold, and the image of the small pattern and the small hold in order from the high priority side) , a display layer L5 for arranging character images, a display layer L6 for arranging large pattern images, a display layer L7 for arranging background images, and a display layer L8 for arranging movie images. In FIG. 23, characters such as "power failure recovery screen" and "error notification" are descriptions of each display layer and are not displayed.

In this way, by arranging the image of the power failure recovery screen on the front display layer L1, the image of the power failure recovery screen (the image of the power failure recovery display 531) can be reliably displayed regardless of the drawing state of the other display layers. ) can be shown to the observer. For example, while the power failure recovery screen is displayed at the time of power failure recovery, drawing on another display layer on the back side (back side) starts (starting from the state immediately before the power failure occurred), and after the power failure recovery (after the power failure recovery screen is displayed) The power failure recovery display 531 can be reliably shown to the player while preparing for prompt display, thereby reliably informing the player that the power failure recovery is in progress. Even if drawing is started in another display layer on the back side, if the image of the power failure recovery screen is large enough to cover the entire display area of the display device 41 and has zero transparency, the other display layer on the back side ( Images placed on the display layers L2-L8) are not visible.

In addition, the size of the image of the power failure recovery screen is set to a size that does not cover the entire display area of the display device 41, and during power failure recovery (that is, while the power failure recovery screen is being displayed), the back side of a part of the display area of the display device 41 You may make it show the image of another display layer. Further, by setting the transparency (transparency) of the image of the power failure recovery screen to be greater than zero, images of other display layers on the back side may be seen through during power failure recovery. As a result, it is possible to strongly inform the player that the game machine 10 has recovered from the power failure and is preparing to display a display screen during normal game play (a display screen that is not a power failure recovery screen).

Further, while the power failure recovery screen is being displayed, the image of the power failure recovery screen (for example, the image including the power failure recovery display 531 described above) is simply placed on a predetermined display layer and drawn. A configuration in which no image is drawn may be used.

Next, the activation order of each display device when the gaming machine 10 is powered on will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing an example of the activation order of each device when power is turned on according to the first embodiment.

Assuming that timing T1 is the timing at which the power of the game machine 10 is turned on from off to on due to recovery from power failure (including normal power-on), control of the batch display device 50 is started at timing T2, which is a predetermined time later than timing T1. Then, the collective display device 50 is activated (that is, the collective display device 50 starts displaying), and at the timing T3, which is delayed by a predetermined time from the timing T2, the control of the performance display device 135 is started and the performance display device 135 is activated. (that is, the performance display device 135 starts displaying). For example, the game microcomputer 111, which is the control unit of the game control device 100, executes the above-described step S76 at the time of startup.
In the output process of (1) above, data output from the third output port 134c and the fourth output port 134d is first started, and after a predetermined time, data output from the first output port 134a is started.

Then, for example, at the timing T4 later than the timing T3, the command at the time of starting the game control device 100 (the command at the time of RAM initialization described above or the command at the time of power failure recovery) is transmitted from the game control device 100, and the effect control is performed in response to this command. The device 300, at timing T
4, the display device 41 (first display means) and the LED display device 52
0 (second display means) to initiate display by these displays. This activation order is such that, for example, the game microcomputer 111, at the time of activation, sends commands via the Schmidt buffer 132 after the start of data output from the first output port 134a in the output process of step S76. It is realized by starting

It should be noted that the command at startup (the above-described RAM initialization command or power failure recovery command) is set to be transmitted in step S54 or S59 described above, but the actual timing of transmission depends on, for example, step S54 or S59. Step S7 after receiving the setting
The configuration may be determined by the processing in the output processing of No. 6.

However, although the timing T5 is a timing later than the timing T3, the timing T4 does not necessarily have to be later than the timing T3. Even if the timing T4 at which the start-up command is transmitted from the game control device 100 is, for example, the timing T2 or T3, which is the timing at which the collective display device 50 or the like is started, is the same or earlier, the transmission and reception of this command is performed. The timing T5 may be later than the timing T3 by the time (time from timing T4 to timing T5) until the display device 41 or the like starts display by the effect control device 300. FIG. Therefore, if the time from the timing T4 to the timing T5 is sufficiently long, the start-up command may be transmitted immediately by the serial communication function of the gaming microcomputer 111, for example, when the processing of step S54 or S59 is executed. .

Further, the timing at which the display device 41 (first display means) starts displaying and the timing at which the LED display device 520 (second display means) starts displaying may be different (either one of them comes first). can be). For example, if the timing at which the LED display device 520 starts displaying is earlier, the information on the number of reservations can be notified to the player more quickly, for example, when the power is restored.

In any case, in this embodiment, when the game machine 10 is activated, each display device
Then, the performance display device 135, and then the display device (at least the LED display device 520, or further the display device 41) controlled by the performance control device 300 start displaying in this order. As a result, the display for the player (display by the LED display device 520 or the display device 41) is delayed, and if anything, the display not for the player (display for the store clerk of the game parlor, etc.) is performed earlier, and the game is played. Information such as abnormalities can be notified early to a store clerk or the like at the time of start-up.

It should be noted that when the power is restored, other elements on the game board and the movable parts of the characters may perform initialization operations. Since it is arranged at a position where visibility is not hindered by such factors as the above, it is possible to notify the player of the number of pending information in any game state, including when the power is restored.

Next, another example of the power failure recovery screen will be described with reference to FIG. 25 . FIG. 25 is a diagram showing another example of the display screen at the time of recovery from power failure in the first embodiment. For example, the above-mentioned FIG. 22 (
In place of the display screen 530 shown in 1), a display screen 533 shown in FIG. 25(1) and a display screen 533 shown in FIG.
or the display screen 539 shown in FIG. 25(3) may be displayed.

A display screen 533 shown in FIG. 25(1) is a power failure recovery screen, and the above-described power failure recovery display 5
In addition to 31, a re-open prompt display 534 is included in the display contents. The restart prompting display 534 displays an image (information prompting the player to restart the game) including the text "Please restart the game".

A display screen 536 shown in FIG. 25(2) is a power failure recovery screen, and the above-described power failure recovery display 5
31, a manufacturer name display 537 is included in the display contents. The manufacturer name display 537 displays an image including characters representing the manufacturer name (company name). Instead of the manufacturer name display 537 or in addition to the manufacturer name display 537, a manufacturer logo display (for example, an image of a manufacturer logo (company logo) including a company mascot character) may be displayed. good.

A display screen 539 shown in FIG. 25(3) is a power failure recovery screen, and the power failure recovery display 5 described above is displayed.
31, a warning display 540 and a character display 541 are included in the display contents. The warning display 540 displays an image including characters of the warning "beware of addiction". The character display 541 displays an image of a tiger-like character. Note that instead of or in addition to the warning display 540, an image (second warning display) including the warning characters "beware of forgetting to remove the card" may be displayed.

In addition, any one of these display screens as a power failure recovery screen may be preset and displayed, or any one may be selected and displayed by the processing of the effect control device 300 . In addition, a plurality of different preset display screens (
Alternatively, a plurality of different display screens selected from a large number of settings may be sequentially switched and displayed as a power failure recovery screen. For example, the display screen 530 shown in FIG. 22(1) is first displayed for a predetermined time, then the display screen 533 shown in FIG. 25(1) is displayed for a predetermined time, and then the display screen 533 shown in FIG. 25(2) is displayed for a predetermined time. The display screen 536 is displayed, and then the screen shown in FIG. 25 is displayed for a predetermined time.
The display screen 539 shown in (3) may be displayed, and the display may be switched and displayed. In this way, different character information is displayed in sequence, making it easier for the player to grasp the display contents.

[Modification 1 of the first embodiment]
Next, modification 1 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. FIG. Figure 26 shows
It is a figure which shows an example of the command at the time of RAM initialization in the modification 1 of 1st Embodiment, and the command at the time of power failure recovery. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen at the time of recovery from power failure in modification 1 of the first embodiment.

(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" is MODE "A1H" and ACTIO corresponding to no pending
N "01H" is included. Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command of transmission order "3" (command name "number of special figures 2 pending"). Command name "Special figure 2 pending number" is MODE "A2H"
and an ACTION "01H" corresponding to no hold. Next, the game control device 100
A command (command name "probability information") with a transmission order of "4" is transmitted. The command name "probability information" includes MODE "A0H" and ACTION "01H" to ACTI corresponding to the initial state.
Contains either ON "07H".

Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command (command name “set value”) of transmission order “5”. The command name "setting value" consists of MODE "AFH" and ACTIO corresponding to the setting value.
N includes "01H" to "06H". 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 “how to play”). The command name "hitting method" includes MODE "D3H" and ACTION "01H" corresponding to the initial state (left-handed).

Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command with a transmission order of “7” (command name “power on”). The command name "power on" consists of the MODE "AAH" and the corresponding ACTION "
55H”.

As a result, the game control device 100 can change the setting values (1 to 6
range) and information such as "how to hit" can be notified to the effect control device 300.
(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 sends a command with a transmission order of “1” (command name “specify model”).
). The command name "Specify model" is MODE "ACH" and ACT depending on the model.
Contains any of ION "10H" to ACTION "30H". Next, the game control device 1
00 transmits a command (command name "special figure 1 pending number") of transmission order "2". The command name "Special figure 1 pending number" is MODE "A1H" and ACT
Contains any of ION "01H" to ACTION "05H". Next, the game control device 1
00 transmits a command (command name "special figure 2 reservation number") of transmission order "3". The command name "Special figure 2 pending number" is MODE "A2H" and ACT
Contains any of ION "01H" to ACTION "05H". Next, the game control device 1
00 transmits a command (command name "probability information") of transmission order "4". command name "
Probability information" includes MODE "A0H" and ACTION "01H" corresponding to various game states.
to ACTION "07H".

Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command (command name “set value”) of transmission order “5”. The command name "setting value" consists of MODE "AFH" and ACTIO corresponding to the setting value.
N includes "01H" to "06H". 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 “how to play”). The command name "how to play" includes MODE "D3H" and ACTION "01H" or "F1H" corresponding to the game state at the time of power failure. Here, ACTION "01H" indicates left-handed hitting, and ACTION "F1H" indicates right-handed hitting. For the benefit of the player, either left-handed hitting the game ball to the left side of the game area 32 or right-handed hitting the game ball to the right side of the game area 32 should be selected according to the game state. is. Therefore, the game control device 100 sets the ACTION data of the command of the transmission order "6" (hereinafter referred to as the "playing command") to "01H" if the game state at the time of the power failure should be left-handed. If the game state at the time of the power failure is a state in which the player should hit to the right, the ACT of the command of the above transmission order "6"
ION data is assumed to be "F1H".

Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command with a transmission order of “7” (command name “power outage recovery”). The command with the command name "power failure recovery" (power failure recovery screen command) is MOD
E "ABH" and corresponding ACTION "55H".

As a result, the game control device 100, the setting value (range of 1 to 6) set at the time of power failure recovery, the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number, and the information such as how to hit the effect control device 300 can be notified.

And the production control device 300 receives each command (especially power failure recovery screen command and hitting method command) transmitted at the time of power failure recovery, and displays the display screen 543 including the hitting method display shown in FIG. 27 (1) for power failure recovery. It is displayed on the display device 41 as a screen.

A display screen 543 shown in FIG. 27(1) is a power failure recovery screen when the power is restored in a state where right hitting should be performed. Include in content. The right-hand hitting display 544 is a right-hand hitting display, and displays an image (information recommending right-hand hitting) including the characters “right hitting” and an arrow pointing to the right. The right hitting display 544 informs the player or the like that the player should hit right.

For example, instead of the display screen 543, a display screen 546 shown in FIG. 27(2) may be displayed on the display device 41. The display screen 546 is a power failure recovery screen, and includes a right hitting display 547 in addition to the power failure recovery display 531 and the restart prompting display 534 described above. A right-handed display 547 is a pictogram (a kind of visual symbol and also called pictogram) indicating "right-handed".
Display an image containing (information that recommends hitting right). The right hitting display 547 informs the player or the like that the player should hit right.

When the power supply is restored in a state in which left-handed batting is to be performed, a left-handed batting display (display of how to bat in the case of left-handed batting) that displays information recommending left-handed batting is performed in place of the right-handed batting display 544 and the like.
The display indicating the hitting method is the AC of the received hitting method command (MODE “D3H” command).
If the TION data is "01H", left-handed display is displayed, and the received hitting command (MOD
E "D3H" command), if the ACTION data is "F1H", the right-hand shot is displayed.

According to this modification 1, in addition to the information that the power failure is being restored and the information of the remaining start memory displayed on the LED display device 520, information on how to beat is displayed on the display device 41 when the power failure is restored. . That is, it is possible to realize information notification with more substantial contents at the time of power failure restoration. For this reason, when the power is restored, the player cannot grasp the state of the hitting method (whether the player should hit to the left or the state to hit to the right), and for example, he hits to the left when he should have hit to the right. Such a situation is eliminated, and the player becomes more advantageous.

In this modified example 1, there is no customer waiting demonstration screen command and only the power failure recovery screen command (the above-mentioned transmission order "7" command) is set as the screen designation command in the power failure recovery command. In other words, even if a normal power-on operation (except for a power-on operation that accompanies the operation of the RAM initialization switch) is performed after a normal power-off operation that is not a power failure, the Regardless of the game state (before interruption), a power failure recovery command including a power failure recovery screen command for commanding display of a power failure recovery screen is always transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300.

As the production control device 300 that receives this power failure recovery command, for example, even if it is not in the game, the power failure recovery screen as illustrated in FIG. 27 is displayed first according to the power failure recovery screen command included in the power failure recovery command. Displayed on the device 41 and then sent if the game is not in progress, a command to command a customer waiting demo (not as a power failure recovery command, but a fluctuation display when all pending numbers become zero and the game ends and a jackpot state, etc.) Game control device 1 when not
00 is received, the screen may be switched to the customer waiting demo screen and displayed.

However, other commands included in the received power failure recovery command (special figure 1 pending number command,
From the information indicated by the ACTION data of the special figure 2 pending number command, probability information command, etc.), the production control device 300 is in a state where the customer waiting demo screen should be displayed from the beginning (
That is, when it can be determined that a player is not playing a game, the customer waiting demo screen may be displayed from the beginning without displaying the power failure recovery screen.

[Modification 2 of the first embodiment]
Next, modification 2 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29. FIG. Figure 28 shows
It is a figure which shows an example of the command at the time of power failure recovery in the modification 2 of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen at the time of recovery from power failure in modification 2 of the first embodiment.

The following command is transmitted as the power failure recovery command of this modified example 2. 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, transmission order "2
” command (command name “number of special figures 1 pending”). Command name "Number of special figures 1 pending"
includes MODE "A1H" and any of ACTION "01H" through ACTION "05H" corresponding to no hold to hold number four. Next, the game control device 100, transmission order "3
” command (command name “number of special figures 2 pending”). Command name "Number of special figures 2 pending"
includes MODE "A2H" and any of ACTION "01H" through ACTION "05H" corresponding to no hold to hold number four. Next, the game control device 100, transmission order "4
” command (command name “probability information”). The command name "probability information" is MO
DE "A0H" and ACTION "01H" to ACTION "
07H”.

Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command (command name “set value”) of transmission order “5”. The command name "setting value" consists of MODE "AFH" and ACTIO corresponding to the setting value.
N includes "01H" to "06H". 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 “fluctuating”). This command name "during fluctuation" (hereinafter referred to as "variation state command") includes MODE "D3H" and ACTION "01H" or "
F1H”. Here, ACTION "01H" indicates that the special figure 1 or special figure 2 is being stopped, and ACTION "F1H" indicates that the special figure 1 or special figure 2 is being changed.

Next, the game control device 100, as the command of transmission order “7”, the command of transmission order “7-1” (command name “power outage recovery (default)”) or the command of transmission order “7-2” (
Send one of the commands corresponding to the command name "power failure recovery (right-handed)"). The command name "power outage recovery (default)" consists of MODE "ABH" and corresponding ACTION "0
1H”. The command name "power failure recovery (right stroke)" includes MODE "ABH" and corresponding ACTION "F1H".

Note that the game control device 100, if the game state at the time of the power failure is a state in which left-handed hitting is to be performed, transmits a command with the command name "power failure recovery (default)" as the command of the transmission order "7", and the game at the time of the power failure. If the state is a state in which right-hand driving should be performed, a command with a command name of "recovery from power failure (right-hand driving)" is transmitted as the command of the transmission order "7".

Thereby, the game control device 100 can notify the effect control device 300 of information such as whether or not it is fluctuating and information such as how to hit in addition to the information such as the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number. It should be noted that, for example, the types of ACTION data of the command of transmission order "6" are increased, and not only that the command is simply stopped, but that the command of transmission order "6" is stopped due to a miss or stopped due to a hit. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which determination can be made based on ACTION data.

And the production control device 300 receives the power failure restoration time command transmitted at the time of power failure restoration, and displays the display screen shown in FIG. 29 on the display device 41, for example. Specifically, if the ACTION data of the received command (variation state command) of "6" in the order of transmission indicates that it is out of order and is stopped, for example, the display screen 549 shown in FIG. If the ACTION data of the command (fluctuation state command) of transmission order "6" indicates that the game is stopped due to a hit, for example, a display screen 552 shown in FIG. 29(2) is displayed. Further, if the ACTION data of the received command (variation state command) of "6" in the transmission order indicates that the command is being varied, display screen 549 and display screen 552 are displayed as shown in FIG. The images are alternately switched and displayed in a short cycle (that is, two different still images are alternately switched and displayed).

A display screen 549 shown in FIG. 29(1) is a power failure recovery screen when a power failure occurs while the variable display is stopped due to a failure and the power is restored. Display 550 is included in the display contents. The failure display 550 displays an image (information suggesting failure) including a character with an embarrassed face and an X mark. The player or the like is notified of the fact that the game is stopped due to the display of the lost display 550 exceeding the above-described period for a predetermined time or longer.

The display screen 552 shown in FIG. 29 (2) is a power failure recovery screen when power is restored due to a power failure while the fluctuation display is stopped for a win (big win or small win).
In addition to 1, the display contents include a win display 553 suggesting a win. The win display 553 displays an image (information suggesting a win) including a character with a happy face and a circle mark. Win display 55
When 3 is displayed for a predetermined period of time or longer beyond the period described above, the player or the like is informed that the game is stopped.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 29 (3), the display screen 549 and the display screen 552 are alternately switched at a predetermined short period and displayed, so that either the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 changes for the player etc. You will be notified that you are inside.

According to this modification 2, in addition to the information that the power failure is being restored and the information of the remaining start memory displayed on the LED display device 520, information on whether it is fluctuating or not, and information on whether it is a hit or not. is performed when the power is restored. That is, it is possible to realize information notification with more substantial contents at the time of power failure restoration. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest due to being unable to grasp whether or not the player is fluctuating when the power is restored. Also, by switching between the display screen 549 and the display screen 552 (switching between still images) shown in FIG.

In addition, in this modified example 2, a display screen simpler than that of FIG. 29 may be displayed as the power failure recovery screen. For example, in addition to the power failure restoration display 531 described above, the display screen may include display contents such as characters simply indicating whether or not the power is fluctuating.

Further, even on the power failure recovery screen in the modified example 2, it is possible to display the playing method such as the above-described restart prompting display 534 and the right-hand hitting display 544 . In this case, in the display of how to play, the ACTION data of the received command of transmission order "7" (command of MODE "ABH") is "
01H", the display is left-handed, and the received transmission order of "7" (MODE "ABH"
command), if the ACTION data is "F1H", the right-hand shot is displayed.

In addition, in this modification 2, by the control of the effect control device 300, the ACTION data of the special figure 1 reservation number command and the special figure 2 reservation number command of the received transmission order "2" and "3" are both "01H" (holding number is zero), and when the ACTION data of the command (fluctuation state command) received in the transmission order of "6" is "01H" (stopping), it is determined that the game is not in progress, and the power is cut off from the beginning. A customer waiting demonstration screen may be displayed instead of the recovery screen.

[Modification 3 of the first embodiment]
Next, Modification 3 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of power failure restoration setting processing in Modification 3 of the first embodiment.

The power failure recovery setting process is a routine that is called and executed when the received command is a power failure recovery time command in, for example, the reception command check process of step D22 in the main process of the effect control device 300 described above.

In this power failure recovery setting process, first, the data of the received power failure recovery command (there are a plurality of commands as described above) is read (step D101), and then displayed on the display device 41 according to the read data. The type and specifications of the display screen to be displayed are selected (step D102). Next, data setting for displaying the selected display screen (step D1
03) to end the power failure recovery setting process.

Here, the types of display screens to be selected in step D102 can be broadly divided into:
There are a power failure restoration screen including information that the power failure is being restored, and a customer waiting demonstration screen that does not include the information that the power failure is being restored and performs a customer waiting demonstration. The types of power failure restoration screens may differ depending on, for example, the mode of the background of the screen (color, brightness, pattern, etc.), the presence or absence of information to be displayed, and the content of the information. The information to be displayed includes messages such as reminders and re-opening reminders, how to hit (left-handed or right-handed), number of holds (number of holds for special 1, number of holds for special 2), change status (changing (whether or not), probability state (high probability or not), winning state (whether it is winning or not, whether it is a big win or a small win), character, manufacturer name, manufacturer logo, and the like.

In addition, as for the specifications of the display screen selected in step D102, in the case of the power failure recovery screen,
For example, message display specifications (number of messages, type, size, display position, display color,
fonts, etc.), display specifications of how to play (type, size, display position, display color, etc. of how to display), display specifications of pending number (type, size, display position, display color, etc. of displayed number of holds), Variation state display specifications (variation state display type, size, display position, display color, etc.), probability state display specifications (probability state display type, size, display position, display color, etc.), hit state Display specifications of (
Display type, size, display position, display color, etc. of hit state), detailed display specifications of background, display specifications of characters (number of characters, type, size, display position, display color, etc.), etc. .

Thus, in this modification 3, the effect control device 300 receives the display contents of the display screen to be displayed on the display device 41 at the time of power failure recovery (including normal power-on without RAM initialization). Different depending on the content of the recovery command. As a result, the optimum display screen can be displayed at the time of power failure recovery according to the situation.

For example, when the number of reserved special figures 1 and 2 is both less than a predetermined value (for example, "2"), the display screen 533 including the above-mentioned re-opening prompt display 534 is displayed to give the player a game ball. , and if either the number of reservations of special figures 1 and 2 is a predetermined value (for example, "2") or more, the above-described display screen 530 or display screen that does not include the re-opening prompt display 534 536 is displayed, and either the number of reservations of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is the second predetermined value (for example, "3")
In the case above, the above-described display screen 539 including the warning display 540 without including the re-opening prompting display 534 is displayed. As a result, the optimum display screen corresponding to the number of holds can be displayed when the power is restored.

In addition, when the content of the display screen includes the number of pending, the player can use the LED display device 520
In addition, the main display device 41 also indicates the presence or absence and number of suspensions at the time of power failure recovery (that is,
The presence or absence and number of remaining starting memories can be known, and the player is more advantageous.

[Modification 4 of the first embodiment]
Next, Modification 4 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a display example of the second display means in Modification 4 of the first embodiment.

Modification 4 is a case where the model of the gaming machine is a model with only one type of special figure variation display game (for example, a model with only special figure 1 and no special figure 2). And the LED display device 5
This is an embodiment in which the hardware configuration of 20 is shared with the case where there are two types of special figure variation display games described above. Therefore, the hardware configuration of the LED display device 520 is the same as that of the above-described embodiment.

First, in the specific example 1 shown in FIG. 31 (1), the special figure 1 variation display unit 521 and the special figure 1 pending display unit 523 in the LED display device 520, the special figure 1 variation display game as in the above-described embodiment The state and the number of reservations of special figure 1 are displayed, and decoration or other information is displayed by the special figure 2 fluctuation display unit 522 and the special figure 2 reservation display unit 524. The other information, for example, the above-described transmission order "4" command (probability information command) can determine the game state (for example, high probability state or not) information and the modified example It is information on how to beat (left or right) that the effect control device 300 can determine by the command (command name "how to beat") of transmission order "6" in 1.

Next, in the specific example 2 shown in FIG. 31 (2), by the special figure 1 variation display unit 521 and the special figure 1 pending display unit 523 in the LED display device 520, the special figure 1 variation display game as in the above-described embodiment In addition to displaying the state of the special figure 1 and the number of reservations of the special figure 1, the special figure 2 fluctuation display unit 522 and the special figure 2 reservation display unit 524 also display the special figure 1 fluctuation display unit 521 and the special figure 1 reservation display unit 523
performs the same display (mirroring display) as the display performed by .

Next, in the specific example 3 shown in FIG. 31 (3), the special figure 1 variation display unit 521 in the LED display device 520 displays the status of the special figure 1 variation display game in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. Display of decoration or other information (information on the game state and how to beat) is performed by the variable display section 522 in FIG. Then, the special figure 1 reservation number is displayed by the special figure 1 reservation display unit 523 and the special figure 2 reservation display unit 524 in the LED display device 520 .

For example, LED_d23, LE
D_d24, LED_d25, and LED_d26 by lighting and extinguishing a total of four LEDs, to display the number of pending special figure 1. Specifically, the effect control device 300 controls these four LEDs so that the number of LEDs that are lit among the four LEDs, for example, becomes the number of reservations of special figure 1, and the LEDs that are lit The number of shows the number of reservations of special figure 1. As a result, the number of reservations can be displayed without blinking the LED, and information on the number of reservations that is easy for the player to understand can be realized.

[Modification 5 of First Embodiment]
Next, Modification 5 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of operation mode and notification information of the LED display device (second display means) and the hitting method display section of the LED display device in Modification 5 of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 32(1), the LED display device 520 of Modification 5 has a configuration in which a hitting method display section 525 (second state display section) is added to the LED display device 520 of the above-described embodiment. . The LED display device 520 of this modification 5 includes each display unit (special figure 1 fluctuation display unit 521
, Special Figure 2 fluctuation display section 522, Special Figure 1 pending display section 523, and Special Figure 2 pending display section 524)
In addition to LED_d21 to LED_d26 that constitute

The hitting display section 525 displays the hitting state (left-handed or right-handed) by the operation mode of one LED of LED_d27. For example, as shown in FIG. 32(2), the hitting method display unit 525 indicates that the action mode in which the LED_d27 is turned off indicates that the player should hit left, and the action mode in which the LED_d27 is lit indicates that the player should hit right. indicates that it should be. Note that the hitting method display unit 525 displays the hitting method information even when the power failure is restored by the control of the effect control device 300 that received the command (command name “hitting method”) in the transmission order “6” in the first modification. do.

As a result, even when the information on how to beat is not displayed on the display device 41 (or when it is displayed but cannot be seen), the player can grasp the state of how to beat by looking at the LED display device 520, and the game is played. beneficial to those who It should be noted that the display of the hitting method performed on the display screen of the display device 41 (for example, the above-described right-hand hitting display 544, etc.) is controlled by the first state display section (first
), whereas the hitting method display unit 52 of the LED display device 520
5 corresponds to a second state display section (second hitting state display section).

[Another modification of the first embodiment]
Next, another modified example of the first embodiment will be described.
The LEDs that make up the LED display device 520 may be LEDs that emit light in a single color, or LEDs that can switch between a plurality of different colors (LEDs capable of emitting full-color light may also be used).
, and other information other than the number of reservations and the variation state (game state such as whether or not it is a high probability state, the state of how to beat, etc.) may be indicated by the color of light emitted from the LED. For example, if the emission color of any of the LEDs that are lit or blinking in the LED display device 520 is blue, it may indicate left-handed shooting, and if it is red, it may indicate right-handed shooting.

Display elements such as those shown in FIGS. 25 and 27 (for example, re-opening prompt display 534, manufacturer name display 537, alert display 540, character display 541, right-handed display 544, etc.) are displayed in plurality on the power failure recovery screen. can be For example, some or all of the above display elements may be displayed simultaneously.

The first display means is not limited to an image display device such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) like the display device 41 described above, and may be a reel type display device.
The second display means is not limited to an LED display device such as the LED display device 520 described above, and can be configured by an LCD (liquid crystal display) with a small display area, for example.

The gaming machine 10 (including modifications) of the first embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 is a gaming machine capable of storing a starting memory as the right to execute a variable display game, and is a first variable display unit capable of displaying the variable display game on the first display means (display device 41). (Display area where large symbol group 501, small symbol group 502, and pending digestion display 506 are displayed), and second variable display section (
Special figure 1 variation display unit 521, special figure 2 variation display unit 522) and the first start memory display unit (special figure 1 reservation number display 503, special figure 2 reservation number display 504, a display area where the pending display 505 is displayed), and a second starting memory display unit (special figure 1 pending display unit 523, special figure 2 pending display unit 524) that can display the starting memory on the second display means And, a game control means (game control device 100) for performing game control, and a performance control means (performance control device 300) for receiving a command from the game control means and controlling the performance means. The game control means detects power failure recovery and notifies at least the information on the starting memory to the effect control means (power failure recovery command including special figure 1 reservation number command and special figure 2 reservation number command). Upon receipt of the notification, the effect control means causes the first variable display unit to display predetermined information (power failure recovery display 531, etc.) regarding power failure recovery instead of displaying the variable display game, and instead of displaying the start memory to display predetermined information (power failure restoration display 531, etc.) regarding power failure recovery on the first start memory display unit, and display a predetermined mode (for example, a mode in which the LED is turned off) instead of the variable display game on the second variable display unit, The starting memory is displayed on the second starting memory display section.

(2) In the gaming machine 10 of (1), a start winning opening is provided in the game area of the game board into which the launched game ball is struck, and the winning of the game ball to this starting winning opening causes a start memory as an execution right. is stored, a variable display game for variable display of identification information (special figure) is performed based on the starting memory, and a state advantageous to the player is generated when the result of the variable display game is a special result. The first display means and the second display means of (1) are arranged within the game area. The effect control means of (1) is the number of remaining starting memories for which the variable display game has not been executed (the number of reservations of special figure 1, the number of special figures 2
) is displayed on the second start memory display unit.

(3) The second display means of (1) is arranged at a position where the display of this second display means is not obstructed by other components of the gaming machine (for example, movable parts of characters).
(4) In the notification of (1) (power failure restoration command), a hitting method indicating whether the game ball is hit to the left side of the game area or the right hit state to hit the game ball to the right side of the game area The information (hitting command) is included, and the effect control means receives the notification and displays the information on the hitting (for example, the right hitting display 544 or the display by the hitting display unit 525) as the first display means or the second display means (or the first display means and the second display means).

