JP7311912B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Gaming machines typified by pachinko machines have a function (hereinafter referred to as “effect customization”) that allows the player to customize the effects that are performed during the game while the game is not being played (during the display of the standby demo screen). function). For example, Patent Document 1.

JP 2015-134096

In Patent Document 1, for example, when power supply to a gaming machine is started, when a player starts playing a game, or when it is determined that the player is not playing a game, information about effect customization is A gaming machine that displays on a display device is disclosed.

By the way, the game machine performs different types of symbol fluctuations according to the start conditions (for example, the special figure 1 fluctuation is performed with the winning of the special figure 1 starter as a trigger, and the special figure 2 starter win , etc.), and such a game machine has different effects and importance of the production performed during the pattern fluctuation depending on the type of pattern fluctuation, so the meaning of the production customization function is also can change.
The game machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 does not take into consideration the performance customization function from the above viewpoint, and there is still room for improvement.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of realizing an appropriate performance customization function and improving the interest of the game or preventing the decline of the interest of the game.

According to the present invention, a game ball can be shot, a pattern variation is executed based on the detection of the game ball by a specific sensor, and a right/fail determination corresponding to the pattern variation is executed along with the start of the symbol variation. A game machine for stop-displaying a symbol indicating the result of winning/failure determination at the end of symbol variation, comprising: effect means including at least effect display means; effect control means for controlling the effect means; and operation means. In addition, the production control means can customize a plurality of predetermined items related to the production using the production means based on the operation received by the operation means, and the specific sensors include a first sensor and a second The degree of advantage when winning the winning judgment corresponding to the first symbol variation executed based on the detection of the game ball by the first sensor, and the game ball by the second sensor The degree of advantage when winning the winning judgment corresponding to the second symbol variation executed based on the detection is different, and neither the first symbol variation nor the second symbol variation is executed. state, a first customized display indicating an operation of the operating means for at least a part of the predetermined items may be displayed on the effect display means, and the first customized display is displayed on the effect display means. When the game ball is detected by the second sensor and the second symbol variation is started, the period during which the first customized display is displayed on the effect display means and the second symbol variation The variation period overlaps over a second period, and when the first customized display is displayed on the effect display means, the game ball is detected by the first sensor and the first symbol variation is started. then, the period during which the first customized display is displayed on the effect display means and the variation period related to the first symbol variation overlap for a first period shorter than the second period, or A period during which the first customized display is displayed on the effect display means does not overlap with a variation period relating to the first symbol variation, and further, during the variation period relating to the first symbol variation, the predetermined item is selected. There are times when a second customized display indicating the operation of the operating means for is displayed on the effect display means, and the number of the predetermined items indicated by the second customized display is the predetermined items indicated by the first customized display There is provided a gaming machine characterized in that the number is less than the number of

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of realizing an appropriate performance customizing function and improving the interest in a game or preventing a decrease in the interest in a game.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a figure which shows the pattern display apparatus arrange|positioned at area|region II shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a bird's-eye view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in an area III shown in FIG. 1 and the periphery thereof; It is a figure which shows the game board installed in a game machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a control configuration provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a functional configuration provided in the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used with a main control board. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used with a main control board. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used with a main control board. It is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state. It is a time chart showing the symbol variation in the normal mode and the display regarding the production customization function. 13A and 13B are diagrams showing a display mode of the main display section at each timing shown in the time chart of FIG. 12; FIG. 13A and 13B are diagrams showing a display mode of the main display section at each timing shown in the time chart of FIG. 12; FIG. It is a time chart showing a series of flows from the start of the rush mode after winning a jackpot in the normal mode to the end of the final judge mode. 16 is a diagram showing a display mode of the main display section at each timing shown in the time chart of FIG. 15; FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a display mode of the main display section at each timing shown in the time chart of FIG. 15; FIG. It is a time chart showing the symbol variation in the rush mode and the display regarding the effect customization function. 19 is a diagram showing a display mode of the main display section at each timing shown in the time chart of FIG. 18; FIG.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in all the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same constituent elements, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper", and "lower" refer to the front side (player side) of the gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG. ) shall be designated as viewed from the
In the following description, "advantageous (advantageous)" refers to being advantageous to the player. Refers to being advantageous in terms of quantity.

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

The gaming machine 10 is a so-called pachinko gaming machine, capable of shooting game balls, executing a pattern variation based on detection of a game ball by a specific sensor, and following the start of the pattern variation, The corresponding success/failure determination is executed, and the symbols showing the result of the success/failure determination are stopped and displayed at the end of the symbol variation.
Here, the specific sensor is a sensor that triggers the start of pattern variation when the game ball is detected.
In carrying out the present invention, at least two sensors corresponding to the specific sensors are required, hereinafter referred to as the first sensor and the second sensor.
In this embodiment, the first sensor corresponds to the first starting port sensor 70 for the first starting port 57 and the second sensor corresponds to the second starting port sensor 71 for the second starting port 59 . However, these are only examples, and in the implementation of the present invention, the first sensor may correspond to the second starting sensor 71, and the second sensor may correspond to the first starting sensor 70. good too. Also, another sensor different from these may correspond to either the first sensor or the second sensor.

Based on the degree of advantage when winning the winning judgment corresponding to the first symbol variation executed based on the detection of the game ball by the first sensor, and the detection of the game ball by the second sensor The advantage degree at the time of winning the success/failure determination corresponding to the second symbol variation to be executed is different. In other words, the first symbol variation and the second symbol variation have different degrees of advantage when winning, and have different playability.
Here, "the degree of advantage is different when winning the winning judgment" is, for example, a big hit game caused by winning (a game ball moves in a specific area during a small winning game that is (including jackpot games that occur due to passing) are different, the ratio of transitions after winning to the game state (probability variable state) where the winning probability of the jackpot is preferentially different, ball output rate is preferentially treated (so-called small hit rush), the ratio of transition after winning is different.

The game machine 10 includes effect means including at least effect display means (effect display device 80), effect control means (first sub-control board 200) for controlling the effect means, and operation means (effect buttons 37 and cursor buttons 38). And prepare.
The effect control means can customize a plurality of predetermined items related to the effect using the effect means based on the operation received by the operation means.
Here, the predetermined item may correspond to at least one of the volume of the speaker 33, the sound quality of the speaker 33, the amount of light of the frame lamp 35, and the appearance rate of a specific effect (for example, a premium effect or a prefetch effect). It should be noted that the volume of the speaker 33, the sound quality of the speaker 33, and the light quantity of the frame lamp 35 do not necessarily reflect the customized volume, sound quality, and light quantity for all effects, and are reflected only for some effects. Alternatively, there may be an effect (for example, an error notification effect) that is not affected by customization.

In a state where neither the first symbol variation nor the second symbol variation is executed, the gaming machine 10 displays the first customized display (see FIG. 13(b) An illustrated menu display 81c) may be displayed on the effect display means.
Here, "the state in which neither the first symbol variation nor the second symbol variation is executed" is synonymous with the state in which both the first symbol variation and the second symbol variation are stopped, In particular, it is preferable that the state is such that the jackpot game is not being executed.
Here, the ``first customization display indicating the operation of the operation means for at least a part of the predetermined items'' means that the player can recognize the operation (the operation method of the operation means) necessary for customizing the predetermined items. It is a display expressed in a simple format. Note that one display corresponding to the first customized display may exist in the display area of the effect display means, or a plurality of displays may exist. In addition, the display corresponding to the first customized display may be one that is displayed upon receipt of an operation by the player (one that requires the player's operation to be displayed), or the first symbol variation and display. It may be one that is displayed after a predetermined period of time has passed since none of the second symbol variations have been executed (one that does not require the player's operation to display).

The gaming machine 10 is characterized by performing the following display with respect to the above-described first customized display.
First, when the game ball is detected by the second sensor while the first customized display is being displayed on the effect display means and the second symbol variation is started, the first customized display is displayed on the effect display means. The period of time and the variation period related to the second symbol variation overlap over the second period (for example, the period from timing t32 to timing t33 shown in FIG. 18).
On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the first sensor and the first symbol variation is started while the first customized display is displayed on the effect display means, the first customized display is displayed on the effect display means. , and the variation period related to the first symbol variation overlaps over a first period shorter than the second period (for example, the period from timing t14 to timing t15 shown in FIG. 12), or A period during which the first customized display is displayed on the effect display means does not overlap with a fluctuation period relating to the first symbol fluctuation. That is, in the former case, the overlap time between the display period of the first customized display and the fluctuation period of the symbol fluctuation is longer than in the latter case.
Furthermore, during the period of variation associated with the first symbol variation, there are times when a second customized display indicating the operation of the operating means for the predetermined item is displayed on the effect display means, and the number of predetermined items indicated by the second customized display may be displayed. Less than the number of predetermined items indicated by the first customization view.

Since the first symbol variation and the second symbol variation differ in the degree of advantage in winning as described above, the game characteristics of each are different from each other, and the meaning of effect customization carried out during each variation can change. Also, during the first symbol variation, there are fewer items to be customized than during the second symbol variation (second period).
Therefore, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the relationship between the variation period for each symbol variation and the display period for the first customization display for effect customization (mutual overlapping time) is made different.
As a result, it is possible to provide the player with an appropriate operation guide for customizing the effect according to the game characteristics of the moment, thereby improving the interest in the game or preventing the interest in the game from decreasing.

The gaming machine 10 having the above characteristics will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.

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

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

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

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

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported by a hinge mechanism 21 centering on the left end side, and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame 17 . The front frame 20 is locked and unlocked by a cylinder lock 23 (insert the door key into the cylinder lock 23 and turn the door key in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the middle frame 17 (left in this embodiment). ) is possible.
In addition, the front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 arranged to cover the game area 50a, and the transparent member 25 protects the game area 50a and the game board 50 as seen through.
In addition, the front frame 20 is provided with an upper ball tray 27 and a lower ball tray 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball tray 27 and the lower ball tray 29 are separated vertically and provided integrally with the front frame 20. .
Further, the front frame 20 has an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball receiving tray 29, and by rotating the operating handle 31, game balls stored in the upper ball receiving tray 27 are shot toward the game area 50a. It's like

Although not shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the middle frame 17 is provided with a middle frame open sensor 76 for detecting whether the middle frame 17 is open or closed with respect to the outer frame 15. , and a front frame door open sensor 77 for detecting whether the front frame 20 is in an open state or a closed state with respect to the middle frame 17 . In this embodiment, each of these open door sensors is ON in the open state and OFF in the closed state. However, these open door sensors may be configured to be OFF when the door is open and to be ON when the door is closed.
Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can detect both the opening/closing state of the middle frame 17 with respect to the outer frame 15 and the opening/closing state of the front frame 20 with respect to the middle frame 17 .

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a group of operation buttons to be operated by the player are arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball receiving tray 27 . This operation button group is provided with a ball lending button 39a and a return button 39b for accepting return operation of the prepaid card as a main operation unit 39 electrically connected to the main control board 100, which will be described later. 1 As an operation unit electrically connected to the sub-control board 200, an effect button that can accept a player's operation for switching effects occurring during a game or for obtaining various information related to the gaming machine 10. 37, and cursor buttons 38 (up cursor button 38a, down cursor button 38b, left cursor button 38c, right cursor button 38d) for instructing up, down, left, and right operations, respectively. Each operation unit is provided with a sensor for detecting an operation, and the control board to be connected detects the operation of each operation unit based on a change in the detection state of the sensor.
Further, the up cursor button 38a and the down cursor button 38b are used to adjust the volume of sound output from the speaker 33, which will be described later, and the left cursor button 38c and the right cursor button 38d are used to adjust the volume of the sound output from the speaker 33, which will be described later. It is operated to adjust the brightness of the device 80 or the like.
A movable decorative body 22 that is operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided on the side of the upper bulb tray 27 .

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

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

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

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

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

It should be noted that the effect display device 80 (the main display section 81, the upper sub-display section 82a, the left sub-display section 82b, and the right sub-display section 82c) in the present embodiment all adopt a liquid crystal display device. Implementation of the invention is not limited to this. For example, various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type can be employed as the effect display device 80 .

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

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

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

The symbol display device 90 is provided with a first special symbol reservation lamp 94, a second special symbol reservation lamp 95, and a normal symbol reservation lamp 96 in addition to the display devices described above.
The first special symbol reservation lamp 94 can specify the number of reserved special symbol 1 symbol variations, and the second special symbol reservation lamp 95 can specify the number of reserved special symbol 2 symbol variations. The normal design reservation lamp 96 makes it possible to specify the number of reserved normal design variations.

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

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

The gaming machine 10 is capable of adjusting the strength of the launch of the game ball depending on the magnitude of the rotational operation amount (for example, the rotation angle) of the operating handle 31. Various obstacles are arranged in the game area 50a so that the game ball rolls in one of X and the second flow path Y in which the game ball hit harder rolls. In the following description, hitting a game ball into the first flow path X may be referred to as "left hitting", and hitting a game ball into the second flow path Y may be referred to as "right hitting".

FIG. 4 shows the main winning opening 55, the first starting opening 57, the second starting opening 59, the gate 63, and the general winning opening 67, but the illustrated winning opening is an example. , and the number and arrangement thereof may be changed as appropriate.

Two big winning openings 55 are arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A large winning opening sensor 72 is attached to the large winning opening 55, and the winning to the large winning opening 55 is determined by the detection result of the large winning opening sensor 72, and the number of prizes corresponding to the large winning opening 55 is determined. A ball is given.
More specifically, the big winning opening 55 has a first big winning opening 55a and a second big winning opening 55b, and the big winning opening sensor 72 has a first big winning opening sensor 72a and a second big winning opening sensor 72a. A first big winning hole sensor 72a is attached to the first big winning hole 55a, and a second big winning hole sensor 72b is attached to the second big winning hole 55b. Then, 13 prize balls are awarded in both cases of winning to the first big winning hole 55a and winning to the second big winning hole 55b.
In addition, in this embodiment, compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, when rolling from the second flow path Y, many game balls are the first big winning hole 55a and the second big winning hole Each obstacle is arranged so as to roll toward 55b.

