JP7301331B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

There is a game machine that enhances a player's interest by a jackpot confirmation effect.

JP 2015-159959 A

For example, the gaming machine disclosed in the above-mentioned prior art document makes it possible to select non-execution of the big win confirmation effect, so that the game may become boring due to the big win confirmation effect.
An object of the present invention in one aspect is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the sense of redundancy in a game after a winning effect has been produced.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine is provided as described below. The gaming machine is a gaming machine capable of displaying winning symbols as a result of a variable display game, and provides an opportunity to execute a final notice effect capable of suggesting or notifying that the occurrence of a winning that will result in the display of winning symbols is confirmed. and control means for displaying the first variable display pattern on the display means. The first variable display pattern includes a first fixed notice effect capable of executing a fixed notice effect in a first period and a second fixed notice effect capable of executing a fixed notice effect in a second period after the first period. Including a notice performance and a third fixed notice performance capable of executing the fixed notice performance in a third period after the second period, the first fixed notice performance, the second fixed notice performance and the third fixed notice performance. The effects can suggest or notify that the occurrence of the win is determined in different modes, and the second final notice effect does not include a character guidance display that guides the occurrence of the win by characters. It is possible to suggest or notify that the occurrence of the winning is confirmed, and the third confirmation notice effect includes a character guide display that guides the occurrence of the winning by characters, suggesting or notifying that the occurrence of the winning is confirmed. It is possible , and the third fixed notice effect is executed before the result of the variable display game is finally displayed, after which the winning pattern is definitely displayed as the result of the variable display game, and the variable display game is ended.

According to the first aspect, it is possible to reduce the sense of redundancy in the game after the hit confirmation 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; FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 3) showing a flowchart of main processing of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 4) illustrating a flowchart of main processing of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 5) illustrating a flowchart of main processing according to the first embodiment; It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interruption process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display screen during the game of 1st Embodiment. It is a side view which shows an example of the board production|presentation apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the board production|presentation apparatus of 1st Embodiment. 4A and 4B are diagrams for explaining variable display patterns and variable commands according to the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a timing chart showing a variable display pattern according to the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 1) showing a display example of a second variable display pattern according to the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 2) showing a display example of the second variable display pattern according to the first embodiment; FIG. 13 is a diagram (part 3) showing a display example of the second variable display pattern according to the first embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram (part 4) showing a display example of the second variable display pattern according to the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 1) showing a display example of the first variable display pattern according to the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 2) showing a display example of the first variable display pattern according to the first embodiment; FIG. 13 is a diagram (part 3) showing a display example of the first variable display pattern according to the first embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of rendering of the first variable display pattern of modification 1 of the first embodiment; It is a front view showing an example of the game board of the second embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows an example of the game production|presentation of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows an example of the game production|presentation of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows an example of the game production|presentation of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 4) which shows an example of the game production|presentation of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the lighting mode of the V lamp of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the icon of 2nd Embodiment. It is a diagram showing a modification of the guide display in the electric support game state of the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing an example of the timing of the V advance notification effect according to the second embodiment; FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing an example of a display mode of guidance display according to the second embodiment; It is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the push button effect in the electric support game state of the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the aspect of the guidance display in the production|presentation mode selection screen in the modification 1 of 2nd Embodiment, and each production|presentation mode.

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

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

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

In the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper tray (storage tray) 21 for supplying game balls to a batted ball launching 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.

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

Note that the game machine 10 operates (for example, presses down) the effect button 25 (push button).
Based on the player's operation received from the effect button switch 25a (see FIG. 4) that detects , it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened. For example, an effect in which a player's operation is intervened is an effect in a variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device (variable display device) 41 (see FIG. 2). The character displayed on 41 can be operated, or the identification information in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device 41 can be stopped. It should be noted that such intervention by the player includes not only the effect button 25 but also switches of the option setting section 29 (cross cursor switch,
A central switch, an accessory switch) may be used. In FIG. 4, which will be described later, the switches of the option setting section 29 are grouped together into a setting switch 29a.
It represents.

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

Next, the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the first embodiment.
A substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by guide rails 31 is formed on the surface of the game board 30 . The game area 32 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 fluctuation display game. A game ball that has won the normal pattern starting gate 34 (a game ball passing through the normal pattern starting gate 34) is detected by a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3).

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

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

In addition, below the starting winning opening 36, an out opening 30a is provided for collecting game balls that have not won a prize such as a winning opening.
In addition, on the right side of the center case 40 at a lower position than the normal figure start gate 34,
A normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning port, starting winning area) is provided to give a condition for starting the second special figure variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game). The normal variable winning device 37 (starting port 2) is provided with a movable member 37b which can be converted into a state in which game balls can easily flow in by turning the upper end side in a direction in which it falls to the right. 37b is normally kept in a closed state (disadvantageous state for the player) in which game balls cannot flow in, being almost vertical.
Then, when the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the upper end side is rotated to the right by the general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and the normal fluctuation is performed. The winning device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which game balls can easily flow. A game ball that has won the normal variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). In addition, it is also possible to make it possible to win prizes even when the normal variable prize winning device 37 is closed, and make it more difficult to win prizes in the closed state than in the open state. The normal fluctuation winning device 37 corresponds to a normal electric accessory (general electric).

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

In addition, at the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is a special variable winning device (big winning opening) 38 that can switch between a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which it is easy to accept game balls depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. is set. The special variable winning device 38 includes an opening/closing member (opening/closing door) 3
8c, and depending on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game as an auxiliary game, the opening and closing member 3
8 c closes the big winning opening (disadvantageous closed state for the player) to the open state (advantageous state for the player) in which the opening/closing member 38 c retreats and can receive the game balls flowing down the game area 32 . Convert. That is, the special variable prize winning device 38 is a large prize winning opening (
Equipped with a big winning mouth), during the big hit game state (first special game state) due to the results of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, and the small hit game state due to the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game ( During the second special game state), the closed state of the large prize winning port is changed to the open state, thereby facilitating the inflow of game balls into the large prize winning port and giving the player a predetermined game value (prize balls). is to be given. Inside the big winning hole (winning area), a big winning hole switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is arranged as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning hole. .

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

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

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

A warp port (warp entrance) 39a is provided on the left side portion of the center case 40 . The game ball that has flowed into the warp channel from the warp port 39a rolls on the stage inside the center case 40, and 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 the left game area, and the area to the right of the center case 40 is the right game area. It is said that Then, the player adjusts the shooting momentum and shoots the game ball to the left side game area (so-called left hitting), so that the start winning opening 36 and the general winning opening 35 (the general winning opening on the right side of the special variable winning device 38) 35) can be aimed at, and by launching a game ball to the right game area (so-called right hitting), a normal figure start gate 34, a normal variable winning device 37,
The player can aim to win a prize to the special variable prize winning device 38 or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also, the game control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112 . This R
When the AM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, based on which the information stored in the RAM 111C in the game microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. is performed. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is the gaming microcomputer 1
It is read repeatedly in the main loop of the main program executed by 11. A reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

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

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

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

The game microcomputer 111 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 presence or absence of 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 have And, for example, a state in which variable display is performed in a plurality of variable display areas while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are uniform (so-called all-rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. In addition, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. It means a display state when at least some of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas that are present satisfy the conditions for the special result mode.

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

This ready-to-reach state includes a plurality of ready-to-reach effects, and as ready-to-reach 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 is lost). Therefore, the state in which the ready-to-win state occurs is a state with a higher possibility of winning a big hit than the case in which the ready-to-win state does not occur.

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

In addition, the CPU 111A uses the ROM 111B in processing related to the special figure variation display game.
Any one variation pattern table is acquired from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the . Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result of the special figure variation display game (hit (big hit or small win) or loss) and the probability state of the special figure variation display game as the current game state (normal probability state or high probability state), the operating state of the normal variable winning device 37 as the current gaming state (time-saving operating state), the number of starting memories, etc., from among a plurality of variation pattern tables, any one variation pattern table is selected. 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 game machine 10,
Perform control for paying out the rental balls.

The input unit 120 of the game microcomputer 111 includes the starting opening 1 switch 36 in the starting winning opening 36
a, starting port 2 switch 37a in normal variable winning device 37, gate switch 34a in normal starting gate 34, winning port switch 35a, special winning port switch 38 of special variable winning device 38
a, It is connected to the specific area switch 38e of the special variable prize winning device 38, and a negative logic signal such as 11 V at the high level and 7 V at the low level supplied from these switches is input, and 0
An interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 is provided for converting to a positive logic signal of V-5V. The proximity I/F 121 also receives a detection signal from a board radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine 10 . Also, the proximity I/F 121 has an input range of 7V-11
By setting V, it is possible to detect an abnormal state such as an illegal short circuit in the lead wire of a sensor or proximity switch, disconnection of a sensor or switch from a connector, or a floating lead wire due to disconnection. and is configured to output an anomaly detection signal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmidt buffer 125 is
It is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the 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 input ports 122 , 123 and 124 of the input section 120 . The data set to each port of the output section 130 by the game microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input must be reset to prevent malfunction of the system. This is because the data read by the game microcomputer 111 from each port is discarded when the game microcomputer 111 is reset.

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

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

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

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

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a second output port 134b for outputting display data of the probability set value display device 136 . The output unit 130 also includes a third output port 134c for outputting ON/OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminals of the LEDs are connected according to the content to be displayed on the collective display device 50, and the collective display device 50. a fourth output port 1 for outputting on/off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of
34d is provided.

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 134e is provided for outputting to. The external information terminal board 71 includes:
A photorelay is provided and can be connected to, for example, an external device (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in amusement arcade, and information about the game machine 10 is transmitted to the external device via the photorelay. can be supplied to Part of the information supplied to the external device is output from the fourth output port 134d. Also, a launch permission signal is output to the payout control device 200 via the Schmidt buffer 132 from the fifth output port 134e.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From VDP 312 to main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronizing signal VSYN for synchronizing the image of display device 41 with lighting of decoration lamps provided on glass frame 15 and game board 30 is transmitted.
C. Synchronization signal STS that provides data transmission timing is input. Note that VDP312
to the main control microcomputer 311. Interrupt signals INT0 to n to inform 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 performance control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier or the like for driving the upper speaker 19 a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19 b provided on the front frame 12 . The resulting voice is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b through the amplifier circuit 337. FIG.

Also, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I/F) 331 for receiving commands transmitted from the game control device 100 . Via this command I / F 331, the decoration special figure pending number command, 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 . It should be noted that the glass frame 15 may be provided with a frame effect device having a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for effect), and may be provided with a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame effect device. good.

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

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 is the 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. Also, the circuit board that constitutes the effect control device 300 corresponds to a sub-control board (also referred to as a sub-board).

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the normal figure start gate 3
Based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in 4, the random number for the hit judgment of the normal pattern is extracted and compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B, and the normal pattern fluctuation display game is displayed. A process of judging hit or miss is performed. Then, after the identification pattern (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined period of time on the general pattern display unit 55 of the collective display device 50, processing is performed to display the normal pattern variation display game to be stopped and displayed. When the result of this normal pattern variation display game is a hit, the normal pattern display unit 55 displays a special result mode corresponding to each of the first to third hit stop symbols, and the general electric solenoid 37c. to open the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the normal pattern variation display game is a loss, the normal pattern display unit 55 is controlled to display the result of the loss.

In addition, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting opening 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning opening 36, the starting winning prize (starting memory) is stored, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure fluctuation display game A random number value for judging a big hit is extracted and compared with the judging value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process for judging a hit or miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. In addition, a starting memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variable winning device 37, and based on this starting memory, it is used for judging the big hit of the second special figure variable display game. The random value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and the process of determining the 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, starting winning area of the game ball flowing down the game area 32 (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37)
It constitutes game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on the winning of the game.

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. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as effect control means for controlling effects related to games (such as variable display games).

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

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

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

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

In addition, in the time saving state, the execution time of the normal pattern fluctuation display game (normal pattern fluctuation time) is, for example, 500 ms, and the normal pattern stop time for displaying the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game is, for example, 600 ms, When the normal fluctuation display game results in a winning result and the normal fluctuation 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 2nd 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 3rd hit stop pattern (electrical open time) and opening number of times (
For example, it is possible to set it to be 1700 ms×3 times).

In addition, the execution time of the normal pattern fluctuation display game, the normal pattern stop time, the number of times the normal pattern is opened, and the normal pattern open time are set appropriately so as to control the normal pattern fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 to the time saving operation state. For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (ordinary figure fluctuation time) of the above-mentioned normal figure fluctuation display game to be the second fluctuation display time shorter than the first fluctuation display time. (eg 10000 ms is 1000 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the normal pattern stop time for displaying the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game to be a second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms 70
4 ms). Also, 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 times of opening the normal variable prize winning device 37 (number of times of opening the normal electric power) is larger than the first number of times of opening (for example, 2 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), it is possible to have a higher probability (normal pattern high probability state, for example, 250/251).

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

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

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

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

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

The main process is started by the control section (game microcomputer 111) when the power is turned on. In this main process, first, a process of prohibiting interrupts (step S1) is performed, and then a stack pointer setting process of setting the stack pointer, which is the top address of the area where the values of registers and the like are saved when an interrupt occurs. (Step S2) is performed. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM top address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). RAM11
The address range of 1C is 0000h to 01FFh, with 00h or 01h being the higher order. In step S4, 00h at the top of the address range of the RAM 111C is set.

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

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

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

The information in the first register is integrated into the second register, and the information held by the second register is stored in RAM1.
11C is retained as reference information (step S10). For example, the logical sum of the B register and the C register is stored in the C register, and the C register is held as a state reference register.

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

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

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

Also, the value "00010100B" of the state reference register is the 0th bit and the 1st bit,
The 3rd and 5th to 7th bits are cleared to '0' and the 2nd bit is RA
It is "1" corresponding to the OFF detection signal from the M initialization switch 112, and indicates that the fourth bit is "1" corresponding to the OFF detection signal from the setting key switch 127. FIG. i.e.
The value "00010100B" of the state reference register indicates the power restoration (recovery from power failure) state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is off (OFF).

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

After that, processing for setting a power-on delay timer is performed (step S11). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, subordinate control means (for example, payout control device 200 and production control device 300, etc.) to perform various controls according to instructions from the game control device 100 that constitutes the main control means A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) is set for waiting for the program of the slave control device to start normally. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 10
It is possible to prevent the slave control means from failing to receive the command by sending the command to the slave control means before 0 rises first and the slave control means rises. That is, the game control device 100 serves as standby means for setting a predetermined standby time for delaying activation of the main control means and waiting for activation of the sub-control means when power is turned on.

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

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

The second register (C register) stores the detection signal of the setting key switch 127. By storing the signal before the start of the waiting time, the setting key switch 127 can be operated. can be reliably detected. That is, after the waiting time has elapsed, the setting key switch 12 is
If the state of 7 is read, the setting key switch 127 is operated after the waiting time has elapsed.
or continue to operate the setting key switch 127 from power-on until the standby time elapses. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, even if you do not perform such a troublesome operation, it will be detected by performing an operation immediately after turning on the power. It is possible to prevent a situation in which a setting confirmation operation cannot be accepted.

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

If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S13; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal has been on for the number of checks set in step S12 (step S1
4). If the power failure monitoring signal has not been turned on for the number of checks (step S14; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S13). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal continues to be on for the number of checks (step S14;
Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, wait until the power supply of the gaming machine 10 is cut off. In this way, by judging that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal continues to be received for a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent false detection of a power failure due to noise, etc., and appropriately deal with problems that occur when the power is turned on. be able to.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of power failure during a predetermined waiting time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100, which constitutes the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with troubles at the time of turning on the power. Note that access to the RAM 111C is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the memory contents at the time of the previous power shutdown are still retained.
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 S13; N), that is, if no power failure has occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by "-1" (step S15), and the timer value changes to "0". ” (step S16). If the timer value is not 0 (step S16; N), that is, if the waiting time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S12). Also, if the timer value is "0
' (step S16; Y), that is, when the standby time is over, the RAM 11
Permission is granted to access a readable and writable RWM (Read Write Memory) such as 1C and EEPROM (step S17), and output off data to all output ports (set to no output state).
(step S18).

Next, the serial port (a port pre-installed in the game microcomputer 111,
Used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200) is set (step S19
).

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S27, the second register (C register) is referred to and the setting key switch 12 is
7 is ON and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is ON. When the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is ON and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is ON, the process proceeds to step S33, and the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is ON and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is ON. If not on, step S
Proceed to 28.

