JP7349695B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

There is a gaming machine that displays a specific pending display on a display screen as a pending display.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-198442

Such gaming machines aim to improve the interest of the game by displaying a specific pending display on the display screen. However, it is not enough to improve the interest in the game by displaying a specific hold display on the display screen, and there is a need for gaming machines to further improve the interest through more innovative hold effects.

In one aspect, the present invention aims to provide a gaming machine that can improve interest.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine as shown below is provided. The gaming machine includes a main control means for controlling the execution of the game, and a display means that receives a command from the main control means and displays, as a pre-execution start memory display, a pending display regarding a start memory that is the right to execute the game before execution. 1 position, and a slave control means capable of executing a hold display performance in which a hold display regarding the game being executed is displayed as an in-execution start memory display at a second position different from the first position of the display means. The slave control means can display the running start memory display in the first display mode in the first performance control state, and can display the running start memory display in the second performance control state different from the first performance control state. It can be displayed in a second display mode different from the first display mode, and when receiving a predetermined command from the main control means and changing the display mode of the running start memory display , in the first production control state. In a situation where a predetermined command is received, the running start memory display is changed from the first display mode to a third display mode different from the first display mode at the first timing , and in the second effect control state. In a situation where a predetermined command is received, the running start memory display is changed from the second display mode to a fourth display mode different from the second display mode at a second timing that is delayed from the first timing .

According to one aspect, interest can be improved.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment. It is a front view showing an example of the game board of the first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a control system for a gaming machine according to a first embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of the composition of the production control device of a 1st embodiment. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a batch display device according to a first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram (part 1) showing a flowchart of main processing in the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of main processing in the first embodiment; FIG. 3 is a diagram (Part 3) showing a flowchart of main processing in the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram (part 4) showing a flowchart of main processing in the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram (part 5) illustrating a flowchart of main processing in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment. It is a diagram showing a flowchart of main processing in the production control device of the first embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a display screen during a game of a 1st embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of a pending storage display according to the first embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a production flow of a 1st embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example (part 1) of a screen displayed by the display device of the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example (part 2) of a screen displayed by the display device of the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example (part 3) of a screen displayed by the display device of the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example (No. 4) of a screen displayed by the display device of the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example (No. 5) of a screen displayed by the display device of the first embodiment. It is a timing chart showing the switching timing between non-display and display of the pending standby display mode and the switching timing between non-display and display of the pending consumption display mode in a series of pending performances of the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation aspect of the hold|suspension change production of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production flow of the modification 1 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production flow of the modification 2 of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a change in the display mode of the pending storage display according to modification 3 of the first embodiment. It is a front view of the game board showing the arrangement of each display device of Modification 4 of the first embodiment. It is a figure showing an outline of display mode switching effect of starting memory of a 2nd embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example (part 1) of a screen displayed by the display device of the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example (part 2) of a screen displayed by the display device of the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence table of a variable display command, a control state, and a hold|save production mode of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart of a hold shift for each control state according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example (part 3) of a screen displayed by the display device of the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the hold|hold effect aspect of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart of display/non-display switching of a pending display of starting memory for each control state according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart for switching display modes of suspension display of starting memory for each control state according to the second embodiment. It is a diagram showing an example of a correspondence table of stop symbol commands, control states, and hold production modes of the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example (No. 4) of a screen displayed by the display device of the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example (No. 5) of a screen displayed by the display device of the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence table of the number of reservation commands, a control state, and a reservation production mode of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart for adding hold for each control state according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart of a hold shift for each control state in Modification 1 of the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart of a hold shift for each control state in Modification 2 of the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the hold|hold effect aspect of the modification 3 of 2nd Embodiment.

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

The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is an outer frame (support frame).
11 so that it can be rotated to open and close. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage section (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame (transparent member holding frame) 15 including a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

In addition, lamps, LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), etc. are built into the left and right sides of the glass frame 15 for decoration, presentation, and notification when an abnormality occurs (for example, if a dispensing abnormality occurs, the lamps, LEDs, etc. A frame decoration device 18 that emits light to illuminate (blink) in a notification color (for example, red) and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effects) are provided. Furthermore, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is also provided at the bottom of the front frame 12. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the content of the abnormality is notified by voice from the speakers 19a and 19b. Note that a lamp for reporting an abnormality in dispensing may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15.

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

Further, on the upper edge of the upper plate 21, there is a production button 25 used for intervention operations in game production, etc.
is provided. In addition, the production button 25 functions as a production operation reception unit that receives intervention operations for game production, and also serves as a production unit that can produce production in a required manner (for example, a light emission mode, an operation mode such as vibration or protrusion, etc.). Function. Further, on the left edge of the upper tray 21, an option setting section 29 is provided where the player can set various options. The option setting section 29 includes a cross cursor switch that can accept input operations in four directions, a central switch located in the center of the cross cursor switch that can accept decision operations, etc., and a center switch located at the periphery of the cross cursor switch that can accept input operations such as volume control. There are two attached switches used for this purpose. Furthermore, a keyhole 26 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12 for inserting a key for opening and locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15.

Note that the gaming machine 10 is operated by the operation (for example, pressing operation) of the production button 25 (push button).
Based on the player's operation received from the effect button switch 25a (see FIG. 4) that detects the effect, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation intervenes. For example, an effect in which a player's operation intervenes is an effect in a variable display game (ornamental special figure variable display game) on the display device (variable display device) 41 (see FIG. 2), and the gaming machine 10 The character displayed on the display device 41 can be made to move, or the identification information displayed on the display device 41 in the decorative special figure variable display game can be stopped. It should be noted that such operational intervention by the player requires not only the effect button 25 but also the switches (cross cursor switch, cross cursor switch,
A configuration may be used in which one or more of the following (central switch, attached switch) is used. In FIG. 4, which will be described later, each switch of the option setting section 29 is collectively referred to as a setting switch 29a.
It is expressed as

Further, to the right of the production button 25, there is a ball lending button 27 that the player operates to receive a ball from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a discharge button 27 that is operated to eject a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A button 28, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the game machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the player rotates the operation section 24, the ball launcher sends game balls supplied from the upper tray 21 to the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. (See Figure 2). Furthermore, when the player operates one or more of the aforementioned setting switches 29a (cross cursor switch, center switch, attached switch) of the option setting section 29, the output from the speakers 19a, 19b can be emitted. It is possible to set the volume of the playback and the brightness of the game board 30.

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

The display device 41 is configured of a device having a display screen, such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) or a CRT (cathode ray tube). In the area where images on the display screen can be displayed (display area), information related to the game is displayed, such as a plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), characters that produce the special symbol variation display game, and background images that enhance the production effect. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special symbol variable display game corresponding to the special symbol variable display game is played. Also, on the display screen, images for effects based on the progress of the game (for example, jackpot display images,
Fanfare display image, ending display image, etc.) are displayed.

Further, the upper part of the center case 40 is provided with a board performance device 44 that performs a game performance by operating. This board presentation device 44 changes from the state shown in FIG. 2 to the display device 4.
It is possible to move toward the center of 1.

On the right side of the center case 40 in the gaming area 32, a normal symbol starting gate (common symbol starting gate) 34 is provided which provides a starting condition for the common symbol variation display game. The game ball that has entered the normal pattern starting gate 34 (game ball passing through the normal pattern starting gate 34) is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3).

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

In addition, below the center case 40 in the gaming area 32, there is a starting winning hole 36 that forms a first starting winning hole (starting winning area) that provides the starting conditions for the first special figure variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game). (starting port 1) is provided. The game ball that has won the starting prize opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3).

Further, below the starting winning opening 36, an out opening 30a is provided for collecting game balls that have not won the winning opening or the like.
Further, at a lower position than the general figure starting gate 34 and on the right side of the center case 40,
A normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning opening, starting winning area) is provided that provides starting conditions for the second special figure variable display game (special drawing 2 variable display game). The normal variable prize winning device 37 (starting port 2) is equipped with a movable member 37b that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side falls to the right and can be converted into a state where game balls can easily flow in, and this movable member 37b is normally vertical and maintains a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in which game balls cannot enter.
When the result of the general figure fluctuation display game is a predetermined stop display mode, the upper end side is rotated so as to fall to the right by the general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) serving as a drive device, and the normal figure fluctuation display mode is turned. The winning device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which game balls can easily flow into the winning device 37. The winning game ball in the normal variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). It should be noted that it is also possible to make it possible to win even when the normal variable winning device 37 is in the closed state, and to make it harder to win in the closed state than in the open state. The ordinary variable winning device 37 corresponds to an ordinary electric accessory (ordinary electricity).

A flow path 91 through which game balls can flow down is formed on the right side of the normal variable winning device 37, and game balls that do not win in the normal variable winning device 37 flow downward through the flowing path 91. A guide portion 93 is provided below this flow path 91 . The guiding portion 93 has an upper surface 94 that is inclined to the left, and the upper surface 94 receives game balls flowing downward, and guides them to the left where a special variable winning device 38, which will be described later, is present. .

In addition, a special variable prize winning device (big prize opening) 38 is arranged at the lower right of the center case 40 in the gaming area 32, which can be changed between a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which game balls are easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variable display game. It is set up. The special variable prize winning device 38 is an opening/closing member (opening/closing door) 3
8c, and depending on the result of the special figure variable display game as an auxiliary game, the opening/closing member 3
The opening/closing member 38c retracts from the closed state where the big prize opening is closed (closed state disadvantageous to the player) to the open state (advantageous state for the player) in which it can accept the game balls flowing down the gaming area 32. Convert. In other words, the special variable winning device 38 operates a big winning hole (
During the jackpot game state (first special game state) based on the results of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, and the small win game state ( During the second special game state), the grand prize opening is changed from the closed state to the open state to facilitate the flow of game balls into the grand prize opening, and the player receives a predetermined gaming value (prize ball). is now granted. In addition, inside the big winning opening (winning area), a big winning opening switch (counting switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is arranged as a detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the big winning opening. .

Further, the special variable winning device 38 includes a guiding channel for guiding the winning game ball into the winning opening, and a V channel formed by branching from the guiding channel. The special variable prize winning device 38 is provided with a V door at a position that is the inflow portion of the V channel. The V-door slides back and forth by the specific area solenoid 38d (see Figure 3) to prevent game balls from flowing into the V flow path, and in a blocking state where it retreats backwards to prevent game balls from flowing into the V flow path. It can be changed to a permissive state that allows inflow. Further, the special variable prize winning device 38 is provided with a specific area switch 38e (see FIG. 3) that detects the game ball that has flowed into the V channel.

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

Further, the special variable winning device 38 may be provided with a plurality of (for example, two) big winning opening switches 38a. In addition, the number of special variable winning devices 38 is not limited to one, but two may be provided, and when there are a plurality of big winning holes, the number of special variable winning devices 38a is approximately one or two for each big winning hole. , a total of x (see FIG. 3) may be provided.

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

In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the area to the left of the center case 40 in the gaming area 32 where the game ball flows down is the left gaming area, and the area to the right of the center case 40 is the right gaming area. It is said that Then, the player adjusts the firing force and fires the game ball to the left side gaming area (so-called left-handed hitting), thereby opening the starting prize opening 36 and the general winning opening 35 (the general winning opening located on the right side of the special variable winning device 38). You can aim to win a prize (excluding 35), and by firing the game ball into the right side gaming area (so-called right-handed hitting), you can enter the normal pattern starting gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37,
It is now possible to aim to win a prize in the special variable prize winning device 38 or the like.

In addition, outside the game area 32 (here, the lower right part of the game board 30), there are a first special pattern variation display game, a second special pattern variation display game, and a regular pattern starting gate 34, which are part of the special pattern variation display game. A collective display device 50 that displays a general pattern fluctuation display game triggered by winning a prize and displays various information.
is provided.

The collective display device 50 includes a round display section 51 composed of LEDs etc., a special symbol 1 pending display section 52, a special symbol 1 symbol display section 53, a special symbol 2 symbol display section 54, and a general symbol symbol display section. 55, a general figure reservation display section 56, and a status display section 57 (see FIG. 5). Details of the batch display device 50 will be described later.

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

The CPU section 110 includes a gaming microcomputer 111 called an amusement chip (IC (Integrated Circuit)) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and serves as an operating clock for the gaming microcomputer 111, a timer interrupt, and a standard for a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit that generates a clock (
crystal oscillator) 113, etc. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 are powered by DC (Di) generated by the power supply device 400.
DC voltage of a predetermined level, such as 32 V (rect Current), 12 V DC, 5 V DC, etc., is supplied to enable operation.

The power supply device 400 is an AC (
Alternating Current) - DC12V, DC5V from DC converter or DC32V voltage
A normal power supply unit 4 having a DC-DC converter etc. that generates a lower level DC voltage such as
10, a backup power supply section 420 that supplies power supply voltage to the internal RAM (Random Access Memory) of the gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power outage, and a power outage monitoring circuit to monitor the occurrence and recovery of a power outage in the gaming control device 100. It includes a control signal generation unit 430 and the like that generates and outputs control signals such as a power outage monitoring signal and a reset signal for notification.

In the first embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply section 420 and the control signal generation section 430 are configured on a separate board or integrated with the game control device 100, that is, , it may be configured to be provided on the main board. Game board 30
Since the gaming control device 100 is subject to replacement when changing the model, the backup power supply section 420 and the control signal generation section 430 are installed on a separate board from the power supply device 400 or the main board, as in the first embodiment. By providing this, it is possible to remove it from the target of replacement and reduce costs.

The backup power supply section 420 can be configured with one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is provided by the gaming microcomputer 111 (
In particular, the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power outage or after the power is cut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the 32V voltage generated by the normal power supply unit 410, detects the occurrence of a power outage when it drops to 17V or less, changes the power outage monitoring signal, and generates a reset signal after a predetermined time. Output. Also, when the power is turned on or when a power failure is recovered, a reset signal is output after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from that point.

Further, the gaming control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. This R
When the AM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, a process of forcibly initializing the information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. is carried out. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is read from the gaming microcontroller 1.
11 is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed. The reset signal is a type of forced interrupt signal and causes the entire control system to be reset.

Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a setting value change switch 126 and a setting key switch 127. The set value change switch 126 is, for example, a push switch, and detects a push operation. The setting key switch 127 enables switching between an ON state and an OFF state by inserting a setting key. The gaming control device 100 can change settings related to gaming performance, and the settings stored in the RAM are retained even during or after a power outage. For example, the game control device 100 allows the winning probability of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game to be changed according to six levels of settings.

When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 127 in the ON state and the RAM initialization switch 112 in the ON state, the gaming control device 100 changes the control state to a setting change mode in which the settings of the gaming machine 10 can be changed. For example, the gaming control device 100 allows setting 1 to setting 6 to be changed cyclically by detecting a press operation of the setting value change switch 126 while displaying the setting contents on the probability setting value display device 136 in the setting change mode. The probability setting value display device 136 is a display device capable of displaying a setting value, and is, for example, a one-digit 7-segment LE.
D and is mounted on the board.

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

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

The ROM 111B non-volatilely stores unchanging information for game control (programs, fixed data, judgment values of various random numbers, etc.), and the RAM 111C serves as a work area for the CPU 111A or a storage area for various signals and random numbers during game control. used as. ROM111B or R
As the AM111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM) may be used.

Further, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of the performance, the presence or absence of a ready-to-reach state, and the like. The fluctuation pattern table refers to the fluctuation pattern random number 1, fluctuation pattern random number 2, and fluctuation pattern random number 3 stored as starting memory, which are stored in the CPU 111A.
This is a table for reference to determine the fluctuation pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table that is selected when the result is a loss, a jackpot fluctuation pattern table that is selected when the result is a jackpot, and the like. Furthermore, these pattern tables include tables for determining the second half fluctuation pattern that is the fluctuation pattern after reaching the reach state (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.).
, a table (a first half variation group table, a first half variation pattern selection table, etc.) for determining a first half variation pattern, which is a variation pattern before reaching the reach state, is included.

Here, reach (ready-to-reach state) refers to a display device that has a display state that can change, and that display device derives and displays multiple display results at different times, and that the multiple display results are determined in advance. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state (special gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when a special result mode is reached, some of the plurality of display results have not yet been derived and displayed. This refers to a display state in which the display result that is being derived and displayed satisfies the conditions for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state means that even when the variable display control of the display device has progressed to the stage before the display results are derived and displayed, the display conditions for the special result mode have not been met. This refers to the display mode that does not exist. For example, a state in which variable display is performed using a plurality of variable display areas while maintaining a state in which the special result aspect is complete (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. Furthermore, the reach state is the display state at the point when the display control of the display device has progressed to the stage before the display results are derived and displayed, and is determined before the display results are derived and displayed. A display state in which at least some of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode.

Therefore, for example, a decorative special figure variable display game displayed on a display device in response to a special figure variable display game may vary a plurality of pieces of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas of the display device. After displaying, if the variable display is to be stopped in the order of left, right, and center to display the result mode, the left and right variable display areas will display a state that meets the conditions for the special result mode (for example, The state in which the variable display stops with the same identification information is the reach state. In addition, when the variable display in all variable display areas is temporarily stopped, any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas meet the conditions for special result mode (for example, when the same The state that has become the identification information (excluding the special result mode) may be set as the ready-to-reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be displayed in a variable manner from this ready-to-reach state.

This reach state includes multiple reach performances, and the reach performances with different possibilities of deriving special results (different expected values) include normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 Reach (SP2 Reach), Special 3
Reach (SP3 Reach) and Premier Reach are set. Note that the expected values increase in the order of "No reach"<"Normalreach"<"Special 1 reach"<"Special 2 reach"<"Special 3 reach"<"Premierreach". Moreover, this reach state is included in the variable display mode at least when a special result mode is derived in the special symbol variable display game (when it becomes a jackpot). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when the result is a loss). Therefore, a state in which a ready-to-win state occurs is a state in which there is a higher possibility of a jackpot than in a case in which a ready-to-reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes the game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the production control device 300, generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and display device, and operates the game machine. Controls the entire 10. In addition, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 uses a jackpot random number for determining the hit in the special pattern fluctuation display game, a jackpot pattern random number for determining the jackpot pattern, and a fluctuation pattern (various types) in the special pattern fluctuation display game. A random number generation circuit for generating a fluctuation pattern random number for determining the reach (including the execution time of the fluctuating display game in the fluctuating display without reach), a winning random number for determining the win of the general pattern fluctuating display game, etc. and an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113
The CPU 111A is provided with a clock generator that generates a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds (ms)) and a clock that provides update timing for the random number generation circuit based on the CPU 111A.

In addition, the CPU 111A uses the ROM 111B in processing related to the special figure fluctuation display game.
Any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the memory is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (hit (big hit or small hit) or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game and the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current gaming state. one of the plurality of variation pattern tables is selected based on the operating state (time-saving operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as the current gaming state, the number of starting memories, etc. and obtain it. Here, C.P.
U111A constitutes a fluctuation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the fluctuation pattern tables among the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure fluctuation display game.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, input interface, output interface, etc., and controls the payout motor of the payout unit provided in the gaming machine 10 according to the prize ball payout command (command and data) from the game control device 100. Control is performed to drive the ball and pay out the prize ball. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on a ball lending request signal from the card unit of the ball lending machine attached to the gaming machine 10,
Performs control for discharging rental balls.

The input section 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a starting port 1 switch 36 in the starting winning port 36.
a, starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, gate switch 34a in the normal figure starting gate 34, winning port switch 35a, big winning port switch 38 in the special variable winning device 38
a. It is connected to the specific area switch 38e of the special variable winning device 38, and a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches is input, and the signal is 0.
An interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 that converts into a positive logic signal of V-5V is provided. A detection signal from the board radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine 10 is also input to this proximity I/F 121. Also, the input range of the proximity I/F 121 is 7V-11
V can be used to detect abnormal conditions such as the lead wire of a sensor or proximity switch being improperly shorted, the sensor or switch being removed from the connector, or the lead wire being cut and floating. It is configured to output an abnormality detection signal.

In addition, when explaining the prize opening switch 35a, in FIG. 3, the prize opening switch 35a is 1.
Although shown as blocks, in reality, a plurality (n) of winning slot switches 35a (three in this embodiment) are provided on the game board 30, and each signal is connected to the other by a different signal line. I
/F121 is input. Also, in FIG. 3, the big winning opening switch 38a is shown as one block, but in reality, there are a plurality of (x) big winning opening switches 38a (in this embodiment, 3 big winning opening switches 38a).
) are provided on the game board 30. And, these plurality of big prize opening switches 38a,
For example, the switch and the gaming control device 10 may be connected to each other by different signal lines.
0 (main board) and is connected to the gaming control device 100 by a method called wired OR on a relay board (not shown) that exists between the two main boards. The board radio wave sensor 62 and the magnetic sensor 61 which will be described later may also be connected by a plurality of different signal lines, or may be similarly connected to the game control device 100 by a method called wired or.

The output of the proximity I/F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. In addition, the proximity I/F
Among the 121 outputs, starting port 1 switch 36a, starting port 2 switch 37a, gate switch 34a, winning port switch 35a, big winning port switch 38a, and specific area switch 3
The detection signal 8e is input to the second input port 123. In addition, the signal output (proximity I/F 12
1) is shown as one signal line in FIG. 3, but in reality there are two.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121 , a detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62 and an abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality in a sensor or switch is detected are input to the third input port 124 . The third input port 124 also includes a detection signal from a magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 etc. of the gaming machine 10, and a glass frame open detection switch provided on the glass frame 15 etc. of the gaming machine 10. 63 detection signal, detection signal of the main body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 etc. of the gaming machine 10, detection signal of the setting value change switch 126, detection signal of the setting key switch 127, payout control A touch switch signal from the device 200 (a signal based on an input from a touch switch provided on the operating section 24) is input.

