JP7264433B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Before the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the starting memory, there is a game machine that performs a notice effect in relation to the result corresponding to the starting memory. As one form of such an advance notice effect, there is a pending advance notice effect in which the display mode of the pending memory display is changed in relation to the result corresponding to the starting memory.

JP 2012-45311 A JP 2006-296836 A

However, the player 's attention to the pending notice effect may be distracted.

In one aspect, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing a player's interest in a pending advance notice effect.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine is provided as described below. The gaming machine stores a start memory as a right to execute a game that variably displays identification information , and changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the start memory in relation to the result of the game corresponding to the start memory. It is capable of executing an advance notice effect, and includes a first display section, a second display section, a third display section, a reserved display invisible means, and a control section. The first display section can display a game. The second display section is capable of displaying a predetermined display related to the suspension notice effect . The third display section can display a plurality of pending displays. The pending display invisible means makes the pending display invisible to the player. When the reserved display invisible means does not make the reserved display invisible to the player, the control unit selects a specific reserved display to be subjected to a reserved notice effect in a predetermined display out of the reserved displays displayed on the third display unit. can be displayed on the first display section . The control unit can display a specific display relating to the suspension notice effect between the predetermined display and the suspension display. The correspondence notification image includes, as at least a part of the correspondence notification image, a specific display side corresponding image displayed on the specific display side corresponding to the specific reserved display, and a specific display side corresponding image displayed on the reserved display side corresponding to the specific reserved display. and a holding display side corresponding image to be displayed. The control unit displays the correspondence notification image toward the specific pending display via the specific display in a situation where the predetermined display mode changes.
Also, in order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine is provided as described below. The gaming machine stores a start memory as a right to execute a game that variably displays identification information, and changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the start memory in relation to the result of the game corresponding to the start memory. It is capable of executing an advance notice effect, and includes a first display section, a second display section, a third display section, a reserved display invisible means, and a control section. The first display section can display a game. The second display section is capable of displaying a predetermined display related to the suspension notice effect at a predetermined position. The third display is capable of displaying multiple pending displays. The pending display invisible means makes the pending display invisible to the player. When the reserved display invisible means does not make the reserved display invisible to the player, the control unit selects a specific reserved display to be subjected to a reserved notice effect in a predetermined display out of the reserved displays displayed on the third display unit. can be displayed on the first display section. The correspondence notification image includes, as at least a part of the correspondence notification image, an identification information vicinity corresponding image displayed in the vicinity of the identification information corresponding to the identification information and a suspension display corresponding to the specific suspension display. and a pending display neighborhood corresponding image. The control unit can display the correspondence notification image in a situation where the predetermined display mode changes, and can change the display mode of the identification information when displaying the correspondence notification image.

According to one aspect , it is possible to increase the player's interest in the pending notice effect.

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; 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 payout command transmission process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure example of the number-of-wins counter area|region of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a prize-winning switch / state monitoring process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the starting opening switch monitoring process of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a flowchart of hard random number acquisition processing according to the first embodiment; It is a figure which shows the flowchart of special figure starting entrance 1 switch processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of special figure starting entrance 2 switch processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special figure reservation information determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of special figure 1 game processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of special figure 2 game processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of special figure 1 usual processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of special figure 2 usual processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a diagram (part 1) showing a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation start processing of the first embodiment. It is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation start processing of the first embodiment. It is a diagram (part 1) showing a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation start processing of the first embodiment. It is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation start processing of the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 1) showing a flowchart of a change start information setting process according to the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of a change start information setting process according to the first embodiment; It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the frequency|count update process of high probability fluctuation|variation of 1st Embodiment. It is a diagram (part 1) showing a flowchart of processing during special figure 1 fluctuation of the first embodiment. It is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of processing during special figure 1 fluctuation of the first embodiment. It is a diagram (part 1) showing a flowchart of processing during special figure 2 fluctuation of the first embodiment. It is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of processing during special figure 2 fluctuation of the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process transition setting process 1 during special figure 1 display of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process transition setting process 1 during special figure 2 display of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process transition setting process 2 during special figure 1 display of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process transition setting process 2 during special figure 2 display of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the flowchart of processing during special figure 1 display of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows the flowchart of processing during special figure 1 display of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows the flowchart of processing during special figure 1 display of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the flowchart of processing during special figure 2 display of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows the flowchart of processing during special figure 2 display of 1st Embodiment. It is a diagram (part 3) showing a flowchart of processing during special figure 2 display of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating a flowchart of external information editing processing according to the first embodiment; FIG. 9 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of external information editing processing according to the first embodiment; It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reception command check process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the receiving command analysis process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view showing an example of the game board of the gaming machine of the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a sub-display device according to the second embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the display apparatus of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of a presentation mode in the gaming machine of the second embodiment; It is a figure (2) which shows an example of the production|presentation aspect in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 3) showing an example of an effect mode in the gaming machine of the second embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship between the display mode of the flame of 2nd Embodiment, a count result, and an expectation level. It is a timing chart showing an example of the execution timing of the count effect, the fuse effect, and the big hit notification effect in the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production|presentation mode determination process at the time of count production|presentation execution of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the posture state of the sub-display device of the third embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of a display screen in the display device of the third embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of a display screen in the display device of the third embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of pattern variation due to pattern switching in the sub-display device of the third embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of pattern variation due to horizontal scrolling in the sub-display device of the third embodiment; It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display production|presentation determination process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 3rd Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of arrangement of push button LEDs and touch sensors in the push button of the third embodiment; FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between push button operations and attitude change states of the sub-display device according to the third embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a change in posture and a variable display of the sub-display device according to Modification 1 of the third embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a change in posture and a variable display of a sub-display device according to modification 2 of the third embodiment; FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of variable display on the sub-display device of Modification 3 of the third embodiment; FIG. 21 is a diagram (Part 1) showing an example of a variable display in the sub-display device of Modification 4 of the third embodiment; FIG. 21 is a diagram (Part 2) showing an example of a variable display in the sub-display device of Modification 4 of the third embodiment; It is a diagram showing an example of a game state transition diagram and probability variation state of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram (Part 1) showing an example of a display screen in the display device of the fourth embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of a display screen in the display device of the fourth embodiment; FIG. 13 is a diagram (part 3) showing an example of a display screen in the display device of the fourth embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the large pattern display mode according to conditions at the time of the small hit of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the small-hit design determination process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the reservation|holding memory|storage of 4th Embodiment, and a small-hit design. It is a front view which shows an example of the game board of 5th Embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a sub-display device according to the fifth embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the production start memory|storage display of 5th Embodiment, and its display mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the production|presentation lamp|ramp of 5th Embodiment, and a display mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation|movement aspect of the board production|presentation apparatus of 5th Embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a pattern of a performance game performed by the sub-display device of the fifth embodiment; FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of reach derivation display on the sub-display device of the fifth embodiment; FIG. 21 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of a ready-to-win effect display on the sub-display device of the fifth embodiment; FIG. 21 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of a ready-to-win effect display on the sub-display device of the fifth embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of swing display in the sub-display device of the fifth embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of a three-symbol temporary stop derivation|leading-out display in the sub display apparatus of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production|presentation start storage count increase process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production|presentation game execution opportunity determination process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production|presentation game pattern setting process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production|presentation game skip process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 5th Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a process in case the production|presentation control apparatus of 5th Embodiment performs a production|presentation game by pattern 1. FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a process in case the production|presentation control apparatus of 5th Embodiment performs a production|presentation game by pattern 2. FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a process in case the production|presentation control apparatus of 5th Embodiment performs a production|presentation game by pattern 3. FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a process in case the production|presentation control apparatus of 5th Embodiment performs a production|presentation game by pattern 4. FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a process in case the production|presentation control apparatus of 5th Embodiment performs a production|presentation game by pattern 5. FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a song selection display on the sub-display device of Modification 1 of the fifth embodiment; It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a process when the production|presentation control apparatus of the modification 1 of 5th Embodiment performs a production|presentation game by pattern 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production|presentation game execution opportunity determination process in the production|presentation control apparatus of the modification 2 of 5th Embodiment. It is a timing chart showing the flow of processing when the effect control device of the modification 3 of the fifth embodiment performs the effect game a plurality of times in one special figure fluctuation display game. It is a timing chart showing the flow of processing when the effect control device of the modification 4 of the fifth embodiment performs the effect game across a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games. It is a timing chart showing the flow of processing when the production control device of the modification 5 of the fifth embodiment performs the production game across a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen in the display apparatus of 6th Embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a display example of an effect game on the sub-display device of the sixth embodiment; FIG. 21 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of push button operation guidance using the display device, the sub-display device, and the production lamp of the sixth embodiment; FIG. 21 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of push button operation guidance using the display device, the sub-display device, and the effect lamp of the sixth embodiment; FIG. 21 is a diagram (Part 1) showing an example of a pending notice effect involving a change in the display mode of the pending display or the pending completion display of the sixth embodiment; FIG. 21 is a diagram (Part 2) showing an example of a pending notice effect involving a change in the display mode of the pending display or the pending completion display of the sixth embodiment; FIG. 17C is a diagram (part 3) showing an example of a pending notice effect involving a change in the display mode of the pending display or the pending completion display according to the sixth embodiment; FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the display mode and the degree of expectation in the suspension notice effect of the sixth embodiment; FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a suspension notice effect involving a change in the display mode of suspension display or suspension consumption display according to a modification of the sixth embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart of the pending|holding notice production|presentation of 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of expectation alerting|reporting of the modification of 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the pending|holding change mode determination process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production|presentation game setting process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the operation guidance setting process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the correspondence guidance setting process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 6th Embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen in a display device of modification 1 of the sixth embodiment; It is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart of the suspension notice effect of the modification 2 of the sixth embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of an effect mode in the previous notice of the pending notice effect of Modified Example 2 of the sixth embodiment; FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a suspension notice effect involving a change in the display mode of the suspension display or the suspension consumption display according to Modification 3 of the sixth embodiment; FIG. 21 is a diagram (Part 1) showing an example of a pending notice effect involving a change in the display mode of the pending display or the pending completion display in Modification 4 of the sixth embodiment; FIG. 22 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of a pending notice effect involving a change in the display mode of the pending display or the pending completion display in Modification 4 of the sixth embodiment; FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a suspension notice effect involving a change in the display mode of suspension display or suspension consumption display according to modification 5 of the sixth embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship of the production|presentation lamp of the modification 6 of 6th Embodiment, a correspondence display, and a suspension display. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship of the production|presentation lamp of the modification 7 of 6th Embodiment, a correspondence display, and a suspension display.

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

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

Also, on the left and right of the glass frame 15, lamps, LEDs, etc. The frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (blinking) in red), and the sound (
For example, a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound effects is provided. moreover,
A speaker (lower speaker) 19b is also provided below the front frame 12 . Further, when an abnormality occurs, the content of the abnormality is notified by voice from the speakers 19a and 19b. note that,
A lamp may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15 for informing of an abnormality in 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. In addition, upper plate 2
1 is provided with an option setting section 25 for the player to set various options. A plurality of selection button switches 25 are arranged around the upper surface of the option setting section 25.
a, and a determination button switch 25b is provided in the center of the upper surface of the option setting section 25. As shown in FIG. Note that the option setting unit 25 functions as an effect setting unit for the player to set the effect mode. In this case, the selection button switch 25a functions as an effect button switch for selecting the effect mode, and the determination button switch 25b functions as a determination button switch for determining the effect mode. Further, a keyhole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12 .

In addition, when the selection button switch 25a functions as an effect button switch, the game machine 1
Based on the player's operation received from the selection button switch 25a and the determination button switch 25b, 0 can perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened. for example,
The effect in which the player's operation is intervened includes the effect in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device (variable display device) 41 (see FIG. 2). The character to be displayed can be operated, or the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 can be stopped.

Also, on the right side of the option setting section 25, there is a ball lending button 27 operated by the player when receiving a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a ball lending button 27 operated to eject a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the player rotates the operation portion 24, the ball shooting device shoots the game ball supplied from the upper tray 21 into the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. (see Figure 2). By operating the selection button switch 25a and the enter button switch 25b, the player can set the volume emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b and the brightness of the game board 30, for example. .

Next, the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the first embodiment.
A substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by guide rails 31 is formed on the surface of the game board 30 . The game area 32 includes resin side cases 3 provided at the four corners of the game board 30.
3 and a guide rail 31. In the game area 32, a center case (game effect structure) 40 having a display device (variable display device) 41 is arranged substantially in the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position recessed from the front surface of the center case 40 . That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 41 to prevent game balls from jumping into the surrounding game area 32 .

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

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 changes the display device 4 from the state shown in FIG.
It is operable toward the center of 1.

On the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is provided a normal pattern start gate (normal pattern start gate) 34 that provides a starting condition for the normal pattern 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 a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3).

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

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

In addition, on the right side of the center case 40 at a lower position than the normal figure start gate 34,
A normal variable winning device 37 (first starting winning port, starting winning area) is provided to give a starting condition for the first special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game). The normal variable winning device 37 (starting port 1) is equipped with a movable member 37b that 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 prize winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 1 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). In addition, it is also possible to make it possible to win prizes even when the normal variable prize winning device 37 is closed, and make it more difficult to win prizes in the closed state than in the open state. The normal fluctuation winning device 37 corresponds to a normal electric accessory (general electric).

A downflow path 91 through which game balls can flow down is formed on the right side of the normal variable winning device 37, and game balls that do not win the normal variable winning device 37 flow down through the downflow path 91.例文帳に追加A starting winning port 92 is provided at the bottom of this flow-down path 91, and a guide portion 93 is provided below this flow-down path 91.
is provided. The upper surface 94 of the guiding portion 93 is formed as an inclined surface that descends to the left. It is designed to guide you in the direction of

The starting winning opening 92 is a second starting winning opening (starting winning area) that provides the conditions for starting the second special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation display game). A winning game ball is detected by the starting port 2 switch 92a (see FIG. 3).

In addition, below the start winning opening 36 in the game area 32, a special variable winning device (
A lower prize winning port and a prize winning port 1) 95 are provided. The special variable winning device 95 includes the opening/closing member 9
5c, and depending on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game as an auxiliary game, the opening and closing member 9
The open/close member 95c converts from the closed state (disadvantageous closed state for the player) in which the large winning opening 5c is closed to the open state (advantageous state for the player) in which the opening/closing member 95c can accept the game balls flowing down the game area 32. That is, the special variable winning device 95 includes the large winning opening 1 solenoid 9 as a driving device.
5b (see FIG. 3), which is opened and closed by an opening and closing member 95c driven by a large winning opening (lower large winning opening, large winning opening 1), and a small winning game state (second During the special game state), the closed state of the big winning hole is changed to the open state, thereby facilitating the inflow of game balls into the big winning hole and providing the player with a predetermined game value (prize balls). It is designed to 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, at the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is a special variable winning device (upper large winning opening, big winning opening) that can be converted between a state where game balls are not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept game balls depending on the result of the special variable display game. A port 2) 38 is provided. 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 (upper large winning opening, large winning opening 2) opened and closed by an opening/closing member 38c driven by a large winning opening 2 solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. , During the big hit game state (first special game state) as a result of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, or the small hit game state (second special game state) as a result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game In the middle, the closed state of the large winning opening is changed to the open state, thereby facilitating the inflow of game balls into the large winning opening, thereby imparting a predetermined game value (prizing balls) to the player. ing. In addition, the inside of the grand prize opening (prize area)
is provided with a big winning hole switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning hole.

When there are a plurality of large winning openings as in the present embodiment, one or two large winning opening switches 38a are provided for each of the large winning openings (x total) (see FIG. 3). In the case of the first embodiment, the special variable winning device 95 forming the first special variable winning device (lower big winning port, big winning port 1) is provided with only one big winning port switch 38a. On the other hand, the special variable prize winning device 38 that constitutes the second special variable prize winning device (the upper big prize winning port, the big winning prize port 2)
A is provided in plural numbers (for example, two). Also, the special variable winning device 95 is a winning device (so-called mini-attacker) having a smaller large winning opening than the special variable winning device 38, for example.

A warp port (warp entrance) 39a is provided on the left side portion of the center case 40 . The game ball that has flowed into the warp channel from the warp port 39a rolls on the stage inside the center case 40, and a part of it is guided to the warp exit 39b. The warp exit 39b is located directly above the start winning opening 36, and the game ball guided to the warp exit 39b is pushed to the starting winning opening 36.
It becomes easier to win a prize.

In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, of the game area 32 in which game balls flow down, the area to the left of the center case 40 is defined as the left area, and the area to the right of the center case 40 is defined as the right area. It is said that Then, the player adjusts the firing force and shoots the game ball to the left side game area (so-called left hitting), so that the start winning port 36, the special variable winning device 95, the general winning port 35 (right side of the special variable winning device 38) You can aim to win a prize to the general winning mouth 35 in the part), and by shooting a game ball to the right side game area (so-called right hitting), the normal figure start gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37, the special variable winning It is possible to aim for a prize for the device 38 or the like.

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 that displays a normal figure variation display game triggered by winning a prize and displays various information
is provided.

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

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

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

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

In the first embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or with the game control device 100, that is, , may be provided on the main substrate. game board 30
And the game control device 100 is to be replaced when the model is changed. By providing the , it is possible to remove it from the object of replacement and to reduce the cost.

The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured with one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is the gaming microcomputer 111 (
In particular, the data is supplied to the built-in RAM), and the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or after the power is turned off. Control signal generating section 430 monitors the voltage of 32 V generated by normal power supply section 410, for example, and 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 . This R
When the AM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, based on which the information stored in the RAM 111C in the game microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. is performed. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is the gaming microcomputer 1
It is read repeatedly in the main loop of the main program executed by 11. A reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

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

The ROM 111B nonvolatilely stores immutable information 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 ROM 111B or R
An electrically rewritable non-volatile memory such as EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM) may be used as the AM 111C.

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

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

Therefore, for example, the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure variation display game changes the plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display device. After displaying, 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"<"normalreach"<"special 1 reach"<"special 2 reach"<"special 3 reach"<"premierreach". Further, this ready-to-win state is included in the variable display mode at least when the special result mode is derived in the special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variation display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game (when it becomes a loss). Therefore, the state in which the ready-to-win state occurs is a state with a higher possibility of winning a big hit than the case in which the ready-to-win state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the performance control device 300, and to generate and output drive signals for solenoids and display devices. Control the whole. 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 it.

In addition, the CPU 111A uses the ROM 111B in processing related to the special figure variation display game.
Any one variation pattern table is acquired from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the . Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result of the special figure variation display game (hit (big hit or small win) or loss) and the probability state of the special figure variation display game as the current game state (normal probability state or high probability state), the operating state of the normal variable winning device 37 as the current game state (time-saving operating state), the number of starting memories, etc., from among a plurality of variation pattern tables, select one variation pattern table. to get. where CP
U111A constitutes variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in ROM 111B when executing a special figure variation display game.

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

The input unit 120 of the game microcomputer 111 includes the starting opening 1 switch 36 in the starting winning opening 36
a, the starting port 1 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the starting port 2 switch 92a in the starting winning port 92, the gate switch 34a in the normal starting gate 34, the winning port switch 35a,
It is connected to the big winning opening switch 38a of the special variable winning device 38 and the special variable winning device 95, and a negative logic signal with a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches is input, and 0V-5V is input. interface chip (proximity I/
F) 121 is provided. The proximity I/F 121 also receives a detection signal from a board radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine 10 . 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, the winning opening switch 35a is 1 in FIG.
, but actually, a plurality (N) of winning opening switches 35a (three in this embodiment) are provided on the game board 30, and the respective signals are adjacent to each other through different signal lines. I
/F121. Also, in FIG. 3, the large winning opening switch 38a is shown as one block, but actually a plurality of (X) large winning opening switches 38a (three in this embodiment)
) are provided on the game board 30 . And these plurality of large winning opening switches 38a
Either connected by different signal lines, or, for example, the switch and the game control device 10
It is connected to the game control device 100 by a method called wired OR on a relay board (not shown) existing between 0 (main board). The board radio wave sensor 62 and a magnetic sensor 61 to be described later may also be connected by a plurality of different signal lines, or may be similarly connected to the game control device 100 by a method called wired OR.

The output of the proximity I/F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 . In addition, the proximity I/F
Among the outputs of 121, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switches 36a and 37a, the starting port 2 switch 92a, the gate switch 34a, the prize winning port switch 35a, and the big winning port switch 38a are input to the second input port 123. In addition, the signal output (output from the proximity I/F 121) of the starting port 1 switches 36a and 37a, which are the starting port switches of Special Figure 1, is shown by one signal line in FIG. There are two

Among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121 , the detection signal of the board radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or switch is detected are input to the third input port 124 . Further, the third input port 124 receives the detection signal of the magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided in the front frame 12 of the game machine 10 and the frame radio fraud signal from the payout control device 200 (front frame 1
2) and a payout busy signal (a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 is ready to receive commands) are also input. It's becoming A vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the gaming machine, and a detection signal of the vibration sensor switch may be input to the third input port 124 .

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 switches 36a and 37a and the starting port 2 switch 92a are configured to be input to the game microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123. there is

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 an enable signal CE (Chip Enable) (not shown) by decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123 by the game microcomputer 111. can be read out by changing 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 glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10, and a body frame open detection signal provided on the front frame (body frame) 12 or the like of the game machine 10. Detection signal of switch 64, abnormal payout status signal (status signal indicating abnormal payout), shoot ball cut switch signal (signal indicating lack of game balls before payout), overflow switch signal (game balls in lower tray 23 in predetermined amount) A signal output when it is detected that the storage is full (full), and a touch switch signal (a signal based on the input of the touch switch provided in the operation unit 24). A first input port 122 is provided for supplying to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the input port 122 .

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
It is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the game microcomputer 111 and supplied to each port of the output section 130 . In addition, the reset signal RESET is output directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test-firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test-firing test apparatus. is configured to again,
The reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test-firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 . Note that the reset signal RESET is not supplied to the first to third 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, it is made into the one-way communication which made it impossible to input a signal to the game control apparatus 100 from the production control apparatus 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 component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko game machine as an actual machine (mass-produced product) installed in amusement arcades. It should be noted that detection signals of switches that do not need to be processed, such as starting switches, output from the proximity I/F 121 are supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133 .

On the other hand, detection signals such as those from the magnetic sensor 61 and board radio wave sensor 62, which cannot be directly supplied to the test-firing test device, are temporarily taken into the game microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, when the game machine is used as a game signal. An error signal indicating the uncontrollable state is supplied from the data bus 140 through the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 to the test-firing apparatus.
The relay board 70 is provided with a port for taking in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplying it to the test firing test apparatus, a connector for relaying the signal line of the detection signal of the switch not via the buffer, and the like. ing. The game microcomputer 11 is connected to the port on the relay board 70.
A chip enable signal CE (not shown) output from 1 is also supplied, and signals of ports selectively controlled by this chip enable signal CE are supplied to the test-firing test apparatus.

In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140, and is connected to the special variable winning gate 1 solenoid 95b for opening and closing the opening/closing member 95c of the special variable winning gate 95 (first winning gate 1), ), and a second output port 134 for outputting opening/closing data of the general electric solenoid 37c for opening/closing the movable member 37b of the variable winning device 37 and the big winning opening 2 solenoid 38b for opening/closing the opening/closing member 38c. The output unit 130 also includes a third output port 135 for outputting ON/OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminals of the LEDs are connected in accordance with the content to be displayed on the collective display device 50 , and the collective display device 50 . of the LE
a fourth for outputting on/off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of D is connected;
An output port 136 is provided.

In addition, the output unit 130 outputs information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 71 .
A fifth output port 137 is provided for outputting to. 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 136 . In addition, a firing permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmidt buffer 132 .

Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening/closing data signals of the big winning opening 1 solenoid 95b, the big winning opening 2 solenoid 38b, and the general electric solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a, a second driver 138b that outputs an on/off drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 that is output from the third output port 135, and outputs from the fourth output port 136 A third driver 1 for outputting an on/off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of a collective display device 50
38c, a fourth driver 138d for outputting to the external information terminal board 71 an external information signal to be supplied from the fifth output port 137 or the fourth output port 136 to an external device such as a management device.

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

A second driver 138b that outputs 12 V supplies a current to the anode terminal of the LED through a segment line, and a third driver 138c that outputs a ground potential draws current from the cathode terminal through the segment line. A power supply voltage flows 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 second output port 134, 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.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as identification codes and programs of each game machine to an external inspection device 490 . photo coupler 139
is configured so that the game microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 490 by serial communication. For the avoidance of doubt, the transmission and reception of such data shall be
Since the serial communication terminals of the gaming microcomputer 111 are used in the same manner as a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the first to third input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the production control device of the first embodiment.
The effect control device 300 is an amusement chip (IC
), and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. , a sound source LSI 31 for controlling the output of sounds for reproducing various melodies and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.
4.

The main control microcomputer 311 stores programs executed by the CPU and various data.
PROM 321 consisting of ROM (programmable read only memory), RAM 322 providing a work area, and FeRAM (which can retain memory contents even if power is not supplied at the time of a power failure).
Ferroelectric RAM) 323, and an RTC (real time clock) 338 that constitutes timekeeping means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day of the week, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM 311a that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. FIG. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311 . The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes a command (effect command) from the game microcomputer 111, determines the content of the effect, instructs the VDP 312 on the contents of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 on the reproduction sound, and instructs the decoration lamp. lighting, motor and solenoid drive control,
It also executes processing such as performance time management.

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

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

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

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

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

Also, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I/F) 331 for receiving commands transmitted from the game control device 100 . Via this command I / F 331, the decoration special figure pending number command, the decoration special figure command, the variation command, the stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 are transmitted to the production control command signal (production command ). Game microcomputer 111 of game control device 100
operates at DC5V, and since 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.

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

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

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 is the effect control device 300 having the configuration as described above.
32 VDC for driving motors and solenoids, 12 VDC for driving motors and LEDs, 32 VDC for driving motors and solenoids, and 12 VDC for driving motors and LEDs. DC5, which is the power supply voltage of the command I/F 331
In addition to V, it is configured to generate a voltage of DC 15V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers. Furthermore, when using an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V as the main control microcomputer 311, DC 3.3 V is based on DC 5 V.
The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating DC 1.2V. Note that the DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply section 410 .

The reset signal generated by the control signal generator 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to reset the device. In addition, VDP 312 (VDRESET signal), tone generator LSI 314
and an amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal), and control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) for driving and controlling lamps, motors, etc., to reset them. A cooling FAN 45 for cooling various parts of the game machine 10 is connected to the performance control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the performance control device 300 is powered on. 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, the normal figure start gate 3
Based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in 4, the random number for the hit judgment of the normal pattern is extracted and compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B, and the normal pattern fluctuation display game is displayed. A process of judging hit or miss is performed. Then, after the identification pattern (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined period of time on the general pattern display unit 55 of the collective display device 50, processing is performed to display the normal pattern variation display game to be stopped and displayed. When the result of this normal pattern variation display game is a hit, the normal pattern display unit 55 displays a special result mode corresponding to each of the first to third hit stop symbols, and the general electric solenoid 37c. to open the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the normal pattern variation display game is a loss, the normal pattern display unit 55 is controlled to display the result of the loss.

In addition, the start winning (
start memory), based on this start memory, a random number value for judging the jackpot of the first special figure variation display game is extracted, compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B, and the first special figure variation display game is extracted. A process of judging hit or miss is performed. In addition, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting opening 2 switch 92a provided in the starting winning opening 92, the start memory is stored, and based on this start memory, the second special figure fluctuation display game big hit determination random Extract the numerical value and store it in the ROM 111
It is compared with the judgment value stored in B, and the process of judging hit/loss 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 results of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game to the production control device 300. do. Then, after the identification pattern (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 and the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the collective display device 50, the process of displaying the special figure variation display game that is stopped and displayed. do That is, the game control device 100, the starting winning area of the game ball flowing down the game area 32 (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37,
It constitutes game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on the winning to the starting winning port 92).

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, controls the special variation winning device by the big winning port 2 solenoid 38b. The opening/closing member 38c of 38 is opened, and control is performed to enable the inflow of game balls into the big winning opening 2.例文帳に追加In this special game state, the CPU 111A determines, for example, whether a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls have won in the large winning opening 2 or whether a predetermined openable time has elapsed since the opening of the large winning opening 2. One round is defined as opening the big winning opening 2 until the condition is achieved, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeated) this for a predetermined number of rounds. In addition, in the process of generating a small winning game state due to the fact that the result of the first special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game) is a small win, the CPU 111A, for example, operates the big winning opening 1 solenoid 95b. The opening/closing member 95c of the special variable prize winning device 95 is opened, and control is performed to allow game balls to flow into the big prize winning port 1. FIG. In addition, in the process of generating a small winning game state due to the fact that the result of the second special figure variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game) is a small win, the CPU 111A, for example, operates the big winning port 2 solenoid 38b. The opening/closing member 38c of the special variable prize winning device 38 is opened, and control is performed to allow game balls to flow into the big prize winning port 2. The opening/closing operation pattern (opening/closing operation mode) of the big winning opening performed in the small winning game state is, for example, 150 operations of maintaining the opening/closing member in the open state for 200 milliseconds.
It is performed four times at intervals of 0 msec. In this way, the game control device 100 serves as a large winning opening opening/closing control means for controlling opening and closing of the large winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. In addition, when the result of the special figure variation display game is lost, the CPU 111A
The special figure 1 symbol display portion 53 and the special figure 2 symbol display portion 54 of the collective display device 50 are controlled to display the result mode of deviation.

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

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

Further, in the time saving state, the execution time of the normal pattern fluctuation display game (normal pattern fluctuation time) is, for example, 500 ms, and the normal pattern stop time for displaying the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game is, for example, 600 ms, When the normal fluctuation display game results in a winning result and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (normal electric open time) and the number of times of opening (for example,
500 ms x 1 time), the opening time of the second hit stop pattern (electrical open time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 1700 ms x 2 times), the open time of the third hit stop pattern (electrical open time) and opening number of times (
For example, 1700 ms×3 times) can be set.

In addition, the execution time of the normal pattern fluctuation display game, the normal pattern stop time, the number of times the normal pattern is opened, and the normal pattern open time are set appropriately so as to control the normal pattern fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 to the time saving operation state. For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (ordinary figure fluctuation time) of the above-mentioned normal figure fluctuation display game to be the second fluctuation display time shorter than the first fluctuation display time. (eg 10000 ms is 1000 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the normal pattern stop time for displaying the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game to be a second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms 70
4 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, when the normal fluctuation display game results in a winning result and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (general electric open time) is set to the normal state (normal low probability state). It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer than one opening time (eg 100 ms to 1352 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, the number of openings of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 (the number of openings of the normal electric power) is greater than the first number of openings (for example, two times) for one winning result of the normal figure fluctuation display game. It is possible to set a second opening number of times (eg, four times). In addition, in the time-saving state, the probability of winning the normal pattern fluctuation display game (normal pattern probability) is changed to the normal probability in the case of the normal operation state (normal pattern low probability state, for example, 1/
251) can be set to a higher probability (normal pattern high probability state, eg, 250/251).

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

Further, in the case of the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the game control device 100 displays the second special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation Special 2 special mode (
It is possible to generate a specific result high probability state) that increases the probability that the second special figure fluctuation display game will be a specific result. This special figure 2 special mode is a kind of high probability state.

Next, an overview of the game characteristics (standard strategy) of the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described. The game property of this gaming machine 10 is that in the normal game state (neither of the above-mentioned special figure 2 special mode, special game state, or time saving state), hit left and hit the big hit in the special figure 1 variable display game. Aim, hit to the right in the special game state (big hit state) and time saving state (during electric sapo), hit to the right in the special 2 special mode, aim for a small hit of the special 2 variable display game, special game state and time saving state And when the special figure 2 special mode ends and it becomes a normal game state, it returns to left hitting. In addition, due to the provision of the special figure 2 special mode described above, there is a possibility that the player can play while maintaining a higher sense of expectation than in the normal game state even after the time saving state ends, and the interest in the game is improved. do.

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

Collective display device 50, by allocating various status display functions to 7-segment LED_d1 and 7-segment LED_d2, and LED_d3 to LED_d18, round display unit 51, special figure 1 reserved display unit 52, and special figure 1 pattern display unit 53 , a special figure 2 pattern display part 54, a normal figure pattern display part 55, a general figure reservation display part 56, a state display part 57, and a special figure 2 reservation display part 58. The round display unit 51 includes four LEDs, LED_d3 to LED_d6.
The number of rounds in the special game is displayed by the lighting mode of . The special figure 1 pending display unit 52 displays the number of reservations in the special figure 1 game by the lighting mode of two LEDs, LED_d11 and LED_d12. The special figure 1 pattern display unit 53 has 8 L of 7 segment LED_d1
The pattern in the special figure 1 game is displayed by the lighting mode of the ED (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED). The special figure 2 design display unit 54 displays the design in the special figure 2 game by the lighting mode of the 8 LEDs (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED) of the 7 segment LED_d2. The general pattern display unit 55 displays the patterns in the general pattern game by lighting modes of three LEDs, LED_d8, LED_d10, and LED_d18. The normal-pattern reservation display unit 56 displays the number of reserves in the normal-pattern game by the lighting modes of the two LEDs, LED_d15 and LED_d16. The state display unit 57 displays LED_d7, LE
The game state in the special figure game is displayed by the lighting modes of the three LEDs D_d9 and LED_d17. The special figure 2 reservation display unit 58 displays the number of reservations in the special figure 2 game by the lighting mode of two LEDs, LED_d13 and LED_d14.

The control of the gaming machine that performs such games will be described below. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control processing by the game microcomputer 111 mainly consists of main processing shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 8 which is performed at predetermined time intervals (eg 4 ms).

[Main processing]
First, the main processing will be explained. FIG. 6 is a diagram (part 1) showing a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment. The main processing is processing executed by the CPU 111A.

Main processing is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, FIG.
And as shown in FIG. 7, first, processing for inhibiting interrupts (step S1) is performed, and then a stack pointer for setting a stack pointer, which is the top address of an area where values such as registers are saved when an interrupt occurs. A setting process (step S2) is performed. Next, register bank 0 is specified (step S3), and R
The upper address of the AM head address is set (step S4). In the case of the first embodiment, the range of addresses in the RAM 111C is 0000h to 01FFh, with 00h as the higher order.
or take 01h. In step S4, 00h at the top of the address range of the RAM 111C is set.

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

After that, the state of input port 1 (first input port 122) is read (step S6),
Processing for setting a power-on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, sub-control means (for example, payout control device 200 and effect control device 300) for performing various controls according to instructions from the game control device 100 forming the main control means A waiting time (eg, 3 seconds) is set to wait for the program to start successfully. As a result, when the power is turned on, if the game control device 100 starts up first and the command is sent to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) starts up, and the slave control device can avoid missing commands. That is, the game control device 100 delays the start of the main control means (game control device 100) when the power is turned on, and waits for the start of the sub-control device (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.). It constitutes waiting means for setting a waiting time.

Also, the timing of the power-on delay timer is used to determine the validity of the data held in the RAM area (
This is performed using a storage area not subject to checksum calculation (RAM area, registers, etc. not subject to validity determination). As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of the RAM area, 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.

An initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122. By reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time, the RAM initialization switch 112 can be operated. can be reliably detected. 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. 11
It is necessary to continue to operate 2. 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

Next, processing for setting a power-on delay timer (for example, about 3 seconds) (step S7)
After that, the process of measuring the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps S8 to S12) is performed. First, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 is read through the port and data bus and the number of times (for example, two times) to be checked is set (step S8). A determination is made (step S9).

If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal has been on for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10).
. Then, if the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal does not continue for the number of checks (step S1
0; N) is returned to the determination of whether or not the power failure monitor signal is on (step S9). Further, when the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal continues for the number of checks (step S10; Y),
In other words, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the game machine 10 waits for the power supply to be cut off. In this way, by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal continues to be received for a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of a power failure due to noise, etc., and appropriately deal with problems that occur when the power is turned on. be able to.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of power failure during a predetermined waiting time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100, which constitutes the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with troubles at the time of turning on the power. Note that access to the RAM 111C is not permitted until the standby time is over, and the memory contents at the time of the previous power shutdown are still retained.
When a power failure occurs here, there is no need to perform backup processing or the like. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, 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 S9; N), that is, if no power failure has occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by "-1" (step S11), and the value of the timer changes to "0". '' (step S12). If the timer value is not 0 (step S12; 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 S8). Moreover, when the value of the timer is "0" (step S12; Y), that is, when the waiting time has ended, the RAM 111C
, EEPROM or other readable and writable RWM (Read Write Memory) is permitted (step S13), and off data is output to all output ports (set to no output state) (step S14).

Next, the serial port (a port pre-installed in the game microcomputer 111,
In this first embodiment, use for communication with the production control device 300 and the payout control device 200) is set (step S15), and the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data 1 ( For example, 5Ah) is determined (step S16).

If the value of power failure inspection area 1 is normal (step S16; 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 S17), if the value of power failure inspection area 2 is normal (Step S17; Y
), a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S18), and it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum matches the checksum at the time of power failure (step S19).

Here, in the checksum calculation process performed in step S18 and step S43 to be described later, the sum of the data in the game control work area and the data in the status display work area may be calculated as the checksum. The checksum may be calculated separately from the data in the work area for game control and the data in the work area for status display, or the checksum may be calculated only from the data in the work area for game control. The game control work area is RW
It is a work area used for game control among the storage areas in M. The work area for status display is a work area used for status display among the storage areas in the RWM.

Next, if the checksums match (step S19; Y), it is determined whether or not the RAM initialization switch 112 is turned on from the previously read state of the first input port 122 (
Step S20), if the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (step S20; N
) moves to step S25 (FIG. 7), and performs processing when normal recovery from the power failure is performed.

Also, if it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S16; N or step S17; N), or if the checksum is not normal (step S1
9; N), the process proceeds to step S21, and the initialization process (first initialization process) at the time of data abnormality is performed in steps S21 to S24. That is, the game control device 10
0 is the data stored in the RWM (data in all areas including the access prohibited area) based on the determination that the data in the RWM (eg RAM 111C) is abnormal
constitutes a first initialization means for initializing the

When the process proceeds to step S21, the RAM access prohibition area is set to access permission (step S21), and all RAM areas including the busy signal status area and the touch switch signal state monitoring area are cleared to zero (step S22). ), and sets the RAM access prohibition area to access prohibition (step S23). Next, place the RAM in the area to be initialized.
The initial values at the time of initialization are saved (step S24), and the process proceeds to step S29. The area to be initialized here is an area whose initial value is a value other than the value (zero) written in step S22 of the game control work area and the state display work area, and in the present embodiment This is an area related to the setting of the customer waiting demo and the setting of the presentation mode.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (step S20; Y), the process proceeds to step S27 (FIG. 7), and initialization processing (first 2 initialization processing) is performed. That is, the RAM initialization switch 112 constitutes an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 outputs data (for example, RAM 111C) stored in the RWM (for example, RAM 111C) based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. data in an area that does not include an access-prohibited area).

Then, when the process proceeds to step S27 (FIG. 7), the RWM (for example, the RAM 111
C) Clear the data in the game control work area in the storage area (area not including the access prohibited area) to zero (step S27), save the initial value at the time of RAM initialization in the area to be initialized (step S28), and the process proceeds to step S29. The area to be initialized here is an area related to the setting of the customer waiting demonstration and the setting of the production mode in this embodiment.

Thus, the game control device 100 of the first embodiment performs initialization processing (
(first initialization process) and initialization process (second initialization process) at the time of initialization operation (first initialization means, second initialization means). Optimal and efficient initialization processing can be realized.

Next, when the process proceeds to step S25 (FIG. 7), the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (step S25), and the special figure status (which is set in the special figure status area described later) Control board (
Effect control device 300) (step S26), and proceeds to step S31.

Here, the areas to be initialized in step S25 are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error monitoring. In step S25, 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 not determined. It is in an indeterminate state indicating that Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area for storing the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared and set to an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal has not been determined.

In the case of the first embodiment, in step S26, 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, 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, the command instructs the display of the customer waiting demonstration screen, and otherwise, the command instructs the display of the restoration screen.

On the other hand, when the process proceeds from step S24 or S28 to step S29, the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S29).
, the process proceeds to step S31. In the case of the first embodiment, in step S29, a model designation command, a special figure 1 reservation number command, a special figure 2 reservation number command, a probability information command, a RAM initialization command (displaying a customer waiting demo screen, a predetermined A plurality of commands such as a command for notifying RAM initialization with light and sound for a period of time (for example, 30 seconds) 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 step S31, a CT for generating a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit)) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator)
Perform processing to activate the C circuit. Incidentally, the CTC circuit is provided in the clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111 . The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and the CPU 1 based on the frequency-divided signal.
11A has a CTC circuit for generating a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) and a signal CTC for triggering random number update to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

After the CTC start-up process of step S31, a process of starting and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S32). Specifically, the CPU 111 sets a code (specified value) for activating the random number generation circuit to a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit.
performed by A. Hard random numbers generated by the hardware of the random number generator (
Here, the bit transposition pattern of the jackpot random number) is also set. A bit permutation pattern is a pattern that defines how to permute the extracted random number bit arrangement (arrangement before bit transposition) when storing it as a different bit arrangement (arrangement after bit transposition) by permuting it in a predetermined order. be. By replacing the bits of the random number according to this bit permutation pattern, it is possible to break the regularity of the random number and improve the secrecy of the random number. The bit transposition pattern may be a single fixed pattern, or may be selected from a plurality of prepared patterns. In addition, the user may be able to set them arbitrarily.

After that, predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit when the power is turned on
Extract the value of the corresponding various initial random numbers (in the case of the first embodiment, the initial value of the initial value (start value) in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S33), and then the interrupt is permitted (step S34).

Here, the "jackpot design initial value random number" is a random number that is the initial value of the random number (jackpot pattern random number) that determines the jackpot stop pattern of the special pattern, and the "small hit design initial value random number" is the small hit stop of the special pattern. It is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the design (small hit design random number). In addition, the "hit initial value random number" is a random number that is the initial value of the random number (hit random number) that determines the hit of the normal pattern fluctuation game, and the "hit pattern initial value random number" determines the winning pattern of the normal pattern fluctuation game. It is a random number that is the initial value of the random number (per pattern random number). It should be noted that the small winning symbol random number does not exist in models without a small winning, and the winning symbol initial value random number may not exist depending on the model.

In the random number generating circuit in the CPU 111A used in the first embodiment, the initial value of the soft random number register is changed each time power is turned on. By setting the starting value), the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software can be broken, making it difficult for the player to acquire illegal random numbers.

Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S35) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers and destroy 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 randomness of the random numbers can be enhanced by continuing to update the initial value random numbers as long as time permits in the main processing.

Although it is not particularly limited, in the first embodiment, random numbers generated in a random number generating circuit are used for the jackpot random numbers, jackpot pattern random numbers, small hit pattern random numbers, hit random numbers, and hit pattern random numbers. configured to generate However, the jackpot random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock that is equal to or faster than the operating clock of the CPU. CTC output (CTC of timer interrupt processing (CT
C0) is a "slow counter" that is updated based on another CTC (CTC2)).
In addition, in the jackpot pattern random number, small hit pattern random number, hit random number, and hit pattern random number, each initial value random number (generated by software) is used to change the start value each time the random number is cycled. ” is adopted. In addition, each random number above is "+1" or "-1
, or random update in which all the values within the range appear randomly without duplication until a cycle is completed. That is, the jackpot random number is a random number updated only by hardware, and the jackpot pattern random number, small hit pattern random number, hit random number, and hit pattern random number are random numbers updated by hardware and software.

After the initial value random number update process in step S35, the number of times (for example, twice) that the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and data bus.
is set (step S36), and it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37). If the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S37; N), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S35). That is, when a power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number updating process and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop process) are repeated. By enabling the interrupt (step S34) before the initial value random number update process (step S35), 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 processing due to the waiting due to the initial value random number update processing.

The initial value random number update process in step S35 may be performed in the main process or in the timer interrupt process. In order to avoid executing the initial value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable interrupts and then update to cancel the interrupts. If the initial value random number update process is not performed in the timer interrupt process as in the embodiment, but only in the main process, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. This has the advantage of simplifying the main processing.

If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal has been on for the number of checks set in step S36 (step S38).
). Then, if the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal does not continue for the number of checks (step S
38;N), the process returns to the determination of whether or not the power failure monitor signal is ON (step S37). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal continues to be on for the number of checks (step S38;
Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, a process of temporarily prohibiting interrupts (step S39) and a process of outputting OFF data to all output ports (step S40) are performed.

After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S41
), the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S42).
Furthermore, checksum calculation processing (step S43) for calculating the checksum at the time of power shutdown of the RWM, processing for saving the calculated checksum in the checksum area (step S44).
), a process of prohibiting access to the RAM (step S45) is performed, and then the game machine is waited for the power supply to be turned 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.

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) that controls the overall game, and the sub-control means (payout control device 200,
At the time of power-on, the main control means delays the activation of the main control means and waits for the activation of the slave control device. Means (game control device 100) and power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined waiting time.