A special electric accessory 65 is arranged above the big winning opening 55 . The special electric accessory 65 is a member that switches between an open state in which it is easy to win a prize in the big prize opening 55 and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a ball. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric role item 65 includes a first special electric role item 65a and a second special electric role item 65b. is provided, and a second special electric accessory 65b is provided above the second big prize opening 55b. Furthermore, the special electric accessory solenoid 66 has a first special electric accessory solenoid and a second special electric accessory solenoid, and the first special electric accessory 65a is opened or closed by the first special electric accessory solenoid. It transitions to either closed state, and the second special electric accessory 65b transitions to either an open state or a closed state by the second special electric accessory solenoid.

In addition, the first special electric role product 65a is in an open state in at least a part of the small hit game set due to the fact that the small hit is derived by the special figure success/failure determination. Winning to the winning opening 55a is permitted. In this way, when the first special electric accessory 65a is in the open state, it becomes easier to win a prize to the first big prize opening 55a. , it can be said that it is an advantageous game state.
In this embodiment, the small winning game also functions as a means for generating a big winning game. Specifically, a specific area (not shown) is provided in the first large winning opening 55a, and a part of the game ball that has won the first large winning opening 55a is configured to pass through this specific area. ing. Then, when the game ball passes through the specific area, a big win game is generated after the small win game related to the passage is completed.
In the small winning game, if the cumulative total of the time in which the first special electric role product 65a is in the open state in one small winning game is within the specified time (1.8 s in this embodiment), the big winning game described later Similarly, the open state and the closed state of the first special electric role product 65a may be alternately set, and the open state of the first special electric role product 65a may be provided a plurality of times in one small hit game.

The second special electric role product 65b is in an open state in at least a part of the jackpot game that is set due to the fact that the jackpot is derived by the special figure win/loss determination described later, and along with this, the second jackpot Winning to 55b is permitted. In this way, when the second special electric accessory 65b is in the open state, it becomes easier to win a prize to the second big prize opening 55b. It can be said that the game state is advantageous.
Furthermore, in the jackpot game, the open state and the closed state of the second special electric accessory 65b are alternately set, and one open state (sometimes referred to as "round", the total number of rounds generated in one jackpot) may be referred to as "number of rounds") is a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 10) game balls are finished based on winning the second big winning hole 55b, the second special electric The accessory 65b is closed. It should be noted that one open state is also terminated based on the passage of a sufficient time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds) for a predetermined number of game balls to enter the first big winning hole 55a. do.
Here, in one round, when the second special electric accessory 65b is set from the open state to the closed state based on the winning of 10 game balls, it cannot be immediately closed. . Therefore, in one round, more than 10 game balls may enter the first big winning hole 55a, and this winning may be referred to as over winning.
It should be noted that even in the above-described small winning game, an over winning may occur as in the case of the big winning game. Then, similarly to the over-winning in the big winning game, the winning exceeding the number of winning to the second big winning opening 55b where the small winning game (open state of the second special electric accessory 65b once or more times) ends Although it may be defined, since the time in which the second special electric accessory 65b is open in the small winning game is shorter than in the big winning game, in the small winning game, the winning after the time has passed is regarded as an over winning. good too.

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

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

Therefore, the game machine executes symbol variation based on the detection of the game ball by a specific sensor, and the specific sensor includes a first sensor (first start sensor 70) and a second sensor (first 2 starter sensor 71) is included.
In addition, the first sensor (first starting port sensor 70) is provided at a position where the game ball launched in the first direction (first flow path X) can flow down, and the second sensor (second It can be said that the starting port sensor 71) is provided at a position where a game ball launched in the second direction (second flow path Y) can flow down.

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

The gate 63 is arranged in the right central portion of the game area 50a. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63 , and winning to the gate 63 is determined based on the detection result of the gate sensor 74 . In at least a part of the case where the winning prize related to the gate 63 is determined, the pattern variation of the normal pattern will be performed.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, when rolling from the second flow path Y, many game balls roll toward the gate 63. things are placed.

The general winning opening 67 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 50a. A general winning slot sensor 73 is attached to the general winning slot 67, and the winning to the general winning slot 67 is determined by the detection result of the general winning slot sensor 73, and the number associated with the general winning slot 67 ( In this embodiment, 4) prize balls are provided.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the first flow path X. Each obstacle is arranged, but each obstacle may be arranged so that many game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the second flow path Y. . Also, a plurality of general winning openings 67 may be provided.

The out port 69 is arranged at the bottom of the game area 50a. A game ball that is hit into the game area 50a and does not enter the above-described winning holes falls into an out hole 69 and is processed as an out ball.
In addition, in this embodiment, an out ball sensor 75 is provided for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning hole and the out hole (hereinafter referred to as "out ball").

In addition to the sensors described above, the game board 50 also has a magnetic detection sensor for detecting magnetism and a radio wave detection sensor for detecting radio waves (sometimes are also omitted) are provided.

On the back of the game board 50, as shown in FIG. A second sub-control board case 309 storing a control board 300, a power control board case 509 storing a power control board 500, and a payout control board case 409 storing a payout control board 400 are attached. In addition to the rear surfaces of the control board case 209 and the second sub-control board case 309, an opening/closing cover 45 that covers part of the rear surface of the main control board case 109 is detachably attached.
A RAM clear switch 43 is provided on the main control board 100 .
Further, the substrate case and cover covering each substrate are made of a member having transparency, and the corresponding substrate can be visually recognized through each case and cover.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the first sub-control board 200 is provided with a volume adjustment section 83 operated for volume adjustment and a brightness adjustment section 84 operated for brightness adjustment. . The first sub-control board case 209 houses the first sub-control board 200 so as to expose the volume control unit 83 and the brightness control unit 84 to the outside. It is attached so as to avoid 84. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 5, that is, in a state in which the first sub-control board 200 is housed in the first sub-control board case 209 and the opening/closing cover 45 is attached, the volume control unit 83 and the brightness control unit 84 are Operation is possible.
The volume adjustment unit 83 and the brightness adjustment unit 84 are so-called rotary switches, and in the present embodiment, the volume adjustment unit 83 can be adjusted to any one of three levels: high volume, medium volume, and low volume. is possible, and the luminance adjustment unit 84 can be adjusted to any one of three stages of high luminance, medium luminance, and low luminance. Note that the volume adjustment unit 83 and the brightness adjustment unit 84 are not limited to rotary switches, and slide switches may be employed. Also, the volume control unit 83 and the brightness control unit 84 may be switches provided on a board different from the first sub-control board 200 as long as they are electrically connected to the first sub-control board 200. . Furthermore, as long as it is provided on the back side of the game board 50, its installation position does not matter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the first sub-control board 200 instructs the image control command for instructing the image to be displayed on the second sub-control board 300 and the adjustment of the brightness in the effect control processing based on the effect control command from the main control board 100. Luminance adjustment command, audio control command for instructing audio to be output to audio control board 310, volume adjustment command for instructing volume adjustment, lamp control data for controlling lighting of various lamps such as frame lamp 35, and movable decoration It generates movement control data and the like for controlling movement of movable bodies such as the body 22 and the sub-display section 82 .
Here, the first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 and the audio control board 310 so as to be capable of two-way communication, and each control command (image control command, brightness adjustment command, audio control command, Volume adjustment command) is transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the second sub-control board 300 or the audio control board 310, and as a response, a response command (ACK command) indicating that the control command was successfully received ) is transmitted from each control board (second sub-control board 300, audio control board 310) to first sub-control board 200.

The first sub-control board 200 is also electrically connected to the frame lamp 35 and transmits lamp control data via the I/O port 204 . The lighting of the frame lamp 35 is controlled by lamp control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 .
The lamp control data is generated according to the luminance determined based on the result of adjustment by operating the luminance adjusting section 84, the left cursor button 38c, and the right cursor button 38d. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the frame lamp 35 can be lit with the luminance determined based on the adjustment result. The brightness in this embodiment can be set in a range of 10 steps from brightness 1 to brightness 10, and the brightness increases in this order. In addition, the first sub-control board 200 sends a brightness adjustment command including data specifying the brightness after adjustment (hereinafter referred to as "brightness specifying data") to the second sub-control board every time the brightness is adjusted. Send to 300. The adjusted brightness is also reflected in the brightness of the displayed image.

The second sub-control board 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processing related to image effects based on image control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 302 that stores image control programs and various data, and a temporary storage area. and an I/O port 304 for inputting/outputting signals between peripheral boards and devices. It is configured to execute such main control.
In addition, although not shown, the second sub-control board 300 includes a VDP that generates image data in accordance with the content of the effect determined by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later, based on the control signal received from the CPU 301; It is equipped with a sound source IC that generates sound data according to the content of the presentation based on the control signal received from the CPU 301 . The VDP is a so-called image processor, which reads image data stored in the image ROM according to instructions from the CPU 301, and transmits image data generated by image processing to the main display unit 81 and the sub display unit 82. do. The VDP is also connected to a high-speed VRAM used for developing and processing image data read out from the image ROM.

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

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

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

<Regarding the functional configuration of the game machine 10>
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. The functional configuration shown in FIG. 7 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have functional configurations not shown in FIG. 8 to 12 will be referred to as necessary when describing the functional configuration.

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

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

The winning-ball determining means 110 determines whether or not a game has been won in each winning hole based on the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning hole.

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

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

A pre-determination means 125 executes pre-determination for a look-ahead performance targeting the operation suspension information at least in part when the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at a predetermined pre-determination timing.
More specifically, the pre-determination means 125 reads each random number of the operation suspension information suspended this time, and pre-determines each of the special figure propriety determination, the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Execute. In each preliminary determination, a lottery table (not shown) that is the same as or equivalent to the lottery table used in the lottery corresponding to each preliminary determination is used. Therefore, the results of these preliminary determinations are the same as the results of the lottery executed later.
Further, the pre-determination means 125 generates an effect control command (pre-determination command) including the derived result of the pre-determination, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

The special figure lottery means 130 includes a special figure suitability determination means 131, a special figure stop pattern lottery means 132, and a special figure variation pattern derivation means 133, and the special figure suitability determination means 131, the special figure stop pattern lottery means 132, and the special figure. The processing by each means is executed in order of the fluctuation pattern deriving means 133 . The special figure lottery means 130 reads the earliest operation suspension information among the operation suspension information held in the main information storage means 160 when the special figure fluctuation start condition is satisfied.
Here, the fluctuation start condition is a condition for determining whether or not the special figure 1 and special figure 2 are individually satisfied, and more specifically, during the jackpot standby and jackpot game to be described later. It is a condition that is satisfied by neither of the above, and the pattern variation of the same special figure is not being executed. That is, in this embodiment, the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 and the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 can be executed in parallel.
In addition, in the present embodiment, for example, both the operation reservation information related to the special figure 1 and the operation reservation information related to the special figure 2 are suspended at the end of the big hit game, etc., the fluctuation start conditions related to the special figure 1 And the situation where the fluctuation start conditions related to special figure 2 are satisfied at the same time can occur, but in such a situation, read the earliest operation pending information related to special figure 2 and change the pattern variation related to special figure 2 Immediately after starting, the earliest operation suspension information related to special figure 1 is read out and the pattern variation related to special figure 1 is started.
In addition, when the fluctuation start condition is satisfied at the same time as the holding of the operation holding information, the operation holding information is not held by the main holding control means 120, and the operation holding information is directly read by the special figure lottery means 130. can be

Here, FIGS. 8, 9 and 10 are diagrams schematically showing lottery tables used in the main control board 100, and will be referred to as necessary in the following description.
In the lottery using the lottery table, including those other than these lottery tables, the lottery values stored in the lottery table are sequentially added to the read random numbers according to a predetermined order (there is only one lottery value to be targeted). , the number of times of addition is one), and the result corresponding to the lottery value with carry (overflow) is derived as the result of the lottery. Similarly, in the description of the lottery tables, names are given to the lottery tables for convenience of explanation. Often these names do not specify the area where the data is stored. The illustrated lottery table may include items described for convenience of explanation, and "-" and "0" as lottery values, but these do not necessarily indicate data stored in each ROM. isn't it. A result with a lottery value of "-" or "0" will not win the lottery. Furthermore, when the same lottery value as the random number range used for the lottery (the number of random numbers that can be obtained in the range) is described in the lottery table, the result is derived 100%. you don't have to. Also, if the total value of the lottery values used in one lottery coincides with the random number range used in the lottery, the last addition of the lottery values always generates a carry, so that addition is not necessary. Well, in that case, the lottery value itself used for the addition becomes unnecessary.

The special figure validity determination means 131 reads the random number for the special figure validity determination for each pattern variation, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special figure validity determination to determine which one of the big hit, the small hit, and the loss is won. Executes the special figure propriety determination that is determined by lottery.
FIG. 8 (a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for special figure propriety determination according to special figure 1, and the range of random numbers used in the determination is 0 to 65535, so in the present embodiment In the special figure propriety determination according to the special figure 1, a big hit is derived with a probability of 205/65536 (about 1/319.7). In this embodiment, in the special figure success/failure determination according to the special figure 1, no small hit is derived (the probability of being determined is zero).

On the other hand, FIG. 8 (b) is a lottery table for the special figure propriety determination according to the special figure 2, the range of random numbers used in the determination is similar to the special figure propriety determination according to the special figure 1, 0 to 65535. Therefore, in this embodiment, a big win is derived with a probability of 205/65536 (approximately 1/319.7), and a small win is derived with a probability of 31660/65536 (approximately 1/2.07).
Thus, in the present embodiment, the probability that the big hit is derived by the special figure success/failure determination for each special figure is one type, and the probability that the big hit is derived by the special figure success/failure determination is the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are the same.
However, as described above, the small hit game that is set due to the fact that the small hit is derived by the special figure success/failure determination functions as a means for generating a big hit game. Therefore, in the special figure success/failure determination according to the special figure 2, including the case where the big hit game is caused by the small winning game, the big hit game is more likely to occur than the special figure success/failure determination according to the special figure 1, and the probability is ( 205+31660)/65536 (about 1/2.06).