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

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

The data held by the second input port 123 is determined by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123 and asserting a chip enable signal CE (Chip Enable) (not shown) (valid level It can be read by changing the The same applies to the third input port 124 and the first input port 122, which will be described later.

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

The out ball detection switch signal is a signal output from the out sensor (not shown) every time the out sensor (not shown) detects one out ball of the gaming machine 10. For example, the out ball detection switch signal is provided in a discharge channel (not shown) between a discharge port (not shown) for discharging game balls (out balls) from the gaming machine 10 and the out port 30a. The out ball detection switch signal is determined based on the gaming performance (for example,
The calculated gaming performance is displayed on the performance display device 135. Note that the out ball detection switch signal may be input to the production control device 300.
In that case, the out ball detection switch signal may be used to determine the operating state, which is a trigger for switching to a game production or customer waiting screen display. For example, the performance display device 135 is a 4-digit, 7-segment LED, and can display gaming performance in decimal or hexadecimal.

Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 may be provided with a vibration sensor switch that detects vibrations, and a detection signal from the vibration sensor switch may be input to the first input port 122 or the third input port 124.

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

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

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

Furthermore, the output unit 130 is connected to a data bus 140 and sends data to inform a test shooting test device of an accredited organization (not shown) of special symbol information of a variable display game, a signal indicating a jackpot probability state, etc. via a relay board 70. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device (main board) of a pachinko game machine that is an actual machine (mass-produced and sold product) installed in a game parlor. Note that a detection signal of a switch that does not require processing, such as a starting port switch, outputted from the proximity I/F 121 is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

On the other hand, detection signals such as those from the magnetic sensor 61 and the board radio wave sensor 62 that cannot be directly supplied to the test firing test device are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating an uncontrollable state is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test firing test device via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70.
The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the sight test equipment, and a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the switch detection signal without going through the buffer. ing. The gaming microcomputer 11 is connected to the port on the relay board 70.
A chip enable signal CE (not shown) outputted from the chip enable signal CE is also supplied, and signals of ports selectively controlled by the chip enable signal CE are supplied to the sight test equipment.

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

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a second output port 134b for outputting display data of the probability setting value display device 136. The output unit 130 also includes a third output port 134c for outputting on/off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content to be displayed on the collective display device 50; 4th output port 1 for outputting on/off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.
34d is provided.

The output unit 130 also transmits information regarding the gaming machine 10, such as jackpot information, to the external information terminal board 71.
A fifth output port 134e is provided for outputting to. On the external information terminal board 71,
A photorelay is provided and can be connected to an external device installed at a game parlor (an information collection terminal, a game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.), and information regarding the game machine 10 can be transmitted to the external device via the photorelay. It is now possible to supply Note that part of the information supplied to the external device is output from the fourth output port 134d. Further, a firing permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 134e to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132.

Furthermore, the output unit 130 includes a first driver that receives the opening/closing data signals of the big prize opening solenoid 38b, the specific area solenoid 38d, and the general voltage solenoid 37c output from the first output port 134a, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal. (Drive circuit) 138a, a second driver 138b that outputs an on/off drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the display device 50 outputted from the third output port 134c, a batch outputted from the fourth output port 134d A third driver 138c outputs an on/off drive signal for the digit line on the current drawing side of the display device 50, and an external information signal is externally supplied from the fifth output port 134e and the fourth output port 134d to an external device such as a management device. A fourth driver 138d outputs to the information terminal board 71, and a fifth driver 138e receives the display data signal of the performance display device 135 output from the first output port 134a, generates and outputs a drive signal for the performance display device 135. It is being

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

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

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as the identification code and program of each gaming machine to an external inspection device 490. Photo coupler 139
The gaming microcomputer 111 is configured to be able to communicate with the inspection device 490 so that data can be transmitted and received through serial communication. Please note that the transmission and reception of such data is
Since the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 is used like a normal general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the first to third input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the production control device 300 will be explained using FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the production control device of the first embodiment.
The production control device 300, like the gaming microcomputer 111, uses an amusement chip (IC).
), and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for displaying images on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. , a sound source LSI 31 that controls sound output in order to reproduce various melodies, sound effects, etc. from the speakers 19a and 19b.
It is equipped with 4.

The main control microcomputer 311 stores programs executed by the CPU and various data.
PROM321 consists of ROM (Programmable Read Only Memory), RAM322 provides a work area, and FeRAM (FeRAM), which can retain memory contents even when power is not supplied in the event of a power outage.
An RTC (real-time clock) 338, which serves as a clock means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day of the week, time, etc.), is connected. Note that a RAM 311a that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. Further, a WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes commands (performance commands) from the gaming microcomputer 111, determines the content of the production, and instructs the VDP 312 to output video content, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce sound, and issues decorative lamps. lighting, motor and solenoid drive control,
Performs processing such as managing performance time.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a that provides a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging and reducing images. The VDP 312 also includes an image ROM 325 in which character images and video data are stored, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM 326 used to develop and process image data such as characters read out from the image ROM 325.
is connected.

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

A vertical synchronization signal VSYN is sent from the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311 for synchronizing the image on the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30.
C. A synchronization signal STS that provides data transmission timing is input. In addition, VDP312
The main control microcomputer 311 receives interrupt signals INT0 to INT0 to notify processing status such as the end of drawing to the VRAM, and a wait signal to indicate that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. Signals WAIT and the like are also input.

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

An audio ROM 327 in which audio data is stored is connected to the audio source LSI 314 .
The main control microcomputer 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are connected via an address/data bus 340. Additionally, an interrupt signal I is sent from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311.
NT is now input. The production control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 consisting of an audio power amplifier and the like that drives the upper speaker 19a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12. The generated sound is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337.

Further, the production control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I/F) 331 that receives commands transmitted from the game control device 100. Via this command I/F 331, a production control command signal (production command ). Gaming microcomputer 111 of gaming control device 100
operates at DC5V, and the main control microcomputer 311 of the production control device 300 operates at DC3.3V, so the command I/F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function.

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

Furthermore, the performance control device 300 includes a performance button switch 25a of the performance button 25, a setting switch 29a of the option setting section 29, and a performance accessory switch 47 (performance motor switch) that detects the initial position of the motor in the board performance device 44. A function that detects the on/off state of the switch) and inputs a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311, and a function that detects the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the production control device 300 and sends the detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311. A switch input circuit 336 having a function of inputting a signal is provided. In addition, in FIG. 4, the option setting section 29
For convenience, the switches are collectively referred to as the setting switch 29a, but in detail, the state of each of the switches (cross cursor switch, center switch, attached switch) is individually detected by the switch input circuit 336. , and a detection signal indicating each state of each switch is input to the main control microcomputer 311, respectively.

The normal power supply section 410 of the power supply device 400 is the production control device 300 having the above configuration.
In order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the electronic components controlled by it, 32V DC to drive the motor and solenoids, a display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, 12V DC to drive the motor and LEDs, DC5 which becomes the power supply voltage of command I/F331
In addition to V, it is configured to generate a DC 15V voltage for driving a motor, LED, and speaker. Furthermore, when using an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V as the main control microcomputer 311, the DC3.3V is based on DC5V.
The production control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 1.2V and 1.2V. Note that the DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply section 410.

The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device in a reset state. In addition, in the form of output from the main control microcomputer 311, VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal), sound source LSI 314
The signal is also supplied to the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) that drive and control lamps, motors, etc., thereby setting them in a reset state. Further, a cooling fan 45 for cooling various parts of the gaming machine 10 is connected to the production control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the production control device 300 is powered on. Moreover, the circuit board that constitutes the production control device 300 corresponds to a sub-control board (also referred to as a sub-board).

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be explained.
In the CPU 111A of the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100, the normal figure starting gate 3
Based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in 4, the random value for determining the hit of the regular figure is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and the random value for determining the hit of the regular figure is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B. Performs processing to determine hit or miss. Then, after displaying identification symbols (identification information) in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time on the common symbol display section 55 of the collective display device 50, a process is performed to display a common symbol variation display game in which the identification symbols (identification information) are stopped and displayed. If the result of this normal pattern fluctuation display game is a win, special result modes corresponding to each of the first to third winning stop symbols are displayed on the general pattern display section 55, and the general pattern solenoid 37c is operated to perform control to open the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 for a predetermined period of time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for controlling the conversion of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game is a loss, control is performed to display the result pattern of the loss on the general pattern display section 55.

In addition, the starting prize (starting memory) is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting opening 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning opening 36, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure fluctuation display game is started. A random number value for determining a jackpot is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B to perform a process of determining whether the first special symbol fluctuation display game is a hit or a miss. In addition, a starting memory is stored based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the starting port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variable winning device 37, and based on this starting memory, the jackpot determination of the second special figure variable display game is performed. The random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B to perform a process of determining whether the second special symbol fluctuation display game is successful or not.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs to the production control device 300 a control signal (production control command, production command) including the determination results of the first special symbol variation display game and the second special symbol variation display game. do. Then, a process of displaying a special pattern variation display game in which the identification pattern (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time on the special pattern 1 pattern display section 53 and the special pattern 2 pattern display section 54 of the batch display device 50, and then stopped. will be carried out. That is, the game control device 100 controls the starting winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37) of the game ball flowing down the gaming area 32.
The present invention serves as a game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on winnings.

In addition, the performance control device 300 performs a process of displaying a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game on the display device 41 based on the control signal from the game control device 100. Furthermore, the performance control device 300 performs processing such as setting the performance state, outputting sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, and controlling light emission of various LEDs, based on control signals from the game control device 100. That is, the performance control device 300 constitutes a performance control means that controls the performance related to games (variable display games, etc.).

Then, when the result of the special pattern fluctuation display game is a jackpot or small win, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode and small hit result mode in the special pattern 1 symbol display section 53 and the special symbol 2 symbol display section 54. is displayed, and a process for generating a special game state or a small win game state (that is, a process for executing a special game or a small win game) is performed. In the process of generating a special game state when the result of the first special figure variable display game or the second special figure variable display game becomes a jackpot, the CPU 111A controls the special variable winning device 38 by using the big winning opening solenoid 38b, for example. Control is performed to open the opening/closing member 38c and allow the game balls to flow into the grand prize opening. In this special game state, the CPU 111A determines whether a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) enter the grand prize opening, or a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the opening of the grand prize opening. One round is defined as opening the big prize opening until the big prize is achieved, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this a predetermined number of rounds. In addition, a small win game state is generated when the result of the first special pattern fluctuation display game (special pattern 1 fluctuation display game) or the second special pattern fluctuation display game (special pattern 2 fluctuation display game) becomes a small win. In the process, the CPU 111A controls, for example, to open the opening/closing member 38c of the special variable winning device 38 using the big winning hole solenoid 38b, thereby allowing the game ball to flow into the big winning hole.

The opening/closing operation pattern (opening/closing operation mode) of the big prize opening performed in these small winning game states is, for example, an operation of maintaining the opening/closing member in the open state for 200 msec four times at 1500 msec intervals. In this way, the game control device 100 constitutes a big winning opening/closing control means that controls opening/closing of the big winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special pattern variation display game is a loss, the CPU 111A performs control to display the result pattern of the loss on the special pattern 1 pattern display section 53 and the special pattern 2 pattern display section 54 of the batch display device 50.

Further, the game control device 100 is capable of generating a high probability state as a game state after the end of the special game state based on the result aspect of the special symbol fluctuation display game. This high probability state is
The probability of a winning result in the special figure fluctuation display game is higher than the normal probability state.
In addition, even if a high probability state is achieved based on the result of either the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game, the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game Both of the variable display games are in a high probability state.

In addition, the game control device 100 is capable of generating a time saving state (specific game state, normal pattern high probability state) as a game state after the end of the special game state based on the result aspect of the special symbol fluctuation display game. In this time saving state, the probability of a winning result in the general pattern fluctuation display game (normal pattern probability) is set to a high probability (normal pattern high probability state) higher than the normal probability (normal pattern low probability state) of 0. is possible. As a result, control is performed so that the opening time of the normal variable winning device 37 per unit time is longer than when the normal variable winning device 37 is in the normal pattern low probability state. Here, in the normal variable prize winning device 37 in this embodiment, the normal winning probability is set to "0" so as not to release the movable member 37b in the normal gaming state.

In addition, in the time saving state, the execution time of the general pattern fluctuation display game (normal pattern fluctuation time) is, for example, 500 msec, and the general pattern stop time for displaying the result of the general pattern fluctuation display game is, for example, 600 msec, When the normal variable prize display game results in a winning result and the normal variable winning device 37 is released, the opening time of the first winning stop symbol (normal power opening time) and the number of openings (for example,
500ms x 1 time), the opening time of the 2nd winning stop symbol (normal power opening time) and the number of openings (for example, 1700ms x 2 times), the opening time of the 3rd winning stop symbol (normal power opening time) and opening Number of times (
For example, it is possible to set it to 1700 msec x 3 times).

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

In the short time state, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is brought into the open state by changing one or more of the normal figure fluctuation time, the normal figure stop time, the number of times the normal power is opened, the normal power open time, and the common figure probability. Allow more time to convert than usual. It is also possible to set multiple types of time-saving states in which different things are changed. Furthermore, when a win occurs, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities for the first opening mode and the second opening mode may be different. Further, the high probability state and the time saving state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously, or only one of them can be generated. In addition, the time saving state is the general power support state (during general power support or power support)
It can also be called.

Next, the configuration of the batch display device will be explained using FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the batch display device according to the first embodiment. The collective display device 50 includes a 7-segment LED_d1, a 7-segment LED_d2, and 16 LEDs from LED_d3 to LED_d18.
Equipped with D. The collective display device 50 includes a 7-segment LED_d1 and a 7-segment LED_d.
2, and various status displays are performed by the lighting manner of LED_d3 to LED_d18.

The collective display device 50 distributes various status display functions to the 7-segment LED_d1, the 7-segment LED_d2, and the LED_d3 to the LED_d18, thereby displaying a round display section 51, a special figure 1 pending display section 52, and a special figure 1 symbol display section 53. , a special symbol 2 symbol display section 54, a regular symbol symbol display section 55, a regular symbol reservation display section 56, a status display section 57, and a special symbol 2 reservation display section 58. The round display section 51 has four LEDs from LED_d3 to LED_d6.
The number of rounds in the special figure game is displayed depending on the lighting mode. The special figure 1 reservation display section 52 displays the number of reservations in the special figure 1 game by the lighting mode of two LEDs, LED_d11 and LED_d12. The special figure 1 symbol display section 53 has 8 L of 7 segment LED_d1.
The symbols in the special figure 1 game are displayed by the lighting mode of the ED (seven segment LEDs and one dot LED). The special figure 2 symbol display section 54 displays the symbols in the special figure 2 game by the lighting manner of eight LEDs (seven segment LEDs and one dot LED) of the 7 segment LED_d2. The common pattern symbol display section 55 displays the symbols in the common pattern game by the lighting modes of three LEDs, LED_d8, LED_d10, and LED_d18. The standard figure reservation display section 56 displays the number of pending figures in the standard figure game by the lighting mode of two LEDs, LED_d15 and LED_d16. The status display section 57 includes LED_d7, LE
The gaming state in the special figure game is displayed by the lighting manner of the three LEDs D_d9 and LED_d17. The special figure 2 reservation display section 58 displays the number of reservations in the special figure 2 game by the lighting mode of two LEDs, LED_d13 and LED_d14.

The control of a gaming machine that plays such a game will be explained below. First, the control executed by the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100 will be explained. The control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly consists of a main processing and a timer interrupt processing performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main processing of the game control device of the first embodiment will be explained using FIGS. 6 to 10. FIG. 6 is a diagram (part 1) showing a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram (Part 3) showing a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment. Figure 9
FIG. 4 is a diagram (part 4) showing a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 5) showing a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment.

The main process is started by the control unit (gaming microcomputer 111) when the power is turned on. In this main process, first, a process for disabling interrupts (step S1) is performed, and then a stack pointer setting process is performed for setting the stack pointer, which is the start address of the area where the values of registers etc. are saved when an interrupt occurs. (Step S2) is performed. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (eg, D register) (step S4). RAM11
The address range of 1C is 0000h to 01FFh, and the upper one is 00h or 01h. In step S4, 00h at the beginning of the address range of the RAM 111C is set.

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

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

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

The information in the first register is integrated into the second register, and the information held in the second register is transferred to RAM1.
The information is retained as reference information that does not rely on 11C (step S10). For example, the logical sum of the B register and the C register is stored in the C register, and the C register is held as a status reference register.

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

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

In addition, the value "00000100B" of the status reference register is the 0th bit and 1st bit,
The 3rd bit, 5th bit to 7th bit are cleared and are "0", and the 2nd bit is RA
It is “1” corresponding to the detection signal off from the M initialization switch 112, and the fourth bit is “0” corresponding to the detection signal on from the setting key switch 127. That is,
The value "00000100B" of the state reference register indicates a setting confirmation state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is on (ON).

In addition, the value “00010100B” of the status reference register is the 0th bit, the 1st bit,
The 3rd bit, 5th bit to 7th bit are cleared and are “0”, and the 2nd bit is RA
It is “1” corresponding to the detection signal off from the M initialization switch 112, and indicates that the fourth bit is “1” corresponding to the detection signal off from the setting key switch 127. That is,
The value "00010100B" of the state reference register indicates a power recovery (power failure recovery) state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is off (OFF).

As a result, the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 and the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 are held in the C register. Note that the storage position (second bit) of the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 in the B register and the storage position (fourth bit) of the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 in the C register are different. Even with the logical sum of the registers, the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 and the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 are saved without being lost.

Thereafter, a process of setting a power-on delay timer is performed (step S11). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, the slave control means (for example, the payout control device 200, the production control device 300, etc.) that performs various controls according to instructions from the game control device 100, which is the main control device A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) is set for waiting for the program of the slave control device to start normally. As a result, when the power is turned on, the gaming control device 10 temporarily
0 rises first and sends the command to the slave control means before the slave control means starts up, thereby making it possible to avoid the slave control means from failing to receive the command. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a standby means that sets a predetermined standby time for delaying the activation of the main control means and waiting for the activation of the slave control means when the power is turned on.

In addition, the power-on delay timer is used to determine the validity of data held in the RAM area (
This is performed using a storage area that is not subject to checksum calculation (such as a RAM area or register that is not subject to validity determination). Thereby, when calculating check data such as a checksum of a RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area, so that control at power-on can be prevented from becoming complicated.

Note that the second register (C register) is designed to store the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112, but by storing it before the start of the waiting time, the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is Operations can be saved reliably. That is, if the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 is read after the standby time has elapsed, it is possible to wait for the standby time to elapse before operating the RAM initialization switch 112, or to wait until the standby time has elapsed before operating the RAM initialization switch 112. It is necessary to continue operating 112. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, it is possible to detect the operation immediately after the power is turned on without having to perform such troublesome operations. It is possible to prevent situations in which the customer's request is not accepted.

Furthermore, the second register (C register) is designed to store the detection signal of the setting key switch 127, and by storing it before the start of the standby time, the operation of the setting key switch 127 can be performed. Can be detected reliably. That is, after the waiting time has elapsed, the setting key switch 12
7, the setting key switch 127 is loaded after waiting for the waiting time to elapse.
It is necessary to continue operating the setting key switch 127 from the time the power is turned on until the standby time elapses. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, it is possible to detect the operation immediately after turning on the power without having to perform such troublesome operations. It is possible to prevent a situation where a setting confirmation operation is not accepted.

Next, a process of setting a power-on delay timer (for example, about 3 seconds) (step S11)
), the process of measuring the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of power outages during the standby time (
Steps S12 to S16) are performed. First, the number of times (for example, twice) to read and check the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 via the port and data bus is set (step S12), and it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on or not. A determination is made (step S13).

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

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power outage monitoring means that monitors the occurrence of a power outage during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it becomes possible to deal with a power outage that occurs during a period in which the startup of the game control device 100 serving as the main control means is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with problems when the power is turned on. Note that access to the RAM 111C is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the memory contents from the previous power-off are retained.
When a power outage occurs here, there is no need to perform backup processing or the like. Therefore, even if a power outage occurs during the standby time, there is no need to back up the RAM 111C, and the burden on control can be reduced.

On the other hand, if the power outage monitoring signal is not on (step S13; N), that is, if a power outage has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by "-1" (step S15), and the timer value is set to "0". ” (step S16). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S16; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of times the power failure monitoring signal is checked (step S12). Also, the timer value is “0”.
” (step S16; Y), that is, when the standby time has ended, the RAM 11
Access is permitted to read/write RWM (Read Write Memory) such as 1C and EEPROM (step S17), and off data is output to all output ports (set to no output state).
(Step S18).

Next, the serial port (a port pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111),
(used for communication with the production control device 300 and payout control device 200) (step S19
).

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

In step S21, processing is performed to set a RAM abnormality flag. Note that the set of RAM abnormality flags is provisional and may be updated in a process to check for abnormalities in the RAM that will be executed later.

In step S22, it is determined whether the value of the power failure test area 1 in the RWM is normal power failure test area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah). If the value of the power failure test area 1 is normal (step S22; Y), it is determined whether the value of the power failure test area 2 in the RWM is normal power failure test area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S23), power outage inspection area 2
If the value is normal (step S23; Y), a checksum calculation process (step S24) is performed to calculate a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM.

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

Next, it is determined whether the checksum calculated in step S24 and the checksum at power-off match (step S25), and if it is determined that the checksums match (normal) (step S25; Y) clears the RAM abnormality flag provisionally set in step S21 (step S26).

