JP7194452B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

When a big win is won, either a big win with time reduction that shifts to an auxiliary game state with an electric chew support function added after a big win game, or a normal jackpot that shifts to a normal game state without an electric chew support function added after a big win game. There are gaming machines to choose from.

JP 2010-207473 A

The proposed gaming machine cannot be said to be compatible with the diversification of game characteristics.
In one aspect, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of achieving both diversification of game characteristics and ease of understanding.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine is provided as described below. The gaming machine is a gaming machine capable of executing a game capable of deriving a predetermined result mode, and includes suggesting means capable of executing a suggestion regarding the game, and a first game state and a first game state which are game states disadvantageous to the player. A control means capable of controlling a game including a second game state which is a game state more advantageous to the player than the game state is included. The control means is capable of executing transition control for transitioning the game state from the first game state to the second game state in response to execution of a predetermined number of games from a predetermined opportunity, and transitioning the game state from the first game state to the second game state in the first game state. The suggesting means is made to perform the suggestion of the transition period. The suggesting means comprises a first performance mode capable of suggesting the transition time, a second performance mode unable to suggest the transition time, and a third performance mode capable of suggesting the transition time with higher certainty than the first performance mode. It is possible to switch between the first performance mode and the second performance mode, and switch from the first performance mode and the second performance mode to the third performance mode while switching from the third performance mode to the first performance mode and Disable switching to the second performance mode.

According to one aspect, it is possible to achieve both diversification of game characteristics and ease of understanding in the gaming machine.

It is a perspective view showing an example of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a front view showing an example of the game board of the first embodiment. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a control system for a gaming machine according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the production|presentation control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the batch display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating a flowchart of main processing of the first embodiment; FIG. 8 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of main processing of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 3) showing a flowchart of main processing of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 4) illustrating a flowchart of main processing of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 5) illustrating a flowchart of main processing according to the first embodiment; It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interruption process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the state transition of the game state of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of time saving frequency distribution of a time saving of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of time saving frequency allocation of b time saving of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of time saving frequency distribution of c time saving of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (1) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (2) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (3) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (part 4) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (5) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (part 6) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (7) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (8) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 9) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment, and an example of a time saving classification transition sequence. It is a figure which shows an example of the display sequence of this special figure display and decoration design display of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (part 1) of the time-saving remaining frequency|count display sequence at the time of time-saving classification transition of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (part 2) of the time-saving remaining frequency|count display sequence at the time of time-saving classification transition of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (part 3) of the time-saving remaining frequency|count display sequence at the time of time-saving classification transition of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (10) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (11) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (12) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (13) of the game display screen of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example (14) of a game display screen according to the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example (No. 15) of a game display screen according to the first embodiment; FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example (16) of a game display screen according to the first embodiment; It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the variation pattern determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the design determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the striking-style warning process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (1) of the game display screen of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (2) of the game display screen of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example (part 1) of the correspondence sequence between the motion of the movable member and the visibility of the display element according to the second embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example (part 2) of the correspondence sequence between the motion of the movable member and the visibility of the display element according to the second embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example (part 1) of display element allocation according to game state of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (part 2) of display element allocation according to game state of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (3) of display element allocation according to game state of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (part 4) of display element allocation according to game state of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (3) of the game display screen of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (part 4) of the game display screen of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of production|presentation stage transition of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (1) of the game display screen of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (part 2) of the game display screen of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the description effect|presentation insertion process of 3rd Embodiment. It is a front view showing an example of the game board of the fourth embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of the control system of the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interruption process of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the game performance of the gaming machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state transition of the gaming machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation mode for every game state of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation mode transition in the "no support / low probability" state of 4th Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example (part 1) of a transition pattern between modes A and B according to the fourth embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example (part 2) of transition patterns of mode A and mode B according to the fourth embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the transition pattern of the mode D of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition timing of production|presentation mode of 4th Embodiment, and the execution timing of ceiling alerting|reporting. It is a figure which shows an example (1) of the game display screen of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (part 2) of the game display screen of 4th Embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example (part 3) of a game display screen according to the fourth embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of sub-mode allocation in the mode D of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the modification (part 1) of the production|presentation mode transition in the "no support / low probability" state of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the modification (part 2) of the production|presentation mode transition in the "no support / low probability" state of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the ceiling alerting|reporting process of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (part 1) of mode C production|presentation of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (part 2) of mode C production|presentation of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (3) of the mode C production|presentation of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (part 4) of mode C production|presentation of 4th Embodiment.

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

The game machine 10 of the first embodiment has a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 can be opened and closed by rotating the outer frame (support frame) 11 so that the left side is the shaft attachment side and the right side is the open side in front view. is assembled to. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is housed in a housing (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12 . A glass frame (transparent member holding frame) 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (body frame) 12 .

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

In the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper tray (storage tray) 21 for supplying game balls to a batted ball shooting device (not shown) and game balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 are stored. An upper tray ball outlet 22 for flowing out, a lower tray (receiving tray) 23 for storing game balls paid out when the upper tray 21 is full, and an operation section 24 for a ball shooting device are provided.

Further, the upper edge of the upper plate 21 is provided with a performance button 25 used for intervening operations for game performance. In addition, the production button 25 functions as a production operation reception unit that accepts an intervention operation to the game production, and also as a production unit that can produce in a desired manner (for example, a light emission mode, a vibration mode, a projection mode, etc.). Function. An option setting section 29 is provided on the left edge of the upper tray 21 for the player to set various options. The option setting unit 29 includes a cross cursor switch capable of accepting input operations in four directions, a central switch located in the center of the cross cursor switch capable of accepting determination operations and the like, and a switch located at the periphery of the cross cursor switch capable of operating volume and the like. There are two accessory switches used for Further, a keyhole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12 .

Note that the gaming machine 10 intervenes in the player's operation based on the player's operation received from the effect button switch 25a (see FIG. 4) that detects the operation (for example, pressing operation) of the effect button 25 (push button). You can perform the performance that you made. For example, an effect in which a player's operation is intervened is an effect in a variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device (variable display device) 41 (see FIG. 2). The character displayed on 41 can be operated, or the identification information in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device 41 can be stopped. It should be noted that for such intervention by the player, not only the effect button 25 but also one or more of the switches (cross cursor switch, center switch, accessory switch) of the option setting section 29 are used. It's okay. In FIG. 4, which will be described later, each switch of the option setting section 29 is collectively represented as a setting switch 29a.

Also, on the right side of the effect button 25, there is a ball lending button 27 operated by the player when receiving a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and an ejection button 27 operated to eject a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A button 28, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the player rotates the operation portion 24, the ball shooting device shoots the game ball supplied from the upper tray 21 into the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. (see Figure 2). Also, when the player operates one or more of the above-described setting switches 29a (cross cursor switch, center switch, accessory switch) of the option setting unit 29, for example, the sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b It is possible to set the volume to be played and the brightness of the game board 30 .

Next, the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the first embodiment.
A substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by guide rails 31 is formed on the surface of the game board 30 . The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30 . In the game area 32, a center case (game effect structure) 40 having a display device (variable display device) 41 is arranged substantially in the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position recessed from the front surface of the center case 40 . That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 41 to prevent game balls from jumping into the surrounding game area 32 .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The CPU unit 110 includes a game microcomputer 111 called an amusement chip (IC (Integrated Circuit)) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator. It has an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 or the like that generates a clock. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC (Direct Current) 32V, DC12V, DC5V generated by the power supply device 400. enabled by

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

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

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

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

Also, the game control device 100 is provided with a setting value change switch 126 and a setting key switch 127 . Setting value change switch 126 is, for example, a push switch, and detects a pressing operation. The setting key switch 127 allows switching between an ON state and an OFF state by inserting a setting key. The game control device 100 can change the settings related to the game performance, and the settings stored in the RAM are retained even during a power failure or after the power is cut off. For example, the game control device 100 can change the hit probability of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game according to the setting of 6 stages.

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

Also, the game control device 100 shifts the control state to a setting confirmation mode in which the setting of the game machine 10 can be confirmed when the power is turned on while the setting key switch 127 is in the ON state and the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the OFF state. . For example, the game control device 100 displays the setting contents on the probability setting value display device 136 in the setting confirmation mode.

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

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

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

Here, reach (reach state) means that the display device has a display device whose display state can be changed, the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are determined in advance. In the gaming machine 10 in which the game state becomes a game state (special game state) advantageous to the player when the special result mode is set, at the stage where some of the plurality of display results have not yet been derived and displayed. A display state in which a display result that is derived and displayed satisfies the conditions for becoming a special result mode. In other words, the ready-to-reach state means that even when the variable display control of the display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, the display conditions for the special result mode are not met. It refers to a display mode that does not exist. And, for example, a state in which variable display is performed in a plurality of variable display areas while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are uniform (so-called all-rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. In addition, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. It means a display state when at least some of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas that are present satisfy the conditions for the special result mode.

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

This ready-to-reach state includes a plurality of ready-to-reach effects, and as ready-to-win effects with different possibilities of deriving special result modes (different expected values), normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set. The expected value is higher in the order of "no reach" < "normal reach" < "special 1 reach" < "special 2 reach" < "special 3 reach" < "premier reach". Further, this ready-to-win state is included in the variable display mode at least when the special result mode is derived in the special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variation display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game (when it becomes a loss). Therefore, the state in which the ready-to-win state occurs is a state with a higher possibility of winning a big hit than the case in which the ready-to-win state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300, or to generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device. 10 overall control. In addition, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 generates a jackpot random number for determining a hit in the special figure variation display game, a jackpot pattern random number for determining the jackpot pattern, and a variation pattern (various types) in the special figure variation display game. Random number generation circuit for generating variation pattern random numbers for determining reach and execution time of variation display game in variation display without reach, hit random numbers for determining hit of normal figure variation display game, etc. A clock generator for generating a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds (ms)) for the CPU 111A based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 and a clock for updating the random number generation circuit. I have.

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

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

The input unit 120 of the game microcomputer 111 includes a starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, a starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the normal starting gate 34, and a winning port switch. 35a, the large winning opening switch 38a of the special variable winning device 38, the specific area switch 38e of the special variable winning device 38, and a negative logic signal with a high level of 11 V and a low level of 7 V supplied from these switches. is input and is provided with an interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 that converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. The proximity I/F 121 also receives a detection signal from a board radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine 10 . In addition, the proximity I/F 121 has an input range of 7V to 11V, which prevents the lead wires of sensors and proximity switches from being improperly shorted, removed from connectors, or lead wires cut. An abnormal state such as floating can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

In addition, when explaining the winning opening switch 35a, although the winning opening switch 35a is shown by one block in FIG. are provided on the game board 30, and the respective signals are input to the proximity I/F 121 through different signal lines. Also, in FIG. 3, the large winning opening switch 38a is shown as one block, but in reality, a plurality (x) of large winning opening switches 38a (three in this embodiment) are provided on the game board 30. It is Then, these plurality of large winning opening switches 38a are connected by different signal lines, or wired OR (or It is connected to the game control device 100 by a method called wired OR). The board radio wave sensor 62 and the later-described magnetic sensor 61 may also be connected by a plurality of different signal lines, or may be similarly connected to the game control device 100 by a method called wired OR.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the game control device 100 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as power failure monitoring signals and reset signals from the power supply device 400 to the game microcomputer 111 and the like. It has the function of removing noise from the signal. A power failure monitoring signal from the power supply 400 and an initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 . That is, they are treated as signals equivalent to the signals from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals for receiving signals from the outside provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the game microcomputer 111 and is also supplied to each port of the output section 130 . In addition, the reset signal RESET is output directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test-firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test-firing test apparatus. is configured to Also, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test-firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 . Note that the reset signal RESET is not supplied to the first to third input ports 122 , 123 and 124 of the input section 120 . The data set to each port of the output section 130 by the game microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input must be reset to prevent malfunction of the system. This is because the data read by the game microcomputer 111 from each port is discarded when the game microcomputer 111 is reset.

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

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and transmits data for notifying the special symbol pattern information of the variable display game to a trial shooting test device of an accredited organization (not shown), a signal indicating the probability state of the big hit, etc. via the relay board 70. A buffer 133 for output is configured to be mountable. This buffer 133 is a part that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko game machine as an actual machine (mass-produced product) installed in amusement arcades. It should be noted that detection signals of switches that do not need to be processed, such as starting switches, output from the proximity I/F 121 are supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133 .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to an external inspection device 490 . The photocoupler 139 is configured to allow two-way communication so that the game microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 490 by serial communication. In addition, since the transmission and reception of such data is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same way as a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the first to third input ports 122, 123, and 124 are Not provided.

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

The main control microcomputer 311 includes a PROM 321 consisting of a PROM (programmable read only memory) that stores programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and a memory content that can be retained even if power is not supplied during a power failure. A FeRAM (Ferroelectric RAM) 323 and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 338 that constitutes timekeeping means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day of the week, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM 311a that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. FIG. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311 . The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes a command (effect command) from the game microcomputer 111, determines the content of the effect, instructs the VDP 312 on the contents of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 on the reproduction sound, and instructs the decoration lamp. , control the driving of motors and solenoids, and manage performance time.

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

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

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

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

An audio ROM 327 storing audio data is connected to the sound source LSI 314 . The main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 are connected via an address/data bus 340 . An interrupt signal INT is input from the tone generator LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311 . The performance control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier or the like for driving the upper speaker 19 a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19 b provided on the front frame 12 . The resulting voice is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b through the amplifier circuit 337. FIG.

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

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

Furthermore, the effect control device 300 includes the effect button switch 25a of the effect button 25, the setting switch 29a of the option setting unit 29, and the effect accessory switch 47 (effect motor switch) to detect the on / off state of the main control microcomputer 311 and the function of inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311, and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the production control device 300 is detected and detected to the main control microcomputer 311 A switch input circuit 336 having a function of inputting a signal is provided. In FIG. 4, each switch of the option setting section 29 is collectively referred to as a setting switch 29a for the sake of convenience. 336 are connected so that they can be individually detected, and detection signals indicating the respective states of the respective switches are input to the main control microcomputer 311 respectively.

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

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

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal game starting gate 34, the random number for determining the hit of the normal game is extracted and stored in the ROM 111B. is compared with the judgment value stored in , and the process of judging the hit/loss of the normal pattern fluctuation display game is performed. Then, after the identification pattern (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined period of time on the general pattern display unit 55 of the collective display device 50, processing is performed to display the normal pattern variation display game to be stopped and displayed. When the result of this normal pattern variation display game is a hit, the normal pattern display unit 55 displays a special result mode corresponding to each of the first to third hit stop symbols, and the general electric solenoid 37c. to open the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the normal pattern variation display game is a loss, the normal pattern display unit 55 is controlled to display the result of the loss.

In addition, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting opening 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning opening 36, the starting winning prize (starting memory) is stored, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure fluctuation display game A random number value for judging a big hit is extracted and compared with the judging value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process for judging a hit or miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. In addition, a starting memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variable winning device 37, and based on this starting memory, the second special figure variable display game is used for judging the big hit. The random value is extracted and compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B, and the process of judging the hit or miss of the second special figure variation display game is performed.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (production control command, production command) including the determination result of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game to the production control device 300. do. Then, after the identification pattern (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 and the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the collective display device 50, the process of displaying the special figure variation display game that is stopped and displayed. do In other words, the game control device 100 serves as game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the starting winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37). .

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

Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode or the small win result mode in the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54. is displayed, and processing for generating a special game state or a small winning game state (that is, processing for executing a special game or a small winning game) is performed. In the process of generating a special game state when the result of the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game results in a big hit, the CPU 111A, for example, operates the special variation winning device 38 by the big winning opening solenoid 38b. The opening/closing member 38c is opened, and control is performed to enable the inflow of game balls into the big winning opening. In this special game state, the CPU 111A determines that either a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) win a prize in the big winning opening, or a predetermined openable time elapses after the opening of the big winning opening. It is assumed that one round is to open the big winning opening until it is achieved, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeated) this for a predetermined number of rounds. In addition, a small winning game state is generated when the result of the first special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game) or the second special figure variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game) is a small win. In the processing, the CPU 111A, for example, opens the opening/closing member 38c of the special variable winning device 38 by the big winning opening solenoid 38b, and performs control to enable the inflow of game balls into the big winning opening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here, predetermined bits of the first register are masked and other bits are cleared (step S8). For example, only the 2nd bit of the B register corresponding to the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 is held, and the 0th and 1st bits and the 3rd to 7th bits are cleared. Then, predetermined bits of the second register are masked and other bits are cleared (step S9). For example, only the 4th bit of the C register corresponding to the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 is held, and the 0th to 3rd bits and the 5th to 7th bits are cleared.

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

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

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

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

The value "00010100B" of the state reference register is "0" with the 0th and 1st bits, the 3rd and 5th to 7th bits cleared, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. 112 indicates that the detection signal from 112 is off, and that the fourth bit is "1" corresponding to the detection signal from setting key switch 127 being off. That is, the value "00010100B" of the state reference register indicates the power recovery (recovery from power failure) state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is off (OFF).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

That is, the game control device 100 serves as power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of power failure during a predetermined waiting time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100, which constitutes the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with troubles at the time of turning on the power. Note that access to the RAM 111C is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the memory contents at the time of the previous power shutdown are still retained. No need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, there is no need to back up the RAM 111C, and the burden of control can be reduced.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Since the game control device 100 holds the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 in the second register (C register), the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the RAM initialization The detection signal of the change switch 112 can be determined at the same time. In addition, the game control device 100 holds the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 in the second register (C register). A detection signal from the key switch 127 and a detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 can be used as determination targets.

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

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

Steps S30 to S32 are the processing executed when the RAM is abnormal or when the power is turned off during setting and the RAM is not cleared and the system is restarted. In step S<b>30 , the control unit transmits a main abnormality error notification command to the effect control device 300 . Thereby, the production control device 300 performs the production control corresponding to the main abnormality error notification command. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command of main abnormality error notification, displays a message guiding a restart accompanied by RAM clearing on the display device 41, or outputs sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, the effect control device 300 receives a command for notifying the main abnormality error, and notifies the main abnormality error by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44.例文帳に追加

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

In step S<b>32 , the controller outputs the ON data of the security signal from the external information terminal board 71 . At this time, the control section turns off the output data of other signals output from the external information terminal board 71 . The control unit repeats steps S31 and S32 and waits for power shutdown. That is, the gaming machine 10 outputs the security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until it waits for power shutdown. Also, the gaming machine 10 does not output any signal other than the security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until the power is turned off.

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

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

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

In step S34, the controller clears the set value since the RAM abnormality flag is ON. The setting value may be cleared by setting an invalid value as the setting value, or by setting the most disadvantageous value for the player from the standpoint of anti-fraud measures.

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

In step S<b>36 , the control unit transmits a setting change command to the effect control device 300 . Thereby, the production control device 300 performs production control corresponding to the command during setting change. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a setting change command, displays a message indicating that the setting is being changed on the display device 41, or outputs sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, the effect control device 300 receives a setting change command and notifies the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44 that the setting is being changed.

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

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

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

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

When determining that a power failure has occurred, the control unit performs a process of prohibiting interruption (step S41) and a process of outputting OFF data to all output ports (step S42).
After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S43), and the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S44). Furthermore, after performing checksum calculation processing (step S45) for calculating the checksum at the time of power shutdown of the RWM and processing for saving the calculated checksum in the checksum area (step S46), access to the RAM is prohibited. After the processing (step S47) is performed, it waits until the power supply of the game machine is cut off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is shut off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shutoff has been correctly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-insertion.

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

Steps S49 and S50 are processes related to setting confirmation preparation. In step S49, the control unit performs a process of setting a setting confirmation mode flag. The setting confirmation mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming machine 10 is confirming the settings. The setting confirmation mode flag is set when the settings are being confirmed, and the setting confirmation mode is being set when the settings are not being confirmed. The flag is cleared (reset). In step S<b>50 , the control unit transmits a setting confirmation command to the effect control device 300 . Thereby, the production control device 300 performs production control corresponding to the command during setting confirmation. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command during setting confirmation, displays a message guiding that the setting is being confirmed on the display device 41, or outputs sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, the effect control device 300 receives a setting confirmation command, and notifies that the setting is being confirmed by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44.例文帳に追加After that, the control unit proceeds to step S37.

On the other hand, when the controller determines in step S48 that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not on, it executes step S51. In step S51, the control unit refers to the second register (C register) and determines whether or not the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on. If the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on, the controller proceeds to step S52, and if the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is not on, the controller proceeds to step S58. That is, the gaming machine 10 proceeds to execute processing related to RAM initialization (RAM clearing) upon detection of start-up involving pressing of the RAM initialization switch 112, and recovers from power failure upon detection of start-up without pressing of the RAM initialization switch 112. Proceed to the execution of the processing related to.

Next, a description will be given of the processing related to RAM initialization performed after step S52. In the RAM initialization process, the control unit clears the RAM areas other than the set values to zero (step S52), and saves the initial values at the time of RAM initialization in the area to be initialized (step S53). For example, the control unit sets the RAM clear head address 2 as the head address when clearing the RAM, and clears the area (work for game control) of the storage area (area not including the access prohibited area) of the RWM (for example, the RAM 111C). area) is cleared to zero.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here, the power failure standby process and the RAM abnormality standby process will be described. The power failure standby process is a loop process that is executed after access to the RAM is prohibited in step S47 of the main process, and waits for the execution of all processes to stop. Also, since the power failure standby process is executed after the interrupt is prohibited in step S41 of the main process, the interrupt (timer interrupt) other than the NMI interrupt is prohibited. It should be noted that the NMI interrupt may occur because the standby process at the time of power failure cannot prohibit the NMI interrupt. However, since the power failure waiting process is a process that is executed when a power failure occurs, there is little risk that an NMI interrupt will occur during the execution of this process. Also, the power failure standby process is a standby process that does not accompany an anomaly notification. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can allocate the power until the power shutdown to the power failure process. The gaming machine 10 inhibits access to the RAM during standby processing at the time of power failure, thereby reducing the risk that the stored contents of the RAM will change due to unstable voltage.

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

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing of the game control device 100 will be explained using FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment. This timer interrupt process is performed during the period from when the interrupt is permitted until when the interrupt is prohibited (from step S38 to step S41, from step S38 to step S55, from step S66 to step S64, from step S66). to step S41). The timer interrupt processing is processing executed by the CPU 111A.

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

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

Next, an input process (step S73) of reading inputs and signals from various sensors and switches, that is, reading the state of each input port is performed. In step S74, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag and the setting confirmation mode flag to determine whether the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is in progress. If the control unit is in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, the control unit proceeds to step S75, executes the setting change/confirmation process, and ends the timer interrupt process. On the other hand, if the control unit is neither in the setting change mode nor in the setting confirmation mode, the process proceeds to step S76.

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

When the firing stop signal is output in step S5 in the main processing, the firing permission signal is output by performing this output processing, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permission state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, signal processing and the like are not performed. Further, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating the state of launch permission viewed from the game control device 100, and a second signal (fire permission signal) indicating the state of firing permission viewed from the payout control device 200. is also generated within the payout control device 200 and output to the launch control device. In other words, two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device, and when both are permitted to launch, the game ball can be launched.

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

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

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

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

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

[Main processing]
Next, the main processing of the production control device 300 will be explained using FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flowchart of main processing in the effect control device of the first embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the game state of the special figure game of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of state transition of game states in the first embodiment. The game state of the special figure game is roughly classified into a game state A, a game state B, a game state C, a game state D, a game state E, and a game state F.

In the game state A, the probability state is a low probability, the time saving state is a game state without time saving, and is generally called a normal game state. The game state A is a game state that is not advantageous (disadvantageous) for the player. Therefore, in many cases, the player starts the game from the game state A and ends the game in the game state A.例文帳に追加

The game state B is a game state in which the probability state is a low probability and the time saving state is a time saving game state, and is one of the game states generally called a low probability time saving state. The game state B is a game state more advantageous to the player than the game state A.

The game state C is a game state in which the probability state is high probability, the time saving state is a game state of a time saving, and is generally called a high probability time saving state. The game state C is a game state more advantageous to the player than the game state B.

The game state D is a game state in which the probability state is high probability, the time saving state is a game state without time saving, and is generally called a high probability no time saving state. The game state D is a game state disadvantageous to the player compared to the game state C.

The game state E is a game state in which the probability state is low probability and the time saving state is b time saving, and is one of the game states generally called a low probability time saving state. The game state E is a game state more advantageous to the player than the game state A.

The game state F is a game state in which the probability state is a low probability and the time saving state is a c time saving game state, and is one of the game states generally called a low probability time saving state. The game state F is a game state more advantageous to the player than the game state A.

In addition, the time saving a (A time saving) is a time saving that is triggered by the occurrence opportunity, and is a time saving that continues until the termination condition is satisfied. In addition, the time saving b (B time saving) is a time saving that is triggered by executing the game a predetermined number of times in a low probability state, and is a time saving that continues until the end condition is satisfied. In addition, the time saving c (C time saving) is a time saving to derive a predetermined result in a low probability state (derivation of a predetermined symbol) as an occurrence opportunity, and is a time saving that continues until the end condition is satisfied.

Each game state obtains a transition opportunity to another game state each time a game (special game) is executed, but if a predetermined transition condition is not established, the game state remains in that game state. Each game state can transition to game state B or game state C with the occurrence of a hit as a trigger (the transition flow is indicated by a solid line). Each game state transitions to a game state B triggered by the occurrence of a hit 1 (low probability win) among hits, and transitions to a game state C triggered by the occurrence of a hit 2 (high probability win) among hits. . For example, the game state A has a transition flow f1 that transitions to the game state B when a win 1 occurs, and a transition flow f2 that transitions to a game state C when a win 2 occurs. The game state B has a transition flow f3 that stays in the game state B when a win 1 occurs, and a transition flow f4 that transitions to the game state C when a win 2 occurs. The game state C has a transition flow f5 that transitions to the game state B when a win 1 occurs, and a transition flow f6 which stays in the game state C when a win 2 occurs. The game state D has a transition flow f7 that transitions to the game state B when a win 1 occurs, and a transition flow f8 that transitions to the game state C when a win 2 occurs. The game state E has a transition flow f9 which transitions to the game state B when a win 1 occurs, and a transition flow f10 which transitions to the game state C when a win 2 occurs. The game state F has a transition flow f11 that transitions to the game state B when a win 1 occurs, and a transition flow f12 that transitions to the game state C when a win 2 occurs.