The special figure stop symbol lottery means 132 reads the random number for the special figure stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special figure stop symbol lottery. The stop pattern of the special figure is determined by lottery.
FIG. 8(c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery when deriving a big hit, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99. Therefore, when the big hit is derived in the special figure success or failure determination related to special figure 1, the symbol A with a probability of 60/100 (about 1/1.67) is 40/100 (1/2.5) Symbol B is determined as a stop symbol with probability.
Here, as for symbol A, the number of rounds in the jackpot game related to the stopped symbol is 6, and after the jackpot game related to the stopped symbol is completed, the normal pattern lottery state described later is in a high probability state (hereinafter simply referred to as "normal"). It will be a special figure variation pattern derivation state PB that is sometimes referred to as "high accuracy"). On the other hand, for symbol B, the number of rounds in the jackpot game related to the stopped symbol is 6, and after the jackpot game related to the stopped symbol is finished, the normal pattern lottery state is in a low probability state (hereinafter simply referred to as "normal pattern low probability "It may be referred to as"), which is a special figure variation pattern derivation state PA.

Figure 8 (d) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery when deriving a big hit, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is similar to the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery, 0-99. Therefore, when the big hit is derived in the special figure success/failure determination related to the special figure 2, the symbol a is determined as the stop symbol with a probability of 100/100 (1/1).
Here, the symbol a has a number of rounds of 9 in the jackpot game related to the stop symbol, and after the jackpot game related to the stop symbol ends, the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB is entered.

Furthermore, FIG. 8(e) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery when deriving a small hit, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99. Therefore, if a small hit is derived in the special figure propriety determination related to special figure 2, the pattern b with a probability of 20/100 (1/5) is 80/100 (1/1.25) with a probability Symbol c is determined as a stop symbol.
Here, the number of rounds in the big-hit game caused by the small-hit game and the special-figure variation pattern derivation state after the end of the big-hit game are determined by the type of the stop symbol associated with the small-hit game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8(e), the number of rounds in the big hit game caused by the small hit game related to the symbol b is 9, and after the big hit game ends, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB and Become. In addition, the number of rounds in the big hit game caused by the small hit game related to the symbol c is 3, and after the big hit game ends, the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB is entered. In addition, the first round (first round) of the number of rounds in the jackpot game caused by the jackpot game related to the symbol b and the pattern c described here corresponds to the execution period of the jackpot game.
Although not shown, the special figure stop symbol lottery means 132, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is not a big hit, is the symbol C for the time of loss of special figure 1, and the symbol C for the time of loss of special figure 2. is determined to be symbol d.

Therefore, the degree of advantage when winning the winning judgment corresponding to the first symbol variation (symbol variation according to special figure 1) executed based on the detection of the game ball by the first sensor, and the second sensor In other words, the degree of advantage when winning the winning judgment corresponding to the second symbol variation (symbol variation related to the special figure 2) executed based on the detection of the game ball is different.

The special figure variation pattern derivation means 133 includes a plurality of types of special figure variation pattern lottery tables to be referred to when determining the special figure variation pattern, and the current special figure variation pattern derivation state and the result of this special figure propriety determination. Based on this, select one special figure variation pattern lottery table for determining this special figure variation pattern, and use the selected special figure variation pattern lottery table and the random number for the special figure variation pattern lottery to select one special figure A figure variation pattern is determined, and variation time is determined based on the determined special figure variation pattern.
Although the details of the transition conditions will be described later, the special figure variation pattern derivation state in this embodiment includes the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and There is a special figure variation pattern derivation state PD.

FIG. 9(a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deriving a special figure variation pattern used in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 999. be. Therefore, if the result of the special figure right or wrong determination is lost during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern HNP1 has a probability of 900/1000 (about 1/1.11), 52/1000 ( With a probability of about 1/19.2), the special figure variation pattern HRP, with a probability of 13/1000 (about 1/76.9) HSP1-A, with a probability of 11/1000 (about 1/90.9) HSP1-B is HSP2-A with a probability of 9/1000 (about 1/111), HSP2-B with a probability of 7/1000 (1/143), HSP3 with a probability of 5/1000 (1/200) -A has a probability of 3/1000 (approximately 1/333) that HSP3-B is determined. In this case, the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A to the special figure variation pattern ASP-C are not determined. In addition, although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 9(b), when the special figure variation pattern HNP1 is determined, the special figure variation pattern is further determined using the value of the special figure 1 pending counter at the start of the symbol variation. identified.
On the other hand, if the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A with a probability of 90/1000 (about 1/11.1) is 110/ With a probability of 1000 (about 1/about 9.09), the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B, with a probability of 135/1000 (about 1/7.41), the special figure variation pattern ASP2-A is 165/1000 (about 1/about 6.06) with a probability of special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B, 180/1000 (about 1/5.56) with a probability of special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A, 220/1000 (about 1/4 .56) with a probability of special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B, 100/1000 (1/10) with a probability of special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-C is determined. In this case, the special figure variation pattern HNP1 to special figure variation pattern HSP3-B are not determined.
It should be noted that, in the description of the special figure variation pattern of the present embodiment, two special figure variation patterns, when described with "~" in between, according to the order described in FIG. It is assumed that the description of the special figure variation pattern existing between the figure variation pattern and the special figure variation pattern described later is omitted. This also applies to FIGS. 9B and 10, which will be described later.

Figure 9 (b) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deriving the special figure fluctuation pattern used when the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP1 is determined, and as described above, in the lottery, the special figure 1 reserve A special figure variation pattern is further specified using the value of the counter.
First, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP1 includes a special figure fluctuation pattern HNP1-A with a fluctuation time of 3200ms (milliseconds), a special figure fluctuation pattern HNP1-B with a fluctuation time of 5600ms, fluctuation There is a special figure variation pattern HNP1-C with a time of 8000ms and a special figure variation pattern HNP1-D with a variation time of 11200ms, and the variation time is longer in this order.
The range of the random number used in this lottery (different from the random number used in the lottery according to the lottery table shown in FIG. 9A) is 0-999. Therefore, when the special figure 1 pending counter = 3 (holding 3), the special figure variation pattern HNP1-A is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1). Similarly, if the special figure 1 pending counter = 2 (holding 2), the special figure variation pattern HNP1-A with a probability of 150/1000 (about 1/6.67) is 850/1000 (about 1/ 1.18) with a probability of Toku-zu fluctuation pattern HNP1-B is determined, and when Toku-zu 1 pending counter = 1 (holding 1), 50/1000 (1/20) Toku-zu fluctuation with a probability The pattern HNP1-A has a probability of 150/1000 (about 1/6.67) to the special figure variation pattern HNP1-B, and the probability of 800/1000 (1/1.25) to the special figure variation pattern HNP1-C. , If the special figure 1 pending counter = 0 (maintenance 0) is determined, the special figure variation pattern HNP1-B with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20) is 100/1000 (1/10) Special figure variation pattern HNP1-C with probability, special figure variation pattern HNP1-D with a probability of 850/1000 (about 1/1.18) is determined.
In this way, when the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP1 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "basic special figure fluctuation pattern") is determined, the special figure fluctuation pattern (variation time) are different. More specifically, the smaller the value of the special figure 1 reserved counter, the easier it is to determine a longer pattern variation (the larger the value of the special figure 1 reserved counter, the easier it is to determine a short variation time). In the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and special figure variation pattern derivation state PD described later, the basic special figure variation pattern is not determined.

FIG. 10(a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deriving the special figure variation pattern used in the symbol variation according to the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and the random number used in the lottery ranges from 0 to 999. Therefore, if the result of the special figure right or wrong determination is a loss or a specific loss at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the special figure variation pattern HXP-D1 is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1) be. In this case, the special figure variation pattern AXP-D1 is not determined.
On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, the result of the special figure success or failure determination is a big hit or a small hit in the last symbol variation during the time saving, 1000/1000 ( 1/1) with a probability of special figure variation pattern AXP-D1 is determined. In this case, the special figure variation pattern HXP-D1 is never determined.

Therefore, the number of variation patterns corresponding to the second symbol variation (symbol variation pertaining to special figure 2) is less than the number of variation patterns corresponding to the first symbol variation (symbol variation pertaining to special figure 1) can be rephrased.

As shown in FIG. 10 (a), the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern HXP-D1 and the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern AXP-D1 are both 1200 ms (milliseconds), and the special figure in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA Shorter than any of the figure variation patterns.
Among the special figure variation patterns derived by the special figure variation pattern derivation means 133 in the present embodiment, the variation time of the special figure variation pattern HXP-D1 and the special figure variation pattern AXP-D1 are the shortest special figure variation patterns in the variation time is. Therefore, the average of the variation time of the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is shorter than the variation time of the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA.
In addition, the special figure variation pattern derived by the special figure variation pattern derivation means 133 with the shortest variation time does not necessarily have to be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and the special figure variation pattern It may be derived in derived state PA. However, even in this modification, the average of the variation time of the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is compared to the variation time of the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA It is preferred that the relationship ``shorter'' is maintained.

Therefore, the average time of the variation period related to the second symbol variation (symbol variation according to the special figure 2) in the second game state (special figure variation pattern derivation state PB) is the first game state (special figure variation pattern In other words, it is shorter than the average time of the variation period related to the first symbol variation (symbol variation related to special figure 1) in the derivation state PB).

FIG. 10(b) is a special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and a lottery table for deriving a special figure variation pattern used in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 reserved in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB. It is a schematic diagram, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-999. Therefore, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost due to the symbol variation related to the above special figure 2, the special figure variation pattern HXP-D2 is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1). In this case, the special figure variation pattern AXP-D2 is never determined.
When the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit or a small hit in the symbol variation related to the above special figure 2, the special figure variation pattern AXP-D2 is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1) . In this case, the special figure variation pattern HXP-D2 is never determined.
The variation time of the special figure variation pattern HXP-D2 is 15000ms (milliseconds), the variation time of the special figure variation pattern AXP-D2 is 12000ms (milliseconds), To special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB It is longer than any of the variation times of the symbol variation concerned.

The special figure variation pattern derivation means 133, at the start of the symbol variation, produces a production control command (variation start command) including the determined special figure stop symbol and the determined special figure variation pattern as a result of the special figure suitability determination. The command is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

Like the special figure lottery means 130, the general pattern lottery means 135 reads out the earliest operation suspension information among the operation suspension information held in the main information storage means 160 when the pattern of the general pattern is not changing. , Using the read random number, the general pattern suitability determination is performed to determine the suitability of the general pattern, and the normal electric accessory 61 is controlled to the open state by the general pattern suitability determination. In the case, the normal pattern stop pattern lottery that determines the normal pattern stop pattern by lottery, and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern lottery that determines the normal pattern fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) by lottery are executed.
More specifically, in the general pattern decision, there is a high probability general pattern lottery state (normal pattern high probability) and a low probability general pattern lottery state (normal pattern low probability), and the lottery table Although the illustration is omitted, in this embodiment, the probability of 65535/65536 in the high probability of normal patterns is 65535/65536, and the remaining probability of 1/65536 is lost, while the low probability of normal patterns is 1/ There is a probability of 65536 that it will be a hit, and the remaining probability of 65535/65536 will be a loss. It should be noted that, in the general pattern low probability, it may not be per general pattern (65536/65536 will be lost).

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

Also, in the normal figure fluctuation pattern lottery, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, one normal figure fluctuation by lottery using the lottery table (not shown) for the general figure fluctuation pattern lottery from multiple types of normal figure fluctuation patterns. A pattern is determined. In addition, the type of normal figure variation pattern is less than the kind of special figure variation pattern according to special figure 1, and is less than the kind of special figure variation pattern according to special figure 2. And, the fluctuation time of the normal figure fluctuation pattern in this embodiment is 300 ms (milliseconds), which is shorter than the fluctuation time of any special figure fluctuation pattern.

In this way, it can be said that the probability that the normal map hit is derived is higher than the normal map low probability, and the degree of advantage is higher than the normal map low probability. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the special figure success/failure determination according to the special figure 2, the probability of winning a small hit that can cause a big hit game is higher than the special figure success/failure determination according to the special figure 1.
Then, as described above, the second starting port 59 and the gate 63, compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, when more game balls roll from the second flow path Y Obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll toward the mouth 59 . Therefore, right-handed hitting is recommended in Fuzu Kokoku. On the other hand, left-handed hitting is recommended in the normal figure low accuracy.

Therefore, in a plurality of game states, the first game state (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA (normal figure low probability)) in which the shooting of the game ball in the first direction (left hitting) is recommended, and the second In other words, it includes a second game state (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB (universal figure high probability)) in which the shooting of the game ball in the direction (right hitting) is recommended.

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

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

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

When the result of the special figure lottery is a big hit, the electric role product control means 150 outputs a control signal to the second special electric role product solenoid after the stop display of the special figure, and controls the second special electric role product 65b. It is opened according to the opening pattern corresponding to the stop pattern of the special figure. Thus, in the jackpot game in which the second special electric role product 65b is opened, one opening and closing operation of the second special electric role product 65b is one round game, and the round game is performed for a specified number of rounds (this example , 16R, 9R, and 8R) are continuously executed.
Furthermore, the electric role product control means 150 outputs a control signal to the first special electric role product solenoid after the stop display of the special figure when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a small hit, and the first special electric role A small winning game is realized by releasing the object 65a according to the release pattern corresponding to the stop pattern of the special figure. Then, as described above, in the small winning game, when the game ball passes through the specific area provided in the first big winning opening 55a, the big winning game is generated. At that time, following the end of the small winning game, the electric auditors control means 150 releases the second special electric auditors 65b according to the release pattern corresponding to the stop symbol of the special figure related to the small winning game, To realize a big winning game caused by a small winning game.
As described above, the first big winning hole 55a and the second big winning hole 55b have more game balls when rolling from the second flow path Y than when rolling from the first flow path X. Obstacles such as game nails are arranged so that the roller rolls toward the second starting port 59 . Therefore, in the big winning game or the small winning game, hitting to the right is recommended.

