JP7173609B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines, and more particularly to pachinko gaming machines.

Gaming machines represented by pachinko machines are not limited to performing various advance notice effects during the game, but also during periods when the game is not in progress (so-called standby demonstration state), demonstrations related to the game (so-called standby demonstration effects). What you do is common.
The following patent document 1 is exemplified as this kind of game machine.

Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that has timer means for measuring the time until a preset start time, and that executes a demonstration effect that notifies information about the start time based on the time measured by the timer means. disclosed.

JP 2016-10698 A

The standby demonstration effect disclosed in Patent Document 1 is a control method that depends on the elapsed time, but it does not sufficiently take into consideration various conditions that may occur during the period when the progress of the game is stopped. Therefore, there is still room for improvement.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine that realizes appropriate effect control during a period in which the progress of a game is stopped.

According to the present invention, a gaming machine that executes a win-or-fail decision to determine whether or not a big win is won at the start of symbol variation, and performs a big win game after stopping the symbol variation that has won the big win. means, production control means for executing a plurality of productions using the production means, operation means, and when a specific operation for setting parameters related to the production is effectively received, the received specific operation is performed. effect setting means for setting the parameters based on the effect setting means, wherein the effect means includes at least a speaker and an image display means; and the operation means includes a first operation used for setting the parameters different from each other The period in which the means and the second operation means are included, and neither the symbol variation nor the big win game is performed includes the first period and the second period, and the first period is stopped in the symbol variation. A decorative pattern row determined based on the special pattern, a first display related to a first specific operation performed on the first operation means , and a second display related to a second specific operation performed on the second operation means A second display is a period during which the second display is displayed in a specific display area of the image display means and a period during which both the first specific operation and the second specific operation are effectively accepted, and the second period is the decoration. The symbol row, the first display, and the second display are all non-display in the specific display area, and the first specific operation is effectively accepted, while the second specific operation is valid. It is a non-accepting period, the second display is a display related to the volume setting of the speaker by the effect setting means, and the second period is regardless of the volume of the speaker set by the effect setting means, A gaming machine is provided , characterized in that the period is a period during which the volume of sound emitted from the speaker does not change .
According to the present invention, a gaming machine that executes a win-or-fail decision to determine whether or not a big win is won at the start of symbol variation, and performs a big win game after stopping the symbol variation that has won the big win. means, production control means for executing a plurality of productions using the production means, operation means, and when a specific operation for setting parameters related to the production is effectively received, the received specific operation is performed. effect setting means for setting the parameters based on the effect setting means, wherein the effect means includes at least image display means; The period in which neither the symbol variation nor the jackpot game is performed includes the first period and the second period, and the first period is the special symbol that stops in the symbol variation. A decorative pattern row determined based on, a first display related to a first specific operation performed on the first operating means, and a second display related to a second specific operation performed on the second operating means is a period displayed in a specific display area of the image display means and is a period during which both the first specific operation and the second specific operation are effectively accepted, and the second period is the decorative pattern row , the first display and the second display are both non-display in the specific display area, and while the first specific operation is effectively accepted, the second specific operation is not effectively accepted The second display is a display regarding the light amount setting of the image display means by the effect setting means, and the second period is regardless of the light amount of the image display means set by the effect setting means. , a period during which the brightness of the image display means does not change.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that realizes appropriate effect control during a period in which progress of a game is stopped.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game machine. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pattern display device arranged in area II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in area III shown in FIG. 1 and its surroundings. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board installed in the game machine. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the game machine. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the gaming machine. Figure 8 (a) is a lottery table for special figure propriety determination, Figure 8 (b) is a lottery table for special figure 1 stop symbol lottery, and Figure 8 (c) is for special figure 2 stop symbol lottery is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table of. FIG. 9(a) is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 9(b) is a diagram showing the average variation time relationship for each special figure variation pattern derivation state. It is a figure which shows one specific example of a timing chart when pattern fluctuation|variation is repeated. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a specific example of a display mode of the main display portion during symbol variation; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a timing chart relating to auto button switching processing; It is one specific example of the timing chart in the stop period of the pattern variation. It is one specific example of the timing chart in the stop period of the pattern variation. It is one specific example of the timing chart in the stop period of the pattern variation. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a specific example of a display mode of the main display portion during a period in which symbol variation is stopped; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a specific example of a display mode of the main display portion during a period in which symbol variation is stopped; It is a diagram showing a specific example of a timing chart when it is a period of stopping the pattern variation after the power is turned on.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in all the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same constituent elements, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "up" and "down" refer to the front side (player side) of the gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG. ) shall be designated as viewed from the
In the following description, "advantage (advantage)" refers to being advantageous to the player, and unless otherwise specified, prize balls (game Medium) refers to being advantageous in terms of the amount of acquisition (not limited to the payout of game balls, but including the payout of medals).

<Features of the present invention>
Before describing the details of the gaming machine 10 in this embodiment, the features of the invention (the present invention) described in this embodiment will be described.
In describing the features, the configuration in parentheses exemplifies the configuration of the present embodiment corresponding to the immediately preceding configuration, and the description of the gaming machine 10 after this description also has the same usage in the parentheses. may describe the configuration.

The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko gaming machine, and executes a win/loss determination to determine whether or not a big hit is won with the start of symbol variation, and after stopping the symbol variation that has been won a big hit Play a jackpot game.
The game machine 10 includes effect means, effect control means (first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300) for executing a plurality of effects using the effect means, operation means, and parameters related to effects. An effect setting means (effect setting means 250) for setting parameters based on the received specific operation when the specific operation for setting is effectively received.
Here, the parameters related to the production include the volume and light amount related to the production, and those that are changed by the customization function of the production (including various production modes, stereoscopic ON/OFF, auto button ON/OFF, etc.). I can.

The configuration corresponding to the rendering means includes at least image display means (main display section 81, sub-display section 82), and further includes rendering lamp 35, speaker 33, movable decoration 22, and rendering shield 85. Equivalent to.

The configuration corresponding to the operating means includes a first operating means and a second operating means that are used for setting parameters different from each other.
The combination of the configuration corresponding to the first operation means and the configuration corresponding to the second operation means may be any combination of the operation means provided in the game machine 10, but in the following description, switching of the auto button The effect button 37 used for setting will be described as corresponding to the first operating means, and the cursor button 38 used for changing volume adjustment or light amount adjustment will be described as corresponding to the second operating means.

The period during which neither the symbol variation nor the big win game is performed includes the first period and the second period.
Here, the period in which neither the symbol variation nor the jackpot game is performed includes at least the period in which the so-called standby demonstration state is in effect (predetermined period triggered by reception of the standby demonstration command described later), but in addition to this (A) The period from the stop of pattern fluctuation until the transition to the standby demonstration state, (B) The period from the end of the jackpot game (after the special electric accessory is closed) to the transition to the standby demonstration state , and (c) a period from turning on the power to transitioning to the standby demonstration state.
Here, the first period includes a first display (auto button icon 81g) related to a first specific operation (auto button switching operation) performed on the first operation means and a second display performed on the second operation means. is a period during which the second display (volume light amount icon 81h or user selection display 81i) related to the specific operation (volume adjustment operation and light amount adjustment operation) is displayed in a specific display area of the image display means, and the first specific operation and This is the period during which both the second specific operation is effectively accepted. In the present embodiment, the period indicated as "symbol idling" in the timing charts such as FIG. 14 is exemplified as the period corresponding to the first period.
In addition, the second period is a period in which both the first display and the second display are hidden in the specific display area, and while the first specific operation is effectively accepted, the second specific operation is not effectively accepted. period. In the present embodiment, the period corresponding to the second period is exemplified by the period described as "demonstration movie" or "things to be observed" in the timing chart of FIG. 14 or the like.

The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to receive an operation (specific operation) for setting parameters related to the effect during a period in which neither the symbol variation nor the jackpot game is performed. Displays (first display and second display) that play a role of guiding operations, etc., are displayed on the image display means.
Here, the first specific operation (auto button switching operation) that is validly accepted in both the first period and the second period, and the operation that is validly accepted in the first period and is validly accepted in the second period. There is no second specific operation (volume adjustment operation and light intensity adjustment operation), but the first display related to the first specific operation is displayed for an effective period (first period and second period) Since the first display is displayed for a long time, the risk of residual phenomenon (so-called burn-in) is increased.
In order to deal with this, the second display is hidden during the second period when the second specific operation is not effectively accepted, so the first display is also hidden during the second period. is provided to the gaming machine 10.
The gaming machine 10 having the above characteristics will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.

<Regarding the structure of the game machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG.
1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pattern display device 90 arranged in the area II shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a view showing a game board 50 installed in the game machine 10, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the game machine 10. FIG.
It should be noted that each configuration shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 is only necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, and configurations and functions not shown here are added to the gaming machine 10. You may Also, the game machine 10 does not necessarily have all of the configurations illustrated here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted within the scope that does not impair the effects of the present invention.

The game machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine, and shoots game balls onto a front area (hereinafter referred to as a "game area 50a") of a game board 50 on which a large number of game nails (not shown) are erected. Then, when a game ball enters a winning hole (for example, the big winning hole 55 or the like), a prize ball is obtained. In the following description, the entry of a game ball into a winning hole may be simply expressed as "winning (into a winning hole)".

The game machine 10 is configured to cover the front side of the game board 50 with a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens forward and backward, a middle frame 17 that detachably holds the game board 50 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15, and the game board 50. and a front frame 20 that has been formed.

The middle frame 17 is rotatably supported around the left end by a hinge mechanism (not shown) on the same side as the hinge mechanism 21 , and can be opened and closed to the front side of the outer frame 15 . The middle frame 17 is locked and unlocked by the cylinder lock 23 (the door key is inserted into the cylinder lock 23, and the door key is moved in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the front frame 20 (to the right in this embodiment). turn) is possible.

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported by a hinge mechanism 21 centering on the left end side, and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame 17 . The front frame 20 is locked and unlocked by a cylinder lock 23 (insert the door key into the cylinder lock 23 and turn the door key in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the middle frame 17 (left in this embodiment). ) is possible.
In addition, the front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 arranged to cover the game area 50a, and the transparent member 25 protects the game area 50a and the game board 50 as seen through.
Further, the front frame 20 is provided with an upper ball tray 27 and a lower ball tray 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball tray 27 and the lower ball tray 29 are separated vertically and provided integrally with the front frame 20. . In the present embodiment, a full tank detection sensor (not shown) for detecting that the lower ball tray 29 is full of ejected game balls is provided at the bottom of the lower ball tray 29 for discharging game balls. It is provided upstream of the discharge port 30 .
In addition, the front frame 20 has an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball tray 29, and by turning the operation handle 31, game balls stored in the upper ball tray 27 are shot toward the game area 50a. It's like

Although not shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the middle frame 17 is provided with a middle frame door open sensor 77 for detecting whether the middle frame 17 is open or closed with respect to the outer frame 15. , and a front frame door open sensor 78 for detecting whether the front frame 20 is in an open state or a closed state with respect to the middle frame 17 . In this embodiment, each of these open door sensors is ON in the open state and OFF in the closed state. However, these open door sensors may be configured to be OFF when the door is open and to be ON when the door is closed.
Thereby, the game machine 10 can detect both the opening/closing state of the middle frame 17 with respect to the outer frame 15 and the opening/closing state of the front frame 20 with respect to the middle frame 17 .

As shown in FIG. 3, on the upper surface of the top ball receiving tray 27, a group of operation buttons to be operated by the player are arranged. This operation button group is provided with a ball rental button 39a and a return button 39b for accepting return operation of the prepaid card as a main operation unit 39 electrically connected to the main control board 100 to be described later. 1 As an operation unit electrically connected to the sub-control board 200, an effect button that can accept a player's operation for switching the effect that occurs during the game or for obtaining various information related to the gaming machine 10. 37, and cursor buttons 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) for instructing up, down, left, and right operations, respectively. Each operation unit is provided with a sensor for detecting an operation, and the control board to be connected detects the operation of each operation unit based on changes in the detection state of the sensor.
A movable decorative body 22 that is operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided on the side of the upper bulb tray 27 .

Below the lower ball receiving tray 29, a ball removing mechanism 36 for discharging game balls stored in the lower ball receiving tray 29 downward is provided. By operating the ball extraction mechanism 36, a bottom opening (not shown) formed on the bottom surface of the lower ball receiving tray 29 is opened, and the game ball is naturally dropped from the bottom opening and discharged.
Although not shown, the upper ball receiving tray 27 is provided with a mechanism for moving the stored ball to the lower ball receiving tray 29 by operating it, similar to the ball removing mechanism 36. By operating both mechanisms 36, it is possible to discharge the stored balls.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are provided on the left and right sides of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. The upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a, 34b of the front frame 20 are formed of light-transmitting covers, and effect lamps 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) are provided inside the covers, respectively. there is The speaker 33 and the production lamp 35 can reproduce sound or turn on or off in conjunction with production, error production, or the like that occurs during the game.

The effect display device 80 is composed of a main display section 81 arranged substantially in the center of the game board 50 and a sub-display section 82 arranged around the main display section 81 . The sub-display section 82 further includes an upper sub-display section 82a arranged above the main display section 81, a left sub-display section 82b arranged on the left side of the main display section 81, and a main display section 81. and a right sub-display portion 82c disposed on the right side of the .
Here, the main display section 81 is a fixed liquid crystal display device, and the upper sub-display section 82a, left sub-display section 82b, and right sub-display section 82c are movable liquid crystal displays operated by actuators such as motors (not shown). It is a display device.

The main display unit 81 can display the variable display of the symbol row performed in conjunction with the variable display in the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92, which will be described later, and various other effects. can also be displayed.
In the variable display of the symbol rows (decorative symbols) displayed on the main display portion 81, the displayed decorative symbols are three symbol rows (hereinafter referred to as "left symbol row", Sometimes referred to as "middle symbol row" and "right symbol row"). The direction of the variable display of each pattern row is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the depth direction, or a combination thereof (diagonal direction).
Here, the depth direction is actually a two-dimensional variable display on the display screen of the main display section 81. However, the pattern row extends from the back of the main display section 81 to the front or the opposite direction. It refers to a virtual direction recognized by a player in a display mode using a technique (for example, the perspective method) that makes the player recognize that the display is changing.
In addition, the decorative patterns in this embodiment include "1 pattern" imitating the number "1", "2 patterns" imitating the number "2", "3 patterns" imitating the number "3", "4 patterns" imitating the number "4", "5 patterns" imitating the number "5", "6 patterns" imitating the number "6", "7 patterns" imitating the number "7" , "8 symbols" imitating the number "8", and "9 symbols" imitating the number "9", and these symbols are provided in each symbol row. In the following description, "1 pattern", "3 patterns", "5 patterns", "7 patterns", and "9 patterns" are collectively referred to as "odd number patterns", and "2 patterns" and "4 patterns". , “6 symbols” and “8 symbols” may be collectively referred to as “even number symbols”.