Each game state can transition the game state triggered by the occurrence and end of time saving, the end of the high probability state (transition flow is indicated by a dashed line). For example, the game state A has a transition flow f21 that transitions to the game state F when a predetermined time-saving symbol is derived as a result of the game, and a transition flow f22 that transitions to the game state E when the game is executed a predetermined number of times. have. Game state B is a transition flow f23 that transitions to game state F when a predetermined time saving pattern is derived as a result of the game (except when the number of times of c time saving is smaller than the remaining number of times of a time saving), and a time saving is It has a transition flow f24 that transitions to the game state A when finished. The game state C has a transition flow f25 that transitions to the game state D when the a time saving ends, and a transition flow f26 that transitions to the game state B when the high probability state ends (shifts to the low probability state). The game state D has a transition flow f27 that transitions to the game state A when the high-probability state ends (shifts to the low-probability state). The game state E is a transition flow f28 that transitions to the game state F when a predetermined time saving pattern is derived as a result of the game (except when the number of times of c time saving is smaller than the remaining number of b time saving), and b time saving is It has a transition flow f29 that transitions to the game state A when finished. The game state F is a transition flow f30 that stays in the game state F when a predetermined time saving pattern is derived as a result of the game (except when the number of new c time saving is smaller than the remaining number of c time saving), and a predetermined number of times Transition flow f31 that transitions to game state E when the game is executed (except when the number of times of b time saving is less than the remaining number of c time saving), and transition to game state A when c time saving ends It has a flow f32.

Next, the number of times of time saving of a time saving and its allocation will be described with reference to FIG. 14 . FIG. 14 : is a figure which shows an example of time-saving frequency allocation of the time-saving a of 1st Embodiment. For a time saving, the number of time saving games (the number of games in the a time saving state) is set in advance for each winning type. The number of high-probability games (the number of games in a high-probability state) is also preset for each winning type. In addition, the hit type is common to the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game, but may be different. In addition, although the end condition of the time saving state is execution of the number of time saving games, other conditions (for example, the number of small hits, etc.) may be set in addition to this.

The hit A has a low probability of a special game after winning, 0 high-probability games, and 10 time-saving games. Hit B has a low probability of a special game after winning, 0 high-probability games, and 100 time-saving games. Win C has a high probability of a special game after winning, the number of high probability games is 10 times, and the number of time saving games is 100 times, which is larger than the number of high probability games. The hit D has a high probability of a special game after winning, 50 times of high probability games, and 100 times of short time games, which is larger than the number of high probability games. The hit E has a high probability of a special game after winning, 100 times of high probability games, and 100 times of the number of time-saving games, which is the same as the number of high probability games. Win F has a high probability of a special game after winning, the number of high probability games is 120 times, and the number of time-saving games is 100 times, which is smaller than the number of high probability games. In this way, the gaming machine 10 produces various game features by the presence or absence of probability variation, the size of the high-probability game, the size of the time-saving game, and combinations of these. The game machine 10 prepares a win with a larger number of time-saving games than the number of high-accuracy games, a win with a smaller number of time-saving games than the number of high-accuracy games, and a win with the same number of high-accuracy games and the number of time-saving games. to produce a variety of gameplay.

Next, the number of times of time saving of b time saving and its allocation will be described with reference to FIG. 15 . FIG. 15 : is a figure which shows an example of time saving frequency distribution of b time saving of 1st Embodiment. In b time saving, the number of special games to reach the ceiling is set for each special game, and the number of time saving games is set for each ceiling reaching condition. For example, the execution of 777 games only with the number of special games of the special figure 1 game is the ceiling reaching condition (ceiling reaching condition 1) that triggers b time saving of 600 times of time saving games. The execution of 241 games with only the number of special games of the special figure 2 game is the ceiling reaching condition (ceiling reaching condition 2) that triggers b time saving of 500 times of time saving games. The execution of 778 games with the total number of special games of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game is the ceiling reaching condition (ceiling reaching condition 3) that triggers b time saving of 550 times of time saving games. The gaming machine 10 can make it difficult for the player to grasp the number of times the ceiling has been reached by having a plurality of ceiling reaching conditions. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can increase the interest of the player by motivating the player to capture the game by varying the number of time-saving games for each ceiling reaching condition.

In addition, the ceiling reaching conditions are the ceiling reaching conditions only for the number of special games in the special game 1, the ceiling reaching conditions only for the number of special games in the special game 2, and the total special figures for the special games 1 and 2. It is not limited to having all the ceiling reaching conditions for the number of games, but may have one or two. Further, the number of games to be used as the ceiling reaching condition may be a predetermined fixed value, or may be a variable value determined at the start of the count of the number of games or until the count of the number of games is disclosed. For example, the variable value determined at the start of counting the number of games may be selected from two or more options by lottery or according to a predetermined condition, or may be determined as a value that is not specified in advance using random numbers or the like. may be For example, the number of games serving as the condition for reaching the ceiling may be determined based on the winning symbols when a win occurs, or may be determined based on the first start winning after a win.

Next, the number of time reductions of c time reduction and its distribution will be described with reference to FIG. 16 . FIG. 16 : is a figure which shows an example of time saving frequency distribution of c time saving of 1st Embodiment. For c time saving, a predetermined symbol combination in a special game that triggers c time saving is set, and the appearance rate and the number of time saving games are set for each symbol combination. For example, the special figure 1 game uses the derivation of any of the symbol combinations A, B, and C as a c time saving trigger, and the special figure 2 game is the derivation of any of the symbol combinations A, B, C, and D. Triggered by occurrence. In addition, the symbol combination in the special figure 1 game means that the lighting mode of the 8 LEDs (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED) of the 7 segment LED_d1 in the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 of the collective display device 50 No, the symbol combination in the special figure 2 game is the lighting mode of the 8 LEDs (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED) of the 7 segment LED_d2 in the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the collective display device 50 say. For example, the symbol combination A has an appearance rate of 1/100 and the number of time-saving games is one. The symbol combination B has an appearance rate of 1/200 and 10 short-time games. The symbol combination C has an appearance rate of 1/500 and 20 short-time games. The symbol combination D has an appearance rate of 1/4 and five short-time games. The game machine 10 produces a variety of game properties by having a plurality of symbol combinations that trigger c time reduction. In addition, the gaming machine 10 increases the appearance rate of the c time saving trigger in the special figure 2 game compared to the appearance rate of the c time saving opportunity in the special figure 1 game, so that the c time saving occurrence in the special figure 1 game It is possible to produce a variety of game properties, and to produce a new game property by shortening the c time in the special figure 2 game.

In addition, the game machine 10 has a time saving performance by changing the normal pattern fluctuation time, the probability of hitting the normal pattern, the time from the stop of the normal pattern to the opening of the normal pattern, the opening time of the normal pattern, etc. may be different. In addition, the gaming machine 10 may generate b time reduction during a time reduction, c time reduction during a time reduction, c time reduction during b time reduction, b time reduction during c time reduction, or c time reduction during c time reduction. The time-saving performance of the time-saving that is occurring later may update the time-saving performance, or the time-saving performance of the time-saving that is occurring earlier may be taken over by the time-saving performance that occurs later. good. In addition, the gaming machine 10 may generate b time reduction during a time reduction, c time reduction during a time reduction, c time reduction during b time reduction, b time reduction during c time reduction, or c time reduction during c time reduction. If the number of time-savings that occur later is greater than the remaining number of time-savings that are currently occurring, the remaining number of time-savings that are occurring first may be updated with the number of time-savings that will occur later. , Without conditions, the remaining number of time-savings that are occurring first may be updated with the number of time-savings that will occur later, or the remaining number of time-savings that are occurring first and the number of time-savings that will occur later In addition, it may be one that updates the remaining number of times of shortening of working hours.

Next, the display of the special figure game executed by the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 24. FIG. The display screen shown below is the display screen displayed on the display device 41 . FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example (Part 1) of the game display screen according to the first embodiment. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example (part 2) of the game display screen according to the first embodiment. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example (part 3) of the game display screen according to the first embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example (part 4) of the game display screen according to the first embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example (part 5) of the game display screen according to the first embodiment. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example (No. 6) of the game display screen of the first embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example (part 7) of the game display screen according to the first embodiment. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example (No. 8) of the game display screen according to the first embodiment.

The display screen 500 shown in FIG. 17 (1) is a display screen during symbol stop, and after the end of the variation display in the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game (variation display game) (before the next variation display game starts) Symbols representing the results of the variable display game are stopped and displayed for a predetermined period of time. The display screen 500 is an example of the display screen in the game state A (normal game state). The display screen 500 displays a large symbol group 501, a small symbol group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, a special figure 2 reserved number display 504, a reserved display 505, and a reserved digestion display 506. In addition, this special figure in the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game is a pattern (LED lighting mode) displayed on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the collective display device 50 , a large pattern group 501 and a small pattern group 502 are decorative patterns corresponding to the special symbols. In addition, although not shown, the gaming machine 10, as the symbols in the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game, shows the variation state and the stop state without showing the distinction of the result mode of the variation display game, for example, the blinking of the LED. It has a fourth pattern indicated by lighting.

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

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

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

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

The special figure 1 reserved number display 503 displays the number of reserved memories of the special figure 1 game. On the display screen 500, the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 1 game is "0". The special figure 2 reserved number display 504 displays the number of reserved memories of the special figure 2 game. In the display screen 500, the special figure 2 reserved number display 504 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 2 game is "0".

A pending display (standby pending display) 505 indicates the number of pending special-figure 1 games by displaying a pending icon. A pending digestion display (digestion pending display) 506 indicates that the special figure game is being changed by the display of the pending digestion icon. The display screen 500 shows that the number of reserved memories of the special figure 1 game or the number of reserved memories of the special figure 2 game is "0" by the reserved display 505 . The display screen 500 also indicates that the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game is not being changed by the pending digestion display 506, particularly by the absence of the pending digestion icon on the digestion pending pedestal.

A display screen 510 shown in FIG. 17(2) is a display screen after the start of the variable display. A display screen 510 is a screen subsequent to the display screen 500 and shows a screen during variable display (during three-symbol variation). The display screen 510 is an example of the display screen in the game state A (normal game state). On the display screen 510, the left, medium and right symbols of the large symbol group 501 are fluctuating, indicating that the special figure fluctuation display game is being fluctuated. Also, on the display screen 510, the left, medium and right symbols of the small symbol group 502 are fluctuating, indicating that the special figure fluctuation display game is being fluctuated.

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

The display screen 500 and the display screen 510 may include effect display elements (not shown) such as background display, character display, and character display. It may be possible.

In addition, the pending display 505 shows how the number of pending icons 507 corresponding to the number of pending special-figure 1 games is displayed corresponding to the current gaming state (for example, normal gaming state). The hold icon 507 is, for example, spherical, and the hold icon 507 can also be animated (for example, deformation, color change, vertical movement, etc.) to produce a display with movement. In addition, the pending consumption display 506 shows how the pending consumption icon 508 corresponding to the pending consumption of the special game is displayed. The pending digestion icon 508 is, for example, spherical, and the pending digestion icon 508 can also be displayed with movement by animation (eg, deformation, color change, vertical movement, etc.).

For example, as shown in the display screen 510, when the special figure 1 pending number display 503 displays "2" and the special figure 2 pending number display 504 displays "0", the pending display 505 shows two pending storage displays indicates that the number of reserved memories is "2". It should be noted that the number of reservations or the number of reservations means the number of starting memories in which the special figure variation display game has not been executed.

The pending display 505 can clearly indicate the number of pending memories of the special figure variation display game by its display mode (holding memory display displayed on the holding display 505), and can notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each reserved memory.

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

It should be noted that the pending display 505 is, according to the gaming state, one of the pending number of the special figure 1 game and the number of pending special figure 2 games was displayed by the pending icon 507, but the special figure 1 game The total number of reservations of the number of reservations and the number of reservations of the special figure 2 game may be displayed by the reservation icon 507 .

A display screen 512 shown in FIG. 17(3) is a display screen when the variable display on the display screen 510 leads to a loss as a game result. The display screen 512 is an example of the display screen in the game state A (normal game state). The display screen 512 stops at "5" for the left symbol, "2" for the middle symbol, and "3" for the right symbol in the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502, and shows that the resulting mode of losing is derived. show. In addition, on the display screen 512, the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 1 game is "2", and the special figure 2 reserved number display 504 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 2 game is "0", the pending display 505 shows that the pending memory number of the special figure 1 game is "2", and the pending digestion display 506 shows that the symbols of the special figure fluctuation display game are stopped.

A display screen 514 shown in FIG. 18(1) is a display screen when winning is derived as a game result. The display screen 514 is an example of the display screen in the game state A (normal game state). The display screen 514 indicates that the left symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502 are stopped at ``3'' for the left symbol, ``3'' for the middle symbol, and ``3'' for the right symbol, thereby deriving a winning result mode. show. In addition, on the display screen 514, the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 1 game is "0", and the special figure 2 reserved number display 504 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 2 game is "0", the pending display 505 shows that the pending memory number of the special figure 1 game is "0", and the pending digestion display 506 shows that the symbols of the special figure fluctuation display game are stopped.

A display screen 516 shown in FIG. 18(2) is a display screen following the display screen 514, and is a display screen during the winning state. The display screen 516 includes a winning type display 517, a winning effect display 518, a hitting guidance display 519, and a history information display 520 in its display contents.

The win type display 517 is a display indicating the type of win, and the win type display 517 on the display screen 516 indicates that the win is a big win and that the winning symbols are "3, 3, 3". The win effect display 518 is a display relating to the effect during the win, and the win effect display 518 on the display screen 516 indicates that the current round during the win is 5R, and the number of prizes won per round (for example, the number of circles). display) is 9, the number of wins in the round (for example, the number of black circles) is 6, and the type of BGM (Background Music) is "BGM1". Note that the win effect display 518 may include character display, movie effect display, and the like. The hitting method guidance display 519 guides that the game is a right-handed game as a hitting method during a hit with a message “Right-handed” and an icon of a rightward white arrow. The history information display 520 displays a game history including a winning game history. The history information display 520 on the display screen 516 indicates that 480 game balls have been obtained by "480P GET", indicates that there is an opportunity to obtain 1200 game balls by "1200P CHANCE", ” indicates that there was one hit (including the hit) during the predetermined history information collection period, and “Time saving 0 times” indicates that time saving has not occurred even once during the predetermined history information collection period. It should be noted that the predetermined history information collection period is a period in which the winning and the time saving are continuous from the first hit without intervening the normal game state, but only for a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) even if the normal game state is interposed. It may be regarded as a period in which hits and short working hours continue from hits.

In addition to displaying the cumulative number of occurrences of a time saving, b time saving, or c time saving, or instead of displaying the cumulative number of occurrences, the history information related to time saving is a time saving, b time saving, or c time saving The total number of time-saving games obtained by totaling the number of time-saving games may be displayed. In addition, the total number of time-saving games may display the total number of time-saving games for each time-saving type (time-saving mode) obtained by totaling the number of time-saving games for each of a time-saving, b time-saving, or c time-saving.

A display screen 522 shown in FIG. 18(3) is a display screen after the display screen 516, and is a display screen during the ending state of winning. The display screen 522 includes a win type display 517, a warning display 523, a hitting guidance display 519, and a history information display 524 in its display contents. The warning display 523 is a display that calls the player's attention, and displays, for example, a message "play moderately" that calls attention to the player's addiction to the game. Note that the display for calling attention to the player may be other messages such as forgetting to remove the card. Also, the warning display 523 may display required information such as the manufacturer's name. The history information display 524 displays the game history at the end of winning. The history information display 524 on the display screen 522 indicates that 1260 game balls have been acquired by "1260P GET", and "1 hit" indicates one hit (including the hit) in a predetermined history information collection period. "Time saving 0 times" indicates that there was no time saving during the predetermined history information collection period.

A display screen 526 shown in FIG. 19(1) is a display screen in a winning state different from that of the display screen 516 . The display screen 526 includes a winning type display 527, a winning effect display 528, a hitting guidance display 519, and a history information display 529 in its display contents.

The win type display 527 indicates that the win is a big win and that the winning symbols are "2, 2, 2". The winning effect display 528 indicates that the current round in which the winning is in progress is 4R, the number of winnings per round (for example, represented by the number of circles) is 9, and the number of winnings in the round (for example, represented by black circles). number) is 8, and the BGM type is "BGM2". The type of BGM may correspond to the type of winning, may correspond to the game history, or may be selected by the player. The history information display 529 indicates that 1820 game balls have been obtained by "1820P GET", indicates that there is an opportunity to obtain 1650 game balls by "1650P CHANCE", and a predetermined number of game balls by "2 consecutive hits". It indicates that there were two hits (including the hit) during the history information collection period, and that there was one time reduction during the predetermined history information collection period by "time saving once".

A display screen 530 shown in FIG. 19(2) is a display screen during a time saving (A time saving) after the display screen 526 . The display screen 530 includes a time saving information display 531, a history information display 532, a hitting guide display 533, a decorative pattern display 534, a small pattern group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, and a special figure 2 reserved number. Display 504 , pending display 535 , pending consumption display 536 , pending icon 537 , and pending consumption icon 538 are included in the display contents. The time saving information display 531 includes the time saving type, the number of remaining time saving, and the type of BGM in the display contents. For example, the time saving information display 531 displays “A time saving mode” as a time saving type to indicate that a time saving (A time saving) is in progress, and displays “remaining 30 times” as the number of remaining time saving times. It indicates that it is 30 times, and "BGM5" is displayed as the BGM type to indicate that the BGM type is "BGM5". The history information display 532 indicates that 2080 game balls have been obtained by "2080P GET", and that there were two wins in a predetermined history information collection period by "2 consecutive wins 32" and that the winning symbol is " 3” and “2”, and “time saving 2 times” indicates that there were two time saving (including the time saving) in a predetermined history information collection period. The hitting method guide display 533 guides the right-hand hitting game as a hitting method during time saving with a message “right hitting” and an icon of a black arrow pointing to the right. Note that the playing guide display 533 is different from the playing guide display 519 in a display mode (for example, the color of the icon) to indicate that the game state in the playing guide display 519 and the game state in the playing guide display 533 are different. do. It guides that the game state is different. The decoration pattern display 534 displays a large pattern group in a display mode (for example, a pattern size change, a design change, etc.) during a time saving. The pending display 535 displays a standby pending pedestal in a display mode during a time saving, and displays a pending icon 537 in a display mode during a time saving. The pending digestion display 536 displays a pending digestion pedestal in a display mode during a time saving, and displays a pending digestion icon 538 in a display mode during a time saving. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can guide that the current gaming state is "a time saving" from the pending display 535 and the pending completion display 536.例文帳に追加

A display screen 540 shown in FIG. 19(3) is a display screen when the time saving termination condition a after the display screen 530 is established, and is a display screen when the number of times of time saving has expired (remaining number of times of time saving is "0"). The time saving information display 531 on the display screen 540 displays "A time saving mode" as the time saving type, "end" as the number of remaining time saving times to indicate that a time saving has ended, and displays "BGM0" as the BGM type. It indicates that the type of BGM is "BGM0". A history information display 532 on the display screen 540 indicates that 2230 game balls have been acquired by "2230P GET". The number of winning game balls in the history information display 532 may be obtained by adding the number of prizes won from the general electric power during the time saving, or the number of prizes won from the general winning opening in addition to the number of prizes won from the general electric power. The number may be added. A beating method guidance display 533 on the display screen 540 guides a left-handed game as a betting method after the end of a time saving with a message “left hitting” and an icon of a black arrow pointing to the left. Note that the gaming machine 10 displays the history information display 532 and the playing guidance display 533 for a predetermined period after the transition to the normal game state, thereby strongly informing the player of the notification contents. The decoration symbol display 534 and the small symbol group 502 on the display screen 540 display the losing symbol combination "3, 5, 4" to guide that it is a failure, that it is not a hit, and that it is not a time-saving symbol. The display screen 540 changes from the pending display 535 to the pending display 505 and changes from the pending digestion display 536 to the pending digestion display 506 by a time saving end. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can guide that the current game state is the normal game state from the hold display 505 and the hold end display 506 .

A display screen 542 shown in FIG. 20 (1) is a display screen when the a time saving end condition different from the display screen 540 is satisfied, and is a display screen when the a time saving end condition is satisfied by deriving the time saving pattern. The time saving information display 531 on the display screen 542 displays “A time saving mode” as the time saving type to indicate that a time saving (A time saving) is in progress, and displays “remaining 3 times” as the number of remaining time saving times to indicate the remaining time saving. This indicates that the number of times is 3, and "BGM5" is displayed as the type of BGM to indicate that the type of BGM is "BGM5". The history information display 532 on the display screen 542 indicates that 2230 game balls have been acquired by "2230P GET", and that there have been two wins in a predetermined history information collection period by "2 consecutive hits 32". It indicates that the winning symbols were "3" and "2", and "time saving twice" indicates that there were two times of time saving (including the time saving) in a predetermined history information collection period. The hitting method guidance display 533 on the display screen 542 guides the right-hand hitting game as the hitting method during time saving with the message “right hitting” and the icon of the black arrow pointing to the right. The decoration symbol display 534 and the small symbol group 502 on the display screen 542 display the time saving symbol combination "2, 4, 1" to guide the derivation of the time saving symbol combination. That is, the gaming machine 10 ends the time saving a and starts the time saving c by deriving the time saving symbol combination. In addition, when the remaining number of time saving of a time saving is larger than the remaining number of time saving of c time saving, c time saving is not started even if there is a derivation of time saving symbol combination, and a time saving is not ended. A pending display 535 on the display screen 542 displays a standby pending pedestal in a display mode during a time saving (for example, design change), and displays a pending icon 537 in a display mode during a time saving. The pending digestion display 536 displays the pending digestion pedestal in a display mode during a time saving. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can guide the game state from the pending display 535 and the pending completion display 536 .

A display screen 551 shown in FIG. 20(2) is a display screen subsequent to the display screen 542, and is a display screen at the start of time saving c after the end of time saving a. The display screen 551 includes a time saving information display 543, a history information display 544, a hitting guide display 545, a decorative pattern display 546, a small pattern group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, and a special figure 2 reserved number Display 504 , pending display 547 , pending consumption display 548 , pending icon 549 , and pending consumption icon 550 are included in the display contents. The time saving information display 543 includes the time saving type, the number of remaining time saving, and the type of BGM in the display contents. For example, the time saving information display 543 displays “C time saving mode” as the time saving type to indicate that c time saving (C time saving) is in progress, and displays “remaining 5 times” as the number of remaining time saving, indicating that the remaining number of time saving is 5 times, and "BGM7" is displayed as the type of BGM to indicate that the type of BGM is "BGM7". The history information display 544 indicates that 2280 game balls have been acquired by "2280P GET", and that there were two wins in a predetermined history information collection period by "2 consecutive hits 32" and that the winning pattern is " 3” and “2”, and “time saving 3 times” indicates that there were three time saving (including the time saving) in a predetermined history information collection period. The hitting method guidance display 545 guides that the game is a right-handed game as a method of hitting during time saving with a message “Right-handed” and an icon of a cross hatched arrow pointing to the right. Note that the playing guidance display 545 differs from the playing guidance displays 519 and 533 in the display mode (for example, the color of the icon) so that the playing state of the playing guidance displays 519 and 533 and the playing state of the playing guidance display 545 are different. guide different things. The decoration pattern display 546 displays a large pattern group in a display mode during c time saving (for example, size change of pattern, design change, etc.). The pending display 547 displays the standby pending pedestal in the c time saving display mode, and displays the pending icon 549 in the c time saving display mode. The pending digestion display 548 displays the pending digestion pedestal in the c time saving display mode, and displays the pending digestion icon 550 in the c time saving display mode. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can guide that the current gaming state is c time saving from the pending display 547 and the pending completion display 548 .

A display screen 552 shown in FIG. 20(3) is a display screen after the display screen 551, and is a display screen during continuous c time reduction. The game machine 10 derives the time saving pattern during the c time saving, and executes the new c time saving when the new c time saving remaining number is larger than the current c time saving remaining number. The time saving information display 543 on the display screen 552 displays “C time saving mode” as the time saving type to indicate that c time saving (C time saving) is in progress, and displays “two remaining times” as the number of remaining time saving times to indicate that the time saving is remaining. It indicates that the number of times is two, and "BGM7" is displayed as the BGM type to indicate that the BGM type is "BGM7". The history information display 544 on the display screen 552 indicates that 2320 game balls have been acquired by "2320P GET", and that there have been two wins in a predetermined history information collection period by "2 consecutive hits 32". It shows that the hit patterns were "3" and "2", and "9 times of working hours" indicates that there were nine times of working hours (including the working hour saving) during the predetermined history information collection period. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can guide the number of consecutive times of time saving to the player as a game history. In addition, the history information display 544 may display the occurrence history of the time saving type in place of or in addition to the number of consecutive times of time saving. For example, the history information display 544 displays “acccccccc” as the occurrence history of the time saving type when the first time is a time saving and all subsequent times are c time saving among nine times of time saving.

In addition, the game machine 10 may be configured to perform a playing guide display before the occurrence of the time saving when c time saving is generated as a result of the special figure changing display during the special figure variation display in the normal game state. For example, the gaming machine 10 displays a playing guidance display 555 like the display screen 554 shown in FIG. 21(1). The hitting method guidance display 555 guides that the game is a right-handed game as a method of hitting during time saving with a message “Right-handed” and an icon of a cross hatched arrow pointing to the right. The hitting guidance display 555 suggests occurrence of c time saving by displaying an arrow icon in the same display mode as the icon of the hitting guidance display 545 . In addition, the hitting guide display 555 displays an arrow icon in a display mode corresponding to b time saving when suggesting the occurrence of b time saving. As a result, the game machine 10 can perform game guidance that does not delay the occurrence of time saving by performing playing guidance before the time saving occurs. In addition, the display timing of the hitting guide display 555 is determined by the effect control device 300 . The production control device 300 receives a variable display command that triggers the occurrence of time saving, or receives a stop symbol command that instructs a stop symbol from the game control device 100. Triggered by the display timing of the hitting guide display 555. decide. The effect control device 300 may display the hitting method guidance display 545 when receiving the command that triggers the display of the hitting method guidance display 555, or a predetermined time from the reception of the command that triggers the display of the hitting method guidance display 555 The playing guide display 545 may be displayed with a time delay, or may be displayed at a predetermined performance timing during the variation, or may be displayed in a predetermined manner based on the time when the symbols are stopped. The playing guidance display 545 may be displayed at the timing to secure the display time of .

A display screen 556 shown in FIG. 21( 2 ) is a display screen during c time saving that occurred after the display screen 554 . The display screen 556 includes a time saving information display 543, a history information display 544, a hitting guide display 545, a decorative pattern display 546, a small pattern group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, and a special figure 2 reserved number Display 504 , pending display 547 , pending consumption display 548 , pending icon 549 , and pending consumption icon 550 are included in the display contents. For example, the time saving information display 543 displays “C time saving mode” as the time saving type to indicate that c time saving (C time saving) is in progress, and displays “remaining 20 times” as the number of remaining time saving times. 20 times, and "BGM4" is displayed as the BGM type to indicate that the BGM type is "BGM4". The history information display 544 indicates that 6 game balls have been acquired by "6P GET", indicates that there is no hit in a predetermined history information collection period by "0 consecutive hits", and "Time saving 1 time ” indicates that there was one time reduction (including the time reduction) during the predetermined history information collection period. The hitting method guidance display 545 guides that the game is a right-handed game as a method of hitting during time saving with a message “Right-handed” and an icon of a cross hatched arrow pointing to the right. Note that the playing guidance display 545 has the same display mode as the playing guidance display 555 . Incidentally, the starting point of the history information collection period is conventionally the starting point of the history information collection period, but when c time saving occurs from the normal game state, it is the time when c time saving occurs. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can increase the interest of the player in the time-saving occurrence history and improve the interest.