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

The game state control means 155 controls the normal drawing lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155 sets the normal pattern low probability at the start of the jackpot game, and at the end of the jackpot game generated based on the winning pattern excluding the pattern B, the specified number of times (in this embodiment, 3 times), it is assumed that the pattern is high and accurate until the pattern variation is executed.

In addition, the game state control means 155 controls the above-described special figure variation pattern derivation state. The transition of this special figure variation pattern derivation state will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 11 is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state.
As shown in FIG. 11, the special figure variation pattern derivation state is composed of a special figure variation pattern derivation state PA that is normal and low probability, and a special figure variation pattern derivation state PB that is high probability. Except, these special figure variation pattern derivation state is set. The transition conditions between the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB include transition conditions (i) and transition conditions (ii). The transition condition (i) is the end of the jackpot game related to the jackpot of the symbol A, and the transition condition (ii) is that the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 has been executed three times.

Although not shown in FIG. 11, when the jackpot game related to the jackpot of symbol B ends in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the stay in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA continues.

In addition, the game state control means 155, when the update of the special figure variation pattern derivation state occurs, generates an effect control command (game state designation command) including information that can specify the special figure variation pattern derivation state after the update. Then, the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

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

The main error control means 165 monitors the input information of the I/O port 104 and determines whether the gaming machine 10 is in an error state. When it is determined that an error state exists, an effect control command (error command) including information that can specify the error state is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
In this embodiment, the error states determined by the main error control means 165 include, for example, a main board error based on the occurrence of the update abnormality described above, a magnetic error based on magnetic detection by the magnetic detection sensor, and a radio wave detection by the radio wave detection sensor. A radio wave error based on, a right hitting error based on the detection of a game ball by the gate sensor 74, a detection of opening of the middle frame 17 by the middle frame open door sensor 76 or a detection of opening of the front frame 20 by the front frame open door sensor 77 There are door open errors, full tank errors based on the detection of game balls by the full tank detection sensor, and so on. It should be noted that the presence or absence of occurrence of an error state according to this embodiment is monitored during a playable state, which will be described later.
To summarize the occurrence conditions of some of these errors, the main board error is an error state indicating an update error of the random number circuit 105, as described above, and occurs when the update error occurs. Next, magnetic error is an error state that occurs when magnetic detection by the magnetic detection sensor occurs continuously for 500 ms. This is an error state that occurs when a total of 5 occurrences occur. In addition, the right-handed error is an error state that occurs when the gate sensor 74 detects the game ball three times during normal times (the number of detections is reset after 1000 ms have passed since the last detection). The full-tank error is an error state that occurs when the full-tank detection sensor is ON, that is, when the game ball is detected by the full-tank detection sensor.

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

On the other hand, in the case of a right-handed error, a door open error, and a full tank error, which are error states of relatively low importance (hereinafter simply referred to as "error states of low importance"), shooting of game balls is not restricted, A state in which the game can be progressed is maintained. In addition, when these error states occur, the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 execute a notification effect that can specify which error state has occurred.
In addition, the right hitting error ends when the execution of the notification effect related to the error state ends, and the door open error detects the closed state of the middle frame 17 by the middle frame door open sensor 76, or the front frame door open The process ends when the sensor 77 detects the closed state of the front frame 20, and the full-tank error ends when the game ball is no longer detected by the full-tank detection sensor. When the end conditions of these error states are satisfied, an effect control command (return command) indicating that the end conditions are satisfied is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.例文帳に追加
Also, the above-mentioned error state with a low degree of importance is an example. Other error states such as an abnormal winning error that occurs when a game ball is detected may be provided, and when these error states are provided, a notification effect related to the error state is executed. It should be noted that the abnormal prize winning error may be ended when the execution of the notification effect related to the error state is ended, as in the case of the above-described right-handed error.
It should be noted that in the present embodiment, an error state with a high degree of importance is executed with priority over the above-described error state with a low degree of importance.

Preferably, the first customized display according to the present invention is not allowed when the high severity error conditions described above are being flagged. However, the first customized display does not necessarily have to be restricted for all error states, and the first customized display may be permitted during an error notification for an error state of low importance.
In other words, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200) can execute a plurality of error notifications according to the error state determined by the error control means by controlling the effect means. The plurality of error notifications include an error notification in which display of the first customized display is permitted during notification and an error notification in which display of the first customized display is not permitted during notification. is preferred.

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

The power restoration process execution means 175 includes a return state setting means 176 and a playable state transition means 179 .

The return state setting means 176 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 when the power is restored, the state at the time of the power failure immediately before the power is restored, the state of the RAM clear switch 43 when the power is restored, and the state of the middle frame open when the power is restored. Based on the state of the door sensor 76, a return state setting process for setting the return state is executed. The return state set by the processing includes a game stop state and a playable state (either with RAM clear processing or without RAM clear processing).
Specifically, when there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 at the time of power restoration, the game stop state is set regardless of the state of the RAM clear switch 43 and the state of the middle frame door open sensor 76 at the time of power restoration. Also, if there is no abnormality in the RAM 103 when the power is restored and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (depressed state) when the power is restored, the RAM is cleared on the condition that the middle frame door open sensor 76 is ON when the power is restored. Clear processing is executed and a playable state is set (when the middle frame door open sensor 76 is OFF at the time of power restoration, the RAM clear processing is not executed and a playable state is set), and the power is restored. If there is no abnormality in the RAM 103 and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (not pressed) at the time of power recovery, the game ready state is set without executing the RAM clear processing. In addition, when the RAM clear processing is executed, the general map low probability will be set.
Here, the game stop state means that the game cannot be progressed by not executing the processing according to the detection result of the sensor provided in each prize winning opening (the detection result of the sensor itself does not have to be seen). This is the return state. The playable state is a return state in which progress of the game is possible by executing processing according to the detection result of the sensor provided in each prize winning opening.

Whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 is determined by a RAM abnormality check performed at the beginning of the recovery state setting process (specifically, whether or not a backup flag is stored in the backup information area of the target area ( whether or not the backup flag is ON), and if the backup flag is stored (when the backup flag is ON), it is stored in the target area and the backup information area related to the area. A process of deriving the checksum of the complement of the data, and judging that the target area is normal if the calculation result is 0, and otherwise judging that the target area is abnormal. ) to the area of the RAM 103 related to the game.

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

The power-off processing executing means 180 executes power-off processing based on receiving a power-off signal from the power control board 500 .
Specifically, for a game-related area of the RAM 103, a process of deriving a checksum of the area and storing the complement of the checksum in a game-related backup information area of the RAM 103; A process of turning ON a backup flag indicating that the power-off process has been executed (stores the backup flag in the game-related backup information area of the RAM 103) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 7, the first sub-control board 200 includes sub-random number generation means 210, normal effect control means 220, sub-error control means 230, lamp control means 240, movable accessory control means 245, volume control means 250, brightness It comprises adjustment means 255, sub-information storage means 260, and sub-command management means 270, and these means are realized by each control configuration on the first sub-control board 200 described with reference to FIG. It is functionally represented.
Here, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the means, etc. in the corresponding storage areas. It is a means. Also, the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub information storage means 260 by the sub command management means 270 . In the following description, the fact that the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 by the sub-command management means 270 is simply referred to as the effect control command. It may be expressed as reception.

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

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

The production mode control means 221 controls the transition of the production mode in the form of consistency with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed by the main control board 100 side when a game state designation command is received. Here, the effect mode is one in which the player can recognize the type of effect mode that is currently set. Alternatively, the background music corresponding to the presentation mode is output from the speaker 33 .
Details of the effect mode in this embodiment will be described later.

Effect route determination means 222, when receiving a pre-determination command, based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command (in this embodiment, the special figure variation pattern), the effect corresponding to the currently reserved symbol variation Determine (set) the route. In addition, when the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the symbol variation is the special figure variation pattern HNP1 described above, the effect route determination means 222 does not determine the effect route when the pre-determination command is transmitted. At the start of pattern variation, the production route is determined based on the special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern HNP1-A to special figure variation pattern HNP1-D) included in the variation start command.
Here, the production route is the production from the start to the end of the pattern variation, and defines the process of the production that notifies the result of the special figure propriety determination in the design variation, and is executed in the design variation. The content of the effect is determined according to the effect route corresponding to the symbol variation by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later.

Here, the special figure variation pattern in the normal mode will be described. Here, the normal mode is one of the production modes corresponding to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA which is low probability.
In this embodiment, in the normal mode, each of the special figure variation patterns shown in FIG. 9 corresponds to one production route that is different from each other. Then, these production routes are a loss production route that informs that the result of the special figure success/failure determination in this pattern variation is a loss, and a loss production route that informs that the result of the special symbol success/failure determination in this symbol variation is a big hit. It is roughly divided into the big hit production route. Further, the losing production route includes a non-developing losing production route in which the development production is not executed and a development losing production route in which the development production is executed. Here, the development effect means that after the decorative symbols are in the ready state (a state in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed except for one symbol row, and the remaining symbol rows are variably displayed), mainly this time. Refers to the effect of informing whether the result of the special figure success or failure determination in the pattern variation is a big hit or a small hit. And, in this embodiment, there are three types of development effects A to development effects C in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA. Incidentally, these development effects are executed also in the jackpot effect route. Below, the contents of the production route corresponding to each special figure variation pattern will be described.

In the development performance corresponding to the losing performance route, a series of performances corresponding to each development performance is executed, and at the end of the performance, it is notified that the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern variation is a loss. On the other hand, in the development production corresponding to the big hit production route, similar to the development production corresponding to the losing production route, a series of productions corresponding to each development production are executed, and at the end of that, the special figure propriety judgment in this pattern fluctuation result is a big hit. That is, both the development performance A and the development performance B can be said to be performances for notifying that the result of the special figure suitability determination in the current symbol variation is either a big hit or a loss. On the other hand, since the development effects C do not correspond to the losing effect route, these development effects can be said to be effects for informing that the result of the special figure win/loss determination is a big hit.
In addition, in this embodiment, one effect route corresponds to one special figure variation pattern. Therefore, in the following description, the production route for the special figure variation pattern may simply be represented by the special figure variation pattern. However, a plurality of production routes may correspond to one special figure variation pattern, and in this case, one production route is determined from a plurality of production routes corresponding to the determined special figure variation pattern. should be

The production route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HNP1-A to special figure variation pattern HNP1-D, the special figure variation pattern HRP, and the special figure variation pattern HNP2 corresponds to the non-developed loss production route described above.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP1-A to the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP1-D, and the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP2, the decorative pattern is not in the reach state and the decorative pattern is loose (all the pattern rows It is stopped, and the same decorative pattern is not stopped in each pattern row). . Here, the same decorative pattern refers to a decorative pattern that imitates the same number, and parts other than the numbers (character images to be described later, etc.) constituting the decorative pattern may be different. Similarly, different decorative designs refer to decorative designs imitating different numbers.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HRP, the decorative pattern is in a reach state without passing through a pseudo-variation, and after that, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed with a loose eye without executing the development production described later. A production route that notifies that the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss corresponds. Here, the pseudo-variation is the suspension of decorative patterns based on a certain rule during the period before the development production is started (for example, like "5 patterns - 7 patterns - 6 patterns", the pattern row in the middle It refers to a period separated by a decorative pattern stop) etc., which is a mode in which 7 patterns are stopped. Therefore, it can be said that pseudo fluctuations occur only when the number of pseudo fluctuations is two. In other words, if the variation of the decorative symbols until forming the ready-to-win state is one time, it can be said that the pseudo variation does not occur, and in that case, it can also be said that one pseudo variation is executed. Although the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations in the present embodiment is 3, the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations is not limited to this, and any number of times of 2 or more may be adopted.

The special figure variation pattern HSP1-A to special figure variation pattern HSP3-B correspond to the above-described development loss effect route.
For example, in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation is a loss. Corresponds to the production route in which the development production for notifying the event is executed.
The types of development effects corresponding to the above special figure fluctuation patterns are different from each other, development production A corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A, and development production B corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through two pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation is a loss. Corresponds to the production route in which the development production for notifying the event is executed. In addition, like the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A has development production A. , Development production B corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through three times of pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation is a loss. Corresponds to the production route in which the development production for notifying the event is executed. In addition, like the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A has development production A. , Development production B corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B.

The special figure variation pattern ASP1-A to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-B and the special figure variation pattern ASP-C correspond to the above-described jackpot effect route.
For example, in the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure success/failure determination in this pattern fluctuation is a big hit. A developmental effect is executed to notify that, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative patterns are stop-displayed with matching patterns.
The types of development effects corresponding to the above special figure fluctuation patterns are different from each other, development production A corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A, and development production B corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B.

In the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through two pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special figure success judgment in this pattern fluctuation is a big hit. A developmental effect is executed to notify that, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative patterns are stop-displayed with matching patterns. In addition, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the development production A is in the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A. , Development production B corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through three times of pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure success/failure determination in this pattern fluctuation is a big hit. A developmental effect is executed to notify that, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative patterns are stop-displayed with matching patterns. In addition, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the development production A is in the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A. , Development production B corresponds to special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B.
In the special figure variation pattern ASP-C, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through a pseudo variation, and then there is a development effect that informs that the result of the special figure suitability determination in this pattern variation is a big hit or a small hit. Corresponds to a production route that is executed and stops and displays the decorative symbols with matching symbols after the end of the development production. In addition, development production C corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP-C.