Each of the sub display units 82 is not only provided mainly for displaying an effect image related to the effect, but also configured to be movable.
The initial positions of the upper sub-display portion 82a are on the upper side of the main display portion 81, the left sub-display portion 82b is on the left side of the main display portion 81, and the right sub-display portion 82c is on the main display. It is on the right side with reference to the portion 81 , and each of the sub-display portions 82 is configured to be movable from these initial positions to a position overlapping the display area of the decorative pattern in the main display portion 81 .

Liquid crystal display devices are employed for all of the effect display devices 80 (the main display section 81, the upper sub-display section 82a, the left sub-display section 82b, and the right sub-display section 82c) in this embodiment.

A rendering shield 85 is arranged between the main display section 81 and the sub-display section 82 . Furthermore, the effect shield 85 is composed of an upper left effect shield 85a, an upper right effect shield 85b, a lower left effect shield 85c, and a lower right effect shield 85d. is configured to be movable in the direction of shielding the

A plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LEDs”) are arranged on the lower right side of the main display section 81 , and these LEDs constitute the display area of the pattern display device 90 . A special symbol and a normal symbol are displayed on the symbol display device 90 .
Also, the pattern display device 90 is arranged at a position that is more difficult for the player to visually recognize than the main display section 81, and the display area of the pattern display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the main display section 81. .
The arrangement and number of LEDs associated with the pattern display device 90 in this embodiment are as shown in FIG. not to be

The special symbol is a symbol stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to activate the special electric accessory (for example, the special electric accessory 65). The special symbols in this embodiment include a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 and a second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 92 .
In addition, the special design may be abbreviated as "special design", the first special design as "special design 1", and the second special design as "special design 2".

The normal symbol is a symbol stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to operate the normal electric accessory (for example, the normal electric accessory 61). The normal design in this embodiment is displayed on the normal design display device 93 .
In addition, the normal symbol may be abbreviated as "general figure", and the normal electric accessory may be referred to as "electric chew".

The symbol display device 90 is provided with a first special symbol reservation lamp 94, a second special symbol reservation lamp 95, and a normal symbol reservation lamp 96 in addition to the display devices described above.
The first special symbol reservation lamp 94 can specify the number of reserved special symbol 1 symbol variations, and the second special symbol reservation lamp 95 can specify the number of reserved special symbol 2 symbol variations. And, the normal design reservation lamp 96 can specify the number of design fluctuations of the normal design that is reserved, and both of the lighting modes of the two LEDs (in this embodiment, only right lighting = 1, left and right lighting = 2, blinking on the right side + constant lighting on the left side = 3, blinking on the left and right sides = 4) makes it possible to specify the number of corresponding symbol variations.

In the following description, the symbol variation that stops and displays the special symbol after the special symbol is variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is referred to as "symbol variation of the special symbol". In the description, the symbol variation in which the normal symbol is stopped and displayed after the normal symbol display device 93 is variably displayed may be referred to as "symbol variation of the normal symbol".
In addition, in the following description, the variation display of the symbol row (decorative symbol) displayed on the main display unit 81 is distinguished from the "symbol variation of the special symbol" and the "symbol variation of the normal symbol". It may be referred to as "symbol variation".
It should be noted that, in the following description, when simply referred to as "symbol variation", it means the symbol variation of special symbols unless otherwise specified.

On the front surface of the game board 50, as shown in FIG. 4, obstacles such as a large number of game nails (not shown), windmills 52, and decorative members are arranged so that the launched game balls roll. A game area 50a is defined in .
In addition, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, curved outer rails 51 and inner rails 53 are provided to guide game balls shot by rotating the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a. It is The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with reference to the center of the game area 50a. Here, the windmill 52 is a peg-shaped mechanism for changing the falling direction of the game ball.

The gaming machine 10 is capable of adjusting the strength of the launch of the game ball depending on the magnitude of the rotational operation amount (for example, the rotation angle) of the operating handle 31. Various obstacles are placed in the game area 50a so that the game ball rolls on either X (so-called left-handed hitting) or the second flow path Y (so-called right-handed hitting) where the game ball hit harder rolls. are placed.

FIG. 4 shows, as main winning openings, a large winning opening 55, a first starting opening 57, a second starting opening 59, a gate 63, a left general winning opening 67, and a right general winning opening 68. The winning openings shown are only examples, and the number and arrangement thereof may be changed as appropriate.

The big winning opening 55 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A large winning opening sensor 72 is attached to the large winning opening 55, and the winning of the large winning opening 55 is determined based on the detection result of the large winning opening sensor 72. In the embodiment, 15) prize balls are awarded.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, more game balls roll toward the big winning opening 55 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Each obstacle is placed.

A special electric accessory 65 is arranged above the big winning opening 55 . The special electric accessory 65 is a member that switches between an open state in which it is easy to win a prize in the big prize opening 55 and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a ball. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric role product 65 will be in an open state in at least a part of the jackpot game that is set due to the fact that the jackpot is derived by the special figure success/failure determination that will be described later. Winning to the winning opening 55 is permitted. In this way, when the special electric accessory 65 is in the open state, it becomes easy to win a prize in the big prize opening 55. Therefore, the jackpot game in which the chance of winning prize balls is greatly increased is an advantageous game state. It can be said that
In the jackpot game, the open state and the closed state of the special electric accessory 65 are alternately set, and one open state (sometimes referred to as “round”), and the total number of rounds generated in one jackpot is “number of rounds”. ”) ends based on the fact that a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls enter the big winning port 55, and the special electric accessory 65 is closed. .
In addition, one open state is also ended based on the passage of a sufficient time (30s (seconds) in this embodiment) for a predetermined number of game balls to enter the big winning opening 55. do.
Here, when the special electric accessory 65 is set from the open state to the closed state based on the winning of 10 game balls in one round, it cannot be immediately closed. Therefore, in one round, more than 10 game balls may enter the big winning slot 55, and this winning may be referred to as over winning.

The first starting port 57 is arranged in the central lower part of the game area 50a. A first starting hole sensor 70 is attached to the first starting hole 57, and the winning of the first starting hole 57 is determined based on the detection result of the first starting hole sensor 70, and is associated with the first starting hole 57. The determined number (4 in this embodiment) of prize balls are awarded. In at least a part of the case where the winning prize related to the first starting port 57 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 1 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls roll toward the first start port 57 when rolling from the first flow path X than when rolling from the second flow path Y. It is assumed that an obstacle such as a game nail is arranged so as to roll.

The second starting port 59 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A second starting hole sensor 71 is attached to the second starting hole 59, and the winning to the second starting hole 59 is determined by the detection result of the second starting hole sensor 71, and is associated with the second starting hole 59. The determined number (in this embodiment, 1) of prize balls are awarded.
In at least a part of the case where the winning prize related to the second starting port 59 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 2 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls roll toward the second start port 59 when rolling from the second flow path Y than when rolling from the first flow path X. It is assumed that an obstacle such as a game nail is arranged so as to roll.

A normal electric accessory 61 is arranged in the flow path connected to the second starting port 59 . The normal electric accessory 61 is a member that switches between an open state in which it is easy for a game ball to enter the second starting port 59 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball. 62 transitions to either an open or closed state.
More specifically, the normal electric accessory 61 is in an open state in at least a part of the game per normal pattern that is performed by winning with the pattern variation of the normal pattern, and accordingly the winning to the second start port 59. is allowed. In this way, when the normal electric accessory 61 is in the open state, it becomes easier to win the second starting port 59. Therefore, while suppressing the reduction of the game ball by the prize ball, the pattern fluctuation of the special figure 2 It can greatly increase the chances of being executed.

The gate 63 is arranged in the right central portion of the game area 50a. A gate sensor 75 is attached to the gate 63 , and winning to the gate 63 is determined based on the detection result of the gate sensor 75 . In at least a part of the case where the winning prize related to the gate 63 is determined, the pattern variation of the normal pattern will be performed.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, when rolling from the second flow path Y, many game balls roll toward the gate 63. things are placed.

The left general winning opening 67 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 50a. A left general prize-winning hole sensor 73 is attached to the left general prize-winning hole 67, and the winning to the left general prize-winning hole 67 is determined by the detection result of the left general prize-winning hole sensor 73, corresponding to the left general prize-winning hole 67. The number of prize balls attached (4 in this embodiment) is awarded.
The right general winning opening 68 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A right general prize winning opening sensor 74 is attached to the right general winning opening 68, and the detection result of the right general winning opening sensor 74 determines whether the right general winning opening 68 wins a prize, and corresponds to the right general winning opening 68. The assigned number (in this embodiment, 3, which is less than 4, which is the number associated with the left general prize winning opening sensor 73), is awarded.
In this embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the first flow path X, a game nail or the like is inserted so that the game ball rolls toward the left general winning opening 67 rather than the right general winning opening 68 . obstacles are placed. On the other hand, when the game ball rolls from the second flow path Y, an obstacle such as a game nail is arranged so that the game ball rolls toward the right general winning opening 68 rather than the left general winning opening 67. It is Moreover, each of the left general prize-winning opening 67 and the right general prize-winning opening 68 may be provided in plural numbers.

Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the right general winning opening 68 is arranged in the game area 50a so as to be upstream of the big winning opening 55 in the second channel Y. Therefore, if the game ball rolled from the second flow path Y does not enter the right general winning hole 68, it becomes possible to win the big winning hole 55.例文帳に追加The positional relationship between the right general winning opening 68 and the big winning opening 55 is not limited to such a relationship, and the right general winning opening 68 is located downstream of the big winning opening 55 in the second flow path Y. Although it may be arranged in the game area 50a as much as possible, it is preferable to arrange it as in the present embodiment. Here, "winning possible" means not only the case where the prize is always won (as for the big prize opening 55, it is assumed that the special electric accessory 65 is in an open state), but also the case where the prize is not won. Point.
In addition, although different from the positional relationship in which the other winning opening is arranged upstream of one winning opening as in the present embodiment, upstream of both the right general winning opening 68 and the big winning opening 55, A distribution unit is provided for distributing the game ball rolling from the second flow path Y into a flow path that allows winning to the right general winning opening 68 and a flow path that enables winning to the big winning opening 55, and performs the game. A ball may be made to be able to win a prize in one of the distributed prize openings. In this case, the concept of the upstream side and the downstream side of the right general winning opening 68 and the big winning opening 55 disappears.
The sorting unit may have a sorting device that is provided with a movable portion that is movable by the weight of the game ball, and alternately sorts the rolling game ball to the right general winning hole 68 or the big winning hole 55. Alternatively, the rolling game balls may be distributed to either the right general winning opening 68 or the big winning opening 55, which is simply constituted by an obstacle such as a game nail. Furthermore, the sorting section may sort the winnings into a route in which neither the right general winnings opening 68 nor the big winnings opening 55 can win a prize.

The out port 69 is arranged at the bottom of the game area 50a. A game ball that is hit into the game area 50a and does not enter the above-described winning holes falls into an out hole 69 and is processed as an out ball.

In addition, in this embodiment, an out ball sensor 76 for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning hole and the out hole (hereinafter referred to as "out ball") is provided, and the detection result of the sensor is used. The number of out balls counted is used to derive the base value.
Here, the base value is a value derived by the number of safe balls (number of prize balls) / number of out balls x 100 in the most unfavorable state (to be described later, special low probability and normal low probability). The value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97, which will be described later.
More specifically, the base value is derived in intervals of 60,000 out-ball counts from the initial power-on (including the case where the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is cleared), and the derived base value is applied to the next interval. Display (for example, display the base value derived in the interval from 60001 to 120000 for the number of out balls in the interval from 120001 to 180000). The displayed value is then the integer portion of the derived base value (rounded to one decimal place).

In addition to the above-described sensors, the game board 50 in this embodiment also includes a magnetic sensor for detecting magnetism and a sensor for detecting radio waves in order to prevent illegal acts of receiving prize balls. A radio wave detection sensor (both not shown) is provided.

On the back of the game board 50, as shown in FIG. A second sub control board case 309 storing a control board 300, a power control board case 509 storing a power control board 500, a payout control board case 409 storing a payout control board 400, and a setting board 41 are attached. In addition to the rear surfaces of the first sub-control board case 209 and the second sub-control board case 309, an opening/closing cover 45 covering a part of the rear surface of the main control board case 109 is detachably attached.
The substrate case and cover covering each substrate are made of a member having transparency, and the corresponding substrate can be visually recognized through each case and cover.

The main control board 100 is provided with a main control board monitor 97 that displays set values, base values, and the like, and the monitor can be viewed from the back of the game board 50 . Also, the display of the monitor is controlled by the main control board 100 .

Here, the set value is a value that affects the advantage of the special figure success/failure determination (probability that a big hit is derived), which will be described later. The number of steps of the setting value may be one or plural, and can be changed as appropriate. The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has six levels of setting values, and the derivation probability of a big win corresponding to each setting value will be described later.
Further, the setting value can be changed by setting change processing by setting change means 177, which will be described later, and the current setting value can be confirmed by setting confirmation processing by setting confirmation means 178, which will be described later. Details of the processing will be described later.

In addition, in this embodiment, set values, base values, etc. are displayed on the same display device (main control board monitor 97), but some or all of these may be displayed on another display device. You may do so.

The power control board 500 is provided with a power switch 40 that is operated to supply the game machine 10 with primary power supplied from the power supply facility of the game island.

The setting board 41 is provided with a setting key switch 42 and a RAM clear switch 43 as operation units for determining the restoration state when the power is restored (when the power is turned on). Further, the setting board 41 is provided with a transparent setting board cover 44 that covers the setting key switches 42 and the RAM clear switch 43 and can be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown) on the same side as the hinge mechanism 21 . .
The setting board cover 44 is configured so as not to be closed when the setting key used to operate the setting key switch 42 is inserted.
Also, the setting board cover 44 is configured to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism, but it may be a slide-type cover that slides up and down.