For example, the gaming machine 10 can display a history information display 544 like the display screen 558 shown in FIG. 21(3). The history information display 544 on the display screen 558 indicates that 72 game balls have been obtained by "72P GET", and indicates that there is no hit during the predetermined history information collection period by "0 consecutive hits", "Working time saving 3 times" indicates that working time saving was performed three times (including the working time saving) during a predetermined history information collection period. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can collect time-saving gaming histories that do not include wins and present them to the player.

Similarly, the game machine 10 may be configured to perform a playing guide display before the occurrence of time saving when b time saving is generated as a result of the special figure fluctuation display in the normal game state. For example, the gaming machine 10 displays a playing guidance display 565 like the display screen 560 shown in FIG. 22(1). The hitting method guidance display 565 guides the right-hand hitting game as a hitting method during time saving with a message “right hitting” and an icon of a hatched arrow pointing to the right. The hitting guidance display 565 suggests occurrence of c time saving by displaying an arrow icon in a display mode corresponding to c time saving. Moreover, the display screen 560 includes the time saving guide display 561 in the display content. The time saving guide display 561 guides that the next time saving type is B time saving (b time saving). Note that the display screen 560 may have a display mode in which the type of time saving is not specified, instead of the display mode corresponding to the c time saving, to make the player feel expectation for the time saving that occurs. . In that case, the display screen 560 may display the time saving guidance display 561 after the hitting guidance display 565 .

A display screen 562 shown in FIG. 22( 2 ) is a display screen during b time saving that occurred after the display screen 560 . The display screen 562 includes a time saving information display 563, a history information display 564, a playing guide display 565, a decorative pattern display 566, a small pattern group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, and a special figure 2 reserved number. Display 504 , pending display 567 , pending consumption display 568 , pending icon 569 , and pending consumption icon 570 are included in the display contents. For example, the time saving information display 563 displays “B time saving mode” as the time saving type to indicate that b time saving (B time saving) is in progress, and displays “remaining 600 times” as the number of remaining time saving times. 600 times, and "BGM11" is displayed as the type of BGM to indicate that the type of BGM is "BGM11". The history information display 564 indicates that 6 game balls have been acquired by "6P GET", indicates that there is no hit in a predetermined history information collection period by "0 consecutive hits", and "Time saving 1 time ” indicates that there was one time reduction (including the time reduction) during the predetermined history information collection period. The hitting method guidance display 565 guides the right-hand hitting game as a hitting method during time saving with a message “right hitting” and an icon of a hatched arrow pointing to the right. Incidentally, the starting point of the history information collection period is conventionally the starting point of the history information collection period, but when b time saving occurs from the normal game state, it is the time c time saving occurs. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can increase the interest of the player in the time-saving occurrence history and improve the interest. The decoration pattern display 566 displays a large pattern group in a display mode during b time saving (for example, a pattern size change, a design change, etc.). The pending display 567 displays the standby pending pedestal in the display mode during b time saving, and displays the pending icon 569 in the display mode during b time saving. The pending digestion display 568 displays the pending digestion pedestal in the b time saving display mode, and displays the pending digestion icon 570 in the b time saving display mode. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can guide that the current gaming state is b time saving from the suspension display 567 and the suspension completion display 568 .

Here, the time saving pattern derivation during b time saving will be described. The display screen 572 shown in FIG. 22(3) shows the time saving pattern "2, 4, 1” was derived. The time saving pattern "2, 4, 1" is, for example, five time saving times, and the current remaining time saving times is smaller than the remaining 540 times. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 continues b time saving without shifting from b time saving to c time saving although the time saving pattern “2, 4, 1” is derived. At this time, the gaming machine 10 does not update the number of time reductions in the history information display 564 . In addition, the gaming machine 10 may display the number of times of deriving the time saving pattern in the history information display 564 regardless of the shift to c time saving.

The display screen 574 shown in FIG. 23(1) shows the time saving pattern "2," as shown in the decorative pattern display 566 and the small pattern group 502 when the remaining number of time saving is three times as shown in the time saving information display 563. 4, 1” was derived. The time saving pattern "2, 4, 1" is, for example, five time saving times, and the current remaining number of time saving times is greater than the remaining three times. Therefore, the game machine 10 shifts from b time saving to c time saving by deriving the time saving pattern “2, 4, 1”. However, in the display screen 574, the gaming machine 10 is still b time saving, and from the pending display 567 and the pending completion display 568, the current gaming state is b time saving. In addition, the display screen 574 includes a history information display 564 in the display content, and displays the game history during b time saving in the history information display 564 .

A display screen 576 shown in FIG. 23B is a display screen following the display screen 574 . The display screen 576 has a time saving guide display 577, a hitting guide display 565, a decorative pattern display 566, a small pattern group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, and a special figure 2 reserved number display 504 as display contents. include. On the other hand, the display screen 576 displays the time saving information display 563, the history information display 564, the pending display 567, the pending digestion display 568, the pending icon 569, and the pending digestion icon 570, which were included in the display contents of the display screen 574. You want to hide. The time saving guide display 577 displays the message “C time saving GET!” to guide that there is a shift from b time saving to c time saving. Note that the playing guide display 565 and the decorative pattern display 566 guide that the b time is still being shortened from their display modes.

A display screen 578 shown in FIG. 23(3) is a display screen following the display screen 576 . A display screen 578 is a display screen after shifting from b time saving to c time saving. The display screen 578 includes a time saving information display 543, a history information display 544, a hitting guide display 545, a decorative pattern display 546, a small pattern group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, and a special figure 2 reserved number. Display 504 , pending display 547 , pending consumption display 548 , pending icon 549 , and pending consumption icon 550 are included in the display contents. For example, the time saving information display 543 displays “C time saving mode” as the time saving type to indicate that c time saving (C time saving) is in progress, and displays “remaining 5 times” as the number of remaining time saving, indicating that the remaining number of time saving is 5 times, and "BGM7" is displayed as the type of BGM to indicate that the type of BGM is "BGM7". The history information display 544 does not reset the game history at the time of transition of the time saving type (for example, b time saving to c time saving), and continues the previous time saving game history. The history information display 544 indicates that 1862 game balls have been obtained by "1862P GET", indicates that there is no hit in a predetermined history information collection period by "0 consecutive hits", and "time saving 2 times ” indicates that there were two reductions in working hours (including the reduction in working hours) during a predetermined history information collection period. The hitting method guidance display 545 guides that the game is a right-handed game as a method of hitting during time saving with a message “Right-handed” and an icon of a cross hatched arrow pointing to the right. It should be noted that the hitting method guidance display 545 guides that there is a shift from b time saving to c time saving by differentiating the display mode from the hitting method guidance display 565 . The decoration design display 546 guides that there is a transition from b time reduction to c time reduction by differentiating the display mode from the decoration design display 566 . Reservation display 547 guides that there is a transition from b time reduction to c time reduction by changing the display mode of the reservation display 567 and the standby reservation pedestal. The pending digestion display 548 guides that there is a shift from b time saving to c time saving by differentiating the display mode of the pending digestion display 568 and the reserved digestion pedestal. In addition, the change of the display mode from the pending display 567 and the pending digestion display 568 to the pending display 547 and the pending digestion display 548 includes a non-display period on the display screen 576, so that the player can easily confirm the transition to the time saving type. do. The gaming machine 10 is provided with the display screen 576 that provides a non-display period during which the required display elements are hidden in the transition process from the display screen 574 to the display screen 578. You may pass to the display screen 578 .

Next, FIG. 24(1) and FIG. 24(2) show modified examples of changing the display mode of the standby/holding pedestal and the holding/digesting pedestal. The display screen 580 is a display screen during a reduction in working hours in which there is a shift in the type of reduction in working hours via a hit that occurred during c reduction in working hours or a hit that occurred during b in reducing working hours. The display screen 580 includes a time saving information display 531, a history information display 532, a hitting guide display 533, a decorative pattern display 534, a small pattern group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, and a special figure 2 reserved number. Display 504 , pending display 535 , pending consumption display 536 , pending icon 537 , and pending consumption icon 538 are included in the display contents. Therefore, the display screen 580 does not continuously hold the display mode of the display screen during c time saving. As a result, the gaming machine 10 refreshes the player's interest in time saving by not continuously holding the display mode of the time saving type before a time saving. In addition, although the transition from the time reduction c to the time reduction a has been described, the same can be applied to the transition from the time reduction b to the time reduction a.

On the other hand, the display screen 582 is a display screen in which there is a transition to the time saving type during a time saving and c is in time saving. The display screen 582 includes a time saving information display 543, a history information display 544, a hitting guidance display 545, a decorative pattern display 546, a small pattern group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, and a special figure 2 reserved number. Display 504 , pending display 535 , pending consumption display 536 , pending icon 537 , and pending consumption icon 538 are included in the display contents. Among the display contents of the display screen 582, the time saving information display 543, the playing guidance display 545, and the decorative pattern display 546 are display contents corresponding to c time saving. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 guides that the current gaming state is c time saving. Moreover, among the display contents of the display screen 582, the pending display 535, the pending consumption display 536, the pending icon 537, and the pending consumption icon 538 are the display contents corresponding to a time saving. Thereby, the game machine 10 guides that there was a time saving in the game state before the time saving type transition. Therefore, the display screen 580 continues to hold part of the display mode of the display screen during the time saving a. As a result, the player's interest in time saving is maintained by continuously holding a part of the display mode of the time saving type before c time saving. Although the transition from a time saving to c time saving has been described, the same can be said for the transition from a time saving to b time saving, from b time saving to c time saving, and from c time saving to b time saving. Regarding the pending icon and the pending digestion icon, it was supposed to retain the display mode before the time saving type transition, but the pending digestion icon being digested before the time saving type transition, the pending icon waiting before the time saving type transition, and the time saving type transition Retains the display mode before the transition to the time-saving type only for the pending digestion icon when the pending icon on standby before is digested, and for the pending icon after the shift to the time-saving type, the display mode corresponding to the time-saving type after the shift to the time-saving type It may be According to this, the gaming machine 10 allows the player to easily grasp the time saving before the time saving type shift and the time saving after the time saving type shift from the display mode of the pending icon and the pending digestion icon. In addition, the display content that continues to hold a part of the display mode of the time saving type may be other display content such as a playing guidance display, a decorative pattern display, or the like.

Next, a display example as another example of the display screen 576 shown in FIG. 23(2) and a time saving type transition sequence before and after the display will be described with reference to FIG. 25 . FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of the game display screen (No. 9) and an example of the time saving type transition sequence according to the first embodiment.

A display screen 584 shown in FIG. 25( 1 ) is a display screen displayed at the same timing as the display screen 576 . The display screen 584 differs from the display screen 576 in that the hitting guidance display 565 is hidden.

In the time saving type transition sequence shown in FIG. 25 (2), the nth variation of the special figure game is B time saving (b time saving), and the (n + 1) time variation of the special figure game is C time saving (c time saving) Time saving type indicate a transition. In the special game, after performing a predetermined period of variation (symbol variation) in the nth variation, a predetermined period of stop (symbol stop) is performed, and then the (n+1)th variation is performed. So far, the different types of time saving have been explained as being continuous, but strictly speaking, the time between the end of the previous time saving and the start of the later time saving in terms of control (time saving gap time ) occurs. Players do not need to be aware of such time-saving gaps, but clearly indicating that two or more different types of time-savings do not coexist is important from the standpoint of providing a fair gaming machine. cannot be taken lightly. Therefore, the gaming machine 10, from the stop of the n-th variation in the special figure game to the start of the (n+1)th variation, the variation count measurement process, the time saving end process, the symbol display process, and the beating guide display do The game machine 10 first performs the variation count measurement process, and determines whether the time saving end condition is established based on the measured variation count. The game machine 10 judges the pattern display after the establishment judgment of the time saving end condition, and judges the establishment of the next time saving start condition. That is, the game machine 10 has a time saving gap time from the end of the previous time saving to the start of the later time saving in the control by the processing order of determination of establishment of the time saving end condition and determination of establishment of the time saving start condition. The gaming machine 10 hides some display elements of seemingly continuous time-saving in order to appeal the time-saving gap time. Specifically, the gaming machine 10 appeals the presence of the time-saving gap time by hiding the playing guidance. That is, the non-display period of the playing guidance on the display screen 584 is an example of the display screen that appeals the existence of the short time interval.

In addition, the display element that is hidden during the time saving gap time is not limited to the hitting guidance, and may be the display of the standby reservation base and the reservation digestion base, the time saving information display, the history information display, and the like. In addition, the time saving gap time may be fixed to one value, or may be selected from two or more values, and the display mode after re-display may be changed according to the time saving gap time. It may be something that produces a feeling.

A special figure (this special figure) that the game control device 100 displays on the special figure 1 symbol display portion 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display portion 54 of the collective display device 50, and a special figure that the effect control device 300 displays on the display device 41 The display sequence of (decorative pattern) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the display sequence of the special symbol display and the decorative symbol display of the first embodiment.

In the display sequence shown in FIG. 26(1), the display of the time saving pattern in the special figure and the display of the time saving pattern in the decoration pattern are synchronized. For example, the game control device 100 displays a time-saving pattern combination (a specific lighting pattern in the LED) on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 in the n-th variation of the special figure game, and displays the special figure game When the (n+1)th variation of C time reduction (c time reduction), the effect control device 300 also displays the time reduction symbol combination on the display device 41. Then, the gaming machine 10 displays the remaining number of time reduction (for example, 20 times) at the (n+1)th variation of the special game, and decrements by 1 for each variation. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can display the time-saving design combination in the decorative design corresponding to the display opportunity of the time-saving design combination in the special design.

In the display sequence shown in FIG. 26(2), the display of the time saving design in this special figure and the display of the time saving design in the decorative design are not necessarily synchronized. For example, the game control device 100 displays a time-saving pattern combination (a specific lighting pattern in the LED) on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 in the n-th variation of the special figure game, and displays the special figure game When the (n+1)th variation of C time reduction (c time reduction), the effect control device 300 also displays the time reduction symbol combination on the display device 41. However, the effect control device 300 displays only a part of the actually obtained remaining number of times of reducing time as the remaining number of times of reducing time. For example, the effect control device 300 temporarily displays only 10 times, which is a part, as the remaining number of time saving, when the actually obtained number of remaining time saving is 20 times. And the production|presentation control apparatus 300 temporarily displays a part or all of the remaining number of times of time saving before the timing when the temporarily displayed remaining number of times of time saving becomes 0 times. At this time, the effect control device 300 displays the time reduction symbol combination on the display device 41 even if the game control device 100 does not display the time reduction symbol combination on the special figure 1 symbol display portion 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display portion 54 . As a result, the game machine 10 can produce, for example, during the C time reduction occurring in the n-th variation of the special game, the C time-saving continues in the (n+8)th variation of the special game. Thus, the gaming machine 10 can display the time-saving design combination in the decorative design more frequently than the opportunity to display the time-saving design combination in the special design. In addition, the number of times of time saving in history information display may be based on the number of times of displaying time saving pattern combination in this special figure, or may be based on the number of times of displaying time saving pattern combination in decorative pattern.

Next, a modified example of the display of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of switching to the time reduction type will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29 . FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example (part 1) of the remaining number of time saving display sequence at the time of switching to the time saving type according to the first embodiment. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example (2) of the remaining number of time saving display sequence at the time of switching to the time saving type according to the first embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example (part 3) of the remaining number of time saving display sequence at the time of switching to the time saving type according to the first embodiment.

The time saving remaining number display sequence shown in FIG. 27 (1) is a time saving remaining number display sequence at the time of time saving type transition from A time saving (a time saving) to B time saving (b time saving). When the time-saving type is shifted from a time-saving to b time-saving, the playing guidance display is changed from a display mode (A mode) corresponding to a time-saving to a display mode (B mode) corresponding to b time-saving. As a result, the game machine 10 guides that the time saving type has shifted from the time saving a to the time saving b by the display mode of the playing guidance display. In addition, the holding pedestal display (waiting holding pedestal display, holding digestion pedestal display) is changed from a display mode (A mode) corresponding to time saving a to a display mode corresponding to time saving b (B mode). As a result, the game machine 10 guides that the time saving type has shifted from the time saving a to the time saving b by the display mode of the holding base display. The remaining number of times of shortening of working hours is displayed during a shortening of working hours, is temporarily hidden at the time of transition to shortening of working hours of b, and then redisplayed during shortening of working hours of b. Thereby, the game machine 10 guides that the time saving type has shifted from the switching between the display and the non-display of the remaining number of time saving. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of times of shortening of working hours at the time of switching to the shortening of working hours type may be performed during the shortening of a working hours so as not to take b of shortening of working hours. According to this, the game machine 10 can sufficiently secure the time and display area required for guidance at the start of the b time saving. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of switching to the time reduction type may be performed during b time reduction so as not to take a time reduction. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can sufficiently secure the time and the display area required for guiding the time saving pattern derivation that will be triggered after b time saving. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of working hours at the time of switching to the working hours type may extend over the a working hours and the b working hours. According to this, the gaming machine 10 secures the time and display area required for guidance at the time of b time saving start, and the time required for guidance of time saving pattern derivation which is a trigger for b time saving transition and securing the display area. can be done.

The time saving remaining number display sequence shown in FIG. 27 (2) is a time saving remaining number display sequence at the time of time saving type transition from A time saving (a time saving) to C time saving (c time saving). When the time-saving type is shifted from a time-saving to c time-saving, the playing guide display is changed from a display mode (A mode) corresponding to a time-saving to a display mode (C mode) corresponding to c time-saving. As a result, the game machine 10 guides that the time saving type has shifted from the time saving a to the time saving c in the display mode of the playing guidance display. In addition, the holding pedestal display (waiting holding pedestal display, holding digestion pedestal display) is changed from a display mode (A mode) corresponding to time saving a to a display mode (C mode) corresponding to time saving c. As a result, the game machine 10 guides that the time saving type has shifted from the time saving a to the time saving c in the display mode of the holding base display. The remaining number of times of shortening of working hours is displayed during the shortening of working hours a, is temporarily hidden at the time of transition to the shortening of working hours c, and then redisplayed during the shortening of c working hours. Thereby, the game machine 10 guides that the time saving type has shifted from the switching between the display and the non-display of the remaining number of time saving. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of times of shortening of working hours at the time of switching to the shortening of working hours type may be performed during the shortening of a working hours so as not to shorten the working hours of c. According to this, the game machine 10 can sufficiently secure the time and display area required for the guidance at the time of c start. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of times of shortening of working hours at the time of switching to the shortening of working hours type may be performed during the shortening of c working hours so as not to take a shortening of working hours. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can sufficiently secure the time and the display area required for guiding the time saving pattern derivation that will be triggered after c time saving. Moreover, the non-display period of the remaining number of working hours at the time of switching to the reducing working hours type may span between a reducing working hours and c reducing working hours. According to this, the gaming machine 10 balances the time and display area required for guidance at the time of c time reduction start and the time and display area required for guidance of time reduction symbol derivation that triggers c time reduction transition. can be done.

The time saving remaining number display sequence shown in FIG. 28 (1) is a time saving remaining number display sequence at the time of time saving type transition from B time saving (b time saving) to C time saving (c time saving). When the time-saving type is shifted from b time-saving to c time-saving, the hitting guidance display is changed from the display mode (B mode) corresponding to b time-saving to the display mode (C mode) corresponding to c time-saving. As a result, the gaming machine 10 guides that the time saving type has shifted from b time saving to c time saving by the display mode of the playing guidance display. In addition, the holding pedestal display (standby holding pedestal display, holding digestion pedestal display) is changed from the display mode (B mode) corresponding to b time saving to the display mode (C mode) corresponding to c time saving. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 guides that the time saving type has shifted from b time saving to c time saving by the display mode of the holding base display. The remaining number of times of shortening of working hours is displayed during b of shortening of working hours, is temporarily hidden at the time of transition to shortening of working hours of c, and then redisplayed during shortening of c hours. Thereby, the game machine 10 guides that the time saving type has shifted from the switching between the display and the non-display of the remaining number of time saving. It should be noted that the non-display period of the remaining number of times of reduced working hours at the time of switching to the reduced working hours type may be performed during b reduced working hours so as not to take c reduced working hours. According to this, the game machine 10 can sufficiently secure the time and display area required for the guidance at the time of c start. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of working hours at the time of switching to the working hours type may be performed during c working hours so as not to take b working hours. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can sufficiently secure the time and the display area required for guiding the time saving pattern derivation that will be triggered after c time saving. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of working hours at the time of switching to the working hours type may extend over b working hours and c working hours. According to this, the gaming machine 10 balances the time and display area required for guidance at the time of c time reduction start and the time and display area required for guidance of time reduction symbol derivation that triggers c time reduction transition. can be done.

The time saving remaining number display sequence shown in FIG. 28 (2) is a time saving remaining number display sequence at the time of time saving type transition from C time saving (c time saving) to B time saving (b time saving). When the time saving type is shifted from c time saving to b time saving, the playing guide display is changed from the display mode (C mode) corresponding to c time saving to the display mode (B mode) corresponding to b time saving. As a result, the game machine 10 guides that the time saving type has shifted from c time saving to b time saving by the display mode of the playing guidance display. In addition, the holding pedestal display (waiting holding pedestal display, holding digestion pedestal display) is changed from the display mode (C mode) corresponding to c time saving to the display mode (B mode) corresponding to b time saving. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 guides that the time saving type has shifted from c time saving to b time saving by the display mode of the holding base display. The remaining number of times of shortening of working hours is displayed during c of shortening of working hours, is temporarily hidden at the time of transition to shortening of b hours of working hours, and then redisplayed during shortening of b hours of working hours. Thereby, the game machine 10 guides that the time saving type has shifted from the switching between the display and the non-display of the remaining number of time saving. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of times of shortening at the time of switching to the shortening of working hours may be performed during the shortening of c so as not to take b of shortening of working hours. According to this, the game machine 10 can sufficiently secure the time and display area required for guidance at the start of the b time saving. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of times of shortening at the time of switching to the shortening of working hours type may be performed during the shortening of b working hours so as not to take the shortening of c working hours. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can sufficiently secure the time and the display area required for guiding the time saving pattern derivation that will be triggered after b time saving. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of working hours at the time of switching to the working hours type may extend over the c working hours and the b working hours. According to this, the gaming machine 10 secures the time and display area required for guidance at the time of b time saving start, and the time required for guidance of time saving pattern derivation which is a trigger for b time saving transition and securing the display area. can be done.

The time saving remaining number display sequence shown in FIG. 28 (3) is a time saving remaining number display sequence when the time saving type is changed to a new C time saving type during C time saving (c time saving). When the time-saving type is shifted from c time-saving to c time-saving, the hitting guidance display continues the display mode (C mode) corresponding to c time-saving. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 guides that there is no change in the time saving type. In addition, the holding pedestal display (waiting holding pedestal display, holding digestion pedestal display) continues the display mode (C mode) corresponding to c time saving. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 guides that there is no change in the time saving type. The remaining number of times of shortening of working hours continues to be displayed without temporarily hiding the display that was displayed during the previous c of shortening of working hours.

The time saving remaining number display sequence shown in FIG. 29 (1) is a time saving remaining number display sequence when the time saving type shifts from B time saving (b time saving) to A time saving (a time saving) via a hit. When shifting the time saving type from b time saving to a time saving, the hitting method guidance display changes from the display mode corresponding to b time saving (B mode) to the display mode corresponding to a time saving after the non-display period during the hit (A mode ). As a result, the game machine 10 guides that the time saving type has shifted from b time saving to a time saving through a hit in the display mode of the playing guidance display. In addition, the pending pedestal display (waiting pending pedestal display, pending digestion pedestal display) changes from the display mode (B mode) corresponding to b time saving to the display mode (A mode) corresponding to a time saving after the non-display period during the hit is changed to As a result, the game machine 10 guides that the time saving type has shifted from the time saving b to the time saving a through the hit in the display mode of the holding base display. The remaining number of times of time saving is displayed again during a time saving after the display that was displayed during b time saving is temporarily hidden during winning. As a result, the game machine 10 guides that the time saving type has shifted after winning from switching between display and non-display of the remaining number of time saving. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of working hours at the time of switching to the working hours type may be performed during b working hours so as not to take a working hours in addition to the winning period. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can produce a feeling of anticipation during b time saving. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of switching to the time reduction type may be performed during a time reduction so as not to take b time reduction in addition to the winning period. According to this, the game machine 10 can produce a sense of anticipation during the time saving a. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of working hours at the time of switching to the working hours type may span b working hours and c working hours across a winning period. The gaming machine 10 can guide the continuity of the game history by displaying the game history (history information display) including the winning period from the time a to the time b.

The time saving remaining number display sequence shown in FIG. 29 (2) is a time saving remaining number display sequence when the time saving type shifts from C time saving (c time saving) to A time saving (a time saving) via a hit. When shifting the time saving type from c time saving to a time saving, the hitting guidance display changes from the display mode (C mode) corresponding to c time saving to the a time saving display mode (A mode) through the non-display period during the hit ). As a result, the game machine 10 guides that the time saving type has changed from time saving c to time saving a after winning by the display mode of the playing guidance display. In addition, the pending pedestal display (waiting pending pedestal display, pending digestion pedestal display) changes from the display mode (C mode) corresponding to c time saving to the display mode (A mode) corresponding to a time saving after the non-display period during the hit is changed to As a result, the game machine 10 guides that the time saving type has shifted from the time saving c to the time saving a through the hit in the display mode of the holding pedestal display. The remaining number of time saving is displayed again during a time saving after temporarily hiding the display that was displayed during c time saving during winning. As a result, the game machine 10 guides that the time saving type has shifted after winning from switching between display and non-display of the remaining number of time saving. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of working hours at the time of switching to the working hours type may be performed during c working hours so as not to take a working hours in addition to the winning period. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can produce a sense of anticipation during c time reduction. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of time reductions at the time of switching to the time reduction type may be performed during a time reduction so as not to take c time reduction in addition to the winning period. According to this, the game machine 10 can produce a sense of anticipation during the time saving a. In addition, the non-display period of the remaining number of working hours at the time of shifting to the working hours type may span c working hours and a working hours across a winning period. The game machine 10 can guide the continuity of the game history by displaying the game history (history information display) including the winning period from the time c to the time a.

In addition, the holding pedestal display (waiting holding pedestal display, holding digestion pedestal display) when shifting to the time saving type is the holding pedestal display corresponding to the time saving type that occurred earlier, and the holding pedestal display corresponding to the time saving type that occurred later. However, the change timing of the holding pedestal display may be the change timing of the time saving type, or may be the change timing with a predetermined time lag. For example, the change timing of the pending pedestal display provided with a predetermined time lag can be the change timing waiting for the pending digestion that occurred during the previous time saving type. Moreover, even if there is a change in the time saving type, the holding pedestal display may not be changed while remaining the holding pedestal display corresponding to the previous time saving type.