Note that if it is determined that the checksums do not match (not normal) (step S25;
In case N), the RAM abnormality flag provisionally set in step S21 becomes definitive by passing step S26 and proceeding to step S27. Even if it is determined that the check data in the power outage inspection area is not normal data (step S22; N or step S23; N), the temporary setting is performed in step S21 by passing step S26 and proceeding to step S27. The RAM abnormality flag becomes deterministic.

In step S27, with reference to the second register (C register), the setting key switch 12 is
It is determined whether the detection signal No. 7 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on. If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on, the process advances to step S33, when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on. If not on, step S
Proceed to step 28.

In addition, since the gaming control device 100 holds the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 in the second register (C register), the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch The detection signal of the switching switch 112 can be determined at the same time. In addition, the gaming control device 100 uses the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the RAM.
Since the detection signal of the initialization switch 112 is held in the second register (C register),
The detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 before the validity determination of the RAM can be determined.

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

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

Steps S30 to S32 are processes that are executed when the RAM is abnormal or when the power is cut off during setting and the RAM is not cleared and the system is restarted. Step S3
0, the control unit transmits a main abnormal error notification command to the production control device 300.
Thereby, the production control device 300 performs production control corresponding to the main abnormal error notification command. For example, the production control device 300 receives a main abnormality error notification command, and causes the display device 41 to display a message guiding restart with RAM clearing, or causes the speakers 19a and 19b to output sound. Further, the production control device 300 receives a main abnormal error notification command, and notifies the main abnormal error using the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board presentation device 44.

In step S31, the control unit transmits the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped to the performance display device 135.
Output to. At this time, the control unit can display the status corresponding to the main abnormal error on the performance display device 135. Further, the control unit outputs 7-segment display data when the game is stopped to the probability setting value display device 136. At this time, the control unit can display numerical values and characters that are not included in the probability setting value on the probability setting value display device 136. In addition, the control unit controls L when the game is stopped.
7 segment display data including ED display data may be output to the collective display device 50. At this time, the control unit may turn off or turn on all the lights of the collective display device 50.

In step S32, the control unit transmits the ON data of the security signal to the external information terminal board 71.
Output from. At this time, the control section turns off the output data of other signals output from the external information terminal board 71. The control unit repeatedly executes step S31 and step S32 and waits for the power to be shut off. That is, the gaming machine 10 outputs the security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until the power is turned off. Furthermore, while the gaming machine 10 waits for the power to be shut off,
No signals other than security signals are output from the external information terminal board 71.

Note that the control unit does not prohibit access to the RAM in the repeated execution of steps S31 and S32 until the power is turned off. As a result, the gaming machine 10 receives an NMI (No.
When an n-Maskable Interrupt occurs, the return address can be stored in RAM to reduce the risk of program runaway. In this way, the control unit performs step S31 until waiting for power cutoff.
The content stored in the RAM during the repeated execution of step S32 is not protected by RAM access prohibition, but since clearing the RAM at the time of restart is a condition for starting game control, the risk of the content stored in the RAM not being protected is limited. There is. That is, the gaming machine 10 has the effect of reducing the risk of program runaway while limiting the risk that the stored contents of the RAM will not be protected. In addition, the control unit does not prohibit access to the RAM in the repeated execution of steps S31 and S32 until the power is turned off.
It is possible to improve program efficiency by making subroutines callable.

Steps S33 to S36 are processes related to setting change preparation, and step S
27, the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on and the RAM initialization switch 11 is turned on.
This process is executed when the second detection signal is on.

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

In step S34, the control unit clears the set value since the RAM abnormality flag is on. Note that the setting value may be cleared by setting an invalid value as the setting value, or by setting a value that is most disadvantageous for the player from the perspective of fraud prevention.

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

In step S36, the control unit transmits a command for changing settings to the production control device 300. Thereby, the production control device 300 performs production control corresponding to the command whose settings are being changed. For example, the production control device 300 receives a command that the settings are being changed, and causes the display device 41 to display a message informing that the settings are being changed, or causes the speakers 19a, 1
I want to output sound from 9b. Further, the effect control device 300 receives a command indicating that the setting is being changed, and notifies the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44 that the setting is being changed.

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

Steps S38 to S40 are processes related to waiting for the completion of setting changes or waiting for the completion of setting confirmation. The gaming machine 10 outputs and sets the security signal in step S37, so that execution of processing related to waiting for the completion of setting change or waiting for completion of setting confirmation can be ascertained from the outside.

After allowing the interrupt (step S38), the control unit refers to the second register (C register) and determines whether the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off (step S38).
39). The control unit performs step S5 when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off.
If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not off, the process advances to step S40.

In step S40, the control unit determines whether a power outage has occurred. In addition, the control unit is
The occurrence of a power outage can be determined by continuously detecting the power outage monitoring signal for a predetermined period of time. The control unit proceeds to step S41 when a power outage has occurred, and proceeds to step S41 when a power outage has not occurred.
Proceed to step 39. That is, the control unit waits for the setting key to be turned off until the power outage occurs, with interrupts permitted in step S38.

When the control unit determines that a power outage has occurred, the control unit performs a process of prohibiting interrupts (step S4).
1) A process of outputting off data to all output ports (step S42) is performed.
After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S43).
), the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S44).
Furthermore, a checksum calculation process (step S45) that calculates the checksum when the RWM power is turned off, and a process that saves the calculated checksum in the checksum area (step S46).
), a process for prohibiting access to the RAM (step S47) is performed, and the game machine waits for the power to be turned off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power failure, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before power failure has been correctly backed up. It can be determined when the power is turned on again.

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

Steps S49 and S50 are processes related to setting confirmation preparation. Step S4
In step 9, the control unit performs processing to set a setting confirmation mode flag. The setting confirmation mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming machine 10 is checking the settings. The setting confirmation mode flag is set when the gaming machine 10 is checking the settings, and the setting confirmation mode flag is set when the gaming machine 10 is checking the settings. The flag is cleared (reset). In step S50, the control unit transmits a setting confirmation command to the production control device 300. Thereby, the production control device 300 performs production control corresponding to the command during setting confirmation. For example, the production control device 300 receives a command indicating that the setting is being confirmed, and causes the display device 41 to display a message informing that the setting is being confirmed, or causes the speakers 19a and 19b to output sound. In addition, the production control device 3
00 receives a command indicating that settings are being confirmed, and uses the frame decoration device 18, board decoration device 46, and board presentation device 44 to notify that settings are being confirmed. After this, the control section proceeds to step S37.

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

Next, the processing related to RAM initialization performed after step S52 will be described. R
In the process related to AM initialization, the control unit clears the RAM area other than the set value to 0 (step S52), and saves the initial value at the time of RAM initialization in the area to be initialized (step S52).
Step S53). For example, the control unit sets the RAM clear start address 2 as the start address when clearing the RAM, and sets the area to be cleared (gaming control work Clear the data in area) to zero.

Note that since the setting change mode flag and the setting confirmation mode flag are included in the data in the area to be cleared, they are cleared by zero-clearing the data in the area to be cleared.

In step S54, the control unit transmits a command for initializing the RAM to the production control device 300. Thereby, the effect control device 300 performs effect control corresponding to the command at the time of RAM initialization. For example, the production control device 300 receives a command when initializing the RAM, and causes the display device 41 to display a message informing that the RAM has been initialized, or causes the speakers 19a and 19b to output sound. In addition, the production control device 300 receives the RAM initialization command and informs the frame decoration device 18 and board decoration device 4 that the RAM has been initialized.
6. Notification is made by the board presentation device 44.

Furthermore, if the control unit detects that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off after executing the process related to waiting for the completion of setting change or waiting for the completion of setting confirmation (steps S38 to S40), the control unit executes step S55. Execute. After prohibiting interruptions (step S55), the control unit transmits a notification end command to the production control device 300 (step S55).
56).

As a result, the production control device 300 ends the notification that the settings are being changed, which was started by receiving the setting change command, or the notification that the settings are being confirmed, which was started by receiving the setting confirmation command. .

Next, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag and determines whether the setting change mode is in progress (step S57). When the control unit is in the setting change mode, the control unit performs step S5.
Proceed to step 2 to execute processing related to RAM initialization. On the other hand, if the control unit is not in the setting change mode, the control unit proceeds to step S58 and executes processing related to power outage recovery.

In step S58, the control unit executes power failure recovery processing. The power outage recovery process saves the initial value at the time of power outage recovery in the area that should be initialized, refers to the special figure status, determines whether the special figure game is in high probability, and determines whether the special figure game is in high probability or not. In this case, the on information is saved in the high probability notification flag area, and the on data of the high probability notification LED is saved in the segment area.

Note that the areas to be initialized in the power outage recovery process are the power outage inspection area, checksum area, setting change mode flag, setting confirmation mode flag, and area related to error and fraud monitoring. In addition, in the power outage recovery process, the busy signal status area that stores the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 is in a state where it can accept commands, is also cleared, and the state of the payout busy signal is determined. It is said to be in an undefined state indicating that the Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area that stores the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared and set to an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal has not been determined.

Next, the control unit transmits a power restoration command corresponding to the special figure game processing number to the production control board (production control device 300) (step S59), and proceeds to step S60. In addition, in step S59, a model specification command, a special figure 1 reserved number command, a special figure 2 reserved number command,
A plurality of commands such as a probability information command, a probability setting value information command, and a screen specification command are sent. Also, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, information on the number of performances or high probability number information is transmitted. In addition, the command for specifying the screen means that the control states of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are both in normal processing (during variation, during jackpot (first special game state),
If the small win is in progress (none of the second special game states), this is a command to display the customer waiting demo screen; otherwise, it commands the display of the recovery screen. This is the command to do this.

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

Subsequently, the control unit performs an initial value random number update process (step S63) to update the values of various initial value random numbers and break the regularity of the random numbers. This initial value random number updating process is a process of updating (incrementing) each initial value random number by, for example, "+1". In this manner, the gaming machine 10 continues to update the initial value random number as long as time allows during the main processing, thereby increasing the randomness of the random number.

Here, the control unit once prohibits interrupts (step S64), executes performance display editing processing (step S65), and after executing the performance display editing processing, allows interrupts (step S66). The performance display editing process is a process related to base calculation and display. Since the processing load of the performance display editing process is relatively high, the control unit disables interrupts in order to derive processing results more quickly. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 ensures that the processing results of the performance display editing processing are derived before the gaming state is updated by the timer interrupt.

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

That is, the control unit repeatedly executes the processes from step S63 to step S67 unless a power outage occurs. Specifically, if a power outage has not occurred, the control unit repeatedly performs initial value random number updating processing, performance display editing processing, and checking of the power outage monitoring signal (loop processing).

Then, before the initial value random number update process (step S63), interrupts are permitted (step S63).
66) As a result, when a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the interrupt process is put under pressure because the timer interrupt is made to wait for the initial value random number update process. can be avoided.

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

From the above, the main control means (gaming control device 100) that controls games in an integrated manner, and the slave control means (payout control device 200,
In a gaming machine equipped with a performance control device 300, etc.), the main control means sets a predetermined standby time for delaying activation of the main control means and waiting for activation of the slave control means when the power is turned on. means (gaming control device 100), and a power outage monitoring device (gaming control device 100) that monitors the occurrence of a power outage during the predetermined standby time.

Furthermore, the power supply device 400 is configured to output a power outage monitoring signal when detecting the occurrence of a power outage, and the power outage monitoring means (gaming control device 100) , it is determined that a power outage has occurred if the power outage monitoring signal continues to be received for a predetermined period of time.

In addition, the main control means (gaming control device 100) includes a RAM 111C that can store data,
An initialization operation section (RAM initialization switch 112) that can be operated from the outside, and initialization means (gaming control device 100) that initializes data stored in the RAM 111C based on the operation of the initialization operation section. This means that the operation state of the initialization operation unit is read before the start of the standby time.

Note that the gaming control device 100 has a function (first initialization process) that distinguishes and executes initialization processing when data is abnormal (first initialization processing) and initialization processing during initialization operation (second initialization processing). 1 initialization means and second initialization means), it is possible to realize optimal and efficient initialization processing according to the situation.

In addition, the main control means (gaming control device 100) includes a RAM 111C that can store data,
Setting operation unit that can be operated from the outside (setting value change switch 126, setting key switch 12
7) and a setting change means (gaming control device 100) that changes the setting value stored in the RAM 111C based on the operation of the setting operation section. By providing a probability setting value display device 136), settings (setting values) can be confirmed. In addition, the main control means (gaming control device 100)
This means that access to 111C is permitted.

In addition, the main control means (gaming control device 100) prohibits access to the RAM (RAM111C) (step S47) and waits for the execution of all processes to stop (power outage occurrence standby process).
a loop after step S47), and a RAM abnormality standby process (loop of steps S31 and S32) that waits for execution of all processes to stop while allowing access to the RAM (RAM111C) (step S17). making it executable.

Here, the standby process when a power outage occurs and the standby process when a RAM abnormality occurs will be explained. The power outage standby process is a loop process that is executed after access to the RAM is prohibited in step S47 of the main process and waits for all processes to stop. Furthermore, since the power failure standby process is executed after interrupts are prohibited in step S41 of the main process, interrupts other than NMI interrupts (timer interrupts) are prohibited. Note that standby processing when a power outage occurs is performed by NMI.
Regarding interrupts, NMI interrupts may occur because interrupts cannot be prohibited. However, since the power outage standby process is a process that is executed when a power outage occurs, there is little risk that an NMI interrupt will occur during execution of the process. Further, the standby process when a power outage occurs is a standby process that does not involve abnormality notification. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can allocate the power until the power is shut off to processing the power outage. Note that the gaming machine 10 reduces the risk of the stored contents of the RAM changing due to unstable voltage by prohibiting access to the RAM during standby processing when a power outage occurs.

The RAM abnormality standby process is a loop process that is executed after access to the RAM (RWM) is permitted in step S17 of the main process, and waits for execution of all processes to stop.
Further, since the RAM abnormality standby process is executed after interrupts are prohibited in step S1 of the main process, interrupts other than NMI interrupts (timer interrupts) are prohibited. Note that the standby processing when a power outage occurs is NMI interrupts because it is not possible to prohibit interrupts.
MI interrupts may occur. Since the RAM abnormality standby process is a process that waits for the power to be cut off, there is a greater risk that an NMI interrupt will occur during execution of the process than in the power outage standby process.
However, in the RAM abnormality standby process, even if an NMI interrupt occurs, access to the RAM is permitted, so the return address can be stored in the RAM, and there is little risk of program runaway due to the occurrence of an NMI interrupt. In addition, since the gaming machine 10 transmits a main abnormality error notification command to the production control device 300 in step S30, the production control device 300 can perform abnormality notification in parallel while the RAM abnormality standby process is being executed. I can do it. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can be expected to restart quickly.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing of the gaming control device 100 will be explained using FIG. 11. Figure 1
1 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment. This timer interrupt processing is performed in the above-mentioned main processing from when the interrupt is enabled until the interrupt is disabled (from step S38 to step S41, from step S38 to step S55, from step S66 to step S64, and from step S66). to step S41)
This is the interrupt processing that occurs. The timer interrupt process is a process executed by the CPU 111A.

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

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

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

In step S76, the control unit executes output processing for controlling the drive of actuators such as solenoids (big prize opening solenoid 38b, general electric solenoid 37c), etc., based on the output data set in various processing.

Note that when a firing stop signal is output in step S5 in the main process, a firing permission signal is output by performing this output process, and the firing permission signal can be set to a permission state. This firing permission signal is output to the firing control device via the dispensing control device. At this time, no signal processing or the like is performed. In addition, the firing permission signal is transmitted to the game control device 1.
The second signal (launch permission signal) is also generated within the payout control device 200, and is the first signal indicating the launch permission state as seen from the payout control device 200. Output to the control device. In other words, two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device,
The game ball is configured to be in a state where it can be fired when both are allowed to fire.

Next, the control unit transmits the commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 20.
0 (step S77), random number update process 1 (step S7)
8), execute random number update processing 2 (step S79). Here, the random number update process 1 is a process for updating the initial values (start values) of the jackpot symbol random number, small win symbol random number, hit random number, and win symbol random number that are subject to the initial value random number update process. . In addition, random number update processing 2 is
This is a process of updating the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display game of the special figure 1 and special figure 2. Note that the random number update process 1, or in addition to the random number update process 1, the random number update process 2 may stop the random number update during the setting change or change the update cycle.

Next, the control unit includes the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the regular gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, the large winning port switch 38a, and the specific area switch 38.
A prize opening switch/state monitoring process (step S80) is performed to monitor whether a normal signal is input from e and to monitor errors (whether the front frame or glass frame is open, etc.). In addition, a starting port switch monitoring process (step S81) is performed to monitor winnings of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a. In addition, in the starting hole switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the starting winning hole 36 which is the first starting winning hole or the normal variable winning device 37 which is the second starting winning hole, various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are generated. A game result preliminary determination is performed to determine the game result based on the prize winning in advance at a stage before the start of the special figure fluctuation display game.

Next, the control unit performs a special pattern 1 game process (step S82) that performs processing related to the special pattern 1 variable display game, a special pattern 2 game process (step S83) that performs processing related to the special pattern 2 variable display game, and a special pattern 2 game process (step S83) that performs processing related to the special pattern 1 variable display game. Puzzle game processing (step S) that performs processing related to the display game
84).

Next, segment LEDs (for example, LEDs such as the special figure 1 symbol display section 53 of the batch display device 50
D) Segment LED editing processing (step S85) to drive the segment LED to display desired content
), a magnet fraud monitoring process (step S86) that checks the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 to determine whether there is an abnormality, and a process that checks the detection signal from the board radio wave sensor 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality. A panel radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S87) is performed. Then, external information editing processing (step S88) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer and performance display device control processing (step S89) are performed, and the timer interrupt processing is ended.

In the first embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (i.e., the process of enabling interrupts) and the process of restoring the register bank designation (i.e., the process of designating register bank 0) are This is automatically performed upon return (at the end of timer interrupt processing). Note that, depending on the CPU used, some gaming machines may require an instruction to execute a process for restoring an interrupt-disabled state or a process for restoring register bank designation.

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

The main process is a process executed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the production control device 300 at the time when power supply to the gaming machine 10 is started.
[Step D11] The control unit prohibits interrupts.

[Step D12] The control unit initializes the CPU 311.
[Step D13] The control unit initializes the VDP 312.
[Step D14] The control unit allows an interrupt.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Step D22] The control unit executes a received command check process. The received command check process is a process that analyzes commands received from the gaming control device 100 in units of a predetermined number.

[Step D23] The control unit executes effect display editing processing. The production display editing process is
This is a process of setting various commands and their parameters for instructing the DP 312 to draw contents on the display device 41. For example, the control unit sets commands in a table form in the effect display editing process.

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

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

By the frame switching timing determination process, subsequent processes (steps D26 to D30 and subsequent steps D18 to D24) are executed in each of the processing cycles at this frame switching timing. Note that time management that needs to be synchronized with the presentation content is performed in units of this frame (ie, in units of the above-mentioned processing cycle). If the processing cycle is 1/30 seconds, for example, 3 frames will take 100 ms. This is similar to the main board (gaming control device) managing time values in units of 4 ms of the timer interrupt cycle.

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

[Step D27] The control unit executes sound control processing. The sound control process is a process related to volume control of audio from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b).

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

[Step D30] The control unit executes firing information control processing. The firing information control process sets firing related information based on the firing status flag, and also performs production according to the special figure rotation status (the number of special figure fluctuations per game for a predetermined amount of money (i.e., a predetermined number of rental balls)). This process performs mode correction.

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

Note that the control unit executes the processes from step D27 to step D29 within the main loop process in order to match the effects on the screen, but the control unit executes the processes from step D27 to step D29 in the main loop process, and the control unit executes the processes from step D27 to step D29 in the main loop process. The process of actually outputting a drive control signal, etc.) to a port is performed within a short-cycle timer interrupt (not shown). However, if an IC specialized for controlling various devices is used, instructions may only be given via serial communication or the like, and no signals or the like may be output using timer interrupts.

Next, the display executed by the production control device 300 during a game on the gaming machine 10 will be explained using FIG. 13. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen during a game according to the first embodiment. Here, the display screen (sometimes simply referred to as "screen") is a screen consisting of one or more images displayed in the display area of the display device 41, and as a general rule, different symbols are used for different display contents. is attached.

The display screen 500 shown in FIG. 13(1) is a display screen when the symbols are stopped, and after the variable display in the variable display game ends (before the start of the next variable display game), the symbol that is the result of the variable display game is displayed in a predetermined manner. It is displayed for a period of time. The display screen 500 includes a large symbol group 501, a small symbol group 502, a special pattern 1 pending number display 503, a special pattern 2 pending number display 504, and a pending display 505.
and a pending consumption display 506 are displayed.

The large symbol group 501 is in charge of game presentation for the purpose of increasing interest. Therefore, large pattern group 5
01 is displayed in a large size with a variable display area set approximately in the center of the display device 41. The large symbol group 501 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol.

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

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

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

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

For example, as shown in the display screen 500, when the special drawing 1 reservation number display 503 displays "4" and the special drawing 2 reservation number display 504 displays "0", the reservation display 505 displays the four reservation memories ( The display (starting memory) indicates that the number of pending memories is "4". In addition, the pending number or the pending memory number means the number of starting memories in which the special figure variable display game has not been executed.