Thus, in this embodiment, by associating the same development production, the production route according to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A to the production route according to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A, the special figure fluctuation pattern A production route related to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B for the production route related to HSP1-B, and a production route related to the special figure variation pattern ASP2-A for the production route related to the special figure variation pattern HSP2-A, A production route related to the special figure variation pattern ASP2-B for the production route related to the special figure variation pattern HSP2-B, and a special figure variation pattern ASP3-A for the production route related to the special figure variation pattern HSP3-A The effect route is associated with the effect route related to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-B with respect to the effect route related to the special figure variation pattern HSP3-B. As a result, the contents of the effects of the associated production routes match from the start to just before the end (the timing at which the result of the special figure propriety determination is indicated by the development production related to the production route). Therefore, in the pattern variation in which the development performance A and the development performance B are executed, the player can have a feeling of expectation for winning a big win or a small win, and the performance route for executing these development performances is determined. The above-mentioned special figure variation pattern can also be said to be a special figure variation pattern that expects a big hit.

In addition, the special figure variation pattern ASP-C does not have a corresponding development loss effect route. Therefore, at the time when the development performance C is executed in the symbol variation, the player can definitely recognize the winning of the big win. Therefore, it can be said that the performance route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern is the performance route for determining the winning of the big win, and the special figure variation pattern can be said to be the special figure variation pattern for determining the winning of the big win.

Also, as shown in FIG. 9(a), if the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss, within the range where the number of pseudo fluctuations is the same, the special effects corresponding to the production route in which the development production A is executed Figure variation pattern (eg, special figure variation pattern HSP1-A), special figure variation pattern (eg, special figure variation pattern HSP1-B) corresponding to the production route in which development production B is executed becomes difficult to be determined in this order. Then, if the result of the special figure suitability determination is a big hit, the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the development production A is executed within the range where the number of pseudo variations is the same ASP1-A), and a special figure variation pattern (for example, a special figure variation pattern ASP1-B) corresponding to the production route where the development production B is executed are likely to be determined in this order. Then, as described above, the development effect C is executed only when a big win is won.
Therefore, it is possible to heighten expectations for winning a big win in the order of development performance A, development performance B and development performance C.例文帳に追加

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), if the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern (for example, , Special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A), Special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route with the number of pseudo fluctuations (for example, special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A), The number of pseudo fluctuations is 3 times It becomes difficult to be determined in order of the special figure variation pattern (for example, special figure variation pattern HSP3-A) corresponding to the route. Then, if the result of the special figure suitability determination is a big hit, the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the pseudo variation does not occur in the range of the same kind of development production (for example, the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A), Special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route with the number of pseudo fluctuations of 2 times (for example, special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A), special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route with the number of pseudo fluctuations of 3 times (for example , It becomes easier to be determined in order of special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A).
Therefore, as the number of times the pseudo variation is executed increases, the expectation of winning the big win can be enhanced.

Next, the special figure variation pattern in the rush mode and the final judge mode will be described. Here, the rush mode and the final judge mode are reserved in the production mode corresponding to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB that is normal and high probability and in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB It is a production mode corresponding to the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 (to be performed later).
In this embodiment, the special figure variation pattern shown in FIG. 10(a) is derived in the rush mode, and the special figure variation pattern shown in FIG. 10(b) is derived in the final judge mode.

As described above, the specified number of special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB which is high probability of general figure is 3 times, special figure fluctuation pattern HXP-D1 and special figure fluctuation pattern that can be derived during the three times of pattern fluctuation AXP-D1 has the shortest variation time (1200ms). Therefore, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB ends in a short time of less than 5 seconds at maximum even including the stop time of the special figure 2. In addition, as described above, the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 in the present embodiment causes a big hit game with an extremely high probability (about 1/2.06), so even if the pattern variation is three times The rate of transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB to the big hit game is high.
The feature of the rush mode in this embodiment is that the transition of the game state alternately repeating the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB and the jackpot game in a short period of time is visually shown as a series of effects.
Hypothetically, when the big hit game does not occur in the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 three times in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the symbol related to the special figure 2 after the exit of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB In the variation (special figure variation pattern derivation state PA as a game state), it shifts to the final judge mode. As described above, the upper limit of the special figure 2 pending counter in the present embodiment is 1, so the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 that can be executed in the final judge mode is only once. The final judge mode is the last opportunity for a big win game to occur with a high probability as described above, and when the winning judgment is won by this pattern variation and a big win game occurs, the mode shifts to the rush mode again. On the other hand, if the hit/fail determination is wrong, the game returns to the normal mode, so that the player's sense of tension increases, and the interest in the game can be heightened. In order to incite such tension, the fluctuation time (15000 ms) of the special figure fluctuation pattern HXP-D2 and the fluctuation time (12000 ms) of the special figure fluctuation pattern AXP-D2 that can be derived in the final judge mode are derived in the rush mode. It is set longer than the variation time of the special figure variation pattern that can be done.
Note that effects in the rush mode and the final judge mode will be described later.

Sub-reservation control means 223, when receiving a reservation command (hereinafter simply referred to as the occurrence of a reservation winning prize), to the information of the special figure 1 reservation counter and the special figure 2 reservation counter included in the command Based on this, in the display area of the main display unit 81, effect data for displaying the number of pending images corresponding to the special figure 1 pending counter is set. It should be noted that the pending image is an image that is subject to a pending look-ahead effect that changes in various manners suggesting the degree of advantage such as the degree of expectation for a big hit game.
It should be noted that the aspect of the pending image in the present embodiment is expressed, for example, by the difference in color of the image. Then, the mode of the pending image is the result of the preliminary determination included in the preliminary determination command transmitted following the pending command, that is, whether or not it is determined as a big hit in the special figure success determination in the design variation corresponding to the pending image determined by drawing lots with reference to Specifically, there are normal modes and special modes as modes that can be determined.

The look-ahead effect control means 224 determines the contents of the look-ahead effect based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command when the pre-determination command is received.
Here, the look-ahead effect refers to the degree of expectation for the result of the special figure propriety determination in the look-ahead target design variation over one or more design variations before the look-ahead target design variation is started, and the look-ahead target It is an effect that suggests the content of the effect executed in the symbol variation.
In particular, in the present embodiment, replacement with a premier character image, which will be described later, can be executed as a look-ahead effect, and whether or not to execute this effect is determined by character promotion processing, which will be described later.

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

The decorative design control means 226 determines the final combination of decorative design stop designs (left design, middle design, right design) based on the determined stop design of the special design when the variation start command is received. do.
Specifically, pattern A, pattern a, and pattern c are even-numbered patterns, pattern B, pattern b, and pattern d are odd-numbered patterns, and pattern C and pattern e are loose stitches. , are supported.
Incidentally, when the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped corresponds to the stop symbol of the special symbol, it is not always necessary to have the above-mentioned correspondence relationship. For example, if it is a combination that does not increase the expectation of the combination of decorative patterns to be stopped with respect to the above-mentioned correspondence, such as matching even-numbered patterns to the pattern b, in some cases (than the proportion of the above-mentioned correspondence) It is also possible to adopt a combination of decorative patterns different from the above-mentioned correspondence relationship at a low rate), and even in such a case, it is said that the combination of decorative patterns to be stopped corresponds to the stop pattern of the special figure I can say

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

The normal effect control means 220 reads the effect data of each device corresponding to the effect at the execution timing of each effect according to the content of the effect determined by the above-described means provided in the first sub-control board 200 . If the read effect data includes effect data related to an image, an image control command is generated based on the effect data, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 . Further, when the read performance data includes performance data related to sound, a voice control command related to sound is generated based on the performance data, and the command is stored in a transmission command storage area of sub-information storage means 260. - 特許庁

In addition, the normal effect control means 220 reads effect data for displaying character images corresponding to the final variation and the symbol variation suspended in the final variation in the character gathering mode. Although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, in order to improve the game interest, when a plurality of pattern variations that become a big hit or a small hit are reserved in the character gathering mode, these symbol variations are handled. The rate of promotion (replacement) of the character image to be played differs depending on the holding position.

In addition, the normal effect control means 220 reads effect data for instructing the launch direction of the game ball in accordance with the transition of the effect mode and the progress of the game during the effect mode.
In particular, in the present embodiment, as described above, the special figure character gathering mode is set across from the general figure high probability to the general figure low probability. And, as described above, the production mode and the normal figure lottery state differ depending on the type (the recommended game ball launch direction is different) and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state are basically in a corresponding relationship, and the production The type of mode may be recognized by the player. Therefore, there is a risk that the game ball will be launched at a disadvantage to the player. It makes it easy for the player to recognize the recommended launching direction of the game ball (details will be described later).

In addition, the normal performance control means 220, when the return state at the time of power recovery becomes a game-enabled state (with RAM clear processing), informs that the game has become possible with RAM clear processing. When the return state at the time of power recovery becomes a playable state (without RAM clear processing), it is notified that the game becomes possible without RAM clear processing. Read out the performance data for
Furthermore, when the return state at the time of power recovery is the game stop state, the normal performance control means 220 informs that the execution of the RAM clearing process is necessary in addition to the game stop state. Read out the performance data for
Although the details of these notifications are omitted, it is preferable that the execution continues for a certain period of time (for example, 30 seconds) after the start of execution, regardless of the performance device that executes the notification.

The sub-error control means 230 determines an error effect pattern when an error command is transmitted, and reads effect data for executing an error effect according to the error effect pattern.
Note that the error effect is executed with priority over the variation effect related to the symbol variation (execution of the error effect regulates the execution of the variation effect). Here, when the error effect is preferentially executed, when the device related to the execution of the error effect and the device related to the execution of the variable effect are the same device, only the error effect is executed in the device. However, it also includes that the error effect is executed in the device in a manner that is easier to recognize than the variable effect.
In addition, the sub-error control means 230 independently (independently of the main error control means 165) determines whether or not the game machine 10 is in an error state, and executes an error effect when it is determined to be in an error state. Effect data may be read out, and the error state is, for example, a right-handed error state determined based on the number of wins at the gate 63 when the normal game is low probability.

The lamp control means 240 holds lamp control data for controlling the lighting of various lamps such as the frame lamp 35 . If there is effect data, the lamp control means 240 reads the lamp control data based on the effect data, and transmits the read lamp control data to the frame lamp 35 .

When the performance data read by the normal performance control means 220 includes performance data corresponding to a movable performance, the movable accessory control means 245 controls the movable decorative body 22 and the sub display from the ROM 202 based on the performance data. The movable control data for controlling the movement of the portion 82 is read, the read movable control data is transmitted to the movable decoration 22 and the sub-display portion 82, and the movement of the movable decoration 22 and the sub-display portion 82 is controlled.

The volume adjustment means 250 executes volume adjustment processing for adjusting volume and volume adjustment command generation processing for generating the above-described volume adjustment command.

The volume adjustment process is a process executed when power is restored or when a volume adjustment operation (operation on the left cursor button 38c or the right cursor button 38d) is performed.
In the volume adjustment process that is executed when power is restored, the initial volume at the time of power restoration is set according to the stage of the volume adjustment unit 83 at the time of power restoration. More specifically, in this process, when the level of the volume adjustment unit 83 at the time of power recovery is high, specific audio reproduction channels (in this embodiment, audio reproduction channel CH1 and audio reproduction channel CH2 ) is set to volume 10 for the audio playback channels excluding the specific audio playback channel, and when the stage of the volume adjustment unit 83 at the time of power restoration is medium volume, the volume for the audio playback channels excluding the specific audio playback channel When 5 is set and the stage of the volume adjustment unit 83 at the time of power recovery is low volume, volume 1 is set as the volume of the audio reproduction channels excluding a specific audio reproduction channel. Note that the volume adjustment process is not limited to when power is restored, and may be executed based on the lapse of a predetermined time from the end of the most recent pattern variation. In this case, a specific audio playback channel is excluded. It may be executed only when the volume of the audio reproduction channel (current volume) is lower than the volume corresponding to the current stage of the volume adjustment section 83 .
Further, in the volume adjustment process executed when the volume adjustment operation is performed, the current volume is updated based on the volume adjustment operation. More specifically, in this process, when the process is executed by operating the right cursor button 38d, the volume of the audio reproduction channels excluding a specific audio reproduction channel is set to 10 as the upper limit of the volume of the process. When a volume one step higher than the previously set volume is set, and the processing is executed by operating the left cursor button 38c, the volume is set to 1 as the lower limit, and the specific audio playback channel is excluded. is set to a volume that is one step lower than the volume set before this process. It should be noted that unlike the brightness adjustment process described later, the volume adjustment process that is executed when the volume adjustment operation is performed is executed regardless of whether or not pattern variation is being executed.
Here, setting the volume in the audio reproduction channel in the volume adjustment process means that the volume is set in the storage area corresponding to the audio reproduction channel in the RAM 203. When the volume is set in the storage area, , a volume adjustment command corresponding to volume adjustment of the audio reproduction channel is generated by volume adjustment command generation processing, and then the command is transmitted to the audio control board 310 .

As described above, in this embodiment, no volume adjustment is performed for a specific audio playback channel. Therefore, audio data relating to a specific audio reproduction channel is reproduced at a volume (in this embodiment, volume 10, which is the maximum volume) that does not depend on the level of the volume adjustment unit 83 or the result of the volume adjustment operation. . In this embodiment, the sound related to the error effect based on the occurrence of the above-described error states (error states with high importance and error states with low importance) is reproduced by a specific audio reproduction channel.
On the other hand, the music output during the development effect and the sound related to the instruction notification are reproduced by the sound reproduction channels other than the specific sound reproduction channel.
It should be noted that the sound related to the error effect based on the occurrence of an error state with a low degree of importance may be reproduced by a sound reproduction channel other than a specific sound reproduction channel.

The luminance adjustment means 255 executes luminance adjustment processing for adjusting luminance and luminance adjustment command generation processing for generating the above-described luminance adjustment command.