Moreover, the gaming machine 10 may change the mode effect at the time of shift to the time saving type. The mode effect is a predetermined effect mode corresponding to the time-saving type, such as background display, decorative pattern display, character display, BGM, fluctuating sound, winning sound, start memory addition, effect sound during ready-to-win effect, or various sound outputs. , the light emission mode and brightness of LEDs and lamps, and the like. The game machine 10 may change the mode performance at the change timing of the time reduction type when the mode performance corresponding to the time reduction type occurring first is changed to the mode performance corresponding to the time reduction type occurring later, A predetermined time lag may be provided to change the mode effect. For example, the change timing of the mode effect provided with a predetermined time lag can be the change timing waiting for the pending digestion that occurred during the previous time saving type. Moreover, even if there is a change in the time saving type, the mode effect may not be changed while maintaining the mode effect corresponding to the previous time saving type.

Next, the ceiling mode effect performed prior to reaching the ceiling, which triggers the occurrence of B time saving, will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 33 . FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example (10) of the game display screen of the first embodiment. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example (No. 11) of the game display screen according to the first embodiment. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example (12) of the game display screen of the first embodiment. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example (13) of the game display screen of the first embodiment.

The ceiling mode performance is directed to a predetermined number of special games prior to the ceiling reaching game, and the player who perceives that the ceiling is approaching tends to lose interest in the game just before reaching the ceiling. It is a production that suppresses things. Ceiling mode production includes, for example, background display, decorative pattern display, character display, BGM, fluctuating sound and winning sound, sound effects during addition of start memory and reach production, volume of various sound outputs, light emission mode and brightness of LEDs and lamps. etc. is used as a dedicated production mode. In addition, the ceiling mode production does not switch all the production modes in the normal game state in order to guide the player that it is in the normal game state (normal game state A). Continue the production mode.

For example, when the ceiling reaching game is the 777th special game, the gaming machine 10 executes the ceiling mode effect from before the 777th game by a predetermined number of games (ceiling mode effect period). For example, the gaming machine 10 executes the ceiling mode effect from 20 games before the ceiling reaching game, that is, from the 757th special figure game. The ceiling mode effect period may be a fixed number of games, or a variable number of games selected from two or more options. If the ceiling mode effect period is fixed, the gaming machine 10 can surely guide the player to the timing of the ceiling reaching game, and if the ceiling mode effect period is variable, the game machine 10 can guide the player. It is possible to produce a sense of expectation for the timing of the ceiling reaching game.

A display screen 585 shown in FIG. 30(1) is a display screen of a special game a predetermined number of games before reaching the ceiling (for example, the 757th special game), and is a fanfare screen for guiding the start of the ceiling mode effect period. is. The display screen 585 includes a small pattern group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, a special figure 2 reserved number display 504, and a mode guidance display 591 in the display contents. For example, the ceiling mode effect may continuously display decorative patterns corresponding to the normal game state in order to guide the player that the game is in the normal game state (normal game state A). The display screen 585 displays the message “Go into the ceiling mode!” in the mode guide display 591 to guide the start of the ceiling mode effect, and displays the message “Get items and proceed to the goal” to outline the ceiling mode effect. to guide The gaming machine 10 hides the large symbol group, the pending display, and the pending completion display on the fanfare screen.

A display screen 586 shown in FIG. 30(2) is a display screen subsequent to the display screen 585, and is a variable display screen of a special figure game executed later than the special figure game on the display screen 585. FIG. The display screen 586 includes a gauge 587, a treasure box 588, a gun 589, a small symbol group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, a special figure 2 reserved number display 504, a reserved display 505, and a reserved digestion display 506. , a pending icon 507, and a pending consumption icon 508 are included in the display contents. For example, the ceiling mode effect includes a hold display 505, a hold completion display 506, a hold icon 507, and a hold completion display corresponding to the normal game state, in order to guide the player that he is in the normal game state (normal game state A). The icon 508 is continuously displayed with a non-display period (for example, display period of the display screen 585) in between.

The ceiling mode effect is, for example, a effect in which the gun 589 is set up and the contents of the treasure box are obtained while aiming at the goal while defeating the enemy. A gauge 587 indicates a guideline to the goal (reaching the ceiling) and guides the total distance to the goal and the remaining distance to the goal. The gauge 587 indicates that the remaining distance to the goal is the total distance to the goal at the start of the ceiling mode effect period, and advances by a predetermined distance each time the game is executed to shorten the remaining distance to the goal. Although the gauge 587 progresses by a predetermined distance each time the game is executed, the amount of progress may be a fixed amount or a variable amount. The gaming machine 10 hides the large symbol group in the ceiling mode effect.

In the ceiling mode effect, the game machine 10 does not switch all the effect modes in the normal game state, and partly continues the effect mode in the normal game state. You may make it parallel with production mode. For example, the gaming machine 10 may concurrently perform an effect in the ceiling mode game in which a goal is to be reached in the ceiling mode and an effect in the variable display game. At that time, the gaming machine 10 may give priority to the sound output and light output of the effect in the ceiling mode game over the sound output and light output of the effect in the variable display game. For example, the gaming machine 10 makes the volume of the sound output of the effect in the ceiling mode game higher than the volume of the sound output of the effect in the variable display game. In addition, the gaming machine 10 makes the luminance of the light emission output for the effect in the ceiling mode game higher than the luminance of the light emission output for the effect in the variable display game.

A display screen 590 shown in FIG. 30( 3 ) is a display screen following the display screen 586 . The display screen 590 includes an enemy 595 in its display contents, and displays a shooting effect in which the gun 589 fires bullets at the enemy 595 in response to the operation of the push button 25 . On the display screen 590, the remaining distance to the goal on the gauge 587 is shorter than on the display screen 586 because the number of games is progressing. Note that the gaming machine 10 can set the expectation of reaching the ceiling or the pre-reading notice to the character type (for example, tiger, lion, etc.), aspect (size, color, presence/absence of glasses, etc.), background aspect (cave entrance size, etc.). pods, the size and number of bushes, etc.), the type and size of guns, the color and size of treasure chests, etc., the mode of sound effects and voice output (volume of sound effects, tone, volume of voice, message Contents, etc.) may be produced (for example, expectations may be changed).

A display screen 592 shown in FIG. 31(1) is a display screen following the display screen 590 . In the shooting effect on the display screen 590, an item can be obtained when the enemy 595 is defeated as a result of shooting. The display screen 592 includes items 593 and 594 obtained in the shooting effect in its display contents. For example, item 593 is shaped like a key for treasure chest 588 and is used to open the treasure chest. Also, the item 594 is shaped like a star and is used for a reserved prefetch effect. On the display screen 592, the remaining distance to the goal on the gauge 587 is shorter than on the display screen 590 because the number of games is progressing. Note that the game machine 10 may produce a feeling of anticipation for reaching the ceiling or a pre-reading notice by means of item types, colors, sizes, sound effects when the item is obtained, and the like (for example, the anticipation is different).

A display screen 596 shown in FIG. 31( 2 ) is a display screen following the display screen 592 . The display screen 596 guides that the gauge 587 has reached the goal and has reached the ceiling game that triggers b time reduction. A display screen 596 displays an opening effect in which the item 593 is used to open the treasure box 588 upon reaching the ceiling.

A display screen 598 shown in FIG. 31(3) takes out the message “time saving get” from the treasure box as a result of the opening effect, and guides b time saving acquisition. In addition, the display screen 598 shows that the small symbol group is displayed as a missing symbol in the ceiling reaching game. Note that the gaming machine 10 hides the large symbol group, the pending display, and the pending completion display in the opening effect. In addition, the missing pattern at the time of b time saving acquisition may be a combination of randomly generated missing patterns, a combination of one previously prepared missing pattern, or a combination of two or more previously prepared missing designs. It may be one missing symbol combination selected from.

A display screen 600 shown in FIG. 32( 1 ) is a display screen following the display screen 592 and is another example of the display screen 596 . The display screen 600 displays a fake opening effect in which the treasure box 588 is opened with the item 593 before the gauge 587 reaches the goal, that is, without waiting for the time-saving opportunity.

A display screen 602 shown in FIG. 32( 2 ) is a display screen following the display screen 600 . The display screen 602 extracts the message "Get a chance" from the treasure box 588 as a result of the false opening effect, and creates a feeling of anticipation.

Note that the gaming machine 10 may derive a win before reaching the ceiling in the ceiling mode effect. A display screen 604 shown in FIG. 32( 3 ) is a display screen following the display screen 600 and is another example of the display screen 602 . The display screen 604 takes out the message "get a win" from the treasure chest 588 as a result of the trick opening effect, and guides the derivation of the win before reaching the ceiling.

A display screen 606 shown in FIG. 33( 1 ) is a display screen following the display screen 592 and is another example of the display screen 600 . A display screen 606 displays one of the pending prefetch effects. The display screen 606 changes the display mode of the hold icon 605 in the hold display 505 through the item 594 by the hold look-ahead effect to produce a feeling of anticipation, or to produce a foretelling effect of winning. Note that the pending prefetch effect may change the display mode of the pending digestion icon 508 in the pending digestion display 506 .

A display screen 608 shown in FIG. 33B is a display screen following the display screen 592 and is another example of the display screen 606 . Display screen 608 displays one of the pending prefetch effects. The display screen 608 changes the display mode of the small pattern group 502 via the item 594 by the pending look-ahead effect to effect derivation of the winning. For example, the small symbol group 502 changes the temporarily displayed losing symbol combination to the winning symbol combination by the item 594 colliding.

Next, another example of the ceiling mode effect performed prior to reaching the ceiling, which triggers the occurrence of B time saving, will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36 . FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example (14) of the game display screen of the first embodiment. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example (No. 15) of the game display screen of the first embodiment. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example (No. 16) of the game display screen of the first embodiment.

The ceiling mode effect in another example has the same effect mode as the specific effect that can be executed regardless of the ceiling. Therefore, although the effect is directed to a predetermined number of special games preceding the ceiling reaching game, it is not easy for the player to perceive that the ceiling is approaching. Ceiling mode production includes, for example, background display, decorative pattern display, character display, BGM, fluctuating sound and winning sound, sound effects during addition of start memory and reach production, volume of various sound outputs, light emission mode and brightness of LEDs and lamps. etc. is used as a dedicated production mode. In addition, the ceiling mode effect does not switch all the effect modes in the current game state in order to guide the player that it is the current game state (for example, normal game state A). continue the effect mode in the game state.

For example, when the ceiling reaching game is the 777th special game, the gaming machine 10 executes the ceiling mode effect from before the 777th game by a predetermined number of games (ceiling mode effect period). For example, the gaming machine 10 executes the ceiling mode effect from 60 games before the ceiling reaching game, that is, from the 717th special figure game. On the other hand, since the game machine 10 executes the specific effect regardless of the ceiling, the generation of the specific effect makes it difficult to distinguish from the ceiling mode effect.

A display screen 610 shown in FIG. 34(1) is a display screen of a special game a predetermined number of games before reaching the ceiling (for example, the 757th special game), and is a fanfare screen for guiding the start of the ceiling mode effect period. is. The display screen 610 includes a small pattern group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, a special figure 2 reserved number display 504, and a mode guidance display 611 in the display contents. The display screen 610 displays a message "Attack chance! Mode entry" in the mode guidance display 611 to guide the start of the ceiling mode effect. Also, in the specific effect, the message "Attack chance! Mode entry" is displayed on a fanfare screen for guiding the start of the specific effect period. Therefore, the message "Attack chance! Mode entry" does not contribute to the distinction between the ceiling mode effect and the specific effect. Incidentally, the gaming machine 10 hides the large symbol group, the pending display, and the pending completion display on the fanfare screen. For example, the ceiling mode effect may continuously display decorative symbols corresponding to the normal game state in order to guide the player to the current game state (normal game state A).

A display screen 612 shown in FIG. 34(2) is a display screen following the display screen 610, and is a variable display screen of a special figure game executed next to the display screen 585. FIG. The display screen 612 includes a small pattern group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, a special figure 2 reserved number display 504, a mode guide display 613, a reserved display 505, a reserved consumption display 506, a reserved icon 507, A pending digestion icon 508 is included in the display content. For example, the ceiling mode effect includes a pending display 505, a pending completion display 506, a pending icon 507, and a and the pending consumption icon 508 are continuously displayed with a non-display period (for example, a display period of the display screen 610) interposed therebetween. The display screen 612 displays the message "Get 10 stars and attack when the mode ends!"

A display screen 614 shown in FIG. 34( 3 ) is a display screen after the display screen 612 . The display screen 614 includes the obtained star icon 615 (star), the large pattern group 501, the small pattern group 502, the special figure 1 reserved number display 503, the special figure 2 reserved number display 504, the reserved display 505, the reserved The display contents include a digestion display 506, a pending icon 507, and a pending digestion icon 508. FIG. Note that the number of star icons 615 is 0 at the start of the ceiling mode effect period, one is obtained for every predetermined number of game executions, and 10 are obtained until the ceiling is reached. For example, if the ceiling mode effect period starts when 60 games are played until the ceiling is reached, one star icon 615 is obtained every five times the game is executed, and one star icon 615 is consumed in the last ten times. In this way, the gaming machine 10 guides the target to reach the ceiling by the number of star icons 615 . It should be noted that if the display is based on a specific effect rather than a ceiling mode effect, it will not serve as a guideline for reaching the ceiling. Note that although one star icon 615 is obtained each time the game is executed a predetermined number of times, the predetermined number of times may be a fixed amount or a variable amount. The gaming machine 10 executes the ceiling mode effect in parallel with the normal game effect. Also, the start of the ceiling mode effect period may be a fixed period of 50 games until the ceiling is reached, or may be a variable period of an arbitrary number of games within a predetermined range.

In the ceiling mode effect, the game machine 10 does not switch all the effect modes in the current game state, and partly continues the effect mode in the current game state. The state and the ceiling effect mode may be performed in parallel. For example, the gaming machine 10 may concurrently perform an effect in the ceiling mode game in which a goal is to be reached in the ceiling mode and an effect in the variable display game. At that time, the gaming machine 10 may give priority to the sound output and light output of the effect in the ceiling mode game over the sound output and light output of the effect in the variable display game. For example, the gaming machine 10 makes the volume of the sound output of the effect in the ceiling mode game higher than the volume of the sound output of the effect in the variable display game. In addition, the gaming machine 10 makes the luminance of the light emission output for the effect in the ceiling mode game higher than the luminance of the light emission output for the effect in the variable display game.

A display screen 616 shown in FIG. 35(1) is a display screen after the display screen 612, and is a display screen after ten star icons 615 are obtained. The gaming machine 10 obtains the star icon 615 and executes the "Attack chance!" presentation from the game ten times before reaching the ceiling. For example, the display screen 616 performs a display effect in which one star icon 617 out of the star icons 615 acts on the pending icon 507 for each game. Note that the gaming machine 10 performs a display effect acting on the pending icon 507 as well as a pending look-ahead effect, thereby changing the display mode of the pending icon 507 when there is a winning game during the “Attack Chance!” effect. to create a sense of anticipation. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can change the pending icon 507 to a display mode that produces expectations even if the game is not a winning game. In addition, the effect control device 300 executes a long super hot effect when execution of a variation display pattern with a large time value is instructed from the game control device 100, and when execution of a variation display pattern with a small time value is instructed. In order to ensure the execution of the super hot presentation during the "Attack chance!"

A display screen 618 shown in FIG. 35(2) is a display screen during the "Attack Chance!" effect. The gaming machine 10 can perform a display effect in which one star icon 619 out of the star icons 615 acts on the pending digestion icon 508 in the “Attack Chance!” effect. The gaming machine 10 performs a display effect that acts on the pending consumption icon 508, so that the pending consumption icon 508 can be displayed when the variation during the production of "Attack chance!" To produce expectation by changing a display mode.

A display screen 620 shown in FIG. 35(3) is a display screen during the production of "Attack chance!". The gaming machine 10 can perform a display effect in which one star icon 621 out of the star icons 615 acts on the large symbol group 501 in the “Attack Chance!” effect. The game machine 10 performs a display effect acting on the large symbol group 501, and when the change during the effect of "Attack chance!" do. For example, the gaming machine 10 uses the star icon 621 to change the large symbol group 501 to a winning symbol combination.

In addition, the game machine 10 expresses the expectation of reaching the ceiling and the pre-reading notice in terms of the display mode of the star icons 615, 617, 619, and 621, the mode of sound effects and voice output (the volume of the sound effects, the tone, the volume of the voice, etc.). , contents of messages, etc.) (for example, different expectations).

A display screen 622 shown in FIG. 36(1) is a display screen during the "Attack Chance!" production, and is a display screen when a win cannot be derived in the "Attack Chance!" production. The display screen 622 includes a mode guidance display 623 in its display contents. The mode guidance display 623 displays the message "Sorry! Attack chance failed". If the game machine 10 is the specific effect, the effect ends here. On the other hand, the gaming machine 10 continues the effect if it is the ceiling mode effect.

The display screen 624 shown in FIG. 36 (2) includes a small pattern group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, a special figure 2 reserved number display 504, and a mode guide display 625 in the display contents. Hide the pending digestion display 506. A mode guidance display 625 displays a dialogue message "I'll give you a bonus" by a tiger-like character.

The display screen 626 shown in FIG. 36(3) includes a small pattern group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, a special figure 2 reserved number display 504, a mode guidance display 625, a reserved display 567, and a reserved digestion display 568. is included in the display contents. The mode guidance display 625 displays a dialogue message "Open mode entry" by a character like a tiger to guide b time saving entry.

Regarding the pending display and the pending completed display, the gaming machine 10 displays the pending display 505 and the pending completed display 506 on the display screen 622, hides them on the display screen 624, and hides the pending display 567 and the pending completed display on the display screen 626. 568 is displayed again by changing the display mode. As a result, the gaming machine 10 changes the pending display and pending digestion display corresponding to the special figure 1 game before b time saving to the pending display and pending digestion display corresponding to special figure 2 game after b time saving can be switched without

Note that the game machine 10 can express the expectation of reaching the ceiling or the pre-reading notice depending on the display mode of the character 625, the sound effect and the voice output mode (the volume of the sound effect, the tone, the volume of the voice, the content of the message, etc.). It may be something to direct (for example, to change expectations).

In this way, the game machine 10 suppresses the decline in interest because it is not easy to grasp the ceiling arrival timing when the ceiling arrival timing is perceived in advance and the interest tends to decrease when the ceiling is not reached easily. In addition, the gaming machine 10 aims to improve the interest by the ceiling mode performance for the uncertain period until the ceiling is reached.

Next, variation pattern determination processing executed by the game control device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a flowchart of variation pattern determination processing according to the first embodiment. The variation pattern determination process is a process executed in the special figure 1 game process (step S82) or the special figure 2 game process (step S83) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 11).

[Step S100] The control unit of the game control device 100 (hereinafter simply referred to as the control unit in the description of FIG. 37) determines whether the result of the game is winning. The control unit proceeds to step S101 when the result of the game is a hit, and proceeds to step S102 when the result is a loss.

[Step S101] The control unit selects a winning variation pattern and terminates the variation pattern determination process.
[Step S102] The control unit determines whether or not the game will reach the ceiling. The control unit proceeds to step S103 if the ceiling is reached by the game, and proceeds to step S104 if the ceiling is not reached.

[Step S103] The control unit selects a variation pattern for reaching the ceiling and terminates the variation pattern determination process.
[Step S104] The control unit determines whether or not the game derives time-saving symbols. The control unit proceeds to step S105 when the game derives the time saving pattern, and proceeds to step S106 when not deriving the time saving pattern.

[Step S105] The control unit selects a variation pattern of time saving symbols and terminates the variation pattern determination process.
[Step S106] The control unit selects a variation pattern that is not included and terminates the variation pattern determination process.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 determines the variation pattern that shortens b time in preference to the variation pattern that shortens c time. That is, the game machine 10 determines a variation pattern of b time reduction when the occurrence opportunity of c time reduction and the occurrence opportunity of b time reduction overlap.

Next, the symbol determination processing executed by the game control device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the symbol determination process of the first embodiment. The symbol determination process is a process executed in the special figure 1 game process (step S82) or the special figure 2 game process (step S83) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 11).

[Step S110] The control unit of the game control device 100 (hereinafter simply referred to as the control unit in the description of FIG. 38) determines whether the result of the game is winning. The control unit proceeds to step S111 if the result of the game is a hit, and proceeds to step S112 if the result is a loss.

[Step S111] The control unit selects a winning symbol and terminates the symbol determination process.
[Step S112] The control unit determines whether or not the result of the game is a time-saving symbol derivation. The control unit proceeds to step S113 when the result of the game is time-saving symbol derivation, and proceeds to step S114 when it is not time-saving symbol derivation.

[Step S113] The control unit selects a time-saving symbol and terminates the symbol determination process.
[Step S114] The control unit selects a winning symbol and terminates the symbol determination process.
In this way, the gaming machine 10 decides the symbol that shortens the time c in preference to the symbol that shortens the time b. That is, the gaming machine 10 determines a pattern that becomes c time saving when the b time saving occurrence opportunity and c time saving occurrence opportunity overlap.

In this way, the game machine 10, from the variation pattern determination processing and the symbol determination processing, when the timing of occurrence of the time b and the timing of the time c overlap, corresponds to the time reduction with the variation pattern corresponding to the time b. A pattern can be derived.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 suppresses the execution of the variable display pattern contrary to the expectation of the player when the player knows the ceiling reaching timing from the number of games, and by executing the variable display pattern corresponding to the derivation of the time saving pattern Confusion of players can be suppressed. In addition, the game machine 10 can guide the occurrence of the time-saving symbol derivation to the player by the time-saving symbol derivation while executing the variable display pattern corresponding to reaching the ceiling. In addition, the gaming machine 10 selects and executes the time saving with a large remaining number of time saving when the b time saving occurrence opportunity and the c time saving occurrence opportunity overlap, and normally b time saving is selected.

In addition, the game control device 100 displays the symbol determined in the symbol determination process on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the collective display device 50, but the effect control device 300 The decoration pattern may be displayed on the display device 41 without following. For example, the effect control device 300 may display a missing pattern when the b time saving occurrence opportunity and c time saving occurrence opportunity overlap, may display a special pattern that guides reaching the ceiling, b You may display the special design which shows that the generation|occurrence|production opportunity of time saving and the generation|occurrence|production opportunity of c time reduction overlapped.

Next, the hitting method warning process executed by the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 39 . FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a flow chart of the hitting style warning process of the first embodiment. The hitting method warning process is a process executed in the effect display editing process (step D23) of the main process (see FIG. 12).

[Step D100] The control section of the effect control device 300 (hereinafter simply referred to as the control section in the description of FIG. 39) determines whether or not a right-handed game has been detected. The control unit proceeds to step D101 when a right-handed game is detected, and ends the hitting warning process when a right-handed game is not detected. It should be noted that the detection of the right-handed game can be determined by the presence or absence of the gate passing command received from the game control device 100 . The game control device 100 detects the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol start gate 34 arranged on the lateral right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32 and transmits a gate passage command to the effect control device 300 . It should be noted that the detection of the right-handed game is not limited to the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol starting gate 34, and may be detected by the winning of the game ball to other winning openings.

[Step D101] The control unit determines whether or not the current game state is a control state corresponding to a right-handed game. The control unit proceeds to step D102 when the current game state is not a control state corresponding to a right-handed game, and ends the hitting warning process when it is a control state corresponding to a right-handed game. The control state corresponding to the right-handed game refers to the game state during winning or time saving. For example, control states corresponding to right-handed games refer to game states B, C, D, E, and F in FIG. 13, and control states not corresponding to right-handed games refer to game state A in FIG.

[Step D102] The control unit determines whether or not the variable display pattern being executed is a specific variable display pattern. If the variable display pattern being executed is not the specific variable display pattern, the control section proceeds to step D103, and if the variable display pattern being executed is the specific variable display pattern, the playing style warning process is terminated. The specific variable display pattern is a variable display pattern that triggers b time reduction or c time reduction.

[Step D103] Since the control unit has detected a right-handed hit in a control state that does not correspond to a right-handed game, it issues a warning to warn the player that the hitting method is incorrect. However, the control unit does not perform warning notification during variable display in which b time saving or c time saving is scheduled to occur even if it is a right hitting in a control state that does not correspond to a right hitting game.

As a result, the game machine 10 can cancel the right-handed warning from before the occurrence of time saving in b time saving and c time saving as well as a time saving that continues to win.
The gaming machine 10 (including modifications) of the first embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect. It should be noted that conventional gaming machines have the problem that they cannot be said to be compatible with the diversification of game features, or that they cannot display game state data in response to the diversification of game features. The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment provides a gaming machine capable of displaying a game history that contributes to increasing the interest of a player in response to the diversification of game features. In addition, the conventional gaming machine has a problem that it cannot be said that it can cope with the diversification of game characteristics. To provide a compatible game machine.

(1) The gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 10) is a gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, special figure 1 game, special figure 2 game) that can derive a predetermined result mode, and is disadvantageous to the player It is possible to change to a first game state (for example, game state A) which is an easy game state and a second game state (for example, game states B, E, and F) which is an advantageous game state for the player, and is related to the game. It includes control means (eg, game control device 100, effect control device 300) for displaying game history (eg, history information display 532) on display means (eg, display device 41). The control means is a first trigger control (for example, a time-saving control) that turns the game state into a second game state (for example, game state B) triggered by the derivation of a win as a result mode, and a win as a result mode. A second trigger control (for example, b time saving control, c time saving control) that changes the game state to a second game state (for example, game state E, F) triggered by the execution of a game that derives a specific result that is not possible can be executed , and when the second trigger control is executed in the second game state based on the first trigger control (for example, from the time saving a to the time b, or from the time saving a to the time saving c), the game history is taken over and the first game state When the second trigger control is executed from (for example, from game state A to b time reduction, or from game state A to c time reduction), the game history is initialized (see FIG. 23).

(2) The gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 10) is a gaming machine capable of executing a game capable of deriving a predetermined result mode, and is in a first gaming state (for example, gaming A) and a second game state (for example, game states B, E, and F) that is advantageous to the player, and a predetermined notification regarding the game (for example, waiting and holding pedestals and holding and digestion pedestals). Display, other display, other notification sound, notification sound, notification light emission, notification vibration, etc.) are notified means (for example, display device 41, upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b, frame decoration device 18, board decoration device 46, production button SW 25a, etc.) includes control means for informing. The control means is a first trigger control (for example, a time saving control) that sets the game state to a second game state (for example, game state B) triggered by the derivation of the first specific result (for example, winning) as a result mode Then, the game state is set to the second game state (for example, game state F) triggered by the execution of the game that derives the second specified result (for example, time saving pattern) different from the first specified result as the result mode. Trigger control (for example, c time saving control) can be executed, and the game state is changed to the second game state based on the first trigger control followed by the second game state based on the second trigger control (for example, a In the second game state based on the first trigger control to the second game state based on the second trigger control, the predetermined notification is continuously notified (see FIG. 24).

(3) The control means of (2) can preliminarily specify the game from which the first specified result is derived as the specified game, and direct one or more games before execution of the specified game as games in the specified mode. Then, in the specific mode, the notification means is made to notify the guide notification of the trigger for deriving the first specific result.