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

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

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

Steps S30 to S32 are the processing executed when the RAM is abnormal or when the power is turned off during setting and the RAM is not cleared and the system is restarted. step S3
At 0, the control unit transmits a command for main abnormality error notification to the effect control device 300 .
Thereby, the production control device 300 performs the production control corresponding to the main abnormality error notification command. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command of main abnormality error notification, displays a message guiding a restart accompanied by RAM clearing on the display device 41, or outputs sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, the effect control device 300 receives a command for notifying the main abnormality error, and notifies the main abnormality error by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44.例文帳に追加

In step S31, the control section displays the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped on the performance display device 135.
output to At this time, the controller can display the status corresponding to the main abnormality error on the performance display device 135 . In addition, the control unit outputs the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped to the probability set value display device 136 . At this time, the control unit can display numerical values and characters that are not included in the probability setting values on the probability setting value display device 136 . It should be noted that the control unit, L when the game is stopped
The 7-segment display data including the ED display data may be output to the collective display device 50 . At this time, the control unit may turn off all of the collective display device 50 or turn on all of them.

At step S32, the control section sends the ON data of the security signal to the external information terminal board 71.
Output from At this time, the controller turns off the output data of other signals output from the external information terminal board 71 . The control unit repeats steps S31 and S32 and waits for power shutdown. That is, the gaming machine 10 outputs the security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until it waits for power shutdown. In addition, the game machine 10 waits for the power shutdown,
No signal other than the security signal is output from the external information terminal board 71 .

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

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

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

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

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

In step S<b>36 , the control unit transmits a setting change command to the effect control device 300 . Thereby, the production control device 300 performs production control corresponding to the command during setting change. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command during setting change, displays a message guiding that the setting is being changed on the display device 41, or displays the speaker 19a, 1
Sound is output from 9b. In addition, the effect control device 300 receives a setting change command and notifies the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44 that the setting is being changed.

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

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

After permitting the interrupt (step S38), the control unit refers to the second register (C register) to determine whether or not the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off (step S
39). When the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off, the control section proceeds to step S5.
5, and when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not off, the process proceeds to step S40.

In step S40, the control unit determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. In addition, the control unit
Occurrence of a power failure can be determined by continuously detecting the power failure monitoring signal for a predetermined period of time. The control unit proceeds to step S41 if a power failure has occurred, and proceeds to step S if a power failure has not occurred.
Proceed to 39. That is, the control unit waits for the setting key to be turned off until the power failure occurs in a state in which the interrupt is permitted in step S38.

When the control unit determines that a power failure has occurred, processing for prohibiting interruption (step S4
1), a process of outputting OFF data to all output ports (step S42) is performed.
After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S43
), the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S44).
Furthermore, checksum calculation processing (step S45) for calculating the checksum when the RWM is powered off, and processing for saving the calculated checksum in the checksum area (step S46).
) is performed, a process of prohibiting access to the RAM (step S47) is performed, and then the game machine waits for the power supply to be cut off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is shut off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shutoff has been correctly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-insertion.

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

Steps S49 and S50 are processes related to setting confirmation preparation. step S4
At 9, the control unit performs processing for setting a setting confirmation mode flag. The setting confirmation mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming machine 10 is confirming the settings. The setting confirmation mode flag is set when the settings are being confirmed, and the setting confirmation mode is being set when the settings are not being confirmed. The flag is cleared (reset). In step S<b>50 , the control unit transmits a setting confirmation command to the effect control device 300 . Thereby, the production control device 300 performs production control corresponding to the command during setting confirmation. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command during setting confirmation, displays a message guiding that the setting is being confirmed on the display device 41, or outputs sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, production control device 3
00 receives the setting confirmation command and notifies that the setting is being confirmed by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44. - 特許庁After that, the control unit proceeds to step S37.

On the other hand, when the controller determines in step S48 that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not on, it executes step S51. In step S51, the control unit refers to the second register (C register) and determines whether or not the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on. If the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on, the controller proceeds to step S52, and if the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is not on, the controller proceeds to step S58. That is, the game machine 10 proceeds to execute processing related to RAM initialization (RAM clear) upon detection of start-up accompanied by pressing operation of the RAM initialization switch 112, and
Upon detection of activation without pressing the AM initialization switch 112, the execution of processing relating to recovery from a power failure proceeds.

Next, a description will be given of the processing related to RAM initialization performed after step S52. R.
In the process related to AM initialization, the control unit clears the RAM areas other than the set values to 0 (zero clear) (step S52), and saves the initial values at the time of RAM initialization in the area to be initialized (
step S53). For example, the control unit sets the RAM clear head address 2 as the head address when clearing the RAM, and clears the area (work for game control) of the storage area (area not including the access prohibited area) of the RWM (for example, the RAM 111C). area) is cleared to zero.

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

In step S<b>54 , the control section transmits a command for RAM initialization to the effect control device 300 . Thereby, the production control device 300 performs production control corresponding to the command at the time of RAM initialization. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command at the time of RAM initialization, displays a message guiding that the RAM has been initialized on the display device 41, or outputs sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, the effect control device 300 receives a RAM initialization command and notifies the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 4 that the RAM has been initialized.
6. Notify by the board effect device 44.

Further, when the control unit detects that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is OFF after executing the process (steps S38 to S40) related to waiting for the end of setting change or waiting for the end of setting confirmation, step S55 is executed. Execute. After prohibiting the interruption (step S55), the control unit transmits a notification end command to the effect control device 300 (step S
56).

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

Next, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag to determine whether or not the setting change mode is in effect (step S57). If the control unit is in the setting change mode, step S5
Proceed to 2 to execute processing related to RAM initialization. On the other hand, if the control unit is not in the setting change mode, the control unit proceeds to step S58 and executes processing related to recovery from power failure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S67, the control unit determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. In addition, the control unit
Occurrence of a power failure can be determined by continuously detecting the power failure monitoring signal for a predetermined period of time. The control unit proceeds to step S41 if a power failure has occurred, and proceeds to step S if a power failure has not occurred.
Proceed to 63.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing of the game control device 100 will be explained using FIG. Figure 1
1 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment. This timer interrupt process is performed during the period from when the interrupt is permitted until when the interrupt is prohibited (from step S38 to step S41, from step S38 to step S55, from step S66 to step S64, from step S66). to step S41)
This is the interrupt processing that occurs in The timer interrupt processing is processing executed by the CPU 111A.

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

When timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is specified (step S7
1). Switching to register bank 1 is equivalent to performing register save processing to move the value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in main processing) to RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM top address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S72). In step S72, the same processing as step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register bank is different.

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

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

When a firing stop signal is output in step S5 in the main processing, a firing permission signal is output by performing this output processing, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permission state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, signal processing and the like are not performed. In addition, the launch permission signal is the game control device 1
00, and a second signal (fire permission signal) indicating the state of fire permission viewed from the payout control device 200 is also generated in the payout control device 200 and fired. Output to the control device. In other words, two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device,
It is configured such that the game ball can be shot when both are allowed to be shot.

Next, the control unit sends commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 20.
Payout command transmission processing for outputting 0 (step S77), random number update processing 1 (step S7
8), Random number update process 2 (step S79) is executed. Here, the random number update process 1 is a process for updating the initial value (start value) of the jackpot pattern random number, the small hit pattern random number, the hit random number, and the hit pattern random number which are the targets of the initial value random number update process. . Also, the random number update process 2 is
It is a process of updating the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display game of special figure 1 and special figure 2. The random number update process 1 or the random number update process 2 in addition to the random number update process 1 may stop the random number update during the setting change or change the update cycle.

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

Next, the control unit performs special figure 1 game processing (step S82) for performing processing related to the special figure 1 variation display game, special figure 2 game processing (step S83) for performing processing relating to the special figure 2 variation display game, general figure variation General-purpose game processing (step S
84).

Next, the segment LED provided in the gaming machine 10 to display the display of the special figure variation display game and various information related to the game (for example, the LE of the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 of the collective display device 50
D) segment LED editing process (step S85) to drive to display the desired content
), a magnet fraud monitoring process (step S86) for checking the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 to determine whether there is an abnormality, or checking the detection signal from the board radio wave sensor 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality. board radio fraud monitoring process (step S87). Then, an external information editing process (step S88) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in an output buffer and a performance display device control process (step S89) are performed, and the timer interrupt process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Step D25] The controller determines whether or not it is time to switch frames. If it is time to switch frames, the process proceeds to step D26. If it is time to switch frames, it waits for the time to switch frames. Here, the frame switching timing is determined by the V blank interrupt (
It is timing that arrives at a time interval corresponding to a processing cycle (for example, 1/30 second≈33.333 ms) created based on the cycle (for example, 1/60 second) of V sync interrupt). Note that the V blank interrupt occurs each time the VDP 312 completes one scan of the entire screen for drawing. The period of generation of this V blank interrupt is, for example, 1/60 second as described above. In the case of this embodiment, when the same drawing is repeated twice and the V blank interrupt occurs twice, the frame is switched. (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 process is a process related to volume control of sounds from the speakers (the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b).

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

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

[Step D31] The control unit executes information disclosure processing. The information disclosure process is a process of disclosing performance information regarding game performance to the player.
After executing step D31, the control unit returns to step D18, and thereafter returns to step D1.
8 to step D31 are repeatedly executed. That is, step D18 to step D
31 is a loop process (
Sometimes referred to as main loop processing).

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

Next, the display executed by the effect control device 300 during the game of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 13 . FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen during play according to the first embodiment. Here, the display screen (sometimes simply referred to as "screen") is a screen consisting of one or more images displayed in the display area of the display device 41, and in principle different codes are used for different display contents. is attached.

A display screen 500 shown in FIG. 13(1) is a display screen in which symbols are stopped. It is used for period stop display. The display screen 500 includes a large pattern group 501, a small pattern group 502, a special figure 1 reserved number display 503, a special figure 2 reserved number display 504, and a reserved display 505.
, and a pending digestion display 506 are displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

For example, as shown in the display screen 500, when the special figure 1 pending number display 503 displays "4" and the special figure 2 pending number display 504 displays "0", the pending display 505 is four pending storage display indicates that the number of reserved memories is "4". It should be noted that the number of reservations or the number of reservations means the number of starting memories in which the special figure variation display game has not been executed.

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

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

A display screen 510 shown in FIG. 13(2) is a display screen after the start of the variable display. A display screen 510 is a screen subsequent to the display screen 500 and shows a screen during variable display (during three-symbol variation). On the display screen 510, the left, medium and right symbols of the large symbol group 501 are fluctuating, indicating that the special figure fluctuation display game is being fluctuated. Also, on the display screen 510, the left, medium and right symbols of the small symbol group 502 are fluctuating, indicating that the special figure fluctuation display game is being fluctuated.

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

Next, the board rendering device 44 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. FIG. 14 is a side view showing an example of the board effect device of the first embodiment. FIG. 15 is a front view showing an example of the board effect device of the first embodiment. Reference numeral 41a in these figures indicates the display area of the display device 41. As shown in FIG. Also, FIGS. 14(1) and 15(1) show a state in which both the first rendering section 511 and the second rendering section 512, which will be described later, are at their initial positions, and FIGS. Shows a state in which the first effect unit 511 described later is at the initial position and the second effect unit 512 is at the lowered position,
14(3) and 15(3) show a state in which the second effect section 512, which will be described later, is at the initial position and the first effect section 511 is at the lowered position.

As shown in FIG. 14, the board effect device 44 includes a first effect section 511 arranged closer to the front side (front side) of the gaming machine 10 than the display area 41a of the display device 41, and a It also has a second effect section 512 arranged on the front side.

The first production unit 511 is a production assembly (production unit) whose main part has, for example, a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front. It is driven by a drive source (not shown) and can move vertically under the control of the effect control device 300, and can change the stop position in the vertical direction. As shown in FIG. 15(2), the first effect portion 511 has a needle-like movable portion 511a that can rotate on the front surface of the first effect portion 511. As shown in FIG. This movable part 511a is driven by a drive source (not shown) and is rotated along the front surface of the first effect part 511 under the control of the effect control device 300 to a rotational position (posture viewed from the front, vertical direction or horizontal direction). angle) can be changed. In this example, the base end of the movable part 511a is rotatable at the center of the front surface of the first effect part 511 by a rotating shaft (not shown) arranged in the front-rear direction, like hands of a general clock. The movable part 511 a is supported, and the tip part of the movable part 511 a is arranged so as to extend toward the outer edge of the front surface of the first effect part 511 .

The movable portion 511a is rotatable around the above-described rotation axis that supports the base end portion of the movable portion 511a. It goes around along the outer edge of the front surface of 511 . The front surface of the first effect part 511 is decorated so that the first effect part 511 looks like a clock or a meter.
11 can be called a clock accessory or a meter accessory. The movable part 511a (that is, the movable part corresponding to the hands of a clock or meter) and the decoration on the front surface of the first effect part 511 are
Instead of a tangible configuration, a configuration realized by an image displayed by the front display function of the first effect section 511 may be used. That is, the whole or part of the front surface of the first effect section 511 is a display area of a display device such as a liquid crystal display device (a display device different from the display device 41), and the display function of the display device is movable. The configuration may be such that decorations on the front surface of the portion 511a and the first effect portion 511 are displayed.

The second production section 512 is a production assembly (production unit) whose main part has, for example, a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front. It is driven by a drive source (not shown) and can move vertically under the control of the effect control device 300, and can change the stop position in the vertical direction. The second effect section 512 is independent of the first effect section 511 and can move vertically independently of the first effect section 511 . However, the second effect section 512 has the same center position in the horizontal direction as the first effect section 511 so that it can cover substantially the entire front surface of the first effect section 511, and the range of vertical movement is, for example, It is the same as the first production section 511 .

The second effect section 512 is a kind of display device made of a light guide plate (a display device capable of making the back side (back side) see-through), and at least a main part of the second effect section 512 (for example, A portion excluding a frame portion constituting an outer peripheral portion) is a display portion (see-through portion) configured by one light guide plate or a plurality of light guide plates arranged in layers.

A light guide plate has a plate-like body made of acrylic or the like as a main element. By leading it to the side (front side), it is possible to make the front side emit light almost uniformly, or to display specific characters and figures according to the unevenness on the front side. When the light-emitting element is not emitting light, the light guide plate has high transparency so that the entire back side can be seen through from the front surface. There are things that are displayed so as to make them stand out.

The second effect section 512 of the present embodiment is a display section made of such a light guide plate, and is, for example, the main portion of the first effect section 511 (the portion that includes the area where the movable portion 511a rotates and represents a clock or the like). 14(1) and 15(1). It is possible for the part to cover the main part of the first effect part 511 . Here, the illustration of the light emitting element attached to the light guide plate forming the second effect section 512 is omitted.

Note that the movable range (vertical movement range) of the first effect section 511 and the second effect section 512 is not particularly limited, but the first effect section 511 is shown in FIGS. (1
) in the initial position (initial state) to the state in the lowered position (lowered state) shown in FIGS. 14(3) and 15(3). can be stopped at any position. Similarly, the second rendering unit 512 changes from the initial position (initial state) shown in FIGS. 14(1) and 15(1) to the
2) and in the range up to the lowered position (lowered state) shown in FIG.

According to the first effect section 511 and the second effect section 512, various effects can be produced by each operation and combination thereof, and by combination (cooperation) with the display of the display area 41a of the display device 41. becomes.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 14(1) and 15(1), both the first effect section 511 and the second effect section 512 are maintained at the same initial position, and the second effect section 512 causes the first effect section 511 to
is covered (the main part of the first effect section 511 is superimposed on the back side of the display part of the second effect part 512), and the function of the light guide plate of the second effect part 512 causes the first effect part 511 characters, figures, characters, etc., appearing on the front surface of the first production unit 511; 1 production|presentation part 511 can be made into the visually difficult state. At this time, substantially the entire display area 41a of the display device 41 is exposed to the front side, and the display area 41a of the display device 41 is
By showing substantially the entire display (display screen) in a to the player as it is, for example, the first effect section 5
11 (rotating state of the movable part 511a and the state of the stop position of the movable part 511a) and the state of the second effecting part 512 (display state by the light guide plate, light emission state, color development state, see-through state). can be performed in the display area 41a to enhance interest.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 14(2) and 15(2), for example, the display device 41 is displayed by the second effect unit 512 when the first effect unit 511 is set to the initial position and the second effect unit 512 is set to the lowered position. A state in which a portion including the central portion of the region 41a is covered (a state in which a part of the display region 41a is seen through to the back side of the display portion of the second effect portion 512), and the light guide plate of the second effect portion 512 Depending on the function, characters, figures, characters, etc., can be displayed in front of the display area 41a in such a way that they emerge, or the light emission state or color development state of the front surface of the display area 41a can be changed.
part of it can be made invisible. At this time, the display area 4 of the display device 41
In 1a, for example, an effect display related to the state of the second effect section 512 can be performed to enhance interest.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 14(3) and 15(3), for example, when the second effect section 512 is set to the initial position and the first effect section 511 is set to the lowered position, the display on the display device 41 is displayed by the first effect section 511. A part of the area 41 a including the central part is covered, and an effect can be performed by the operation of the first effect section 511 on the front side of the display area 41 a of the display device 41 . At this time, in the display area 41a of the display device 41, for example, an effect display related (or corresponding) to the state of the first effect section 511 can be performed to enhance interest.