(5) In (1) notification (power failure recovery command), information (variation state command, probability information command)
is included, and the effect control means receives the notification and displays information indicating the game state (for example, the losing display 550, the winning display 553, or the display by the emission color of the LED display device 520) on the first display means or It is performed by the second display means (or the first display means and the second display means).

(6) The effect control means of (1) selects and displays the type and specifications of the display screen to be displayed on the first display means from among a plurality of types in accordance with the received notification (power failure recovery command).
(7) The production control means of (1) receives the notification (power failure restoration command), and sequentially switches and displays different display screens on the first display means.

(8) The gaming machine 10 is a gaming machine capable of storing a starting memory as the right to execute the variable display game, and is a first variable display section capable of displaying the variable display game on the first display means (display device 41). (Display area where large pattern group 501, small pattern group 502, pending digestion display 506 are displayed), and first start memory display section (special figure 1 reservation number display 503 , special figure 2 reservation number display 504, display area where the reservation display 505 is displayed), and the second start memory display section (special figure 1 reservation Display unit 5
23, special figure 2 reservation display unit 524) and game control means for performing game control (game control device 1
00), and an effect control means (effect control device 300) that receives a command from the game control means and controls the effect means. The game control means detects the power failure recovery and notifies the effect control means of at least the information on the start memory (power failure recovery command including special figure 1 reservation number command and special figure 2 reservation number command). Upon receipt of the notification, the effect control means causes the first variable display unit to display predetermined information (power failure recovery display 531, etc.) regarding power failure recovery instead of displaying the variable display game, and instead of displaying the start memory to display predetermined information on power failure recovery (power failure recovery display 531, etc.) on the first start memory display unit, start memory (number of reservations of special figure 1, special figure 2
) is displayed on the second start memory display unit.

(9) The gaming machine 10 is a gaming machine capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of starting memories, which are the right to execute the variable display game, and can display the variable display game on the first display means (display device 41). A first variable display unit (display area in which a large symbol group 501, a small symbol group 502, and a pending digestion display 506 are displayed), and a variable display game can be displayed on the second display means (LED display device 520). 2 variation display section (special figure 1 variation display section 521, special figure 2 variation display section 522) and a first start memory display section (special Display area where FIG. 1 pending number display 503, special figure 2 pending number display 504, and pending display 505 are displayed), and information that can specify the number of starting memories can be displayed on the second display means Second starting memory A display unit (special figure 1 reservation display unit 523, special figure 2 reservation display unit 524), game control means (game control device 100) for performing game control, and receiving commands from the game control means to control the effect means A production control means (production control device 300) is provided. The game control means detects the power failure recovery and notifies the effect control means of at least the information on the number of starting memories (special figure 1 pending number command and special figure 2
power-recovery commands, including the Hold Count command). The production control means receives the notification, displays predetermined power failure recovery information indicating that the power failure is being restored on the first display means (power failure recovery display 531, etc.), and at least starts on the second display means Information that can specify the number of memories is displayed (see FIG. 22).

(10) The gaming machine 10 is a gaming machine capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of starting memories that are the right to execute the variable display game, and has first display means (display device 41) and second display means. (LE
D display device 520) and the first start memory display unit (special figure 1 reservation number display 503, special figure 2 reservation number display 504, reservation Display 505
is displayed), and the second start memory display section (special figure 1 reservation display section 523, special figure 2 reservation display section 524 ), game control means (game control device 100) for performing game control, and production control means (production control device 300) for receiving commands from the game control means and controlling the production means. The game control means detects power failure recovery and notifies the effect control means of at least the information on the number of starting memories (power failure recovery command including special figure 1 reservation number command and special figure 2 reservation number command). The production control means receives the notification, displays predetermined power failure recovery information indicating that the power failure is being restored on the first display means (power failure recovery display 531, etc.), and at least starts on the second display means Display information that can identify the number of memories. The second display means is located at a position where the visibility of the second start memory display section is not hindered in any game state (for example, a position where the front surface is not covered by other elements on the game board or movable parts of accessories). , a position where the game ball flowing down in the game area 32 does not flow on the front side of the display surface of the LED display device 520 (Fig. 16,
See Figure 22).

[Second embodiment]
First, the configuration of the display screen in the display device 41 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 33 . 33 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment; FIG.

The display screen 600 includes two sets of decorative symbols, a special figure 1 reserved number display 603, a special figure 2 reserved number display 604, a reserved display 605, and a reserved consumption display 606 in the display contents.
The two sets of decorative patterns include a large pattern group 601 as a first decorative pattern and a small pattern group 602 as a second decorative pattern. The large pattern group 601 is in charge of game production for the purpose of improving interest. Therefore, the large pattern group 601 is displayed largely in the substantially central portion of the display device 41 . Large pattern group 601
includes a left symbol 601L, a middle symbol 601C and a right symbol 601R. The left symbol 601L on the display screen 600 is "3", the middle symbol 601C is "7", and the right symbol 801R is "6", indicating that the special symbol variation display game is in the symbol stop state.

Generally, the large symbol group 601 starts to change in the order of left symbol 601L, right symbol 601R, and medium symbol 601C, and stops (including temporary stop) in the order of left symbol 601L, right symbol 601R, and medium symbol 601C. Therefore, in many cases, the large symbol group 601 forms a ready-to-win mode with the left symbol 601L and the right symbol 601R, and waits for the stop of the middle symbol 601C to form a big win mode.

Designs constituting the large design group 601 (left design 601L, middle design 601C and right design 601R)
is mainly due to decorative patterns with high design.
The small symbol group 602 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 602 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 601 . The small pattern group 602 is
It includes a left symbol, a middle symbol and a right symbol. The left symbol in the small symbol group 602 of the display screen 600 is "
3", the middle symbol is "7", and the right symbol is "6".

In general, the large pattern group 601 is displayed larger than the small pattern group 602, has a high degree of freedom of display position, and can change its display mode greatly. On the contrary, the small pattern group 602 is
Compared to the large pattern group 601, it is displayed smaller and has a lower 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 602 while ensuring the diversity of the display effects of the large symbol group 601, thereby facilitating the player's grasp of the game state.

The special figure 1 reserved number display 603 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 604 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 pending display 605 can clearly indicate the number of pending memories of the special figure fluctuation display game and inform the degree of expectation for the game result for each pending memory by its display mode. The number of reserved memories displayed by the reserved display 605 is either the number of reserved memories displayed by the special figure 1 reserved number display 603 or the number of reserved memories displayed by the special figure 2 reserved number display 604, or It corresponds to the total number of both.

The pending digestion display 606 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 605 and the suspension completion display 606 . The pending advance notice effect is one aspect of the look-ahead effect performed using the pending display 605 and the pending completion display 606 .

On the display screen 600, the reserved memory number of the special figure 1 game indicated by the special figure 1 reserved number display 603 is "3".
Since the reserved memory number of the special figure 2 game indicated by the special figure 2 reserved number display 604 is "0", the reserved memory number indicated by the reserved display 605 is also "3". In addition, the display screen 600 shows that the special figure variation display game is in the process of design stop by the pending digestion display 606 .

Also, the gaming machine 10 can make the large symbol group 601 and the small symbol group 602 differ in variation mode during the variation display. For example, when the large symbol group 601 is vertically scrolled, the gaming machine 10 can easily distinguish between the large symbol group 601 and the small symbol group 602 . In addition, the game machine 10 can reduce the sense of incongruity given to the player even when the large symbol group 601 and the small symbol group 602 are updated asynchronously.

Next, the arrangement of large symbols will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of the pattern arrangement of the large pattern group according to the second embodiment.
The large pattern group 601 is composed of 3-digit patterns of a left pattern, a middle pattern and a right pattern, and each pattern has 9 patterns (also referred to as normal patterns or standard patterns). The normal design in the large design group is
Patterns 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618 are included in the pattern array. Designs 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617,
618 can be distinguished from other symbols by different display modes. Design 61
0, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, and 618 are each a rectangular base that forms the outer shape of the pattern, and character elements that are identifiable by letters (for example, numbers) attached to the base. is represented by Incidentally, the arranged normal symbols are given a predetermined color according to the value of the symbols. Designs of numbers "0", numbers "2" and numbers "6" (designs 610, 6
12, 616) is a blue pattern, and the number "1", number "4" and number "8" patterns (patterns 611, 614, 618) are green patterns, and the number "3" and a number "5" and the number "7"
is a red pattern (patterns 613, 615, 617).

Also, the large symbol group 601 can include dedicated symbols in addition to the normal symbols. Large pattern group 60
1, if a pattern arrangement consisting only of normal patterns is taken as a standard time pattern arrangement, a special time pattern arrangement can be taken as a pattern arrangement in which special patterns are added to the normal patterns. The large symbol group 601 can switch the standard time symbol array to the special time symbol array, for example, when a predetermined effect or notification of a predetermined result is triggered. In addition, the special pattern arrangement includes one or more dedicated patterns, and the number is not limited to one. Also, the special pattern arrangement is not limited to a pattern arrangement in which a dedicated pattern is added to a normal pattern, and one or more of the normal patterns may be replaced with a dedicated pattern.

For example, the large symbol group 601 may have a special pattern arrangement of 9 normal symbols and 1 special symbol, 9 normal symbols and 2 special symbols, or 8 normal symbols and 1 special symbol. A pattern may be used, or three special patterns may be used in place of all the normal patterns.

Exclusive symbols in the large symbol group 601 include symbols 620 , 621 and 622 . Design 620
, 621 and 622 are display modes that can be distinguished from the normal pattern, and are represented by a rectangular base that forms the outline of the pattern and character elements that are identifiable by letters attached to the base. Dedicated symbols are used for notification effects (effects that notify (predict) that a predetermined effect will occur) in the variable display game. Incidentally, the notification effect can be performed with normal symbols in addition to performing with dedicated symbols.

The symbol 620 is a symbol that notifies (announces) that a pseudo-run will occur in the variable display game, and includes "one more time" as a character element. The symbol 621 is a symbol that notifies that a small win derived from a combination of predetermined symbols will occur in the variable display game.
"Sakura" is included as a character element. The symbol 622 is a symbol that notifies that reach will occur in the variable display game, and includes "chance" as a character element.

In addition, the above-mentioned dedicated pattern is an example and is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 10 can also include, as dedicated symbols, symbols for notifying transition to a predetermined game state (for example, latent probability variation, general electric support, probability variation, etc.). The gaming machine 10 can also include, as dedicated symbols, symbols that report the reliability of results (for example, big wins) derived by the variable display game.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 uses the result (
For example, it is also possible to include a symbol for announcing a big hit. The gaming machine 10 also displays the value of the result (hit) derived by the variable display game (for example, 5 rounds of winning, 1
It is also possible to include a pattern for announcing a 6-round win, a win with a power supply support, a win with a probability change, etc.). The gaming machine 10 can also include, as dedicated symbols, symbols for informing mode changes in the display effect. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can include, as dedicated symbols, symbols for notifying the number of continuations of a predetermined game state such as general electric support and probability variation. The gaming machine 10 can also include a pattern that notifies of game guidance (for example, an operation of pressing the push button 25).

Next, the display mode in the special figure variation display game with large symbols will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of a display mode of a large pattern according to the second embodiment.
In the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the display mode of the large symbols changes depending on the execution state of the special figure variation display game (variation display). Specifically, the display mode of the large pattern is different during temporary stop and stop except during the notification effect, and during the notification effect and during high speed fluctuation except during the notification effect. In this way, by making the display mode during the notification performance different from the other display mode (the display mode during the non-reporting performance), the gaming machine 10 executes the notification performance using symbols other than dedicated symbols (normal symbols). Even in this case, it is possible to easily understand that it is a notification effect.

The display mode of the large pattern is a low-transmission display mode with the lowest transparency (for example, 0% transparency) during the temporary stop and during the stop except during the notification effect, and the medium-transmission display mode with the second lowest transparency during the notification effect. It becomes a display mode (eg, 25% transparency), and becomes a high-transmission display mode (eg, 50% transparency) with the highest transparency during high-speed fluctuations except during the notification effect.

As a result, the large pattern has the lowest visibility during high-speed fluctuations except during the notification effect, the second lowest visibility during the notification effect, and the highest visibility during temporary stop and stop except during the notification effect. becomes higher.

In this way, even when the visibility of the symbols is changed according to the execution state of the special figure variation display game, the visibility of the symbols at the end of the special figure variation display game (while the symbols are stopped) is increased. By doing so, the gaming machine 10 can facilitate understanding of the progress of the game and facilitate understanding of the result of the special figure variation display game.

Next, the notification effect using the large pattern group (same color chance look-ahead preview notification effect) will be described. First, the notification effect by normal symbols will be described with reference to FIGS. Figure 36 shows
FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of a display screen of the display device of the second embodiment; FIG. 37 shows the second
3 is a diagram (part 3) showing an example of a display screen of the display device of the embodiment of FIG.

A display screen 630 is a display screen after the display screen 600 and shows a display screen in a state where the special figure variation display game is in high speed variation.
In the display screen 630, the left symbol 601L, the middle symbol 601C and the right symbol 601R are
The pattern is changed at high speed, and the pattern is in a highly transmissive display mode.

A display screen 631 is a display screen after the display screen 630, and shows a display screen in a state where notification effects using normal symbols are being performed.
On the display screen 631, the left pattern 601L and the right pattern 601R are changed at high speed, and the patterns are in a highly transparent display mode. On the other hand, the middle symbol 601C temporarily stops the number "7" symbol (symbol 617) in the middle transparent display mode, indicating that the notification effect using the number "7" symbol is being performed.

The notification effect of the number "7" symbol by the middle symbol 601C is to notify that the same-color chance advance notice will occur with the middle symbol 601C stopping symbol as the temporarily stopped symbol (number "7" symbol). is. The same-color chance look-ahead notice is stopped left symbol 601L, middle symbol 60
1C and a combination of colors of the right pattern 601R is an effect of notifying (announcing) the reliability (expectation) of the pending memory (the pending memory displayed by the pending display 605).

Specifically, in the game machine 10, in the notification effect of the symbol of the number "7" by the middle symbol 601C,
It is notified that the same-color chance look-ahead advance notice with the medium pattern 601C as the number "7" pattern will occur (notification that the medium pattern 601C will stop the number "7" pattern), and thereby the small pattern group 602 It suggests a stop symbol (the middle symbol of the small symbol group 602 stops at the number "7" symbol).

That is, the display of the notification effect by the medium symbol 601C on the display screen 631 is the display (
associated display). That is, the medium pattern 601C on the display screen 631
The display of the notification effect by includes information about one stop symbol (medium symbol stop symbol) among the three stop symbols of the small symbol group 602 .

According to this, the gaming machine 10 displays the advance notice for the special figure fluctuation display game displayed by the large symbol group 601 and the small symbol group 602 by the notification effect using the medium symbol 601C in the large symbol group 601. It is possible to execute an effect (announcement effect for the special figure fluctuation display game of all symbol groups) performed together with the notice for the special figure fluctuation display game. As a result, the gaming machine 10 enhances a sense of unity (integrity) of the entire display (the display of the special figure variation display game in the large symbol group 601 and the display of the special figure variation display game in the small symbol group 602), thereby reducing discomfort. I can do a performance that doesn't exist. In addition, by suggesting one of the three stop symbols of the symbol group 602, the gaming machine 10 can increase the predictability of the game. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can improve interest.