(4) The gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 10) is a gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, special figure 1 game, special figure 2 game) that can derive a predetermined result mode, and is disadvantageous to the player A control means (for example, , game control device 100, production control device 300). The control means is a first trigger control (for example, b time saving control) to set the game state to the second game state (for example, game state E) triggered by the derivation of the first specific result (for example, reaching the ceiling) as a result mode ), and the second game state (for example, game state F) triggered by the execution of the game that derives the second specified result (for example, time saving pattern) different from the first specified result as the result mode. 2 trigger control (for example, c time saving control) can be executed, the first trigger control is prioritized over the second trigger control in determining the game variation display pattern, and the game variation display result (eg, stop pattern) , priority is given to the first trigger control over the second trigger control (see FIGS. 37 and 38).

In addition, the first game state (1) to (4) is such that the opportunity to acquire the opportunity to execute a game that can derive a predetermined result mode (for example, a special figure 1 game, a special figure 2 game) is disadvantageous to the player. In the gaming state, the second gaming state (1) to (4) is an opportunity to obtain an opportunity to execute a game (for example, a special figure 1 game, a special figure 2 game) that can derive a predetermined result mode. It may be a game state that is advantageous to the player.

(5) The gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine 10) is capable of executing a game (for example, a special figure 1 game, a special figure 2 game) that can derive a predetermined result mode, and a game state disadvantageous to the player and a second game state (for example, game states B, E, F) that is advantageous to the player. For example, the display of the standby holding pedestal and the holding digestion pedestal, other displays, other information sounds, information sounds, information light emission, information vibration, etc.) are used as notification means (for example, display device 41, upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b, frame decoration Device 18, board decorating device 46, effect button SW25a, etc.) includes a control means (for example, game control device 100, effect control device 300). The control means is a first trigger control (for example, b time saving control) that sets the game state to a second game state (for example, game state E) triggered by the derivation of the first specific result (for example, winning) as a result mode. Then, the game state is set to the second game state (for example, game state F) triggered by the execution of the game that derives the second specified result (for example, time saving pattern) different from the first specified result as the result mode. Trigger control (for example, c time saving control) can be executed, and the game state is changed to the second game state based on the first trigger control followed by the second game state based on the first trigger control (for example, b During time saving to b time saving), the predetermined notification is continued without providing a non-notification period (for example, the non-display period of the playing guidance shown in FIG. 25 (2)) in which the predetermined notification is temporarily not notified. Then, when the game state is set to the second game state based on the second trigger control subsequent to the second game state based on the first trigger control (for example, from b time reduction medium to c time reduction), the predetermined notification is temporarily A non-notification period for non-notification (for example, a non-display period for playing guidance shown in FIG. 25(2)) is provided to notify the predetermined notification (see FIG. 25).

(6) The gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine 10) is capable of executing a game (for example, a special figure 1 game, a special figure 2 game) that can derive a predetermined result mode, and a game state disadvantageous to the player and a second game state (for example, game states B, E, F) that is advantageous to the player. For example, the display of the standby holding pedestal and the holding digestion pedestal, other displays, other information sounds, information sounds, information light emission, information vibration, etc.) are used as notification means (for example, display device 41, upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b, frame decoration Device 18, board decorating device 46, effect button SW25a, etc.) includes a control means (for example, game control device 100, effect control device 300). The control means is a first trigger control (for example, b time saving control) that sets the game state to a second game state (for example, game state E) triggered by the derivation of the first specific result (for example, winning) as a result mode. Then, the game state is set to the second game state (for example, game state F) triggered by the execution of the game that derives the second specified result (for example, time saving pattern) different from the first specified result as the result mode. Trigger control (for example, c time saving control) can be executed, and the game state is changed to the second game state based on the first trigger control followed by the second game state based on the first trigger control (for example, b During time saving to b time saving), the predetermined notification is continued without providing a non-notification period (for example, the non-display period of the playing guidance shown in FIG. 25 (2)) in which the predetermined notification is temporarily not notified. Then, when the game state is changed to the second game state based on the first trigger control followed by the second game state based on the second trigger control (for example, from b medium to c short), a non-notification period is provided. A predetermined notification is notified (see FIGS. 25 and 28).

(7) The gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine 10) is capable of executing a game (for example, a special figure 1 game, a special figure 2 game) that can derive a predetermined result mode, and a game state disadvantageous to the player A control means (for example, game control device 100, performance control device 300), and the game in the first mode (for example, background display, decorative pattern display, character display, BGM, fluctuating sound, winning sound, start memory addition, effect sound at the time of performance, or various sound outputs volume, light emission mode and luminance of LEDs and lamps, etc.), and a second mode that differs from the first mode ( For example, background display, decorative pattern display, character display, BGM, fluctuating sound and winning sound, sound effect at the time of adding start memory and production, volume of various sound output, light emission mode and brightness of LED and lamp, etc.) A second production means (eg, display device 41, speakers 19a and 19b, production control device 300) is included. The control means moves from a first game state (for example, game state A) to a second game state (for example, game state A) in response to execution of a first number of games (for example, number of ceiling games) from a predetermined opportunity (for example, end of winning). It is possible to execute state change control to change to gaming state E), and corresponds to the execution of a second number of games that is less than the first number of games from a predetermined trigger (for example, the number of games that is less than the ceiling number of games by a predetermined number of games). Then, a suggestive effect suggesting a state change to the second game state can be executed over a predetermined number of games, and the first game state corresponding effect corresponding to the first game state is produced by the first effect means and the second effect means. When performing, one of the first effect means and the second effect means performs a suggestive effect (for example, the display of the gauge 587, the treasure box 588, and the gun 589, BGM, output of sound effects, etc.), and the other performs the first effect. 1 game state corresponding production (for example, small pattern group 502, special figure 1 pending number display 503, special figure 2 pending number display 504, pending display 505, pending digestion display 506, pending icon 507, pending digestion display of the icon 508, output of background music, sound effects, etc.).

[Second embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be explained. It should be noted that the same reference numerals may be used for the same configuration as in the first embodiment, and the description thereof may be omitted. The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment has the same game playability as the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, and is capable of performing action effects using movable members. The game machine 10 of the second embodiment can operate the movable member on the front side of the display device 41, and can perform an interesting action presentation by the action mode. When the movable member is positioned on the front side of the display device 41 , the movable member may block part of the display content of the display device 41 . First, the operation of the movable member on the game display screen of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41. FIG. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example (Part 1) of the game display screen of the second embodiment. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example (part 2) of the game display screen of the second embodiment.

The gaming machine 10 can display a variable display game and a display related to the variable display game on the display device 41, and the display screen 630 is a variable display game and a display related to the variable display game displayed on the display device 41 by the gaming machine 10. An example. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can switch the movable member 642 between a state in which the display surface of the display device 41 is not blocked and a state in which the display surface is blocked by a required operating mechanism. can be performed in multiple stages, but it may be performed in two stages. In addition, the movable member 642 is an example of the board effect device 44 (see FIGS. 2 and 4) and is controlled by the effect control device 300 .

The movable member 642 is provided in the lower part of the center case 40 , moves upward from below the display device 41 so as to partially shield the display surface of the display device 41 , and retreats downward. The movable member 642 is a substantially semicylindrical plate-like member, and is partially cut out so as not to interfere with the desired display. The movable member 642 is provided with a required design and is provided with a required light-emitting decoration, thereby producing a game with an operation mode and a decoration mode. The movable member 642 has an opaque portion so that the display surface of the display device 41 can be shielded. In addition, the shielding of the predetermined display area on the display surface of the display device 41 by the movable member 642 is such that the movable member 642 overlaps the predetermined display area, so that the player in the game can see one of the predetermined display areas in a normal posture. It is sufficient if the visibility of a part or the whole is impaired, and the visibility does not necessarily have to be impaired until the player changes his/her posture.

A display screen 630 shown in FIG. 40(1) is in a display state in which the movable member 642 is retracted downward in the display device 41, and the movable member 642 ensures sufficient visibility of all display elements. state.

The display screen 630 is a display screen while the symbols are stopped, and after the end of the variation display in the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game (variation display game) (before the start of the next variation display game), in the result mode of the variation display game A certain pattern is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period. In addition, the display screen 630 is an example of the display screen in the C mode (c time-saving gaming state). The display screen 630 displays a large pattern group 631, a small pattern group 632, a special figure 1 reserved number display 633, a special figure 2 reserved number display 634, a reserved display 635, and a reserved digestion display 636. In addition, this special figure in the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game is a pattern (LED lighting mode) displayed on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the collective display device 50 , a large pattern group 631 and a small pattern group 632 are decoration patterns corresponding to this special figure. In addition, although not shown, the gaming machine 10, as the symbols in the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game, shows the variation state and the stop state without showing the distinction of the result mode of the variation display game, for example, the blinking of the LED. It has a fourth pattern indicated by lighting.

The large symbol group 631 is in charge of game production for the purpose of improving interest. Therefore, the large pattern group 631 is displayed in a large size by setting a variable display area in the substantially central portion of the display device 41 . The large symbol group 631 includes left symbols, middle symbols and right symbols. In the display screen 630, the left symbol indicates that the symbol is stopped at "3", the middle symbol indicates that the symbol is stopped at "5", and the right symbol indicates that the symbol is "7". to indicate that it is stopped. That is, the large symbol group 631 on the display screen 630 indicates that the special symbol variation display game is in a stopped state (symbols are stopped).

The small symbol group 632 is in charge of notifying the variable display state for the purpose of improving the ease of grasping the game state of the player. Therefore, the small pattern group 632 is displayed in a small size on the periphery of the display device 41 so as to ensure visibility without interfering with the display performance by the large pattern group 631 . The small symbol group 632 includes left symbols, medium symbols and right symbols. On the display screen 630, the left, medium and right symbols that constitute the small symbol group 632 all indicate that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in a stopped state.

In general, the large pattern group 631 is displayed larger than the small pattern group 632, has a high degree of freedom in display position, and can be greatly changed in its display mode. On the contrary, the small pattern group 632 is displayed smaller than the large pattern group 631, and has a low degree of freedom of display position (for example, fixed position).

It should be noted that the display position of the large pattern group 631 is a position overlapping the movable range of the movable member 642, and the advance of the movable member 642 may block part or all of the displayed content. The display position of the small pattern group 632 is a position that does not overlap with the movable range of the movable member 642, and the displayed contents are not blocked even when the movable member 642 advances.

The special figure 1 reserved number display 633 displays the number of reserved memories of the special figure 1 game. On the display screen 630, the special figure 1 reserved number display 633 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 1 game is "0". The special figure 2 reserved number display 634 displays the number of reserved memories of the special figure 2 game. On the display screen 630, the special figure 2 reserved number display 634 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 2 game is "0".

A pending display (standby pending display) 635 indicates the number of pending special-figure 1 games by displaying a pending icon. The pending digestion display (digestion pending display) 636 indicates that the special figure game is being changed by the display of the pending digestion icon. The display screen 630 shows that the reserved memory number of the special figure 1 game or the reserved memory number of the special figure 2 game is "0" by the reserved display 635. The display screen 630 also indicates that the Toku 1 game or Toku 2 game is not in motion by the pending digestion display 636, particularly by the absence of the pending digestion icon on the digestion pending pedestal.

The display positions of the pending display 635 and the pending completion display 636 are positions that overlap with the movable range of the movable member 642 , and part or all of the display content can be blocked by the advance of the movable member 642 . The display positions of the special figure 1 reserved number display 633 and the special figure 2 reserved number display 634 are positions that do not overlap the movable range of the movable member 642, and the display contents are not blocked even by the advance of the movable member 642.

The hitting method guidance display 643 guides that the game is a right-handed game as a hitting method during a hit with a message “Right-handed” and an icon of a white arrow pointing to the right. The hitting guide display 643 is located at a position that does not overlap with the movable range of the movable member 642, and the displayed content is not blocked even when the movable member 642 advances.

The display screen 630 includes a time saving information display 639, a history information display 640, and a ceiling guide display 641 in the display contents. The time saving information display 639 includes the time saving type and the number of remaining time saving in the display contents. For example, the time saving information display 639 displays “C mode” as the time saving type to indicate that c time saving is in progress, and displays “remaining 20 times” as the number of remaining time saving times to indicate that the remaining number of time saving times is 20 times. indicates The history information display 640 indicates that there were two hits in the predetermined history information collection period by “two consecutive wins”, and one time reduction in the predetermined history information collection period by “time reduction once” (this time reduction ), and "1200P" indicates that 1200 game balls were acquired during a predetermined history information collection period. A ceiling guidance display 641 indicates the number of game executions from a predetermined game number count trigger. For example, the ceiling guidance display 641 indicates that the number of game executions after transition to the low probability gaming state is 600 times, and when the ceiling number of times is known to be 777 times, it is 177 times to reach the ceiling. indicates that Although the ceiling guidance display 641 indicates the number of times the game has been executed since the predetermined game number counting trigger, the number of games until reaching the ceiling may be displayed by decrementing each time the game is executed. Further, the ceiling guidance display 641 may display specific numerical values so that the player can get a specific feel for the ceiling reaching game, or the player can get a rough idea of the ceiling reaching game. It may be ambiguous display such as gauge display or message display. The ceiling guidance display 641 has an aspect as a ceiling reaching time display indicating the ceiling reaching time or a ceiling reaching timing display indicating the ceiling reaching timing.

A display screen 644 shown in FIG. 40(2) is in a display state in which the movable member 642 is retracted downward in the display device 41, and a display in which sufficient visibility is ensured for all display elements by the movable member 642. state.

A display screen 644 is a display screen after starting the variable display. A display screen 644 is a screen after the display screen 630 and shows a screen during variable display (during three-symbol variation). On the display screen 644, the left symbol, the medium symbol, and the right symbol of the large symbol group 631 are fluctuating, indicating that the special figure fluctuation display game is being fluctuated. Also, on the display screen 644, the left pattern, the medium pattern, and the right pattern of the small pattern group 632 are fluctuating, indicating that the special figure fluctuation display game is being fluctuated.

On the display screen 644, the special figure 1 reserved number display 633 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 1 game is "0", and the special figure 2 reserved number display 634 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 2 game is Indicates that it is "2", the pending display 635 is a game state that guides the number of pending special figure 2 games, and the number of pending memories of the special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 2 game) is "2" indicates that Also, on the display screen 644, a pending digestion display 636 displays a pending memory display that is being digested, indicating that the special figure variation display game is being displayed in variation.

The display screen 630 and the display screen 644 may include effect display elements such as background display, character display, and character display (not shown). It may be possible.

In addition, the pending display 635 shows how the number of pending icons 637 corresponding to the number of pending special-figure 2 games is displayed in correspondence with the current gaming state (for example, c time-saving gaming state). The hold icon 637 is, for example, spherical, and the hold icon 637 can also be animated (for example, deformation, color change, vertical movement, etc.) to produce a moving display. In addition, the pending digestion display 636 shows how the pending digestion icon 638 corresponding to the pending digestion of the special figure game is displayed. The pending digestion icon 638 has, for example, a spherical shape, and the pending digestion icon 638 can also be displayed with movement by animation (eg, deformation, color change, vertical movement, etc.).

For example, when the special figure 1 pending number display 633 displays "0" and the special figure 2 pending number display 634 displays "2" as shown in the display screen 644, the pending display 635 shows two pending storage displays indicates that the number of reserved memories is "2". It should be noted that the number of reservations or the number of reservations means the number of starting memories in which the special figure variation display game has not been executed.

The pending display 635 can clearly indicate the number of pending memories of the special figure variation display game by its display mode (holding memory display displayed on the holding display 635), and can notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each reserved memory.

The pending digestion display 636 can indicate whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game is in the fluctuation display state, and can notify the degree of expectation for the game result by its display mode. On the display screen 630, the pending digestion display 636 has a blank (blank) inside the frame to indicate that the special figure variation display game is in a stopped state. After that, the gaming machine 10 starts the variable display.

It should be noted that the pending display 635 is, according to the gaming state, one of the pending number of the special figure 1 game and the number of pending special figure 2 games was displayed by the pending icon 637, but the special figure 1 game The total number of reservations of the number of reservations and the number of reservations of the special figure 2 game may be displayed by the reservation icon 637.

The ceiling guidance display 641 displays 600 times as in the display screen 630 in order to increment the game execution count by 1 when the symbols are stopped, but displays 601 times by incrementing the game execution count by 1 when the symbol variation starts. It may be something to do.

A display screen 646 shown in FIG. 41(1) is in a display state in which a part of the display screen is shielded by the movable member 642 advanced one step upward from the retracted position, and the visibility of a part of the display elements is reduced. Impaired display condition. The display screen 646 shows the ready-to-reach state of the large symbol group 631 (for example, the ready-to-reach state in which the left and right symbols are temporarily stopped at "2" and the middle symbol is at "2" and is waiting for stopping). advances upward from the retracted position by one step to execute the action performance associated with the ready-to-win performance.

On the display screen 646, the movable member 642 impairs the visibility of the stand-by display (holding display 635) and the stand-by hold (holding icon 637), and the display of the stand-by hold (holding display 636) and the digestion hold (holding display 636). It shows how some of the visibility of the hold (hold digestion icon 638) is lost. The display screen 646 clearly shows the information corresponding to the pending display 635 and the pending icon 637 where all visibility is impaired by the special figure 1 pending number display 633 and the special figure 2 pending number display 634. Further, the display screen 646 can display the pending consumption indication 636 and the pending consumption icon 638 while partially impairing the visibility. In addition, the display screen 646 clearly shows the variable display state by the small pattern group 632 as a display that supplements the information corresponding to the pending digestion display 636 and the pending digestion icon 638 whose visibility is partially impaired, and the large pattern. A group 631 guides expectations for the results of the variable display. Moreover, the display screen 646 displays the time saving information display 639, the history information display 640, and the ceiling guidance display 641 without impairing the visibility. Also, the ceiling guidance display 641 is displayed so as to be placed in the notch portion of the movable member 642 so as to draw the player's attention.

A display screen 648 shown in FIG. 41(2) is in a display state in which a portion of the display screen is shielded by a movable member 642 which is one step higher than the display screen 646. This is a display state in which the visibility of is further impaired. On the display screen 648, instead of the large pattern group 631, an SP ready-to-win effect display 649 indicates the SP ready-to-win state (super ready-to-reach, advanced reach) state, and the movable member 642 advances upward by two stages from the retracted position to perform the SP ready-to-win effect. It shows how the action production associated with is being executed. The SP reach effect display 649 is, for example, a display that directs a showdown between two tiger-like characters.

On the display screen 648, the movable member 642 impairs the visibility of the stand-by display (holding display 635), the stand-by hold (holding icon 637), and the ceiling guide display 641. Display 636) and pending digestion (pending digestion icon 638) are shown partially impaired. The display screen 648 clearly shows the information corresponding to the pending display 635 and the pending icon 637 where all visibility is impaired by the special figure 1 pending number display 633 and the special figure 2 pending number display 634. The display screen 648 does not prepare a substitute display for the ceiling guidance display 641 whose visibility is completely impaired. As a result, the gaming machine 10 directs the player's interest in the ceiling guidance display 641 to other display elements, concentrates the player's interest in the game performance, suppresses the decline in interest, and improves the interest.

It should be noted that the display screen 648 can display the pending digestion display 636 and the pending digestion icon 638 while partially impairing the visibility. In addition, the display screen 648 clearly shows the variable display state by the small pattern group 632 as a display that supplements the information corresponding to the pending digestion display 636 and the pending digestion icon 638 whose visibility is partially impaired, and the SP reach The effect display 649 guides the expectation for the result of the variable display.

Moreover, the display screen 648 displays the time saving information display 639 and the history information display 640 without impairing the visibility. Also, the history information display 640 is displayed so as to be placed in the notch portion of the movable member 642 so as to attract the player's attention.

In this way, the game machine 10 can suppress the visibility of some display elements by moving the movable member 642 into the display area, and divert the player's attention to other display elements. As a result, the game machine 10, for example, when a high-expectation reach performance is performed, the movable member 642 shields the ceiling guide display 641 when the ceiling is near to be reached by b time saving, so that the interest of the player is a reach performance. You can turn to the expectations of In addition, since the gaming machine 10 clearly displays the time saving information display 639 and shields the ceiling guidance display 641, instead of displaying the number of games based on the past game history, the number of games remaining is displayed to increase expectations for future games. can perform.

Next, the movable member 642 can move upward in two stages from the retracted position within one variation display game. The advance timing of the movable member 642 and the display elements shielded by the advance of the movable member 642 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example (part 1) of the correspondence sequence between the motion of the movable member and the visibility of the display element according to the second embodiment.

In the gaming machine 10, for example, the number of variable display games after entering the low-probability gaming state is n games, the game is in the c time-saving gaming state (C time-saving), the remaining number of time-saving is x times, and the ceiling is reached. The number of games (the number of times the ceiling is reached) is m times.

In the game, a variable display effect is executed in a variable display pattern in which the variation stops after first half variation, reach variation, and SP reach variation. The movable member 642 is in the retracted position (L), that is, in a position where the entire display screen is not blocked during the first half of the movement, so that all of the display elements A, B, and C are visible. The movable member 642 is at the one-step advanced position (M), that is, at a position where a part of the display screen is shielded during reach fluctuation, and the visibility of the display element C is improved while the visibility of the display elements A and B is improved. make defective. The movable member 642 is located at the two-stage advance position (H) during SP reach fluctuation, that is, at a position where a part of the display screen is further shielded. impair visibility. The movable member 642 returns to the retracted position (L) before the fluctuation stops, and is at the retracted position (L) during the fluctuation stop to improve the visibility of all the display elements A, B, and C.

Such change in visibility for each display element makes it possible to control the player's attention, and guides the player to places where the player should pay attention and places where the player does not need to pay attention. can be done.

In other words, the display element A is a display element with good visibility regardless of the position of the movable member 642. 2 There are a pending number display 634, a time saving information display 639, and a history information display 640. Further, the display elements B and C are display elements whose visibility is not always good (visibility may be poor) depending on the position of the movable member 642. is a display element with a large degree of poor visibility depending on the position of . For example, display element B includes large pattern group 631 and ceiling guide display 641 . For example, display element C has pending display 635 and pending consumption display 636 . The degree of poor visibility may be, for example, the size of the shielded area, the size of the shielded time, or both.

Further, the display elements A, B, and C may be commonly fixed in all game states, or may be fixed for each game state. In addition, the display elements A, B, and C may be commonly fixed in all the time-saving gaming states (a time-saving gaming state, b time-saving gaming state, c time-saving gaming state), or may be fixed for each time-saving gaming state. can be anything. Further, the combination of the display elements A, B, and C may be fixed or changed in the predetermined time-saving game state (a time-saving game state, b time-saving game state, c time-saving game state).

Further, the display element is not limited to being fixed to any of the display elements A, B, and C, and may be set to any one of the display elements A, B, and C according to the game state. . Further, the display elements are not limited to those fixed to any one of the display elements A, B, and C in one game state. It may be changed from one of them to the other.

It should be noted that the display element may be observable by the player changing the observation posture by being displayed even when it is hidden by the movable member 642 . In addition, the display element may not be displayed when it is blocked by the movable member 642, so that it may not be observed even when the player changes the observation posture.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can move the movable member 642 upward in two steps from the retracted position within one variation display game, and the display elements A, B, and C can be displayed within one variation display game. visibility can be changed. An example of the display elements corresponding to the display elements A, B, and C whose visibility is changed has been described with reference to FIGS. Description will be made with reference to FIG.

Next, the movable member 642 can move upward in two stages from the retracted position over two or more variable display games. The advance timing of the movable member 642 and the display elements shielded by the advance of the movable member 642 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example (part 2) of the correspondence sequence between the motion of the movable member and the visibility of the display element according to the second embodiment.

In the gaming machine 10, for example, the number of variable display games after entering the low-probability gaming state is n games, the game is in the c time-saving gaming state (C time-saving), the remaining number of time-saving is x times, and the ceiling is reached. The number of games (the number of times the ceiling is reached) is m times.

The movable member 642 is at the retracted position (L) during the number of variable display games (n games) to improve the visibility of all the display elements A, B, and C. The movable member 642 is at the one-step advanced position (M) during the number of variable display games ((n+1) games) next to the number of variable display games (n games), and the visibility of the display elements A and B is improved. However, the visibility of the display element C is deteriorated. The movable member 642 is at the two-stage advanced position (H) during the number of variable display games ((n+2) games) next to the number of variable display games ((n+1) games), and the visibility of the display element A is improved. However, the visibility of the display elements B and C is deteriorated. The movable member 642 returns to the retracted position (L) after the number of variable display games ((n+2) games) is completed, and the visibility of all the display elements A, B, and C is improved.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can move the movable member 642 upward in two steps from the retracted position over two or more variable display games, and the display elements A, B, and C can be moved upward over two or more variable display games. visibility can be changed.

Note that, when the gaming machine 10 changes the advance amount of the movable member 642 over two or more variable display games, the change timing is set to the start (or end) of one variable display game. may be performed in the middle of the variable display game. Also, the gaming machine 10 may maintain the advance amount of the movable member 642 over two or more variable display games. In addition, the game machine 10 sets the advance amount of the movable member 642 from the retreat position (L) to the one-step advance position (M), from the one-step advance position (M) to the two-step advance position (H), to the two-step advance position ( H) is changed to the retracted position (L), but there may be a mode of changing from the retracted position (L) to the two-step advanced position (H), which advances two steps, or the one-step advanced position ( There may be a mode of changing from M) to the retracted position (L).

Next, specific examples of the display elements A, B, and C will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 47. FIG. The display elements A, B, and C may be fixed regardless of the game control state, but the gaming machine 10 can change the display elements A, B, and C according to the game control state. Note that the display element A is a display element that maintains good visibility regardless of the advance amount of the movable member 642 and is displayed at a position that is not blocked by the movable member 642 . The display element B is a display element whose visibility is impaired depending on the amount of advance of the movable member 642, and is displayed at a position that is blocked depending on the amount of advance of the movable member 642. FIG. The display element C is a display element whose visibility is impaired if the movable member 642 advances, and is displayed at a position that is shielded if the movable member 642 advances. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example (part 1) of display element allocation by game state according to the second embodiment. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing an example (part 2) of distributing display elements by game state according to the second embodiment. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing an example (part 3) of allocating display elements by game state according to the second embodiment. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing an example (part 4) of distributing display elements by game state according to the second embodiment.

The display element distribution example shown in FIG. 44 (1) shows an example of display element distribution during A time saving (a time saving game state)/C time saving (c time saving game state). Small pattern group (small pattern group 632), number reservation (special figure 1 reservation number display 633 and special figure 2 reservation number display 634), hit number (history information display 640), fourth design, mode display ( Time saving information display 639), time saving continuous number (history information display 640), number of acquired balls (history information display 640), hitting guidance (hitting guidance display 643), strong error (notice strength than weak error The display element A includes an error with a strong error (for example, an error related to fraud monitoring such as a frame open error). Large pattern group (large pattern group 631), standby reservation (holding display 635, holding icon 637), digestion holding (holding digestion display 636, holding digestion icon 638), and the number of remaining time reductions (time reduction information display 639), A display element B includes weak errors (errors with weaker notification intensity than strong errors, for example, errors not related to illegal monitoring such as ball-out errors), volume settings, and brightness settings. The display element C includes the ceiling reaching time (ceiling guidance display 641).