14(1) and 15(1), the state in which the first effect section 511 is superimposed on the back side of the second effect section 512 (or the state in which it is partially superimposed) is the initial position shown in FIG. 14(1) and FIG. , but can be realized at any position within the operating range.
12 are maintained at the same lowered position, and a similar effect can be performed by covering the first effect part 511 with the second effect part 512 . At this time, the front side of the display area 41a of the display device 41 is partially shielded by the first rendering section 511 and the second rendering section 512, and cannot be seen. It is possible to improve interest by displaying effects associated with (or corresponding to) the state in the display area 41a.

In addition, the second rendering section 512 and the first rendering section 511 may be arranged so as to overlap the whole as shown in FIGS. 14(1) and 15(1). (For example, a state in which only half overlaps) can be performed.

Also, the first effect unit 511 and the second effect unit 512 may be maintained in a stopped state at a predetermined position during the effect, but for example, in a specific effect, corresponding to the effect display of the display area 41a of the display device 41 ( or associated or interlocked), may move downward, upward, or oscillate up and down.

Next, variable display patterns and variable commands will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. FIG.
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the variable display patterns and variable commands according to the first embodiment. Figure 1
7 is a timing chart showing the variable display pattern of the first embodiment.

The variation display pattern is a variation mode that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the content of the effect, the presence or absence of the occurrence of the reach state, etc., and is also referred to as a variation pattern. The variation command is
Among various commands transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300, it is a command for instructing a variable display pattern. The fluctuation display pattern (divided into the first half fluctuation display pattern and the second half fluctuation display pattern) is specified by the data of this fluctuation command, and at least the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game (the time until the special figure starts to stop fluctuating) (generally including the display period of the stop symbol), also referred to as a variable time) is determined. A variation command may also be referred to as a variation pattern command or a variation type command.

Effect control device 300 analyzes the received variation command in the received command check processing of step D22 in the main processing described above, and the variation specified by the received variation command by the processing after step D23 in the main processing described above. An effect corresponding to the display pattern (in addition to the effect display by the display device 41, the main voice output from the speakers 19a and 19b and the effect by the operation of the board effect device 44 are included) is executed. At this time, the details of the effect to be executed (for example, the type of character to appear in the effect display by the display device 41, the aspect of this character, the type and aspect of the background, etc.) are the variable display specified by the received variable command. It is determined by other commands received by the performance control device 300, the game state at that time, random number lottery, etc., within a range that does not deviate from the pattern. The variation command can be said to be a command that specifies the variation display pattern and specifies at least the variation time for the production control device 300 .

In this embodiment, there are a first variation display pattern and a second variation display pattern, as shown in FIG. 16(1), as types of variation display patterns for winning (big win or small win). The first variable display pattern reports the occurrence of a hit in the notice effect during the change.
(That is, it includes a notification period for notifying that the winning effect (hit confirmation effect) has been performed), and preferably, it is a variation display pattern that immediately shifts to a fanfare during variation after the elapse of this notification period.

Here, the fluctuating fanfare includes, for example, an effect to congratulate the winning, and is different from the first fanfare (jackpot fanfare) performed during the big win after the fluctuation. Immediately after the end of this fanfare during fluctuation, or during or at the time of execution or end of this fanfare during fluctuation, the stop pattern display of the decorative special figure is performed, the special figure fluctuation is completed, and the game shifts to a winning state (for example, during a big win). In addition, after the end of the notification period, only the stop pattern display of the decorative special figure is performed and the winning state is shifted to (the configuration that does not perform the effect of congratulating the winning during the fluctuation).

Further, the hit probability effect (hit confirmation effect) is, for example, a big hit confirmation effect for reporting the confirmation of the occurrence of the big win, and it may be one to report the confirmation of the occurrence of the small win. Further, the hit-probability effect is, specifically, a effect in which the color scheme of the characters, background, etc. in the display screen of the display device 41 is changed to rainbow colors, for example. It should be noted that the winning effect can be interpreted as different from the general notice effect that suggests the expectation of winning (generally less than 100%), but it is a kind of notice effect in which the expectation is 100%. can also be considered to be Also, the notification period described above is preferably a period during which an effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a winning notification effect) for notifying that a win is confirmed in a more comprehensible manner than the winning effect is executed. The probability notification effect performed during this notification period may include a probability effect.

On the other hand, the second variable display pattern is a variable display pattern that does not include the notification period described above, and has a longer variable display pattern than the first variable display pattern. Conversely, the first variable display pattern has a shorter variable time than the second variable display pattern. However, among the many variable display patterns, there are variable display patterns that do not belong to either the first variable display pattern or the second variable display pattern and that have a shorter variable display pattern than the first variable display pattern (for example, there is no reach state). There may be a variable display pattern when it comes off with a hit, a variable display pattern that hits after a short reach state without a hit effect, etc.).

Further, since the first variable display pattern always performs the winning performance, the variation command designating the first variable display pattern has the character of substantially instructing the performance control device 300 to execute the winning performance. On the other hand, since the second variable display pattern may or may not perform the winning performance, the variation command specifying the second variable display pattern determines whether or not to execute the winning performance. It has the character to entrust to processing.

Variation commands for a big hit include, for example, commands A to D shown in FIG. 16(2) (A to D are tentative names). Command A specifies 180 seconds as the variable time. Command A
The variable display pattern specified and executed by (hereinafter referred to as the variable display pattern by command A) is the second variable display pattern, for example, the top row (first row from the top) in FIG.
2, a variable display pattern in which a variable fanfare (denoted as "fluctuating fan" in the figure) is performed after the foretelling effect 1, the foretelling effect 2, and the foretelling effect 3 are sequentially performed. The detailed aspects of the advance notice effect 1, the advance notice effect 2, and the advance notice effect 3 (such as the types of characters that appear) may differ even if the command A is the same.

The variable display pattern by command A is an opportunity to perform a winning effect (definite effect point 1, accurate effect point 2,
And there is a probability production point 3), and the lottery of whether or not to actually perform the probability production is the notice production 1,
The performance control device 300 performs the announcement effect 2 and the announcement effect 3 respectively. The winning effect may be performed immediately after the start of each advance notice effect, may be performed during execution of each advance notice effect, or may be performed at the end of each advance notice effect. Further, with regard to the advance notice effect 1, the advance notice effect 2, and the advance notice effect 3, the effect control device 300 performs a lottery for determining detailed modes.

Command B then specifies 150 seconds as the variable time. The variable display pattern specified and executed by command B (hereinafter referred to as the variable display pattern by command B) is
This is the first variable display pattern. For example, as shown in the second row from the top of FIG.
, notice effect 2, and notice effect 3 are sequentially performed, and then fanfare during change (fan during change) is performed after the notification period. The detailed aspects of the advance notice effect 1, the advance notice effect 2, and the advance notice effect 3 (such as the types of characters that appear) are the same command B
However, it may be different.

In the variable display pattern by the command B, the winning performance is performed in the notice performance 3, and at the same time as the winning performance is started, or after a predetermined time from the start of the winning performance (for example,
0.5 seconds to 1 second later), the notification period (simply described as "notification" in FIG. 16 (2)) starts, and this notification period (for example, a period of about 1 to 4 seconds) has elapsed. Then, it shifts to fanfare during fluctuation (fan during fluctuation) immediately. In the case of the variable display pattern by command B as well, the effect control device 300 may perform a lottery to determine the detailed mode of each advance notice effect. It may be a configuration in which it is not performed. In the case of the variable display pattern by this command B, since it is decided that the winning performance will be performed in the advance notice performance 3, at least the lottery of whether or not to perform the winning performance in the performance control device 300 is not performed.

Command C then specifies 120 seconds as the variable time. The variable display pattern specified and executed by command C (hereinafter referred to as the variable display pattern by command C) is
This is the first variable display pattern. For example, as shown in the third row from the top of FIG.
, and notice effect 2 are sequentially performed, and then after the notification period, fanfare during variation (fan during variation) is performed. The detailed aspects of the advance notice effect 1 and the advance notice effect 2 (such as the types of characters that appear) may differ even if the command C is the same.

In the variable display pattern by the command C, the winning effect is performed in the advance notice effect 2, and at the same time as the starting of this winning effect, or after a predetermined time from the start of this winning effect (for example,
After 0.5 seconds to 1 second), the notification period starts, and when this notification period (for example, a period of about 1 second to 4 seconds) passes, the fanfare during fluctuation (fan during fluctuation) is immediately started. In the case of the variable display pattern by this command C as well, a lottery to determine the detailed aspect of each advance notice effect may be performed by the effect control device 300. It may be a configuration in which it is not performed. In the case of the variable display pattern by this command C, since it is decided that the winning effect is to be performed in the advance notice effect 2, at least the lottery as to whether or not to perform the winning effect is not performed in the effect control device 300. - 特許庁

Command D then specifies 90 seconds as the variable time. The variable display pattern specified and executed by the command D (hereinafter referred to as the variable display pattern by the command D) is the first variable display pattern. , and after the announcement effect 1 is performed, a fanfare during variation (fan during variation) is performed after the notification period. The detailed aspects of the advance notice effect 1 (such as the types of characters that appear) may differ even if the command D is the same.

In the variable display pattern by the command D, the winning performance is performed in the advance notice performance 1, and at the same time as the winning performance is started, or after a predetermined time from the start of the winning performance (for example,
After 0.5 seconds to 1 second), the notification period starts, and when this notification period (for example, a period of about 1 second to 4 seconds) passes, the fanfare during fluctuation (fan during fluctuation) is immediately started. Even in the case of the variable display pattern by command D, a lottery to determine the detailed mode of the advance notice effect 1 may be performed by the effect control device 300. It may be a configuration in which it is not performed. In the case of the variable display pattern by this command D, since it is decided that the winning effect is to be performed in the advance notice effect 1, at least the lottery as to whether or not to perform the winning effect is not performed in the effect control device 300. - 特許庁

It should be noted that the variable commands and variable display patterns described above are only some specific examples, and there are various modes in which the number of advance notice effects, variable time, and the like are different.
Also, the last notice effect in the first variable display pattern (those in which the hit effect is performed)
, the same announcement effect as the second variable display pattern (or the same kind of announcement effect) may be performed at the end of the winning effect, but in order to further reduce the sense of redundancy, the same announcement effect as the second variable display pattern (or Mode of interrupting the notice effect at the beginning or in the middle of the same kind of notice effect (
A configuration in which the transition to the notification period is performed in a manner in which the process is terminated in the middle is preferable. For example, Figure 1
The final notice effect 3 in the first variable display pattern (variable display pattern by command B) shown in the second row from the top of 7 is the second variable display pattern (variable display pattern by command A) shown in the top row of FIG. Of the same production as the final announcement production 3 (the type and appearance of the characters appearing may be different), only the first part in time (or only the part halfway in time) is executed and notified. A configuration that transitions to a period is preferred. In this way,
It is possible to shift to a winning state (for example, during a big win) more quickly without performing redundant effects as much as possible.

Next, FIG. 18 shows a display example of the second variable display pattern (variable display pattern by command A).
will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram (part 1) showing a display example of the second variable display pattern according to the first embodiment. FIG. 19 is a diagram (part 2) showing a display example of the second variable display pattern according to the first embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram (part 3) showing a display example of the second variable display pattern according to the first embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram (part 4) showing a display example of the second variable display pattern according to the first embodiment.

A display screen 515 shown in FIG. 18(1) is a display screen during variable display that is not in the ready-to-win state and during execution of the advance notice effect 1. As with the display screen 510 described above, the large symbol group 501,
Small pattern group 502, special figure 1 reserved number display 503, special figure 2 reserved number display 504, reserved display 5
05, and a pending completion display 506, in addition, a character display 516 for advance notice effect 1,
517 and character display 518 are displayed. The display screen 515 is, for example, the display screen 51 described above.
0, character displays 516, 517 and character display 518 are displayed in the large pattern group 50.
In order not to overlap with 1 and to make it easy to see, the area (decorative special figure variation display area) for variably displaying the large symbol group 501 is reduced and displayed in a narrow area at the top of the screen.

In addition, by applying transparency processing to the large pattern group 501 and displaying it, even if it overlaps with the character display 516, 517, etc., it is configured to ensure the visibility of the character display 516, 517, etc., and the decorative special figure fluctuation display. The area may be displayed without being reduced. Further, on the display screen 515, in addition to the display elements such as the character displays 516 and 517 described above, for example, the display screen 51
5 may be displayed (the same applies to other display screens to be described later).

The types and aspects of the character displays 516, 517 and the character display 518 (or furthermore, the background image, etc.) are selected from a large number of still images and moving images registered in advance in the storage means of the effect control device 300 according to the effect theme of the game machine 10. Within a range that does not deviate from the variable display pattern specified by the received variable command, from among those that can be displayed based on the data of the production control device 300
is determined. At least the display contents related to the advance notice effect (the effect that suggests the degree of expectation of winning) and the hit probability effect (for example, character type and color, character color and display size, etc.) Select from among a plurality of distribution tables for random number lottery registered in the storage means of the production control device 300 according to the designated variable display pattern, other commands received, and the game state at that time, and select the selected distribution. Each display content is determined and displayed by random number lottery using a minute table. This sorting table is set so that there is a bias in the setting range of the judgment value of the random number depending on whether it is a hit or a loss.
As a result, an advance notice effect or a winning effect suggesting the player's expectation of winning is realized by the display contents.

For example, in the case of the sorting table that determines the color of the character display related to the notice effect, the setting of the sorting table in case of winning is yellow than blue, and red rather than yellow appears in a wider range of judgment values. The rate is set to be high, and conversely, the setting of the sorting table in the case of failure is set so that the range of judgment values is narrower than yellow than blue, and red is lower than yellow, and the appearance rate is low. . As a result, the player can estimate that the color of the character display is yellow rather than blue, and red rather than yellow is more likely to win (higher expectations), and the player wins. A foretelling effect suggesting the degree of expectation is realized.

Also, for example, when performing a hit effect in the color of the character display, the color for this hit effect (
For example, rainbow color), in the setting of the sorting table in the case of being out, the range of the judgment value is set to be zero, and the appearance rate in the case of being out is set to zero. That is, for the color (for example, rainbow color) that performs the winning effect, the judgment value is set only in the setting of the distribution table in the case of winning, and only the appearance rate in the case of winning becomes a predetermined value greater than zero. It is set. In other words, the sorting table is set in advance so that the color (for example, rainbow color) for which the hit effect is performed appears only in the case of winning. As a result, the player can recognize that it will be a win if the color of the character display becomes the color (for example, rainbow color), and a hit performance is realized for the player.

It should be noted that not only the color of the character display but also other display contents may be used to perform a notice effect (a effect suggesting the degree of expectation of winning) or a winning effect (a effect notifying that the game will be a win). In addition, although the previous notice effect and the correct effect by the display were explained above, the notice effect and the correct effect may be performed by voice output and the operation of the performance equipment (effect device), and the contents of these effects are determined. Processing is also performed by the production control device 300 in the same manner.

In the case of the display screen 515 shown in FIG. 18(1), the advance notice effect is performed depending on the type and mode of the character displays 516 and 517 or the type and mode of the character display 518 . The character displays 516 and 517 and the character display 518 may change over time in terms of display position, display size, shape, posture, color, etc. The display screen 515 shown in FIG. Only one scene (one frame) is illustrated. The character display 518 is displayed in a relatively small size at first, for example, in order to make it appear as if it is moving from the back side to the front side, and is displayed in a larger size as time passes. In this case, the character display 518 integrally displays a character image of "Karate-do" and an effect image for decoration and presentation positioned around the character image. When the degree of expectation is suggested by the color of the character display 518, the color of the character image or the effect image of the character display 518 is determined by the aforementioned random number lottery and displayed.

A display screen 520 shown in FIG. 18(2) is a screen after the display screen 515, and
It is a display screen during execution of the winning effect in . Like the display screen 515, this display screen 520 also displays character displays 516, 517 and a character display 518 for the first notice effect. In this display screen 520, the production control device 300 makes the effect image of the character display 518 a rainbow color, and makes the color of the belt of the character display 516 (a person wearing karate clothes) a rainbow color, thereby performing a winning effect.