The brightness adjustment process is a process executed when the brightness adjustment operation (operation on the up cursor button 38a or the down cursor button 38b) is performed when power is restored or when pattern variation is not performed.
In the luminance adjustment process executed when power is restored, the initial luminance when power is restored is set according to the stage of the luminance adjustment unit 84 when power is restored. More specifically, in this process, when the level of the brightness adjustment unit 84 at the time of power recovery is high brightness, the brightness 10 is set, and the level of the brightness adjustment unit 84 at the time of power recovery is medium brightness. In this case, brightness 5 is set, and brightness 1 is set when the level of the brightness adjustment unit 84 at the time of power recovery is low brightness. Note that the brightness adjustment process is not limited to when power is restored, and may be executed based on the lapse of a predetermined time from the end of the latest pattern variation. It may be executed only if the luminance is less than the luminance corresponding to the current step of 84.
Further, in the brightness adjustment process executed when the brightness adjustment operation is performed, the current brightness is updated based on the brightness adjustment operation. More specifically, in this process, when the process is executed by operating the up cursor button 38a, the brightness is set to be one step higher than the brightness set before the process, with a brightness of 10 being the upper limit. When the process is executed by operating the down cursor button 38b, the brightness is set to be one level lower than the brightness set before the process with the brightness 1 as the lower limit.
Here, setting the luminance in the luminance adjustment process means that the luminance is set in the storage area corresponding to the luminance of the RAM 203. When the luminance is set in the storage area, the luminance adjustment command is generated. A luminance adjustment command that can specify the luminance after adjustment is generated by the processing, and then the command is transmitted to the second sub control board 300 .

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the volume adjustment process is executed by performing the volume adjustment operation in the state where the pattern variation is not executed, the volume adjustment sound is emitted (the effect related to the volume adjustment sound data is set), and the volume adjustment display is executed on the main display section 81 (effect data relating to the volume adjustment display is set). On the other hand, when the volume adjustment process is executed by performing the volume adjustment operation while the pattern variation is being performed, the volume adjustment display is performed by the main display unit 81 without outputting the volume adjustment sound. be done.
Note that the volume adjustment sound is emitted at the volume after being adjusted by the volume adjustment process, so that the adjusted volume is actually heard and the volume is recognized. Furthermore, the volume adjustment display is a display that can identify the level of volume (one of volume 1 to volume 10) after being adjusted by the volume adjustment process, thereby visually recognizing the level of volume after adjustment. It is what makes
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the luminance adjustment process is executed due to the luminance adjustment operation being performed in a state where the pattern variation is not executed, the luminance adjustment sound is emitted (the effect related to the luminance adjustment sound data is set), and brightness adjustment display is executed on the main display section 81 (effect data relating to brightness adjustment display is set).
Note that the brightness adjustment sound is aurally recognizing that the brightness has been adjusted by the brightness adjustment processing, and the volume of the emitted sound does not change depending on the brightness adjusted by the brightness adjustment processing. Furthermore, the brightness adjustment display is a display that can specify the brightness level (any of brightness 1 to brightness 10) after being adjusted by the brightness adjustment process, thereby visually recognizing the brightness level after adjustment. It is what makes

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

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

<About the display related to the production customization function in normal mode>
Next, the display relating to the effect customization function in the normal mode will be explained with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14. FIG.
FIG. 12 is a time chart showing symbol variations in the normal mode and displays relating to the effect customization function.
13 and 14 are diagrams showing the display mode of the main display section 81 at each timing shown in the time chart of FIG.
FIG. 13 shows a decorative pattern that is displayed stationary (during pattern idling), and FIG. 14 shows a decorative pattern that is variably displayed instead of an arrow. will be unified and explained.

As described above, the normal mode in the present embodiment is a production mode corresponding to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and as shown in FIG. 12, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA over the entire period shown in the time chart and stays in directing mode.

At timing t11 shown in FIG. 12, it is assumed that a predetermined condition is satisfied and the guidance display 81b corresponding to the first customized display is displayed on the main display section 81 (see FIG. 13A).
Here, the guidance display 81b includes a display related to volume adjustment (the icon on the left side of the area surrounded by a dashed line), a display related to light amount adjustment (the icon in the center of the area), and a display related to menu calling (the icon on the right side of the area). icon) and .
The display related to volume adjustment consists of an icon simulating the speaker 33 and an icon indicating that volume adjustment is performed by the left cursor button 38c and the right cursor button 38d. The numerical value superimposed on the icon imitating the speaker 33 represents the volume set at that time.
The display related to the light amount adjustment consists of an icon simulating the frame lamp 35 and an icon indicating that the light amount adjustment operation is performed by the up cursor button 38a and the down cursor button 38b. The numerical value superimposed on the icon imitating the frame lamp 35 represents the light amount set at that time.
The display related to calling the menu consists of a text display consisting of the characters “menu” and an icon indicating that the operation related to calling the menu is pressing the effect button 37 .
The above-mentioned predetermined conditions (conditions for guidance display 81b to start displaying) are, for example, when neither special figure 1 nor special figure 2 is executed (at the time when the symbol is displayed stopped), or , The player operates the effect button 37 or the cursor button 38 in a state where neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is executed.
Therefore, the guide display 81b corresponds to the first customized display according to the present invention.

Here, when the effect button 37 is operated while the guidance display 81b is displayed, the menu display 81c is displayed on the main display section 81 (see FIG. 13(b)).
The menus included in the menu display 81c include a menu related to premium mode, a menu related to simple mode, a menu related to volume/light amount adjustment, and a menu related to reset.
The menu related to the premium mode is an effect customizing function that increases the frequency with which so-called premium effects (normally infrequent effects) are executed.
The menu related to the simple mode is a production customization function that increases the reliability of the production as a result of reducing the frequency of occurrence of a specific production (for example, pending change production, etc.) when the success or failure judgment related to the special figure fluctuation is not won. .
The menu related to volume/light amount adjustment is a performance customization function related to volume adjustment of the speaker 33 and light amount adjustment of the frame lamp 35 . The menu related to the volume/light intensity adjustment in the menu display 81c may allow the same adjustment as the volume adjustment and light intensity adjustment in the guidance display 81b, but allows more detailed adjustment (for example, the sound quality of a specific sound). It may be adjustable, or the light emission pattern of the frame lamp 35 in a specific presentation can be adjusted, etc.).
The reset menu is an effect customizing function that initializes various settings changed by the effect customizing function.
The arrow icon displayed on the left side of the menu display 81c indicates the menu selected at that time. By operating the up cursor button 38a and the down cursor button 38b, the selected menu is changed, and the effect button 37 is displayed. When is operated, the screen switches to the screen related to the menu selected at the time of the operation.
The menu display 81c can be displayed in a state in which neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is executed, similarly to the guidance display 81b.
Therefore, the menu display 81c corresponds to the first customized display according to the invention.

Here, when the effect button 37 is operated while the premium mode is selected on the menu display 81c, a premium menu display 81d is displayed on the main display section 81 (see FIG. 13(c)).
The premium menu display 81d represents switching between ON and OFF of the premium mode by operating the left cursor button 38c and the right cursor button 38d. It means that the setting will be made.
And the premium menu display 81d can be displayed in a state where neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is executed, like the guidance display 81b and the menu display 81c.
Therefore, the premium menu display 81d corresponds to the first customized display according to the present invention.

Therefore, the effect control means (the first sub-control board 200) can be customized based on the operation received by the operation means (the effect button 37 and the cursor button 38) for the predetermined items related to the effect using the effect means. can.
Also, in a state where neither the first symbol variation (symbol variation pertaining to special figure 1) nor the second symbol variation (symbol variation pertaining to special figure 2) is executed, operation means related to at least a part of the predetermined items In other words, the first customized display (guidance display 81b, menu display 81c, premium menu display 81d) indicating the operation of is sometimes displayed.

As described above, the guidance display 81b, the menu display 81c, and the premium menu display 81d all correspond to the first customized display, so the time chart labeled "first customized" in FIG. , all the periods in which any one of them is displayed are shown as being shifted upward in the time chart, and the respective transition timings are not particularly shown.

On the other hand, in the premium menu display 81d, when the effect button 37 is operated while the premium mode is ON, a text display 81e saying "Premier mode is ON" is displayed on the main display section 81. (See FIG. 13(c)).
Here, the text display 81e is displayed so as to be superimposed on the premium menu display 81d, as shown in FIG. 13(c).
The text display 81e notifies that the premier mode, which is one of the predetermined items, has been customized, and corresponds to the notification display according to the present invention.

Timing t12 shown in FIG. 12 is the timing when the effect button 37 is operated, that is, the timing customized for the premier mode.
Here, the notification display (text display 81e) disappears at timing t13 after a predetermined time has elapsed from timing t12.

Therefore, when the operation means accepts an operation while the first customization display is displayed on the effect display means (main display section 81) and the predetermined item is customized, the notification display ( The text display 81e) is displayed on the effect display means, and the effect control means (first sub-control board 200) causes the effect display means to display the notification display, and the third period (period from timing t12 to timing t13) is In other words, the notification display continues to be displayed until the third period elapses, and the notification display is hidden when the third period elapses.

On the other hand, the first customized display (premium menu display 81d) is switched to the first customized display (menu display 81c) in a different display mode, and the display is maintained across timing t13.
However, such a change in the display mode is a specific example, and all displays corresponding to the first customized display may be hidden at the timing when the notification display is hidden.

Subsequently, at timing t14 while the menu display 81c is being displayed, it is assumed that the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 is started.
At this time, the menu display 81c fades out from the display area of the main display section 81 immediately after the start of the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 (timing t14) (see FIG. 14(a)).
From timing t15 when the guidance display 81b completely fades out of the display area, a mini guidance display 81g is displayed in the lower right corner of the main display section 81 (see FIG. 14B).
Here, the mini guide display 81g is a display related to volume adjustment, which is part of the menu included in the menu display 81c, and the shaded portion of the ten gauges represents the volume at that time. Left and right triangular marks indicate that the volume can be adjusted by operating the left cursor button 38c and the right cursor button 38d.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 14(b), the mini guide display 81g is displayed during the variation period of the symbol variation related to the special figure 1. As shown in FIG.
Therefore, it corresponds to the second customized display of the mini guidance display 81g.

Therefore, when the second customized display (mini guidance display 81g) indicating the operation of the operation means for the predetermined item is displayed on the effect display means in the fluctuation period related to the first pattern change (symbol change related to special figure 1) and the number of predetermined items indicated by the second customized display (one in this embodiment) is less than the number of predetermined items (four in this embodiment) indicated by the first customized display (menu display 81c); It can be rephrased as a thing.
Also, in the variation period related to the first symbol variation (symbol variation pertaining to special figure 1), the second customization display (mini guidance display 81g) showing the operation of the operation means regarding the predetermined item is replaced by the first customization display (menu display 81c) may be displayed on the effect display means in a display mode different from that of 81c). Then, the predetermined item (menu related to volume adjustment) indicated by the second customized display that can be displayed during the variation period related to the first symbol variation is the first customized display that can be displayed during the variation period related to the second symbol variation. is a part of the predetermined item indicated by .

It should be noted that the menu whose operation is indicated by the second customized display (mini guidance display 81g) does not necessarily have to be related to volume adjustment, and may be other menus (for example, related to light amount adjustment). good too.
However, it is preferable that the menu whose operation is indicated by the second customization display is not a menu related to resetting (an item for initializing customized effects). This is because the menu regarding reset is assumed to be used when the game is finished, and is not assumed to be used during the game (during the symbol variation according to the special figure 1).

Therefore, the predetermined items whose operation is indicated by the first customization display (menu display 81c) that can be displayed during the variation period related to the second symbol variation include a reset item that returns the customization related to the effect to the initial value, In other words, the reset item is not included in the predetermined items whose operation is indicated by the second customized display (mini guide display 81g) that can be displayed during the variation period related to the first symbol variation.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, it is assumed that the menu display 81c corresponding to the first customized display is displayed on the main display section 81 during the period from timing t14 to timing t15. Therefore, it can be said that the display period of the menu display 81c and the fluctuation period of the symbol fluctuation related to the special figure 1 overlap over the period from timing t14 to timing t15. Here, the period from timing t14 to timing t15 is the period (period from timing t32 to timing t33) in which the fluctuation period of the symbol fluctuation related to special figure 2 and the display period of the first customization display overlap (period from timing t32 to timing t33). short.
On the other hand, the menu display 81c during the fade-out is moving at high speed, so visibility is not good at all. Therefore, the faded-out menu display 81c does not function as a guidance display for operations related to the production customization function, and can be treated as not corresponding to the first customization display. Assuming such treatment, it can be said that the display period of the menu display 81c and the fluctuation period of the symbol fluctuation related to the special figure 1 do not overlap.

Therefore, when the first customization display (menu display 81c) is displayed on the effect display means, the game ball is detected by the first sensor and the first symbol variation (symbol variation related to the special figure 1) is started. Then, the period during which the first customized display is displayed on the effect display means and the fluctuation period related to the first symbol fluctuation are over a first period (period from timing t14 to timing t15) shorter than the second period. In other words, the period during which the first customized display is displayed on the effect display means and the fluctuation period related to the first symbol fluctuation do not overlap.

In the present embodiment, the menu display 81c corresponding to the first customization display fades out and becomes invisible. There are no particular restrictions. For example, the first customized display may become invisible by suddenly disappearing at the start of the first symbol variation (symbol variation pertaining to special figure 1) or immediately after that, or may become invisible by visual display other than fading out. May become invisible with effect.
In addition, in this embodiment, instead of the first customized display (menu display 81c) that has become invisible with the start of the first symbol variation (symbol variation related to special figure 1), the second customized display (mini guide Since the display 81g) is displayed, the first customized display is not redisplayed during the first symbol change, but when a specific condition is satisfied (for example, a specific operation is performed), the first customized display is displayed. The present invention may be implemented by a modified example in which the same display mode is redisplayed.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, immediately after the first customization display (menu display 81c) becomes invisible with the start of the first design variation (symbol variation related to special figure 1), the second customization display (mini guide display) 81g) is displayed as an example, the second customized display is displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the first symbol variation (at the time when the first customized display becomes invisible). ) may be displayed, or may be displayed triggered by some operation related to production customization.