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

In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) includes a RAM 111C capable of storing data,
Initialization operation unit (RAM initialization switch 112) that can be operated from the outside, and initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing data stored in RAM 111C based on the operation of the initialization operation unit , and the operation state of the initialization operation unit is read before the standby time starts.

Also, the main control means (game control device 100) permits access to the RAM 111C after the waiting time has elapsed.
[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing of the game control device 100 will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment. This timer interrupt process is an interrupt process that occurs during the period from when the interrupt is permitted until when the interrupt is prohibited (steps S34 to S39) in the main process described above. The timer interrupt processing is processing executed by the CPU 111A.

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

When timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is specified (step S1
21). 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 head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S122). In step S122, the same processing as step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, an input process (step S123) for reading inputs and signals from various sensors and switches, that is, reading the state of each input port is performed. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, output processing (step S124 ). 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, payout command transmission processing (step S125) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, random number update processing 1 (step S126),
Random number update processing 2 (step S127) is performed. 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.

After that, it is monitored whether there is a normal signal input from the starting port 1 switches 36a and 37a, the starting port 2 switch 92a, the normal gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the big winning port switch 38a. A winning opening switch/state monitoring process (step S128) for monitoring (whether the front frame or the glass frame is open, etc.) is performed. In addition, the starting opening switch monitoring process (step S129) for monitoring the winning of the starting opening 1 switches 36a and 37a and the starting opening 2 switch 92a, the special figure 1 game processing (step S130a) for performing the processing related to the special figure 1 variable display game, Special figure 2 game processing (step S130b) for performing processing relating to the special figure 2 variation display game, and general figure game processing (step S130c) for performing processing relating to the general figure variation display game are performed.

In the starting opening switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins in the starting winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37 forming the first starting winning opening, or the starting winning opening 92 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (Big hit random numbers, etc.) are extracted, and the game result pre-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 segment LED provided in the gaming machine 10 to display the display of the special figure variation display game and various information related to the game (for example, the LE of the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 of the collective display device 50
D) segment LED editing processing (step S13
1) Magnet fraud monitoring processing (step S132) in which the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 is checked to determine whether there is an abnormality, and the detection signal from the board radio wave sensor 62 is checked to determine whether there is an abnormality. A board radio fraud monitoring process (step S133) is performed. Then, external information editing processing (step S134) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in an output buffer, status display editing output processing for status display (step S1
35) is performed to end the timer interrupt processing.

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.

[Payout command transmission process]
Next, details of the payout command transmission process (step S125) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a flowchart of payout command transmission processing of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of the win number counter area of the first embodiment.

First, an example of the winning number counter area will be described. The winning number counter area 1, for example, as shown in FIG. The number-of-wins counter can store up to 65,535 wins. Next, as shown in FIG. 10, for example, the winning number counter area 2 consists of a 3 winning ball counter, a 10 winning ball counter, and a 14 winning ball counter, and each winning number counter can store up to 255 winnings. It has become. In checking the count number of these winning number counter areas, the above-described counters are checked in order from the top (from the 3 winning ball counter) by updating the address of the winning number counter area in step S202 or the like which will be described later.

Next, in FIG. 9, the left column is processing for updating (increasing) the number of times the main prize ball signal is output, and the right column is processing for transmitting a payout command.
In the payout command transmission process, first, as described with reference to FIG. Among them, it is determined whether or not the counter to be checked has a count number other than "0" (step S201). If there is no count (step S201; N), the address of the winning prize counter area 2 to be checked is updated (step S202), and the check of the count numbers of all the counters in the winning prize counter area 2 is completed. It is determined whether or not (step S203).

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

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

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

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

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

In step S215, if there is a count in the target counter in the winning number counter area 1 (step S215; Y), the target winning number counter is updated by "-1" (step S2
18) Acquires a payout number command corresponding to the address of the winning number counter area 1 (step S219), and writes the acquired command to the payout serial transmission buffer (step S2).
20). Then, the initial value (for example, 200 ms) is saved in the payout command transmission timer area (step S221).

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

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

[Winning gate switch/state monitoring process]
Next, the winning opening switch/state monitoring process (step S128) in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 8) will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flow chart of the winning opening switch/state monitoring process of the first embodiment. In this winning slot switch/state monitoring process, first,
Winning hole monitoring table 1 (for example, the number of the port to which the detection signal from the count switch is input) corresponding to the two big winning hole switches 38a (count switches) data indicating the bit position in the port of the signal) is prepared (step S271). Next, a fraud & winning monitoring process (step S272) is executed to monitor whether there is fraudulent winning of a prize (unauthorized winning) even though the winning opening is not open, and to detect normal winning. .

After that, a winning opening monitoring table 2 corresponding to one big winning opening switch 38a in the lower big winning opening (special variable winning device 95) is prepared (step S273), and it is monitored whether there is an illegal winning and normal operation is performed. A cheating & winning monitoring process (step S274) for detecting winning is executed.
Then, a winning opening monitoring table for the winning opening switch (starting opening 1 switch 37a) in the general electrical system is prepared (step S275a), and illegal and winning monitoring processing ( Step S275b) is executed.

Next, a winning opening switch that does not require fraud monitoring processing, that is, a winning opening switch that can always win a prize (
Here, a winning opening monitoring table for the starting opening 1 switch 36a, the starting opening 2 switch 92a, and the winning opening switch 35a of the general winning opening 35) is prepared (step S276), and the winning number counter updating process (step S277) is performed to update the winning number. ) is performed, and the special figure 2 abnormal variation monitoring process (step S278) is performed.

Next, the value of the state scan counter for sequentially designating which of the plurality of switches and signals to be monitored for the error state of the gaming machine 10 is to be monitored this time is set to "0". to "3" (step S279). After that, depending on the value of the state scan counter, any of the switch abnormality 1 error output due to the occurrence of disconnection of the switch connector, the shot ball failure error from the payout control device 200, the overflow error from the overflow switch, and the payout abnormality error A gaming machine status monitoring table 1 is prepared for setting the monitoring of errors based on this (step S280).
). Then, gaming machine state check processing (step S281) for determining whether or not an error has occurred is performed.

Next, a gaming machine state monitoring table 2 is prepared for setting an error monitoring target based on one of glass frame opening, main body frame opening, frame radio wave fraud, and touch switch according to the value of the state scan counter. (Step S282). Then, gaming machine state check processing (step S283) for determining whether or not an error has occurred is performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the state scan counter is "0" (step S284).
If the value of the state scan counter is not "0" (step S284; N), the winning opening switch/state monitoring process is terminated. In this case, gaming machine status monitoring table 3 to be referred to next
This is the case where there is no gaming machine status monitoring target. If the value of the state scan counter is "0" (step S284; Y), the game machine state based on the switch abnormality 2 error output due to the occurrence of disconnection of the switch connector, etc., according to the value of the state scan counter. to prepare the gaming machine status monitoring table 3 for setting the monitoring of (step S285)
. Then, gaming machine state check processing (step S
286) is performed, payout busy signal check processing (step S287) is performed, and winning opening switch/state monitoring processing is terminated. Note that the payout busy signal check process is not performed every time, but is performed once every four times, and the remaining three times are passed, so that the monitoring period is 16 ms.

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
Next, the starting port switch monitoring process in the above timer interrupt process (step S129)
will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the starting port switch monitoring process of the first embodiment.

In the starting opening switch monitoring process, first, starting opening 1 (starting winning opening 36, normal fluctuation winning device 3
7) The winning monitoring table is prepared (step A101), hardware random number acquisition processing (step A102) is performed, and it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the start gate 1 (step A103).
).

In step A103, when it is determined that there is no winning to the starting port 1 (step A103;
In N), the process proceeds to step A109 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, in step A103, if it is determined that there is a prize to the starting port 1 (step A1
03; Y), it is determined whether or not the game state is a predetermined state in which the player should hit to the right (for example, normal electric support state, during a big hit, etc.) (step A104).

If it is determined in step A104 that it is not in a predetermined state that should be hit to the right (step A10
In 4;N), the process proceeds to step A107 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, in step A104, when it is determined that the predetermined state to hit to the right (step A104; Y), to prepare a right hitting instruction notification command (step A105), effect command setting processing (step A106) do That is, the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment
In the case of 0, except for the general electric support state, it is almost impossible to win unless it is left-handed to the starting port 1, and if there is a prize at the starting port 1 in a predetermined state that should be right-handed, it is a predetermined state that should be right-handed. However, since it can be estimated that the ball is hit to the left, the production control device 300 is configured to transmit a right-handed instruction notification command to the production control device 300 and perform a notification (warning) instructing to hit to the right.

Next, after preparing a table for setting hold information by start port 1 (step A10
7), the special figure starting port 1 switch processing (step A108) is performed.
Next, prepare a prize-winning monitoring table for the starting port 2 (starting prize-winning port 92) (step A109)
, a hardware random number acquisition process (step A110) is performed, and it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the starting gate 2 (step A111).

If it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning to the starting port 2 (step A111;
At N), the starting port switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, in step A111, if it is determined that there is a prize to the starting port 2 (step A1
At 11; Y), it is determined whether or not the game state is in the normal electric support state (time saving state) (step A112). It is determined whether or not there is (step A113). Further, when it is determined at step A113 that the big hit is not in progress (step A113; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure variation display game is during the general electric support final variation (step A114).

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

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

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

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

[Hard random number acquisition process]
Next, hardware random number acquisition processing (step A102
, A110) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a flowchart of hard random number acquisition processing according to the first embodiment.

In the hardware random number acquisition process, first, the starting port 1 (starting winning port 36, normal fluctuation winning device 37)
and the starting opening 2 (starting winning opening 92), setting no winning information for the starting opening to be monitored (step A121), starting opening 1 switches 36a and 37a and starting opening 2 switch 92a
Among them, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the starting switch to be monitored (step A122)
. If there is no input to the starting switch to be monitored (step A122; N), the hard random number acquisition process is terminated. On the other hand, if there is an input to the starting switch to be monitored (step A122; Y), the random number latch register status is read (step A123).
, determine whether or not there is latch data in the target random number latch register (step A124
).

If there is no latch data in the target random number latch register (step A124; N), that is, if no random number has been extracted, the hard random number acquisition process is terminated. Also, if there is latch data in the target random number latch register (step A124; Y), the extracted jackpot random number is loaded into the monitored hard random number latch register and prepared (step A125
). Then, of the starting gate 1 and the starting gate 2, the winning information of the monitored start gate is set (step A126), and the hardware random number acquisition process is terminated.

[Special figure start gate 1 switch processing]
Next, the special figure starting port 1 switch processing (step A
108) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a flowchart of special figure starting port 1 switch processing of the first embodiment.

The special figure starting opening 1 switch processing is a process that is performed when there is an input of the starting opening 1 switches 36a and 37a that are monitored (starting winning of the special figure 1 that is monitored).
In the special figure starting port 1 switch processing, first, the starting port signal 1 output, which is the number of times information regarding the number of winnings to the monitoring target starting port 1 switches 36a, 37a is output to the external management device of the game machine 10 The number of times is loaded (step A131), the loaded value is updated by "+1" (step A132), and it is determined whether or not the output number of times overflows (step A1
33). If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the RWM start signal 1 output count area (step A134), and step A1
35 is processed. On the other hand, when the number of outputs overflows (step A133;
Y) skips step A134 and proceeds to the process of step A135. In the first embodiment, a value from "0" to "255" can be stored in the starting port signal 1 output frequency area. If the loaded value is "255", the updated value becomes "0" when updated by "+1", and it is determined that the output count overflows.

Next, it is determined whether or not the update target special figure 1 reservation number (special figure 1 start memory number) corresponding to the start port 1 switch 36a, 37a to be monitored is less than the upper limit (for example, less than 4 pieces) (step A135). If the update target special figure 1 pending number is not less than the upper limit (step A135
; N) ends the special figure start port 1 switch process. If the special figure 1 pending number to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A135; Y), set the special figure 1 information setting flag used for setting the variation information (for example, for distributing the prefetch variation pattern) ( Step A136), update the special figure 1 pending number to be updated by "+1" (step A137).

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

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

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

[Special figure start gate 2 switch processing]
Next, the special figure starting port 2 switch processing (step A
118) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a flowchart of special figure starting port 2 switch processing of the first embodiment.

The special figure starting opening 2 switch processing is a process that is performed when there is an input of the starting opening 2 switch 92a which is a monitoring target (starting prize of the special figure 2 which is a monitoring target).
In the special figure starting port 2 switch processing, first, the starting port signal 2 output count, which is the number of times of outputting information regarding the number of winnings to the starting port 2 switch 92a to the management device outside the gaming machine 10, is loaded ( Step A151), update the loaded value by "+1" (step A152
), and it is determined whether or not the number of outputs overflows (step A153). If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A153; N), the updated value is saved in the RWM starting signal 2 output number area (step A154), and the process proceeds to step A155. On the other hand, if the number of outputs overflows (step A153; Y), step A
154 is passed and the process proceeds to step A155. In the first embodiment, a value from "0" to "255" can be stored in the starting port signal 2 output count area. Then, when the loaded value is "255", if it is updated by "+1", the updated value becomes "0",
It is configured to determine that the number of outputs overflows.

Next, it is determined whether or not the update target special figure 2 pending (starting memory) number corresponding to the monitoring target start port 2 switch 92a is less than the upper limit (for example, less than 4 pieces) (step A155).
If the special figure 2 reservation number to be updated is not less than the upper limit (step A155; N), the special figure start opening 2 switch processing is terminated. If the special figure 2 pending number to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A155; Y), set the special figure 2 information setting flag used for setting the variation information (for example, for distributing the prefetch variation pattern) ( Step A156), update the special figure 2 pending number to be updated by "+1" (step A157).

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

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

Here, the RAM 111C of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game ball into the start prize winning area of the start prize winning port 92, and it becomes the execution right of the special figure variation display game. It constitutes a start winning memory means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a memory. Further, the start winning memory means (RAM 111C) stores various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball into the start opening 2 (start winning opening 92) as a second start memory up to a predetermined number.

[Special Figure Reservation Information Judgment Process]
Next, the details of the special figure reservation information determination processing (step A144, step A164) in the above-mentioned special figure start opening 1 switch processing and special figure start opening 2 switch processing will be described using FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a flowchart of special figure reservation information determination processing of the first embodiment.

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

In the special figure reservation information determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (high probability) (step A172). In step A172, when it determines with it being in high probability (step A172; Y), it complete|finishes special figure reservation information determination processing.

On the other hand, in step A172, if it is determined that the probability is not high (step A172; N
), it is determined whether or not the jackpot is in progress (step A173). In step A173, when it determines with it being a big hit (step A173; Y), it complete|finishes special figure reservation information determination processing.

On the other hand, in step A173, when it is determined that it is not in the big hit (step A173; N
), a big-hit determination process (step A174) is performed to determine whether or not the big-hit is a big-hit according to whether or not the big-hit random number matches the big-hit determination value.

After that, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (step A17
5). Then, if the judgment result is a big hit (step A175; Y), the big hit pattern random number check table corresponding to the target starting switch (in other words, special figure type; special figure 1 or special figure 2) Set (step A176), acquire the stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number prepared in step A140 or A160 (step A177), move to the process of step A184, and perform the subsequent processes.

On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A175; N), a small hit determination process (step A179) that determines whether or not it is a small hit depending on whether the big hit random value matches the small hit determination value. Do. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the small hit determination process is a small hit (step A180). And, if the judgment result is not a small hit (step A180
;N) sets the stop symbol information of the lost (step A183), shifts to the processing of step A184, and performs the subsequent processing.

On the other hand, if the determination result is a small hit (step A180; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set, and the small hit stop symbol information corresponding to the small hit symbol random number prepared in step A142 or A162. is set (step A182), the process proceeds to step A184, and the subsequent processes are performed.

Then, when the process proceeds to step A184, step A177, step A182, or step A183 to prepare a look-ahead stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol information acquired or set (step A184), production command setting process (step A18
5). Next, a special figure information setting process (step A186) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting a variation pattern is performed, and a variation pattern setting process (step A187) for setting the variation mode of the special figure variation display game. do

After that, the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern (variation pattern until the start of the reach action) and the second half variation number indicating the second half variation pattern (the variation pattern after the start of the reach action) in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game Prefetch variation pattern corresponding to A command is prepared (step A188), effect command setting processing (step A189) is performed, and the special figure reservation information determination processing is terminated.

In addition, the special figure information setting process in step A186 and the variation pattern setting process in step A187 are executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure normal process (special figure 1 normal process or special figure 2 normal process described later). is the same as the processing That is, when the special figure reservation information determination process is executed in step A144, since the special figure type is special figure 1, the processing of steps A186 and A187 is the special figure 1 information setting process and special figure 1 variation which will be described later. When the pattern setting process is the same and the special figure reservation information determination process is executed in step A164, the special figure type is special figure 2, so the processing of steps A186 and A187 is special figure 2 information to be described later. It is the same as the setting process and special figure 2 variation pattern setting process.

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

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

[Special figure 1 game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 game process (step S130a) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a flowchart of special figure 1 game processing of the first embodiment.

In the special figure 1 game process, monitoring of the input of the big winning opening switch 38a, control of the entire process related to the special figure 1 variable display game, special figure 1 (identification information that is displayed in the special figure 1 variable display game)
Set the display of . In the special figure 1 game processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 is in the middle of a big hit or a small hit (a big hit game state or a small hit game state according to the result of the special figure 2 variation display game) (step A1). . If it is not during the special figure 2 jackpot or small hit (step A1
At ;N), a big winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this big winning opening switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the detection of a game ball by the special winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variable winning device 38 and the special variable winning device 95 is performed.

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

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

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

At step A7, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 1 variation display game is a big hit, the setting of the fanfare command according to the kind of big win and the size of each big win are performed. Setting the fanfare time according to the winning opening pattern, fanfare /
Special figure 1 display process (
Step A10) is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Tokuzu 2 game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 game process (step S130b) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a flowchart of special figure 2 game processing of the first embodiment.

In the special figure 2 game processing, monitoring of the input of the big winning opening switch 38a, control of the entire processing related to the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, special figure 2 (identification information that is variably displayed in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game)
Set the display of . In the special figure 2 game processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 is in the middle of a big hit or a small hit (a big hit game state or a small hit game state according to the result of the special figure 1 variation display game) (step A31). . If it is not during the special figure 1 jackpot or small hit (step A
31;N), a big winning opening switch monitoring process (step A32) is performed. In this big winning opening switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the detection of a game ball by the special winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variable winning device 38 and the special variable winning device 95 is performed.

Next, when it is determined that it is during the special figure 1 big hit or small hit (step A31; Y)
And, when the big winning opening switch monitoring process (step A32) is completed, step A33
, and if the special figure 2 game processing timer is not "0", it is updated by "-1" (step A3
3). In addition, the minimum value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is "0" (step A34). If the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is "0" (step A34; Y), that is, if the time has expired or has already timed up, the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is "0". It is determined whether or not there is (step A35). If the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not "0" (step A35; N), the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is updated by "-1" (step A36), and special figure 2 in RWM Long fluctuation timer value (for example, 6
0000 ms) is saved (step A37), and the process proceeds to step A59.

On the other hand, if the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is "0" (step A35;
In Y), the special figure 2 game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number is set in the register (step A38), and the special figure 2 game process number is set using the table Acquire the branch destination address of the process corresponding to (step A39)
. Then, a subroutine call is performed according to the special figure 2 game processing number (step A4
7).

At step A47, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "0", monitor the start of variation of the special figure 2 variation display game, set the variation start of the special figure 2 variation display game, set the effect, Fig. 2 Special figure 2 normal processing (step A4
8).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Special figure 1 normal processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 normal processing (step A8) in the special figure 1 game processing described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a flowchart of special figure 1 normal processing of the first embodiment.

In the special figure 1 normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 can start to fluctuate (that is, whether or not the special figure 1 variation display game can be started) (step A251). In this judgment, the game state is
If it is in the state of the period from the end of the variation of the special figure 2 (big hit or small hit) (start of special figure 2 display processing) to the end of the hit operation (big hit game state or small hit game state), that is, special When FIG. 2 hits, it is determined that the special figure 1 cannot start fluctuation, and when it is not the period, it is determined that the special figure 1 can start fluctuation.

And when it is determined that the special figure 1 can start fluctuation (step A251; Y), whether or not the left-handed instruction notification has been completed (that is, the left-handed instruction notification command is sent to the effect control device 300,
After that, it is determined whether or not the right-handed instruction notification command has been transmitted (step A2
52). In step A252, if the left-handed instruction notification flag is set, it is determined that the left-handed instruction has been notified, and if the left-handed instruction notification flag is not set, it is determined that the left-handed instruction has not been notified. may be configured.

If the left-handed instruction notification has not been completed (step A252; N), a left-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A253), effect command setting processing (step A254) is performed, and a left-handed instruction notification flag is set (step A255).

If the left-handed instruction has been notified (step A252; Y) and if step A255 is completed, the process proceeds to step A256, and the special figure 1 reservation number (first start memory number) is "0" It is determined whether or not (step A256). Then, when it is determined that the special figure 1 pending number is not "0" (step A256; N), a variation start probability information command corresponding to the probability state of the current special figure variation display game is prepared (step A257), and the production command Perform setting processing (step A258), perform special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A259), special figure 1
Prepare a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the number of reservations (step A260), perform production command setting processing (step A261), special figure 1 in the special figure status area in RWM
Set (add information) information indicating that the game is changing (executing the special figure 1 variation display game) (step A262), and determine whether the probability state of the special figure variation display game is high probability (step A26
3).

In addition, the special figure status area includes information indicating that the special figure 1 is changing (running the special figure 1 variation display game) and information indicating that the special figure 2 is changing (running the special figure 2 variation display game), It is an area to be stored independently, and the state indicated by the information set in this special figure status area is the special figure status. When step A262 is executed, the special figure status becomes either of "special figure 1 changing" and "special figure 1 changing + special figure 2 changing".

In addition, in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A259), the process of saving "1", which is the processing number related to the special figure 1 fluctuation process, in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step A31 described later
8, A319), processing to save the fluctuating flag in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A322 described later), processing for setting the fluctuation time as the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer (steps A307, A497 described later ), etc. are performed.

Then, if it is not in the high probability (step A263; N), it is determined whether it is in the high probability final fluctuation (step A264), and if it is not in the high probability final fluctuation (step A264;
N), set the special figure 1 fluctuation check flag (step A265). It should be noted that whether or not the high-probability final fluctuation is in progress is determined by a high-probability final fluctuation flag described later. That is, if the high-probability final change flag is set, it is determined that the high-probability final change is in progress.

Then, when step A265 is completed, when it is determined to be in the high probability (step A263; Y), and when it is determined to be in the high probability final fluctuation (step A264;
Y) performs the special figure 1 fluctuating process transition setting process (step A266) and ends the special figure 1 usual process.

On the other hand, if it is determined that Toku-zu 1 cannot start fluctuation (step A251; N), and if the number of Toku-zu 1 reservations is "0" at step A256 (step A256; Y), as a processing number Set "0" (step A267), save the processing number, that is, "0" in the special figure 1 game processing number area which is an area for storing the special figure 1 game processing number in RWM (step A268), 1 End normal processing.

Thus, in this embodiment, the determination result of step A251 is affirmative,
If the special figure 1 pending number is not "0", the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A259) etc. is executed, and even if the special figure 2 is fluctuating (special figure 2 fluctuation display game is running) , the special figure 1 variable display game is started. That is, when the game control device 100 has the first start memory in the first start memory means (game control device 100), the variable display game based on the first start memory is changed to the variable display based on the second start memory. It constitutes control means that can be executed at the same time as the game.

[Special figure 2 normal processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 normal processing (step A48) in the special figure 2 game processing described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a flowchart of special figure 2 normal processing of the first embodiment.

In the special figure 2 normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 can start fluctuation (ie, whether or not the special figure 2 fluctuation display game can be started) (step A271). In this judgment, the game state is
If it is in the state of the period from the end of the special figure 1 hit (big hit or small hit) fluctuation end (the start of the special figure 1 display processing) to the end of the hit operation (big hit game state or small hit game state), that is, the special When FIG. 1 hits, it is determined that the special figure 2 cannot start fluctuation, and when it is not the period, it is determined that the special figure 2 can start fluctuation.

And, when it is determined that special figure 2 can start fluctuation (step A271; Y), special figure 2
It is determined whether or not the number of reservations (the number of second starting memories) is "0" (step A272). Then, when it is determined that the special figure 2 pending number is not "0" (step A272; N), prepare a variation start probability information command corresponding to the probability state of the current special figure variation display game (step A27
3) Performs production command setting processing (step A274), performs special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A275), and special figure 2 is changing in special figure status area in RWM (special figure 2 variation display game is being executed) is set (addition of information) (step A276),
It is determined whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is in the high probability (step A277).

Here, the state indicated by the information set in the special figure status area (that is, the special figure status) is, when step A276 is executed, "special figure 2 changing" and "special figure 1 changing + special figure 2 changing ” will be in one of the states.

Also, in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A275), the process of saving "1", which is the processing number related to the special figure 2 fluctuation process, in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step A34 described later
8, A349), processing to save the fluctuating flag in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A352 described later), processing in which the fluctuation time is set as the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer (steps A337, A497 described later ), etc. are performed.

For example, after executing step A275, prepare a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number, then execute the production command setting process, and then move to step A276 Configuration (that is, special figure 2 Also, it may be configured to transmit the decoration special figure pending number command to the production control device 300 in the usual process).

Then, if it is not in the high probability (step A277; N), it is determined whether it is in the high probability final fluctuation (step A278), and if it is not in the high probability final fluctuation (step A278;
N), set the special figure 2 fluctuation check flag (step A279).

Then, when step A279 is completed, when it is determined to be in the high probability (step A277; Y), and when it is determined to be in the high probability final fluctuation (step A278;
Y) performs the special figure 2 fluctuation process transition setting process (step A280), and ends the special figure 2 usual process.

On the other hand, when the special figure 2 reservation number is "0" (step A272; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 reservation number is "0" (step A281), and the special figure 1 reservation number is When it is determined to be "0" (step A281; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 is changing (the special figure 1 variation display game is being executed) (step A282). And, when the special figure 1 is not fluctuating (step A282; N), it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demonstration has been started (step A283),
If the customer waiting demonstration has not started yet (step A283; N), the customer waiting demonstration flag is set in the customer waiting demonstration flag area (step A284). Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step A285), and effect command setting processing (step A286) is performed. In addition, when the effect command setting process is performed, the prepared command (
Here, a customer waiting demo command) is transmitted to the production control device 300. FIG.

And, if step A286 is completed, if it is determined that the special figure 2 is not able to start fluctuation (step A271; N), if the special figure 1 pending number is not "0" (step A281
; N), if the special figure 1 is fluctuating (step A282; Y), and if the customer waiting demonstration has already started (step A283; Y), set "0" as the processing number ( Step A287), the processing number, ie, "0", is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area, which is an area for storing the special figure 2 game processing number in RWM (step A288), and the special figure 2 normal processing ends.

Thus, in this embodiment, the determination result of step A271 is affirmative,
If the special figure 2 pending number is not "0", special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A275) etc. are executed, even if special figure 1 is fluctuating (special figure 1 fluctuation display game is running) , the special figure 2 variable display game is started. That is, when the second start memory means (game control device 100) has the second start memory, the game control device 100 changes the variable display game based on the second start memory to the variable display game based on the first start memory. It constitutes control means that can be executed at the same time as the game.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation start process]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A259) in the special figure 1 normal processing described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram (part 1) showing a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation start processing of the first embodiment. FIG. 22 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation start processing of the first embodiment.

The special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game). In the special figure 1 variation start process, first, a special figure 1 information setting flag indicating the type of special figure variation display game to be executed (here special figure 1) is set (step A301), and the first special figure variation display game A jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A302) is performed to set deviation information and jackpot information to the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not it is a jackpot.

Next, special figure 1 stop design setting process (step A
303), perform special figure 1 information setting processing (step A304) for setting special figure 1 information, which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern of special figure 1, and change the first special figure variation display game Prepare a special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information related to pattern setting is set (step A305). After that, a special figure 1 variation pattern setting process (step A306) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the first special figure variation display game is performed, and variation start information setting for setting information on the start of variation of the special figure variation display game. Processing (step A307) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is high probability (step A308).

Then, if it is not in the high probability (step A308; N), it is determined whether it is in the high probability final fluctuation (step A309), and if it is not in the high probability final fluctuation (step A309;
N), it is determined whether or not special figure 2 is changing (special figure 2 variation display game is being executed) (step A310). If the special figure 2 is fluctuating (step A310; Y), it is determined whether or not the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is "0" (step A311). special figure 2
If the number of repetitions of the game processing timer is not "0" (step A311; N), it is determined whether the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is, for example, "4" or more (step A
312), when the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not, for example, "4" or more (step A312; N), the remaining fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is calculated (step A313).

It should be noted that the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer, when the special figure 2 game processing timer is a sufficient time value within the 2-byte range (for example, 60000 ms), in the fluctuation start information setting process of step A337 described later It is set to "0" (see, for example, step A500 below).

In addition, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 (execution time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game) can be calculated from the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer (the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer area). Specifically, step A
At 313, the long fluctuation timer value (for example, 60000
m seconds) to the result of multiplying the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer, by adding the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer area at that time, the remaining variation time of the special figure 2 can be calculated.

Also, if the long fluctuation timer value is, for example, 60000 ms (= 60 seconds), the fact that the value of the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 4 or more means that the remaining fluctuation time of special figure 2 is 240 Seconds (= 4 x 60 seconds) or longer, which is longer than the longest fluctuation time of Toku-zu 1,
In that case, since it is not necessary to execute steps A315 and A316, which will be described later, step A312 is provided to determine this. Therefore, step A312
The numerical value "4" in is whether or not the remaining variation time of the special figure 2 is longer than the maximum variation time of the special figure 1. do not have.

Next, when step A313 is completed and when the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is "0" (step A311; Y), the process moves to step A314, and the special figure 1 to be started from now on variation time (for example, the variation time set in step A306)
However, the remaining variation time of the special figure 2 currently fluctuating (the calculation result of step A313, or the special figure 2
If the number of repetitions of the game processing timer is zero, it is determined whether it is shorter than the time determined by the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer) (step A314).

And, if the variation time of special figure 1 is not shorter than the remaining variation time of special figure 2 (step A3
14; N) prepares a command to notify that the fluctuation time of special figure 1 is longer (step A315), and performs effect command setting processing (step A316).

Next, if it is during high probability (step A308; Y), if it is during high probability final fluctuation (
Step A309; Y), if special figure 2 is not fluctuating (step A310; N), special figure 2
If the number of repetitions of the game processing timer is, for example, "4" or more (step A312;
Y), if the variation time of special figure 1 is shorter than the remaining variation time of special figure 2 (step A314; Y
), and when step A316 is completed, the process proceeds to step A317 (FIG. 22).

When the process proceeds to step A317, the high probability fluctuation number update process (step A317) is performed, "1" is set as the processing number (step A318), and the special figure 1 which is an area for storing the special figure 1 game processing number in RWM The corresponding processing number, that is, "1" is displayed in the game processing number area.
' is saved (step A319), and the customer waiting demonstration flag area, which is an area for setting the customer waiting demonstration flag in the RWM, is cleared (step A320). After that, save the special figure 1 fluctuation start signal (turn on the special symbol 1 fluctuation signal) in the test signal output data area (step A321), and save the fluctuation flag in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area of RWM (
Step A322), save the initial value (for example, 100ms) of the blinking control timer in the special figure 1 blinking control timer area of the RWM (the blinking period timer of the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53) (step A323), The initial value (for example, "0" corresponding to the blank design) is saved in the pattern number area during the FIG. 1 fluctuation (step A324), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is terminated. The reason why "0" is saved in the symbol number area during special figure 1 fluctuation in step A324 is to start the variable display of special figure 1 from a blank design.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start process]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A275) in the special figure 2 normal processing described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24. FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram (part 1) showing a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation start processing of the first embodiment. FIG. 24 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation start processing of the first embodiment.

The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game). In the special figure 2 variation start process, first, a special figure 2 information setting flag indicating the type of the special figure variation display game to be executed (here special figure 2) is set (step A331), and the second special figure variation display game A big hit flag 2 setting process (step A332) for setting deviation information and big win information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not it is a big hit is performed.

Next, special figure 2 stop design setting processing (step A
333), perform special figure 2 information setting processing (step A334) for setting special figure 2 information which is a parameter for setting the special figure 2 variation pattern, and change the second special figure variation display game Prepare a special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information related to pattern setting is set (step A335). After that, a special figure 2 variation pattern setting process (step A336) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the second special figure variation display game is performed, and variation start information setting for setting information on the start of variation of the special figure variation display game Processing (step A337) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is in the high probability (step A338).

Then, if it is not in the high probability (step A338; N), it is determined whether it is in the high probability final fluctuation (step A339), and if it is not in the high probability final fluctuation (step A339;
N), it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 is changing (the special figure 1 variation display game is being executed) (step A340). When the special figure 1 is fluctuating (step A340; Y), the remaining variation time of the special figure 1 is calculated (step A343). In addition, the remaining variation time of the special figure 1 can be calculated from the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer (the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer area).

Next, when step A343 is completed, the process moves to step A344, and the fluctuation time of special figure 2 about to start from now (for example, the fluctuation time set in step A336) is currently fluctuating special figure 1 It is determined whether or not it is shorter than the remaining fluctuation time (calculated result of step A343) (step A344).

And if the variation time of special figure 2 is not shorter than the remaining variation time of special figure 1 (step A3
44; N) prepares a command to notify that the fluctuation time of special figure 2 is longer (step A345), and performs the effect command setting process (step A346).

Next, if it is during high probability (step A338; Y), if it is during high probability final fluctuation (
Step A339; Y), if Toku-zu 1 is not fluctuating (Step A340; N), Toku-zu 2
If the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 is shorter than the remaining fluctuation time (step A344; Y), and
When step A346 is completed, the process proceeds to step A347 (FIG. 24).

When the process proceeds to step A347, the high probability fluctuation count update process (step A347) is performed, "1" is set as the processing number (step A348), and the special figure 2 is an area for storing the special figure 2 game processing number in RWM. The corresponding processing number, that is, "1" is displayed in the game processing number area.
' is saved (step A349), and the customer waiting demonstration flag area, which is an area for setting the customer waiting demonstration flag in the RWM, is cleared (step A350). After that, save the special figure 2 fluctuation start signal (turn on the special symbol 2 fluctuation signal) in the test signal output data area (step A351), and save the fluctuation flag in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area of RWM (
Step A352), save the initial value (for example, 100ms) of the blinking control timer (the blinking period timer of the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54) in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area of RWM (step A353), The initial value (for example, "0" corresponding to the blank design) is saved in the pattern number area during the FIG. 2 fluctuation (step A354), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is terminated. It should be noted that the reason why "0" is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern number area in step A354 is to start the variation display of the special figure 2 from the blank design.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, the details of the fluctuation start information setting process (steps A307 and A337) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. FIG.
FIG. 25 is a diagram (part 1) showing a flowchart of a change start information setting process according to the first embodiment;
is. FIG. 26 is a diagram (
2).

In the fluctuation start information setting process, first, the target fluctuation pattern random number 1, the fluctuation pattern random number 2,
And the information in the random number storage area for the fluctuation pattern random number 3 is cleared. In other words, it is determined whether or not the information of special figure 1 is being set (step A491), and if the information of special figure 1 is being set (step A
In 491; Y), the information (for holding ball 1) in the random number storage area (for holding ball 1) of fluctuation pattern random number 1, fluctuation pattern random number 2, and fluctuation pattern random number 3 of special figure 1 is cleared (step A491a ). Also, if the information of special figure 1 is not set (step A491; N), the information of the random number storage area of variation pattern random number 1, variation pattern random number 2, and variation pattern random number 3 of special figure 2 is cleared (step A491b).

Next, the first half variation time value table is set (step A492), and the first half variation time value corresponding to the first half variation number is acquired (step A493). Further, the second half fluctuation time value table is set (step A494), and the second half fluctuation time value corresponding to the second half fluctuation number is acquired (step A495).

Then, the first half variable time value and the second half variable time value are added (step A496), and the added value is the target special figure game processing timer area (that is, special figure 1 game processing timer area during information setting of special figure 1, During the information setting of the special figure 2, it saves in the special figure 2 game processing timer area) (step A497).

Next, it is determined whether or not special figure 1 information is being set (step A498), and if the special figure 1 information is not being set (step A498; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 is a long fluctuation start (step A49
9), if it is not a long fluctuation start of special figure 2 (step A499; N), in the repetition number area of the special figure 2 game processing timer (an area that stores the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer in RWM) " 0” is saved (step A500).

On the other hand, if it is a long fluctuation start of special figure 2 (step A499; Y), "9" is saved in the repetition number area of the special figure 2 game processing timer (step A501). And when the information setting of special figure 1 is in progress (step A498; Y), when the processing of steps A500 and A501 is completed, the process proceeds to step A502.

In addition, in order to change the time that is not enough with a 2-byte special game processing timer, special figure 2
The number of repetitions (the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer) is set for the long fluctuation. Also, as the addition result of step A496, for example, 60000 ms is set in the special figure 2 game processing timer area at step A497, and when "9" is saved as the number of repetitions at step A501, timer interrupt processing (step A33 described above) The value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is decremented, and when the time is up, the number of repetitions of the special figure game processing timer is subtracted by 1 at step A36, and 60000 ms is added to the special figure 2 game processing timer area at step A37. set. Therefore, in this case, as a result, the total variable time of Special Figure 2 is 60000ms×10=10 minute variable time in this embodiment. In fact, 4
Since it is a timer interrupt of ms, it can be set up to about 262 seconds with 2 bytes, but for ease of understanding, the case where it can be expressed by multiplying by 60 seconds is described as an example.

Next, at step A502, the variable command data (MODE) corresponding to the first half variable number is prepared (step A502), and the variable command data (ACTION) corresponding to the second half variable number is prepared (step A503). ), effect command setting processing is performed (step A504).

Although detailed explanation is omitted, in the effect command setting process, the prepared command data (MODE and ACTION) are written into the effect serial transmission buffer as long as the effect serial transmission buffer is not full. As a result, an effect command composed of prepared command data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 by serial communication using the serial communication function of the CPU 111A in the game control device 100 . The same applies when the effect command setting process is executed by being called in another step. Also, in the case of this flowchart, the command is transmitted in a 2-byte configuration such as "MODE" and "ACTION" like an effect command, but it may be transmitted in a more byte configuration. In those cases, the flow chart should correspond to the multi-byte configuration.

Next, when step A504 ends, it is determined whether or not the information of special figure 1 is being set (step A
505), if the information of the special figure 1 is being set (step A505; Y), the special figure 1 reservation number is updated by "-1" (step A506), the address of the random number storage area of the special figure 1 After setting, the random number storage area of the address is shifted (step A507), the information on the free area after the shift is cleared (step A508), and the fluctuation start information setting process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the information of the special figure 1 is not set (step A505; N), the special figure 2 reservation number is updated by "-1" (step A506a), and the address of the random number storage area of the special figure 2 is set Then, the random number storage area of the address is shifted (step A507a), the information on the free area after the shift is cleared (step A508a), and the fluctuation start information setting process is terminated.

Information about the start of the special figure variation display game is set by the above processing. i.e.
The game control device 100 serves as determination means for determining various random numbers stored in the starting memory means (RAM 111C). Also, the game control device 100 serves as variation pattern determination means capable of determining the variation pattern of the identification information to be executed in the variation display game based on the determination information in the starting memory.

Then, the information on the start of these special figure fluctuation display games is transmitted to the production control device 300 by the production command setting process described above, and in the production control device 300, based on the reception of the information on the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, According to the determined variation pattern, detailed performance contents in the decoration special figure variation display game are set, and the decoration special figure variation display game is executed. Information on the start of these special figure fluctuation display games includes a decoration special figure reservation number command including information on the number of starting memories (number of reservations), a decoration special figure command including information on the stop pattern, and a variation of the special figure fluctuation display game Variation commands including information on patterns (sometimes referred to as variation pattern commands, etc.) are included, and each production command is transmitted to the production control device 300 in a predetermined order as shown in the flowchart of the present embodiment, for example. .

[High-probability fluctuation frequency update process]
Next, high probability fluctuation number update processing in special figure 1 fluctuation start process and special figure 2 fluctuation start process (
Details of steps A317 and A347) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 shows the first
It is a diagram showing a flowchart of high probability fluctuation frequency update processing of the embodiment.

In the high probability fluctuation count update process, first, it is determined whether the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game is in the high probability (step A551), and if it is not in the special figure high probability (step A551; N
), the high-probability variation count update process ends.

In addition, when one of the types of special figure variation display games of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is in the jackpot gaming state, the winning probability of the other variation display game is always controlled to be low, but one is low. In the case of a hit, the other may be in high probability.

If it is in the high probability (step A551; Y), the number of high probability fluctuations managing the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game to be in the high probability state is updated by "-1" (step A552), and the high probability fluctuation It is determined whether or not the number of times is "0" (step A553).

If the high probability variation count is not "0" (step A553; N), the high probability variation count update process is terminated. If the number of high probability fluctuations is "0" (step A553; Y),
A signal relating to high-probability termination is saved in the external information output data area (step A555).
It should be noted that the signal relating to the high-probability end is a signal that turns off the big win 2 signal.

And the signal regarding the end of high probability & time saving (high probability & no time saving or high probability & time saving) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A556). In addition, the signal related to the end of high probability & time reduction is a signal to turn off the special symbol 1 high probability state signal, a signal to turn off the special symbol 2 high probability state signal, and a special symbol 1 fluctuation time reduction state signal to turn off a signal to
It includes a signal to turn off the special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortening state signal and a signal to turn off the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal. Also, even in the special figure high probability, since only the probability state changes in the general figure, the normal symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal and the normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal are always turned off.

Then, save the number in the low probability in the game state display number area (step A557), save the special figure low probability & no time saving flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step A559
), set the high probability final fluctuation flag corresponding to the pattern (special figure 1 or special figure 2) to start fluctuation (step A560), and end the high probability fluctuation frequency update process.

In addition, the high probability final variation flag includes information that can determine the type of the special figure variation display game (special figure 1 or special figure 2) that is the high probability final variation. Also, in the high-probability final fluctuation, the internal probability becomes low at the start of the fluctuation. This is the probability final change flag. Thus, in the case of the present embodiment, in the high probability final fluctuation, the probability state of the target special figure (the setting state in the game control device 100) is returned to the low probability at the start of fluctuation. As a result, when the game ball enters the starting hole during the special figure variation which is the final round in the high probability state, it is possible to prevent the problem that the hit judgment for this starting prize is judged with a high probability.

[Special figure 1 processing during fluctuation]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 changing process (step A9) in the special figure 1 game process described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29. FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram (part 1) showing a flowchart of processing during special figure 1 fluctuation of the first embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of processing during special figure 1 fluctuation of the first embodiment.

In the special figure 1 fluctuation process, first, the number of times of output of the fixed number of symbols is updated by "+1" (step A5
71), load the command from the decoration special figure 1 command area (decoration special figure 1 command including the information of the stop pattern about the special figure 1), prepare (step A572), and perform the production command setting process (step A573) .

Next, prepare a decorative special figure 1 stop command (symbol stop command for special figure 1) (step A574), perform production command setting processing (step A575), high probability final depending on the state of the high probability final variation flag It is determined whether or not there is a change (step A576). Then, if it is not a high probability final variation (step A576; N), the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern saved in the stop symbol pattern area in the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is displayed in the special figure 1 variation display game this time. (step A577), and if it is a high probability final fluctuation (step A576; Y), the display time at the time of the high probability final fluctuation is this special figure 1
The stop display time of the variable display game is set (step A578), and the process proceeds to step A579. Here, the stop display time set in steps A577 and A578 is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area in a step (not shown) provided immediately before step A579, for example.

As an example of the display time of the special figure 1, in the case of the first embodiment, 600 ms is set as the display time when the stop symbol pattern is the lost symbol pattern, and the stop symbol pattern is the jackpot symbol pattern. In some cases, 2000 ms is set as the display time, and 136 ms is set as the display time when the stop symbol pattern is a small hit symbol pattern.
Also, the display time of the high-probability final variation is set to 7000 ms.

Next, when moving to step A579 (FIG. 29), it is determined whether or not the current (currently running) special figure 1 variation display game is lost based on the information determined and set in the big hit flag 1 setting process. (Step A579), in case of failure (Step A579; Y), step A
Move to 594, if not lost (step A579; N), the current special figure 2 is also changing (
It is determined whether or not special figure 2 variation display game is being executed (step A580).

It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is fluctuating is performed by either the information of the special figure 2 game processing number area, the information of the special figure status area, or the information of the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area can be done. That is, if "1" is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area, it may be determined that it is changing, and if the special figure 2 is changing is set in the special figure status area, it is determined that it is changing It may be a configuration, it may be a configuration that determines that it is fluctuating if the flag is saved in the special figure 2 variation control flag area, or it may be a configuration that determines a combination of these conditions.

And, when the special figure 2 is also fluctuating (step A580; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 displaying process is being executed (step A581), and the special figure 2 displaying process is not being executed In case (step A581; N), the design determination number output number is updated by "+1" (step A
582).