A display screen 632 is a display screen after the display screen 631 and shows a display screen in a state after the notification effect by the normal symbols is finished.
On the display screen 632, the middle pattern 601C is a pattern of the number "7" in the low transparency display mode (
The symbol 617) is temporarily stopped, indicating that the notification effect has ended. Also, the left pattern 601
L temporarily stops the number "3" symbol (symbol 613) in the low transmittance display mode, right symbol 601R temporarily stops the number "7" symbol (symbol 617) in the low transmittance display mode, and the left symbol. 601L
and the right symbol 601R indicate that the notification effect is not performed.

A display screen 633 is a display screen after the display screen 632 and shows a display screen in a state where the same-color chance pre-reading notice is occurring.
The display screen 633 includes a display element 634 in its display content. A display element 634 displays the characters "Chance" to indicate that the same-color chance pre-reading notice is occurring.
That is, the display element 634 notifies the degree of expectation of the pending memory contained in the pending display 605 by the color combination of each pattern (the left pattern 601L, the middle pattern 601C, and the right pattern 601R) constituting the large pattern group 601. Indicates that the

A display screen 635 is a display screen after the display screen 633, and shows a display screen in a state in which the special figure variation display game is finished after the same-color chance look-ahead notice is finished.
On the display screen 635, the left pattern 601L is a pattern of the number "3" in the low-transmittance display mode (
The middle symbol 601C stops the number "7" symbol (symbol 617) in the low transparency display mode, and the right symbol 601R stops the number "7" symbol (symbol 617) in the low transparency display mode.
7) is stopped.

In addition, in the display screen 635, the small symbol group 602 stops the number "3" symbol at the left symbol, stops the number "7" symbol suggested in the notification effect (display screen 631) at the middle symbol, The pattern of the number "7" is stopped at the right pattern.

Next, regarding the notification effect (pseudo-continuous notification effect) by the dedicated symbol (symbol 620), FIGS.
9 will be used for explanation. FIG. 38 is a diagram (
4). FIG. 39 is a diagram (No. 5) showing an example of the display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment.

A display screen 636 is a display screen after the display screen 600 and shows a display screen in a state where the special figure variation display game is in high speed variation.
On the display screen 636, the left symbol 601L, the middle symbol 601C and the right symbol 601R are
The pattern is changed at high speed, and the pattern is in a highly transmissive display mode.

A display screen 637 is a display screen after the display screen 636 and shows a display screen in a state where the notification effect by the pattern 620 is being performed.
On the display screen 637, the left pattern 601L and the right pattern 601R are changed at high speed, and the patterns are in a highly transparent display mode. On the other hand, the middle symbol 601C temporarily stops the "one more time" symbol (symbol 620) in the middle transparent display mode, indicating that the "one more time" symbol is used for the notification effect.

Specifically, the gaming machine 10 notifies that a pseudo-run occurs (that the large symbol group 601 fluctuates again at high speed) in the notification effect of the “one more” symbol by the medium symbol 601C, No suggestion is made about the stop symbols of the symbol group 602 .

That is, the display of the notification effect by the medium symbol 601C on the display screen 637 is a display that does not correspond to any of the stop symbols of the small symbol group 602 (not associated display). In other words, the display of the notification effect by the medium symbol 601C on the display screen 637 does not include the stop symbol information of the small symbol group 602 .

According to this, the gaming machine 10 can use the middle symbol 601C in the large symbol group 601 to execute the notice only for the special symbol variation display game displayed by the large symbol group 601.例文帳に追加As a result, the game machine 10 can execute a game with unexpectedness even when performing the notification effect. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can improve interest.

A display screen 638 is a display screen after the display screen 637 and shows a display screen in a state after the notification effect by the pattern 620 is finished.
In the display screen 638, the middle symbol 601C temporarily stops the "one more time" symbol (symbol 620) in the low transparency display mode, indicating that the notification effect has ended. In addition, the left pattern 60
1L temporarily stops the number "3" pattern (symbol 613) in the low transparency display mode, and the right symbol 601R
, temporarily stops the number "3" (symbol 613) in the low transparency display mode, and the left symbol 601
L and the right symbol 601R indicate that the notification effect is not performed.

A display screen 639 is a display screen after the display screen 638, and shows a display screen in a state after the pattern has started to change again due to the pseudo-run.
On the display screen 639, the left symbol 601L, the middle symbol 601C and the right symbol 601R are
The pattern is changed at high speed, and the pattern is in a highly transmissive display mode.

Display screens 640 and 641 are display screens after display screen 639 and are re-fluctuations (pseudo-continuous).
is finished, and shows a display screen in a state where the special figure fluctuation display game is finished.
On the display screen 640, the left pattern 601L is a pattern of the number "4" in the low-transmittance display mode (
The middle symbol 601C stops the number "7" symbol (symbol 617) in the low transparency display mode, and the right symbol 601R stops the number "6" symbol (symbol 617) in the low transparency display mode.
6) is stopped.

In the display screen 640, the small symbol group 602 stops the number "4" symbol on the left symbol, stops the number "7" symbol on the middle symbol, and stops the number "6" symbol on the right symbol. I am stopping it.

On the other hand, in the display screen 641, the left pattern 601L stops the number "1" pattern (symbol 611) in the low transparency display mode, and the middle pattern 601C stops the number "1" pattern (symbol 611) in the low transparency display mode. 611) is stopped, and the right symbol 601R stops the number "1" symbol (symbol 611) in the low-transmittance display mode.

In the display screen 641, the small symbol group 602 stops the number "1" symbol in the left symbol, stops the number "1" symbol in the middle symbol, and stops the number "1" symbol in the right symbol. I am stopping it.

In this way, the stop symbols of the large symbol group 601 (small symbol group 602) after the pseudo-continuation are not suggested by the notification display, so they can be combined arbitrarily (free combination) (for example,
It can be a winning combination or a losing combination).

Next, regarding the notification effect (small hit notification effect) by the dedicated pattern (symbol 621)
1 will be used for explanation. FIG. 40 is a diagram (
6). FIG. 41 is a diagram (No. 7) showing an example of the display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment.

A display screen 642 is a display screen after the display screen 600 and shows a display screen in a state where the special figure variation display game is in high speed variation.
On the display screen 642, the left pattern 601L, the middle pattern 601C, and the right pattern 601R are
The pattern is changed at high speed, and the pattern is in a highly transmissive display mode.

A display screen 643 is a display screen after the display screen 642 and shows a display screen in a state where the notification effect by the pattern 621 is being performed.
On the display screen 643, the left pattern 601L and the right pattern 601R are changed at high speed, and the patterns are in a highly transparent display mode. On the other hand, the medium symbol 601C temporarily stops the "cherry blossom" symbol (symbol 621) in the middle transparent display mode, indicating that the notification effect using the "cherry blossom" symbol is being performed.

Specifically, the gaming machine 10 notifies that a small hit consisting of a predetermined combination of symbols will occur in the notification effect of the “cherry blossom” symbol by the medium symbol 601C, thereby causing the stop symbols ( small symbol group 602 stops at a predetermined symbol combination).

For example, when there are two types of combination of small winning stop patterns, '357' and '753', the 'cherry blossom' pattern indicates that either '357' or '753' will occur. Alternatively, it may notify that one of the small hits will occur.

For example, when the pattern of "cherry blossom" indicates that a small hit consisting of a combination of "357" will occur, the display of the notification effect by the medium pattern 601C on the display screen 643 is the three of the small pattern group 602. It is a display corresponding (associated display) with the stop symbol (“357”). That is, the display of the notification effect by the middle symbol 601C on the display screen 643 includes information about the three stop symbols of the small symbol group 602 (the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol).

In addition, when the "cherry blossom" symbol indicates that a small hit consisting of a combination of "357" and "753" will occur, the display of the notification effect by the middle symbol 601C on the display screen 643 is Three stop symbol candidates (“357” and “753”) in the small symbol group 602
) and corresponding display (associated display). In other words, the display of the notification effect by the medium symbol 601C on the display screen 643 is based on the three stop symbol candidates of the small symbol group 602 (
Candidates for left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol stop symbol).

According to this, in any case, the gaming machine 10, by the notification effect using the medium symbol 601C in the large symbol group 601, the notice of the special symbol variation display game displayed by the large symbol group 601 and , It is possible to execute an effect (announcement effect for the special figure variation display game of all symbol groups) performed together with the announcement for the special figure variation display game displayed by the small symbol group 602. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can enhance the unity (sense of unity) of the entire display (display of the special figure variation display game in the large symbol group 601 and display of the special figure variation display game in the small symbol group 602). . In addition, the game machine 10 can increase the predictability of the game and can produce a natural presentation. In addition, by suggesting three stop symbols out of the three stop symbols of the symbol group 602, the gaming machine 10 can increase the predictability of the game (for example, suggest one or two stop symbols). can make the game more predictable than the case). Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can improve interest.

A display screen 644 is a display screen after the display screen 643 and shows a display screen in a state after the notification effect by the pattern 621 is finished.
In the display screen 644, the medium pattern 601C temporarily stops the low-transparency display mode "cherry blossom" pattern (symbol 621), indicating that the notification effect has ended. In addition, the left pattern 601L temporarily stops the number "4" pattern (symbol 614) in the low transparency display mode, and the right pattern 601R temporarily stops the number "3" pattern (symbol 613) in the low transparency display mode. The left symbol 601L and the right symbol 601R indicate that no notification effect is being performed.

A display screen 645 is a display screen after the display screen 644 and shows a display screen in a state where the special figure variation display game is over and a small hit is occurring.
The display screen 645 includes display elements 646 in its display content. The display element 646 displays characters "Cherry Blossom Chance" to inform that a small hit has occurred. and display screen 645
, with the occurrence of a small hit, the small symbol group 602 displays a notification effect (display screen 64
Each symbol is stopped by the combination of the stop symbols corresponding to the small hit suggested in 3) (the number "3" symbol is stopped at the left symbol, the number "5" symbol is stopped at the middle symbol, and the number "
7” pattern is stopped at the right pattern).

Next, regarding the notification effect (reach notification effect) by the dedicated pattern (symbol 622), FIGS.
3 will be used for explanation. FIG. 42 is a diagram (
8). 43 is a diagram (No. 9) showing an example of the display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment; FIG.

A display screen 647 is a display screen after the display screen 600 and shows a display screen in a state where the special figure variation display game is in high speed variation.
On the display screen 647, the left symbol 601L, the middle symbol 601C and the right symbol 601R are
The pattern is changed at high speed, and the pattern is in a highly transmissive display mode.

A display screen 648 is a display screen after the display screen 647 and shows a display screen in a state where the notification effect by the pattern 622 is being performed.
On the display screen 648, the left pattern 601L and the right pattern 601R are changed at high speed, and the patterns are in a highly transparent display mode. On the other hand, the middle symbol 601C temporarily stops the "chance" symbol (symbol 622) in the middle transparent display mode, indicating that the notification effect using the "chance" symbol is being performed.

Specifically, the game machine 10 notifies that a ready-to-win event occurs in the notification effect of the “chance” symbol by the medium symbol 601C, thereby causing the stop symbol of the small symbol group 602 (the small symbol group 60
At least two of the 2 left symbols, middle symbols, and right symbols stop at the same stop symbol (combination where reach occurs)).

It should be noted that the "chance" symbol is a predetermined reach number (for example, reach number "7").
It may be a person who notifies that a reach to reach) occurs, or a person who notifies that a reach of any one of a plurality of reach eyes occurs.

For example, when the "chance" symbol indicates that a reach with a reach number of "7" will occur, the display of the notification effect by the middle symbol 601C on the display screen 648 is
Two of the three stop symbols in the small symbol group 602 (e.g. left and right symbols)
and corresponding display (related display). In other words, the display of the notification effect by the middle symbol 601C on the display screen 648 is two of the three stop symbols of the small symbol group 602.
It contains information about two stopping symbols (left and right stopping symbols).

Further, when the "chance" symbol indicates that one of the plurality of reach numbers will reach the target, the display of the notification effect by the middle symbol 601C on the display screen 648 is replaced by the small symbol. Of the three stop symbols of the small symbol group 602 of the group 602, two stop symbol candidates are displayed in correspondence (related display). In other words, the display screen 6
The display of the notification effect by the middle symbol 601C in 48 includes information about two stop symbol candidates (left symbol and right symbol candidates) among the three stop symbols of the small symbol group 602.

According to this, in any case, the gaming machine 10, by the notification effect using the medium symbol 601C in the large symbol group 601, the notice of the special symbol variation display game displayed by the large symbol group 601 and , It is possible to execute an effect (announcement effect for the special figure variation display game of all symbol groups) performed together with the announcement for the special figure variation display game displayed by the small symbol group 602. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can enhance the unity (sense of unity) of the entire display (display of the special figure variation display game in the large symbol group 601 and display of the special figure variation display game in the small symbol group 602). . In addition, the game machine 10 can increase the predictability of the game and can produce a natural presentation. In addition, by suggesting three stop symbols out of the three stop symbols of the symbol group 602, the gaming machine 10 can increase the predictability of the game (for example, suggesting one stop symbol). can also increase the predictability of play). Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can improve interest.

A display screen 649 is a display screen after the display screen 648 and shows a display screen in a state after the notification effect by the pattern 622 is finished.
In the display screen 649, the middle pattern 601C is showing the high-transmittance display mode pattern changing at high speed, indicating that the notification effect has ended. In addition, the left pattern 601L temporarily stops the number "7" pattern (symbol 617) in the low transparency display mode, and the right pattern 601R temporarily stops the number "7" in the low transparency display mode.
(symbol 617) is temporarily stopped, and the left symbol 601L and the right symbol 601R indicate that the notification effect is not performed. Also, the left symbol 601L and the right symbol 601R indicate that a reach with a reach number of "7" is occurring.

Display screens 650 and 651 are display screens after the display screen 649 and show display screens in a state where the special figure variation display game is finished.
On the display screen 650, the left pattern 601L is a pattern of the number "7" in the low-transmittance display mode (
The middle symbol 601C stops the number "3" symbol (symbol 613) in the low transparency display mode, and the right symbol 601R stops the number "7" symbol (symbol 613) in the low transparency display mode.
7) is stopped.

In the display screen 650, the small symbol group 602 stops the number "7" symbol at the left symbol, stops the number "3" symbol at the middle symbol, and stops the number "7" symbol at the right symbol. I am stopping it.

On the other hand, in the display screen 651, the left pattern 601L stops the number "7" pattern (symbol 617) in the low transparency display mode, and the middle pattern 601C stops the number "7" pattern (symbol 617) in the low transparency display mode. 617) is stopped, and the right symbol 601R stops the number "7" symbol (symbol 617) in the low-transmittance display mode.

In the display screen 651, the small symbol group 602 stops the number "7" symbol at the left symbol, stops the number "7" symbol at the middle symbol, and stops the number "7" symbol at the right symbol. I am stopping it.

In this way, the stop symbols of the large symbol group 601 (small symbol group 602) after the notification effect of the "chance" symbol are combined with the stop symbols corresponding to the reach indicated in the notification effect (display screen 648). I am stopping it.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment can perform a highly predictable notification effect and a highly unexpected notification effect, so that the effect can be varied. In addition, according to the gaming machine 10, it is possible to execute a notification effect for suggesting different numbers of stop symbols in the small symbol group 602 (one stop symbol, two stop symbols, three stop symbols). It can have variations. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can prevent the rut and improve interest.