A display screen 523 shown in FIG. 19(1) is a screen after the display screen 520, and is a display screen immediately after the advance notice effect 2 is started in the ready-to-win state. This display screen 523 displays a left pattern image 524 with a pattern of "3" and a right pattern image 525 with a pattern of "3" as the left pattern and the right pattern in the large pattern group at the upper left and right corners of the display area. Display in stopped state. Also display screen 5
23 is a plurality of medium pattern images 526a, 526b, 526 as medium patterns in the large pattern group.
Display c, 526d. Medium pattern images 526a, 526b, 526c and 526d are images having patterns of "3", "4", "5" and "6", respectively. The production control device 300 is
These middle pattern images 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d are displayed so as to appear and move in order from the upper right side of the display area toward the lower left side in a row. Also, the display screen 52
3 displays a character display 527 in the center of the display area. The character display 527 integrally displays an image of a character (a person wearing karate clothes) and an effect image for decoration and presentation positioned around the image.

A display screen 529 shown in FIG. 19(2) is a screen after the display screen 523, and is a display screen in which the advance notice effect 2 in the ready-to-win state has progressed a little. This display screen 529 displays a left pattern image 524 , a right pattern image 525 and a character display 527 in the same manner as the display screen 523 . Further, the display screen 529 displays a plurality of medium pattern images 526 as medium patterns in the large pattern group.
a, 526b, 526c, 526d, 526e and 526f are displayed. Medium pattern image 526
a, 526b, 526c, 526d, 526e, and 526f have patterns of "3" and "
4", "5", "6", "7", and "8". The effect control device 300 displays these middle pattern images 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d, 526e, 526f so as to appear and move in order from the upper right side of the display area toward the lower left side in a row.

In the advance notice effect 2, as the display of the decorative special figure of the medium pattern that is fluctuating in the ready-to-win state, the image of each pattern (middle pattern image 526a, etc.) is displayed so as to move in order, and the player's expectation is increased. (Expectation that the middle pattern should also stop at "3") is a production that enhances. Advance notice 2
At the end of , for example, an effect display may be performed in which the medium pattern image 526a or the like circles around the character display 527 in order. Then, the effect control device 300 makes the effect image of the character display 527, for example, a rainbow color when performing the winning effect in the advance notice effect 2. - 特許庁

A display screen 532 shown in FIG. 20(1) is a screen after the display screen 529, and is a display screen immediately after the advance notice effect 3 is started in the reach state. This display screen 532 displays a left pattern image 524 with a pattern of "3" and a right pattern image 525 with a pattern of "3" as left patterns and right patterns in the large pattern group in the left and right upper parts of the display area, respectively. to display. Also, the display screen 532
displays a plurality of middle pattern images 533a and 533b as middle patterns in the large pattern group in a partially overlapping state. The medium pattern images 533a and 533b have patterns "2" and "3", respectively.
is an image. The display screen 532 also has a character display 534 on the right side of the center of the display area.
display. The character display 534 displays an image of a character (a person wearing karate clothes), an image of the character's lines, and an effect image representing the effect of the character.

During this notice effect 3, the effect control device 300 causes the character of the character display 534 to act on the medium pattern image 533a (symbol "2") (specifically, karate thrusts and kicks). A state in which the middle pattern is to be the pattern "3" of the middle pattern image 533b is displayed. The effect image of the character display 534 is, for example, an image displayed at the tip of the fist (or the tip of the kicked foot) of the character (an image representing a collision of a fist or the like), as shown in FIG. 20(1). ).

In addition, the effect control device 300 displays an image prompting the player to operate the effect button 25 (push button) on the display screen 532, and executes the notice effect 3 as a so-called push button effect (effect for accepting an intervention operation). may

A display screen 536 shown in FIG. 20(2) is a screen after the display screen 532, and is a display screen in a state where the advance notice effect 3 in the ready-to-win state has progressed to the final stage. This display screen 536 displays a left pattern image 524 , a right pattern image 525 and a character display 534 in the same manner as the display screen 532 . Further, the display screen 536 displays the middle pattern image 533a, which is the pattern "2", as the middle pattern in the large pattern group, with the left and right position shifted to the left from the center in a distorted manner, and the pattern "3".
' is displayed at the center position in the left-right direction in a state in which the main portion (the portion displaying the symbol "3") is visible. At this time, the effect control device 300 causes the character of the character display 534 to act on the middle pattern image 533a (symbol "2") (specifically, a karate thrust or kick) to cause the middle pattern to become a middle pattern. A state in which the pattern image 533b is "3" (or a state in which the pattern is likely to be "3") is displayed.

The notice effect 3 thus displays an image in which the character acts on the medium pattern that is fluctuating in the ready-to-win state, and heightens the player's expectation (expectation that the medium pattern should also stop at "3"). , is an effect for notifying the player of the eventual success (or likely success). When the production control device 300 performs the winning production in this advance notice production 3,
For example, the effect image of the character display 534 is made rainbow-colored.

A display screen 539 shown in FIG. 21(1) is a screen after the display screen 536, and is a display screen during the production of the fluctuating fanfare. This display screen 539 is a display screen for congratulating the confirmation of winning, and displays character displays 516 and 517 and a character display 540 . The display screen 539 is not limited to the character displays 516 and 517, and may be configured to display all of the various characters appearing in the presentation of the gaming machine 10, for example. This display screen 53
9 does not display the large pattern group in order to make the character displays 516, 517 and the character display 540 easier to see. The large pattern group (for example, each of the left, middle, and right patterns are all "3 ) may be displayed. Also, the character display 540, in this case,
The character image "Congratulations!" and the surrounding effect image for decoration and production are integrally displayed.

A display screen 542 shown in FIG. 21(2) is a screen after the display screen 539, and is a display screen during the fanfare period during fluctuation as the production period shown in FIG. This display screen 542 is a display screen for displaying a stop symbol that is performed at the end of the fanfare period during fluctuation, and is the same as the display screen 500 of FIG. be. The difference from the display screen 500 is that while the display screen 500 is a stop symbol that is lost, the display screen 542 has a winning mode (the left, middle and right symbols of the large symbol group 501 are, for example, "3"). , 3, 3”). This display screen 542 displays the small pattern group 5
02 symbols are also stopped in the same manner as the large symbol group 501, and the pending digestion display 506 is displayed as a stopped state.

As can be seen from the display example of the second variable display pattern described above, in the second variable display pattern, even when the hit-probability effect is performed, it is not changed until after all other advance notice effects have been executed. Since the change display game does not end without transitioning to fanfare, the player who recognizes that the win is achieved by the winning performance may become bored with the game after the winning performance and may feel redundant in the game. In addition, in the second variable display pattern, only the winning performance is temporarily performed, and there is no period for notifying the occurrence of winning other than this winning performance. There is a possibility that the production will become a useless production.

In addition, in the display example of the second variable display pattern described above, the effect display by the display device 41 has been described. Effect by the action of the performance character such as the board effect device 44, effect by voice output from the speakers 19a and 19b (for example, effect by outputting the voice "Congratulations" when the above-mentioned display screen 539 is displayed), board LED of decoration device 46
There is also a production by the light emitting operation of. The advance notice effect and the winning effect may be performed in the effect by these effect means (or the effect by the combination of the effect by these effect means and the effect display by the display device 41).

Next, FIG. 22 shows a display example of the first variable display pattern (variable display pattern by command D).
will be used to explain. FIG. 22 is a diagram (part 1) showing a display example of the first variable display pattern according to the first embodiment.

A display screen 545 shown in FIG. 22(1) is a display screen in the notification period immediately after the same winning effect (winning effect in advance notice effect 1) as the display screen 520 described above. In this notification period, like the display screen 545, basically the same display as the display screen 520 (display screen of the winning effect in the advance notice effect 1) is performed, but the display screen 520 is displayed in the following points. (That is, it is different from the winning effect in the advance notice effect 1).

That is, the second
As for the display element, the display is stopped (frozen) in the same state as the winning effect during the notification period. To freeze (freeze) a display means to display, at least in appearance, a still image.
one frame) is maintained in the same state (same display position, same display size, etc.), and if the display element is a still image, the still image is displayed in the same state (same display position, same display size, etc.) , etc.).

Here, the non-freezing first display element is a display element that is not controlled to remain still during the notification period. Group 502, special figure 1 pending number display 503, special figure 2 pending number display 504, pending display 505, and pending digestion display 506 are included. Note that even the first display element may originally be displayed as a still image during the notification period. However, display elements that are originally displayed as moving images and display elements that are displayed as still images whose display positions and the like change are displayed with movement even during the notification period if they are the first display elements. For example, the small pattern group 502
Since it does not stop until the end of the variable time (it does not stop until the display of the stop pattern like the above-described display screen 542 is performed), the variable display is also performed during this notification period. In addition, the hold display 50
5 and pending completion display 506, when a moving display (for example, playing back a moving image for pre-reading preview effect) is performed, the moving display is continued even during the notification period. The look-ahead notice is an effect that suggests or informs in advance the degree of expectation for the game result for each reserved memory (that is, each starting memory).

As shown in FIG. 22(1), the second display elements that remain stationary during the notification period include the display elements (large pattern group 501, character displays 516 and 517, character display 5) excluding the first display elements.
18, a background image (not shown), etc.). Note that the large pattern group 501 may not be displayed during this notification period. When the large symbol group 501 is displayed, for example, it is displayed in the form of a winning stop symbol as shown in FIG. 22(1).

Also, during this notification period, the second display element is made stationary, and a sound is output that suggests or notifies the player that a win has been achieved (output of a winning notification sound that suggests or notifies that a winning performance has been performed). may be performed. For example, a sound such as "janjakajaan" or "panpakapaan" (sound suggesting that a win has been won) as shown in FIG. 22(1) may be output. Also, instead of or in addition to such voice output, a voice saying "Jackpot is confirmed" (sound clearly announcing a win) may be output. Part of these sounds (probability notification sound) may be output during the probability effect just before the notification period (when the second display element is not frozen).

Also, during this notification period, the second display element is stopped, and the BGM (background music) that has been output until then is stopped (output is stopped or the volume is set to zero), or the volume is reduced. You can lower it.

If such a performance during the notification period (probability notification performance) having performance contents not included in the conventional probability performance is performed following the probability performance, the player may not notice that he or she has won. sexuality is greatly reduced. In the case of the present embodiment, most of the display of the display device 41 stops during the notification period, and the above-mentioned winning notification sound (suggesting or notifying that the winning performance has been performed (in other words, that a win has been made) Since the voice) is output, the possibility that the player will not notice that he or she has won is further reduced. Also, if the BGM is stopped or the volume is lowered during the notification period, the above-mentioned correct notification sound will stand out, and this effect will be enhanced.

A display screen 547 shown in FIG. 22(2) is a screen after the display screen 545, and is a display screen during the production of the fluctuating fanfare. This display screen 547, like the display screen 539 described above, is a display screen for congratulating the winners.
and character display 540 are displayed. The production control device 300 performs voice output of “congratulations” corresponding to the character display 540 in the production of the fanfare during fluctuation that displays the display screen 547 . Further, when the notification period for displaying the display screen 545 ends, the effect control device 300 immediately shifts to the effect of the fluctuating fanfare for displaying the display screen 547 . For this reason, the player who recognizes that he or she will win by the winning effect and the subsequent effect in the notification period does not feel boredom due to redundant feeling. That is, it is possible to eliminate the tedious feeling of having to wait until the end for the remaining effect of a long variable time even though it is known that the player will win.

After the display screen 547, for example, the display screen 542 shown in FIG. 21(2) is displayed as a display screen during the fanfare period during fluctuation (the production period shown in FIG. 17).

In addition, in the second variable display pattern, if the hit effect appears at the beginning or in the middle of the notice effect 1, even after the hit effect, the remaining effects of the notice effect 1 and other effects (notice effect 2, notice effect After performing 3), the effect of fanfare during fluctuation is finally performed. However, in this first variable display pattern, the same notice effect 1 as the second variable display pattern, for example, is discontinued at the time when the correct effect appears, and immediately shifts to the fluctuating fanfare after the notification period. After the production and the subsequent production of the notification period, the second
In the variable display pattern, the rest of the executed announcement effect 1 is not performed, and further other effects (notice effect 2 and announcement effect 3) are not performed. Therefore, the change time is extremely short compared to the second change display pattern, and the player does not feel redundant.

Next, FIG. 23 shows a display example of the first variable display pattern (variable display pattern by command C).
will be used to explain. FIG. 23 is a diagram (part 2) showing a display example of the first variable display pattern according to the first embodiment.

A display screen 550 shown in FIG. 23(1) is a display screen in the notification period immediately after performing the winning effect at the first point of the previous notice effect 2, which is the same as the display screen 523 described above. In this notification period, like the display screen 550, basically the same display as the display screen 523 (display screen of the advance notice effect 2) described above is performed, but the effect of displaying the display screen 523 in the following points (that is, It is different from the advance notice effect 2) in which the winning effect is not performed.

First, for the performance of winning probability, the effect image of the character display 527 and the color of the band of the character are set to rainbow color, and a frame-shaped background display 551 that spreads over the entire display area is displayed.
51 is also rainbow colored. It should be noted that the display for this probability effect (the display in which the effect image of the character display 527 is displayed in rainbow colors) is performed, for example, immediately before the notification period or at the start of the notification period, as described above.

Then, similarly to the display screen 545 described above, a display element (object) to be unfrozen
The display of the second display elements excluding the first display element is stopped (frozen) during the notification period, for example, in the same state as the winning effect.

As shown in FIG. 23(1), the second display elements that remain stationary during the notification period include display elements (large pattern group, character display 527, frame background display 551, etc.) excluding the first display element. be Note that the medium pattern images 526a, 526b, 526c, and 526d of the large pattern group are
In the case of the second variable display pattern, as described above, the display area is displayed so as to move in order from the upper right side to the lower left side in a row, but this movement is stopped at the start of the notification period. , remain stopped during the notification period. In the case of the first variable display pattern, the effect of the notice effect 2 is terminated here, so the subsequent effect display of the notice effect 2 (for example, the display screen 529 described above) is played as in the second change display pattern. no one will see.

Also, during this notification period, the second display element may be made stationary, and the above-mentioned winning notification sound may be output. For example, it is also possible to output a voice such as "Janja Kajaan" as shown in FIG. 23(1). Further, instead of or in addition to such voice output, a voice saying "Jackpot is guaranteed" may be output. Part of these sounds (probability notification sound) may be output during the probability effect just before the notification period (when the second display element is not frozen). Also, during this notification period, the second display element may be stopped, and the BGM that has been output until then may be stopped or its volume may be lowered.

If such a performance during the notification period (probability notification performance) having performance contents not included in the conventional probability performance is performed following the probability performance, the player may not notice that he or she has won. sexuality is greatly reduced. In the case of this embodiment, most of the display on the display device 41 is stopped during the notification period, and the above-mentioned winning notification sound is output, so the possibility that the player does not realize that he or she has won is further reduced. do. Also, if the BGM is stopped or the volume is lowered during the notification period, the above-mentioned correct notification sound will stand out, and this effect will be enhanced.

A display screen 553 shown in FIG. 23(2) is a screen after the display screen 550, and is a display screen during the production of the fluctuating fanfare. This display screen 553, like the display screen 539 described above, is a display screen for congratulating the winning of a win.
and character display 540 are displayed. The effect control device 300 performs voice output of “congratulations” corresponding to the character display 540 in the effect of the fanfare during fluctuation that displays the display screen 553 . Further, when the notification period for displaying the display screen 550 ends, the effect control device 300 immediately shifts to the effect of fanfare during fluctuation for displaying the display screen 553 . For this reason, the player who recognizes that he or she will win by the winning effect and the subsequent effect in the notification period does not feel boredom due to redundant feeling.

After the display screen 553, for example, the display screen 542 shown in FIG. 21(2) is displayed as a display screen during the period of fanfare during fluctuation (demonstration period shown in FIG. 17).

In addition, in the second variable display pattern, when the winning performance appears at the beginning or in the middle of the announcement performance 2, the remaining performance of the announcement performance 2 or another performance (forecast performance 3) is performed even after the winning performance. After that, the production of the fanfare during the fluctuation is finally performed. However, in this first variable display pattern, for example, the notice effect 2, which is the same as the second variable display pattern, is discontinued at the time when the correct effect appears, and immediately shifts to the variable fanfare after the notification period. After the effect and the subsequent effect of the notification period are performed, the second variable display pattern is configured not to perform the remaining effect of the executed advance notice effect 2, and further another effect (forecast effect 3) is also performed. There is no configuration. Therefore, the change time is much shorter than that of the second change display pattern, and the player does not feel redundant.

Next, FIG. 24 shows a display example of the first variable display pattern (variable display pattern by command B).
will be used to explain. FIG. 24 is a diagram (part 3) showing a display example of the first variable display pattern according to the first embodiment.