In this way, when installed on the game island, if the middle frame 17 is not opened, each operation unit (power switch 40, setting key switch 42, RAM clear switch 43) provided on the back side of the game board 50 is activated. ) becomes difficult to operate.

A game ball tank 46 for storing game balls supplied from the ball supply facility of the game island is arranged on the back surface of the game board 50 above the opening/closing cover 45 . The game ball tank 46 is further connected to a payout passage 49 connected to the upper ball tray 27 via a tank rail 47 and a payout unit 48, and the balls put out by the payout unit 48 pass through the payout passage 49. is paid out to the upper ball receiving tray 27.

So far, the structure of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has been described, but these are only specific examples, and the present invention can also be implemented with another structure.

<Regarding the control configuration of the game machine 10>
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the control configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. Note that the control configuration shown in FIG. 6 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a control configuration not shown in FIG.

The main control board 100 includes a CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes related to games, a ROM 102 that stores data such as control programs and various lottery tables, a RAM 103 that functions as a temporary storage area and a buffer memory, and a peripheral board. , an I/O port 104 for inputting and outputting signals to and from each device, and a random number circuit 105 for generating random numbers (hard random numbers) by operating in a system separate from the program processing by the CPU 101. are connected to each other via an internal bus.

The CPU 101 reads various control programs stored in the ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing, thereby executing various processes related to the main control of the game.
The RAM 103 is backed up by backup power generated in a backup power supply circuit 502, which will be described later. Specifically, among the information stored in the RAM 103, when power is restored after a power failure, various types of information are backed up so that the game machine 10 can be restored to the state immediately before the power failure. is configured to For example, in addition to data such as the stack pointer and each register held when a power failure occurs, the state of the gaming machine 10 at that time (setting change state, setting confirmation state, or playable state), Information related to the game such as the set value, the current special drawing lottery state, the current normal drawing drawing state, etc. is backed up.

In the present embodiment, in addition to at least an area for storing such game-related information (sometimes referred to as a game-related area of the RAM 103), an area for storing a base value (the base value of the RAM 103 area), an area for storing a checksum complement and a backup flag related to the area of RAM 103 related to the game (sometimes referred to as a backup information area related to the game of RAM 103), and a base value of RAM 103 An area (sometimes referred to as a backup information area related to the base value of the RAM 103) in which the complement of the checksum for the area and the backup flag are stored is backed up. When the power is restored, the gaming machine 10 has the backed-up areas of the RAM 103 related to the game, the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, the backup information area related to the game of the RAM 103, and the backup related to the base value of the RAM 103. It returns using various information stored in the information area.
Note that the specific method of backup in this embodiment is not limited at all. For example, the area to be backed up in the RAM 103 may be implemented with a configuration that can hold data in a non-volatile manner even in a power failure state. As another example, in the RAM 103, different hardware is provided for a first memory configured to be able to hold data in a non-volatile manner even in a power failure state and a second memory referred to when the game machine 10 operates. In that case, the gaming machine 10 saves the information to be backed up from the second memory to the first memory when the power is cut off, and transfers the saved information from the first memory to the first memory when the power is restored. It is sufficient to recover to the second memory.

In addition, the main control board 100 includes a first starting opening sensor 70, a second starting opening sensor 71, a large winning opening sensor 72, a left general winning opening sensor 73, a right general winning opening sensor 74, a gate sensor 75, and an out ball sensor 76. , middle frame door open sensor 77, front frame door open sensor 78, etc., and detection signals from these sensors can be input to CPU 101 via I/O port 104. . Although illustration is omitted, in addition to these sensors, the main control board 100 is also electrically connected to a full-tank detection sensor, a magnetic detection sensor, and a radio wave detection sensor. , detection signals from these sensors can be input to the CPU 101 .

In addition, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display device 91, a second special symbol display device 92, a normal symbol display device 93, a first special symbol reservation lamp 94, a second special symbol reservation lamp 95, and a normal symbol reservation lamp. 96, is electrically connected to the main control board monitor 97, the normal electric accessory solenoid 62 and the special electric accessory solenoid 66, and is configured to be able to control these through the I/O port 104.
Similarly, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the main operation section 39 and configured to be able to detect the operation of the main operation section 39 . Further, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the setting board 41 described above, and is configured to detect the operation of the setting key switch 42 and the operation of the RAM clear switch 43 .

The main control board 100 and the first sub-control board 200 are connected by eight parallel signal lines and one strobe line. They are communicably connected only in the direction, and various effect control commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200 .
Data cannot be transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the main control board 100, and the first sub-control board 200 cannot request the main control board 100 to transmit data. is configured to
Also, in the present embodiment, a parallel transmission method is used for data transmission from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200, but a serial transmission method may be used.

The first sub-control board 200 is a CPU 201 that performs various arithmetic processing related to game effects based on the effect control command from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores data such as effect control programs and various lottery tables, and a temporary storage area. A RAM 203 functioning as a work area or buffer memory, and an I/O port 204 for inputting/outputting signals between peripheral boards and devices are provided. It is configured to execute the main control related to the game effect according to the control program stored in the.
The first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect button 37 and the cursor button 38, and is configured to detect the operation of the operation section.

In addition, the first sub-control board 200, in the effect control processing based on the effect control command from the main control board 100, the image control command for instructing the image to be displayed on the second sub-control board 300, ON / auto button setting Auto button switching command for instructing OFF, luminance adjustment command for instructing luminance adjustment, voice control command for instructing sound to be reproduced by the audio control board 310, volume adjustment command for instructing volume adjustment, effect lamp 35, etc. Lamp control data for controlling the lighting of lamps, and movable control data for controlling the movement of movable bodies such as the movable decorative body 22, the sub-display section 82, and the effect shielding body 85 are generated.
Here, the first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 and the audio control board 310 so as to be capable of two-way communication, and each control command (image control command, auto button switching command, brightness adjustment command). , voice control command, volume adjustment command) is transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the second sub-control board 300 or the voice control board 310, and the response indicates that the control command was successfully received. A response command (ACK command) is transmitted from each control board (second sub-control board 300, audio control board 310) to the first sub-control board 200. FIG.

Also, the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect lamp 35 and transmits lamp control data via the I/O port 204 . The lighting of the effect lamp 35 is controlled by lamp control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 .

Also, the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the movable decoration 22 , the sub-display section 82 , and the rendering shield 85 , and transmits movable control data via the I/O port 204 .
The movable decorative body 22 , the sub-display section 82 , and the effect shielding body 85 are configured such that their movements are controlled by the movable control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 .

The second sub-control board 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processing related to image effects based on image control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 302 that stores image control programs and various data, and a temporary storage area. and an I/O port 304 for inputting/outputting signals between peripheral boards and devices. It is configured to execute such main control.
In addition, although not shown, the second sub-control board 300 includes a VDP that generates image data in accordance with the content of the effect determined by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later, based on the control signal received from the CPU 301; A sound source IC for generating acoustic data in accordance with the content of the presentation based on a control signal received from the CPU 301 is mounted. The VDP is a so-called image processor, which reads image data stored in the image ROM according to instructions from the CPU 301 , processes the image data, and transmits the generated image data to the effect display device 80 . This VDP is connected to a high-speed VRAM used for developing and processing image data read out from the image ROM. The sound source IC reads the sound data stored in the sound ROM according to an instruction from the CPU 301, and outputs final sound data generated by synthesizing the read sound data to the speaker 33 via the amplifier.

The audio control board 310 includes a CPU 311 that performs various arithmetic processing related to audio effects based on audio control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 312 that stores audio control programs and audio data, and a work that serves as a temporary storage area. It has a RAM 313 that functions as an area and buffer memory, and an I/O port 314 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards and devices. It is configured to perform various controls. Therefore, the audio control board 310 reads the audio data stored in the ROM 312 according to the audio control command received from the first sub-control board 200, synthesizes the read audio data, and produces the final audio data after synthesis. can be transmitted to the speaker 33 via an amplifier, and the speaker 33 can be caused to output sound.

The payout control board 400 is mainly composed of a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM (all not shown).
In addition, the payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of two-way communication, and controls the payout unit 48 based on the payout control command from the main control board 100 to pay out game balls. is executed, and the ball feeding mechanism and the shooting mechanism are synchronously driven based on the amount of operation of the operating handle 31 to control the shooting of the game ball.

The power supply control board 500 generates a normal power supply circuit 501 for generating normal power supply to the electronic and electric parts such as the above-mentioned control board, and a backup power supply based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island. It is composed of a backup power supply circuit 502 and a power failure detection circuit 503 that detects a power failure (when the voltage supplied by the normal power supply reaches a predetermined voltage drop).
In addition, the power switch 40 is connected to the power control board 500, and on the premise that primary power is supplied from the power supply facility of the game island, when the power switch 40 is turned on, the power control board 500 is turned on. A normal power supply is generated by the normal power supply circuit 501, and power is supplied to electronic components and electrical components including the above-described control boards (main control board 100, first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300, and payout control board 400). is supplied.
In addition, when the power failure detection circuit 503 detects the power failure, the power supply control board 500 outputs a power failure signal (NMI signal) to the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400 respectively. Send to
The backup power supply circuit 502 is charged when power is supplied to the game machine 10 from the power supply facility on the game island.
In addition, the backup power supply circuit 502 may be provided on the payout control board 400, the power failure detection circuit 503 is not provided on the power control board 500, and the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400 may be provided.

<Regarding the functional configuration of the game machine 10>
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. The functional configuration shown in FIG. 7 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have functional configurations not shown in FIG. 8 and 9 will be referred to as necessary when describing the functional configuration.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 100 includes an entry determination means 110, a main random number generation means 115, a main reservation control means 120, a preliminary determination means 125, a special figure lottery means 130, a normal figure lottery means 135, and a jackpot game. Control means 140, symbol display control means 145, electric accessory control means 150, game state control means 155, main information storage means 160, main error control means 165, main command management means 170, power recovery process execution means 175, power failure It has a process executing means 180 and a standby demonstration control main means 185, and these means functionally represent what is realized by each control configuration on the main control board 100 explained using FIG. is.

The main information storage means 160 is a means for temporarily storing data read by means provided on the main control board 100, data derived by calculations in the means, etc., in corresponding storage areas. . In particular, the data (effect control command) stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 is transmitted by the command transmission means to the sub-command management means 270 of the first sub-control board 200, which will be described later. be done.

The winning-ball determining means 110 determines whether or not a game has been won in each winning hole based on the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning hole.
In the present embodiment, when a winning to the left general winning opening 67 occurs, the ball entry determining means 110 transmits an effect control command (left general winning opening winning command) indicating that the winning has occurred. Then, when the winning to the right general winning opening 68 occurs, an effect control command (right general winning opening winning command) indicating that the winning has occurred is transmitted.

The main random number generating means 115 can generate a plurality of types of random numbers with different update ranges by the random number circuit 105, and at the timing when it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning slot, the random number circuit 105 generates one or more random numbers corresponding to the winning slot. Get (latch) a random number.
More specifically, the main random number generating means 115, when it is determined that the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59 wins, generates a random number for special figure win/loss determination, a special figure stop symbol, which will be described later. Obtain a random number for the lottery and a random number for the special pattern variation pattern lottery. When it is determined that the gate 63 has won a prize, the main information storage means 160 stores the random numbers for determining whether the normal pattern is right or wrong, the random numbers for the normal pattern stop pattern lottery, and the random numbers for the normal pattern fluctuation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Store in the storage area.
The random number circuit 105 monitors whether or not the multiple types of random numbers that it updates are normally updated. Information indicating that the abnormality has occurred is written in a specific storage area. Therefore, the CPU 101 can grasp that the update abnormality of the random number circuit 105 has occurred.

The main suspension control means 120 performs control related to suspension of the symbol variation of the special figure and suspension of the symbol variation of the normal figure. Regarding the special figure 1, the random number for the special figure right or wrong determination, the random number for the special figure stop pattern lottery, and the random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which were obtained as a result of winning the first start port 57, It is withheld (stored) as the operation suspension information of FIG.
More specifically, the main reservation control means 120 is added by 1 each time the operation reservation information of the special figure 1 is reserved, and the operation reservation information of the special figure 1 is used (in the lottery of the special figure lottery means 130 used) is decremented by 1 for each (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1 suspension counter"), and the value of the special figure 1 suspension counter reaches the upper limit (4 in this embodiment, the The operation suspension information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 suspension counter of the main information storage means 160, and each time the operation suspension information is used, the used operation suspension information is cleared, and the remaining operation suspension Control is performed to move (shift) information from the current storage area to the storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation counter which is 1 less than the current special figure 1 reservation counter in order from the smallest special figure 1 reservation counter.
In addition, the main reservation control means 120 performs the same control as the above-described control separately from the special figure 1 for the special figure 2 and the general figure, and the special figure 2 reservation counter is called the special figure 2 reservation counter.
Further, in the following description, "suspension of operation suspension information" may be expressed as "suspension of pattern variation".
In addition, when the main reservation control means 120 updates (adds or subtracts) the operation reservation information (reservation counter) of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, the effect control including the special figure 1 reservation counter and the special figure 2 reservation counter A command (pending command) is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, when both the operation pending information corresponding to the special figure 1 and the operation holding information corresponding to the special figure 2 are reserved, the operation pending information corresponding to the special figure 2 is preferentially The preference variation used is done.

A pre-determination means 125 executes pre-determination for a look-ahead performance targeting the operation suspension information at least in part when the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at a predetermined pre-determination timing.
More specifically, the pre-determination means 125 reads each random number of the operation suspension information suspended this time, and pre-determines each of the special figure propriety determination, the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Run. In each preliminary determination, a lottery table (not shown) that is the same as or equivalent to the lottery table used in the lottery corresponding to each preliminary determination is used. Therefore, the results of these preliminary determinations are the same as the results of the lottery executed later.
Further, the pre-determination means 125 generates an effect control command (pre-determination command) including the derived result of the pre-determination, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
In addition, as described above, the pre-determination command is transmitted at least in part when the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at the predetermined timing of the pre-determination (generated and stored in the main information storage means 160 transmission command area), so it will be sent following the pending command described above. Here, the timing of the predetermined pre-judgment means that it is not during the jackpot game, furthermore, in this embodiment, when the operation suspension information of the special figure 1 is suspended during the normal figure high probability described later , since the prior determination is restricted, the transmission of the prior determination command corresponding to the prior determination is also restricted.