The example of display element distribution shown in FIG. 44(2) shows an example of display element distribution during B time saving (b time saving game state). The display element A includes a small pattern group, number holding, number of hits, fourth pattern, mode display, number of continuous times of time saving, number of winning balls, guidance on how to play, and strong error. The display element B includes a large pattern group, standby suspension, digestion suspension, remaining time reduction number, weak error, volume setting, and brightness setting. There is no display element corresponding to display element C.

The display element allocation example shown in FIG. 45(1) shows an example of display element allocation during the low probability gaming state A. The low-probability gaming state A is a low-probability gaming state in which the history information display 640 is hidden or the history information display 640 is not aggregated. Display element A includes a small symbol group, a number hold, a fourth symbol, a mode display, and a strong error. The display element B includes a large pattern group, standby suspension, digestion suspension, weak error, volume setting, and brightness setting. The ceiling reaching time is included in the display element C.

The example of display element distribution shown in FIG. The low-probability gaming state B is a low-probability gaming state in which the history information display 640 is displayed or the history information display 640 is aggregated. The display element A includes a group of small symbols, pending numbers, the number of hits, the fourth symbol, mode display, the number of continuous times of time reduction, the number of winning balls, and a strong error. The display element B includes a large pattern group, standby suspension, digestion suspension, weak error, volume setting, and brightness setting. There is no display element corresponding to display element C.

The example of display element distribution shown in FIG. 46(1) shows an example of display element distribution during a high-precision game (no time reduction). The display element A includes a group of small symbols, pending numbers, the number of hits, the fourth symbol, mode display, the number of continuous times of time reduction, the number of winning balls, and a strong error. The display element B includes a large pattern group, standby suspension, digestion suspension, weak error, volume setting, and brightness setting. There is no display element corresponding to display element C. In addition, during a high-precision game (with time saving), the display element A includes the hitting guidance, and the display element B includes the remaining number of time saving.

The example of display element distribution shown in FIG. 46(2) shows an example of display element distribution during winning. A winning pattern, the number of winnings, a mode display, the number of winning balls, and a strong error are included in the display element A. A weak error, a volume setting, and a brightness setting are included in the display element B. There is no display element corresponding to display element C.

The display element distribution example shown in FIG. 47(1) shows an example of display element distribution during the low probability gaming state (however, when the number of games to reach the ceiling is 777 and the number of executed games is less than 500). The low-probability gaming state A is a low-probability gaming state in which the history information display 640 is hidden or the history information display 640 is not aggregated. Display element A includes a small symbol group, a number hold, a fourth symbol, a mode display, and a strong error. The display element B includes a large pattern group, standby suspension, digestion suspension, ceiling reaching time, weak error, volume setting, and brightness setting. There is no display element corresponding to display element C.

The example of display element distribution shown in FIG. 47(2) shows an example of display element distribution during the low probability gaming state (however, when the number of games to reach the ceiling is 777 and the number of executed games is 500 or more and less than 770). The low-probability gaming state A is a low-probability gaming state in which the history information display 640 is hidden or the history information display 640 is not aggregated. Display element A includes a small symbol group, a number hold, a fourth symbol, a mode display, and a strong error. The display element B includes a large pattern group, standby suspension, digestion suspension, weak error, volume setting, and brightness setting. The ceiling reaching time is included in the display element C.

The display element distribution example shown in FIG. 47(3) shows an example of display element distribution during the low probability gaming state (however, when the number of games to reach the ceiling is 777 and the number of executed games is 770 or more). The low-probability gaming state A is a low-probability gaming state in which the history information display 640 is hidden or the history information display 640 is not aggregated. The display element A includes the small pattern group, the number hold, the fourth pattern, the mode display, the ceiling reaching time, and the strong error. The display element B includes a large pattern group, standby suspension, digestion suspension, weak error, volume setting, and brightness setting. There is no display element corresponding to display element C.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 may distribute the display elements to the display elements A, B, and C according to the game control state, or may select the display elements based on the relationship between the number of games to reach the ceiling and the number of games to be executed. The display elements A, B, and C may be sorted. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can control the interest of the player in units of display elements according to the game control state, and can preferably improve the interest according to the game control state.

Next, an example of the shielding of the movable member with respect to the display element displaying the ambiguous ceiling reaching time will be described with reference to FIG. 48 . FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example (part 3) of the game display screen of the second embodiment.

A display screen 652 shown in FIG. 48(1) shows a state in which the movable member 650 is in the retracted position where the display elements are not blocked. The display screen 652 includes a gauge 653, a treasure box 654, a large pattern group 655, a small pattern group 656, a special figure 1 reserved number display 657, a special figure 2 reserved number display 658, a reserved display 659, and a reserved digestion. A display 660, a pending icon 661, and a pending consumption icon 662 are included as display elements in the display content.

A gauge 653 vaguely indicates a guideline for reaching the ceiling. The gauge 653 advances by a predetermined amount each time the variable display game is executed, and the amount remaining until reaching the ceiling is reduced. Although the gauge 653 advances by a predetermined amount each time the variable display game is executed, the amount of advance may be a fixed amount or a variable amount.

The treasure box 654 is opened when the remaining amount of the gauge 653 becomes 0, and guides b time saving generation when reaching the ceiling. Note that the treasure box 654 may be used for a false effect that does not reach the ceiling even if the treasure box 654 is opened when the remaining amount of the gauge 653 reaches zero. For example, the false effect may be a guidance of a mere loss that disappoints the player, a withdrawal of the progress of the gauge 653, the occurrence of a win beyond the player's expectation, or the occurrence of c time saving.

A display screen 664 shown in FIG. 48(2) shows how the movable member 650 advances to a position that shields the display element. On the display screen 664, the amount of progress of the gauge 653 due to the movable member 650 is unknown. The display screen 664 may change the amount of progress of the gauge 653 until the movable member 650 returns to the retracted position where the display elements are not blocked, thereby creating a sense of anticipation for the action rendering of the movable member 650 . In addition, the display screen 664 may be configured so that the open state of the treasure chest 654 is unclear due to the movable member 650 . The display screen 664 may change the opening state of the treasure box 654 until the movable member 650 returns to the retracted position where the display elements are not blocked, thereby creating a sense of anticipation for the movement of the movable member 650 .

Next, a modified example of shielding by the movable member 642 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an example (part 4) of the game display screen of the second embodiment. A display screen 670 shown in FIG. 49 is in a display state in which a portion of the display screen is shielded by a movable member 642 which is one step further upward than the display screen 648 (see FIG. 41). This is a display state in which visibility is partially impaired. Also, the display screen 670 is in a display state in which the visibility of the display elements whose visibility has been impaired on the display screen 648 is restored.

On the display screen 670, instead of the large pattern group 631, an SP ready-to-win effect display 649 indicates the SP ready-to-win state, and the movable member 642 advances upward by three stages from the retracted position to execute an action effect associated with the SP ready-to-win effect. show how it is. The SP reach effect display 649 on the display screen 670 is, for example, a effect display in which one character such as a tiger is flipped away by the movable member 642 advanced by three stages.

On the display screen 670, the movable member 642 can be used to display a pedestal display of standby pending (holding display 635), waiting pending (holding icon 637), pedestal display of digestion pending (holding digestion display 636), and digestion pending (holding digestion icon 638). It shows how the visibility of the ceiling guidance display 641 is recovered. The display screen 670 displays the history information display 640 while partially or entirely impairing the visibility. The display screen 670 displays the time saving information display 639 without impairing the visibility. The time saving information display 639 is displayed so as to be placed in the notch portion of the movable member 642 so as to attract the player's attention.

In this way, the game machine 10 can suppress the visibility of some display elements by moving the movable member 642 into the display area, and divert the player's attention to other display elements. As a result, the game machine 10, for example, when a high-expectation reach performance is performed, the movable member 642 shields the ceiling guide display 641 when the ceiling is near to be reached by b time saving, so that the interest of the player is a reach performance. You can turn to the expectations of In addition, since the gaming machine 10 clearly displays the time saving information display 639 and shields the ceiling guidance display 641, instead of displaying the number of games based on the past game history, the number of games remaining is displayed to increase expectations for future games. can perform. In addition, since the game machine 10 can redisplay the display elements that have been once blocked, the interest of the player can be controlled in units of the display elements, and the interest of the player can be favorably improved.

In addition, in the game machine 10, the display elements that are blocked by the movable members 642 and 650 and have poor visibility may be displayed while being blocked by the movable members 642 and 650. It may be hidden by being shielded by 650 .

The gaming machine 10 (including modifications) of the second embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect. It should be noted that conventional gaming machines have the problem that they cannot be said to be compatible with the diversification of game features, or that they cannot display game state data in response to the diversification of game features. The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment provides a gaming machine capable of displaying a gaming history that contributes to increasing the interest of a player in response to the diversification of game features. In addition, the conventional gaming machine has a problem that it cannot be said that it is compatible with the diversification of game characteristics. To provide a compatible game machine.

(1) Gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 10) is a gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, special figure 1 game, special figure 2 game) capable of deriving a predetermined result mode, and a predetermined notification regarding the game (For example, time saving remaining number, ceiling reaching time) can be displayed notification display means (for example, display device 41, production control device 300) and movable members (for example, board decoration device 46, movable members 642, 650) operation Production means (for example, production control device 300) capable of shielding a predetermined notification by production, a first game state (for example, game state A) that is disadvantageous to the player, and a game state that is advantageous to the player. Control means (eg, game control device 100, effect control device 300) that can be changed to a second game state (eg, game state B, E, F). The control means is a first trigger control (for example, a time saving control) that sets the game state to a second game state (for example, game state B) triggered by the derivation of the first specific result (for example, winning) as a result mode Then, the game state is changed to the second game state (for example, game state E) corresponding to the execution of a predetermined number of games (the number of games that reach the ceiling) from a predetermined opportunity (for example, transition from the high-probability game state to the low-probability game state) 2nd opportunity control (for example, b time saving control) can be executed, and when the action effect is performed in the 2nd game state by the 1st opportunity control, the change timing from the 2nd game state to the 1st game state is displayed on the notification display means at a position that is not blocked by the movable member, and the second notification that notifies the time when the predetermined number of games is reached (for example, the display of the time to reach the ceiling) ) is displayed on the notification display means at a position shielded by the movable member (see FIG. 41).

(2) The control means of (1) causes the notification display means to display a game guidance display (for example, a playing guidance display 643) for providing game guidance in the second game state at a position not blocked by the movable member (see FIG. 40). ).

(3) The gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine 10) is a gaming machine capable of executing a variable display game (for example, a special figure 1 game, a special figure 2 game) capable of deriving a predetermined result mode, and a variable display Possible to display a first suggestion and a second suggestion (for example, the time to reach the ceiling) different from the first suggestion (for example, the remaining number of times of shortening time) as a suggestion display related to the game (for example, a display that notifies the predetermined content with a predetermined degree of reliability) Suggestive display means (for example, display device 41, effect control device 300) and movable members (for example, board decoration device 46, movable members 642, 650). , effect control device 300), a first game state (for example, game state A) that is disadvantageous to the player, and a second game state that is advantageous to the player (for example, game states B, E , F) and control means (for example, the game control device 100, the effect control device 300). The control means controls the first suggestion and the first The visibility of at least one of the two suggestions can be changed by overlapping the movable members (see FIGS. 40 and 42).

(4) The gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine 10) is a gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, a special figure 1 game, a special figure 2 game) that can derive a predetermined result mode, and a predetermined suggestion about the game Suggestion display means (for example, display device 41, effect control device 300) capable of displaying (for example, time saving remaining number, ceiling reaching time) and movable members (for example, board decoration device 46, movable members 642, 650) operation Production means (for example, production control device 300) capable of shielding a predetermined suggestion by production, a first game state (for example, game state A) that is disadvantageous to the player, and a game state that is advantageous to the player. Control means (eg, game control device 100, effect control device 300) that can be changed to a second game state (eg, game state B, E, F). The control means is a first trigger control (for example, a time saving control) that sets the game state to a second game state (for example, game state B) triggered by the derivation of the first specific result (for example, winning) as a result mode Then, the game state is changed to the second game state (for example, game state E) corresponding to the execution of a predetermined number of games (the number of games that reach the ceiling) from a predetermined opportunity (for example, transition from the high-probability game state to the low-probability game state) 2nd opportunity control (for example, b time saving control) can be executed, and when the action effect is performed in the 2nd game state by the 1st opportunity control, the change timing from the 2nd game state to the 1st game state The suggestion display means is caused to display a first suggestion (for example, display of the remaining number of times of time reduction) at a position where the movable member does not overlap, and a second suggestion that suggests the time to reach the predetermined number of games (for example, display of the time to reach the ceiling) ) is displayed on the suggestive display means at a position where the movable members overlap, and a game guidance display (for example, a hitting guide display 643) for performing game guidance in the second game state is displayed on the suggestive display means at a position where the movable members do not overlap. (See FIGS. 40 and 41).

[Third embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described. It should be noted that the same reference numerals may be used for the same configuration as in the first embodiment, and the description thereof may be omitted. The gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment has the same playability as the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment. The gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment has a plurality of stages as display effects, and a corresponding world view is set for each stage. Such a view of the world is difficult for a player who sees it for the first time, and without any explanation, it may be difficult to get a sense of immersion in the view of the world and to obtain sufficient interest. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment is capable of executing an explanation effect for explaining the view of the world within the stage. However, such an explanation effect becomes unnecessary for the player as he/she understands the world view, so there is a risk of causing a decrease in interest. Even if the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment has a plurality of stages, it is possible to improve interest regardless of gaming experience.

First, the stage configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing an example of effect stage transition in the third embodiment. The game machine 10 can transition between a game state A and a game state B. FIG. For example, game state A is a low-probability game state, and game state B is a high-probability game state.

The game state A has stages A1, A2, and A3, and transitions between stages each time a predetermined condition is established. For example, the gaming machine 10 transitions from stage A1 to stage A2 or A3, transitions from stage A2 to stage A3 or A1, and transitions from stage A3 to stage A1 or A2 every 100 times of the variable display game.

The game state B has stages B1, B2, and B3, and transitions between stages each time a predetermined condition is established. For example, the gaming machine 10 transitions from stage B1 to stage B2 or B3, transitions from stage B2 to stage B3 or B1, transitions from stage B3 to stage B1 or B1, and transitions from stage B3 to stage B1 or B1. Transition to B2.

Each stage A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3 has its own view of the world, and by understanding the view of the world, the player can further improve the interest. However, the variety of stages may make it difficult for the player to understand the world view. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 executes an explanation effect for explaining the world view of each stage. In addition, the diversity of stages is not limited to the world view of the stage, but includes the diversity of game characteristics for each stage (reach rate, reach reliability, diversity of production, types of display elements, positions of display elements, etc.) .

In addition, the game states A and B are not limited to probability states, but may be different game states depending on the presence or absence of time saving, and the type of time saving. It may be a type.

In addition, the stage transition condition in each game state may be the execution of a variable display game a predetermined number of times, the execution of a specific variable display pattern (for example, reach), the passage of a predetermined time, or a predetermined probability. It may be a lottery.

Next, description effects will be described with reference to FIGS. 51 and 52. FIG. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing an example (Part 1) of the game display screen of the third embodiment. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing an example (part 2) of the game display screen of the third embodiment.

A display screen 672 shown in FIG. 51(1) is a display screen during variable display in stage A1. The display screen 672 includes a stage character display 673, a stage description display 674, and a stage name display 675 in its display contents. The stage character display 673 displays a pig-like character to display the world view of stage A1. The world view of stage A1 is produced by changing the design of the background display, large pattern group 501, pending display 505, pending digestion display 506, pending icon 507, pending digestion icon 508, etc., and by changing BGM and sound effects. can be anything. The stage explanation display 674 produces (explains) the world view of stage A1 with a message (for example, "Defeat the Demon King!"). A stage name display 675 indicates that the current stage is stage A1. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can guide the player to the world view of the stage A1.

A display screen 676 shown in FIG. 51(2) is a display screen during variable display in stage A1. Display screen 676 is, for example, the next variation of display screen 672 . The display screen 676 includes a stage character display 673 and a stage name display 675 in its display contents, but does not include a stage explanation display 674 in its display contents. As a result, the display screen 676 presents the world view of stage A1, but does not guide the player to the world view of stage A1. In this way, the gaming machine 10 sets a game that does not guide the player to the world view of the stage A1, thereby suppressing excessive explanation effects. A game in which such an explanation effect is suppressed may be played only once, or may be played twice or more in succession.

A display screen 678 shown in FIG. 51(3) is a display screen during variable display in stage A1. Display screen 678 is a later variation than display screen 676, for example. The display screen 678 includes a stage character display 673, a stage explanation display 674, and a stage name display 675 in its display contents. The stage explanation display 674 produces (explains) the view of the world of stage A1 with a message (for example, "The Demon King is vulnerable to light"). Note that the stage explanation display 674 may select and display one message from two or more messages, or may repeatedly display only one message.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 executes the explanation effect for explaining the world view by progressing the variable display game including the display screen including the stage explanation display 674 and the display screen not including the stage explanation display 674. While making it possible, the explanation production is not excessive. It should be noted that the presence or absence of the explanation effect may be performed each time a variable display game is performed a predetermined number of times, may be performed each time a specific variable display pattern is performed (for example, reach), may be performed at each predetermined time, or at a predetermined probability. It may be for each lottery.

A display screen 680 shown in FIG. 52(1) is a display screen during variable display in stage A2. The display screen 680 includes a stage character display 681, a stage description display 682, and a stage name display 675 in its display contents. The stage character display 681 displays a tiger-like character to display and produce the world view of stage A2. The world view of stage A2 is produced by changing the design of the background display, the large pattern group 501, the pending display 505, the pending digestion display 506, the pending icon 507, the pending digestion icon 508, etc., and by changing the BGM and sound effects. can be anything. The stage explanation display 682 produces (explains) the view of the world of stage A2 with a message (for example, "Find the Legendary Sword"). A stage name display 675 guides that the current stage is stage A2. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can guide the player to the world view of the stage A2.

A display screen 684 shown in FIG. 52(2) is a display screen during variable display in stage A2. Display screen 684 is, for example, the next variation of display screen 680 . The display screen 684 includes a stage character display 681 and a stage name display 675 in its display contents, but does not include a stage description display 682 in its display contents. As a result, the display screen 684 presents the world view of stage A2, but does not guide the player to the world view of stage A2. In this way, the gaming machine 10 sets a game that does not guide the player to the world view of the stage A2, thereby suppressing excessive explanation effects. A game in which such an explanation effect is suppressed may be played only once, or may be played twice or more in succession.

A display screen 686 shown in FIG. 52(3) is a display screen during variable display in stage A2. Display screen 686 is a later variation than display screen 684, for example. The display screen 686 includes a stage character display 681, a stage explanation display 682, and a stage name display 675 in its display contents. The stage explanation display 682 produces (explains) the view of the world of stage A2 with a message (for example, "Legendary sword is close!"). Note that the stage explanation display 682 may select and display one message from two or more messages, or may repeatedly display only one message.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 executes the explanation effect for explaining the world view by progressing the variable display game including the display screen including the stage explanation display 682 and the display screen not including the stage explanation display 682. While making it possible, the explanation production is not excessive. It should be noted that the presence or absence of the explanation effect may be performed each time a variable display game is performed a predetermined number of times, may be performed each time a specific variable display pattern is performed (for example, reach), may be performed at each predetermined time, or at a predetermined probability. It may be for each lottery.

Further, stage character displays 673 and 681, stage description displays 674 and 682, and stage name display 675 are used to express the expectation of the variable display game, or the expectation of the variable display game to be executed after the variable display game by a look-ahead effect. Depending on the situation, the display mode may be changed to produce an effect. For example, the stage character display 681 on the display screen 686 is displayed larger than the stage character display 681 on the display screens 680 and 684, and the expectation differs from the stage character display 681 on the display screens 680 and 684 (for example, increased expectations). directing. In addition, the stage explanation displays 674 and 682 may have different message contents, character sizes, character colors, balloon colors, balloon backgrounds, etc. to produce different expectations. In addition, the stage character displays 673 and 681 are not limited to the character size, and may produce a different sense of expectation by changing actions or other characters (for example, premium characters).

Next, explanation effect insertion processing for determining whether or not to insert an explanation effect for each execution of the variable display game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a flowchart of explanation effect insertion processing of the third embodiment. The explanation effect inserting process is a process executed in the effect display editing process (step D23) of the main process (see FIG. 12).

[Step D110] The control unit of the effect control device 300 (hereinafter simply referred to as the control unit in the description of FIG. 53) proceeds to step D111 when receiving the specific variation display pattern from the game control device 100, and performs the specific variation display. If the pattern has not been received, the explanation effect insertion processing is terminated. The specific variable display pattern is a variable display pattern that has a predetermined variable time sufficient to display the stage explanation display, and is a variable display pattern that does not correspond to highly interesting variable display patterns such as reach fluctuation. is. As a result, the gaming machine 10 secures the display time of the stage explanation display and prevents the stage explanation display from spoiling interest such as reach fluctuation.

[Step D111] The control section determines detection of a trigger for inserting an explanation effect. The control unit proceeds to step D112 when the trigger for inserting the explanation effect is detected, and terminates the process for inserting the explanation effect when the trigger for inserting the explanation effect is not detected. The trigger for inserting the explanation effect is detected each time a variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times, or each time a specific variable display pattern is executed (for example, reach), each time a predetermined time elapses, or a lottery with a predetermined probability.

[Step D112] The control unit acquires current stage information.
[Step D113] The control unit identifies the current stage from the acquired stage information, selects an explanation pattern corresponding to the current stage, and sets it as a stage explanation display. After setting the stage explanation display, the control unit ends the explanation effect insertion processing.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 can appropriately and moderately display the stage description corresponding to the current stage. Therefore, even if the gaming machine 10 has a plurality of stages, it is possible to improve interest regardless of gaming experience. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can secure a plurality of display opportunities for the stage explanation display before the current stage changes.

The gaming machine 10 (including modifications) of the third embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect. It should be noted that, in response to the diversification of game elements in conventional gaming machines, it was difficult for first-time players to understand the game elements. The gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment has a problem that interest may be lowered, and the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment is a gaming machine that can improve interest regardless of the gaming experience even if it has a plurality of stages. offer. In addition, the conventional gaming machine has a problem that it cannot be said that it is compatible with the diversification of game characteristics. To provide a compatible game machine.

(1) The game machine (for example, the game machine 10) is a game (for example, a special figure 1 game, a special figure 2 game), and executes a game that displays explanation displays (for example, stage explanation displays 674, 682) explaining the production mode of the stage in the production stage, and a game that does not display the explanation display. Prepare.

[Fourth embodiment]
In the description of the gaming machine of the first to third embodiments, the gaming machine is provided with the gaming board 30, but the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment has a gaming board 800 (see FIG. 54) different from the gaming board 30. It will be explained as a game machine provided. FIG. 54 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the fourth embodiment. It should be noted that the same reference numerals may be used for the same configurations as those of the first to third embodiments, and descriptions thereof may be omitted.

A substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by guide rails 31 is formed on the surface of the game board 800 . The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 800 . In the game area 32, a center case (game effect structure) 820 having a display device (variable display device) 830 is arranged substantially in the center. The display device 830 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 820 at a position recessed from the front surface of the center case 820 . That is, the center case 820 surrounds the display area of the display device 830 and protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 830 to prevent game balls from jumping into the surrounding game area 32 .

The display device 830 is composed of a device having a display screen capable of dot-matrix display using LEDs. The display device 830 may be configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) or a CRT (cathode-ray tube). In the area where the image of the display screen can be displayed (display area), information related to the game such as multiple identification information (special symbols), characters that direct the special symbol fluctuation display game, and background images that enhance the performance effect are displayed. . On the display screen of the display device 830, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game is performed. Also, on the display screen, an image (for example, a big win display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed based on the progress of the game.

Further, a board effect device 44 is provided on the upper part of the center case 820 for effecting a game by operating it. This board effect device 44 is operable from the state shown in FIG. 54 toward the center of the display device 830 .

On the lower right side of the center case 820 in the game area 32, there is provided a normal pattern start gate (normal pattern start gate) 34 that provides a starting condition for the normal pattern variation display game. A game ball that has won the normal pattern starting gate 34 (a game ball passing through the normal pattern starting gate 34) is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 55).

In addition, the general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower left side of the center case 820 in the game area 32, and the general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 820 and on the right side of the special variable winning device 95 described later. are placed. The game balls that have entered these general winning holes 35 are detected by a winning hole switch 35a (see FIG. 55).

In addition, below the center case 820 in the game area 32, a starting winning opening 36 forming a first starting winning opening (starting winning area) that provides the starting condition of the first special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game) (start port 1) is provided. A game ball that has entered the starting winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 55).

In addition, below the starting winning opening 36, an out opening 30a is provided for collecting game balls that have not won a winning opening or the like.
In addition, a normal variable winning device 37 ( A second starting prize opening, a starting prize winning area) are provided. The normal variable prize winning device 37 (starting port 2) is provided with a movable member 37b at a position serving as an inflow portion. The movable member 37b is slid forward and backward by means of a general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 55) to prevent the inflow of game balls into the inflow portion, and retracts backward to prevent the inflow of game balls into the inflow portion. can be changed to an allowable state that allows The movable member 37b normally maintains a closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player). Then, when the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the state is changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). A game ball that has won the normal variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 55). In addition, it is possible to make it possible to win prizes even when the normal variable prize winning device 37 is closed, and make it more difficult to win prizes in the closed state than in the open state. The normal fluctuation winning device 37 corresponds to a normal electric accessory (general electric).

In addition, on the right side of the center case 820 in the game area 32, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game and special figure 2 variation display game), a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easy to accept. A convertible special variable winning device (large winning opening 1) 38 is provided. The special variable winning device 38 has an opening and closing member (movable piece) 38c, and depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game, the opening and closing member 38c closes the large winning opening (disadvantageous for the player). The opening/closing member 38c retracts from the closed state) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the game ball flowing down the game area 32 can be received. That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening (large winning opening 1) opened and closed by an opening and closing member 38c driven by a large winning opening 1 solenoid 38b (see FIG. 55) as a driving device, and a special figure 1 variation During the jackpot game state (special game state) due to the results of the display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, and during the jackpot game state (special game state) due to winning in a specific area 96 described later, the state where the big winning port is closed. By changing from the open state to the open state, game balls can be easily flowed into the big winning opening, and a predetermined game value (prize balls) is given to the player. In addition, inside the big winning hole (winning area), a big winning hole switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 55) is arranged as a detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning hole. .

In addition, on the lower right side of the center case 820 in the game area 32, a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easy to accept the game ball depending on the result of the special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game and special figure 2 variation display game) A special variable prize winning device (large prize winning port 2) 95 that can be converted to and is provided. The special variable winning device 95 has an opening and closing member (opening and closing door) 95c, and depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game, the opening and closing member 95c closes the large winning opening (disadvantageous for the player). The opening/closing member 95c retracts from the closed state) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the game ball flowing down the game area 32 can be received. That is, the special variable winning device 95 includes a large winning opening (large winning opening 2) opened and closed by an opening and closing member 95c driven by a large winning opening 2 solenoid 95b (see FIG. 55) as a driving device, and a special figure 1 variation During the small winning game state according to the results of the display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, the large winning hole is changed from the closed state to the open state to facilitate the inflow of the game balls into the big winning hole and play the game. A predetermined game value (a prize ball) is given to the player. In addition, inside the big winning hole (winning area), a big winning hole switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 55) is arranged as a detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning hole. .