The hold display 505 displays the hold memory that is on standby using a hold memory display (icon display). The pending display 505 clearly indicates the number of pending memories of the special figure fluctuation display game by its display mode (the number of pending memories displayed on the pending display 505 and each display mode (hold standby display mode)), and also indicates the number of pending memories for each pending memory. The level of expectation regarding the game result can be reported.

The pending consumption display 506 displays the pending memory that is being consumed by a pending memory display (icon). The pending consumption display 506 has a display mode (the pending memory display displayed in the pending consumption display 506,
and the display mode (pending consumption display mode)), it is possible to indicate whether or not the special figure variable display game is in the variable display state, and to notify the degree of expectation for the game result. On the display screen 500, the pending expiry display 506 makes the frame blank (blank) to indicate that the special figure fluctuation display game is in a stopped state. After this, the gaming machine 10 starts variable display.

A display screen 510 shown in FIG. 13(2) is a display screen after the start of variable display. The display screen 510 is a screen after the display screen 500, and shows a screen in which a variable display is being performed (three symbols are changing). On the display screen 510, the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol of the large symbol group 501 are fluctuating, indicating that the special symbol fluctuating display game is being fluctuated. In addition, on the display screen 510, the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol of the small symbol group 502 are changing, indicating that the special symbol variable display game is being displayed in a variable manner.

On the display screen 510, the special figure 1 pending number display 503 indicates that the number of reserved memories for the special figure 1 game is "3".
The special figure 2 pending number display 504 indicates that the number of pending memories of the special figure 2 game is "0", and the pending display 505 indicates that the number of pending memories of the special figure fluctuation display game is "3". ”. Further, on the display screen 510, the pending consumption display 506 displays a pending memory display that is being consumed, indicating that the special figure variable display game is being displayed in a variable manner.

The gaming machine 10 makes the large symbol group 501 semi-transparent on the display screen 510, thereby making the visibility of the background display higher than that of the large symbol group 501. On the other hand, the gaming machine 10 does not make the small symbol group 502 translucent on the display screen 510, thereby ensuring visibility that takes precedence over the background display.

First, the display mode of the pending memory display (the pending display mode (including the pending standby display mode and the pending consumption display mode)) will be explained using FIG. 14. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of the pending storage display according to the first embodiment.

The pending storage display (icon) has a plurality of display modes, for example, seven display modes that can be identified by an identification code. The display mode identified by the identification code "H0" and the identification code "H1" is a default (standard) display mode, and is, for example, a circular and white display mode. However, the display mode identified by the identification code "H0" is a display mode related to a pending storage in which no pending preview performance is scheduled. In other words, the display mode identified by the identification code "H0" is a display mode related to pending storage in a non-latent state in which the pending preview performance is not latent. Further, the display mode identified by the identification code "H1" is a display mode related to a pending memory in which a pending preview performance is scheduled. In other words, the display mode identified by the identification code "H1" is a display mode related to a pending memory in a latent state in which a pending preview effect is hidden.

Note that although the gaming machine 10 does not perform a hold notice effect according to the display mode identified by the identification code "H1," even when it does not perform a hold notice effect, the gaming machine 10 displays the display mode identified by the identification code "H1."
By referring to ``, it is possible to perform advance notice effects (for example, character display, audio output, etc.) that are not based on pending notices.

The display mode identified by the identification code "H2" is one of the display modes for notifying a predetermined level of expectation, and is, for example, a circular and blue display mode. For example, the identification code "H2"
The display mode identified by indicates an expectation of a jackpot of about 3%. Identification code “H3
The display mode identified by " is one of the display modes for notifying a predetermined level of expectation, and is, for example, a circular and green display mode. For example, the display mode identified by the identification code "H3" reports a jackpot expectation of about 10%. The display mode identified by the identification code "H4" is one of the display modes for notifying a predetermined level of expectation, and is, for example, a circular and red display mode. For example, the display mode identified by the identification code "H4" is 30
The jackpot expectation level of about % is announced.

The display mode identified by the identification code "H5" is one of the display modes for notifying a predetermined level of expectation, and is, for example, a circular and cherry blossom pattern display mode. For example, the identification code “H5
” indicates a jackpot expectation of about 70%. Identifying code"
The display mode identified by "H6" is one of the display modes for notifying a predetermined level of expectation,
For example, the display mode is a circular rainbow pattern. For example, the display mode identified by the identification code "H6" reports a jackpot expectation of about 100%.

Note that the display mode of the reserved memory display is not limited to a circle, but may be other shapes (for example, a rectangle or a star shape). In addition, the display mode of the reserved memory display is not limited to the display in a stationary state,
The size may be changed or the display may be accompanied by an action. In addition, the content to be notified by the display format of the pending memory display includes the presence or absence of a jackpot (including small wins, etc.) and its possibility, as well as the magnitude of the value at the time of the jackpot (for example, the presence or absence of probability fluctuations, the It may also be the presence or absence of support, etc.) or its possibility. Moreover, the content to be notified by the display mode of the pending storage display may be the presence or absence of reach development or its possibility.

In this manner, the gaming machine 10 is able to provide advance notice in relation to the result of the variable display game, depending on the display mode of the pending memory display and the display mode of the pending expiry display.
Next, using FIGS. 15 to 20, we will discuss a series of suspension effects that change (change) the display format of the suspension memory display from the first format (initial format (pre-change format)) to the second format (final format). I will explain.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the production flow of the first embodiment. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example (part 1) of a screen displayed by the display device of the first embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example (part 2) of a screen displayed by the display device of the first embodiment. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example (part 3) of a screen displayed by the display device of the first embodiment. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example (No. 4) of a screen displayed by the display device of the first embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example (part 5) of a screen displayed by the display device of the first embodiment.

Note that, below, a series of suspension effects will be explained using an example in which the default (hidden) display mode (first mode) is changed to the rainbow display mode (second mode).
[Production Flow F1] The gaming machine 10 displays a variation stop state of the special figure variation display game. An example of a screen displaying the fluctuation stop state is shown in the display screen 511 of FIG. 16 (F1).

The display screen 511 shows a screen in which the special figure fluctuation display game is in a state where the fluctuation is stopped (in the stopped state).
On the display screen 511, the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol of the large symbol group 501 are stopped, indicating that the special symbol variation display game is being displayed in a stopped state. In addition, on the display screen 511, the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol of the small symbol group 502 are stopped, indicating that the special symbol variation display game is being displayed in a stopped state.

Further, on the display screen 511, the pending expiry display 506 is displayed blank to indicate that the special figure variable display game is not in a variable display state. In addition, on the display screen 511, the special figure 1 pending number display 503 indicates that the number of pending memories for the special figure 1 game is "4", and the special figure 2 pending number display 504
indicates that the number of pending memories of the special figure 2 game is "0", and the pending display 505 indicates that the total number of pending memories of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game is "4". Furthermore, on the display screen 511, the hold display 505 displays four white circular hold memory displays, indicating that each hold memory display is a default or default (latent) display mode.

[Production flow F2] The gaming machine 10 starts the special symbol variation display game and displays symbol variations. An example of a screen displaying symbol variations is shown in the display screen 512 of FIG. 16 (F2).
The display screen 512 is a screen after the display screen 511, and shows the screen after the start of variable display. On the display screen 512, the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol of the large symbol group 501 are changing,
Indicates that the special figure variable display game is in variable display. In addition, on the display screen 512, the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol of the small symbol group 502 are changing, indicating that the special symbol variable display game is being displayed in a variable manner.

In addition, on the display screen 512, the special figure 1 pending number display 503 displays the value ("3") obtained by subtracting one from "4" for the number of reserved memories for the special figure 1 game, and the pending display 505 displays the number of reserved memories for the special figure 1 game ("3") Displays the value ("3") obtained by subtracting one from "4" for the number of pending memories of the variable display game. The pending and extinguished display 506 displays a pending memory display that is being used, and indicates that the special figure variable display game is in a variable display state.

[Production Flow F3] The gaming machine 10 executes a suggested production. The suggestive performance is a performance that suggests that a change will occur in the display mode of the suspended memory display. Figure 16 shows an example of the screen when the suggestion effect is being executed.
It is shown in the display screen 513 of (F3).

The display screen 513 is a screen after the display screen 512, and shows the screen where the suggestion effect is being executed. The display screen 513 shows a state in which a suggestive effect is being performed for the first pending storage display displayed by the pending display 505 (first in the waiting order). Specifically, on the display screen 513, the hold memory display of the first person on hold (waiting order is No. 1) displayed by the hold display 505 is shining (sparkling). It clearly indicates that a change will occur in the display mode of the memory display (that it is subject to a series of pending effects).

Note that the suggestive effect only needs to be able to clearly indicate that a change will occur in the display mode of the reserved memory display.
It's not just about shining brightly. For example, the gaming machine 10 may clearly indicate that the display mode of the pending memory display will change by enlarging or reducing the size of the pending memory display as a suggestion effect.

[Performance flow F4] The gaming machine 10 performs the first pending change effect. The first pending change performance is a performance that changes the display mode of the pending storage display according to the derivation result of the performance (success or failure of the performance). More specifically, the first hold change effect changes the display mode of the hold memory display from the first mode (initial mode) to the second mode (final mode) if the effect is successful; If the performance fails, the display mode of the reserved memory display is not changed. A display screen 514 in FIG. 17 (F4) shows an example of a screen during execution of the first pending change effect.

The display screen 514 is a screen after the display screen 513, and shows the screen during which the first pending change effect is being executed. The display screen 514 includes an effect display 515 in its display contents.
The effect display 515 displays a first hold change effect (effect that changes the display form of the hold memory display) depending on the display mode. On the display screen 514, the effect display 515 displays an effect using clouds to change the display mode of the pending memory display that is the target of a series of pending effects (the first pending memory display that is subject to change). There is.

For example, in the first pending change effect, the effect display 515 indicates the success of the effect when lightning is generated from the cloud and directly hits the pending memory display that is the change target, and the effect display 515 indicates that the effect is successful when it directly hits the pending memory display that is the change target. If not, it indicates a failure in performance.

The gaming machine 10 proceeds to a performance flow F5 when the first hold change performance is successful, and proceeds to a performance flow F6 when the first hold change performance fails.
[Performance Flow F5] In response to the success of the first pending change effect, the gaming machine 10 changes the display mode of the pending memory display that is the change target, and sets it as the final mode (second mode). FIG. 17 (F5) shows an example of the screen when the pending change effect is successful. The display screen 516 is the display screen 51
4, the screen is shown when the first pending change performance is successful.

On the display screen 516, the display mode of the first pending memory display, which is the default display mode, is displayed in a rainbow display mode, and the display mode of the pending memory display is the first mode (default).
This shows that the image has changed from the first aspect to the second aspect (rainbow).

When the gaming machine 10 changes the display mode of the pending memory display to be changed to the second mode,
Ends a series of pending performances.
[Performance flow F6] Due to the failure of the first pending change effect, the gaming machine 10 does not change the display mode of the pending memory display that is the change target, but remains in the initial mode (first mode). .
FIG. 17 (F6) shows an example of the screen when the pending change performance fails. The display screen 517 is a screen after the display screen 514, and shows a screen when the first pending change performance fails.

On the display screen 517, the display mode of the pending memory display to be changed is displayed in the default display mode, and no change has occurred in the display mode of the pending memory display (first mode (
(default)).

[Production flow F7] The gaming machine 10 performs a first non-display (first erasure) that changes the display mode of the pending memory display from display to non-display. FIG. 18 (F7a, F7b) shows an example of the screen when the first non-display is performed (the display mode of the pending storage display is changed from display to non-display).

Display screen 518 is a screen after display screen 517, and shows a state before the first non-display. On the display screen 518, in the large symbol group 501, the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped at symbol "7", indicating a state in which a reach with the winning number being symbol "7" is occurring.

Display screen 519 is a screen after display screen 518, and shows a state after the first non-display. On the display screen 519, the display mode of the pending memory display (the pending display mode (including the pending standby display mode and the pending extinguishment display mode)) is changed from display to hidden, indicating that the first hiding has been performed. show. Specifically, on the display screen 519, the pending display 505 and pending expiry display 506 are hidden, and the pending memory displays that were displayed in the pending display 505 and pending extinguished display 506 are also hidden (the pending memory display is The display mode has changed from display to non-display.

Note that the hidden content of the first non-display is not limited to the hold display 505, the hold extinguishment display 506, and the hold storage display that was displayed on the hold display 505 and the hold extinguishment display 506. For example, in the first non-display, the gaming machine 10 may change only the display mode of the pending memory display of either the pending display 505 or the pending expiry display 506 from display to non-display, or may change Only the display mode of a certain pending memory display (the pending memory display whose waiting order is number 1) may be hidden from display, or the display mode other than the target pending memory display may be hidden from display. . Furthermore, in the first non-display, the gaming machine 10 does not have to hide only the display mode of the pending memory display from display and hide the pending display 505 and the pending expiry display 506.

Moreover, the timing at which the first non-display is performed does not have to be when a ready-to-reach event occurs. For example, in the gaming machine 10, when the large symbol group 501 is changing three symbols (the state of the display screen 517), the first
may be hidden.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 has a display mode of the pending memory display displayed in the pending display 505 in the first non-display (pending standby display mode) and a display mode of the pending memory display displayed in the pending expiration display 506 (pending memory display mode). The display mode is not limited to being displayed and then hidden at the same time, but may be changed from being displayed to being hidden with a predetermined time difference.

Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 may change the hidden content depending on the timing of performing the first non-display. Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 may vary the hidden content and timing of the first hidden display depending on the second mode (final mode).

For example, by providing variations in the hidden content and timing of the first hidden display, the gaming machine 10 can prevent a decrease in interest due to the performance becoming boring.
[Production flow F8] The gaming machine 10 performs a first display in which the display mode of the pending memory display is changed from non-display to display. An example of the screen after the first display (the display mode of the pending storage display is changed from non-display to display) is shown in the display screen 520 in FIG. 18 (F8). The display screen 520 is the display screen 519
This is a screen after the first display, and shows the state after the first display.

On the display screen 520, in the large symbol group 501, the left symbol and the right symbol temporarily stop at the symbol "7", and the middle symbol temporarily stops at the symbol "6", indicating a state in which the reach has been completed. Furthermore, on the display screen 520, the display mode of the pending storage display that was not displayed on the display screen 519 changes from non-display to display, indicating that the first display has been performed.

[Production Flow F9] The gaming machine 10 ends the special figure variation display game that is being executed, and displays a variation stop state of the special figure variation display game. The gaming machine 10 changes the display mode of the pending memory display (pending consumption display mode) of the pending consumption display 506 from display to non-display in response to the fluctuation stop state of the special figure fluctuation display game. (second erasure). An example of the screen (after the second non-display) displaying the fluctuation stop state is shown in the display screen 521 of FIG. 19 (F9).

The display screen 521 is a screen after the display screen 520, and shows a screen where the special figure fluctuation display game is in a fluctuation stopped state (in a stopped display). On the display screen 521, the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol of the large symbol group 501 are stopped, indicating that the special symbol variation display game is being displayed in a stopped state.
In addition, on the display screen 521, the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol of the small symbol group 502 are stopped, indicating that the special symbol variation display game is being displayed in a stopped state.

In addition, on the display screen 521, the pending consumption display 506 is such that the pending memory display that was displayed on the display screen 520 is not displayed (the display mode of the pending memory display is changed from display to non-display) due to the end of the special symbol variation display game. , indicating that the second hiding has been performed. In addition, the pending consumption display 506 is displayed because the pending memory display is hidden (by displaying blank).
This indicates that the special figure variable display game is not in a variable display state.

[Production flow F10] The gaming machine 10 starts the special symbol variation display game and displays symbol variation. Upon starting the special figure variation display game, the gaming machine 10 performs a second display that changes the display mode of the pending memory display of the pending expiry display 506 from hidden to display.

Second display (the display mode of the pending memory display of the pending consumption display 506 was changed from hidden to displayed)
A subsequent screen example is shown in the display screen 522 of FIG. 19 (F10). The display screen 522 is the display screen 5
This is the screen after 21, and shows the state after the second display.

On the display screen 522, the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol of the large symbol group 501 are changing,
Indicates that the special figure variable display game is in variable display. In addition, on the display screen 522, the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol of the small symbol group 502 are changing, indicating that the special symbol variable display game is being displayed in a variable manner.

In addition, on the display screen 522, the special figure 1 pending number display 503 displays the value ("2") obtained by subtracting one from "3" for the number of reserved memories for the special figure 1 game, and the pending display 505 displays the number of reserved memories for the special figure 1 game ("2") Displays the value ("2") obtained by subtracting one from "3" for the number of pending memories of the variable display game.

Further, on the display screen 522, the pending consumption display 506 shows that the display mode of the pending memory display, which was not displayed on the display screen 521, has changed from non-display to display, indicating that the second display has been performed. In addition, on the display screen 522, the pending consumption display 506 is the pending memory display that was the first one of the pending displays 505 on the display screen 521 (the pending memory display that is subject to change).
is displayed, indicating that the special figure variable display game regarding the pending memory display to be changed is in a variable display state.

[Performance flow F11] The gaming machine 10 performs a second pending change effect. The second hold change performance is a performance that changes the display mode of the hold storage display from the first mode to a third mode (intermediate mode) different from the second mode. Figure 20 (F11
) is shown on the display screen 523.

The display screen 523 is a display screen after the display screen 522, and shows the screen during which the second pending change effect is being executed. The display screen 523 includes an effect display 524 in its display contents.
The effect display 524 displays a second hold change effect (effect that changes the display form of the hold memory display) depending on the display mode. On the display screen 523, an effect display 524 shows that the display mode of the pending storage display to be changed is changed to blue (third mode) by an effect using clouds. The third aspect is, for example, an aspect for which expectations are higher than the first aspect and lower than the second aspect. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can display to the player a gradual increase in the level of expectation. Note that the gaming machine 10 may have the third mode as a mode with higher expectations than the second mode.

For example, in the second pending change effect, the effect display 524 is different from the effect display 515 (FIG. 17(F)
The display screen 514) of 4) performs a performance to be displayed when the performance is successful, and changes the display mode of the pending storage display from the first mode to the third mode.

[Performance flow F12] The gaming machine 10 performs a third pending change effect. The third hold change performance is a performance that changes the display mode of the hold storage display from the third mode to the second mode.
A display screen 525 in FIG. 20 (F12) shows an example of a screen during execution of the third pending change effect.

The display screen 525 is a display screen after the display screen 523, and shows the screen where the third pending change effect is being executed. The display screen 525 includes an effect display 526 in its display contents.
The effect display 526 displays a third hold change effect (effect that changes the display form of the hold memory display) depending on the display mode. On the display screen 525, the effect display 526 shows that the display mode of the pending memory display (the pending memory display being displayed in the pending extinguishing display 506 that suggested the change) that is subject to change is a rainbow (second mode) due to the effect using clouds. ) shows how it changes.

For example, in the third pending change effect, the effect display 526 is similar to the effect display 524 (second pending change effect), when the effect display 515 (display screen 514 in FIG. 17 (F4)) is successful. A display effect is performed to change the display mode of the reserved memory display from the third mode to the second mode.

When the gaming machine 10 changes the display mode of the pending memory display to be changed to the second mode,
Ends a series of pending performances.
The above is a series of pending performances. According to this, the gaming machine 10 changes the display mode of the pending memory display (pending display mode) to be changed from the first mode to the second mode when the first pending change performance is a successful performance. When the first pending change performance is a failure performance, the display mode of the pending memory display that is the target of change is set between the first non-display, the first display, the second non-display, and the second display. After changing from the first aspect to the third aspect, it is changed to the second aspect.

By executing such an unprecedented and innovative suspension performance, the gaming machine 10 can improve the interest of the game.
Furthermore, since the gaming machine 10 uses the second pending change performance and the third pending change performance as performances that are displayed when the first pending change performance is successful, the first pending change performance, the second pending change performance, It is possible to give a sense of unity to the hold change performance and the third hold change performance, and to make it possible to sense that they are a series of related hold changes. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can improve the interest of the game.

For example, the gaming machine 10 selects a change pattern that generates a success performance and changes directly to the second mode when the expectation level (expectation level of jackpot) is high, and generates a failure performance when the expectation level is low. A change pattern in which the third aspect is changed to the second aspect is selected. By making the change process different depending on the degree of expectation in this way, the gaming machine 10 can create a sense of expectation depending on the change process even if the final form is the same. Note that the gaming machine 10 is
Select a change pattern that generates a success effect and changes directly to the second mode when the expectation level is low, and generates a failure effect and changes to the second mode with the third mode in between when the expectation level is high. Select a change pattern.

The timing of performing the second pending change performance and the third pending change performance is before the pending memory display that is the target of change is consumed (before the variable display game corresponding to the pending memory display that is the target of change ends) ), and the pending memory display to be changed is the pending digest display 506.
The hold display 505 is not limited to the period displayed in the hold display 505.

Furthermore, the timing for performing the second hold change effect and the third hold change effect may be when the hold memory display is hidden, or when a condition for changing while the hold memory display is not displayed is satisfied. It may also be changed by canceling the hiding. In addition, when the non-display is canceled and changed, the display may be hidden again, or may be continued to be displayed without being hidden again.

Note that the gaming machine 10 may change the pending storage display currently displayed in the pending completion display 506 by means of a suggestive effect. In this case, the gaming machine 10 only needs to perform the effects up to the effect flow F12 in the special figure variation display game that is being executed (for example, in this case, the gaming machine 10 performs the second effect regardless of the stop of variation or the start of variation). (hiding and displaying the second).

For example, in the gaming machine 10, when the second pending memory display that is on standby (second in standby order) is set as the change target by the suggestion effect, the pending memory display that is the change target is changed to the first pending display 505. The second hold change effect and the third hold change effect may be performed while they are being displayed, or may be performed while the hold memory display to be changed is displayed on the hold extinguishment display 506.