Next, if step A582 is completed and if the special figure 2 displaying process is being executed (step A581; Y), the special figure 1 display time (the time set in step A577 etc.) For example, the result of adding 4 ms is set as the display time of special figure 2 (step A58
3), save the display time of the special figure 2 in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step A5
84). By the processing of this step A583, A584, if the special figure 2 has already started the stop display, the display time of the special figure 2 will be reset. Due to this resetting, the display time of Toku-zu 2 is basically extended, but in some cases it may be shortened.

After that, load the command (decorative special figure 2 command including the information of the stop symbol about the special figure 2) from the decorative special figure 2 command area, prepare (step A585), and perform the production command setting process (step A586). Next, prepare a decorative special figure 2 stop command (symbol stop command for special figure 2) (step A587), production command setting process (step A
588) is performed, and the processing transition setting processing 2 (step A589) during special figure 2 display is performed.

In addition, according to the processing of steps A579 to A589 described above, when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game of this time in which the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed is a hit (big hit or small hit), the special figure that is fluctuating at the same time 2 is forcibly terminated.

Next, when step A589 is completed, and when special figure 2 is not fluctuating (step A5
80; N) loads the command from the decorative special figure 1 command area, saves it in the winning pattern command area (step A590), and determines whether or not the special figure 1 fluctuation display game of this time is a small hit (step A591) .

Then, if it is a big hit and not a small hit (step A591; N), information from the special figure 1 round number upper limit information area (special figure 1
Load the special figure 1 round number upper limit information that determines the round number upper limit value), save it in the round number upper limit information area (step A592), load the information from the special figure 1 large winning opening information area, and win a big prize Save in the mouth open information area (step A593).

Next, if this special figure 1 variation display game is lost (step A579; Y), if this special figure 1 variation display game is a small hit (step A591; Y), and step A5
If step 93 has been completed, the process proceeds to step A594. When moving to step A594,
Load the information (stop design number) from the special figure 1 stop design save area, save it in the special figure 1 stop design area (step A594), perform the special figure 1 display process transition setting process 1 (step A595), Special figure 1 end processing during fluctuation. In addition, in the special figure 1 stop symbol evacuation area, special figure 1
A predetermined stop symbol number is saved in the stop symbol setting process.

Thus, the game control device 100 serves as stop time setting means for setting the stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game. Also, the game control device 100 serves as means for ending the variation display game based on the second start memory that is being executed at the same time when the variation display game based on the first start memory results in a special result (win).

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 changing process (step A49) in the special figure 2 game process described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram (part 1) showing a flowchart of processing during special figure 2 fluctuation of the first embodiment. FIG. 31 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of processing during special figure 2 fluctuation of the first embodiment.

In the special figure 2 fluctuation process, first, the design determination number output number is updated by "+1" (step A6
01), load the command from the decorative special figure 2 command area (decorative special figure 2 command including information on the stop pattern for the special figure 2), prepare (step A602), and perform the production command setting process (step A603) .

Next, prepare a decorative special figure 2 stop command (symbol stop command for special figure 2) (step A604), perform production command setting processing (step A605), high probability final depending on the state of the high probability final variation flag It is determined whether or not there is a change (step A606). Then, if it is not a high probability final variation (step A606; N), the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern saved in the stop symbol pattern area in the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is displayed in the special figure 2 variation display game this time. (step A607), and if it is a high probability final fluctuation (step A606; Y), the display time at the time of the high probability final fluctuation is this special figure 2
It is set as the stop display time of the variable display game (step A608), and the process proceeds to step A609. Here, the stop display time set in steps A607 and A608 is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area in a step (not shown) provided immediately before step A609, for example.

As an example of the display time of the special figure 2, in the case of the first embodiment, 600 ms is set as the display time when the stop symbol pattern is the lost symbol pattern, and the stop symbol pattern is the jackpot symbol pattern. 600 ms is set as the display time even in the case where there is, and 600 ms is set as the display time even when the stop symbol pattern is the small hit symbol pattern. Also, the display time of the high-probability final variation is set to 7000 ms. In the case of the first embodiment, the same display time is set for the stop symbol pattern, the big-hit symbol pattern, and the small-hit symbol pattern, but different display times may be set for each.

Next, when moving to step A609 (FIG. 31), it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 variation display game of this time (currently being executed) is lost based on the information determined and set in the big hit flag 2 setting process. (Step A609), in case of failure (Step A609; Y), Step A
624, if it is not lost (step A609; N), the current special figure 1 is also changing (
It is determined whether or not special figure 2 variation display game is being executed (step A610).

It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is fluctuating is performed by either the information of the special figure 1 game processing number area, the information of the special figure status area, or the information of the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area can be done. That is, if "1" is saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area, it may be determined that it is changing, and if special figure 1 is changing is set in the special figure status area, it is determined that it is changing It may be a configuration, it may be configured to determine that it is fluctuating if the fluctuating flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area, or it may be a configuration that is determined by a combination of these conditions.

And, if the special figure 1 is also fluctuating (step A610; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 displaying process is being executed (step A611), and the special figure 1 displaying process is not being executed In case (step A611; N), the design determination number output number is updated by "+1" (step A
612).

Next, if step A612 is completed and if the special figure 1 display process is being executed (step A611; Y), the special figure 2 display time (step A607 etc.) For example, the result of adding 4 ms is set as the display time of special figure 1 (step A61
3), save the display time of the special figure 1 in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step A6
14). By the processing of steps A613 and A614, when the special figure 1 has already started the stop display, the display time of the special figure 1 is reset. Due to this resetting, the display time of Toku-zu 1 is basically extended, but in some cases it may be shortened.

After that, load the command (decorative special figure 1 command including the information of the stop symbol about the special figure 1) from the decorative special figure 1 command area, prepare (step A615), and perform the production command setting process (step A616). Next, prepare a decorative special figure 1 stop command (symbol stop command for special figure 1) (step A617), production command setting process (step A
618) is performed, and the process shift setting process 2 (step A619) during special figure 1 display is performed.

In addition, according to the processing of steps A609 to A619 described above, if the special figure 2 fluctuation display game of this time in which the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed is a hit (big hit or small hit), the special figure that is changing at the same time The variable display of 1 is forcibly terminated.

Next, when step A619 is completed and when special figure 1 is not changing (step A6
10; N) loads the command from the decorative special figure 2 command area, saves it in the hit pattern command area (step A620), and determines whether or not this special figure 2 fluctuation display game is a small hit (step A621) .

Then, if it is a big hit and not a small hit (step A621; N), information (special figure 2
Load the special figure 2 round number upper limit information that determines the round number upper limit value), save it in the round number upper limit information area (step A622), load the information from the special figure 2 large winning opening information area, and win a big prize Save in the open mouth information area (step A623).

Next, if this special figure 2 variation display game is lost (step A609; Y), if this special figure 2 variation display game is a small hit (step A621; Y), and step A6
23 is completed, the process proceeds to step A624. When moving to step A624,
Load the information (stop design number) from the special figure 2 stop design save area, save it in the special figure 2 stop design area (step A624), perform the special figure 2 display process transition setting process 1 (step A625), End the special figure 2 during fluctuation processing. In addition, in the special figure 2 stop symbol evacuation area, special figure 2
A predetermined stop symbol number is saved in the stop symbol setting process.

Thus, the game control device 100 serves as stop time setting means for setting the stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game. Also, the game control device 100 serves as a means for terminating the variation display game currently being executed based on the first start memory when the variation display game based on the second start memory results in a special result (win).

[Special figure 1 display process transition setting process 1]
Next, special figure 1 display processing transition setting processing 1 (step A
595) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a flow chart of processing shift setting processing 1 during special figure 1 display of the first embodiment.

In the special figure 1 displaying process transition setting process 1, first, "2" which is the process number related to the special figure 1 displaying process is set as the process number (step A631), and the special figure 1 game process number area The process Save the number, namely "2" (step A632).

Next, the signal related to the special figure 1 fluctuation end is saved in the test signal output data area (step A633). In addition, the signal regarding the special figure 1 fluctuation end is a signal that turns off the signal during special symbol 1 fluctuation.

After that, as information for controlling the special figure 1 fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 pattern display unit 53,
The stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 1 symbol display section 53 is saved in the special figure 1 variation control flag area (step A634), and the special figure 1 displaying process transition setting process 1 is ended.

[Special figure 2 display process transition setting process 1]
Next, special figure 2 display processing transition setting processing 1 (step A
625) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a flow chart of the process shift setting process 1 during special figure 2 display of the first embodiment.

In the special figure 2 displaying processing transition setting process 1, first, "2" which is the processing number related to the special figure 2 displaying process is set as the processing number (step A641), and the special figure 2 game processing number area The processing Save the number, namely "2" (step A642).

Next, the signal related to the special figure 2 fluctuation end is saved in the test signal output data area (step A643). In addition, the signal related to the end of the special figure 2 fluctuation is a signal that turns off the special symbol 2 fluctuation signal.

After that, as information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 pattern display unit 54,
The stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 2 design display section 54 is saved in the special figure 2 variation control flag area (step A644), and the special figure 2 displaying process transition setting process 1 is ended.

[Special figure 1 display process transition setting process 2]
Next, special figure 1 display processing transition setting processing 2 (step A
619) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing transition setting processing 2 during special figure 1 display of the first embodiment. It should be noted that this special figure 1 display process transition setting process 2, when the special figure 2 variation display game that started the variation is a hit, ends the special figure 1 variation display game that has been fluctuating at the same time forcibly losing. This is a process to allow That is, it is a process for setting information when the game is forced to stop when the other symbol hits.

In the special figure 1 displaying processing transition setting process 2, first, "2" which is the processing number related to the special figure 1 displaying process is set as the processing number (step A651), and the processing is performed in the special figure 1 game processing number area Save the number, namely "2" (step A652).

Next, the signal related to the special figure 1 fluctuation end is saved in the test signal output data area (step A653). In addition, the signal regarding the special figure 1 fluctuation end is a signal that turns off the signal during special symbol 1 fluctuation.

After that, as information for controlling the special figure 1 fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 pattern display unit 53,
The stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 is saved in the special figure 1 variation control flag area (step A654), and the stop symbol pattern is stored in the stop symbol pattern area (area for storing the stop symbol pattern in RWM ) (step A655). In addition, in the stop symbol pattern area, a predetermined stop symbol pattern (depending on the extracted random number, a winning stop symbol pattern is usually already set in the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process) for the special figure 1 variable display game being executed. ) is saved, but here, even if the saved stop symbol pattern is a win, it is forcibly rewritten to the lost stop symbol pattern. Similarly, in steps A656 to A661 subsequent to this routine, even if there is data once set in the regular steps, it is cleared or set again due to forced termination due to a mistake.

Next, clear the special figure 1 round number upper limit information area (area for storing special figure 1 round number upper limit information in RWM) (step A656), special figure 1 large winning opening information area (RW
Area for storing special figure 1 big winning mouth open information in M) clear (step A657),
The offset information is saved in the small hit flag 1 area (step A658). The deviation information is saved in the jackpot flag 1 area (step A659). Here, the small hit flag 1 area and the big hit flag 1 area are the small hit flag area and the big hit flag area for the special figure 1, and information on whether or not the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is a small hit or whether it is a big hit. It is an area of RWM that stores such information, and information is normally set in the jackpot flag 1 setting process,
That information is reconfigured here.

Next, clear the special figure 1 stop design save area (step A660), save the deviation stop design number in the special figure 1 stop design area (step A661), and end the special figure 1 displaying process transition setting process 2 .

[Special figure 2 display process transition setting process 2]
Next, special figure 2 display processing transition setting processing 2 (step A
589) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a flow chart of processing shift setting processing 2 during special figure 2 display of the first embodiment. It should be noted that this special figure 2 display process transition setting process 2, when the special figure 1 variation display game that started the variation is a hit, the special figure 2 variation display game that was fluctuating at the same time is forcibly ended with a loss. This is a process to allow That is, it is a process for setting information when the game is forced to stop when the other symbol hits.

In the special figure 2 displaying process transition setting process 2, first, "2", which is the process number related to the special figure 2 displaying process, is set as the process number (step A671), and the special figure 2 game process number area The process Save the number, namely "2" (step A672).

Next, the signal related to the special figure 2 fluctuation end is saved in the test signal output data area (step A673). In addition, the signal related to the end of the special figure 2 fluctuation is a signal that turns off the special symbol 2 fluctuation signal.

After that, as information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 pattern display unit 54,
The stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 is saved in the special figure 2 variation control flag area (step A674), and the stop symbol pattern is stored in the stop symbol pattern area (area for storing the stop symbol pattern in RWM ) (step A675). In addition, in this stop design pattern area, for the special figure 2 variable display game being executed, a predetermined stop design pattern (depending on the extracted random number, it is a winning stop design pattern) is usually already set in the special figure 2 stop design setting process. ) is saved, but here, even if the saved stop symbol pattern is a win, it is forcibly rewritten to the lost stop symbol pattern. Similarly, in steps A676 to A681 subsequent to this routine, even if there is data once set in the regular steps, it is cleared or set again due to forced termination due to a mistake.

Next, clear the special figure 2 round number upper limit information area (area for storing special figure 2 round number upper limit information in RWM) (step A676), special figure 2 large winning opening information area (RW
Area for storing special figure 2 big winning mouth open information in M) clear (step A677),
The offset information is saved in the small hit flag 2 area (step A678). The deviation information is saved in the jackpot flag 2 area (step A679). Here, the small hit flag 2 area and the big hit flag 2 area are the small hit flag area and the big hit flag area for the special figure 2, and information on whether or not the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is a small hit or whether it is a big hit. It is an area of RWM that stores such information, and information is normally set in the jackpot flag 2 setting process,
That information is reconfigured here.

Next, clear the special figure 2 stop design save area (step A680), save the deviation stop design number in the special figure 2 stop design area (step A681), and end the special figure 2 displaying process transition setting process 2 .

[Special figure 1 display processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 displaying process (step A10) in the special figure 1 game process described above will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 36 is a diagram (part 1) showing a flowchart of processing during special figure 1 display of the first embodiment. FIG. 37 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of processing during special figure 1 display of the first embodiment. FIG. 38 is a diagram (part 3) showing a flowchart of processing during special figure 1 display of the first embodiment.

In the special figure 1 display process, first, the small hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A701), and the information of the small hit flag 1 area of RWM Clear (step A702).

Then, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A703), and the information of the big hit flag 1 area of RWM is cleared (step A704). Then, it is determined whether or not the loaded big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A705), and if it is determined to be a big hit (step A705; Y), the first special figure variation display game big hit (special figure 1 Jackpot) saves the signal related to the start of the RWM test signal output data area (step A706), prepares the special figure 2 abnormal fluctuation cancellation command (step A707), performs the production command setting process (step A708), and the number of rounds An upper limit value table is set (step A709). In addition, the signal related to the start of the special figure 1 jackpot is a signal to turn on the condition device operating signal, a signal to turn on the character continuous operation device operating signal, and a signal to turn on the special symbol 1 winning signal. include.

Next, after setting the round number upper limit table (step A709), the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information (in the case of the first embodiment, for example, "16" or "
4", and others, such as "8" or "2", are acquired, and saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A710). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A711).

Next, the decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is loaded from the winning symbol command area of RWM, prepared (step A712), and the effect command setting process (step A71
3). Subsequently, prepare a fanfare command corresponding to the pattern information (stop pattern number or stop pattern pattern) set in the special figure 1 stop pattern setting process (step A
714), effect command setting processing (step A715) is performed.

Next, the big winning hole opening information and the signal corresponding to the state of the probability of winning results in the normal figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A716). In the case of the first embodiment, in step A716, the big win 2 signal and the big win 3 signal are saved as the signals corresponding to the big winning opening opening information and the state of the probability. It should be noted that each ON/OFF is determined by the big winning opening opening information and the state of the probability. For example, the jackpot 2 signal is ON for jackpots other than 2R jackpot, ON for high probability 2R jackpot, and OFF for low probability 2R jackpot. The big win 3 signal is turned on for a big win other than 2R sudden probability, turned off for a high probability 2R sudden probability big hit, and turned on for a low probability 2R sudden probability big hit.

After that, the jackpot fanfare time (for example, 5000m
s, 4700ms, 7700ms, or 300ms) (step A717)
, Save the set jackpot fanfare time in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step A718), and determine whether or not it is a jackpot opening the upper jackpot (special variable prize winning device 38) (step A719).

If it is a jackpot with an upper special winning opening open (step A719; Y), the information in the upper special winning opening fraudulent winning number area is cleared (step A720), and a flag outside the fraud monitoring period is placed in the upper special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area. is saved (step A721), and the process proceeds to step A724.

On the other hand, if it is not a big hit when the upper special winning opening is opened (step A719; N), the information in the lower special winning opening fraudulent winning number area is cleared (step A722), and fraud monitoring is performed in the lower special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area. The out-of-period flag is saved (step A723), and the process proceeds to step A724.

When the process proceeds to step A724, 3 is set as the processing number (step A724), the processing number, that is, "3" is saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step A725), and the fanfare/interval processing transition setting processing (step A726) is performed, and the processing during special figure 1 display is terminated.

On the other hand, in step A705, if the jackpot flag 1 is not a jackpot (step A705
;N) determines whether or not the loaded small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A727
), when it is determined that the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A727; Y), it is determined whether or not the high probability final variation is in progress (step A728).

Then, in step A728, if it is determined that the high-probability final fluctuation is in progress (step A
In 728; Y), prepare a probability information command relating to information that sets the probability of winning results in the normal pattern variation display game and the special pattern variation display game to the normal probability state (low probability state) (step A729). , effect command setting processing (step A730) is performed. Subsequently, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery to save the command output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery (step A731), and the right hitting instruction notification flag is cleared (step A732). In step A732, assuming that a right-handed instruction is notified in a high-probability state, the high-probability final variation is determined and the high-probability state ends, so the right-handed instruction notification flag is cleared. exemplified. However, if the present embodiment is a mode that does not perform right-handed instruction notification in a high probability state, step A
732 is the deleted configuration (or step A732
Then, there is also a configuration in which the left-handed instruction notification flag is cleared).

Next, when step A732 is completed and when the high probability final fluctuation is not in progress (step A
728;N), load a command from the hit symbol command area and prepare (step A
733), effect command setting processing (step A734) is performed. Subsequently, prepare a small hit fanfare command corresponding to the pattern information (stop pattern number or stop pattern pattern) set in the special figure 1 stop pattern setting process (step A735), and effect command setting process (step A736) and determines whether or not the game state is a predetermined state in which left-handed hitting is to be performed (for example, neither the general electric support state nor the jackpot state nor the special mode state) (step A737).

When it is determined in step A737 that the predetermined state should be left-handed (step A73
In 7; Y), the signal relating to the instruction to hit to the left is saved in the test signal output data area (step A738). It should be noted that the signal relating to the instruction to hit left is, for example, a signal that turns off firing position designation signal 1 . Next, in order to turn off the display LED during right hitting, the game state display number 2
The number in the left-handed state is saved in the area (step A739), and the process proceeds to step A742.

On the other hand, if it is not determined that the predetermined state should be left-handed (step A737; N), the signal related to the right-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A740).
). The signal related to the instruction to hit to the right is, for example, a signal that turns on firing position designation signal 1 . Next, in order to turn on the right-handed display LED, the right-handed number is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A741), and the process proceeds to step A742.

When the process proceeds to step A742, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit to open the upper big winning opening (special variable winning device 38) (step A742). If it is a small hit with the opening of the upper special prize opening (step A742; Y), the information of the upper special prize opening fraudulent winning number area is cleared (step A743).
, save the flag outside the fraud monitoring period in the upper grand prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A7
44) and move to step A747.

On the other hand, if it is not a small hit of opening the upper special winning opening (step A742; N), the information in the lower special winning opening fraudulent winning number area is cleared (step A745), and the lower special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area is illegal. The non-monitoring period flag is saved (step A746), and the process proceeds to step A747.

When the process proceeds to step A747, special figure 1 small per fanfare middle process transition setting process (step A747) is performed, and special figure 1 during display process is terminated. In addition, in the special figure 1 small winning fanfare middle process transition setting process, the process of saving "7" as the processing number in the special figure 1 game processing number area, the small winning fanfare time (for example, 4
m seconds) is saved.

On the other hand, in step A727, when it is determined that the small hit flag 1 is not a small hit (step A727; N), it is determined whether or not it is during the high probability final fluctuation (step A748).
Then, in step A748, if it is determined that the high-probability final fluctuation is in progress (step A
In 748; Y), prepare a probability information command relating to information that sets the probability of winning results in the normal pattern variation display game and the special pattern variation display game to the normal probability state (low probability state) (step A749). , effect command setting processing (step A750) is performed. Subsequently, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery to save the command output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery (step A751), and the right hitting instruction notification flag is cleared (step A752), it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game is hitting (during the big hit or the small hit) (step A753). It should be noted that step A752 is merely an example assuming a mode in which an instruction to hit to the right is given in a high-probability state, similarly to step A732 described above.

Next, when it is determined that the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is not hit (step A753; N)
, the signal related to the left-handed instruction (fire position designation signal 1 is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A754), and in order to extinguish the display LED during right-handed hitting, the game state display number 2 area is left The number being hit is saved (step A755). In addition, in this embodiment, if the special figure 2 variable display game is in the middle of the hit (during the big hit or the small hit), the upper big winning opening (special variable winning device 38) that is opened at that time Since it is in a state to hit, if the special figure 2 is hit (step A753; Y), step A754, A
755 is passed to move to step A756. Also, when step A755 is completed, the process proceeds to step A756.

Then, when moving to step A756, the special figure 1 of the special figure status area in RWM
Clear (information subtraction) (step A756) the information indicating that it is changing (executing the special figure 1 fluctuation display game) (step A756), and the processing number related to the special figure 1 normal processing in the special figure 1 game processing number area, that is, "0"
is saved (step A757), and the processing during special figure 1 display is terminated. Note that step A75
When 6 is executed, the special figure status is either the state in which only the special figure 2 is fluctuating, or the state in which neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is fluctuating.

[Special figure 2 display process]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 displaying process (step A50) in the special figure 2 game process described above will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 39 is a diagram (part 1) showing a flowchart of processing during special figure 2 display of the first embodiment. FIG. 40 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of processing during special figure 2 display of the first embodiment. FIG. 41 is a diagram (part 3) showing a flowchart of processing during special figure 2 display of the first embodiment.

In the special figure 2 display process, first, the small hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A761), and the information of the small hit flag 2 area of RWM Clear (step A762).

Then, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A763), and the information of the big hit flag 2 area of RWM is cleared (step A764). Then, it is determined whether or not the loaded jackpot flag 2 is a jackpot (step A765). Jackpot) saves the signal related to the start of the RWM test signal output data area (step A766), prepares the special figure 2 abnormal fluctuation cancellation command (step A767), performs the production command setting process (step A768), and the number of rounds An upper limit table is set (step A769). In addition, the signal related to the start of the special figure 2 jackpot is a signal that turns on the condition device operating signal, a signal that turns on the continuous action device operating signal, and a signal that turns on the special symbol 2 winning signal. include.

Next, after setting the round number upper limit table (step A769), the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information (in the case of the first embodiment, for example, "16" or "
4", and others, such as "8" and "2") are acquired and saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A770). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A771).

Next, the decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is loaded from the winning special figure command area of RWM, prepared (step A772), and the effect command setting process (step A77
3). Subsequently, prepare a fanfare command corresponding to the design information (stop design number or stop design pattern) set in the special figure 2 stop design setting process (step A
774), effect command setting processing (step A775) is performed.

Next, the big winning hole opening information and the signal corresponding to the state of the probability of winning results in the normal figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A776). In the case of the first embodiment, in step A776, the big win 2 signal and the big win 3 signal are saved as the signals corresponding to the big winning opening opening information and the state of the probability. It should be noted that each ON/OFF is determined by the big winning opening opening information and the state of the probability. For example, the jackpot 2 signal is ON for jackpots other than 2R jackpot, ON for high probability 2R jackpot, and OFF for low probability 2R jackpot. The big win 3 signal is turned on for a big win other than 2R sudden probability, turned off for a high probability 2R sudden probability big hit, and turned on for a low probability 2R sudden probability big hit.

After that, the jackpot fanfare time (for example, 5000m
s, 4700ms, 7700ms, or 300ms) (step A777)
, The set jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step A778), and it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot opening the upper jackpot (special variable prize winning device 38) (step A779).

If it is a big hit with the opening of the upper special winning opening (step A779; Y), the information in the upper special winning opening fraudulent winning number area is cleared (step A780), and the flag outside the fraud monitoring period is stored in the upper special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area. is saved (step A781), and the process proceeds to step A784.

On the other hand, if it is not a big hit when the upper special winning opening is opened (step A779; N), the information in the lower special winning opening fraudulent winning number area is cleared (step A782), and fraud monitoring is performed in the lower special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area. The out-of-period flag is saved (step A783), and the process proceeds to step A784.

When the process proceeds to step A784, 3 is set as the processing number (step A784), the processing number, that is, "3" is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step A785), and the fanfare/interval processing transition setting processing (step A786) is performed, and the processing during special figure 2 display is terminated.

On the other hand, in step A765, if the jackpot flag 2 is not a jackpot (step A765
;N) determines whether or not the loaded small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step A787
), when it is determined that the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step A787; Y), it is determined whether or not the high probability final variation is in progress (step A788).

Then, in step A788, when it is determined that the high-probability final fluctuation is in progress (step A
In 788; Y), prepare a probability information command relating to information that sets the probability of winning results in the normal pattern variation display game and the special pattern variation display game to the normal probability state (low probability state) (step A789). , effect command setting processing (step A790) is performed. Subsequently, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery to save the command output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery (step A791), and the right hitting instruction notification flag is cleared (step A792). In step A792, assuming a mode in which a right-handed instruction is notified in a high-probability state, it is determined as a high-probability final variation and the high-probability state has ended, so the configuration of clearing the right-handed instruction notification flag exemplified. However, if the present embodiment is a mode that does not perform right-handed instruction notification in a high probability state, step A
792 is the deleted configuration (or step A792
Then, there is also a configuration in which the left-handed instruction notification flag is cleared).

Next, when step A792 is completed and when the high probability final fluctuation is not in progress (step A
788;N), load a command from the hit symbol command area and prepare (step A
793), effect command setting processing (step A794) is performed. Subsequently, prepare a small hit fanfare command corresponding to the pattern information (stop pattern number or stop pattern pattern) set in the special figure 2 stop pattern setting process (step A795), and effect command setting process (step A796) to determine whether or not the game state is a predetermined state in which left-handed hitting is to be performed (for example, neither the general electric support state nor the jackpot state nor the special mode state) (step A797).

If it is determined in step A797 that the predetermined state should be left-handed (step A79
7; Y), the signal relating to the instruction to hit left is saved in the test signal output data area (step A798). It should be noted that the signal relating to the instruction to hit left is, for example, a signal that turns off firing position designation signal 1 . Next, in order to turn off the display LED during right hitting, the game state display number 2
The number in the left-handed state is saved in the area (step A799), and the process proceeds to step A802.

On the other hand, if it is not determined that the predetermined state should be left-handed (step A797; N), the signal related to the right-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A800).
). The signal related to the instruction to hit to the right is, for example, a signal that turns on firing position designation signal 1 . Next, in order to turn on the right-handed display LED, the right-handed number is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A801), and the process proceeds to step A802.

When the process proceeds to step A802, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit to open the upper big winning opening (special variable winning device 38) (step A802). If it is a small hit by opening the upper special prize opening (step A802; Y), clear the information of the upper special prize opening fraudulent winning number area (step A803)
, save the flag outside the fraud monitoring period in the upper grand prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A8
04) and move to step A807.

On the other hand, if it is not a small hit of opening the upper special winning opening (step A802; N), the information in the lower special winning opening fraudulent winning number area is cleared (step A805), and the lower special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area is illegal. The monitoring period outside flag is saved (step A806), and the process proceeds to step A807.

When the process proceeds to step A807, special figure 2 small hit fanfare middle process transition setting process (step A807) is performed, and the special figure 2 display process is terminated. In addition, in the special figure 2 small winning fanfare medium process transition setting process, the process of saving "7" as the processing number in the special figure 2 game processing number area, the small winning fanfare time (for example, 4
m seconds) is saved.

On the other hand, in step A787, when it is determined that the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step A787; N), it is determined whether or not it is during the high probability final fluctuation (step A808).
Then, in step A808, when it is determined that the high-probability final fluctuation is in progress (step A
In 808; Y), prepare a probability information command relating to information that sets the probability of winning results in the normal pattern variation display game and the special pattern variation display game to the normal probability state (low probability state) (step A809). , effect command setting processing (step A810) is performed. Subsequently, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery to save the command output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery (step A811), and the right hitting instruction notification flag is cleared (step A812), determine whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit (
Step A813). It should be noted that step A812 is merely an example assuming a mode in which an instruction to hit to the right is given in a high-probability state, similarly to step A792 described above.

Next, when it is determined that the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is not in the big hit (step A813; N
), the signal related to the left-handed instruction (turning off the firing position designation signal 1) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A814), and the game state display number 2 area is saved in order to turn off the display LED during right-handed hitting. The number in the left-handed state is saved (step A815). In addition, in this embodiment, when the special figure 1 variable display game is in the midst of a big hit, it will be in a state where you should hit the right hand aiming at the upper big winning opening (special variable winning device 38) that is opened at that time. , When special figure 1 is in the middle of a big hit (step A813; Y), steps A814 and A815 are passed and the process proceeds to step A816. In addition, in this embodiment, when the special figure 1 variable display game is in the middle of a small hit, it will be in a state in which a left-handed shot should be aimed at the lower big winning opening (special variable winning device 95) that is opened at that time. , If the special figure 1 is not in the big hit (step A813; N) (including the case where the special figure 1 is in the small hit), step A81 after executing steps A814 and A815
Go to 6. However, the content of the processing relating to such a right-handed and left-handed player changes depending on the board configuration of the game machine and game characteristics, and is merely an example. Also here, step A815
is completed, the process also proceeds to step A816.

Then, when moving to step A816, the special figure 2 of the special figure status area in RWM
Clear (information subtraction) (step A816) information indicating that it is fluctuating (running the special figure 2 fluctuation display game), and the special figure 2 game processing number area The processing number related to special figure 2 normal processing, that is, "0"
Save (step A817), and end the special figure 2 display process. Note that step A81
When 6 is executed, the special figure status is either a state in which only special figure 1 is changing, or a state in which neither special figure 1 nor special figure 2 is changing.

[External information editing process]
Next, details of the external information editing process (step S134) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 and 43. FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating a flowchart of external information editing processing according to the first embodiment. FIG. 43 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of external information editing processing according to the first embodiment.

In the external information editing process, payout command transmission process (step S125), winning opening switch/state monitoring process (step S128), magnet fraud monitoring process (step S132) and board radio fraud monitoring process (step S133) Based on this, information to be output to an external device such as an information collection terminal, amusement center internal management device, or a test firing test device is created and a process of setting it in an output buffer is performed.

In the external information editing process, first, a process of setting information according to the error state and security state is performed. In the process of setting information according to the error state and security state, when a glass frame open error is occurring (step C71; Y) and a body frame open error is occurring (step C72; Y), the door/frame The ON data of the release signal is saved in the external information output data area (step C73), and the ON data of the gaming machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step C74). That is, the occurrence of the glass frame open error and the body frame open error are output as external information and test signals.

On the other hand, if neither the glass frame open error nor the body frame open error has occurred (steps C71 to C72; N), the OFF data of the door/frame open signal is saved in the external information output data area (step C75), the security signal OFF data is saved in the external information output data area (step C76).

Next, a security signal control timer that counts a predetermined time (for example, 256 ms) from the time the data stored in the RAM is initialized by operating the initialization switch or the like is set to "0".
If not, it is updated by "-1" (step C77). Note that the minimum value of the security signal control timer is set to "0". And the value of the security signal control timer is "0"
(step C78).

If the value of the security signal control timer is not "0" (step C78; N), that is, if the time has not expired, the security signal ON data is saved in the external information output data area (step C79). On the other hand, if the value of the security signal control timer is "0"
(step C78; Y), that is, if the time is up, step C79
is passed. That is, during the period from when the data stored in the RAM is initialized in the main processing described above and the initial value (for example, 256 ms) is saved in the security signal control timer until the security signal control timer times out, ON data of the security signal is output as external information.

Next, magnet fraud is occurring (step C80; Y), board radio fraud is occurring (step C81;
Y), frame radio fraud is occurring (step C82; Y), big winning mouth fraud is occurring (step C83
; Y), or when special figure 2 abnormal fluctuation is occurring (step C84; Y), the security signal ON data is saved in the external information output data area (step C85), and the gaming machine error state signal ON data is saved. Save in the test signal output data area (step C86). In addition, even when electric fraud is occurring, similarly, the ON data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step C85), and the ON data of the game machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area. (Step C86) It is good also as composition.

On the other hand, if neither magnet fraud, board radio fraud, frame radio fraud, general electricity fraud, big winning mouth fraud, or special figure 2 abnormal change has occurred (steps C80 to C84; N), switch abnormality 1 or It is determined whether or not the switch abnormality of the switch abnormality 2 is occurring (step C87).
If none of the switch abnormalities are occurring (step C87; N), the OFF data of the gaming machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step C88).

If any switch abnormality is occurring (step C87; Y), the ON data of the gaming machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step C8).
6). Here, the special figure 2 abnormal variation and switch abnormality are abnormalities monitored by the winning opening switch/state monitoring process in the timer interrupt process.

Next, after completing step C86 or C88, in the external information editing process, start port 1 (
The starting opening 1 signal editing process (step C89) for editing the winning signal (starting opening 1 signal) of the starting winning opening 36, which is the starting winning opening of the special figure 1, the normal variable winning device 37), and the starting opening 2 (special A starting hole 2 signal editing process (step C90) for editing the winning signal (starting hole 2 signal) of the starting winning hole 92, which is the starting winning hole shown in FIG. 2, is performed. Subsequently, a main prize ball signal editing process (step C91) for editing the main prize ball signal related to the number of prize balls to be paid out is performed, and the pattern confirmation number signal is based on the pattern confirmation number output number (symbol confirmation number signal output number). is edited (step C92), and the external information editing process is terminated.

[Main processing]
Next, the main processing of the effect control device 300 will be explained using FIG. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a flowchart of main processing in the effect control device of the first embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Step D20] The control section executes hall/player setting mode processing. Hall/player setting mode processing includes setting the changeable range of the brightness of the LEDs and the display device 41, volume, etc.,
This is a process of accepting an operation such as changing the brightness of the LED or the display device 41 and the sound volume by the player.

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

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

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

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

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

[Step D26] The controller controls VDP3 according to the command set in step D23.
12 is instructed to draw the screen. For example, the control unit sequentially transmits commands set in a table to instruct the VDP 312 to draw the screen.

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

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

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

After executing step D30, the control unit returns to step D18, and thereafter returns to step D1.
8 to step D30 are repeatedly executed. That is, step D18 to step D
30 is a loop process (
Sometimes referred to as main loop processing).

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

[Receive command check processing]
Next, reception command check processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a flowchart of received command check processing in the effect control device of the first embodiment. The received command check process is a process executed by the control unit in step D22 of the main process.

The received command (effect command) consists of MODE data (1 byte) and ACTIO
N data (1 byte), and effect commands are sequentially transmitted from the game control device (main board) 100 to the effect control device 300 . Such data constituting a command is hereinafter referred to as command data or command data.

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

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

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

[Step D43] The controller decrements the contents of the command reception counter area (that is, the value of the command reception counter) by the number of received commands.
Assuming that A is the value of the command reception counter and B is the number of commands received, step D41
Immediately after the execution of , "A=B". Immediately after execution of step D43, "A=AB=
0” is a normal movement, but in the aspect of this example, the effect control device 300 is a game control device (
Since the command reception interrupt from the main circuit board 100 is not disabled and given the highest priority, there is a possibility that the value of A has increased between the processing of step D41 and the processing of step D43. Therefore, if the processing of step D43 is set to "A←0" (that is, the processing of setting the value of the command reception counter to zero), the command count will be shifted.
In , a subtraction process of "A - B" is performed. However, when serial communication is used for sending and receiving commands from the main board as in this embodiment, interrupts are disabled so that the value of A does not increase during the processing from step D41 to step D153. Then, the processing content of step D43 may be set to "A←0".

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

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

[Step D46] The control unit determines whether or not the commands for the number of received commands have been copied (
That is, it is determined whether steps D44 and D45 have been repeatedly executed for the number of command receptions. The control unit advances to step D47 if copying of the commands for the number of received commands has been completed, and advances to step D44 if copying has not been completed.

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

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

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

[Receive command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis processing will be explained using FIG. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a flowchart of received command analysis processing in the effect control device of the first embodiment. The received command analysis process is a process executed by the control unit in step D48 of the received command check process.

[Step D51] The control unit sets the upper byte of the current command data loaded in step D47 of the received command check process to MODE and the lower byte to ACT.
are stored separately. In addition, in the case of a variation command that commands a special figure variation pattern, the upper byte data stored as MODE commands the first half variation pattern, AC
The lower byte of data stored as T commands the second half variation pattern.

[Step D52] The controller determines whether the MODE value separated in step D51 is within the normal range. If the value of MODE is within the normal range, the control unit
, and if the value of MODE is not within the normal range, terminate the received command analysis process. note that,
Some MODE values are not defined and are not used, and in the case of such unused values, it is determined in step D52 that they are not within the normal range.

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

Further, determination in step D53 as to whether or not the value of ACT separated in step D51 is within the normal range is performed, for example, as follows. That is, the valid ACT value differs for each MODE, and the upper and lower limits of the valid ACT value are determined by a predetermined ACTION check table (
In step D53, it is checked whether the separated ACT values fall within the range between the upper limit and the lower limit. omission check is not possible).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Second embodiment]
In the second embodiment, the gaming machine 10 includes a sub-display device (movable accessory) whose position can be movably switched (movable), and performs display effects using the sub-display device.

First, the sub-display device of the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 and 48. FIG. FIG. 47 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the game machine of the second embodiment. Figure 48
[Fig. 10] is a diagram showing an example of a sub-display device according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 47(1) and 47(2), the game board 500 includes a display device 41 and a board effect device 44.
(movable accessory) and a sub-display device 501 (movable accessory).
The sub-display device 501 is positioned at the position (first position) shown in FIG. 47(1) or at the position shown in FIG.
) (second position). The second position is closer to the center of the display device 41 than the first position. That is, the visibility of sub-display device 501 at the second position is higher than the visibility of sub-display device 501 at the first position. Also, the sub display device 501 is provided on the front side (player side) of the display device 41 (main display device).

The sub-display device 501 includes a display section 501a, a display section 501b, a display section 501c, a display section 5
01d, which includes five 7-segment LEDs of the display unit 501e and a movable mechanism 501f.

The movable mechanism 501f is in charge of moving the position of the sub-display device 501 (movable switching). The movable mechanism 501f includes a motor (not shown) or the like, and the sub-display device 5 is moved by driving the motor or the like.
01 position is switched.

The movable mechanism 501f is not limited to the first position and the second position, and the movable mechanism 501f can also switch the position of the sub display device 501 to another position (for example, a position between the first position and the second position). can. For example, the movable mechanism 501f is not limited to moving the sub-display device 501 to a vertically shifted position, but can also move it to a horizontally shifted position.

Further, the movable mechanism 501f is not limited to switching the position of the sub-display device 501, and can also switch the inclination. For example, the movable mechanism 501f can tilt the sub-display device 501 so that the right side is tilted upward (the left side is downward), and the sub-display device 501 can be tilted so that the top is tilted forward (the bottom is backward). can also be tilted to In addition, the gaming machine 10 preferably movably switches the sub display device 501 to a position that does not impair the visibility of the small symbol group, the special figure 1 reserved number display, and the special figure 2 reserved number display, which will be described later.

The display units 501 a to 501 e are electrically connected to the production control device 300 , and the display units 501 a to 501 e are controlled by the production control device 300 . The effect control device 300 sends a control signal from the display unit 501a to the display unit 501e to the sub display device 501.
output to

Moreover, the motor etc. of 501 f of movable mechanisms and the production|presentation control apparatus 300 are electrically connected, and 501 f of movable mechanisms are controlled by the production|presentation control apparatus 300. FIG. The effect control device 300 outputs a control signal for the movable mechanism 501f to the sub display device 501. FIG.

Next, the configuration of the display screen in the display device 41 of the second embodiment will be described. Figure 49
[Fig. 10] is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a display device according to a second embodiment.
The display screen 502 shown in FIG. 49(1) shows the display contents of the display device 41 when the symbols are changing in the variable display game and the sub-display device 501 is at the first position.

The display screen 502 includes two sets of decorative symbols, a special figure 1 reserved number display 505, a special figure 2 reserved number display 506, a reserved display 507, and a reserved consumption display 508 in the display contents.
The two sets of decorative patterns include a large pattern group 503 as a first decorative pattern and a small pattern group 504 as a second decorative pattern. The large pattern group 503 is in charge of game production for the purpose of improving interest. Therefore, the large pattern group 503 is displayed largely in the substantially central portion of the display device 41 . Large pattern group 503
includes a left symbol 503L, a middle symbol 503C and a right symbol 503R. The left symbol 503L, the middle symbol 503C and the right symbol 503R on the display screen 502 all indicate that the corresponding special figure variation display game is in the symbol variation state.

Generally, the large symbol group 503 starts changing in the order of left symbol 503L, right symbol 503R, and medium symbol 503C, and stops (including temporary stop) in the order of left symbol 503L, right symbol 503R, and medium symbol 503C. Therefore, in many cases, the large symbol group 503 forms a ready-to-win mode with the left symbol 503L and the right symbol 503R, and waits for the stop of the medium symbol 503C to form a big win mode.

Designs constituting the large design group 503 (left design 503L, middle design 503C and right design 503R)
is mainly due to decorative patterns with high design.
The small symbol group 504 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 504 is arranged at the periphery of the display device 41 (when the sub display device 501 is at either the first position or the second position) so as to ensure visibility without interfering with the display performance by the large pattern group 503. are displayed small in areas that do not overlap even if Small pattern group 5
04 includes left symbols, middle symbols and right symbols. The left symbols, medium symbols, and right symbols in the small symbol group 504 on the display screen 502 all indicate that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in the symbol variation state.

In general, the large pattern group 503 is displayed larger than the small pattern group 504, 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 504 is
Compared to the large pattern group 503, it is displayed smaller and has a lower degree of freedom of display position (for example, fixed position).

As a result, the gaming machine 10 can ensure the visibility of the small symbol group 504 while ensuring the diversity of the display effects of the large symbol group 503, and facilitate the player's grasp of the game state.

The special figure 1 reserved number display 505 displays the number of reserved memories (starting memory number) of the special figure 1 game. For example, the reserved memory of the special figure 1 game is triggered by winning the start winning opening 36 . The special figure 2 reserved number display 506 displays the number of reserved memories of the special figure 2 game. For example, the reserved storage of the special figure 2 game is triggered by the winning of the normal variable winning device 37 . Special figure 1 pending number display 5
05 and special figure 2 reservation number display 506 are displayed in a non-overlapping portion even when the sub display device 501 is at the second position.

The pending display 507 can clearly indicate the number of pending memories of the special figure fluctuation display game and inform the degree of expectation for the game result for each pending memory by its display mode. The number of reserved memories displayed by the reserved display 507 is either the number of reserved memories displayed by the special figure 1 reserved number display 505 or the number of reserved memories displayed by the special figure 2 reserved number display 506, or It corresponds to the total number of both.

The number of reserved memories displayed by the reserved display 507 is a value from "0" to "4", and the number of reserved memories exceeding this value is excluded from display. The gaming machine 10 can ensure the display of the exact number of reserved memories by the special figure 1 reserved number display 505 and the special figure 2 reserved number display 506 even if the reserved display 507 excludes some reserved memories from the display target.

The pending digestion display 508 can indicate, by its display mode, that the special figure variation display game is in a variation display state, and can notify the degree of expectation for the game result. That is, the gaming machine 10 can perform the suspension notice effect using the suspension display 507 and the suspension completion display 508 . The pending advance notice effect is one aspect of the look-ahead effect performed using the pending display 507 and the pending completion display 508 .

On the display screen 502, the reserved memory number of the special figure 1 game indicated by the special figure 1 reserved number display 505 is "1".
Since the reserved memory number of the special figure 2 game indicated by the special figure 2 reserved number display 506 is "0", the reserved memory number indicated by the reserved display 507 is also "1". In addition, the display screen 502 shows that the special figure variation display game is in the process of pattern variation by the pending digestion display 508 .

Also, the gaming machine 10 can make the large symbol group 503 and the small symbol group 504 differ in variation mode during variation display. For example, when the large symbol group 503 is vertically scrolled, the gaming machine 10 can easily distinguish between the large symbol group 503 and the small symbol group 504 . In addition, the gaming machine 10 can reduce the sense of incongruity given to the player even when the large symbol group 503 and the small symbol group 504 are updated asynchronously.