In addition, since the large symbol group 601 suggests the stopping mode of the small symbol group 602, the gaming machine 10 can arouse the player's interest in not only the large symbol group 601 but also the small symbol group 602.例文帳に追加

[Modification of Second Embodiment]
In the second embodiment, an example in which the transmittance changes according to the display state has been described. Another example will be described in the second embodiment with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of a display mode of a large pattern in modification 1 of the second embodiment.

In the modification shown in FIG. 44 (1), the display mode of the large pattern is the display mode with the largest symbol size (for example, reduction rate 0%) during temporary stop and stop except during the notification effect. In the display mode with the next largest pattern size (for example, reduction ratio 25%), the display mode with the smallest pattern size during high-speed fluctuations except during notification production (for example,
reduction ratio of 50%).

As a result, the large pattern has the lowest visibility during high-speed fluctuations except during the notification effect, the second lowest visibility during the notification effect, and the highest visibility during temporary stop and stop except during the notification effect. becomes higher.

In the modification shown in FIG. 44 (2), the display mode of the large pattern is the display mode with the highest resolution (for example, 300 ppi (Pixel Per inch)) during the temporary stop and during the stop except during the notification effect.
), the display mode with the next highest resolution during the notification effect (for example, 200 ppi), and the display mode with the lowest resolution during high-speed fluctuations except during the notification effect (for example, 10
0 ppi).

As a result, the large pattern has the lowest visibility during high-speed fluctuations except during the notification effect, the second lowest visibility during the notification effect, and the highest visibility during temporary stop and stop except during the notification effect. becomes higher.

Also in the above modification, the display mode during the notification effect is made different from the other display mode (the display mode during the non-report effect), so that the gaming machine 10 can display the notification effect using symbols other than dedicated symbols (normal symbols). Even if it is executed, it can be easily understood that it is a notification effect.

Further, even when the visibility of the symbols is changed according to the execution state of the special figure variation display game, the visibility of the symbols at the end of the special figure variation display game (while the symbols are stopped) is increased. Therefore, the game machine 10 makes it easy to understand the progress of the game and to easily grasp the result of the special figure variation display game.

The gaming machine 10 (including modifications) of the second embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 includes a display unit (display device 41) and first display control means (display device 41,
Game control device 100, effect control device 300) and second display control means (display device 41, game control device 100, effect control device 300). The display unit can display a game in which symbols are variably displayed. The first display control means displays the game in the first display mode in the first display area (bottom right area of the screen) of the display unit (small symbol group 602). The second display control means displays the game in a second display mode different from the first display mode in a second display area (central area of the screen) larger than the first display area of the display unit (large symbol group 601). ). The second display control means displays a pattern with a first visibility (for example, visibility corresponding to the low-transmittance display mode) in a first display state (temporary stop or stop state excluding the notification effect) and , and a second display state (state during notification effect) in which the pattern is displayed with a second visibility lower than the first visibility (for example, visibility corresponding to the medium transmission display mode). The result of the game is indicated by the first suggesting pattern (for example, the number “7” pattern (symbol 617)). A second suggestive pattern different from the (for example,
A second suggestion effect (pseudo-continuous notification effect) suggested by the "one more time" pattern (symbol 620)) can be executed, and the first suggestion pattern is displayed in the second display state in the first suggestion effect. When (
display screen 631), a pattern (small pattern group 6
02 middle symbol stop symbol), and when the second suggestive symbol is displayed in the second display state in the second suggestive effect (display screen 637), the second suggestive symbol is displayed by the first display control means. It is displayed without corresponding to the pattern to be stopped and displayed.

(2) The gaming machine 10 includes a display unit (display device 41) and first display control means (display device 41,
Game control device 100, effect control device 300) and second display control means (display device 41, game control device 100, effect control device 300). The display unit can display a game in which symbols are variably displayed. The first display control means displays the game in the first display mode in the first display area (bottom right area of the screen) of the display unit (small symbol group 602). The second display control means displays the game in a second display mode different from the first display mode in a second display area (central area of the screen) larger than the first display area of the display unit (large symbol group 601). ). The second display control means displays a pattern with a first visibility (for example, visibility corresponding to the low-transmittance display mode) in a first display state (temporary stop or stop state excluding the notification effect) and , a second display state (state during notification effect) in which the pattern is displayed with a second visibility lower than the first visibility (for example, visibility corresponding to the medium transmission display mode), and a game A first suggestion effect (same-color chance look-ahead notice notification effect) in which the result is suggested by the first suggestion pattern (for example, the number “7” pattern (symbol 617)) of the patterns, and the result of the game is the first suggestion pattern. A different second suggestive symbol (for example, "
When the second suggestion effect (small hit notice notification effect) suggested by the "cherry tree" pattern (symbol 621)) is executable, and the first suggestion pattern is displayed in the second display state in the first suggestion effect ( display screen 631), the first suggestive symbol is displayed in correspondence with one symbol (medium symbol stop symbol of the small symbol group 602) that is stopped and displayed by the first display control means, and the second suggestive effect is displayed in the second display state; When displaying the second suggested pattern (display screen 643), the second suggested pattern is stopped and displayed by the first display control means by two or more patterns (the left, middle and right stop patterns of the small pattern group 602). )
to correspond to the display.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described. The game machine 10 can execute a roulette performance during execution of a variable display game, and produces an interest obtained by the player's prediction of the result of the roulette performance.

First, a variable display game in which a roulette effect can be executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 to 48. FIG. 45 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of a display screen in the display device according to the third embodiment; FIG. 46 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of a display screen in the display device according to the third embodiment; FIG. FIG. 47 is a diagram (
3). 48 is a diagram (part 4) showing an example of a display screen in the display device according to the third embodiment; FIG.

A display screen 700 shown in FIG. 45( 1 ) is the display content of the display device 41 . display screen 70
0 includes a large pattern group 701, a small pattern group 702, a special figure 1 reserved number display 703, a special figure 2 reserved number display 704, a reserved display 705, and a reserved digestion display 706 in the display contents.

The large pattern group 701 is in charge of game production for the purpose of improving interest. Therefore, the display device 4
1 displays the large pattern group 701 largely in the substantially central portion of the display screen 700 . The large symbol group 701 includes left symbols, middle symbols and right symbols. The left symbol, the middle symbol and the right symbol in the large symbol group 701 of the display screen 700 all indicate that the corresponding special figure variation display game is in the variation display state.

The small symbol group 702 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 display device 41 displays the small pattern group 702 small on the periphery so as to ensure visibility without interfering with the display performance by the large pattern group 701 . The small pattern group 702 is
To ensure the visibility of the pattern by itself. The small symbol group 702 includes left symbols, middle symbols and right symbols.
The left symbols, medium symbols, and right symbols in the small symbol group 702 on the display screen 700 all indicate that the corresponding special figure variation display game is in the variation display state.

In general, the large pattern group 701 is displayed larger than the small pattern group 702, has a high degree of freedom in display position, and can be greatly changed in its display mode. On the contrary, the small pattern group 702 is
Compared to the large pattern group 701, it is displayed smaller and has a lower degree of freedom of display position (for example, fixed position).

The special figure 1 reserved number display 703 displays the number of reserved memories (starting memory number) of the special figure 1 game. Special figure 2 reserved number display 704 displays the number of reserved memories of the special figure 2 game. The pending display 705 can clearly indicate the number of pending memories of the special figure fluctuation display game and notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each pending memory by its display mode. The number of pending storage that the pending display 705 displays corresponds to the sum of the number of pending storage that the special figure 1 pending number display 703 displays and the number of pending storage that the special figure 2 pending number display 704 displays. The pending digestion display 706 can indicate, by its display mode, that the special figure variation display game is in a variation display state, and can notify the degree of expectation for the game result.

In addition, the small pattern group 702, the special figure 1 reserved number display 703, and the special figure 2 reserved number display 704 are positioned so as not to enter the player's blind spot even by the operation of the board effect device 44 or the game ball rolling on the front side. , always clearly showing the variable display state and the number of reserved memories to the player.

Also, in the gaming machine 10, each of the large pattern group 701 and the small pattern group 702 is composed of three-digit patterns, but any number of digits may be used as long as one or more patterns are included. In addition, the gaming machine 10
Although the large pattern group 701 and the small pattern group 702 have the same number of digits, the large pattern group 701 and the small pattern group 702 may have different numbers of digits.

In addition, even if the game machine 10 changes the transparency of the large symbol group 701 (for example, changes the transparency from 0% to 50%) during variable display and stop display, or during variable display, For the small pattern group 702, the transparency of the pattern can be fixed (for example, the transparency is fixed to 0%). As a result, the gaming machine 10 can easily grasp the game state of the player with the small symbol group 702 while securing the diversity of the display effect for the large symbol group 701 .

Further, even if the game machine 10 changes the hue of the symbols (for example, changes from red to blue) for the large symbol group 701 during variable display and stop display, or during variable display,
For the small symbol group 702, the hue of the symbol can be fixed (for example, fixed to red). In addition, the game machine 10 displays the large symbol group 7 during variable display and stop display, or during variable display.
01 may be changed (for example, from 100% to 0%), the small pattern group 702 may be fixed (for example, fixed at 100% saturation). can. Also, the gaming machine 10 may change the brightness of the large symbol group 701 during variable display and stop display, or during variable display (for example, change the brightness from 100% to 10%). For the small pattern group 702, the brightness of the pattern is fixed (for example, the brightness is 10
fixed at 0%). In addition, the game machine 10 can change the size of the large symbol group 701 (for example, change from standard size to enlarged (reduced) size) between variable display and stop display, or during variable display. Even if there is, the size of the symbol can be fixed for the small symbol group 702 . Also, the gaming machine 10 may change the display position of the large symbol group 701 (for example, from the center of the screen to the upper right of the screen) during variable display and stop display, or during variable display. The display positions of the symbols can be fixed for the small symbol group 702 . In addition, the game machine 10 can change the design of the large symbol group 701 (for example, change from a rectangle to a circle, or change from numbers to characters) between variable display and stop display, or during variable display. Even if there is, small pattern group 70
For 2, the design of the pattern can be fixed (for example, fixed to a number). In addition, even if the gaming machine 10 changes the variable display mode of the large symbol group 701 during variable display (for example, changes from vertical scrolling to horizontal scrolling), the variable display mode of the small symbol group 702 is changed. can be fixed (eg fixed to shaft rotation variation). In addition, even if the game machine 10 changes the variable display of symbols for the large symbol group 701 during the variable display (for example, changes from vertical scrolling to horizontal scrolling), the variable display mode of the small symbol group 702 is changed. It can be fixed (eg fixed to shaft rotation variations).

With these as well, the gaming machine 10 can easily grasp the game state of the player with the small symbol group 702 while securing the diversity of the display effect for the large symbol group 701 .
A display screen 707 shown in FIG. 45(2) is a display content of the display device 41 subsequent to the display screen 700, and is a display screen during execution of the roulette effect. The display screen 707 is the display screen 7
In addition to the display contents of 00, a roulette effect display 708 is included in the display contents. The roulette effect display 708 constitutes part of the variable display of the large symbol group 701 . The large symbol group 701 on the display screen 707 displays the ready-to-win state by temporarily stopping the left symbol and the right symbol. The roulette effect display 708 presents symbol candidates 708 a to 708 d to be stopped or temporarily stopped corresponding to the medium symbols among the large symbol group 701 . The display positions of the design candidates 708a to 708d are fixed, and the pointer 708p indicates the design candidates 708a to 708d sequentially at a predetermined cycle. The roulette effect display 708 is one form of variable display of medium symbols, and constitutes part of the variable display of the large symbol group 701 .

Incidentally, the symbol candidate 708a is the "missing symbol" in the variable display of the large symbol group 701. FIG. For example, the symbol candidate 708a is a symbol "2" that does not constitute doubles of the symbol "3" together with the left symbol and the right symbol when the left symbol and the right symbol form a reach with the symbol "3". .
The symbol candidate 708b is a special symbol that suggests development (for example, development to super reach) in the fluctuation display of the large symbol group 701, and the symbol candidate 708c is a continuation (for example, pseudo-continuation) in the fluctuation display of the large symbol group 701. It is a special design that suggests the continuation of The symbol candidate 708c may be a special symbol suggesting continuation of the roulette effect. Design candidate 708
When c suggests continuation of the roulette effect, the gaming machine 10 may perform the roulette effect again (second time) while leaving the options in the roulette effect display 708, or replace the options and perform the roulette effect again. A roulette performance may be performed. Further, when the gaming machine 10 replaces the options and performs the roulette effect again, the number of options may be left as it is or may be increased or decreased. For example, the gaming machine 10, in the first roulette effect, special symbol “continue”, special symbol “development”, symbol “3” (hit symbol),
And when the four options of the symbol "2" (losing symbol) are displayed, the special symbol "development", the symbol "3" (winning symbol), and the symbol "2" (losing symbol) are displayed in the second roulette production.
3 options may be displayed, or special symbol "development", symbol "3" (hit symbol), symbol "2" (losing symbol), and symbol "4" (losing symbol) 5 You may make it display one choice. In addition, the gaming machine 10 performs another (second) roulette effect,
Two or more of the same pattern may be displayed. For example, in the first roulette effect, the gaming machine 10 performs special symbol “continuation”, special symbol “development”, symbol “3” (hit symbol), and symbol “2”.
” (losing pattern) and 4 options are displayed, the special pattern “Development”, the pattern “3” (hit pattern), the pattern “3” (hit pattern), and Pattern "
3 types of 2 (losing design), 4 options, special design "development", design "3" (hit design), design "3" (hit design), and design "3" (hit design) 2 The type, four options, or one type of all symbols "3" (hit symbol), and four options may be displayed.

The symbol candidate 708 d is a “hit symbol” in the variable display of the large symbol group 701 . For example, the symbol candidate 708d is a symbol "3" which, together with the left symbol and the right symbol, composes doubles of the symbol "3" when the left symbol and the right symbol form a reach with the symbol "3". .

In addition, since the design candidate 708a suggests a misalignment, the design candidates 708a to 708d
This is the least promising option. The symbol candidate 708d is an option with the highest expectation among the symbol candidates 708a to 708d because it suggests a win. The design candidates 708b and 708c are options that give an intermediate level of expectation between the design candidate 708a and the design candidate 708d.

The large symbol group 701 performs a variable display in which a predetermined symbol row (for example, a symbol row consisting of nine symbols from symbol "1" to symbol "9") is sequentially displayed. However, the symbols displayed in the roulette effect display 708 are part of the predetermined symbol row displayed by the large symbol group 701 (
For example, only two symbols (a winning symbol and a losing symbol) are not included in the predetermined symbol sequence.

Further, the roulette effect display 708 can include special symbols as options in addition to some symbols in a predetermined symbol sequence. The special symbols are symbols that are not included in the predetermined symbol row displayed by the large symbol group 701 .

The small symbol group 702 also includes a predetermined symbol row (for example, nine symbols from symbol "1" to symbol "9").
A variable display is performed to sequentially display a symbol row consisting of individual symbols. In addition, at least part of the pattern arrangement of the small pattern group 702 is a pattern candidate 708a displayed by the roulette effect display 708.
Includes symbols corresponding to ~708d. For example, the pattern arrangement of the small pattern group 702 is the symbol candidate 7
08a and symbols corresponding to symbol candidate 708d. Also, the pattern arrangement of the small pattern group 702 is
The symbols corresponding to at least some of the symbol candidates 708a to 708d displayed by the roulette effect display 708 are not included. For example, the pattern arrangement of the small pattern group 702 is a pattern candidate 708b.
and symbol candidates 708c are not included.