The special figure lottery means 130 includes a special figure suitability determination means 131, a special figure stop pattern lottery means 132, and a special figure variation pattern derivation means 133, and the special figure suitability determination means 131, the special figure stop pattern lottery means 132, and the special figure. The processing by each means is executed in order of the fluctuation pattern deriving means 133 . The special figure lottery means 130 reads the earliest operation suspension information among the operation suspension information held in the main information storage means 160 when the special figure fluctuation start condition is satisfied.
It should be noted that "the special figure fluctuation start condition is satisfied" is, for example, not during the jackpot, neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is in the process of pattern fluctuation, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 all the conditions for the presence of the operation pending information in at least one of the

Here, FIGS. 8A to 8C are diagrams schematically showing lottery tables used in the main control board 100, and will be referred to as necessary in the following description.
In the lottery using the lottery table, including those other than these lottery tables, the lottery values stored in the lottery table are sequentially added to the read random numbers according to a predetermined order (there is only one lottery value to be targeted). , the number of times of addition is one), and the result corresponding to the lottery value with carry (overflow) is derived as the result of the lottery. Similarly, in the description of the lottery tables, names are given to the lottery tables for convenience of explanation. Often these names do not specify the area where the data is stored. The illustrated lottery table may include items described for convenience of explanation and "-" as lottery values, but these do not necessarily indicate data stored in each ROM. And, the results with "-" written as the lottery value will not win the lottery. Furthermore, when the same lottery value as the random number range used for the lottery (the number of random numbers that can be obtained in the range) is described in the lottery table, the result is derived 100%. you don't have to. Also, if the total value of the lottery values used in one lottery coincides with the random number range used in the lottery, the last addition of the lottery values always generates a carry, so that addition is not necessary. Well, in that case, the lottery value itself used for the addition becomes unnecessary.

The special figure validity determination means 131 reads the random number for the special figure validity determination for each pattern variation, and uses the lottery table for the special figure validity determination corresponding to the read random number and the current setting value to determine whether it is a big hit or a loss. Execute special figure propriety judgment for judging by lottery whether or not to win.
FIG. 8(a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for special figure propriety determination, and the lottery table is commonly used for special figure 1 and special figure 2. FIG. The range of random numbers used in the determination is 0 to 65535, so if the special figure lottery state has a low probability (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as "special figure low probability"), the current setting value is set. 205/65536 (approximately 1/319.6) if the current set value is 1; 210/65536 (approximately 1/312.0) if the current set value is set value 2; 215/65536 (approximately 1/304.8) if the current set value is 3; 220/65536 (approximately 1/297.8) if the current set value is set value 4; If the value is 5, a big win is derived with a probability of 225/65536 (approximately 1/291.2), and if the current set value is 6, a probability of 230/65536 (approximately 1/284.9). be.
Similarly, when the special figure lottery state has a high probability (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as "special figure high probability"), if the current setting value is set value 1, 445/65536 (about 1/ 147.2), 455/65536 (approximately 1/144.0) if the current set value is set value 2, and 466/65536 (approximately 1/144.0) if the current set value is set value 3. 140.6), 477/65536 (approximately 1/137.3) if the current set value is set value 4, and 488/65536 (approximately 1 /134.2), and if the current set value is set value 6, a big win is derived with a probability of 499/65536 (approximately 1/131.3).
Thus, in the present embodiment, in each of the special figure low probability and the special figure high probability, the probability that the big hit is derived differs for each set value, and in any setting value, the big hit is derived in the special figure low probability The value of the denominator when the numerator of the probability of winning is set to 1 is larger than the value of the denominator when the numerator of the probability of deriving a big hit is set to 1. Therefore, it can be said that the special figure high probability has a higher probability that a big hit is derived than the special figure low probability, and the advantage is higher than the special figure low probability. Note that these probabilities do not change depending on whether or not the set values are changed.
In addition, in this embodiment, the denominator of the probability that a special low probability jackpot is derived (when the numerator is 1) and the denominator of the probability that a special low probability jackpot is derived (when the numerator is 1 ) is constant regardless of the set value (in this embodiment, 1:about 2.2). (When the numerator is 1), it means that the ratio of the integer part (the decimal point is rounded down, rounded up, or rounded off) is constant. That is, the lottery value may be set so that the ratio of the denominator of the former probability and the denominator of the latter probability is substantially constant regardless of the set value.

Also, although omitted in the explanation of the game board 50 above, on the front of the game board 50, there are design values for each set value of the jackpot probability in the special figure low probability and the jackpot probability in the special figure high probability (the numerator is 1 is described at a position visible from the front side when the front frame 20 is closed. Therefore, the player can recognize the design values of these probabilities.
It should be noted that these probabilities, it is not necessary to describe all the jackpot probability for each set value, for example, the jackpot probability in the special low probability "1/284.9 ~ 1/319.6" or special high probability , the jackpot probabilities of the set values 2 to 5 may not be described, such as "1/147.2 to 1/131.3". That is, only the highest and lowest probabilities may be described. By doing so, the space for stating the probability can be effectively used.
In particular, it may be possible to describe the jackpot probability in the special low probability without stating the jackpot probability in the special low probability (only the jackpot probability in the special low probability), in this case, the special for each set value All the jackpot probabilities in the figure low probability may be described, or a part (the highest probability and the lowest probability) may be described. In any case, while describing the jackpot probability in the special-pattern low probability that the player is more interested in than the jackpot probability in the special-pattern high probability, the space for describing the special-pattern high probability probability is used more effectively. be able to. Also, the description of these probabilities may be replaced with the display of the main display section 81 .

The special figure stop symbol lottery means 132 reads the random number for the special figure stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special figure stop symbol lottery. The stop pattern of the special figure is determined by lottery.
FIG. 8(b) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99. Therefore, when the big hit is derived in special figure 1, the probability of 50/100 (1/2) is symbol A, the probability of 40/100 (1/2.5) is symbol B, 10/100 (1 /10), the pattern C is determined as the stop pattern, and these probabilities do not depend on the set value and whether or not the set value is changed.
Here, the pattern A has 8 rounds, and after the jackpot game ends, the special pattern is low and the normal pattern is high (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "normal pattern", and the jackpot related to the pattern is may be referred to as a “normal jackpot”). On the other hand, the pattern B has 9 rounds, and after the jackpot game ends, the pattern that becomes a special pattern high probability and a normal pattern high probability (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a "variable probability pattern") It is sometimes called "big hit"). Furthermore, the pattern C is a definite variable pattern that has 16 rounds and becomes a special pattern high probability and a general pattern high probability after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, it can be said that the symbol C is more advantageous than the symbol B in terms of the number of rounds, and the symbols B and C are more advantageous than the symbol A in both the number of rounds and the subsequent special symbol lottery state.
FIG. 8(c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99 in the same way as the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery. be. Therefore, when the jackpot is derived in the special figure 2, the pattern a stops at a probability of 65/100 (about 1/1.53), and the pattern b stops at a probability of 35/100 (about 1/2.85). These probabilities are determined as symbols, and these probabilities do not depend on the set values and whether or not the set values are changed.
Here, the pattern a has 16 rounds, and is a probability variable pattern that becomes a special pattern high probability and a normal pattern high probability after the end of the big hit game, and the pattern b has the number of rounds 4, and is a special pattern after the end of the big hit game. It is a normal pattern with a low figure and a normal figure with high accuracy. Therefore, it can be said that the symbol a is a more advantageous symbol than the symbol b in both the number of rounds and the subsequent special drawing lottery state.
Thus, in the present embodiment, in both special figure 1 and special figure 2, the probability that each stop symbol is derived is constant regardless of the set value, and the advantage of the special figure stop symbol lottery The degree does not change depending on the setting value that is set. Moreover, the probability does not change depending on whether or not the setting value is changed.
In addition, when the special figure stop pattern lottery means 132 does not result in a big hit as a result of the special figure success/failure determination, the special figure 1 loses the symbol D, and the special figure 2 loses the symbol c as the stop symbol. decided uniformly.
In addition, in this embodiment, the ratio of the special figure high probability after the end of the big hit game by the special figure 1 (50/100) and the ratio of the special figure high probability after the big hit game by the special figure 2 (65/100 ) is different (the pattern variation of the special figure 2 is more advantageous than the pattern variation of the special figure 1). Although the details are omitted, this difference is when the game ball passes through the V winning area provided in the big winning opening 55 during the jackpot game (when the sensor provided in the V winning area detects the game ball). By changing whether or not to provide a round (in this embodiment, the 9th round) that makes it easier to pass through the V winning area by changing the stop pattern of the special figure. Realized.

The special figure variation pattern derivation means 133 includes a plurality of types of special figure variation pattern lottery tables to be referred to when determining the special figure variation pattern, and the current special figure variation pattern derivation state and the result of this special figure propriety determination. Based on this, select one special figure variation pattern lottery table for determining this special figure variation pattern, and use the selected special figure variation pattern lottery table and the random number for the special figure variation pattern lottery to select one special figure A figure variation pattern is determined, and variation time is determined based on the determined special figure variation pattern.
Although details such as transition conditions will be described later, the special figure variation pattern derivation state in this embodiment includes a special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, a special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and a special figure variation pattern derivation state PC. exist. Then, the above-described special figure variation pattern determination method is adopted in the special figure variation pattern variation of the special figure 1 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, the special figure 2 is adopted in the symbol variation, and the symbol variation of the other special figure in each special figure variation pattern derivation state is determined by one special figure variation pattern predetermined according to the result of the special figure propriety determination.

Further, in the present embodiment, as in the above-described special figure stop symbol lottery, if the special figure variation pattern derivation state and the result of the special figure propriety determination are the same, the probability that each special figure variation pattern is derived is set set value.
Furthermore, the special figure variation pattern derivation means 133, at the start of the symbol variation, the effect control command (variation start command ) and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

Like the special figure lottery means 130, the general pattern lottery means 135 reads out the earliest operation suspension information among the operation suspension information held in the main information storage means 160 when the pattern of the general pattern is not changing. , Using the read random numbers, the general pattern suitability determination is performed to determine the suitability of the general pattern, and the normal electric accessory 61 is controlled to the open state by the general pattern suitability determination. In the case, the normal pattern stop pattern lottery that determines the normal pattern stop pattern by lottery, and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern lottery that determines the normal pattern fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) by lottery are executed.
More specifically, in the determination of whether or not the normal drawing is successful, the normal drawing state has a high probability (sometimes abbreviated as "normal drawing high probability") and the normal drawing drawing state has a low probability ("normal drawing In this embodiment, the probability of 65535/65536 is 65535 / 65536 in the high probability of general drawing (it is the same for all setting values, and the setting It does not depend on whether or not the value is changed), and the remaining 1/65536 probability is a loss, while the normal pattern low probability has a probability of 1/65536 (it is the same for all setting values, and the setting value It does not depend on whether or not there is a change in ), it will be a normal hit, and the remaining 65535/65536 probability will be a loss. It should be noted that, in the general pattern low probability, it may not be per general pattern (65536/65536 will be lost).

In the normal stop symbol lottery, as in the special stop symbol lottery, a lottery table (not shown) for the normal stop symbol lottery is selected from a plurality of types of stop symbols with different patterns of opening the normal electric accessories 61. One stop symbol is determined by the lottery used (common to all set values). In addition, when it becomes a loss in the general pattern right or wrong determination, the stop pattern is uniformly determined in the same way as the special figure 1 and special figure 2.

In addition, in the normal figure fluctuation pattern lottery, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, a lottery using the lottery table (not shown) for the general figure fluctuation pattern lottery (not shown) from multiple types of normal figure fluctuation patterns (with all set values It is the same and does not depend on whether the setting value is changed or not) determines one general pattern fluctuation pattern.

In this way, it can be said that the normal map high probability has a higher probability of being derived from the normal map hit than the normal map low probability, and the advantage is higher than the normal map low probability.
In addition, in this embodiment, the probability that each lottery result is derived in any of the lottery related to the general pattern (normal pattern correctness determination, normal pattern stop pattern lottery, and general pattern fluctuation pattern lottery) is constant regardless of the set value , all set values are the same and do not depend on whether or not the set values are changed.

In this embodiment, as described above, the probability of winning a big hit in the special figure success/failure determination is determined based on the set value. It is configured so that the higher the setting value to be set, the higher the advantage, but in addition to the special figure stop pattern lottery, the general figure success judgment, and the general figure stop pattern A set difference may be provided in the probability that an advantageous result is derived in at least one of the lotteries (or determination). In addition, it does not include the special figure right or wrong determination, the set difference in the probability that an advantageous result is derived in at least one lottery (or judgment) of the special figure stop symbol lottery, the normal figure right or wrong determination, and the normal figure stop symbol lottery is provided, the higher the setting value to be set, the higher the advantage (the advantage may differ depending on the setting value to be set). In other words, it is sufficient that the degree of advantage in awarding prize balls is different according to the set value.

A jackpot game control means 140 determines a demonstration time related to a jackpot start demonstration and a demonstration time related to a jackpot end demonstration in accordance with the determined jackpot pattern when the result of the special win/fail lottery is a jackpot.
In addition, when the big win starts, the big win game control means 140 generates an effect control command (big win start command) including a demonstration time related to the big win start demonstration, stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160, and ends the big win. Sometimes, an effect control command (jackpot end command) including a demonstration time related to the jackpot end demonstration is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160. - 特許庁

The symbol display control means 145 variably displays the special symbol 1 on the first special symbol display device 91 according to the variation time based on the special symbol variation pattern of the special symbol 1, and after the variation time has passed, the special symbol stop symbol lottery is determined. The special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with the stopped pattern. Similarly, according to the variation time based on the special symbol variation pattern of the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 92, and the stop determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery after the variation time has elapsed The special figure 2 is stopped and displayed in the design.
In addition, the symbol display control means 145 has a special figure game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) related to the display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and when the special figure is stopped and displayed (At the timing when the value of the special figure game timer becomes "0"), an effect control command (variation stop command) for requesting a fixed stop (fixed display) of the decorative pattern is generated, and the command is sent to the main information storage means 160 is stored in the transmission command storage area.

In addition, the symbol display control means 145 causes the normal symbol display device 93 to variably display the normal symbol according to the normal symbol variation pattern (variation time) of the normal symbol, and after the variation time elapses, the normal symbol by the normal symbol stop symbol lottery. The determined stop pattern is stopped and displayed.
In addition, the symbol display control means 145 has a normal pattern game timer for managing the time (fluctuation time, stop display time) relating to the display of the normal pattern.