The display screen 509 shown in FIG. 49(2) shows the display contents of the display device 41 when the symbols are changing in the variable display game and the sub-display device 501 is at the second position.
When the sub-display device 501 is at the second position, the sub-display device 501 is arranged at a position corresponding to the pending display 507 and the pending digestion display 508 on the display screen 502 . Therefore, the display screen 509 has the pending display 507 and the pending digestion display 50 among the display elements of the display screen 502 .
8 is removed. It should be noted that even in this case, the special figure 1 reservation number display 505 and the special figure 2 reservation number display 506 are displayed in a portion that does not overlap even if the sub display device 501 is at the second position, The gaming machine 10 can guarantee the display of the correct reserved memory number by the special figure 1 reserved number display 505 and the special figure 2 reserved number display 506.

In this way, the display device 41 displays the display screen from which the display elements of the portion overlapping with the sub-display device 501 are removed, so that the gaming machine 10 can partially hide the display elements of the overlapping portion. can be cut off). Further, the game machine 10 can improve the visibility of the sub-display device 501 by displaying a display screen from which the display elements of the portion overlapping the sub-display device 501 are removed from the display device 41 .

Next, the effect of the variable display game executed by the gaming machine 10 using the sub display device 501 will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 to 52. FIG. FIG. 50 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of an effect mode in the gaming machine of the second embodiment. FIG. 51 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of an effect mode in the gaming machine of the second embodiment. FIG. 52 is a diagram (No. 3) showing an example of an effect mode in the gaming machine of the second embodiment.

A presentation mode 511 shown in FIG. 50(1) indicates a state at the start of the variable display (state in which the variable display game is started). In the effect mode 511, the sub-display device 501 is at the first position, the board effect device 44 is stopped, and the display device 41 displays the display screen 502 configured when the sub-display device 501 is at the first position. ing.

A rendering mode 512 shown in FIG. 50(2) is a mode after the rendering mode 511, and is a rendering using the sub-display device 501 (a number starting from "0" corresponding to the duration of being positioned at the second position). This shows the state after the count effect for displaying the count-up is started. In addition, the count production is
This is an example of an effect in which the sub-display device 501 displays a display corresponding to the duration of being positioned at the second position.

In the effect mode 512, the sub-display device 501 is movably switched from the first position to the second position as the count effect is started. When the sub-display device 501 is movably switched from the first position to the second position, the display device 41 displays the display screen 509 configured when the sub-display device 501 is at the second position. there is

An effect mode 513 shown in FIG. 50(3) is a mode after the effect mode 512, in which the sub-display device 501 counts up from "0" corresponding to the duration of the second position in the count effect. Indicates the state where display started.

In the effect mode 513, the sub-display device 501 is displaying the number up, indicating that the current count number is "0" (immediately after the start).
During the count-up display, the sub-display device 501 displays the number (count number) during the count-up display by the three 7-segment LEDs (display unit) in the center, and the two 7-segment LEDs on both sides. indicates that the count-up display is in progress.

That is, the two 7-segment LEDs on both sides of the sub-display device 501 are in charge of notifying the execution state of the count-up display, and the three 7-segment-type LEDs in the middle of the sub display device 501 are used to indicate the count-up display. Responsible for reporting numbers.

For example, the sub-display device 501 lights one of the two 7-segment LEDs on both sides in a predetermined order while changing the lighting position to indicate that the count-up display is continuing. For example, in the count effect, the sub display device 501
Count up to a maximum of "100".

In addition, an expectation level (reliability level) corresponding to the result mode of the variable display game is set for the count number at the end of the count-up in the count effect, that is, the result of the count-up (count result). , count up so that the count result corresponds to the degree of expectation. That is, the gaming machine 10 clearly indicates the degree of expectation corresponding to the result mode of the variable display game by the count result of the sub-display device 501 .

In this way, the gaming machine 10 increases the player's interest in the effect content (count result) of the count effect on the sub-display device 501 so as to increase the count result according to the degree of expectation. It is possible to make the user pay more attention to the effect executed on the sub display device 501 . As a result, the gaming machine 10 can improve the interest of the player through the effects executed by the sub-display device 501 .

The degree of expectation is set, for example, so that the greater the count result, the higher the expectation. By setting the degree of expectation in this way, the time (duration) at the second position
The longer the time, the higher the degree of expectation, and the gaming machine 10 can add value (meaning) to the time (duration) during which the sub-display device 501 (movable accessory) waits at the second position. That is, the game machine 10 can maintain and improve the interest even after the movable accessory is displaced. Further, the degree of expectation is not limited to the possibility of deriving a big win, and may correspond to the stage of development of variable display effects such as reach and super reach.

In the gaming machine 10, the speed at which the count number increases in the count effect is not limited to a fixed speed, and may be a variable speed. For example, the gaming machine 10 may change the increase speed of the count number in synchronization with the display on the display screen (for example, in synchronization with the rotation speed of the large symbol group),
If it is just after the start of counting, the increase speed is set to high (the frequency of updating the count number is high),
When the count is about to end, the count increment speed can be slowed (the frequency of update of the count number is low). Thereby, the game machine 10 can adjust the time of the count performance regardless of the count result, and for example, make the time of the count performance the same when the count result is large and when the count result is small. can also

Also, the increment value of the count in the count effect is not limited to being fixed, and may be a variable value. For example, the gaming machine 10 can count up by "5" when the counting is just started, and can also count up by "1" when the counting is about to end. Thereby, the game machine 10 can adjust the time of the count performance regardless of the count result, and for example, make the time of the count performance the same when the count result is large and when the count result is small. can also

Note that the game machine 10 is triggered by a predetermined count number (for example, the count number "20", "4
0", "60", and "80"), a message (for example, a message clearly indicating the relationship between the count number and the degree of expectation) may be displayed on the display screen. By displaying the fact that the count number is related to the degree of expectation as a message in this way, the game machine 10 can easily understand the content of the effect (that the increase in the count number is related to the degree of expectation). .

An effect mode 514 shown in FIG. 51(1) is a mode after the effect mode 513, and shows a state in which the sub-display device 501 is displaying the number counted up in the count effect.
In presentation mode 514, the sub-display device 501 has two 7-segment LEDs on each side.
It is clearly indicated that the count-up is being continued by turning on any one of the lights. The sub-display device 501 also indicates that the current count number is "20" by means of the middle three 7-segment LEDs.

An effect mode 515 shown in FIG. 51(2) is a mode after the effect mode 514, and shows a state after the sub-display device 501 ends the count-up display of numbers in the count effect.

In presentation mode 515, the sub-display device 501 has two 7-segment LEDs on each side.
is extinguished to indicate that the count-up display has ended. In addition, the sub-display device 501 displays a count result of "3
0”.

An effect mode 516 shown in FIG. 52(1) is a mode after the effect mode 515, and shows a mode after the count effect using the sub-display device 501 is finished.
In the effect mode 516, the sub-display device 501 is movably switched from the second position to the first position as the count effect ends. When the sub-display device 501 is movably switched from the second position to the first position, the display device 41 displays the display screen 502 configured when the sub-display device 501 is at the first position. there is

An effect mode 517 shown in FIG. 52(2) is a mode after the effect mode 516, and shows a mode in which the display device 41 is executing an effect corresponding to the count result.
In presentation mode 517 , display device 41 displays display screen 518 . Display screen 51
8 includes, in addition to the display elements displayed by the display screen 502, an effect display 519 that displays an effect corresponding to the count result.

The effect display 519 displays a display mode effect (a fuse effect) corresponding to the count result.
The effect display 519 displays a display mode effect in which a flame displayed on the other end side of the fuse whose one end corresponds to the board effect device 44 approaches the board effect device 44 . The effect display 519 displays flames in a display mode according to the count result. In other words, the effect display 519 clearly indicates the degree of expectation corresponding to the result mode of the variable display game by the display mode of the flame.

Here, the relationship between the flame display mode, the count result, and the degree of expectation will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the flame display mode, the count result, and the degree of expectation according to the second embodiment.

There are 11 patterns from P1 to P11 for the flame display mode in the fuse production. The pattern P1 is a small size (first size) white flame. Pattern P2 is a small size blue flame. Pattern P3 is a small size green flame. pattern P4
is a medium sized (second size larger than the first) green flame. Pattern P5 is a medium sized yellow flame. Pattern P6 is a medium sized orange flame. Pattern P7 is a large size (third size larger than the second size) orange flame. Pattern P8 is a large size red flame. Pattern P9 is a large size cherry blossom flame. The pattern P10 is a cherry-colored flame in a shape in which a large-sized flame and a medium-sized flame are superimposed (a shape in which a third size and a second size are combined). The pattern P11 is a rainbow-colored flame in which a large-sized flame and a medium-sized flame are superimposed.

The flame display mode of the pattern P1 corresponds to the count result "0" to "9" of the count effect. That is, the gaming machine 10 performs the fuse effect with the flame of the pattern P1 when the count result of the count effect is from "0" to "9".

The display mode of the flame of the pattern P2 is that the count result of the count effect is from "10" to "19".
corresponds to That is, the game machine 10 changes the count result of the count effect from "10" to "1".
9", the fuse effect with the flame of the pattern P2 is performed.

In the flame display mode of pattern P3, the count result of the count effect is from "20" to "29".
corresponds to That is, the game machine 10 changes the count result of the count effect from "20" to "2
9", the fuse effect with the flame of the pattern P3 is performed.

In the flame display mode of pattern P4, the count result of the count effect is from "30" to "39".
corresponds to That is, the gaming machine 10 changes the count result of the count effect from "30" to "3
9", the fuse effect with the flame of the pattern P4 is performed.

In the flame display mode of pattern P5, the count result of the count effect is from "40" to "49".
corresponds to That is, the game machine 10 changes the count result of the count effect from "40" to "4
9", the fuse effect with the flame of the pattern P5 is performed.

In the flame display mode of pattern P6, the count result of the count effect is from "50" to "59".
corresponds to That is, the gaming machine 10 changes the count result of the count effect from "50" to "5
9", the fuse effect with the flame of the pattern P6 is performed.

In the flame display mode of pattern P7, the count result of the count effect is from "60" to "69".
corresponds to That is, the game machine 10 changes the count result of the count effect from "60" to "6
9", the fuse effect with the flame of the pattern P7 is performed.

In the flame display mode of pattern P8, the count result of the count effect is from "70" to "79".
corresponds to That is, the game machine 10 changes the count result of the count effect from "70" to "7".
9", the fuse effect with the flame of the pattern P8 is performed.

In the flame display mode of pattern P9, the count result of the count effect is from "80" to "89".
corresponds to That is, the gaming machine 10 changes the count result of the count effect from "80" to "8
9", the fuse effect with the flame of the pattern P9 is performed.

The display mode of the flame of the pattern P10 is that the count result of the count effect is from "90" to "99".
”. That is, the game machine 10 changes the count result of the count effect from "90" to "
99", the fuse effect with the flame of the pattern P10 is performed.

The flame display mode of the pattern P11 corresponds to the count result of the count effect of "100". That is, the gaming machine 10 performs the fuse effect with the flame of the pattern P11 when the count result of the count effect is "100".

The game machine 10 sets the lowest degree of expectation to the pattern P1, sets the highest degree of expectation (for example, determination of a big hit) to the pattern P11, and sets the degree of expectation to increase stepwise from the pattern P1 to the pattern P11. . Note that the gaming machine 10 may set specific expectations ranging from 0% to 100% in the patterns P1 to P11, for example, and may set, for example, "low", "medium", and "high". As shown in the figure, the degree of expectation may be set roughly.

Note that the gaming machine 10 may more specifically set the degree of expectation for each count result corresponding to each pattern. For example, the gaming machine 10 sets the level of expectation so that it increases stepwise as the count number increases (the level of expectation is set higher for the count result of "39" than for the count result of "30"). The above is the relationship between the flame display mode, the count result, and the degree of expectation. Returning to FIG. 52(2), the description continues.

For example, the effect display 519 displays an effect that a part of the fuse remains burning (an effect that the flame does not reach the position corresponding to the board effect device 44) when ending the effect (ending the variable display game), In the case of continuing (developing) the presentation, a presentation in which all the fuses burn up (a presentation in which the flame reaches a position corresponding to the board presentation device 44) is displayed. According to such an effect, the player can grasp the end timing of the effect by the length of the fuse. That is, the fuse is in charge of specifying the end timing of the production.

For example, when the gaming machine 10 displays an effect in which a part of the fuse remains unburned, it ends the effect (temporarily stops in a state in which the large symbol group is removed), and ends the variable display game. On the other hand, when the gaming machine 10 displays an effect in which all the fuses are burned out, the effect continues (develops) and (
It shifts to the presentation mode of FIG. 52 (3). The gaming machine 10, for example, ends the effect when the result mode of the variable display game is a loser, and continues the effect when the result mode of the variable display game is a big win (see FIG. 52(3)). transition to the production mode).

It should be noted that although it has been described that the mode of the flame corresponds to the count result, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 10 can also make the length of the fuse correspond to the count result. In this case, for example, the gaming machine 10 may be arranged such that the smaller the count result, the longer the fuse, or the larger the count result, the longer the fuse. Also, the game machine 10 can make the display mode (for example, shape, color, pattern, etc.) of the fuse correspond to the count result.

In addition, the game machine 10 can set the shortening speed of the fuse to a fixed speed or to a variable speed. As a result, the game machine 10 can arbitrarily adjust the presentation time by the shortening speed of the fuse even when the length of the fuse corresponds to the count result.
For example, the game machine 10 can make the duration of the fuse performance the same when the fuse is long and when the fuse is short. Note that the game machine 10 may set the shortening speed of the fuse to correspond to the count result, and may arbitrarily adjust the duration of the effect according to the length of the fuse.

The game machine 10 counts down the count result (“30” in the figure) displayed by the sub-display device 501 until it reaches “0” so as to coincide with the end timing of the fuse effect, thereby indicating the end timing of the fuse effect. may In this case, the gaming machine 10 may movably switch the position of the sub-display device 501 to the second position so that the countdown by the sub-display device 501 is easier to see.

A production mode 520 shown in FIG. 52(3) is a mode after the production mode 517, in which the board production device 44 is used to perform a production (jackpot notification production) to notify that the variation display result is a big hit. It shows the mode of the state where it is.

In the effect mode 520, the display device 41 changes the display screen 50 as the fuse effect ends.
2 is displayed. In addition, in the effect mode 520, the board effect device 44 is displayed below (the display device 41
center), and the result of the variable display is a big hit.

In the effect mode 520, the sub-display device 501 performs the effect of clearly showing the jackpot pattern. The sub-display device 501 clearly indicates that it is changing by turning on one of the two 7-segment LEDs on both sides, and configured a big hit mode on the 3 7-segment LEDs in the middle. Combinations ("111", "222", "333", "
444", "555", "666", and "777") are displayed in order. Then, the sub-display device 501 turns off the two 7-segment type LEDs on both sides at a predetermined timing, and displays one of the combinations that constitute the jackpot mode on the three 7-segment type LEDs in the middle. It is clearly indicated that the displayed combination is a jackpot pattern.

That is, the two 7-segment type LEDs on both sides of the sub-display device 501 are in charge of informing that the big-hit pattern continues to fluctuate in the big-hit notification effect, and the sub-display device 501
The middle three 7-segment LEDs are responsible for announcing jackpot symbol combinations.

Next, the execution timing of the count effect, the fuse effect, and the big hit notification effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 shows the count effect, the fuse effect,
And it is a timing chart showing an example of execution timing of the jackpot notification effect.

The gaming machine 10 starts the N-th variation display game at timing t1 ((1) in FIG. 50).
. The gaming machine 10 starts the N-th variation display game, and the timing t after a predetermined time has passed.
At 2, the count effect is started, and the sub-display device 501 is movably switched from the first position to the second position (FIG. 50(2)).

After movably switching the sub-display device 501 to the second position, the game machine 10 starts count-up display using the sub-display device 501 at timing t3 after a predetermined time has elapsed (see FIG. 5).
0(3), FIG. 51(1)). The gaming machine 10 finishes counting up at timing t4 after executing for a predetermined time ((2) in FIG. 51).

After the game machine 10 displays the count result for a predetermined period of time after the end of the count-up,
At timing t5, the sub-display device 501 is movably switched from the second position to the first position, and the count effect ends (FIG. 52(1)). The gaming machine 10 starts the fuse effect at timing t6 after a predetermined time has passed since the end of the count effect ((2) in FIG. 52).

After executing the fuse effect for a predetermined time, the gaming machine 10 ends the fuse effect at timing t7 and starts the big hit notification effect ((3) in FIG. 52).
Next, the effect mode determination process when executing the count effect will be described. FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a flow chart of effect mode determination processing when the count effect is executed according to the second embodiment. The effect mode determination process is a process performed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300. FIG. The effect mode determination process is a process executed by the control section in step D23 (see FIG. 44) of the main process.

[Step D71] The control unit acquires the variation result of the target variation display game based on the received command.
[Step D72] Based on the received command, the control unit determines the mode of count effect (count result). For example, the control unit determines the count result using a lottery table based on the received command.

[Step D73] The control unit determines the mode of the fuse effect based on the variation result (received command) and the count result. The control unit determines success or failure of the effect (whether to continue the effect) based on the variation result (received command), and determines the flame display mode based on the count result.

[Step D74] The control section determines whether or not the fuse effect is successful and the effect continues. When the control unit determines that the performance will not continue (the variation result is not a big hit), it ends the performance mode determination process, and if it determines that the performance continues (the variation result is a big hit), it proceeds to step D75. move on.

[Step D75] Based on the received command, the control unit determines the aspect of the big hit notification effect. For example, the control unit determines the jackpot pattern that the sub-display device 501 clearly indicates in the jackpot notification effect based on the received command.

In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine 10 used the sub-display device 501 to notify the degree of expectation corresponding to the result mode of the variable display game in the variable display game, but the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, the gaming machine 10 can also report the degree of expectation corresponding to the result mode of the variable display game across the variable display games. For example, the gaming machine 10 has a starting memory (
The degree of expectation corresponding to the result mode of the variable display game (starting memory corresponding to the icon displayed in the pending display) may be continuously performed using the sub-display device 501 from the time of standby until after the start of digestion. . In this case, the gaming machine 10, for example, by lighting the icon displayed in the pending display, notifies the degree of expectation corresponding to the result mode of the variable display game of the start memory corresponding to the icon. Make it clear.

In the above-described embodiment, an effect corresponding to the time when the sub-display device 501 is positioned at the second position (the duration of the position) is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Any position different from the first position is acceptable. For example, when the movement limit (movable limit) from the first position is the second position, the game machine 10 is between the first position and the second position. It is also possible to make an effect corresponding to the duration of the state of being at the third position not including the first position. In addition, the 3rd position here is a position including the 2nd position.

The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The game machine 10 includes first display means (display device 41), second display means (sub display device 501), and control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300). The first display means can display a variable display game. The second display means is in the first position (FIG. 47(1)
) and the second position ((2) in FIG. 47), and can display a predetermined effect display. The control means varies the display mode of the effect display corresponding to the duration of the state in which the second display means is at a third position which is between the first position and the second position and does not include the first position ( (count-up display) to display information (expectation level) regarding the result mode of the variable display game on the second display means.

(2) The information related to the result mode of the variable display game in (1) is the degree of expectation that the special variable display game derives the special result mode (big win).
(3) The control means of (1) changes the display mode of the display element that informs the information regarding the result mode of the variable display game according to the duration time.

(4) The control means of (1) provides display corresponding to the information on the result mode of the variable display game notified by the second display means after the display of the information on the result mode of the variable display game by the second display means is completed. The display effect (fuse effect) of the mode (flame display mode) is caused to be performed by the first display means.

(5) The second display means of (1) is arranged on the front side of the first display means, and the control means controls the display mode (display screen 502) of the first display means according to the position of the second display means. , display screen 50
9) is changed.

(6) The control means of (5) changes the display mode of the first display means so that the display element is not arranged in the portion located on the back side of the second display means.
[Third Embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment can change the posture of the sub-display device 501, and can perform variable display of symbols corresponding to the posture of the sub-display device 501. FIG. first,
The attitude state of the sub-display device 501 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing an example of the attitude state of the sub-display device of the third embodiment.

The gaming machine 10 can change the sub-display device 501 to four posture states. Figure 56
(1) indicates a standard posture state (standard posture state) of the sub-display device 501 . The sub-display device 501 includes a 5-digit 7-segment display arranged in a row. Sub display device 50
A standard posture state of 1 is a posture state in which a 5-digit 7-segment display on the front surface of the display device 41 (main display device) is horizontally oriented. The sub-display device 501 protrudes from the front of the display device 41 to a position where a 5-digit 7-segment display can be easily viewed by the player. For example, the sub-display device 501 protrudes into the display area of the display device 41 from the lower end of the display area by a distance d1.

Thereby, the game machine 10 can ensure good visibility of the sub-display device 501 in the standard posture state. In addition, the gaming machine 10 has a sub-display device 50 for the display device 41 .
The visibility of 1 can be prioritized.

FIG. 56(2) shows a posture state (retracted posture state) in which at least a part of the sub-display device 501 is retracted from the front surface of the display device 41 . The retracted posture state of the sub-display device 501 is a posture state in which the 5-digit 7-segment display on the front surface of the display device 41 is in the horizontal direction. However, the sub-display device 501 retreats from the front of the display device 41 to a position where the 5-digit 7-segment display is not easily visible to the player. For example, the sub-display device 501 is partly accommodated in the center case (game effect component) 40 and protrudes into the display area from the lower end of the display area of the display device 41 by a distance d2 (where d2<d1).

Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can ensure good visibility of the display device 41 in the retracted posture state. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can make the visibility of the sub-display device 501 inferior to that of the display device 41 .

FIG. 56(3) shows a posture state in which the sub-display device 501 is tilted to the left (left tilt posture state). The left-tilting posture of the sub-display device 501 is a posture in which the 5-digit 7-segment display on the front surface of the display device 41 tilts downward to the left. The sub-display device 501 protrudes to a position where a 5-digit 7-segment display on the front surface of the display device 41 tilts to the left and is easily visible to the player. For example, the sub-display device 501 protrudes into the display area from the lower end of the display area of the display device 41 at an angle α to the left.

Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can ensure good visibility of the sub-display device 501 in the left-tilted posture state. In addition, the gaming machine 10 has the sub-display device 5 for the display device 41 .
01 can be made superior.

FIG. 56(4) shows a posture state in which the sub-display device 501 is tilted to the right (right tilt posture state). The right-tilting posture state of the sub-display device 501 is a posture state in which the 5-digit 7-segment display on the front surface of the display device 41 tilts downward to the right. The sub-display device 501 protrudes to a position where a 5-digit 7-segment display on the front surface of the display device 41 tilts to the right and is easily visible to the player. For example, the sub-display device 501 protrudes into the display area from the lower end of the display area of the display device 41 at an angle α to the right.

Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can ensure good visibility of the sub-display device 501 in the right-tilted posture state. In addition, the gaming machine 10 has the sub-display device 5 for the display device 41 .
01 can be made superior.

First, the configuration of the display screen of the display device 41 will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 57
[Fig. 11] Fig. 11 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of a display screen in the display device of the third embodiment. [Fig.
FIG. 57(1) shows the display device 41 and the sub-display device 50 during symbol stop in the variable display game.
1 shows the display contents. The gaming machine 10 can share display contents in the variable display game between the display device 41 and the sub-display device 501. The display device 41 shown in FIG.
The display in the variable display game is shared by the display device 41 alone. The display device 41 includes two sets of decorative symbols, a special figure 1 reserved number display 603, a special figure 2 reserved number display 604, and a game guide 610 in the display contents during the symbol stop of the variable display game.

The two sets of decorative patterns include a large pattern group 601 as a first decorative pattern and a small pattern group 602 as a second decorative pattern. The large pattern group 601 is in charge of game production for the purpose of improving interest. Therefore, the large pattern group 601 is displayed largely in the substantially central portion of the display device 41 . Large pattern group 601
includes a left symbol 601L, a middle symbol 601C and a right symbol 601R. The left symbol 601L, the middle symbol 601C and the right symbol 601R all indicate that the corresponding special figure variation display game is in the symbol stop state.

Generally, the large symbol group 601 starts to change in the order of left symbol 601L, right symbol 601R, and medium symbol 601C, and stops (including temporary stop) in the order of left symbol 601L, right symbol 601R, and medium symbol 601C. Therefore, in many cases, the large symbol group 601 forms a reach state with the left symbol 601L and the right symbol 601R, and waits for the stop of the medium symbol 601C to enable the formation of the hit state.

The small symbol group 602 is in charge of notifying the variable display state for the purpose of improving the ease of grasping the game state of the player. Therefore, the small pattern group 602 is displayed in a small size on the periphery of the display device 41 so as to ensure visibility without interfering with the display performance by the large pattern group 601 . The small pattern group 602 is
It includes a left symbol, a middle symbol and a right symbol. The left symbols, medium symbols, and right symbols in the small symbol group 602 on the display screen 600 all indicate that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in the symbol stop state.

In general, the large pattern group 601 is displayed larger than the small pattern group 602, has a high degree of freedom of display position, and can change its display mode greatly. On the contrary, the small pattern group 602 is
Compared to the large pattern group 601, it is displayed smaller and has a lower degree of freedom of display position (for example, fixed position).

The special figure 1 reserved number display 603 displays the number of reserved memories (starting memory number) of the special figure 1 game. The special figure 2 reserved number display 604 displays the number of reserved memories of the special figure 2 game. The display device 41 displays the reserved memory number "0" of the special figure 1 game on the special figure 1 reserved number display 603, and the special figure 2 reserved number display 60
4 displays the reserved memory number "0" of the special figure 2 game.

The game guide 610 is a display that guides the player to the game state. For example, game guide 61
informs the player that the game state is a game state corresponding to right-handed hitting (more specifically, general electric support state, etc.) with the message "right-handed hitting".

In addition, the display device 41 may include the pending display and the pending completion display in the display contents. Depending on the display mode, the pending display clearly indicates the number of pending memories of the special figure variation display game, and can notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each reserved memory. The number of pending storage that the pending display displays corresponds to the sum of the number of pending storage that the special figure 1 pending number display 603 displays and the number of pending storage that the special figure 2 pending number display 604 displays. Depending on its display mode, the pending digestion display can indicate that the special figure variable display game is in a variable display state and can notify the degree of expectation for the game result.

Also, in the gaming machine 10, the large symbol group 601 and the small symbol group 602 are each composed of three-digit symbols, but any number of digits may be used as long as one or more symbols are included. In addition, the gaming machine 10
Although the large pattern group 601 and the small pattern group 602 have the same number of digits, the large pattern group 601 and the small pattern group 602 may have different numbers of digits.

In addition, even if the game machine 10 changes the transparency of the large symbol group 601 (for example, changes the transparency from 0% to 50%) during variable display and stop display, or during variable display, For the small pattern group 602, the transparency of the pattern can be fixed (for example, the transparency is fixed to 0%). As a result, the gaming machine 10 can ensure the visibility of the small symbol group 602 while ensuring the diversity of the display effects of the large symbol group 601, thereby facilitating the player's understanding of the game state.

Further, even if the game machine 10 changes the hue of the symbols (for example, changes from red to blue) for the large symbol group 601 during variable display and stop display, or during variable display,
For the small symbol group 602, the hue of the symbol can be fixed (for example, fixed to red). In addition, the game machine 10 displays the large symbol group 6 during variable display and stop display, or during variable display.
01 may change the saturation of the pattern (for example, change the saturation from 100% to 0%), the saturation of the small pattern group 602 may be fixed (for example, fixed at 100% saturation). can. Also, the gaming machine 10 may change the brightness of the large symbol group 601 (for example, change the brightness from 100% to 10%) between variable display and stop display, or during variable display. For the small pattern group 602, the brightness of the pattern is fixed (for example, the brightness is 10
fixed at 0%). In addition, the gaming machine 10 can change the size of the symbols of the large symbol group 601 (for example, change from standard size to enlarged (reduced) size) between variable display and stop display, or during variable display. Even if there is, the size of the small pattern group 602 can be fixed. Also, the gaming machine 10 may change the display position of the large symbol group 601 (for example, from the center of the screen to the upper left of the screen) during variable display and stop display, or during variable display. The display position of the small pattern group 602 can be fixed (for example, fixed at the bottom right of the screen). In addition, the gaming machine 10 can change the design of the large symbol group 601 (for example, change from a rectangle to a circle, or change from numbers to characters) between variable display and stop display, or during variable display. Even if there is, it is possible to fix the design of the small pattern group 602 (for example, fix it to a number). In addition, even if the game machine 10 changes the variable display mode of the large symbol group 601 during variable display (for example, changes from vertical scrolling to horizontal scrolling), the variable display mode of the small symbol group 602 is changed. fixed (e.g. fixed to shaft rotation variation)
can do.

These also allow the gaming machine 10 to ensure visibility of the small symbol group 602 while ensuring diversity of display effects for the large symbol group 601, and to facilitate the player's understanding of the game state.

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

The sub-display device 501 is a five-digit display consisting of five seven-segment LEDs. Since each 7-segment LED functions as one display section, the sub-display device 501 includes five display sections 501a, 501b, 501c, 501d, and 501e. The sub-display device 501 can display display content related to the variable display game or display content independent of the variable display game by the display units 501a, 501b, 501c, 501d, and 501e. For example, the sub-display device 501 can display the number of acquired game balls, the number of accumulated fluctuations, the number of consecutive big wins, etc., and can also display lively display, error notification, and the like. For example, Figure 5
7(1) includes display portions 501a, 501b, 501c, and 501d.
, 501e synchronously light up one segment at a time to perform lively display.

FIG. 57(2) shows the display device 41 and the sub-display device 50 during symbol variation in the variation display game.
1 shows the display contents. The display device 41 shown in FIG. 57(2) shares the display in the variable display game only with the display device 41 .

The display device 41 displays the reserved memory number "0" of the special figure 1 game in the special figure 1 reserved number display 603, and displays the reserved memory number "4" of the special figure 2 game in the special figure 2 reserved number display 604. . Further, the left symbol 601L, the middle symbol 601C and the right symbol 601R displayed by the display device 41 all indicate that the corresponding special figure variation display game is in the symbol variation state. In addition, the left, medium and right symbols in the small symbol group 602 displayed by the display device 41 all indicate that the corresponding special figure variation display game is in the symbol variation state.

Since many players are interested in the formation of the ready-to-win state when the pattern fluctuation is started from the stop of the symbols, the gaming machine 10 has a left pattern 6 that forms the ready-to-win state in the process of forming the ready-to-win state.
01L and the right pattern 601R are displayed larger than the middle pattern 601C.

The sub-display device 501 performs the same display as during the design stop. Note that the sub display device 50
1, different displays may be performed during symbol fluctuation and during symbol stop. for example,
The sub-display device 501 performs lively display as display content independent of the variable display game while symbols are stopped, and displays the number of acquired game balls and the cumulative variation count as display content related to the variable display game.

Next, a display example in which the sub-display device 501 shares part of the display content in the variable display game will be described with reference to FIG. 58 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of a display screen in the display device according to the third embodiment; FIG.

A display device 41 during symbol variation in a variable display game and a sub-display device 5 in a standard posture state.
01 is shown in FIG. 58(1). The display device 41 changes the small pattern group 602, the special figure 1 reserved number display 603, the special figure 2 reserved number display 604, the game guide 610, and the effect display 611 to the display contents during the pattern fluctuation of the fluctuation display game. include. The sub-display device 501 includes a large symbol group 601s in the display contents during symbol variation in the variation display game.

That is, the gaming machine 10 displays the large symbol group 601 ((1) in FIG. 57) displayed on the display device 41.
, (2)), the sub-display device 501 can display the large symbol group 601s. A large pattern group 601 s displayed by the sub-display device 501 corresponds to the small pattern group 602 in the same manner as the large pattern group 601 .

The sub-display device 501 displays a pattern using the three display units 501b, 501c, and 501d arranged in the center in the standard posture state, and displays a decoration using the two display units 501a and 501e located at the ends. . The display units 501b, 501c, and 501d each display a left pattern 601.
The L, middle pattern 601C, and right pattern 601R are displayed, and the pattern variation due to pattern switching is displayed. Symbol variation due to symbol switching will be described later with reference to FIG.

The display device 41 displays an effect display 611 instead of the large pattern group 601 . Effect display 611
includes a character 612, a background 613, and the like. As a result, the display device 41 displays the large pattern group 6
By entrusting the display of 01 to the sub-display device 501, a display effect can be performed using a large display area. Also, the display device 41 displays the large pattern group 601 on the sub-display device 50 .
1, interference between the large symbol group 601 and the display effect can be eliminated.

FIG. 58(2) shows the display contents of the display device 41 during symbol variation in the variable display game and the sub-display device 501 in the state of tilting to the left. The sub-display device 501 displays a pattern using five display units 501a, 501b, 501c, 501d, and 501e in the state of tilting to the left. The display units 501a, 501b, 501c, 501d, and 501e display pattern variations due to horizontal scrolling. Symbol variation due to horizontal scrolling will be described later with reference to FIG.

The display device 41 changes the display content according to the orientation of the sub display device 501 . Display device 4
1 changes the display contents of the effect display 611 according to the attitude of the sub display device 501 . For example, the character 612 is slide-displayed to the left in accordance with the inclination of the sub-display device 501 . In addition, the background 613 is tilted in accordance with the tilt of the sub-display device 501 to clarify the correspondence relationship between the posture of the sub-display device 501 and the effect display 611 .

In addition, the display device 41 has display contents independent of the posture of the sub-display device 501 for the small pattern group 602, the special figure 1 reserved number display 603, the special figure 2 reserved number display 604, and the game guide 610. As a result, the display device 41 ensures that the player can easily grasp the game state even if there is an effect according to the posture of the sub-display device 501 .

Although the display contents of the display device 41 when the sub-display device 501 is in the left tilting state have been described, the display content of the display device 41 when the sub-display device 501 is in the right tilting state can be the same. can. For example, when the sub-display device 501 is tilted to the right, the display device 41 slides and displays the character 612 to the right in accordance with the tilt of the sub-display device 501 .

Next, the pattern variation due to pattern switching in the sub-display device 501 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 59 is a diagram showing an example of pattern variation due to pattern switching in the sub-display device of the third embodiment.

The sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 59(1) displays the large pattern group 60 during the pattern change due to pattern switching.
1s is being displayed. The sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 59(1) includes display portions 501b and 50
1c and 501d are arranged in the center to switch and display the pattern, and display portions 501a and 501e are displayed.
are used to display decorations (for example, G segment lighting and other lighting). The sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 59(1) indicates by cross hatching that the display section 501b is switching the left pattern 601L, the display section 501c is switching the middle pattern 601C, and the display section 501d is switching the right pattern 601R at high speed. show. That is, the sub display device 501 shown in FIG. 59(1)
indicates that the left pattern 601L, the right pattern 601R, and the middle pattern 601C are changing due to pattern switching.

In the sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 59(2), the display section 501b displays the left symbol 601L as "1".
A black number indicates that the stop display (including temporary stop) is being performed with . Also, FIG. 59 (
2), the display unit 501c displays the middle pattern 601C, and the display unit 501d displays the middle pattern 601C.
indicate by cross hatching that the right pattern 601R is in the process of pattern switching.

In the sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 59(3), the display section 501b displays the left pattern 601L as "1".
, and that the display unit 501c is stopping and displaying the middle symbol 601C with "1" are indicated by solid black numerals. Further, the sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 59(3) indicates by cross hatching that the display section 501d is switching the right pattern 601R. That is, the sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 59(3) shows a state during reach fluctuation.

In the sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 59(4), the display section 501b displays the left pattern 601L as "1".
, the display unit 501c is stop-displaying the middle symbol 601C as "1", and the display unit 501d is stop-displaying the right symbol 601R as "7". Indicated by solid numbers. That is, the sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 59(4) shows a disengagement stop mode after the reach variation.

In the sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 59(5), the display section 501b displays the left symbol 601L as "1".
, the display unit 501c is stop-displaying the middle symbol 601C as "1", and the display unit 501d is stop-displaying the right symbol 601R as "1". Indicated by solid numbers. That is, the sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 59(5) shows the hit stop mode after the reach variation.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can change the symbols by switching the symbols using the sub-display device 501 . Note that the sub-display device 501 can be selected according to the lighting mode (for example, the color of the pattern,
The pattern can be displayed in such a manner that the stop state and the temporary stop state can be distinguished by the brightness, blinking cycle, etc.).

Next, the pattern variation due to horizontal scrolling on the sub-display device 501 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 60 is a diagram showing an example of pattern variation due to horizontal scrolling in the sub-display device of the third embodiment.

The sub-display device 501 sets a pattern array 615 in which patterns are arranged in the horizontal direction when performing pattern variation by horizontal scrolling. The symbol array 615 consists of three symbols and 2 symbols located on both sides thereof.
One decoration display (for example, G segment ON, other OFF) is arranged repeatedly. for example,
The symbol array 615 includes partial symbol arrays "-, 1, 1, 2, -", "-, 1, 1
, 1,-”, “-, 1, 1, 2,-”, “-, 1, 1, 2,-”, “-, 1, 1, 1,-”
” from left to right.

The gaming machine 10 performs horizontal scrolling while changing the attitude state of the sub display device 501 . First, the sub-display device 501 displays the partial pattern array "-, 1, 1, 2, -" shown in FIG. 60(1) as the large pattern group 601s in the standard posture state.

Next, the gaming machine 10 changes the posture state of the sub-display device 501 from the standard posture state to the right tilting posture state. The gaming machine 10 moves the large symbol group 601s to the left on the symbol array 615 when the posture state of the sub display device 501 is the right tilt posture state. That is, the sub display device 50
1 displays a symbol variation in which the large symbol group 601s is laterally scrolled to the right.

When the sub-display device 501 horizontally scrolls the partial pattern array "-, 1, 1, 2, -" (see FIG. 60(1)) by one unit (one digit) in the right direction, the partial patterns are displayed in the large pattern group 601s. arrangement"
-, -, 1, 1, 2" (see Fig. 60 (2)) is displayed.

Similarly, the sub display device 501 displays the partial pattern array "-, -, 1, 1, 2" (Fig. 60 (
2)) is scrolled rightward by 4 units (4 digits), the partial pattern array "-, 1, 1, 1, -" (see Fig. 60 (3)) is displayed in the large pattern group 601s.

Then, when the sub display device 501 reaches the end of the pattern array 615 and displays the partial pattern array "-, 1, 1, 2, -" (see FIG. 60 (4)) in the large pattern group 601s, the sub display device The posture state of 501 is changed from the right leaning posture state to the standard posture state. At this time, the gaming machine 10
can use the partial symbol array being displayed in the large symbol group 601s as the stop symbol. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can change the partial symbol array being displayed in the large symbol group 601s as a temporary stop symbol and change it again.

For example, the gaming machine 10 changes the posture state of the sub-display device 501 from the standard posture state to the left tilting posture state. The gaming machine 10 moves the large symbol group 601s to the right in the symbol array 615 when the attitude state of the sub display device 501 is the left tilted attitude state. That is, the sub display device 5
01 displays a symbol variation in which the large symbol group 601s scrolls leftward.

When the sub-display device 501 horizontally scrolls leftward by one unit (one digit) from the partial pattern array "-, 1, 1, 2, -" (see FIG. 60(4)), the partial patterns are displayed in the large pattern group 601s. arrangement"
1, 1, 2, -, -" (see FIG. 60 (5)) is displayed.

Thus, the gaming machine 10 can change the posture of the sub-display device 501, and can perform pattern variation according to the posture of the sub-display device 501. FIG. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can perform a novel display effect for the player, and can further improve the interest of the player. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can enhance the player's interest in the attitude state (operation state) of the sub-display device 501 .

In addition, the symbol array 615 has the three symbols included in the partial symbol array as "1, 1, 1" and "1".
, 1, 2, -", but the symbol combination is not limited to this. Also, although the symbol array 615 has the same partial symbol array redundantly, the symbol array 615 may have partial symbol arrays that do not overlap.

Next, a display effect determination process for determining a display effect according to the posture state of the sub-display device 501 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a flowchart of display effect determination processing in the effect control device of the third embodiment.

The display effect determination process is a process performed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300. FIG. The display effect determination process is a process executed by the control section in step D23 (see FIG. 44) of the main process.

[Step D81] The control unit determines whether or not the sub-display device 501 has a variable display effect. If there is no variable display effect on the sub-display device 501, that is, if the display in the variable display game is shared by the display device 41 alone, the control unit proceeds to step D82.
When there is a variable display effect on the sub-display device 501, that is, when the display in the variable display game is shared between the display device 41 and the sub-display device 501, the control unit performs step D.
Proceed to 83.

[Step D82] Since the display in the variable display game is shared only by the display device (main display device) 41, the control section sets the variable display effect by the display device 41 and ends the display effect determination process.

[Step D83] The control unit determines whether or not there is a change in the posture of the sub-display device 501 . The control unit proceeds to step D84 if there is an attitude change in the sub-display device 501, and proceeds to step D88 if there is no attitude change.

[Step D84] The control unit determines whether or not the attitude change in the sub display device 501 is the left tilted attitude state. The control unit proceeds to step D85 if the attitude change in the sub-display device 501 is the left tilted attitude state, and proceeds to step D86 if it is not the left tilted attitude state.

[Step D85] The controller controls the display device (main display device) 41 and the sub display device 501.
Set the left tilt fluctuation display effect by . The left tilt variation display effect in the display device 41 is
The display contents include an effect display 611 corresponding to the left-tilted posture state of the sub-display device 501 . again,
The left tilt variation display effect in the sub display device 501 is performed by the display units 501a, 501b, 501
Includes pattern variations by horizontal scrolling using c, 501d, and 501e.

[Step D86] The control unit determines whether or not the posture change in the sub display device 501 is the right tilt posture state. The control unit proceeds to step D87 if the attitude change in the sub display device 501 is the right tilted attitude state, and proceeds to step D88 if it is not the right tilted attitude state.

[Step D87] The controller controls the display device (main display device) 41 and the sub display device 501.
Set the right tilt fluctuation display effect by . The right tilt fluctuation display effect in the display device 41 is
The display contents include an effect display 611 corresponding to the right-tilted posture state of the sub-display device 501 . again,
The right-tilt fluctuation display effect in the sub-display device 501 is performed by the display units 501a, 501b, 501
Includes pattern variations by horizontal scrolling using c, 501d, and 501e.

[Step D88] The control unit sets a variable display effect (partial variable display effect) that the sub-display device 501 does not share among the variable display effects.
[Step D89] The control unit sets a variable display effect (partial variable display effect) that does not involve a change in posture among the variable display effects shared by the sub-display device 501, and ends the display effect determination process.

As a result, the game machine 10 can perform a display effect on the display device 41 and the sub display device 501 according to the posture state of the sub display device 501 .
Next, the attitude change of the sub-display device 501 based on the player's operation received from the push button 25 will be described with reference to FIGS. 62 and 63. FIG. First, the push button (option setting unit) 25 provided in the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 62 is a diagram showing an arrangement example of push button LEDs and touch sensors in the push button of the third embodiment.

The push button 25 includes a push button LED, a touch sensor, a push button S
Including W. The push button LEDs are nine full-color LEDs. The touch sensor can detect a player's touch operation at eight locations. Push button SW is push button 2
5 can be detected.

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

Here, the selection button switch 25a and the determination button switch 25b described with reference to FIG.
will be explained again. The select button switch 25a and the enter button switch 25b are signals detected by combining the detection signal of the touch sensor and the detection signal of the push button SW. For example, a state in which the touch sensor detects a touch operation at the left and right positions corresponding to the selection operation and the push button SW detects a pressing operation of the push button 25 is
This corresponds to the ON state of the selection button switch 25a. The state in which the touch sensor detects the touch operation at the center position corresponding to the enter operation and the push button SW detects the depression operation of the push button 25 corresponds to the ON state of the enter button switch 25b.

The push button 25 has a cylindrical shape with a substantially circular surface that is the upper surface when viewed from above by the player. The push button 25 has nine small circles 250 each about the size of a fingertip on its upper surface.
258, with a small circle 250 placed in the center of the top surface and 8 on the circumference surrounding the small circle 250.
Two small circular portions 251-258 are arranged.

The small circle portion 250 has one system of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW4) arranged in its circumference. The small circle portion 251 is positioned to the left of the small circle portion 250, and has one system of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW1) arranged within its circumference. The small circle portion 252 is positioned diagonally to the upper left of the small circle portion 250, and includes one system of push button LEDs and one system of push button LEDs.
and two touch sensors (TSW2) are arranged within its circumference. The small circle portion 253 corresponds to the small circle portion 25
0, one push button LED and one touch sensor (TSW3)
and within its circumference. The small circle portion 254 is positioned diagonally upward to the right of the small circle portion 250,
A series of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW5) are arranged within the circumference. The small circle portion 255 is positioned to the right of the small circle portion 250, and has one system of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW6) arranged within its circumference. The small circle portion 256 is the small circle portion 2
50, located diagonally downward to the right, with one push button LED and one touch sensor (T
SW7) are arranged within the circumference thereof. The small circle portion 257 is positioned below the small circle portion 250,
One system of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW8) are arranged in the circumference. A small circle portion 258 is positioned diagonally to the left of the small circle portion 250, and one system of push button LEDs is arranged within its circumference. Since the small circle portion 258 does not have a touch sensor,
It has a star-shaped polygonal design for easy distinction from the small circular portions 250 to 257 where the touch sensors are arranged. In addition, since the small circle portion 258 does not have any touch sensors, it can serve as a home position when the player operates the eight touch sensors. This small circle portion 258 is positioned on the front left side of the small circle portions 251 to 258 when viewed from the player side when the push button 25 is located in the central portion of the game machine 10 and the operation portion 24 is located on the right side. , making it easier for the player to treat the small circle portion 258 as the home position.