Further, the small pattern group 702 sequentially displays a predetermined pattern sequence in a cycle shorter than the cycle in which the pointer 708p sequentially indicates the pattern candidates 708a to 708d. Thus, the variable display of the small symbol group 702 functions as a guidance display of the symbol candidate 708a and the symbol candidate 708d. That is, during one period in which the pointer 708p sequentially indicates the symbol candidates 708a to 708d in the roulette effect display 708, the small symbol group 702 sequentially displays the symbol sequence over one period.
Therefore, the gaming machine 10 includes the symbol candidate 708a and the symbol candidate 708d displayed in the roulette effect display 708 in the symbol sequence of the small symbol group 702 during one period in which the pointer 708p sequentially indicates the symbol candidates 708a to 708d. can guide you to

A display screen 709 shown in FIG. 46(1) is a display content of the display device 41 subsequent to the display screen 707, and is a display screen during execution of the roulette effect. The roulette effect display 708 on the display screen 709 shows how the pointer 708p designates one effect result from among the symbol candidates 708a to 708d, and how the large symbol group 701 is changed to derive a deviation.
For example, the roulette effect display 708 on the display screen 709 shows how the pointer 708p indicates the pattern candidate 708a as the effect result. At this time, the small pattern group 702 is sequentially displaying a series of patterns, but it may be stopped at the timing when the pointer 708p designates one effect result from among the pattern candidates 708a to 708d.

A display screen 710 shown in FIG. 46(2) is the display content of the display device 41 subsequent to the display screen 709, and is a display screen during display of the variable display result. Since the roulette effect has ended, the display screen 710 does not include the roulette effect display 708 in its display contents. Display screen 71
0 derives a loss in the large symbol group 701 and derives a loss in the small symbol group 702 . The middle pattern of the large pattern group 701 displays a pattern corresponding to the pattern candidate 708a indicated by the pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect, and the middle pattern of the small pattern group 702 is a pattern indicated by the pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect. A symbol corresponding to the candidate 708a is displayed. In this way, the gaming machine 10 displays the symbols corresponding to the symbol candidate 708a indicated by the pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect by using the large symbol group 701 and the small symbol group 702 to display the small symbol during the roulette effect. It can be shown that group 702 guides the stopping symbols of large symbol group 701 .

A display screen 711 shown in FIG. 47(1) is the display content of the display device 41 subsequent to the display screen 707, and is a display screen during execution of the roulette effect. A roulette effect display 708 on the display screen 711 shows how the pointer 708p indicates one effect result from among the symbol candidates 708a to 708d, and how the large symbol group 701 is displayed in a variable display to derive an advanced effect. For example, the roulette effect display 708 on the display screen 711 shows how the pointer 708p indicates the pattern candidate 708b as the effect result. At this time, the small pattern group 702
The symbol row is being displayed sequentially.

A display screen 712 shown in FIG. 47(2) is the display content of the display device 41 subsequent to the display screen 711, and is a display screen during display of the variable display result. Since the roulette effect has ended, the display screen 712 does not include the roulette effect display 708 in its display contents. Display screen 71
2 includes an advanced effect display 713 instead of the roulette effect display 708 as the roulette effect derives the advanced effect. The development effect display 713 includes, for example, a battle effect between characters. At this time, in the large symbol group 701, the left symbol and the right symbol are symbol "3".
” to form a reach and perform a variable display of medium patterns with increased transparency. The small pattern group 702 is
Regardless of switching from the roulette effect display 708 to the advanced effect display 713, the variable display at the constant speed is continued.

In addition, when the pointer 708p indicates the pattern candidate 708c as the effect result, the gaming machine 1
At 0, a pseudo-continuous effect is performed instead of the developmental effect. When performing the pseudo-continuous effect, the gaming machine 10 may provide a display area for the pseudo-continuous effect similar to the development effect display 713 to perform the pseudo-continuous effect. A pseudo-continuous performance may be performed. The small symbol group 702 continues variable display at a constant speed regardless of switching from the roulette effect display 708 to the pseudo-continuous effect display.

A display screen 714 shown in FIG. 48(1) is a display content of the display device 41 subsequent to the display screen 707, and is a display screen during execution of the roulette effect. The roulette effect display 708 on the display screen 714 shows how the pointer 708p designates one effect result from among the symbol candidates 708a to 708d, and how the large symbol group 701 is varied and the win is derived. For example, the roulette effect display 708 on the display screen 714 shows how the pointer 708p points to the symbol candidate 708d as the effect result. At this time, the small pattern group 702 is sequentially displaying the pattern rows, and the pointer 708p is one of the pattern candidates 708a to 708d.
You may make it stop at the timing which instruct|indicates one effect result.

A display screen 715 shown in FIG. 48(2) is the display content of the display device 41 subsequent to the display screen 714, and is a display screen during display of the variable display result. Since the roulette effect has ended, the display screen 715 does not include the roulette effect display 708 in its display contents. Display screen 71
5 derives a win in the large symbol group 701 and derives a win in the small symbol group 702 .
The middle pattern of the large pattern group 701 displays a pattern corresponding to the pattern candidate 708d indicated by the pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect, and the middle pattern of the small pattern group 702 is a pattern indicated by the pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect. A design corresponding to the candidate 708d is displayed. In this way, the gaming machine 10 displays the symbols corresponding to the symbol candidate 708d indicated by the pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect by the large symbol group 701 and the small symbol group 702.
It can be clarified that the small symbol group 702 during roulette performance guides the stop symbol of the large symbol group 701 .

Next, the symbol row of the large symbol group 701 and the symbol row of the small symbol group 702 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an example of a large symbol group and a small symbol group according to the third embodiment. The large pattern group 701 includes patterns “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “
6", pattern "7", pattern "8", and pattern "9" arranged in this order are variably displayed for the left pattern, the right pattern, and the middle pattern, respectively.

The small pattern group 702 includes patterns "1", "2", "3", "4", and "5".
, pattern "6", pattern "7", pattern "8", and pattern "9" are displayed in the order of left pattern, right pattern, and middle pattern. In the small pattern group 702, only the display mode of the pattern "7" (for example, white characters with a background display) is different from the display mode of the other patterns (for example, black characters with no background). As a result, the small symbol group 702 makes it easy to grasp the fluctuation cycle of the symbol row during the variable display. In addition, since the game machine 10 makes it easy to grasp the rotation cycle (fluctuation cycle) of the pointer 708p in the roulette effect display 708, the small symbol group 70
2 and the rotation period of the pointer 708p are also facilitated.

Although the symbols displayed by the large symbol group 701 and the symbols displayed by the small symbol group 702 do not exactly match each other due to the difference in display mode and the simplification of the illustration of the small symbols, the player can perceive them. Displayed with the degree of correspondence possible. For example, the symbol "1" of the large symbol group 701 and the symbol "1" of the small symbol group 702 have such correspondence that the player can recognize that they are the same symbol. Moreover, the symbol "7" of the large symbol group 701 and the symbol "7" of the small symbol group 702 also have a corresponding relationship to the extent that the player can recognize that they show the same symbol. Also, the large pattern group 701 and the small pattern group 702 are pattern rows each having the same number of patterns, and the patterns of the large pattern group 701 and the patterns of the small pattern group 702 have a one-to-one correspondence.

In the large pattern group 701 and the small pattern group 702, the left pattern, the right pattern, and the middle pattern may be the same pattern row, or the left pattern, the right pattern, and the middle pattern may be different pattern rows. may be variably displayed.

Here, a modification of the correspondence relationship between the symbols of the large symbol group 701 and the symbols of the small symbol group 702 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing an example of a large symbol group and a small symbol group in a modification of the third embodiment.

The large pattern group 701 includes patterns "1", "2", "3", "4", and "5".
, pattern '6', pattern '7', pattern 'J', pattern 'Q' and pattern 'K' are lined up in order, and the left pattern, right pattern and middle pattern are variably displayed.

The small pattern group 702 includes patterns "1", "2", "3", "4", and "5".
, pattern "6", pattern "7", pattern "8", and pattern "9" are displayed in the order of left pattern, right pattern, and middle pattern. In the small pattern group 702, only the display mode of the pattern "7" (for example, white characters with a background display) is different from the display mode of the other patterns (for example, black characters with no background). As a result, the small symbol group 702 makes it easy to grasp the fluctuation cycle of the symbol row during the variable display. In addition, since the game machine 10 makes it easy to grasp the rotation cycle (fluctuation cycle) of the pointer 708p in the roulette effect display 708, the small symbol group 70
2 and the rotation period of the pointer 708p are also facilitated. At this time, since the roulette effect display 708 uses only some of the symbols included in the large symbol group 701 as symbol candidates, the rotation period of the pointer 708p
It is independent from the fluctuation period of the symbol row in.

The patterns displayed by the large pattern group 701 and the patterns displayed by the small pattern group 702 may differ in display mode due to differences in size, simplification of illustration of small patterns, number of patterns, designs, etc. , are displayed with a degree of correspondence that the player can empirically perceive. For example, the symbol "1" of the large symbol group 701 and the symbol "1" of the small symbol group 702 have such correspondence that the player can recognize that they are the same symbol. Moreover, the symbol "7" of the large symbol group 701 and the symbol "7" of the small symbol group 702 also have a corresponding relationship to the extent that the player can recognize that they show the same symbol. Also, the symbol "J" of the large symbol group 701 and the symbol "8" of the small symbol group 702 are
At first glance, there is no correspondence, but there is a one-to-one correspondence and a correspondence that can be empirically perceived by the player. In addition, the symbol "Q" and the symbol "K" of the large symbol group 701 and the small symbol group 7
The symbol "9" of 02 has no correspondence at first glance, but there is a 2:1 correspondence, which is a correspondence that can be empirically perceived by the player. In this way, even if the large symbol group 701 and the small symbol group 702 are symbol sequences composed of different numbers of symbols, if there is a corresponding relationship that can be perceived by the player, the symbols of the large symbol group 701 and the small symbols are displayed. One-to-one or many-to-one with the symbols of the group 702
may have a corresponding relationship. note that. The correspondence that can be perceived by the player is
It is a correspondence relationship set in advance, and means that the symbols of the large symbol group 701 and the symbols of the small symbol group 702 are not in many-to-one or many-to-many correspondence. Such correspondence can be experienced by the player through the game.

In the large pattern group 701 and the small pattern group 702, the left pattern, the right pattern, and the middle pattern may be the same pattern row, or the left pattern, the right pattern, and the middle pattern may be different pattern rows. may be variably displayed.

The correspondence between the symbols of the large symbol group 701 and the symbols of the small symbol group 702 may be required for all of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol, or may be the object of the roulette effect display 708. It may be limited to patterns. For example, when the target of the roulette effect display 708 is medium symbols, the correspondence relationship between the symbols of the large symbol group 701 and the symbols of the small symbol group 702 may target only the medium symbols.

Here, a modification of the correspondence relationship between the symbols of the large symbol group 701 and the symbols of the small symbol group 702 will be described with reference to FIG. 51 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen in a display device according to a modification of the third embodiment; FIG.

A display screen 716 shown in FIG. 51(1) is the display content of the display device 41 subsequent to the display screen 709, and is a display screen during display of the variable display result. Since the roulette effect has ended, the display screen 716 does not include the roulette effect display 708 in its display contents. Display screen 71
6 derives a loss in the large symbol group 701 and derives a loss in the small symbol group 702 . The middle pattern 701C of the large pattern group 701 is a pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect.
The symbol "2" is displayed as the symbol corresponding to the symbol candidate 708a indicated by the small symbol group 702.
The middle symbol 702C displays a symbol "2" as a symbol corresponding to the symbol candidate 708a indicated by the pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect. In this way, the gaming machine 10 displays the symbols corresponding to the symbol candidate 708a indicated by the pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect, so that the small symbol group 7 during the roulette effect is displayed.
02 guides the stop symbols of the large symbol group 701 .

At this time, the large pattern group 701 consists of the left pattern 701L of the large pattern group 701 and the left pattern 702L of the small pattern group 702, or the right pattern 701R of the large pattern group 701 and the right pattern 70 of the small pattern group 702.
2R may or may not correspond. Display screen 71
6, the right symbol 701R and the right symbol 702R both correspond to the symbol "3", and the left symbol 701L
and the left symbol 702L are symbol "3" and symbol "1" and do not correspond to each other.

In the display screen 717 shown in FIG. 51(2), the large pattern group 701 is a multi-line effective line display, and the small pattern group 702 is a single-line effective line display. On the display screen 717, the medium symbol 701C of the large symbol group 701 is the pointer 70 as a result of the roulette effect.
The symbol "2" is displayed as the symbol corresponding to the symbol candidate 708a indicated by 8p, and the small symbol group 7 is displayed.
02 medium pattern 702C displays a pattern "2" as the medium pattern 702C corresponding to the pattern candidate 708a indicated by the pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect. In this way, the gaming machine 10 displays the symbols corresponding to the symbol candidate 708a indicated by the pointer 708p as a result of the roulette effect, so that the small symbol group 702 during the roulette effect is displayed. guides the stop symbols of the large symbol group 701 .

At this time, the large pattern group 701 and the small pattern group 702 differ in the number of active lines and the number of displayed patterns. not required to have Even in such a case, the gaming machine 10
can clarify that the small symbol group 702 during the roulette performance guides the stop symbol of the large symbol group 701 .

Next, the relationship between the variation cycle of the symbol row in the small symbol group 702 (small symbol group variation cycle) and the rotation cycle of the pointer 708p in the roulette effect display 708 (roulette variation cycle) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing an example of a small symbol group variation cycle and a roulette variation cycle of a modification of the third embodiment.

The gaming machine 10 variably displays the small symbol group 702 at a constant speed during the variable display period t0 to t4 of the variable display game, with the small symbol group variation period being the variation period TA. On the other hand, the gaming machine 10, t
When there is a roulette presentation period from t1 to t3 in the variable display period of the variable display game from 0 to t4, the pointer 708p is rotated at a constant speed with the roulette variation period being the variation period TB during the period from t1 to t2. During the period from t2 to t3, the pointer 708p is displayed rotating at a constant speed with the roulette variation cycle as the variation cycle TC. Both the fluctuation periods TB and TC are periods longer than the fluctuation period TA. In the gaming machine 10, when two or more variation periods are set in the roulette performance period, it is desirable that all variation periods are longer than the variation period TA, but at least one variation period is longer than the variation period TA. It may have a long cycle. In addition, the gaming machine 10 may set only one fluctuation period without setting two or more fluctuation periods in the roulette performance period. It is a long cycle.

Next, the relationship between the variation speed of the symbol row in the small symbol group 702 (small symbol group variation speed) and the rotation speed of the pointer 708p in the roulette effect display 708 (roulette variation speed) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing an example of small symbol group fluctuation speed and roulette fluctuation speed in a modification of the third embodiment.