Also, the special variable winning device 95 has a V flow path that guides a game ball that has won a prize in the winning opening to a specific area 96 . The special variable winning device 95 is provided with a specific area switch 38e (see FIG. 55) for detecting game balls that have flowed into the specific area 96. FIG. It should be noted that the detection of the game ball in the specific area switch 38e (winning to the specific area 96) is a big hit game state (special game state) that converts the special variable winning device (large winning opening 1) 38 from the closed state to the open state ) is one of the conditions for the occurrence of

Also, the center case 820 does not have a warp flow path, but may have a warp flow path. For example, a warp port (warp inlet) is provided on the left side of the center case 820, and the game ball that has flowed into the warp channel from the warp port rolls on the stage in the center case 820, and part of it is used as the warp outlet. You may make it guide. In that case, the warp exit may be positioned directly above the start winning opening 36 so that the game ball guided to the warp exit can easily enter the starting winning opening 36.例文帳に追加

In the gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment, the left area of the center case 820 in the game area 32 where the game balls flow down is the left game area, and the right area of the center case 820 is the right game area. It is said that Then, the player adjusts the shooting force and shoots the game ball to the left game area (so-called left hitting), aiming to win a prize in the starting prize opening 36 or the general prize winning opening 35 (located in the left game area). , and by shooting a game ball to the right side game area (so-called right hitting), normal figure start gate 34, normal variable winning device 37, special variable winning device 38, 95, general winning opening 35 (located in the right side game area ) and so on.

In addition, outside the game area 32 (here, the lower right part of the game board 800), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that constitute the special figure fluctuation display game, and the normal figure start gate 34 A collective display device 50 is provided for displaying a general pattern variation display game triggered by winning a prize and for displaying various types of information.

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

The gaming machine 10 is equipped with a right-handed guidance display device 91c on the right side near the special variable winning device (large winning opening 1) 38. FIG. The right-handed guide display device 91c lights up when guiding the player to hit right, and goes off in other states. The right-handed guide display device 91 c is included in the board decoration device 46 .

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

The game machine 10 includes a normal pattern fluctuation display device 93 and a normal pattern reservation display device 94 on the right side of the center case 820 in the game area 32 . The general pattern variation display device 93 is composed of two LEDs, and notifies the variation display state of the general pattern game by alternate blinking, and notifies the variation display result of the general pattern game by a combination of lighting or extinguishing. In addition, the normal map reservation display device 94 is composed of two LEDs, and informs the number of normal map reservations from 0 to 4 by a combination mode of extinguishing, lighting, and blinking. The normal pattern fluctuation display device 93 and the normal pattern reservation display device 94 are included in the board decoration device 46 .

Next, a game machine control system will be described with reference to FIG. In the explanation of the game machine of the first embodiment, the game machine is provided with the game control device 100, but the fourth embodiment is provided with a game control device 100a (see FIG. 55) different from the game control device 100. It will be explained as a gaming machine. FIG. 55 is a block diagram showing an example of a game machine control system according to the fourth embodiment. It should be noted that the same reference numerals may be used for the same configuration as in the first embodiment, and the description thereof may be omitted.

The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100a. The game control device 100a is a main control device (main board) for overall control of the game, and includes a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. , an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, etc., and a data bus 140 connecting between the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130. Become.

The input unit 120 of the game microcomputer 111 includes a starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, a starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the normal starting gate 34, and a winning port switch. 35a, the special variable winning device 38, the large winning opening switch 38a of the 95, and the specific area switch 38e of the special variable winning device 95, and the high level supplied from these switches is negative logic such as 11V and the low level is 7V. is input and an interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 is provided for converting it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V.

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

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing of the game control device 100a will be explained using FIG. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing according to the fourth embodiment. The timer interrupt processing of the fourth embodiment differs from the timer interrupt processing of the first embodiment in that step S830 is executed between steps S83 and S84.

The control unit performs special figure 1 game processing (step S82) for performing processing relating to the special figure 1 variation display game, special figure 2 game processing (step S83) for performing processing relating to the special figure 2 variation display game, so-called two types 2 types game processing (step S830) which performs processing regarding a game is performed, and after that, normal pattern game processing (step S84) which performs processing regarding a general pattern variation display game is performed.

Next, the game performance of the gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment will be explained using FIG. FIG. 57 is a diagram showing an example of game performance of the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment. The gaming machine 10 has so-called 1 type + 2 type game properties. The game property called type 1 enables the derivation of a big hit as a result of a random number lottery in a special game (variation display game), and the result of the random number lottery is produced by the variable display of symbols. The two types of game features make it possible to derive a big win by detecting winning in a specific area 96 at a predetermined timing.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 can execute a special figure 1 game and a special figure 2 game as special figure games. The special figure 1 game can execute one variable display triggered by one winning to the start winning port 36, and can store up to four (maximum number of pending) execution rights of variable display. In the special figure 1 game, the big hit probability is 1/199, the small hit probability is 0/199, and the remaining 198/199 is lost. In the special figure 1 game, 1/2 of the big hits are with general electric support, and 1/2 of the big hits are without general electric support.

The special figure 2 game can execute one variable display triggered by one winning to the normal variable winning device 37, and can store up to one variable display execution right (maximum number of reservations). . In the special figure 2 game, the big hit probability is 1/199, the small hit probability is 30/199, and the loss is 168/199. In the special figure 2 game, 1/1 of the big hits (probability with support at the time of big hit) is with normal electric support, and 0/1 of the big hits (probability without support at the time of big hit) is without normal electric support. That is, in the special figure 2 game, all jackpots are supported by general electric power. In addition, although the gaming machine 10 assumes that the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game have the same jackpot probability, they may be different.

Due to the nature of the game, the type 2 game does not set the maximum number of reservations, the probability of a big win, or the probability of a small win. In the two-type game, 1/1 of the jackpots are supported by general electricity, and 0/1 of the jackpots are not supported by general electricity. That is, in the two-type game, all jackpots are supported by general electric power. In the gaming machine 10, the special figure 1 game, the special figure 2 game, and the type 2 game are different in the probability with support at the time of big hit and the probability without support at the time of big hit, but it may be the same for all games. may be different.

Next, the game characteristics of the gaming machine 10 having such game performance will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing an example of game state transition of the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 can be controlled by switching between a support state with general electric support and a support non-support state without general electric support. Moreover, the gaming machine 10 can be controlled by fixing the lottery probability of the special figure game to a low probability. That is, the gaming machine 10 has a "no support / low probability" state in which there is no general electric support and the lottery probability of the special game is low, and there is general electric support and the lottery probability of the special game is low. It can be controlled by switching between a certain "with support/low probability" state. The "no support/low probability" state is a game state that guides a left-handed game because there is no support, and is a game state in which the game progress by the special figure game 1 is the main subject. The "with support/low probability" state is a game state that guides the right-handed game because of the support, and is a game state in which the game progresses mainly by special game 2 and type 2 game.

In the gaming machine 10, the "no support/low probability" state is the initial state when the player starts the game. The gaming machine 10 transitions from the "without support/low probability" state to the "with support/low probability" state when the transition condition "state transition A" is established. The transition condition “state transition A” is the end of the jackpot with support derived in the special figure 1 game. Note that the gaming machine 10 remains in the “no support/low probability” state when the transition condition “state transition B” is established from the “no support/low probability” state. The transition condition “state transition B” is the end of the no-support jackpot derived in the special figure 1 game.

The gaming machine 10 remains in the “support/low probability” state when the transition condition “state transition C” is satisfied from the “support/low probability” state. The transition condition “state transition C” is the end of the big hit with support derived in the special figure 2 game (including the second game executed in relation to the result (small hit) of the special figure 2 game). The gaming machine 10 transitions from the "with support/low probability" state to the "without support/low probability" state when the transition condition "state transition D" is established. The transition condition “state transition D” is the end of the general electricity support.

The general electric support triggered by the jackpot explained so far is so-called A short working hours. The gaming machine 10 can generate B time saving as general electric support with the execution of the game a predetermined number of times in the "no support/low probability" state as a trigger (satisfaction of the transition condition "state transition E"). In addition, the game machine 10 generates C time saving as a general electric support with the derivation of a predetermined result (derivation of a predetermined symbol) in the “no support / low probability” state as the trigger (satisfaction of the transition condition “state transition F”). It is possible.

Up to this point, the so-called 1 type + 2 types of game properties have been described. It is possible to save time. That is, the game machine 10 transitions to the "with support / low probability" state due to the occurrence of A time saving, B time saving, and C time saving. The game machine 10 is in a low probability state in the "with support/low probability" state, but a small hit occurs relatively frequently in the special figure 2 game, so that a big hit in the two types of games is likely to occur.

Next, an effect mode for each game state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 59 is a diagram showing an example of an effect mode for each game state in the fourth embodiment. The gaming machine 10 includes a “no support/low probability” state and a “support/low probability” state as transitionable game states. The "no support/low probability" state includes four production modes (mode A, mode B, mode C, mode D). Mode A is a normal effect mode without ceiling notification (ceiling suggestive notification), and Mode B is a normal effect mode with ceiling notification. The ceiling notification is a notification that guides the transition time to the B time saving (the occurrence time of the B time saving), and may be a notification mode that can specify the transition time, or the transition time is abstract or with a predetermined certainty. It may be a notification mode in which guidance or suggestion is provided. Mode C is a performance mode just before the ceiling in which the ceiling notification is performed immediately before the transition time of the B time saving, and is a performance mode in which an omen effect is performed to guide that the transition time of the B time saving is near. Mode C performs ceiling notification with high certainty. Mode D is a power-on presentation mode in which ceiling notification is performed immediately after power-on. The "with support/low probability" state includes one production mode (mode E). In mode D, ceiling notification is performed with a certainty lower than that in mode C. Mode E is an electric support effect mode without ceiling notification.

Mode A has three sub-modes (sub-production modes) A1, A2, and A3, and cyclically changes sub-modes to prevent monotonous game production. Similarly, mode B has three sub-modes B1, B2, B3, mode C has three sub-modes C1, C2, C3, and mode D has three sub-modes D1, D2, D3. , mode E has three sub-modes E1, E2, E3. Although each mode has three sub-modes, the number is not limited to three, and may be one, two, or four or more. Also, the number of sub-modes for each mode may be different for each mode. Further, each mode may differ in notification content, notification timing, notification mode, and likelihood of notification content for each sub-mode. The certainty of the content of notification can be made different depending on whether the content of notification is specific or abstract, for example. More specifically, the notification contents "100 games to the ceiling" and "30 games to the ceiling" are specific and more likely notification contents, and the notification contents "far to the ceiling" and "close to the ceiling" The content of the notification is abstract and cannot be said to be very reliable. In addition to correct notification contents, inaccurate notification contents are also notified, thereby making it possible to vary the reliability (likelihood) of the notification.

Next, the effect mode transition in the "no support/low probability" state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 60 is a diagram showing an example of effect mode transition in the "no support/low probability" state of the fourth embodiment. In addition, in order to simplify the explanation, the explanation will be focused on the B time saving occurrence without considering the hit and the C time saving occurrence.

The performance mode in the "no support/low probability" state starts from mode D when the power is turned on regardless of the performance mode at the time of power shutdown. For example, even if the game hall is in mode C at the time of closing on the previous business day, it starts from mode D at the time of opening on the next business day, so the game machine 10 can eliminate players aiming for mode C from the time of opening. In addition, the game machine 10 improves game opportunities by eliminating other players when a player who has closed the game machine during the game in mode C on the previous business day tries to play the game machine from the opening of the next business day. can be expected. In addition, even if the mode is A or B when the game hall closes on the previous business day, the game machine 10 starts in mode D when the shop opens on the next business day. We can expect an improvement in operation. Mode D, which started when the power was turned on, transitions to mode A when B time saving occurs when the ceiling is reached, or when the notification end condition is satisfied.

Mode A transitions to mode C if the determination immediately before the ceiling is established. Mode A transitions to mode B when the notification start condition is met. Mode B transitions to mode C if the determination immediately before the ceiling is established. Mode B transitions to mode A when the notification end condition is met. In mode C, B time reduction occurs when reaching the ceiling.

Note that the notification start condition is a condition for starting the ceiling notification. The notification start condition is the execution of a predetermined number of games from a predetermined trigger (for example, transition to "no support / low probability" state, previous ceiling notification start, previous ceiling notification end, execution of predetermined effect, etc.) (For example, while staying in Mode A, a predetermined period after execution of a predetermined effect in Mode A (e.g., 4 games after execution of special effect, until starting memory consumption at the time of execution of special effect, etc.), etc.). be able to.

Also, the notification termination condition is a ceiling notification termination condition. The notification end condition is the detection of the end of the game (for example, the transition of the customer waiting state, the passage of a predetermined time from the customer waiting state transition, the non-detection of the touch signal, etc.). Execution of a predetermined effect, etc.), execution of a predetermined number of games, falling lottery, etc. can be performed.

Further, in the determination of just before the ceiling, it is determined that the ceiling is about to be reached when a predetermined number of games remain until the ceiling is reached. The predetermined number of games until reaching the ceiling may be a fixed value or a variable value.

Next, the transition patterns of Mode A and Mode B will be described, including modified examples, with reference to FIGS. 61 and 62. FIG. FIG. 61 is a diagram showing an example (part 1) of transition patterns between modes A and B according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 62 is a diagram showing an example (part 2) of transition patterns between modes A and B according to the fourth embodiment.

The transition patterns shown in FIGS. 61(1) and (2) transition from mode A to mode B every 150 games after the initial transition to mode A. In FIG. As shown in FIG. 61(1), even if there is a transition from mode A to mode B, the mode transitions from mode B to mode A upon detection of the end of the game. Further, as shown in FIG. 61(2), the transition pattern maintains the mode B as long as the game continues after the transition from the mode A to the mode B occurs.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can start the ceiling notification by playing the game over a predetermined period for the player who requests the ceiling notification. In addition, the game machine 10 can end the ceiling notification in response to the temporary game termination of the player who does not need the ceiling notification. Such a game machine 10 can timely notify a beginner of the ceiling. In addition, since the game machine 10 does not notify the ceiling without a predetermined operation, it suppresses unfairness in which a player who is familiar with the game property outsmarts a novice player.

The transition pattern shown in FIG. 61(3) is a modification of the transition patterns shown in FIGS. 61(1) and 61(2). In the transition pattern shown in FIG. 61 (3), the transition from mode A to mode B occurs after 150 games from the transition to mode A. Transition to A. Then, in the transition pattern shown in FIG. 61(3), after 150 games have passed since the transition from mode B to mode A, the mode transitions from mode A to mode B again. Unlike the transition patterns shown in FIGS. 61(1) and 61(2), the game machine 10 requires 150 games each time from the start of the game until the ceiling is notified, so that a player who is familiar with the game is suitable for beginners. To further suppress unfairness of outwitting a player.

It should be noted that the transition from mode A to mode B is made again 150 games after the transition from mode B to mode A, but the longer the period from the detection of the end of the game to the start of the next game, the more the transition from mode A to mode B will occur. The number of games up to the point may be increased. In this way, the gaming machine 10 enables quick transition to mode B when the player takes a short rest, and contributes to improved operation. In addition, since such a gaming machine 10 requires time to shift to mode B after the opening of the amusement arcade, it suppresses unfairness in which a player who is familiar with the game characteristics outsmarts a novice player.

The transition pattern shown in FIG. 62(1) is a modification of the transition patterns shown in FIGS. 61(1) and (2). The transition pattern shown in FIG. 62(1) transitions from mode A to mode B every 150 games from the initial transition to mode A. As shown in FIG. 62(1), even if there is a transition from mode A to mode B, mode B transitions to mode A after 50 games have passed. Such a game machine 10 repeats the start and end of ceiling notification at a predetermined cycle.

Note that the number of games as a transition condition may be a fixed value or a variable value. For example, the number of games serving as the transition condition may decrease to 150 games, 125 games, and 100 games according to the number of transitions, or 100 games, 150 games, 200 games, etc. according to the number of transitions. It may be one that grows like a game, or one that is randomly selected like 30 games, 100 games, or 80 games.

Further, when the gaming machine 10 has series machines with different performances and the number of games to reach the ceiling is different, the number of games to be the transition condition is changed according to the number of games to reach the ceiling. good too. For example, the number of games serving as the transition condition is 50 games when the number of games reaching the ceiling is 200 games, and 150 games when the number of games reaching the ceiling is 600 games.

The transition pattern shown in FIG. 62(2) is a modification of the transition patterns shown in FIGS. 61(1) and 61(2). The transition pattern shown in FIG. 62 (2) transitions from mode A to mode B with occurrence of a specific effect in mode A as a transition condition, and transitions from mode B to mode A by a fall lottery. Specific effects include, for example, the appearance of a specific character, the appearance of a specific combination of symbols, the appearance of a specific dedicated symbol, and the like. In such a gaming machine 10, the length of stay in each of mode A and mode B is indefinite.

The transition pattern shown in FIG. 62(3) is a modification of the transition patterns shown in FIGS. 61(1) and (2). In the transition pattern shown in FIG. 62(3), a lottery win in mode A is used as a transition condition to transition from mode A to mode B, and a transition from mode B to mode A occurs when a specific effect occurs. Specific effects include, for example, the appearance of a specific character, the appearance of a specific combination of symbols, the appearance of a specific dedicated symbol, and the like. In such a gaming machine 10, the length of stay in each of mode A and mode B is indefinite.

It should be noted that both the transition condition from mode A to mode B and the transition condition from mode B to mode A may be determined by lottery. In addition, the game control device 100 performs the lottery, the effect control device 300 may be notified of the lottery result as a command from the game control device 100, the game control device 100 is not involved in the effect control device 300 may conduct a lottery. Also, when both the transition condition from mode A to mode B and the transition condition from mode B to mode A are performed by lottery, one of the lotteries is performed by the game control device 100 and the other is performed by the effect control device 300. can be anything.

Moreover, both the transition condition from mode A to mode B and the transition condition from mode B to mode A may be performed by event detection. For example, the gaming machine 10 transitions from mode A to mode B when the starting memory is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, and transitions from mode B to mode A when the starting memory is less than the predetermined number. Such a gaming machine 10 enables a player to control mode transitions and contributes to improved operation.

Next, the transition pattern of mode D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 63 is a diagram showing an example of a mode D transition pattern according to the fourth embodiment. When the power is turned on, the gaming machine 10 executes the game effect from the mode D regardless of the mode when the power is turned off.

The transition pattern shown in FIG. 63(1) is a transition pattern in which mode D is executed instead of modes A and B. FIG. In the transition pattern shown in FIG. 63(1), mode D transitions to mode A after a predetermined number of games (for example, 15 games) have been executed in mode D. FIG. It is desirable that the predetermined number of games correspond to the number of staying games set in mode C. It is possible to prevent the games in mode D from being executed beyond the number of staying games set in mode C, and to prevent the loss of interest caused by denying that mode D is being executed instead of mode C.例文帳に追加

The transition pattern shown in FIG. 63(2) is a transition pattern in which mode D is executed instead of mode C. FIG. The transition pattern shown in FIG. 63(2) reaches the ceiling in execution of a predetermined number of games (for example, within 15 games) in mode D, and B time saving occurs.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 sets the mode D as the presentation mode when the power is turned on regardless of whether the mode was any one of the modes A, B, and C when the power was turned off. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can eliminate players aiming for mode C from the time of opening. In addition, the gaming machine 10 improves gaming opportunities by eliminating others when a player who has closed the gaming machine during the game on the previous business day in mode C tries to play the gaming machine from the opening of the next business day. can be expected. In addition, even if the mode is A or B when the game hall closes on the previous business day, the game machine 10 starts in mode D when the shop opens on the next business day. You can expect an improvement in operation.

Next, the transition timing from mode A to mode B and the execution timing of ceiling notification will be described using FIG. FIG. 64 is a diagram showing an example of the transition timing of the production mode and the execution timing of the ceiling notification in the fourth embodiment.

The transition pattern of the production mode shown in FIG. 64 (1) is when switching from the (n−1)th game to the nth game (for example, at the end of the (n−1)th game or the nth game at the start), it transitions from mode A to mode B. That is, the (n-1)th game is mode A, and the nth game is mode B. Such a gaming machine 10 can perform a mode transition triggered by reception of a variable display command or a symbol stop command in the effect control device 300 . Also, the ceiling notification can be hidden in mode A and displayed in mode B. FIG. Such a game machine 10 provides game characteristics that are easy for the player to understand because mode switching, game switching, and execution of ceiling notification coincide with each other.

The effect mode transition pattern shown in FIG. 64(2) is a modification of the effect mode transition pattern shown in FIG. 64(1). The effect mode transition pattern shown in FIG. 64(2) transitions from mode A to mode B during one game, not when switching games. Such effect mode transitions are applied to event triggers that do not depend on game switching, such as game effects, starting winnings, and touch detection. For example, the gaming machine 10 transitions from mode A to mode B triggered by the appearance of a specific character during a variable display game, the derivation of a specific pattern, or the like. Also, the ceiling notification can be hidden in mode A and displayed in mode B. FIG. Since the gaming machine 10 as described above performs mode switching independently from game switching, it is possible to present a sense of surprise to the player. In addition, the gaming machine 10 as described above provides game characteristics that are easy for the player to understand because mode switching and execution of the ceiling notification coincide with each other.

The effect mode transition pattern shown in FIG. 64(3) is a modification of the effect mode transition pattern shown in FIG. 64(1). The effect mode transition pattern shown in FIG. 64(3) is the same as the effect mode transition pattern shown in FIG. 64(1). However, the ceiling notification can be switched between display and non-display in mode B while being hidden in mode A. Such a game machine 10 can provide required information to the player in a timely manner while reducing the troublesomeness of the ceiling notification. Although the ceiling notification is not displayed in mode A, it may be displayed at a lower frequency than in mode B. As a result, the game machine 10 can differentiate the performance modes while making it possible to execute the performance suggesting the ceiling in both the mode A and the mode B.例文帳に追加

Next, ceiling notification will be described with reference to FIGS. 65 and 66. FIG. FIG. 65 is a diagram showing an example (Part 1) of the game display screen of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 66 is a diagram showing an example (part 2) of the game display screen of the fourth embodiment.

A display screen 690 shown in FIG. 65(1) is an example of a display screen during variable display in mode A (sub-mode: mode A1). The display screen 690 includes a large pattern group 501, a small pattern group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, a special figure 2 reserved number display 504, a reserved display 505, a reserved consumption display 506, and a reserved icon 507. , a pending digestion icon 508 and a mode guidance display 691 are included in the display contents. A mode guidance display 691 guides the current production mode. A mode guidance display 691 on the display screen 690 displays "mode A1" to guide that the current presentation mode is one of mode A's sub-modes. Since the display screen 690 is in the mode A in which the ceiling notification is not performed, the information about the ceiling is not displayed.

A display screen 694 shown in FIG. 65(2) is an example of a display screen during variable display in mode B. FIG. The display screen 694 includes a large pattern group 501, a small pattern group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, a special figure 2 reserved number display 504, a reserved display 505, a reserved consumption display 506, and a reserved icon 507. , a pending digestion icon 508, a mode guide display 691, and an elapsed game count display 692 are included in the display contents. In addition, since the display screen 694 is in mode B for ceiling notification, the display contents include the number of elapsed games display 692 and ceiling information 693 . A mode guidance display 691 on the display screen 694 displays "mode B1" to guide that the current effect mode is one of mode B sub-modes. The elapsed game number display 692 guides the number of elapsed games from the start of counting the number of games. The elapsed game number display 692 on the display screen 694 displays "NOW 150G" to guide that the elapsed game number is 150 games (150 times of variable display times). The start of counting the number of games is a predetermined starting point, and for example, there is the end of the previous hit or the end of the previous time saving. Ceiling information 693 displays the number of remaining games up to the ceiling. The ceiling information 693 on the display screen 694 displays "600G to the ceiling" to concretely guide that the remaining number of games to the ceiling is 600 games.

A display screen 696 shown in FIG. 65(3) is also an example of a display screen during variable display in mode B (sub-mode: mode B1). Display screen 696 includes ceiling additional information 697 in its display contents in addition to the display contents of display screen 694 . The ceiling additional information 697 is information added to the ceiling information 693 during the ceiling notification, and displays information about the game such as game explanation. Ceiling additional information 697 on the display screen 696 displays "If you reach the ceiling, hit right!" to guide the game method after reaching the ceiling. The additional ceiling information 697 may be displayed together with the ceiling information 693, may be displayed alternately with the ceiling information 693, or may be displayed independently regardless of when the ceiling information 693 is displayed. It may be displayed at the time when the For example, in mode B, the gaming machine 10 displays ceiling information 693 every game, and displays ceiling additional information 697 every five games. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can disclose the ceiling information 693 and provide necessary information to the player at a frequency that does not become complicated.

A display screen 698 shown in FIG. 66(1) is an example of a display screen during variable display in mode B (sub-mode: mode B2). The display screen 698 includes ceiling information 693 and ceiling additional information 697 in the display contents different from those of the display screen 696 . The ceiling information 693 on the display screen 698 displays "half way to the ceiling" to vaguely inform that the ceiling is not near. Further, the ceiling additional information 697 on the display screen 698 displays "ceiling notification every 150 G" to guide the timing of the ceiling notification.

A display screen 700 shown in FIG. 66(2) is an example of a display screen during variable display in mode B (sub-mode: mode B3). The display screen 700 also includes ceiling information 693 and ceiling additional information 697 in the display contents that are different from the display screen 696 . The ceiling information 693 on the display screen 700 displays "30% of time-saving activation filling", and guides that it is about 30% of the process to the ceiling as an approximate shape. Further, the ceiling additional information 697 on the display screen 700 displays "previous time saving is A time saving" to guide the game history. In this way, the game machine 10 changes the content, mode, and additional information of the ceiling notification in different sub-modes in the mode B, thereby appropriately disclosing information and improving interest.

A display screen 702 shown in FIG. 66(3) is an example of a display screen during variable display in mode A (sub-mode: mode A2). Although the gaming machine 10 does not perform the ceiling notification in the mode A, the ceiling notification may be performed in a limited manner. For example, the display screen 702 does not include the ceiling information 693 in its display contents, but may include the elapsed game count display 692 and ceiling additional information 697 in its display contents. That is, the game machine 10 does not perform ceiling notification in mode A and performs ceiling notification in mode B instead of performing alternative control, while performing ceiling notification in mode B, mode B in mode A Limited or suppressive ceiling notification is performed compared to . Note that the limited or restrained ceiling notification may target the content of the notification, may target the frequency of notification, or may target both of them. In addition, the ceiling additional information 697 on the display screen 702 displays "There is also a time saving in front of the ceiling" to guide that there is a possibility of occurrence of C time saving in addition to B time saving. In this way, the gaming machine 10 guides the additional information even in the mode A, and intends to enhance interest by appropriately disclosing information.