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

Next, the relationship between the push button operation and the attitude change state of the sub-display device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 63 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the push button operation and the attitude change state of the sub display device according to the third embodiment.

The control unit (CPU 311 ) of the effect control device 300 can detect a predetermined touch operation from the detection signal of the touch sensor of the push button 25 . The control unit can change the attitude state of the sub-display device 501 positioned in front of the display device 41 in accordance with the detected touch operation.

For example, the control unit can detect a counterclockwise touch operation as shown in (1A) from the detection signal of the touch sensor of push button 25, and detect the counterclockwise touch operation of push button 25. The posture state of the sub display device 501 can be changed from the standard posture state to the left tilted posture state as shown in (1B).

Further, the control unit can detect a clockwise touch operation as shown in (2A) from the detection signal of the touch sensor of the push button 25, detects the clockwise touch operation of the push button 25, and displays the sub-display. The posture state of the device 501 can be changed from the standard posture state to the right leaning posture state as shown in (2B).

In addition, since the game machine 10 can perform symbol variation display according to the attitude state of the sub-display device 501, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation intervenes in the symbol variation display.
Such a gaming machine 10 can enhance the player's interest in the posture state (operation state) of the sub-display device 501 .

In the gaming machine 10, the sub-display device 501 is a 5-digit display composed of five 7-segment LEDs, but a dot-matrix display or an LCD display may be used. In addition, although the game machine 10 receives the player's operation from the detection signal of the touch sensor of the push button 25, it is not limited to the touch operation. etc.

Although not shown, the game machine 10 can change and control the posture of the sub display device 501 by operating one or more actuators (motors, solenoids, etc.).
[Modification 1 of the third embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 of Modified Example 1 of the third embodiment can change the posture of the sub-display device 501 in the front-rear direction, and can perform variable display of symbols corresponding to the posture of the sub-display device 501. can. FIG. 6 shows the attitude state of the sub-display device 501 of Modification 1 of the third embodiment.
4 will be used for explanation. 64A and 64B are diagrams showing an example of the posture change state and the variable display of the sub display device according to Modification 1 of Embodiment 3. FIG. The diagrams shown in FIGS. 64(1A), (2A), and (3A) are
FIG. 4 is an image diagram of the display device 41 and the sub-display device 501 viewed from the side. Figure 64 (1B)
, (2B), and (3B) are diagrams showing the variable display modes in the sub-display device 501. FIG. The gaming machine 10 can change the sub-display device 501 to, for example, three posture states.

1A shows a standard posture state (standard posture state) of the sub-display device 501. FIG. The sub display device 501 is in front of the display device 41 (main display device). The standard posture state of the sub-display device 501 is a posture state in which the display surface of the display device 41 and the display surface of the sub-display device 501 are substantially parallel to each other. be. At this time, the gaming machine 10 performs a pattern change display by pattern switching on the sub-display device 501 ((1B)).

2A shows a state in which the sub-display device 501 is tilted backward (rearward tilted posture state). The sub display device 501 is in front of the display device 41 . The sub-display device 501 is tilted backwards, which means that the upper end of the display surface of the sub-display device 501 is closer to the display surface of the display device 41 than the lower end of the display surface of the sub-display device 501 is. It is in a state of facing diagonally upward. At this time, the gaming machine 10 performs symbol variation display by downward vertical scrolling on the sub-display device 501 ((2B)).

The figure shown in (3A) shows a posture state in which the sub-display device 501 is tilted forward (forward tilted posture state). The sub display device 501 is in front of the display device 41 . The forward-tilted posture state of the sub-display device 501 is a posture state in which the lower end side of the display surface of the sub-display device 501 is closer to the display surface of the display device 41 than the upper end side of the display surface. It is in a state of facing diagonally downward. At this time, the gaming machine 10 performs symbol variation display by upward vertical scrolling on the sub-display device 501 ((3B)).

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can perform symbol variation display according to the posture of the sub-display device 501 . Also, the gaming machine 10 may allow the sub-display device 501 to change its posture according to the player's operation, or may perform an effect in which the player intervenes in the symbol variation display. Such a gaming machine 10 can enhance the player's interest in the posture state (operation state) of the sub-display device 501 .

[Modification 2 of the third embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 of Modified Example 2 of the third embodiment can change the posture of the sub-display device 501 in the left-right direction, and can perform variable display of symbols corresponding to the posture of the sub-display device 501. can. FIG. 6 shows the attitude state of the sub-display device 501 of Modification 2 of the third embodiment.
5 will be used for explanation. FIG. 65 is a diagram showing an example of the posture change state and the variable display of the sub-display device according to Modification 2 of the third embodiment. The diagrams shown in FIGS. 65(1A), (2A), and (3A) are
4 is an image diagram of the display device 41 and the sub-display device 501 viewed from above. FIG. Figure 65 (1B)
, (2B), and (3B) are diagrams showing the variable display modes in the sub-display device 501. FIG. The gaming machine 10 can change the sub-display device 501 to, for example, three posture states.

1A shows a standard posture state (standard posture state) of the sub-display device 501. FIG. The sub display device 501 is in front of the display device 41 (main display device). The standard posture state of the sub-display device 501 is a posture state in which the display surface of the display device 41 and the display surface of the sub-display device 501 are substantially parallel to each other. be. At this time, the gaming machine 10 performs a pattern change display by pattern switching on the sub-display device 501 ((1B)).

The figure shown in (2A) shows a posture state in which the sub-display device 501 is tilted rearward to the right (right tilt posture state). The sub display device 501 is in front of the display device 41 . In the right tilting posture state of the sub-display device 501, the right end side of the display surface of the sub-display device 501 is compared with the left end side of the display surface.
1, and the display surface of the sub-display device 501 faces obliquely to the right. At this time, the gaming machine 10 performs symbol variation display by rightward horizontal scrolling on the sub-display device 501 ((2B)).

The figure shown in (3A) shows a posture state in which the sub-display device 501 is tilted backward to the left (left tilted posture state). The sub display device 501 is in front of the display device 41 . The left-leaning posture state of the sub-display device 501 is such that the left end side of the display surface of the sub-display device 501 is 4 times larger than the right end side of the display surface.
1, and the display surface of the sub-display device 501 faces obliquely to the left. At this time, the gaming machine 10 performs symbol variation display by leftward horizontal scrolling on the sub-display device 501 ((3B)).

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can perform symbol variation display according to the posture of the sub-display device 501 . Also, the gaming machine 10 may allow the sub-display device 501 to change its posture according to the player's operation, or may perform an effect in which the player intervenes in the symbol variation display. Such a gaming machine 10 can enhance the player's interest in the posture state (operation state) of the sub-display device 501 .

[Modification 3 of the third embodiment]
The symbol array 615 of the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment includes three symbols and two symbols located on both sides thereof.
However, the gaming machine 10 of Modification 3 of the third embodiment repeats and arranges only the symbols without including the decoration display. Sub-display device 501 of modification 3 of the third embodiment
The symbol variation due to horizontal scrolling in . FIG. 66 shows the third
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of variable display in the sub-display device of Modification 3 of the embodiment of FIG.

The sub-display device 501 sets a pattern array 616 in which patterns are arranged in the horizontal direction when performing pattern variation by horizontal scrolling. The symbol array 616 contains winning symbol combinations (for example, "1
, 1,1”, “2,2,2”, etc.) are arranged repeatedly.

The gaming machine 10 performs horizontal scrolling while changing the attitude state of the sub display device 501 . First, the sub-display device 501 displays the partial pattern array "4, 4, 5" shown in FIG. 66(1) as the large pattern group 601s in the standard posture state.

Next, the gaming machine 10 changes the posture state of the sub-display device 501 from the standard posture state to the right tilting posture state. The gaming machine 10 moves the large symbol group 617 to the left on the symbol array 616 when the posture state of the sub display device 501 is the right tilting posture state. That is, the sub display device 501
displays a symbol variation in which the large symbol group 617 horizontally scrolls to the right.

When the sub-display device 501 horizontally scrolls the partial pattern array "4, 4, 5" (see FIG. 66 (1)) to the right by one unit (one digit), the large pattern group 617 displays the partial pattern array "4, 4, 5". 4,4
” (see FIG. 66(2)) is displayed.

Similarly, when the sub-display device 501 horizontally scrolls the partial pattern array "4, 4, 4" (see FIG. 66(2)) by one unit (one digit) in the right direction, a partial pattern appears in the large pattern group 617. Display the array "3, 4, 4" (see FIG. 66(3)).

When the sub-display device 501 reaches the end of the pattern array 616 and displays the partial pattern array "7, 1, 1" (see FIG. 66(4)) in the large pattern group 617, the attitude of the sub-display device 501 is changed from the right leaning posture state to the standard posture state. At this time, the gaming machine 10 can set the partial symbol array being displayed in the large symbol group 617 as the stop symbol. In addition, the gaming machine 10
The partial symbol array being displayed in the large symbol group 617 can be used as a temporary stop symbol, and can be changed again.

For example, the gaming machine 10 changes the posture state of the sub-display device 501 from the standard posture state to the left tilting posture state. The gaming machine 10 moves the large symbol group 617 to the right in the symbol array 616 when the posture state of the sub display device 501 is the left tilting posture state. That is, the sub display device 50
1 displays a symbol variation in which the large symbol group 617 is horizontally scrolled leftward.

When the sub-display device 501 horizontally scrolls leftward by one unit (one digit) from the partial pattern array "7, 1, 1" (see FIG. 66 (4)), the large pattern group 617 displays the partial pattern array "1, 1". 1,1
” (see FIG. 66(5)) is displayed.

Thus, the gaming machine 10 can change the posture of the sub-display device 501, and can perform pattern variation according to the posture of the sub-display device 501. FIG. In addition, by repeatedly arranging the combination of the winning symbols, the game machine 10 can display the winning symbol combination or the "lost" symbol combination simply by moving the large symbol group 617 on the symbol array 616.例文帳に追加can.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 can perform a novel display effect for the player, and can further improve the interest of the player. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can enhance the player's interest in the attitude state (operation state) of the sub-display device 501 .

Although the game machine 10 can change the posture of the sub-display device 501 with respect to the display device 41, it has an aspect that the posture of the sub-display device 501 can be changed with the game board 30 as a reference.

[Modification 4 of Third Embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 of Modification 4 of the third embodiment can produce double reach using a 5-digit display (sub-display device 501) composed of five 7-segment LEDs. Double reach produced using the sub-display device 501 will be described with reference to FIGS. 67 and 68. FIG. 67 is a diagram (Part 1) showing an example of a variable display in the sub-display device of Modification 4 of Embodiment 3. FIG. FIG. 68 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of a variable display in the sub-display device of Modification 4 of Embodiment 3;

The sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 67(1) displays the large pattern group 61 during the pattern change due to the pattern switching.
8 is being displayed. The sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 67(1) includes display portions 501b and 501.
The central three of 501d and c, 501d are used to switch and display the pattern, and the two located at the ends of the display portions 501a, 501e are used to perform decorative display (for example, G segment lighting, other lights off).
In the sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 67(1), the left pattern 601L on the display portion 501b, the middle pattern 601C on the display portion 501c, and the right pattern 601R on the display portion 501d are switched at high speed by cross hatching. show. That is, the sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 67(1) indicates that it is in the process of changing due to pattern switching between the left pattern 601L, the right pattern 601R, and the middle pattern 601C.

In the sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 67(2), the display section 501b displays the left symbol 601L as "4".
A black number indicates that the stop display (including temporary stop) is being performed with . Also, FIG. 67 (
2), the display unit 501c displays the middle pattern 601C, and the display unit 501d displays the middle pattern 601C.
indicate by cross hatching that the right pattern 601R is in the process of pattern switching.

In the sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 67(3), the display section 501b displays the left symbol 601L as "4".
, and that the display unit 501d is stopping and displaying the right symbol 601R with "5" are indicated by solid black numerals. Further, the sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 67(3) indicates by cross hatching that the display unit 501c is switching the middle pattern 601C. That is, the sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 67(3) shows a state during fluctuations that do not result in reach.

Then, when the reach is not derived, the sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 67(3) stops displaying the medium symbol 601C and becomes the "loss stop mode". For example, the sub-display device 501 shows a "disengagement stop mode" as shown in FIG. 68(6). The sub-display device 501 confirms that the display unit 501b is stop-displaying the left symbol 601L as "4", the display unit 501c is stop-displaying the middle symbol 601C as "6", and the display unit 501d is "5" for the right pattern 601R
It is indicated by a number filled in black that the display is stopped at .

On the other hand, when deriving the reach, the sub-display device 501 shown in FIG. 67(3) switches the decoration display of the display portions 501a and 501e to the pattern display before stopping the middle pattern 601C. At this time, the sub-display device 501 displays the pattern displayed by the display unit 501b on the display unit 5.
01a. Further, the sub-display device 501 also displays the pattern displayed by the display section 501d on the display section 501e.

As a result, the sub-display device 501 displays a display mode as shown in FIG. 67(4). Figure 6
The sub-display device 501 shown in 7(4) is a display mode that produces a double reach. The sub-display device 501 indicates that the display portions 501a and 501b are each displaying "4" and that the display portions 501d and 501e are each displaying "5" and that they are both being stopped and displayed by solid black numerals. , and cross hatching indicate that the display unit 501c is in the process of pattern switching.

The sub-display device 501 sets two large pattern groups 619 and 620 instead of the large pattern group 618 . As a result, the sub-display device 501 can reach the large symbol group 619 and the large symbol group 6
A double reach consisting of a reach by 20 is produced.

The large pattern group 619 includes three patterns arranged from the left ends of the display portions 501a, 501b, and 501c as a left pattern 601L, a middle pattern 601C, and a right pattern 601R. The large pattern group 620 includes three patterns arranged from the right end of the display portions 501c, 501d, and 501e as a left pattern 601L, a middle pattern 601C, and a right pattern 601R. That is, the display unit 501a displays the large pattern group 619
, and the display unit 501b displays the middle pattern 6 in the large pattern group 619.
01C, the display unit 501c displays the right pattern 601R in the large pattern group 619 and the left pattern 601L in the large pattern group 620, and the display unit 501d displays the middle pattern 601C in the large pattern group 620. The portion 501e displays the right symbol 601R in the large symbol group 620. FIG.

As a result, the sub-display device 501 displays ready-to-win waiting for the stop of the right pattern 601R in the large pattern group 619, and displays ready-to-win waiting for the stopping of the left pattern 601L in the large-symbol group 620. FIG.

Then, the sub-display device 501 stops displaying "4" on the display section 501c as shown in FIG. As a result, the sub-display device 501 displays the winning stop mode in the large symbol group 619 and displays the "losing stop mode" in the large symbol group 620 . Then, the sub-display device 501, as shown in FIG. 68(2), based on the large symbol group 619 derived the winning stop mode from the stop mode of the large symbol group 619 and the stop mode of the large symbol group 620. The stop mode in the large symbol group 618 is displayed.

Further, when deriving the winning stop mode in the large symbol group 620, the sub-display device 501 stops and displays "5" on the display section 501c as shown in FIG. 68(3). As a result, the sub-display device 501 displays the winning stop mode in the large symbol group 620 and displays the "losing stop mode" in the large symbol group 619 . Then, the sub-display device 501, as shown in FIG. 68(4), based on the large symbol group 620 which derives the winning stop mode from the stop mode of the large symbol group 619 and the stop mode of the large symbol group 620. The stop mode in the large symbol group 618 is displayed.

Further, when the sub-display device 501 derives the "outgoing stop mode" in the large symbol group 620, the sub-display device 501 stops displaying, for example, "6" on the display section 501c as shown in FIG. 68(5). As a result, the sub-display device 501 displays the “loss stop mode” with the large symbol groups 619 and 620 . Then, the sub-display device 501 displays the stop mode of the large symbol group 618 as shown in FIG.

Thus, the gaming machine 10 can produce double reach using the sub display device 501 .
The gaming machine 10 of the above-described third embodiment (including modifications) has the following features in one aspect.

(1) The game machine 10 includes a display device (sub-display device 501), control means (game control device 1
00, effect control device 300). The display device can change its orientation. The control means causes the display device to display the first position when the display device is changed to the first position (for example, the left tilt position state).
(for example, leftward horizontal scrolling) is displayed, and when the display device is changed to a second posture (for example, rightward tilting posture state), the second display effect (for example, rightward horizontal scrolling) is displayed on the display device. display.

(2) The gaming machine 10 of (1) is provided with a back side display device (display device 41) at a position overlapping the display device (sub display device 501) on the back side thereof. Furthermore, the control means of (1) is
When the display device is changed to the first posture, a third display effect (for example, a background 613 tilted corresponding to the tilt of the sub-display device 501 and a character 612 sliding to the left) is displayed on the rear display device. and when the display device is changed to the second posture, the rear display device displays the fourth posture.
(for example, a background 613 tilted corresponding to the tilt of the sub-display device 501, and a character 612 slide-displayed to the right) are displayed.

(3) The gaming machine 10 includes display means (sub-display device 501), control means (game control device 1
00, effect control device 300). The display means can display a variable display game by arranging five indicators (seven-segment type LEDs) each capable of displaying a pattern in a row. The control means is in a first state in which a variable display game can be displayed on the first effective line (large symbol group 618) formed by three indicators out of five indicators (see FIG. 67 (3)). and a second active line formed by three indicators from one end of the five indicators (large symbol group 619
) and on the third active line (large symbol group 620) formed by three indicators from the other end of the five indicators (see FIG. 67). See (4))
and can be controlled by switching.

[Fourth embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment has a game property capable of variably displaying the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 at the same time. The playability of the gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 69 is a diagram showing an example of a game state transition diagram and a probability change state of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 69(1) shows a state transition diagram regarding the game state of the gaming machine 10. FIG. The game machine 10 has a normal state St1, a jackpot state St2, a specific state 1St3, and a specific state 2St4 as main game states.

The normal state St1 is a main game state, in which both the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game are in a low probability state, and there is no general electric support. Normal state St
1 is a game state in which the player is guided to a left-handed game. In the game machine 10, the game ball flows down the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32 in the left-handed game. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 has a game property of waiting for the occurrence of a big hit by winning a game ball mainly in the starting winning opening 36 (starting opening 1) in the normal state St1. That is, the gaming machine 10 has a game property of waiting for the occurrence of a big hit derived by the special figure 1 variation display game in the normal state St1. The game machine 10, the transition condition Tr from the normal state St1 to the jackpot state St2
12 is the occurrence of a big hit.

The big hit state St2 is the big hit state derived by the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2
It is a game state including a jackpot state derived by the variable display game. The gaming machine 10
In a big win state, a special variable winning device (upper big winning opening, big winning opening 2) 3 with a big winning derived from a special figure 1 variable display game and a big winning derived from a special figure 2 variable displaying game.
8 is converted to the open state.

The gaming machine 10 sets the end of the jackpot as a transition condition from the jackpot state St2 to another game state,
Among them, a game state with a low probability and no general electric support after the end of the big win is set as a transition condition Tr21 from the big win state St2 to the normal state St1, and a high probability of the game state after the end of the big win and with the general electric support is specified from the big win state St2. A transition condition Tr23 to the state 1St3 is assumed, and the game state after the end of the big win has a high probability and no general electric support is changed from the big win state St2 to the specific state 2St.
4 as a transition condition Tr24.

The specific state 1St3 is a state in which both the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game are in a high probability state, and is a gaming state with general electric support. The specific state 1St3 is a game state that guides the player to a right-handed game. In the game machine 10, game balls flow down the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32 in a right-handed game. Therefore, gaming machine 10
has a game property of waiting for the occurrence of a big hit by winning a game ball mainly in the normal variable winning device 37 (starting port 1) in the specific state 1St3. That is, the gaming machine 10 is in the specific state 1St
In 3, it has a playability of waiting for the occurrence of a big hit derived by the special figure 1 variable display game. The game machine 10 sets the transition condition Tr32 from the specific state 1St3 to the big win state St2 as occurrence of a big win. In addition, the gaming machine 10 sets the transition condition Tr34 from the specific state 1St3 to the specific state 2St4 to the end of the general electricity support. For example, the gaming machine 10 terminates the general electric support when the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game are displayed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) in the specific state 1St3.

The specific state 2St4 is a game state in which both the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game are in a high probability state, and there is no general electric support. The specific state 2St4 is a game state that guides the player to a right-handed game. In the game machine 10, game balls flow down the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32 in a right-handed game. Therefore, gaming machine 10
has a game property of waiting for the occurrence of a big hit by winning a game ball mainly in the starting winning opening 92 (starting opening 2) in the specific state 2St4. That is, the gaming machine 10 has a game property of waiting for the occurrence of a big hit derived by the special figure 2 variation display game in the specific state 2St4. The gaming machine 10 sets the transition condition Tr42 from the specific state 2St4 to the big win state St2 as occurrence of a big win.

Here, the probability variation state of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game shown in FIG. 69(2) will be described. The special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game can derive a small win in addition to the big win. The gaming machine 10 converts the special variable winning device 38 to the open state when a big hit occurs in the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game. On the other hand, the gaming machine 10 converts the special variable winning device 95 to the open state due to the occurrence of a small hit in the special figure 1 variable display game, and the special variable winning device 38 due to the occurrence of a small win in the special figure 2 variable display game. Convert to open state. The small hit of the special figure 2 variation display game is relatively high in value because the number of prize balls that can be obtained is larger than that of the special figure 1 variation display game.

In the special figure 1 variation display game, low probability is set for both the big win probability and the small win probability in the low probability state, high probability is set for the big win probability and low probability is set for the small win probability in the high probability state. For example, the special figure 1 variable display game has a jackpot probability of 1/2 in a low probability state.
50, and 1/50 in the high-probability state. Also, the special figure 1 variation display game has a small hit probability of 1/10000 (low probability state).

In the special figure 2 variation display game, low probability is set for both the big hit probability and the small hit probability in the low probability state, and high probability is set for both the big hit probability and the small hit probability in the high probability state. For example, in the special figure 2 variation display game, the jackpot probability is 1/250 in the low probability state and 1/50 in the high probability state. In the special figure 2 variation display game, the small hit probability is 1/10000 in the low probability state and 9999/10000 in the high probability state.

Thus, the gaming machine 10 has a game property of increasing the number of won prize balls by a big win in the big win state St2 and a game property of increasing the number of won prize balls by a small win in the specific state 2St4.
Here, the configuration of the display screen in the display device 41 in the specific state 2St4 is shown in FIG.
0 through FIG. 72 . 70 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of a display screen in the display device of the fourth embodiment; FIG. 71 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of a display screen in the display device according to the fourth embodiment; FIG. 72 is a diagram (part 3) showing an example of a display screen in the display device according to the fourth embodiment; FIG.

The display contents of the display device 41 and the sub-display device 501 in the specific state 2St4 are shown in FIG.
). The display contents of the display device 41 shown in FIG. 70(1) show the situation during symbol variation in the variation display game. The display device 41 includes a small pattern 625, a special figure 1 reserved number display 603, a special figure 2 reserved number display 604, and a game guide 610 in the display contents during the symbol stop of the variable display game. The small pattern 625 is one of decorative patterns and is displayed in a small size on the periphery of the display device 41 . The small symbol 625 is displayed as a one-digit symbol variation.

Also, the display device 41 sets an effect area 622 and displays an effect display 623 . For example, the production display 623 produces a game between two characters (the main character (left) and the enemy character (right)).

In addition, the gaming machine 10 displays the sub-display device 5 in front of the display device 41 in the specific state 2St4.
01 is made to appear, and the sub-display device 501 displays the cumulative number of prize balls acquired during the specific state 2St4. The cumulative number of winning balls is reset in the normal state St1. For example, the sub-display device 501 indicates that the cumulative number of winning balls is "410". In addition, the cumulative number of winning balls is
It may be the cumulative winning number of winning balls acquired in the jackpot state St2, the specific state 1St3, and the specific state 2St4.

The display contents of the display device 41 shown in FIG. 70(2) show the situation when symbols are stopped in the variable display game. The display device 41 displays “◯” as the small winning symbol of the small symbol 625 . Also, the display device 41 sets an effect area 622 and displays an effect display 624 . For example, the effect display 624 directs the victory of the main character (left) of the two characters (the main character (left) and the enemy character (right)). Thereby, the gaming machine 10 guides the occurrence of a small hit with the small pattern 625 and the effect area 622 .

The display contents of the display device 41 shown in FIG. 71(1) show the situation during the small winning in the variable display game. The display device 41 displays “◯” as the small winning symbol of the small symbol 625 . again,
The display device 41 displays a large pattern 626 in the effect area 622 . The large pattern 626 is one of decorative patterns and is displayed in a large size in the central portion of the rendering area 622 . The large pattern 626 is displayed while omitting the pattern variation. The display device 41 displays, for example, a white "7" (hereinafter referred to as "white 7") as a small winning symbol of the large symbol 626. FIG. Therefore, the large symbol 626 is a symbol that informs that the result of the variable display game is a small win.

The display contents of the display device 41 shown in FIG. 71(2) also show the situation during the small winning in the variable display game. The display device 41 displays “◯” as the small winning symbol of the small symbol 625 . Also, the display device 41 displays a large pattern 627 in the rendering area 622 . The large pattern 627 is one of decorative patterns and is displayed in a large size in the central portion of the rendering area 622 . The large pattern 627 is displayed by omitting the pattern variation. The display device 41 displays, for example, a golden (hatched) “7” (hereinafter referred to as “gold 7”) as a small winning design of the large design 627 . Therefore, the large symbol 627 is also a symbol that informs that the result of the variable display game is a small win.

However, the gaming machine 10 does not display the large symbol 627 only when the result of the variable display game is a small win. In the gaming machine 10, the result of the variable display game is a small hit,
In addition, when the specific state 2St4 continues for a predetermined number of times, the large pattern 627 is displayed with a predetermined probability.

For example, the gaming machine 10 replaces the large symbol 626 (ie, "white 7") with the large symbol 627 (ie, "gold 7") when there is no starting memory for deriving a big hit among the pending starting memories.
can be displayed. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can inform the player that there is no starting memory for deriving a big win among the pending starting memories. For example, the display device 41 shown in FIG. 71 (2) displays "4" in the special figure 2 pending number display 604, so that it is possible to guide that none of the four starting memories include a big hit. can.

Note that the gaming machine 10 can guide that the specific state 2St4 continues at least until the pending starting memory is consumed by displaying "Fri 7" during the specific state 2St4. Since the game machine 10 has a game feature of increasing the number of winning balls by winning a small hit in the specific state 2St4, the display of "Gold 7" can improve the interest felt by the player.

In addition, the display device 41 shown in FIG. 71( 2 ) displays a state guide display 628 in the effect area 622 . The state guidance display 628 is a band-shaped message display, arranged vertically on both sides of the effect area 622, displays the message "absolutely invincible", and guides that the specific state 2St4 continues. The gaming machine 10 simultaneously displays “Fri 7” and the state guidance display 628,
The amusement felt by the player can be further improved.

Note that the gaming machine 10 has a large symbol 626 (that is, "White 7") and a large symbol 627 (that is, "
Gold 7”) is also displayed, the number of accumulated won prize balls is updated. For example, the sub display device 501
It indicates that the cumulative number of winning balls is "420".

FIG. 72(1) shows the display contents of the display device 41 for the next change after "Fri 7" is displayed. The display device 41 shown in FIG. 72(1) shows a state during symbol variation in the variation display game. After displaying "Fri 7", the display device 41 continues to display the state guide display 628 in the effect area 622 while the specific state 2St4 continues for a predetermined number of times. As a result, the gaming machine 1
0, even when "Fri 7" is not displayed, the display of the state guidance display 628 indicates the specific state 2St.
4 continuation can be guided. Note that the gaming machine 10 updates the cumulative acquired number of winning balls even during the symbol change after displaying "Fri 7". For example, the sub-display device 501 indicates that the cumulative number of winning balls is "440".

The display contents of the display device 41 shown in FIG. 72(2) show the situation when symbols are stopped in the variable display game. The display device 41 displays “◯” as the small winning symbol of the small symbol 625 . The display device 41 displays the state guide display 6 in the production area 622 while the specific state 2St4 continues for a predetermined number of times, not only during the pattern change of the small pattern 625 but also when the small pattern 625 is stopped.
28 is displayed continuously. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can guide the continuation of the specific state 2St4 by displaying the state guidance display 628 even when "Fri 7" is not displayed. Note that the gaming machine 10 updates the cumulative acquired number of winning balls even while the symbols are stopped after displaying "Friday 7". For example, the sub-display device 501 indicates that the cumulative number of winning balls is "450".

After that, the gaming machine 10, as shown in FIG. 70(1) or FIG. 70(2),
26 (that is, "white 7") and a large pattern 627 (that is, "gold 7") are displayed. The case where the gaming machine 10 derives a small win has been described, but when a big win or "loss" is derived, the corresponding variable display is performed to derive the corresponding result.

Although the large patterns 626 and 627 are displayed as decoration patterns, they may be displayed as a performance display during a small hit.
It should be noted that the large pattern 627 is displayed when there is no starting memory for deriving a big win among the pending starting memories, but there is a starting memory for deriving a specific result mode among the pending starting memories. It may be displayed when there is not. For example, large symbol 627 may be displayed when none of the pending starting memories lead to a big win with no variation in probability.

Next, with reference to FIG. 73, the display mode of the large symbols selected at the time of the small winning will be described. Figure 7
3 is a diagram showing an example of a condition-based large symbol display mode at the time of a small hit in the fourth embodiment.
When the special figure 2 pending number display 604 is "1" or more, the game machine 10 does not derive a big hit from all of the starting memories being digested in addition to the starting memories of "1" or more. The display mode of the large pattern selected at the time of winning is either "gold 7" or "white 7". For example, the gaming machine 10 selects "Gold 7" with a probability of 10% and selects "White 7" with a probability of 90%.

In addition, when "Friday 7" is selected, the gaming machine 10 can reserve the selection of "Friday 7" for the small win in the variable display after the next time within the range of the starting memory number. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can realize continuous selection of "Gold 7". For example, the gaming machine 10 can select "Gold 7" five times in a row, including the starting memory being digested when the special figure 2 reserved number display 604 is "4".

In addition, when the special figure 2 reservation number display 604 is "1" or more, the game machine 10 can derive a big hit with the start memory of "1" or more. The display mode is assumed to be "White 7". When the special figure 2 reserved number display 604 is "0", the gaming machine 10 sets the display mode of the large pattern selected at the time of the small hit to "white" regardless of whether or not the big hit is derived from the start memory during digestion. 7”.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 sets the display mode of the large symbol to "Gold 7", thereby
Continuation of St4 can be guided. In addition, the game machine 10 sets the display mode of the large pattern to "White 7
' can also guide the continuation possibility of the specific state 2St4.

In addition, when the display mode of the large pattern is set to either "Gold 7" or "White 7", the gaming machine 10 selects "Gold 7" with a probability of 10%, and selects "White 7" with a probability of 90%. is selected, the selection probability may be changed according to the number of starting memories.

For example, the gaming machine 10 has a probability of 10% when the special figure 2 pending number display 604 is "4".
Select "Gold 7", select "White 7" with a probability of 90%, select "Gold 7" with a probability of 30% when the special figure 2 pending number display 604 is "1", 70% "White 7" may be selected with probability. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can increase the appearance rate of "Gold 7" while suppressing the appearance rate of "Gold 7" as a whole while the number of starting memories that make the player frustrated is small. again,
The game machine 10 selects "gold 7" with a probability of 10% when the special figure 2 reserved number display 604 is "4", selects "white 7" with a probability of 90%, and the number of special figures 2 reserved When the display 604 is "1", "Gold 7" may be selected with a probability of 1%, and "White 7" may be selected with a probability of 99%. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can improve the operation rate by giving a privilege to a state with a large number of starting memories while suppressing the appearance rate of "Gold 7" as a whole.

Next, with reference to FIG. 74, a description will be given of the small winning symbol determination processing for determining the display mode (small winning symbol) of the large symbol displayed at the time of the small winning in the specific state 2St4. FIG. 74 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a small winning symbol determination process in the effect control device of the fourth embodiment.

The small hit symbol determination process is a process performed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300. FIG. The small hit symbol determination process is step D23 of the main process (see FIG. 44)
, which is executed by the control unit when the state is in the specific state 2St4.

[Step D91] The control unit determines whether or not the result mode derived from both the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game is "loss". The control unit proceeds to step D101 when the result mode derived from both the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game is "loss", and proceeds to step D92 when it is not "loss".

[Step D92] The control section determines whether or not the notification symbol reservation count is "1" or more. If the notification symbol reservation count is greater than or equal to "1", the control unit proceeds to step D98 and is less than "1" (
That is, if it is "0"), the process proceeds to step D93. The notification symbol reservation number is the start memory number (reservation number) in which the selection of "Gold 7" (notification symbol) is reserved for the small hit in the variable display after the next time within the range of the start memory number.

[Step D93] The control unit acquires information (starting memory number information) on the starting memories of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game. The starting memory number information includes the starting memory numbers of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game, and the result mode derived from each starting memory.

[Step D94] The control unit determines whether or not there is a specific result mode (specific result) in the starting memory number information. The control unit proceeds to step D100 if there is a specified result in the starting memory number information, and proceeds to step D95 if there is no specified result. Incidentally, the specified result can be arbitrarily set, such as simply a big win or a big win without a change in probability.

[Step D95] The control section conducts a notification lottery.
[Step D96] The control unit determines whether the result of the notification lottery is winning or losing. The control unit
If the result of the notification lottery is winning, the process proceeds to step D97, and if the result is losing, step D1.
Go to 00.

[Step D97] The controller sets the notification symbol reservation count. In addition, the control unit may use the start memory number as the notification symbol reservation frequency, or may set a number determined with the start memory number as the upper limit as the notification symbol reservation frequency.

[Step D98] The control unit sets the notification symbol, that is, sets "Gold 7".
[Step D99] The control unit decrements the notification symbol reservation count by "1" and terminates the small winning symbol determination process.

[Step D100] The control unit sets a non-report symbol, that is, "White 7", and ends the small winning symbol determination process.
[Step D101] Since the control unit does not derive a small win as a result of the variable display, it cancels the display of the small winning symbols.

[Step D102] The control unit decrements the notification symbol reservation count by "1" and terminates the small winning symbol determination process.
In this way, the gaming machine 10 can determine the display mode of the large symbols to be displayed at the time of the small hit in the specific state 2St4 according to the result mode derived from the starting memory. Further, when "Friday 7" is selected, the gaming machine 10 can reserve the selection of "Friday 7" for the small win in the variable display from the next time onward within the range of the starting memory number.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 can inform the player that there is no starting memory that leads to a specific result mode (for example, a big win) among the pending starting memories. Such a gaming machine 10 has an aspect that it can increase the player's interest in the suspension notice effect.

Next, an example of selection of the small winning symbols when the small winning continues will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 75 is a diagram showing an example of reserved storage and small winning symbols of the fourth embodiment.
In the pending starting memories 630, the number of starting memories of the pending starting memories is represented by the number of circles, the starting memories that derive specific results are represented by hatching, and the starting memories that do not derive specific results are represented by white. Represent. The starting memory during digestion 631 indicates the presence or absence of the starting memory for the starting memory being digested by circle display, the starting memory that derives the specific result is indicated by hatching, and the starting memory that does not derive the specific result is indicated by white. Represent. A thick-line circle indicates that it is reserved as a notification pattern, and a thin-line circle indicates that it is not reserved as a notification pattern.

In the selection example of the small winning symbol shown in FIG. 75 (1), since there is a starting memory for deriving a specific result in the third of the pending starting memory 630, the game machine 10 derives the starting memory 631 during digestion. As a result, a large symbol 626 (ie, "white 7") is displayed.

The selection example of the small winning pattern shown in FIG.
None of the 31 have a starting memory to derive a specific result. The gaming machine 10 displays a large pattern 626 as a result derived by the in-digestion starting memory 631 when the notification lottery in step D95 of the small winning pattern determination process is lost.

The selection example of the small winning pattern shown in FIG.
None of the 31 have a starting memory to derive a specific result. The gaming machine 10 displays a large symbol 627 (that is, "Friday 7") as a result derived by the in-digestion starting memory 631 when winning the notification lottery in step D95 of the small winning symbol determination process. At this time, the gaming machine 10 reserves the notification symbols within the range of the memory number of the in-digestion start memory 631 (for example, three).

The selection example of the small winning design shown in FIG. 75(4) is the next variation of the selection example of the small winning design shown in FIG. 75(3). In the selection example of the small winning symbol shown in FIG. 75(4), a large symbol 627 is displayed as a result derived by the in-digestion starting memory 631 since the notification symbol is reserved.

The selection example of the small winning design shown in FIG. 75(5) is the next variation of the selection example of the small winning design shown in FIG. 75(4). In the selection example of the small winning symbol shown in FIG. 75(5), a large symbol 627 is displayed as a result derived by the in-digestion starting memory 631 since the notification symbol is reserved.

The selection example of the small winning design shown in FIG. 75(6) is the next variation of the selection example of the small winning design shown in FIG. 75(5). In the selection example of the small winning symbol shown in FIG. 75(6), a large symbol 627 is displayed as a result derived by the in-digestion starting memory 631 since the notification symbol is reserved. note that,
In the selection example of FIG. 75(5) and the selection example of FIG. 75(6), a new start memory is generated in the pending start memory 630, but the new start memory is not reserved as a notification symbol. Further, when the new starting memory is not the starting memory from which the specific result is derived, but is the starting memory from which the specific result is derived, the selection example of FIG. 75(5) and the selection example of FIG. Design 6
27 may be replaced with a large pattern 626.

The gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The game machine 10 is a game machine capable of storing a plurality of starting memories as execution rights of the variable display game, and includes control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300). When the control means causes the display means (display device 41) to display the predetermined identification information corresponding to the result mode of the variable display game, the control means displays the specified identification information as the result of the variable display game in the starting memory being stored as the execution right. The first identification information (for example, "Fri 7
”) is displayed on the display means, and the second identification information different from the first identification information when there is a start memory stored as an execution right that derives a specific result mode as a result of the variable display game (for example, other symbols including "white 7") are displayed on the display means.

(2) In the control means of (1), even if there is a starting memory stored as an execution right that derives a specific result mode as a result of the variable display game, the result mode of the variable display game is the specified result. When the predetermined identification information is displayed on the display means when the mode is not derived, the third identification information (for example, "white 7") different from the first identification information (for example, "gold 7") is displayed. Display on the means.

(3) The control means of (1) displays the first display effect (there is a state guidance display 628) on the display means when the first identification information (for example, "Fri 7") is displayed on the display means. Then, when the second identification information (for example, other symbols including "white 7") is displayed on the display means, the second display effect (no state guide display 628) is displayed on the display means.

(4) The control means of (3) derives the result mode corresponding to the starting memory being stored at least as the right of execution when the first identification information (for example, "Friday 7") is displayed on the display means. Until then, the first display effect (with state guide display 628) is continuously displayed on the display means.

[Fifth embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment will be described. The gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment is different in that it includes a game board in place of the gaming board 30 provided in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment. In addition, in the description of the fifth embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

First, a game board included in the gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 76 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the fifth embodiment.
A substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by guide rails 31 is formed on the surface of the game board 3000 . The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 3000 . In the game area 32, a center case 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 . In addition, on the upper part of the center case 40, there is a production lamp 540 whose display mode can be changed, and a board production device 550 that produces a game by operating it.
, 551 are provided.

Below the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is provided a starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning opening, starting winning area) that provides conditions for starting the special figure variation display game. 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, on the lateral 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 variation display game. A game ball that has won the normal figure starting gate 34 is detected by a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3).

In addition, below the starting winning opening 36, there is provided a normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning opening, starting winning area) that gives a condition for starting the special figure fluctuation display game. Ordinary fluctuation winning device 37
has a movable member 37b that can be converted into a state in which game balls can easily flow in by turning the upper end side to the right side, and this movable member 37b is normally closed so that game balls cannot flow in. The closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player) is maintained. Then, when the result of the general pattern fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the general electric solenoid 3 as a driving device
By 7c (see FIG. 3), the variable 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 92a (see FIG. 3).

In addition, below the normal variable prize winning device 37, an out port 30a for recovering game balls that did not win a prize such as a prize winning port is provided.
Furthermore, on the lower right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32 and below the normal figure start gate 34, there is 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 fluctuation display game. A possible special variable winning device (large winning opening) 38 is provided.

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 opened and closed by an opening and closing member 38c driven by a large winning opening 2 solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a special figure 1 variable display game and a special figure 2 During the jackpot game state (first special game state, second special game state) according to the result of the variable display game, the game balls flow into the big prize opening by changing the state from closed to open. is made easy, and a predetermined game value (a prize ball) is awarded to the player.
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, a general winning opening (not shown) is arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32 , and one general winning opening 351 is arranged on the right side of the center case 40 . A game ball that has entered the general winning hole 351 is detected by the winning hole switch 35a (see FIG. 3).

In addition, the game balls detected by the prize winning port switch 35a are collected by the sorting gate 353 arranged directly below the recovery channel (not shown) for recovering the game balls, and the production channel for reusing the game balls for production. 354. The distribution gate enables switching of the distribution state by an actuator (for example, a solenoid, a motor, etc.) controlled by the effect control device 300 . note that,
The effect control device 300 receives a command transmitted by the game control device 100 based on the detection of the game ball by the winning opening switch 35a, and the effect flow of the game ball based on the switching state of the distribution gate 353. Downstream of channel 354 can be detected.

The production flow path 354 is a flow path that continues from below the general prize-winning opening 351 to a production start memory display 355 located below the center case 40, and is formed of, for example, a tubular transparent member to win the general prize-winning opening 351. To make a game ball visible. The effect flow path 354 is one form of a game ball recovery flow path, and separates the game balls flowing down the effect flow path 354 and the game balls flowing down the game area 32 .

The effect start memory display 355 is a display device for displaying the start memory (effect start memory) of the effect game in which the execution right is obtained by the game ball flowing down the effect channel 354 . Sub display device 530
displays an effect game based on the effect start memory displayed by the effect start memory display 355.

In addition, the effect control device 300 can use the reception of the command transmitted based on the detection of the game ball by the game control device 100 by the winning opening switch 35a as a trigger for generation of the effect start memory. In addition, the effect control device 300, the generation trigger of the effect start memory, under a predetermined condition (
For example, it may be limited to when a command is received in a predetermined game state or when the number of effect start memories is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit number.

Next, sub-display device 530 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 77 is a diagram showing an example of the sub-display device of the fifth embodiment.
The sub-display device 530 includes three matrix display portions 530L, 530C and 530R. The matrix display sections 530L, 530C, and 530R have 56 petal-shaped dot display sections 531 arranged in 8 rows and 7 columns, and each dot display section 531 can be displayed by gradation control (for example, 256 gradations). Note that the matrix display units 530L, 530C, and 530R are controlled by the effect control device 300. FIG.

The sub-display device 530 is capable of displaying 3-digit symbol variations in the effect game. The display unit 530R is in charge of variable display of the right symbol.

Note that the sub-display device 530 includes three matrix display sections 530L, 530C, and 530R.
can be used as one matrix display with 8 rows and 21 columns. In addition, the sub-display device 530 can perform not only pattern variation but also other displays, such as realistic character display using gradation control.

Next, the display modes of the effect start memory display 355 and the effect start memory display 355 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 78 is a diagram showing an example of an effect start memory display and its display mode according to the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 78(1) shows an overview of the effect start memory display 355. As shown in FIG. The effect start memory display 355 has five display portions 355a, 355b, 355c, 355d, and 355e on the petals. The five display portions 355a, 355b, 355c, 355d, and 355e are, for example, full-color L
It is an ED that can switch between lighting, lighting, and blinking, and can also light in any color. The displays 355a, 355b, 355c, 355d, and 355e share one variable starting memory display and four pending starting memory displays. Note that the display units 355a, 355b,
355c, 355d, and 355e make it possible to change at any time the sharing of one variable starting memory display and four pending starting memory displays. Note that the display units 355a, 355b, 355c, and 35
5d and 355e are controlled objects of the effect control device 300. FIG.

FIG. 78(2) shows an example of the display mode of the effect start memory display 355. As shown in FIG. Production start memory display 3
55, when the variable state is "stopped" and the start memory number is "0", the display units 355a, 355b,
All of 355c, 355d and 355e are turned off.

The effect start memory display 355 shown in the display example 1 turns on the display part 355a as an initial state when the variation state is "stop" and the number of start memories is "1". At this time, the display unit 355a is in charge of displaying the first pending start memory display.

Display example 2 is a display example following display example 1. FIG. The effect start memory display 355 shown in the display example 2 lights the display part 355a as an initial state when the variation state is "stop" and the number of start memories is "1". At this time, the display unit 355a is in charge of displaying the first pending start memory display.