The gaming machine 10 variably displays the small symbol group 702 at a constant speed with the small symbol group variation speed being the variation speed v0 during the variable display period t0 to t4 of the variable display game. On the other hand, the gaming machine 10, t
When there is a roulette performance period from t1 to t3 in the variable display period of the variable display game from 0 to t4, the pointer 708p is rotated at a constant speed with the roulette variable speed being the variable speed v1 during the period from t1 to t2. During the period from t2 to t3, the roulette variable speed is set to the variable speed v2, and the pointer 708p is rotated at a constant speed. Both of the fluctuation speeds v1 and v2 are faster than the fluctuation speed v0. In the gaming machine 10, when two or more variable speeds are set in the roulette effect period, it is desirable that all the variable speeds are faster than the variable speed v0, but at least one variable speed is faster than the variable speed v0. It may be of high speed. In addition, the gaming machine 10 may set only one variation speed without setting two or more variation speeds in the roulette performance period. Fast speed.

In the gaming machine 10, it is desirable that the roulette variation cycle is longer than the small symbol group variation cycle and the roulette variation speed is faster than the small symbol group variation speed. There may be.

Such a gaming machine 10 can arouse the player's interest not only in the large pattern group 701 but also in the small pattern group 702 because the roulette presentation suggests the stopping mode of the small pattern group 702 .

Next, a modified example of the roulette effect display 708 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a diagram showing an example of a roulette effect screen of a modified example of the third embodiment. In the roulette effect display 708, the display positions of the symbol candidates 708a to 708d are fixed, and the pointer 708p is rotated to perform the roulette effect. It may be in the form of

In the roulette effect display 720 shown in FIG. 54(1), a window 721 corresponding to the pointer is fixed instead of the pointer 708p, and symbol candidates 708a to 708d are rotated. In the roulette effect display 720, the pattern viewed from the window 721 is the pattern selected as a result of the roulette effect.

A roulette effect display 722 shown in FIG. 54(2) has a plurality of rectangular areas 723 arranged in a matrix, and one symbol candidate 708a to 708d is arranged in each rectangular area. In the roulette effect display 722, the selected rectangular area 723 is displayed brightly, and the non-selected rectangular area 723 is displayed.
is displayed darkly, and the selected rectangular area 723 and the non-selected rectangular area 723 are switched. In the roulette effect display 722, the pattern arranged in the finally brightly displayed rectangular area is the pattern selected as a result of the roulette effect.

The gaming machine 10 (including modifications) of the third embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 includes first variable display means (effect control device 300, display device 41, large pattern group 701) and second variable display means (effect control device 300, display device 41, small pattern group 702
) and control means (effect control device 300). The first variable display means displays the result of the game by the variable display of the first symbol row. The second variable display means displays the result of the game by variable display of a second symbol row different from the first symbol row. The control means selects options (symbol candidates 708a to 708d) including one of the symbols included in the first symbol row and corresponding to the symbols included in the second symbol row in the first variable display means. ) is determined, and the options are variably displayed in the first cycle (roulette variation), the second variability display means displays all the symbols included in the second symbol sequence in the second cycle shorter than the first cycle. The variable display is performed in a period (small pattern group fluctuation period). (Figures 45 to 48 and 52)
(2) The options of (1) include options suggesting a loss and options suggesting a win.

(3) The options of (1) include an option suggesting a loss, an option suggesting a hit, and a special symbol not included in the symbol row and guiding the progress of the game.
[Fourth embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment will be explained. The gaming machine 10 is designed to improve the user interface through various configurations of the gaming machine 10 . First, a configuration for improving the user interface on the front of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 5
5 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment.

The gaming machine 10 has a replaceable top unit 800 on the upper part of the front frame 12. - 特許庁The top unit 800 is a unit type that can be exchanged according to the model, and enables performance having characteristics for each unit. For example, the top unit 800 may be a decoration device made up of lamps or LEDs, and can complement the frame decoration device 18 to perform light emission effects. Also, the top unit 800 may be a sound output device consisting of a speaker.
Sound effect can be performed by complementing 9a and 19b. Also, the top unit 800 may be a production device composed of a movable mechanism, and can perform action production by complementing the board production device 44 (movable accessory). In addition, the top unit 800 is not limited to sharing only one of the lighting effects, sound effects, action effects, and other effects, and is a multi-effect unit capable of performing two or more effects in a composite manner. good too.

Further, the top unit 800 may hold a sheet on which the model name and the like are displayed between the base member and the clear cover. The base member and the clear cover may be shared between different models to reduce costs.

Also, in the gaming machine 10, the frame portion (base member) 803 of the glass frame 15 is black.
The frame portion 803 separates the frame decoration device 18 provided on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15 from the game board 30 . As a result, the gaming machine 10 can emphasize the decoration effect of the frame decoration device 18 that emits light in the field of view of the player who gazes at the game board 30 (eg, the display device 41, various prize-winning ports, etc.). In addition, the game machine 10 has the glass frame 1 in the visual field of the player who gazes at the game board 30 .
5 can reduce the oppressive feeling.

In addition, the frame portion 803 includes the production buttons 25 provided below the glass frame 15 and the game board 30.
and As a result, the game machine 10 can emphasize the effect of the effect button 25 that produces effects (for example, light emission, vibration, projecting action, etc.) in the field of view of the player who gazes at the game board 30 . In addition, the frame portion 803 serves as a background of the production button 25 and can make the production effect of the production button 25 stand out. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can reduce the oppressive feeling of the glass frame 15 in the visual field of the player who gazes at the game board 30 . Note that the gaming machine 10
assists the division function of the frame part 803 by making the game ball housing surface of the upper plate 21 black. In addition, the game ball storage surface of the upper tray 21 has a function of partitioning the option setting portion 29 and the game board 30 .

In the gaming machine 10, the frame portion 803 is black, but other colors such as gray may be used as long as the color has the same properties as black (image effects such as contraction color, receding color, etc.). . what if,
If the frame portion 803 is not black, but is a color such as red that has a different property from black (image effect such as expanding color, advancing color, etc.), the gaming machine 10 will display the frame portion in the visual field of the player who gazes at the game board 30. 803 becomes an obstacle and emphasizes the oppressive feeling of the glass frame 15 .

Next, a configuration for improving the user interface of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 56 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 pivotally supports the front frame 12 on the front left side of the outer frame 11, and the right side of the front frame 12 is opened and turned to be opened and closed. The game board 30 (not shown) is supported by the outer frame 11 and faces the front side through the cover glass of the glass frame 15 . Also, game machine 1
0 supports a lower tray unit 804 that is separate from the front frame 12 .

The front frame 12 includes a housing recess 801 capable of housing the top unit 800 and a connecting mechanism 802 that connects the top unit 800 and the front frame 12 . The front frame 12 has a housing recess 80
By housing the top unit 800 in 1, the top unit 800 is protected and the front frame 12 and the top unit 800 are integrated to exhibit a design effect. The top unit 800 is electrically and mechanically connected by a connecting mechanism 802 and locked (for example, the fitted state is held by a locking claw) so as not to be removed. The connecting mechanism 802 can be unlocked from the back side of the front frame 12, that is, when the front frame 12 is open (for example, it has a release operation section for releasing the held state of the locking claws), and maintenance and the like can be performed. To make the top unit 800 detachable during maintenance work.

In the game machine 10, when the top unit 800 has a movable mechanism and performs an action effect, the movable portion of the top unit 800 may project forward or move upward or downward. Even in such a case, by housing and holding the top unit 800 in the housing recess 801, it is possible to perform a dynamic effect when it is movable, and at the same time it is possible to press the player normally (when it is not movable). suppress the feeling

In addition, the front frame 12 is provided with a pair of speaker decorations 805 on both left and right sides of the upper portion so as to protrude to the front side. The speaker decoration 805 is arranged so as to sandwich the housing recess 801,
When the top unit 800 is accommodated, the general shape of the top unit 800 is kept within the range indicated by the speaker decoration 805 to reduce the player's oppressive feeling.

The speaker decoration 805 is located on the front side of the speaker 19a, closing the front side and opening the periphery (for example, the lower side or the side facing the game board 30). As a result, the speaker decoration 8
05 avoids the output sound of the speaker 19a from going directly to the player, and realizes indirect sound that goes to the player indirectly.

Therefore, even if the game machine 10 is provided with the top unit 800 having a size that extends to the front side of the speaker decoration 805, the acoustic effect of the output sound of the speaker 19a is not impaired. In other words, the gaming machine 10 can realize a stable sound effect regardless of whether the top unit 800 has a size that interferes with the front side of the speaker decoration 805 .

In addition, the frame decoration device 18 is provided with a window through which the inner cover faces the side cover, so that light leaking through the inner cover from the window of the side cover can be observed. The gaming machine 10 can enhance the decoration effect of the frame decoration device 18 by the light emitted from the side cover itself and the leaked light from the window of the side cover.

Next, the arrangement configuration of the speaker decoration 805 and the speaker 19a on the front frame 12 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 57 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the front frame of the fourth embodiment.

The front frame 12 has a pair of speakers 19 a on both left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame base 806 . The speaker 19 a is arranged with its sound output directed toward the game board 30 . That is, the speaker 19a on the upper left side of the front frame base 806 tilts the sound output direction downward and rightward from the front direction of the game machine, and the speaker 19a on the upper right side of the front frame base 806 tilts the sound output direction from the front direction of the game machine. tilt down and to the left. Also, the speaker decoration 805 is arranged on the front frame base 806 so as to cover the sound output direction of the speaker 19a and to provide a gap capable of outputting indirect sound toward the player side. As a result, the game machine 10 can output a powerful sound toward the player side. In addition, the gaming machine 10 preferably suppresses interference with the sound output of other gaming machines installed side by side.

The front frame 12 has the glass frame 15 disposed on the upper part of the front frame base 806 and the front frame base 80
6 and at a position where the glass frame 15 is not interfered by the opening and closing operations.
07 is placed.

Next, the upper tray unit 807 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 58 is a plan view showing an example of the top plate unit of the fourth embodiment.
The upper plate unit 807 has a substantially semicircular shape in a plan view, and has a surface corresponding to the string that extends from the front frame base 8 .
06, and the side corresponding to the arc faces the player. The upper plate unit 807 has the effect button 25 arranged in the central part, and the upper plate 21 on the left side of the effect button 25 on the front frame base 806 side.
, and a ball extraction lever 808 and a smartphone placement portion 809 are arranged on the right side of the effect button 25 on the front frame base 806 side. The ball extraction lever 808 is an operation lever for extracting game balls from the upper tray 21 to the lower tray. The smart phone placement section 809 enables the smart phone placed on the placement surface to be held on the upper tray unit 807 . The smartphone mounting portion 809 has three ribs with different angles and lengths protruding from the mounting surface to support mounting of smartphones having different shapes. Note that the gaming machine 10 is provided with a display device at a position corresponding to the camera of the smartphone placed on the smartphone placing portion 809 so that required information can be read from the smartphone placed on the smartphone placing portion 809. good too.

The upper tray unit 807 also includes a card balance display unit 810 capable of displaying the balance of the prepaid card, a lending button 811 capable of accepting a game lending operation within the balance of the prepaid card, and an operation of returning the prepaid card. A return button 812 that can be accepted is arranged on the right side of the performance button 25.例文帳に追加

Further, the upper tray unit 807 has an option setting section 29 for the player to set various options on the right side of the effect button 25 . The option setting unit 29 includes a cross cursor switch 29b capable of accepting input operations in four directions, a center switch 29c capable of accepting a determination operation, etc., at the center of the cross cursor switch 29b, and capable of accepting an adjustment operation for increasing the volume. plus adjustment button 29d, and a minus adjustment button 29e capable of accepting an adjustment operation to reduce the volume. The cross cursor switch 29b, center switch 29c, plus adjustment button 29d, and minus adjustment button 29e correspond to the setting switch 29a in the first embodiment.

It should be noted that the upper plate unit 807 has an operation panel 813 arranged so as to surround the circular performance button 25 . The operation panel 813 is plated and can reflect decorative light that decorates the effect button 25 . Thus, the operation panel 813 contributes to improving the decoration effect of the production button 25. FIG.

Next, assembly of the upper tray unit 807 and the production button 25 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 59 is a perspective view showing an assembly example of effect buttons according to the fourth embodiment. Top plate unit 8
07 includes a production button unit 814 and a top tray base unit 815. - 特許庁
The upper tray base unit 815 includes an upper tray unit housing portion 816 . The upper tray unit housing part 816 is surrounded by the operation panel 813 and has a substantially cylindrical effect button unit 81.
Accommodates 4.

The effect button 25 is a user interface portion facing the player from the upper tray unit 807 and is part of the effect button unit 814 . The effect button unit 814 can be electrically connected to the upper tray base unit 815 while being housed (fitted) in the upper tray unit housing portion 816, and can be electrically connected to the upper tray by a required fixing means (for example, screws). base unit 81
Fixed to 5.

Since the effect button unit 814 faces the effect button 25 from the concave portion formed by the operation panel 813, there is a risk of flooding when liquid such as juice or coffee is spilled on the operation panel 813. Therefore, the game machine 10 has a water protection mechanism for protecting the effect button unit 814 from water intrusion in the upper plate base unit 815.例文帳に追加Details of the water ingress protection mechanism will be described later.

Next, the component configuration of the upper tray base unit 815 will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 60
[FIG. 12] is an exploded perspective view showing an example of a top tray base unit of a fourth embodiment; The upper tray base unit 815 includes an upper tray base 817, a button base 818, and an LED board base (R).
820 , an LED board base (L) 821 , an upper tray frame 822 , an operation panel base 823 , an upper tray lens (R) 824 and an upper tray lens (L) 825 .

The upper plate base 817 is a component that becomes the base of the upper plate 21, and has the speaker 19b below the upper plate 21. As shown in FIG. A button base 818 supports the effect button 25 . The button base 818 has a reinforcing plate 819 to prevent the operation panel base 823 from sinking due to the pressing operation of the production button 25 .

The LED board base (R) 820 includes an LED board having LEDs decorating the right side of the upper tray unit 807 , a base supporting the LED board, and a ball extraction flow path from the upper tray 21 to the lower tray 23 . The LED board base (L) 821 is an L
An LED board having an ED and a base supporting the LED board are provided. upper plate frame 82
2 is an upper plate lens (
R) 824 , an upper plate lens (L) 825 that enhances the decorative effect of the LED decorating the left side of the upper plate unit 807 , and an operation panel base 823 are supported.

The operation panel base 823 includes a board related to the card balance display unit 810, the lending button 811, and the return button 812, a board related to the option setting unit 29, and the operation panel 813.
Prepare.

Next, an overview of the effect button unit 814 will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 61 shows
It is a perspective view which shows an example of the production|presentation button unit of 4th Embodiment. It should be noted that the effect button unit 814 shown in FIG. 61 omits illustration of a button frame, which will be described later, in order to facilitate understanding of the appearance.

The performance button unit 814 has a guide groove 826 around the performance button 25 and a lower water guide port 827 on the front side of the performance button 25.例文帳に追加The guide groove 826 is a groove surrounding the outer circumference of the effect button 25 and leads to a lower water guide port 827 that guides water (including juice, coffee, and other liquids) guided from the guide groove 826 downward. Since the effect button unit 814 is slightly forward tilted, the water that has flowed down the guide groove 826 is pushed down by gravity into the lower water guide port 82
You will be directed to 7. In addition, the lower water guide port 827 is provided with a plurality of ribs in the vertical direction so that water can easily flow downward. In addition, the guide groove 826 temporarily stores water when liquid such as water (hereinafter referred to as water) spills around the effect button 25, thereby quickly draining the water around the effect button 25. To quickly restore the operating environment of a performance button 25. - 特許庁

Next, the component configuration of the effect button unit 814 will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 62
[FIG. 14] is an exploded perspective view showing an example of a production button unit of a fourth embodiment; The production button unit 814 includes a button frame 828, a button lens 830, a button lens decoration 8
31, the lens in the button (upper) 832, the lens in the button (lower) 833, and the reflector 8
34, reflector base 835, button lower base 837, button unit base 8
42.