Furthermore, when the first pending change performance is a failure performance, the gaming machine 10 changes the performance by sandwiching at least one of the first non-display and the first display, and the second non-display and the second display. The display mode of the target reserved memory display may be changed from the first mode to the third mode and then changed to the second mode. For example, after the first non-display and the first display, ( The display mode of the pending storage display to be changed may be changed (without intervening the second non-display or the second display). Also,
The gaming machine 10 may change the display mode of the pending memory display to be changed after the second non-display and second display without performing the first non-display and the first display. In addition, after the first non-display and first display, the gaming machine 10 changes the display mode of the pending memory display that is subject to change from the first mode to the third mode, and the second non-display and second display mode. After the second display, the display mode of the pending storage display to be changed may be changed from the third mode to the second mode. In addition, when the first pending change performance is a failure performance, the gaming machine 10 further changes the display mode of the pending memory display that is the change target with the third non-display and the third display in between. The mode may be changed to the third mode and then changed to the second mode.

Note that the gaming machine 10 may set the final mode to be the same as the initial mode with a predetermined probability and display a pending change failure when the first pending change performance fails.
Next, switching between non-display and display of the pending standby display mode (display mode of the pending memory display of the pending display 505) in a series of pending effects, and the display mode of pending consumption display mode (display mode of the pending memory display of the pending consumption display 506) The timing of switching between non-display and display will be explained using FIG. 21.

FIG. 21 is a timing chart showing the switching timing between non-display and display of the pending standby display mode and the timing of switching between non-display and display of the pending consumption display mode in a series of pending performances of the first embodiment.

The timing chart shown in FIG. 21 shows the timing chart shown in FIG.
, F6 to F12), the switching timing between non-display and display of the pending standby display mode and the switching timing between non-display and display of the pending consumption display mode is shown in a series of pending performances in (F6 to F12).

The gaming machine 10 displays the stop variation (performance flow F1) while displaying the hold standby display mode and hiding the hold extinguishment display mode. Then, when the gaming machine 10 starts the special figure variation display game at timing t1 (performance flow F2), the pending consumption display mode is changed from hidden to display, and the suggestive performance (performance flow F3) and the pending change performance (performance flow F4) are performed. , a state in which no change occurs in the display mode of the pending memory display that is the change target is displayed (performance flow F6).

Then, the gaming machine 10 performs a first non-display (performance flow F7) at timing t2, and changes the pending standby display mode and the pending consumption display mode from display to non-display. And gaming machine 1
0 performs the first display (performance flow F8) at timing t3, and changes the pending standby display mode and the pending consumption display mode from non-display to display. Then, the gaming machine 10 operates at timing t4.
The special figure variation display game is ended and the variation is stopped (performance flow F9), and the pending consumption display mode is hidden from display as the special figure variation display game is finished (second non-display).

Then, the gaming machine 10 starts the next special figure variation display game at timing t5 (production flow F10), changes the pending consumption display mode from non-display to display, and starts the second pending change production (production flow F11). 3, the pending change performance (performance flow F12) is performed, and the series of pending performances is completed.

In this way, when the first pending change performance fails, the gaming machine 10 changes the pending consumption display mode from display to non-display at timing t2, from non-display to display at timing t3, and from display to non-display at timing t4. Then, after switching from non-display to display at timing t5, the display mode of the pending storage display to be changed is changed from the first mode to the third mode, and then changed to the second mode.

Furthermore, if the first hold change performance fails, the gaming machine 10 changes the hold standby display mode from display to non-display at timing t2, and after switching from non-display to display at timing t3, the change target is changed. The display mode of a certain pending storage display is changed from the first mode to the third mode and then changed to the second mode.

By executing such an unprecedented and novel suspension performance (a production that changes the display mode of the suspension memory display that is subject to change after switching between display and non-display), the gaming machine 10 can:
It can improve the interest of playing games.

In the above-mentioned example, a performance mode using clouds as a performance motif was used as an example to explain the performance mode of the pending change performance (first pending change performance, second pending change performance, third pending change performance). But it is not limited to this. Here, the mode of performance of the hold change performance (first hold change performance, second hold change performance, and third hold change performance) will be explained using FIG. 22. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a performance aspect of the hold change performance according to the first embodiment.

There are three presentation modes of the pending change presentation: patterns 1 to 3. Pattern 1 is a presentation mode using clouds as a presentation motif. For example, in the pending change performance of pattern 1, if the performance is successful (when changing the display mode of the pending memory display), the gaming machine 10 generates lightning from the cloud and then displays the pending memory that is the subject of change. If you hit the display directly and the performance fails (
When the display mode of the pending memory display is not changed), after lightning is generated from the clouds, an effect is performed to prevent it from directly hitting the pending memory display that is the target of the change.

Pattern 2 is a performance mode with a parachute motif. For example, pattern 2
In the hold change effect, if the effect is successful (when changing the display mode of the hold memory display), the gaming machine 10 drops the parachute onto the hold memory display that is the change target, and if the effect is unsuccessful. (when the display mode of the pending memory display is not changed), an effect is performed in which the parachute is dropped onto a location other than the pending memory display that is the object of change.

Pattern 3 is a performance mode with a sword motif. For example, in the pending change performance of pattern 3, if the performance is successful (when changing the display mode of the pending memory display), the gaming machine 10 cuts off the pending memory display that is the change target with the sword, and If this is a failure (the display mode of the pending memory display is not changed), an effect is performed in which the sword collides with the pending memory display to be changed and breaks.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 uses the performance mode selected from a plurality of performance modes (performance motifs) to create a pending change performance (first pending change performance, second pending change performance, third pending change performance, etc.). By performing (changing effects), it is possible to prevent a decline in interest due to the effects becoming boring.

Note that the gaming machine 10 may have different motifs (performance modes) of the performances for the first suspension variation performance, the second suspension variation performance, and the third suspension variation performance. Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 may select different motifs depending on the performance mode. Furthermore, even if the motif (performance mode) of the first pending change performance, second pending change performance, and third pending change performance is the same, the gaming machine 10 performs the same performance in each performance. The contents may be partially different.

Note that the gaming machine 10 may be arranged so that the total performance time is the same even if the performance contents are different. In addition, the gaming machine 10 also determines the timing from the start of the performance until it acts on the pending memory display when the content of the production is different (for example, the time until lightning directly hits the pending memory display, and the time until the sword hits the pending memory display). The timing at which the pending memory display changes may also be varied.

Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 may set the timing at which the pending memory display changes from the start of the performance and the timing at which the performance ends (the clouds and swords disappear) to be the same for all performances. In this case,
When a cloud or a sword appears, the gaming machine 10 may use a common timing to emphasize the fact that a cloud or a sword has appeared (the cloud gets bigger, the sword gets bigger, etc.), or it can set only the emphasis effects to different timings. Good too.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 has a pattern in which the time from the start of the performance to the change of the suspended memory display is short and long (for example, a pattern in which the cloud moves fast and a pattern in which the cloud moves slowly) in the same performance motif (for example, clouds). ). For example, the gaming machine 10 selects a pattern that takes a short time until the pending memory display changes when the expectation level is high, and selects a pattern that takes a long time until the pending memory display changes when the expectation level is low. Alternatively, a pattern that takes a long time until the pending memory display changes when the expectation level is high is selected, and a pattern that takes a short time until the pending memory display changes when the expectation level is low is selected. It may be configured to select. By varying the change process depending on the degree of expectation in this way, the gaming machine 10 can create a sense of expectation even when the same effect motif is used and the change process is different.

Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 selects a pattern in which the time required for the hold memory display to change is short when the degree of expectation of changing to the second mode is high, and selects a pattern in which the time until the hold memory display changes is short when the degree of expectation of changing to the second mode is low. It may be configured to select a pattern that takes a long time until the memory display changes, or selects a pattern that takes a long time until the retained memory display changes when the expectation level of changing to the second mode is high. However, it may be configured to select a pattern in which it takes a short time until a pending storage display that is less expected to change to the second mode changes. In this way, by varying the change process depending on the degree of expectation that changes to the second mode, the gaming machine 10 can create a sense of expectation even when the same effect motif is used and the change process is different.

Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 may vary the probability of success in the first pending change performance for each performance motif (performance mode). Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 is configured in a second mode (final mode).
The probability of the motif (presentation mode) of the selected production may be changed depending on the performance.

[Modification 1 of the first embodiment]
In the first modification of the first embodiment, the gaming machine 10 executes the first hold change performance at a timing different from that in the first embodiment. Modification 1 of the first embodiment will be described using FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of the production flow of Modification 1 of the first embodiment.

Note that, below, a series of suspension effects will be explained using an example in which the default (hidden) display mode (first mode) is changed to the rainbow display mode (second mode). Further, the same contents as in the first embodiment will be explained using the same flow numbers.

[Production Flow F1] The gaming machine 10 displays a variation stop state of the special figure variation display game.
[Production Flow F21] The gaming machine 10 executes the suggestion production with the special figure variation display game in a state where variation is stopped.

[Performance flow F22] The gaming machine 10 performs the first pending change effect in a state where the special figure change display game is in a state where the change is stopped.
[Performance flow F23] In response to the success of the first reservation change performance, the gaming machine 10 changes the display mode of the reservation memory display that is the change target while the special figure fluctuation display game is in the fluctuation stop state, This is the final aspect (second aspect). When the gaming machine 10 changes the display mode of the pending memory display to be changed to the second mode, the gaming machine 10 ends the series of pending effects.

[Performance flow F24] Due to the failure of the first reservation change performance, the gaming machine 10 does not change the display mode of the reservation memory display that is the change target while the special figure fluctuation display game is in the fluctuation stop state. , the initial mode (first mode) is maintained.

[Production flow F2] The gaming machine 10 starts the special symbol variation display game and displays symbol variation.
[Production flow F7] The gaming machine 10 performs a first non-display that changes the display mode of the pending memory display from display to non-display.

[Production flow F8] The gaming machine 10 performs a first display in which the display mode of the pending memory display is changed from non-display to display.
[Production Flow F9] The gaming machine 10 ends the special figure variation display game that is being executed, and displays a variation stop state of the special figure variation display game. The gaming machine 10 changes the display mode of the pending memory display (pending consumption display mode) of the pending consumption display 506 from display to non-display in response to the fluctuation stop state of the special figure fluctuation display game. will be carried out.

[Production flow F10] The gaming machine 10 starts the special symbol variation display game and displays symbol variations. Upon starting the special figure variation display game, the gaming machine 10 performs a second display that changes the display mode of the pending memory display of the pending expiry display 506 from hidden to display.

[Performance flow F11] The gaming machine 10 performs a second hold change effect, and changes the display mode of the pending storage display to be changed from the first mode to the third mode.
[Performance flow F12] The gaming machine 10 performs a third holding change effect, and changes the display mode of the pending storage display to be changed from the third mode to the second mode. When the gaming machine 10 changes the display mode of the pending memory display to be changed to the second mode, the gaming machine 10 ends the series of pending performances.

The above is a series of modified examples of the suspension performance. According to this, the gaming machine 10 performs the suggestion performance and the first pending change performance in a state where the special figure fluctuation display game is in a state where fluctuation is stopped.
Players can be prevented from overlooking the game. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can increase the degree of attention to the reserved performance and improve the interest of the game.

[Modification 2 of the first embodiment]
In the second modification of the first embodiment, the gaming machine 10 executes the second hold change performance and the third hold change performance at a timing different from that in the first modification of the first embodiment. Modification 2 of the first embodiment will be described using FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of the production flow of modification 2 of the first embodiment.

Note that, below, a series of suspension effects will be explained using an example in which the default (hidden) display mode (first mode) is changed to the rainbow display mode (second mode). Further, the same contents as Modification 1 of the first embodiment will be explained using the same flow numbers.

[Production Flow F1] The gaming machine 10 displays a variation stop state of the special figure variation display game.
[Production Flow F21] The gaming machine 10 executes the suggestion production with the special figure variation display game in a state where variation is stopped.

[Performance flow F22] The gaming machine 10 performs the first pending change effect in a state where the special figure change display game is in a state where the change is stopped.
[Performance flow F23] In response to the success of the first reservation change performance, the gaming machine 10 changes the display mode of the reservation memory display that is the change target while the special figure fluctuation display game is in the fluctuation stop state, This is the final aspect (second aspect). When the gaming machine 10 changes the display mode of the pending memory display to be changed to the second mode, the gaming machine 10 ends the series of pending effects.

[Performance flow F24] Due to the failure of the first reservation change performance, the gaming machine 10 does not change the display mode of the reservation memory display that is the change target while the special figure fluctuation display game is in the fluctuation stop state. , the initial mode (first mode) is maintained.

[Production flow F31] The gaming machine 10 changes the first non-display mode to hide the pending standby display mode (display mode of the pending memory display of the pending display 505) while the special figure variable display game is in the variable stop state. Perform display.

[Production flow F32] The gaming machine 10 changes the hold standby display mode (display mode of the hold memory display of the hold display 505) from hidden to display with the special figure change display game in the change stop state. will be carried out.

[Production flow F10] The gaming machine 10 starts the special symbol variation display game and displays symbol variation. Upon starting the special figure variation display game, the gaming machine 10 performs a second display that changes the display mode of the pending memory display of the pending expiry display 506 from hidden to display.

[Performance flow F11] The gaming machine 10 performs a second hold change effect, and changes the display mode of the pending storage display to be changed from the first mode to the third mode.
[Performance flow F12] The gaming machine 10 performs a third holding change effect, and changes the display mode of the pending storage display to be changed from the third mode to the second mode. When the gaming machine 10 changes the display mode of the pending memory display to be changed to the second mode, the gaming machine 10 ends the series of pending performances.

The above is a series of modified examples of the suspension performance. According to this, the gaming machine 10 performs the suggestion performance and the first pending change performance in a state where the special figure fluctuation display game is in the fluctuation stopped state, and performs the first suspension change performance.
To change the display mode of a pending storage display from a first mode to a third mode to a second mode in the next special figure variation display game even if the pending change performance is a failure.

According to this, the gaming machine 10 can prevent the entire suspended performance from being extended as compared to the first modification of the first embodiment. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can prevent a decrease in interest due to the delay in presentation.

[Modification 3 of the first embodiment]
In the third modification of the first embodiment, the gaming machine 10 changes the mode from the third mode to the second mode in a manner different from that of the first embodiment. Modification 3 of the first embodiment will be described using FIG. 25.

FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change in the display mode of the pending storage display according to modification 3 of the first embodiment.
FIGS. 25(a) and 25(b) are examples of changes in the display mode of the pending memory display when the first pending change effect fails.

In the example of change in the display mode of the pending storage display shown in FIG. 25(a), the gaming machine 10
If the pending change effect fails, the display mode of the pending memory display will not change as the first pending change effect is executed and will remain in the first mode, and the A third mode is a display mode that is not identified by any of the identification codes "H0" to "H6" from the first mode (a temporary mode (dedicated mode) that is displayed only during a series of performances), and The third mode changes to the second mode as the pending change effect is executed.

In this way, the third mode, which is an intermediate mode, is a display mode that is not identified by any of the identification codes "H0" to "H6" (a temporary mode (dedicated mode) that is displayed only during a series of performances).
By doing so, the gaming machine 10 can make the player feel that the display mode of the pending memory display will further change (that the pending performance is continuing). Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can maintain and improve expectations for the performance and improve the interest of the game.

In the example of change in the display mode of the pending memory display shown in FIG. 25(b), the gaming machine 10
If the pending change effect fails, the display mode of the pending memory display will not change as the first pending change effect is executed and will remain in the first mode, and the A third mode is a display mode that is not identified by any of the identification codes "H0" to "H6" (a temporary mode (dedicated mode) that is displayed only during a series of performances) from the first mode, and The third aspect will be changed to the second aspect.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 allows the display mode to change multiple times with the execution of a single pending change effect, so that the gaming machine 10 can provide further variations in the effect. This makes it possible to prevent a decline in interest due to the production becoming stale.

[Modification 4 of the first embodiment]
In the fourth modification of the first embodiment, the gaming machine 10 displays the special figure 1 on the display device 41 (inside the display screen).
The reserved number display 503 and the special figure 2 reserved number display 504 are displayed on the LED display device without being displayed. Here, the two display devices (display device 41 and LED display device) controlled by the performance control device 300 (performance control means) in the gaming machine 10 will be explained using FIG. 26. Figure 2
6 is a front view of the game board showing the arrangement of each display device of Modification 4 of the first embodiment.

FIG. 26 schematically shows the front side (front side) of the game board 30. As described above, a game area 32 surrounded by guide rails 31 is formed on the surface of the game board 30, and near the center of the game area 32 is a center case (game area) surrounding the display area of the display device 41. A production structure 40 is arranged, and an out port 30a is provided at the bottom of the game area 32. Further, a collective display device 50 controlled by the game control device 100 is provided outside the game area 32 on the game board 30.

As described above, the display device 41 is composed of a device such as an LCD, and under the control of the production control device 300, displays a first display area in which a variable display of decorative special figures, which is identification information for production, etc. is performed.
It corresponds to the display means of , and is the main display device for effects that attract the most attention from players. The display area of the display device 41 is arranged within the center case 40 (approximately at the center of the gaming area 32) as described above.

For example, as shown in FIG. 26(1), an LED display device 530 is provided on the front of the game board 30.
is installed. The LED display device 530 corresponds to a second display means that displays the execution status of the variable display of special symbols (so-called display of the fourth symbol) under the control of the production control device 300, and is a sub-display for production. This is a display device.

The LED display device 530 is arranged within the game area 32 on the front side of the game board 30 (for example, outside the center case 40), and is provided at a position closer to the display area of the display device 41 than the collective display device 50. Note that while the collective display device 50 is arranged outside the gaming area 32, the LED display device 530 is arranged inside the gaming area 32. As a result, the LED display device 530 is clearly distinguished from the batch display device 50, which is the main special symbol display means that displays the so-called main special symbols (special symbols that are not decorative special symbols for production) under the control of the game control device 100. distinguished.

Further, the display device 41 is a decorative special figure display means for displaying decorative special figures for presentation to players, and the LED display device 530 can be said to assist the display of the display device 41, and is a so-called fourth display device. This is a fourth symbol display means for displaying a symbol (information indicating the fluctuation state of the special symbol). L.E.
The D display device 530 displays various statuses (notifies various information) depending on the lighting manner of the LEDs. For example, the LED display device 530 may display a special figure 1 game (special figure 1) depending on the operation mode of the LED.
means a variable display game. The fluctuation state of the symbols in the special map 2 game (meaning the variable display game of the special map 2; the same applies hereinafter), the number of reservations in the special map 1 game (the fluctuation display game of the special map 1 This is the number of starting memories of special drawing 1 that remains unexecuted, and is sometimes referred to as the number of pending memories or starting memory of special drawing 1), the number of reservations in the special drawing 2 game (the variable display game of special drawing 2) is the number of start memories of the special figure 2 that remains unexecuted, and is sometimes referred to as the number of pending memories or the number of start memories of the special figure 2).

In the configuration related to the production control device shown in FIG. 4, the LED display device 530 is
This corresponds to the board decoration device 46 that is drive-controlled by the ED control circuit 332, and is one display device (display unit) among the plurality of devices that make up the board decoration device 46.

The LED display device 530 is always visible from the front side even when the movable part of the accessory moves, so that the player can always see the display on the LED display device 530 (display as the fourth symbol, etc.). position (for example, a position where the front surface is not covered by other elements on the game board or movable parts of accessories).

The LED display device 530 is desirably placed closer to the display area of the display device 41 from the viewpoint of reducing the distance the line of sight moves from the display device 41. For example, as shown in FIG.
) may be arranged on the front surface of the center case 40. As a result, the display device 41
This makes it easier for the player to see both the display and the display on the LED display device 530. Further, the LED display device 530 is preferably located at a position where the game balls flowing down within the game area 32 do not flow on the front side of the display surface of the LED display device 530, that is, the display of the LED display device 530 is temporarily caused by the game balls. It is desirable to place it in a location where it will not be obstructed. This allows this LE
The display on the D display device 530 (display as the fourth symbol, etc.) can be easily visually recognized by the player at all times.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment displays the fourth symbol using the LED display device 530 (second display means) arranged at a different position from the display device 41 (first display means). Display etc. Therefore, regardless of the display state of the display device 41 or the operating state of the movable part of the accessory that has a movable range that covers the display area of the display device 41, the display as the fourth symbol by the LED display device 530 is always reliably displayed. It can be shown to an observer (such as a player).

In conventional gaming machines, the fourth symbol is sometimes displayed in a part of the display area (part of the display screen) of the main display device 41; Control is required to display the fourth symbol preferentially over other images displayed in the area, and the movable part of the accessory must be moved in front of the part of the display area where the fourth symbol is displayed. The problem was that it was not possible. However, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, this problem is solved because the LED display device 530, which is arranged at a different position separately from the display device 41, displays the fourth symbol. It is no longer necessary to display the fourth symbol in the display device 41, and the degree of freedom of display on the display device 41 is improved. It becomes possible.

Note that in the first embodiment (including the modified example) described above, the game machine 10 is described as hiding the pending storage display, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of hiding the pending memory display, the gaming machine 10 may use an effect or a predetermined image to make the pending memory display difficult to see.

For example, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine 10 is in reach (for example, the display screen 5
19) If you tried to hide (first hide), but if the effect or predetermined image (reach effect) makes it difficult to see the held memory display during reach, the effect or predetermined image may cause it to become difficult to see. You may perform an effect related to the pending change.