When the result of the special figure lottery is a big hit, the electric role product control means 150 outputs a control signal to the special electric role product solenoid 66 after the stop display of the special figure, and turns the special electric role product 65 into a special figure. It is opened according to the opening pattern corresponding to the stop pattern. The jackpot game is a game state in which one opening and closing operation of the special electric accessory 65 is regarded as one round game, and the round game is continuously executed for a specified number of rounds (16R, 9R, and 8R in this example). be. Incidentally, in the following description, a big win with a specified number of rounds of 16R is referred to as a 16R big win.

In addition, when the electric accessory control means 150 wins the normal figure win/loss lottery, it outputs a control signal to the normal electric accessory solenoid 62 to move the normal electric accessory 61 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the normal figure stop symbol. open up.

The game state control means 155 controls the special figure lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155, as described above, at the start of the jackpot game, irrespective of the pattern associated with the jackpot, the special figure low probability, at the end of the jackpot game associated with the normal jackpot, the special figure low probability is maintained, and at the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variable jackpot, the special figure is high probability.

In addition, the game state control means 155 controls the normal drawing lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155, at the start of the big win, regardless of the pattern related to the big win, normal pattern low probability, at the end of the jackpot game related to the normal big win, until the symbol variation is performed 100 times. High probability (after 100 symbol fluctuations, normal low probability), and at the end of the jackpot related to the probability variable jackpot, until the next jackpot game starts (for example, a finite number of times sufficient to derive the jackpot) (For example, including the case of setting 5000 times).

In addition, the game state control means 155 controls the above-described special figure variation pattern derivation state. The transition of this special figure variation pattern derivation state will be described with reference to FIGS. 9(a) and 9(b). Incidentally, FIG. 9(a) is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 9(b) is a diagram showing the relationship of the average variation time for each special figure variation pattern derivation state. .
As shown in FIG. 9 (a), the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state is the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA corresponding to the special figure low probability and the general figure low probability, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA corresponding to the special figure high probability and the general figure high probability It consists of a figure variation pattern derivation state PB and a special figure variation pattern derivation state PC corresponding to a special figure low certainty and a normal figure high accuracy, and a special figure according to the special figure lottery state and the general figure lottery state except during the jackpot game. The figure fluctuation pattern derivation state is set. Then, the transition conditions between the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC include transition conditions (i) to transition conditions (iii). The transition condition (i) is the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variable jackpot, the transition condition (ii) is the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, and the transition condition (iii) is the end of the 100th symbol variation. In addition, when the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot is started in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is set again after the end of the jackpot game (symbol in the transition condition (iii) counting of variations starts from 0).

Also, as shown in FIG. 9(b), the average variation time of each of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC (in the special figure variation pattern derivation state Appearance rate for the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected (Derived by multiplying the winning probability of the special figure fluctuation pattern against the probability that the result of the special figure suitability determination is derived, any The sum of the variation time derived by multiplying the probability that can occur in the symbol variation)) is the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB in order. . Furthermore, in this embodiment, the difference between the average variation time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA and the average time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is the average variation time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC and the special figure variation pattern derivation greater than the difference in state PB.

In addition, the game state control means 155, when the special figure lottery state, the general figure lottery state, and the update of the special figure variation pattern derivation state occur, the effect control command (game state designation command) including each state after the update is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

As described above, the main information storage means 160 is means for temporarily storing data read by each means, data derived by calculations and the like by each means, etc. in corresponding storage areas.

The main error control means 165 monitors the input information of the I/O port 104 and determines whether the gaming machine 10 is in an error state. When it is determined that an error state exists, an effect control command (error command) including information that can specify the error state is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
In this embodiment, the error states determined by the main error control means 165 include, for example, a main board error based on the occurrence of the update abnormality described above, a magnetic error based on magnetic detection by the magnetic detection sensor, and a radio wave detection by the radio wave detection sensor. , a right-handed error based on detection of a game ball by the gate sensor 75, a full-tank error based on detection of a game ball by a full-tank detection sensor, and the like.
To summarize the conditions for the occurrence of these errors, the main board error is an error state indicating an update error of the random number circuit 105, as described above, and occurs when the update error occurs. Next, magnetic error is an error state that occurs when magnetic detection by the magnetic detection sensor occurs continuously for 500 ms. This is an error state that occurs when a total of 5 occurrences occur. Also, a right-handed error occurs when the gate sensor 75 detects the game ball three times during normal times (special low probability and normal low probability) (the number of detections is reset 1000 ms after the last detection). A full-tank error is an error that occurs when the full-tank detection sensor is ON, that is, when a game ball is detected by the full-tank detection sensor.

Further, in this embodiment, among these error states, the main board error, the magnetic error, and the radio wave error are handled as error states of relatively high importance. Therefore, when an error state of high importance occurs, the main error control means 165, in addition to processing to turn on the security signal, causes the payout control board 400 to restrict the shooting of game balls. Take action to prevent progress.
Here, the security signal is a kind of signal that is output from an external terminal board (not shown) provided in the game machine 10 toward equipment (data display machine, hall computer) outside the game machine. Including the following description, turning on the security signal means starting the output of the security signal, and turning off the security signal means ending the output of the security signal. In addition, in the present embodiment, the processing for turning off the security signal does not consider the elapsed time after the security signal is turned on. The security signal may not be turned off before the time elapses. In the present embodiment, when a magnetic error or radio wave error occurs, the process of turning on the security signal is executed. may not be executed.
In addition, in the event of an error state of high importance, the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 execute a notification effect that enables identification of which error state has occurred. .
Furthermore, these error states with high importance can be canceled (the error state can be ended) only by power failure and power recovery, and the security signal related to the error state can be turned off by the power failure. (the ON state is maintained until the power is cut off).
It should be noted that the above-described error state with a high degree of importance is merely an example, and other error states may be provided as the error state.

On the other hand, in the case of a right-handed error and a full tank error, which are error states of relatively low importance, the shooting of the game ball is not restricted, and the state in which the game can proceed is maintained. In addition, when these error states occur, the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 execute a notification effect that can specify which error state has occurred.
The right-handed error ends when execution of the notification effect related to the error state ends, and the full-tank error ends when the game ball is no longer detected by the full-tank detection sensor.
In addition, the above-mentioned error state of low importance is an example, and as the error state, the middle frame 17 is in an open state (middle frame door open sensor 77 is ON) and the front frame 20 is in an open state. A so-called door open error that occurs due to this (the front frame door open sensor 78 is ON), or by the big winning opening sensor 72 after a predetermined time has passed since the big winning opening 55 during the big winning game is closed. Other error states such as an abnormal winning error that occurs when a game ball is detected may be provided, and when these error states are provided, a notification effect related to the error state is executed. The door open error is terminated under the condition that the middle frame 17 is in the closed state (the middle frame door open sensor 77 is OFF) and that a certain period of time (for example, 10 seconds) has passed since the occurrence of the error state. Just like the above-described right-handed error, the abnormal winning error may be terminated when the execution of the notification effect related to the error state is completed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the presence or absence of occurrence of these error states is monitored during the game ready state, which will be described later, regardless of the degree of importance. On the other hand, in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, which will be described later, the presence or absence of the occurrence of the above-described error state of high importance is monitored, but the presence or absence of the error state of low importance is not monitored.

The main command management means 170 transmits the effect control command to the first sub control board 200 when the effect control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
In principle, each effect control command is transmitted according to the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160. FIG.

The power restoration process execution means 175 includes a return state setting means 176 , a setting change means 177 , a setting confirmation means 178 , and a playable state transition means 179 .

The return state setting means 176 sets a predetermined return state based on the state at the time of power failure immediately before the power recovery, the combination of the mode of the setting key switch 42 at the time of power recovery and the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery. set. The return state set by this processing includes a setting change state, a setting confirmation state, and a playable state (with or without RAM clear processing). It should be noted that when the RAM clear processing is executed, the special figure low probability and general figure low probability will be set.

When the setting change state is set, the setting change unit 177 executes the setting change process that enables the setting value to be changed.

When the setting confirmation state is set, the setting confirmation unit 178 executes a setting confirmation process that enables confirmation of the setting values described above.

The playable state transition means 179 executes playable state transition processing for shifting to the playable state when the playable state is set.
Specifically, in the playable state transition process, when the output of the security signal is ON, the process of turning OFF the output of the security signal, the process of displaying the base value on the main control board monitor 97, and device initialization.
In addition, in the initial settings of the device, a launch permission command for permitting the launch of game balls is transmitted to the payout control board 400, a state is set in which entry of a game ball into each winning hole is enabled, and the random number circuit 105 is activated. Processing such as setting of data for setting the data is executed.

The power-off processing executing means 180 executes power-off processing based on receiving a power-off signal from the power control board 500 .
Specifically, for a game-related area in the RAM 103 (an area different from the area related to the base value), the checksum of the area is derived, and the complement of the checksum is used as a backup of the RAM 103 related to the game. A process of storing information in the information area and a process of turning ON a backup flag indicating that power-off processing for the area has been executed (storing the backup flag in the game-related backup information area of RAM 103) are executed. Also, for the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, similarly to the area related to the game in the RAM 103, the checksum of the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is derived, and the complement of the checksum is used as the base value of the RAM 103. and the backup flag indicating that power-off processing for the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 has been executed (store the backup flag in the backup information area related to the base value of the RAM 103). process).

The standby demonstration control main means 185 starts a timer when the fluctuation stop command and the jackpot end command are set, and waits for a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) in a state in which the game ball does not pass through the out port 69 while the timer is running. ), the standby demo command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
Here, the fluctuation stop command is an effect command stored in the transmission command storage area when the pattern fluctuation is stopped. The jackpot end command is an effect command stored in the transmission command storage area at the end of the jackpot (when the special electric accessory opened in the final round is closed). A standby demonstration command is an effect command stored in the transmission command storage area when transitioning to the standby demonstration state (eg, when the above-mentioned timer measures a predetermined period of time).
Control related to transmission of the standby demo command will be described later.

The first sub-control board 200 includes, as shown in FIG. It is provided with information storage means 260, subcommand management means 270, and standby demonstration effect control means 280, and these means are realized by each control configuration on the first sub-control board 200 described using FIG. It is a functional representation of a thing.
Here, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the means, etc. in the corresponding storage areas. It is a means. Also, the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub information storage means 260 by the sub command management means 270 . In the following description, the fact that the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 by the sub-command management means 270 is simply referred to as the effect control command. It may be expressed as reception.

The sub-random number generation means 210 can generate random numbers (software random numbers) updated by program processing by the CPU 201, and acquires the random numbers at the timing when each lottery (details will be described later) by the normal performance control means 220 is executed.

The normal production control means 220 includes production mode control means 221, production route determination means 222, sub-suspension control means 223, prefetch production control means 224, production content determination means 225, decorative pattern control means 226, and jackpot production control means 227. Prepare.

The performance mode control means 221 controls the transition of the performance mode in a manner consistent with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed on the main control board 100 side when the game state designation command is transmitted.
Production mode in the present embodiment is roughly divided into a normal mode, a low probability time-saving mode, a probability variable mode, the normal mode in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the probability variation mode in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the special figure variation A low certainty short working hours mode respond|corresponds to pattern derivation|leading-out state PC.

Effect route determination means 222, when a pre-determination command is transmitted, based on the result of pre-determination (special figure variation pattern in this embodiment) included in the command, corresponds to the currently reserved symbol variation. Decide (set) the production route.
Here, the production route is the production from the start to the end of the pattern variation, and defines the process of production that notifies the result of the special figure propriety determination in the design variation, and is executed in the design variation. The content of the effect to be displayed is determined according to the effect route corresponding to the symbol variation.

Sub-holding control means 223, when a holding command is received, based on the information of the special figure 1 holding counter and the special figure 2 holding counter included in the command, the holding display area (not shown) of the main display unit 81 ), set effect data for displaying a number of pending images corresponding to the special figure 1 pending counter and a number of pending images corresponding to the special figure 2 pending counter. It should be noted that the pending image is an image to be subjected to the pending prefetch effect that changes in various modes suggesting the degree of advantage such as the degree of expectation of the big hit game.

The look-ahead effect control means 224 determines the contents of the look-ahead effect based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command when the pre-determination command is transmitted.
The look-ahead effect is the degree of expectation for the result of the special figure propriety determination in the design variation of the look-ahead target over one or more design variations before the design variation of the look-ahead target starts, and the design variation of the look-ahead target This is an effect that suggests the content of the effect to be executed.

The effect content determination means 225 determines the content of the effect to be executed in the current pattern variation according to the effect route already determined by the effect route determination means 222 when the variation start command is transmitted.
More specifically, the effect content determination means 225 uses the effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the effect route determined by the effect route determination means 222 to determine the effect contents (effect pattern) for each effect execution timing in the pattern variation. It will be determined by lottery, etc. By doing so, it is possible to change the contents of the performance related to (executed according to) the determined performance route, and to connect the performance in one symbol variation. Moreover, even if the same production route is determined, the production to be executed can be diversified.

When the variation start command is transmitted, the decorative design control means 226 determines the final combination of decorative design stop designs (left design, middle design, right design) based on the determined special design stop design. decide.
Specifically, the pattern B, the pattern C, and the pattern a correspond to the odd-numbered patterns, the patterns A and the patterns b correspond to the even-numbered patterns, and the patterns D and the patterns c correspond to the loose stitches.
In addition, when the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped corresponds to the stop symbol of the special symbol, it is not necessary to have the above-mentioned correspondence relationship. If it is a combination that does not increase the expectation of the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped by the above, in some cases (the ratio lower than the ratio of the corresponding relationship described above), a combination of decorative symbols different from the above-described corresponding relationship will be adopted. Even in such a case, it can be said that the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped corresponds to the stop symbol of the special figure.

A big win performance control means 227, when a big win start command is transmitted, determines the contents of the big win performance for notifying that the big win game is in progress based on the information or the like included in the command. Incidentally, the big win effects include a start demonstration effect for notifying the start of the big win game, a round effect for notifying that the round game is in progress, and an end demo effect for notifying the end of the big win game.

Here, the setting suggestion effect is a effect that suggests the current setting value, and the suggestion may be realized by the mode of the effect, or may be realized by the execution probability of the effect, or A combination of these may be used. In particular, suggesting the current set value by the aspect of the effect means that the aspect is determined with reference to the current set value, and suggesting the current set value by the execution probability of the effect means that the It means that the execution probability is determined with reference to the current set value.
On the other hand, the effect that does not suggest the current set value is a effect that does not make the player guess the current set value by the effect, and the effect is not necessarily a predetermined mode or a predetermined one. It is not limited to execution probability. For example, one mode is determined from a plurality of types of mode, and the mode of production is the determined mode, but the current setting value may not be referred to in the determination, or multiple types One execution probability is determined from among the execution probabilities, and the performance is executed with the determined execution probability, but the current set value may not be referred to in the determination.