The button frame 828 is a decorative member that decorates the periphery of the production button 25. - 特許庁The button frame 828 has a boss 829 and is fitted into a fitting portion 848 of the button unit base 842 and fixed with screws.

The button lens 830 is an operation surface of the production button 25. As shown in FIG. The button lens 830 is fixed in engagement with the button lower base 837 . The button lens 830 is a transparent clear part and provides decoration between the button lower base 837 and the button lens 830 . The button lens 830 also includes a guiding groove 826 around its perimeter.

The button lens decoration 831 is a design "PUSH" facing the outside through the button lens 830.
It is a decorative member having Button lens ornament 831 has a pair of legs attached to button lower base 83 .
It is fixed to the button lower base 837 by engaging with a notch on the outer periphery of the button 7 .

The lens in the button (upper) 832 and the lens in the button (lower) 833 are attached to the button lower base 837.
It is a lens member that enhances the decorative effect of the LEDs of the LED board 839 provided in . again,
The reflector 834 and the reflector base 835 are reflecting members that improve the irradiation efficiency of light emitted from the LEDs of the LED substrate 839 . For example, the reflector 834 and the reflector base 835 have a plurality of reflective surfaces that have been subjected to reflective processing such as unevenness.

The button-inside lens (upper) 832 is engaged with and fixed to the reflector 834 , and the button-inside lens (lower) 833 is engaged with and fixed to the button-inside lens (lower) 833 . The button-inside lens (lower) 833 has a boss 849 and the fitting portion 85 provided by the reflector base 835 .
8 and fixed to reflector base 835 .

The reflector base 835 is provided with a boss 836, and is fixed to the button unit base 842 by passing the boss 836 through a through hole 841 provided in the button lower base 837 and fitting into a fitting portion 845 provided in the button unit base 842. .

The button lower base 837 includes a lower water guide port 827 , an extendable leg 838 , an LED substrate 839 , a light shielding plate 840 and a through hole 841 . The extensible leg 838 is an elastically extensible leg, and for example, expands and contracts with a built-in spring. Telescoping leg 838 extends from button unit base 84
2, and the button lower base 8
37 is moved up and down. That is, the telescopic leg 838 shrinks when the performance button 25 is pressed, and expands due to elasticity when the performance button 25 is released, thereby moving the button lower base 837 up and down together with the performance button 25 . In addition, the telescopic leg 838 gives the performance button 25 an appropriate operational feeling due to its elasticity. The LED board 839 is located in the center of the eight LEDs arranged in a circle so as to surround the reflector 834 and the eight LEDs arranged in a circle below the button inner lens (upper) 832. A total of 9 LEDs are implemented, consisting of 1 LED. The light shielding plate 840 enables switching between the light passing state and the light shielding state of the photosensor 843 provided in the button unit base 842 according to the position of the button lower base 837 , that is, the operating state of the production button 25 .

The button unit base 842 includes a photosensor 843 , a fitting portion 844 , a fitting portion 84
5, a motor 846, and a buffer member 847. The photo sensor 843 is connected to the light shielding plate 84
The operating state of the production button 25 is detected from the light passing state and the light blocking state switched by 0. The motor 846 generates vibration by rotating the eccentric shaft, vibrates the effect button unit 814 including the effect button 25, and performs vibration effect. Note that the game machine 10 has a motor 8
Instead of the rotating operation of 46, the operation of a solenoid or the sound pressure of a speaker may be used to produce a vibration effect. The cushioning member 847 is a shock absorbing material such as urethane or rubber, and is in contact with the bottom surface of the button unit base 842 to absorb the impact of operation of the effect button 25 and protect the telescopic leg 838 .

Although the button lower base 837 is provided with the telescopic leg 838, the telescopic leg 838 may be replaced with a fixed leg. In that case, the fixed leg abuts on the button unit base 842 via an elastic member such as a spring. As a result, the button lower base 837 can move up and down together with the effect button 25 by contracting the elastic member by pressing the effect button 25 and extending the elastic member by releasing the pressing operation of the effect button 25 .

When the effect button 25 is operated, the effect button unit 814 includes a button frame 828, a lens in the button (upper) 832, a lens in the button (lower) 833, a reflector 834, a reflector base 835, and a button. A unit base 842 is fixed, and a button lens 830, a button lens decoration 831, and a button lower base 837 are made positionally movable. That is, the effect button unit 814 includes a light emitting portion (button lower base 837),
The design part (button lens decoration 831) and the viewing surface (button lens 830) are movable, and the reflection part (reflector 834 and reflector base 835) and diffusion part (lens inside the button (upper)
832 and the lens in the button (lower) 833) are fixed. Therefore, the effect button unit 8
14 can change the decoration effect on the viewing surface of the production button 25 according to the player's operation. Such a production button unit 814 can improve interest in operating the production button 25 .

Next, the drainage mechanism of the effect button unit 814 will be explained using FIG. Figure 63
[FIG. 14] is a plan view showing an example of a production button unit of a fourth embodiment; It should be noted that the effect button unit 814 shown in FIG. 63 omits illustration of a button frame, which will be described later, in order to facilitate understanding of the appearance.

The effect button unit 814 includes the guide groove 826 and the lower water guide port 82 described with reference to FIG.
7, side guide ports 850 and 851 are provided. The effect button unit 814 drains the water guided to the guide groove 826 below the dashed line L in the drawing downward from the lower water guide port 827, and the water guided to the guide groove 826 below the dashed line L is discharged. Water is drained from the inner guide ports 850 and 851 toward the operation panel base 823 .

Next, the drainage mechanism of the operation panel base 823 will be explained using FIG. FIG. 64 is a perspective view showing an example of the operation panel base of the fourth embodiment; It should be noted that the operation panel base 823 shown in FIG. 64 omits the illustration of the operation buttons of the option setting section 29 and the like for easy understanding of the appearance.

The operation panel base 823 has guide grooves 852 and 853 . The guide groove 852 guides the drainage from the side guide port 850 to the button lower base 837, and the guide groove 853 guides the side guide port 8.
51 is guided to the bottom base 837 of the button.

Here, the drainage mechanism of the upper tray unit 807 will be described with reference to FIGS. 65 and 66. FIG. FIG. 65 shows (1) a front view, (2) a cross-sectional view along line AA, and (3) a cross-sectional view of a main part, showing an example of the upper tray unit of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 66 shows an example of the top plate unit of the fourth embodiment (1)
) Plan view, (2) BB cross-sectional view, and (3) water storage image diagram.

FIG. 65(1) is a front view of the upper tray unit 807. FIG. 65(2) is a cross-sectional view of the upper tray unit 807 taken along the line AA in FIG. 65(1). FIG. 65(3) shows the upper plate unit 80
7 is a cross-sectional view of the main part (the part surrounded by the dashed line A1) in FIG. 65(2) of FIG. FIG. 66(1) is a plan view of the upper tray unit 807. FIG. FIG. 66(2) shows the top tray unit 807 in FIG. 66 (
1) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB. FIG. 66(3) is a water storage image diagram when the upper tray unit 807 is viewed from the front.

Drainage from the lower water guide port 827 of the effect button unit 814 first passes through the flow path of the drainage flow F1. The wastewater flow F1 passes through the lower water conduit 827 and the first space 854, and flows into the second space 85.
5. A first space 854 is a space located above the operation panel base 823 . A second space 855 is a space formed by the stepped portion of the upper tray frame 822 and the operation panel base 823 . The waste water stored in the second space 855 is stored as indicated by hatching in FIG. 66(3). The second space 855 has a capacity sufficient to store the amount of water accidentally spilled by the player. Thus, the upper tray unit 807 has a water storage function of storing waste water. The upper tray unit 807 may allow the stored water to evaporate naturally, or may be provided with a drainage mechanism and drained by a staff member or the like.

The upper tray unit 807 tilts the effect button unit 814 forward and has a drainage mechanism on the front side of the upper tray unit 807 so that the sliding mechanism part such as the telescopic leg 838 in the effect button unit 814 can be removed from the drainage. Isolate. Thereby, the upper tray unit 807 protects the effect button unit 814 from drainage. Further, even when the upper tray unit 807 drains a viscous liquid such as juice or coffee, the operability of the effect button 25 is not affected.

Moreover, when a large amount of water is spilled and the second space 855 cannot store the waste water, the waste water from the lower water inlet 827 of the effect button unit 814 passes through the flow path of the waste water flow F2. The waste water flow F2 reaches the third space 856 from the overflow portion of the second space 855 . A third space 856 is a space formed by the upper tray frame 822 and the button base 818 .

The third space 856 also has a capacity sufficient to store water that is accidentally spilled by the player. Thus, the upper tray unit 807 can store the waste water overflowing the second space 855 . Therefore, the upper tray unit 807 has a third space 856 as a second water storage function that complements the first water storage function. The upper tray unit 807 may allow the stored water to evaporate naturally without providing a drainage mechanism in both the second space 855 and the third space 856. At least one of them may be provided with a drainage mechanism so as to be drained by a staff member or the like.

The effect button unit 814 includes the guide groove 826 and the lower water guide port 82 described with reference to FIG.
7, side guide ports 850 and 851 are provided. The effect button unit 814 drains the water guided to the guide groove 826 below the dashed line L in the drawing downward from the lower water guide port 827, and the water guided to the guide groove 826 below the dashed line L is discharged. Water is drained from the inner guide ports 850 and 851 toward the operation panel base 823 .

Next, the drainage flow from the side guide ports 850 and 851 provided in the effect button unit 814 will be described with reference to FIGS. 67 and 68. FIG. FIG. 67 shows (1) a plan view, (2) a CC cross-sectional view, and (3) a cross-sectional view of a main part showing an example of the upper tray unit of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 68 is a diagram showing an example of a water storage image of the upper tray unit of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 67(1) is a plan view of the upper tray unit 807. FIG. FIG. 67(2) is a sectional view of the upper tray unit 807 taken along line CC in FIG. 67(1). FIG. 67(3) shows the top plate unit 80
7 is a cross-sectional view of the main part (the part surrounded by the dashed line C1) in FIG. 67(2) of FIG. FIG. 68(1) is a water storage image diagram of the first water storage space when the button base 818 is viewed from above, and FIG.
8(2) is a water storage image diagram of the second water storage space when the button base 818 is viewed from above.

Drainage from the side guide port 851 of the effect button unit 814 first passes through the flow path of the drainage flow F3. The drainage flow F3 flows down the side guide port 851, the back side of the button frame 828, the inner wall side of the operation panel base 823, the inner wall side of the reinforcing plate 819, and the button base 8.
18 to the water reservoir 861 at the bottom of the reinforcement plate 819 . The waste water stored in the water storage part 861 is stored as indicated by hatching in FIG. 68(1). The water storage part 861 has a capacity sufficient to store the amount of water accidentally spilled by the player. Thus, the upper tray unit 807 has a water storage function of storing waste water. The upper tray unit 807 may allow the stored water to evaporate naturally, or may be provided with a drainage mechanism and drained by a staff member or the like.

Also, the drainage from the side guide port 851 of the effect button unit 814 passes through the flow path of the drainage flow F4 when a large amount of water is spilled and the drainage cannot be stored in the water storage part 861 alone. The waste water flow F4 reaches the water storage portion 862 from the overflow portion of the water storage portion 861 . The water storage part 862 is a space formed in the button frame 828 and is a water storage space provided in the engagement part 863 of the button base 818 that engages the production button unit 814 .

The water storage part 862 also has a capacity sufficient to store the amount of water accidentally spilled by the player. In this manner, the upper tray unit 807 can also store the wastewater overflowing the water storage portion 861 in the water storage portion 862 . Note that the upper tray unit 807 may allow the stored water to evaporate naturally without providing a drainage mechanism in both the water storage section 861 and the water storage section 862.
At least one of the water storage part 861 and the water storage part 862 may be provided with a drainage mechanism so that water can be drained by a staff member or the like. In addition, the upper tray unit 807 includes a water storage portion 862
It is also possible to allow the wastewater that cannot be completely stored even by the above-mentioned method to overflow into the third space 856 (see FIG. 65). Further, the upper tray unit 807 may be provided with a drainage mechanism in the third space 856 so that water is drained by a staff member or the like. According to this, even when a large amount of water is spilled and a large amount of water is stored in the third space 856, the upper tray unit 807 can be used as an electric/electronic device such as the effect button unit 814, other substrates, LEDs, etc. It protects the parts from water and eliminates the influence on their operability. In addition, the upper tray unit 807 is provided with a plurality of water reservoirs in multiple stages, so that it is possible to obtain a grace period before activating the drainage mechanism, thereby reducing the influence of water intrusion.

The gaming machine 10, as shown in FIG. 68(1), has a button base 818 with a reinforcing plate 819
A water storage space may be provided in the reinforcing plate 819 to store the waste water inside the reinforcing plate 819 . According to this, the gaming machine 10 can close the area affected by water within the water storage space.

In addition, the game machine 10 may be isolated from the effect button unit 814 to store the drainage as shown in FIG. 68(2). According to this, the gaming machine 10 can be separated from the effect button unit 814 and close the area affected by water within the water storage space.

The game machine 10 uses the interior of the reinforcing plate 819 as the first water storage space, and the engaging portion 860
may be used as the second water storage space, the first water storage space may be used to store water first, and the overflowed water may be stored in the second water storage space.

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,
There are optical discs, 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)-RO
M/RW (ReWritable) and the like. MO (Magneto-Optical disk) is used as a magneto-optical recording medium.
etc.

When distributing the program, for example, DVD, C
Portable recording media such as D-ROM 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.

In addition, at least part of the above processing functions are DSP (Digital Signal Processor), A
SIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), PLD (Programmable Logic De
vice) or other electronic circuits.

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 invention is indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description,
All changes within the meaning and range of equivalence to the claims are intended to be included.

10 game machine 25 effect button 41 display device 100 game control device 300 effect control device

Claims (1)

a display unit capable of displaying a game in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner;
first display control means for displaying the game in a first display mode in a first display area of the display unit;
second display control means for displaying the game in a second display mode different from the first display mode in a second display area larger than the first display area of the display unit;
with
The first display control means is capable of variably displaying a first pattern as the pattern,
The second display control means is capable of variably displaying a second pattern as the pattern,
a first display state in which the second pattern is displayed with a first visibility while the first pattern is displayed in a stationary state; a second display state in which the second pattern is displayed with a second visibility lower than the first visibility; It is possible to switch between a third display state that is displayed with a third visibility different from the visibility of 2,
A first suggesting effect of suggesting the result of the game with a first suggesting pattern out of the second patterns, and a second suggesting effect of suggesting the result of the game with a second suggesting pattern different from the first suggesting pattern are executed. is possible and
The first display control means displays the first pattern by ensuring visibility without changing the transparency of the first pattern even when the second pattern is in the second display state and the third display state. to display
game machine.

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