In addition, when reducing the visibility of the hold display mode during reach and before reach, the gaming machine 10 lowers the visibility of the hold display mode during reach than the visibility of the hold display mode before reach. It may be difficult. For example, if the transmittance of the pending memory display is 30% before reaching, it may be difficult to see by setting the transmittance to a value of 30% or more (for example, 70%) during reaching, or In this state, when a part of the reserved memory display overlaps with another display, the overlapping area may be increased during reach to make it difficult to see.

Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 may make the pending memory display before the reach is semi-transparent (display with low visibility), and may hide the pending memory display during the reach. Further, the gaming machine 10 may hide the pending memory display before the reach, and may make the pending memory display during the reach semi-transparent (display with low visibility).

In addition, the game machine 10 repeats hiding and translucent (display with low visibility) the reserved memory display multiple times before reaching the reach, and becomes hidden or translucent (display with low visibility) during reach. You may perform a performance like this.

The gaming machine 10 (including the modified example) of the first embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 stores a starting memory as a right to execute a variable display game, changes the pending display mode of the starting memory in relation to the result of the variable display game corresponding to the starting memory, and performs a pending preview effect. It is an executable gaming machine, and includes a hold standby display means (hold display 505, performance control device 300, display device 41) that displays the start memory before the start of fluctuation in a predetermined hold standby display mode, and a start memory after the start of change. Pending consumption display means (pending consumption display 506, production control device 300, display device 41) that displays the memory in a predetermined pending consumption display mode, and pending consumption hiding means (production control device) that hides the pending consumption display mode. 300, display device 41), a pending standby hiding means (effect control device 300, display device 41) that hides the pending standby display mode, and a pending display mode change that changes the pending standby display mode or the pending extinguishment display mode. means (production control device 300, display device 41), pending consumption display switching control means (production control device 300, display device 41) that controls the first switching between displaying and non-displaying the pending consumption display mode; Hold standby display switching control means (production control device 3
00, display device 41), and the hold display mode changing means immediately changes the hold standby display mode or the hold extinguishment display mode from the first mode to the second mode upon the success of the change effect (the effect shown in FIG. 15). Flow F5), and due to a failure in the change performance, the pending standby display mode or the pending consumption display mode is switched from the first mode to a third mode different from the second mode, with at least one of the first switching and the second switching in between. Change the delay (performance flow F6 to F12 in FIG. 15).

(2) The gaming machine 10 of (1) has the first display mode for the hold standby display mode or the hold expiry display mode.
The present invention includes a suggestive effect execution means (effect control device 300, display device 41) that executes a suggestive effect (effect flow F3 in FIG. 15) that suggests a change from the aspect to the second aspect.

(3) The suggestive effect execution means of (2) executes the suggestive effect during symbol variation in the variable display game for the hold standby display mode or the hold extinguish display mode (FIG. 15).
(4) The suggestive effect execution means of (2) executes the suggestive effect while the symbols in the variable display game are stopped for the hold standby display mode or the hold extinguish display mode (FIGS. 23 and 24).

(5) The hold display mode changing means of (1) delays the hold standby display mode or the hold extinguishment display mode to the third mode due to a failure in the change performance, and then changes it to the second mode.
(6) The first switching in (1) hides the pending consumption display mode at the first timing between the failure of the change effect and the delayed change to the second mode (timing t2 in FIG. 21).
, displayed at the second timing (timing t3 in FIG. 21), hidden at the third timing (timing t4 in FIG. 21), and displayed at the fourth timing (timing t5 in FIG. 21).
, the second switching is to hide the pending standby display mode at the fifth timing (timing t2 in FIG. 21) and at the sixth timing between the failure of the change effect and the delayed change to the second mode. (timing t3 in FIG. 21).

(7) The first timing and the fifth timing in (6) are the same timing.
(8) The second timing and the sixth timing in (6) are the same timing.
[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described based on the drawings. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment is capable of performing a display mode switching effect of the starting memory. FIG. 27 is a diagram schematically showing a display mode switching effect of the startup memory according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 27(1) shows an example of a schematic configuration of an execution means capable of performing a display mode switching effect of the starting memory. The game control device 100 controls the execution of games (eg, variable display games, etc.). The game control device 100 transmits a predetermined command to the production control device 300 to perform production control corresponding to the game. The production control device 300 receives commands from the game control device 100 and performs production control corresponding to the received commands. For example, the production control device 300 causes the display device 41 to display a production display corresponding to the received command. More specifically, the production control device 300 causes the display device 41 to display the starting memory, which is the right to execute the game, in a predetermined display mode.

The performance control device 300 can change the pending display mode of the starting memory to be displayed on the display device 41 based on the command received from the game control device 100. Note that the hold display of the start memory includes a hold standby display that is a hold display for a game that has not yet started, and a hold completion display that is a hold display for a game that is being executed.

When changing the pending display mode of the starting memory to be displayed on the display device 41, the production control device 300 changes the change mode of the pending display mode of the starting memory depending on the control state (for example, control state A and control state B). . For example, as shown in FIG. 27(2), when the production control device 300 receives a predetermined command from the game control device 100 at timing t0, the production control device 3
When the control state of 00 is control state A, the pending display mode of the starting memory displayed on the display device 41 at timing t1 is changed from display mode A1 to display mode A2. In addition, when the production control device 300 receives a predetermined command from the game control device 100 at timing t0 and the control state of the production control device 300 is in the control state B, the production control device 300 suspends the start memory to be displayed on the display device 41. The display mode is left as display mode B and the display mode is not changed at timing t1.

Thereby, even if the performance control device 300 receives the same command from the game control device 100, the game machine 10 can change the suspended performance mode depending on the control state of the performance control device 300. Such a gaming machine 10 can further increase interest through innovative hold effects.

Note that the predetermined commands include a variable display command, a stop symbol command, a pending number command, etc., but may be other commands. In addition, the control state of the production control device 300 is
Production mode (for example, mode A, mode B, etc.), setting value (for example, setting "1", setting "2", etc.), probability fluctuation state (low probability state, high probability state, etc.), general power support state (with general electricity support, without general electricity support, etc.). The control states of the production control device 300 are not limited to those that are easy to distinguish for the player (for example, production mode, general power support state, etc.), but also those that are not easy for the player to distinguish (for example, probability fluctuation state, set value, etc.) It may be.

Next, the difference in the suspended performance mode depending on the difference in performance mode will be explained using FIGS. 28 and 29. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example (part 1) of a screen displayed by the display device of the second embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example (part 2) of a screen displayed by the display device of the second embodiment.

A display screen 600 shown in FIG. 28(1) is the display content of the display device 41 in production mode A. The display screen 600 includes a large symbol group 601, a small symbol group 602, and a special symbol 1 reservation number display 6.
03, special drawing 2 pending number display 604, pending standby display 605, and pending expiry display 606 are included in the display contents. Large symbol group 601, small symbol group 602, special symbol 1 reserved number display 603, and special symbol 2
The pending number display 604, the pending standby display 605, and the pending expiration display 606 are display modes corresponding to the production mode A, respectively.

The large symbol group 601 is one of the decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbol 1 symbol display section 53 or the special symbol 2 symbol display section 54 (see FIG. 5) and is in charge of game production for the purpose of increasing interest. The large symbol group 601 is displayed in a large size approximately at the center of the display screen 600. The large symbol group 601 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol corresponding to production mode A. The left, middle, and right symbols that correspond to production mode A are images that allow each symbol to be identified within a rectangular background frame (for example, a square, a triangle,
Each pattern includes distinguishable characters (for example, the number "3", the number "5", and the number "7") so as to overlap the frame of the rectangular background. The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the large symbol group 601 of the display screen 600 indicate that the corresponding special symbol fluctuation display game is in a fluctuation stop state.

The small symbol group 602 is one of the decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbol 1 symbol display section 53 or the special symbol 2 symbol display section 54, and is responsible for notifying the fluctuating display state for the purpose of improving the ease of the player's understanding of the gaming state. do. The small symbol group 602 is displayed in a small size on the periphery so as to ensure visibility without interfering with the display effect of the large symbol group 601. The small symbol group 602 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol that correspond to production mode A. The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the small symbol group 602 of the display screen 600 indicate that the corresponding special symbol fluctuation display game is in a fluctuation stop state.

The special figure 1 pending number display 603 displays the number of pending memories (starting memory number) of the special figure 1 game. The special figure 2 pending number display 604 displays the number of reserved memories of the special figure 2 game. The special figure 1 pending number display 603 on the display screen 600 indicates the pending memory number of the special figure 1 game "4", and the special figure 2 pending number display 604 on the display screen 600 indicates the pending memory number of the special figure 2 game "0". ” is shown.

Depending on its display mode, the pending standby display 605 can clearly indicate the number of pending memories of the special figure variable display game, and can notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each pending memory. Hold standby display 6
The number of reserved memories displayed by 05 corresponds to the number of reserved memories displayed by the special figure 1 reserved number display 603 or the number of reserved memories displayed by the special figure 2 reserved number display 604. For example, the gaming machine 10 has a special figure 1
The number of pending memories displayed by the special figure 1 pending number display 603 is displayed in the pending standby display 605 in the game progress state by the game (for example, when not in the general power support state (left-handed game)), and the game progress by the special figure 2 game. Status (for example, when in general power support status (right-handed game)
), the number of reserved memories displayed by the special figure 2 reserved number display 604 is displayed on the reserved standby display 605. In addition, the number of pending memories displayed by the pending standby display 605 corresponds to the sum of the number of pending memories displayed by the special figure 1 pending number display 603 and the number of pending memories displayed by the special figure 2 pending number display 604. Good too. The pending standby display 605 on the display screen 600 indicates the number of pending memories for the special map 1 game “4”.
shows.

Depending on its display mode, the pending consumption display 606 can indicate that the special figure variable display game is in a variable display state and can also notify the degree of expectation for the game result. The pending display 606 on the display screen 600 indicates that the special figure fluctuation display game is in a fluctuation stopped state.

A display screen 610 shown in FIG. 28(2) is the display content of the display device 41 in production mode A. The display screen 610 includes a large symbol group 601, a small symbol group 602, and a special symbol 1 reservation number display 6.
03, special drawing 2 pending number display 604, pending standby display 605, and pending expiry display 606 are included in the display contents. Large symbol group 601, small symbol group 602, special symbol 1 reserved number display 603, and special symbol 2
The pending number display 604, the pending standby display 605, and the pending expiration display 606 are display modes corresponding to the production mode A, respectively.

The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the large symbol group 601 of the display screen 610 indicate that the corresponding special symbol variable display game is in a variable display state. The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the small symbol group 602 on the display screen 610 indicate that the corresponding special symbol fluctuation display game is in a fluctuation stop state.

The special figure 1 pending number display 603 on the display screen 610 indicates the number of pending memories for the special figure 1 game "3", and the special figure 2 pending number display 604 on the display screen 610 indicates the pending memory number of the special figure 2 game "0". ” is shown. The pending standby display 605 on the display screen 610 indicates the number of pending memories of the special figure 1 game "3". The pending display 606 on the display screen 610 indicates that the special figure variable display game is in a variable display state.

A display screen 611 shown in FIG. 28(3) is the display content of the display device 41 in production mode A, and is a display screen at a later timing than the display screen 610. The display screen 611 includes a large symbol group 601, a small symbol group 602, a special symbol 1 reservation number display 603, and a special symbol 2 reservation number display 60.
4 is included in the display content. The large symbol group 601, the small symbol group 602, the special symbol 1 reservation number display 603, and the special symbol 2 reservation number display 604 are display modes corresponding to production mode A, respectively.

The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the large symbol group 601 of the display screen 611 indicate that the corresponding special symbol variable display game is in a variable display state. The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the small symbol group 602 on the display screen 611 indicate that the corresponding special symbol fluctuation display game is in a fluctuation stop state.

The special figure 1 pending number display 603 on the display screen 611 indicates the number of pending memories for the special figure 1 game "3", and the special figure 2 pending number display 604 on the display screen 611 indicates the pending memory number of the special figure 2 game "0". ” is shown.

The display screen 611 has a hold standby display 605 and a hold extinguishment display 60 compared to the display screen 610.
The difference is that 6 is not included in the display content. That is, the display screen 611 shows the display screen after switching the display mode of production mode A (for example, display mode A1) on display screen 610 to another display mode of production mode A (for example, display mode A2).

A display screen 612 shown in FIG. 29(1) is the display content of the display device 41 in production mode B. The display screen 612 displays a large symbol group 601, a small symbol group 602, and a special symbol 1 pending number display 6.
03, special drawing 2 pending number display 604, pending standby display 605, and pending expiry display 606 are included in the display contents. Large symbol group 601, small symbol group 602, special symbol 1 reserved number display 603, and special symbol 2
The pending number display 604, the pending standby display 605, and the pending expiry display 606 are display modes corresponding to production mode B, respectively.

The large symbol group 601 is one of the decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbol 1 symbol display section 53 or the special symbol 2 symbol display section 54 (see FIG. 5) and is in charge of game production for the purpose of increasing interest. The large symbol group 601 is displayed in a large size approximately at the center of the display screen 612. The large symbol group 601 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol corresponding to production mode B. The left, middle, and right symbols corresponding to performance mode B are made up of only characters that can identify each symbol (for example, Chinese numerals "three", Chinese numerals "five", and Chinese numerals "seven"). The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the large symbol group 601 on the display screen 612 indicate that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in a variation stop state.

In addition, the small symbol group 602, the special figure 1 reserved number display 603, and the special figure 2 reserved number display 604 have the same display mode and the same function as production mode A, so the explanation will be omitted, but they have similar functions. A different display mode may be used as long as it has the following.

The hold standby display 605 corresponding to production mode B has a different display mode and the same function as the hold standby display 605 corresponding to production mode A, so a description of the function of the hold standby display 605 will be omitted. The hold standby display 605 corresponding to production mode B can clearly indicate the number of hold memories of the special figure fluctuation display game and notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each hold memory, using the display mode ``tome'' expressed in kanji. . Hold standby display 605 on display screen 612
indicates the number of reserved memories for the special figure 1 game "4".

The hold/exhaust display 606 corresponding to production mode B has a different display mode and the same function as the hold/standby display 605 corresponding to production mode A, so a description of the function of the hold/standby display 605 will be omitted. The pending and extinguished display 606 corresponding to production mode B can indicate that the special figure variable display game is in a variable display state and can notify the level of expectation for the game result by the display mode "Kai" expressed in Chinese characters. The pending display 606 on the display screen 612 indicates that the special figure fluctuation display game is in a fluctuation stopped state.

A display screen 613 shown in FIG. 29(2) is the display content of the display device 41 in production mode B. The display screen 613 displays a large symbol group 601, a small symbol group 602, and a special symbol 1 pending number display 6.
03, special drawing 2 pending number display 604, pending standby display 605, and pending expiry display 606 are included in the display contents. Large symbol group 601, small symbol group 602, special symbol 1 reserved number display 603, and special symbol 2
The pending number display 604, the pending standby display 605, and the pending expiry display 606 are display modes corresponding to production mode B, respectively.

The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the large symbol group 601 of the display screen 613 indicate that the corresponding special symbol variable display game is in a variable display state. The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the small symbol group 602 on the display screen 613 indicate that the corresponding special symbol fluctuation display game is in a fluctuation stop state.

The special figure 1 pending number display 603 on the display screen 613 shows the number of reserved memories for the special figure 1 game "3", and the special figure 2 pending number display 604 on the display screen 613 shows the number of reserved memories for the special figure 2 game "0". ” is shown. The pending standby display 605 on the display screen 613 indicates the number of pending memories of the special figure 1 game "3". The pending display 606 on the display screen 613 indicates that the special figure variable display game is in a variable display state.

A display screen 614 shown in FIG. 29(3) is the display content of the display device 41 in production mode B, and is a display screen at a later timing than the display screen 613. The display screen 614 includes a large symbol group 601, a small symbol group 602, a special symbol 1 reservation number display 603, and a special symbol 2 reservation number display 60.
4, a pending standby display 605, and a pending completion display 606 are included in the display contents. The large symbol group 601, the small symbol group 602, the special symbol 1 reserved number display 603, and the special symbol 2 reserved number display 604 are display modes corresponding to production mode B, respectively.

The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the large symbol group 601 on the display screen 614 indicate that the corresponding special symbol variable display game is in a variable display state. The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the small symbol group 602 on the display screen 614 indicate that the corresponding special symbol fluctuation display game is in a fluctuation stop state.

The special figure 1 pending number display 603 on the display screen 614 indicates the pending memory number of the special figure 1 game "3", and the special figure 2 pending number display 604 on the display screen 614 indicates the pending memory number of the special figure 2 game "0". ” is shown. The pending standby display 605 on the display screen 614 indicates the number of pending memories of the special figure 1 game "3". The pending display 606 on the display screen 614 indicates that the special figure variable display game is in a variable display state.

The display screen 614 has the same display content as the display screen 613. That is, the display screen 614 shows a display screen in which the display mode (for example, display mode B1) of the production mode B on the display screen 613 continues without switching.

In this way, even if the performance control device 300 receives the same command (variable display command) from the game control device 100, the gaming machine 10 can change the suspended performance mode depending on the control state (performance mode) of the performance control device 300. (Presence or absence of display mode switching) can be changed. Such a gaming machine 10 can further increase interest through innovative hold effects.

Next, the pending presentation mode for each control state in the pending presentation performed by the presentation control device 300 upon receiving the variable display command from the game control device 100 will be explained using FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of a correspondence table of variable display commands, control states, and hold production modes according to the second embodiment.

The table shown in FIG. 30(1) shows, for each control state, the pending display mode in the pending shift at the time of starting variable display due to reception of a variable display command. For example, the production control device 300
The control state when the variable display command HC is received from the gaming control device 100 is the control state S.
When it is A, the production control device 300 decrements the hold standby display by "1" without a shift time lag, that is, without delay, on the display device 41, and shifts one of the hold standby displays to the hold extinguishment display.

Further, when the control state when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HC from the game control device 100 is the control state SB, the production control device 300 displays the shift time lag A in the display device 41, that is, the delay time STa (for example, 200 ms) is set, the hold standby display is decremented by "1," and one of the hold standby displays is shifted to the hold extinguishment display.

Further, when the control state when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HC from the game control device 100 is the control state SC, the production control device 300 displays the shift time lag B in the display device 41, that is, the delay time STb (for example, 400 ms) is set, the hold standby display is decremented by "1," and one of the hold standby displays is shifted to the hold extinguishment display.

In addition, when the control state when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HC from the game control device 100 is the control state SD, the production control device 300 displays the shift time lag C in the display device 41, that is, the delay time STc (for example, 600 ms) is set, the hold standby display is decremented by "1," and one of the hold standby displays is shifted to the hold extinguish display.

Note that the control states SA, SB, SC, and SD correspond to the production modes of modes A, B, C, and D, respectively, but the setting values (for example, setting "1", setting "2", etc.), probability Fluctuation state (
The state may be a low probability state, a high probability state, etc.), a general power support state (with general power support, no general power support, etc.), another state, or a combination thereof.

The table shown in FIG. 30(2) shows, for each control state, the pending display mode during variable display due to reception of a variable display command. For example, the performance control device 300 is the game control device 1
When the control state when receiving the variable display command HCA from 00 is the control state SA, the effect control device 300 displays a hold standby display and a hold extinguishment display on the display device 41 without any non-display timing.

In addition, when the control state when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HCA from the game control device 100 is the control state SB, the production control device 300 displays the pending standby display without any non-display timing on the display device 41. is displayed, and the pending consumption display is displayed with a timing of non-display.

Further, when the control state when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HCA from the game control device 100 is the control state SC, the production control device 300 displays the pending consumption display without any non-display timing on the display device 41. is displayed, and a hold standby display is displayed with a non-display timing.

Further, when the control state when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HCA from the gaming control device 100 is the control state SD, the production control device 300 sets a non-display timing in the display device 41 and waits on hold. Show display and pending consumption display.

Note that the non-display timing is set at least once during a predetermined period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display based on reception of the variable display command HCA. In addition, the timing of non-displaying the pending standby display and the timing of non-displaying the pending completion display in the control state SD may be the same timing or different timings, and the number of times of non-display may be the same. It may be different, or it may be different.

Furthermore, when the control state when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HCB from the gaming control device 100 is the control state SA, the production control device 300 displays the pending standby display without switching the display mode on the display device 41. and a pending consumption display.

Furthermore, when the control state when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HCB from the gaming control device 100 is the control state SB, the production control device 300 displays the pending standby display without switching the display mode on the display device 41. is displayed, and the display mode switching is set to display the pending consumption display.

Further, when the control state when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HCB from the game control device 100 is the control state SC, the production control device 300 displays the pending consumption display without switching the display mode on the display device 41. , set the display mode switch, and display the hold standby display.

Further, when the control state when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HCB from the game control device 100 is the control state SD, the production control device 300 sets the display mode switching on the display device 41 and holds it. A standby display and a pending display are displayed.

Note that the display mode switching is set at least once during a predetermined period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display based on reception of the variable display command HCB. Further, the display mode switching timing of the hold standby display and the display mode switching timing of the pending expiration display in the control state SD may be the same timing or different timings, or the display mode switching times may be different. They may be the same or different.

Note that the fluctuation display commands HC, HCA, and HCB may be independent commands,
A series of commands may include two or more commands. For example, the variable display command HC may include a variable display command and a pending number command attached to the variable display command.

In this way, even if the performance control device 300 receives the same variable display command from the game control device 100, the gaming machine 10 can perform different pending performances depending on the control state in the performance control device 300.