The normal effect control means 220 reads the effect data of each device corresponding to the effect at the execution timing of each effect according to the content of the effect determined by the above-described means provided in the first sub-control board 200 . If the read performance data includes performance data relating to images and sounds, an image control command relating to images and sounds is generated based on the performance data, and the commands are stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260. store in

In particular, the normal effect control means 220 reads the effect data for notifying that the setting is being changed using the effect display device 80 when the return state at the time of power recovery becomes the setting change state, and reads the effect data. The notification initiated by the data ends when the setting change state ends and the game becomes playable. Similarly, the normal effect control means 220 reads the effect data for notifying that the setting is being confirmed using the effect display device 80 when the return state at the time of power recovery becomes the setting confirmation state, The notification started by the performance data ends when the setting confirmation state ends and the game becomes playable.
In addition, when the return state at the time of power recovery becomes a game-enabled state (with RAM clear processing), the normal performance control means 220 notifies that the game has become possible with RAM clear processing. When the return state at the time of power recovery becomes a playable state (without RAM clear processing), it is notified that the game becomes possible without RAM clear processing. Read out the performance data for These notifications are also executed when the game is enabled via the setting change state and when the game is enabled via the setting confirmation state. or through the setting confirmation state.

When receiving an error command, the sub-error control means 230 reads effect data for executing an error notification effect for notifying an error specified by the error command.
In this embodiment, all error states are determined by the main error control means 165; A configuration may be adopted in which a command including the state of the sensor related to determination of the error state is received from the main control board 100 and the sub-error control means 230 makes the determination.

The lamp control means 240 holds lamp control data for controlling lighting of the effect lamp 35, and when the effect data read by the normal effect control means 220 includes effect data corresponding to the effect lamp 35 reads the lamp control data based on the effect data, and transmits the read lamp control data to the effect lamp 35 .

The movable accessory control means 245 holds movable control data for controlling the movements of the movable decoration body 22, the sub-display section 82, and the effect shielding body 85, and the effect read by the normal effect control means 220 is displayed. If the data includes performance data corresponding to a movable accessory, the motion control data is read based on the performance data, and the read motion control data is transferred to the movable decoration body 22, the sub-display unit 82, or the performance shielding body 85. Send to

As described above, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculations in the means, etc. in the corresponding storage areas. It is a means to

The effect setting means 250 executes auto button switching processing for switching ON/OFF of the auto button, and auto button switching command generation processing for generating the above-described auto button switching command.
The effect setting means 250 also executes a volume adjustment process for adjusting the volume and a volume adjustment command generation process for generating the above-described volume adjustment command.
Furthermore, the effect setting means 250 executes a luminance adjustment process for adjusting luminance and a luminance adjustment command generation process for generating the above-described luminance adjustment command.

Here, the automatic button switching process is a process that is executed when an automatic button switching operation (an operation of pressing the effect button 37 for a long time) is validly accepted.
Here, the auto button means that when a predetermined time elapses after the operation becomes effective (a predetermined time is (When the operation becomes effective in the case of ), the effect control is processed assuming that the effect button 37 has been operated. It should be noted that the button effects targeted by the auto button may be all button effects that can be executed in the game machine 10, or may be part of them.
In the auto-button switching process, when the auto-button is switched from ON to OFF when executed in response to the auto-button switching operation when the auto-button is ON, the auto-button switching process is performed when the auto-button is OFF. If it is executed accordingly, the auto button is switched from OFF to ON.
Here, switching the auto button means that either ON or OFF of the auto button is set in the storage area corresponding to the auto button in the RAM 203, and ON or OFF of the auto button is set in the storage area. In this case, an auto button switching command capable of specifying the state (ON/OFF) of the auto button set by the auto button switching command generation process is generated, and then the command is sent to the second sub control board 300. sent.

Here, the volume adjustment process is a process executed when a volume adjustment operation (an operation on the up cursor button 38a or the down cursor button 38b) is validly accepted.
In the volume adjustment process, the current volume is updated based on the volume adjustment operation. More specifically, in this process, when the process is executed by operating the up cursor button 38a, the volume of the audio reproduction channels excluding a specific audio reproduction channel is set to 10 as the upper limit of the process. When a volume one step higher than the previously set volume is set and the process is executed by operating the down cursor button 38b, the volume is set to 1 as the lower limit, and the specific audio playback channel is excluded. is set to a volume that is one step lower than the volume set before this process. It should be noted that, unlike the brightness adjustment process described later, the volume adjustment process is executed irrespective of whether the pattern variation and the big hit game are being executed.
Here, setting the volume in the audio reproduction channel in the volume adjustment process means that the volume is set in the storage area corresponding to the audio reproduction channel in the RAM 203. When the volume is set in the storage area, , a volume adjustment command corresponding to volume adjustment of the audio reproduction channel is generated by volume adjustment command generation processing, and then the command is transmitted to the audio control board 310 .

Here, the luminance adjustment process is executed when the luminance adjustment operation (operation on the left cursor button 38c or the right cursor button 38d) is effectively accepted in a state where neither the pattern variation nor the big win game is being executed. processing.
In the brightness adjustment process, the current brightness is updated based on the brightness adjustment operation. More specifically, in this process, when the process is executed by operating the right cursor button 38d, the brightness is set to be one step higher than the brightness set before the process, with the upper limit being 10. When the processing is executed by operating the left cursor button 38c, the brightness is set to be one step lower than the brightness set before the processing, with the brightness 1 as the lower limit.
Here, setting the luminance in the luminance adjustment process means that the luminance is set in the storage area corresponding to the luminance of the RAM 203. When the luminance is set in the storage area, the luminance adjustment command is generated. A luminance adjustment command that can specify the luminance after adjustment is generated by the processing, and then the command is transmitted to the second sub control board 300 .
Note that, in the present embodiment, not only the brightness of the lamps such as the effect lamp 35 but also the brightness of the display related to the main display section 81 is adjusted depending on the result of the brightness adjustment operation. These brightness adjustment results are not only displayed on the main display section 81 related to the effect shield closing effect and the setting suggesting effect involving the closing of the effect shield 85, and lighting of the effect lamp 35c related to the winning lighting effect. It is also reflected in the display related to the error notification.
Further, in this embodiment, the lamps controlled by the main control board 100, such as the first special symbol reservation lamp 94 and the second special symbol reservation lamp 95, do not change in luminance depending on the result of the luminance adjustment operation. In other words, these lamps are not subject to brightness adjustment. This is because, as described above, the main control board 100 and the first sub-control board 200 are connected so as to be communicable in only one direction from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200. This is also because the lamps controlled by the main control board 100 are more important than the lamps controlled by the first sub-control board 200, and it is preferable not to adjust the brightness. It should be noted that lamps and the like controlled by the first sub-control board 200 may be provided with those that are not subject to luminance adjustment.

The standby demonstration effect control means 280 controls the devices such as the main display part 81 and the speaker 33 during the period in which neither the symbol variation nor the jackpot game is performed, and causes each device to execute the standby demonstration effect.
It should be noted that the normal effect control means 220 and the standby demonstration effect control means 280 are separated for the convenience of explanation, and it is not necessary for the first sub-control board 200 to perform the process of clearly switching between the respective controls. .
In the present embodiment, the normal effect control means 220 executes the effect control executed at least upon receiving the pre-determination command or the variation start command, and at least the effect control means 220 is executed upon receiving the standby demonstration command. The effect control is executed by the standby demonstration effect control means 280, but other effect control (especially the effect control from the transmission of the fluctuation stop command to the time of transmission of the standby demonstration command) is executed. good too.

The sub-command management means 270 receives the effect control command transmitted from the main control board 100, and stores the received effect command in the received command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260. When an image control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 , the image control command is transmitted to the second sub-control board 300 . Furthermore, when the storage area stores a voice control command or a volume adjustment command, the subcommand management means 270 transmits these commands to the voice control board 310 . In principle, these commands are transmitted according to the order in which they are stored in the transmission command storage area of sub-information storage means 260. FIG.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 is a gaming machine that executes a win/no-win determination to determine whether or not a big win will be won at the start of symbol variation, and performs a big win game after stopping the symbol variation that has won a big win. be.
Then, the gaming machine 10 uses production means (movable decorative body 22, production shield 85, production lamp 35, speaker 33, main display section 81, sub-display section 82, etc.) and production means to produce a plurality of productions. Production control means (first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300) to be executed, operation means (production button 37, cursor button 38), and specific operation for setting parameters related to production (volume adjustment operation , light amount adjustment operation) is effectively received, effect setting means (effect setting means 250) for setting parameters based on the received specific operation.
Further, the effect means includes at least image display means (main display section 81, sub-display section 82) and a speaker (speaker 33), and the operation means includes a second display used for setting parameters different from each other. It can be said that one operation means (the effect button 37 used for auto button setting) and the second operation means (cursor button 38 used for volume adjustment operation or light amount adjustment operation) are included.

<Regarding the production settings during pattern changes>
Below, the effect setting during symbol variation will be described in detail.
FIG. 10 is a specific example of a timing chart when symbol variations are repeated. 11A and 11B are diagrams showing a specific example of the display mode of the main display section 81 during the pattern variation. FIG. 11(b) shows a display mode of the display section 81, and FIG. 11(b) shows a display mode of the main display section 81 when the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation are not performed during the pattern variation.

The timing chart related to the "speaker" shown in FIG. It shows switching between the period (the lower part in the timing chart) in which the speaker 33 is controlled by the volume (preferably mute).
The timing chart related to "acceptance of auto button switching operation" shown in FIG. (lower side in the timing chart) and switching.
The timing chart related to "acceptance of volume/light intensity adjustment operation" illustrated in FIG. It shows switching between a period (lower part in the timing chart) and a period in which light amount adjustment operation is not accepted.
"INT" in the above timing chart indicates a period (interval period) from when a certain symbol variation is stopped to when the next symbol variation is started.

As shown in FIG. 10, the speaker 33 during pattern variation is controlled at the volume currently set by the volume control function in principle. However, although not shown, during a specific effect including the above-described error effect, the volume of the speaker 33 other than the audio channel related to the effect may be muted.

As shown in FIG. 10, the auto button switching operation (long press of the effect button 37) is, in principle, always validly accepted while the pattern is changing, and a display indicating ON/OFF of the auto button (in the following description, Auto button icon 81g) is also always displayed in the upper left corner of the main display section 81 (see FIG. 11(a) or (b)).
However, when the effect button 37 is used for developing the so-called button effect during the symbol variation, the operation for that purpose is prioritized. This point will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In the normal case (when the button effect is not performed and the auto button switching operation can be accepted effectively), the effect button 37 is kept pressed (long pressed) for a predetermined time T2 (for example, 2 seconds). , auto button switching processing is performed (see FIG. 12(a)).
When an operation valid period is set for the operation for button production, and when the long press of the production button 37 is started before the start of the period, the long press is effectively accepted as an auto button switching operation. Therefore, when a predetermined time T2 has passed since the start, the auto button switching process is performed (see FIG. 12(b)).
When an operation valid period is set for the operation for button effect, and when the long press of the effect button 37 is started during the period and the long press is continued even after the end of the period, the long press is , it is not validly accepted during the relevant period, but validly accepted from the end of the relevant period, so the auto button switching process is performed when a predetermined time T2 has elapsed from the end of the relevant period (see FIG. 12(c)). ).
In the case where an operation valid period is set for the operation for button effect, and if the effect button 37 is operated during the period, the operation serves as a trigger for progress of the button effect and the automatic button switching operation can be accepted. After that, when the long press of the effect button 37 is started (even during the operation valid period of the button effect), the long press is effectively accepted as an auto button switching operation, so from the end of the period. When the predetermined time T2 has passed, auto button switching processing is performed (see FIG. 12(d)).
Note that the auto button icon 81g may or may not be displayed on the main display portion 81 during the period in which the auto button switching operation is not effectively accepted in FIG.

Returning to the description of FIG. 10 here.
As shown in FIG. 10, the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation (operation of the cursor button 38) are, in principle, always validly accepted while the pattern is changing, and the currently set volume and light amount display ( In the following description, the volume light amount icon 81h will be referred to as a volume light amount icon 81h), when a volume adjustment operation or a light amount adjustment operation is received while the icon is not displayed, the left side of the main display unit 81 is displayed for a predetermined time T1 (for example, 3 seconds) triggered by the reception. It is displayed on the side (see FIG. 11(b)).

Each display displayed in the display mode of the main display section 81 shown in FIG. 11 will be described. In FIG. 16, which will be described later, the same symbols are attached to the same display.
As shown in FIG. 11, the main display portion 81 during symbol variation includes a background display 81a, a decorative symbol row 81b, a pending pedestal image 81c, a variable pedestal image 81d, a character image 81e, A pending number display 81f, an auto button icon 81g, and a volume light amount icon 81h are illustrated.
The background display 81a is displayed on the farthest side (the lowest layer).
The decorative pattern row 81b is a display consisting of a row of decorative patterns (left pattern, middle pattern and right pattern) controlled by the decorative pattern control means 226. FIG.
The pending pedestal image 81c is a display indicating the position where the pending icon is displayed.
The variable pedestal image 81d is a display indicating the position where the variable icon is displayed.
The character image 81e is a moving image displayed in the vicinity of the variable icon (variable pedestal image 81d), and its display mode can change for each symbol variation. For example, the character image 81e acts (strikes with the nose, etc.) to the variable icon and changes the display mode of the variable icon to suggest the degree of expectation for winning the big hit in the symbol variation. The character image 81e is carried.
The reserved number display 81f shows the number of pattern variations that are reserved at that time, the upper part indicates the number of special figure 1 pattern variations, and the lower part indicates the number of special figure 2 symbol variations. there is
The auto button icon 81g indicates whether the auto button icon is ON or OFF at that time.
The volume/light intensity icon 81h indicates the volume and light intensity (any numerical value from minimum 1 to maximum 10) set at that time.
Each display (or each image) enumerated here is only a representative one displayed on the main display section 81 during pattern variation, and the display that does not correspond to any of these is the main display section 81. However, it is permissible that there is a period during which at least some of the items listed here are not displayed on the main display portion 81 .