Display example 3 is a display example following display example 2. FIG. The effect start memory display 355 shown in the display example 3 blinks the display part 355a when the change state is "fluctuation" and the number of start memories is "0". At this time, the display unit 355a is in charge of displaying the starting memory during fluctuation.

Display example 4 is a display example following display example 3. FIG. The effect start memory display 355 shown in display example 4 flashes the display unit 355a when the change state is "fluctuation" and the number of start memories is "1", and the display unit 3
55b is turned on. At this time, the display unit 355a is in charge of displaying the starting memory during fluctuation, and the display unit 355a
55b is responsible for the first pending start memory display.

Display example 5 is a display example following display example 4. FIG. The effect start memory display 355 shown in the display example 5 turns off the display unit 355a and the display unit 3
55b is turned on. At this time, the display unit 355b is in charge of displaying the first pending start memory display.

Display example 6 is a display example following display example 5. FIG. The effect start memory display 355 shown in the display example 6 blinks the display part 355b when the change state is "fluctuation" and the number of start memories is "0". At this time, the display unit 355b is in charge of displaying the starting memory during fluctuation. Namely, production start memory display 3
55 can take different display modes depending on the previous state, as shown in display example 3 and display example 6, even in the state of "fluctuation" and the number of starting memories "0".

Display example n is a display example in which four starting memories occur after display example 6. FIG. The effect start memory display 355 shown in the display example n is displayed on the display unit 3 when the change state is "fluctuation" and the number of start memories is "4".
55b is flashed, and all the display portions 355a, 355c, 355d, and 355e are turned on.
At this time, the display unit 355b is in charge of displaying the starting memory during fluctuation, the display unit 355c is in charge of displaying the first pending starting memory, and the display unit 355d is in charge of displaying the second pending starting memory, The display unit 355e is responsible for the third pending start memory display, and the display unit 355a is responsible for the fourth pending start memory display.

As a result, the effect starting memory display 355 does not require a shift display and realizes one during fluctuation starting memory display and four pending starting memory displays. Since such an effect start memory display 355 does not require the player to grasp the correspondence between the display section before the shift and the display section after the shift, the start memory display that is easy for the player to understand can be realized. .

The display parts 355a, 355b, 355c, 355d, and 355e may be made changeable in display color, and a sense of anticipation can be produced by the display color. In addition, the effect start memory display 355 may preliminarily fix one in charge of one during fluctuation start memory display and four during hold start memory displays in the display portions 355a, 355b, 355c, 355d, and 355e.

In addition, the effect start memory display 355 is a hold standby display in a special game (for example, FIG. 4
9 (1)) or a pending digestion display (for example, a pending digestion display 508 shown in FIG. 49 (1)). It may be possible to switch between the special game and the performance game according to the performance mode or the like. For example, the gaming machine 10 can set the target of the pending standby display and the pending digestion display in the effect start memory display 355 to be a special game in the left-handed gaming state, and an effect game in the right-handed gaming state. In addition, the game machine 10 can set the target of the hold standby display and the hold digestion display in the production start memory display 355 to the production game in the general electric support game state and to the special game in the non-universal electric support game state.

Next, the structure of the production lamp 540 and the display mode of the production lamp 540 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 79 is a diagram showing an example of the structure and display mode of the effect lamp of the fifth embodiment.

The structure of the effect lamp 540 is shown in FIG. 79(1). The effect lamp 540 includes a projection lens 541 , a display content selection board 542 and a light source 543 . The light source 543 is, for example, a full-color LED, and can switch between lighting, lighting, and blinking, and can also light in any color. The display content selection board 542 is disc-shaped and can be rotated in the circumferential direction by an actuator. The display content selection board 542 includes small circular display boards 544 to 549 which are capable of transmitting the light emitted from the light source 543 and which are arranged in the circumferential direction (FIG. 79(2)). In addition, the production lamp 54
0 is a control target of the production control device 300 .

The display boards 544-549 have predetermined images. For example, the display board 544 has the message "Furious Heat" on its transmissive surface as a fixed image. In addition, the display board 546 has a character "tiger" as a fixed image on its transmissive surface. Further, the display boards 545, 547, 549 each have a required frame of the animation image on the transparent surface. In addition, the display plate 548 has a plain transmissive surface. Note that the display plate 548 is a standard transmissive surface that is normally displayed, and does not necessarily have to be plain, and may have a predetermined pattern on the transmissive surface. For example, the display board 548 may have a background display (moon, mountains and rivers, etc.) along with the game theme on the transmissive surface.

The light source 543 can illuminate one of the display boards 544 to 549, and the display content selection board 542 can switch the illuminated display board by rotation. Projection lens 541 magnifies and projects light transmitted through one of display plates 544 to 549 onto a projection surface. Thus, the effect lamp 540 can project a predetermined display onto the projection lens 541 by combining the light emission mode of the light source 543 and the display plates 544 to 549 .

For example, as shown in FIG. 79(3), the effect lamp 540 displays the message "Super heat" corresponding to the display board 544 as a fixed image display, or displays the character "Tora" corresponding to the display board 546. can be In addition, the effect lamp 540 can display an animation such as petals dancing by switching the display panels 545, 547, and 549 as an animation display. At this time, the effect lamp 540 rotates the display content selection board 542 at a constant speed and controls the light emission timing of the light source 543, thereby realizing animation display. It should be noted that the effect lamp 540 changes the display board 54 by switching the light emission timing.
It is also possible to switch the display order of 5,547,549 to change the manner in which the petals dance. For example, the effect lamp 540 can be switched and displayed by using two of the display boards 545, 547 and 549, and the order of the display boards 545, 547 and 549, or
It is also possible to switch and display 547 and 545 in order.

It should be noted that the animation display on the production lamp 540 may be linked with the display performed by other display units. For example, the animation display on the effect lamp 540 may be displayed in the same manner as the animation display performed in the display device 41 or the display device 41 or the effect start memory display 355 in the pending standby display or pending digestion display. At this time, the gaming machine 10
Animation display in production lamp 540 and display device 41 and production start memory display 355
By synchronizing with the animation display in , a display effect with a sense of unity can be performed. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can perform a continuous display effect by having the animation display on the effect lamp 540 taken over by the animation display on the display device 41 and the effect start memory display 355 . In addition, the game machine 10 can perform display effects having various opportunities for effects by making the animation display on the effect lamp 540 asynchronous with the animation display on the display device 41 and the effect start memory display 355 .

Also, by switching the light emission color of the light source 543 on the display plate 548, the effect lamp 540 can perform color change display such as white, blue, red, green, yellow, cherry blossom, and rainbow.

Next, operation modes of the board rendering devices 550 and 551 will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 80
[FIG. 12] is a diagram showing an example of an operation mode of the board effect device of the fifth embodiment.
FIG. 80(1) shows a non-operating state of the board effect devices 550 and 551. FIG. The board effect device 550 is positioned below the left side of the effect lamp 540 , and the board effect device 551 is positioned below the right side of the effect lamp 540 . The board effect device 550 has a disk-shaped structure with the character "flower", and the board effect device 551 has a disk-shaped structure with the character "snow". As a result, the board effect devices 550 and 55
An inactive state of 1 displays the characters "flower, snow".

FIG. 80(2) shows the non-operating state of the board effect device 550 and the operating state of the board effect device 551 . The operating state of the board effect device 551 is a state in which the movable member 551 a hidden on the back side has moved to directly below the effect lamp 540 . The movable member 551a is a disc-shaped structure with the character "Fuki".
have As a result, the non-operating state of the board effect device 550 and the operating state of the board effect device 551 display the characters "flower, blizzard, snow" and the left-reading "hanafubuki".

FIG. 80(3) shows the non-operating state of the board effect device 551 and the operating state of the board effect device 550 . The operating state of the board effect device 550 is a state in which the movable member 550a hidden on the back side has moved directly below the effect lamp 540. - 特許庁The movable member 550a is a disk-shaped structure with the character "Moon"
have As a result, the non-operating state of the board effect device 551 and the operating state of the board effect device 550 display the characters "Flower, Moon, Snow", reading from right to left, "Setsugetsuka".

As a result, the board effect devices 550 and 551 can direct the player's sense of anticipation with the action mode and the characters displayed according to the action mode. In addition, the board production|presentation apparatus 550,551 can switch the operating state of movable member 550a, 551a with the actuator which the production|presentation control apparatus 300 controls.

Note that the board effect devices 550 and 551 have the movable member 551 a arranged on the back side of the board effect device 551 , but the movable member 551 a may be arranged on the front side of the board effect device 551 . In this case, the board effect device 550 displays the character "flower", the movable member 551a displays the character "blow", and the board effect device 551 displays the character "snow". The characters "Hana, Fuki" are displayed in the non-operating state, and the characters "
"Flowers, Fubuki, Snow". Similarly, in the board effect devices 550 and 551, the movable member 550a is arranged on the back side of the board effect device 550, but the movable member 550a may be arranged on the front side of the board effect device 550. In this case, the board effect device 550 displays the character "flower", and the movable member 550a
displays the character "moon", and the board effect device 551 displays the character "snow", so that the board effect device 5
50, 551 in the non-operating state, the characters "moon, snow" are displayed, and the board effect devices 550, 551
displays the characters "Flower, Moon, Snow" in the operating state of .

Next, the effect game performed by the sub display device 530 will be described. FIG. 81 is a diagram showing an example of the pattern of the effect game performed by the sub-display device of the fifth embodiment. The sub display device 530 performs a pattern (mode) effect game corresponding to the special figure variation display game simultaneously executed on the display device 41 (main display device). The sub-display device 530 performs an effect game of a pattern corresponding to the special figure variation display game when the special figure variation display game derives the ready-to-win effect.

In the effect game executed by the sub display device 530, the result mode (combination of symbols) corresponding to the result mode (combination of symbols) of the special figure variation display game simultaneously executed on the display device 41 is derived and displayed.

There are five pattern 1, pattern 2, pattern 3, pattern 4, and pattern 5 patterns of the effect game executed by the sub-display device 530 .
Pattern 1 is a pattern of an effect game that is executed when the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is 29 seconds or more and the result mode of the variation display is hit. Pattern 1 includes a reach derivation display for 5 seconds, a reach effect display for 22 seconds, a 3-pattern temporary stop display for 2 seconds, and a swing display for n seconds until the special figure fluctuation display game ends. Configured. Therefore, the rendering time in pattern 1 is 29 seconds+n seconds.

In the reach derivation display, the sub-display device 530 temporarily stops the two symbols in order (for example, the order of the left symbol and the middle symbol) from the state in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are fluctuated at high speed,
A display that derives a combination of the reach derived in the special figure fluctuation display game and the corresponding reach is displayed.

In the ready-to-win effect display, the sub-display device 530 temporarily stops the remaining one pattern (the third pattern) that is fluctuating after performing a lively effect (effect to increase interest by inciting whether or not to derive a win). Then, a display for deriving a combination of symbols corresponding to the result mode (combination of symbols) of the special figure variation display game is performed.

In the 3-symbol temporary stop display, the sub-display device 530 displays 3 patterns in the temporarily stopped state (result mode (combination of symbols) of the special symbol variation display game and combination of corresponding symbols). In the swing display, the sub-display device 530 swings the sub-display device 530 and displays three symbols temporarily stopped in a winning combination.

Pattern 2 is a pattern of the effect game executed when the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is 29 seconds or more and the result mode of the variation display is wrong. Pattern 2 includes a reach derivation display for 5 seconds, a reach effect display for 22 seconds, and a 3-symbol temporary stop display for 2 seconds. Therefore, the rendering time in pattern 2 is 29 seconds.

Pattern 3 is a pattern of the effect game executed when the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is less than 29 seconds and 9 seconds or more. Pattern 3 is a 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display for 7 seconds,
3 symbol temporary stop display for 2 seconds. Therefore, the rendering time in pattern 3 is 9 seconds.

In the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display, the sub-display device 530 sequentially displays the 3 patterns from the state in which the left, middle, and right patterns are changed at high speed (for example, the order of the left, middle, and right patterns).
It is temporarily stopped, and a display for deriving the combination of symbols corresponding to the result mode (combination of symbols) of the special figure variation display game is performed.

Pattern 4 is a pattern of the effect game executed when the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is less than 9 seconds and 3 seconds or longer. Pattern 4 is 3 from the remaining time of the special figure fluctuation display game
3 symbols temporary stop derivation display for n seconds (for example, 4 seconds if the remaining time of the special figure fluctuation display game is 6 seconds) excluding 2 seconds for performing the symbol temporary stop display time, and 2 seconds 3 symbol temporary stop display.

Pattern 5 is a pattern of the effect game executed when the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is less than 3 seconds and 2 seconds or more (the time required to perform the 3-symbol temporary stop display).
Pattern 5 includes a three-symbol temporary stop display for two seconds.

Next, specific examples of the ready-to-win derivation display, ready-to-win effect display, rocking display, and three-symbol temporary stop deriving display will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 82 is a diagram showing an example of reach derivation display on the sub-display device of the fifth embodiment. FIG. 83 is a diagram (Part 1) showing an example of the ready-to-win effect display on the sub-display device of the fifth embodiment. FIG. 84 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of the ready-to-win effect display on the sub-display device of the fifth embodiment. FIG. 85 is a diagram showing an example of swing display in the sub-display device of the fifth embodiment. FIG. 86 is a diagram showing an example of a three-symbol temporary stop derivation display on the sub-display device of the fifth embodiment.

In the following, in the special figure variation display game displayed by the display device 41, after deriving a reach whose reach number (a symbol for deriving a hit) is "treasure", each of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is " A specific example corresponding to the case of executing the ready-to-win effect of temporarily stopping at "treasure" and deriving a hit will be described.

First, a specific example of reach derivation display will be described with reference to FIG.
In the reach derivation display, the sub-display device 530 changes the left pattern from the state in which the three symbols are fluctuating at high speed (high-speed vertical scroll fluctuation) (FIG. 82(a1)) to the left pattern in the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game. Temporary stop state with the corresponding symbol ("treasure") (Fig. 82 (a2)), then the middle symbol is temporarily stopped with the symbol ("treasure") corresponding to the middle symbol in the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game. Then (FIG. 82(a3)), the combination of the reach derived in the special figure variation display game and the corresponding reach (the reach in which the symbol for deriving the hit is "treasure") is derived.

Next, a specific example of the ready-to-win effect display will be described with reference to FIGS. 83 and 84. FIG.
In the ready-to-win effect display, the sub-display device 530 switches the fluctuation speed of the right symbol to a lower speed fluctuation (lower speed vertical scroll fluctuation) than in FIG. 82(a3) (FIG. 83(b1)). Sub display device 5
30, when the right symbol is fluctuating at a low speed, when the symbol (here, "moon") immediately before "treasure", which is the symbol for deriving the win, is displayed (Fig. 83 (b2)). , the variation mode is switched from low-speed variation (low-speed vertical scroll variation) to a different variation mode (gradual change mode). Specifically, in the gradual change mode, the sub-display device 530 gradually disappears (gradually disappears) the characters of "moon".
83 (b3
), FIG. 83(b4), FIG. 83(b5)), the dot display section 531 in charge of the character portion is gradually turned on so that the character "Treasure" appears gradually (appears gradually) (FIG. 83). (b6),
Figure 83(b7), Figure 83(b8)). In addition, the sub-display device 530 gradually extinguishes the dot display section 531, which is in charge of the character portion, so that the character "Treasure" gradually disappears (FIG. 84).
(b9), FIG. 84(b10), FIG. 84(b11)), the pattern one after "treasure" (here, "
The dot display section 531 in charge of the character portion is gradually turned on so that the characters "cherry blossom") appear gradually (Fig. 84 (b12), Fig. 84 (b13), Fig. 84 (b14)). When the sub-display device 530 displays the symbol one after "treasure" (Fig. 84 (b14)), the sub-display device 530 again switches the fluctuation mode to low-speed fluctuation (Fig. 83 (b1)).

While repeating such fluctuations, the sub-display device 530 finally puts the right symbol in a temporary stop state with a symbol ("treasure") corresponding to the right symbol in the result mode of the special symbol variation display game.

In this way, the change to the pattern ("treasure") that derives the hit and the pattern ("treasure") that derives the hit
By making the variation mode in the variation from one pattern to the next symbol (“cherry blossom”) different from the variation mode in the variation from another symbol to another symbol, the gaming machine 10 has a sense of expectation that the symbol leading to the win will temporarily stop. can be held by the player. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can enhance the player's interest in the game.

In addition, the game machine 10 can display the board effect device 55 among the three symbols displayed by the sub display device 530.
0,551 (including movable members 550a, 551a) decorations (e.g., "flowers", "snow",
"Moon", "Blowing", etc.), when the pattern (board decoration pattern) corresponding to
, 551 may be operated. Alternatively, the gaming machine 10 may include the sub display device 530
When a board decoration pattern is included in the three patterns displayed by , the board effect devices 550 and 551 may be made operable, and may be operated after the operating conditions such as detection of the operation of the push button 25 are established. . Incidentally, the case where the board decoration pattern is included in the three patterns displayed by the sub-display device 530 may be only one of the three patterns, or may be a specific one pattern (for example, the final stop pattern). Alternatively, any two of the three patterns may be used, two specific patterns (for example, ready-to-win constitutional patterns) may be used, or all three patterns may be used. For example, the gaming machine 10 operates the board effect devices 550 and 551 when the sub-display device 530 displays "moon (board decorative pattern)" on the left and middle symbols and becomes a ready-to-win system. Also, game machine 1
0, after the sub display device 530 displays "treasure (non-board decorative pattern)" on the left and middle patterns and becomes a reach system, displays "moon (board decorative pattern)" on the right pattern and loses. When (including temporary stop) is displayed, the board effects devices 550 and 551 are made operable, the operation of the push button 25 is detected, the board effects devices 550 and 551 are operated, and the sub display device 530 is changed again.
The game machine 10 may change the operation modes of the board effect devices 550 and 551 according to the type, combination, etc. of board decoration symbols displayed by the sub-display device 530 .

Note that the game machine 10 does not operate the board effect devices 550 and 551 when a sufficient effect time cannot be secured even when board decoration patterns are included in the three patterns displayed by the sub-display device 530. can be For example, the game machine 10 may not operate the board effect devices 550 and 551 when shortening the variation time of the sub-display device 530 or in a state in which the variation time can be shortened. As a result, the game machine 10 can quickly progress the effect game on the sub-display device 530 without considering the operation time (including the return operation time) of the board effect devices 550 and 551 .

Next, a specific example of swing display will be described with reference to FIG.
In the swing display, the sub-display device 530 continues to display the state in which the left pattern, the middle pattern, and the right pattern are "treasure" and are temporarily stopped while swinging the device, and the special figure fluctuation display is performed. As the timing for ending the game approaches, the swing width is gradually reduced (Fig. 85(c1), Fig. 85(c2)
), FIG. 85(c3)).

In this way, by swinging the sub-display device 530, it is possible to clearly indicate that the effect in the special figure variation display game is being executed (varying). In addition, the sub-display device 530 gradually reduces the swing width as the timing at which the special figure fluctuation display game ends approaches,
The timing at which the special figure fluctuation display game ends can be specified.

Next, the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display will be described with reference to FIG.
In the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display, the sub-display device 530 changes the left symbol from the state in which the 3 symbols are fluctuating at high speed (high-speed vertical scroll fluctuation) (FIG. 86(d1)) to the special symbol fluctuation display game result mode. A temporary stop state is set with the symbol ("treasure") corresponding to the left symbol (Fig. 86 (d2)), and then the middle symbol is the symbol ("treasure") corresponding to the middle symbol in the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game. Temporarily stopped state (Fig. 86 (d3)), the right symbol is temporarily stopped with the symbol ("treasure") corresponding to the right symbol in the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game (Fig. 86 (d4)), A combination of symbols corresponding to the result mode (combination of symbols) of the figure fluctuation display game is derived. Thereby, the sub-display device 530 can notify whether or not there is a hit with probability fluctuation in addition to the result mode (hit or lose).

Next, the processing for counting up the effect start memory which is the right to execute the effect game in the sub-display device 530 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 87 is a diagram showing a flow chart of production start storage count increase processing in the production control device of the fifth embodiment. The effect start storage count increase process is a process performed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300. FIG. The display effect determination process is a process executed when a command transmitted from the game control device 100 based on the detection of a game ball by the winning opening switch 35a is received. 46) is executed by the control unit.

[Step D111] The control section identifies the game state.
[Step D112] The control unit determines whether or not to operate the distribution gate 353 based on the game state. For example, the control unit determines to operate the sorting gate 353 in the case of hitting to the right. It should be noted that the control unit determines whether or not to operate the sorting gate 353 based on whether or not it is in a specific gaming state (right-handed state), which is an example, and is not limited to this. For example, the control unit may control the distribution gate 3 based on the number of revolutions after a specific game state is reached.
It may be determined whether or not to operate 53 .

If the control unit determines not to operate the distribution gate 353, it ends the effect start memory count increasing process, and if it determines that the distribution gate 353 is operated, it proceeds to step D113.

[Step D<b>113 ] The control unit switches the route so that the game balls flow into the distribution gate 353 into the effect flow path 354 .
[Step D114] The controller sets a wait time.

[Step D115] The control section increments the count of the effect start memory by one.
[Step D116] The control unit determines whether or not it has received a command transmitted from the game control device 100 based on the detection of the game ball by the winning opening switch 35a.

When the control unit determines that the command transmitted from the game control device 100 based on the detection of the game ball by the winning opening switch 35a is received, the process proceeds to step D115, and the winning opening switch 35a from the game control device 100 If it is determined that the command transmitted based on the detection of the game ball has not been received, the process proceeds to step D117.

[Step D117] The controller determines whether or not the set wait time has timed out. If the control unit determines that the wait time has not timed out, it proceeds to step D116, and if it determines that the wait time has timed out, it proceeds to step D118.
proceed to

[Step D118] The control section switches the route so that the game ball does not flow into the production flow path 354 through the distribution gate 353, and ends the production start storage count increase processing.
FIG. 88 shows the processing for judging the trigger for execution of the effect game in the sub-display device 530.
will be used to explain. FIG. 88 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect game execution opportunity determination process in the effect control device of the fifth embodiment.

The effect game execution opportunity determination process is a process performed by the control unit (CPU 311 ) of the effect control device 300 . The effect game execution opportunity determination process is a process that is executed when the effect start memory increases, when the user operates the push button 25, and at the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game, and step D23 (Fig. 44) is executed by the control unit.

[Step D121] The control section determines whether or not the effect game execution opportunity determination process has been started in response to the increase in the effect start memory. When the control unit determines that the effect game execution opportunity determination process is started by accepting the start of the special figure variation display game or the operation of the push button 25, the process proceeds to step D122, and the increase of the effect start memory is confirmed. If it is determined that the effect game execution opportunity determination process has started, the process proceeds to step D123.

[Step D122] The control section determines whether or not there is an effect start memory. The control unit proceeds to step D129 when the performance start memory is "0", and proceeds to step D125 when the performance start memory is other than "0", that is, when there is a performance start memory.

[Step D123] The control unit determines whether or not the special figure variation display game is being executed. When the control section determines that the special figure variation display game is not being executed, the process proceeds to step D129, and when it is determined that the special figure variation display game is being performed, the process proceeds to step D124.

[Step D124] The control section determines whether or not the effect game has been executed in the special figure variation display game being executed. If the control unit determines that the effect game has been executed in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed, the process proceeds to step D129, and if it is determined that the effect game has not been executed in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed. to step D125.

[Step D125] The control section identifies the effect contents of the special figure variation display game.
[Step D126] The control section determines whether or not the special figure variation display game derives the ready-to-win effect. If the control section determines that the special figure variation display game does not lead to the reach effect, the process proceeds to step D129, and if it determines that the special figure variation display game leads to the reach effect, the process proceeds to step D127.

[Step D127] The control section determines whether or not the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is two seconds or more. If the control unit determines that the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is not longer than 2 seconds, it proceeds to step D129, and if it determines that the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is 2 seconds or longer, it proceeds to step D128. move on.

[Step D128] The control unit determines that it is time to execute the effect game, and terminates the process for determining the effect game execution condition.
[Step D129] The control unit determines that there is no opportunity for execution of the effect game, and terminates the effect game execution opportunity determination process.

According to this, the gaming machine 10 starts the production game at a timing asynchronous with the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game in addition to the timing synchronized with the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game (the execution timing of the production game). can be

Next, the process of setting the pattern of the effect game executed by the sub display device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 89 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect game pattern setting processing in the effect control device of the fifth embodiment.

The effect game pattern setting process is a process performed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300. FIG. The effect game pattern setting process is a process that is executed when it is determined that there is an opportunity to execute the effect game.
reference) is executed by the control unit.

[Step D131] The control section identifies the remaining time of the special figure variation display game.
[Step D132] The control section identifies the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
[Step D133] The control unit determines whether or not the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is 29 seconds or longer. If the control unit determines that the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is 29 seconds or more, it proceeds to step D134, and if it determines that the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is not 29 seconds or more, step D137. proceed to

[Step D134] The control section determines whether or not the result mode of the special figure variation display game is a hit. If the control unit determines that the result mode of the special figure variation display game is winning, it proceeds to step D135, and if it determines that the result mode of the special figure variation display game is not winning, it proceeds to step D136.

[Step D135] The control unit sets pattern 1 as the effect game pattern, and ends the effect game pattern setting process.
[Step D136] The control unit sets pattern 2 as the effect game pattern, and ends the effect game pattern setting process.

[Step D137] The control unit determines whether or not the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is 9 seconds or longer. If the control unit determines that the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is 9 seconds or more, it proceeds to step D138, and if it determines that the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is not 9 seconds or more, step D139. proceed to

[Step D138] The control unit sets pattern 3 as the effect game pattern, and ends the effect game pattern setting process.
[Step D139] The control unit determines whether or not the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is 3 seconds or longer. If the control unit determines that the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is 3 seconds or more, it proceeds to step D140, and if it determines that the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is not 3 seconds or more, step D141. proceed to

[Step D140] The control unit sets pattern 4 as the effect game pattern, and ends the effect game pattern setting process.
[Step D141] The control unit sets pattern 5 as the effect game pattern, and ends the effect game pattern setting process.

By setting the pattern of the effect game in this way, the gaming machine 10 can keep the effect game within the effect time of the corresponding special figure variation display game.
By the way, in the effect game executed by the sub-display device 530, the effect can be skipped based on an instruction from the player. The skipping of the effect based on such instructions from the player will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 90 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect game skip processing in the effect control device of the fifth embodiment.

The effect game skip process is a process of skipping the effect of the effect game being executed on the sub-display device 530 by the player's operation (pressing of the push button 25).
The effect game skip process is a process performed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300. FIG. The effect game skip process is a process that is executed when the player's operation (pressing of the push button) is detected.
4) is executed by the control unit.

[Step D151] The control unit determines whether or not it is time to skip the effect game. When the effect game is in the temporary stop display of 3 symbols or in the swing display,
That is, when the result mode corresponding to the result mode of the special figure variation display game has already been derived, it is determined that the effect game is a timing that cannot be skipped. On the other hand, the control unit is during the reach derivation display, during the reach effect display, or during the three-symbol temporary stop derivation display (the state before the three symbols are temporarily stopped in a combination of patterns corresponding to the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game). In the case of , it is determined that the effect game can be skipped.

If the control unit determines that the effect game can be skipped, it proceeds to step D152, and if it determines that the effect game cannot be skipped, it ends the effect game skip processing.

[Step D152] The control unit skips the effect game being executed and executes a 3-symbol temporary stop display for 2 seconds.
[Step D153] After executing the three-symbol temporary stop display, the control unit terminates the effect game.
Terminate the effect game skip processing.

According to such an effect skip, the gaming machine 10, when executing the effect game,
It is possible to derive the result mode corresponding to the result mode of the special figure variation display game to the sub-display device 530 at the timing desired by the player. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can allow the player to grasp the result mode of the special figure variation display game at an arbitrary timing (for example, at an early stage).

Note that the production skip may skip part of the production in the production game. For example, the gaming machine 10 may skip up to the ready-to-win effect when an instruction to skip the effect is received during the ready-to-win deriving display.

Next, the flow of processing when the effect game is performed in pattern 1, pattern 2, pattern 3, pattern 4, and pattern 5 will be described. FIG. 91 shows that the effect control device of the fifth embodiment performs pattern 1 of the effect game.
4 is a timing chart showing the flow of processing in the case of performing with . FIG. 92 is a timing chart showing the flow of processing when the effect control device of the fifth embodiment performs the effect game in pattern 2. FIG. FIG. 93 shows that the effect control device of the fifth embodiment performs pattern 3 of the effect game.
4 is a timing chart showing the flow of processing in the case of performing with . 94 is a timing chart showing the flow of processing when the effect control device of the fifth embodiment performs the effect game in pattern 4. FIG. FIG. 95 shows that the effect control device of the fifth embodiment performs pattern 5 of the effect game.
4 is a timing chart showing the flow of processing in the case of performing with . In addition, in the timing chart below, if the production game starts at a timing asynchronous with the special figure fluctuation display game,
In other words, an example will be described in which it is determined that the execution opportunity is due to an increase in the performance start memory or an operation of the push button 25 by the user.

First, the flow of processing when the effect game is performed in pattern 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 91(1) shows the flow of processing when the player does not skip the effect.
(2) and (3) of FIG. 91 show the flow of processing when the player skips the effect.

In FIG. 91 (1), the gaming machine 10 starts the N-th special figure variation display game from timing t11, starts the effect game (pattern 1) on the sub display device 530 at timing t12, and performs reach derivation display. start. The effect game (pattern 1) being performed on the sub-display device 530 enters a state in which the effect can be skipped as the ready-to-reach derivation display is started.

The game machine 10 performs a ready-to-win derivation display for 5 seconds from timing t12 to timing t14, performs a ready-to-win effect display for 22 seconds from timing t14 to timing t18, and performs three-symbol temporary stop display from timing t18. The effect game (pattern 1) being performed on the sub display device 530 has derived the result mode corresponding to the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game by the three-symbol temporary stop display at timing t18. becomes possible.

The gaming machine 10 performs a three-symbol temporary stop display for two seconds from timing t18 to timing t19, and timing t when the N-th special figure variation display game ends from timing t19.
The swing display is performed for n seconds up to 20, the production game (pattern 1) is finished, and the N-th special figure variation display game is also finished.

In FIG. 91 (2), the gaming machine 10 starts the N-th special figure variation display game from timing t11, starts the effect game (pattern 1) on the sub display device 530 at timing t12, and performs reach derivation display. start. The effect game (pattern 1) being performed on the sub-display device 530 enters a state in which the effect can be skipped as the ready-to-reach derivation display is started.

When the game machine 10 receives the player's skip operation (pressing of the push button 25) at timing t13 during the reach derivation display, it ends the reach derivation display and starts the three-symbol temporary stop display. The gaming machine 10 ends the effect game (pattern 1) when the 3-symbol temporary stop display is performed from timing t13 to timing t15 two seconds later, and finishes the N-th special figure variation display game at timing t20.

In FIG. 91 (3), the gaming machine 10 starts the N-th special figure variation display game from timing t11, starts the effect game (pattern 1) on the sub display device 530 at timing t12, and performs reach derivation display. start. The effect game (pattern 1) being performed on the sub-display device 530 enters a state in which the effect can be skipped as the ready-to-reach derivation display is started.

The gaming machine 10 performs the reach derivation display for five seconds from timing t12 to timing t14, and starts the reach effect display from timing t14. When receiving the player's skip operation (pressing the push button 25) at timing t16 during the ready-to-win effect display, the gaming machine 10 ends the ready-to-win effect display and starts the three-symbol temporary stop display. The gaming machine 10 ends the effect game (pattern 1) when the 3-symbol temporary stop display is performed from timing t16 to timing t17 two seconds later, and finishes the N-th special figure variation display game at timing t20. The above is the flow of processing when the effect skip is performed in the effect game (pattern 1) and when the effect skip is not performed.

Next, the flow of processing when the effect game is performed in pattern 2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 92(1) shows the flow of processing when the player does not skip the effect.
Figures 92 (2) and (3) show the flow of processing when the player skips the effect.

In FIG. 92 (1), the gaming machine 10 starts the N-th special figure variation display game from timing t21, starts the production game (pattern 2) on the sub display device 530 at timing t22, and performs reach derivation display. start. The effect game (pattern 2) being performed on the sub display device 530 enters a state in which the effect can be skipped as the reach derivation display is started.

The game machine 10 performs a ready-to-win derivation display for 5 seconds from timing t22 to timing t24, performs a ready-to-win effect display for 22 seconds from timing t24 to timing t28, and performs three-symbol temporary stop display from timing t28. The effect game (pattern 2) performed on the sub display device 530 derives the result mode corresponding to the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game by the three-symbol temporary stop display at timing t28. It becomes impossible to skip the effect of the effect game by operating the button 25.例文帳に追加

The gaming machine 10 performs the 3-symbol temporary stop display for 2 seconds from timing t28 to timing t29, finishes the production game (pattern 2), and finishes the N-th special figure variation display game at timing t30.

In FIG. 92 (2), the gaming machine 10 starts the N-th special figure variation display game from timing t21, starts the effect game (pattern 2) on the sub display device 530 at timing t22, and performs reach derivation display. start. The effect game (pattern 2) being performed on the sub display device 530 enters a state in which the effect can be skipped as the reach derivation display is started.

When the player's skip operation (pressing of the push button 25) is received at timing t23 during the reach derivation display, the gaming machine 10 ends the reach derivation display and starts the three-symbol temporary stop display. The gaming machine 10 ends the effect game (pattern 2) when the 3-symbol temporary stop display is performed from the timing t23 to the timing t25 two seconds later, and finishes the N-th special figure variation display game at the timing t30.

In FIG. 92 (3), the gaming machine 10 starts the N-th special figure variation display game from timing t21, starts the effect game (pattern 2) on the sub display device 530 at timing t22, and performs reach derivation display. start. The effect game (pattern 2) being performed on the sub-display device 530 enters a state in which the effect can be skipped as the ready-to-reach derivation display is started at timing t21.

The gaming machine 10 performs the reach derivation display for five seconds from timing t22 to timing t24, and starts the reach effect display from timing t24. When receiving the player's skip operation (pressing the push button 25) at timing t26 during the ready-to-win effect display, the gaming machine 10 ends the ready-to-win effect display and starts the three-symbol temporary stop display. The gaming machine 10 ends the effect game (pattern 2) when the 3-symbol temporary stop display is performed from timing t26 to timing t27 two seconds later, and finishes the N-th special figure variation display game at timing t30. The above is the flow of processing when the effect skip is performed and when the effect skip is not performed in the effect game (pattern 2).

Next, the flow of processing when the effect game is performed in pattern 3 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 93(1) shows the flow of processing when the player does not skip the effect.
FIG. 93(2) shows the flow of processing when the player skips the effect.

In FIG. 93 (1), the gaming machine 10 starts the N-th special figure variation display game from timing t31, starts the effect game (pattern 3) on the sub display device 530 at timing t32, and derives a three-symbol temporary stop. Start displaying. The effect game (pattern 3) being performed on the sub-display device 530 enters a state in which the effect can be skipped as the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display is started.

The gaming machine 10 performs the 3-symbol temporary stop display for seven seconds from timing t32 to timing t35, and performs the 3-symbol temporary stop display from timing t35. Sub display device 53
The effect game (pattern 3) being performed at 0 is a state in which the effect skip is impossible due to the result mode corresponding to the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game being derived by the three-symbol temporary stop display at timing t35. becomes.

The gaming machine 10 performs the 3-symbol temporary stop display for 2 seconds from timing t35 to timing t36, finishes the production game (pattern 3), and finishes the N-th special figure variation display game at timing t36.

In FIG. 93 (2), the gaming machine 10 starts the N-th special figure variation display game from timing t31, starts the effect game (pattern 3) on the sub display device 530 at timing t32, and derives a three-symbol temporary stop. Start displaying. The effect game (pattern 3) being performed on the sub-display device 530 enters a state in which the effect can be skipped as the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display is started.

When receiving the player's skip operation (pressing the push button 25) at timing t33 during the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display, the gaming machine 10 ends the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display,
Symbol temporary stop display is started. The gaming machine 10 performs timing t, which is two seconds after timing t33.
When the 3 symbols temporary stop display is performed up to 34, the effect game (pattern 3) is ended, and the N-th special figure fluctuation display game is ended at timing t36. The above is the flow of processing when the effect skip is performed in the effect game (pattern 3) and when the effect skip is not performed.

Next, the flow of processing when the effect game is performed in pattern 4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 94(1) shows the flow of processing when the player does not skip the effect.
FIG. 94(2) shows the flow of processing when the player skips the effect.

In FIG. 94 (1), the gaming machine 10 starts the N-th special figure variation display game from timing t41, starts the effect game (pattern 4) on the sub display device 530 at timing t42, and derives a three-symbol temporary stop. Start displaying. The effect game (pattern 4) being performed on the sub-display device 530 enters a state in which the effect can be skipped as the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display is started.

The gaming machine 10 performs the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display from timing t42 to timing t45 for n seconds (remaining time until the special figure fluctuation display game ends -2 seconds), and timing t
From 45, three symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. The effect game (pattern 4) performed on the sub display device 530 has derived the result mode corresponding to the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game by the three-symbol temporary stop display at timing t45, and the effect skip is unnecessary. becomes possible.

The gaming machine 10 performs the 3-symbol temporary stop display for 2 seconds from timing t45 to timing t46, finishes the production game (pattern 4), and finishes the N-th special figure variation display game at timing t46.

In FIG. 94 (2), the gaming machine 10 starts the N-th special figure variation display game from timing t41, starts the production game (pattern 4) on the sub display device 530 at timing t42, and derives a three-symbol temporary stop. Start displaying. The effect game (pattern 4) being performed on the sub-display device 530 enters a state in which the effect can be skipped as the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display is started.

When receiving the player's skip operation (pressing the push button 25) at timing t43 during the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display, the gaming machine 10 ends the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display,
Symbol temporary stop display is started. The gaming machine 10 performs timing t, which is two seconds after timing t43.
When the 3 symbols temporary stop display is performed up to 44, the production game (pattern 4) is ended, and the N-th special figure fluctuation display game is ended at timing t46. The above is the flow of processing when the effect skip is performed and when the effect skip is not performed in the effect game (pattern 4).

Next, the flow of processing when the effect game is performed in pattern 5 will be described with reference to FIG.
The gaming machine 10 starts the N-th special figure variation display game from timing t51, starts the effect game (pattern 5) on the sub-display device 530 at timing t52, and starts performing the 3-symbol temporary stop display. The gaming machine 10 performs the 3-symbol temporary stop display for 2 seconds from timing t52 to timing t53, finishes the production game (pattern 5), and finishes the N-th special figure variation display game at timing t54. The above is the processing flow of the effect game (pattern 5).

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can simultaneously display the result mode to be derived from the main display device (display device 4).
1) is a result mode corresponding to the result mode of the special figure variation display game executed in the sub display device 5, and is controllable asynchronously with the special figure variation display game performed on the main display device.
30.

According to this, the gaming machine 10 can derive the result mode at a free timing on the sub-display device 530 while securing the game performance (game rules) in the special figure variation display game on the main display device. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can expand the range of games.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the effect game is executed only during execution of the special figure variation display game has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when the special figure variation display game is in the stopped state, the gaming machine 10 puts the three symbols in the high-speed variation state when the variation start memory increases (occurs), and the special figure variation display game satisfying the conditions is played. It may be made to wait in a high-speed fluctuation state until it starts (until it is determined that it is an execution opportunity).

[Modification 1 of the fifth embodiment]
In the fifth embodiment, it has been described that the swing display is performed after the three-symbol temporary stop display (win combination display) in pattern 1 of the effect game. In modification 1 of the fifth embodiment, after the special figure variation display game derives a hit, the setting of the effect mode of the effect (hit effect) in the special game state performed by the main display device is changed to the swing display.

First, the display performed instead of the swing display will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 96 is a diagram showing an example of song selection display on the sub-display device of Modification 1 of Embodiment 5. FIG.
The song selection display is an example of a display for setting the effect mode of the effect (hit effect) in the special game state. The gaming machine 10 can also perform, for example, character selection display, mode selection display, etc. instead of or in addition to the song selection display as the setting of the production mode of the production (hit production) in the special game state.

In the song selection display, the sub-display device 530 displays selectable songs ("Song A?", "Song B?", "Song C ?”), and the player is allowed to select which song is to be used in the special game state. And the sub display device 530
96 (e4
), the received song is displayed (“Song A!!”), and the song selection display ends.

Next, FIG. 97 shows the flow of processing when the rocking display is changed to the song selection display in FIG.
will be used to explain.
FIG. 97 is a timing chart showing the flow of processing when the effect control device of Modification 1 of the fifth embodiment performs the effect game in Pattern 1. FIG. Note that the same timing will be used here as a comparison with FIG.

The gaming machine 10 starts the N-th special figure variation display game from timing t11, starts the effect game (pattern 1) on the sub display device 530 at timing t12, and starts performing reach derivation display. The effect game (pattern 1) being performed on the sub-display device 530 enters a state in which the effect can be skipped as the ready-to-reach derivation display is started.

The game machine 10 performs a ready-to-win derivation display for 5 seconds from timing t12 to timing t14, performs a ready-to-win effect display for 22 seconds from timing t14 to timing t18, and performs three-symbol temporary stop display from timing t18. The effect game (pattern 1) being performed on the sub display device 530 has derived the result mode corresponding to the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game by the three-symbol temporary stop display at timing t18. becomes possible.

The gaming machine 10 performs a three-symbol temporary stop display for two seconds from timing t18 to timing t19, and timing t when the N-th special figure variation display game ends from timing t19.
The song selection display is performed for n seconds up to 20, and the effect game (pattern 1) is finished.

In this way, before the main display device side executes the effect in the special game state using the sub display device 530 (before deriving the result mode), it is possible to set the effect mode of the effect in the special game state. It is not necessary to set the performance mode at the start of the special game state, and the performance time of the performance in the special game state can be lengthened (the performance time of the performance in the special game state is reduced by the time for setting the performance mode. never). As a result, the game machine 10 can secure a longer performance time for the performance in the special game state, increase the degree of freedom of the performance, and improve interest.

It should be noted that although it has been explained that it is performed in place of the swing display, it is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 10, in the case where the special figure variation display game derives a hit, and if there is time until the special figure variation display game ends after the three symbols temporary stop display, It may be executed in time (for example, executed at t15 in FIG. 91(2)).

In addition, the gaming machine 10 performs a part of the special game state effect (for example, an introductory portion, etc.) on the sub display device 530 before executing the special game state effect on the main display device side (before the win is derived). ) may be executed.

It should be noted that the selection of songs to be selected at the time of song selection may be switched by the player's operation, or the selection of songs to be selected may be switched with time (for example, 2
The song may be switched every second). When the songs to be selected are switched with time, the switching timing may be adjusted based on the display time of the song selection display. For example, if the song selection display time is 4 seconds and there are 4 songs to be selected, the game machine 10 switches the songs within 1 second so that all the options can be selected. do.

[Modification 2 of the fifth embodiment]
In the modification 2 of the fifth embodiment, the game state of the gaming machine 10 is taken into consideration in addition to the effect content of the special figure variation display game in determining whether or not it is an execution opportunity for the effect game. Figure 9
8 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect game execution opportunity determination processing in the effect control device of Modification 2 of the fifth embodiment.

[Step D161] The control section determines whether or not the effect game execution opportunity determination process has been started in response to the increase in the effect start memory. When the control unit determines that the effect game execution opportunity determination process is started by accepting the start of the special figure variation display game or the operation of the push button 25, the process proceeds to step D162, and the increase of the effect start memory is confirmed. If it is determined that the effect game execution opportunity determination process has started, the process proceeds to step D163.

[Step D162] The control section determines whether or not there is an effect start memory. The control unit proceeds to step D170 when the performance start memory is "0", and proceeds to step D165 when the performance start memory is other than "0", ie, there is a performance start memory.

[Step D163] The control section determines whether or not the special figure variation display game is being executed. If the control unit determines that the special figure variation display game is not being executed, it proceeds to step D170, and if it determines that the special figure variation display game is being performed, it proceeds to step D164.

[Step D164] The control section determines whether or not the effect game has been executed in the special figure variation display game being executed. When determining that the effect game has been executed in the special figure variation display game being executed, the control unit proceeds to step D170, and when determining that the effect game has not been executed in the special figure variation display game being executed. to step D165.

[Step D165] The control section identifies the effect contents of the special figure variation display game.
[Step D166] The control section determines whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is a gaming state that can trigger the execution of the effect game. For example, when the game state of the gaming machine 10 is a predetermined state in which the game should be played to the right, the control unit determines that the game state is a game state that can serve as an execution trigger.

When the control unit determines that the game state of the gaming machine 10 is a game state that can trigger the execution of the effect game, the control unit proceeds to step D167, and determines that the game state of the gaming machine 10 cannot trigger the execution of the effect game. If so, the process proceeds to step D170.