Next, the hold display mode switching timing in the hold shift at the time of starting the variable display by receiving the variable display command will be explained using FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart of a hold shift for each control state according to the second embodiment.

When the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HC from the gaming control device 100, the start memory number (pending number) is “3”, and if the control state is the control state SA, the variable display command HC is received. At timing t0, the starting memory number is switched to "2" without shift time lag.

In addition, when the number of start memories when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HC from the game control device 100 is “3”, if the control state is the control state SB, the timing at which the variable display command HC is received A delay time STa (for example, 200 ms) is set at t0, and the number of starting memories is switched to "2" at timing t1. At this time, the production control device 300 displays a switching display from the starting memory number "3" to "2" using the delay time STa.

In addition, when the number of start memories when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HC from the gaming control device 100 is “3”, if the control state is the control state SC, the timing at which the variable display command HC is received A delay time STb (for example, 400 ms) is set at t0, and the number of starting memories is switched to "2" at timing t2. At this time, the production control device 300 displays a switching display from the starting memory number "3" to "2" using the delay time STb.

In addition, when the number of start memories when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HC from the game control device 100 is “3”, if the control state is the control state SD, the timing at which the variable display command HC is received A delay time STc (for example, 600 ms) is set at t0, and the starting memory number is switched to "2" at timing t3. At this time, the effect control device 300 displays a switching display from the starting memory number "3" to "2" using the delay time STc.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, while the production control device 300 displays the switching display, the starting memory number (the number of pending standby displays) of the pending standby display 605 on the display device 41 becomes unclear; Clarity is ensured by 603 and special map 2 reservation number display 604. In addition, the gaming machine 10
The game control device 10 does not require special drawing 1 reservation number display 603 or special drawing 2 reservation number display 604.
The clarity of the number of pending and waiting displays is also ensured by the collective display device 50 controlled by 0.

Here, a switching display performed by setting a delay time when switching the starting memory number will be explained using FIG. 32. FIG. 32 is an example (part 3) of a screen displayed by the display device of the second embodiment.
FIG.

The display screen 615 shown in FIG. 32(1) is the display content of the display device 41 during the switching display of the starting memory number in the control state SB. The display screen 615 shows a large pattern group 601 and a small pattern group 60.
2, special drawing 1 pending number display 603, special drawing 2 pending number display 604, pending standby display 605,
The display contents include a pending consumption display 606.

The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the large symbol group 601 of the display screen 615 indicate that the corresponding special symbol variable display game is in a variable display state. The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the small symbol group 602 on the display screen 615 indicate that the corresponding special symbol fluctuation display game is in a fluctuation stop state.

The special figure 1 pending number display 603 on the display screen 615 indicates the pending memory number of the special figure 1 game "2", and the special figure 2 pending number display 604 on the display screen 615 indicates the pending memory number of the special figure 2 game "0". ” is shown. A hold standby display 605 and a hold extinguish display 606 on the display screen 615 use a delay time STa (for example, 200 ms) to show that the display mode "tome" represented by the kanji character is being shifted while being tilted. At this time, the hold standby display 605 and hold extinguishment display 606 on the display screen 615 are not in their default positions, and the clarity of the number of start memories (the number of hold standby displays) is not necessarily guaranteed. , which contributes to increasing interest in the on-hold performance.

The display screen 616 shown in FIG. 32(2) is the display content of the display device 41 during the switching display of the starting memory number in the control state SC. The display screen 616 shows a large pattern group 601 and a small pattern group 60.
2, special drawing 1 pending number display 603, special drawing 2 pending number display 604, pending standby display 605,
The display contents include a pending consumption display 606.

The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the large symbol group 601 on the display screen 616 indicate that the corresponding special symbol variable display game is in a variable display state. The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the small symbol group 602 on the display screen 616 indicate that the corresponding special symbol fluctuation display game is in a fluctuation stop state.

The special figure 1 pending number display 603 on the display screen 616 shows the number of reserved memories for the special figure 1 game "2", and the special figure 2 pending number display 604 on the display screen 616 shows the number of reserved memories for the special figure 2 game "0". ” is shown. The hold standby display 605 and the hold extinguish display 606 on the display screen 616 show that the display mode "tome" represented by the kanji character is rotating and being shifted using the delay time STb (for example, 400 ms).

At this time, the hold standby display 605 and hold extinguishment display 606 on the display screen 616 are not in their default positions, and the clarity of the number of start memories (the number of hold standby displays) is not necessarily guaranteed. , which contributes to increasing interest in the on-hold performance.

In this way, even if the performance control device 300 receives the same variable display command from the game control device 100, the gaming machine 10 can perform different pending performances depending on the control state in the performance control device 300.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, the hold display shift time (out-of-standby movement time) from the hold-standby display 605 to the hold-out display 606 and the hold display shift time (in-standby movement time) inside the hold-standby display 605 are as follows. They may be the same or may be different. The gaming machine 10 is
If the out-of-standby movement time and the in-standby movement time are different, the out-of-standby movement time may be made larger than the in-standby movement time to secure the effect time for the hold display shift from the hold standby display 605 to the hold extinguishment display 606. good. In addition, when the out-of-standby movement time and the in-standby movement time are different, the gaming machine 10 makes the out-of-standby movement time smaller than the in-standby movement time and shifts the hold display from the hold-standby display 605 to the hold-standby display 605. You may also secure performance time for the event. Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 reduces the feeling of loneliness when the number of pending memories decreases by increasing the waiting time.

Further, the gaming machine 10 may be configured to vary at least one of the out-of-standby movement time and the in-standby movement time depending on the control state of the production control device 300. The control states of the production control device 300 include production modes (for example, mode A, mode B, etc.), setting values (for example, setting "1", setting "2", etc.), probability fluctuation states (low probability states), , high probability state, etc.), and general power support state (general power support provided, general power support not available, etc.). For example, the gaming machine 10 may make the non-standby movement time in mode A longer than the non-standby movement time in mode B. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can give the player more attention in mode A than in mode B with respect to pending play. Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 may make the waiting movement time in mode B longer than the waiting movement time in mode A.
According to this, the gaming machine 10 can give the player more attention in mode B than in mode A regarding standby hold. Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 may set a relationship such as non-standby movement time in mode A>non-standby movement time in mode B>in-standby movement time in mode B>in-standby movement time in mode A; Through such relationships, it is possible to characterize each mode and increase interest.

Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 may make the hold display shift time (in-standby moving time for each hold) the same or different for each hold within the hold standby display 605. For example, the gaming machine 10 reduces the feeling of loneliness when the number of pending holds decreases by making the hold display shift time of the "n+1"th standby hold longer than the hold display shift time of the "n"th standby hold. . In addition, the gaming machine 10 is set to "n+1" longer than the "n"th standby display shift time.
By reducing the hold display shift time of the th standby hold, the reduction in the number of hold memories is guided at a good tempo while securing the performance time for the hold standby display 605 as a whole.

Furthermore, in addition to or in place of displaying a sense of anticipation in advance previews by displaying "extinguishing hold" or "waiting hold", the gaming machine 10 also provides a shift time for "extinguishing hold" or "waiting hold" that is different from the normal shift time. This may be performed by changing to the look-ahead shift time. For example, when the normal shift time is 200 ms, the gaming machine 10 has a look-ahead shift time of 1000 ms.
ms, or the look-ahead shift time may be 100 ms. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can perform an innovative pre-read preview effect by shifting the consumption hold and standby hold. Further, the gaming machine 10 can ensure a large pre-read notice performance when the pre-read shift time is made longer than the normal shift time.

In addition, when the gaming machine 10 changes the display mode of the hold display (including the standby hold display and the expiration hold display) during the hold display shift and performs a look-ahead preview effect, the hold standby display 605
The change rate and content of the display mode of the hold display are made to differ between the hold display shift from the hold display 606 to the hold completion display 606 (movement outside of standby) and the hold display shift within the hold standby display 605 (movement within standby). It's okay. For example, the gaming machine 10 may set the rate of change in the display mode of the pending display for movement outside of waiting to be greater than the rate of change in the display mode of the pending display for movement within waiting, thereby sustaining the sense of anticipation of the pre-read preview effect. You may also try to increase your sex.

In addition, when the gaming machine 10 changes the display mode of the pending display and performs a pre-read preview performance during the pending display shift, the gaming machine 10 changes the rate of change or change in the display format of the pending display according to the control state of the performance control device 300. The contents may be different. For example, the gaming machine 10 makes the rate of change in the display mode of the pending display for out-of-standby movement larger than the rate of change in the display mode of the pending display for movement within standby in mode A, and displays the pending display for out-of-standby movement in mode B. The rate of change in the display mode of the hold display for movement within standby may be greater than the rate of change in the display mode of . According to this, the gaming machine 10
It is possible to improve interest by characterizing each mode.

Next, the hold standby display and hold extinguishment display with non-display timing, and the hold standby display and hold extinguishment display with display mode switching will be explained using FIG. 33. FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold effect mode of the second embodiment. The hold standby display 605 and the hold extinguishment display 606 shown in FIG.
6 displays the display mode "solution".

The hold standby display 605 and hold extinguishment display 606 shown in FIG. 33(2) are
is not displayed, and the pending consumption display 606 displays the display mode "solution". In other words, Figure 33 (2
The pending standby display 605 and the pending display 606 shown in ) indicate that there is a non-display timing for the pending standby display 605.

The hold standby display 605 and hold extinguishment display 606 shown in FIG.
is displaying the display mode "dome", and the pending consumption display 606 is not being displayed. In other words, Fig. 33 (
The pending standby display 605 and the pending completion display 606 shown in 3) indicate that there is a non-display timing for the pending completion display 606.

Both the pending standby display 605 and the pending completion display 606 shown in FIG. 33(4) are not displayed. That is, the pending standby display 605 and the pending expiry display 606 shown in FIG. 33(4) indicate that there is a non-display timing at an overlapping timing for the pending wait display 605 and the pending extinguish display 606.

The hold standby display 605 and hold extinguishment display 606 shown in FIG.
displays the display mode "Tome", and the pending consumption display 606 displays the display mode "Kyou". That is, the pending standby display 605 and pending completion display 606 shown in FIG. 33(5) are different from the pending processing display 605 and pending completion display 606 shown in FIG. 33(1). Show that something is true.

The hold standby display 605 and hold extinguishment display 606 shown in FIG.
displays the display mode "Dragon", and the pending consumption display 606 displays the display mode "Solution". That is, the pending standby display 605 and the pending completion display 606 shown in FIG. 33(6) are different from the pending display 605 and the pending completion display 606 shown in FIG. 33(1). Show that something is true.

The hold standby display 605 and hold extinguishment display 606 shown in FIG.
displays the display mode "Dragon", and the pending consumption display 606 displays the display mode "Monster". That is, the pending standby display 605 and the pending exhaustion display 606 shown in FIG. This indicates that the display mode is switched at overlapping timings.

Next, the timing of non-display of the hold standby display or the hold extinguishment display during the fluctuating display due to reception of the fluctuating display command will be explained with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart of display/non-display switching of the pending display of the startup memory for each control state according to the second embodiment.

When the production control device 300 receives the fluctuation display command HCA from the gaming control device 100, the number of starting memories (number of pending) is “3”, the number of starting memories is set to “3” at timing t0 when the production control device 300 receives the fluctuation display command HCA. 2".

If the control state is the control state SA, the production control device 300 displays the pending standby display 605 and the pending extinguishment display 606 without setting the non-display timing from the start of the variable display of the variable display command HCA to the end of the variable display. do. In addition, if the control state is the control state SA, the production control device 300 displays the hold standby display 605 and the hold extinguishment display 606 without setting the non-display timing before and after receiving the fluctuation display command HCA. It's okay.

Furthermore, if the control state is the control state SD1, the production control device 300 controls the non-display time ND1.
(for example, 400ms) and received the fluctuation display command HCA at the timing t0
The hold standby display 605 and hold extinguishment display 606 are hidden from the time until timing t1 when the time is up.

In addition, if the control state is the control state SD2, the production control device 300 controls the non-display time ND2.
(for example, 400 ms), and the hold standby display 605 and hold extinguishment display 606 are hidden from timing t2 delayed from reception timing t0 of the fluctuation display command HCA until timing t3 when the time is up.

In this way, the production control device 300 can set the presence or absence of non-display timing according to the control state, and can also set different types of non-display timing. Note that different types of non-display timing can be realized by different non-display times, different non-display start timings, different non-display end timings, and different numbers of non-displays, and the difference between the display state and the non-display state. This may be achieved by different effects or presentations during switching. Further, the control state SD1 and the control state SD2 are different control states. Further, the non-display time ND1 and the non-display time ND2 may be the same time or may be different times.

Next, switching the display mode of the hold standby display or the hold extinguishment display during the fluctuating display by receiving the fluctuating display command will be described with reference to FIG. 35. FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart for switching the display mode of the pending display of starting memory for each control state according to the second embodiment.

When the production control device 300 receives the fluctuation display command HCB from the gaming control device 100, the number of starting memories (pending number) is “3”, the number of starting memories is set to “3” at timing t0 when the production control device 300 receives the fluctuation display command HCB. 2", and at timing t2 when the next variable display command is received, the starting memory number is switched to "1".

If the control state is the control state SA, the production control device 300 displays the pending standby display 605 and the pending extinguishment display 606 without switching the display mode from the start of the variable display of the variable display command HCB to the end of the variable display. . In addition, if the control state is the control state SA, the production control device 300 displays the hold standby display 605 and the hold extinguishment display 606 without switching the display mode before and after receiving the fluctuation display command HCB. Good too.

In addition, if the control state is the control state SD, the production control device 300 controls the display mode switching time C.
D (for example, 5000ms) to set the reception timing t0 of the fluctuation display command HCB.
A pending standby display 605 is displayed from the timing t1 delayed to the timing t2 when the time is up.
The display mode is switched between and pending consumption display 606.

More specifically, if the control state is the control state SA, the production control device 300 displays the display mode of the pending standby display 605 and the pending consumption display 606 from the start of the variable display of the variable display command HCB to the end of the variable display. It is assumed to be aspect A. In addition, if the control state is the control state SD, the production control device 300 sets the display mode of the hold standby display 605 and the hold extinguishment display 606 from the start of the variable display of the variable display command HC to timing t1 to display mode B1,
The display mode of the hold standby display 605 and hold extinguishment display 606 from 1 to timing t2 is set as display mode B2, and the display mode of the hold standby display 605 and hold extinguishment display 606 after timing t2 is set as display mode B1.

In this way, the effect control device 300 can switch different display modes depending on the control state. Note that switching between different display modes can be realized by differences in display mode switching time, differences in display mode switching start timing, differences in display mode switching end timing, and differences in the number of times the display mode is switched. It may also be realized by different effects or production.

Next, with reference to FIG. 36, a description will be given of the pending presentation mode for each control state in the pending presentation performed by the presentation control device 300 upon receiving a stop symbol command from the gaming control device 100. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of a correspondence table of stop symbol commands, control states, and hold production modes according to the second embodiment.

The table shown in FIG. 36 shows, by control state, the pending display mode during the variable display due to reception of the stop symbol command. For example, when the production control device 300 receives the stop symbol command ZCA from the gaming control device 100, the production control device 300 displays the pending standby display and the pending extinguishment display on the display device 41 without display timing, regardless of the control state. indicate. Note that the stop symbol command ZCA is a stop symbol command that specifies a non-chance number.

Further, when the control state when the production control device 300 receives the stop symbol command ZCB from the gaming control device 100 is the control state SA, the production control device 300 displays the pending standby display without any non-display timing on the display device 41. and a pending consumption display. Note that the stop symbol command ZCB is a stop symbol command that specifies the chance number. The chance number is set in advance, and depends on the degree of expectation for the result of the variable display game,
It plays a role in guiding the level of expectations for the preview performance.

Further, when the control state when the production control device 300 receives the stop symbol command ZCB from the gaming control device 100 is the control state SB, the production control device 300 displays the pending standby display without any non-display timing on the display device 41. is displayed, and the pending consumption display is displayed with a timing of non-display.

Furthermore, when the control state when the production control device 300 receives the stop symbol command ZCB from the gaming control device 100 is the control state SC, the production control device 300 displays the pending consumption display without any non-display timing on the display device 41. is displayed, and a hold standby display is displayed with a non-display timing.

In addition, when the control state when the production control device 300 receives the stop symbol command ZCB from the game control device 100 is the control state SD, the production control device 300 sets a non-display timing on the display device 41 and waits on hold. Show display and pending consumption display.

The non-display timing is set at least once during a predetermined period from the start of variable display to the stop of variable display based on reception of the stop symbol command ZCB. In addition, the timing of non-displaying the pending standby display and the timing of non-displaying the pending completion display in the control state SD may be the same timing or different timings, and the number of times of non-display may be the same. It may be different, or it may be different.

Further, when the control state when the production control device 300 receives the stop symbol command ZCC from the gaming control device 100 is the control state SA, the production control device 300 displays the pending standby display without switching the display mode on the display device 41. and a pending consumption display. In addition, the stop symbol command ZCC is a stop symbol command that specifies a different chance from the stop symbol command ZCB.

Further, when the control state when the production control device 300 receives the stop symbol command ZCC from the game control device 100 is the control state SB, the production control device 300 displays the pending standby display without switching the display mode on the display device 41. is displayed, and the display mode switching is set to display the pending consumption display.

Further, when the control state when the production control device 300 receives the stop symbol command ZCC from the game control device 100 is the control state SC, the production control device 300 displays the pending consumption display without switching the display mode on the display device 41. , set the display mode switch, and display the hold standby display.

In addition, when the control state when the production control device 300 receives the stop symbol command ZCC from the game control device 100 is the control state SD, the production control device 300 sets the display mode switching on the display device 41 and holds it. A standby display and a pending display are displayed.

Note that the display mode switching is set at least once during a predetermined period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display based on reception of the stop symbol command ZCC. Further, the display mode switching timing of the hold standby display and the display mode switching timing of the pending expiration display in the control state SD may be the same timing or different timings, or the display mode switching times may be different. They may be the same or different.

In addition, the stop symbol commands ZCA, ZCB, and ZCC may be a single command, or may include two or more commands as long as they are a series of commands. For example, the stop symbol commands ZCA, ZCB, and ZCC may form a series of commands together with the variable display command.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can perform different pending performances depending on the control state in the performance control device 300 even if the performance control device 300 receives the same stop symbol command from the game control device 100.

Here, the hold performance mode performed by receiving the stop symbol command will be explained using FIGS. 37 and 38. FIG. 37 is an example of a screen displayed by the display device of the second embodiment (No. 4)
FIG. FIG. 38 is an example of a screen displayed by the display device of the second embodiment (No. 5)
FIG.

A display screen 620 shown in FIG. 37(1) is the display content of the display device 41 in a predetermined production mode. The display screen 620 includes a large symbol group 601, a small symbol group 602, a special symbol 1 pending number display 603, a special symbol 2 pending number display 604, a pending pending display 605, and a pending extinguishment display 606 as display contents. . The large symbol group 601, the small symbol group 602, the special figure 1 pending number display 603, the special figure 2 pending number display 604, the pending standby display 605, and the pending extinguishment display 606 each correspond to a predetermined production mode. This is the display mode.

The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the large symbol group 601 of the display screen 620 indicate that the corresponding special symbol variable display game is in a variable display state. The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the small symbol group 602 on the display screen 620 indicate that the corresponding special symbol fluctuation display game is in a fluctuation stop state.

The special figure 1 pending number display 603 on the display screen 620 indicates the number of pending memories for the special figure 1 game "3", and the special figure 2 pending number display 604 on the display screen 620 indicates the pending memory number of the special figure 2 game "0". ” is shown. The pending standby display 605 on the display screen 620 indicates the number of pending memories of the special figure 1 game "3". The pending display 606 on the display screen 620 indicates that the special figure variable display game is in a variable display state.

The display screen 621 shown in FIG. 37(2) has a pending consumption display 606 compared to the display screen 620.
The difference is that it hides. In this way, regarding the hold performance mode performed upon receiving the stop symbol command, it is possible to display the hold standby display 605 and hide the hold extinguishment display 606 during the variable display.

The display screen 622 shown in FIG.
The difference is that it hides. In this way, regarding the hold performance mode performed by receiving the stop symbol command, the hold extinguishment display 606 can be displayed during the variable display, and the hold standby display 605 can be hidden.

Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can create a sense of expectation that the chance roll will be displayed even before the chance roll is displayed. Note that the gaming machine 10 may hide the pending expiry display 606 and the pending standby display 605 during the variable display regarding the pending performance mode performed upon receiving the stop symbol command.

The display screen 623 shown in FIG. 38(1) is the display content of the display device 41 in a predetermined production mode. The display screen 623 includes a large symbol group 601, a small symbol group 602, a special symbol 1 reservation number display 603, and a special symbol 2 reservation number display 604 as display contents. Large pattern group 601, small pattern group 602, special pattern 1 pending number display 603, special pattern 2 pending number display 604, and pending standby display 605
and the pending consumption display 606 are display modes corresponding to respective predetermined performance modes.

The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the large symbol group 601 on the display screen 623 indicate that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in a symbol stop state. The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the small symbol group 602 on the display screen 623 indicate that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in a symbol stop state. The large symbol group 601 and the small symbol group 602 display "7" on the left symbol, "5" on the medium symbol, and "3" on the right symbol as chances. Note that the display of chance may be performed in both the large symbol group 601 and the small symbol group 602, or may be performed in either one.