<Regarding the effect setting during the suspension period of pattern fluctuation>
Next, the effect setting after stopping the symbol variation will be described in detail.
13 to 15 are specific examples of timing charts during the stop period of symbol variation.
The timing charts of FIGS. 13 to 15 show the case where the symbol variation is stopped in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA.
The timing charts for "speaker", "auto button switching operation reception", and "volume/light amount adjustment operation reception" shown in FIGS.
13 to 15 show timing charts related to "acceptance of user selection call operation", which are a period during which the user selection call operation can be accepted (the upper part of the timing chart) and a period during which the user selection call operation is not accepted. It shows the switching between the period (lower part in the timing chart) and the period.
Here, the user selection call operation specifically means a single press of the effect button 37 (pressing shorter than the predetermined time T2) or a press of the cursor button 38 (up cursor button 38a, down cursor button 38b, left cursor button 38c, and pressing any one of the right cursor buttons 38d), and when this operation is effectively accepted, a user selection display 81i, which will be described later, is displayed.
Since the volume/light amount adjustment operation is pressing the cursor button 38 (pressing any one of the up cursor button 38a, the down cursor button 38b, the left cursor button 38c, and the right cursor button 38d), in this embodiment, the user selection call is performed. Duplicates part of the operation that corresponds to the operation. Therefore, during the period when one can be accepted, the other is not accepted.
On the other hand, although the auto button switching operation uses the same operating means (effect button 37) as the user selection call operation, the operation mode is different (long press and single press). It can be accepted even during a period in which other operations can be accepted.

Note that the relationship between the user selective call operation and the volume/light intensity adjustment operation does not have to be as described above. (2) When the user selective calling operation and the volume/light intensity adjusting operation are the same operation and the user selective calling operation can be accepted, the volume/light intensity adjusting operation can be accepted. You can take the form. In the latter mode, when an operation that is both a user selection call operation and a volume adjustment operation is performed, the set volume/light amount may be changed, and a user selection display 81i, which will be described later, may be displayed.
Also, FIGS. 13 to 15 illustrate the case where the pattern fluctuation is stopped in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA (at the time of transmission of the fluctuation stop command), but when the big hit game ends (transmission of the big hit end command Time) may also be a similar timing chart, and a similar timing chart may be used for the case where the symbol variation is stopped in other game states (special figure variation pattern derivation states PB and PC).

When the symbol variation is stopped in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, a variation stop command is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200 as described above. The transmission timing of this command is illustrated as "stop fluctuation" in FIG.

FIG. 16A shows a specific example of the display mode of the main display section 81 during the stop period of the symbol variation.
As shown in FIG. 16(a), the background display 81a, the pending pedestal image 81c, the variable pedestal image 81d, the pending number display 81f, the main display section 81, etc. are displayed in the same position (display area), This is the same as the display mode of the main display section 81 during symbol variation shown in FIG. 11(a).
Further, as shown in FIG. 16(a), the decorative symbol row 81b is stopped, the pending icon is not displayed on the pending pedestal image 81c, the variable icon is not displayed on the variable pedestal image 81d, There are differences from the display mode of the main display section 81 during symbol variation shown in FIG. 11(a).
The display mode illustrated in FIG. 16(a), particularly the state in which the decorative symbol row 81b is stopped, is indicated as "symbol idling" in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 14, the first sub-control board 200 receives the volume/light amount adjustment operation before a predetermined time T3 (for example, 60 seconds) elapses based on the time when the pattern variation stops. , the volume light amount icon 81h is displayed at the same position as during the pattern variation (see FIG. 16(b)).
At this time, the volume and light intensity displayed by the volume light intensity icon 81h reflect the changes made by the accepted operation.
Further, when the sound volume/light amount adjustment operation is accepted, the timing of the predetermined time T3 is reset, and the timing of the predetermined time T3 is restarted based on the reception time. Here, FIG. 14 illustrates that the volume/light intensity adjustment operation is accepted once, but if there are multiple occasions, the time when the last operation is accepted becomes the reference for timing the predetermined time T3, The flow of the effect processing after the reception is the same as in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 13, the first sub-control board 200 controls the speaker 33 at the volume currently set by the volume adjustment function until a predetermined time T3 has elapsed from the time when the symbol variation is stopped. After T3 has passed, the speaker 33 is controlled at a volume smaller than the above volume (preferably muted).
In this embodiment, the already explained standby demo command is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200 at the timing when the predetermined time T3 has passed since the symbol variation was stopped. The first sub-control board 200 switches control of the speaker 33 according to the standby demonstration command.
However, instead of controlling the speaker 33 as described above, the first sub-control board 200 may itself measure the predetermined time T3 and switch the control of the speaker 33 .

As shown in FIG. 13, the first sub-control board 200 causes the main display section 81 to display the user selection display 81i at the timing when the predetermined time T3 has passed from the time when the symbol variation is stopped (see FIG. 16(c)). ).
The user selection display 81i in the present embodiment includes a display related to today's game history (history of winning a big win after turning on the power, etc.), a display related to past gaming history (history of winning a big win before turning on the power, etc.), A display related to volume adjustment and a display related to light amount adjustment are included. In addition, the user selection display 81i includes the selection method of each of the above displays (selection by operating the up cursor button 38a and the down cursor button 38b, and determination by single pressing of the effect button 37). Note that the display mentioned here is only one specific example, and the display related to other effect settings (for example, the display related to the effect customization function (including effect mode selection, stereoscopic ON/OFF, etc.)) , may be included instead of or in addition to the above indications.
Here, for example, when the player selects and determines a display related to volume adjustment, an operation display 81j for volume adjustment is displayed on the main display section 81 (see FIG. 17A). Here, the volume adjustment operation display 81j includes a meter image indicating the currently set volume and a guidance display for the volume adjustment operation. As described above, during the period when the user selection display 81i is displayed, the volume adjustment operation can be accepted after performing the operation of selecting and determining the display related to volume adjustment. Similarly, during this period, the light amount adjustment operation can be accepted after performing the operation of selecting and determining the display related to the light amount adjustment. Therefore, in FIGS. 13 to 15, it is possible to accept volume/light amount adjustment operations during the period.

As shown in FIGS. 16(c) and 17(a), the user selection display 81i and the operation display 81j of the present embodiment are displayed during the above-described pattern idling (background display 81a, decorative pattern row 81b, reserved pedestal image 81c). , variable pedestal image 81d, character image 81e, auto button icon 81g, and volume/light amount icon 81h) (upper layer). This is because the user selection display 81i and the volume adjustment operation display 81j relate to the player's operation, and the operability of the player is improved if they are displayed in front.

As shown in FIG. 13, the first sub-control board 200 continues the user selection display 81i until a predetermined time T4 elapses based on the timing when the predetermined time T3 elapses (that is, when the standby demo command is received). On the other hand, after the predetermined time T4 has elapsed from the above reference, the display is switched to the "demo movie". In FIG. 13, the period during which the demo movie is displayed on the main display section 81 is referred to as "demonstration movie".
Here, the demo movie is a dynamic image displayed on the main display section 81 in the standby demonstration state, and is displayed on the main display section 81 for a predetermined time T5. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the period during which the demo movie is displayed once is equal to the predetermined time T5, but it may be replaced with an embodiment in which the demo movie is repeated multiple times during the predetermined time T5.
FIG. 17B shows a state in which a demo movie 81k is displayed on the main display section 81. FIG. Here, the contents included in the demo movie 81k include a logo display representing the name of the company that produced the game machine and the name of the game machine, a display related to the work that became the motif of the game machine, a display related to the effect executed by the game machine, etc.
Here, the demo movie 81k is displayed in the foremost (uppermost layer) compared to all displays displayed on the main display section 81 during the pattern idling period. Therefore, during the period when the demo movie 81k is displayed, other displays (background display 81a, decorative pattern row 81b, pending pedestal image 81c, variable pedestal image 81d, character image 81e, pending number display 81f, auto button icon 81g, The volume light amount icon 81h and the user selection display 81i) are hidden.

As shown in FIG. 13, the first sub-control board 200 sets the predetermined time T6 based on the timing at which the predetermined time T5 has passed (that is, the timing at which the predetermined time T4+the predetermined time T5 have passed since the standby demo command was received). The main display section 81 continues to display a warning that the game is in progress until the time elapses.
FIG. 17(c) shows a state in which a warning display 81m for calling attention during the game is displayed on the main display section 81. FIG. The display has a white background and a character display of "Things to be observed". In addition, in FIG. 13, the period during which the warning display 81m is displayed on the main display section 81 is described as "things to be observed".
Here, the warning display 81m is displayed in the foremost (uppermost layer) compared to all the displays displayed on the main display section 81 during the pattern idling period, like the demo movie 81k. Therefore, during the period when the alert display 81m is displayed, other displays (background display 81a, decorative pattern row 81b, pending pedestal image 81c, variable pedestal image 81d, character image 81e, pending number display 81f, auto button icon 81g , the volume/light amount icon 81h, and the user selection display 81i) are hidden.

As shown in FIG. 13, the first sub-control board 200 sets a predetermined time based on the timing at which the predetermined time T6 has passed (that is, the timing at which the predetermined time T4+the predetermined time T5+the predetermined time T6 have passed since the standby demo command was received). The main display unit 81 is again controlled so that the user selection display 81i is displayed superimposed on the symbol idling until the time T4 elapses (see FIG. 16(c)).
After that, the first sub-control board 200 repeats the same control as above in the order of "demonstration movie"->"things to be observed"->"symbolidling"-> .

As shown in FIG. 15, when the first sub-control board 200 accepts the user selection call operation during the period until the predetermined time T5 or the predetermined time T6 elapses, the operation triggers the "symbol idling". The period starts, and the main display unit 81 is again controlled to display the user selection display 81i in a format superimposed on the pattern idling until a predetermined time T4 has elapsed from the time of the operation (see FIG. 16(c)). .
After that, the first sub-control board 200 repeats the same control as above in the order of "demonstration movie"->"things to be observed"->"symbolidling"-> .

<Regarding the effect setting when the pattern fluctuation stop period starts after the power is turned on>
Next, the effect setting after stopping the symbol variation will be described in detail.
FIG. 18 shows a specific example of a timing chart when the power is turned on and the pattern variation is stopped. The first sub-control board 200, as shown in FIG. The fact that the power has been restored is notified until a predetermined time T7 (a period indicated as "notification of power restoration" in FIG. 18) has elapsed. Although not shown, this notification is made by displaying "power is being restored" on the main display unit 81 and outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker 33 .
It should be noted that the display of "recovering power" in the above-mentioned notification is the frontmost display compared to all the displays displayed on the main display unit 81 during the symbol idling period, similar to the demo movie 81k and the warning display 81m. the topmost layer). Therefore, during the period when "Power is restored" is displayed, other displays (background display 81a, decorative pattern row 81b, pending pedestal image 81c, variable pedestal image 81d, character image 81e, pending number display 81f, auto button icon 81g, volume/light amount icon 81h, and user selection display 81i) are hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 18, the first sub-control board 200 makes it possible to effectively accept the auto button switching operation and the volume/light amount adjustment operation when a predetermined time T7 has elapsed from when the power is turned on. The button icon 81g and the volume/light amount icon 81h are displayed on the main display section 81 (the display mode of FIG. 16(c) is displayed).
After the predetermined time T7 has elapsed, the first sub-control board 200 operates in the same manner as the production flow described with reference to FIG. ” → .

It should be noted that the notification mode and the length of the predetermined time T7 change in any of the following cases: when the power is restored with RAM clearing, when the setting change process is performed after the power is restored, and when the setting confirmation process is performed after the power is restored. The effect flow is the same as the effect flow shown in FIG.

<Features for Suppressing or Improving Residual Phenomena>
As described above, the residual phenomenon tends to occur with respect to the holding pedestal image 81c, the variable pedestal image 81d, and the auto button icon 81g, which are fixedly displayed both during the symbol fluctuation and during the symbol idling. In addition, the decorative pattern row 81b, the character image 81e, and the pending number display 81f, which change during the pattern fluctuation, are also displayed fixedly during the pattern idling, and the longer the period during which the pattern fluctuation is stopped, the more Residual phenomena are more likely to occur.
The gaming machine 10 has the following configuration as a feature for suppressing or improving residual phenomena that may occur due to such factors.

During the period in which the symbol variation and the jackpot game are stopped, in addition to the "symbol idling" period in which the above-described fixed display is displayed on the main display section 81, the "demonstration" period in which these are not displayed is displayed. A period of "movie" and a period of "things to be protected" are provided, and these periods are alternately repeated, thereby suppressing the occurrence of residual phenomena.
It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, none of the items displayed on the main display unit 81 during "symbol idling" (each display shown in FIG. 16) is displayed during the period of "demo movie" or "things to be observed". Although the display mode is exemplified (see FIG. 17), the same effect can be obtained even in an embodiment in which the display mode is changed (eg, the display area where each display is displayed is changed).

Therefore, during the period in which neither the symbol variation nor the jackpot game is performed, the first period ("symbol idling" period) and the second period ("demo movie" period and "things to be observed" period) is included, and the first period includes a first display (auto button icon 81g) related to a first specific operation performed on the first operating means and a first display (auto button icon 81g) related to a second specific operation performed on the second operating means A period during which the second display (volume light amount icon 81h or user selection display 81i) is displayed in a specific display area of the image display means and a period during which both the first specific operation and the second specific operation are effectively accepted, The second period is a period in which both the first display and the second display are hidden in the specific display area, and in which the first specific operation is effectively accepted while the second specific operation is not effectively accepted. I can say that there is.

As shown in FIG. 11, the auto button icon 81g and the volume/light amount icon 81h are displayed while the pattern is changing, and the residual phenomenon is particularly likely to occur, so the above countermeasures are effective.
Therefore, it can be said that the first display (the auto button icon 81g) and the second display (the volume light amount icon 81h) are displays displayed in a specific display area even during part of the pattern variation.

As described above, the speaker 33 is muted during the "demo movie" and "things to be observed" periods. Therefore, during the second period (the "demonstration movie" period and the "things to be observed" period), the volume of the sound emitted from the speaker 33 is reduced regardless of the volume of the speaker set by the effect setting means. It can be said that it is a period that does not change.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13 and the like, the volume adjustment operation is effectively accepted even during the period of "demonstration movie" or "things to be observed" in which the speaker 33 is muted. At this time, in order for the player to confirm the set volume, the speaker 33 may emit a confirmation sound (hereinafter referred to as confirmation sound) even during mute. At this time, the volume of the confirmation sound may exceptionally change according to the volume of the speaker set by the effect setting means.