A display screen 556 shown in FIG. 24(1) is a display screen in the notification period immediately after performing the winning effect at the first point of the previous notice effect 3, which is the same as the display screen 532 described above. In this notification period, like the display screen 556, basically the same display as the display screen 532 (display screen of the notice effect 3) described above is performed, but the effect of displaying the display screen 532 in the following points (that is, It is different from the advance notice effect 3) in which the winning effect is not performed.

First, for the performance of winning, the effect image of the character display 534 and the color of the band of the character are set to rainbow color, and a frame-shaped background display 557 that spreads over the entire display area is displayed.
57 is also rainbow colored. It should be noted that the display for this probability effect (the display in which the effect image of the character display 534 is displayed in rainbow colors) is performed, for example, immediately before the notification period or at the start of the notification period, as described above.

Then, similarly to the display screen 545 described above, a display element (object) to be unfrozen
The display of the second display elements excluding the first display element is stopped (frozen) during the notification period, for example, in the same state as the winning effect.

As shown in FIG. 24(1), the second display elements that remain stationary during the notification period include display elements (large pattern group, character display 534, frame background display 557, etc.) excluding the first display element. be In the case of the second variable display pattern, as described above, the character of the character display 534 acts on the middle pattern image 533a (symbol "2") (specifically, a karate punch or kick is performed). ), but this movement is stopped at the beginning of the notification period and remains stopped during the notification period. In addition, in the case of the first variable display pattern, the notice effect 3
Since the effect of is discontinued here, the subsequent notice effect 3 is performed like the second variable display pattern.
The player never sees the effect display (for example, the display screen 536 described above).

Also, during this notification period, the second display element may be made stationary, and the above-mentioned winning notification sound may be output. For example, it is also possible to output a voice such as "Janja Kajaan" as shown in FIG. 24(1). Further, instead of or in addition to such voice output, a voice saying "Jackpot is guaranteed" may be output. Part of these sounds (probability notification sound) may be output during the probability effect just before the notification period (when the second display element is not frozen). Also, during this notification period, the second display element may be stopped, and the BGM that has been output until then may be stopped or its volume may be reduced.

If such a performance during the notification period (probability notification performance) having performance contents not included in the conventional probability performance is performed following the probability performance, the player may not notice that he or she has won. sexuality is greatly reduced. In the case of this embodiment, most of the display on the display device 41 is stopped during the notification period, and the above-mentioned winning notification sound is output, so the possibility that the player does not realize that he or she has won is further reduced. do. Also, if the BGM is stopped or the volume is lowered during the notification period, the above-mentioned correct notification sound will stand out, and this effect will be enhanced.

A display screen 559 shown in FIG. 24(2) is a screen after the display screen 556, and is a display screen during the production of the fluctuating fanfare. This display screen 559 is, like the display screen 539 described above, a display screen for congratulating the winning of the winning.
and character display 540 are displayed. The effect control device 300 performs voice output of “Congratulations” corresponding to the character display 540 in the effect of the fanfare during fluctuation that displays the display screen 559 . When the notification period for displaying the display screen 556 ends, the effect control device 300 immediately shifts to the effect of fanfare during fluctuation for displaying the display screen 559 . For this reason, the player who recognizes that he or she will win by the winning effect and the subsequent effect in the notification period does not feel boredom due to redundant feeling.

After the display screen 559, for example, the display screen 542 shown in FIG. 21(2) is displayed as a display screen during the period of fanfare during fluctuation (demonstration period shown in FIG. 17).

In addition, in the second variable display pattern, when the winning effect appears at the beginning or in the middle of the announcement effect 3, even after the winning effect, the effect of the variable fanfare finally appears after the remaining effects of the announcement effect 3 are performed. It is carried out. However, in this first variable display pattern, for example, the notice effect 3, which is the same as the second variable display pattern, is discontinued at the time when the correct effect appears, and immediately shifts to the variable fanfare after the notification period. After the effect and the subsequent effect of the notification period are performed, the announcement effect 3 executed in the second variable display pattern
The rest of the production is not performed. Therefore, the change time is shorter than that of the second change display pattern, and the player does not feel redundant.

The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above has the effect of the second variable display pattern in which there is a possibility of performing only the winning effect without the notification period described above, and the variation time (effect time) than the second variable display pattern. ) is short, and a control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) for executing the above-described probability effect and effect of the first variable display pattern that performs the effect of the notification period (positive notification effect) is provided. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the sense of redundancy in the game after the winning is confirmed by the winning performance (after the big winning is confirmed or after the small winning is confirmed), and even though the winning performance is performed, the player does not notice that the winning is achieved. It is possible to improve problems such as the production being wasted.

In this gaming machine 10, selection of the content of the variation command to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the game control device 100 (for example, selection by random number lottery using the variation pattern random numbers 1, 2, 3 described above, step S82 etc. described above) Depending on the result of the selection process performed in ), for example, the above-described first variable display pattern effect may be performed, or the above-described second variable display pattern effect may be performed. Not only the first variable display pattern in which the advance notice effect is not performed is executed.

However, in the case of the second variable display pattern, there is no notification period as described above, and a clear confirmation notification is not performed. It is fun to discover whether or not the accurate performance is performed by. On the other hand, the player can play the game without feeling redundant by occasionally appreciating the performance of the first variable display pattern, and at this time, the first variable display pattern is notified of the accuracy performance by the display of rainbow color or the like. You will surely notice it in the period and learn even if you are not conscious of the hit performance. For this reason, the first variable display pattern is used to learn about the mode of the hit performance, and the second
When enjoying the effect of the variable display pattern as described above (that is, when discovering the winning effect)
can make use of the learning results in

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in which both the effects of the first variable display pattern and the second variable display pattern are selected and performed, if the player notices the winning effect, the first variable display pattern Subsequent redundant effects are not performed, and even if it is the second variable display pattern, the player can enjoy the rest of the effects without feeling uncomfortable.

On the other hand, if there is no first variable display pattern (a configuration in which only the second variable display pattern is performed for the winning performance), when the player notices the winning performance, the remaining long time will be displayed every time. The player has to watch the performance, and there is a possibility that the player may feel uncomfortable. However, according to the present embodiment, such a problem is remarkably improved.

Next, Modification 1 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 25 . FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of rendering of the first variable display pattern of Modification 1 of the first embodiment. The game machine 10 of this modified example 1 uses a board effect device 44 as shown in FIG. 25(1) or FIG. It is characterized in that it performs an effect (cooperative effect with the movable effect section), and the rest of the configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment. This joint effect of the movable effect section may be performed immediately before the fanfare during fluctuation as a different effect from the fanfare during change, or may be performed as a effect preceding the effect of the fanfare during change.

25(1) and 25(2) are arm-shaped support parts for supporting the first effect part 511 of the board effect device 44. Reference numerals 511b and 511c in FIG. 25(1) and FIG. These support portions 511b
, 511c, the first effect part 511 is supported in the center case 40 so as to be vertically movable. In addition, reference numerals 512b and 512c in FIG. 25(1) or 25(2) indicate
It is an arm-shaped support part that supports the second effect part 512 of the board effect device 44 . These support parts 5
Through 12b and 512c, the second effect section 512 is supported in the center case 40 so as to be vertically movable.

In the movable effect section cooperative effect shown in FIG. 25(1), the effect control device 300 moves the first effect part 511 to the lowered position while maintaining the second effect part 512 of the board effect device 44 described above at the initial position. The first effect part 511 is stopped at the lowered position until it is lowered and returned to the initial position at the end of this effect. In addition, the needle-like movable portion 511a of the first effect portion 511 is rotated, for example, clockwise or counterclockwise at high speed to rotate many times during the period (that is, rotate round and round). And the production control device 300 is the period during which the first production unit 511 is stopped at the lowered position (or
A period for lowering the first effect section 511 to the lower position or a period for returning it to the initial position may be included.)
, the display screen 5 corresponding to the operation of the board effect device 44 is displayed in the display area 41a of the display device 41
Display 65. For example, as shown in FIG. 25(1), the display screen 565 includes a rainbow-colored background image 566 and an effect image 567 in which light spreads radially around the first effect section 511 and appears to move radially. display. Also during this production period, the production control device 300
Alternatively, the display function of the light guide plate of the second effect section 512 may be used to display characters or images according to the effect theme.

In the movable effect section cooperation effect shown in FIG. 25 (2), the effect control device 300 lowers both the second effect part 512 and the first effect part 511 of the board effect device 44 described above to the lowered position, and this They are stopped at the lowered position until they are returned to the initial position at the end of the presentation. Also, the first production unit 51
One needle-shaped movable portion 511a is rotated, for example, clockwise or counterclockwise at a high speed to rotate (that is, rotate round and round) many times during the period. And the production control device 300 may include a period during which the first production section 511 or the like is stopped at the lowered position (or a period for lowering the first production section 511 or the like to the lowered position or a period for returning to the initial position). ), the aforementioned display screen 565 corresponding to the operation of the board effect device 44 is displayed in the display area 41 a of the display device 41 . Further, during this presentation period, the presentation control device 300 may perform character display and image display according to the presentation theme by the display function of the light guide plate of the second presentation section 512 in a state of being superimposed on the front surface of the first presentation section 511. good.

In addition, the display screen 565 shown in FIGS. 25(1) and (2) includes the small pattern group 502, the special figure 1 reserved number display 503, and the special figure 2 reserved number display 504 in the display contents. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can guide the progress of the game to the player even when performing character display or image display according to the effect theme by the display function of the light guide plate of the second effect section 512 during the effect period. can. For example, the display screen 565 shown in FIGS. 25 (1) and (2) shows that the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the small pattern group 502 is in a fluctuation display state, and the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 Figure 1
It shows that the reserved memory number of the game is "3", and the special figure 2 reserved number display 504 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 2 game is "0".

According to the above-described effects illustrated in FIG. ) can be given to the player to partially jump over (warp), and the amusement is improved. Especially in this case, for example, between the performance of the winning effect and the notification period (the effect of displaying the display screen 545) explained in FIG. Due to the interposition of the collaborative effects of the movable production parts, the advance notice effect 1 is interrupted in the middle, skipping the other advance notice effects (the advance notice effect 2, the advance notice effect 3), and shifts to the fluctuating fanfare all at once, and then the winning state ( For example, the transition to the jackpot state can be accepted by the player without a sense of incongruity.

Next, another modified example of the first embodiment will be described.
In the above-described example of display, the example of the production theme of karate training was taken as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a female character appears, and an image of characters that expresses the production theme, an image that decorates the character (effect image or background image), or an image of a female character or an image of a female character's costume (ribbon, etc.) , etc., may be configured to perform a hit effect by using a specific color (for example, rainbow color).

In addition, the control means of the game machine 10 may, for example, perform an effect of changing the color of the image to a color other than the rainbow color (for example, gold or silver), or perform an effect of displaying a special character, pattern, or mark as the winning effect. may Generally, in the field of gaming machines, the rainbow color is easy to understand, but even if it is a mode of the winning effect other than that, if it is the first variable display pattern of the present invention, it notifies that the winning effect has been performed. Since the performance of the period is performed together with the probability performance, the player can surely recognize that the probability performance is performed, and can learn the mode of the probability performance without being conscious of it. In addition, the control means of the game machine 10 controls a part of the image (for example, a part of the character, a part of the character, a part of the character's costume, a part of the effect image, a background image, etc.) instead of the whole image. ) to certain colors (e.g. iridescent, gold, silver, etc.)
You may perform a production to make it.

Further, the above-described movable effect unit cooperative effect performed by the control means of the game machine 10 is not limited to the aspect shown in FIG.
It may be an effect in which the display screen of the display device 41 is superimposed with the display by the second effect section 512 (light guide plate) by lowering the only to the lowered position. Alternatively, the control means of the game machine 10 may move the first effect section 511 and the second effect section 512 so as to vibrate up and down or change the stop position during the effect period.

In addition, the control means of the game machine 10 controls the effects (effect devices) such as the board effect device 44,
It may be activated at the time of the winning effect in the first variable display pattern or the effect of the notification period (the winning notification effect) to perform the effect in which the operation of the character and the display of the display device 41 cooperate. In this case, the action of the character (for example, the change in the position of the character, the movement of the movable part in the character, such as the movable part 511a described above, etc.) is not stopped (not frozen), and the display device 41 is displayed. The display (for example, the background display around the character object) may be static (frozen). As a result, it is possible to realize a winning effect and an interesting effect during the notification period.

In addition, the control means of the game machine 10 sets the appearance rate of the first variable display pattern to a normal game state (a state that is not a specific game state such as a general electric support state or a high probability state, and a special figure hit probability is a low probability. state), may be configured to be set higher in a specific game state such as general electric support state or high probability state (state in which the probability of hitting a special figure is high).

In addition, the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment is a gaming machine capable of executing the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, and is a gaming machine capable of executing a so-called type 1 game. It may be a gaming machine capable of executing one type of game and two types of game as described in the second embodiment, or may be a gaming machine capable of executing other games.

The gaming machine 10 (including modifications) of the first embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 is a gaming machine capable of deriving a win as a result of a variable display game,
Control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) for displaying, on display means (display device 41), a first variable display pattern and a second variable display pattern having execution opportunities of a predetermined notice effect
). The first variable display pattern includes, following the advance notice effect, a notification period for reporting the occurrence of a win in the advance notice effect, and the second change display pattern does not include the notification period,
The variation time is longer than that of the first variation display pattern.

(2) In the first variable display pattern of (1), the same type of advance notice effect that is also performed in the second variable display pattern is discontinued at the point in time when the effect that reports the occurrence of a win (the effect that the win is guaranteed, that is, the effect that the win is confirmed) appears. It is the structure which shifts to an information period.

(3) When deriving a win, the gaming machine 10 of (1) provides an effect of a fluctuating fanfare immediately before deriving the result of the variable display game (or a fluctuating fanfare including an effect for deriving the result of the variable display game) production). The first variable display pattern of (1) is a configuration in which, after the notification period has passed, a transition is made to a variable fanfare.

(4) The control means of (1) stops the second display elements except the first display element during the notification period in the first variable display pattern. The first display element includes a pending display, which is a display about the starting memory of the variable display game.

(5) The control means of (1) outputs a winning notification sound suggesting or notifying that a winning performance has been performed (in other words, winning) during the notification period in the first variable display pattern. .

(6) The control means of (5) stops the sound output (for example, BGM) except for the confirmation sound during the notification period in the first variable display pattern, or adjusts the volume of the sound output except for the confirmation sound. Lower than voice.

[Second embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment was a gaming machine capable of executing a so-called type 1 game, but the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment
It is a game machine capable of executing 1 type game + 2 type game. The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment differs from the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment in that it includes a game board capable of executing a type 1 game and a type 2 game instead of the game board 30 capable of executing a so-called type 1 game. differ from

First, a game board capable of executing the 1st type game and the 2nd type game will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 26 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the second embodiment. In the description of the game board 30x, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those of the game board 30 of the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

Below the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is a start prize opening 36 (start A 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).

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

In addition, on the right side of the center case 40 at a lower position than the normal figure start gate 34,
A normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning port, starting winning area) is provided to give a condition for starting the second special figure variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game). The normal variable winning device 37 (starting port 2) is provided with a movable member 37b which can be converted into a state in which game balls can easily flow in by turning the upper end side in a direction in which it falls to the right. 37b is normally kept in a closed state (disadvantageous state for the player) in which game balls cannot flow in, being almost vertical.
Then, when the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the upper end side is rotated to the right by the general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and the normal fluctuation is performed. The winning device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which game balls can easily flow. A game ball that has won the normal variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). In addition, it is also possible to make it possible to win prizes even when the normal variable prize winning device 37 is closed, and make it more difficult to win prizes in the closed state than in the open state. The normal fluctuation winning device 37 corresponds to a normal electric accessory (general electric).

On the right side of the normal variable winning device 37, a downflow path is formed through which game balls can flow down, and game balls that do not win the normal variable winning device 37 flow down through the downflow path. A guide portion 93 is provided below the downflow passage. The guiding portion 93 has an upper surface 94 that slopes down to the left.
It is designed to lead to the left where 6 exists.

In addition, at the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is a first special variable winning device (big winning opening 1) that can be converted between a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which it is easy to accept game balls depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. 75 are provided. The first special variable winning device 75 includes an opening/closing member (
It has an opening and closing door) 75c, and depending on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game as an auxiliary game, the opening and closing member 75c changes from a closed state (a closed state that is disadvantageous for the player) in which the opening and closing member 75c closes the big winning opening 1. It is converted into an open state (a state advantageous to the player) capable of receiving the game ball that retreats and flows down the game area 32.例文帳に追加That is, the first special variable winning device 75 is provided with a large winning opening 1 opened and closed by an opening and closing member 38c driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and includes a special figure 1 variable display game and a special FIG. 2 During the big win game state (first game state) according to the result of the variable display game, the state of the big prize winning port 1 is changed from the closed state to the open state, thereby facilitating the inflow of game balls into the big prize winning port 1. and give the player a predetermined game value (
prize balls) are given. In addition, inside (winning area) of the big winning hole 1, 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 1 is arranged. ing. The first special variable winning device 75 may be provided with a plurality of (for example, two) large winning opening switches 38a.