The special figure 1 pending number display 603 on the display screen 623 shows the number of reserved memories for the special figure 1 game "3", and the special figure 2 pending number display 604 on the display screen 623 shows the number of reserved memories for the special figure 2 game "0". ” is shown. The display screen 623 hides the pending completion display 606 and the pending standby display 605. Although the display screen 623 hides the pending consumption display 606 and the pending standby display 605 in the symbol stopped state, it hides the pending consumption display 606 and the pending standby display 605 in the temporary stopped state before the symbols stop. It may be done as follows. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may display the pending standby display 605 in the symbol stopped state.

The display screen 624 shown in FIG. 38(2) has a pending consumption display 606 compared to the display screen 623
The difference is that only the following items are hidden. In this way, regarding the hold performance mode performed upon receiving the stop symbol command, it is possible to hide the hold extinguishment display 606 and display the hold standby display 605 in the symbol stop state. Although the display screen 624 hides the pending consumption display 606 in the symbol stopped state, the pending consumption display 606 may be hidden in the temporary stopped state before the symbol stops. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may display the pending standby display 605 in the symbol stopped state.

The display screen 625 shown in FIG. 38(3) displays a chance including a special symbol in the large symbol group 601 and hides the pending extinguishment display 606 and the pending standby display 605. It should be noted that the stop symbol command may be one that instructs that a chance number including a special symbol can be displayed, and may not be a command that instructs a chance number including a specific special symbol.

Note that the special symbols are symbols that, unlike normal symbols, have the role of notifying game progress. For example, the game progress notified by special symbols includes the type of performance scheduled to be executed, the type of reach to be executed scheduled to be executed, a notice of a jackpot, notification of the type of jackpot, etc.

Next, with reference to FIG. 39, a description will be given of the pending presentation mode for each control state in the pending presentation performed by the presentation control device 300 upon receiving the pending number command from the gaming control device 100. Figure 3
9 is a diagram showing an example of a correspondence table of the number of pending commands, control states, and pending presentation modes of the second embodiment.

The table shown in FIG. 39 shows, for each control state, the effect of updating the pending display mode upon reception of the pending number command. For example, the production control device 300 receives the pending number “0” from the game control device 100.
"When receiving the hold number command RC specifying ", the production control device 300 does not have the hold standby display 605 displayed on the display device 41 regardless of the control state.

Further, if the control state is the control state SA when the production control device 300 receives the reservation number command RC specifying the reservation number “1” to “3” from the game control device 100, the production control device 300 To update a pending display mode on a display device 41 without time lag. The update effect here is to change the number of holds (start memory number) displayed by the hold standby display 605 to "1".
” refers to a display effect that increments.

In addition, if the control state is the control state SB when the production control device 300 receives the reservation number command RC specifying the reservation number “1” to “3” from the game control device 100, the production control device 300 In the display device 41, the update time lag A1, that is, the delay time UTa(
For example, 200 ms) is set to update the pending display mode.

Further, if the control state is the control state SC when the production control device 300 receives the reservation number command RC specifying the reservation number “1” to “3” from the game control device 100, the production control device 300 In the display device 41, the update time lag B1, that is, the delay time UTb(
For example, 400 ms) is set to update the pending display mode.

In addition, if the control state is the control state SD when the production control device 300 receives the reservation number command RC specifying the reservation number “1” to “3” from the game control device 100, the production control device 300 In the display device 41, the update time lag C1, that is, the delay time UTc(
For example, 600 ms) is set to update the pending display mode.

In addition, if the control state is the control state SA when the production control device 300 receives the reservation number command RC specifying the number of reservations “4” from the game control device 100, the production control device 300
performs an update effect of the pending display mode on the display device 41 without any time lag.

In addition, if the control state is the control state SB when the production control device 300 receives the reservation number command RC specifying the reservation number “4” from the game control device 100, the production control device 300
In this example, the display device 41 sets an update time lag A2, that is, a delay time UTa2 (for example, 250 ms), and performs an update effect of the pending display mode.

In addition, if the control state is the control state SC when the production control device 300 receives the reservation number command RC specifying the reservation number “4” from the game control device 100, the production control device 300
In this case, the display device 41 sets an update time lag B2, that is, a delay time UTb2 (for example, 450 ms), and performs an update effect of the pending display mode.

In addition, if the control state is the control state SD when the production control device 300 receives the reservation number command RC specifying the reservation number “4” from the game control device 100, the production control device 300
In this case, the display device 41 sets an update time lag C2, that is, a delay time UTc2 (for example, 650 ms), and performs an update effect of the pending display mode.

In this way, even if the production control device 300 receives the same pending number command from the game control device 100, the gaming machine 10 can hold the production with different delay times (time values) depending on the control state in the production control device 300. can be carried out. In addition, the gaming machine 10 includes a production control device 3
00 receives a different pending number command from the game control device 100, the production control device 3
It is possible to perform a hold effect with different delay times (time values) at 00.

Next, the timing of switching the hold display mode in the update effect of the hold display mode by receiving the hold number command will be explained using FIG. 40. FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart for adding hold for each control state according to the second embodiment.

When the production control device 300 receives the number of reservations command RC from the gaming control device 100 and the starting memory number (number of reservations) is “1”, if the control state is the control state SA, the number of reservations command RC is received. At timing t0, the starting memory number is switched to "2" without update time lag.

In addition, when the start memory number when the production control device 300 receives the reservation number command RC from the gaming control device 100 is “1”, if the control state is the control state SB, the timing at which the reservation number command RC is received A delay time UTa (for example, 200 ms) is set at t0, and the number of starting memories is switched to "2" at timing t1. At this time, the effect control device 300 displays a switching display from the starting memory number "1" to "2" using the delay time UTa.

In addition, when the start memory number when the production control device 300 receives the number of reservations command RC from the game control device 100 is “1”, if the control state is the control state SC, the timing when the number of reservations command RC is received A delay time UTb (for example, 400 ms) is set at t0, and the number of starting memories is switched to "2" at timing t2. At this time, the effect control device 300 displays a switching display from the starting memory number "1" to "2" using the delay time UTb.

In addition, when the start memory number when the production control device 300 receives the reservation number command RC from the gaming control device 100 is “1”, if the control state is the control state SD, the timing when the reservation number command RC is received A delay time UTc (for example, 600 ms) is set at t0, and the number of starting memories is switched to "2" at timing t3. At this time, the production control device 300 displays a switching display from the starting memory number "1" to "2" using the delay time UTc.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, while the production control device 300 displays the switching display, the starting memory number (the number of pending standby displays) of the pending standby display 605 on the display device 41 becomes unclear; Clarity is ensured by 603 and special map 2 reservation number display 604. In addition, the gaming machine 10
The game control device 10 does not require special drawing 1 reservation number display 603 or special drawing 2 reservation number display 604.
The clarity of the number of pending display items is also ensured by the batch display device 50 controlled by 0.

Next, modification 1 of the second embodiment will be described using FIG. 41. The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment displays a switching display when updating the pending display mode, but the gaming machine 10 of Modification 1 of the second embodiment displays a switching display when updating the pending display mode. A performance display is performed instead of displaying a display. FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart of a hold shift for each control state in Modification 1 of the second embodiment.

When the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HC from the gaming control device 100, the start memory number (pending number) is “3”, and if the control state is the control state SA, the variable display command HC is received. At timing t0, the starting memory number is switched to "2" without shift time lag. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 does not display the switching display when updating the pending display mode.

In addition, when the number of start memories when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HC from the game control device 100 is “3”, if the control state is the control state SB, the timing at which the variable display command HC is received At t0, the starting memory number is switched to "2" without shift time lag. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 does not display the switching display when updating the pending display mode. However, the effect control device 300 sets an effect time of a predetermined time CTa (for example, 500 ms) from the timing t0 at which the variable display command HC is received, and displays the effect until the timing t1. Note that the effect display can be similar to the effect display 515 described using FIG. 17.

In addition, when the number of start memories when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HC from the gaming control device 100 is “3”, if the control state is the control state SC, the timing at which the variable display command HC is received At t0, the starting memory number is switched to "2" without shift time lag. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 does not display the switching display when updating the pending display mode. However, the effect control device 300 sets the effect time to be a predetermined time CTb (for example, 500 ms) by the time t4 at which the variable display based on the variable display command HC is stopped, and displays the effect from timing t2 to timing t4.

In addition, when the number of start memories when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HC from the game control device 100 is “3”, if the control state is the control state SD, the timing at which the variable display command HC is received At t0, the starting memory number is switched to "2" without shift time lag. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 does not display the switching display when updating the pending display mode. However, the effect control device 300 sets the effect time to be a predetermined time CTc (for example, 500 ms) sandwiching the timing t4 at which the variable display based on the variable display command HC is stopped, and displays the effect from timing t3 to timing t5.

In the gaming machine 10 as described above, there is no time lag in switching the hold display, so there is no possibility that the starting memory number (the number of hold standby displays) of the hold standby display 605 on the display device 41 becomes unclear. In addition, even if there is a possibility that the start memory number (the number of pending standby displays) of the pending standby display 605 on the display device 41 may become unclear, the gaming machine 10 can display the special figure 1 pending number display 603 and the special figure 2 pending number display. 604 ensures clarity. In addition, the gaming machine 10 has a special drawing 1 pending number display 60.
3 and special drawing 2 pending number display 604, the clarity of the number of pending standby displays is ensured by the collective display device 50 controlled by the gaming control device 100.

Next, a second modification of the second embodiment will be described using FIG. 42. The gaming machine 10 of Modification 1 of the second embodiment displays an effect display when updating the hold display mode, but the gaming machine 10 of Modification 2 of the second embodiment updates the hold display mode. When doing so, the switching display is performed at the same timing as the performance display. FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart of a hold shift for each control state in Modification 2 of the second embodiment.

When the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HC from the gaming control device 100, the start memory number (pending number) is “3”, and if the control state is the control state SA, the variable display command HC is received. At timing t0, the starting memory number is switched to "2" without shift time lag. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 does not display the switching display when updating the pending display mode.

In addition, when the number of start memories when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HC from the game control device 100 is “3”, if the control state is the control state SB, the timing at which the variable display command HC is received A switching display time is set from t0 to a predetermined time CTd (for example, 500 ms), and switching display is performed until timing t1.

In addition, when the number of start memories when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HC from the gaming control device 100 is “3”, if the control state is the control state SC, the timing at which the variable display command HC is received At t0, the starting memory number is switched to "2" without shift time lag. The effect control device 300 sets a switching display time of a predetermined time CTe (for example, 500 ms) until timing t4 at which the variable display based on the variable display command HC is stopped, and performs the switching display from timing t2 to timing t4.

In addition, when the number of start memories when the production control device 300 receives the variable display command HC from the game control device 100 is “3”, if the control state is the control state SD, the timing at which the variable display command HC is received At t0, the starting memory number is switched to "2" without shift time lag. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 does not display the switching display when updating the pending display mode. However, the effect control device 300 sets the effect time to be a predetermined time CTf (for example, 500 ms) sandwiching the timing t4 at which the variable display based on the variable display command HC is stopped, and displays the effect from timing t3 to timing t5.

In this way, even if the production control device 300 receives the same variable display command from the game control device 100, the gaming machine 10 is put on hold for a different switching display time (time value) depending on the control state in the production control device 300. Able to perform.

Next, a third modification of the second embodiment will be described using FIG. 43. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold effect mode of modification 3 of the second embodiment. The gaming machine 10 of the third modification of the second embodiment constitutes a hold-end display 606 including a main hold-end display 630 and a hold-end effect display 631, and a main hold-end display 632 and a hold-end effect display 633. A hold standby display 605 is configured. Depending on its display mode, the main pending display 630 can indicate that the special figure variable display game is in a variable display state and can also notify the degree of expectation for the game result. The pending consumption performance display 631 produces the main pending consumption display 630. For example, the main pending display 630 has a display style similar to the "dama" of Kendama, and indicates that the special figure variable display game is in a variable display state by color, size, shape, movement, etc., and also indicates the game result. Expectations can be reported. The pending performance display 631 has a display mode similar to the "ken" character of Kendama, and produces the main pending performance display 630 using color, size, shape, motion, etc.

Depending on its display mode, the main pending standby display 632 can clearly indicate the number of pending memories of the special figure variable display game and can notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each pending memory. The hold standby effect display 633 produces the main hold standby display 632. For example, the main pending standby display 632 is
The display style is similar to the "balls" of Kendama, and it is possible to clearly indicate the number of reserved memories of the special figure variable display game by color, size, shape, movement, etc., and to notify the degree of expectation for the game result for each reserved memory. The hold standby effect display 633 has a display mode similar to the “ken” of kendama, and has a color,
The main holding standby display 632 is produced depending on the size, shape, movement, etc.

The pending standby display 605 shown in FIG. 43(1) shows that the number of pending memories is "3" by three main pending standby displays 632. The hold standby display 605 is a “ball” (main hold standby display 632
) is displayed next to ``KEN'' (holding standby effect display 633) to produce the main holding standby display 632. In the pending consumption display 606 shown in FIG. 43(1), a "dama" (main pending consumption display 630) is placed on a platter of "ken" (suspended consumption performance display 631), creating a sense of anticipation. Such a gaming machine 10 can create a sense of anticipation not only by the display mode of the main pending exhaustion display 630 but also by the display modes of the main pending exhaustion display 630 and the pending exhaustion performance display 631.

A hold standby display 605 shown in FIG. 43(2) shows switching of the hold display mode during variable display.
The hold standby display 605 suppresses the change in the display mode of the “ball” (main hold standby display 632) and displays the “ball” (main hold standby display 632).
Ken'' (hold standby performance display 633) is produced by increasing the display mode change. for example,"
``Ken'' when the ball (main hold standby display 632) is not moving (or there is little movement).
(Hold standby effect display 633) is moving significantly. Such a gaming machine 10 improves the interest of the pending display performance while making it easy to see the number of pending games.

A hold standby display 605 shown in FIG. 43(3) shows switching of the hold display mode while fluctuation is stopped.
The hold standby display 605 suppresses the change in the display mode of "ken" (hold standby effect display 633) and increases the change in the display mode of "tama" (main hold standby display 632). for example,"
The ball (main hold standby display 632) is moving greatly while the ball (hold standby effect display 633) is not moving (or has little movement). Pending consumption display 60 shown in FIG. 43(3)
6 is not displayed because the fluctuation is stopped. Such a gaming machine 10 improves the interest of the hold display performance while calling attention to events such as fluctuation stoppage.

The pending standby display 605 shown in FIG. 43(4) shows that the number of pending memories is "2" by two main pending standby displays 632. The hold standby display 605 is a “ball” (main hold standby display 632
) is displayed next to ``KEN'' (holding standby effect display 633) to produce the main holding standby display 632. The pending consumption display 606 shown in FIG. 43(4) shows that the "dama" (main pending consumption display 630) is placed on the small plate of "ken" (the pending consumption display 631) and the pending consumption shown in FIG. 43(1) is displayed. Display 60
It creates a different sense of anticipation than 6. Such a gaming machine 10 can create a sense of anticipation not only by the display mode of the main pending exhaustion display 630 but also by the display modes of the main pending exhaustion display 630 and the pending exhaustion performance display 631.

Note that the gaming machine 10 differs from the hold display shift time from the hold standby display 605 to the hold extinguishment display 606 (out-of-standby movement time) and the hold display shift time within the hold-standby display 605 (in-standby movement time). , a hold standby display 605 including a main hold standby display 632 and a hold hold effect display 633, and a hold extinguishment display 606 including a main hold extinguishment display 630 and a hold extinguishment effect display 631 are displayed. It's okay.

Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 may vary the out-of-standby movement time and the in-standby movement time depending on the control state of the production control device 300. Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 may change the out-of-standby movement time and the in-standby movement time as a pre-read preview effect. The gaming machine 10 may display different effects for different out-of-standby movement times and different in-standby movement times.

For example, the gaming machine 10 sets the out-of-standby movement time in mode A to 300 ms, changes the display mode of the pending expiry display 606 to a display effect based on technique A of low difficulty, and sets the out-of-standby movement time in mode B to 500 ms and holds it. The change in the display mode of the digestion display 606 is made into a display effect based on medium-difficulty technique B, and the out-of-standby movement time in mode C is set to 1000 ms, and the display mode change of the pending digestion display 606 is made into a display effect based on technique C, which is highly difficult. . The gaming machine 10 can do the same for the waiting time.

Furthermore, when displaying different effects for different out-of-standby movement times and different in-standby movement times, the gaming machine 10 displays different effect display results including when a technique is successful and when a technique is unsuccessful. It may also be displayed. Further, the gaming machine 10 may perform a suggestion display suggesting a different performance result before displaying the different performance display result. For example, the gaming machine 10 may foretell or suggest the success or failure of a skill by displaying something like kendama practice or warming up in the normal display of the pending standby display 605.

Note that the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above (including modifications) may be applied in combination with the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment as appropriate. For example, in the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, when the setting of the non-display timing and the switching of the display mode are different depending on the control state of the production control device 300, the game machine 10 can perform the pending change as described in the first embodiment. may be executed.

The gaming machine 10 (including the modified example) of the second embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 includes a main control means (gaming control device 100) that controls the execution of games (variable display game, special figure 1 variable display game, special figure 2 variable display game), and commands ( A slave control means (production control device 300) that receives a variable display command, a stop symbol command, a pending number command, etc.) and displays the starting memory, which is the right to execute the game, on the display means (display device 41) in a predetermined display mode. and. When the slave control means changes the suspension display mode of the starting memory to be displayed on the display means in connection with receiving a predetermined command from the main control means, the slave control means selects one of the first control state and the second control state. In one of them, the display mode of the starting memory is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode at a predetermined timing, and in the other, the display mode of the starting memory is not changed at a predetermined timing.

(2) The gaming machine 10 has a main control means (gaming control device 100) that controls the execution of the games (variable display game, special figure 1 variable display game, special figure 2 variable display game), and commands ( A slave control means (production control device 300) that receives a variable display command, a stop symbol command, a pending number command, etc.) and displays the starting memory, which is the right to execute the game, on the display means (display device 41) in a predetermined display mode. and. When the slave control means changes the suspension display mode of the starting memory to be displayed on the display means in connection with receiving a predetermined command from the main control means, the slave control means selects one of the first control state and the second control state. In one of them, at a predetermined timing, the display mode of pending standby or pending consumption of the start memory (pending standby display mode, pending consumption display mode) is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode including non-display, and the other side The display mode of the startup memory is not changed at a predetermined timing.

(3) The gaming machine 10 has a main control means (gaming control device 100) that controls the execution of the games (variable display game, special figure 1 variable display game, special figure 2 variable display game), and commands ( The display means (display device 4
1) and a slave control means (effect control device 300) for displaying. The slave control means is capable of displaying a first hold display and a second hold display corresponding to the game being executed on the display means as the hold display, and when receiving a predetermined command from the main control means, displays the first hold display and the second hold display corresponding to the game being executed. The first hold display or the second hold display is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode at a predetermined timing in either the control state or the second control state, and the first hold display is changed to the second display mode at a predetermined timing in the other control state. Do not change the display mode or the display mode of the second pending display.

Note that the above processing functions can be realized by a computer. In that case, a program is provided that describes the processing contents of the functions that the gaming machine of the embodiment should have. By executing the program on the computer, the above processing functions are realized on the computer. A program that describes processing contents can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. Computer-readable recording media include magnetic storage devices,
Examples include optical disks, magneto-optical recording media, and semiconductor memories. Magnetic storage devices include hard disk drives (HDDs), flexible disks (FDs), magnetic tapes, and the like. Optical disks include DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), DVD-RAM, CD (Compact Disk)-RO
There are M/RW (ReWritable), etc. MO (Magneto-Optical disk) is used as a magneto-optical recording medium.
etc.

When distributing a program, for example, a DVD or C
Portable recording media such as D-ROM are on sale. It is also possible to store the program in the storage device of the server computer and transfer the program from the server computer to another computer via a network.

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

In addition, at least a part of the above processing functions may be performed by a DSP (Digital Signal Processor),
SIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), PLD (Programmable Logic De
It can also be realized with an electronic circuit such as a vice).

Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the disclosed embodiment, but can be used, for example, with other pachinko gaming machines, arranged ball gaming machines, mahjong ball gaming machines, etc. The present invention is applicable to all gaming machines that use game balls, and slot machines that are gaming machines that use medals.

Further, the disclosed embodiments should be considered to be illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. Furthermore, the configurations of the above-described embodiments and modifications may be applied in combination. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims rather than the above description,
It is intended that all changes within the meaning and range of equivalence of the claims be included.

10 Game machine 100 Game control device 300 Production control device

Claims (2)

A main control means for controlling the execution of the game;
A command is received from the main control means, and a pending display regarding the starting memory, which is the right to execute the game before execution, is displayed at the first position of the display means as a pre-execution starting memory display, and a pending display regarding the game being executed is displayed as a pre-execution starting memory display at the first position. a slave control means capable of executing a hold display effect of displaying a display at a second position different from the first position of the display means as an execution start memory display;
Equipped with
The slave control means is
In a first performance control state, the running start memory display can be displayed in a first display mode, and in a second performance control state different from the first performance control state, the running start memory display can be displayed in the first display mode. It can be displayed in a second display mode different from the first display mode,
When receiving a predetermined command from the main control means and changing the display mode of the running start memory display ,
In a situation where the predetermined command is received in the first production control state, the running start memory display is changed from the first display mode to a third display mode different from the first display mode at a first timing. Change it to
In a situation where the predetermined command is received in the second effect control state, the execution start memory display is changed from the second display mode to the second display mode at a second timing that is delayed from the first timing. changing to a fourth display mode different from the display mode ;
Game machine. The slave control means is
The first timing is when the predetermined command is received,
From the first timing to the second timing, the running start memory display is in a non-display mode or a predetermined effect display mode;
The gaming machine according to claim 1 .

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