Next, the display screen during variable display in mode D (sub-mode: mode D1) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 67 is a diagram showing an example (part 3) of the game display screen of the fourth embodiment. Mode D, in place of mode C, may also serve as an effect just before the ceiling, so it creates a sense of anticipation for rushing into the ceiling (occurrence of B time reduction). At this time, in mode D, the anticipation effect is different for each submode.

A display screen 704 shown in FIG. 67(1) is an example of a display screen during variable display in mode D (sub-mode: mode D1). Mode D1 is an effect mode that guides (including suggests) the ceiling rushing by the display mode of the starting memory. The display screen 704 includes display contents of a pending display 505 , a pending completion display 506 , a pending icon 507 , a pending completion icon 508 , and a ceiling rushing guide explanation display 705 . The ceiling rushing guide explanation display 705 displays “Pay attention to suspension” to prompt the player to pay attention to changes in the display modes of the suspension display 505 , suspension consumption display 506 , suspension icon 507 , and suspension consumption consumption icon 508 . The display screen 704 suggests reaching the ceiling by changing the shape and color of the pending icon 507 and pending digestion icon 508 . In mode D1, the frequency of occurrence of a pre-reading notice effect that changes the display mode of the pending icon 507 and the pending completion icon 508 is set higher than in the other modes. The player may be strongly encouraged to pay attention to the change in the display mode of the digestion icon 508 .

A display screen 706 shown in FIG. 67(2) is an example of the display screen during symbol stop in mode D (sub-mode: mode D2). Mode D2 is an effect mode that guides (including suggests) the ceiling rushing by the display mode of the stop symbols or the combined display mode of the stop symbols. The display screen 706 includes a large pattern group 501, a small pattern group 502, and a ceiling entry guide explanation display 705 in its display contents. The ceiling entry guide explanation display 705 on the display screen 706 displays "Pay attention to the stop symbols", so that one or both of the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502, or both of them, should be paid attention to. Encourage players. The display screen 706 reaches the ceiling by one stop symbol display mode or combination of stop symbols of the large symbol group 501 or the small symbol group 502, or by frequent appearance of a predetermined stop symbol display mode or combination of stop symbols over a plurality of games. Suggest. For example, the display screen 706 displays the stop symbol combination "567" in the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502, and the frequent appearance of Junko's eyes suggests reaching the ceiling. In addition, the ceiling suggestion using the large pattern group 501 stops a special pattern (for example, a pattern composed of the characters "ceiling countdown") that does not constitute a big hit pattern combination as a left pattern, and numbers in the middle pattern and the right pattern. A pattern may be displayed to display the countdown of reaching the ceiling.

A display screen 708 shown in FIG. 67(3) is an example of a display screen during variable display in mode D (sub-mode: mode D3). Mode D3 is an effect mode in which the player is guided (including suggested) to enter the ceiling by the display mode of the effect display such as the background, characters, and movies. The display screen 708 includes a ceiling entry guide explanation display 705 and a character display 709 in its display contents. The ceiling entry guide explanation display 705 on the display screen 708 displays “Pay attention to the appearing character” to prompt the player to pay attention to the appearance of the character display 709 . The display screen 708 suggests reaching the ceiling based on the appearance time, appearance period, type, and display mode of the character display 709 .

Next, sub-mode distribution in mode D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 68 is a diagram showing an example of sub-mode allocation in mode D of the fourth embodiment. The sub-mode distribution in mode D shown in FIG. 68(1) equally distributes modes D1, D2, and D3 with the same sub-mode selection probability. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 provides the player with the same expectations for the modes D1, D2, and D3, and provides various performance mode gaming opportunities.

The sub-mode distribution in mode D shown in FIG. 68(2) is a modification of the sub-mode distribution in mode D shown in FIG. 68(1). The sub-mode distribution in mode D shown in FIG. 68(2) varies the sub-mode selection probability according to the number of games until the ceiling is reached when the power is turned on. The gaming machine 10 sets the sub-mode selection probability when the number of games to reach the ceiling is 16 or more to 3/6 for mode D1, 2/6 for mode D2, and 1/6 for mode D3. Also, the gaming machine 10 sets the sub-mode selection probability when the number of games to reach the ceiling is 15 or less to 1/6 for mode D1, 2/6 for mode D2, and 3/6 for mode D3. As a result, the game machine 10 can produce a feeling of expectation for reaching the ceiling in the order of mode D1, mode D2, and mode D3.

The sub-mode distribution in mode D shown in FIG. 68(3) is a modification of the sub-mode distribution in mode D shown in FIG. 68(1). The sub-mode distribution in mode D shown in FIG. 68 (3) varies the sub-mode selection probability depending on the presentation mode before the power shutdown. The game machine 10 sets the sub-mode selection probabilities when the presentation modes before the power shutdown are modes A, B, and D to 3/6 for mode D1, 2/6 for mode D2, and 1/6 for mode D3. do. Also, the gaming machine 10 sets the sub-mode selection probability when the presentation mode before power-off is mode C to 1/6 for mode D1, 2/6 for mode D2, and 3/6 for mode D3. As a result, the game machine 10 can produce a feeling of expectation for reaching the ceiling in the order of mode D1, mode D2, and mode D3.

Next, a modification of the effect mode transition in the "no support/low probability" state described with reference to FIG. 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. 69 and 70. FIG. FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a modification (Part 1) of the effect mode transition in the "no support/low probability" state of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 70 is a diagram showing a modification (Part 2) of the effect mode transition in the "no support/low probability" state of the fourth embodiment.

The production mode transition shown in FIG. 69 is different in that the transition to mode D is made instead of the transition to mode C when the determination immediately before the ceiling is established in mode A. As a result, the game machine 10 differentiates between the mode B in which the transition to the mode C is made when the determination just before the ceiling is established and the mode A in which the transition to the mode D is made when the determination just before the ceiling is established. It can be produced that mode B has a higher value than mode A. Thereby, the game machine 10 can improve the operation when the high operation corresponds to the mode B stay.

Although mode A transitions to mode D when the determination immediately before the ceiling is established, the game machine 10 can determine whether the transition destination is mode C or mode D according to a predetermined condition. good.

The production mode transition shown in FIG. 70 is different in that the transition to mode A is made when the ceiling is not reached in mode D, but the transition is made to mode C when the determination immediately before the ceiling is established. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can prevent the mode D period from becoming unnecessarily long, and the mode C transition can provide the player with a sense of security about reaching the ceiling.

Although mode D transits to mode C when the determination immediately before the ceiling is established, the game machine 10 may wait for the ceiling to reach without transiting to mode C according to a predetermined condition.

Next, the ceiling notification processing for performing the ceiling notification while considering the hit occurrence and C time saving occurrence will be described with reference to FIG. 71 . FIG. 71 is a diagram showing a flowchart of ceiling notification processing according to the fourth embodiment. The ceiling notification process is a process executed in the effect display editing process (step D23) of the main process (see FIG. 12).

[Step D120] The control unit of the effect control device 300 (hereinafter, simply referred to as the control unit in the description of FIG. 71) acquires the number of ceiling reaching remaining times (the number of games).
[Step D121] The control unit prefetches the pending memory (starting memory) and determines whether or not there is a hit in the pending memory or occurrence of C time saving. A control part progresses to step D122, when there is generation|occurrence|production of a hit or C time reduction, and progresses to step D124, when there is no generation|occurrence|production of a hit or C time reduction.

[Step D122] The control unit acquires the number of games until the occurrence of a hit or C time saving.
[Step D123] The control unit updates the remaining number of ceiling reaching times with the acquired hit or the number of games until occurrence of C time saving. That is, the number of remaining ceiling reaching times to be notified by the control unit includes the number of games until B time saving occurs, the number of games until hit occurrence and the number of games until C time saving occurs. Such a ceiling reaching remaining number with an expanded notification target is particularly effective in a game having a game characteristic of 1 type+2 types. Since the gaming machine 10 has two kinds of game characteristics, even if it is not possible to generate one type of winning during time saving by generating time saving (regardless of type), two types of winning are generated with a small win as a trigger. can be made Therefore, the game machine 10 can generate a hit with the occurrence of B time saving or C time saving as a trigger if the number of time saving games and the small winning probability that can almost certainly generate a small win during time saving. . Therefore, the game machine 10 can guide the occurrence of a game state advantageous to the player without distinguishing between the occurrence of one kind and the occurrence of time saving without distinguishing or easily distinguishing between them.

[Step D124] The control unit selects a performance mode according to the remaining number of times the player has reached the ceiling, and ends the ceiling notification process. In addition to the remaining number of times the ceiling is reached, the control unit selects the effect mode including whether or not the remaining number of times the ceiling is reached is updated by the number of games until the hit occurs and the number of games until the C time saving occurs. may

Thereby, the game machine 10 can perform consistent ceiling notification performance even if a win occurs without waiting for B time saving to reach the ceiling or C time saving occurs. In addition, the game machine 10 can perform a ceiling notification effect that does not impair the interest of the player even when the B time saving occurrence is not close to reaching the ceiling.

Next, the mode C effect leading to the ceiling of B time saving occurrence without hit occurrence will be explained using FIG. do. FIG. 72 is a diagram showing an example (part 1) of the mode C effect of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 73 is a diagram showing an example (part 2) of the mode C effect of the fourth embodiment.

A display screen 710 shown in FIG. 72(1) is an example of a display screen during variable display in mode C (sub-mode: mode C1). Mode C1 is an effect mode in which a character is used to guide (including suggestions) to enter the ceiling. The display screen 710 includes characters 711 in its display content. The character 711 is displayed like a cylindrical container, and urges the player's attention to the character 711 by swinging motion. A character 711 causes another character to appear from a cylindrical container after a rocking motion as a fanning motion.

A display screen 712 shown in FIG. 72( 2 ) is an example of a display screen following the display screen 710 . The display screen 712 includes a character 713 and ceiling information 714 in its display contents. A character 713 has a display mode like a tiger, and appears from the character 713 like a cylindrical container. A character 713 causes another character to appear from a cylindrical container after a rocking motion as a fanning motion. The character 713 is displayed together with the ceiling information 714 as a message corresponding to the display mode. Ceiling information 714 displays the number of remaining games up to the ceiling. The ceiling information 714 on the display screen 712 displays "10 more games" to guide the remaining number of games to the ceiling is 10.

Ceiling information 714 displays the number of remaining games decremented by 1 each time the game progresses (execution of the variable display game), as shown in FIG.

A display screen 716 shown in FIG. 72(4) is a display screen in which B time saving occurs without hit occurrence or C time saving occurrence. The display screen 716 displays the message "special chance rush" to guide the occurrence of B time saving. The message "special chance rush" is an example of a notification mode in which the occurrence of one kind and the occurrence of time saving are not distinguished or not easily distinguished. In addition, the display screen 716 may display "B time saving" in the mode guide display 691 to clearly guide the occurrence of B time saving. The mode guidance display 691 displaying "B Short Time" may be smaller than the message "Special Chance Inrush", may be inconspicuous, or may not be displayed, and the message "Special Chance It may be one that further emphasizes the feeling of immersion in the game created by "Rush".

A display screen 718 shown in FIG. 73(1) is an example of a display screen following the display screen 712 . A display screen 718 includes a character 713 and ceiling information 714 in its display contents. The ceiling information 714 on the display screen 718 displays "seven more games" to guide that the number of remaining games to the ceiling is seven.

A display screen 720 shown in FIG. 73( 2 ) is an example of a display screen of a game subsequent to the game on the display screen 718 . The display screen 720 includes a character 713 and ceiling information 714 in its display contents. Since the ceiling information 714 on the display screen 720 is the next game to the game on the display screen 718, instead of "six more times" should be displayed, "three more times" is displayed when a hit is detected in the reserved memory. Then, it is announced that the number of remaining games until winning is three. At this time, the character 713 applies an effect to the ceiling information 714 to rewrite the ceiling information 714 .

As shown in FIG. 73(3), the ceiling information 714 displays the number of remaining games decremented by one each time the game progresses (execution of the variable display game).
A display screen 722 shown in FIG. 73(4) is a display screen in which a hit has occurred. The display screen 722 displays the message "Special Chance Rush" to guide the occurrence of a win. The message "special chance rush" is an example of a notification mode in which the occurrence of one kind and the occurrence of time saving are not distinguished or not easily distinguished. The display screen 722 may display "win" in the mode guidance display 691 to clearly guide the occurrence of a win. The mode guide display 691 that displays "hit" may be smaller than the message "Special Chance Enter", or may be inconspicuous, or may not be displayed. , which further emphasizes the sense of immersion in the game. The display screen 722 displays the winning symbol combination "666" in the small symbol group 502 to guide the winning.

In this way, the game machine 10 can make the effect of the mode C waiting for reaching the ceiling not monotonous, and can present the player with a feeling of anticipation for the generation of various benefits.

Next, the mode C effect leading to the ceiling of B time saving generation without C time saving generation will be explained using FIG. to explain. FIG. 74 is a diagram showing an example (part 3) of the mode C effect of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 75 is a diagram showing an example (part 4) of the mode C effect of the fourth embodiment.

A display screen 724 shown in FIG. 74(1) is an example of a display screen during variable display in mode C (sub-mode: mode C2). Mode C2 is an effect mode in which the player is guided (including suggested) to enter the ceiling by the display mode of the character that is continuously displayed during the stay in the mode. The display screen 724 includes a character 725 and an effect pending icon 726 in its display contents. The character 725 has a display form like a mass enclosing a special chance, and the display form prompts the player to pay attention to the character 725 . The character 725 guides the ceiling reaching degree by destroying the mass, and guides the ceiling reaching by releasing the enclosed special chance. The pending icon 726 for presentation acts on the character 725 at the time of completing the pending and guides that there is an update of the degree of reaching the ceiling. It should be noted that a plurality of types of presentation pending icons 726 are prepared, and depending on which one is displayed, the reliability of updating the ceiling reach level is suggested. For example, when the type of pending icon 726 for presentation is "hammer", the degree of ceiling reach is updated by 10% with low reliability, and when the type of pending icon 726 for presentation is "legendary sword", the degree of ceiling reach is increased. Renews 10% confidence. It should be noted that the type of the effect pending icon 726 may suggest the magnitude of the value to be updated instead of or in addition to suggesting the reliability of updating the ceiling reach level.

A display screen 728 shown in FIG. 74( 2 ) is an example of a display screen following the display screen 724 . A display screen 728 includes characters 725 and 729 and ceiling information 730 in its display contents. A character 725 on the display screen 728 is displayed in such a manner that a part of the character 725 on the display screen 724 is missing, and guides the corresponding ceiling reach level. The character 729 is a character that appears as the pending effect of the pending icon 726 for effect is completed, and has a display mode corresponding to the pending icon 726 for effect. The ceiling information 730 guides the ceiling reachability. It should be noted that the degree of reaching the ceiling does not accurately indicate the number of remaining games until the ceiling is reached, but it guides the player as a guideline for reaching the ceiling in mode C or the degree of reliability of reaching the ceiling until the next game. The ceiling information 730 on the display screen 728 displays "10% destruction" to guide that the ceiling reachability is about 10% (for example, the ceiling is not close at all).

Ceiling information 730 updates and displays the degree of ceiling reach at minimum 10% increments for each pending execution of performance pending icon 726, as shown in FIG.

A display screen 732 shown in FIG. 74(4) is a display screen in which B time saving occurs without hit occurrence or C time saving occurrence. The display screen 732 displays the message "special chance rush" to guide the occurrence of B time saving. The message "special chance rush" is an example of a notification mode in which the occurrence of one kind and the occurrence of time saving are not distinguished or not easily distinguished. In addition, the display screen 732 may display "B time saving" in the mode guide display 691 to clearly guide the occurrence of B time saving. The mode guidance display 691 displaying "B Short Time" may be smaller than the message "Special Chance Inrush", may be inconspicuous, or may not be displayed, and the message "Special Chance It may be one that further emphasizes the feeling of immersion in the game created by "Rush".

A display screen 734 shown in FIG. 75(1) is an example of a display screen following the display screen 728 . The display screen 734 includes a character 725 and ceiling information 730 in its display contents. The ceiling information 730 on the display screen 734 displays "30% destruction" to guide that the ceiling reachability is about 30% (for example, reaching the ceiling is not so close).

A display screen 736 shown in FIG. 75( 2 ) is an example of a display screen of a game subsequent to the game on the display screen 734 . The display screen 736 includes a character 725, ceiling information 730, and a character 737 in its display contents. A character 737 is a character for a special effect that destroys the character 725 with a single blow, and appears when C time saving occurs.

A display screen 738 shown in FIG. 75(3) is an example of the same game display screen as the display screen 736 . The display screen 738 displays an effect display in which the character 737 destroys the character 725 with a single blow, and displays "100% destruction" in the ceiling information 730 to guide that the ceiling has been reached. However, the game control of the gaming machine 10 is not B time-saving generation due to reaching the ceiling, but C time-saving generation by time-saving symbol derivation.

A display screen 740 shown in FIG. 75(4) is a display screen that has resulted in C time reduction. The display screen 740 displays the message "Special Chance Rush" to guide the occurrence of C time saving. The message "special chance rush" is an example of a notification mode that does not distinguish between C time saving occurrence and B time saving occurrence or does not make distinction easy. In addition, the display screen 740 may display “C time saving” in the mode guidance display 691 to clearly guide the occurrence of C time saving. Mode guidance display 691 displaying "C time saving" may be smaller than the message "special chance rush", or may be inconspicuous or may not be displayed, and the message "special chance It may be one that further emphasizes the feeling of immersion in the game created by "Rush". In addition, the display screen 740 displays the time saving pattern combination “241” in the small pattern group 502 to guide the occurrence of C time saving.

In this way, the game machine 10 can make the effect of the mode C waiting for reaching the ceiling not monotonous, and can present the player with a feeling of anticipation for the generation of various benefits.

In the gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment, the indication of the transition timing to the second gaming state is displayed on the display device 41 in the first gaming state. , 19b, the board decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, the board effect device 44, the push button 25, etc.) are used to make suggestions by voice, light emission, movement of movable objects (including vibration and air blow), etc. Alternatively, the suggestion may be made by combining two or more effect devices.

In addition, the game machine 10 of the fourth embodiment suggests or notifies the information about the B time-saving ceiling arrival as the ceiling information or the ceiling additional information, but suggests or notifies the information about the B time-saving ceiling arrival at the game hall It may be set by the staff, and the presence or absence and frequency of suggestions and notifications, the timing and duration of suggestions and notifications, the information that is the target of suggestions and notifications, and some or all of the modes of suggestions and notifications may be set. can. For example, the gaming machine 10 determines whether or not to disclose information after power is turned on, whether or not to disclose information on the customer waiting demo screen, whether or not to disclose information during a game, and whether or not to disclose information for each prescribed game. whether to disclose information by lottery, whether to disclose information based on RTC, and the like. In addition, the game machine 10 may perform stop symbol display corresponding to the lottery result, execution of a variation pattern, and execution of a specific effect when performing information disclosure by means of a lottery. In addition, the gaming machine 10 may always disclose information when a predetermined condition is satisfied, or may disclose information stochastically to produce the unexpectedness or rarity of information disclosure. good. In addition, the gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to set whether to notify the information disclosure correctly or keep the suggestion including ambiguity. In addition, the gaming machine 10 may be capable of setting not only the start time of information disclosure but also the end time (for example, only one game, continuation of a predetermined game, continuation of a predetermined time, continuation until a predetermined condition is satisfied, etc.), and the frequency of disclosure during the period. .

In addition, the game machine 10 limits the suggestion and notification of information about reaching the ceiling of the B time saving to a predetermined operation in a predetermined state (for example, a predetermined operation of the push button 25 etc. in the glass frame open state). By doing so, the setting operation target can be limited to the game parlor attendant. For example, the gaming machine 10 detects a pressing operation of the push button 25 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) in the customer waiting state and the glass frame open state, and switches to the setting change mode. The setting change mode may be executed in parallel with the glass frame open error from the viewpoint of countermeasures against fraud, or may be executed after canceling the glass frame open error from the viewpoint of improving operability. There may be. In the setting change mode, the setting change screen is displayed on the display device 41 instead of the customer waiting screen, and the setting change voice is output from the speakers 19a and 19b instead of the customer waiting voice.

B. The setting change operation of information disclosure related to reaching the ceiling of time saving can be performed according to the menu displayed on the setting change screen, such as selection operation, decision operation, return operation to full screen, end operation of setting change, etc. is possible. The selection operation can select a setting change item, and can perform detailed setting as necessary. For example, in the setting change operation, when the information disclosure setting change is selected, information disclosure ON/OFF is presented as an option, and when ON is selected, disclosure content, disclosure time, disclosure period, disclosure frequency, and disclosure mode can be selected. do. The determination operation is an operation for determining the content of selection. The setting change mode ends after a period of notifying the content of the determination after the determination operation, or when the glass frame 15 is blocked, a return operation is performed without a determination operation, or a predetermined time elapses without any operation.

Such a game machine 10 is capable of disclosing information that meets the needs of the game arcade, and is intended to attract customers at events, etc., and to eliminate unfairness due to the difference in maturity between beginners and experts. This can be done in consideration of the circumstances of the playground.

In addition, such a gaming machine 10 enables safe and fair gaming from the player's point of view, and can contribute to improved operation. In addition, the gaming machine 10 enables stable operation by disclosing information in consideration of the actual situation of the gaming facility and the customer base, in response to the anxiety of the gaming facility and the players regarding the new game property of B time saving.

Note that the game machine 10 may open the setting change operation to not only the game hall staff but also the players. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may limit the setting targets to a range in accordance with the operating policy of the gaming facility.

The gaming machine 10 (including modifications) of the fourth embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect. It should be noted that conventional gaming machines cannot be said to have responded to the diversification of game features, and the game features were difficult for first-time players to understand. The gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment provides a gaming machine capable of achieving both diversification of game characteristics and ease of understanding.

(1) The gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 10) is a gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, special figure 1 game, special figure 2 game) that can derive a predetermined result mode, and a suggestion about the game ( For example, the timing of reaching the ceiling) can be executed (for example, the display device 41, the speakers 19a and 19b, the board decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, the board production device 44, the production control device 300) and disadvantageous to the player A game controllable control including a first game state (for example, game state A) which is a reasonable game state and a second game state (for example, game states B, E, F) which is an advantageous game state for the player Means (for example, game control device 100, effect control device 300). The control means is capable of executing transition control for transitioning the game state from the first game state to the second game state in response to execution of a predetermined number of games from a predetermined opportunity, and transitioning the game state from the first game state to the second game state in the first game state. Suggestion of transition time (for example, display of remaining number of working hours) is performed by the suggestion means (see FIG. 60).

(2) The control means of (1) can switch between a suggestable state in which suggestions can be executed and a no-suggestion state in which suggestions are not executed on a game-by-game basis (see FIG. 64).
(3) The control means of (2) transitions to the suggestion-enabled state when the first condition is satisfied in the non-suggestion state, and transitions to the non-suggestion state when the second condition is satisfied in the suggestion-enabled state (FIGS. 60 to 63). reference).

(4) The control means of (3) transitions from the no-suggestion state to the suggestion-possible state in response to execution of a predetermined number of games (for example, 150 games) from a predetermined trigger (eg, customer waiting state) (see FIG. 61). See Figure 63).

(5) The control means of (3) corresponds to execution of a predetermined number of times (eg, 1 time, 10 times, etc.) from a predetermined trigger (eg, customer waiting state) to a predetermined effect (eg, premium effect, ready-to-reach effect, etc.) Then, the non-suggestion state transitions to the suggestion possible state (see FIG. 62(2)).

(6) The control means of (3) transitions from the no-suggestion state to the suggestion-possible state in response to a lottery at a predetermined opportunity (for example, each execution of a game (variation display game), each occurrence of a ready-to-win effect, etc.). See FIG. 62 (3)).

(7) The control means of (3) transitions from the suggestable state to the non-suggestive state in response to a predetermined trigger (for example, customer waiting state, game non-execution for one minute, etc.) (see FIGS. 61 to 63). .
(8) The control means of (3) corresponds to execution of a predetermined number of times (eg, 1 time, 10 times, etc.) from a predetermined trigger (eg, customer waiting state) to a predetermined effect (eg, premium effect, ready-to-reach effect, etc.). Then, the suggestable state changes to the non-suggestive state (see FIG. 62(3)).

(9) The control means of (3) transitions from a suggestable state to a non-suggestive state in response to a lottery at a predetermined opportunity (for example, each execution of a game (variation display game), each occurrence of a ready-to-win effect, etc.). See FIG. 62 (2)).

(10) The control means of (1) causes the suggesting means to execute additional notification including predetermined information in addition to the suggestive notification corresponding to the predetermined condition (see FIGS. 65 and 66).
(11) The control means of (1) includes a first suggestion performance mode that suggests a transition to a second game state with a first probability, and a second suggestion performance mode with a second probability that is lower than the first probability. A game effect can be executed in a second suggestive effect mode suggesting transition to the game state, and the game is played in the first suggestive effect mode for a predetermined number of games before transition from the first game state to the second game state. An effect is executed, and the game effect is executed with the effect mode at the time of power-on being the second suggestive effect mode regardless of whether or not the first suggestive effect mode was set at the time of power shutdown (see FIGS. 60 and 68).
(12) The second suggestive effect mode of (11) includes two or more sub effect modes that suggest a transition to the second game state in different modes (see FIGS. 68 and 72 to 75).
(13) The second suggested effect mode of (11) includes two or more sub-effect modes that suggest a transition to the second game state with different probabilities (see FIG. 68).

Although the gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment has been described as having one type plus two types of game properties, it can also be applied to a player having only one type of game properties with a probability variation function.

Note that the processing functions described above can be realized by a computer. In that case, a program describing the processing contents of the functions that the gaming machine of the embodiment should have is provided. By executing the program on a computer, the above processing functions are realized on the computer. A program describing the processing content can be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium. Computer-readable recording media include magnetic storage devices, optical disks, magneto-optical recording media, semiconductor memories, and the like. Magnetic storage devices include hard disk devices (HDD), flexible disks (FD), magnetic tapes, and the like. Optical disks include DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), DVD-RAM, CD (Compact Disk)-ROM/RW (ReWritable), and the like. Magneto-optical recording media include MO (Magneto-Optical disk) and the like.

When distributing a program, for example, portable recording media such as DVDs and CD-ROMs on which the program is recorded are sold. It is also possible to store the program in the storage device of the server computer and transfer the program from the server computer to another computer via the network.

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

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

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

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

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Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a game capable of deriving a predetermined result mode,
Suggestion means capable of making suggestions regarding the game;
A control means capable of controlling a game including a first game state which is a game state disadvantageous to the player and a second game state which is a game state more advantageous to the player than the first game state ,
The control means is
is capable of executing transition control for transitioning the game state from the first game state to the second game state in response to execution of a predetermined number of games from a predetermined trigger;
causing the suggesting means to suggest a transition time to the second game state in the first game state;
The suggesting means is
A first performance mode that can suggest the transition time, a second performance mode that cannot suggest the transition time, and a third performance mode that can suggest the transition time with higher probability than the first performance mode. is switchable and
The first performance mode and the second performance mode are mutually switchable, and the third performance mode is switched to the first performance while the first performance mode and the second performance mode are switchable to the third performance mode. Disabling switching to the mode and the second production mode,
game machine.

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