In addition, on the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32 and to the left of the first special variable winning device 75, 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 variation display game. A possible second special variable winning device (large winning opening 2) 76 is provided. The second special variable winning device 76 has an opening/closing member (opening/closing door) 76c, and the closed state (game The opening/closing member 75c retracts from the closed state disadvantageous to the player) 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 second special variable winning device 76 is a large winning opening 2 opened and closed by an opening/closing member 76c driven by a large winning opening solenoid (equivalent to the large winning opening solenoid 38b, not shown) as a driving device.
Equipped with, during the small hit game state (third game state) resulting from the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, the large winning opening 2 is converted from the closed state to the open state. It facilitates the inflow of game balls into the prize winning opening 2, and provides the player with a predetermined game value (prize balls). In addition, inside (winning area) of the big winning hole 2, there is a large winning hole switch (count switch) (corresponding to the big winning hole switch 38a, not shown) as a detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning hole. ) are provided. In addition, a special area is arranged inside (winning area) of the big winning opening 2, and a special area switch (not shown) is arranged as a detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special area. there is The special area switch may be provided as a count switch, or may be provided independently of the count switch. The gaming machine 10 guides the game ball received by the big winning hole 2 to the special area, and can derive a big hit (first game state) based on the winning in the special area.

Further, a V lamp 77 is provided at the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32 and below the second special variable winning device 76 . The V lamp 77 is a light-emitting device that takes charge of effects related to prize winning in the special area, and realizes various light-emitting modes by, for example, full-color LEDs.

Here, the game progress of the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, of the game area 32 where game balls flow down, the area on the left side of the center case 40 is the left side game area, and the area on the right side of the center case 40 is the right side game area. It is said that Then, the player adjusts the shooting force and shoots the game ball to the left side game area (so-called left hitting), so that the player can aim to win a prize in the starting prize winning opening 36 or the general winning opening 35 on the left side. By shooting a game ball into the game area (so-called right-handed hitting), it is possible to aim to win prizes such as the normal figure start gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 75, and the second special variable winning device 76. It is possible.

In the normal state, the gaming machine 10 guides the player to hit left and controls the progress of the game by the first special figure variation display game in which the starting opportunity is obtained by winning the starting winning opening 36 . When the game machine 10 derives a big hit (first game state) as a result of the first special figure variation display game, it guides the player to hit to the right, and gives a prize ball acquisition opportunity by winning to the first special variable prize winning device 75. to control. The gaming machine 10 transitions to a general electric support state (first general electric support state, second game state) when the big hit ends. In the first general electricity support state, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is the first predetermined number of times (
For example, the general electric power support state is continued until the variable display is performed (for example, once).

The game machine 10 shortens the variation display time of the normal pattern variation display game, increases the hit probability of the normal pattern variation display game, and changes the opening mode of the normal variation prize winning device 37 in the general electric support state. , the chance of winning a prize to the normal variable prize winning device 37 is increased.

As a result, the game machine 10, until the special figure 2 variable display game is displayed only the first predetermined number of times (for example, once) in the general electricity support state, the special figure 2 start memory is four of the upper limit. It makes it easy to save up to That is, when the first predetermined number of times is 1 in the first general electricity support state, the gaming machine 10 is 5 times for the special figure 2 variable display game (1 game during digestion + 4 games for reserved memory) change display opportunities.

The gaming machine 10 can derive a big win and a small win in the special figure 2 variable display game, and when a big win is derived, the first game state in which the first special variable winning device 75 is opened (so-called 1 type game), and when a small win is derived, a third game state is entered in which the second special variable winning device 76 is opened (so-called two-type game). Also, the gaming machine 10 can derive a big win (first gaming state) when it detects winning in the special area in the third gaming state. That is, the gaming machine 10 can derive the first gaming state from both the so-called type 1 game and the so-called type 2 game.

Further, when the gaming machine 10 derives the first game state through the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, when the big hit ends, it shifts to the general electric support state (second general electric support state, second game state). In the second general electricity support state, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is the second predetermined number of times (for example, 7 times)
Continue the power support state until the display changes.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 accumulates the special figure 2 start memory up to the upper limit of 4 all the time while the special figure 2 variable display game is displayed a second predetermined number of times (for example, 7 times) in the general electricity support state. It makes it easier for you. That is, when the second predetermined number of times is 7 in the second general electricity support state, the gaming machine 10 is 11 times for the special figure 2 variable display game (7 games in progress + 4 games for reserved memory) change display opportunities.

In addition, the second general electric support state continues until the special figure 2 fluctuation display game changes and displays the second predetermined number of times, but the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game The general electricity support state may be continued until the total number of fluctuation indications is the second predetermined number of times.

Usually, if it is a right-handed game instructed by the gaming machine 10, even if the general electric support state continues until the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are displayed in total for the second predetermined number of times. 11 variable display opportunities are secured for the special figure 2 variable display game. Also, game machine 1
If the special figure 2 start memory does not occur even if it is a right-handed game indicated by 0, the special figure 1 variation display game is first executed within the range of the start memory, and the special figure 1 variation display game starts from the 11th time. The variation display opportunity for the special figure 2 variation display game is secured by excluding the memory number. For example, when the second predetermined number of times is 7 times in the second general electricity support state, the gaming machine 10 is 4 times for the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (game in progress) and 7 times for the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. A variable display opportunity for (the game being played + the game for the reserved memory) is ensured.

Further, if the left-handed game is continued contrary to the right-handed game instructed by the gaming machine 10, the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game are displayed in total for the second predetermined number of times. Even if the general electricity support state is continued, the variation display opportunity for the special figure 2 variation display game is not secured, and the variation display opportunity for the special figure 1 variation display game is 11 times. In addition, the variation display opportunity for the special figure 2 variation display game is not secured, and the final round (for example, 11
times) when executing the special figure 1 variation display game, the variation display pattern of the special figure 1 variation display game may be a predetermined fixed time variation display pattern, or may be selected in the special figure 2 variation display game. It may be a variable display pattern with the same variable display time as the variable display pattern, or a variable display pattern with a shorter variable display time than the variable display pattern selected in the special figure 2 variable display game. It may be a variable display pattern with a predetermined shortest time.

Also, the variation display pattern of the special figure 1 variation display game other than the final round (for example, 1 to 10 times) in the second game state may be a variation display pattern of a predetermined fixed time, or a special figure 2 variation It may be a variable display pattern with the same variable display time as the variable display pattern selected in the display game, or a variable display pattern with a shorter variable display time than the variable display pattern selected in the special figure 2 variable display game. Alternatively, it may be a variable display pattern with a predetermined shortest time.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 has a relatively low probability of a big hit in the special figure 1 variable display game (for example,
1/200), and set the small hit probability of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game to a relatively high probability (for example,
1/8). As a result, the gaming machine 10 can allow a small hit to exist at an appropriate frequency in the special figure 2 start memory in the general electricity support state. Similarly, the gaming machine 10 can allow a small hit to exist at an appropriate frequency in the special figure 2 start memory in the first gaming state.

In addition, the game machine 10 can detect a small hit existing in the special figure 2 start memory by pre-reading, and notifies the pre-reading result at a predetermined timing by the display device 41, the V lamp 77, and other production devices. can be done.

Next, a series of effects performed by the gaming machine 10 from the big win effect to the electric support game state after the big win (game state during the general electric support state) will be described with reference to FIGS. In the electric sapo game state, the electric sapo (general electric support) is performed for a predetermined number of times (one time or seven times) according to the type of the jackpot. The electric sapo gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

FIG. 27 is a diagram (No. 1) showing an example of a game effect of the second embodiment. FIG. 28 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of a game effect of the second embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram (No. 3) showing an example of a game effect of the second embodiment. FIG. 30 is a diagram (part 4) showing an example of a game effect of the second embodiment. Note that the same display contents as those on the display screen 500 shown in FIG. 13 are appropriately assigned the same reference numerals for explanation.

A display screen 700 shown in FIG. 27(1) is a display screen during a big hit. The display screen 700 includes a round display 701, a round acquired value display 702, a total acquired value display 703,
A guidance display 704 is included in the display contents.

A round display 701 displays what round the current jackpot is. In addition, the round means that the game machine 10 wins a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls in the big winning hole 1 (first special variable winning device 75) or a predetermined number of balls from the opening of the big winning hole 1 It is a period for opening the big prize winning port 1 until either condition of the elapse of the openable time is achieved, and in the big win, control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeatedly) a predetermined number of rounds. On the display screen 700, the round display 701 displays "1 round", and the 1 jackpot
It indicates that it is a round eye.

A round acquisition value display 702 is the cumulative value (points: Pt) acquired during the round.
display. A point (Pt) is obtained by converting the number of prize balls obtained by winning a prize in the big prize opening 1 into a required unit. That is, the point (Pt) is also referred to as the number of unit conversion prize balls. For example, the gaming machine 10 multiplies the number of prize balls by 10 and converts it into "Pt". On the display screen 700, the round acquisition value display 702 displays "0Pt", indicating that no points have been acquired in the round so far.

The total earned value display 703 displays the accumulated value obtained during the big win. On the display screen 700, the total earned value display 703 displays "0Pt", indicating that no points have been earned in the big hit so far.

The guide display 704 displays various guides related to game effects depending on the mode. The guidance display 704 guides the player with information according to the game state (during the jackpot, during the ending, during the electric support game state).

In the display screen 700, the guidance display 704 displays a boy-like character and ten round-shaped icons displayed around the boy-like character. Round-shaped icons can be switched between a lighting state and a non-lighting state, and on the display screen 700, all 10 icons are in a non-lighting state. A round shaped icon is the default (normal) aspect of the icon, eg white.

Guidance display 704 shows that the number of icons (10 icons) indicates that the winning upper limit (design upper limit) of game balls to big winning opening 1 in the current round is "10" (guidance). are doing. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can cause the guide display 704 to function as means for suggesting the upper limit of prize winning (information about the number of winning prizes to the big winning port 1) during the big win.

In addition, the guidance display 704 indicates that the number of game balls that have won the big prize opening 1 in the current round is "0" by the mode of this icon (10 icons in the off state) (guidance).
are doing. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can cause the guide display 704 to function as means for suggesting the winning state (information about the number of winnings to the big winning slot 1) during the big win. game machine 1
0, for example, when a prize is won in the big winning slot 1, the icons in the off state are turned on in turn clockwise from the lower left.

In addition, in the display screen 700, the pending digestion display 506 is blanked (blank) in the frame,
It shows that the special figure fluctuation display game is in a stopped state. In addition, on the display screen 700, the left, middle and right symbols forming the small symbol group 502 all indicate that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in a stopped state. Also, on the display screen 700, special figure 1 pending number display 5
03 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 1 game is "0", and the special figure 2 reserved number display 504
indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 2 game is "3", and the reserved display 505 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure fluctuation display game is "3".

A V lamp 77 shown in FIG. 27(1) indicates a state in which the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 700 . As shown in FIG. 27(1), while the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 700, the V lamp 77 is in an extinguished state (unlit state).

A display screen 705 shown in FIG. 27(2) is a display screen after the display screen 700, and is a display screen after the game ball has won the big winning hole 1 in one round.
On the display screen 705, the round acquisition value display 702 displays "150 Pt", indicating that "150 Pt" has been acquired in the round. Further, on the display screen 705, the total acquired value display 703 displays "150 Pt", indicating that "150 Pt" has been acquired so far in the big hit.

On the display screen 705, the guidance display 704 includes a boy-like character, nine unlit round icons displayed around the boy-like character, and one lit round icon. icon and is displayed. The guide display 704 indicates (guides) that the winning upper limit (designed upper limit) of game balls to the big winning hole 1 in the current round is "10" by these 10 icons. In addition, the guide display 704 indicates that the number of game balls that have won the big winning hole 1 in the current round is "1" by means of nine lights-out icons and one light-on icon (guidance). are doing.

In addition, on the display screen 705, the guidance display 704 shows a portion (here, one-fourth) of the background (portion) surrounded by ten icons from the start of one round (the state of the display screen 700). is changed and displayed according to the passage of time. Thus, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that one quarter of the time of one round has elapsed (elapsed time of the round). In this way, the gaming machine 10 can cause the guide display 704 to function as means for suggesting the elapsed time of the round (the end condition of the round (information on the time of the big win effect)) during the big win. Note that the gaming machine 10 may guide the elapsed time by changing the appearance of the character of the guidance display 704 or additionally displaying a gauge instead of changing the background display of the guidance display 704 or in addition.

A V lamp 77 shown in FIG. 27(2) indicates a state in which the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 705 . As shown in FIG. 27(2), while the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 705, the V lamp 77 is in an extinguished state (unlit state).

A display screen 706 shown in FIG. 28(1) is a display screen after the display screen 705 and is a display screen after the start of the final round.
On the display screen 706, the round display 701 displays "final round", indicating that it is the final round of the big win. Also, on the display screen 706, the round acquisition value display 702 displays "0 Pt", indicating that "0 Pt" has been acquired in the round. Also, on the display screen 706, the total acquired value display 703 is "1
3500 Pt” is displayed, indicating that “13500 Pt” has been obtained so far in the jackpot.

On the display screen 706, the guidance display 704 includes a boy-like character, nine unlit round icons and one unlit star-shaped icon displayed around the boy-like character. icon and . The guide display 704 indicates (guides) that the winning upper limit (designed upper limit) of game balls to the big winning hole 1 in the current round is "10" by these 10 icons. In addition, the guidance display 704 indicates that the number of game balls that have entered the big winning slot 1 in the current round is "0" by means of the 10 extinguished icons.
It indicates (guidance) that it is.

In addition, the guide display 704 indicates (guides) that the V advance notification effect is scheduled to be performed in the round by using a star-shaped icon. In this way, the gaming machine 10
The guidance display 704 can be made to function as a means for suggesting the implementation of the V advance notification performance during the big win. In this way, the gaming machine 10 collectively suggests the implementation of the V advance notice notification effect in addition to the upper limit of winnings and the current number of wins in the guidance display 704, so that the player can suggest the implementation of the V notice notification effect. It is possible to suppress the possibility of overlooking, and to secure the opportunity to view the presentation (suppress the loss of the opportunity to view). Thereby, the game machine 10 can improve interest.

Note that the V advance notification effect is a effect of notifying the presence of a big hit and a small win (a small win from which a big win can be derived) in the reserved starting memory (reserved memory) (existence of V reservation). In the V advance notification effect, the gaming machine 10 notifies the presence of V suspension by the lighting state/extinguishing state of the V lamp 77 .

In addition, the guide display 704 indicates that the position of the star-shaped icon (the star-shaped icon is placed at the sixth position counting clockwise from the lower left) causes the V advance notice effect to be large in the round. It indicates (guidance) that it is scheduled to be performed when six game balls enter the prize winning opening 1 (triggered by lighting of a star-shaped icon). In this way, the gaming machine 10 can cause the guide display 704 to function as means for suggesting the timing of execution of the V advance notice notification effect during the big win. In this way, the game machine 10 suggests the execution timing of the V advance notice notification effect and executes the V advance notice notification effect, thereby suppressing the game from becoming redundant (reducing the feeling of redundancy due to rut) and further improving the performance. You can improve your interest. In addition, since the gaming machine 10 performs the V advance notification effect according to the game operation of the player (the winning of the game ball into the big winning hole 1), the player can be actively involved in the effect. This also allows the game machine 10 to improve interest.

In addition, the guidance display 704 is a star-shaped icon indicating the degree of expectation (that there is a V hold) that there is a big win or a small win (a small win that can be derived from a big win) in the V advance notification effect. It indicates (guidance) that the notified degree of expectation) is the desired degree of expectation.
In this manner, the gaming machine 10 can cause the guide display 704 to function as means for suggesting the degree of expectation of the V advance notice notification effect during the big win.

In addition, on the display screen 706, the guidance display 704 displays a message "Attention to the stars!" in association with a boy-like character to call attention. Thus, the guidance display 704 prevents the player from overlooking the occurrence of the star-shaped icon (the execution of the V advance notification effect). As a result, the game machine 10 can prevent the player from missing the V notice notification effect, and can prevent the player from losing interest.

A V lamp 77 shown in FIG. 28(1) indicates a state in which the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 706 . As shown in FIG. 28(1), while the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 706, the V lamp 77 is in the off state (non-lighting state).

A display screen 707 shown in FIG. 28(2) is a display screen after the display screen 706, and is a display screen during execution of the V advance notice notification effect (timing when the sixth game ball wins the big winning hole 1). be.