The mini guidance display 81g started to be displayed at the timing t15 is displayed after the timing t16 when the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed until the timing t17 when the predetermined condition is satisfied.
At the timing t17, the guide display 81b corresponding to the first customization display is displayed as described in the explanation regarding the timing t11.

Since the display mode changes as described above, the first customization display is displayed when the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 is not executed, and the player can easily recognize the operation related to the effect customization function. During the execution of the symbol variation according to FIG. 1, the first customized display is quickly faded out of the display area of the main display section 81 that has been displayed so far, so that the symbol variation according to the special figure 1 is executed. The visibility of various productions is not hindered.
As described above, the special figure variation pattern of the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 derived in the normal mode is more diverse than the rush mode and the final judge mode described later, and various effects are performed, so the above It is convenient to have a configuration such as

The above first period (period from timing t14 to timing t15) is preferably very short. It is preferable to be shorter than the minimum time (1200ms in this embodiment) of the variation period of the second symbol variation (symbol variation related to special figure 2).
This is because the shorter the first period is, the more remarkable the above effects are, and it is possible to minimize the influence of the first customized display impeding the effect related to the first symbol variation.

Further, immediately after the start of the symbol variation related to the special figure 1, the first customization display (menu display 81c, etc.) is faded out, and then the second customization display (mini guide display 81g) is displayed, so the symbol variation is started. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the effects can be customized for some menus.

<Regarding Rush Mode and Final Judge Mode>
Next, the rush mode and final judge mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17. FIG.
FIG. 15 is a time chart showing a series of flows from the start of the rush mode after winning the jackpot in the normal mode to the end of the final judge mode.
16 and 17 are diagrams showing the display mode of the main display section 81 at each timing shown in the time chart of FIG.

First, it is assumed that the jackpot of symbol A is won in the normal mode (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA), and the jackpot game is started at timing t21 shown in FIG. This big hit is a so-called first hit, and the big hit game is performed with an effect corresponding to an effect mode for the first win (first hit mode).
Then, at the timing t22 when the big hit game ends, it becomes a special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB that is highly probable. At this time, the first sub-control board 200 causes the production mode to transition to the rush mode. In this mode, first, a right hitting display 81i is displayed on the main display section 81 to prompt the player to hit to the right, and the winning of the second starting hole 59 is recommended (see FIG. 16(a)).
In addition, at the timing t22, when the design variation related to the special figure 1 remains pending, the right-handed display 81i is displayed after these design variations are digested.

Then, the right-handed display 81i is displayed until a predetermined time elapses from the timing t22, and at the timing t23 after the elapse, it is assumed that the first symbol variation related to the special figure 2 is started after shifting to the rush mode. do. At this time, in the main display section 81, the variation display of the decorative pattern 81a corresponding to the pattern variation is displayed in the center, the right-handed display 81j smaller than 81i is displayed in the upper right corner, and the right-handed display 81j is displayed in the upper left corner. A mode display 81k that can identify the rush mode is displayed, and a prize ball number display 81m representing the number of prize balls won after the jackpot game related to the first hit is displayed in the lower right corner (Fig. 16 ( b) see).

Subsequently, it is assumed that a small hit is won in the pattern variation related to the third special figure 2 after shifting to the rush mode, and a small win game is started at timing t24.
Here, during the period from timing t24 until the game ball passes through the specific area during the small winning game, the main display section 81 displays the V winning display 81n prompting the player to aim at the specific area ( See FIG. 16(c)).
Since the specific area is also targeted by hitting right, the V winning display 81n can also be said to be a display urging the player to hit right.

Then, it is assumed that the game ball passes through the specific area, a big win game is generated at timing t25 when the small win game ends, and the big win game ends at timing t26. At this time, similarly to the timing t22 when the jackpot game related to the first hit ends, the right-handed display 81i shown in FIG. The display shown (right-handed display 81j, mode display 81k, award ball number display 81m) is displayed. That is, the same effect display is repeated during the rush mode.

In addition, during the rush mode in this embodiment, it is preferable that there is no effect in which a not-shown performance accessory is activated, or that the number of activated performance accessories is limited compared to the normal mode. In other words, the number of devices of the production means used for the production corresponding to the second design variation (production related to the special figure 2) is used for the production corresponding to the first design variation (production related to the special figure 1) It is preferable that the number of devices is small compared to the number of devices of the rendering means. This is because the simpler the effect corresponding to the second symbol variation, the more suitable the present invention is.
It should be noted that ``the number of devices for the production means is small'' here is not limited to the fact that there are few production accessories that operate. It can also include a small number.

Here, it is assumed that neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 from the first time to the third time in the rush mode.
At this time, at the timing t27, which is the stop display time of the pattern variation related to the third special figure 2, the transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and from the rush mode to the final judge mode Transition.
When the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 suspended in the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB is executed, and the success/failure determination corresponding to the symbol variation is non-winning, it is generated after the big hit game related to the first hit. A result display 81o including the number of jackpot games and the number of winning balls is displayed on the main display section 81 (see FIG. 17(a)).

At timing t28 when the final judge mode ends (when the result display 81o disappears), the left-handed hitting display 81p prompting the player to hit left-handed is displayed on the main display section 81 (FIG. 17(b)). )reference).
The left-handed display 81p is maintained from timing t28 to timing t29 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

As described above, the effect display during the rush mode is monotonous because it is occupied by those indicating the game operation (right hitting) and the game result (the number of winning balls, etc.). And the special figure variation patterns that can be derived during the rush mode are few in variety, and the fact that the variation time is very short further promotes monotony. Therefore, there is little meaning in customizing with the effect customizing function.
However, at least immediately after shifting to the rush mode (immediately after the end of the jackpot game related to the first hit) is a turning point in the progress of the game, and there are many needs of the players who want to customize the effect.
In view of such circumstances, the display related to the effect customization function in the rush mode (first customization display) is treated differently from the first customization display in the normal mode, and this point will be described below.
It is transmitted according to the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 .

<Regarding the display related to the production customization function in rush mode>
Next, the display regarding the effect customization function in the rush mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG.
FIG. 18 is a time chart showing symbol variations in the rush mode and displays relating to the effect customization function.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the display mode of the main display section 81 at each timing shown in the time chart of FIG.
In the time chart shown in FIG. 18, the processing before the jackpot game related to the first hit and the processing after the shift to the final judge mode overlap with the description regarding FIG. 15, so the following description will be omitted. .

At the timing t31 when the jackpot game related to the first hit ends, it becomes a special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB that is highly probable. At this time, the first sub-control board 200 causes the production mode to transition to the rush mode. As already explained, in this mode, the right hitting display 81i is displayed on the main display section 81 first. At this time, if the player ignores the right-handed display 81i and satisfies the above predetermined condition without starting the pattern variation, the right-handed display 81i and the guidance display 81b are displayed on the main display unit 81 (see FIG. 19(a)).
In order to meet the increasing demand for customization of effects immediately after shifting to the rush mode, the guidance display 81b is started under the same conditions as in the normal mode (predetermined conditions mentioned above).

On the other hand, in the normal mode, immediately after the start of the symbol variation related to the special figure 1, the guide display 81b is hidden (fade out), but in the rush mode, the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 is started. In principle, the display of the guidance display 81b is not affected (the display mode is maintained).
To solve the problem that the pattern variation is completed in a short period of time and the performance itself is monotonous when a player who wants the performance customization erroneously shoots a game ball and starts the pattern variation. Considering that (the player's interest shifts to the number of consecutive wins and winning balls), even if the guide display 81b interferes with other displays, it is unlikely that the interest in the game will decrease.
Therefore, the various displays displayed during the fluctuation of the symbol fluctuation related to the special figure 2 of the rush mode and the guidance display 81b are displayed in the main display section 81 (see FIG. 19(b)). ).

In other words, when the first customized display (guidance display 81b) is displayed on the effect display means, the game ball is detected by the second sensor and the second symbol variation (symbol variation related to the special figure 2) is started. When the second symbol variation executed based on the detection is completed, the first customized display may continue to be displayed on the effect display means, and further, the second symbol variation may be continued. In other words, there are times when the first customized display is continuously displayed on the performance display means even when the second symbol variation is newly started after the end of .

However, in the case of winning (big win or small win) in the win/loss determination corresponding to the symbol variation, the guidance display 81b is immediately hidden. In particular, if the game ball is not launched in the target situation of the specific area, there is a possibility that a big hit game cannot occur, and there is a possibility that the game interest will be greatly reduced.
That is, at the timing t36 when the small winning game is started, the guide display 81b is hidden.
Therefore, the V winning display 81n displayed during the small winning game is not displayed overlapping with the guidance display 81b (see FIG. 19(c)).

As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment can cause the following phenomenon when focusing on the relationship between the symbol variation in the rush mode and the display related to the effect customization function.
First, at timing t32 after the guidance display 81b corresponding to the first customization display is displayed, the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 is started, and when the symbol variation stops at timing t33, the timing t32 and timing t33 are crossed. Therefore, the display of the guidance display 81b is maintained. As a result, the period (period from timing t32 to timing t33) in which the display period of the guidance display 81b and the fluctuation period of the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 overlap is the display period of the guidance display 81b and the special figure in the normal mode. 1 is longer than the overlapping period (period from timing t14 to timing t15 shown in FIG. 12).

Therefore, when the first customized display (guidance display 81b) is displayed on the effect display means, the game ball is detected by the second sensor and the second symbol variation (symbol variation related to the special figure 2) is started. Then, the period during which the first customized display is displayed on the effect display means and the variation period related to the second symbol variation overlap for the second period (period from timing t32 to timing t33), and the second In other words, the period is longer than the first period (the period from timing t14 to timing t15 shown in FIG. 12).
As a result, the player who wants to customize the effect during the rush mode can perform operations related to effect customization with more leeway.

In addition, since the display control as described above takes into account the player who customizes the effect during the rush mode (especially at the start of the rush mode), the display period of the notification display is not limited to the player. In order to make sure that the performance customization has been reflected, it has been decided that it will not change in both normal mode and rush mode.
In other words, even when the game ball is detected by the first sensor in the period in which the notification display is displayed on the effect display means and the first symbol variation (symbol variation related to the special figure 1) is started, the notification display is displayed on the effect display means, even when the game ball is detected by the second sensor and the second symbol variation (symbol variation related to the special figure 2) is started, the time length for which the notification display continues In other words, the third period (the period from timing t12 to timing t13 shown in FIG. 12 and the period from timing t34 to timing t35 shown in FIG. 18) is the same.

In the present embodiment, when the winning judgment corresponding to the second symbol variation (symbol variation related to special figure 2) is won, the first customized display is hidden, but the winning judgment is won. The present invention may be practiced in such a manner that the first customized display is continuously displayed even when the first customized display is displayed.

In this embodiment, the control of the first customization display in the normal mode staying in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and the control of the first customization display in the rush mode staying in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB are exemplified. The present invention has been described. However, according to the present invention, the control of the first customized display depends on the type of symbol variation executed during the display of the first customized display (whether it is the first symbol variation or the second symbol variation). It suffices if it changes, and it is not necessary to be affected by the game state or the production mode.
Therefore, the game state and effect mode in which the present invention is implemented are not particularly limited, and the present invention may be implemented targeting all game states and effect modes.
Also, even in the same game state or production mode, when the first symbol variation is started, the period until the first customized display becomes invisible (first period) is the second symbol variation. When started, it may be shorter than the period (second period) until the first customized display becomes invisible.

<About other modifications>
Modifications not described in the above description are listed below.

The present invention described above is not limited to the above description, and includes various modifications, improvements, etc. as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.
In particular, the state control and various processes described for the gaming machine 10 and the modified pachinko gaming machine described above can be appropriately combined as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.

As long as there is no special explanation about the probability, ratio, and frequency in the above-described embodiments, as long as each relationship is secured, the lower one may not be elected, or the higher one may be elected. can be If the lottery is not won or if the lottery is sure to be won, the lottery itself may not be performed.
Furthermore, each lottery value in the lottery table illustrated in the present embodiment is an example, and as long as the magnitude relationship between the lottery tables is maintained, each lottery value may adopt any value within the range.

In the above-described embodiment, each of the first symbol variation and the second symbol variation is exemplified as a symbol variation by a special symbol, but the present invention is implemented with either one of them being a symbol variation by a normal symbol. good too.
Here, the degree of advantage when winning the success/failure determination corresponding to the pattern variation by the special symbol is higher than the advantage when winning the success/failure determination corresponding to the symbol variation by the normal symbol.

In the above-described embodiment, the first game state in which hitting to the left is recommended (the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, which is low probability in normal patterns), and the second game state in which hitting in the right direction is recommended (high probability in normal patterns) The special figure variation pattern derivation state PB) and the one with the same gaming property (so-called one-two type mixing machine) with the same jackpot winning probability are exemplified, but the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the present invention may be applied to a so-called fixed variable machine. In other words, the probability of winning the winning judgment corresponding to the second symbol variation in the second game state (general high probability and special high probability) in which the right stroke is recommended is the first that the left stroke is recommended The present invention may be implemented by a gaming machine with a higher probability of winning the winning judgment corresponding to the first symbol variation in the gaming state (normal pattern low probability and special pattern low probability).
In such game characteristics, since the probability of winning is high in the second game state in which the second symbol variation is mainly performed, the player has a high desire to play and proceeds with the game without shifting to the standby state. There are many. Therefore, it is considered convenient to display the first customized display displayed in the standby state also during the second symbol variation (second period).