As shown in FIG. 13 and the like, the auto button switching operation is effectively accepted even during the period of "demonstration movie" or "things to be observed" in which the auto button icon 81g is not displayed. At this time, it is preferable to notify the effecting means other than the main display section 81 (for example, to emit an effect sound from the speaker 33) so that the player can recognize whether or not the request has been effectively accepted.
In other words, it is possible to recognize whether or not the first specific operation in the second period (the "demo movie" period and the "things to be observed" period) has been effectively accepted by the effect means other than the image display means. preferably.

By the way, the magnitude relationship among the predetermined time T4, the predetermined time T5, and the predetermined time T6 may be changed as appropriate. However, from the viewpoint of suppressing the residual phenomenon, each display that causes it (especially, the holding base image 81c, the changing base image 81d, and the auto button icon 81g that are fixedly displayed both during the pattern fluctuation and during the pattern idling) ) is hidden, the total time of the predetermined time T5 and the predetermined time T6 is preferably longer than the predetermined time T4. It is more preferable that the total time of the time T6 exceeds twice the predetermined time T4).

Therefore, the first period (“symbol idling” period) and the second period (“demo movie” period and “things to be observed” period) are alternated during the period in which neither the symbol variation nor the jackpot game is performed. When the first period and the second period arrive the same number of times, the ratio of the second period to the period in which neither the pattern variation nor the jackpot game is performed is the ratio of the pattern variation and the jackpot game. It can be said that it is preferable that the ratio of the first period to the period in which neither is performed is larger than that of the first period, and that it is more preferable to exceed twice the ratio of the period that the first period occupies.
By configuring in this way, it is possible to further enhance the effect of suppressing the residual phenomenon by providing the second period.

The warning display 81m displayed during the display period of “Things to be Observed” is a moving image with text information and a white background. Here, a white moving image (a moving image in which the R value, the G value, and the B value are all the maximum value (255) or close to it when represented by the RGB method) has the effect of improving the residual phenomenon by repeatedly displaying it. . Such an effect can be further enhanced by superimposing it on a portion where the residual phenomenon is likely to occur.

The attention-calling display 81m displayed during the display period of "Things to be observed" should ensure the visibility of the player. brightness) is preferably constant.
In other words, the second display (volume light amount icon 81h) is a display regarding the light amount setting of the image display means by the effect setting means, and at least part of the second period (period of "things to be observed") is the effect setting It can be said that this is a period during which the brightness of the image display means does not change regardless of the amount of light of the image display means set by the means.

In addition, during the above-mentioned second period (period of "demonstration movie" and period of "things to be observed"), a user selection call operation can be accepted, and when the operation is accepted, a user selection display 81i is displayed, thereby allowing the user to We also consider the operability of the operation (especially the volume and light intensity adjustment operation). Here, the display mode of the user selection display 81i is a display mode different from that of the auto button icon 81g and the volume light quantity icon 81h.

Therefore, during the period in which neither the pattern variation nor the jackpot game is performed, if a predetermined operation is received in the second period (period of "demo movie" and period of "things to be observed") (user selection call operation When the display related to volume adjustment or light intensity adjustment is selected and determined later), the third period (the period in which the operation display 81j for volume adjustment is displayed) is included, and the third period is the first specific operation or the second is a period during which at least one of the specific operations can be effectively accepted, and the third display (volume adjustment operation display 81j) regarding the operation that can be effectively accepted during the period is the first display (auto button icon 81g) and the second It can be said that it is a period in which it is displayed in a display mode different from any of the two displays (user selection display 81i).
As described above, the third period, which the player can arbitrarily shift from the second period by a predetermined operation, must ensure user operability. If the display is the same as the display, the effect of suppressing the residual phenomenon in the second period may be impaired, so the third display has a different display mode from both the first display and the second display.
It should be noted that the mode of the predetermined operation is not limited to the above examples, and may be realized by combining the operation means provided in the gaming machine 10 that implements the present invention in any way.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18, during the period of "recovery notification" after the power is turned on, neither the auto button switching operation nor the volume/light amount adjustment operation can be accepted. The auto button icon 81g and the volume/light amount icon 81h (or the user selection display 81i) are not displayed in the same manner as in the period of "Things to Observe". Then, after the period of "recovery of power notification", the period of "symbol idling" → the period of "demonstration movie" → the period of "things to be observed" is changed in this order.
Therefore, the period in which neither the pattern variation nor the jackpot game is performed includes the fourth period ("power recovery notification" period) that shifts to the opportunity of power recovery, and the fourth period includes the first display and the second A period during which the two displays are both hidden and neither the first specific operation nor the second specific operation are effectively accepted, and the first period ("symbol idling" period) arrives after the fourth period ends. However, it can be said that the second period (the "demo movie" period and the "things to be observed" period) can come after the first period.
As described above, after power is restored, both the first specific operation and the second specific operation cannot be effectively accepted in order to carry out various initial processes, etc. Therefore, both the first display and the second display are hidden. A fourth period has been established. In addition, after the fourth period, the first period followed by the second period were performed in that order, so the effect of suppressing the residual phenomenon can be obtained in the first second period after the power is restored in the same manner as in the other second periods. can.

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Modifications according to the implementation of the present invention that are not described in the above description are listed below.
The game specifications in the above-described embodiment are specific examples of implementation of the present invention, and can be changed as appropriate within the scope of the purpose of the present invention.
For example, the periods corresponding to the "first period", "second period", "third period", and "fourth period" according to the present invention are illustrated in the above-described embodiments are only one specific example, and the combination is Any combination may be used as long as it does not contradict the object of the present invention. Therefore, periods not described in the above-described embodiments, and periods illustrated as corresponding to certain periods in the above-described embodiments may be treated as corresponding to other periods.

The second period described above is a period in which the first display and the second display are not displayed in order to suppress the residual phenomenon, but other roles may be given.
For example, if the first period arrives after the second period, the set parameters may be reset. In other words, the first period is a period that can come after the second period, and when the first period comes after the second period, the parameters set by the effect setting means before the second period It may be the default value in the first period. In this modification, the timing at which the parameter is reset (default value) may be before the second period starts, during the second period, or during the second period. It may be between the end time and the start time of the first period.
When adopting such a configuration, the need to display the first display and the second display during the second period is reduced, so it can be said that this specification is suitable for the gaming machine that implements the present invention.

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This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) A gaming machine that executes a win-or-fail decision to determine whether or not a big win is won with the start of a symbol variation, and performs a big win game after the symbol variation that has won the big win is stopped, comprising: production means; Effect control means for executing a plurality of effects using the effect means, operation means, and when a specific operation for setting parameters related to the effect is effectively received, the effect setting means for setting parameters, wherein the effect means includes at least image display means; and the operating means includes first operating means and second operating means used for setting the parameters different from each other. The period during which neither the pattern variation nor the big win game is performed includes the first period and the second period, and the first period is performed with respect to the first operation means. a period during which a first display related to a first specific operation and a second display related to a second specific operation performed on the second operation means are displayed in a specific display area of the image display means; is a period in which both the specific operation and the second specific operation are effectively accepted, the second period is a period in which the first display and the second display are both hidden in the specific display area; A gaming machine characterized in that it is a period during which the first specific operation is effectively accepted and the second specific operation is not effectively accepted.
(2) The period in which neither the symbol variation nor the jackpot game is performed includes a third period that shifts when a predetermined operation is received in the second period, and the third period is the first specific operation. or a period during which at least one of the second specific operations can be effectively accepted, and a third display regarding the operations that can be effectively accepted during the period is a display mode that differs from both the first display and the second display. The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the period is displayed in .
(3) The period in which neither the pattern variation nor the jackpot game is performed includes a fourth period in which the power is restored, and the first display and the second display are both non-existent during the fourth period. is a period in which both the first specific operation and the second specific operation are not accepted effectively, the first period comes after the fourth period ends, and the first period comes after the first period The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), in which the second period can come.
(4) The first display and the second display according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the first display and the second display are displays displayed in the specific display area even during part of the symbol variation. game machine.
(5) The first period and the second period can come alternately during the period in which neither the symbol variation nor the big win game is performed, and the first period and the second period come the same number of times. In this case, the ratio of the second period to the period in which neither the pattern variation nor the jackpot game is performed is greater than the ratio of the first period to the period in which neither the symbol variation nor the jackpot game is performed. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4).

10 Game Machine 15 Outer Frame 17 Middle Frame 20 Front Frame 21 Hinge Mechanism 22 Movable Decorative Body 23 Cylinder Lock 25 Transparent Member 27 Upper Sphere Receptacle 29 Lower Sphere Receptacle 30 Lower Discharge Port 31 Operation Handle 32 Upper Frame Part 33 Speakers 34a, 34b Left and Right Side frame portion 35 Effect lamp 36 Ball extraction mechanism 37 Effect button 38 Cursor button 38a Up cursor button 38b Down cursor button 38c Left cursor button 38d Right cursor button 39 Main operation unit 39a Ball lending button 39b Return button 40 Power switch 41 Setting board 42 Setting key switch 43 RAM clear switch 44 Setting board cover 45 Open/close cover 46 Game ball tank 47 Tank rail 48 Payout unit 49 Payout passage 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 55 Big winning opening 57 First start opening 59 Second starting port 61 Normal electric accessory 62 Normal electric accessory solenoid 63 Gate 65 Special electric accessory 66 Special electric accessory solenoid 67 Left general winning opening 68 Right general winning opening 69 Out opening 70 First starting opening sensor 71 Second 2 start opening sensor 72 big winning opening sensor 73 left general winning opening sensor 74 right general winning opening sensor 75 gate sensor 76 out ball sensor 77 middle frame open door sensor 78 front frame open door sensor 80 production display device 81 main display section 81a Background Display 81b Decorative pattern row 81c Reserved pedestal image 81d Variable pedestal image 81e Character image 81f Reserved number display 81g Auto button icon 81h Volume light amount icon 81i User selection display 81j Operation display 81k Demo movie 81m Alert display 82 Sub-display section 82a Upper sub-display Part 82b Left sub-display part 82c Right sub-display part 85 Effect shield 85a Upper left effect shield 85b Upper right effect shield 85c Lower left effect shield 85d Lower right effect shield 90 Symbol display device 91 First special symbol display device 92 Second Special symbol display device 93 Normal symbol display device 94 First special symbol reservation lamp 95 Second special symbol reservation lamp 96 Normal symbol reservation lamp 97 Main control board monitor 100 Main control board 101 CPU
102 ROMs
103 RAM
104 I / O port 105 random number circuit 109 main control board case 110 entering ball determination means 115 main random number generation means 120 main reservation control means 125 prior determination means 130 special figure lottery means 131 special figure success or failure determination means 132 special figure stop symbol lottery means 133 special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 135 normal figure lottery means 140 jackpot game control means 145 symbol display control means 150 electric accessary control means 155 game state control means 160 main information storage means 165 main error control means 170 main command management means 175 return Power processing execution means 176 Return state setting means 177 Setting change means 178 Setting confirmation means 179 Playable state transition means 180 Power interruption processing execution means 185 Standby demonstration control main means 200 First sub-control board 201 CPU
202 ROMs
203 RAM
204 I/O port 209 First sub-control board case 210 Sub-random number generating means 220 Normal effect control means 221 effect mode control means 222 effect route determination means 223 sub-hold control means 224 look-ahead effect control means 225 effect content determination means 226 decoration pattern Control means 227 Jackpot production control means 230 Sub-error control means 240 Lamp control means 245 Movable role control means 250 Production setting means 260 Sub-information storage means 270 Sub-command management means 280 Standby demonstration production control means 300 Second sub-control board 301 CPU
302 ROMs
303 RAM
304 I/O port 309 Second sub-control board case 310 Audio control board 311 CPU
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314 I/O port 400 Payout control board 409 Payout control board case 500 Power control board 501 Normal power supply circuit 502 Backup power supply circuit 503 Power failure detection circuit 509 Power supply control board case

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that executes a win-or-fail judgment for determining whether or not a big win is won with the start of symbol variation, and performs a big win game after stopping the symbol variation that has won the big win,
performance means and
Production control means for executing a plurality of productions using the production means;
an operating means;
effect setting means for setting the parameter based on the received specific operation when a specific operation for setting the parameter related to the effect is effectively received;
with
The rendering means includes at least a speaker and an image display means,
The operating means includes a first operating means and a second operating means used to set the parameters different from each other,
The period in which neither the pattern variation nor the jackpot game is performed includes the first period and the second period,
The first period includes a decorative symbol row determined based on the special symbols stopped in the symbol variation, a first display related to a first specific operation performed on the first operating means , and the second operating means. a period during which a second display related to a second specific operation performed on the image display means is displayed in a specific display area of the image display means, and a period during which both the first specific operation and the second specific operation are effectively accepted and
The second period is a period in which the decorative symbol row, the first display and the second display are all hidden in the specific display area, and the first specific operation is effectively accepted, while the a period during which the second specific operation is not effectively accepted ;
The second display is a display regarding volume setting of the speaker by the effect setting means,
The second period is a period in which the volume of the sound emitted from the speaker does not change regardless of the volume of the speaker set by the effect setting means.
A gaming machine characterized by: A gaming machine that executes a win-or-fail judgment for determining whether or not a big win is won with the start of symbol variation, and performs a big win game after stopping the symbol variation that has won the big win,
performance means and
Production control means for executing a plurality of productions using the production means;
an operating means;
effect setting means for setting the parameter based on the received specific operation when a specific operation for setting the parameter related to the effect is effectively received;
with
The rendering means includes at least image display means,
The operating means includes a first operating means and a second operating means used to set the parameters different from each other,
The period in which neither the pattern variation nor the jackpot game is performed includes the first period and the second period,
The first period includes a decorative symbol row determined based on the special symbols stopped in the symbol variation, a first display related to a first specific operation performed on the first operating means , and the second operating means. a period during which a second display related to a second specific operation performed on the image display means is displayed in a specific display area of the image display means, and a period during which both the first specific operation and the second specific operation are effectively accepted and
The second period is a period in which the decorative symbol row, the first display and the second display are all hidden in the specific display area, and the first specific operation is effectively accepted, while the a period during which the second specific operation is not effectively accepted ;
the second display is a display relating to light intensity setting of the image display means by the effect setting means;
The second period is a period in which the brightness of the image display means does not change regardless of the light amount of the image display means set by the effect setting means.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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