On the display screen 707, the round acquisition value display 702 displays "900 Pt", indicating that "900 Pt" has been acquired in the round. Further, on the display screen 707, the total acquired value display 703 displays "14400 Pt", indicating that "14400 Pt" has been acquired so far in the big hit.

On the display screen 707, the guidance display 704 includes a boy-like character, four unlit round icons displayed around the boy-like character, and five lit round icons. icon and one illuminated star-shaped icon. The guide display 704 indicates (guides) that the winning upper limit (designed upper limit) of game balls to the big winning hole 1 in the current round is "10" by these 10 icons. In addition, the guide display 704 indicates that the number of game balls that have entered the big winning slot 1 in the current round is "6" by means of four unlit icons and six lit icons (guidance). are doing.

In addition, the guide display 704 indicates (guides) that the V advance notification effect is scheduled to be performed in the round by using a star-shaped icon. In addition, the guidance display 704
Depending on the position of the star-shaped icon (the star-shaped icon is placed at the 6th position counting clockwise from the lower left), the V notice notification effect will be 6 in the big prize opening 1 in the round. It indicates (guidance) that it is scheduled to be performed when the game ball wins (triggered by lighting of the star-shaped icon). Further, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that the degree of expectation at which the existence of the V hold is notified in the V advance notice notification effect is the required degree of expectation by means of a star-shaped icon.

Further, the guide display 704 indicates (guidance) that it is time to perform the V advance notice effect by switching the star-shaped icon from the off state to the on state. Also, on the display screen 707, the guidance display 704 is a background surrounded by ten icons (
The final round start (the state of the display screen 706)
The display is changed according to the passage of time from . Thus, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that half the time of the final round has elapsed (elapsed time in the round).

The V lamp 77 shown in FIG. 28(2) indicates a state in which the display device 41 is displaying the display screen 707 (during execution of the V advance notification effect). As shown in FIG. 28(2), the V lamp 77 is in a lighting state due to the execution of the V advance notice effect. As a result, the gaming machine 10
It guides the player to the presence of a big win or a small win (a small win from which a big win can be derived) in the reserve memory (existence of V reserve).

It should be noted that the gaming machine 10 can keep the V lamp 77 in the off state in the V advance notification effect even when the V suspension exists, and may not notify the existence of the V suspension (existing V suspension can be hidden). According to this, the game machine 10 is V
Even when it is not reported that there is a hold, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation that the hold memory will lead to a big win or a small win (a small win that can lead to a big win) (V hold was not notified In such a case, it is possible to prevent the pending memory from being deviated and confirmed, and the sense of redundancy can be reduced. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can prevent a decline in interest.

A display screen 708 shown in FIG. 29(1) is a display screen after the display screen 707 and during the ending. The display screen 708 includes an ending effect display 709 in its display contents. The ending effect display 709 displays various effects performed in the ending. Effects that are performed at the ending include, for example, display of patterns, display of model name, display of movie, display of manufacturer's logo, display of attention (for example, display of attention to prevent immersion or forgetting to take out a prepaid card), etc. There is

On the display screen 708, the ending effect display 709 displays an image showing how the prepaid card is ejected from the ejection port, and a message "Beware of forgetting to take out the prepaid card!" I am doing it.

In addition, on the display screen 708, the guidance display 704 is a display that inherits the form (shape, lighting state) of the icon of the final round of the big win as it is. 9 lit circle-shaped icons and one lit star-shaped icon displayed in .

In addition, on the display screen 708, the guidance display 704 displays a portion (here, 1/2) of the background (portion) surrounded by 10 icons as the time from the start of the reminder to prevent forgetting to take the prepaid card. It is changed and displayed according to the progress. Thus, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that half of the time for displaying the warning to prevent forgetting to take out the prepaid card has passed. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can function the guide display 704 during the ending as a means for suggesting the elapsed time of various effects performed in the ending (conditions for ending the effects (information on the time of the ending effects)). Note that the guidance display 704 may indicate the elapsed time of the entire ending instead of or in addition to the elapsed time of various effects.

A display screen 710 shown in FIG. 29(2) is a display screen after the display screen 708 and during the ending.
On the display screen 710, the ending effect display 709 displays a tiger-like character and a message "Beware of addiction" to call attention to preventing addiction.

In addition, on the display screen 710, the guide display 704 carries out a display that inherits the form (shape, lighting state) of the icon of the final round of the big win as it is. 9 lit circle-shaped icons and one lit star-shaped icon displayed in .

In addition, on the display screen 710, the guide display 704 changes a part (here, 1/4) of the background (portion) surrounded by 10 icons according to the elapse of time from the start of alerting against immersion. are displayed by changing As a result, the guide display 704 indicates (guidance) that a quarter of the time during which the warning display for preventing immersion has elapsed.

A display screen 711 shown in FIG. 30(1) is a display screen after the display screen 710 and is a display screen in a state where the game is started after the big win.
The display screen 711 includes a mode display 712, an effect explanation display 713, an operation timing display 714, and an effect symbol group 715 in its display contents.

A mode display 712 displays the current rendering mode. On the display screen 711, the mode display 712 displays "Ox mode", indicating that the current effect mode is the Ox mode. For example, the 〇× mode is an example of the effect mode in the electric support game state.

The effect explanation display 713 displays the explanation about the effect in the effect mode. The effect explanation display 713 displays the explanation "Press the button to arrange the patterns!" It indicates (guidance) that the performance) will be performed. The push button effect is a effect for accepting an intervention operation by a push button whose upper limit is the number of times the guide display 704 displays (guides).

The operation timing display 714 displays (guides) that it is the timing at which the push button operation can be accepted (the player can intervene). The operation timing display 714 is displayed at each push button operation acceptable timing. Operation timing display 71
4 displays an image of a hand operating the push button, indicating that it is time to accept the operation of the push button.

The performance symbol group 715 is a symbol group for performance that displays symbol variation and symbol stop in accordance with the operation of the push button in the push button performance. The production pattern group 715 includes the small pattern group 502
It is possible to display symbol variation and symbol stop independently of (special figure variation display game). That is, the effect symbol group 715 can display a plurality of symbol variations and symbol displays during one special figure variation display game, and can display one symbol during a plurality of special figure variation table games. Fluctuations and symbol stops can also be displayed. The effect pattern group 715 displays a push button effect for displaying a symbol stop, with the upper limit of the number of times the guidance display 704 displays (guides).

In addition, the effect symbol group 715 may display one push button effect until the electric support game state ends, or a push button effect multiple times until the electric support game state ends. may be displayed.

The effect symbol group 715 displays symbol stop when the operation of the push button by the player is accepted while the operation timing display 714 is being displayed. The effect pattern group 715 is that the special figure variation display game being executed (holding memory during digestion) is a big hit or a small win (a small win that can derive a big win).
Only when deriving a combination of jackpots (for example, "777"), the symbols can be stopped and displayed. Symbols are stopped and displayed only in combinations that are out of order.

When the performance symbol group 715 stops displaying the symbols in combination with the big hit, the small symbol group 502 is displayed.
(Special figure fluctuation display game in progress) is also synchronously displayed at that timing with a combination of a big win or a small win (a small win that can be derived from a big win), and the symbols are stopped and displayed, and the 〇× mode is ended and the big win state is entered. There will be a transition.

On the display screen 711, the performance symbol group 715 displays symbols in a variable manner, indicating that it is the timing when the push button operation (intervention operation) by the player is not being executed.

In addition, on the display screen 711, the guidance display 704 carries out a display that inherits the mode (shape, lighting state) of the icon of the final round of the big win as it is. 9 illuminated round-shaped icons and one illuminated star-shaped icon are displayed.

The guidance display 704 indicates the number of times the remaining push buttons can be operated in one push button effect (the number of times the effect pattern group 715 can be stopped) by using the ten lit icons.
10″ is indicated (guided). In this way, the gaming machine 10 can function the guide display 704 during the electric support game state as a means for suggesting the number of times of operation (information about the game effect) in the push button effect. For example, when a push button is operated, the gaming machine 10 turns off the lit icons in order clockwise from the lower left.

In addition, on the display screen 711, the guidance display 704 indicates that a star-shaped icon and its position (the star-shaped icon is placed at the sixth position counting clockwise from the lower left) indicate that the player has reached 6 It indicates (guidance) that the expected degree of derivation of a big win or a small win (a small win from which a big win can be derived) is the required degree of expectation with the execution of the push button operation for the second time. In this way, the gaming machine 10 displays the guide display 704 during the power support game state as the degree of expectation (game effect (operation result)) for deriving a big hit by the push button effect at the specific operation timing.
information).

Also, on the display screen 711, the guidance display 704 displays a message "Watch out for the stars!" in association with a boy-like character to call attention. Thus, the guidance display 704 prevents the player from overlooking the occurrence of the star-shaped icon.

In addition, on the display screen 711, the left pattern, the medium pattern, and the right pattern of the small pattern group 502 are fluctuating, indicating that the special figure fluctuation display game is being fluctuated. On the display screen 711, special figure 1
The reserved number display 503 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 1 game is "0", and the special figure 2 reserved number display 504 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure 2 game is "2". , hold display 505
indicates that the reserved memory number of the special figure variation display game is "2". Also, the display screen 711
Then, the pending digestion display 506 displays the pending memory display being digested, and indicates that the special figure variation display game is being displayed in variation.

A display screen 716 shown in FIG. 30(2) is a display screen after the display screen 711 and is a display screen in a state where the third push button operation has been performed.
On display screen 716, guidance display 704 includes a boy-like character, three unlit round-shaped icons displayed around the boy-like character, six lit round-shaped icons, and , and a star-shaped icon in a lit state.

The guide display 704 indicates that the number of times the remaining push buttons can be operated in one push button effect (the number of times the effect pattern group 715 can be stopped) is "7" by means of these seven lit icons.
" indicates (guidance) that there is a limit on the number of times. In addition, the guide display 704 indicates that the sixth push button by the player is indicated by the star-shaped icon and its position (the star-shaped icon is arranged at the sixth position counted clockwise from the lower left). It indicates (guidance) that the expected degree of derivation of a big win or a small win (a small win from which a big win can be derived) is a required degree of expectation.

In addition, the guidance display 704 indicates that the push button has been operated three times by three unlit icons located clockwise from the lower left (the pattern stop of the effect pattern group 715 has been executed three times).
times). In this way, the gaming machine 10 can function the guidance display 704 in the power support game state as means for suggesting the operation status (information about the game effect) in the push button effect.

In addition, on the display screen 716, the guide display 704 displays a part (here, 1/2) of the background (portion) surrounded by the 10 icons while changing the mode according to the passage of time. . Thus, the guidance display 704 indicates (guidance) that half of the time for the push button effect has elapsed. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can make the guide display 704 function as means for suggesting the elapsed time of the push button effect (end condition of the push button effect) during the power support game state. In addition, the guidance display 704 may guide the elapsed time of the production mode (the elapsed time of the electric support game state) instead of or in addition to the elapsed time of the game production. Further, the guidance display 704 may function as suggesting means for suggesting information regarding the effective period of operation per push button operation in place of or in addition to the elapsed time of the game effect.

On the display screen 716, the production pattern group 715 is displayed as "
743” (mismatched combination). On the other hand, display screen 716
Now, the left pattern, the middle pattern and the right pattern of the small pattern group 502 are fluctuating, indicating that the special figure fluctuation display game is in the process of fluctuation display. Also, on the display screen 716, the pending digestion display 506 is
Displaying the pending memory display during digestion, it shows that the special figure fluctuation display game is in the process of fluctuation display. That is, the effect symbol group 715 indicates that the symbol stop is displayed independently of the special symbol variation display game.

In the display screen 716, the special figure 1 reserved number display 503 indicates that the number of reserved memories of the special figure 1 game is "0", and the special figure 2 reserved number display 504 indicates the reserved memory of the special figure 2 game. Number"
2", and the pending display 505 shows that the pending memory number of the special figure variation display game is "2". In other words, the state of the display screen 711 indicates that the special figure variation display game being executed continues.

The above is a series of effects performed by the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment from the big win effect to the electric support game state after the big win.
In this way, the game machine 10 is during the jackpot, during the ending, and during the electric support game state,
Along with displaying the guidance display 704, it can function as a suggesting means that suggests different information in each state. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can secure the time for displaying the guide display 704 and can effectively use the guide display 704 in each state. In addition, the gaming machine 10 displays the guidance display 704 across each to create a sense of unity (sense of unity) between the jackpot, the ending, and the electric sapo gaming state (an overall unified effect and can be done), and the sense of redundancy can be reduced. As a result, the gaming machine 10
Interest can be enhanced synergistically.

In addition, the game machine 10 takes over the mode of the icon of the final round of the big win in the guide display 704 to the game state after the big win, and uses the lighting number of the icon as the upper limit of the operation of the push button presentation. Therefore, the feeling of unity (sense of unity) between the big hit and the electric sapo game state can be further enhanced, and the sense of redundancy can be reduced. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can synergistically improve the interest.

Note that the game machine 10 turns on the icons in clockwise order from the lower left icon according to the winning in the big winning hole 1 during the big win, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the turn-on order may be randomly determined from among the unlit icons. By randomly determining the order of lighting in this way and making the timing of performing the V advance notification performance irregular, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming redundant during the period until the V advance notification performance is performed.

Further, for example, the game machine 10 sets the V advance notice notification performance to the tenth prize winning timing until the remaining time reaches 1/4, and the V notice notification performance is not performed. When the remaining time becomes 1/4, it may be set so that the V advance notice notification effect will be performed at the next winning timing (the timing of the V notice notification effect may be determined according to the remaining time).
. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can improve interest by adjusting the execution timing to the time just before the end of the round to make it impatient, and can also suppress the loss of the execution opportunity.

Note that the gaming machine 10 may change the position of the star-shaped icon or change the number of icons when transitioning between states (during the jackpot and during the electric support gaming state). for example,
During the electric sapo game state, the icon that was in the off state during the big hit is hidden). In addition, the gaming machine 10 may change an icon (star-shaped icon) suggesting a required degree of expectation during a big win and during an electric support game state to an icon suggesting another degree of expectation. In addition, the game machine 10 may change the mode of the icon in the middle of the round during the big win or in the middle of the electric support game state. In this way, by making it possible to change the icons, the game machine 10 can create a new interest and reduce the sense of redundancy.

In addition, the game machine 10 may add the number of icons and increase the upper limit of the push button operation when a new reserved memory (special figure 2 reserved memory) occurs during the power support game state.
In addition, when the game machine 10 changes the state (transitions to the ending or electric support game state),
A change in the function of the guidance display 704 (a change in the guidance content) may be suggested (notified).
In addition, the gaming machine 10 may suggest (guidance) the current state by the guidance display 704 by changing the character's mode (for example, pose) during the big win, during the ending, and during the electric support game state. . In addition, the game machine 10 may change the appearance of the character of the guidance display 704 at the timing when the lighting/light-out state of the icon changes, so that it is easy to recognize that the lighting/light-out state has changed.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 may notify in a distinguishable manner whether the V suspension is a big win or a small win (a small win that derives a big win) in the V advance notice suspension effect. In addition, the gaming machine 10 differentiates the stop pattern of the production pattern group in the electric sapo gaming state between the big win and the small win (small win for deriving the big win), so that the derived big win or the small win ( It may be possible to distinguish whether it is a small win that derives a big win.

Next, the lighting mode of the V lamp 77 when notifying the V suspension will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a lighting mode of the V lamp according to the second embodiment.
The table in FIG. 31(1) is an example of a table in which the lighting mode of the V lamp 77 is set. In the table shown in FIG. 31(1), different lighting modes are set for each number of V pending.

The game machine 10 sets the V lamp 77 to "rainbow color" when suggesting that the V hold is "4".
and the V lamp 77 is set to "purple" when suggesting that the V hold is "3".
and the V lamp 77 is set to "red" when suggesting that the V hold is "2".
and the V lamp 77 is set to "yellow" when suggesting that the V hold is "1".
lighting mode. In this way, by changing the lighting mode according to the V hold, the gaming machine 1
0 can also suggest to the player the number of V-holds.

It should be noted that the gaming machine 10 may indicate that the number of V reservations that actually exist is less than or equal to the number of V reservations that actually exist. The aspect may be "yellow". As a result, the gaming machine 10 allows the player to maintain the expectation that the pending memory will lead to a big win or a small win (a small win that can lead to a big win) can be prevented), and a sense of redundancy can be reduced. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can prevent a decline in interest.

The table in FIG. 31(2) is an example of a table in which the lighting mode of the V lamp 77 is set. In the table shown in FIG. 31(2), different lighting modes are set for each number of V-holds.