In the above-described embodiment, the second symbol variation (symbol variation pertaining to special figure 2) was exemplified to be controlled with priority over the first symbol variation (symbol variation relating to special figure 1), but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the present invention may be applied to a so-called simultaneous variator. In such a gaming machine, the effect executed by the effect means in the first symbol variation includes a specific effect (for example, variation of decorative symbols) executed in the display area where the first customized display is displayed. A display area outside the display area where the first customization display is displayed (a corner of the main display section 81) or the first customization display when the specific effect is executed in the second period of the second symbol variation. A specific effect may be executed in the effect means (sub-display section 82) of a device different from the effect display means on which is displayed.
In this way, since the specific effect is executed in the second period in a format that does not block the display area of the first customization display, it is possible to guide the operation related to the effect customization while maintaining the effect of the specific effect.

In the above embodiment, as a state in which neither the first symbol variation nor the second symbol variation is executed, so-called symbol idling (state in which decorative symbols are stopped) is exemplified, and the first customization display is displayed there. However, the present invention may take into account the standby demonstration effect that is executed in a state where the symbol variation is not executed.
For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a state in which pattern variation is not executed (during symbol idling), the standby demonstration effect is started, and when the standby demonstration effect ends, the state is re-entered, and before the start of the standby demonstration effect, the second When one customized display is displayed on the effect control means, the first customized display may be hidden at a timing included in the period from the start of the standby demonstration effect to the end thereof.
This is because the timing of hiding the first customization display during execution of the standby demonstration effect is included, so it is possible to prevent the burning of the first customization display.

<Appendix>
This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) A game ball can be shot, a specific sensor detects a game ball, and a symbol variation is executed, and when the symbol variation starts, a right/no-go determination corresponding to the symbol variation is performed. A gaming machine that stops and displays a symbol indicating the result of a win-or-fail judgment at the end of variation,
production means including at least production display means;
Production control means for controlling the production means;
an operating means;
with
The production control means can customize a plurality of predetermined items related to production using the production means based on the operation received by the operation means,
the specific sensors include a first sensor and a second sensor;
Execution is based on the detection of the game ball by the second sensor and the degree of advantage when winning the winning judgment corresponding to the first symbol variation executed based on the detection of the game ball by the first sensor The degree of advantage when winning the winning judgment corresponding to the second pattern variation is different,
In a state in which neither the first symbol variation nor the second symbol variation is executed, the effect display means displays a first customization display indicating an operation of the operation means for at least a part of the predetermined items. There are times when
When the game ball is detected by the second sensor and the second symbol variation is started while the first customized display is being displayed on the effect display means, the first customized display is displayed on the effect display. The period displayed on the means and the variation period related to the second symbol variation overlap over the second period,
When the game ball is detected by the first sensor and the first symbol variation is started while the first customized display is being displayed on the effect display means,
A period during which the first customized display is displayed on the effect display means and a fluctuation period related to the first symbol fluctuation overlap for a first period shorter than the second period, or
a period during which the first customized display is displayed on the effect display means and a variation period related to the first symbol variation do not overlap;
Further, during the variation period related to the first pattern variation, a second customization display indicating the operation of the operation means regarding the predetermined item may be displayed on the effect display means, and is indicated by the second customization display. the number of the predetermined items is less than the number of the predetermined items indicated by the first customization display;
A gaming machine characterized by:
(2) When the operation means receives an operation to customize the predetermined item while the first customization display is displayed on the effect display means, the notification display for notifying that the customization has been performed is displayed. displayed on the production display means,
The effect control means continues to display the notification display until a third period elapses after causing the effect display means to display the notification display, and hides the notification display when the third period elapses,
The notification display is also displayed on the effect display means when the game ball is detected by the first sensor and the first symbol variation is started during the period in which the notification display is displayed on the effect display means. Even when the game ball is detected by the second sensor and the second symbol variation is started during the period, the third period has the same length of time,
(1) The gaming machine described in (1).
(3) game state control means for controlling one game state out of a plurality of game states;
The plurality of game states include a first game state in which shooting of game balls in a first direction is recommended, and a second game state in which shooting of game balls in a second direction is recommended. be,
The first sensor is provided at a position where the game ball launched in the first direction can flow down,
The second sensor is provided at a position where the game ball launched in the second direction can flow down,
The average time of the variation period related to the second symbol variation in the second game state is shorter than the average time of the variation period related to the first symbol variation in the first game state,
The first period is shorter than the minimum time of the variation period related to the second symbol variation in the second gaming state,
(1) or (2) gaming machine according to.
(4) During the variation period related to the first symbol variation, a second customized display indicating the operation of the operating means for the predetermined item is displayed on the effect display means in a display mode different from that of the first customized display. There are times when
The predetermined item indicated by the second customized display that can be displayed during the variation period related to the first symbol variation is the predetermined item that is indicated by the first customized display that can be displayed during the variation period related to the second symbol variation. being part of the prescribed item,
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3).
(5) The predetermined items whose operation is indicated by the first customization display that can be displayed during the variation period related to the second symbol variation include a reset item that resets the customization related to the effect to an initial value,
The predetermined items whose operation is indicated by the second customization display that can be displayed during the variation period related to the first symbol variation do not include the reset item.
(4) The gaming machine described in (4).
(6) When the game ball is detected by the second sensor while the first customization display is displayed on the effect display means and the second symbol variation is started, executed based on the detection There are times when the first customized display is continued to be displayed on the effect display means even after the second symbol variation is completed, and further, the second customized display is newly displayed after the second symbol variation is completed. There are times when the first customized display continues to be displayed on the effect display means even when the pattern variation of is started.
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5).
(a) comprising game state control means for controlling to one game state out of a plurality of game states;
The plurality of game states include a first game state in which shooting the game ball in the first direction is recommended, a second game state in which the game ball is recommended to be shot in the second direction, includes
The first sensor is provided at a position where the game ball launched in the first direction can flow down,
The second sensor is provided at a position where the game ball launched in the second direction can flow down,
The probability of winning the success/failure determination corresponding to the second symbol variation in the second gaming state is higher than the probability of winning the success/failure determination corresponding to the first symbol variation in the first gaming state. ,
(1) The gaming machine described in (1).
(b) when predetermined conditions are satisfied in a state in which symbol variation is not executed, the standby demonstration effect is started;
When the first customized display is displayed on the effect control means before the start of the standby demonstration effect, the first customized display is displayed at a timing included in the period from the start to the end of the standby demonstration effect. become invisible,
(1) The gaming machine described in (1).
(c) the effect executed by the effect means in the first symbol variation includes a specific effect executed in the display area where the first customized display is displayed;
When the specific effect is executed in the second period of the second symbol variation, a display area outside the display area where the first customized display is displayed or the effect display where the first customized display is displayed The specific effect is executed in the effect means of a device different from the means,
(1) The gaming machine described in (1).

10 Game Machine 15 Outer Frame 17 Middle Frame 20 Front Frame 21 Hinge Mechanism 22 Movable Decorative Body 23 Cylinder Lock 25 Transparent Member 27 Upper Sphere Receptacle 29 Lower Sphere Receptacle 31 Operation Handle 32 Upper Frame Part 33 (33a, 33b) Speakers 34a, 34b Left and right frame portions 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) Frame lamp 36 Ball extraction mechanism 37 Production button 38 Cursor button 38a Up cursor button 38b Down cursor button 38c Left cursor button 38d Right cursor button 39 Main operation unit 39a Ball lending button 39b Return Button 40 Power switch 43 RAM clear switch 46 Game ball tank 47 Tank rail 48 Payout unit 49 Payout passage 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 54 Protective member 55 Big prize opening 55a First big prize opening 55b 2 big prize opening 57 first start opening 59 second start opening 61 normal electric role 62 normal electric role solenoid 63 gate 65 special electric role 65a first special electric role 65b second special electric role 66 special electric role Thing solenoid 67 General winning opening 69 Out opening 70 First starting opening sensor 71 Second starting opening sensor 72 Large winning opening sensor 73 General winning opening sensor 74 Gate sensor 75 Out ball sensor 76 Middle frame opening sensor 77 Front frame opening sensor 80 effect display device 81 main display portion 82 sub-display portion 82a upper sub-display portion 82b left sub-display portion 82c right sub-display portion 83 volume adjustment portion 84 brightness adjustment portion 90 pattern display device 91 first special pattern display device 92 second special Symbol display device 93 Normal symbol display device 94 First special symbol reservation lamp 95 Second special symbol reservation lamp 96 Normal symbol reservation lamp 100 Main control board 101 CPU
102 ROMs
103 RAM
104 I / O port 105 random number circuit 109 main control board case 110 entering ball determination means 115 main random number generation means 120 main reservation control means 125 prior determination means 130 special figure lottery means 131 special figure success or failure determination means 132 special figure stop symbol lottery means 133 special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 135 normal figure lottery means 140 jackpot game control means 145 symbol display control means 150 electric accessary control means 155 game state control means 160 main information storage means 165 main error control means 170 main command management means 175 return Power processing executing means 176 Return state setting means 179 Playable state transition means 180 Power interruption processing executing means 200 First sub-control board 201 CPU
202 ROMs
203 RAM
204 I/O port 209 First sub-control board case 210 Sub-random number generating means 220 Normal effect control means 221 effect mode control means 222 effect route determination means 223 sub-hold control means 224 look-ahead effect control means 225 effect content determination means 226 decoration pattern Control means 227 Jackpot production control means 230 Sub-error control means 240 Lamp control means 245 Movable role control means 250 Volume adjustment means 255 Brightness adjustment means 260 Sub-information storage means 270 Sub-command management means 300 Second sub-control board 301 CPU
302 ROMs
303 RAM
304 I/O port 309 Second sub-control board case 310 Audio control board 311 CPU
312 ROMs
313 RAM
314 I/O port 400 Payout control board 409 Payout control board case 500 Power control board 501 Normal power supply circuit 502 Backup power supply circuit 503 Power failure detection circuit 509 Power supply control board case X First channel Y Second channel

Claims (6)

A game ball can be shot, pattern variation is executed based on the detection of the game ball by a specific sensor, a right or wrong determination corresponding to the pattern variation is performed with the start of the pattern variation, and the pattern variation ends. A game machine that stops and displays a pattern indicating the result of a win-or-fail judgment at times,
production means including at least production display means;
Production control means for controlling the production means;
an operating means;
with
The production control means can customize a plurality of predetermined items related to production using the production means based on the operation received by the operation means,
the specific sensors include a first sensor and a second sensor;
Execution is based on the detection of the game ball by the second sensor and the degree of advantage when winning the winning judgment corresponding to the first symbol variation executed based on the detection of the game ball by the first sensor The degree of advantage when winning the winning judgment corresponding to the second pattern variation is different,
In a state in which neither the first symbol variation nor the second symbol variation is executed, the effect display means displays a first customization display indicating an operation of the operation means for at least a part of the predetermined items. There are times when
When the game ball is detected by the second sensor and the second symbol variation is started while the first customized display is being displayed on the effect display means, the first customized display is displayed on the effect display. The period displayed on the means and the variation period related to the second symbol variation overlap over the second period,
When the game ball is detected by the first sensor and the first symbol variation is started while the first customized display is being displayed on the effect display means,
A period during which the first customized display is displayed on the effect display means and a fluctuation period related to the first symbol fluctuation overlap for a first period shorter than the second period, or
a period during which the first customized display is displayed on the effect display means and a variation period related to the first symbol variation do not overlap;
Further, during the variation period related to the first pattern variation, a second customization display indicating the operation of the operation means regarding the predetermined item may be displayed on the effect display means, and is indicated by the second customization display. the number of the predetermined items is less than the number of the predetermined items indicated by the first customization display;
A gaming machine characterized by: When the operation means accepts an operation and the predetermined item is customized while the first customized display is displayed on the effect display means, a notification display for notifying that the customization has been performed is displayed on the effect display means. displayed in
The effect control means continues to display the notification display until a third period elapses after causing the effect display means to display the notification display, and hides the notification display when the third period elapses,
The notification display is also displayed on the effect display means when the game ball is detected by the first sensor and the first symbol variation is started during the period in which the notification display is displayed on the effect display means. Even when the game ball is detected by the second sensor and the second symbol variation is started during the period, the third period has the same length of time,
The game machine according to claim 1. A game state control means for controlling one game state out of a plurality of game states,
The plurality of game states include a first game state in which shooting of game balls in a first direction is recommended, and a second game state in which shooting of game balls in a second direction is recommended. be,
The first sensor is provided at a position where the game ball launched in the first direction can flow down,
The second sensor is provided at a position where the game ball launched in the second direction can flow down,
The average time of the variation period related to the second symbol variation in the second game state is shorter than the average time of the variation period related to the first symbol variation in the first game state,
The first period is shorter than the minimum time of the variation period related to the second symbol variation in the second gaming state,
The game machine according to claim 1 or 2. In the variation period related to the first symbol variation, the second customized display indicating the operation of the operating means regarding the predetermined item may be displayed on the effect display means in a display mode different from the first customized display. can be,
The predetermined item indicated by the second customized display that can be displayed during the variation period related to the first symbol variation is the predetermined item that is indicated by the first customized display that can be displayed during the variation period related to the second symbol variation. being part of the prescribed item,
The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The predetermined items whose operation is indicated by the first customization display that can be displayed during the variation period related to the second symbol variation include a reset item that returns the customization related to the effect to an initial value,
The predetermined items whose operation is indicated by the second customization display that can be displayed during the variation period related to the first symbol variation do not include the reset item.
The game machine according to claim 4. When the game ball is detected by the second sensor while the first customized display is displayed on the effect display means and the second symbol variation is started, the There are times when the first customized display is continued to be displayed on the performance display means even after the second symbol variation is completed, and further, the second symbol variation is newly performed after the second symbol variation is completed. is started, the first customized display may continue to be displayed on the effect display means.
The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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