[Step D167] The control section determines whether or not the special figure variation display game derives the ready-to-win effect. If the control unit determines that the special figure variation display game does not lead to the reach effect, it proceeds to step D170, and if it determines that the special figure variation display game leads to the reach effect, it proceeds to step D168.

[Step D168] The control unit determines whether or not the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is two seconds or more. If the control unit determines that the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is not longer than 2 seconds, it proceeds to step D170, and if it determines that the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is 2 seconds or longer, it proceeds to step D169. move on.

[Step D169] The control unit determines that it is time to execute the effect game, and terminates the effect game execution opportunity determination process.
[Step D170] The control unit determines that there is no opportunity for execution of the effect game, and terminates the effect game execution opportunity determination process.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 uses the game state to determine whether or not it is an execution opportunity, so that the player can grasp the game state by, for example, whether or not the performance game is executed.

[Modification 3 of the fifth embodiment]
In the fifth embodiment, one production game is performed in one special figure variation display game. In the fifth embodiment, multiple production games can be executed in one special figure variation display game.

For example, the gaming machine 10 determines the number of times of the effect game to be executed in one special figure variation display game and the effect time during the execution opportunity determination of the effect game. For example, game machine 1
0 is the remaining time of the special figure variation display game and the number of times of the effect game to be executed in the special figure variation display game and the effect time allocated to each effect game when it is determined to be an execution opportunity in the execution opportunity determination process. Based on the number of pending performance start memories.

The flow of processing in the case of executing the effect game a plurality of times in one special figure variation display game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 99 is a timing chart showing the flow of processing when the effect control device of Modification 3 of the fifth embodiment performs the effect game a plurality of times within one special figure variation display game. The timing chart shown in FIG. 99 shows the flow of processing when the performance game is performed three times in the case where the special figure variation display game derives a win.

The gaming machine 10 starts the N-th special figure variation display game from timing t61, starts the first effect game (pattern 3), and starts performing the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display. The first effect game (pattern 3) being performed on the sub-display device 530 enters a state in which the effect can be skipped as the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display is started.

The gaming machine 10 performs the 3-symbol temporary stop display for seven seconds from timing t61 to timing t62, and performs the 3-symbol temporary stop display from timing t62. Sub display device 53
In the first effect game (pattern 3) being performed at 0, the effect skipping is disabled due to the start of the 3-symbol temporary stop display at timing t62.

The gaming machine 10 performs a 3-symbol temporary stop display for 2 seconds from timing t62 to timing t63, ends the first effect game (pattern 3), starts the second effect game (pattern 3), and performs 3 symbols. Temporary stop derivation display is started. In the second effect game (pattern 3) being performed on the sub-display device 530, the effect skip becomes possible as the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display is started.

The gaming machine 10 performs the 3-symbol temporary stop display for seven seconds from timing t63 to timing t64, and performs the 3-symbol temporary stop display from timing t64. Sub display device 53
In the second effect game (pattern 3) being performed at 0, the effect skipping is disabled due to the start of the 3-symbol temporary stop display at timing t64.

The gaming machine 10 performs a three-symbol temporary stop display for two seconds from timing t64 to timing t65, ends the second production game (pattern 3), starts the third production game (pattern 1), and derives reach. Start displaying. In the third effect game (pattern 1) being performed on the sub-display device 530, the effect skip becomes possible as the ready-to-reach derivation display is started.

The game machine 10 performs the ready-to-win derivation display for 5 seconds from timing t65 to timing t66, performs the ready-to-win effect display for 22 seconds from timing t66 to timing t67, and performs the three-symbol temporary stop display from timing t67. In the third effect game (pattern 1) being performed on the sub-display device 530, the effect skipping becomes impossible as the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display starts at timing t67.

The gaming machine 10 performs the 3-symbol temporary stop display for 2 seconds from timing t67 to timing t68, and timing t when the N-th special figure fluctuation display game ends from timing t68.
The swinging display is performed for n seconds up to 69, and the third effect game (pattern 1) ends.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 derives the result mode (3
The combination of symbols in the symbol temporary stop display) is set as the result mode corresponding to the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game, and the result mode derived in other production games is the result that does not correspond to the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game. mode.

According to this, the gaming machine 10 makes the player grasp that the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game is wrong in the first and second production games, and then makes the special figure fluctuation in the third production game. It is possible to let the player know that the result mode of the displayed game is actually a win. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can improve interest more than the case where the result mode of the special figure variation display game is a hit in one performance game.

Note that the gaming machine 10 functions to skip the effect during each effect game as skipping the effect of each effect game. It may be skipped until the pattern temporary stop display), or it may function as a skip of the entire three-time production game (for example, if the production is skipped during the first production game, the three-symbol temporary stop display of the third production game (skip up to ).

Although it has been described that three performance games are executed in one special figure variation display game, instead of this, the gaming machine 10 executes three performance games in one performance game. The processing shown in FIG. 99 may be realized by performing an effect (so-called pseudo-relationship) to let the player know that.

[Modification 4 of Fifth Embodiment]
In the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 88, when the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed (D123: YES) when the production start memory increases (D121: YES), the special figure fluctuation display game is the production game is not executed (D124: NO), but if the special figure variation display game is not a special figure variation display game to be executed in the effect game (D126: N
O or D127: NO) was determined not to be an execution trigger.

On the other hand, in the fourth modification of the fifth embodiment, when the special figure variation display game being executed does not derive the ready-to-win effect (D126: NO), or the remaining time of the special figure variation display game being executed is short. Even if there is (D127: NO), a special figure variation display game (a special figure variation display game that is the target of execution of the effect game) that derives the reach effect in the reserved memory and performs the effect for 2 seconds or more is performed. When there is a reserved memory to be executed and no win occurs before the start of the special figure variation display game, it is determined that it is an execution opportunity, and the production game corresponding to the special figure variation display game of the reserved memory. is executed before the production of the corresponding special figure fluctuation display game starts.

For example, the gaming machine 10, until the corresponding special figure fluctuation display game is started, the left symbol,
The medium pattern and the right pattern continue to rotate at high speed (high speed fluctuation display), and when the corresponding special figure fluctuation display game starts, the production game (pattern 1 to pattern 5) described in the fifth embodiment is started.

The flow of processing in modification 4 of the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 100 is a timing chart showing the flow of processing when the effect control device of Modification 4 of the fifth embodiment performs the effect game over a plurality of special figure variation display games.

In the timing chart shown in FIG. 100, the N-th special figure variation display game is a special figure variation display game that is not subject to execution of the effect game (for example, a special figure variation display game that does not derive a reach effect, the remaining time is It shall be a special figure variation display game that is less than 2 seconds, or a special figure variation display game that has been executed. Also, it is assumed that the (N+1)-th variation display game is a special figure variation display game to be executed in the effect game.

The gaming machine 10 detects the special figure variation display game to be executed in the production game from the reserved memory when the start memory is generated at the timing t71 of the Nth special figure variation display game, and N+
It is specified that the first special figure variation display game is a special figure variation display game to be executed in the effect game. For example, the gaming machine 10, when the effect control device 300 is pending storage (
A special figure variation display game to be executed in the reserved memory is detected from the reserved memory on the basis of the received command received from the game control device 100 at the time of winning which triggers the generation of the reserved memory.

Then, the gaming machine 10 starts an effect game corresponding to the N+1-th special figure variation display game from timing t71, and starts performing high-speed variation display. Since the corresponding special figure variation display game (N+1th time) has not been started in the effect game being performed on the sub display device 530, the effect skip is impossible.

The gaming machine 10 ends the N-th special figure variation display game at timing t72, starts the N+1th special figure variation display game, finishes the high-speed variation display, and starts the reach derivation display. The effect game being performed on the sub display device 530 enters a state in which effect skipping is possible with the start of the N+1-th special figure variation display game.

The gaming machine 10 performs the ready-to-win derivation display from timing t72 to timing t73 five seconds later, performs the ready-to-win effect display for 22 seconds from timing t73 to timing t74, and performs three-symbol temporary stop display from timing t74. The effect game being performed on the sub-display device 530 enters a state in which effect skipping is impossible as the 3-symbol temporary stop display is started at timing t74.

The game machine 10 performs a 3-symbol temporary stop display for 2 seconds from timing t74 to timing t75, performs a swing display for n seconds from timing t75 to timing t76 when the N+1th special figure variation display game ends, and performs a production game. exit.

According to this, the gaming machine 10 can execute the effect game even during the special figure variation display game in which the effect game is not executed. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can improve the interest of the player.

In addition, the gaming machine 10, when there is a special figure variation display game to be executed in the reserved memory, straddles the special figure variation display game, and the special figure to be executed in the production game. In order to perform the effect game corresponding to the figure variation display game, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player that there is a reserved memory for deriving the ready-to-win effect. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can prevent the player from overlooking the ready-to-win effect.

[Modification 5 of Fifth Embodiment]
In modification 4 of the fifth embodiment, when the special figure variation display game being executed does not derive the ready-to-win effect (D126: NO), or when the remaining time of the special figure variation display game being performed is short. Even if (D127: NO), the ready-to-win effect is derived in the reserved memory, and the special figure variation display game (the special figure variation display game that is the target of the performance game execution) that performs the effect for 2 seconds or more is executed. If there is a reserved memory and no hit occurs before the start of the special figure variation display game, it is determined that it is an execution opportunity, and the production game corresponding to the special figure variation display game of the said reserved memory is handled. It is assumed that it will be executed before the production of the special figure fluctuation display game starts.

In modification 5 of the fifth embodiment, when the special figure variation display game being executed does not derive a ready-to-win effect (D126: NO), or when the remaining time of the special figure variation display game being performed is short. Even if (D127: NO) (even if the special figure variation display game being executed is a special figure variation display game that is not subject to the execution of the effect game), the effect game is executed if there is a pending memory. do.

For example, the gaming machine 10 performs an effect game consisting of a 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display and a 3-symbol temporary stop display (2 seconds) regardless of the effect contents of the special symbol fluctuation display game that is currently being executed and will be executed next. Execute. In this case, the gaming machine 10, for example, sets the execution time of the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display so that the 3-symbol temporary stop display (2 seconds) can be performed in the special symbol variation display game to be executed next.

The flow of processing in Modification 5 of the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 101 is a timing chart showing the flow of processing when the effect control device of Modified Example 5 of the fifth embodiment performs the effect game over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games.

In the timing chart shown in FIG. 101, the N-th special figure variation display game is a special figure variation display game that is not subject to execution of the effect game (for example, a special figure variation display game that does not derive a reach effect, the remaining time is It shall be a special figure variation display game that is less than 2 seconds, or a special figure variation display game that has been executed.

The gaming machine 10 specifies that there is a pending memory (that the pending memory is not 0) when the starting memory occurs at the timing t81 of the N-th special figure variation display game.
Then, the gaming machine 10 starts the effect game corresponding to the N+1-th special figure variation display game from timing t81, and starts performing the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display. Sub display device 53
The effect game being performed at 0 is a state in which the effect skip is impossible because the corresponding special figure variation display game (N+1th time) has not started with the start of the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display. becomes.

The gaming machine 10 ends the N-th special figure variation display game at timing t82, and starts the N+1-th special figure variation display game. The effect game being performed on the sub display device 530 enters a state in which effect skipping is possible with the start of the N+1-th special figure variation display game.

The gaming machine 10 performs the 3-symbol temporary stop derivation display from timing t82 to timing t83, and performs the 3-symbol temporary stop display from timing t83. The effect game being performed on the sub-display device 530 enters a state in which effect skipping is impossible as the 3-symbol temporary stop display is started at timing t83.

The gaming machine 10 performs the three-symbol temporary stop display for two seconds from timing t83 to timing t84, and ends the effect game.
According to this, the gaming machine 10 can secure an opportunity to execute the effect game. That is, the gaming machine 10 can prevent the starting memory from being saturated (exceeding the maximum number).

Note that the gaming machine 10 may link the role and the performance game. For example, when the pattern of the effect game is "moon" and the pattern is temporarily stopped, the moon of the character may be moved to the center, and when the pattern is temporarily stopped with another pattern, it may be stopped or returned to the initial position. .

In addition, even when the character and the performance game are interlocked, the gaming machine 10 does not operate the character if the performance game can be skipped, because there is a possibility that the movement will not be in time due to the skip. good too.

Further, even when the character and the performance game are interlocked, the gaming machine 10 operates the character to clarify the boundary of the game when the performance game cannot be skipped instead of the above. You can choose not to let it happen.

Further, the gaming machine 10 ends the effect game when the remaining time of the corresponding special figure variation display game is short even when the character and the effect game are interlocked, even during the performance game. Since it is close, the accessory may not be moved.

Further, even when the character and the effect game are interlocked, the gaming machine 10 can perform a specific effect (for example, an effect in which the effect may be hidden by the character) in the special figure variation display game. may not operate the character. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can prevent the visibility of the effect performed in the special figure variation display game from being lowered.

The gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment (including modified examples 1 to 4) described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 includes main control means (game control device 100) and subordinate control means (effect control device 300). The main control means supervises the progress of the first variable display game (special figure variable display game) whose execution right is to detect the establishment of the first condition (winning to the start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37). to control. The sub-control means receives an instruction from the main control means to display the first variable display game on the first display means (display device 41), and when a second condition different from the first condition is established (playing ball presentation flow path). The progress (start timing, end timing) of a second variable display game (effect game) whose execution right is the detection of 354 flow) is controlled asynchronously with the first variable display game, and the second variable display game is executed. is displayed on the second display means (sub display device 530),
At the same time, the result mode of the second variable display game is derived based on the result mode derived by the first variable display game during variable display.

(2) The gaming machine 10 of (1) includes operation means (push buttons 25) capable of accepting operations.
wherein when an operation of the operation means is received, the result mode of the second variable display game based on the result mode of the first variable display game is derived from the result mode of the first variable display game can also be derived before

(3) The gaming machine 10 of (1) further includes an operating means (push button 25), the second variable display game can shorten the effect (can skip the effect), and the slave control device includes the operating means is detected, the performance of the second variable display game is shortened.

(4) The result mode of the second variable display game in (3) is the same as the result mode of the first variable display game.
(5) The slave control means of (4) derives the result mode of the second variable display game at a timing prior to deriving the result mode of the first variable display game.

(6) The slave control means of (5) derives the result mode of the second variable display game at the timing when the operation means is operated.
(7) The slave control means of (6) determines the effect mode of the second variable display game based on the remaining time of the first variable display game that is simultaneously executed.

(8) The slave control means of (7) determines the effect mode of the second variable display game based on the result mode of the first variable display game executed simultaneously.
(9) The slave control means of (8), when the first variable display game derives the result mode (hit) that triggers the transition to the special game state, the first variable display game determines the result mode. Before deriving, the effect mode in the special game state is set using the second display means.

[Sixth embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the sixth embodiment will be described. The gaming machine 10 of the sixth embodiment includes a game board 3000 (see FIG. 76) like the gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment. The gaming machine 10 of the sixth embodiment uses, in addition to the display device 41, a sub-display device 530, a push button 25 (see FIG. 62), an effect lamp 540, and board effect devices 550 and 551. perform the performance.

First, the configuration of the display screen of the display device 41 will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 1
02 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen in the display device of the sixth embodiment.
In the gaming machine 10 of the sixth embodiment, the position of the sub display device 530 can be changed, and the position (retreat position) at which the sub display device 530 is retracted to the lower end of the center case 40 (retreat position) and the position at which it is advanced in front of the display device 41 (advance position) ) and can be switched.

First, FIG. 102(1) shows the display screens of the center case 40 and the display device 41 when the sub-display device 530 is at the retracted position during symbol variation in the variable display game. The production lamp 540 and the board production devices 550 and 551 are lit in a mode corresponding to the pattern variation.
For example, the production lamp 540 and the board production devices 550 and 551 blink in white. The board effect devices 550 and 551 are in a non-operating state.

The display device 41 shown in FIG. 102 (1) has two sets of decorative patterns, a special figure 1 reserved number display 603, a special figure 2 reserved number display 604, a reserved display 605, and a reserved digestion display 606 as display contents include.

The two sets of decorative patterns include a large pattern group 601 as a first decorative pattern and a small pattern group 602 as a second decorative pattern. The large pattern group 601 is in charge of game production for the purpose of improving interest. Therefore, the large pattern group 601 is displayed largely in the substantially central portion of the display device 41 . Large pattern group 601
includes a left symbol 601L, a middle symbol 601C and a right symbol 601R. The left symbol 601L, the middle symbol 601C and the right symbol 601R on the display screen 600 all indicate that the corresponding special figure variation display game is in the symbol variation state.

The large symbol group 601 starts changing in the order of left symbol 601L, middle symbol 601C and right symbol 601R, and stops (including temporary stop) in the order of left symbol 601L, middle symbol 601C and right symbol 601R. Therefore, in many cases, the large symbol group 601 includes the left symbol 601L and the middle symbol 601.
C and C form the ready-to-win mode, and wait for the stop of the right symbol 601R to make it possible to form the winning mode.

The small symbol group 602 is in charge of notifying the variable display state for the purpose of improving the ease of grasping the game state of the player. Therefore, the small pattern group 602 is displayed in a small size on the periphery of the display device 41 so as to ensure visibility without interfering with the display performance by the large pattern group 601 . The small pattern group 602 is
It includes a left symbol, a middle symbol and a right symbol. The left symbols, medium symbols, and right symbols in the small symbol group 602 on the display screen 600 all indicate that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in the symbol variation state.

In general, the large pattern group 601 is displayed larger than the small pattern group 602, has a high degree of freedom of display position, and can change its display mode greatly. On the contrary, the small pattern group 602 is
Compared to the large pattern group 601, it is displayed smaller and has a lower degree of freedom of display position (for example, fixed position).

The special figure 1 reserved number display 603 displays the number of reserved memories (starting memory number) of the special figure 1 game. The special figure 2 reserved number display 604 displays the number of reserved memories of the special figure 2 game. The pending display 605 can clearly indicate the number of pending memories of the special figure fluctuation display game and inform the degree of expectation for the game result for each pending memory by its display mode. The number of pending storage that the pending display 605 displays corresponds to the sum of the number of pending storage that the special figure 1 pending number display 603 displays and the number of pending storage that the special figure 2 pending number display 604 displays. The pending digestion display 606 can indicate, by its display mode, that the special figure fluctuation display game is in a fluctuation display state, and can notify the degree of expectation for the game result.

Since the reserved memory number of the special figure 1 game indicated by the special figure 1 reserved number display 603 is "2", and the reserved memory number of the special figure 2 game indicated by the special figure 2 reserved number display 604 is "0", Pending display 605
is "2". In addition, the pending digestion display 606 indicates that the special figure variation display game is in the process of symbol variation.

Next, FIG. 102(2) shows the display screens of the center case 40 and the display device 41 when the sub-display device 530 is at the advanced position during symbol variation in the variable display game. The production lamp 540 and the board production devices 550 and 551 are lit in a mode corresponding to the pattern variation.
The board effect devices 550 and 551 are in a non-operating state.

The display device 41 shown in FIG. 102(2) includes a small pattern group 602, a special figure 1 reserved number display 603, a special figure 2 reserved number display 604, and a reserved digestion display 606 in the display contents.
The sub-display device 530 is at the advanced position and hides part of the display area of the display device 41 .
For example, secondary display 530 is positioned to obscure pending display 605 . At this time, the display device 41 displays the pending display 605 in the display area hidden by the sub-display device 530.
may or may not be displayed. The display device 41 can reduce the processing load of the effect control device 300 by not displaying the pending display 605 in the display area hidden by the sub-display device 530 .

The sub-display device 530 can display an effect game. The display device 41 sets the effect area 560 instead of the display of the large pattern group 601 and displays a required effect display in order to draw the player's attention to the effect game. The effect game is a variable display game performed in relation to the pending notice effect. The effect game is a variable display game for effects different from the special figure variation display game (including the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game) and the normal figure variation display. Note that the pending advance notice effect is one aspect of the look-ahead effect, and the gaming machine 10 includes the pending display 605 and the pending completion display 60.
6 is used to perform the suspension notice effect.

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

Here, the effect game displayed by the sub-display device 530 will be described with reference to FIG. 103. FIG. FIG. 103 is a diagram showing a display example of the effect game on the sub-display device of the sixth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 103(1), the sub display device 530 includes three matrix display sections 530
Patterns or images can be variably displayed for each of L, 530C, and 530R. For example, the sub-display device 530 statically displays the image of the left portion of the push button 25 on the matrix display section 530L, and variably displays the matrix display sections 530C and 530R (FIG. 103 (
2)). Subsequently, the sub-display device 530 displays push button 2 on the matrix display section 530C.
5 is statically displayed, and the matrix display section 530R is variably displayed (FIG. 103).
(3)). Subsequently, the sub-display device 530 stops displaying the image of the right part of the push button 25 on the matrix display section 530R, and displays the entire image of the push button 25 on the matrix display sections 530L, 530C, and 530R ((4) in FIG. 103). ).

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can play an effect game that derives the overall image of the push buttons 25 on the sub-display device 530 . The production game is push button 2
Deriving the overall image of the push button 25 is regarded as success of the presentation, and not deriving the overall image of the push button 25 is regarded as failure of the presentation.

Note that the gaming machine 10 may perform a deviation variation without deriving the entire image of the push buttons 25 on the sub-display device 530, or perform reach variation before deriving the entire image of the push buttons 25 on the sub-display device 530. may Further, the execution of the effect game may be triggered by establishment of a predetermined event trigger, for example, by receiving a look-ahead command, or by winning a prize in a predetermined prize winning slot.

In response to the success of the effect game on the sub-display device 530, the gaming machine 10 displays the display device 41.
, the sub-display device 530 and the effect lamp 540 are used to push the button 25 to the player.
guides the operation of 104 and 105 for operation guidance of the push button 25.
will be used to explain. FIG. 104 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of push button operation guidance using the display device, the sub-display device, and the effect lamp of the sixth embodiment. FIG. 105 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of push button operation guidance using the display device, the sub-display device, and the effect lamp of the sixth embodiment.

First, the gaming machine 10 lights the effect lamp 540 in a predetermined manner while displaying the state derived from the overall image of the push button 25 on the sub-display device 530 to notify the success of the effect game ((1) in FIG. 104). )).
Next, the gaming machine 10 scrolls upward the overall image of the push buttons 25 displayed on the sub-display device 530 . At this time, the gaming machine 10 displays the range of the entire image of the push button 25 that is outside the display range of the sub-display device 530 in the rendering area 560 of the display device 41 (FIG. 104(2)). That is, the game machine 10 displays the entire image of the push button 25 on the display device 41 and the sub display device 530, while the sub display device 53
The entire image of the push button 25 is scrolled upward from the display range of 0 to the effect area 560 of the display device 41. - 特許庁As a result, the gaming machine 10 allows the player to easily perceive the relationship between the display regarding the result of the performance game performed on the sub-display device 530 and the display regarding the operation guidance of the push buttons 25 performed on the display device 41. be able to.

In addition, when the gaming machine 10 displays the entire image of the push buttons 25 (result mode of the effect game) on the sub-display device 530, the effect lamp 540 may be used to give advance notice of the operation result of the push buttons 25. good. For example, the gaming machine 10 detects a pressing operation of the push button 25 and displays a pending display mode (holding standby display or holding digestion display).
is changed, the display mode of the production lamp 540 is set to the display mode corresponding to the pending display mode after the change. More specifically, when the gaming machine 10 detects the pressing operation of the push button 25 and changes the display mode of the specific hold standby display from white display to red display, the push button 2
Before the detection of the pressing operation of 5, the production lamp 540 is set to a red display mode to suggest a change in the pending display mode in advance. Note that the gaming machine 10 does not necessarily set the display mode of the production lamp 540 to match the changed pending display mode when suggesting a change in the pending display mode. A display mode with a lower level (expectation, reliability, etc.) than the mode may be used.

When the game machine 10 displays the entire image of the push button 25 in the effect area 560 of the display device 41 , the sub display device 530 displays a message regarding operation guidance of the push button 25 . For example, the sub-display device 530 horizontally scrolls the message "READY" before the push button 25 operation reception timing to urge the player to prepare for the operation of the push button 25 (FIG. 105 (1)).

Then, the game machine 10 changes the display mode of the overall image of the push button 25 (for example, by increasing the brightness) in the effect area 560 of the display device 41, and informs the player that it is time to accept the operation of the push button 25. invite. Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 includes a sub display device 5
30 displays a message regarding operation guidance of the push button 25 . For example, the sub-display device 530 prompts the player to operate the push button 25 by displaying the message "Press!"

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can provide operation guidance for the push button 25 in cooperation with the display device 41 and the sub-display device 530, so that the operation guidance can be more reliably notified to the player and interest can be improved. can be achieved. Although the gaming machine 10 displays messages and the like on the sub-display device 530, the messages and the like may be displayed on the display device 41 in addition to the sub-display device 530 or instead of the sub-display device 530. .

Note that the game machine 10 displays the message “READY” and the message “Press!” may be displayed by scrolling upward.

Note that the gaming machine 10 may display the image displayed by scrolling to the effect area 560 in a display mode such as the dot display that was displayed by the sub-display device 530, or in a low-resolution display such as the dot display. It may be displayed by switching to a high-resolution display mode instead of the mode.

The gaming machine 10 accepts the operation of the push button 25 and performs a suspension notice effect that accompanies a change in the display mode of the suspension display 605 or the suspension completion display 606 . The pending notice effect accompanying the change of the display mode of the pending display 605 or the pending completion display 606 will be described with reference to FIGS. 106 to 108. FIG. FIG. 106 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of a pending notice effect involving a change in the display mode of the pending display or the pending completion display according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 107 is a diagram showing an example of a pending notice effect accompanying a change in the display mode of the pending display or the pending completion display of the sixth embodiment (
2). FIG. 108 is a diagram (Part 3) showing an example of a pending notice effect involving a change in the display mode of the pending display or the pending completion display according to the sixth embodiment.

The gaming machine 10 accepts the operation (for example, pressing operation) of the push button 25, and changes the display mode of the effect lamp 540 according to the reliability reported as the prefetch effect (FIG. 106 (
1)). For example, the gaming machine 10 lights the production lamp 540 in a display mode corresponding to the changed display mode of the suspension display 605 or the suspension digestion display 606 . More specifically, gaming machine 1
0, when changing the pending display 605 or the pending digestion display 606 to red, the production lamp 54
0 is lit in red.

In addition, the game machine 10 changes the display mode of the production lamp 540, and the board production device 550
, 551 are changed (FIG. 106(1)). For example, the game machine 10 moves the movable member 551 a hidden behind the board effect device 551 to directly below the effect lamp 540 .
Such a change in the operation mode of the board effect devices 550 and 551 can direct the player's attention to the upper part of the display device 41, and at the same time, the change in the display mode of the effect lamp 540 is also directed to the player's attention. be able to. As a result, the gaming machine 10 allows the player to easily perceive that the effect lamp 540 and the board effect devices 550 and 551 are in charge of the effect related to the pending notice effect. Also, the gaming machine 10 can direct the player's attention to the display device 41 .

Also, the gaming machine 10 changes the position of the sub-display device 530 from the advanced position to the retracted position (
Figure 106 (1), (2)). As a result, the display device 41 clearly shows the pending display 605 .
In this way, the gaming machine 10 allows the player to perceive the correspondence relationship between the effect game and the pending notice effect from the interlocking of the withdrawal of the sub-display device 530 and the manifestation of the pending display 605 . Note that the display device 41 provides a time lag in which the display mode of the pending display 605 or the pending digestion display 606 is not changed for a predetermined period of time even after the sub-display device 530 is at the retracted position (Fig. 106 (2 )). That is, the gaming machine 10 is in a state where the effect lamp 540 has changed the display mode, the board effect devices 550 and 551 have changed the operation mode, and the sub-display device 530 has changed the position, and the pending display 605 or The display mode of display 606 is maintained.

Although the game machine 10 accepts the operation of the push button 25 and changes the position of the sub-display device 530 from the advanced position to the retracted position, it waits at the advanced position and presses the push button 2 .
An image corresponding to the operation of 5 may be displayed. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can perform various display effects using the sub-display device 530 waiting at the advanced position and the display device 41 .

Next, the game machine 10 changes the operation mode of the board effect devices 550 and 551 to the initial state (FIG. 107 (1)). For example, the gaming machine 10 moves the movable member 551a that has been moved directly under the effect lamp 540 to a position (initial state) where it is hidden behind the board effect device 551 .

Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 displays the suspension display 605 or the suspension digestion display 60 from the effect lamp 540.
6 is displayed in the rendering area 560 of the display device 41 ((1) in FIG. 107).
). Correspondence display 562 is a display that informs of the correspondence relationship between production lamp 540 and suspension display 605 or suspension digestion display 606, and is, for example, a lightning-like effect of the same color as the lighting mode of production lamp 540. It is superimposed on the middle pattern 601C. More specifically, the gaming machine 10 sets the corresponding display 562 to a red effect when the effect lamp 540 is changed to red. It should be noted that the corresponding display 562 may be changeable in shape, size, color, display time, etc. according to the degree of reliability to be reported as the look-ahead effect regardless of the display mode of the effect lamp 540 . Although the corresponding display 562 is superimposed on the middle pattern 601C of the large pattern group 601, it may be superimposed on patterns other than the middle pattern (for example, the left pattern 601L and the right pattern 601R). Hold display 605 or hold digest display 6 by
06 may be displayed differently. For example, the corresponding display 562 may suggest switching between the display mode of the pending display 605 or the pending digestion display 606 depending on which symbol it is superimposed on, or may indicate whether the pending display is superimposed on which symbol. 6
The color, shape, size, etc. of the display mode after the change of 05 or pending digestion display 606 may be made different.

Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 changes the display mode of the pending display 605 or the pending completion display 606 according to the reliability reported as the look-ahead effect (FIG. 107 (1)). For example, game machine 1
A 0 changes the pending display 605 or pending digestion display 606 from white to red.

For example, it is not easy for the player to grasp the change timing and change contents only by changing the display mode of the pending display 605 or the pending completion display 606 . However, the gaming machine 10 includes various effect devices (display device 41, sub-display device 530, push button 25, effect lamp 54, etc.).
0, board effect devices 550, 551, etc.), the player's interest can be led to the pending display 605 or the pending completion display 606. FIG.

It should be noted that the game machine 10, during execution of the suspension notice effect, when setting the effect region 560 for the suspension notice within the display region of the display device 41, gives priority to the display content of the effect region 560 over the display content of the large symbol group 601. do. At this time, the gaming machine 10 may hide the large symbol group 601, or may display the large symbol group 601 with reduced transparency.

Next, the gaming machine 10 restores the display mode of the production lamp 540 to the normal display mode (for example, white lighting) (FIG. 107 (2)). Also, the gaming machine 10 cancels the setting of the performance area 560 for the pending notice in the display area of the display device 41 ((2) in FIG. 107).

In this way, the gaming machine 10 includes the production lamp 540, the board production devices 550 and 551,
Correspondence display 562 and suspension display 605 or suspension digestion display 606 are linked to produce a production mode (
Since the display mode and operation mode) are changed, it is possible to easily inform the player of the target of notification and the content of notification.

The effect lamp 540 is illuminated by a light source 543 (see FIG. 79) through a display plate 548 (see FIG. 79).
) can be projected onto a projection lens 541 (see FIG. 79) to switch the emission color. Also, the effect lamp 540 is illuminated by the light source 5 through the display plate 546 (see FIG. 79).
A character such as a tiger can be displayed by projecting the emitted light from 43 onto the projection lens 541 (FIG. 108(1)). At this time, the gaming machine 10 can display the correspondence display 562, the pending display 605, or the pending completion display 606 in a striped pattern in correspondence with the display mode of the effect lamp 540. FIG.

In addition, the effect lamp 540 can display a message such as "extreme heat" by projecting the emitted light from the light source 543 to the projection lens 541 through the display plate 544 (see FIG. 79) (see FIG. 108 (2 )). At this time, the gaming machine 10 can display the corresponding display 562, the pending display 605, or the pending digestion display 606 in a flame-like display mode corresponding to the display mode of the effect lamp 540. FIG. Although illustration is omitted, the effect lamp 540 projects the light emitted from the light source 543 to the projection lens 541 while switching between the plurality of display plates 545 , 547 , 549 .
It is possible to display an animation in which the petals are dancing by projecting onto the At this time,
The gaming machine 10 displays the corresponding display 562 and the pending display 60 corresponding to the display mode of the production lamp 540.
5 or the pending digestion indication 606 may be displayed in a display manner such as a petal pattern.

Next, the relationship between the display mode and the degree of expectation in the hold display 605 or hold display 606 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 109 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the display mode and the degree of expectation in the suspension notice effect of the sixth embodiment. Although the display mode of the pending display 605 will be described, the display mode of the pending consumption display 606 can be the same.

The display mode of the pending display 605 includes patterns P10 to P19. The pattern P10 and the pattern P11 are default (standard) display modes, for example circular and white display modes. Pattern P10 is a display mode (non-latent) relating to pending memory for which no pending advance notice effect is scheduled. A pattern P11 is a display mode (latency A) relating to pending memory in which a pending advance notice effect is scheduled.

Pattern P12 is a non-default (non-standard) display mode, for example, a circular and white blinking display mode. A pattern P12 is a display mode (latency B) relating to pending memory in which a pending advance notice effect is scheduled.

Patterns P11 and P12 both relate to pending storage in which a pending advance notice effect is scheduled, but the pattern P11 does not reveal that the pending notice effect is scheduled, and the pattern P12 is scheduled to be a pending notice effect. It is different in that it clarifies

The pattern P13 is a non-default display mode, for example, a circular and blue display mode. Pattern P14 is a non-default display mode, for example, a circular and green display mode. Pattern P15 is a non-default display mode, for example, a circular and red display mode. The pattern P16 is a non-default display mode, for example, a circular and petal (cherry blossom) display mode. The pattern P17 is a non-default display mode, such as a circular and rainbow display mode.

For patterns P13 to P17, expectations (for example, expectations for winning) corresponding to the results of the variable display game are set. The degree of expectation is not limited to that corresponding to the possibility of deriving a win, and may correspond to the stage of development of variable display effects such as reach and super reach. In addition, the general winning entrance notice display effect may notify the degree of expectation independently of the pending notice effect of other stages, or may notify the degree of expectation in combination with the pending notice effect of other stages. may be

The pattern P18 is a non-default display mode, for example, a circular and tiger pattern display mode. The pattern P18 is a temporary display mode, and changes from the pattern P15 to the pattern P17 at a delayed timing such as during a hold shift. That is, pattern P
Reference numeral 18 denotes a display mode indicating the expectation that the pattern P15 will develop into one of the patterns P17.

Pattern P19 is a non-default display mode, for example, a flame-like display mode. The pattern P19 is a temporary display mode, and changes to either the pattern P16 or the pattern P17 at a delayed timing such as during a hold shift. That is, pattern P19
is a display mode indicating the expectation that the pattern P16 or P17 will develop.

The gaming machine 10 sets the lowest degree of expectation to the pattern P13, sets the highest degree of expectation to the pattern P17, and sets the degree of expectation to increase stepwise from the pattern P13 to the pattern P17. In addition, the game machine 10, for example, a specific expectation level from 0% to 100%
13 to pattern P17, for example, "low", "medium", "
It may be something that sets a rough level of expectation, such as "high".

Note that the pattern P18 and the pattern 19 may be non-temporary display modes. In that case, the gaming machine 10 can set a predetermined degree of expectation for patterns P18 and P19 in the same manner as for patterns P13 to P17.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can perform the pending notice effect as a series of changes from the starting point of the effect game on the sub-display device 530 to the change in the display mode of the pending display 605 or the pending completion display 606 . Such a gaming machine 10 is designed to capture the player's attention during the progress of the game by performing a character action (for example, switching the position of the sub-display device 530, switching the board effect devices 550, 551, etc.).
It is possible to increase the player's interest in the pending notice effect while attracting the player to the operation mode). Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 can make the suspension notice effect easier for the player to understand by interposing the action of the accessory.

Next, a modified example of the suspension notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. 110. FIG. FIG. 110 is a diagram showing an example of a suspension notice effect accompanying a change in the display mode of suspension display or suspension consumption display according to the modification of the sixth embodiment.

The board effect devices 550 and 551 shown in FIG.
40 to pending display 605 or pending digestion display 606.
a is moved to a position hidden behind the board production device 551, but the movable member 55
1a may be moved to a position hidden behind the board effect device 551 (FIG. 110).
(1)).

At this time, the correspondence display 562 can be displayed in the same manner regardless of the position of the movable member 551a. As a result, the game machine 10 can reduce the processing load of the effect control device 300 and perform a corresponding display without discomfort even in an unforeseen situation where the movable member 551a does not operate.

Also, the board effect devices 550 and 551 may include a light emitting portion (for example, a full-color LED) including the movable member 551a, and the light emitting portion provided by the movable member 551a may be arranged in a light emitting mode (for example, a synchronous LED) corresponding to the effect lamp 540. display) (FIG. 110(1)). Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can increase the player's interest in the effect lamp 540 by the movable member 551a. In addition, the game machine 10 may make the light emitting mode of the other light emitting units included in the board effect devices 550 and 551 different from the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit included in the movable member 551a. As a result, the game machine 10 moves from the center case 40 to the movable member 551a and the production lamp 540.
By highlighting , the player's interest in the effect lamp 540 can be further enhanced.

106(1) and 106(2), the board effect devices 550 and 551 move the movable member 551a directly below the effect lamp 540 from the back surface of the board effect device 551, but the board effect device 550
It is also possible to move the movable member 550a directly below the production lamp 540 from the rear surface of (FIG. 110(2)). Further, in the gaming machine 10, the board effect devices 550 and 551 are movable members 550a and 550a.
551a to be moved may be selected in relation to the reliability of notifying by the suspension notice effect. For example, the gaming machine 10 notifies different degrees of reliability when the movable member 551a moves and when the movable member 550a moves.
The movement of a, 551a can give new interest to the player.

In addition, the game machine 10, depending on which one of the movable members 550a and 551a is moved,
The operation contents of the push button 25 may be changed. For example, the movable member 551a
corresponds to one pressing operation of the push button 25, and the movement of the movable member 550a is
It corresponds to multiple pressing operations (continuous pressing operations) of the push button 25 . At this time, the movable member 5
50a may move in relation to the number of times the push button 25 is pressed (
FIG. 110(2)). For example, the movable member 550a moves little by little each time the push button 25 is pressed, and moves directly below the effect lamp 540 when the number of pressing operations reaches ten.

In addition, the game machine 10 can display an operation guidance display 561 in the effect area 560 of the display device 41 to guide the repeated pressing of the push button 25 . For example, the gaming machine 10 can display an image of repeatedly hitting the push button 25 as the operation guidance display 561 .
In addition to the operation guide display 561, the gaming machine 10 may display a message such as "Consecutive hits!"

Next, the execution timing of the suspension notice effect will be explained using FIG. 111 . FIG. 111 is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart of the pending notice effect of the sixth embodiment. First, the start winning at timing t0 can be the starting point of the suspension notice effect. Production control device 300
, detects a start winning that can be the starting point of the suspension notice effect by receiving a look-ahead command from the game control device 100 at timing t0.

In addition, when the start winning at timing t0 is ``m (for example, any integer from 0 to 7)'', the number of pending memories before the starting winning is incremented by ``1'' to increase the number of reserved memories to ``m+1''. update to

In addition, the effect control device 300 can set a pending notice effect waiting state for waiting execution of the pending notice effect. Thereby, the effect control device 300 can adjust the start timing and execution time of the effect game on the sub display device 530 . For example, production control device 300
makes it possible to cancel the pending notice performance waiting state after timing t1 exceeding the pending shift timing, and starts the performance game by detecting the pending notice performance execution opportunity at timing t2. The pending shift timing is the timing of incrementing by "1" and updating the variable display count to "n+1" when the variable display count is "n" (for example, any integer equal to or greater than 1). Further, the holding notice effect execution opportunity can be a timer trigger or an event trigger after the timing at which the holding notice effect waiting state can be released. More specifically, the effect control device 300 may release the pending advance notice effect waiting state by using the timing after 3000 ms from the pending shift timing as a timer trigger, and start the effect game. Alternatively, the effect control device 300 may release the pending advance notice effect waiting state by using detection of the flowing down of the effect flow path 354 of the game ball after the pending shift timing (see FIG. 76) as an event trigger, and start the effect game. Also, the effect control device 300 does not necessarily need to be able to cancel the pending notice effect standby state beyond the pending shift timing. In addition, production control device 300
, the reception of the prefetch-related command may be used as the start timing of the effect game without setting the pending advance notice effect standby state.

The effect control device 300 continues the effect game for a predetermined time after starting the effect game at timing t2, and derives (displays) the result of the effect game at timing t3. When the overall image of the push button 25 is derived on the sub-display device 530 as a result of the effect game, the effect control device 300 displays the operation guidance of the push button 25 for a predetermined time from timing t3. In addition, the effect control device 300 detects the operation of the push button 25 at the timing t4, and does not wait for the elapse of a predetermined time to guide the response (for example, the response display 56
2) is displayed. The effect control device 300 changes the display mode (suspension mode) of the suspension display 605 or the suspension digestion display 606 corresponding to the response guidance at timing t5.

In this way, in the game machine 10, since a plurality of effect devices are linked from the start winning to the change of the holding mode, it is possible to easily let the player know the target of notification and the content of the notification while maintaining high interest. can. In addition, the game machine 10 includes a movable production device (for example, the sub display device 53
0, the board effect devices 550, 551, etc.) operate, it is possible to prevent the player's attention from leaving the pending notice effect because it cooperates with the pending notice effect. In addition, the game machine 10 can be used at production locations (for example, the sub display device 530, the board production devices 550 and 551, the production lamp 540, the pending display 6
05 and the display positions of the pending completion display 606, etc.) are arranged in a distributed manner, the player's attention can be prevented from leaving the pending notice effect because the respective performance locations are linked.

The gaming machine 10 may be capable of executing effects other than the pending notice effect (for example, the effect game of the fifth embodiment) in the pending notice effect waiting state. Further, the gaming machine 10 may wait for execution of an effect including an effect other than the pending notice effect (for example, the effect game of the fifth embodiment) in the pending notice effect standby state. In this case, gaming machine 10
may notify the duration of the pending notice effect standby state, for example, the sub display device 530 or another display device may indicate the duration of the pending notice effect standby state or the special game during the pending notice effect standby state. You may make it display the frequency|count of a change display, etc. FIG. In addition, the game machine 10, in the pending notice effect standby state, the duration of the pending notice effect standby state and the special game during the pending notice effect waiting state by BGM and sound effects (including voice) output by the speakers 19a and 19b It is also possible to notify the number of fluctuation display times of . As a result, the gaming machine 10
can improve the player's sense of anticipation for the cancellation of the pending announcement effect standby state. In addition, the game machine 10 can keep the player's attention on the release of the pending notice performance standby state and prevent the player from overlooking the pending notice performance after the release of the pending notice performance standby state.

In addition, the game machine 10 has a backup memory (for example, an EEPR
OM, etc.) may be provided, and information about the pending notice effect waiting state may be stored in a backup memory in the power cut-off state so that the pending notice effect waiting state can be restored after the power is restored. For example, the information about the pending notice effect standby state includes whether or not there is a pending notice effect waiting state, and the effect locations (for example, the sub display device 530, the board effect devices 550 and 551, the effect lamp 540, the pending display 605, and the pending digestion display 606). display position, etc.) and the final display mode. At this time, the game machine 10 sets the effect point to the default mode after the power supply is restored, and is triggered by receiving a predetermined command (for example, a variation start command, a hold number command, a look-ahead command, etc.) from the game control device 100. Then, the information about the pending notice effect waiting state is read out from the backup memory, and the holding notice effect waiting state is restored. When the game machine 10 returns to the standby forewarning effect standby state after the power supply is restored, it may be arranged to wait for the holding forenow effect execution trigger and perform the foreholding forewarning effect. Regardless, it may be regarded as established and the suspension notice effect may be performed.
In addition, when the game machine 10 returns to the holding notice effect waiting state after the power supply is restored, the final mode may be displayed without going through the intermediate process of the holding notice effect. In addition, the game machine 10 may not execute any pending notice effect related to the pending notice effect standby state after the power is restored when the effect control device 300 is not provided with a backup memory.

Next, as a modified example of the sixth embodiment, detailed expectation level notification performed by the effect lamp 540 and the board effect devices 550 and 551 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 112 is a diagram showing an example of expectation notification according to a modification of the sixth embodiment.

The gaming machine 10 of the sixth embodiment accepts the operation (for example, pressing operation) of the push button 25, and changes the display mode of the effect lamp 540 according to the reliability reported as the prefetch effect (FIG. 106 (1) ). In addition to the effect lamp 540, the gaming machine 10 of the modification of the sixth embodiment reports the degree of expectation by means of five light emitting modes of the light emitting units of the board effect devices 550 and 551 and the light emitting units of the movable members 550a and 551a. do

The production lamp 540 notifies the approximate degree of expectation, and the board production devices 550 and 551 (movable member 5
50a, 551a) provide detailed expectations. For example, the production lamp 540
A general degree of expectation is reported in a display form as shown in FIG. More specifically, when the lighting mode of the effect lamp 540 is red, the degree of expectation is higher than that of green, and lower than that of the petal (cherry blossom) pattern. However, the degree of expectation notified by the gaming machine 10 is sometimes close to green or close to a petal (cherry blossom) pattern even though the lighting mode of the effect lamp 540 is red.