The gaming machine 10 sets the V lamp 77 in a lighting mode of "blinking all the time" when suggesting that the V hold is "4", and the V lamp when suggesting that the V hold is "3". Change 77 to "
V
The lamp 77 is set to the lighting mode of "blinking once periodically", and when it is suggested that the V hold is "1", the V lamp 77 is set to the lighting mode of "constant lighting". In this way, by changing the lighting mode according to the V hold, the gaming machine 10 can also suggest (guide) the number of V holds to the player.

Next, the mode of icons will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of the icon mode of the second embodiment.
The table of FIG. 32(1) is a table in which the icon mode for expectation notification (other than default) and its expectation are set. There are four icon modes: a star, a hexagon, a rhombus, and an ellipse.

The star-shaped icon suggests (guides) that the V lamp lighting expectation level (expectation level for notifying that V suspension exists) is 100% during the big win, suggests (guides) that the degree of expectation for deriving a big hit is 100%.

The hexagonal icon indicates (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation level (expectation level at which the presence of V suspension is notified) is 60% during the big win, and during the electric support game state. suggests (guides) that the degree of expectation for deriving a big hit is 60%.

The diamond-shaped icon suggests (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation level (expectation level for notifying the existence of V suspension) is 30% during the big win, and during the electric support game state It suggests (guides) that the degree of expectation for deriving a big hit is 30%.

The elliptical icon indicates (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation level (expectation level of notification of the existence of V suspension) is 10% during the big win, and during the electric support game state. It suggests (guides) that the degree of expectation for deriving a big hit is 10%.

The table of FIG. 32(2) is a table in which the icon mode for expectation notification (other than default) and its expectation are set. There are four icon modes: a rainbow mode, a purple mode, a red mode, and a yellow mode.

The rainbow-colored icon indicates (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation level (expectation level at which the presence of V suspension is notified) is 100% during the big win, suggests (guides) that the degree of expectation for deriving a big hit is 100%.

The purple icon indicates (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation level (expectation level for notifying that V suspension exists) is 60% during the big win, and during the electric support game state. It suggests (guides) that the degree of expectation for deriving a big hit is 60%.

The icon in red mode suggests (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation degree (expectation degree of notifying that V suspension exists) is 30% during the big win, and during the electric support game state It suggests (guides) that the degree of expectation for deriving a big hit is 30%.

The yellow icon indicates (guidance) that the V lamp lighting expectation level (expectation level at which the presence of V suspension is notified) is 10% during the big win, and during the electric support game state. It suggests (guides) that the degree of expectation for deriving a big hit is 10%.

In addition, the game machine 10 may differ between the mode of guiding the V lamp lighting expectation level during the big win and the mode of guiding the big win derivation expectation level during the electric support game state. For example, the game machine 10 may display a star-shaped purple icon, guide the V lamp lighting expectation level by the star shape (shape), and guide the jackpot derivation expectation level by purple (color). good. In this case
For example, a star icon may be displayed in white (the default color) when it appears, and may be displayed in purple when illuminated. It should be noted that the shape and color are examples of the method of notifying the degree of expectation, and the method is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 10 may notify the degree of expectation by displaying a predetermined effect on a round icon.

Next, a modified example of the icon of the guidance display 704 in the power support game state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a modified example of guidance display in the power support game state of the second embodiment.

The guide display 704 shown in FIG. 33(1) indicates that the push button operation has been executed "3" times in the power support game state and the upper limit of the push button effect operation is "10" times. It shows the mode of guidance.

In FIG. 33(1), the guide display 704 indicates that the push button has been operated three times by turning off the three icons located clockwise from the lower left to hide them (effect pattern 3 times symbol stop of group 715). By hiding the icon according to the operation status in this way, the gaming machine 10 may suggest (guidance) the number of remaining operations.

A guidance display 704 shown in FIG. 33(2) is a modification of the embodiment of FIG. 33(1). That is, the guidance display 704 shown in FIG. 33(2) indicates that the push button operation has been executed "3" times in the power support game state and the upper limit of the push button effect operation is "10" times. It shows an aspect that guides.

In FIG. 33(2), the guidance display 704 uses an icon imitating a push button instead of a round icon as a default icon, and a star-shaped icon for notifying the degree of expectation with a predetermined effect. Display an icon that resembles a push button.

In this way, the game machine 10 replaces the round icon with a shape imitating a push button in the electric support game state, suggesting that the icon notifies information related to the push button effect (guidance ) to make the display easy for the player to understand.

Next, the timing of the V advance notification effect during the big win will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 34 is a timing chart showing an example of the timing of the V advance notification effect of the second embodiment.

FIG. 34 is a timing chart during a big hit. In the timing chart shown in FIG. 34, the first round is performed between timing t1 and timing t2, the second round is performed between timing t2 and timing t3, and the third round is performed between timing t3 and timing t4. , the fourth round is performed between timings t4 and t5, and the final round is performed between timings t6 and t7.

FIG. 34(1) shows an example of execution timing of the V advance notification effect. In FIG. 34(1),
The V advance notice effect is performed only in the final round. In this way, the gaming machine 10
The final round may be the one in which the V advance notice notification effect is performed.

FIG. 34(2) shows an example of execution timing of the V advance notification effect. In FIG. 34(2),
The V advance notice effect is performed only in the first round. In this way, the gaming machine 10
A V advance notification effect may be performed in the first round.

FIG. 34(3) shows an example of execution timing of the V advance notification effect. In FIG. 34(3),
The V advance notice effect is performed in all rounds from the first round to the final round. In this way, the gaming machine 10 may perform the V advance notification effect in all rounds.

FIG. 34(4) shows an example of execution timing of the V advance notification effect. In FIG. 34(4),
The V advance notice effect is performed in the first, fourth and final rounds (predetermined rounds (for example, every predetermined round)). In this way, the gaming machine 10 may perform the V advance notification effect in a predetermined round.

In addition, when the gaming machine 10 performs the V advance notice notification effect multiple times in the big hit, the notification content (V retention number) notified in each V notice notice effect may be changed (for example, as the round progresses, the V increase the number of holds). As a result, the gaming machine 10 can
Redundancy can be reduced even when the advance notice performance is performed.

Next, the display mode of guidance display during the ending will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a timing chart showing an example of the display mode of guidance display according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 35 is a timing chart during the ending. Gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG.
performs four different ending effects, effects 1 to 4, during the ending.

In the timing chart shown in FIG. 35, the ending effect 1 is at timing t11.
to timing t13, ending effect 2 is performed between timing t13 and timing t15, ending effect 3 is performed between timing t15 and timing t17, and ending effect 4 is performed between timing t17 and timing t2.
0.

FIG. 35(1) shows an example of the display mode of the guidance display 704 during the ending. In FIG. 35(1), the guidance display 704 is always displayed in the ending. Thus, the gaming machine 10 may always display the guidance display 704 during the ending.

FIG. 35(2) shows an example of the display mode of the guidance display 704 during the ending. In FIG. 35(2), the guide display 704 is the first half of the ending effect 1 (timing t11
to timing t12) and the second half of the ending effect 4 (between timing t19 and timing t20), that is, immediately after the beginning of the ending and immediately before the end,
It is not displayed at other timings (between timing t12 and timing t19). In this way, the gaming machine 10 displays the guidance display 704 immediately after the beginning of the ending and immediately before the end.
may be displayed, and may be hidden at other timings.
According to this, the gaming machine 10 hints to the player that the display of the guidance display 704 is continued even in the ending, creates a sense of unity (sense of unity), and visually recognizes the effect display contents in the ending effect. can improve sexuality.

FIG. 35(3) shows an example of the display mode of the guidance display 704 during the ending. In FIG. 35(3), the guide display 704 is displayed in the ending effects 2 and 4, and is not displayed in the ending effects 1 and 3. In FIG.
Thus, the gaming machine 10 may hide the guidance display 704 in a predetermined ending effect. For example, the gaming machine 10 sets a display priority (importance) for each ending effect, and determines an ending effect for displaying the guidance display 704 based on the priority. Note that the gaming machine 10 may change the visibility (for example, size, transmittance) of the guidance display 704 according to the priority instead of displaying/hiding the display. It should be noted that the game machine 10 may display the guide display 70 depending on the priority of the ending effect that constitutes the ending.
4 may be hidden in all periods.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 hints to the player that the guidance display 704 continues to be displayed even in the ending, and creates a sense of unity (unity), thereby reducing redundancy. It is possible to improve the visibility of the effect display content in a predetermined ending effect (ending effect in which the guidance display 704 is hidden).

FIG. 35(4) shows an example of the display mode of the guidance display 704 during the ending. In FIG. 35(4), the guidance display 704 is the first half of each ending effect (timing t11
to timing t12, from timing t13 to timing t14, timing t
15 to timing t16, and from timing t17 to timing t18), and is hidden in the latter half of each ending effect. In this way, the gaming machine 1
0 may display the guidance display 704 in a part of each ending effect and hide it in other parts. According to this, the gaming machine 10 hints to the player that the guidance display 704 continues to be displayed in each ending effect,
By creating a sense of unity (a sense of unity), it is possible to improve the visibility of the effect display contents in each ending effect while reducing the sense of redundancy.

Next, the timing at which the push button effects are performed will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 36 is a timing chart showing execution timing of the push button effect in the power support game state of the second embodiment.

FIG. 36 is a timing chart of the electric support game state. In the timing chart shown in FIG. 36, the gaming machine 10 executes the electric support (general electric support) seven times during the electric support game state.
In the timing chart shown in FIG. 36, the first electrical support is performed from timing t31 to timing t32, the second electrical support is performed from timing t32 to timing t33, and the third electrical support is performed from timing t32 to timing t33. t33 to timing t34, the fourth electrical sapo is performed from timing t34 to timing t35, the fifth electrical sapo is performed from timing t35 to timing t36, and the sixth electrical sapo is performed It is performed between timing t36 and timing t37, and the seventh electrical support is performed between timing t37 and timing t38.

FIG. 36(1) shows an example of execution timing of the push button effect in the electric support game state. In FIG. 36(1), the push button effect (PB effect) is performed once between timing t31 and timing t38 (over the electrical support game state). In this way, the game machine 10 may perform the push button effect once over the electric support game state.

FIG. 36(2) shows an example of execution timing of the push button effect in the electric support game state. In FIG. 36(2), the push button effect is from timing t31 to timing t
It is done during 32 (while the first electric sapo is being performed). In this way, the gaming machine 1
0 may perform a push button effect at the first electric sapo in the electric sapo game state.

FIG. 36(3) shows an example of execution timing of the push button effect in the electric support game state. In FIG. 36(3), the push button effect is from timing t31 to timing t
33 (during the first electric sapo and the second electric sapo). In this way, the game machine 10 may perform a push button effect between the first electric sapo and the second electric sapo in the electric sapo game state.

FIG. 36(4) shows an example of execution timing of the push button effect in the electric support game state. In FIG. 36(4), the push button effect is from timing t31 to timing t
32 (first power supply), between timing t34 and timing t35 (fourth power supply), and between timing t37 and timing t38 (seventh power supply). In this way, the game machine 10 may perform a push button effect at each of the predetermined power supply times in the power supply game state (first power supply, fourth power supply, and seventh power supply).

[Modification 1 of Second Embodiment]
Next, Modification 1 of the second embodiment will be described. In Modified Example 1 of the second embodiment, the gaming machine 10 makes it possible to select an effect mode (push-button effect effect mode) performed in the electric sapo game state during the ending or during the jackpot. A selection screen for the pressing mode of the push button effect will be described with reference to FIG. 37A and 37B are diagrams showing an effect mode selection screen and a mode of guidance display in each effect mode in Modification 1 of the second embodiment.

The display screen 716 shown in FIG. 37(1) is in the production mode (push button production mode).
shows a selection screen for The display screen 716 includes a mode selection display 717 in its display content.
The mode selection display 717 displays the production mode in the electric sapo gaming state so that it can be selected.
On the display screen 716, a mode selection display 717 displays three options of a normal mode, a continuous hit mode, and a one-shot mode as selectable effect modes.

The normal mode is a mode in which a push button effect is executed by pressing the push button at predetermined timings. In the normal mode, the gaming machine 10 accepts operations up to the number of times corresponding to the lit icon.

The continuous hit mode is an effect mode for executing a push button effect in which the push button is pressed continuously. In the repeated hit mode, the game machine 10 accepts repeated hit operations up to the number of times corresponding to the lit icon.

The one-shot mode is an effect mode in which a push button effect is executed by pressing the push button once. In the one-shot mode, the game machine 10 accepts one operation regardless of the lit icon.

On the display screen 716 , the mode selection display 717 is in a state where the normal mode is selected as an option, and the guidance display 704 is in a display mode corresponding to the normal mode being selected in the mode selection display 717 . Specifically, the guide display 704 indicates (guidance) that ten push button operations are performed by displaying the ten icons in a separated (independent) state.

The display screen 718 shown in FIG. 37(2) is in the production mode (push button production mode).
shows a selection screen for On the display screen 718 , the mode selection display 717 is in a state where the continuous hitting mode is selected as an option, and the guidance display 704 is in a display mode corresponding to the continuous hitting mode being selected in the mode selection display 717 . Specifically, the guide display 704 indicates that 10
By displaying 10 icons in a linked state (a state in which 10 icons are connected in a daisy chain), it is suggested that the push button operation of 10 consecutive hits is performed (
guidance).

A display screen 719 shown in FIG.
shows a selection screen for On the display screen 719, the mode selection display 717 is in a state where the one-shot mode is selected as an option, and the guidance display 704 is in a display mode corresponding to the one-shot mode being selected in the mode selection display 717. . Specifically, the guide display 704 indicates that 10
By displaying the icons in a grouped state, it is suggested (guided) that the effect is that one push button operation is performed.

In this way, the game machine 10 can function as a suggesting means for suggesting a push button operation method by changing the mode of the icon of the guidance display 704 in accordance with the presentation mode of the push button presentation. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can make the display easier for the player to understand.

The gaming machine 10 (including modifications) of the second embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 executes the game in response to the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, the first gaming state (jackpot) can occur, and the first gaming state is activated. Display means (display device 41), and operation means capable of receiving operations by the player (effect button 25 (push button)
), a variable winning device (first special variable winning device 75 (large winning opening 1)) operable in the first gaming state, and in the first gaming state, notification regarding the number of winnings to the variable winning device in a predetermined period. A first guide means for causing the display means to display a specific image (guidance display 704) capable of suggesting execution timing of a specific effect for notifying in advance that the result of the game will be a special result in the second gaming state. Effect control device 300).

(2) In the gaming machine 10 of (1), in the second game state, the specific image guides the operation restriction by the operation means, and the display related to the specific effect is displayed on the display means in relation to the operation result of the operation means. 2 guidance means (production control device 300) is provided.

(3) The specific image of (1) includes a suggestion image that can suggest information about the elapsed time of the first game state.
(4) The second guiding means of (2) sets the operation limit to the number of times corresponding to the number of winnings to the big winning opening in the first gaming state.

(5) The first guiding means of (1) is capable of executing the specific effect a plurality of times in the first game state, and is capable of informing different notification contents in each specific effect.
(6) The first guiding means of (5) provides, in the second specific effect performed after the first specific effect, information content that is more advantageous to the player than the information content notified in the first specific effect. inform.

(7) The gaming machine 10 executes a game in response to the establishment of a predetermined condition, enables a special game state (jackpot) to occur when the result of the game is a special result, and specifies a special game state through the special game state. a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying a predetermined image in a gaming machine capable of transitioning to a game state (normal support state (first normal support state, second normal support state), power support game state); , an operation means capable of receiving an operation by a player (effect button 25 (push button)
), and specific image display means (effect control device 300);

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, majang ball gaming machines, and the like. It can be applied to all game machines using game balls and slot machines which are game machines using medals.

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

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of displaying winning symbols as a result of a variable display game,
a control means for displaying, on a display means, a first variable display pattern having an opportunity to execute a fixed advance notice effect capable of suggesting or notifying that the occurrence of a win for which the winning symbol is to be displayed is fixed;
The first variable display pattern is
a first fixed notice effect capable of executing the fixed notice effect in a first period;
a second fixed advance notice effect capable of executing the fixed notice effect in a second period after the first period;
a third fixed advance notice effect capable of executing the fixed notice effect in a third period after the second period;
The first fixed notice effect, the second fixed notice effect, and the third fixed notice effect can suggest or notify that the occurrence of a win is decided in different modes, respectively;
The second confirmation notice effect can suggest or notify that the winning has been confirmed without including a character guidance display that guides the occurrence of the winning with characters,
The third confirmation notice effect can suggest or notify that the winning has been confirmed, including a character guidance display that guides the occurrence of the winning with characters,
The third final notice effect is executed before the result of the variable display game is finally displayed, and then the winning symbol is displayed as a result of the variable display game, and the variable display game is ended.
game machine.

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