The board effect device 5 can provide an expectation level notification that cannot be expressed only by the lighting mode of the effect lamp 540.
50,551 assist. In addition, board effect devices 550 and 551, movable members 550a and 551
A will be referred to as "flower", "snow", "moon", and "fuki" according to the character of each structure.

"Flower", "Snow", "Moon", and "Blowing" indicate that the detailed degree of expectation is "1" when the respective display modes are "OFF". This indicates that the light emission mode of the production lamp 540 has the lowest degree of expectation among the red lights. In addition, the display mode of "flower" is "lighting" and "snow"
, and when the display modes of "moon" and "blow" are "off", it is notified that the detailed expectation level is "2". This indicates that the light emission mode of the effect lamp 540 is one of the red colors with the lowest expectations. In addition, when the display mode of "flower" and "snow" is "lighting" and the display mode of "moon" and "blowing" is "lights off", it is notified that the detailed expectation level is "3". . This indicates that the light emission mode of the effect lamp 540 is of a medium degree of expectation among the red lights. again,
When the display mode of "flower", "snow" and "blowing" is "lighting" and the display mode of "moon" is "lights out", it is notified that the detailed degree of expectation is "4". This indicates that the lighting mode of the effect lamp 540 is highly expected among the red lights. Further, when the display mode of "flower", "snow", and "moon" is "lit" and the display mode of "blow" is "off", the detailed expectation level is "5".
to notify that This indicates that the degree of expectation is the highest among the red light emission modes of the effect lamp 540 .

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can express expectations that cannot be expressed with only one effect lamp 540.
It can be represented with the aid of board effect devices 550 and 551 (including movable members 550a and 551a). In addition, the game machine 10 uses the production lamp 540 and the board production devices 550 and 551 (including the movable members 550a and 551a) that cooperate from the starting prize winning to the change of the holding mode, so that the mutual relevance can be played. It is possible to inform the player of the expected degree in detail, making it easy for the player to understand while improving the amusement.

In addition, the assistance of the board effect devices 550 and 551 (including the movable members 550a and 551a) is provided by the display mode of the display unit provided in each of the board effect devices 550 and 551 (including the movable members 550a and 551a). assisted by the mode of operation of members 550a, 551a.

Next, the pending change mode determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 113 . FIG. 113 is a diagram showing a flowchart of pending change mode determination processing in the effect control device of the sixth embodiment. The pending change mode determination process is a process of setting a series of pending notice effects. The pending change mode determination process is a process performed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300 each time a start winning is generated. The pending change mode determination process is performed in step D23 (FIG. 44) of the main process.
), which is executed by the control unit.

[Step D171] The control section determines whether or not the pending display 605 or the pending digestion display 606 is in a pending changeable state. For example, when there is a predetermined number of pending memories, when a pre-reading notice command is received, when a predetermined period of presentation time can be secured, or when a combination of these conditions is satisfied, the state in which the pending change is possible. It can be determined that The control unit proceeds to step D172 when the pending display 605 or the pending digestion display 606 is in a state in which the pending change is possible, and terminates the pending change mode determination processing when it is not in the state in which the pending change is possible.

[Step D172] The control section executes the effect game setting process. The effect game setting process is a process of setting the effect game to be performed on the sub display device 530 . The effect game setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Step D173] The control section executes operation guidance setting processing. The operation guidance setting process is
This is the process of setting the operation guidance of the push button 25 . Operation guidance setting processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Step D174] The control section executes a response guidance setting process. Correspondence guidance setting processing is
Production lamp 540, board production devices 550 and 551, correspondence display 562, and suspension display 605
Alternatively, it is a process of setting the effect mode of the pending digestion display 606 . The response guide setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 116 . After executing the response guidance setting process, the control unit ends the pending change mode determination process.

Next, the effect game setting process will be explained using FIG. FIG. 114 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect game setting processing in the effect control device of the sixth embodiment. The effect game setting process is a process performed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300 in step D172 of the pending change mode determination process.

[Step D181] The control section determines the final pending mode of the target pending storage. The final pending mode refers to the final display mode in the pending display 605 or the pending digestion display 606, for example, one of patterns P10 to P17 (patterns P18 and P19 may be included) shown in FIG. The control unit can determine the final pending mode based on the pre-reading notice command or the like.

[Step D182] The control section sets a pending notice effect waiting state.
[Step D183] The control section determines whether or not the opportunity to execute the pending notice effect is established, and proceeds to step D185 when the opportunity to execute the pending notice effect is established, and to step D184 when the opportunity to execute the pending notice effect is not established.

[Step D184] The control unit determines whether or not the pending notice effect waiting state has ended, and if the pending notice effect standby state has not ended, proceeds to step D183 and waits for establishment of a holding notice effect execution opportunity. On the other hand, the control unit ends the effect game setting process when the pending notice effect standby state has ended. Note that the control unit terminates the pending notice effect waiting state by a predetermined timer trigger or event trigger.

[Step D185] The control unit sets the effect game when the pending notice effect execution trigger is established. The setting of the effect game includes effect time, effect mode, and result mode. After setting the effect game, the control unit ends the pending notice effect standby state.

Next, operation guidance setting processing will be described with reference to FIG. 115 . FIG. 115 is a diagram showing a flowchart of operation guidance setting processing in the effect control device of the sixth embodiment. The operation guidance setting process is a process performed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300 in step D173 of the pending change mode determination process.

[Step D191] The control section determines whether or not a specific result mode (for example, the overall image of the push button 25) has been derived in the effect game. The control unit advances to step D192 when the specific result mode is derived in the effect game, and terminates the operation guidance setting process when the specific result mode is not derived.

[Step D192] The control unit determines the operation guidance mode. For example, the operation guidance mode includes a single-hit guidance that guides a single pressing operation of the push button 25 and a repeated-hit guidance that guides a multiple-time pressing operation of the push button 25 . The control unit can determine the operation guidance mode according to the final pending mode determined in step D181 of the effect game setting process.

[Step D193] The control section sets the operation reception time according to the operation guidance mode determined in step D192. For example, the control unit sets the operation reception time to 3 seconds when performing the single-hit guidance, and sets the operation reception time to 5 seconds when performing the repeated-hit guidance.

[Step D194] The controller sets the operation guidance display. For example, the control unit sets the display content of the display device 41 and the display content of the sub-display device 530 corresponding to single-hit guidance and repeated-hit guidance. After setting the operation guidance display, the control unit ends the operation guidance setting process.

Next, the handling guide setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 116 . FIG. 116 is a diagram showing a flowchart of corresponding guidance setting processing in the effect control device of the sixth embodiment. The corresponding guidance setting process is a process performed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300 in step D174 of the pending change mode determination process.

[Step D201] The control section determines whether or not an operation to press the push button 25 has been detected within the operation reception time. The control unit proceeds to step D202 if the operation of pressing the push button 25 is detected within the operation reception time, and ends the response guidance setting process if the operation of pressing the push button 25 is not detected.

Note that the control unit may not perform all of the suspension notice effect by not detecting the pressing operation of the push button 25, or the timing at which the corresponding suspension standby display is switched to the suspension digestion display, or the timing after that. (For example, it may be switched to the final pending mode at the occurrence of ready-to-win, or at the time of production development during ready-to-win.

[Step D202] The control unit acquires the final pending mode determined in step D181 of the effect game setting process.
[Step D203] The control unit determines a corresponding guidance mode according to the final pending mode. The corresponding guidance mode referred to here includes the display mode of the effect lamp 540 , the operation mode of the board effect devices 550 and 551 , and the display mode of the corresponding display 562 .

[Step D204] The control unit sets the determined response guidance mode as response guidance.
[Step D205] The control unit sets the display mode (suspension display mode) of the corresponding suspension display 605 or suspension consumption display 606 according to the final suspension mode. After setting the pending display mode, the control unit ends the response guidance setting process.

Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can set a series of pending notice effects.
Next, FIG. 1 shows the configuration of the display screen in the display device 41 of Modification 1 of the sixth embodiment.
17 will be used. FIG. 117 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen in a display device according to modification 1 of the sixth embodiment. Note that the same reference numerals are assigned to the same configurations as those of the display device 41 of the sixth embodiment described with reference to FIG. 102, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the gaming machine 10 of Modification 1 of the sixth embodiment, the position of the sub-display device 530 is also changeable such that the sub-display device 530 is retracted to the lower end of the center case 40 (retracted position) and advanced to the front of the display device 41. It is possible to switch between the position (advance position) and the position to move.

First, FIG. 117(1) shows the display screens of the center case 40 and the display device 41 when the sub-display device 530 is at the retracted position during symbol variation in the variable display game. The display device 41 includes two sets of decorative symbols, a special figure 1 reserved number display 603, a special figure 2 reserved number display 604, a reserved display 605a, and a reserved consumption display 606 in the display contents.

The pending display 605a can clearly indicate the number of pending memories of the special figure fluctuation display game and inform the degree of expectation for the game result for each pending memory by its display mode. Pending display 605a
The number of reserved memories displayed corresponds to the sum of the number of reserved memories displayed by the special figure 1 reserved number display 603 and the reserved number of reserved memories displayed by the special figure 2 reserved number display 604. The pending display 605a is displayed on the sub display device 5.
30 are displayed in a display area outside the movement range of 30, and are displayed, for example, in a vertical line on the left side of the display area for each reserved memory. The display device 41 has a pending display 6 on the left side of the large pattern group 601 .
05a is placed, and the special figure 1 reserved number display 603 and the special figure 2 reserved number display 604 are arranged on the right side, so even if the player's line of sight moves greatly within the display area, the reserved memory is good. Makes the number verifiable.

Next, FIG. 117(2) shows the display screens of the center case 40 and the display device 41 when the sub-display device 530 is at the advance position during symbol variation in the variable display game. The display device 41 includes a small pattern group 602, a special figure 1 reserved number display 603, a special figure 2 reserved number display 604, a reserved display 605a, and a reserved consumption display 606 in the display contents.

The sub-display device 530 is at the advanced position and hides a part of the display area of the display device 41, but the reserved display 605a is not within the movement range of the sub-display device 530 and can be visually recognized well.

Next, the execution timing of the suspension notice effect of Modification 2 of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 118 . FIG. 118 is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart of the suspension notice effect of Modification 2 of the sixth embodiment. In the sixth embodiment, in the suspension notice effect, from the effect game to the suspension mode change was performed in one variation display. The change is performed across two or more variable displays.

First, the start winning at timing t10 can be the starting point of the suspension notice effect. The effect control device 300 detects a starting winning prize that can be the starting point of the pending notice effect by receiving a look-ahead command from the game control device 100 at timing t10.

In addition, the effect control device 300 can set a pending notice effect waiting state for waiting execution of the pending notice effect. Thereby, the effect control device 300 can adjust the start timing and execution time of the effect game on the sub display device 530 . For example, production control device 300
makes it possible to release the pending notice performance waiting state after timing t11 exceeding the pending shift timing, and starts the performance game by detecting the pending notice performance execution opportunity at timing t12.

When the effect game is started at timing t12, the effect control device 300 continues the effect game for a predetermined time, and derives (displays) the result of the effect game at time t13. Note that the duration of the effect game (from the start of the effect game to the derivation of the result of the effect game) may be a period within the range of one fluctuation display executed in parallel, or two or more fluctuations. It may be a period extending over the display.

When the overall image of the push button 25 is derived on the sub display device 530 as a result of the effect game, the effect control device 300 changes the display mode of the effect lamp 540 and displays the operation guidance of the push button 25 from timing t13. . A change in the display mode of the effect lamp 540 functions as a previous notice of the pending mode change.

The effect control device 300 continues the change of the display mode of the effect lamp 540 and the operation guide display of the push button 25 for a predetermined time. The predetermined period of time referred to here may be a period within the range of one variable display that is executed in parallel, or may be a period spanning two or more variable displays.

Effect control device 300, upon detecting the operation of push button 25 at timing t14, displays response guidance (for example, response display 562) without waiting for the lapse of a predetermined time. The effect control device 300 changes the display mode (suspension mode) of the suspension display 605 or the suspension digestion display 606 corresponding to the response guidance at timing t15.

That is, the gaming machine 10 can start the effect game when the variable display count is "n+1" and display the response guide at the timing of the variable display count "n+k (where k≧2)". For example, the gaming machine 10 displays a display mode (for example, red) as a previous notice on the effect lamp 540 over a plurality of variable display games, and displays a display mode corresponding to the display mode of the effect lamp 540 by corresponding display. It is handed over to the pending display 605 a and the pending digestion display 606 . As a result, the gaming machine 10 can make the player feel a more specific expectation until the operation of the push button 25 is accepted. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can secure a sufficient holding effect time for performing various effects. It should be noted that the effect part that changes the display mode as the previous notice is not limited to the effect lamp 540, and may be other effect parts such as the board effect devices 550 and 551. In addition, the pending display 605a and the pending completion display 606, which take over the display mode of the directing section that changes the display mode as the previous notice, do not necessarily have the same display mode, and the display mode includes development and demotion. good too.

Note that the gaming machine 10 may be capable of executing an effect other than the pending notice effect (for example, the effect game of the fifth embodiment) in a sufficiently secured effect time. In this case, the gaming machine 10 may notify the duration of the sufficiently secured presentation time, for example, the sub-display device 530 or another display device may be used to notify the duration of the sufficiently secured presentation time or the presentation time. You may make it display the fluctuation|variation display frequency|count of a special figure game, etc. of inside. In addition, the game machine 10 can be used for the duration of the performance time sufficiently secured by the BGM and sound effects (including voice) output by the speakers 19a and 19b in the sufficiently secured performance time, and the performance of the special game during the performance time. You may make it alert|report the frequency|count of a change display, etc. FIG. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can improve the player's sense of expectation for cancellation of the pending advance notice effect waiting state. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can keep the player's attention during the performance time sufficiently secured, and prevent the player from overlooking the pending notice performance.

Note that the gaming machine 10 may delay the derivation of the result of the effect game. For example, the gaming machine 10 maintains the variable state of the effect game when restricting the derivation of the result of the effect game due to the progress of the special figure variation display game. The maintenance of the variable state of the effect game includes the extension of a predetermined period of time with respect to the variable period, the extension of the predetermined condition (for example, release of the restriction), and the like. For example, the gaming machine 10 maintains the variable state of the effect game when a predetermined effect occurs, when the special game derives a hit, or when a predetermined error is detected. In addition, the gaming machine 10 may not accept the operation of the push button 25 during the delay in deriving the result of the effect game, and even if the operation of the push button 25 is detected, the provisional display mode ( For example, a default display mode, a preset display mode, a previous misalignment mode, etc.) may be temporarily displayed. Also, the gaming machine 10 may forcibly stop the progress of the effect game. For example, the gaming machine 10 forcibly stops the variation of the effect game when restricting the progress of the effect game due to the progress of the special figure variation display game. Forced stop of the variation of the effect game includes partial shortening or complete shortening of the variation time. For example, the gaming machine 10 forcibly stops the variation of the effect game when a predetermined effect occurs, when the special game derives a hit, or when a predetermined error is detected. In addition, the gaming machine 10 may display a planned display mode when the variation of the effect game is forcibly stopped, or may display a provisional display mode (for example,
A default display mode, a display mode set in advance, a previous failure mode, etc.) may be displayed. Note that the gaming machine 10 may forcibly terminate (cancel) the performance game including the pending advance notice effect that causes the performance game to be forcibly stopped.

In addition, the game machine 10 may have two or more effect units that change the display mode of the previous notice, for example, the effect lamp 540 and the board effect devices 550 and 551 may perform the previous notice of the pending notice effect. good. Here, the advance notice of the pending notice effect performed by the effect lamp 540 and the board effect devices 550 and 551 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 119 is a diagram showing an example of an effect mode in the advance notice of the pending notice effect of Modification 2 of the sixth embodiment.

The game machine 10 first switches the display mode of the performance lamp 540 in the advance notice of the pending notice performance, and then switches the light emission modes of the light emitting units of the board presentation devices 550 and 551.例文帳に追加At this time, the gaming machine 10 can switch the light emitting modes of the light emitting units of the board effect devices 550 and 551 in a plurality of stages during a sufficiently secured effect time.

In the switching example shown in FIG. 119(1), the display mode of the effect lamp 540 is switched to red by the change trigger tr1, and the board effect devices 550 and 551 that are turned off switch the light emission mode while synchronizing after the change trigger tr1. show. Here, the board effect device 550 is referred to as "flower", and the board effect device 551 is referred to as "snow". Further, the change trigger can be a predetermined event trigger or timer trigger such as pending shift, passage of a predetermined time, detection of operation of the push button 25, or the like. "Flower" and "Snow" are switched to blue in synchronization with change trigger tr2, and change trigger t
It switches to green in synchronization with r3, and switches to red in synchronization with change trigger tr4.

In the switching example shown in FIG. 119(2), the display mode of the production lamp 540 is switched to red by the change trigger tr1, and the lighting modes of the "flowers" and "snow" which are turned off switch asynchronously after the change trigger tr1. show. "Flower" is switched to blue by the change trigger tr2, to green by the change trigger tr3, and to red by the change trigger tr4. On the other hand, "snow" is switched to blue by change trigger tr3, switched to green by change trigger tr4, and changed to green by change trigger tr5.
to switch to red.

In this way, "flower" and "snow" (board effect devices 550 and 551) switch their light emission modes synchronously or asynchronously, thereby changing the display mode of the effect lamp 540 step by step. Note that the lighting modes of "flower" and "snow" correspond to the display modes shown in FIG. 109 and change so that the degree of expectation increases sequentially. Depending on the number of change triggers, the gaming machine 10 may have a case where the light emission modes of “flower” and “snow” do not reach the light emission modes corresponding to the display modes of the effect lamps 540 . There may be cases where the light emission mode exceeds the display mode. The gaming machine 10 may report a more detailed degree of reliability by complementing the display mode of the effect lamp 540 with the light emission modes of “flower” and “snow”. For example, when the lighting mode of the production lamp 540 is red, if the lighting modes of "flower" and "snow" are red, the reliability of the advance notice by the production lamp 540 is improved, and "flower" and "snow" are displayed. does not reach red (for example, blue), the reliability of the previous notice by the effect lamp 540 decreases, and if the light emission of "flower" and "snow" exceeds red (for example, petal (cherry blossom) pattern ) The reliability of advance notice by the effect lamp 540 is lowered. In addition, the final light emission mode of "flower" and "snow" may be different,
In that case, compared to the case where the final light emission modes of "flower" and "snow" are the same, the game machine 10
, and "snow" can complement the display mode of the effect lamp 540 to notify more detailed reliability.

Next, the suspension notice effect of Modification 3 of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 120 .
FIG. 120 is a diagram showing an example of a pending notice effect involving a change in the display mode of the pending display or the pending completion display according to Modification 3 of the sixth embodiment. In the sixth embodiment, the correspondence display 562 is superimposed on the large symbol group 601 in the suspension notice effect, but in the third modification of the sixth embodiment, the correspondence display is the large symbol in the suspension notice effect. It is displayed while avoiding overlapping with the group 601 .

The gaming machine 10 displays a correspondence display 563 directed from the production lamp 540 to the suspension display 605 or the suspension digestion display 606 in the production area 560 of the display device 41 (FIG. 120(1)). Correspondence display 563 is a display for notifying the correspondence between effect lamp 540 and suspension display 605 or suspension digestion display 606, and is, for example, a lightning-like effect of the same color as the lighting mode of effect lamp 540. FIG. More specifically, the gaming machine 10 sets the corresponding display 563 to a red effect when the effect lamp 540 is changed to red. It should be noted that the corresponding display 563 may be changeable in shape, size, color, display time, etc. according to the degree of reliability to be reported as the look-ahead effect regardless of the display mode of the effect lamp 540 . It should be noted that the correspondence display 563 is the large symbol group 601
Turn around to the left of the large pattern group 601 so as not to be superimposed on , and head to the pending display 605 or the pending digestion display 606 . Also, the corresponding display 563 is one that wraps around the right side of the large pattern group 601, or one that passes between the left pattern 601L and the middle pattern 601C, or between the middle pattern 601C and the right pattern 601R so as not to overlap the large patterns. may In addition, the correspondence display 563 is the production lamp 540
It is not necessary to go from one way to the pending display 605 or the pending digestion display 606,
As shown in FIG. 120(2), the direction lamp 540 may branch into a plurality of roads, one or more of which may lead to the pending display 605 or the pending digestion display 606. FIG. In addition, the corresponding display 563 can be changed from the production lamp 540 to the pending display 605 or the pending digestion display 606.
It may be suggested to switch between the display mode of the pending display 605 or the pending digestion display 606 depending on which path is taken to reach the point, and the color, shape, size, etc. of the display mode after the change may be suggested. You may allow

Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can ensure the visibility of the large symbol group 601 while the corresponding display 563 is being displayed. Also, the gaming machine 10 can increase the player's interest in the correspondence display 563 .

Next, the execution timing of the suspension notice effect of Modification 4 of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 121 and 122. FIG. FIG. 121 is a diagram (Part 1) showing an example of a pending notice effect involving a change in the display mode of the pending display or the pending completion display in Modification 4 of the sixth embodiment. Figure 1
22 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of a pending notice effect accompanied by a change in the display mode of the pending display or the pending completion display in Modification 4 of the sixth embodiment. In the sixth embodiment, the corresponding display 562 in the suspension notice effect is the suspension display 605 or the suspension digestion display 606 from the effect lamp 540
However, in the modified example 4 of the sixth embodiment, the correspondence display in the suspension notice effect goes from the effect lamp 540 to the suspension display 605 or the suspension digestion display 606 via the relay point.

The gaming machine 10 switches the display mode of the production lamp 540 (for example, from white to green).
At the same time, a character 564 is displayed in the rendering area 560 of the display device 41 (Fig. 121 (1
)). The gaming machine 10 displays a corresponding display 565 directed from the effect lamp 540 to the character 564 in the effect area 560 of the display device 41 (FIG. 121 (2)). The gaming machine 10 integrally displays the character 564 and the correspondence display 566 (FIG. 122(1)). In addition, FIG.
, the gaming machine 10 displays the display mode as the advance notice on the effect lamp 540 over a plurality of variable display games. A display mode (for example, green) as a previous notice can be displayed on the correspondence display 566 displayed integrally with the display. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can maintain the player's interest in the pending notice effect while waiting for the progress of the pending notice effect. Note that the correspondence display 565 itself does not need to be distinguishable from the character 564 . for example,
By changing the display mode of the character 564, the character 564 can be changed to the corresponding display 565
It may have a function as For example, correspondence indication 565 is character 5
64 may be an effect behind the character 564, or the appearance of the character 564 may be changed (color change, form change, etc.). The gaming machine 10 displays a corresponding display 567 directed from the character 564 to the pending display 605 or the pending completed display 606 in the effect area 560 of the display device 41, and switches the display mode of the pending display 605 or the pending completed display 606 (FIG. 122 ( 2)
).

In this way, the game machine 10 can display the correspondence display 565, the character 5 from the production lamp 540.
64, correspondence display 566, correspondence display 567, and a plurality of steps, the display mode of the pending display 605 or the pending digestion display 606 can be switched. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can maintain the player's interest in the pending notice effect even if the pending notice effect progresses over a long period of time.

Correspondence displays 565 , 566 , 567 are displays for notifying the correspondence relationship between the effect lamp 540 , the character 564 , and the suspension display 605 or suspension digestion display 606 . again,
The character 564 has a function as a relay display that relays the performance lamp 540 and the suspension display 605 or the suspension completion display 606, and also functions as a previous notice suspension when the previous notice is performed over a plurality of variable display games. have a function.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 clarifies the correspondence between the production lamp 540 and the pending display 605 or the pending digestion display 606 by the corresponding displays 565, 566, 567. ) or a correspondence display 563 (see FIGS. 120(1) and 120(2)). For example, corresponding displays 565, 566, 5
Clarification of the correspondence relationship between the production lamp 540 and the pending display 605 or the pending digestion display 606 by 67 is defined as the clarification of the first correspondence relationship, and the production lamp 540 and the pending display 605 or the pending digestion display 606 by the correspondence display 562 or the correspondence display 563. and the second correspondence relationship, and the gaming machine 10 may clarify the second correspondence relationship after the first correspondence relationship is specified. In that case, the gaming machine 10 expects the display mode of the pending display 605 or the pending completion display 606 by clarifying the first correspondence to the display mode of the pending display 605 or the pending completion display 606 by clarifying the second correspondence. 2
It is possible to produce a high sense of expectation for the clarification of the corresponding relationships of the stages.

Next, the suspension notice effect of Modification 5 of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 123 .
FIG. 123 is a diagram showing an example of a pending notice effect involving a change in the display mode of the pending display or the pending completion display according to Modification 5 of the sixth embodiment. In the sixth embodiment, the corresponding display 562 in the suspension notice effect is straight from the effect lamp 540 to the suspension display 605 or the suspension digestion display 606, but in the fifth modification of the sixth embodiment, the suspension notice effect , the corresponding display goes from the effect lamp 540 to the pending display 605a or the pending digestion display 606 in a polygonal line.

Corresponding display 568 shown in FIG. 123(1) goes from production lamp 540 to medium design 601C, and after pausing on medium design 601C, goes to suspension display 605a or suspension digestion display 606. FIG. In addition, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to one of the pending display 605a and the pending completion display 606, and can branch the corresponding display 568 to change two or more display modes.
branch 68; For example, the gaming machine 10 branches the correspondence display 568 into two on the middle symbol 601C, and goes to the first and second of the pending display 605a. After that, the gaming machine 10 switches between the first and second display modes of the pending display 605a. Thus, the gaming machine 10 can make it difficult to predict the end point of the correspondence display 568 starting from the production lamp 540 by displaying the correspondence display 568 in a polygonal line. In addition, the game machine 10 allows the corresponding display 568 to branch at an intermediate point (flexion point), thereby giving the player a sense of anticipation that two or more of the pending display 605a and the pending completion display 606 will change their display modes at the same time. can give.

The gaming machine 10 may set two or more midpoints of the correspondence display 568 instead of one.
Further, the game machine 10 does not limit the middle point of the corresponding display 568 to the middle symbol 601C, and the left symbol 60
It may be set on 1L or on the right symbol 601R. At this time, the gaming machine 10 displays the left symbol 601L,
The degree of expectation may be varied depending on which of the middle symbol 601C and the right symbol 601R is set as the middle point. Also, the gaming machine 10 may change the display mode of the symbol for which the midpoint of the corresponding display is set. For example, the corresponding display 56 shown in FIG. 123(2)
9 sets the midpoint on the right symbol 601R, and the right symbol 601R is changed to an enlarged display mode. It should be noted that the change in the display mode of the pattern for which the middle point of the corresponding display is set is not limited to enlargement or reduction of the pattern, but also the change in color, the change in the type of pattern (from a number pattern to a character pattern, or a pattern consisting of numbers and characters). character change, etc.).

Next, the suspension notice effect of Modification 6 of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 124 .
FIG. 124 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the effect lamp, the corresponding display, and the pending display in Modification 6 of the sixth embodiment. In principle, the corresponding display 562 of the sixth embodiment corresponds to the display mode of the production lamp 540 and the display mode of the pending display 605 (including the pending display 605a and the pending digestion display 606). The corresponding display of the modification 6 of the embodiment is the production lamp 54
The correspondence between the display mode of 0 and the display mode of the pending display 605 is not limited to one-to-one.

The relationship between the effect lamp 540 and the corresponding display shown in FIG. 124(1) is a one-to-one correspondence because the display mode of the corresponding display is white when the display mode of the effect lamp 540 is white. On the other hand, the corresponding display whose display mode is white can correspond to the pending display 605 whose display mode is white, blue, green, or red. is. Note that the corresponding display in which the display mode is white has a correspondence relationship with the display mode in which the degree of expectation set to be higher than the degree of expectation set to white. That is, the gaming machine 10 can make the player feel the expectation of the possibility that the pending display 605 will be white, blue, green, or red even if the effect lamp 540 and the corresponding display are white.

The relationship between the effect lamp 540 and the corresponding display shown in FIG. 124(2) is a one-to-one correspondence because when the display mode of the effect lamp 540 is the tiger pattern, the display mode of the corresponding display is the tiger pattern. On the other hand, the corresponding display with the tiger pattern display mode can correspond to the reserved display 605 with the white, blue, green, or tiger pattern display mode. It is a correspondence relationship. The corresponding display of the tiger pattern display mode has a correspondence relationship with the display mode in which the degree of expectation less than or equal to the degree of expectation set for the tiger pattern is set. Namely, gaming machine 10
, even if the effect lamp 540 and the corresponding display are tiger patterns, it is not guaranteed that the reserved display 605 is tiger patterns, but it is possible to increase the opportunity for the player to come into contact with the tiger patterns.

Note that the relationship between the effect lamp and the corresponding display is not necessarily limited to one-to-one. As shown in FIG. 124(3), the relationship between the effect lamp and the corresponding display may be one-to-many, and the relationship between the corresponding display and the pending display 605 may be one-to-one. 124(1), the relationship between the effect lamp 540 and the corresponding display is such that when the display mode of the effect lamp 540 is white, the corresponding display is more expected. In the case of a tiger pattern, the corresponding display may be made with a lower expectation. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can display the production lamp 54
The correspondence relationship may be changed according to the display mode of 0. Similarly, the gaming machine 10 may change the correspondence relationship depending on the display mode of the correspondence display.

Next, the suspension notice effect of Modification 7 of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 125 .
FIG. 125 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the effect lamp, the corresponding display, and the pending display in Modification 7 of the sixth embodiment. In principle, the corresponding display 562 of the sixth embodiment corresponds to the display mode of the production lamp 540 and the display mode of the pending display 605 (including the pending display 605a and the pending digestion display 606). The corresponding display of the modification 7 of the embodiment is the production lamp 54
The correspondence relationship between the display mode of 0 and the corresponding display is related to the correspondence relationship between the corresponding display and the display mode of the pending display 605 . That is, in the correspondence display of Modification Example 7 of the sixth embodiment, the display manner of the suspension display 605 is not determined only by the display manner of the correspondence display, and the display manner of the production lamp 540 and the display manner of the correspondence display are not determined. , the display mode of the pending display 605 can be determined. In other words, in the correspondence display of Modification 7 of the sixth embodiment, the player cannot predict which display manner the suspension display 605 will be based on only the display manner of the correspondence display, and the display manner of the production lamp 540 and the The player can predict the display mode of the pending display 605 in combination with the display mode of the corresponding display. The display mode of the effect lamp 540, the display mode of the correspondence display, and the display mode of the pending display 605 may be determined each time, or may be determined in advance as a combination.

First, the relationship example shown in FIG. 125(1) will be described. When the display mode of the production lamp 540 is red and the display mode of the corresponding display is set to red, the production control device 300 displays the pending display 60
The display mode of 5 is a cherry blossom (petal) pattern with probability p11, red with probability p12, and white with probability p13. In addition, when the display mode of the production lamp 540 is red and the display mode of the corresponding display is white, the display mode of the pending display 605 is changed to a cherry blossom (petal) pattern with a probability p21 and red with a probability p22. , with probability p23. At this time, the gaming machine 10 p11
By setting <p21, even if the level of expectation indicated by the effect lamp 540 is downgraded by the corresponding display, the pending display 605 can produce a sense of expectation that obtains a higher level of expectation. Note that the gaming machine 10 may make p11=0 to further clarify the expectation that the player can supervise.
In addition, the gaming machine 10 has p12≠p13 (for example, p12>p13), p22≠p23 (
For example, by setting p22<p23), it is possible to produce an interest in which the player can predict the display mode of the pending display 605 by combining the display mode of the effect lamp 540 and the display mode of the corresponding display.

Next, the relationship example shown in FIG. 125(2) will be described. Although some display modes are omitted here for the sake of simplicity of explanation, as described with reference to FIG. Red in display mode>
Set expectations such that green > blue > white. Even if the display mode of the effect lamp 540 is red and the display mode of the pending display 605 is red, the effect control device 300 can differentiate the degree of expectation by the display mode of the corresponding display. For example, the production control device 300,
A route r1 whose corresponding display mode is red, a route r2 which is green, and a route r which is blue
3 and a route r4 to be white, the expectations for each route are set so that r4>r3>r2>r1.

It should be noted that, as in the relational example shown in FIG. 125(3), the same can be applied to the case where the display mode of the effect lamp 540 serving as the starting point of the route is different. For example, the effect control device 300 has a route r11 in which the display mode of the effect lamp 540 and the display mode of the corresponding display are red, a route r12 in green, a route r13 in blue, and a route r14 in white. when r1
4>r13>r12>r11.

The pending display 605 and pending digestion display 606 shown in FIG. 102 and the like, and the pending display 605a and pending digestion display 606 shown in FIG. Instead, it may be displayed on a display device different from the display device 41 . For example, the gaming machine 10 may include a dedicated display device that exclusively displays the pending displays 605 and 605a and the pending completion display 606. FIG. More specifically, the gaming machine 10 is provided with full-color LEDs for each of the pending display 605, 605a and the pending end display 606 as a dedicated display device, and causes the full-color LEDs to emit light in the emission colors corresponding to the display mode shown in FIG. . Note that the game machine 10 can distinguish between the light emission modes corresponding to the display modes shown in FIG. 109 by the lighting color, blinking period, brightness, or a combination thereof of the full-color LED. For example, the gaming machine 10 turns on the full-color LEDs with the corresponding emission colors for the display modes such as “white”, “blue”, “green”, “red”, and “cherry blossom”, and for the display mode of “rainbow”. can be realized by sequential switching lighting of seven colors, the display mode of "tiger" by flashing yellow, and the display mode of "hot heat" by sequentially switching the brightness in red. Also, the gaming machine 10 may be equipped with single-color LEDs instead of full-color LEDs.
A single-color LED is caused to emit light in a light emission mode corresponding to the display mode shown in FIG. In addition, the gaming machine 10
The distinction of the light emission mode corresponding to the display mode shown in FIG.
Alternatively, it can be realized by a combination of these. For example, the game machine 10 can express the degree of expectation corresponding to the display mode by slowing the blinking cycle as the degree of expectation is low and making the blinking cycle quicker as the degree of expectation is high. In addition to the display device 41, the gaming machine 10 may include a second liquid crystal display device as a sub-liquid crystal display device. The information may be displayed on the second liquid crystal display device.

The effect lamp 540 and the board effect devices 550 and 551 may be configured as the same unit or may be configured separately. Also, the effect lamp 540 and the board effect devices 550 and 551 may be one effect device having both functions.

In the game machine 10, the game control device 100 monitors required errors, and the effect control device 300 monitors the board effect devices 550 and 551 for operation errors. The operation error of the board effect devices 550 and 551 is an abnormality such as a state in which the board effect devices 550 and 551 have not returned to the initial position in the initial state, or a state in which the position movement of the board effect devices 550 and 551 cannot be confirmed in the operating state. This is an error reported as The operation error of the board effect devices 550 and 551 may be notified by display by the display device 41 or the like, or by the speaker 19a.
, 19b or the like may be used to notify by sound (including voice), or the board effect device 550
, 551 may be used to notify by a light emitting mode. Board production device 55
For 0,551 operation errors, the notification may be terminated by removing the cause of the error, or may be terminated when a predetermined condition is met regardless of the removal of the cause of the error. For example, the effect control device 300 may detect the pressing operation of the push button 25, the elapse of a predetermined time from the occurrence of an error, the termination of the notification by turning on the power again after turning off the power, or a combination of these (for example, turning on the power again) The error notification may be performed later, and the notification may be terminated after 30 seconds have passed. In addition, the effect control device 300, when detecting an operation error of the board effect devices 550 and 551 during power saving (waiting for customers), may cancel the power saving and perform error notification, or immediately after the game result. Since it does not affect the power saving, the error notification may be performed after waiting for the condition for canceling the power saving to be satisfied (for example, game start). In addition, when the effect control device 300 detects an operation error of the board effect devices 550 and 551 when the power is turned on, the error notification is performed after the initialization process is completed (for example, normal processing state). good too. At this time, the effect control device 300 may change the notification mode depending on whether or not it is in a predetermined game state. For example, the effect control device 300, when the game state is fluctuating the special game, notifies the operation error by sound and lamp/LED, and when the game state is not fluctuating the special game, the operation error is voiced. In addition to lamps and LEDs, a display may be used to notify. In addition, the effect control device 300 may report an operation error of the board effect devices 550 and 551 without waiting for command reception from the game control device 100 after turning on the power, or receive a predetermined command from the game control device 100. Waiting for board production device 550, 5
51 operational errors may be reported. The predetermined command here may be, for example, an initialization command (power-on command, power failure recovery command, model designation command, etc.) that can confirm the startup of the game control device 100, or a game that can confirm the start of the game by the player. Progressive commands (for example, number-of-holds commands, symbol variation commands, symbol stop commands, etc.) may also be used.

The gaming machine 10 of the sixth embodiment (including modifications) described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 stores a start memory as the execution right of the first game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game, special figure 2 fluctuation display game: large pattern group 601, small pattern group 602), A pending display (e.g., pending display 605
and hold digest display 606) can be executed by changing the display mode (for example, FIG. 109), and the first display unit (for example, the large pattern group 601 and the small pattern group 602 in the display device 41 display area) and a second display unit (for example, the pending display 605 on the display device 41).
and display area of the pending digestion display 606), a third display unit (for example, the display area of the effect game in the sub display device 530), a fourth display unit (for example, the effect lamp 540), and a movable part (for example, the board Effect devices 550, 551) and an operation unit (for example, push button 25)
and a control unit (game control device 100, effect control device 300). The first display section can display the first game. The second display can display a pending display. The third display part
A second game (effect game) that is executed in parallel with the first game can be displayed. The fourth display section can display a predetermined display. The movable part is operable in a predetermined operation mode. The operation unit is capable of receiving operations. The control unit displays a guide display (
For example, the operation guidance display 561) is displayed on the first display unit, and when an operation is received on the operation unit, the movable unit is changed from the first state (eg, FIG. 80(1)) to the second state (eg, FIG. 8).
0 (2)) and display a predetermined display on the fourth display unit (Fig. 106), and the correspondence relationship between the display mode of the predetermined display on the fourth display unit and the display mode of the hold display on the second display unit is determined. The correspondence notification display (for example, correspondence display 562) to be notified is displayed on the first display unit, and the second
It is possible to execute a pending notice effect of changing the display mode of the pending display on the display unit ((1) in FIG. 107).

(2) The control unit of (1) combines at least one of the display mode of the predetermined display on the fourth display unit and the operation mode of the movable part with the display mode of the suspension display in the suspension notice effect, The degree of expectation regarding the result of the first game is notified (Fig. 112).

(3) The gaming machine 10 stores a start memory as the execution right of the game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game, special figure 2 fluctuation display game: large pattern group 601, small pattern group 602), and corresponds to the start memory It is possible to change the display mode (eg, FIG. 109) of the pending display (eg, pending display 605 and pending completion display 606) according to the start memory in relation to the result of the game, and execute the pending notice effect. 1 display unit (for example, the large pattern group 601 and the small pattern group 602 in the display device 41
display area), a second display unit (for example, effect lamp 540), and a control unit (game control device 100, effect control device 300). The first display is capable of displaying game and hold displays. The second display section can display a predetermined display. The control unit causes the predetermined display to stand by on the second display unit across a plurality of games, and notifies the correspondence relationship between the predetermined display on standby on the second display unit and the display mode of the hold display on the first display unit. The related notification display is displayed on the first display unit at the timing of changing the display mode of the pending display (see FIGS. 118, 121, 122, etc.).
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(4) The gaming machine 10 stores the starting memory as the execution right of the game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game, special figure 2 fluctuation display game: large pattern group 601, small pattern group 602) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. A game is executed in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are stored and variably displayed corresponding to the starting memory, and a pending display (for example, a pending display 605 and a pending completion display 606) according to the starting memory is associated with the result of the game. (for example, FIG. 109) can be changed to execute the pending notice effect, and the first display unit (for example, the large pattern group 601 and the small pattern group 602 in the display device 41
display area), a second display unit (for example, the display area of the pending display 605 and the pending digestion display 606 in the display device 41), a third display unit (for example, the production lamp 540), and a control unit (
Game control device 100, effect control device 300) and. The first display section can display a game. The second display can display a pending display. A third display portion and a predetermined display can be displayed. The control unit variably displays, at the timing of changing the display mode of the suspension display, the correspondence notification display that notifies the correspondence relationship between the display mode of the predetermined display on the third display section and the display mode of the suspension display on the second display section. Displayed on the first display unit so as to straddle the identification information inside (Fig. 1
18, FIG. 120, etc.).

(5) The gaming machine 10 stores a starting memory as the execution right of the game (special figure 1 variable display game, special figure 2 variable display game: large symbol group 601, small symbol group 602), and corresponds to the starting memory It is possible to change the display mode (eg, FIG. 109) of the pending display (eg, pending display 605 and pending completion display 606) according to the start memory in relation to the result of the game, and execute the pending notice effect. 1 display unit (for example, the large pattern group 601 and the small pattern group 602 in the display device 41
display area, display area of pending display 605 and pending digestion display 606 in display device 41), a second display unit (for example, effect lamp 540), a control unit (game control device 100, effect control device 300), including. The first display is capable of displaying game and hold displays. second
The display unit can display a predetermined display. The control unit displays, on the first display unit, a correspondence notification display that notifies a correspondence relationship between the display mode of the predetermined display on the second display unit and the display mode of the hold display on the first display unit, and displays the correspondence notification display. is possible to execute a suspension notice effect that affects the display mode of the suspension display via a specific display (for example, character 564) that can be displayed on the first display unit (see FIGS. 118, 121, 122, etc.).

(6) The gaming machine 10 stores a starting memory as the execution right of the game (special figure 1 variable display game, special figure 2 variable display game: large symbol group 601, small symbol group 602), and corresponds to the starting memory It is possible to change the display mode (eg, FIG. 109) of the pending display (eg, pending display 605 and pending completion display 606) according to the start memory in relation to the result of the game, and execute the pending notice effect. 1 display unit (for example, the large pattern group 601 and the small pattern group 602 in the display device 41
display area) and the second display section (holding display 605 and holding digestion display 60 on the display device 41
6 display area) and a control unit (game control device 100, effect control device 300). The first display section can display a game. The second display can display a pending display. The control unit can display, on the first display unit, a plurality of types of effect displays (for example, corresponding display 563) capable of executing a pending notice effect acting on the pending display on the first display unit, and the plurality of types of effect displays. One of the action displays is displayed, and the display mode of the pending display is changed to a display mode corresponding to the one action display (see FIG. 120 and others).

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

When distributing the program, for example, DVD, C
Portable recording media such as D-ROM are sold. It is also possible to store the program in the storage device of the server computer and transfer the program from the server computer to another computer via the network.

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

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

It should be noted that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the disclosed embodiments, but may include, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, mahball gaming machines, and the like. It can be applied to all gaming machines that use game balls and slot machines that are gaming machines that use medals.

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

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

Claims (2)

A start memory is stored as a right to execute a game in which identification information is variably displayed , and the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the start memory is changed in relation to the result of the game corresponding to the start memory to execute a hold notice effect. A game machine capable of
a first display unit capable of displaying the game;
a second display unit capable of displaying a predetermined display related to the suspension notice effect ;
a third display unit capable of displaying a plurality of the pending displays;
a holding display invisible means for making the holding display invisible to the player;
When the holding display is not made invisible to the player by the holding display invisible means, a specific holding to be subjected to a holding notice effect in the predetermined display among the holding displays displayed on the third display unit a control unit capable of displaying , on the first display unit , a correspondence notification display that can be notified by a correspondence notification image ;
including
The control unit is capable of displaying a specific display related to the suspension notice effect between the predetermined display and the suspension display,
The correspondence notification image includes, as at least part of the correspondence notification image, a specific display side corresponding image displayed on the specific display side corresponding to the specific pending display, and the specific display side corresponding image corresponding to the specific pending display. and a holding display side corresponding image displayed on the holding display side,
The control unit displays the correspondence notification image toward the specific pending display via the specific display in a situation where the predetermined display mode changes.
game machine. A start memory is stored as a right to execute a game in which identification information is variably displayed, and the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the start memory is changed in relation to the result of the game corresponding to the start memory to execute a hold notice effect. A game machine capable of
a first display unit capable of displaying the game;
a second display unit capable of displaying a predetermined display related to the suspension notice effect;
a third display unit capable of displaying a plurality of the pending displays;
a holding display invisible means for making the holding display invisible to the player;
When the holding display is not made invisible to the player by the holding display invisible means, a specific holding to be subjected to a holding notice effect in the predetermined display among the holding displays displayed on the third display unit a control unit capable of displaying, on the first display unit, a correspondence notification display that can be notified by a correspondence notification image;
including
The correspondence notification image includes, as at least a part of the correspondence notification image, an identification information proximity corresponding image displayed in the vicinity of the identification information corresponding to the identification information, and the suspension corresponding to the specific suspension display. and a pending display neighborhood corresponding image displayed in the display neighborhood,
The control unit displays the correspondence notification image in a situation where the predetermined display mode changes, and is capable of changing the display mode of the identification information when displaying the correspondence notification image.
game machine.

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